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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-03
OFF FOR NEW ORLEANS.
Our Wholesale Grocery Merchants Leave
Over the Seaboard Air Line.

Fifteen representative merchants left
this city at o'clock last evening in a
special car over the Seaboard Air Line
TO attend the National Wholesale Gro
GERS Association at New Orleans on the
5th
They were In charge Of Major II. NJ.
Boykin agent of the line in this city,
and he will see that they do not get
hungry, thirsty or lonesome between
Richmond and the Crescent City.
The car is appointed for good living,
and the commissary is stocked with the
fat OF the land. They will travel in ele-
gance and comfort. and return to Rich
mond at Has L. NJ next Monday. The
gentlemen composing the party are men,
bers Of the Wholesale Grocers' Associa-
ton of Richmond. They are T. NJ. Per-
Nns. OF w. s. Forbes q Co.: r. II. Boy
kin. Of Boykin. Seldom & Co; w. Il.
Taylor, OF w. r. Taylor & Co; John
Blair. OF Adolphus Blair & CO.: Herman
Myers, Of Slater. Myers & Co: J. :.
Moore. of J. 5. Moore & Son; l.. \. Saun-
ders. OF Il. A. Saunders & Son: Hubert
Lefebre. of the Union Brokerage Com
pany; J. l.. Antrim. OF c. w Antrim K
Sons; c. l.. Brown. Of Gates & Brown;
T.. q. Leigh. Jr., OF Southern Manufac-
turing Company; w b. West, Of W. b.
West d Co.; ID. O. Davis. of Brown.
Davis & Adkins; Junius Morris, of Dav-
export & Morris; J. A. Moncure. successor
10 II. L. Christian & Co. c. :. Campbell
il. NJ. Boykin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-03
THE CIRCUS IS MING
And Before You Eat Your Breakfast the
Bill. will be M

By the time the readers of The Times
have disested their breakfast and the
contents OF these columns. a sure enough
marDinger OF spring will be manifest
The blll-boards and dead walls OF me
CITY VIII be converted into highly illumin-
ca galleries OF art; they will be en-
Diazoned with the multi-colored. multi
formed, and multifarious bills that VIII
announce the coming OF the glor,es OF The
iirst circus OF the season IL viii. in
deed, be the first in time ana the t,rcr
IA magnitude, for it viii be the Adam
Forepaugh Shows. SO, from this morn
ins until Tuesday. April 24th. the AVERAGE
small boy Will have a pressure of abo,,t
3,OoOoOO pounds Of circus upon the brain
and visions of spangles and peanuts will
obscure more sordid things and disnei
the cares that infest the day"
The assurance ~ given that the old
time circus upon a grand scale has been
restored, and that the always unsatts-
factory and misplaced spectacular per-
formances, which have taken up al least
half OF the time on the programme
during the past few years, have been
abandoned
The circus IS the true retuvinator after
all, and for one day at least the old and
young VIII be OF equal age In their en-
Joyment. and Richmond Will indeed be
himself again.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-03

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-03
THE GEKMAN-IMEEICANs.
A Concert, Opera and Ball ut the Thea
tire Last Evening.

A large and interested audience filled
the Theatre last night the occasion being
the grand concert, opera and ball. given
nv the German-American Association OF
Virginia.
The boxes and the railing OF the first
gallery were artistically draped in
bunting. while in front OF the latter
there rested the German shield. sur
mounted by the American eagle. The
two flags Of the nations were hung in
profusion from the footlights TO the dome
of the Theatre The boxes were filled by
ladies and gentlemen in evening dress,
while the majority of the audience were
similarly attired.
The orchestra circle was fioored over
back TO the supporting columns Of the
first gallery. to accommodate those who
cared TO trip the may figures or the
light fantastic.
The programme was divided into three
parts. the first two being Of the concert
nature. with the exception Of panto-
mine at the beginning Of the second part,
and the third an opera in one act. en-
titled Der Lieberstrank. oder die kurst
geiiebt zu werden-rhe Elixir of Love, or
How to be Loved"
In the first part the opening overture
Utopia March, and the chorus by the
st. Mary Church choir were especially
fine. In the second part. No. 8, bass
solo, "Aus Troubadour." by Mr.. n. [.
Reuger, was well rendered. but 1t re-
NAMED for the soprano solo, "Du DIST
mein Traum in stiller Nacht" Frantz
AbD. NIT Cello Obigato, sung by MISS
Kate Phillips, to score the hit or the
evening.
Miss Phillips sang with decided vivacl-
". has a good range and charming
manner Of execution that prepossesseo her
entire audience.
The opera was a very attractive piece
of stage work. and well rendered by those
who presented il. After the audience had
adjourned 10 Zimmermanns and dis
coursed well-served banquet they re-
turned TO the Theatre, where to the
strains Of the orchestra they passed the
merry hours away with dancing.
The entire occasion was great sue
cess and IL in a large measure is due TO
tho untiring energy OF the committee,
officers and directors of the association.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-03
NEW ENGLAND COMMITTEE.
They will Visit the Gas Plant OF this City
To-Day

