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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-01
TO HfTE PRIMARY.
Action of the CITY Democratic Committee
Last Sight.

The City Democratic Committee met last
night MIR. james G.. Lamb in the chair.
Mr.. Lamb stated that MIR. John K. Childrey and
Colonel ". r. Smith. candidates for CITY Treas
urcr. had expressed their willingness To pay
their share OF the cXpeu .es 20 hold primary
ami the committee decided to hold one.
The Committee on Plans was directed Co make
arrangements for 10.
The resignation of Mr. Charles o. Sayille was
submitted and Alr. j. T. Tomphins was elected
In his place
The resignation of Mr.. Jackson Guy was also
read and accepted
MIR. humphrey Calder was elected il his
place.
The Chair stated that vacancy existed in
Nadl SON ward caused hy the death ~ Henry l..
Phillips. treasurer Of tAa committee.
ON motion 10 WAS resolved 10 postpone the
election OF @ treasurer until the next meeting.
llr. HlcA, offered % resolution rendering to the
Democracy of iicnricO county the Ic-t wishes
of the City Committee for its good work.
MIR. knoWle, moved that the resolution in
regard 90 the primary le 50 amended thar the
candidates should pay al its expenses. Adopted.
A resolution IN respect 10 the death OF ". J..
Loving. member OF the committee. was offered
|. by Mr. koslne who also delivered a brief eul1-
gy on the dccca ed memtcr
On motion tLe ward supcrntenlents we're di-
rectcd to report as 20 the cost OF a primary
The committee adjourned 90 meet next Tues
day night
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-01
THE CIRN1T1L.
1t May BE Necessary to Postpone the Open
ing Night.

The ladies Of the Carnival de Ia Mer held
another general meeting yesterday in the ladies'
parlor of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton, which was fairly well attended consider
ing the stormy weather ~,
5lrs. James II. Capers presided and Mrs. VIII
liam Simpkin recorded.
II had been supposed that the meeting would
be the last one before the opening OF the iair
but on account Of the bod weather during the
past two weeks, II is likely that the bnldlng ON
Fifth and Main streets cannot be completed III
Sir. +. Sittordng, who superintends the cree
ton of the structure, thinks That ne Will NOT be
able 10 turn the building over 10 the ladles by
Should the rain continue il would become ne;
ccesary 70 no tpOne the opening OF the carnavt ~
fo~ several DAYS. for the construction Of the
shius and the decoration OF the tuildlng gene
rally cannot be commenced with until the paper
root has been put on and the Moor laid. 60,
Mr. Henry J.. Holms Of Savage liolms, Wlll
huild the ships for which Alcssrs. sim KIN x
Shepherd have made the designs Mr.. !. >
Rogers having been prevented by sickness from
KcIorts were made from the different commit
tees which were very satisfactory, ana II Is 20 ne
hoped that the fair can 10 opened as intended
on next lucsday. April sth.
II was decided Yesterday 10 request Colonel
Cuishaw TO make thorough Inspection Of The
binding to assure the public that u is perfectly
safe
There will be also three additional doors cat
in the hnilding on the Fifth street side so that
there will be in all five doors leading INTO the
building. the main entrance beng on MAIN
street. and another way of egress al The rear OF
the huilding
Mayor Ellyson and Or. Landrum have been
invited 20 take part in the opening OF the car
naval AMI both have kindly consented 10 do 80.
As stated before in the columns of HE llMEs'
the several booths in the large hall Will be ar
ranged in the shape of ships.
There will ho five large ships, representing the
different denominations, a. follows:
British ship EpiScopahans.
French shp-Baptists.
German -Prcsbvterians.
Chinese shlp-MethOdists.
Norwegian e-Seventh-strcet Christian
church
There will be also a Turkish ship for tobacco
an a PinatOre for candy and toys; 9, 90,
The lighthouse in the ccnire OF the nan Will
be arranged for flowers. : he ladies IN the dii
ferent ship. will wear costumes IN Keeping with
the ships which they represent
Mr. Rch. of Washington. who furnished the
decorations for the Association ball. viii also
decorate the building for the Carnival de la
Mer.
The ladies viii have another meeting az noon
next Thursday 10 decide definitely ON Che open
ing night Of the fair and all ladies are requested
TO he present
The amusement committee has arranged some
very fine programmes. and entertainments Will
be given every night
The band of the Richmond Light Infantry
Blues have promised 10 give concerts on three
or four nights, and will no doubt assist IN at
tracing a crowd
The management Of the restaurant will De in
VERY efficient hands and all dellcaclcs OF the
season Will be provided for
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-01
THE CONTRACTORS.
THEIR Mdss-MEETING Ar LEE CAMP
NAIL LAST NIGHT.

