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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08
JAMES RIVER IMPROVEMENT.
More Work Done Than Usual at Com
mittee Meeting.

mittee Meeting.
A meeting of the Committee on James
River Improvement was held yesterday
afternoon in the Council Chamber. TIL,
following members were present: Mess :.
I. :. Tower, John +. Hughes, L. o. Noting,
W. III. Curtis, Adam Diac0nt, :. H. Halves.
n. II. FurgussOn and Lewis -. CrenshaW,
Jr., chairman.
The monthly bills were approved and
ordered TO be paid. A communication was
received from Mr.. G. ID. Langhorne, pro
posing To rent the city dredges. sc0ws an0
tugs in the event that ne becomes on of
the successful bdders on the work soon 10
be done i'm improving James river. lie de-
sired to rent them for the period Of yeh
or eighteen months.
A communication was also read from Mr..
W. II. Curtis making application for the
use of the large dump lighter belonging To
the city.
After SOM debate the following was
adopted. That this committee accepts Mr.
&. ID. LanghOrne's offer to rent the cliy
dredges and scOws. aud that be pay rent for
them at the rate of $40 per diem for working
davs, with the distinct understanding that
the said LanghOrne will return SAID dredges
and scOws 10 the city on call and IN tue
same order as when he received them.
Mr.. Hughes moved that Mr. Curtis be al
loved the use Of the dump lighters upon the
terms 10 be agreed upon by subcommittee
and Mr.. Curtis. Carried.
The reports of Captain Thomas Cunning
ham. superintendent for November and De
cember were received.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08

Mrs. Harriet NJ. Gardner died at l:3'
O'Clock Yesterday morning at her residence
No. 1908 west Main street. She was at
tackled with pneumonia Christmas Eve, and
her deatn resulted from that disease. She
was in her fifty-fourth year
Mrs. Gardner was the daughter Of the late
Thomas Gardner Of Hanover county. She
was an active member OF the Fourth Pres.
byierian church, and was consistent Chris
tian woman, loving wife and mother.
Tier funeral will take place this morning
NJ 40 O'Clock from the above named church.
A husband and four children survive her.
Her children are Thomas W., Harry stuart,
Bessie and Emma.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08

'"n"s ~ ''''' '''''''
Possibly nD ne" allure ever inaugural d
by ihe Penn,y wanna Railroad company mas
attracted such universal comment ana at
icnti0n as the series ~ tours 10 has an
n0unced, 10 be rum early ln III to me lar
rIc.iit coast. tich Jour VIII %. limited 20
one hundred pa----n 'rl-' "-o VIII ift'ei I'D
"a Pullman Ne-ii'Nle lI'In' lu l WIN
ih' i"Au' '""' .n ~
nome' WIN iA"i-s Ni'i,, 7l," ipuer anu
type Millei' nDi ~ o'ln ana O"IDoi ann an.
inoAlh2 ana library roui'' anu an oDsel
fation caf-ih rum an exact el.."9uca w..
u tut famous REM wanna rliiteu' l1e
hist tour '''e7 N'N "'N cDi u@.5 '.n'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08
Luorezia Borgia's Portrait

A portrait Of woman in Eastnor Castle
the seat of Lord Henry someryille, near
Malvern. has been identified as that Of Luz
cIeza Borgia. Ii is by Gentle Belini,
signed The portraits Of Lucrezia are o.
rare that Gegorovius, in the history OF this
famous woman, says that he does not know
of the existence Of one in Italy, unless it be
the profile on coin. The Eastnor picture
represents her as fair woman with red
dish golden hair. The features are long,
especially the nose, exactly as in the me-
dalton. The eyes are light hazel, and the
mouth small and pretty. On the whole, ii
is not the likeness Of a beautiful, nor even
OF pretty woman, but 1t is not without fas-
cinaton. The costume has enormous width
Of the sleeves OF black velvet on the shout
ders.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08
HOLLYWOOD ASSOCIATION.
Ihc Comedy school TO lie Presented
for Its Benefit.

