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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-01

The Committee on Electric Light met in
the Council chamber Yesterday afternoon.
Chairman Dean W. Courtney and Messrs.
Carter. Mann. Glover and Bowden were pres
emit
The committee ordered the bill Of the
Richmond Railway and Electric Company to
be paid. amounting 10 @Sl3.J4.
Several COMMUNICATIONS in regard to the
placing of electric lights on Franklin street
were received and filed.
A communication ia regard 10 the placing
OF an additional light on the corner of Fourth
and Duval streets was ordered 10 be returned
10 the Council with the information that the
committee had no means 10 pay for the same
The resolution from the Board of Aldermen
concerning SIX additional lights on the
grounds of the New Reservoir Park and one
on the corner of Leigh and Lombardy streets
took the same course.
on motion of Mr.. Glover the chairman and
himself were appointed subcommittee to
ascertain the cost Of testing the candle power
of the electric lights and report the same 10 a
called meeting.
The committee then adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-01

Small Bits OF Thought and Information
Caught bv tho second Moving.
r.fI cha hoola of heat on1 dusf ord

Small Bits OF Thought and Information
Caught bv the second Moving.
Wth the drawbacks of heat and dust and
ter attendant discomtorts % the army Of
.trals and State troops which Monday as
se. ..el here o. DO honor to Hill the general
verdict has gone forth that 10 was Is grand 0c-
D-s one 90 be c.assed with those great
events whom statues ~ Lee and Jackson We're
frrei g. tie gaze of great thrOngs ii
n-s such day as only the South can pro-
--.s .r a people who have experienced and
'et what tle hattle-scarred veterans have felt
who were the most noticeable feature in Mon
davis demonstration
lls great STIR and hustle tie tread of
N.0.. tie bray OF brass. tie tramp of horses
l..t alI jingle " the sabre the roll of heavy
.0s aud their decorations. which all CON
rrai n making the day one of ,he most in
.trg and exciting ln the cltEs history
leaoy only memory. Yesterday only
'.e Tags set unlurled from many fag-stahs
t.-r handsome decorations not vet removed
A-- e- occasional stTaggler from the splendid
military Was all that re-
'..e- tie stI OF she long -to-be-remembered
| soon fle fatigue OF the ceremonials
.. 'e .igottun the unfortunate incidents
Creep iu ou Like occasions wall be yelled
t.t lapse ot time and only the moral.
ei sacred. pleasant memories viii wear
".- tae sleceedlng years. 10 was time
wren --T paper repTe- 0ntatlves had o. work
.-e ragged sJgo. as II were and where I'M
Ii.iA,e occurrences TOOK place for want OF
frequent experience IN handling such
-. bodies 0f people.
l.e pleasant incidents IF the occasion far
inferred those of an unpleasant cast
eo-auon between old comrades who
'.-.t seen each other since the smoke of
.--.. SCARED away thirty years ago was not
.t. ana many veterans took adyant-
e opportunity 90 call on their old
-.4ers SO their places oil entertainment
--.. Great pleasure was also taken Dy
loutederates ia looking on the fair
upA.hed daughters of General Hill.
ed tho ceremonies with their pres
aea the most touching incidents Of the
was the greeting between Miss
81 and tle Confederate veterans OF tie
--f-eenth Virginia regiment General
.'-i command and other organizations.
l-.f laughter passed down the line and
tan.swith each Of these old battle
''- warriors many blessings were show
iei cad aud the tears weled uD ia
..t. Lad not wept for years. She had an
W fate word and bright smile for each,
incident Will DO long cherished by
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-01
A Dentist sformed

Monday evening, about O'Clock, while Dr.
George j. Davidson was sitting IN his office
at 6Z9 +. Main street, storm party invaded
his premises. Though caught mapping. as II
were. the Doctor at once assumed the dignity
of host. aud IN a few minutes the young peo-
IhrO' the Rye
The following ladies' and gentlemen CON-
posed the party: Misses Eta Davidson. Min
ME Williams. Lulie Epps. Freddie Davidson
Carrie Jeter. HELEN tpps. Willie Bowles
Leslie Williams, Lee Williams. Alice Scott. G.
Goodman. c Squire. ID. j. Martin. F. Spen.
Ger. Luther Martin. b. A. Berguss l.. b. Gil.
liam DR.. Clayton. Mr. Walker John Rainey
q. A. Adderton and others. The party was
chaperoDed by Mrs. samuel Atkinson. OF
Iron Gate Inn. The ladies wore beautiful
costumes and the gentlemen evening dress
The dancing ended with the Old Virgins
Reel at 1850 A. ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-01

A Largely Attended Meeting of Trinity
Lodge.

