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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-21
Two PardOns Granted.

Governor Mckinney yesterday granted
n pardon 20 Walter Jenkins, who. during
the May term OF the hastings court OF
Richmond, had been sent TO jail for three
months and fined one cent in each one
Of three cases, where he had been con-
vlctcd by petit larceny. The pardon was
granted az the request Of Captain a. y.
Guigon. for the following reasons:
"On condition that the prisoner, who Is
a youth. and his father make and enter
into n formal contract with competent
authority that the said Walter jenkins, In
consideration Of n pardon by the Gov
ernor. will submit himself 10 the fun
custody and control OF the Prison Asso-
citation Of Virginia, 10 be by them
held and controlled until he shall arrive
at the full age Of twenty-one years, I'M
less he be sooner discharged by compe-
tent authority for good conduct"
The Governor also pardoned York Mel
son. who I'm July, 1884. was sentenced IN
the Culpeper County Court TO twenty-one
years imprisonment in the penitenuary
FOR horse-stealing In granting this par
don the Governor said:
THE charge against York Nelson was
horse-stealing. for which he was con-
victed I'm the County Court OF Culpeper
nearly ten years ago. Since that time he
has been in prison. He is now sixty
seven years Of age. Before the commits
sion Of the offense for which he was sent
20 prison he was a most valued and faith
ful servant. The highly respectable peo-
ple 10 whom he belonged and with whom
he lived for many years, earnestly re-
quest his pardon upon the ground OF long
and faithful service; other most excellent
people unite in the petition, asking for
his pardon. and it IS recommended by
the superintendent OF the penitentiary In
consequence Of his good conduct while
"A prisoner in that institution, and by the
surgeon 10 the Virginia penitentiary, who
certifes the precanous condition OF MS
health. and asks that he be relieved upon
this ground
The Governor refused to grant the par
/ don Of o. +. Grant who In February
/ 1g77 was tried and convicted in the Coun-
! ~ Court Of Loudoun upon two indict-
! ments for horse-stealing, and sentenced
| 10 eighteen years on the first Indictment
| and fifteen years on the second indlct-
! ment.
The Governor also declined to pardon
Charles q. Pendleton, who was tired ana
| convicted I'm December 1889 in the conn
~ Court Of Spotsylvania upon an indlct-
| ment for murder. He was found gulily
of murder I'm the second degree and sen
fenced to term Of twelve years IN the
| penitentiary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-21
LODGES AND UNIONS.

Tho sunreme session OF the Royal Ar
canurn VIII; be held on June It'll, at THE
west Hotel, In Minneapolis, Mimi, at
. o'clocl, p. NJ, A large attendance will
no present and many important changes
are looked for, both in the ritual and
time OF initiation.
one very important measure TO come
nm IL that OF dispensing with the render
ing OF assessment notices 10 individual
members by the collectors. James b.
Blanks. OF Petersburg, and William Low
enstein. OF this city, VIII represent Viz
ginia al this session. Past Supreme Re-
gent l.. r. Watts, OF Norfolk. will also
Attend Everything that is conducive TO
their comfort will be prepared by the
citizens OF Minneapolis. and on their re-
turn trio n number will stop in Chi
caro IA visit the Worlds Fair when the
members OF Illinois will give them a
GOOD recention. and many. for the first
time will witness the parade Of the
uniform rank. The order in this State
homes 10 have the honor OF having one
Of their representatives placed on the
committee. IL not to I'll one OF the
chairs. The councils in this city are
arousing themselves and at every meet
ing either applications or admissions are
received
the fo1loWing notice: The Royal Area
mum has always been very fortunate
I'm the selection Of It's grand officers In
the State Of Virginia, but never more so
than when II elected its present genial
and popular Grand Regent, Mr.. Charles
" Harwood. There is no doubt that
under his leadership the order in the
state will prosper more than ever.
Ivanhoe Lodge. No. a. knights Of
Pvtbias. conferred the second rank on
one candidate at its last meeting. This
lodge will continue TO meet every Monday
night until July LIST.
Petersburg Council, Jr. o. L. A. NJ. held
their fortieth anniversary i'm the Academy
of Music. in that city, last Friday night.
A pleasant musical programme, consist
ing Of solos and chOruses, was rendered.
Mr. William H. Jones and Rev. G. n.
Van Houten. Of Manchester and Rev. j.
Y. Fair. Of Richmond, delivered impress
sive addresses.
The Sovereign College OF Allied Ma
sonic Degrees will, in a short time. confer
the degrees of Knights Of Constantinople,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-21
Executive CIemency.