The Comedy "sohOOl" to he Presented
for Its Benefit.
The notice in the daily papers Of Tuesday
Of the generous action Of the City Council in
donating tine Davis mansion TO the Holly
wood Memorial Association has given a
fresh impetus to the comedy to be given by
our best society talent on the 9th OF this
month for its benefit. The rehearsal at Mr..
!. b. PAGES Oh Tuesday night was not only
d success IN that the caste were all
thoroughly enthused, but Mrs. Pace, who is
chairman of the committee under whose
auspices the play has been undertaken, has
made it more enjoyable by the beautiful
hospitality and delightful refreshments pro-
vided for her guests.
MIR. sam Registers acceptance Of his
place is the climax TO a complete caste
eminently adapted in each instance to a
perfect rendition of the play. school is
the one selected.
The ladies already have their tickets for
sale
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08
HAD NO PASSPORT
4 Russian Prince Diet ined for Eight
paYsas lie Had 10 c., dentials.

\ Rn.sisn Prince Oct ined for Eight
Bays "A. lie Had 30 c., deniials.
Eddouam Gauon. French Passenger,
! was one Of the first Europeans tO penetrate
| into Siberia. lie D. perfectly familiar with
! the manners and customs 0l the Russians.
] f. Was iu that connection that bee related
recently The following little incident
/ which took place while 0n the road to
| kie,:
I'VE bad been travelling all day. Prince
| Vladimir. q young Russian officer. and my
| SELF We're caught in the midst of binding
/ ,uOW-tDrm and nigh frozen % death and
! hdif furnished one frequently drives
scores and score, ot mile. over these plains
/ before meeting "a siu-io house or human
/ being. Toward evening we finally came 20
! "a guards font. These are built along the
| GRAPES at distances. and are generally SUP
! He'd with dark rooms, where lccalctrdut
IeXilcs are frequently ieii The moment the
guard heard lis coming Dee stepped forward
+ into the road, rifle iu hand, aad waited
When within half dozen steps away he
ordered us o. aiight and inquired, IN tones
/ that could not be mistaken, " hat SIC wanted
aud what We We're doing travelling over a
practically FORBIDDEN territory.
"'l am Vladimir said tie Prince, and
| these, my friends, are travelling with me
through tne couuirI.'
"'Let me see your passport, " asked the
guard.
"'lOu Ounce said the Prince, 'is 10 now
necessary for a member Of the royal family
% travel with passport! step out Of my
WAY, dog and bee attempted to brush him
aside. But the guard stood his ground and
leyeied his rlhe full at the Prime.
- don't care n you are Alexander HIM
self he retorted; but il You don't show
rf 4 ID .eI. Irf
swell. % make a long story short, we
were held there eight DAYS, until a detach.
ment OF military from Kiey came by and
Vladimir was recognized. and we We're
liberated with most proiuse apologies.
And would Alexander be held mp the
same way If be Travelled incoguit0 and
without passport -
"lle would, most unquestiOnably.' -
Chicago Tribune.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08

Richmoud CUB. +. Turner to Lucy
NJ. wife Of Isaac W. Carter - feet Oh
south side Cedar street, between seven
teenth and Buchanan.
Henric0 COUnfV.-Alice Alley to :. b.
B)rton, acre on north side Williamsburg
road. four miles northeast # city, $40.
&. H. Sands. special commissioner. "a
Louisa Seitz. IS G3-lOJ acres near White
Oak swamp, SIX miles east Ot CITY, 500.
Louise b. and James II. Schools trustee
to {. l.. Chandler. 81 feet on east side Eg-
glestOn street. near Winder, $50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08

The Duchess OF Portland is endealoring
90 revive the wooden industry, WlicH +, ear
ried ON iu many cJtfa-. homes about Lang
well. and the Duke has offered t4e women
IA his Caithness estate 10 purchase fiom
them wooden goods OF heir own make, or to
supply them wool and pay them for their
spinning and weaving. Ap.op0s of home
Industries. there o., stul much mat ladies
.ini-ht DO in country districts for the ben ht
% those among Wuum thy live. Mr..
Riwnsicy has brought comparative wealth
lu the scattered population iu the lake dis
.rict hy ihe revival OF hand.weaying ANA
other arts which she has inaugurated. Ia
Ireland the same Kind Of work is going on
.n many parts
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08

The United Banking and Building Com
pany. of 81 east Main street, are Offering
f0r sale limited number Of shares OF its
capital stock. fully paid aud worcestershire.
al $50 per share. the par value Of which is
500 A cash dividend OF g per cent. per
annum. PAYABLE semi-annually, will be paid
on the price of the stock. This stock also
participates in the general profits of the
company. and the amount paid for same
can be Withdrawn at any time after two
wears from date OF certificate. The officers
and directors Of the company are among our
best known business men, and we commend
this stock 10 the public as safe and judi
ciOus Investment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08

Governor Mckinney received letter
from the County Judge Of Mecklenburg re.
ouesting him 10 order out military guard
10 accompany the Sheriff Of Mecklenburg
when he takes John Irving from Petersburg
10 that county. % be tried for the murder OF
Mr.. overly las, fall.
The Governor will take the matter into
consideration. and, II he thinks military
guard is necessary, be will instruct the Adj
iutant General to order out the Petersburg
IraVa
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08
Executive Matters.

