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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20
ST. SOPHTA'S HOME.
Annual Dinner of the Little Sisters of thu
Poor.

The annual dinner was given by the ST. So
phias Home for the Aged and lnfrm yesterday
10 the ono hundred old people maintained by
that institution
Ii was II delightful affair. and was attended
largely by visitors. who, assisted by the Sisters
and members OF the Catholic clergy. acted as
walters.
Mother Superior Blanch who is at the head
of the institution. presided.
The eatablos consisted of all the vegetables,
veal, lamb, turkey roast sloat, etc. and for dcs-
crt there were four kinds Of cake. fruits and
ice-cream, which were beautifully served on two
tables, one for the old ladies and one for the
men.
The latter table was also supplied with beer.
ale, soda ana cigars, which was "a rare treat for
the masculine portion of the inmates.
he visitors which were about one hundred
ana TWENTY-FIVE III number, did not partake of
the elegant dinner, but only assisted in the din
ing,room
ent. and great many young ladies' THE TINES
man Was fortunate enough 10 enlist one of the
tairest of the latter in his service who carried
him over the entire building, aud showed him
how the pretty home Is kept.
There were the mems and women's clothing
rooms the linen rooms, the dining ROOM the
sitting room and the beautiful bed rooms, and
the chapel, which Is III the centre of the build
ing, and is very pretty, with It's double rows of
candies across the entire front OF the altar
Tho old people seemed 10 enjoy themselves as
much as possible They were IN lubilant spirits.
some singing and rocltlng, others laughing and
chatting with each other This was probably
the happlest day IN the year for them.
The sisters were untlring IN their efforts 10
make everything pleasant for every body. and
succeeded in making the day a perfect success
Among the prominent members of the CathO-
lie clergy present were: Bishop Van de Nyver
and Assistants lleTney and frcol, of 81 Peters
tsthedral; Father Cutler, of the Church OF the
sacred Heart, and Father Lightioot, OF St
pAtrlckS church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20

Large and Appreciative Audience at the
Mozart Academy.

Tears followed laughter and laughter tears,
as rain follows sunshine and sunshine rain.
twas perfect Nay day Of psthos and humor.
and when the audience reluctantly rose AMI left
the hall their faces we're wreathet IN smiles Of
pleasure, while their eyes still Wet with the
tears OF sympathy.
This was the audience az Mozart Academy last
evening that with intense interest and pleasure
listened 20 the readings OF DR.. Thomas Nelson
Page. They were delivered for the benefit OF
the Rosemary Library and Moore Memorial
church and the large audience present testified
appreciation both % reader and % the objects ,
DR.. Page read three original poems, which
was. IN some degree, diversion from his usual
prose works. They were One MOurner." I'm.
Gle GaOes White Folks and "Zeekyall's Inn
deity"
Selections were also read from that mastery
creation. "Meh Lady and the varied selections
made the evening rare literary feast
Mr.. l. " Jones managed the affair with excel
lent executive ability and deserves much credit
for his energy and success
DR.. Page, before his readings. made an adj
dress for the public library scheme. and among
other good things said that he had on yesterday
received check for sl,0OO for the library fund.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20
THE DRIVER ACQUITTED.
Inquest Over the Body OF j. c. DonneIls by
the Coroner.

An inquest was held by Coroner Taylor yes,er
day afternoon over the body Of J. c. Donnea.
who was knocked down and run over by milk
wagon on Tuesday, and died from his injuries
the next day.
Frank Rolfe the driver Of the milk wagon
stated that he was driving along Broad sire,
and when he was approaching Eighth stree Do
saw man step OF the sidewalk
AZ that time he was about eight feet from the
man and he pulled up his horse.
Whom no had gotten about three feet from The
man he hAlloed as him 70 get ont OF the ~,
and Just then the shaft Of the wagon strucS
him. Knocked him down and the front whee.
passed over him.
Mr G. J. James. the sanitary officer, stated g.
the coroner jury that he had talk with Don.
nella before he died. and that the latter told
him that the driver was not 10 blame. and that
no did not wish 20 have anything done 20 him
for u Was only an accident.
. The jury brought IN a verdict exonerstlnZ
Rolfe from all blame.
Or. W. T. Openhimer. when making the POST
norton examination YESTERDAY, could nos nnt
the slightest mark on the outside OF Donnella
body, bus on opening IL he found the bowel.
punctured through and through a. II the end o'
the SHAFT had penetrated it.
rms caused peritonitis. resulting in death;
- FRANK hote was srraigned ~ tho Police
court Yesterday morning under the charge OF
reckless driving and killing Julian q. Donneua
Ihis case was confirmed until saturday 10
await abe action OF the coroners Jury
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20
MINNIE NAN.
An Fight Year-Oid Girl Makes n Charge Of
Telonious Assault.

