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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-09
4RRESrED IN WASHINGTON.
The Young Man who worked" the Rich
mond Merchants Now i'm Jail.

Robert T.. Johnson. who was indicted
ty thc grand jury on Monday for felony
and who. by false representations as to
Dis real name. succeeded in duping sew
l Richmond merchants. arrived in
'f city Yesterday morning from Wash
..-f0l in the custody Of Sergeant a. NJ.
I.m.uson He was Immediately taken
t tte city Jail.
TH- case for which ne was indicted
r.e the Schnurman affair. which was
y reported in The Times Of yester-
Since that publication Il has been dis
.sareI that Johnson duped Ewing &
Company. tailors. on Main near Tenth
street, out OF an expensive suit Of clothes,
ari from l.. =. Jones, Of Manchester,
Boo secured five pairs OF shoes on an
order purporting to be signed by Mrs.
afrr Taylor"
Johnson was seen yesterday at the city
ial and when asked what induced him
in commit the acts. he answered that he
I'f NOT know. lie stated that he had
t'.n worried for over a month past about
various matters. and was all out Of sorts
It- Stokes a. Dunn bill was paid when
'te clothes were bought. and. as published
Yesterday the May shoe account was paid
Two days afterwards.
hn said further that ne paid the DIS
himself with his own money, and that he
Intended 20 pay Messrs Schnurman be
'ore leaving but could not get the money.
When asked why he went 10 Washing
ION under such peculiar circumstances
ehi at such time. he said he had been
anticipating giving up. his position here
WIN the Singer people for several months.
Vn the LIST 81 February he notified MIR.
lambeth. general agent in Richmond,
NAT he would leave them on the 18th In
t.ant as the position was too combining.
Iils physician advised him 10 give up
me position as II was detrimental 10 his
N'tllh He said he had for some time
N'hlemplated going 10 Washington 10 stay
phul the Inauguration. and. II there was
y" chance OF getting Government posi-
lon right away. he would visit his uncle
Ut fauquicr county. and 10 10 Washing
.'h later In the spring He says he has
letter from Major Stiles TO Hon. George
- wise. also one from his brother who
- member OF the West Virginia Legis-
azure, 70 United States Senator Faux
~" asking them 20 use their influence
~ 'shnson's behalf. Johnson stated that
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-09

nc saw Senator Faulkner who told him
u was no Use TO see Congressman Wise.
LOT that gentleman could not be OF any
assistance 10 a West Virginian. He said
tnat ne was introduced to the Senator by
non. H. st. George Tucker. He has
assurances that he will be rendered a
position. The young man remarked that
ne was on Pennsylvania avenue every
day. and had no idea OF lodging from
Sergeant Tomllnson. who knew ne was
IN Washington. Moreover. ne went to the
national on one occasion, and 'phoned
there on another occasion to ascertain
he was stopping there. as he wanted
70 see him.
Sergeant Tomlinson stated TO me yester-
day that he was well aware that Johnson
was In Washington during the inausdra-
ton, but that ne had no right 10 arrest
him. for the young man was not indicted
until Monday Further, Sergeant Toinln-
son could not have brought him 70 hlch-
mOnd yesterday with lat a requisition hao
not Johnson agreed 10 come.
johnson was found at WashinSt On AT
his hotel and he with Sergeant Tomllnson
packed the trunk for Richmond. Nh"n
they were ready 10 depart Johnson a"oke
his roommate. who was taxing nap d'
the time, and bade him goodbye teiiins
him that he was coming TO Rlchmoho 10
be "A witness I'm a case.
Captain Edgcrton 5. Rogers. cx-com-
mandani Of the Ashby Light Horse OF
which Johnson was a member said yes
ierday that the day Johnson LEFT he came
into his Rogers) Office and babe him
good bye. stating that he was IN his way
to Washington, and would ultimately re-
cure a Government position.
Il cannot understand the matter at all,
said Captain Rogers. He was popular
member of the Ashby Light Horse ana
thought well Of by everybody. lie must
have lost his head about something. but
what do not know"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-09
RONnl Arcannm PeOnlc.