Governor Mckinney Yesterday pardoned
Green Williams, who was convicted sep
TENDER, 1890, in Patrick county, for ualaw-
ful shooting, sent 70 Jail for thirty days and
fined $50, on condition that the hne be paid
MIR. H.. T. Walker was appointed dele
cate YESTERDAY 10 represent Virginia in the
Convention of the National Dairy and Feed
Association, 70 be held in Washington city
Januar, I4th and 18th. Mr.. Walker Is
from Orange county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08
WRGINlA's PUBLIC DEBT.
Report of the second Auditor for the
Fiscal Year.


The report of the Second Auditor on the
pnblic debt of tire State for the fiscal year
ending September 80 1890, has inst been is
sued. II shows: Bonds and certificates
outstanding October |. 1890, $32,2l5.6l2.O3.
Bv whom held Sinking fund, Riddle
terger's. $2,3j7.516GO; Literary fund, Rid
diet crger's. ST. 80, sd. y; Virginia colleges.
Old unfunded bonds. including those Of
1861, cOnsOls, neelers, and lO-iOs,
s.. 400. 2jj.S5; Board OF Public Works,
Riddlehergers. Sl13,9OO; United States
Government old uufuudel bonds. S5Sl.-
500: Insurance companies deposits,
cOn.Ols. $4,000: lO-4Os. $500; Rid
dlebereer's, $S5,22O Total, $l5l,j2O.
General public. old unfunded bonds, S ,266,-
4S312; 1867 bonds, Sl6l ,3SS 30: cousols,
$l2.9J9.SA.1O; peelers, $5l2,434.2N; lO4Us,
- gi7 300: Riddeberger's, Sl,ij3 6Sl.69;
making the aggregate face value Of these
bonds So. 2lJ 6l2. Receipts aud disburse-
mcnis on account of the payments OF IN
terest on the public dent were as follows;
Amount OF receipts from all sources,
Sfi2. N26 li amount of disbursements,
$l3g. 53l77; balance in the treasury, De-
tober /, 1890 $3,570.77; balance in the
treasury corresponding date, 1889, $l19.36.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08

PORT OF RICHMOND, JANUAnl e.
A.aIYhn.
schooner Maud seward. Tryeis, Bait-
more, coal. edmond lee Company.
SAILED.
Schooner II. ". lutAu. Claremont. O. 'OIi
railroad rs for Baltimore. vessel Curtis a.
Parker.
PORT OF Wet POINT, JANUARY o.
ARRIVED.
Steamship pauviile. Bllups Baltimore.
merchandise and passengers.
SAILED.
steamship Danv.lle, B.llups. Baltimore,
mcich udlse and sengu is.
PORT Of NEWPORT NEWs, JANUARY T.
ARRIVED
steamship iiider-Ood, Mobile. TO coal.
SAILED.
steamship Bavaiit. Bremen. Goa; schooner
\. II Howe, New York. coal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08
hENRICO FARMERS.
Monthly Meeting of the Alliance-Busi-
meas Transacted.

meas Transacted.
The January meeting of the Henricc
Farmers Alliance was held yesterday in
the Henrico county Courthouse. There
was a big attendance, and all the sub.
alliances of the county were represented
President II. Adolph Muller presided. The
matter in regard 10 putting up county
ticket at the spring election was not brought
up. nor was il al all discussed.
A resolution was adopted providing that
a committee be appointed ON the public al
fairs of the county, that is in regard 10 the
finances. road. laws, &c. This committee
will be composed of one member from each
sub-Alliance.
The Alliance adjourned TO meet on the
second Wednesday in February.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08
The nrninnnce signed.