THE TINES last night received information
that little white girl named Hall, living 0a
Twcnty-sevonth. between y and O streets, bal
been irloniOusly assaulted.
A reporter went 90 the block indlceted' an ID
there after inquiry. found a Mr.. j. Is. Hail wl I'd
made the following statement: About I'M
weeks have elapsed since my LITTLE daughter M-i-
ME, who VIII De eight years old next May can.
home one afternoon and complained OF chai B
feeling.
ssh, was put % bed. snd the next mornin-
being no better, DR.. Chalkley was sent for
He made an examination and found thar
Minnie was questioned closely. and she 'h-n
acknowledged that q big boy had thrown hfr
down IN the backyard u a vacant house in {. e
ueIghborh0od. and told her II she 'holored Doe
would mash her teeth down her throat
'Nhe said tho boys name wa, Harry; that sle
did not know ms other name, but that after flH
assault she and another little girl who Was with
her followed him down street until he Ntuf
into "a house, where she supposes he lived.
To-day We told the police about -, and Qhcrr
Hall has brought several boys here, but Mimic
saws the right one hasn't been found yet. .
one day lately whenl Minnie was able 90
walk. lady friend OF 0urs took her around on
y street 90 see n She could point out the house
where the boy ran In. and She dld So
Mr. Hall told the reporter where me house
was and the latter went There and had talk
with the boys father.
lie had heard he SAID, Or the chlbs condi-
ton. but had not supposed hls son would he
charged with the assault; that he hoped hls
boy Harry. who was about twelve or thirteen
years old would not be guilty OF such an act.
The reporter next communicated by telephone
with the First police station in whose dis'r..
Mr. Hall lives.
Sergeant Jeter answered that nothing Has
known OF the affair az the staton-house al.
that there were no records or such an assault
having been committed II Is therefore a.
parentthat. though Policeman Hall and pernap,
ono or two others are working on the case. tAat
the rest OF the force know nothing Of Il what
ever.
Or, Chalkley WAS next talked to. He SAID Dr.
had been called SO long ago % see the grl Oh
the case had almost escaped his memory. As
well as ne can remember he paid the first Visit
on the ifth Of February.
Mr. Hall says he ia a maohinist, and that Doe
fore be got sick he had been working at StaiAc p
Dixie llOW Works.
lie repeatedly said that his daughter inslstel
that she had been foroihly A.sal.lea.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20

Tho Free Delivery service superintendent
Watching Them.

The following information IN regard 70 post
masters and letter carriers has been received in
ldchmond:
Major Pollock. superintendent Of the Free
Delivery Service proposes to institute a series
Of reforms IN he carrier service IN The various
cities, with view to increasing the facilities
for the delivery OF The mails
Iostmasters and letter-carrlcrs viii be sub
iected % surveillance OF special corps Of in
spectors detailed 10 make reports as 20 the
performance ot their daily duties.
An example was recently made Of three letter
carriers IN this city upon the report OF I'M
spectors. who discovered that certain carriers
were violating regulations laid down by the de-
YArfment.
These special inspectors will do their detec-
tive work without previously announcing In
what locality they propose 70 operate; hence,
lrttrr-carriers who are inclined to lOiter along
their routes. with a view to charging extra time,
or who drink 20 excess and are eNtrayagant in
their charges Tor car fare, arc advised 20 be-
ware. FOR they know not when the eye of the
postal detective - upon them.
Major Pollock Is not insttuting these reforms
with lgsarlly dl,poaitlOn' but he Is practl-
cal civil service reformer. and meritorious con-
duct should Doe paramount 20 political or other
influence n the postal service.
Tie holds that the free delivery service IS
nearer the people than any other branch Of the
Government. and the people expect 10 have
their mail handled promptly and by faithful and
efficient carriers.
# is the intention Of Major Pollock not only
% insist that the carriers shall perform thcir
duties faithfully. but he believes the postma,-
ter. should DO everything iu their power 90 in
spire high grade OF discipline among those
employed under their supervision
In some instances 10 Is alleged that p0stmas-
ters are careless and indifferent concerning
their office, and naturally assimilar condition Of
Affairs descends 10 the carrier and other
branches OF the Office.
Other reforms are contemplated, and in few
days circular viii be- sent out calling upon all
pOstmasters in free delivery Offices 10 submit a
report Of the population, the number OF sub
stations, the number OF carriers the number ~
drop-bOxes. &c. IN their respective cities, the
object being to compile complete hiatory OF
the free delivery service IN condensed form.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20
Personal and General.

