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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-25
A Banquet TO Their chief.

The presence OF Mr.. J. w Alexander
was handsomely recognized by a magnin-
cent banquet given In his honor last night
at the Commercial Hotel cafe.
The banquet was one Of the finest ever
seen In this city. Manager A. NJ. Brow ell,
of the Commercial. had charge OF II, and
as a consequence everything was au fait
The banquet han was DECORATED with
palms and the table with cut flowers. An
elegant menu was served. The following
are the names Of the gentlemen VINO were
present:
Mayer Bailss. A. Myers, II. l.. Myers,
poulson, Turnbun Easley, Land. Jones,
Wolfe. Tinsley, Knowles Worst, Monta-
que. Tabb. McAdams Darlington, Well
ford. Upshur, Pegram, Fitzgerald White,
Langston, Venable, Moss. Brown. Stubs,
Hughes. Harris, Henry, Baird, Freeman,
and Paine
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-25

In the Circuit Court yesterday in the
case of Edgar w. Minter VS.. w. BenJa-
min Davis. the plaintiff was non-suited.
Joseph w. ST. Glars administrator
VS.. Richmond Railwa and Electric
Company. evidence was further heard,
and the jury was adjourned until Z.
NJ.
Suit was instituted by J. W. Anderson
& Co VS.. John c. Robertson and A. J.
Bradley for 1926.
An order was entered granting the
petition Of Henry Kalbheisch, an en-
ploye Of the Richmond Brewing Com
pany, 20 change his name 10 Henry Wen
Ter. lie is native of Germany and took
out his naturalization papers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-25

In Egypt the paIasol is found. in an
clent drawings, 10 have been OF various
shapes-sometlmes as a fan OF palm
leaves or colored feathers fixed on a
long handle, at others in IT'S modern
fern. in Persia the parasOl Is found
among the carved work at Persepohs,
and also in sculptures al Takht-l -Bostan,
supposed TO be not less than l,2Q3 years
cd. In Assyria, as In most Eastern
countries, the use OF the parasol carried
a peculiar and honorable significance,
often being represented as shading the
gods. Ii had also a, religious meaning
in Greece; but there IL was further an
Indispensable adjunct Of lady OF fash-
ion. AS In Greece, so In Rome, 1t
was common for women, and even men,
TO defend themselves from the heat by
means Of the "Umbraculum. IL was
then formed Of skin OF leather, able 10
be lowered at will, and probably much
the same in construction as our own.
In Rome it vas always used as luxury
never as a mark Of distinction.
The gold bugs which were so popular
as ornaments a few years ago were most
OF them manufactured. There Is a gen
uine gold bug, or beetle, colored pure
bronze, but il is only found IN the lro-
pics, and is not plentiful even there' Inc
gold bug OF commerce is simply the COM
mon Juno bug dipped In shellac or some
other gum and rolled In very me gold
dust. After the dust has dried IN the
shellac the bug. except in weight. wouid
pass for a piece of genuine gold Je"eiry'
ry.
Diapers and others showing Wihdo"
goods liable to lose color by FADING are ad-
vised 10 put yellow colored glass ID ,nsli
windows, as the bleaching is causeu W
the white rays of the suns hsht'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-25

On Thanksgivlng-nigh at Sanger Hall.
lovers Of the pugi istic sport will have an
opportunity to witness some athletic work
In the way OF sparring. Frank W0ngO,
who claims to be the champion weiter
weight Of the South. and who recently
defeated Billy Duke. the lightweight
champion Of Maryland. In two rounds and
a ha {. will spar four rounds for scientific
pointers with Jack Bolan. OF Cincinnati,
who claims 10 be the champion OF Ohio
IN his class. There will also be present
some Of the best local amateurs and a
band Of music to enliyen the occasion,
which promises 10 be an interesting one.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-25

F0YAL 500 E.r o. GOOD FELLOW,
Hon. W. II. spooner Of New York, De-
Iivers an Inrerest' Add -

Hon. w. X. spoonef. of New York, De-
Iivers an In-erest ne Add -.
Ellett's Hall, on north Fifth street.
was thronged last evening by an inter
ested audience assembled to listen to
an address from Hon. W. r. Spooner,
of New York, Supreme Premier Of the
Royal Society OF Good Fellows. The
five assemblies OF the order In this
city were well represented, and George
L. Currie. of Richmond Assembly, No.
80. presided. MIR. Spooners address was
an exhaustive and interesting account
OF fraternal insurance In general and
Of that offered by the Il. 5. Of c. F. In
particular. lie is an eloquent speaker
and was listened 10 with marked aiten-
ton by the gentlemen present. many OF
whom are prominent in fraternal and
business circles in this city. The order
of which Mr.. Spooner is the executive
head in the United states is reported to
be I'm a healthy, growing condition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-25
The Scouts VIII Take Part.