The Grand Council OF the Royal Area
mum which IS well known as an order Of
the frs. merit as 20 beneficial features. is
soon TO asseble in this city.
All the councils in Virginia are striving
for the honor Of being the banner" Coun-
eli. Vt present ocean Council, of Ports
mouth is ahead in the race. The councils
OF Richmond Petersburg and Norfolk are
working hard for IT.
our neghbors in Ashland are making
ready TO welcome the grand officers and
visiting members Of the order on Fri
day evening next. Beniy Clay Council. Of
that place. is to give an entertain nent in
their honor that evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-09

representative of the executive COM
mittee OF the Naval Rendezvous Associa-
ton was in the city 10 consult with the
passenger department Of the Chesapeake
and Ohio railway and the commissioner
OF the Associated Railways in regard 10
rates to the great Naval Rendezvous In
Hampton Roads, and mentioned the fol-
lowing as about the programme for ad-
ditional attractions TO the review for
which prizes will be offered. viz:
Amateur rowing races. amateur sailing
races. international rowing races. between
crews OF ships OF different nations, in
ternational sailing races between the
crews. international races between steam
launches. international races between
torpedo boats. prize drills between volun-
teer companies, prize drills between ma
rines and sailors. prize competition be-
tween international naval bands, fire.
works at night. land and water display,
tournaments, balls on shipboard and
shore.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-09

The grand banquet to be given on the
nth in honor Of st. Patrick. at Murphy 3
Hotel. promises TO be an elegant AFFAIR
and largely attended. As the sale OF
tickets will be limited 10 the capacity
OF the hall. to avoid overcrowdng, all
tickets will be called In Tuesday March
l4th. and il a sufficient number he then
sold. there will positively be none for
sale thereafter.
Until that date tickets may be had OF
Chief Marshal Kelly. or the following
members OF the banquet committee:
Felix Keegan. J. f. McDOnough James
Hayes. James Dreamer, c. f. Taylor, +.
NJ. Catogni and Joseph Mcdonald. The
list OF speakers Is not yet completed. but
an attractive programme is assured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-09

Mrs. Albert Mayo. Of 23ii east Grace
street. entertained the lakewood Memorial
Arsociatton yesterday afternoon a, a
o'clock pink tea. After a delightful time
spent in conversation, The members
started 20 transact the business Of the
association. which had been laid ever
from the last meeting, bat nothing but
the general routine work was accom-
plished.
The services Of Judge Farrar have been
solicited. who will lecture for the benefit
Of the association.
on Wednesday next a general meeting
will be held at o'clock r. NJ. In st.
Johns lecture-rocm, and all of the MEM
bers are earnestly requested to be present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-09
CITY Circuit Court.

The following suits were instituted yes
terday i'm the city circuit court:
Samuel White & Co. against Philip
Hirshberg Case. Damages. 800.
:. b Adkin against Epps Boisseau.
Debt $62.4l.
The following judgments were rem
dered:
Robert WendenbIrg against II. o.
Loehr & Co. For plaintiff, 81 ,266.63.
James II. Signaigo against r. NJ.
Vaughan. For plaintiff. $500.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-09
Assistant Rector Of ST. James.

A special to The Times last night from
Petersburg says
The vestry OF ST. Paurs Episcopal
church. in this city. has extended a call
10 Rev. Mr.. Morton, to succeed Rev.
W. ID. Smith. the former assistant rec
tor OF the church. who has accepted a
call 10 Christ church, I'm Brooklyn, y. Y.
Rev. Mr.. Morton is assistant rector OF
ST. James Episcopal church in Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-09
+ QurQ urean,
Price and Co.,
Fourth and Broad streets.

Handsome Tailor-Mads Eton Suits
made ~ the very best material. n Sit
Waist with every suit either in change
able or plaid silk; nothing better MAIDS
and the most stylish suit on the 10 market.
ais to $50 zach, according TO quality.
The new Cape Jacket. made Of fine
serge aud cloth in black. navy and tan.
80 and up.
Atwood Cheyiot Jackets in light tan
aud gray-an entirely new shape this
season. new sleeve. new style back.
velvet collar. etc.-tl3 to $3.50 each.
Ladies' Cape New srkets for spring in
tan. blue and black. sl2 and els each.
The Bolero Jackets 10 Black Faille SIX
trimmed with Beaded Passementsrie'
and in Velvet. trimmed with Persian
trimming in beautiful designs. Please
ask TO see them.
All the new things in Capes for spring
now ready.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-09
CapitOl Visitors.