General Expression of -'lews M to the Best
Manner to Remedy the Existing Condition
of Affairs in Regard to Work Done and the
Payment Therefor.
A mass-meoting Of the sub-contractors Of this
city was called for last night at the hall Of Lee
Camp.
A number Of general contractors and archi-
tects. and about forty sub-contractOrs responded
TO the call.
Mr. Mason was elected chairman Of the meet
ing. while Mr.. Allen Maynard recorded. IL was
stated by some Of the speakers that at present
the sub-contractors were dependent financially
upon tho general contractors.
The Legislature had made no provision for
the protection of the sub-contractors' but
remedy of this state Of affairs was badly needed
The question was 20 determine the manner IN
which the interests of the suh-cOntractor could
be protected TO the best advantage
Al present the sub-contractors could not
handle their own money. but were entirely az
the mercy Of the general contractors.
Captain VI J. Dimmock one Of the architects
present. suggested that the owners should pay
the general contractors and sub-contractoTs
separately. and the whole responsibility should
not rest on the main contractor only.
The latter should only have the SUPERVISION ot
the work as general clerk and should De paid
a percentage in accordance with the schedule
drawn up by hc architect.
II this was done the honest main contractor
would be greatly assisted and he would certain
Is not feel offended
Major b. j. Black expressed similar views and
added that the plan suggested by Captain DIM
mock had for some time been IN operation IN
Petersburg.
Mr. Allen Maynard explained the routine Of
the business as adopted at present by, the gem
eral contractor. which was entirely IN his favor;
The speaker requested the architects 70 lend
the sub-cOntractOrs their assistance IN order
that they might secure prompt payment ior
their work.
Mr. Evans moved that a committee OF five 10
appointed by the chair 10 confer with the archi-
tects OF this city and urge them 20 induce the
general contractors 90 hand IN detailed estl-
mates and give ont the work in detail IN order
that the suh-cOntractOrs might be paid direct.
At the suggestion of several sub-contractors
Mr. Evans amended his motion SO that the COM
mittee should consist Of one representative from
each building trade.
The motion was adopted. and it was also de-
cided that the committee AZ some future meet
ing OF the suh-contractOr' should present
suitable resolutions for the guidance Of the sub
contractors in their future action.
The meeting then adjourned subject to the
call of the char.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-01

The Johns Hopkin, Glec and Banjo Clubs Will
tomorrow night give their entertainment al the
Theatre
hi, consists of elees, QuartottCs and solos
with performances on the hanio- and guitars.
The performers number IN all thlrtl-tge. con-
sisting of four first tcnOrs. nve second ieuoTs.
uve first BASES. five second BASES. and special
quartettc.
OF the instrumental performer. there arefye
first baniOIsts, one second lanJoI,t, i've guitar
PLAYERS and one cello.
This combination stands Justly credited wher-
ever they have appeared with discour.ing sweet
and beautiful music and classical Wlthal
The voices are Young, fresh, and, 90 certain
degree, cultured
The ms iumcn'alists are accomplished musi-
cian.. and fhe performance. on tho lanios an
guitars are highly commended
me sale oi seats began this morning; yester-
aai There Was an active demand.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-01
Pan-Amcrican Congress.