Mayor Ellyson yesterday made the DAVIS
his sigpature. Under the ordinance The
Council will Immediately take steps to
huiId new school house, and until this Is
dome the ladies Of the Confederate Memorial
literary Society will collect their relies and
,,,ementoes OF the late war. 80 that by the
time they move in they will have quite a
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08

Major Nv. CARRIER has moved his Trans
fer aud General Railroad and Steamship
Ticket Office rom the corner Of Tenth aud
Main streets, where it has been for many
years. He is now comfortably and commO-
dlously located in the building formerly
occupied by THE TINES. at No. 90l east
Main street. His facilities are greatly in
creased, and he is now able To offer to the
none in the South. Mr.. William +. Darden
is in charge Of the ticket department. lie
is gentleman thoroughly cOnyersant in
his business, and ready to give information
AT all times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08
chrl.ti,n Endeayor snelelx-

Mr.. j. y. Bear. General Secretary Of the
United Society ol Christian EndeayOr OF
Boston, will be in the city tonight, and viii
deliver an address at Centin1ry Methodist
church. An interesting p programme has
been arranged.
Mr. Bear Is an enthusiastic worker in the
Christian field The public may expect
something very interesting and profitable.
services commence at S:lj L. VI.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08
An Attractive Telephone.

I,,Ie frankie Mckinney tour years
,,de has improyised telephone by rolling
oi'I' ,mmense cOrnuc0pia, and then she
s uP =" creeps up to her papa, the Governor,
sX rafting the large end b his ear, say :
r. anu her tiny wlnsome lille voice, 80 on 400
i ~ mi Of phone at Executive mansion)'
.s~.s-.ltf
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08

Mrs. W. d. Gibson is reported hopelessly
in at her residence. No. 100 south Tenth
street. She is suffering with bronchial
pneumonia and was delirious quite great
deal Yesterday,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08

Queen Christina OF spain is often men,
toned as possessing "a charm % manner
which can overcome defect, ot figure aud
c0uutcnance. When she was bride men
manner was not only cold, but torOiddiuI
She bad tail. thin figure, mouth That rtu
u0m ear t0 ear. a bad complexion. and She
WAS. Nithal wholly devoid of -ac.0usues-.
sine wore uer mautiila without amy cDquet
ush airine,-. But through "a constant tu0ii
tD think and say and do tIe right tulu- -h.
nas become nteftstin. aud agreeable. hcI
figure Is stll mere skin aud bone, and th'
face plain, but the expression almost n.au-
f.lip, 10.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08

The members Of Lee Lodge, No. Sc, Order
of Tonti, after the installation OF officers this
evening, you are cordially invited to attend
the coll alton in the parl0rs Of L. Eyensen-
No. lll6, eest Main street. L. A. Richard-
son, chairman OF committee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08

Mr.. David p. Pilkinton died yesterday, in
the twenty third year u his axe, at the resi-
dence Of his mother, No. 81 north Twenty
seventh street. The funeral will take place
at u. NJ. tomorrow from Trinity church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08
M.rriars Licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday yesterday
% Rsbert r. Lord and Nellie -. USV sd,,,.
Joe q Gardiner. King ana v9esn , o." a;'nthsr
8. Robinson tcolofed)j he'n''" ''"'
and Belle Garrison
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08

Miss Tabitha Andrew kellam. OF 2GlJ
east Franklin street, Will be married next
Wedne day at $3.50 o'clock to Mr.. Thomas
;. Herbert The ceremony will be per-
formed by Father Frioli, y.car-general.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08

Autumn produces chllls and fever and
malaria. simmons Liver Regulator pre-
vents them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08


4 schoOimdsfer. siNty-eight wears old.
was pcnsimcd from MDchienburg estate
about twelve years ago, after hlyinglau -hi
tlerc tWenty-seNcn years. saws "a German
exchange His pension consisted oi a co".
"A shakv little cottage. "a small parcel a.
ground on which tD raise few bushels of
potatoes and a ic'v ,mali measures uf rye.
lhe Old man received n1tIinr, however, TO-
ward the dcffly'ug % his daily expenditure
for food. heat and Ugh. and 30 10 came
about that hr was Obliged % 90 out on the
highway az "a lab0rcr tor twelve Jnd half
cents "a day. L. the heatOf summer and the
raw. wet days OF ail be has for many
years worked patiently and uncomplanlne-
Is among the rough men who were formerly
hi, scholars, enduring without word the
tauuts and roprOache- of an uniriendly u-
spectOr. on lhe second and fourth >aiur-
da, e. every month uo has stood in line With
lhe other lahNrtr-. has wage book ln Doh.
haui. and awaited bis turn t0 receive The
raitrv sum dlo uIm. Twelve years Of the
old mans Dice nave passed thus lie has
Just passed bis ei-hiielh year. and is with
sut i'd prospect Ola better fortune. The name
~ tnis oiG L.i1 b., laudori
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08
500 That You

are not left. Take a few shares OF Freder-
icksburg Development Company's stock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08
srR,YED