Trinity Lodge of Good Templsrs held its
regular meeting Sunday evening and quite a
large number Of members were present.
Several new men were initiated and consider
able business was transacted. Some forty
visitors from Star of Hope Lodge of Manches-
ter put in an appearance. aud East End and
Charity lodges were also well represented.
After the regular business had been disposed
Of musical entertainment followed. at the
close Of which all repaired to tne Nanon to
partake of refreshments.
The following programme was ably exc
cuted during the entertainment: Opening
chorus. by the choir: address, Brother l..
Scott Gibbs; glee, McTeer. Phillips. Traylor.
Craig and McCuIloch; recitation. Brother Nc
Culloch; duet Sisters Hattie Smith and
Daisy Gibbs: instrumental Quartctte.
Brothers Howard and Henry Smith.
George Fitzgerald and Percy Gibbs;
recitation. School Girls Reveriep by spe-
cal request, Sister Ada Fitzgerald: solo.
Sister Matte Anderson; duet Sisters Hattie
Smith and Ada titz recitation. Sister Grace
Fitzgerald; solo. Brother Mcreer. ins;ru-
mental quartette Brothers Howard and Hen
rs Smith. George fitz and Percy Gibbs solo,
sister Daisy Gibbs duet. Brothers Mc'Teer
AID Phillips; solo. Brother Floyd Taylor;
closing chorus, bY the choir.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-01

An Interesting Annual Meeting, Good Re
ports and an Excellent Banquet.

An Interesting Annual Meeting, Good Re
ports and an Excellent Banquet.
The annual meeting Of the Baptist Social
Union was held at Burk's, on Broad street.
last evening and quite a number of the most
prominent Baptists. laymen and ministers. Of
the city were present. President Il. W.
Powers called tho meeting 10 order and read
his annual report. embOdying the work laid
olt by the union Tor the past year. and being
more particularly devoted 10 higher female
education and orphanage work. The reports
Of the other officers wero also presented and
accepted. They all show the union 10 be in a
good condition and actively at work.
The following officers were elected for the
ensuing wear. T.. d. Starke. president: Charles
IT, Winston first vice-president. G.. b. sgd
nor. second vice president j. i. Ragland
secretary. George G. Jefferson treasurer: r.
A. Powers. William Elyson. b. i. johnson.
A. l. Harrison, Evan Snead and II. K. Pol
lard. directors. The officers and directors
form the executive committee. At 9l5, the
business of the meeting having been disposed
Of the members OF the union present re
paired 20 the supper-room and enjoyed we'll
appointed banquet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-01
JOLLIFICATIOy ~ JACKSON WARD.
The Bahen- Mitchell Faction Parade tho
Streets to Celebrate Their Victory.

The Bahen- Mitchell faction of Jackson
ward Republicanism turned out for a torch
light procession last evening. There was a
large crowd in the line Of march with few
torches scattered about. Three brass bands
more or less out of tune. held positions in tho
line aud.-discoursed such music as probably
pleased the colored gathering.
The line OF march was as follows: From
First and Charity to st. Peter 10 Baker. to
Brook avenue, 20 Leigh. 10 First. 20 Broad
% Fifth, 10 franklin. 10 Seventh. 10 Main. %
Thirteenth to Broad, to Fourth. 10 Leigh. TO
Third and to Duyll.
On arriving in front of the postoffice red
fire was burned and boots aud yells made
night hideous in the surrounding neghbor-
hood There were several transparences in
the crowd with an ATTEMPT at wit and Wis
dom depicted thereon. but the efforts were SO
feeble that even the negroes carrying them
had a tired look
ON arriving at Duyal street the gang as
sembled around tho corner. and with wells
and cheers gave vent TO their pent-up feel
ings of admiration for the negro orators of the
occasion.
John Mitchell Ben johnson and others ad-
dressed the crowd and seemed to please them
well
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-01
THE COMING REG Alta.
Annual Meeting OF the Virginia Amateur
Rowing Association.