\ committee of two hundred representative
ciNlens Of thc United States acting under the
name Of the anHcpubhc Congress General
committee has been formed FOR the cOn.idera-
ton of the interests OF free institutions and fLe
best means OF promoting same among the ma
tlous
Its first meeting was held in New York on De
cenhcr oil last, at which meeting the work Of
ihr committee was divided and placed i'm the
hdhd' OF several subcommittee Among the
member, Of the General Committee are Cardinal
olnocns, iiohert q. lngcrsOll. carl Schurz. Cen
ntncc
ncssrs;. William Writ Henry and J. Aston
NauclL OF Tins city, have been invited 10 become
memhefs,and IN case they 10, have been assigned
places on one OF the most important OF the sub
committees
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-01
arm FIRST.
This is All Fools Day-Look Out For "sells"
and JOkcrs.

To-day is ne first Of April, or All Fools Day,
as the day is known all over the civilized world.
This strange custom OF April Fools Day,
which prevails throughout Europe and III those
parts of America which are lnhahiicd ly the
dc-cD udaut- OF Europeans. las been explained
~ various ways.
one of IN explanations Of the custom j. as
follows. "lu Che Middle Ages scenes iIOm bihi-
col history were often lcIrreonicd ly way OF
diversion. without amy feeling OF improperly.
J nD scene BOO fHe lltr Oi Jesus, whore De D. sent
from Plate Goo ID rod. ana back again from
iicroI to lIlafc. was .prc,cntci ~ April. and
may have given occasion tO The custom OF send
INK ON irultD,s euana' ana othei trichs lric-
tIcDd at tins sea -Om.
The phrase %. sending msn from Plato
20 ieroi is common 100 Germany to signify
sending about unnecessarily. lac reason 81
CHOOSING thc first OF April for the exhibition II
thi, ,conr was that ihc feast ~ Lastcr fire.
qucnfl falls 10 tins month. and tho events c1n-
ucctcI with this period OF the lie OF Jesus
would naturallv AFFORD subjects Tor the spec
The tricks of the first Of April. may however,
le the remains Of some lioman custom derived
from the East and spread over Europe like SO
many other customs. hy their conQuerors.
I'm France the unlucky party who may DO
fooled ls called un poisson or poison mlschief'
April
I'm tie North of Scotland be- i, called gawk.
which signifies III the Scotch dialect cuckoo.
one of the best tricks of this description Is
that OF faOclals. who. being az Marscllle, with
oar money and de-irou, OF going 10 Paris. filed
some phlals With brick dust ~ ashes. iai eled
them a. containing poison for the royal family
OI France. and put them where lac knew thtf
would Dee discovered The bait took snd no
was conveyed ar traitor 90 the capital" here DE
discovery Of the jest occasl0n-d universal mirth.
All Fool Day !. pretty generally observed a.
q day Of merTiment IA TINS country and the
number of more or les, innocent joke, played ON
every body that day Is legion
This is about the only day ru the year WHOM
the young man can revenge himself on his sweet
heart. who is too fond OF candy. by pres ming
her with box Of artificial sweets, Joke hlch is
PLAYED quito Frequently and viii always take,
Tor the lOys know how say % Is 10 get the best
OF she girls on account Of their well established
weakness for sweet things.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-01
BIfsONS' MERRIuENT.
The Ladies' Take Degrees-"From Labor to
Refreshments"

