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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-19

sidered an expert on the question Of
the state debt Of Virginia. There IS
a Democratic negro employed in the Capt.
tOl named Winston Edmunds. Winston Is
a great politician, and is well known in the
Southside. lie knew Colonel Rufiin's pen
chant for writing pamphlets and cards lot
the newspapers, and one day gentleman,
upon meeting Winston in the basement, en-
quired for Colonel Rufiin. "He's in dar,'
said Winston. pointing 10 the Second Audi
tors Office "writing er cattylog, Spec
Governor Mckinney was waited upon
Yesterday by a committee from K. J.. Lee
Camp Confederate Veterans consisting OF
Messrs. Brander, White, Martin, and
Colonel Commander George \. smith. lhey
came down 10 see the Governor in regard 10
the ceremonies incidental 10 the unwilling
Of the statue Of General Robert +. Lee
I'm May next. The Governor informed
the committee that the Lee Monument
association, would agree upon the pro
gramme for the occasion, and that its exc
cution would be left solely 10 Lee Camp.
The members Of the camp fully appreciate
the importance Of this high honor, and as
the camp comprises some Of the very best
material in the state. it may be safely as
sumed that there will be nothing but the
smOOthest sailing in the ceremonies incl
dental to the impressive occasion. Ireasu-
rer A. W. Harman is secretary OF the Lee
Monument Association, and from him
it was learned, that the chief
marshall for the occasion will be
Ex-Governor FItzhugh Lee that Colonel
Archer Anderson. Of Richmond. had con-
scented 10 deliver the grafton, and that Rev.
DR.. {. L. Minnegerode would open the cere-
monies with prayer. The day Of the I'M
yelling Of the statue will be one long to be
remembered here. The city will be filled
with distinguished visitors, notably from
the Southern States, and Richmond VIII be
taxed to her utmost to accommodate the
strangers within her gates. IL IS hardly TOO
carly now for enterprising people to COM
mence preparations for the event.
Governor Mckinney has not yet appointed
his staff. There is movement on foot IN
the Legislature 10 permit the Governor I'M
limited discretion in this matter, and as
there Is no expense 10 the State connected
with II, there seems no reason why the list
Of colonies can not be increased from seven.
Judge Waller X. Staples, when elected
Judge Of the Supreme Court OF Appeals
was asked why he gave up practice that
paid him so much better and agreed 10 bury
himself in the old tabernacle Of the SUI
supreme Court. al never knew a Nirginian
to refuse an Office that was honorable was
the reply. And so il is.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-19
MANCHESTER MATTERS.
An Engineer for the City Eiected-Per-
sonal Mention.

Another adjourned meeting OF the Man
chester City Council was held last night.
Present: Messrs. Reattie, Br0wder, Hart,
O'Brien, Rollin, Weisiger, Jones, and Presi-
dent Perdue.
The Chair announced that the object Of
the meeting was 10 take from the table the
report Of the Committee on Streets with ref
erence 20 the election Of a City Engineer.
The report which recommended the election
Of Mr.. Robert Nelson, Of Alabama, was
read. A testimonial Of the highest charac-
ter was read from Mr.. j. Il. Pace, OF this
city, who is president Of the Virginia and
Alabama Coal Company, with which Mr..
Nelson was employed.
Mr.. ROllin nominated for Ci.y Engineer
Mr.. Robert Nelson at a salary Of $1,000 per
annum. No other nominations being made
the roll was called and Mr.. Nelson received
the vote OF every member present. The
president Of the Council declared Mr.. Rob
ert Nelson duly elected City Engineer, his
term te begin February LIST.
President Perdue stated that there would
have TO be another meeting Of the Council
before the regular meeting IN February
which would be the fourteenth Of that
month. IIesuggested that a meeting be- held
ON Friday, January 3lst. BY that time the
city's fiscal reports, both from the Auditor
and Treasurer, would be ready, and also a
great deal Of necessary business could be at
tended 10. The report Of the Finance Com
mittee would also be- made AT that time.
Ar. VBrien moved that the Council i'd
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-19