A special committee on manufactures
OF the Massachusetts, Legislature ar
rived in the city last night at 1890 o'clock.
and are registered at the Exchange Hotel.
The committee have visited Philadelphia,
Washington, and other places. and Will
this morning at 10 o'clock be met by
Mayor Ellyson, who will show them over
the gas plant OF the city, after which
they will leave this evening for Massa-
chusetts. The object Of the visit Ia to
examine the gas and electric-light plants
in several cities and make a report TO
the Massachusetts Legislature in regard
to the advantages derived from city or
town owning its own plant. The COM
mittee was created In accordance with
bill now before that body for the purpose
OF making it possible for municipalities
in Massachusetts, TO purchase from COM
panies already IN existence plants for
the purpose of lighting the streets and
public buildings. The gentlemen I'm the
party are Hons. Albert l.. Durham. Bos-
ton: William Buckley, Holyoke; Arthur
b. Curtis, Revere; Charles l.. Hammond.
Quincy; ]. f.. Kellogg, Fitchburg; Scion
Bancroft, Reading: p. j. Farley, Lowell;
A. +. Barker, Of Hansan J. j. Casey
Boston; John Kinnear, Cambridge; j. IL.
Mellan, and Daniel Murphy, Boston.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-03
The HENKICO SUPERVISORS
Take Action Relative to smithers' Precinct
Injunction Case.


The board Of supervisors Of Henrico
county met at the courthouse yesterday
morning with all the members present.
An appropriation Of $50 was made for
the Countys exhibit at the next State
Fair.
The board also authorized Chairman
Hechler 10 take such legal action as he
may deem advisable for the defence Of
its previous action in making the appro-
priation for the employment of counsel
in the Smithers' precinct election cases.
This move was made with special refer
ence to the proposed injunction against
the board petitioned through Mr. William
II. Beverage.
A committee was also appointed to
confer with Mr.. Conway Sands. TO see
what adjustment could be made Of the
matter.
A. Z. Cavedo and Belle Hardcastle,
charged with trespassing on the premises
of Rev. f. Throgmorton and carrying off
several sign boards. were dismissed on
payment Of costs by Squire Vincent yes
terday morning
Mr.. James Holloran. one of the. Smith
ers' precinct judges is to be married on
the day set for his trial. He informed
Judge Wickham Of the awkward situa-
tion, and the judge told him 10 report
early that morning. and. If possible. he
will be excused and the case postponed.
On Saturday night. about o'clock, on
the Nechanicsvllle turnpike, a lot OF
drunken negroes and white men became
involved in fight. Bricks were hurled
by the combatants. and number of
broken heads resulted.
Magistrate c. Washington Thomas. who
learned of the affair afterwards. is in
Vestigatfng the matter. and will probably
effect some arrests. The name Of the
Hanover man could not be learned. he
having left the vicinity while the fight
was in progress.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-03
THE COMING PRIMARY.
The City Committee Arrange Detsils-Csn-
didstes Mnst Put mp bv the I<tb.


The City Democratic Committee met
last evening at headquarters TO arrange
the details for the conduct Of the legal
lied primary on the 9th OF this month.
The ward superintendent made their
reports In regard TO the voting places
secured. and other necessary matters in
connection with the voting accommoda-
lions
The finance committee made its report
Of the assessment Of candidates TO pay
the expenses OF the primary.
The candidates will be assessed accord
Ing TO the Importance OF the ofice ana
the number of candidates running, thus
candidates who have no opposition paying
a larger sum than any others.
The candidates FOR Aldermen will be
assessed ten dollars. and for Common
Council five doliars.
Considerable discussion ensued over the
question OF assessing the candidates for
membership on the city Central Demo-
cratic Committee.
The finance committee recommended in
their report that they be assessed $3.50
each. The discussion was in the line Of
five dollars or nothing. and resulted in
the assessment OF the candidates five dol
lars, as suggested.
All candidates must hand the amount
or their assessments TO Captain Cum
bingham Hall, chairman OF the Demo-
cratic Committee. on or before Saturday,
April 18th. at O'Clock +. NJ. or their
names Will not be placed upon the ticket.
1t was decided to open headquarters
for the campaign commencing next Mon
day, the 9th. railing was ordered to
be placed across the room to protect the
committee from the crowd on the night
OF election.
The meeting adjourned to meet again
next Monday night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-03
The Sale Of the Greenbrier White.

