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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-28
IRsONAL IND general.
Interesting facts About Richmond's CT
ZEN aud Other Nnti~rs

The Governor yesterday comm .ssiOul d
DR. Robert l.. Lewis as coroner Tor tN.
county Of Culpepcr.
Capt. ". r.. Hudgins commander of
the oyster steamer Chesapeake. was a
visitor mt The Capitol yesterday
Tho March number OF the Ladies' filnn
Journal contains charming article Nt
Mrs. sally Nelson Robins. ~ Richmond
Miss Minna Finncy. after ID soiourn 90
four weeks in Washington mas feturr.l
70 ner home, go cast Leigh street, RI
mOng.
Major James Is. Branch has arnoun0.
himself as candidate for the Comm.
Council from Clay ward. subject % Oh.
Democratic primary.
Tho trustees of Richmond College VI
meet IN the Foreign Mission rooms Hf .
O'Clock this morning % take action uY..
the death of James Alfred Jones. LLI.
member of the board.
The ladies' of the Aid Society OF Trr..
Methodist Church viii give "a SlF. I..
No the parsonage. corner of Broad ...
Twenty-sixth streets. on THURSDAY r..f
next from 20 10 =. 81. for the Uen.0i Z
the church
The clerk OF the Hastings Court i....I
marriage licenses % the following couple.
yesterday. James Blair and Resale D.
Van &. de Dutltln Minor ID. TNIl. H.I
Kate Madison. John g.. BIsc'er AND SSH.
tie c. Samucls.
Mrs. Walker and der children have
presented 10 the parish of &c. fH.. .
church "a handsome bronze Talbot
commemoration of Row Robert R0
whose grave is the oldest Doe So I0nn
church-yard. The Vesiry have accepted
the tablet in behalf of tho church. AMI
have given it place bon tle eastern
1 transcept, just opposite Che tomb
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-28
EPISCOPAL HTG n SCHOOL.
The New Academic Building Near Alex
nndris-Iis History.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, February H.
There has just been completed at the
Episcopal High School, near this city,
one OF the handsomest and completest
academic buildings TO be found in the
state and a valuable addition TO the
extensive group which crown the SEMI
nary Hill.
Mrs. Laura Colman Liggett, on the
death I'm December. 1892 Of her husband
Hiram Shaw Lggett. Esq. OF 81. LOUIS
signifed 10 Mr.. l.. NJ. Blackboard, princi-
nal of the High School. and, as such,
his teacher. in 1916. her wish to erect
as a memorial Of her husband, com
mencement hall Of approved plan, and
ample equipments. and placed In his
hands. ten thousand dollars for the
purpose.
The gift having been gratefully accept.
ed bv the trustees, and site and plan
selected. work on the building was be-
gun in July last. IL IS picturesque
ediice Of dark brick, with stone trim
ming. in Romanesque manner, and con-
sists mainly of a spacious hall, with
vestibule and band gallery at the west
end.
The eastern end is occupied by a stage.
with all accessories requisite for com
mencement and other exercises, lectures,
readings, concerts. etc. The building
stands on the road leading from the school
into the Theological Seminary prem
ises. and facing the south play grounds.
The audience room is "a by so feet. and
nearly 20 feet high, and has floor seating
for 22j persons. The furniture is OF oak,
contrasting prettlly with the terra Gotta
walls and Pompeiian red woodwork: the
stage being supplied with hands, me drop
curtains and portieres. Everything is
of the best quality.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-28

in behalf OF the numerous industries in
tries which had been cut should be par
TALLY at least. restored. -
Mr.. Villas was in favor OF reporting the
bill with the disputed scne yea .i,t such as
wool. coal. iron, cotton anu s'A fabrics.
leather, and lumber on the free list. but
he was willing that a small u"'S DC paced
on sugar.
Mr.. Palmer Gll) favored putting them
all on the free list. Further argumen,
was made by the senators iioni 'he ore
producing States. favoring a uu.y on iron
and lead ore. but these two ise'ls received
little attention as compared with other
matters
1t was thought that a nisnt session
would be held. but the conclusion was
reached after almost four hours talk.
that II would be better to tane fresh
start tomorrow morning. \ rev senator's
met at Senator Brice's resiuenee this
evening. and the result Of TINS caucus
within a caucus may mahiies' nSet In
the proceedings tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-28
Mlsisrxn sM,rnr yINDicAIED.
Hsytian Minister Hs-nijens says lie Is
Thoroughly Accept bic.