ES1RAYS TAKEN UP TO lsE
II DAY in my Wrien near Oar WOO g. -
TWO JERSEN COW ~. one yellow e., W. tne
other yellow and white Win dark utck and
sides. and ropes sbOul their horns. The Own-
cls viii call aud pay charges aud take them
away. :. HUNTER
January :. 1901. as-lt'
NTRANEO. WEDNESDAY MORN-
- iNG. MALE PUG. scar ON ri.ht side
shoulder Return 10 63t north ,,Nrnth
street and get reward. jan
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08

eTerrapin Stew,
Croquettes of Sweetbreads,
Mushroom Patties,
kirsch Punch,
Roman Punch,
And all table delicacies at
BURKE's,
(PiEzinis), 100 east Bread street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08

80 FARMERS AND GARDENERS.
'UR NEW DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE

FARM AND GARDEN SEEDS
for 1891. l- u.w IcHdr. Contains much sal
uaule information a, o. r.s best anImO,t-
profitable crop, fIr the -pliu. Mailed irtt.
- site for lt.
o. ~. WOOD * sons. -EEu,MEN.
5 ana 30 south fOuIis street,
las-5t NIllm nd Va
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-08

IA ANTED a COOK. MUST 49,
~ wen .c0mmc. dtI Apply Hf 800. d
north rIitI sifr.I "H~--.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-10-13
PAID COMMISSIONS FOR ADS.
Philadelphia Newspaper PrOprietors Confess
10 Giving Money That Went to Bardsley.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 12-The legislative
committee investigating the conduct of the
Offices of AuditOr-general and State Treas
urer by the present incumbents. met here
to-day. Col. Clayton McMichsel, editor
and proprietor of the North American, and
Charles T.. Warburton, editor and prOprie-
tor of the Evening Telegraph. were exam
ined respecting commissions paid for the
advertisement in their respective papers Of
the State mercantile tax-list. Both gentle
men admitted having paid commissions,
but that no commission was paid, either
directly or indirectly, to their knowledge
To any city or State official. Their refusal
to nane the person to whom the commits
sion WAS paid was. they explained, because
of desire to protect their private business
affairs. They say they gave commissions for
various classes or advertising at all times
When Jas. Elverson. president OF the
Inquirer Publishing Company. took the
stand he stated that the person TO W HON he
paid the commissions was Frank +. Bell
ex-city treasurer of Philadelphia, with
whom he MIR. Elversonl had made the
contract for the advertising In his paper of
the mercantile tax list.
Ex-City Treasurer Bell. who was in the
room. was then called 20 the stand. In re-
ply TO questions he acknowledged having
made the contracts with proprietors of
several papers for advertisement IN their
Journals of the mercantile tax list and re-
ceived from them the commissions agreed
upon. These commissions he handed to
John Bardsley. who was then city treas
urer.
Vim. MeCully, of the Evening Bulletin.
and Robt. j. Cook. of the Press. testItied to
having paid the commissions TO Bell. and
the committee then adjourned TO meet az
Harrisburg.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-10-13

spects to the President. In accordance
with time -hoDored custom the judges and
officers of the United States Supreme Court
signaliZed the beginning of new term OF
court by an official visit TO the President or
the United States. They arrived at the
White HOusei in carriages about 1890 o'clock
and were at once ushered into the Blue
Parlor. where the President awaited them.
He was attended by general Mil
ler and Solicitor general Taft. There be-
ing no need OF % formal lntrouctlon, the
ceremonies were confined to general
handshaking oil around and few mo-
ments' conversation between the President
ana each of the justices.
Moses Salomon. of Chicago, who Is asso-
ciated with Hon. Beniami Butler, will, to-
morrow, file motion in the United states
Supreme Court to advance for hearing the
cases of Samuel FielGen VS.. The State of
Illinois, and Schwabvs. The Warden of the
Penitentiary of the State of Illinois. Both
Fielden and Schwab are serving sentences
in the joliet Gill; penitentiary for connec-
tiOn with the Anarchist conspiracy cases in
Chicago some years ago. The case of Field
Ell comes before the court on q writ of
error by the ief-justice of the Supreme
Court of Illinois The question to be pre-
sented in the case will be that the Su-
preme Court of Illinois violated the
constitutional right of Fielden when it
refused to amend the record showing that
he was present in the courtroom when. as
matter of fact, he was not present; also,