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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-18
THE BAPTISTS TO MEET.
THE OLD DOVER ASSOCIATION CON-
TENEs At BARTOy HEIGHTS.
The First Session Begins at IL O'clock
This MorsIng-A Brief Sketch of the
OrganiEation-How to Got There.

The Dover Association meets at II
o'clock this morning in the Barton
Heights Baptist church. This is one OF
the largest and most important Associa-
lions in the State. and includes all the
| Baptist churches in this city.
The people Of Barton Heights have
thrown their doors open to the visiting
delegates. and will do everything to make
them comfortable.
Mr.. Walter sydnor. OF Hanover. who
for several years presided over this
influential body. was in conference yes
terday with the committees OF the Asso-
citation. looking TO a successful pro-
gramme. Rev. Or. II. II. Pitt. pastor OF
the Barton Heights church, has taken ac-
tive interest in the arrangements for the
entertainment OF delegates, and with a
committee Of which Mr.. Joseph Ryland,
Jr., is chairman have made extensive
preparations for the care Of the delegates,
their horses and conveyances.
The Dover Association has forty-seven
churches, and Of this number only four
are without pastors. The value Of its
church buildings Is over $4,000. and Of
parsonages about $4,000. The contri-
buttons last year 10 missions were in
the aggregate $1,000. and their Sunday
schools contained nearly 10000 officers
teachers and scholars.
The delegates and visitors 10 the Asso-
ciaticn from the city can take the Fifth.
street electric car line 10 First and Baker
streets. where vehicles will be found 10
convey them 10 the church
The location Of the present meeting VIII
make this. the one hundred and tenth.
ahrivCsary cf the Association one Of the
most important in its history The at
tendance Of Baptists from the city will
be large, and the entire influence Of the
Baptist ministry Of Richmond will aid
the success Of the gathering.
The Association was born during the
eventful days when the favorable closing
Of the Revolutionary war was bringing
upon the stage Of action new expert
meDt in government. The old forms Of
rules had been set aside. and with Them
the alliance between Church and State
With the new Government. democratic
and representative. there was 10 come
freedom for all faiths and the equal
recognition Of all Christian sects The
Baptist churches which had dotted the
territory Of Virginia from l7li when the
first was founded, sought each others
acquaintance and began 20 inquire II
sympathy and cooperation would not in
sure the unity. safety and growth Of the
brotherhood
Conferences resulted and four Associa-
tiOns were formed-two on the north side
Of James river and two on the south.
one OF those formed on the north side
was the Dover which was organized at
Dover church. Goochland county. I'm 1873.
a great meeting was held It old Dover
church on the occasion OF the one hun
dredth anniversary OF the body. and the |
late Rev. j. l.. Burrows, y. d., preached |
the historical sermon. which was pub |
lished and widely circulated
The original Associations were subse- |
quenty sub-divided Rappahannock COM |
ing ont Of the Dover
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-18
Will Reunite To-Day.

The thirty-second anniversary OF the
battle Of Bull Run, where the "Old First. q"
in the words of the lamented and be-
loved Truthful Jeems," telling of the
glories Of that day, said:
Il tell you. boys, we did It slick,
We fought we died. we bled;
We fired the Yanks from that ere crlck,
And painted Bull Run red
occurs to-day with the survivors Of the
First Virginia regiment. and they will
spend the day at Benners Park. The
veterans will go out early and remain
throughout the day, and a splendid old
fashioned dinner. with Brunswick stew
and many other accompaniment and
obligatos." will be among the attractions.
Those present at 1 o'clock will be photo
graphed I'm a group.
The officers Of the veteran organiza-
ton are: Colonel William II. Palmer,
president: Captain T.. =. Reeve. first vice.
president: Lieutenant Colonel +. II. Lang
ley. second vice-president; and Sergeant
Charles T. Loehr. secretary and treasu-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-18

nation OF fruit recently made to the
old soldiers Of that institution by the
camp. A number OF applications for men,
bership were received. OF those elected
two were from the Fifteenth Virginia in
fantry. one from the Fayette artillery
and two from the Fifth Virginia cavalry.
A committee was appointed 10 look
into the case Of Captain w. NJ. Lawson. a
member Of the old First Virginia regi-
ment. who was recently discharged from
the Soldiers Home.
Colonel r. G. Crump read an eloquent
address. which he was invited TO deliver
July 3th. but was prevented by cir
cumstances at the time. The address was
received with pleasure, and vote OF
thanks made 10 Colonel Crump. The
camp discussed the desirability OF having
the ladies psesent at their meetings and
set aside the first Monday in the month
for that purpose. when lectures and other
interesting entertainments will be ar
ranged.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-18

a severe Electrical Storm Visits Norfolk
and vicsnity-The CITY Delegation.