A Washington special 10 the New York
Herald says: The falsity Of the reports
about Minister Smythe was for The third
time demonstrated to-day 20 the salts
faction OF the State Department.
II was the Haytidn Minister. SenOr
Clement Haentjens. who gave To- the de-
partment this time a statement OF our
Minister'S relations with his government;
and he fully cOrrOboreted the report
which Mr. Smythe himself submitted
some weeks ago.
Senior Haentiens came over from New
York under instructions from Hayti To
fully explain the relations which otlr rep-
resentative had with his goyernmrnt
Mr.. Gresham being away. he saw Acting
Secretary Uhl, and informed him that
there had been no trouble between presi-
dent Hippolyte and Minister Smythe, and
that all reports 10 the contrary were
false. Mr. Smythe is and always has been
as acceptable to his government as any
other minister who has ever occupied the
position. SO far as he wae aware ex-
IRENE courtesy and good Will had marked
the official acquaintance between tie Hay
tan President and our Minister.
This effectually dIspoSes OF the Smythe
charges. and prevents further talk about
the recall OK that gentleman.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-28
INDICTED FOR MURDER.
THE TRIAL or DIX. sAPP BEGINS AT
WINSTON IO-DAr.
The stokes County Tobacco Warehouse
Burned Sunday Night-A Forsyth
Man Makes His Own Coffin.

WINSTON, ~. c., Feb. o7.-The grand
Jury has returned true bill for murder
in the first degree against Or. L. l.. Sapp.
OF Kernersvllc. The defendant appeared
i'm court and pleaded mot guilty" The
Court instructed the sheriff to summons
a special venire of fifty to try the case,
which is attracting great interest. owing
TO the prominence OF the defendant The
The trial begins at o'clock tomorrow.
The Stokes county tobacco warehouse
and eight thousand pounds of leaf to-
bacco were destroyed by fire at Walnut
Cove Sunday. The building was insured
for 81 90. a storehOuse near by was also
badly damaged. Sheriff Fulton at Stokes
managed 10 save a number OF vaiuapie
papers and money left in his father
store.
Ex-Sheriff 4. Fogle, Of Salem, has MADE
beautiful walnut coffin for himseH. ~
was made from tree planted ny ne
mother i'm 1914. He has also MADE sever al
handsome pieces OF furniture from Vn'
same tree.
Judge Whitaker. who has created sew
eral sensations I'm the State by threaten
ing 20 indict county commissioners II
here holding court this week. Ills charge
to the grand jury was lengthy lie redu
It from manuscript. and asked that the
city papers publish II in full IN order ina.
he might be fully understood. lie raspeo
the county for its discreditable court
house
Cards are out announcing the marriase
Of Miss Blanche Williamson, OF ''fahhin'
and Mr.. J. Harrison Spencer. OF Martins.
Vile Va. The event will be OF interest
10 society people I'm Virginia and North
Carolina. 1t will take place April lSth'
Miss Williamson is niece OF Ex-Governor
Holt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-28