Governor Mckinney declined yesterday
10 remove the political disabilities OF
Allen Smith, who in December, 1885, was
sentenced In the County Court Of Wythe
to three years Imprisonment in the PEN
itentiary for HOUSEKEEPING. He had
served only about four weeks when he
was pardoned.
on the other hand the Governor agreed
to remove the political disabilities OF
David Edward March, who, in May. $780,
was sentenced in the Corporation Court
OF Winchester TO twelve months I'M
prisonment in jail for petit larceny. and
fined $40. He was induced by drink TO
commit the crime. and the Governor par
dons him upon his pledge that he will
not take another drink.
The Governor also removed the politi-
cal disabilities Of Sam Brown. who some
years ago was sentenced i'm the Campbell
County Court TO imprisonment for petit
larceny. He was tried and sentenced
without a Jury
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-21
SIb 600 Damages.

Mrs. Fannie Ragland, the wife OF Mr..
Lee Ragland, OF this city, recovered dam
ages 10 the amount of Sl5.OOO FRIDAY IN
a suit against Woodward d Lothrop, the
wer-known dry goods firm OF Washing
ton.
The suit was instituted by reason OF
an unlawful arrest for the alleged larceny
of "a napkin-rilg.
Mrs Ragland lived in Washington and
n short time before her marriage she went
into Woodward & Lothrop's establish
mont 10 make some purchases. A nap
lin-ring was missed and Mrs. Ragland
was taken into dark room, where
search was instituted. No ring was
found. hence the suit
The firm against whom the judgment
was rendered is undecided as "he'heT
or not TO make an appeal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-21
Enrlr Closing on Broad Street.
Editor Times:

Editor Times
II Is a settled fact now that Broad
-.r.,t DOS the retail dry goods business
Of Richmond. and we observe that some
of the largest houses. which should DO
their share Of business during the DUST
ness hours Of the day. keep their doors
coon and clerks on duty Saturday nights
mill 10 and Il o'clock. while some OF the
hest and among the first-class' close
carly and even earlier on SATURDAYS tnah
other DAYS Of the week. Notwithstandihs
mis- they are apparently on the hlgh
80, ~ success. and certainly share the
r,otrorage of the best class Of trade, while
me late open houses remind one OF the
smaller houses on lower Nam street,
and t,pon the whole do no more business
IN those frst-class houses who close
mo me-, early and do their full share Of bust,
ne p by daylight. 1t would be a good
thing II all large retail dry goods houses
on the retail street OF tachinohu M9uiu
fan into line with the higher standard.
Ian SUBSCRIBER.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-21
10 Investigate the Contracts.

The presiding officers OF the two
branches Of the City Council have APP
pointed the following members to serve
on the special committee appointed TO
investigate the awarding Of he contracts
for combination gas fixtures and metal
lie book shelves to be furnished for the
new city Hall:
From the Common Council-John Mann,
Jr. chairman: 7. b. Murphy, A. b. Gull
eon. James r. Vaughan and r. II. Boy
kin. From the Board of Aldermen
Messrs. W. S. Gum, c. p. Reeve, Otway
S. Allen and j. W. White.
The chairman has called the committee
10 meet next Wednesday evening at 8
o'clock in the Council Chamber.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-21

Saint Lawrence, the Martyr. and the
Grand Titles Of Solomon on a number
OF prominent Masons. These degrees,
with that OF Ark Mariner ana secret
Monitor. are the only degrees OF the
college easily attained. The Holy order
Of London is only conferred on eminent
Knights Templar or Masters OF the
Royal Secret, Thirty-second Degree ana
the Knights OF Patmos in session only
once a year, and to candidates selected
by the college from the highest graues VI
Masonry in consideration of eminent SER
vices.
Damon Lodge. Knights Of Pythias' Is
still doing degrees.
Jefferson Castle, X. G. f., Is increas-
Ing at every meeting. -,
A. w. Giinn Council. Jr. 0. U. a. NJ Is
still receiving applications for member
ship.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-21
JUSTIcE JOHy,S COURT.
Alexander smith Sent on for Cutting
Charles N. Parrish.


