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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-20
THE TEMPERANCE CONVEETION.
Ninth Annual Meeting of tho w. G. 7. L. Il s.
gins Here To-Day.

The ninth annual convention OF tho Wo-
! mans Christian Temperance Union Of Viz
einia commences at the Seyenth-street Chris
tian church at 10 O'Clock this morning
A conservation meeting was held ct that
church last evening at O'Clock, preparatory
70 to-days work, that was well attended.
The services opened with scripture reading
and singing, and prayer was offered by Mrs.
Whitehead and Mrs. Odell.
Mrs Jones greeted the delegates with few
appropriate remarks. and Mrs. Peasants. on
behalf of the ladies of the Richmond Union,
gave them cordial welcome to the city. Alter
the singing OF the dOXology the meeting ad-
journed for q general Misunderstanding.
The convention will be IN session three days
and three sessions a day Will be held, 10 which
the public are invited.
The following will be the exercises for to
day:
9:30-Executive committee meeting.
10 00-Conyention called 20 order by the
president. Mrs r. II Jones: devotional eKer-
cises by Rev. Jabez Hall, ID. d.; singing, Mrs.
John d. Murrel, organist; roll-call of officers,
ce-presidents and superintendent: appoint
ment of committee on credentials; reading
report of executive committees report of COM
mittee on credentials roll-call of delegates.
address of welcome by Mrs. William II.
Peasants; response 10 address of welcome.
Mrs. Il. II. Jones.
12:00-NOOntde hour OF prayer; appoint
ment Of committees on resolutions, plan Of
work. finance and courtesies
afternoon Session -3O0-Conyentionc called
to order: devotional exercises by Mrs. Frances
Barnes. National superintendent Of the VS.
reading minutes OF morning session: presi-
dents annual address: report of correspond
ing secretary, report Of treasurer; reports of
superntendents Of departments.
Adjournment.
Ereninq SesSl0n-7:3O-C Congregational sing
ing: devotional exercises by Rev. G.. {.
Wertenbaber. duet by Miss Lucy Werten-
baker and Mr. Moore greeting by Governor
Mckinney and Mayor Ellyson: welcome adj
dresses by Rev. Jabez Hall and Dr. ". W.
Landrum: report of the Y. W. c. T. u. by
superintendent music solo by Miss Johnson;
address by Mrs. Frances Barnes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-20

present Mt the public reception 20 be rendered
10 Governor David Il. Hill. of New York. OF
the evening Of the 18th instant. which no very
| greatly regrets will conflict with his accept
ance OF the very polite invitation OF the FIRST
| regiment To attend their anniversary banquet
| fixed for the same date.
Tho Governor feels under ths circum-
stances that 1t il his duty to receive Governor
| Hill and welcome him to the State and trusts
| tho Colonel and his regiment will be KIND
enough to excuse him from the acceptance Of
their kind and cordial invitation, which II
would have afforded him so much pleasure TO
have done.
1T is expected Inst Governor Hill will
hold public reception at the Executive Man
SION after he gets through with his speech.
and Governor Mckinney would be glad for
you 10 accept cordial invitation to the First
regiment to come and lie introduced 70 the
Governor OF New York alter the banquet IA
over"
The following was received from Colonel
John b. Purcell, president or tho Chamber OF
Commerce
lam in receipt Of your kind invitation Of
the 18th 10 lie present at the celebration OF
the twentieth anniversary Of your regiment
Unless something Unforeseen happens 70 pre-
vent it will give me great pleasure 10 NJ
tend
The following letter was received from Hon.
j. Taylor Ellyson
Your courteous invitation TO the annual
reunion of the First Virginia regiment re-
ceiyed. and 1t will give me very great pleasure
TO lie with yoG on that occasion. l watch
with pleasure the growing efficiency and Use
fulness of your command since you became
its commanding officer. and trust that you
are Just at the beginning OF what VIII re tho
most prosperous era in the history OF tho
regiment which trust Is destined 20 MAN.
tain It's position as first not only IN numbers.
but in rank of all the volunteer troops OF
Virginia"
The following was received from Mr. Meade
Haskins.
y our kind invitation 10 the Governor and
his staff 20 attend the twentieth anniversary
OF the First Virginia regiment on the evening
Of the 18th instant has been reported 70 me
by Colonel Cary with its acceptance on the
part IF the Governor. IT has so occurred that
every invitation extended 90 me by you tor
such occasions have come Mt a time when it
WAS impossible for me TO accept. For this
reason | fear you might think me indlfer-
ent 10 your favOrs, or very lukewarm IN such
matters Hence 1 desire to assure you thai
such is not the case. for you and the regiment
have no more sincere well-wsher than
your humble servant. 1t will always be
pleasure T. me not only 10 be with you when
ever can. but also do oil in my power 20 up
hold and maintain the gallant body or men OF
whom YOU are 50 excellent and admirable
commander. And / am sorry ! cannot he
with you on Monday evening next, but | am
10 fiji an appointment on Monday at Boydton
in Mecklenburg county, made for me by the
State Democratic committee"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-20
Personal AND GENERAL.
Bits OF News Gathered Hero and There by
the Times" Reporters.