The following visitors called at the
Capitol yesterday:
r. j. Woolwine. sheriff OF Patrick
county; j. l.. Saunders, treasurer OF
Henry county: S. II. Dunkley. treasurer
Of Patrick county; T. A. Harris. sheriff
OF Spotsylvania county w. q. Dlilar
treasurer of Spotsylvania county: ".
Holbrook. sheriff OF Wise county. and ID.
/ Richmond. l.. NJ. Horne and W. NJ.
Carrico. deputy sheriffs OF the same
county: f. ". Hubbard. Commonwealth's
Attorney Of buckingham county. and Or.
BENJAMIN Blackford. superintendent OF
the Western Lunatic Asylum.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-09
Conyicts Received.

Seven convicts were entered at the poni-
tertiary yesterday
A. l.. Snellines. from Spotsylvania.
eleven years for murder.
c. l.. Darnald. forgery, two years;
Webster Snodgrass. murder. eighteen
years. and Frank Martin. robbery, six
years. from Wise county.
Joseph King. malicious cutting. two
years, and Walter Nowlin. burglary, Ave
years, from Spotsylvania. The cost TO the
State for bringing these criminals to
Riahmsnd was 1850.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-09
A New Reading Room.

st. Andrews Brotherhood and the
Guild OF Moore-M Memorial church have
opened n reading room at the corner OF
Pine and Main streets for the benefit
Of the men and boys Of that section of
the city. The room will he furnished
with the papers and periodicals OF the
day. and the room made attractive "a
those who have nowhere to prohtably
spend their evenings.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-09

The remains Of Robert Penny. who was
killed Tuesday afternoon at the North
Carolina and Virginia Wheel Factory, by
being cut in two by.a circular saw. were
removed from the James McDonough un-
dertaking establishment 10 the home Of
William H. billiard, No. 1918 Sixth street.
brother-in-law of the deceased. The
services will he held at Denny-street
Methodist church at II o'clock this morn
ing. The interment will be In lakewood
cemetery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-09
Is an Honest Man.


We have seen in your Sundays issue
CAST Sunday that Mr. G. A. Mundy was
arrested on complaint Of one Baker. for
the theft OF so. We know nothing OF
the facts in the matter. but we say that.
knowing Mr.. G.. A. Mundy, as we have.
for the last twenty years, he was
not capable OF stealing anything from Mr..
Baker. or from anyone else G.. a.
Mundy is an honest man. There must
be some mistake in the report. Please
publish this and oblge.
Very respectfully yours.
J. r. BRAY,
commemorative Attorney Greene
county, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-09
For the Pickett College.

A benefit for the Pickett cottage OF the
Soldiers Home will be given tonight at
Mozart Hall.
Misses Mary Butts and Ella Booth,
Of Petersburg. two OF Professor Noltenius
laadlng singers In the celebrated Peters
burg chorus. will take part in the con-
cert
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-09
TailOrs Go Out

misunderstanding between hess-s.
McAdams & Berry. the Maln-street 10th
icrs. and some Of their tailors resulted In
a strike of the latter on Monday. The
men made up list Of prices for work
and submitted II 10 thei- employers who
declined TO accede to their wishes .or GER
t.tf
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-09
Silks and
Dress Goods.

The largest stock South Of New York.
While we do not claim to show as many
styles in the cheap mixtures that are so
freely offered now by most every house.
We do claim to have the largest aud
best assortment OF solid. serviceable,
honest made Silks. and more Dress
Goods to be found than in any house IN
the South. at prices no more than you
sometimes pay for inferior goods. and
in an assortment of patterns surpassed
by no house in this country. IL you
consult your own interest you will re-
quire no invitation to buy after you see
our goods and prices.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-09

The Suprt me Camp OF the Fraternal
League will hold It's biennial session at
Murphy's Hotel Tuesday. the 18th. and
will be in session three days.
The members OF the local camps will
entertain the league and give them a
banquet on the evening OF the 18th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-09
The Giuter FDctory.

Nothing dcnlite has yet been decided
upon as regards the rebuilding or the
Gnter factory except that II is an assure
fact that the building will be erected VT
Walter r. Higham. who will act as super
Vising architect has not yet received in
structions from Major Lewis Ginter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-09
Mems Shirts.

