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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-13

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-13
STATE BoARD or AGRICU1TURE.
Matters of Interest TO the armer Under
Discussion.

The State Board Of Agriculture met
at the Exchange Hotel yesterday morning
at 10 o'clock, President Sutherlin in the
chair. Present: Aiessrs. Gains, Brown,
Corbin. Koiner and Whitehead. The
minutes Of the previous meeting were
heard and approved. The standing COM
mittee was called and no reports made.
The special committee in outlying cul-
tural stations submitted their report Of
joint session held with the Board OF Con-
troll of the Virginia Experiment Station.
The board then took recess until ! T..
". The board met again at the appointed
hour, with Mr., Koiner in the chair. They
were called to order and adjourned till
s j. NJ.
The board came to order at s 2. NJ. The
report Of the special committee on out
lying cultural stations, which was before
the morning session, was taken up again.
The following was offered by Captain
Brown as a substitute for the special re-
port:
whereas, it is necessary TO advance
agriculture throughout the State, that
experiments with the various soils and
crops should be tested by actual field
vork-guidtd by educated scientific farm
ers, and TO bring the benefits Of the
chemical and fertilizer bureau of this de-
partment within reach and in contact
with the practical farmers. Therefore, be
IL
Resolved. That it shall be the duty
Of the president Of the board to appoint
three persons who shall have been
graduates in the chemical and a%gricul-
tural classes at some Virginia State
school-to be known as chemical expert
mentors-to make tests Of the various
soils and crops. and in the main sections
Of the State
Resolved ?, That a committee be ap-
pointed TO formulate plans for carrying
out this work, and to prescribe the duties
Of said experimentOrs-and such other
things as may be necessary.
Resolved 8, That the pa OF each
chomica experimentor shall be $500 per
annum. and $500 shall be allowed each for
travelling eXI enses."
Captain Brown states that the object
OF this resolution is to carry ont the fer
tilizer act and make soil tests 10 ascertain
the soil value agriculturally, that the
farmers may have a thorough knowledge
Of the full value Of all the brands OF
fertilizers sold on the markets Of the
State. and further TO learn the require
ments Of their soils.
These resolutions were thoroughly dis
cNssed, and will be acted upon definitely
IN session this morning.
superintendent Il. w. Lynn, Of the
penitentiary, was present and addressed
the board upon the subject Of the pur-
chase by the State Of a farm upon which
10 utilize idle convict labor. Superinten-
dent Lynn proposes 10 memorabilia the
Legislature to the purchase of such a
farm. and IN event of the success Of the
scheme, offers the board the privilege
Of experimenting on said farm.
The board then adjourned to meet at
$3.50 this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-13
Real Estate Notes.

Al 3 O'Clock his afternoon Nlessrs. APP
person & Pollard will make a court sale
OF a large lot on north side OF Nicholson
street. corner Marshall street Fulton).
This property has a frontage Of l6S feet
on Nicholson street, and a three-room
house thereon.
This afternoon al 4 o'clock there will be
a commissioners auction sale Of the
handsome and desirable lots on Grove
avenue and Park avenue, known as tho
Charles Y. Morris property. These lots
are situated In the most popular part Of
Richmond. aud where values are con-
stantly advancing. After the sale OF the
Ian there will be sold the improvements
ON the Morris homestead. consisting Of a
large, double brick dwelling and several
brick Outbuildings. X. b.. Chafin d Co.
will conduct the sale.
There will be a trustees sale Of the
large, well-located and valuable lot Of
land. fronting on the south side Of Frank
lin street. at its termination with the
eastern line Of Cedar street. in that part
Of the city known as Lee District" his
afternoon at . o'clock. This property
consists Of fine choice lots. about 52xl5O
feet each. fronting together 259x15O feet
on Franklin street. near Lee monument.
The city has made an appropriation Of
$4,000 for street improvements I'm this
section. which will. OF course. enhance
the value Of the above property. II is
understood that several handsome resi-
dences will soon be In process OF cree
ton in this neighborhood. The sale will
be made by j. b.. ELAN & Co, and is an
exceptional opportunity for profitable in
Vcstment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-13
THE NAVAL RENDEZVOUs.
Preparations Are Being Made for the
Thousands Who VIII Go.

