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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-16
4 DISTANCE or 6,s4o MILES.
A Mans Queer Mania for Rolling wheel
barrow.

one OF ne queerest human beings
have rn across for some time is man
named William Hooven. who IS employed
in well-known wholesale house on
urteenth street.
Some time ago he started from his
home, In Pennsylvania, with wheel
barrow. which f. covered over 20 protect
his wearing apparel, daily menu ana
other valuable goods and chatt.Is from
the Weather-to roll iris unicycle 6.2O
miles. lie journeyed on down through
Baltimore, Washington, and finally reach
ed QganticO. At this point II occurred to
him trat there was more work than fun
i'm his undertaking, and leaving his
wheelbarrow at Qudntico, the pedestrian
took the train for Richmond, where he
secured a job with the firm mentioned
above.
For quite a Lille Hoover worked on
steadily to the satisfaction Of his en-
ployers. Last Saturday evening he dis
appeared very suddenly, and his EN-
ployers thought he was gone for good.
They ascertained. however that he had
returned to Quantico for his wheelbarrow,
and expected TO Toll it 70 Richmond.
Such was the intention Of the man, but
after he had tramped along for twenty
four miles, ne again decided TO take the
train. and Monday morning in sauntered
the Pennsylvania all covered with that
species OF Virginia mud desirable for
bainting towns red, rolling wheel
barrow, which was also covered with a
heavy coating Of the sticky substance
He deposited his vehicle at headquar-
tiers. and resumed work as II nothing
had happened.
Hoover is a gardener by trade. and quite
an intelligent sort OF man. He has rolled
his conveyance about so OF the original
62i0 miles. and, scrawled on the wheel
barrow. are a number OF places and
dates Of arrival. He carries with him a
great variety Of temperance tracts, which
lie distributes literally among social i'm
bibers. He expects TO take in" the
Worlds Fair with his vehicle after he
has completed The 6.2iO miles.
Strange method Of navigation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-16
YOUTHFUL BAsE-BALLTsTs.
The Tiny "virginias" Defeat the Small
"Potntoes."

"POtntOes."
1.-THE Little Virginias' defeated the
Little Potatoes" in an exciting game
OF baseball yesterday afternoon on
TCnth-street flats by a score Of ten 10
seven. The latjery Of the Little Viz
ginias" was composed of Rupert Vaughan
Lovd and Johnnie Mcintyre. somehow
or other the Potatoes" couldn't get on 10
the curves and the Lilliputlan pitcher
Of the victors punched ont" lis antag-
onists with wonderful skill.
At any rate. such is the account given
by the Little Nirginias." o. the other
hand the diminutive Potatoes insist
that the umpire was Of decided "Nir-
gtnia" perst aston. and was either highly
preiudiced in favor of this club or
wilfully and wantonly burdened
his conscience. asked the proud
little first taseman for his name
and address. and told him that II
his statement wasn't true he'd be ar
rested to-day, whereupon his account
tanned down wonderfully. and he replied.
well. Mister. / reckon you better be
particular about that thing
These are probably tho youngest base
ballists III the city. the oldest member OF
the Potato" club" being eight years. and
younge st j. s. cut Of skirts. They are
death" on Sunday afternoon games
when the cold folks" are mapping or
attending service.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-16
WEIL-KNOWN MEN ARRESTED.
Dorsey Cullen and Gabriel WORKMAN Dis
regard the Law.

Quite a little pugilstic fracas took
place on Mayo's Island yesterday be-
tween Messrs. Dorsey Cullen and Gabriel
WORKMAN on the one side and Bridge Car
penter Cotton on the other.
The two young men, according TO Mr.
COttOms statement, were walking on
the arches OF the bridge near the Man
chester side, which IS against the law.
Mr.. Cotton asked them 10 get or, which
they refused TO do. When the bridge
carpenter insisted on the intruders re-
moving from the arches they attacked
him, and struck him several blows, one
OF which left a dark bruise around the
eye. Mr.. Cotton defended himself as best
he could. and meantime MIR. Simmons.
the toll-keeper on the island, telephoned
for a policeman. An officer soon arrived
and arrested both young men.
They threatened 10 throw Mr.. cotton,
so he SAYS. in the river but some diff
Guilty would have accompanied this feat.
the bridge carpenter being Of some size.
from an avoirdupois point OF view, tipping
the scales al something like 200 pounds.
He is a peaceable old man OF sixty years
of age. They were bailed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-16