| Mrs. Janetta Cowan. widow Of the lat
Robert Cowsn. died at an early hour yester
day morning She was Miss Forbes. of thi
city. and ono of Richmonds oldest residents
The deceased was the mother Of Dr. Rober
II. Cowan and Mrs. H. G. Scott. Jr., and vii
be missed by large circle OF friends.
VI. j. Cahi,l. Elmira. n. Y: J. b. Gala
CHER Harlem: g. &. DeGroOt. New York. and
j. IA. Jetreys, Brooklyn. n. Y. are registered
ut the Commercial Club. All ere Democrats
and were in attendance az the Democratic
meeting last night.
The Conried Opera Company took from
Richmond one Of her best musicians in tho
person of Mr. John Reinhardt who entered
into long engagement with that company as
leading ylolinist
Rescue Lodge Of Good Templars had a
highly interesting meeting and entertainment
at Central Hall last night
Mrs. James /. Caldwell. of the White Sui
phur Springs, died at the Retreat for the
Sick yesterday morning.
Mr j. Alton Cabell is attending the United
States circuit court at Abingdon.
Bishop Whittle ia reported TO be getting
better % his distressing malady.
The October term Of the City Circuit Court
commenced yesterday. No business of public
interest was transacted
The baptizing appointed 10 take place at
the Second Baptist church Sunday night was
postponed 20 noxt Sunday on account Of the
baptistry being out of order.
A personally conducted excursion party by
the Pennsylvania railroad arrived III the city
last evening and were quartered at the TX
change Hotel. The party consists of about
eighty persons from Massachusetts,, Now
York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Messrs Charles NJ. Blackford and Edwards.
Brown. two prominent members Of the Lynch
burg bar. are at the Exchange Hotel.
party Of thrty-fve Now England tourists
arrived in the city last evening from Norfolk.
and are stopping at Ford's Hotel. Ex-Gov-
ernor Alonzo Calcine of Maine, IS among the
party.
The central committee Of the Association
for Preservation Of Virginia Antiquities will
meet to-day at 1917 east Grace street 40 1870 T.
NJ. All members are earnestly requested TO
be present.
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MErHoDIsT sUYDAY-scnoons.
Tho Meeting ofthe Society OF Richm ond and
and Manchester.

The regular monthly meeting Of the Meth
odist Sunday-school Society of Richmond
and Manchester was held at Trinity Metho-
dist church Sunday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock:
j. r.. Perdue. president, h. j. Christian. sec
rotary. pro TEN.
The meeting was opened with prayer by
Rey.W. +. Judkins. and. singing by Trinity
school
Mr.. T. w. Pemberton, superintendent Of
Trinity School, made a report of its condition.
He said that the officers and teachers arc in
terested in their work and earnestly striving
to do good The roll and attendance of the
school has improved. Nearly all of the
schools made encouraging reports.
The President then introduced Bishop O.
p. Fitzgerald, of California, who made m OK
cellent address. He referred to old Viz
GINA" and invoked Gods blessing on the
entire State. His fathers family was among
the first settlers Of Virginia. lie paid q glow.
ing tribute to Nirginia's sons Who fell during
the war. He urged the teachers 10 do
thorough work in the Sunday schools to be-
come deeply interested themselves and then
let the scholars see that they arc loved
Captain Frank Cunningham sang two beau
tiful solos.
The following is a summing up Of superin-
tendent's reports for the month of September:
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Grounds and Buildings.

The Committee on Grounds and Buildings
met last evening at the City Engineers office
Chairman Il. VI Taylor and Messrs. Brander
Curtis. Ferguson, Houston and Turpin we're
present
request was received from Hon w. j.
Ieake. Judge Of the Chancery Court. for m
alteration to the door leading into the court
room. and asking for a suitable stove for the
courtroom. The matter was referred u the
CITY Engineer with power.
The committee decided not to confirm the
appointment of Mr.John r. Chappell 10 the
position of supervlsor'O oil finishing. etc. IN
the New City Hall.
The City Engineer was authorized t. pur-
chase a fountain u 10 erected at the sout -
west corner Of Thirty-second and Broad
streets at cost not exceeding $50.
After approving the payroll and ordering a
number of bills to be paid the committee
adjourned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-20

The First Annual District Convention Soon
To bO Held.