Judge Waller Il. Staples has returned TO the
city from Roanoke.
Mr.. W. l.. Garden has returned 10 the city
after an absence OF about two months.
General John r. Cooke, who has been quite
sick for several months, is somewhat improved.
Miss Hannah and Sissie Cohen, OF Petersburg,
who have been in the city on a visit have re-
turned home.
Marriage licenses we're issued yesterday IA
Appleton Jewett Idle and Marie Cav Caskie. and
Robert b. Bundy and Sarah I. Daimler lcol-
ored).
The ambulance was summoned yesterday
about O'Clock to Seventh and Main streets
where colored woman was found having con
WILSON'S. She was taken home.
Mrs.. Mollie Newbill, wife Of Rev, J. II. Newbill
OF Chase City, Va, is on visit here with her
nephew 70 Mr.. j. J. Muse, her father, east Man
street. between Third and Fourth Strsets
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20
DOINGS ~ H4NCH ESTER.
Items of Interest From the other Side OF the
River.


Messrs. Augustine Royal & Co have Just sold
TO Mcssrs Carson. Moncure Il Co., of Richmond.
parcel OF land fronting on Stockton, Decatur
and Twenty first streets, and the Richmond and
Petersburg railroad, embracing 1913 square feet,
for sl2.50O.
Three years ago this property was sold for
$3.50, and on the Goth OF last May II was sold
for S6.eD.
Its understood that the purchasers Of the
property intend 10 Use II Tor some large manu-
featuring enterprise.
Mes.rs. Augustine Royal h Co. report the
Manchester real estate market as beng strong
They have sold lately over $4,000 worth Of
property io parties who viii pat up handsome
lhcy sold yesterday 10 Mr. Arthur l. Adamson
the GaIuett property. which Is the latgc lilch
building opposite the courthouse. Mr. AuAul-
son proposes to pull down the present huidlhE'
which Is ono OF the largest brick buildings IN
the city. and eject inlts place handsome uI4VA
block
When thi, building is completed portion Of
it will De used iy the Mechanics and Merchants
Bank
During the present year some very handsome
binding, VIII Dee erected on Hull street. and the
indication. are thrt Manchester VIII make 4 ire
mtndous stride IN improvements.
Property is steadily increasing IN value ana
MANCHESTER Is q splendid held 10Y investments
Apaut ami yarnish factoryi is being built on
the corner OF Second and Everett streets 10y
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Nh W, IN, ~, h. n,rson of William
eI.e nv ''i 80
'r6a man soekin, the Democratic nomination
for .rH,r,i-,r In Tho N1ilothian district is
Koh.rt Wool iu.1mI,nt.
mo Boarl - Suurr,isors Of Chesterfield will
meet NouIav. ILr question concerning new
ian. Viii come ND for consultation ami plans
and surciGcsfion, FOR the same viii b. ordered.
There /. SOM. fall Of rcnairing The old jail
lut the general IMPRESSION d that n will not
orf, I.. ..lf.. U.lf .ha4ror i'm tho md tO have a
new 'afi Something Ike the one 100 Manchester.
Winston Lewis. alias skim. and ". A. Ander-
som .Iia. Hunter doth c6lorct' were in the
Uustfnrs Cont Yesterday under the charge ~
breaLinr INFO the store 81 Spigol a. Nein.tciu
and stealing n lof of goods
I.vf. M. +ri,t i.r.+ tor fho Larceny OF the
Good. ulirh .rrr valued az oversee Tothis
h. ni,ad.i g1iltg. and the iurv fixed hi, punish
m,nf AZ tl,re, wears nm the Ucnitentiarv.
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20
WICkHAM's STATUE.
II Has Been Cast in Plaster - Admirable
Likeness.

The heroic statue Of Williams G. Wickham
which IL being modelled by f. " Valentine, the
famous sculptor, is now completed in plaster
IL was cast last week and will soon be sent 10
New lorkto be cast in bronze
The statue Is seven feet high and is one Of the
finest pieces of art ever made by Mr.. Valentine
1t lisa perfect image OF the original and great
ly admired for its true likeness by al who have
seen H.
The figure stands In the new studio. Just in
the rear OF the sculptors old workshops.
Mr. Valentine At present uses his Cd ateller Tor
larger one he and his assistant create the large
pieces.
All the carving in marble is done there. aud il
IL highly interesting To watch the progress
which is being made ON. the AndromAche group
which u icing executed in marble.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20
CHARGED FIFTH MURDER.
Wanted In Tennessee for One Crime-In Vir-
ginin for Another.