Charles ~. Parrish.
The balmy spring weather induced
many Of the usual attendants at the
temple 20 saunter forth on a fishing ex-
lrAuon. or spend Che peaceful hours
'.-. AIN tho shady trees, where numerous
.Alc parties enjoyed the hum Of the
D..n aid drank in the fragrance Of the
sweet Wild roses. The consequence was
Na. ile signing officers OF the court had
'..f "a trivial docket 20 dispose OF. and
iaes
quite naturally His Honor IS threatened
WIN an attack Of spring fever, and otter
suffers more or less with that tired feel
Ns mat peryades the fat mans spirit
d. this season Of the year. Through
constant practice. however. he under
stands an the intricacies OF a Franklin
tI'eet jag. and his knowledge Of human
nature especially that portion OF human
nature that's constantly getting into
trouble rs FAR above the standard There
l.at an unlawful or disOrderly colored
individual I'm the city whose guilt or in
hocence the Justice can't detect by one
glance az the sinners physiognomy In
hang parlance, hes on 20 the curves"
and YOU can't fool His Honor.
James Robinson (colored) came in on a
small hand. charged with cursing and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-21

making general improvements. number
OF new houses will be commenced at
once. and others are contemplated. In
a short time Brookland Park will be one
OF the handsomest suburban towns of
this section
mo regular citizens meeting will be
held az the Wigwam tomorrow evening
az o'clock. Committees will make their
reports a new mayor will be elected
ana an important matter relative to the
"ater-works viii be presented.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-21

The following suits were instituted In
the citv circuit court yesterday
Adolpbus Blair & Sons against Wal
lace G. Carter Damages, $500.
Ivenhoe l.. Woody against Chesapeake
and Ohio Railway Company. Case re
moved from circuit court OF Henrico
county. and docketed in this court.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-21
4 Remarkable Ride.

Mr. John 4. Hankins. a member OF the
richmond cycle Club, left Richmond on
his bicycle Friday morning at $50 o'clock
for Charlottesville. The distance Is
about one hundred and fifteen miles over
q rather rough road He reached Char
Iottesville at 4:3O O'Clock that afternoon,
making the run In ten hours.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-21
An Excellent Offer.

Rothert e Co.. bO5 east Broad street.
offer $50 worth of goods for 81 cash and
81 per week Now is the time to- buy
furniture, carpets. mattings, rugs. c.
frigerators. baby-carriages, stoves, silver
plated tea sets, spoons, knives and forks
and the like at reasonable figures and on
easy terms.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-21
Read This.

We can sell you what you wish-a
slightly used Upright Piano-at the won
derfully low price OF Sis. Another at
$50, one at sl75 and yet another for 500.
You must come early TO secure one OF
these. The public are quick 10 recognise
real bargains Walter d. Moses & Co.
1905 Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-21

Steinway. the king of ALL Hartman,
the favorite. and Kimball. the popular,
all well-known. honest-bullt Pianos. You
can't make a mistake. We will take
pleasure in showing them TO you. Send
for catalogue If you can't call. Walter
d. Moses & Co., 1905 Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-21
Junior HOLLYWOOD Memorial.

There will be a meeting OF the Junior
Hollywood Memorial Association at the
Y. NJ. G. a. Monday. May 22d. at =. NJ.
A large attendance is desired. and all
members who have not done so are re-
quested to pay their annual dues at this
meeting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-21

Have the baby photographed at Davis
Branch Gallery.
c. II. KING. Photographer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-21

A nice line Of Portrait Frames az rock-
hottom prices at Davis Branch gallery
c. VI. KING, Photographer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-21

The Virginia Mercantile and Safe De
post Company acts as executor ADMINS
traitor, receiver or trustee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-21
wonasrfu, Plano Bargains.

Just think Of II. Upright Pianos. slight
ly used. at slD. $50. $l7S and 200, with
O plush stool and plush cover. You 90
not often get a chance at such bargains.
walter D. Moses h Co.. 1908 Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-21

Daffron, the furniture man. Is agent
for the celebrated Baldwin dry air re-
frigerator.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-21

Daffron has a full stock OF mattings,
carpets, baby carriages and stoves.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-21
NJ. MITTELDORFER e. son,
Decorators. e14 North Seventh Street.