In the Circuit Court Yesterday Judge
Wexford granted "a charter Of incorporation
10 the "Old Dominion Building and Loan
Association" The purposes OF the COM
pany are 10 do the business Of perpetual
building and loan association, upon what Is
known as the National plan, and that Of a
savings bank.
The capital stock is to be not less than
100000 nor more than S2,00O,OOO, divided
into shares OF 500 each, payable in monthly
instalments. The principal Office is 10 be
in Richmond, but the company may have
branch Offices in the towns and cities OF this
and other States. Real estate to the amount
Of 2j,OOO acres.
The officers: President, }. Taylor Ely
son: Nice-Prcsident, y. v Randolph; sec
rotary and Treasurer, John l.. Naring. Di-
rectors: j. TAYLOR EllysOn. y. v. Randolph,
John b. Purcell, John ;. Elicit, and Frank
n sutton
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-19

opr own forefathers. whose ihelnoiio' ID
to,one a shadowv tradition; whose uecuS
h I'VE been almost forgotten; whose si"'o'
a., nearlv obliterated. and whose most "a
"a monument 10 their devotion 10 COG anu
= nth has well-nigh crumbled ihlo lhui7''n
Tho birtbplace Of a parent Is appfo"Vsrr,S ,u
with a sense of reverence anu ~. q; 80
long-yacated home Of some great man ri n
oarded as partaking OF ms splIil, anu 80
ees,on hut NOT too Often-careluily pre-
oi,en thot the virtues Of its illustrlous
Meter NAV he the more forcibly perpetual
teJ and impressed on the yisitor' me
sneater touched at some length ON colonlal
IamestoUn. lie considered no Other spO'
~, earth equal 20 it in heroic ana awe
insniring associations. "And YET, nc sall'
..,ye had nothing in history 10 make uhe
place memorable ...... ,,,,,,s
The sneaker then recited SOME 'Sl , "i'l"
TO-, a,a etrikinV facts which made janus
-, ,,o can-stone Of the huge pyramid Oh
i;fo and Government and religion OF the peo-
NO ofthese United states. The charters LOT
about the first half century Oh 'Vioni"i
existence seemed TO respond 10 'nc
boundaries given the United Stau7 ny an
imaginative orator who, undef lhS p",i ,o'e
influences Of a Fourth OF july ceiSoi "si2,i
said that zine lNiiNu .ANAl'
ON The north by the North Pole, on the SCUM
bv the Gulfof Mexico, on the east ID! inc
rising sun. and the west by the horizon.
When the broken walls Of Jerusalem were
10 be restored, the pious, patriotic Neneilla
gathered all the faithful and allotted them
their tasks "and they which builded the
wall and they that bare burdens win ln4 ,,'
that ladcd everyone, with one OF NE
hands wrought in the work ana WIN lnc
other hand held n weapon" ana the haiiles
and order OF them that. builded the wall are
recorded that they may be held III eNeii"9'-
ing and loving memory. .,.os
Join US in rebuilding your sacred piaces'
Let vour name appear in our rolls oil honor'
We ask no sacrifice Of person and but Ut
ding material aid. What we most heeu II
your Jealous, hearty appreciation Oh 1uc
privilege Of partaking in this holy Wo, y.
and such assistance as you may be aoie u
give" ,,..,,.. o,,
At the close Of Mr.. Bryan's address oi-
porttpities were offered any who desired 20 10
ioin the association, and the sum OIL Wv
was realized from the membership iees anu
collections. 49,, ,.o,,,
Governor Mckinney was prevented nom
being present on account of pressing uuueS
demanding his immediate attention.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-19