The Chesapeake and Ohio officers in this
citv smile at the report 10 the effect that
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Com
pany are likely 10 be bidders at the fore
closure sale of the Greenbrier White Sui
phur Springs on May 3lst, and disclaim
shat the company takes any interest IN
the sale of this famous resort other than
that il IS an important station on their
line. 49,. =,
II is true that certain capitalists in
terested in the Chesapeake and ono
MADE an offer for the White Sulphur. but
since that time they have invested largely
in the Hot Springs, and the Chesapeake
and Ohio has built line to that popular
watering place at heavy expense.
Mr.. Decatur Axtell said yesterday that
he had heard that II was advertised tor
,ete hut knew nothing further than that.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-03

s,,r -, the ordinance was dispensed
Nth ana the latter adopted as amenusu
resolution appropriating >U i'i VI,
r,robase of coal for the coiored poo'
Us unon the recommends Oh 'ne
FINANCE Committee referred to the |on'-
mIttee on Relief OF the POOR -,
Upon the recommendation Oh .n -
nance Committee the resolution was
tected appropriating $4,000 for the pa,
ing OF the roadway around the ,'S ii'
with asphalt or nitrified brick. o -
The resolution appropriatlng S'v' ~,
the opening and grading OF Spring street
from BeIvidere 10 Arch street was re-
nortad without any recommendation from
,ho Einance Committee After some dls-
cussion the resolution was adopted ny
vote of q 10 4: Messrs. Landerkn, NOBLE
Vaughan. and w. l.. White voting III 'he
negative. -.
At t1:15 +. VI. Mr.. Grimes moved that
the Council adjourn until WEDNESDAY
evening at o'clock. The motion WIS
carried by a vote OF Is to II.
Law and Eqoity Court.
Judge Minor yesterday admitted ,ne
following lawyers TO practice Ia" III n,S
court: Messrs. John Hunter, Jr.' H. H.
Catlett, Jr.. and James Peasants
An order was entered TO summon
Jury for next Thursday morning at IL
o'clock.
Circuit Court.
Lehman & Delleote brought suit in the
Circuit Court yesterday against j. W.
Holloran for S35S.S0.
In the case of Laura Brown against
Elijah Pritty. the jury brought in a YER
dict for the plaintiff In the sum OF 20.
The following convicts were each sem
fenced to one years additional imprison-
ment for attempting to escape: Drew L.
Smith, Jesse Wolfe and John MoGolgin.
The case Of James Lee Jones against
c. W. G. Watkins was removed to the
Law and Equity Court
Joseph Pucctto, native Of Italy. was
to citizenship of the United
States yesterday.
Chancerv Court.
Judge Lamb opened the April term OF
The Chancery Court yesterday. The usual
number of DEGREES were entered, but no
business was transacted.
Hu.tiDgs Court.
The grand jury of the Hastings court
for the April term convened yesterday
and after deliberation, which lasted sew
eral hours. brought in the following true
bills Of Indictment:
For felony-Thomas Scott John I'LL
man, Alex Jones %. Richard Gibson.
Charles Johnson ~. Henry Hatton %,
John n. Hamilton (9. Luther Toby C).
Charles Il. Taylor alias @. jim Thomas
alias James Thcmpkins. Gabriel Coleman,
Edward T. Helms. Frank Walker alias
William Boyd. William Johnson G).
For misdemeanor-Thoma Jefferson,
John =. Kehoe, William Godfrey, Frank
Walker alias Frank Eddy 90. Ed. e.
Helms 3d. Elizabeth Purnell, Kate Glaze
brook. Eugene Pugh. Nellie Murrell alias
Tucker. Amelia Coles. Donnie =. Fay,
Frank Moon, Sidney Pocklington, Martha
Ann Taylor.
r o-day the dates will be fixed for the
trial OF the various cases.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-03
nisbop Eeane In Richmond.