The Board Of Aldermen and Common
Council held a joint session last evening
which was presided over by PRESIDENT
Dickcrson. of the upper branch.
The Chair announced that the meeting
had been called to elect school trustees
for the First. Second and Third districts
10 succeed Messrs. Edgar r. shine VII
liam Lovenstcin and E. d. Starke' whose
form OF Office is about 10 expire.
All three gentlemen were at once re-
elected without any additional NOMINATION.
having been made. ~.
The resignation Of Mr.. A. +. Mont
qomerv as the magistrate who is 10 hoid
nolice court in the absence of the follce
Justice was received. and the following
nersons were nominated for his successor
stephen l.. Wood. William IS Jones anu
W. \. Graves. wa
The ballot resulted as follows: WOOD
a. Jones. 0: Graves. 20 votes.
Mr.. Graves was declared 10 be elected
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-16
MEMORIAL BIZAAR.
The Noble Ladies' Report Excellent WORK
From tho Various Committees.

The ladies OF the general committee OF
the Memorial Bazaar held their weekly
meeting at the Young Mems Christian
Association yesterday. which was well at
terded. Mrs. L. y. Hotchkirs, the chair
man OF the general COMMITTEES presiGea.
and a great deal OF routine business was
transacted.
Mrs. Cousins has presented TO the Ba-
zaar several pictures OF Nero. This dog
was owned by Mr.. Ben. I. Allen, who
gave Il to Mr.. Childrey. the turnkey OF
Castle Thunder, to take charge OF. Thus
ne became attached to the prison and was
as gentle as lamb.
Major n. c. Semple. OF Montgomery.
Ala. was present during the meeting and
made a few remarks.
Miss Bette Ellyson, No. 10 east Frank
lin. chairman restaurant committee, will
call for any donations that cannot be
sent her.
The Kentucky committee wants badges
by Easter Monday.
The Crystal Ice Company offers go
pounds OF ice every day during the Ba-
Zaar.
Mrs. Jane King and the Richmond Ice
Company will give 100 pounds each.
The Missouri tent will give a concert
and tambourine drill at the Young Men's
Christian Association Hall on Friday
evening at Sis. Mrs. Reinhardt, Mrs.
Knowles, Mr.. Cloves and Captain Frank
Cunningham will be on hand and Will
render sweet music. Homemade cara
mels and French bon-bOns Will be offered
for sale by little girls in hve and ten
cent packages. The price Of tickets Tor
adults, &c; children. lac.
The Alabama committee Will give a
Lemon Fete" FOR children at the resi-
| deuce OF Mr.. Blake, No. SO west Grace
street. on Saturday afternoon from to
| o'clock
There will be a meeting OF the Junior
| Hollywood Memorial Association IN the
Young Mems Christian Association board
room Saturday at o'clock.
The Louisiana committee will meet al
the same time and place.
The Virginia committee VIII meet al
the building OF the Young Mems Christian
Association on Saturday afternoon at
o'clock.
The solid South committee held their
weekly meeting last evening at 800 south
Fourth street. The attendance was one
| Of the largest. and more enthusiasm was
manifested than at any previous gather,
| ing. Miss Baughman. who Is chairman Oh
! the committee. reports most favorapi.
| condition OF affairs, and feels confident oil
a grand success.
Of much value have been received. amohl
J which was a beautiful scarf. accompanied
by the following explanation;
This is part OF scarf sent by an
English admirer. run through the block
ale. to General Robert +. Lee. II was
given 10 the writer by Miss Mildred Lee
| and is therefore authentic
| Tho next meeting OF this committee WI
no an interesting ono. and it is hoped that
I..,, 20 NJ
The boys and girls who are to take
Part I'm the game Of living Whist under
the auspices Of the Arkansas tent for the
benefit OF the Memorial Bazaar had
very satisfactory rehearsal at the Mozar'
Academy Of Music yesterday afternoon
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-16
Law Reform.