Governor Mckinney yesterday received a re-
QUESTION from Governor John p Buchanan, Of
Tennessee. for George Potter and George and
John Wright. the men who have been held IN the
Abingdon jail for some time past for horse
considerable telegrsphing was done By the
Abingdon authorities.
This latter fact will be remembered, a. the
Abingdon people heard that the pris-
oner's friends tough gang from West Yir-
glIia-were coming 10 the rescue.
The reqtri,ltiOn asked for the men on a charge
of murder
Governor Mckinney. on the receipt Of IT, telo-
graphcd the Judge a. Abingdon as to whether
rendition papers should be issued. hut the tel
eGraphic answer being unsatisfactory, the En-
ecutiye will wait until to-day for fuller particu-
lars bv mail
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20

The Legislature Wanted 10 Shut the Late II
X. Eilyson out.

The City Treasurer Of Richmond has 10 give
a bond of 100000 before he can discharge the
duties of the position. Years ago the sheriff,
in addition 10 performing the duties now re-.
Quircd of that officer, handled the finances OF
the city. 1900
Just before the war the late Hon. II. H. Ely
son wa. uut mp bv the Wings for sheriff, and
after AN exciting contest. was elected The
bond was then only $4,000.
The Legislature being Democraticit increased
this 20 sBUu0O, with view io shutting Mr., Ely
son ont OF the Office But he gave the bond
promptly.
So when the Office Of City Treasurer was es-
tablishcd that official was required to give the
Same bond that had been required OF the
Sheriff.
1hi, big security keeps many from aspiring TO
the position.
Besides Mr. John X. Childrey. the present in
cumbent, and Colonel W. +. Smith, Alr \lr-
ginius johnson and Mr ". Gunn are spoken
of as candidates for the City lIeasurershlp
whose election viii take place next May.
Mr. johnson was treasurer for Petersburg for
SIX years. has been living IN Richmond about
ten years engaged IN the leaf tobacco business.
and has been useful member of the Clay Ward
ActIycs.
Mr. Gum is member Of the Board Of Alder
mon and has many friends.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20
C.IPT1IN FELIN WCURLEY.
lie Fell in Love With Richmond and Wants
TO Come Back.

Captain Felix McCurley. who made many
Richmond friends whilc commander OF the
monitors before Richmond, was met by Mayor
Ellyson IN baltimore Wednesday night.
Tho Captain asked after many of this city's
people. and minated that he would be glad TO
return here
The Captain is now waiting orders. lie eN-
poets 10 be sent 70 the Aslatlc squadron. where
hc has had a desire to serve. III order 20 see some
of the Eastern countries.
II he is ordered on this cruise be viii not he
gone very long, and Il may be thar hc will then
ASK TO be appointed 10 his old position here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20

Rev. Landon Il. Mason, OF Marietta, Ca. who
was recently called TO Grace Episcopal church.
day ia April
Ncyt sunday Rev Dr. Kinloch Nelson will
conduct 'he services, and on tho Sunday follow
luS frof. Shepherd, Of the seminary, near Alex
audria. Will preach
This will be- Easter Sunday. and fine musical
programme viii be rendered
Mr.. Mason. the new rector, is Young man
Of considerable ability. He is d native OF Viz
glnla and related 10 Bishop Randolph.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20
Bazaar Committee Called.

Captain Sol Cuichins, of the Richmond Light
Executive Committee for the bazaar 10 be held
81 o'clock tins evening az his law Office in The
Shaier building, 10 discuss plans for the com
ing fair.
The committee consists Of Capiain Sol
tutchins, chairman: Major H. W. Richardson
Colonel j. Bell Bigger. Lieutenant w. : Ds.
shlell, Hon. j. Taylor Ellyson. Isaac Newman.
lleuiensntS A. 4. Heinrich. Clarence WYATT, I'll
vaughan, Sergeants j. A. Jones. William b.
l1zzini u \: Franklin L. II. Glazebrook. Cor
poral T. VI. Mcon, Private W. T. Ledford Band
Baker. eNN" a. l.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20
Arm Cut in "a Fight.