DttUTHIUIt' III NOTIH Seventh Strect,
Are prepared 10 drape houses with fast
black; also, full supply Of Confederate
Davis and Virginia Flags, Shields and
Souvenir Badges.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-21

Chamber and parlor furniture can be
bought of Daffron at manufacturers
prices.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-21

Our work is the finest and our prices are
the lowest.
C. II. KING, Photographer.
525 Broad st.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-21
The Winning 3,s.

Daffron, the furniture man, has the
largest stock in the State TO select from
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-21

Davis Branch Gallery VIII De open al
day Whit-Monday.
"' c. II. KING. Photographer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-21
az corr.a you Read

The testimonials published in this paper
relating to Hoods Sarsaparilla. They
show beyond q doubt that HOODS
CURES.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-21
Free TRANSFORMATION.

Parties at distance who VIII send
flowers for Memorial day are requested
to let them reach Richmond on the
3Oth. If directed Hollywood Memorial
Association, care Miss Baughman. No.
800 south Fourth street, they will be
brought free of charge by the express
companies.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-21

Constipation. and all troubles with the
liver, are cured by HOODS PILLS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-21

There was no change in the condition
OF Mr.. I. w. Tignor yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-21
Uniform Price Of SIS.

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-21
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Morning journal and courier., 1893-10-20

A Hearing on the Proposal for Two
 Electric Tracks over the Belle Dock
 Branch of the Consolidated Road.
 A meeting of the railroad commissioners was held at the office of Bristol, Stoddard & Bristol, 792 Chapel street, last evening. The meeting was for the purpose of hear ing testimony concerning the proposal for ven and Westville railroad across the Belle dock branch of the Consolidated railroad, which 1t is desired to lay for the Morris Cove road to run its cars over to the depot. Judge Stoddard appeared for the Consoli- dated railroad, Wstrous 6 Buckland for the Fsir Haven and Westvills and s. Har- rison Wagner for the Morris Cove railroad Before the main business of the evening was proceeded to the hearing for the Ferry street crossing was put down for Novem- Der '.
 The frst witness called for the railroad company was o. 8. Davidson, superinten- dent of the Hartford division of the Con- solidated railroad. He thought that auoth- CT track over the railroad at that point would be detrimental to the interests of the road as the danger of accident would be increased and new guards would be neces- sitated.
 W. E. Morgan, the freight agent at Belle dock, was the next witness. He testified in the main about the game ss MT. David Son.
 General Superintendent 0. H. Platt was the last witness. He was asked, "What do you say to the relative dangers of horse power and electric power in crossing over Sa fI -Yu more dangerous than animal power, aud he strongly advocated only one track; and characterized the electric roads proposal ss only a scheme to put few more niekels in the coffers of the electric railroad con- pany. The hearing was not finished and was continued to November 8 at 11:15 in ths bar chambers.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-10-20
SHE IS ALL RIGHT.

Annie Tfernau, n Sweet Girl. Att
 tempted 10 Console Her Father and
 a Few Moments Later she Died.
 One of the sweetest and handsomsst of the little girls of New Haven died on Wed nesdsy night. She was blond of compiler ion aud hsd wealth of hair of h-xen hue that reached far below her knees. She was Annie, 8 daughter of John Herman of S2 Ward street, piecs of Frank Herman of % Bond street, and great fAvorIts In the neighborhood in which she lived. She had been i'll only few days with sore throat, which developed into e severe attack of membraneous croup. A few minutes be- fore her death she said to her father: "Pspa, you make me nervous. Please sit down. You have been crying and kno . that mamma feels bad. will be all right in the morning."
 This morning she will be buried. Her funeral will take place from the residence of her parents at o'clock this morning.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-10-20
FOUL PLAY SUSPECTED.