To DO Held.
Tho first triennial convention Of District
No. 8. Order OF Sexennial League. composed
Of lodges in the States Of Maryland. Virginia.
West Virginia. North Carolina. South Caro-
lima. Georgia. Kentucky. Tennessee and the
District of Colum bin. will convene IN this city
at Druids' Hall on Tuesday. November IT.
1921. at 10 o'clock A. NJ. and will De open.d
by the Supreme President. Walter u. Roy
nolds. Of Philadelphia. The delegates elect
Ell from this city are: G. +. johnson and 4.
s King of Virginia Lodge. No. 50; Joseph L.
Mountcastle and James Walsh. OF Fulton
Lodge. No. s.. II. f. Hirshberg and b. Jacob,
of w. ID. Reynolds Lodge, No. 10 Captain J.
A. Iipscornb and A. Rudd. of Manchester
Lodge. No. i73.
The variou. lodges Of this city md Man
chester have decided TO entertain the Grand
Lodge in proper style, and 1t has been de-
cided 10 give them banquet on the night OK
tho 18th. The arrangements are IN the hanas
of the following committee. II. r.. hlrsn-
berg chairman, Captain j. +. Sullivan, I. >.
Johnson. w -. Kern. II. l.. King j. G. Jor
dan, >. T. Psrknson. Jr.. +. Jacob. Captain
J. A. LiUscOmb. A. Rudd, II. L. Gay, }. /.
Mountcastle and +. r. Evans.
he Sexennlal League WIS organized in the
city Of Philadelphia July Is. 1888, and tho
first biennial session OF tho Supreme Lodge
VIII DC held ia tnat CITY on tuesday. NoVen-
Der a. 1891. Washington. Baltimore and
Richmond are oil anxious 20 carry Of
the honor of electing the representa-
tive TO the said convention. and from pres
ent indications Mr.. n. +. Hirshberg Of this
city. will be the successful candidate. he be-
ing the Supreme Deputy OF the district and
probably the best posted member in the dis
trict as 10 the standing of the league and Is
the choice of the Supreme Officer for the
honor 30 be conferred. The membership of
this district numbers about 700 and of the
league at large nearly 10000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-20

The British barkentine Brunette" Cap
tain Hanable Strike, arrived here on yester-
day in ballast from Pernambuco. Brazil. 10
load flour back to Rio Grande do Sui from the
Gallego Mills. Captain Strike reports having
experienced very rough weather when 40
miles southeast of Cape Hatteras. in the Gulf
stream saw the signal of distress flying from
a large three masted schooner the wind was
blowing hurricane gale. Tho shin
proved 10 be the three-masted schooner
b. l.. Burt. from Iambert's Point
coal landen. to Providence u. l. Captain
Strike took of the crew, captain and seven
men, and when leaving the vessel she had
eight feet Of water in her hold and all the
pumps at work and could not free her. In
twenty-five years experience at sea Captain
Strike says lie never saw such heavy seas
They completely covered the schooner The
crew was landed at Old Point before the yes
sci arrived here
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-20
The Association.

The meeting for boys in the parlor of the
Young Mems Christian Association at 3
o'clock on Sunday afternoon WINS we'll at
tended. Mr.. W W. Smith conducted the
meeting and delivered an interesting address
The meeting for young men Was held in tho
large hall at o'clock. Rev DR. S. A. Good
win. of Grove-ayenue BAPTIST Church. made
an elegant address, and Mr. Douglas Left
witch sang two solos. which were highly appre-
clated by the audience. Mr.. shepherd Webb
played the accompaniment on the piano, and
Professor Horace r. Smith conducted the
singing.
An after-meeting was held in the parlor. and
at its close Secretary Candlish took charge Of
the Bible class which. however, was not as
well attended as usual,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-20