a regular meeting Of the Union Demo-
cratic Club was held at Powells Hall
last night-President william II. Culling-
worth in the chair. Several new members
were elected TO membership in the club,
and after the usual amount of routine
business the meeting adjourned, and the
Scouts held a meeting A large number
OF the members were present, and the
body held an interesting drill. The Scouts
adopted their new uniform. Colonel
Halves was present to ascertain what
part the organization wished TO take
I'm the inauguration OF Governor-elect
Charles T. o Ferrall. The Scouts express
ed a desire to take part in the exercises
and referred the matter OF arrangements
to a committee,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-25

In the Henrico County Court Thursday
evening, the trial OF Caroline Peterson
(colorad). who was accused by her brother
Of theft, was concluded, the jury return
ing a verdict Of acquittal after being out
q very few minutes
Richard Brown (colored). who had been
indicted for felonious assault, was nolle
prosecuted and the accused rearrested for
common assault and sent on 10 the grand
Jury and remanded 10 Jail.
The court then adjourned until to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-25

Judge r. T. W. Duke Jr., Of Char
lottesNlle. has accepted the invitation
90 deliver the address on the occasion
Of the laying of the cornerstone of the
Le" building for the Masonic Home,
which viii take place Wednesday, De-
cember 9Th Judge Duke is an orator
OF wide reputation. and viii be warmly
received ip this city, where he has
many friends The arr9 cements for
the occasion are in charge of the Board
OF Governors VINO desgna ed Mr.. J..
Thompson Brown TO look after the de-
tails.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-25
nen.. rr Annninfrd.

Judge Lamb in the Chancery Court
yesterday appointed In the suit Of Trim
BILE and others against the American
Casualty, Insurance and Security Com
pany. OF Baltimore. as receivers. the
Mercantile Trust and Deposit Company
Of Baltimore. The company entered into
bond as such receivers for $4,000, with
the Virginia Safe Deposit and Fidelity
Company. OF Richmond a. security.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-25

Richmond: oscar Taylor and wife 10
lanes u. Carneal, IL feet on north
side Caben street, near Roane. $500.
Henrico. Thomas l.. Blanton and wife
10 James O. Scott 16l feet on Meadow
bridge road. four miles from Richmond.
subject to deed Of trust for 1920, SO,
Edmund S. Read and wife to Joseph l..
Rohleder, two lots in Highland Springs
saln
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-25

At the Academy Of Music last evening
Bartholomew Equine Paradox delighted
a small but appreciatiye audience. All OF
the tricks and fea.s Of the horses were
heartily appiauded aud it is 10 be hoped
bat a larger audience wifi greet them at
the matinee to-day and at the perform
ance tonight. The horses deserve IT,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-25
Committee on Mineral Lands.

The subcommittee OF the special COM
mittee on assessment OF mineral lands,
held another protracted session at the Tx
change Hotel yesterday, and agreed upon
report which will be submitted 10 the
LEGISLATURE early next month. The report
will contain a number OF valuable sugges-
tions, which. II carried into practice, will
largely contribute to an equalization Of
the taxes.
Messrs. Sands and Fsntress will during
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-25
VERY NARROW ESCAPE
MRS. sTBRLfNG hBTURNS and Is
NEARLY SUFFOCATED.
An Old Negro's CsreIe-sness Nearly Cost
several Lives A Lively Blaze on seven
teenth street.-The Loses small.