done bv signor salvini. In this new YER
sion MFR. Downing has come by some gam
lis climaxes are more fOrcible than sparta
ems formerly PLAYED by this star, and he Is
said 10 have brought TO the stronger lines
fouch of genius that is new and splendid.
Al the saturday matinee Mr.. Downing,
new and successful play. "Ihe White ri
rim will be seen for the first time IN Rich
mOnd.
This beautiful play has met with marked
success wherever it has been produced. IN
this plav Mr. Downing rises above the
niane of the mere robust actor and becomes
nm Interpreter Of poetry and an expositor OF
nassion. In no other character in this star 5
strong repertoire does he convey so strong
and deep an impression Of the sensiDllty
and poetic feeling that lie at the bottom OF
ali Great acting. Mr.. Downing has the
strongest company with him this season
that has ever been associated with MN, ana
includes that charming and beautiful ac-
tress Miss Eugene Blair, who has many
society friends i'm this city, who, no DOUBT
win Give her a warm welcome. IL per-
hans NAV be Of interest to the ladies 70
know that in "The White Pilgrim MISS
blair wears number Of elegant dresses
made especially in Paris for this produc-
tion. The sale Of seats for this engagement
will open on Thursday morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-19
CONSOLIDATION CONSIDERED.
Meeting Of the Special Council Committee
on Proposed Legislation.


The Council committee appointed to con-
fer with the State Legislative Committee on
on Roads in regard 10 the consolidation OF
Richmond city street railways and electric
plant. met in the Office Of the City Engineer
Yesterday morning at $3.50 o'clock. There
were present Colonel Cutshaw, City Att0r-
nev Charles V. Meredith, and Messrs. Camp
bell. Dickinson and Peasants.
Mr.. Meredith explained that on the preVl-
GUS day that he, in company with Mr. camp
bell, had met the representatives OF the ran
WAYS and the electric plant, and that he had
submitted TO them the proposed amend
ments TO the bill Of consolidation now
pendnr before the General Assembly.
The thing most fought by the rail
way men was the amendment which
gives the city the right 10 own its own cleo
tric plant, and in the amendment he had
AGREED 10 strike out thereafter and insert
"if i'm the future" which seemed to be
agreeable to those interested.
The railroad men in this connection asked
TO have incorporated in the bill clause
which would give them the privilege 10 sell
10 the city, and for the city TO purchase their
plant in the event that the city saw nj to
erect an electric plant Of its own, and as
there was nothing of compulsory charac-
Ter i'm this. Mr.. Meredith had consented 10
il. and his action met the approval Of the
committee. In the matter OF restrictions
the railroad men did not think II right to
have any new restrictions placed upon the
Old companies. and asked that they be made
applicable only to the proposed new com
pany. As the restrictions on the old COM
panies are already amply sufficient 10 pro-
tect the city's interest, no objections were
urged against this.
Colonel Cutshaw was asked TO give his
views. and he was frank TO say that he
could not see how consolidation would
better the interests Of Richmond. and was
specially opposed 10 a consolidation OF the
electric plant with the railroads. If the
consolidation would give the city better ser
vice this would put the matter in different
| light
Finally the committee agreed upon all
the amendments that had been discussed
and adopted by the railway representatives
and the subcommittee composed OF Messrs.
Mededith and Campbell. These amend
ments, if agreed upon by the Committee on
Roads from the House Of Delegates, will be
all that is necessary TO protect the city's IN
terest i'm the proposed consolidation.
The Committee on Roads did not hold a
meeting Yesterday, owing 10 the absence OF
some Of its members. They will meet IN
| the Capitol Tuesday al 10 O'Clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-19