The regular annual meeting Of the Virginia
Amateur Association was held yesterday
afternoon in the rooms Of the Young Mems
Christian Association for the purpose Of
electing officers for the ensuing year and de-
Gliding on the time and place for the annual
regatta
Tie following clubs were represented
Washington and Lee University by Colonel
10. Lane Stern. Richmond College by j. J..
McGarity. Virginia Boat Club by Bey. T..
Crump. After some discussion Richmond
was selected as the place for the holding Of
the next regatta and the day was fixed on
Saturday June 25th.
Crews will be entered from the three above
named clubs for the fOur-oared gig race % be
rowed Tor the handsome French cup. which
IS at present held 10y the Richmond College
Club Letters were read FROM the Appomat-
tox Club. of Petersburg and the Old Do
minion Club of Alexandria. signifying the
intention of the two clubs to enter one or
more crews for the regatta.
The following officers were reelected
Carter Y. Bishop, Of the Appomattox Boat
Club. Of Petersburg. president. j. l.. Hill, Of
the Virginia Boat Club. of Richmond. secre-
.tRry W. Gray Watson. Of the same club,
treasurer
The prospects for an interesting regatta are
very good.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-01

r. .ria Lodge no. 90 will meet in the new
"e heAt Thursday night. and Temple
.-.e. no. 9. vail meet there Friday tight.
.io regular meetings aud officers will
ied in both cases
d. degrees oil Ark Mariners and Secret
were conferred last evening at ST.
g-' hali on IA number OF candidates
W' ilisbuI2 Iemplars left yesterday for
t'h They made most excellent
49, Richmond
A Se.!'as Lodge OF Perfection. No. 8. A and
is,, n, saa Rite, will hold u regular meeting
Fo.,t1 iolday night at 81. Adams Hall The
vi, i'~ aug ruth, and perhaps other degrees,
" VoAisIfed Oh several candidates.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-01

The trial OF the suit of William Jordan
against the Richmond Locomotive and Ma
chine Works was begun yesterday in the City
Circuit Court.
jordan was employed at the Locomotive
Works as toOlcarrer. In the declaration it
is alleged that floor which WAS allowed 10
remain greasy was the cause Of his falling
against a steam lathe while in motion and SO
injure his right arm "a 70 uecesstate amputa-
ton. Damages are claimed to the amount Of
10000
Messrs. Woon and Parrish appear for
the paintG and Messrs. Hill Carter and
Frank W. Christian for the defendant.
At 1870 o'clock the court took recess until
o'clock this afternoon.
Citizens Bank Of Richmond against A. j..
Watkins Judgment for plaintiff.
To-day SUIT was instituted by W. j. Whita-
ker against j. Ii. Siggns, trustee, for 81
GC6.66
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-01
Inntitnte Commencement.

The commencement exercises Of Richmond
Female Institute will take place at the Acad-
eny of Music Monday night. Professor Thomas
Hume, of the University of North Carolina.
will deliver the baccaiaureate address The
presentation of medals will take place and
certificates of academic degrees will be con-
ferred. The latter is IL accordance with the
action of the board of trustees at ii, last meet
ing. when they decided - confer the degrees
of bachelor of literature and bachelor OF
arts upon the girl students where the standard
of study was equal to that OF male colleges
comforting the same degrees This Is the first
Southern college 10 take this advanced step.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-01

Another bargain in Hand Hemstitched All.
Linen Sheets and Pillow Cases. sold now for
about the price that the plain Linen would be
If bought by the yard. Made from smooth
Beigian thread and guaranteed TO give salts
faction in wear.
Sheets for double beds. IS per pair-actual
size 2lsx29s yards
Pillow-Cases to match. si.l9 per pair-actusi
size 221ax36 inches.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-01
The Stuart Monument.