,od,ytdual suit. and that Il was COM
tent for the board 81 supervisors to
na, Tho costs. lie dissolved the injunc-
ION and dismissed the bill OF complaint
AGAINST the county board.
1he county bond LITIGATION Is the same
s,i., mat was decided by the Circuit Court
OF Petersburg year ago.
Mrs. William Wells. while coming out
~ her front door yesterday, stepped upon
a piece OF Ice and slipped and fen she
fractured her arm rear the wrist IN
very painful manner
Rev. W. c. Starr. u. d. pastor OF
Washineton-strcc Methodist Episcopal
church Will by special request deliver
sermon before the Petersburg Grays on
next Sunday night week.
Mr. II. l.. Sullivan. manager OF the
Atlanta baseball team, was In the city
to-day. en- route 10 Richmond. 10 organize
a team there. From Richmond he will
go TO Norfolk. Mir. Sullivan wishes 10
organize a Virginia state League, to be
composed Of clubs from Richmond, Pc
forsburg. Norfolk and Manchester.
Miss Mamie j. Lawrence and Or. George
T. Ragby. Jr.. will be married tomorrow
morning at $50 o'clock at Market-street
Methodist Episcopal church. The cere-
,nonv will be performed by the Rev. c. +.
Racbv. of Farmville. father OF the pros
pective groom. assisted by the Rev. II. NJ.
Hone. The ceremony at the church over.
The couple will leave for Danville. The
nrospective bride Is n daughter OF Mr..
". r. Lawrence. OF this city. DR. Bagby
ts a popular physician in Danvile.
Mr.. David Roberts and Miss Mary
sykes. OF this city. left this morning for
Weldon. y. c.. to be married.
The clyde Line Steamship Company
vriu discontinue their Office i'm this city
after tomorrow. Steamers will occa-
sionally stop at City Point TO receive
freight for Philadelphia and other points
North.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-28
NORFOLK REfORMERS WIN
NEW REGTSTEsIfON 40 HS o""H"
I'D AND GoOD JUDGLS N%MLD'
r,s.s rnIpcs rromised Last Night ~ '"'
New Electoral Doard-sh""'''"
eus.sd by Many Democrats

NORFOLK. VA. Feb. 2i.-Specia''--i ~
-. hold in the Corporation court
,oom This afternoon at O'CLOCK ~ '"0
,os,apcc OF The electoral boar" ~
49,. Gas very largely attended by Demo
e..,s of various shades OF opinion 'h"'i-
-, FRANK East. Of the electoral BOARD
presided. and stated that the ineo'"s '''o
,ccn called to discuss the dissa''SN'u
cotton in the ranks Of the party anu II
..oss,hlc 70 bring about harmony. Cha''-
-, vo,ne made a statement. IN which
ne said that there was serious u''t ..i
which he had made an cnote ~ o.
,rhc question was discussed by most !"
...,in 90 machine politics and those OPP
- Mr. Rarton Myers presented tic
In, no,v before the Legislature 10 iesaii~.
,.r,.oa-ics I'm Norfolk. Certain mat't'S =,
.,t,or inheritance were obJecteu W -
~, A l. Dalton. Of the ne" eicO
,~~af hoard and the meeting. after dec'"'
- q, fsvor Of a legaiZed primary APP
.e,,,o1 "a committed composed OF MesSiS'
vy Young (city chairman ba' W"
.t,.rs NJ. Glcnnan. Y. l.. Dornln' ~ 80
psl,on. II. y. Cooke and A. T. NOM ~
,ncet with the gentlemen VINO urai,'u ~.
I'm and make certain alterations ''oue''
advisable. a.. oil %
.,o candidates for city offices In the
snr,nc elections desire that the bW shan
,'ass the Legislature. The electoral
hoord agreed to select gentlemen Tor
JUDGES and clerks above reproach, also 10
ordcr a reregistration OF voters at once.
BEFORE the meeting adjourned a reso-
,,,Ion was adopted that the breach OF the
democratic party is forever closed. me
,csult a. a great victory for those VINO
desire reform I'm elections. EVERYBODY y
nanny Tonight. especially the candidates
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-28
Shakespearinn Lectures.

The people of Richmond are promised
a rare treat in the lectures to be given
by Horace Howard Furness. Pm. ID.
LII. D., L. II. d., OF Philadelphia. at
Richmond College. beginning Thursday
evening. March LIST The title OF the lee
ture for this date is The Merchant Of
Venice Friday evening Or. Flirness
will lecture on Macbeth THURSDAY
March sth, on Henry "" and FRIDAY.
March 9th. on Hamlet"
Or. Furness is one of the most famous
Shakespearian critics OF our time He
rs son of Rev. DIR. Furness. "a Ven
cradle Unitarian clergyman and author
and brother OF Mrs. Nlstar. the cele-
prated translator OF so many German
novels.
The lectures will be delivered in the
Thomas Memorial Hail.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-28
xEw ca4MPIONsHIP cur.
rnt.restinS Feature Added TO National
Baseball contests