The funeral Of Mr.. Henry Gibson will
take place this afternoon at O'Clock from
81. James Episcopal Church. Rev. ID.
Peterkln, assisted by Or. Dashiell, OF II.
Marks. will conduct the services.
Mr.. Gibson was first recognized after his
death by Lieutenant Governor >. Hoge
Tyler, who knew him well while living
The following will be the pall-bears: Messrs.
j. Fleming Christian. Archer J.. Payne,
Horace y. ClaXton, Of Roanoke; W. II. Nc
Carthy. Oyerton Howard, Henry l.. CaDell,
j. Rand Tucker, Thomas L. Howard Carl
ton Jackson and Arthur Wiley, OF Rich
mOnd.
The entire City Council Of Roanoke Will
attend the funeral i'm "a body.
A special dispatch from Roanoke lasl
night said: .The entire city, regardless OF
party. Church. color or condition IN lie, r.
bowed IN grief over the sudden death OIL
Henry Gibson, city solicitor, yes
terday evening. in Richmond, where
he had gone % obtain from the
Legislature certain amendments 10 the
city charter. His industry, brilllancy, and
fine social qualities made him general Ia
yorite and marked him as one OF the rising
Young men Of the Southwest. The CITY
Council. committees from the Masonic
lodges. Bar Association, Mechanics Asso-
citation. fire companies, and number OF
citizens will attend his funeral and burial
in Richmond today
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-19
A Letter from Rev. }. y. Hawthorne OF
Atlanta, Ga.

Thousands Of my Southern friends kno"
what a sufferer from catarrh have been.
Six months ago, by the advice ot<my phy-
sicians. / gave up the passionate. i nave
nsed two bottles Of " Kings Royal Germe-
teur.u and while cannot say that l am
completely cured, / do affirm that II mas 80
Ear relieved me l experience no pam nor
feel il 10 be my duty 10 say also that the
effects of this remedy upon my vie nave
been even more signal and wonderful; ohe
has been almost lifelong invalid rom
nervous headache. neuralgia ana rheuiiia-
tism. In "a period Of thirty years she mas
scarcely had a days exemption nom pam.
She has been using " Germeteur' about TWO
months. A more complete transformation
have never witnessed. Every symptom
Of disease has disappeared. She appears 70
be- twenty years younger, and Is happy ana
plavful as a healthy child. We nave per-
snaded many of our afflicted friends 10 take
me medicine, and the testimony OF al OF
Them is that it is a great remedy.
j. b. HAWTHORNE.
AHnnfa. G0,. JUlV I'm, 1889.
For sale by all druggists.
Price. 800 per bottle.
OWENS & MINOR DRUG COMPANY,
Opposite Postonice. Richmond, va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-19
GENERAL r. E. LEES BIRTHDAY
The valiant Soldier Would Have Been
Eighty-Three Years of Age


If General Robert 4. Lee were living to-
day he would be eignty-three years old,
having been born at rtratfOrd, on the POto-
mac. WestmOreland county, Virginia, the
18th Of January. 1907. After an eventual
life. his grand career closed at Lexington,
Virginia. October 18th 1870. Ills last words
were. Tell Hill he must come up This
tOuchingly shows that in the fields Otimagi-
nation. the great mind Of the hero ana
christian soldier, wandered back TO the
stirring scenes Of the campaigns. through
which he led the Army Of Northern Nir-
ginia. lie attended a meeting Of the Nestry
of Grace Episcopal Church in Lexington
September y. 1870. 10 was damp and
chilly afternoon and the streets were wet,
and before the meeting adjourned a cold
rain set in. The church was rather cold,
and although General Lee seemed 10 De m
his usual health and spirits, the roots Of a
deep-seated cold were fostering themselves
in his system. lie acted as chairman Of the
meeting, and when the treasurer announced
that there was deficit in the minister sal
AIRY. General Lee remarked, Il VIII give that
sum" Upon returning home, he found his
family waiting tea for him, and he took his
place al the table, standing, and attempted
to invoke a blessing upon the repast. No
sound came from his lips. The prayer re-
NAMED buried in his heart. lie could not
speak. and quietly and without agitation
took his seat Drs. II. 4. Barton and X. J..
Madison were quickly summoned. but "ile
who dOeth all things well' had sent forth
the summons, which caused the
things Of this world 10 be as nothing
10 the foremost soldier OF the times, and
with Christian resignation he obeyed
the command Of the captain Of hosts. The
dark gates opened, and the soul OF the
a fI...l
then knew was shut out from a world Of
toll and disappointment when they were
closed.
The entire nation paid loving tribute 20
the noble qualities Of the dead Nirginian.
His bearing as a Christian gentleman, his
devotion 10 duty, and his ability as a CON-
mander had caused the world 10 look upon
him with proud admiration. General Lee
was the greatest victim Of the Civil War.
Well might General John b. Gordon say OF
him, ''the very trump Of fame is proud TO
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-19
FOR HIGH LICENSE.
Thc Bu Prepared by Mayor Manson OF
Lynchburg, to Increase the Tax