The entertainment given last Thursday and
Friday evening at the Mozart Academy tor
the benefit Of the Stuart monument fund
cleared about $1,000. The Veteran Cavalry
Association. OF which General Fitzhugh Lee
is president. has charge OF the Stuart monu-
ment enterprise. IL Will soon begin to solicit
subscriptions III tho various cities OF the
State. 1t is the intention Of the leaders in
the monument 10 organize ladies' auxiliary
association, and next spring grand bazaar
will 5e held in this city which will. in all
probability realize u large sum.
The city of Richmond will give the site and
furnish the pedestal resolutions TO that ef-
feet having been passed by the City Council
some time ago. The monument will be 4
large and imposing equestrian statue.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-01
c-onnda and Buildings

meeting of the Committee on Grounds
and buildings of the City Council was called
for noon yesterday IN the City Engineer )
ouorum being obtained the meeting ad
ionrned until 7:3O j. NJ. At that time the re-
CURED number of members put in an ap-
poarance and tho usual amount of routine
business WAS transacted.
BIDS were opened for the furnishing OF
flowers for Monroe Park rs follows: John +.
Toler S75. Thomas i. German. el0050; Hill
Rros. 800. The contract was awarded TO
i'm Bros. as the lowest responsible bidder
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-01
Bi1f for Publication Paid

The Committees OH Finance. Second Mar.
ket, Police and on Printing and Accounts
held meetings yesterday afternoon and trans
acted the usual amount Of routine business.
During the meeting of the last named com.
mittee 1t was stated that President Reid. OF
the Richmond and Chesapeake railroad mad
paid the bills for the publication OF the or
dlnance granting that COMPANY charter
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-01
UNITED S1ArEs COURT or .4PPEALs.
The Session Resumed After an Observance
OF Holiday.

The May term Of tho United States Court
Of Appeals was resumed yesterday, Judges
Gof, Hughes and Simonton sitting
One case was argued. that OF The Ashton
Valve Company. appellant. against Coal Muf-
fer and Safety Valve Company Appeal il
equity from Crcuit Court Of Maryland.
James i. MagTuder for appellant and J.
O'Bnen Of Baltimore. and Hector I. Fenton,
Of Philadelphia, for the appellees. and not
concluded
James f. Magruder, Boston: Hector F.
Fent0n. Philadelphia: Richard Wake. Alfred
7. Thorn and Edward Spalding. of Norfolk,
were admitted to practice in this court.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-01

Mrs. Sarah p. Flournoy. widow Of the late
Richard W. Flournoy died yesterday morn
ing ii her residence on Ninth street Ia the
seventy fourth year OF her age She was the
mother Of Mr. Richard ". Fournoy. princi-
pal IF East-End public school.
Mr.. Joseph c. Redwood died Sunday at his
residence in Henrico county. The deceased
was long prominent citizen OF Richmond.
He was at one time one Of the commissioners
Of revenue of HenrIcO county. He wac
seyenty-three years of age and was the father
OF Captain j. II. Redwood, Of Steamer Com
n
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-01
r,a,,n Association Met.

The Richmond Indian Association had a
vow interesting meeting in the large hall of
,he youug Mems Christian Association yes
terday afternoon.
ID, - ur Ouintons recent address. and il
~ nxnected that by next fall the organiza-
Ton - viii be materially enlarged. The last
aaon "1 Of the Association during tho
nresent season will be held on the last Tues
53sv in Juno At p. ". in the same place.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-01
The Street committee.

The subcommittee of the Committee on
Streets will meet in the City Engineers Office
this evening at 1880 o'clock to consider the
petition in reference 10 the construction OF
the yenable-street railroad.
The full committee will meet on Thursday
evening at $50 o'clock TO consider the petit
ton for the extension OF the charter for the
Richmond and Chesapeake Railroad Com
many
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-01
Police Courf SfntfaIIcs-

During the past month the Police Justice
disposed OF 23l criminal cases, aud tried $50
charges of ordinance violations On crirni-
nal charges 10 persons were sent on to the
hastings court for indictment by the grand
jury. IS were sent TO jail in default of surety
for their good behavior and pa were fined.
City fines collected. S623. so; State, S27; coats
el68.65. Total, $63935.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-01
No Annual Tea.