NORFOLK, VA. July i7.-Special.-
captain ]. NJ. Dickey. general superin-
tendent Of the Norfolk. Albemarle and
Atlantic railroad Virginia Beach,, died
AZ MS home In Franklin, Penn, this
morning at o'clock in the sixty-nfth
years OF age. Captain Dickey had
oeeh SICK Tor some time with liver trou-
Sie. lie left here ten days ago. He had
oeSn connected with the Virginia Beach
I"Irodu SIX or seven years. and was
popular and efficient officer.
A very severe electrical storm visited
this section last night. The thunder
and lightning were the most furious for
ten years. lightning struck several
trees In the suburbs A colored woman
name Grace Smith. who resides on Walk
ing street. while standing I'm her door
received shock. and was unconscious
until this morning.
Inc thermometer yesterday registered
100 degrees In the shade. The weather
to-day indicates another storm. but the
temperature is not so high.
Inc politicians to-day are pulling the
wires TO secure the delegation to be
elected thursday night 20 the Rich
mona convention. Norfolk is entitled 10
forty-five delegates. The delegation will
be badly split. OFerrall's friends claim
the Second. Third and Fourth wards
Tyler's friends the First. Fifth and
Sixth, with one delegate at large. 10 be
elected by the delegates II these esti-
mates pan out. the delegation will stard
Tyler. twenty-five; OFerrall. %. II Is
thought that there will De some Ruford
men in the delegation. Colonel Buford's
friends are making a stll hunt. and
are hard TO locate, but are prominent
men. and can get upon the delegation II
they desire.
The Norfolk District Conference OF the
Methodist Church Virginia Conference
Will convene at Nimmo's church. Prin-
cess Anne county. Wednesday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-18
THE HUSKETEERS TO FyC4yP
They VIII Spend IA Week by the Sad Sea
Surf at Ocean View.

The First Virginia regiment Of infantry
will leave here on an encampment Au-
gust 18th.
meeting OF the officers OF the regi-
ment 10 consider the matter OF an en-
campment at ocean View was held last
night at the regimental armory. IL was
decided that the musketeers leave here
on August 18th at s o'clock. 10 remain
one week, and while at the seashore TO
have all Of the privileges Of the hotel.
Following is the number OF men by
companies who have expressed their de-
sire 10 go. but there are several doubt
ful ones from each company: CompanY
A. 30 men; Company y, p men: Company
c, % men; Company ID. p men; Com
pany +. II men; Company +. 80 men;
Hospital, ~ field stan. non-commissioned
stan and drum corps. 40 men. To.al,
200 men.
Captain Gasser. Captain Anderson, Cap
taia Cunningham and Major Kuyk were
appointed committee Of arrangements
This is not TO be a camp OF instruction,
but camp OF pleasure.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-18
The CIV COMMITTEE.

meeting OF the city central Demo-
cratic committee has been called by
Chairman Patteson for $50 o'clock to-
night TO consider and determine the
mode and time OF electing delegates to
represent Richmond city in the State
Gubernatorial Convention. August nth"
This is all the business that will proba-
bly, come before the committee. as its
last meeting they agreed TO postpone all
discussion in regard 10 the selection Of
candidates for the House Of Representa-
tives and the State Senate until after the
gubernatorial convention.
1t is, therefore not probable that this
much-vexed question. which so stirred
this city six weeks ago. will be again re-
ODenad
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-18

All members Of the Association Boat
Club will hold a very important meeting
tonight at $50 o'clock In the parlor Of
the Young Mems Christian Association.
Every member is earnestly requested TO
be present.
Great preparations are being made for
the Promenade Concert. which will be
held tonight. given by the Association
Orchestra. The Blues Band has kindly
consented TO be present and give several
selections. The main floor OF the Asso-
citation building is being beautifully deco
rated with palms and ferns. which have
been kirdIy loaned by Mr. T.. a. Catlin.
The orchestra will render its programme
I'm the reception hall.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-18
Went ON q PICNIC.