Interest I'm the AVA rendezvous IN
crcases as the days pass, and there IS
every indication that Richmond VIII SEND
thousands Of her citizens to the beaches
along Hampton Roads.
II has been determined for the greater
convenience Of anchorage OF the ships
that the entire feet be stationed between
the Rip Raps and the capes, n that
none be anchored between the RIP Raps
and Norfolk.
The steamer Columbia. chartered 70
carry 1000 people. Will leave the Norfolk
and Western wharf at Norfolk daily at
8 p. NJ, Il NJ. and +. NJ. during the rem
devious, beginning April 18th. For the
accommodation Of the citizens Of Rich
mond the Norfolk and Western railroad
will run a special train 10 Norfolk on
Friday. April 2lst. leaving Byrd-street
station at 8 4 NJ. and returning leave
Norfolk at . p. NJ. The trades parade
aud pyrotochnic display will occur on
that date.
The Chesapeake and Ohio have made
arrangements for the steamer Louise TO
meet trains on their arrival at Old Point.
so that all who 20 to the rendezvous need
have no delay i'm visiting the naval fleet.
The steamer is licensed to carry $500 per
sons. Will make frequent trips, and
lunches will be served while the trips are
being made around the fleet.
There are other arrangements for
serving lunches being made at Old Point,
and seats are being erected between the
Hyceia and the lighthouse. from which
visitors can view the sights while resting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-13
For the ClarksyiIle Sufferers.

" Wv A0A
The following additional amounts have
been received by Mayor EllySon for the
GAINESVILLE sufferers:
S. II. Halves & Co, so; r. NJ. Foster, -;
Southern Rubber Stamp Works, s.; Beth
Ahaba Sunday school, 81.
The following collections ave been re-
ceiVed by the committee. composed OF
Mcssrs. J.. T.. Mosby. Howard D. Hose,
T.. y. Taylor, Jacob Bates. and Thomas
D. Stokes, for the relief of the Clarksville
sufferers.
Watkins Hardware Co, s.; Strause
Brothers. g.. Stern & Co, SO; Cottrell
Watkins & Co., s.; Wingo, Elicit & Crump
Shoe Co. SO; J. w. Randolph & Co, 81;
Powers-Taylor Drug Co, s.; John T..
Yancey, 81: NJ. Ros,nbaum & Co, s.,
Drewry. Hughes & CO., $40; Williamson
Tallev. g.. c. w. Branch. s.; G. ID. Lang
horne, 81; Everett Wad1sy & Co, 50;
G.. V. Meredith, s.; z. D.. Starke, 81;
Stokes & Simmons. SO; Donnln d Cam
non, s.; George ID. ThaXton & Co., 50;
Smith-Courtney Co., S.: G. ". Tanner d
CO.. SO, BinsWangcr & CO., $3.50; Long
& RidGick. 81: S. S. Cottrelrs Son, So.
George y. Lyon s.; Wei'iser Clothing
Co, so; Purcell, Ladd & Co., IS; O.
Cranz & CO., s.. Dalton & Chappall, 81;
u. l.. Pclouze, ST; Fleischman. Morris &
Co, s.; y. V. Randolph. s.; II. W. Roun-
tree 6 Bro. s.; Exchange Hotel, s.; Ry-
land g. Lee, s.; Straus. Gunst & CO.. 81;
George w. Anderson & Sons. s.; A. Saks
6 Co. g; McAdams & Berry, s.; John
T.. Williams & Son. s.; w. d. Moses. 81;
The y. II. Taylor Co. g.: City Bank. $50;
~. Whillock q Son. s.; Planters National
Bank. SO: Il. McCranighan, 50c.; Baugh-
man Stationery Co. so; Mrs. Alice w
blair. s.: n. Nitlhiser & Co.. $25; J. J.
NHr~t.H4 4. Cfolnu Co.. I l. Il41p Nr W m.
jenkins & Son. s.; West & Branch, g;
Courtney Supply CO.. 80; 3. r. Crump, 81;
". S. Block & CO., 81; II. 4. Jacob, -;
STEPHEN Putney d Co. $40: John Bowers.
81: A. X. and G. f. Schaap. g.; Miller &
Rhoads. s.: Thaihimer Bros. s.; 9. g..
Iurgens. 80: Fouraurean, Prize & CO.,
81: A. Hutzlor & SON. 81: Economy Shoe
store, 81; Breeden. Tallev & CO., 81; isaac
Sycle. 81: Julius Sycle. s.: y. Lewis. SEQ;
.. Rose. 81; w. A. Hammond, 81; Cohen
Bros. s.; Lew & Davis, $40: Woodward
& Lothrop. s.; Heller G Co., 50; ka1f-
mann g. Co.. s.: Sydnor & Hundlev, s.;
William Rueger. So; Charles X. willis. 81;
w. A. Crcnshaw. e.: 4. p. Blair. 81: Alsop
Nosby & Co, s.: Roberts 6 Hoge. $40;
Etchison, Bates & Starke. s.: f. Gunst
g. Co. g: James McGraw. 81; Lee Strans'
80: ". ". Robertson. 50c.; Hunter &
81. Total. s4OO.
Contributions sent direct to Chamber
Of Commerce: @. NJ. Crump. secretary
Richmond and Danville railroad personal
s.; r. y. Williams. s.; S. II. Halves, $40;
s. w. Travers. $40. Total, $3.50.
Previously collected by committee, con-
sisting Of Messrs. L. c.. Younger, Ad.
Blair. Blair Boiling, w. j. Johnson and
J. l.. Antrim. from the Wholesale Grocers'
5000. making total collections Of Chamber
of Commerce committees forwarded by
Mayor Ellyson TO date, $720. The above
amount is IN addition 10 the collections
made by the committees OF the Tobacco
Exchange and the Grain and Cotton TX
and any contribution sent direct
70 tho MaVOr.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-13
MIR. Il. H.. CAHILL TALKS.
Having Returned From New York, lie
speaks of Future Attractions.