The annual tea given by tho Hollywood
for this year ia favor of the Junior Holly
wood Memorial Association. who give lawn
party on Friday. June Sd Money will
be refunded 10 those persons who purchased
tickets for the tea aud contributions promised
need not DC sent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-01
The Richmond Elevator.

A meeting of the stockholders Of the Rich
mond Elevator Company was held yesterday
al noon. Colonel John b. Purcell presided.
with Mr.. 3. 4. Jacob as secretary. IL was
decided 10 lease the elevator % the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railway Company for a term
of ten years.
After trsnsacting routine business the meet
ing adjourned 70 meet the second Monday in
June.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-01
Political Disabilities Removed.

Governor Mckinney. Yesterday removed
the pol,ticai disabilities of Bryant NJ. Nowian.
who. in September. 1879. had been convicted
of felonious assault in the Campbell county
court and sentenced to two years imprison-
ment in the psnitentiary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-01
BEDROOM CURTAINS.

new and very desirable curtain for bed
rooms is made of Dotted Swiss Muslin. with
large polka dots aud ruttle edge Of same ma
terial. Price 50 per pair.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-01
No More Passes.

To-day the railroad act will 90 into effect
which was passed during the recent session
Of the Legislature. and which prohibits the
issuing of free passes over railroads to per-
sons other than railroad employees. In the
future members OF the Legislature, judges.
members OF the City Council and other State
and municipal officials will have 10 pay their
railroad fares
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-01
Woodward 4 L0tlr0p,
TEMPLE
DRY GOODS STORE,
CORNER BROAD and ADAMS STREETS.
TWO CHOICE LINEN items.

Pinch Bleached Table Damask in fine quail
ties. We have three patterns which have be-
come slightly soiled. and for this reason we
shall sell them FOR &c. per yard less than tho
regular price, which is 81. New price c5c.
yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-01
Tho Governor Can't Go.

Governor Mckinney yesterday received an
invitation from President julius ID. Dreher. OF
Roanoke College at Salem. Va. 10 be present
at the commencement exercises on Monday
aud tuesday June 18th and 18th, and 10 make
an address. The Governor has sent u reply
thanking the college authorities for the invl-
tati"n aud eNpress,ng his regrets To be unable
10 DO with them on account of previous busi-
ness engagements aud other public affairs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-01
WINDOW SCREENS.

Window Screens various sizes. adjustable,
may be made to tit any ordinary size window.
Estimates given for screens Of extra sizes.
doors &c
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-01
SWISS MUSLIN FOR CURTAINS.

Used extensively for sash curtaln-27 inches
wide and in great variety Of patterns. Price
%, 81, 80 and zoe. a yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-01

One. two or three initials engraved on 100
sheets of paper in Red, Blue, Yellow or Black,
with 100 envelopes, 81.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-01

Misses Lillian c. Rodman and Blanche
Bowers. OF Portsmouth. are in the city visit
ing tho family OF Mr.. II. Judson Nash, OF the
First Auditors Office.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-01
STATIONERY NOVELTIES.

Hurlburt's Authors Linen Writing Paper.
picture OF Longfellow, Emerson, Whittier or
Bryant watermarked OF paper and envelopes
"a sheets Of paper. "a envelopes in u box, Sc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-01
CARD ENGRAVING.

Your name eneayed on copper plate and fifty
cards printed therefrom for Sic
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-01
OFFICE COLLECTOR or CITY TAXES. }
CRY Hall 49, I

OFFICE COLLECTOR or CITY TAxEs,l
CITY Hall.
RICHMoND. Va. Jnne I. 1872 J
NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS.-I AN NOW
y ready 10 receive CITY TAAES Tor me
YEAR iSq2. II the whole or one half = rot paid
by The 10Th instant PER CENT WILL BIZ
ADDED. and the ordinance provides that unless
ONE-HALF Is PAID IN JUNE the whole
# not paid feforo SEPTEMBER ist the Col
lector is required TO LEVY. lSeo chapter II.
section -
male or female who own personal property are
assessed and will please call and settle.
Paving. pipe and sewer connection DIS are
payable in the same manner as taxes and az the
same time.
Office open until Z. NJ -
+. ". CUNNINGHAM.
je Limo Collector OF City Taxes.