4 hill il in preparation by Mayor Man
son. of Lvnchburg. which WILDE introduced
i'm the Legislature at an early day by Deis-
cate Coleman, Of Nelson county, TO provide
Tor what is commonly known as "a high
license law. The title Of the bill Is AN act
10 restrain and regulate the sale OF Yinous
and spirituous. intoxicating, malt or Drew
al liquors, or any mixture thereof" IL Is
what is commonly called "hlgh license
bill.r
IL provides that all liquor dealers shall be
b. Of temperate habits and good moral chaI-
acter - that licenses shall be ol three
classes. To sell yinOus, splrltuOus, mat
and brewed liquors in quantities oil h'e
gallons and upwards, not 20 be drunk where
sold. 2. TO sell yinous, spirituous, mat
and brewed liquors in quantities less than
five gallins, not 10 be drunk where SOLD.
g. To sell yinOus, spirituOus, mat ana
brewed liquors TO be drunk where sold.
For a license Of the first class the Zee
shall be $3.50; for a license Of the second
class $500 in the country and IN villages
and towns Of 900 inhabitants or less, sow
i'm cities and towns and villages OF more
than 81 900 inhabitants, and tor license Of
the third class. $500 in the country and IN
villages and towns Of !, 40 inhabitants OF
less. and $3.50 i'm cities. towns and villages
of more than 1000 inhabitants.
The bill provides that bar-rooms shall De
closed Saturday night at II O'Clock, ana not
opened until Is O'Clock Monday morning
that no liqusr shall be sold 10 minors.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-19

They viii have an extended notice at a
future time.
From West Johnston A Co.:
Mrs. Hills New Cookbook or House
Keeping Made Easy" by Mrs. 4. l.. Hill, Of
Georgia. G.. W. Dillingham;, New York.
"Mohun," novel, by John Esten Cooke.
e.. W. Dillingham;, New York.
physiology Of Bodily Exercise by Le-
grange. ID. Appleton 4 Co.. New York.
IAN Epitome Of the synthetic Philoso-
phy,- by Howard Collins. ID. Appleton x
Co.. New York.
flames T.. Birney and His Times" by
William Birney. u. Appleton Il Co., New
York.
From Randolph 4 English:
.sIiistory Of Virginia by Mary Tucker
McGill, J. 7. Bell Company, Lynchburg,
Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-19

Mr.. l.. Powers met with most painful ac-
cident night before last about o:3O O'Clock.
In attempting 10 getoh ola street car at the
foot Of Libby Hill, he was thrown violently
upon the ground and lay there in semi
conscious condition, for some time, suffering
most intense pain. When be had sufficiently
recovered 10 examine his wounds. he found
that his ankle was very badly sprained and
that be had received a considerable amount
Of bruises and cuts. lie was suffering great
pain yesterday from the sprained ankle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-19
THE COLONIAL BALL.
The Floor Committee Met and Adopte"
Various Rules.