Mr.. Ed. II. Cahill returned from New
York yesterday morning, whittier he
went a few days ago to consult with his
partners. Messrs. c. b. jefferson, Klaw
& Erlanger, as to the policy to be fol-
lowed in the class of attractions to be
presented at the Mozart Academy next
season.
saw Mr.. Cahill at his home last even
ing. and he stated that the standard
which he had attempted 10 sustain in
high-class amusement would be kept up
during his management Of the Mozart.
''The list OF attractions for next sea-
SON" he said, contains the names OF
productions and stars which are equal in
merit to the list Of bookings Of any
frst-class New York theatre. The cir
cult controlled by Messrs. Jefferson, Klaw
& Erlanger, in which ! have included
my house, embraces only the best thea
tres In the largest cities through the
South. 1t is my intention, as 1t has
hitherto been my practice, TO keep my
house closed unless / can obtain standard
attractions. This has not been an easy
road for me by any means. My losses
up to the present time aggregate over
1900. this being due 10 three causes.
First. on account OF the lack of support
from the Richmond public. Secondly. TO
the additional expense | have gone TO In
running the house; and, thirdly, because
of the large guarantees which i have
been compelled to pay to most OF the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-13

companies have engaged TO induce them
to play in Richmond at all.
II have been harassed and annoyed
beyond measure by the personal AMI
mostly Of certain individuals, whose in
~terests I'm some way unknown to me have
seemed 10 conflict with mine, and this,
In connection with the unfortunate fiDan-
cial result OF my season, has at times
almost determined me to %relinquish the
management OF the Mozart and engage
In some other business.
II nave determined. however. 10 see
the thing through If II takes my last
dollar, and | feel assured that what |
ave lone in the past will gain me
enough support i'm the community to
see me through in my endeavors 10 sup
ply the public with legitimate theatrical
amusements that are worth the money
they pay to see.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-13

The Committee on Relief or the Poor
held an adjourned meeting at the Council
Chamber last evening. Th re were pres
ent Mr.. George Il. Bowden chairman
and Messrs. Gum, Reeve, Ferriter and
Mcdowell.
Mr.. Peter j. Burton. who has been Sc
riously i'll for feveral weeks, had re-
covered sufficiently 10 take NJ his work
once more as clerk 10 the committee.
The usual amount OF routine business
was transacted, and the committee de-
cided 10 report 10 the Council that they
deemed it inexpedient TO remove the two
city almshouses 10 Henrico county, as
called for in a resolution offered by Mr..
Epps.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-13

The Sons and Daughters Of the Amerl-
can Revolution will give to the country
a Liberty Bell, and the arrangements are
now we'll under way for its casting. The
bell will be completed in time for its
tones to form a part Of the music 10 be
heard at the Worlds Fair, and simultan-
eously with President Cleveland's touch,
which opens the fair. Mrs. Cleveland
will release. by means Of an electric but
ton, the molten mass which is TO form
the bell. The people Of the country are
expected TO contribute towards the ex-
pense, and the children are also invited
TO send in their pennies. Pieces Of his
toric metal, with its record, should be
sent in TO be used I'm the cast.
All contributions can be reported 10
Mrs. Ann $. Green. at Culpeper, Va,
representative on national committee for
Virginia, or her assistant, Mrs. Franklin
Stearns, Jr., at Ford's Hotel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-13
Sacred Heart Church.