Old Richmond Randolph Lodge, No. 70, A. F.
aud A. NJ, added TO It's glory last night by Civ
ing an entertainment which proved most enjoys
able
There was a large crowd present including
many ladies, and the degree of Master Mason
Daughter was cOnforrei upon number by
Worshipful Brother J. H. Caper-. assisted boy
Morshipful Brother George H. Ray. D.. D., AMI
Mrs Robert J.. Hechler, after which the craft
was called from labor to refreshments
The BANQUET, which was an elegant one was IN
charge Of the following committee: NOr. Bro
l.. J.. Howard. Nor Bro. GEORGE T. keesce.
Wor Bro. W Hall Crew Bro. William II. Booker,
and George W Schieser
During The evening the following programme
Wa. rendered: Opening. by Norsmpful Master
ant officers: quartetfe Remember Now Thy
Creator. Temple QUarfette. soprano solo. Miss
Jennie Ferguson; "Solloquy on Skill, Nor.
Bro. J. ii. Capers: address History Of Mason,
Home, Wor. Bro. D. &. Richardson; tenor solo,
Bro i. ". Cunningham; soprano solo Miss Jcn-
ME Ferguson. quartettc. Temple Quartette.
The Temple Quartette consists oi Captain
Frank Cunningham. Nh j. e.. RICHARDSON. Cap
tain G. Gray Bousseaux and Nis, Jennie Fer
u1IggOn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-01
Personal and General.

MIR. Maurice Myers, OF Petersburg, is in the
CITY.
Mis- Rosa peyser, Of Petersburg, is in the city
Oh A visit To friends
Marriage licenses were issued yesterday TO
two colored couples.
MT William Nelson has left the city on an ex.
tended business trip South.
Mr. George W. Libby yesterday qualified as
Deputy Commissioner OF Revenue under Mr.. r.
B Munford.
\ man Is lurking around in the western end Of
the city again insulting ladies, but he manages
10 elutc the policeman
The river was about six feet from Mayos
bridge last evening and still rising, but no dis
aster Is Anticipated.
The officials at the custom-house were very
busy all day yesterday making entries for the
free delivery OF sugar to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-01

Tho Blues Enjoy Going to the
CARNIVAL.

delightful entertainment was the weekly
drill of the Richmond Light Infantry Blues,
which took place last night in their armory in
the Snyder building. Notwithstanding the III
clement weather a large number of ladies and
gentlemen were present 10 witness the exhibit
ton
The boys appeared in full fatigue uniform
aud did very well The Blues Band played a
number OF pieces of inspiring concert music and
at the close OF the drill dancing Was INDUCED in
for some time.
Captain Sol Cutchins announced that the
blues had accepted the invitation rendered
them bY the lady managers Of the Carnival dc
10 Mer, and would lc present at the opening of
that festival next Tuesday night IN the tempo
iary building erected al the corner Of Fifth and
Nam streets.
lie expressed the hope that the friends Of the
Blues would turn ont IN full force thar night
70 greet them AT the Carnayal
There Will be no full-dress inspection nor
drill that night
be company will be headed by their band.
and all will attend the fair IN iull-dress uni.
form.
The several committees of the Blues appointed
10 make arrangement, for their bazaar. which
Is 10 begin on April 2lst. are hard az work. and
from present indications the affair promises 10
be grand success.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-01
Seventh. Street KexixnI.

Tho deeply interesting meetings az seventh
street church viii continue over sunday.
ast night tho sermon by Rev. Mr.. Spencer
was on the graphic picture Of Lazarus and tho
Rich Man" which the speaker said was drawn
by the tender true, and loving hand Of Christ
himself.
lie mad lifted the curtain and permitted men
10 look into the future INTO which every man
Is either happy or in torment.
There has been. said Rev Mr.. Hall. thirty
three added 10 the church and the meeting is
still full of promise.
s special sermon will ho preached to-day az =
o'clock. and all ladies are invited. Ihero VIII
he preaching again 20 night 40 clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-01
Wall Torn Down for a Train.

While several cars OF the Chesapeake and Ohio
YesiIhule tram were neing moved over the
tracks Of the Richmond and Danyille railroad.
IN the lower part of the city, about II o'clock
las night thoy got stuck near the gas house. A
TICK wall alongside OF the track obstructng
the train.
Not knowing what 10 do in the matter, the
train hands applied To Superintendent Berkley,
OF the Danville road. for advice. who instructed
them to tear down the obstructive wall, which
was subsequently done.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-01
sEVENTY-NINE YEARS OLD.