When the manufacturer offered US the
exclusive sale for this city Of the famous
Gold" and Silver" brand Mems
Laundered aud Unlsundered Shirts We
did not at first realize what excellent
values thew are for the money. We
have sold many different makes II
shirts but we are frank to say We have
never before seen 40 good shirt for the
money as these.
Iaundered- Silver. 81: Gold. CLIPS.
Tnlaundered- Silver. 75c. Gold. 81.
All sizes from 1877 TO M. aud three
lengths of sleeve to every size. Parties
who generally buy custom Shirts will
find these equally as good and q. about
n half tho price.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-09

academy OF Fine Arg, rs east Broad
street. Just out, finest new patterns OF
MouldinCs ever shown here. New ones
coming every day Most complete line
OF Artists Materials.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-09
Craig's

Academy Of Fine Arts. rs east Broad
street. Special this week. Half Of our
Spring Stock is in. Ne Y goods every day.
over 20O new patterns Of Mo ll1ings now
ready for Frames 10 order.
The Life Insurance Company OF Vir-
ginia. Of this city offers ten-year 10
per cent investment, secured by bond
and mortgage. on improved real estate.
Six per cent. per annum, payable in
cash. in semi-annual instruments; guaran-
teed by the Planters National Bank; the
balance of per cent. per annum is pay
able at the end Of the term.
The investment IS a definite contract a
pure investment and. therefore, no medi-
cal examination.
For further information apply at Home
office.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-09
Hor.for.l.. .cld Pho.phat.

A HEALTHfUL TONIC
Used In place Of lemons or lime juice II
will harmonic with such stimulants - are
necessary 10 take.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-09
For Pretty
Home Gowns.

Ysrd.w Percales all the colors and
styles. l2l9c.
Double Fleeced Outings in all the latest
shades. l2lec.
Fine India Twills. 80 inches wide. i2ISc.
The Genuine Scotch Ginghsms in
stripes and plaids. the Is and SOC quality,
for lgc.
We cannot commence TO name oil the
brightness of coulter given up to q
wealth of handsome patterns in French
and scotch Ginghams. French Satteens
and French Organizes. OF course YOU
will come and see them. as the styles
are exclusively our own and cannot he
found elsewhere.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-09

Old customers are requested and new
ones invited to send their orders to the
Richmond Steam Dyeing. Securing and
Carpet Cleaning Works. Rcmembe- the
No, sl5 north Fifth street Sign. Rain
bow, Mrs. A. j. Pyle proprietor. Award
ed first premium Virginia State Fair.
tss6-'S7 and Virginia Exposition, 1ssS-'92.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-09
The Upholstery
Department

Has many special offerings in Lace and
Chenille Curtains. Table Covers. Furni-
ture Coverings. etc. Particular stten-
ton il called to our new line of Curtain
Poles in all the latest styles. including
the popular ivory and gold.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-09
MattingS,
0iICIOthS.

Tho Oilcloths are here. aud everyone
who has seen them say they are the
prettiest patterns ever shown in the
city. The quality is tho best known to
tho trade. and the prices start at 800
per yard aud go up to 45o for the
heaviest made.
Linolsums in all grades direct from the
best manufacturers At popular prices.
The Mattings were due here Friday. but
owing to the stoppage of all frsights till
after the inauguration they will not
reach here before Monday. when We
will show the most handsome patterns
ever exhibited hero. many of which
have never been shown in Richmond
before. mh3-su.tu.tn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-09
The Carpet
Department

Will soon be in order. when we will
show the most extensive line OF Carpets
10 be found n the city. Some of them
have already arrived. and the balance
will DO here this week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-09
laCeS,
EmbrOiderieS.

No more busy spot in our store than tho
Lace Counter and probably 20 better
stock of Laces of all kinds to be found
anywhere. All the new Laces IN all
widths. Novelties in Veilings, new
Embroideries. Handkerchiefs. ETC.. in
an assortment unequalled.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-09
Kid Cloves.

You might travel long way and not
find such a stock of Kid Gloves a. you
find here. We keep only reliable
makes-gloves that have stood the test
of time. aud gloves that are economy
10 buy: gloves that We can fit you at
the counter with "a guarantee of their
goodness and full warrant.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-09
Hosiery.

Very few people know the magnitude OF
our Hosiery stock. and much less OF the
many choice styles we carry. Probably
no house in this city ever did or ever
will carry such an assortment of every
thing Tor ladies. misses and children as
We show this season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-08
A PLEASANT SURPRISE PARTY.