The Old Salem Club gave their first
family picnic and ball at Warwick Park
yesterday.
The steamer Ariel made six round trips
at convenient intervals during the day 20
the park. and carried good loads Of pas
sengers each time. Some OF the excur-
sonists danced and others went boating
and fishing, while many swan in the
muddy James Professor Day and an
excellent band rendered the music for the
occasion, and the efficient committee was
composed Of Messrs. A. D. Blankenship
dhe chairman. W. T. Meanley, H. J..
Fulcher and H. A. Smith.
Everybody enjoyed themselves, and
voted the picnic a grand success.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-18
BOarl Of Fire Commissioners

The Board Of Fire Commissioners met
at the headquarters Of the Fire Denart-
ment IN Marshall Hall last night. John II
frlschkorn in the chair. The following
members were present: J. L. Levy. c. f..
Taylor, G. Watt Taylor
II was decided TO advertise for 1000
feet OF hose and also for coal for nevt
winters use II was also decided to re-
tire one-fourth OF the old hose each year
thereby having an entire outfit at the end
Of every fourth year
resolution was adopted recommend
ing that the board confer with the CITY
Council, and requesting that BODY 10
adopt certain ordinances which were re-
ferred TO the Council about a year ago.
asking that the Fire Department have
control over all the electric wires In the
city.
After some routine work the board ad-
jOurned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-18
Wonderful Results.

CHICAGO, juno 10. 1904
Equitable Life Assurance Society. New
York:
Gentlemen:-r am in receipt OF your
statement giving Tontine options under
policy No. s20ii taken upon my Ire.
just twenty years ago. and same being
for $1,000 on the twenty payment life
plan. with a Tontinc period OF twenty
years.
| have during said twenty years paid
an annual premium OF 1898. amounting
In all 10 s19S60. and am now offered my
choice OF the following options among
others:
First. To draw $4,000 OF surplus. re-
tanning my policy fully paid-up. and par
ticipating In profits thereafter
Second. To have paidup policy for
sl.92s.
Third. To receive I'm cash upon the sur
render OF my policy S.i63.5i. which last
option would give me I'm addition to hav-
ing been insured for twenty years FREQ
of cost. a return OF every dollar | have
paid. together with about Is per cent.
interest
Such results are truly wonderful, and
cannot help but be satisfactory to rny
reasonable man. My only regret IL that
| did not take all the insurance that I
have ever carried on the Tontine plan.
which 10 me seems decidedly prcferaDie
to all others. and especially so IL taken
IN your great society.
Yours very truly.
(Signed) T.. NUSBAUM.
Policies with results similar Is the
above are maturing every day. For full
information address
JOHN II. WEST. Manager.
No. 92l east Main St. Richmond. Va.
FOR DYSPEPSIA,
Indigestion aud stomach disorters take
BROWNS IRON BiTTERS.
All dealers keep Il, 81 per bottle. Gcnuineh has
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-18
WANT Gas And WATER.
The New Medical College VIII Ask the
Finance Committee for Them.

The Finance Committee will hold a
meeting in the chancery courtroom this
afternoon. Among the business TO be dis
posed Of VIII be a petition from the Col
lege OF Physicians and Surgeons. asking
that the committee take the necessary
steps to provide the institution. which
will be erected on the site of the Pinel
Hospital. with gas, water and sewer con-
nectiOns.
Several members Of the faculty and Of
the board Of the hospital will appear before
the committee TO advocate the granting
Of the petition. The medical gentlemen
take the ground that II will be a ques-
ton OF comparatively short time when
the city will have 10 lay gas and water
mains and construct sewers in Lee dis
trict, and they think It Will not be asking
the Finance Committee too much 20 pro-
vide the college with the desired improve
mentS at this time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-18
THE ITPOGRAPHICAL TROUBLE.
Waddey and Baughman Havo Gotten
Printers-"An Unfair ONCE"

Printers-"An Unfair ONCE"
The strike Of union printers at Wad.
dey's and Baughman Bros printing es-
adjustments. published exclusively in
Sundays Times, was all quiet yesterday
The advertisement OF the Everett Wad-
dey Company In Sundays Times brought
him numerous applicants for work. and
out or the number he selected five men
known 10 be good wOrkmen. 10 fiji the
places Of those who quit work rather
IMAM set the Objectionable matter sent
10 the Office by the State newspaper.
Being dun season. the Waddey Com
pany had only eight men at work
They all refused 20 work on the State
natter. Mr.. Waddey apprehends no
trouble In getting all the printers he
needs
lie says he has always paid union
prices. and is still doing so, and that
he prefers 10 work union men. but that
ne knew nothing about the differences Of
the union with the State. and aid not in
tend 10 enter into the merits of it, =.
Baughman Bros they looked on the
matter as of small importance. They
work both union and non-union men
az all times. and had immediate appli-
cations 10 nh the places Of the men
mat quit. The matter which caused
me strike was a commissioners notice
Of a decree IN court making only seven
and half inches in the States columns.
The Typographical Union held meet
ing Friday and adopted resolutions pro-
nouncing the State an unfair office"
and calling on the Federation Of Trades
OF this city 10 unite with them against
the nomination OF Mr. William Ryan.
the president Of the State Newspaper
Company, as collector Of internal reve-
nue. Of this district An answer 10 The
States editorial yesterday appears I'm the
advertising columns Of this issue of The
Tin,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-18