The Floor Committee Met ana AuoP'0"
Various Rules.
A meeting Of the floor committee oil lhe
Colonial Assembly was held last evening;
II was decided that the sale OF boxes sh9ulu
take place Wednesday next at oclocA AT
Ramos music store; that the seats III the
gallery and dress-circle be sold; that 'ne
sale Of them shall be limited TO persons IN
colonial costumes; that no reconstfucteu
dress suits be considered colonial; lnat
prices of drcss-circle tickets be S2.oo; thal
these tickets shall not admit holder 10 ',e
ball floor: that tickets in the next gallery De
-. 100 with the same limitations ana that lhe
third gallery be Si.OO; that person in
colonial costume holding ball ticket shaii
be entitled % all privileges OF the house'
and persons not i'm costumes shall nave the
privilege of the circle only for when ihei,
ticket calls: that the committee fecoihi'ehu
that no wine be sold on the occasion.
III will be understood that persons oniy
who are i'm colonial costume ana hoiuihs
tickets shall be admitted 20 supper.
The recipients Of invitations to the Colo-
NAL Assembly are earnestly requested TO
send their replies as speedily as possible 10
Mrs. +. NJ B0ykin, chairman OF me COM
mittee ON invitations. Notice VIII be gwen
carly Tins week where 10 obtain tickets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-19
TOWN GOSSIP.
Colonel Ruffin's Penchsnt-u dwelling OF
the Lee Monument.

Colonel Frank &. Rufhn has held his own
against any other pamphIeteer in the State.
He has singular capacity for this kind OF
work. lie moves cautiously 10 the attack,
surrounds himself with the best Of author
ity. digesis minutely everything bearing
upon any question about which he writes,
aud when thoroughly equipped, pounces
upon his prey and pummels him TO pieces
with his pen. He Is Second Auditor of the
state, and keeps thoroughly posted on all
oYenls Of political Importance and is con-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-19
Oh. What Cough.

VIII you heed the warning-the signal, per-
mans. OF the sure approach Of that more terri
bic disease, Consumption; Ask yourselves
II you can afford for the sake Of saving 81
cents, 10 run the risk and do nothing for A.
We know from experience tnat -nilOhs Cure
viii cu.e yonr Cough. 10 never fats. rhls
explains why more than Million of Bottles
were sold the past year IL relieves Cr0up
and whOOping Cough az once. Mothers, do
not be without II. sample bottles fee. Sold
by hodeker brothers and III NJ. shields & Co.
corner OF Finh and Marshall streets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-19

iourn TO meet January 3lst which was
agreed 10. IT.. r,,o;
MIR. Robert Nelson, the new City Engl-
ueer reached the city yesterday morning
and met most Of the members Of the Coun,
eli. lie has made quite number OF
friends in the few hours which be mas haq
10 meet any one, and is an accomplished
and elegant gentleman. e.
Mr.. George Kinsey, OF Baltimore, Is i'll
the city on a visit. o.
Mr.. Louis Pollard, Of King ana queen
,,bo has been visiting his sister, Mrs.
James Murphy on Porter street, has re-
tftruci homp
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-19
senator Woods and the Farmers.

senator W. II. Woods, OF the Twenty-fiih
district. in his speech on Wednesday on the
subject Of the Commissioner Of Agriculture
beiug a practical farmer, ably suppOrte
the position OF Senators Harrison and Little,
and spoke in favor Of the resolution requir-
ing the commissioner being practical far
mer. Senator Woods is awake 10 the in
terests Of the farmers in the state, and
watches carefully legislation affecting them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-19

HUGHES. oiled, January 18Th, 90 Dts resi-.
dence. No. 1870 east Marshall street JOSIAH
HTGHFS. I'm the seventy-socOnd year of DTS
age.
The funeral will take place from Ic'eh-
street Baptist Church SUNDAY. at 3 O'clock
T.. NJ. Friends and acquaintances infitfi io
attend
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-19

Joseph G.. schultz. formerly with Edward
A. smmpf. will have "a grand opening day
Monday at his Globe Restaurant, NO; Or
east Broad street. and a lunch VIII DC
served free 10 am his friends and patrons.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-19

--------"1l--"-7|-7-77|-7
GIBSON.-The funeral 81 MI hENhl
GfBON will take place from S. James
Church TOMORROW, SUNDAY, AFlth-
NOON Al 3 o'clock. IINlH-I|
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-19

For this malidy take that old-iasnaiion
remedy of our mothers, syrup OF PURE fihe
Tar. HOreh0und and Wild Cherry
Dayid's Cough syrup.