The alarm OF fire turned in from Box
90 at u:25 O'Clock yesterday morning was
caused by fire in a basement room Of
No. 5S3 Canal street. which is one Of four
two-story brick tenements.
When the fire department arrived dense
smoke was pouring out Of the windows of
several of the houses, and the occupants
Of the entire row were run out by 1t.
The house in which the fire originated
is occupied by the family Of Mrs. Lou
Whelan. and the basement was rented TO
a negro man. II is supposed that the
blaze was started by Goals falling from a
CRATE fire, which the negro left burning
when he went out in the morning.
Although the fire was extinguished be-
fore IL had time 10 sprea1 from the apart
ment IN which il originated, the occupants
Of the entire row suffered damage from
the smoke. The other houses In the row
are occupied by the families Of Mr. Dunn.
Mrs. Annie Sterling, and Mrs. Sally
French
Mrs. Sterling, in the excitement Of the
moment was under the impression that
she had left her baby up stairs, and
made a frantic rush back through the
desc smoke, accompanied by Mrs.
French.
OAcer Tally, a young man named Muir
ply. and a fireman, who entered the room
a few minutes later, found the two wo-
men overcome by smoke and carried
them out Mrs. Sterling had lost con-
seriousness. and but for the timely rescue
would probably have been suffocated.
The houses are the property Of Mr..
Richard Lee The loss, which is small.
is covered by policy in the Agricultural
Insurance Company
II was rumored on the streets that the
baby had been almost suffocated. An in
terview with Chief Fuller. however cor
rected this error. The Chief stated that
the baby was not in the room at the
time.
fvnIvs3 u
a lively blaze was made about o'cloc'.
last evening by the burning Of q small
stable i'm the rear OF 426 north Seven
teenth street. owned by Mr.. j. L. Brooks.
The department responded 10 a call from
station g. and quickly extingushed the
fire. The loss was about 500 The sta
Ia inc ffr
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-25

Colonel william r. Wickham. who has
been sick az the Retreat for the Sick
for several weeks, has improved suM-
cient.y 10 leave for his home in Hanover.
He left the Retreat for his home yester-
day morning
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-25
Changes e scheduie- on q. 8 o RaiIwa

Change. e cheduie- on 4. d Railway
On and after the 18th Instant the morn
ing train for Old Point and Norfolk VIII
leave at $40 instead OF $50. Local tram
for Clifton Forge will leave at 7;i5 A. NJ.
Instead OF 6:i5. Other trains WIZ ieaye
as an present. Trains WILL arrive as fol-
lows: 500 A. NJ. and +. NJ, from Gin
cinnati; 7:S p. NJ, except Sunday. from
stanton; II 80 A. NJ and $50 p NJ, from
Norfolk; $40 A. NJ, except Sunday. from
Columbia: p. NJ. from Lynchburg. Lex
ington and Clifton Forge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-25

On one occasion. after I had been In
the Emperor's service two years. COM
nanion OF mine, Eugene Roguet lieu
tenant OF cavalry. who. like many OF MS
rank. was an inveterate gambler. lost
10 400 francs In playing baccarat says
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-25
Sup. enc Count of Annals

Norfolk and Western Railroad Company
against Adams. Clement q CO. Argued by
Judge VILLA mGordon Robertson for plain
tin in error and A. b. Pugh, Esq, for de
PENDANT In error.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-25

the next week prepare bill which is 10
be submitted to the Legislature.
Messrs Wlthrow and Fentress will re-
turn TO their homes to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-25
Coal and Fire!

Although our cosl elevator was burned on
the 18th instant. our reserve sheds were
saved, and no have a full supply Of DRY
AND CLEAN ANTHRACITE COAL, not
damaged. for which we snail be pleased to
receive orders. Ths burning Of our eleya-
tor will not interfere with our business AS
regards stock of coal and usual prompt de-
livery OF same.
8. II. EIAw rs 81 co.
Phone No. 81. no 2l-6t
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-25
yOgTNG ME- MAKE MERRY.
,axgHLr oATHERING n THE As
ISOLATION BUILDING,
X Trnvers Presided Ov the yari-
committee -Encoura.iug Reports
from Eycryw hero-A supper.