The committee on law reform from the
Virginia Bar Association met in the ONCE
Of Mr.. ). S. Z. Patteson yesterday
afternoon There were present in addi-
ton to Mr. Patteson, Hon. II. I. Barton,
of Winchester: and Mr.. w. NJ Lille, OF
Lynchburg.
The committee agreed TO report two
schemes to the next meeting of the state
Bar Association, one recommending one
form OF action and the other three forms
and the bill in chancery is retrieved IN
the latter.
The association can adopt either one
The reason two schemes were submitted
is because a complete change to one form
would require number of amendments
under the state Constitution TO the
statute on pleading. which would add
considerable TO the cost Of the proposed
scheme.
Should the association adopt either one
OF them the pleading will be greatly sim
plihed and the business Of the courts
expedited. In short time both schemes
will be printed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-16
STREET INPROVEMENTs.
A Good Deal Of Work and a Great Deal OF
Talking by the Committee.

The semi-monthly meeting Of the Com
mittee on Streets was held in the hust-
ings courtroom last evening. Chairman
Curtis and Messrs. Allen. Bahen. BraIer
Davis, Stratton, Thomas. Turpin and
White were present
An ordinance was taken up which had
been prepared by the City Attorney and
city Engineer and the said committees.
which gives Major Lewis Ginter and his
associates the privilege TO construct a
temporary railway on jefferson street
from Broad TO Madison streets. This rail-
way is 10 be used for the transportation
Of building material for the Jefferson
Hotel. and is only to remain for thirteen
months. The cars will be drawn by hor ses
or mules. The hotel people will have to
keep the street in repair as far as the
damage done by the road is concerned
The location and grade OF the track are
subject 10 the approval OF the city En-
gineer. After some discussion the COM
mittee decided 10 recommend 10 the City
Council the adoption of the ordinance.
The question of granting the Richmond
Railway and Electric Company the rriyi-
le-e of laying a track on First street
from Clay street TO the Barton Heights
viaduct was laid over until the meeting
on the 2Sth of March.
A petition from Mr.. Hugh Blair, who
asked for a culvert improvement at the
corner of Seventh and Hospital streets,
was referred to the Jackson ward dele
CATION with instructions to report at the
next regular meeting.
The City Engineer reported that the
Richmond Railway and Electric Company
had for a short distance on Main street
beyond Twenty-eighth street laid down
n eirder rail without permission from the
committee or the Engineers department.
He added that he had recommended one
of the officers OF the company &c be pres
emf and show cause why they should not
he fined for violation OF an ordinance.
Captain Pizzini explained how the track
had been laid before the permission was
obtained. and asked that II be allowed
TO remain down for = month to be thor
oughly tested.
Colonel Cutshaw thought that the COM
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-16

Of young Johnston. Or. Gordon did so at
the request Of Judge Witt, while a similar
request had been made Of DR.. Parker by
the defense. a number Of witnesses We're
examined, who testified as 10 their eX-
periences with young Johnston as to his
mental condition. and after "A delibeTa-
ton which lasted nearly two hours they
agreed on an opinion which will be sub
mitted to the court I'm writing This opn-
ion does not positively declare young
Johnston insane. bat both physicians de-
clare that his physical debilities and the
testimony given by the witnesses point in
that direction They, therefore. came 10
the conclusion that he cannot be held to
account for his actions.
Young Johnston left last evening with
his brother for his home at Union, W. Va,
10 return early in April Every bill which
young Johnston owed in this city has
been paid by his brother.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-16
Dress Goods.

New arrivals in Novelty Dress
Goods. comprising all the new effects
I'm WeaSes and colorings.
i0-inch ATWOOD Diagonal Beige in
gray and tan. 7jc.. worth st.
Hair Line English Cheviots for
travelling suits. 81 % per yard, worth
$40.
Navy Blue Steamer Serges In all
widths ana qualities from zoe. 10 s.
per yard.
About 80 Remnants and short
Lengths In all-wool Dress Goods, In
lengths Of 10 10 yards. TO be closed
out at one half the former price, and
many Of them at less than one-half -
a good chance 10 buy child 5 dress
for a little money.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-16
The New Central School binding.