Yes. ] was taken sick in January. First,
with severe cold, terrible pains In my head.
across the small Of my back. and under tls
shoulders. and ia my side no appetite what
ever and severe constipation added / was
advised To go aud see the Kickapoo Indians.
did SO, and after aconsultation purchased "a
bottle Of the Indian kirkap00 Indian
Sagwa took it as directed and 10
gave me almost instant relief was
SO bad that most Of the time ] was
confined TO my bed. But now ] feel Ike a
new man. II certainly is a wonderful modi-
cine. especially 20 cure me 50 speedily. man
Richard C. Pollard. have lived all my he ia
the lower part Of HcnriCO county and now ly-
ing ut 1906 Marshall street, Richmond, Va
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-01
THE CLERKS.
They Propose to Form Union for Their
Protection.

There Is movement on foot among tho clcrl S
empioyedin the yarious stores in Richmond 10
organise or form a local union for their own
protection and the betterment of their coodi.
ton. ~ N''''
A meeting, which was very largely attended.
Wa hcld III LIeti Hall last night with tins end
INC meeting was presided over by Mr. W. Il.
courtney anu much enthusiasm was shown
committee OF nye was appointed To- ascer-
ta.n - lar as possible the expectancy of form
oaiteo Tor Wednesday night, April 3
a ne committee consists OF Messrs. J. r. Hose.
y a Bruce. Don Levy w. H. Courtney and A.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-01

The collection committee Of tho Confederate
Soldiers and Sailors Monument Association met
in Colonel w. T.. Cufshaw. Office Yesterday af-
tern0on 90 devise plan. for the collection OF sur
hcicut funds TO complete the statue now In pro-
finished. commemorate the deeds OF the pri-
Yates and sailor. who served IN the late civil
VAT.
The committee agreed 10 recommend 10 the
Association the employment Of a soliciting
agent. who shall have charge Of all collections,
and employ sub agents for this purpose.
After further discussion the committee AL
night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-01
SNEAK THIETES.
Captain Angle Captures Small Gang
stolen Articles.

For some time past sneak thieves have OBJ
tanned entrance into the office, OF commission
merchants ou Cary street and other places OK
business in that vicinity.
Tie police have been diligently on he lookout
for the uii-crcants. and Yesterday taptain Angle,
of the Second police -taflou. thought he had
secured .umcient evidence to take decisive
step towards fhcarrc-t OF the guilty parties.
he procured search warrant for the house
OF Rosa Dunlap. a colorcd woman. who lives on
Marshall. between Sixteenth and seventeenth
streets.
Sergeant Brooks and Policemen Austin and
Nrrnu went 90 the house AMI discovered ID lOf Ot
stolen articles of various descriptions. some Of
which have been Identified by their owners,
while others await identification az the Second
police station.
Rosa Dunlap. Albert Scott and James Morgan
fall cOlOrei were arrested and Will be arralgu-
ed I'm the Police Court this morning
CAPTAIN Angle viii prefer three charges
against them for breaking into the houses Of
Thomas Johnson. corner Ninth and Byrd .trocts,
OF Annie smith. corner Eleventh and Byrd
streets and IN tbs Office Of W il. Briggs * Co,
ON Cary street. between Thirteenth and Four
tGcufl streets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-01
Mr.. w. II. Williams Declines.