-sA building Of the Young Mems Chris
49,. ASSOCIATION was crowded with young
last evening. when the monthly meet
n. ~ tac various committees was held
,.ss p.r.or. The exercises in connection
...1 the official programme were exceed
,.ey interesting and greatly enjoyed by
al present
Tho Meeting was presided over by Mt.
a. Travers. the president Of the Asso-
..,ssn. who for the first time after his
,.,, sickness last summer showed himself
t...-e meeting of the members. lie was
.reI most heartily
ne invitations rendered to the pastors
u uIs city were promptly Responded ~
fg r.arescutauvcs OF the various deno.H
Cations The Board of Directors on '''e
t..1.aton was also well represented
Arer tho singing OF several hymns oo on
t..f.I biz General Secretary 0eois,
v,bbitt-. prayer was offered ny
preston Nash. rector OF Christ ch'i ,,...
Air T.. Comet Burruss. ChaiTne" "a 1..
Committee on Invitations. suDmi',.I "a
report oi He committee. when
the fohoHlre. -.,.s rally
.s,rr. fU. last committeeman l''i'
sd. fsvr hold tW1 meetings OF l"' -
uoa Committee. lts total atie".,",'' CO... 5istrf
ttlrfv-f1ur THE commute -
buteI 300 invitations 1"i."~ 80
and we believe shat me "''''' ,''''iO1 az e-s
..fI..,ts services were greatly increased
b.. -,,- efforts al0ng ths line. Five new
,-.-.l.ar.s have been appointed 90 this com
--.t.. mis- month making the total menu
f.-n.p now tHgnty-thrcc.
...erg EFFORT is being pat forth 10 reach
obi. r1lne men OF the city, and we do
md depend upon giving out printed mvi-
t..ars. lur many young men have been
.r.t.I t0 che Association, being met here
d, .n. of tae committee.
III IS not difficult 20 bring before the
,..r. men of the city the opportunities
.8.5.sta. by this organization, but we
81, fnd &, difficult 90 properly express 10
.t.n He true value and worth of the
r.1e Stems Christian Association. We
rt1 have been associated here from day
dsy. and are continually coming in con
rt With lbs higher aims find the Eng
r.r language unable 20 express the true
ts.cs off our hearts,"
hip 10 u. Michaels. chairman Of the
v.~t.r-Ip Committee. presented his re-
t which showed that forty-four new
rrI.s nave been brought into the
Association by fits members. as follows:
Wallace j.. LauehtOn. 9; Hunter Car
tr g. Samuel O.. Talbot 8: II. ID.
Hts &. T.. IS. Brown. 4; j. w. Booker
.U. o. N.chaeis. g.; Robert $. Christian
r 8. j. Morgan Shepherd, 9; w. b.
Davis g. g.. Percy Halves. Jr.. ., W.
Reginald Walker, q Hulhe Williams, 2
Cars IS. Akers .; W. j.. Crawford 2.
John s. Elett j: d. Il. Mountcastle. j.
Its report of the Orchestra Committee
was submitted by Mr.. Vivian Farrar. II
showed that the orchestra is progressing
steadily and advancing IN the musical ex-
tts.
fyufuH. u-I WORT.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-08
NEWS OF The CHURCHES.

Grace NJ. E. Church. South-Prcach
ing at II a. m. and 1870 Ill.,. by tho
pastor, Rev. S. *. Cox, d. d. Sunday
school $50 .. m.
Rev. &. j. Holiday, of Salem, will
preach in the First Baptist Church to-
day at l a. m. Services also at night
st. Paul's Reformed Service in
Smiths Music Hall, on Salem avenue
and Roanoke street at II a. m. Sun
day-school at p. 10. Rev. Lewis Rel
ter, pastor
Lee Street NJ. F.. Church-Preaching
at 1880 m. Sunday school at $50 p.
m. No preaching ct 1 / q. m.
There will DO gospel meeting held
in the railroad dcpar, ment o! the Y. NJ
c. a hall. 155 Salem avenue, to. day at !
p. m All railroad non and shop mcr.
are especially invited TO attend Topic,
Bread of Life" John, G $3.50.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-08
Roanoke Times Enterprl,e.

From the Blucfcld Journal
The Ohio Extension edition Of TIE
ROANOKE TIMES is on our table The
edition comprises a sum uo prac tically
of the industrial developement OF this
section since lSS', with some special ref
erences to The important features of
the great Ohio trunk line. The various
towns along the lines OF tho Norfolk and
Western receive due mention. IL is
big thing, and in the main, highly COM
men dable. DR.. Parsons, the principal
artist in the spread" is ingenious, and
knows just where to place the paste
Before concluding VIC do wish to laud
the efforts of the interchangeable doctor.
He has thoroughly demonstrated what
he is a great worker and trouchant
writer
Honor to whom honor is due. -
From tho facile pens Of Harry NJ.
Smythe and Capt. ID. b. Baldwin SPLEEN
did articles appear on tho relative ad-
vantages of the twin cities, Bluefeld
and Graham, which will appear in tt @ Sc
columns.
An elaborate historical sketch of Pc,
cahontas, covering nearly four column
written by ex Mayor John W. Sbotts
reflects great credit upon the city of
mines, as we'll as upon the resources of
the author. EARLY DAYS on the Ohio
extension, or q 'Furriner'a' Reminis-
cence Shy John Sanborn is an interest.
ing as we l as amusing article a descrip-
tive and historical sketch of Graham, by
Mayor Rich ardson, gives duo proni
hence to that city as a good place to
dwell. Electric mining, by Charles
Thomas, is an instructive paper
n short, the special edition of TIE
| TINES is success.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-08
WORKING FOR THE n. Il w.