Ladies' Percale Shirt Waists; former
price DOC, now BIC.
Gents Negligee Shirts; former price
Sl.62f now 9jc.
Cotton Point d'Esprit. full 46 inches
wide, only 45c.
Remnants OF Black Nets at half original
! cost.
Our SOC. HAMMOCKS reduced to 40c.
Pure White Silk Yelling, with border,
only lOc. yard,
Irish Lawns, full 40 inches wide, reduced
to lOc. yard.
Dark Ground Organizes; former price
17c., now SC.
Colored Figured Dotted Swiss, only &c.
yard.
Ladies Tan Hose, regular made foot,
only l2ic. a pair.
Ladies Black Richelieu Ribbed Hose,
only 12ic. pair.
Our soc. Figured China Silks marked
down TO 35c.
German Point d'Irelande Lsces, from
2jc TO 81 yard.
Four Porch Seats for 25c.
Black Lace Silk Mitts only l0c.
Our 15c. Box Paper reduced to 1Oc.
Green, Blue and Lavender Percale, 12ic.
yard.
Boys Striped Cotton Belts only &c.
Ladies Calico House Dresses only SIC.
Our Fancy Parasols; were $3.50 and SO;
your choice 81.
Boys Percale Shirt Waists, 25c.
Large Plaid and Stripe Muslin; regular
price l2i and l5c, now l0c.
Our soc. MATING, 22c. a yard.
WINDOW SHADES, 25c.
&c. Check Muslin, &c.
Our Cspes and Eton Suits at cost to
close.
Bargains in Lace Curtains.
Trunks. Bags and Satchels at manufac-
turers' prices.
Gents Gray Gsuze Drawers; were &c..
now 30c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-18
Pickett Camp.

A largely attended meeting Of Pickett
Camp was held at their hall. on Fifth
street, last evening A communication
was received from Pegrams Battalion.
inviting the camp 10 their reunion, and
also one from the "Old First" inviting
the camp to their reunion to-day. was
received.
A letter was also received from Colonel
c. p. Bigger. superintendent Of the SOL
disrs' Home. returning tAanlka Tor = do
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-18
Wanted at Greensboro.

Police Detective Alexander Tomlinson
yesterday arrested w. J. Coffee at the
boarding house corner OF Twelfth and
Franklin streets, who is wanted at
Greensboro. n. c., for alleged embez-
zling OF 500 from James II. West He
Will be held to await the North Carolina
aIf hnritIna
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-18
The Queen Jumper.

Mr.. r. r. Robins. Of Richmond. has
just purchased from Mr.. II. O. Rogers.
Of Leesburg, Virginia, owner OF
the StOckbridge Breeding Farm.
the queen jumping mare OF Virginia,
'Alonette," by Botheration. out or an
Orion mare having a high-jump record
Of six feet one inch, as n three-year-old.
AS pounds up Richmond is fast becoming
the home Of great horses.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-18
The c. and o. Reduces Its Worlds Fair
Rates From Virginia Points.

The Chesapeake and Ohio railway an
nounce that they will shortly place on
sale limited Worlds Fair tickets 10 Chi
cago at the rate OF one fare for the
round-trip, 10 be sold on certain days, TO
be nan ed hereafter These tickets will be
accepted only I'm day coaches, and holders
will not be permitted to occupy sleeping
cars. The Chesapeake and Ohio will,
however. provide their elegant new vesti-
bule coaches. in which passengers hold
ing such tickets can travel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-18
The Eighth-Sfreet tunnel.

The contractors for the construction OF
the Eighth-street tunnel have ceased ope-
rations, and struck their camp, which
was located at the mouth Of the big hole
In the ground. II is said that the sus-
pension. which Is due TO the prevailing
financial depression. will be resumed at
an early dav
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-18
Baseball TO-'IOrrOw,

The ball game at the Chesterfield dla-
mond tomorrow afternoon az o'clock
Will be between the Forest Hill and Col
lege teams.
The friends Of the Virginias should
leave their offerings at The Times Office.
so that the colts can buy themselves
new uniforms.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-18
'THE TOW RI.
CORNER SECOND AND BROAD STREETS.
OUR TEST SALE!