The Committee on Schools held u snort
session last evening. when Colonei cary
stated that he would be out OF Town ,i
next Monday when the committee Will
hold ITS next meeting.
lie requested that the bias LOT ue
construction Of the new Ceniral Schoo,
building he opened in his absence ana
,hat he contract be awarded provided
the lowest bid would come within the
lr.rArnrlrin Inn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-16
+ 0urQurean,
Price and Co.
Fourth and Broad streets.
Black Dress Goods.

There is nothing of more importance
to every lady than a black dress. no
wardrobe is complete without one
There is a large family OF the blacks.
There are the all-wool-the silk and
wool-thcse mixed with cotton-ahd
the cheap dye that looks like the best
until IL is worn, and a whole lot or
various weaves. 1t takes an expert 10
judge them. You want them judged
before you buy. We know the best
and buy nothing else. Have no other
kind for sale. So you are safe. our
assortment now offers the greatest
variety Of Black Goods OF all kinds
ever shown by any house In the South.
Particular attention is called TO our
line of Hernanis in plain. striped and
brocaded The most handsome goods
we have ever shown.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-16
YLNAM B.SOMAR &OC.
DNOMHCIR, AV.,
Lies eht tseb Sonaip ia
tsewol secirp dina
tseisae smret.

n. B.-Any one who can read
the above sentence correctly and
will write the translation on a
postal. addressing it to the firm
named, will receive, FREE, an
elegant lithogrsph OF the Lee
Monument at Richmond.
The picture is absolutely perfect
and il about 1Oxl8 inches and 10
usually sold at so cents
fe 25-su. AVA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-16
LEFT ron HOME.
Young Johnston Not to be Held Accounta-
BILE for His Actions

The hustines courtroom was crow1 I'd
With people yesterday morning when the
case Of the Commonwealth against x T.
Johnston was called. Quite lumper "i
witnesses had been summoned, ana
good many LAWYERS We're also on mana
Young Johnston was accompani ed py
his brother and several personal irlehus'
Major Robert stiles and Mr.. ID. {. kich-
ardson appeared as his counsel. Nhen
the case came mp Colonel Spotsw"od
stated that he had not yet been aole 10
gather sufficient evidence, and that ne
desired 20 obtain further time 10 look
into the mental condition OF the young
man
Major Stiles declared that the DEFENSE
was ready 10 20 on with the trial, but ne
readily agreed TO a postponement un,h
the next term. and the case was set down
for April 9Th. The bail bond was renewed
and the court adjourned for the day.
Al o'clock yesterday afternoon Dr.
w. W. Parker and DIR. William 5. Cor
con met at the st. Claire Hotel TO exam
ins into ths nhxaiesl and m<ntd condition
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-16

The Life Insurance Company OF Nir-
einia. OF this city, offers ten-year 10
ner cent. investment, secured by bond
and mortgage, on improved real estate.
six per cent. per annum, payable In
cash. in semi-annual instalments; guaran-
teed by the Planters National Bank; the
balance OF I per cent. per annum is pay
able al the end OF the term
The investment is a definite contract. a
nure investment. and. therefore, no medi-
cal examination.
For further information apply at Home
Office.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-16
co,ored Trooys Won't Go.

At n meeting held last night at the
First Battalion armcry 1t was decided
not 70 take the colored military ClSani'
cations Of the city of Richmond TO WASH
ington 10 taxi rart in the grand parade
on the 18th of next month, in celebration
of Ems ncipation day.
Several of RichmOnds prominent col
cred citizens will. II is expected, attend.
though nothing was definitely settled on
this n0inf.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-16
Silks,
VeIvetS.

The largest assortment OF Dress Silks
for street and evening wear. and trim
ming silks and velvets 10 match all
the dress goods shades to be found In
the city.
Special for Monday is line
OF Figured China Silks In new and
choice designs at the extreme low
price OF 35c. per yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-16
Carpets,
.MattingS.