Rt. Rev. John J. Keane, formerly
Bishop OF the Diocese OF Richmond but
now rector of the Catholic University
al Washington. preached to his old CON
gregation in the Cathedral, at the nigh
mass. Sunday morning The disunsuish-
ed prelate. who has been soJournihg at
81 Vincent's Hospital, Norfolk, short
tt,,,o for the benefit Of his health, ar
ri,.ed here Friday and was the guest OF
Rishoo Van De Vyver until yesterday
when he returned.
MS visit was a source OF great delight
70 his friends here, and many OF them
called on him while here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-03
Quarters for the Chemical Engine.

The old office OF the city Water Works
on the ground floor OF the Washington
Hall building is being fitted up by
workmen for the reception Of the chemi-
cal fire engine, which is expected TO
arrive here within a few days.
The Board of Fire Commissioners ex-
pect to erect a new building on the site
OF Washington Hall. as soon as they
have the necessary means at their dis
posal. Il is TO be fitted up In the very
best style as fire headquarters.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-03
Fees on Charters.

The clerk OF the House OF Delegates
and Keeper OF the Rolls OF virginia is
I'm receipt OF kilograms and letters ask
ing for comics of acts OF Incorporation.
In many OF the cases the fees upon
the charters have not been paid. and the
law saws he cannot furnish a copy until
the fee on the charter is paid.
A bill was approved at the late session
which proytdes that unless the fee on
a charter is paid within ninety days
after its approval then the act is void.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-03
Committees At Work.

The Committee on Claims and Salaries
held a called meeting in room NO. II or
the city Hall last evening. at o'clock.
and transacted the usual amount OF
routine business.
The Committee on First Market held
its monthly meeting In the once OF the
clerk OF the market yesterday afternoon
at ) o'clock. a number OF biiis were
ordered 10 be paid. and the pay roll for
the month approved.
The Committee on Third Market also
held its monthly meeting last evening
and transacted similar business as the
Committee on First Market
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-03

Smoke was discovered pouring through
the cracks OF the front door. which was
forced open by the fireman and several
streams Of water were poured upon the
fire in the rear part OF the store OH the
first floor, and 1t was quickly extinguished
The damage was principally from the
water, and the loss could not be ascer-
tanned last night. The stock is insured
for $4,000. The building IS owned by Mr..
Onnenhimer
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-03
Iyanhoe Lodge.

The quarterly social session OF Ivanhoe
Lodge was held last night at Murphy $
Hotel. After the adjournment or the
lodge supper was given. and some
excellent music was rendered by Messrs
Cunningham, Tribbett, Cardoza, and Lon
man, and by the Star Quartette. several
short speeches were MADE, ana me &c.
cas.on was a highly enjoyable one to
every one present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-03
Deep itnn Hounds.

Following is the schedule for the meet
April 1894 Wednesday, 4th, New Reser-
voir. A p. NJ: Saturday, Eth. Rio Vista. 4
p. NJ; Wednesday, llth, Exposition
grounds. i. NJ. Saturday. 4th. West
brook Gate. +. NJ, Wednesday. 18th.
hin Monument, il5 2. NJ; Saturday.
2lst, Rio Vista. 4l0 p NJ; Wednesday,
9Th New Reservoir. AIS p. NJ; Satur-
day' 18th, Westbrook Gate. AIS p. NJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-03
Mrs. Catherine Reddin.

Mrs. Catherine Reddin. widow OF Ed
ward Reddn and mother OF Thomas
Reddln. died Sunday at the residence OF
her son-in-law, John A. McCready. No.
1901 west Main street. The funeral will
take place this morning at $50 o'clock
from Sacred Heart Catholic church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-03
Pickett Camp.

Pickett Camp held its regular meeting
I'm Central Hall last night. Commander
Northen presided and goodly number
OF members were present. The proceed
ings were interesting and entertaining. as
is always the case when the veterans get
together. a good deal OF routine business
was transacted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-03
Fire Inst Night.

An alarm OF fire was sounded at a few
minutes past s o'clock last night. caused
by a small blaze In the rear OF the leath-
er end rubber goods establishment Of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-03
stop That stop Thatii

terrible cough with Dr.. Davids Cough
Syrup Of Pine Tar, Horehound. ana VIA
Cherry
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-03

Mr.. j. Aston Cabell has returned 10
the city after an absence of about ten
days He has been to Allegheny county
on professional business. and has visited
Washington and other places.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-03
FROM THE CAPITOL.
SAMPLES or LETTERS ADDkESSED
no TIE GOvERNOK.
Asking for the Cadets to Attend the Unvsii-
ing-Militsrv Wanted In Frsdsricks-
burx-Hsirs Of William Evans.