Two boys had fight on Fifteenth street near
III, mhain Yesterday. ana III me diihculty one cut
lance was sent for.
The boy was treated by the physician in
charge. "
-, The affair happened within stones throw Of
Inc FIRST police station, but at late hour last
night no report Of IL had been made there, and
rested WA ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20

One 10 be Placed in River-Niew Cemetery
Council Committees Meet.

A called meeting of the Council Committee on
Cometerie, was held yesterday in the Council
Chamber.
Mr.. i. TAYLOR Ellyson appeared before the
committee and asked information as 90 price,
etc., % lots In River View Cemetery.
Mr.. Ellye0u represented a committee from the
Odd Fellow, of Richmond. who propose 10
erect monument in the above cemetery to the
late lamcntci Judge l.. H. flt2hugh.
Although no official action was taken 10 was
virtually agreed by the members Of the commit
tee that the section asked lor-auOut 5ll square
fcct-would ho sold 20 the odd Fellows an half
price as soon as the exact location was decided
upon.
This is necessary, as some sections sell for
more than others.
The Committee on Accounts and Printing met
yesterday afternoon and ordered the Mayors
message and accompanying document, 10 DO
printed in their usual form.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20
Richmond Theatre.

The engagement OF Mrs. General Tom Thumb
commences with matinee to-day and followed
10y performance again At night Saturday after
noon and Saturday night
Mrs Tom thumb whose maiden name was
Warren, was born at Middleboro. Mass, thesl,t
OF October, 1872 this makes her forty eight
years OF age She Is thirty-four inches in
count Primo Msgri, her present husband is
ihirty nine years Of age and stands thirty seven
inches high and weighs fifty pounds His
years old and stands thirfy-eight and a half
inches high. and weighs nifty -four pounds They
were born IN Bologna Of an aristocratio family
lhelr parents were Of ordinary height.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20
An Inmanagablc Horse.

Yesterday morning about i2 O'Clock young
AMI vicious horse, hitched TO a cart became I'm
ruly at the corner OF Third and Broad streets
lie commenced 10 jump about. getting himself
eniangied IN the harness and upsetting she cart.
throwing the driver out, who was not Injured.
The horse was gotten under control and the
horse dashed up the street. and on getting 10
the corner OF Second and Broad he again be-
came unruly, again throwing the driver out and
breaking the cart, also the harness The man
was injured somewhat.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20
ENOUGH NAMES SECURED.
Military Company of the Sons of Veterans
to he Formed.

meeting Of the Sons of Veterans was held
last night in Lee Camp Hall, Lieutenant T. L.
Darlington m the chair
Lieutenant Levy presented his resignation as
second lieutenant. II was not accepted.
Other routine business VAS transacted. after
which the meeting adjourned.
Immediately after adjournment enough names
were added o. the llst 90 complete tie number
required to form military company. and
meeting viii to held next Thursday night 90
take the initial Steps
This company Viii Dec connected with tho
First Virgins Regiment. subject 20 the laws
that govern that organization
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20

Richmond Cir.-Walter j. Bowles' trustee IN
J, @. Brauer silf feet on south side Vensbje
street. between Twenty and Jessamine.
$3.50
John T. ]. Melton 70 A. T. Wooldridce % soo,
on east side Thirty first street, between Marshall
and Clay. eS74.
Henrfoo County Meade Haskins. special COM
missioner TO Andrew Pizzini, yr., 10 ~ 100 acres
D,s7s0i.
Emanuel Ullman and Byron wallerstoin 20
David Richardson, ~ 1i-l2 feet on west side
Thirty second street. near s, ESQ.,.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20

Yesterday afternoon white woman. whose
name was said To be- Mrs. Stess and who lived
on Byrd Island near Ninth street. had some
difficulty with her husband. after which she
took dose of laudanum with suicidal inten-
tIOns.
sent FOR, and the physician in charge relieved
her
She said she was going to make another at
~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20
Jererson-Fiorence Engagement.

The ticket sale for the Jefferson Florence en-
gagemcnt begins this morning at the Mozart
Academy.
Tho house will be crowded az both perform
ances-Monday and Tuesday.
Rip Van Wrinkle" viii not he played here as
requested
Late yesterday evening line Of men had al
ready begun to form TO await the opening OF the
sale to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20
The Old Colonlai Capitol.

The Association for the Preservation OF vir.
gina Antiquities, which has already done 90
tory OF our state, has provided another treat for
the public IN the lecture 60 be delivered on thus
subject by the eloquent young poes CnAries
Washington Colsuan This VAL be given IN tAo
hall OF the Y. II. Q. A. this evening.