100 dozen Windsor Ties; former price
Soc, now Doc.
Gents Negligee Shirts; former price 81.
now 75c.
Silk Null, all shades; former price 50c.,
now 37ic.
Figured Lawns, to be sold at 2ic. q
yard.
"a Table Oil-Cloth, lac.
White China Silk Parasols, with ruffies,
only $3.50.
Our $1,000 BABY CARRIAGES re-
duced to $1,000.
Black and Blue Storm Serge; former
price &c., now 800.
Full size Cotton Sheets. msde OF Lock.
wood Sheetng, only Sl25 pair.
Ladies' Crepe Cloth Blazers; former
price $3.50, now soc.
| Black Water proof China Silk. guaran-
teed to stand water test, only 75c. q
yard.
Four packages Of Toilet Paper, 25c.
Box OF good Wood Toothpicks, &c.
Eight-ball Croquet Sets, 05c.
Satin Daisy Ribbon, all shades, Csc.
piece.
Three packages Envelopes for l0c,
Gents Gauze Shirts only zoe.
Galatea Cloth for Boys Wash Suits
only 2jc. yard.
LidIes' Ribbed Vests, four for 25c.
Ladies' Long Sleeve and High Neck
Ribbed Vests only 2jc.
Gents Pepperel Bleached Jeans Drawers
only 45c.
Turkish Towels, sc.
Pure Linen Huck Towels; regular price
2lc., now l7c.
White Spreads, slightly soiled, only 81
and sl.2j.
Don't fail TO visit our CARPET DE-
PARTMENT during this sale. We
are Offering good values In now
things
Fire Screens only 22c.
Gents Pique Bosom Shirts. sizes 12}, Is
16, l6i and II, only 4jc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-18
Illicit Sale of Iiouor

FRONT ROYAL. VA. July l7-Special.
County court Is I'm session and great
many indictments have been found. and
many more are looked for Thrty-five
or more citizens have been summoned TO
testify as to the Illicit sale OF liquor I'm
the town.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-18

The meeting Of the building committee
OF the Richmond College Of Medicine and
Surgery. appointed for last evening. was
postponed until Wednesday, when the
estimates by contractors for the college
buildings TO be erected on the old Pinel
Hospital grounds will all be In.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-18
warwick Park.

Delightful excursion per steamer Ariel,
10 Warwick Park, Wednesday. July 10Th.
Leave Richmond at and IL A. NJ. 3
and p. NJ. Leave Park $50 and IL 30
A. NJ. 800 and $50 p. NJ. Tickets
80 cents morning and % cents afternoon,
for round trip. Refreshments and music
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-18
Make Haste 70 Defiant Your..If

II you live In a locality where malaria
is prevalent, with a preventive that ex-
perience indicates as the most reliable
of medical afeguards-Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters. Entirely free from the OBJ
tectiOns-and they are valid ones-which
attach 10 the mineral alkaloid quinine,
II Is far more effective. and its effects are
not even scant, but lasting, unlike those
of the drug. There are portions of our
land-and none more beautiful and more
fertile-which at no season OF the year
are entirely exempt from the malarial
scOurge. In such regions Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters has undergone a con-
tinuous test for the past forty years.
with results which have established its
reputation beyond all cavil as a special
defense against every form OF malarial
disease. For .nOusness also, II Is an
acknowledged specific. and II is a potent
remedy for constipation. dyspepsia. rheu-
matism and an impoverished condition
Of he blood.
Insurance companies allow nve per
cent. discount from policies on buildings
that have galvanized iron cornices instead
OF wood. Send for or phone Thomas n.
Render, and get wood cornices taken
down and galvanized iron substituted
and save this hye per cent. discount.
which will pay you for the cornice In two
months.
Beecham's Pills instead Of sloshy min.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-18

Mr.. w. J. Nichols. the young man
who was very badly hurt last Friday
night by falling out OF the third-story
window OF A. +. Jahnke's jewelry store,
Is rapidly improving. He was getting on
as We'll as could be expected last night,
and II u believed be viii recover.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-18
Sick Headache,

Biliousness and all Liver troubles cured
with DR.. David's Liver Pills 2 cents
q box OF q pills Five boxes for 81.
OWENS & MINOR DRUG CO..
Richmond, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-18
Worlds Fair.

Parties visiting the Worlds Fais can
secure cheap rates from w. r. Harweoa.
ticket broker. s1l east Main street. Cor
respe udencs promptly attended to.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-18

A Shelby goat went mad and butted
its horns off against a tree.