Governor O'Feri all has received COM
munication from Mr.. ID. c. Richardson,
president Of the Confederate Soldiers and
Sailors Monument Association, containing
the following:
On the Goth Of May the Confederate
Soldirs' and Sailors Monument Associa-
ton expect TO unveii the monument erect
ed In this city to commemorate the viz
tues, valor and patriotism Of the private
soldiers and sailors Of the Confederacy.
We hope TO have a large civic and mill
tary parade on the occasion, together
with a reunion Of veterans who VIII come
TO do honor to the memory OF their fallen
comrades In arms. IL is especially de-
sired that the youths of this generation
who are being trained TO arms in our
military institutions be present. that they
may learn on that occasion the lessons or
PATRIOTISM and devotion to duty which the
bravery and endurance Of our Southern
soldiers and sailors gave TO the world.
AT a meeting OF the executive committee
of this association, held yesterday after
noon. the following resolution was unani-
mously adopted:
Resolved. That His EXcellency, the
Governor OF Virginia, be respectfully re-
quested to order the military corps OF
the Virginia Military Institute, and OF
Blacksburg College to come TO Richmond
I'm May next, i'm time to participate I'm the
unwilling of the monument In this city
10 the private soldiers and sailors OF the
Confederacy."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-03

Use Moody's Superior Ammonia Tor
household use.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-03
Charity and Military.

The ordinance further provides that the
appropriations to charitable institutions
and military organizations shall be PAID
i'm quarterly instruments, and that the
quarterly payments Of the foregoing APP
propriations of $3.50 to the Friends Col
orcd Orphan Asylum, 1915 10 the Female
Humane Association; $3.50 TO the Rich
mond Male orphan Asylum: $3.50 TO the
st. Joseph's orphan Asylum: 1915 to the
st. Pauls Church Home; $50 to the Re
treat for the Sick 500 to the Little SIS
tiers of the Poor. and $500 TO the Eye and
Ear lnnrmary, shall authorize the Coun-
eli Committee on Relief OF the Poor to
place and keep in each of said institu-
tions without any additional charge to
the city, number OF children or adults.
not exceeding five. TO be selected by said
committee from such as may be from
time TO time admitted TO the city aims
house, and in case Of the refusal on the
part OF any of the above-named institu-
lions TO receive and keep any child or
adult selected. the appropriation to such
Institution shall be withdrawn and the
payment thereof shall cease upon the
order of said Committee on Relief Of the
Poor addressed in writing 10 the Audi
tor OF the city: except that in considera-
ton or the increased appropriation TO the
richmond Male orphan Asylum, the num-
Der may be increased 10 seven.
The amounts named In this ordinance
shall be deemed to be the limits Of the
amounts expended by any committee or
head Of department. respectively; ex-
cept that by such transfers as are au-
thorized by the rules Of the Council any
particular appropriation may be enlarged.
and that for any debt created by any
committee or head of department. in ex-
cess Of the appropriation. the city OF
Richmond shall be held in no wise re-
sponsible.
Besides the appropriations named in the
above statement as contained in last
years budget. it included the following
amounts for that period:
lakewood -- travelling, grading
''V''-'-' '..... .....................* 800 %
Testing electric lights ....... 800 90
Reservoir avenue ................... 5000 W
First ket-Construction ... 1000 90
Opening streets in Lee district .. 10000 90
Iolal ..'......................... .S26.0po w
This increases the total amount OF last
years budget to $751;. 275. against the an
preparation recommended for this wear
Of N,33SS45, showing decrease in this
years budget Of $33530 over that OF last
year.
An Appropriation Increased.
Mr.. Ferriter moved that the appro-
priation for the Little Sisters of the
Poor be Increased from 500 to SEQ the
difference TO be taken from the contingent
fund. This was agreed 10.
.dr Davis moved that the appropriation
for the First Market be Increased from
s., 400 to $500. the difference to be taken
from the interest and redemption fund
The motion was lost. Similar action was
taken on an amendment offered by Mr..
Mann. providing that the difference be
taken from the contingent fund.
On motion OF Mr.. Grimes the sum OF
$3.50 was taken from the contingent fund
and appropriated to the soldiers section
In lakewood cemetery.
On motion of Mr.. Stratton the further