Pathological exhibit at Washington should
induce you 20 put forth extra efforts to ex-
hibit at your own Fair in this State a fair
sample Of the splendid fruit of every section
Every county in the State has some seeding
fruit Of excellence and Virginia at this Fair
can make an exhibit OF apples that
cannot be exceiled. 1 issue this circular at
the suggestion Of Mr. II. J.. Lyman. chairman
OF the Pathological Committee. who will be
pleased 20 advise any inquirers and who will
also be at the fair and give any assistance in
his power
Send single specimens. boxes or bundles,
large OF small. THOMAS WHITEHEAD.
Commissioner Of Agriculture.
Country papers viii render the State a
favor by copying this circular.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-20
Why Sot7


why not vote for George y. Steel tod,
lie Is native Of Richmond. who hes ~
to honor by his sef-reliant energy ara IN
ever ready disposition TO helm otIers ~
character ~ without - STAN. and th.ngb "a
hos hecu before tho Richmond peope -
the DAYS OF his youth, thoy can find No t.,lai
IN HIM. Io has often boon in the eervi ~.
the city. and he has shown himself a f,i,,, ..
the common people. tie has never sor.t =,
q enrich himself by the ma
public trusts, but has always had an eye tost
public good. II sent b tho Iegislat,'-. "a
Steel will always be in his place. viii f,,T
appreciate tho needs OF Richmond and ~, -
his extensive acquaintance and far-re.ct. >
influence be able 10 eject such legislatio, Y
will be for tho advantage OF our CITY arl !"
State. Then why not vote for him. 'R
East Eyn.
Use Browns Bronchial Troches for co-.,-
Colds and all other Throat Troubes.-"Prs.s..'
inenily the bes;.r-Rec Henri Ward Beecte-
Adv.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-20

Governor Mckinney Issued n Requisition-
A Reward Offered.

Governor Mckinney issued a requisition
yesterday for Wayman Sutton, who is now
confined in the Lincoln county Jail in Wash
ington. Sutton is the man who 10 charged
with murder, committed in Wythe county q
few years ago. lie was caught in Washing
ton and held by that States authorities await
ing the necessary papers b bring him to
Virginia The requisItion will be placed
in the hands of two Wythe coun-
ty officers who will leave at once
for Washington for their man. Should it
turn out that he is not the man. it cannot be
helped 1t has happened before that a man
would be stranded in far-away State. and
by c0niesslng guilt 20 "a charge Of sufficient
magnitude TO be sent after has been brought
70 lis home and discharged owing 10 nom
identification, thus securing a tree ride at the
expense # the state.
The Governor yesterday offered areward Of
s75 for the capture OF John Lambert who is
charged with stabbing and killing John Sem
ter. at Cedar Bluffs, in TazewelI county on
September Sd last. He is supposed to DO in
West Yrginia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-20
Pound DendIn Red

Silvia Robertson colored woman about
torty-hye years Of age was found dead in bed
at her home, No lll3 eest Grace street, sun
day evening She was seen alive at s O'Clock
but having been a sufferer several years from
heart disease. death no doubt resulted from
that cause.
Ruth Searles. a child about two wears old
was found dead IN bed by her mother at No
10 south Adams street Yesterday morning.
Coroner Taylor viewed the body and decided
death resulted from natural cSuses.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-20
Wishing Richmond

Captain d. NJ, Lamkin chief of the Fire
Department. and wife; Fire-Commissioner
Ware and wife. and Michael Nipgep and n
Pryor, all of Dayton. Ohio. are at Murnbv'a
Hotel. F'
Chief Engineer Puller and Fire Commits
sioner q. Watt Taylor had them in cbargo
yesterday and showed them over the citv
They expressed themselves we'll pleased with
the city and their reception. '''--
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-20
A New Member.

Colonel II. T. Wickham. of Hanover. who
was recently spnointeda member Of the State
Board OF agriculture. is expe ted g. make @
valuable addition TO that able body. Colonel
Normand Smith. whom he succeeds. was as
sociated with Mr. II. J.. lyman, OF Albemarle,
hion which gave VIRGINIA tho praminn AZ
Washington
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-20
& Rkoaa5.
STORE NEWS.
MONDAY, October 10Th.
. Great Fire Sale :

A Great Fire Sale :
Our doors viii swing open f.,
business for the first time since tho
fire, WEDNESDAY MORNING
October Dist, at $50 o'clock. and
ALL of our stock damaged bv
FIRE, SMOKE and WATER viii
be offered at Retail over our own
counters and under our own roof
Not dollars worth will be sold a.
public auction.
To accommodate those who can.
not shop by daylight we Will keep
open until $3.50 o'clock every night
from Wednesday until Saturday Of
this week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-20

Notwithstanding the fact that the Academy
was packed to hear the speech of GOV
ernor Hill. this funny farce delighted q large
audience, which was SO uproarious in its ap-
plause that II was announced rom the stage
that unless fewer encOres were demanded the
performance would continue till II O'Clock
The singing and dancing are fine. and the
troup strong one }. e. Stewart producing
q laugh without an effort.
The engagement closes with to-niehts per
Torrance Of what is one Of the funniest farce
comedies seen in a long while.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-20
Invnsfors. Att.nfionl