Third Floor:
Special opening Of our magnificent
new Carpet and Drapery Department
on Monday morning. The largest, the
best lighted and the finest Carpet and
Drapery room In the city. All the
new spring patterns in Administers.
Wiltons. Velvets. Body Brussels.
Tapestry and Ingram Carpets. In
grain Art Squares. Wilton Rugs,
Smyrna Rugs. Japanese Rugs. Mat
tings. Oilcloths and Llnoleums, Silk
Curtains. Grenadne Curtains, Lace
and Chenille Curtains. etc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-16
FREE TRIPS TO THE WORLDS FAIR
FOR THE
The Most Popular Teachers
In Richmond and Manchester.

THE TIMs popular School Teacher"
AND MANCHESTER
during Fair and ESQ cash One teacher to 30
Richmond East Ninth
in Richmond of Ninth Street and one
school oca Manchester
of be
RICHMOND AND MANCHESTER
known hi eierences by the attached
in ibly and THE TINES
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-16
Chenille
Curtains.

Third FLOOR.
Tomorrow we start sale OF
Chenille Curtains. about 20 pairs. at
about the actual manufacturer cost.
The prices start al $50 per pair for an
all Chenille with heavy fringe and
border at top and bottom. and go up
tC Sl6 for a Curtain. worth 81.
Am ing the lot will be found 10 pair
made without fringe that will be sold
at about one-half the former price.
Some that were Sl2 will 20 at 81. and
any Of them will be soil singly or In
p' rs TO suit the purchaser. Just the
thirg for couch covers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-16
Special Sale
Lace Curtains.

Ihird Floor.
We commence Tomorrow morning q
spccial sale Of Lace Curtains at prices
less than y on ever bought Lace Cur
tains before We offer about 500 pairs
I'm Nottinghams. Irish Point and Swiss
Tambour at prices ranging from 81 up.
ard all at great reduction from our
former prices.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-16
0rapery
Silk, ETC..

New pstterns in Drapery silks that
are marvels Of beauty. in new designs
fnd colorings.
silk Tassel Fringes In new effects
at 70 i-2c. and l5c. per yard.
New Linen F'rirges In all colors.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-16
Odd Pairs.

In addition 10 the above We offer
about 50 pairs only one pair OF "A
kind consisting OF Nottinghams. Irish
Point and Silk Cross stripe Curtains
AZ about one-half regular prices.
these who can use a single pair will
fird some great bargains In this lot
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-16
Embroidered
FIanneIS.

Pink. light blue. tan and brown
from 81 TO $50 per yard. Embroidered
White E'ianneis from 75c. per yard up.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-16

Sufferers from Coughs, Sore Throat, etc.
should Try "Bro,oas Bronchial Troches."
simpl, b sure remedy. Sold only IN ooreS
Price, z, cenis.--Ady.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-16
Hair Ornaments.

All the new shapes I'm Shell and
Sterling Silver Pins and Combs and
new styles in Bandeaux.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-16
Galatea
Cloths.

The kind that is famous for wear
for ladies' or children's dresses-solid
oolors in write. blue. tan. navy and
red-and white and colored ground
with narrow stripes-only Sjc. per
yard.
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-11-22

tropolis and the capital of the state. The
charters which enable their owners to
collect tribute from the millions Of hu-
man beings who lnhRbit New York city
and vicinity for the use of this particular
part of the earth, have proven q potent
factor in sugmenting the Vanderbilt
fortune from $2O,0OO,OOO in 1860 to $780,
100000 at the present time.
The following, from recent issue Of
the Philadelphia Press, furnishes an idea
of the magnitude Of the operations Of
this wealthy family:
William q. Vanderbilt died in 1885, leaV-
ing some $3.50 OO0, 900, of which $50, 900
went to his two eldest SONS, and $40, ,000 900
each to eight other children. This money
was largely in railway properties, and it has
been held practically intact by the family,
aud the income which may be estimated at
from $50, 900 to $50, ,OO0, 900, has been in
vested by the Vanderbilts in railroad ven-
lures during the last six years Of depression.
When w. II. Vanderbilt died, the
family and Mr.. Morgan and his London
friends controlled the following railroads
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