Mr.. William II. Williams Yesterday declined 20
accept the position a. member Of the City
school Board. 10 which ne was elected last Nom
day night ~ the Joint meeting of tho Council
10 succeed Mr.. vs.. u. lUrDin
For several reasons he declines. and will write
a letter 10 the Council thanking them. but at
the same time telling them he cannot serve.
us letter viii 90 before the joint session 20 be
held April .th
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-01

SIR Il b. shepherd. who has relatives i'm this
city and formerly lived here and vino al one
time took the role of Dick lealeyo IN an anna
tcur llnaf0re Performance, is now promising
actor on the professional stage
lie went to New Ork last year and his talent,
shown IN amateur theatlcal- there. soon Sc
cured him an engagement. and the samuel Of
fosen company. With which he has been play
ng. closed MS engagement for the season last
week IN New lorh.
Sir. Shepherds stage name is Shepherd
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-01
ELEGANT DINNER.
The Russian Legation Entertained by Mrs.
Jane. Thomas.

A very elegant dinner was given last night
by Mrs. James Thomas to Hon. and Mrs. J. L. Ma
Curry'n honor Of the Russian Legation who
accompanied Or. Curry and wife from Washing
ton.
The house was brilliantly lighted and tasteful
" decorated by prOfuso assortment OF exquis-
ito flowers
The soft light Of numerouse lamps added
beauty % the very pleasant occasion.
The hostess Mrs Thomas. received with her
well-knoWu grace and genial welcome.
Or. Curry entertained thc visitors with his
usual hrllllancy OF conversation.
Among the guest. We're Miss May Handy,
Miss Gertrude Eve-. Miss Efc Branch, Miss
Myers Mrs. Josiah Ryland, Mrs John T.
Branch Mrs John Dunlop Mrs John luther-
fo0fd DR.. Thomas y Page, MIR. VI. j. Montague
Mr. Bly tho Branch. PaWnaster John Q. Lowell,
Mr. John Dunlop, Mr. John rutherford.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-01

A fire alarm was sounded yesterday morning
at 1895 from the corner OF Ninth AMI Main
streets quantity of gasoline had become ig-
nitod in the store OF g. & A. Bargamin The
flames we're extngui-hed before thoy could DO
any damage 20 she property.
Harry T. Miller one of the employees suffered
serious burns about his hands.
Yesterday evening about p. NJ. an alarm Of
fire was turned IN. The fire wa- discovered in
Barton Opcrn House. corner Eighth and Broad
streets in one of the lower boxes Cause IN
known. Damage about s95.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-01
WAS ~ PORTSMOUTH.
\ Report That Reached Here Yesterday About
MOrrison.

Information was received in Richmond yester-
day that Mr. Morrison, the alleged Scott county
defaulter, whom the police were unable 20 find
i'm Washington. had gone 90 Port mouth with
his wife and was stopping with Rev. Dr. Iruitt.
wa satu tiia. ~. iIi1 saw liio aSvyunl oi
frOnted him with n.
he denied the charge. hut said that il was
true that In, accounts were $3.50 short
lie said he had "a dread Of being arrested and
for that reason avoided Richmond.
He induced DR. lruitt 20 consent 20 come 70
this cItyand talk 20 the Auditor IN his behalf
Chief OF Police Poe heard that lac was in
Portsmouth and telogTaphed 20 the authorities
there 20 arrest him. but he left a few hour, be-
fore the telegram was received. His wife IS still
there
Or. Truitt has not yet arrived here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-01
Pay Your IIcense L..

cAn license taxes lowed by The Council Finance
eommlitee are due during this month
After May Isl al bills remaining nnnsia will
De reported 70 the Police Justice. who can then
gne the debtors from ~ to 80 dsy so long as
hsy ALTON the bills 10 remain unsettled.
The CITY Collector 4dyertiscmcnt in this -
sue VIII throw further light on the subject.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-01
A Called Session.

The Board OF Aldermen will have a called
session at o'clock Friday night 10 act upon the
resolution passed by the Common Council last
Monday night.
Ibis resolution provides that the Grounds
and building Committee, with the.t tty AUDITOR
aud chairman OF the Finance Committee, shall
pay from the currency of the city the wages OF
the employees of the City Hall until the 100000
appropriated in bonds shall materializo IN cash