You will bo the loser if you do not attend
trustees sale OF attractive and valuable prop
erty lust east of tho growing Fulton. The
sale will take place at 4 80 O'clock =. NJ. this
day, and viii 30 conducted by Apperson h
Pollard, real estate auctioneers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-20

Mary Canary and Joanna Mahoney. two
white women, engaged in fight near tie
corner Of Broad and Jefferson streets last
evening. and for a time blows raiued thick
and furious. The women were arrested and
locked in the Third station
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-20

The next meeting will be held at Union
Station second Friday in November. The
board of directors will meet at Broad street
church next Sunday afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-20
Committees Appofn,u.,

The following appointment has been made
by the State lemocratic Committee.
The Hon. II. X. Pollard will address tina
people at Halifax Courthouse on Monday.
October 26, 1891 A''
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-20

Do not avoid medium because your neigh
Dor docs; do not be guided by your competl-
tors judgment but use your own good.sense
Baltimore World.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-20

For short time only the Chicago Gallery
will make beautiful cabinet photographs at
Sl.5O per dozen. 800 east Broad street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-20

Investments that will pay can lie secured
this afternoon at K. b. Chaflin x Co. 8 auction
sale. Put your money where you can see
and DO your own Judge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-20

ward 20 solicit subscriptions. Chairman A. j.
Bradley will make the appointments and an
uounce the names TO-DAY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-20

As soon as Major Simons had conoluded
the regiment and guests we're marched 10 the
Executive Mansion. and there il was found
that Governor Hill and party had left. GOV
srnor Mckinney however received his
guests IN cordial manner. and shook hands
with officers and men After short time in
social converse the regiment and guests de-
parted. ana tie twentieth anniversary OF the
First res iment hecame an event OF tho past.
49, following was received from Go, ernor
Aiohlnneys private secretary: II am d.
rected py the Governor TO acknowledge re-
celpt OF the invitation Of Colonel Henry C..
Jones for the evening OF the 18th. The Gov
eernor directs me 10 say that q committee has
JUST aaIisd mon him to insist upon his hsing
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-20
THE COUNTRY.

Colonel G.. Percy Halves responded TO tho
toast. The Calvary" and made an ENJOYABLE
and interesting speech. lie told in a general
way of the service done by the cavalry in the
late war and his talk was interspersed with
delightful humor
MAJOR W. f. Simons briefly responded 10 the
toast The Artillery" 10 was an excellent
effort and soundly applauded.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-20

Each speech made was punctuated bv
rounds OF enthusiastic applause and each
SPEAKER made some happy reference to the
military. When Captain ! assiter was called
upon it was fully minute before Ina
was allowed to speak The complete
ovation he received was deafenin0.
round after round of applause followed as he
ar So from his seat. No officer who accompa-
MED the regiment 10 Wrightsyille became
more popular than he and in his remarks lie
made happy illusions 10 that memorable
camp.
among those present at the banquet az in
yited guests were the following: Colonel 10
Lane stern, Colonel g. OBI. Cowardin Major
W; r. Evans. MAJOR Corbin Warwick. Captain
Edeefton >. Rogers. Major Meriwether
Jones, Colonel G.. Percy Halves. Major w.
Kirk Mathews, Captain H. NJ Boykin. Major
Lewis Wheat. Captain Edward Mcclure. Cap
tain II. IS. Owen. Captsin A. b. Guigon ser
eeant j. G. Small, Sergeant Marks. Sergeant
Iiazen. Major W. +. Simons. Captain ". 6,
Harvey, Jr., Captain j. i. Phillips. Lieutenant
X. l.; Nandeventer and Lieutenant +. NJ.
Crutchfeld.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-13

For ills column to-day the following
subjects ere discussed: as !; Right tosay
IFecl Badly"2 The Names Of Printers
Journals: The Height CT tho Warrington
Monument ct WASHINGTON; Number OF
Soldiers Furnished to the Confederacy by
Each state: Treatment Of GarGct in Cows;
The Position Of O New 3loon: A Question
About Stroet-Car Transfers; How TO Eli q
Vacancy N the Office OF Constable; De-
cision in Horse Trade; The Founders OF
Virginia: Can the Nez-os Right to Vote
be Taken Away from Him2 Use OF Epi'co-
pal Pulpit, by Other Clergymen: How to
Set Out Grspe-Cu;tinGs; Diamonds Of
tho First Water; The Gum on Postage
Stamps; Rye as Coffee; Tho HiehestPoin
in Richmond, and Wantei-A Receipt for
Canning Com and Strinsed Beats.