Citizens of Washington in mass meet.
ing last night adopted strong resolu.
tions tavoring the admission Of the
Norfolk and Western railroad to Wash
ington. Their action expresses the
sentiment Of nine tenths of tho popula-
ton of the Capital. The only Southern
railroad outlet from Washington is over
the long bridge whose single track is
controlled by the Pennsylvania railroad
Over this bridge pass the trains of the
Richmond and Danville, the Chesapeake
and Ohio, the Atlantic Coast Line and
two or three minor corporations. The
government owns the bridge, yet the
Pennsylvania railroad monopolizes it's
right of way, and with the insolence of
unrestricted corporations desires to
force the Norfolk and Western 20 como
in over the bridge rather than permit
it to construct bridge OF its own and
come in frola another direction.
Washington is rapidly growing in
wealth, beauty, population and com
mercial Importance. As has como to
every great capital in tho world it's
leading citizens have wider projects
than that it should be mere feeder on
government pap. The great Falls of the
Potomac, with no less ,haa is 000 horse
power tumb bling to waste, invite inven
ton and utilization of their mighty
forces. Washington wants the wealthy
Southwest opened for close communica-
ton and to have it she needs the Nor
folk and Western.
Unfair advantages to it's rivals and the
schemes of crafty and double minded
politicians have had much to DO with
defeating the plans Of the Norfolk and
Western in the past. but the present out
look is that Congress will not be able to
Withstand the pressure OF public senti.
ment in favor Of the admission of the
Norfolk and Western TO WASHINGTON.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-08

their pockets to make the Roanoke
Electric Light Company and Roanoke
Street Railway Company (now ono ccm-
pauy) models are Roanokers, and they
have spent money like water on q plant
that was hawkod all over tho country
without success. Are they not entitlt d
to first consideration at the hands Of
Council?
Council has been too free in granting
rights to the Street Railway Company.
A wise consideration of the city's utter
ests should always be foremost THE
TINES has never hesitated TO call atten-
ton to and oppose any too lavish grant
of powor. But we believe the existing
Electric Light Company would be con-
tent with far less than Council freely OF
feFed TO MacKay & Co. in tho first ord
nance. AS for the second ordinance
with all due respect to Council, the
crows have built nests in it already.
That the present electric light plant
is porfe,t, no one claims. The company
is pus hing improvement, howe, or, con
sidorably faster than any new company
is liable TO.
AS basis for n contract with the
present company THE TINES respect
fully suggests as the results of expert
ence in many cities:
fixed pr'co for public lights, half
time and full time. But we respectfully
submit that l9.ccnt 1000 candle
power arc light is an irridescont dream
1t cannot be done for the money.
A maximum schedule Of prices to phi
vate consumers, such schedule to in
clude installation. maintenance and
repairs. All schedules to BIO revised
every five years on the basis OF schedules
in certain other cities to be named or
on the basis OF ascertained cost of pro-
ducing the lights.
The placing of poles and wires under
the jurisdiction OF the board of public
works.
The extension of the franchise to
twenty years, with the privilege OF pur-
chase by the city at an appraised valua-
ton of the ele ctric light plant at the
end of either Of the first two five year
periods or at the end of the twenty
year period, the franchise to revert to
the city with tho purchase of the plant
There are other details worthy of
considera ton, but these are the main
ones, and if Council will investigate it
will be surprised to find how easily the
city and Electric Light Company can
come .og ether.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-08
a Progressive journal.

Graham Head Light.
Our enterprising neighbors of THE
ROANOKE TINES deserve moro than
passing praise for their industrial edi-
ton Of that paper last week. was called
the Ohio Extension Edition, but much
of interest in the paper related to places
and enterprises in our vicinity. AS a
rule the themes re we'll selected and
the articles timely and we'll written.
The time has come when the presto
the State should look more closely after
tho States industrial resources, ana we
feel sure that in this view we are cor.
daily in accord with the views which
actuate THE TIMES oiice. Tho pc, pie
OF this section owe a great deal TO thi 5
progressive journal and 10 its active and
able special Correspondent here, DR..
Parsons. we regard him as one Of the
very sprightliest and most effective
newspaper workers We know, and, by
the "a what q worker and hustler
he iap