The mission IN progress al this church
has so far been one Of the most success
ful ever held I'm this city. At the evening
services the church has been thronged'
and the attendance at both morning SER
vices has been very large, The sermons
have been OF a very high order, and the
universal opinion seems 10 be that the
Fathers giving the mission are among
the most eloquent, while at the same time
being thoroughly logical and practical,
who have ever come 10 Richmond.
on Tuesday night Father De Canttl-
lon preached on Mortal Sim and on
Yesterday morning his subject was The
Dutiis Of Parents TO Children Last
night Father Kernan's sermon was on
"~Blasphemy." Confessions are now being
heard during each day and at the con-
clusion OF the evening exercises. The
mission will close or Sunday night at
s o'clock
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-13

Fanny Rice opens in her play, a
Jolly Surprise at the Theatre this even
ing, beginning an engagement OF two
nights and Friday matinee.
This clever and versatile actress. whc
was best known by her connection with
the Casino forces, New York. comes her
aided by great praise from a Baltimore
newspaper of late date.
According to this writer. Miss Rice com
blnes Carmencita's grace. Lotta's chic
and charm, and the late Kate Castleton's
nalyete.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-13
The entertainment at the WestmoreIand.

The reception committee OF the West
moreland Club held a session last even
ing and completed the arrangements for
the entertainment which will be given at
the club house to the visiting Governors
this evening from 0 p. NJ 10 l A. M. 1t
was decided that the Governors and their
ladies' will receive all callers. and an
elegant supper will be served in the dining
rom.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-13
French SateenS.

A remarkable exhibit. comprising all
the new effects in the highest French
art. 70 see them you would BAY they
were silk: to feel them you would look
the second time before you were sure
thew were not silk. they are so like 1t in
appearance. All the staple and fancy
colorings for dresses and shirt waists.
Only 375sc per yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-13

Lew Stockstader's minstrel company at
tracted a large audience at the Richmond
Theatre last evening. and the perform
ance was one OF the best ever seen in
this city. Among the company is
MIR. William A.. Galpen. who two
years ago resided in this city.
He viii be remembered as the delightful
baritone singer of Captain Frank Cum
ningham's uuartette.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-13
10 2-3c per yard

worth 33c.
32-inch Genuine Scotch Bingham,
very fine goods, AL fast c%olors,
only fifty pieces in the lot and no more
TO be had; all choice patterns, and the
quality that always sells at 25c per yard.
and by many houses at Soc. Your
choice of patterns at the extreme low
price Of 1859. Come early.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-13
Window Shades.
Lace Curtains.

Special Introductory sale of Lace
Curtains at prices you never before
saw offered.
16 pairs Ecru Nottingham Lace Curtains,
tapped all around. all 81 yards long,
regular price - per pair, for S2.9o.
A pairs Eoru Nottingham Lace Curtains.
taped edges. 80 and 4 yards long, regu-
lar price $3.50, S2.75 and 80 per pair,
only Si.3o.
81 pairs Ecru Nottingham Lace Curtains,
taped edges, 80 yards long, regular
price - and q. % per pair, only SLID.
81 pairs Fcru Nottingham Lace Curtains.
taped edges. 81 yards long, regular
price $3.50 and 1915 per pair, only
Sl.I9.
Is palrs Fcru Nottingham Lace Curtains.
tapped edges, regular price II and Sl:25
per pair. only 'oc'
Special bargains in
Swiss Tambour at "A. 10. 81 90 and 1897.
Irish Point at "a. 10. s4.0s and e5.99.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-13
Special.

Between 300 and 100 patterns in all the
latest effects in the finest French and
Scotch Ginghams. No such assortment
is shown by the largest houses North a
stock that would be a credit 10 the
lagest house in the world-and all at
prices less than the same goods are
retailed in the large cities.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-13

Mr.. sylvanus Stokes. Of Philadelphia.
IS In the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-13
+ OurQurean,
Price and Co.
THREE SPECIAL SALES FOR THIS WEEK.
and every one of importance to all. Don't miss a single item You may not nave
another such chance.