William E. Smith of Holyoke Dying
 as the Hospital - He Either Fell or
 Was Thrown Down Stairs nt Bridge
 and East Streets -Tbe Medical Bx-
 aminer and Police Investigating
 It now seems probable that William E. Smith, the brakeman who it was thought accidentally fell down stairs at Frederick Knoil's boarding house at Bridge. and East streets recently, was 6 victim of foul play, and the case Is being thoroughly investi- gated by Medical Examiner White and the police.
 Wednesday evening of last week Smith, whose home Is In Holyoks and who is em ployed as 8 brakeman by the Consolidated | railroad, fell down two flights of stairs at his boarding house and sustained severe injuries to his skull. The police ambu- lance was summoned and Smith taken to the hospital in sn unconscious condition. At the time of the accident 1t was stated ! by the people residing iR the house tha, l Smith, in desesndipg the stair, had tripped and fallen hesdlopg to the bottom, and thi. theory was accepted by the police. Since Smith has bet D in the hospital b, | has from time to time given uttersnces ts | expressions which wonld indicate that h, was a victim of foul play and had eilhe been pashed or thrown down stairs. Fo | day or two hs has been gradually grow ing weaker and last evening was believed to be in a dying condition. In view of thi fact the medical examiner and police wer | notified of the suspicious circumstances il | connec ion with the case.
 Medical Examiner White went at once t the hospital and took Smith's ante -morteu
 statement, iu the sbaence of ths coroner
 but refused to disclose what the nature o
 that statement was. He did say, however
 that he would make @ thorough investigs
 ton In the case this morning.
 The police department detailed Ssrgsan
 Reilly upon the case and he spent the CD
 tire evening investigating the case, but vii
 make no report until this morning. | At the hospital late last night 1t was stat
 ed that Smith was in an extremely critics
 condition and would not probably live unt
 this morning.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-10-20
Personal Notes.

NotGhs
 Philip Goodhart is home from two weeks' stay at tine big fair.
 Mrs. Robert Peck and daughter are guests of Mrs. D. B. Randall, In Morris.
 Miss Stella Dudley of this city Is spend ing s week with her family in Agawsm, Mass.
 Frank G. Peck of Bunnel's Grand opera house, who has been i'll with pneumenia, is improving.
 s. P. Thrasher speaks before the Willi- mantio Y. P. s. c. E. union at the Baptist church there this evening. Mrs. Denton, wife of Rev. J. W. Den ton of 72 Asylum street, Is critically i'll at the home of her son-in law in Boston. MT. Asa Potter of Rutland, Vt, Is spend ing few days with his daughter, Mrs. Al win W. Branch of 365 Washington street. R.v. J. W. Bixler gives a sketch of his impression of the worlds fair before the New London Y. NJ. O. A. next Tuesday evening.
 Yesterday Court Officer z-John F. Nettle- ton celebrated the twentieth anniversary of his appointment ss member of the local police force.
 Harry T. Thompson, son of the late Giles Thompson, is manager of Paul Barnes, in ''Ths Chamois Hunter" which is touring the south. Thomas F. Gilmore, state organI EST O. U. A. M., continues in that petition an- other year, by vote of the state council. His services have been most efficient. R. B. Farrsn, grand representative of Massachusetts jurisdiction, A. o. U. W , was given @ complimentary banquet We'd
 nesday night by the Everett lodge of Bos- ton.
 Grand Chancellor Norton and several other members of the Knights of Pythiss of this city worked the second degrse on several candidates in Birmingham Wednes- day night.
 Mr. Clarence D. Bald win and family, formerly of this city, but now of St Louis, Mo, are visiting Nelson c. Bald win father of Mir. Bald win, of $50 State street, after an absence of about five years. MT. Bald
 wins many friends are pleased to know of his continued prosperity in the great south west, where he is running a very success ful hotel. He is to return home in about two weeks.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-10-20
Death of Mrs. Ladd.

Mrs. Cornelius T. Lsdd, wife of Profes- sor George T. Ladd of the university, died yesterday at her residence on Prospect street, after an illness of five or six days. She was native of western Ohio and had lived in New Haven about fifteen years. Her death was sudden and not anticipated until within two days of the end. She voted friends, who appreciated the excel lence of her character and who now Ia ment her departure.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-10-20
An nSOnia.

ANsoNIA. Oct. 19.-The Ansonia National
 bank has presented petition to the pro
 bate court praying that John B. Wallace
 be adjudged insolvent. The bank has two
 cIaims-one for s, 900 and one for $900. A hearing will be given Monday. Mir. Wallace was formerly secretary of Wallace & Sons and president of the Ansonis Elec- trio company, both of which are in the hands of receivers. MT. Wallace left An sonia Friday last and has not been heard from