Handsome Present to Ex-Secrstsry Rusk by
the Agricultural Department Employees.
Ex-Secretary and Mrs. Rusk were treated to
pleasant surprise party Lost night when about
200 employees OF IN. Agricultural Department
took possession of their residence on MsssA-
chusetts svenue. There was speedily de-
posted on the psrlor table = waiter bearing
six solid silver pieces. composing a complete
tea service Mr. and Mrs. Rusk received their
first intimation o. the presentation from the
remarks Of Mr.. Willis, who made the presen-
ta;ion. Said Mr.. Willis:
We wished to give you parting testimonial
OF our esteem, TO express IN = small degree at
least our high appreciation for the kind acts
and deeds that you have manifested to us in
the last four years. We wanted something tan
gible and visible to remind you that there are
hearts back here that throb for you and think
OF YOU. We shall never forge. you. We hope
Won never will forget US.
Secretary Rusk made a reply full Of feeling,
IN which he attributed much of the credit won
by the department during his administration
20 the intelligent and cordial support ever
afforded him by hi, late associates. He as
sured them that he needed no reminder of
them and Of the pleasant days spent with them
and that approaching. a. he did. this testi-
Inonial OF their regard. it would ever be rather
ns an evidence OF the kind feeling toward him
self and Mrs. Rusk so beautifully expressed by
his friend and co-lsborer, Mr.. Willis, than
O reminder of those who would always have
warm place In his heart
The waiter bears an engraving OF the main
building Of the department, with the initials
-. NJ. r., which are repeated on each piece
OF the set. The plate on the case bears the fol-
lowing inscription:
Presented to Hon. J. N. Rusk (1Ss9-Secretary
Of Agriculture-1s93) from his late associates in
the United States Department Of Agriculture.
as a mark of their esteem and regard WASH
ington. ID. c.. March 8, 1898.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-08

This has been the greatest Mount Vernon day
Of the season. Both the River Queen and the
Manchester carried down limit loads. The ferry
boats and the electric railway did a rushing
business. But for the inclement weather it Is
thought that the Mount Vernon crowds would
have been larger than they were during en-
eampment week.
The schooner Ella Covington, Capt Turner
brings up the first load of Nanticoke oysters
that have entered Washington port in. it is said,
twenty wears. They are exceptionally fine
specimens OF those famous oysters and are sell
ing readily at u per busheL
Capt Javins of the hunting craft Two Friends,
up today from Maryland Point. brings twenty
seven pairs of canvas-back ducks, three pairs Of
mallards and one red-head- All these. the cap
tain saypsh he killed in four shots. The exhibit
evoked good deal of curiosity along the front.
The tug Ella Pierce is undergoing extensive
repairs on the railway at Benefits ship yard.
The Great Falls Ice Company is putting down
granite block pavement in front OF It's west
house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-08
Wherein the Inaugural Parade Might Have
Been Improved.


To the Editor Of The Even.ux Star:
There were great breaks, sometimes several
blocks IN length. at various points in the inau-
gursl parade column. and as a necessary Sc
qUence there was useless and inexcusable ex-
posture of the President and OF those who we're
delayed in the line Of march. All this results
from the silly custom Of having the marshals
and all their aids head the column with the
grand marshal, where they may be very orna-
mental. but OF no use. The aids should be
distributed along the column. each having a
certain rsc.ion of 1t in charge, checking it
vixen necessary and keeping i. properly closed
NJ. Thus di-hguring intervals and tedious
hslts might be avoided and the parade be rem
dered much more IMPOSING SO far rs / saw
there Was not a single aid along the line, once
formed the procession was apparently left to
take care Of itself.
Let me also cali the attention OF command
err, and especially Of the colonies of Pennsyl
vsHia regiments, to the fact that troops march
ing In columns OF companies at half company
distance present Q far finer appearance than
when the companies are widely separated The
United states marines passed the President in
this formation. thus saving time and space.
The Pennsy lvanians marched past in u very
dragging fashion, much strung out. and though
some companies preser ed their alignment
finely and moved evenly. they a had a short.
slow and splritless step. in marked contrast to
the lively stride of the MARYLAND and Ne~ York
men, This is q failing OF troops drilled for the
most part In armories, and surprised me in SOL
dlers having the experience Of the Pennsylya-
MIA National Guard.
II may seem ungracious 70 growl. but pro-
gress is only made by noting and correcting
defects. IL does not seem al present as il
Americans had a talent for processing on .
large scale. H.
March Z, 1898.