I SPECIAL SALE OF
New Silks.
We have just received and offer
this week the most beautlful and
extensive line of Silks ever shown
on our counters, comprising all the
new shades and colorings in Figured
Satin Duchess, Striped Ombre IN
Glace effects in new designs and
shadings: Evening Silks and Satins,
embracing all the newest tints aDc
colorings; also a beautiful variety or
fine Silks for dinner and visiting
costumes of the latest importatlons.
A visit to this department will secure
some of the choicest designs of the
season.
A Special Sale.
We commence this week a special
sale in our Carpet and Drapery De-
partment ut prices that will make 1t
an object for you to take advantage
of a money saving.
This sale is for the purpose of introduce
INC this new feature IN our business:
IN Introductory sale, at extraordinarily
low prices.
MattingS.
Heavy Fancy China Mattines, same 80
sold everywhere at l5c per yard. IL i-Zc.
Fine Seamless Japanese Mattings. white
ground with inserted figures In neat de-
signs. regular price everywhere 20 to Doc
ner vord only l9c.
Il patterns Extra Heavy Japanese Seam
less Mattings. all bright patterns same
You generally pay 35c per yard for, zoe.
Special values in fine Cotton Warp Mat
tlugs. both plain and fancy, 80 to 800
per yard.
Window Shades.
Opaque Shades. mounted on best spring
roller. all ready 10 hang, ooc'
with fringe, '"'
Curtain Poles,
Imitation Oak or Mahogany Poles, hve
feet long. with brass ends, rings and
brackets, all complete, iIc.
Lace Curtains.
Special Introductory sale Of Lace
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81 1-2C Der yard
81 1-2C per yard

for choice Of seventeen patterns Of line
French Organizes. from the celebrated
makers, "Scheuer. Laut Il Co.. " of Paris,
in a variety OF designs, both cOlored
and white grounds.
New arrivals in our regular French Or
gandies-the finest goods made-in the
colors now in such demand. viz. lilacs.
greens and yellow. No more TO be had
this season.
Don't tail to see our exquisite patterns
in Figured and Dotted Swiss: sixty dis
tinct designs. and the most beautiful
goods ever shown in Richmond.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-01-11
oorro proakl az Ioniuvlllo.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Jan. 1o,-Not in
thirty.fve years has tho river ptOsonied
the eight IL does to-day. Few river men
went to bod last night. Tho apprehen.
sion OF danger from the big gorge be-
tween Twelve Mile Island and Fern
creek kept thom wide awake, and there
woro lively scenes In store for them.
At about two o'clock in the night
there was skurrying about on tho
levee such as is seldom soon in this lo-
cality. Roustabouta who had fallon
asleep around bar.room stoves wero
hastily AwakOned and down to the
sloping banks ran tho crowd.
Tho gorge had broken and was sweop:
ing away steamboats,, coal Aoots and
Baw logs. II caught a coal fleet At the
JoilotSonyillo bridge piers, with about
$4,000 bushels oi coal, and sank them In
q second
al joiiefsonylllo three bargos wore
destroyed, sending 10 the bottom Of the
river about 25,0O0 bushels OF coal. A
number Of other boats wore caught and
badly damaged.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-01-11
cH1cAGo R1GnT IN IT.

The Coolest Day Experienced Thoro for
Many YSar-S,iIi They EneSd.
CnlcAao, Jan. l0.--This was the cold
est day that Chicago has known for
many year. The wind camo bowling
off the prairies, and when it struck the
tall buildings in the city 1t was torn
and twisted into gusts which blew from
all points at the same time, The
mercnsY at sunrise was ten degrees be.
low zero, and all the morning 1t slid
gently downward and touched 12 below
at 10 o'clock. Then II went to eight
above and at that point began to retire
from business. At tonight 1t was
nine below and apparently on the to-
boggan slide.
At the race tracks tho sport" and
gambling went on as usual, though she
alleged races were run In the coldest
weather ever witnessed by any aggrega-
ton OF blue-nosed gamblers in this
world. The usual crowds were on
hand, but kept as much as possible un-
der cover. they would run to the fence
and see the wrong horse 80 under the
wire in the lead, and then rush back
into the betting ring and plunge wildly
on Tom and Jerry, who ruled as not
favorites throughout the day. The
thinly clad jockeys stuck gamely to
their work and suffered frost bitten ex.
tremities. The tracks were as hard US
flint and the finish OF each race made
more noise than q barrel Of buckshot
being turned into sheet iron bath tub.
The horses at the conclusion Of each
event were white with frost and were
hidin clouds OF steam which rose from
their heaving sides as they were led
away. The scenes Of brutality to horse
flesh will never be forgotten even by
the tough gamblers present.
Down town business was II anything
accelerated by the low temperature.
Men aud women hustled through the
streets US though their lives depended
upon speed, and II was lonesome for
policemen on crossings, for they could
not tell anybody to move on, and when
they had to see a man they found him
somewhere of the street.