NEW YORK. Feb. 27.-'rhe annual
schedule meeting OF the National Base
Hsu League i'm the Fifth Avenue Hotel
adjourned tonight after finishing the re-
vision OF the playing rules, establishing
the office OF chief Of umpires and APP
polnting Harry Wright to MI Il. and offer
ing n trophy cup to be competed for by
the clubs getting first and second place
at the end OF each season.
The championship cup, which IS an
innovation in professional baseball, is
the Gift of "A friend Of the League who's"
name was withheld. Its value IS Sgoo II
Is TO be competed for at the end OF me
regular season in a series OF games ne
tween the clubs getting hrst ana second
nlaces The gate receipts at this series
~ games are to be divided between the
members OF the two competing clubs.
The cup is 10 be won by the same cluo
three seasons in succession before 1t be-
comes the property OF the ciuD.
II. i, - .sn TWEEN "a r.ace.
The following resolution WAS unanimous
Resolved. That the office OF chief Of
umpires be hereby created TO assist the
president in the selection and control
of umpires and the regulation ana III
depreciation of their duties.
Resolved. That, i'm View OF his long ana
honorable connection with baseball, ana
the deslrablity Of continuing MS Of
fetal connection with the national game
Harry Wright is hereby elected As the
chief Of umpires. said office, unless re-
newed by vote Of the league, vhau
be vacated and discontinued az the eN-
piration Of one year from this date
The dispute with the Philadelphia clur
about gate receipts was amicabiN a"-
tusted. "a Philadelphia accepted the pro.
position to take ~ per cent. or al thal
goes I'm at the gate. This IS considered
a victory for Philadelphia.
The secretary was instructed to issue
an official bulletin weekly. showing me
standing OF the clubs during the season
Further Changes q" tnS Rules.
The new bunt-hit rule. which was
adopted yesterday, was reconsldered' ahu
the following substitute was adopted.
"A bunt-ht is a fair hit to the ground
within the field
This change was made in accordance
with the protest clubs managers, as The
new rule previously adopted did away
with one of the scientific points OF the
game.
New rule % was amended so that play
ers are not allowed 10 use language re-
fiecting on the umpire.
Section , Of rule J6 was amended 10
allow the umpire 20 remove player
for improper lag without first lining nm.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-28
POWHlTAN bond LITIGATION.
Judge Hancock Dissolves tho Injunction
Virginia State eaeue

PETERSBURG. VA. Feb. Especial -
Judge h. a. Hancock presided in the Cir
cult Court Chesterfield to-day. and
Was engaged partly In the trial OF rail
road damage cases He decided an inn
portant chancery suit that has been re-
moved from powhatan county. bearing
upon the county bond litigation of the
latter county. now pending In tho Court
OF Appeals. The bond suit was conducted
In the name OF the two individual tax
payers, who allowed the use of their
names in the litigation. simply for the
purpose OF testing the validity Of the
bonds. Other. taxpayers. friendly TO the
railroad interest. obtained an Injunction
10 prevent the payment by the county
supervisors OF the costs OF the bond suit,
which amounted 20 some $500 or $500.
Judge Hancock holds that under an agree
ment with the taxpayers the suit was
virtually the suit Of the county, and not
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-28
AFTER MOONSHINERS.
Many Of them I'm the Southwest to he HrVs-
scuted-Puin,ki Fire.

PULASKI, VA. Feb. 81 Srecial.-Mr
Thomas Jones. one of the most accom-
plished of the zinc experts IN this sec
ton, and who did much TO give fame
and fortune TO the Bertha Company, has
gone TO Philadelphia with the hope of
making satisfactory arrangements with
the Pulaski Land and Improvement
Company whereby he may control what
IS known as the Rolling-mill property.
His object VIII be to convert II into a
furnace for the manufacture of zinc,
and for this he purposes to use material
which heretofore has been thrown away
from our iron furnaces as useless.
Deputy Marshal |. ii. Buford has been
busy OF late making work for the
United States District Court AT Abingdon.
lie has fallen upon "A lot OF fellows who
are violating the national law against
the sale of liquor. and when they appear
at court with their prisoners. their name
Will be legion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-28
n tIfMAN FARM sOID.
Tw y - Near fredericksburg-R siigIous
Matters

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. Feb. 81
Special.-The residence of Mr.. John New
man, at Unionville. was destroyed 10y
fire yesterday. Most of the furniture
was saved. There was no insurance.
Mr. l.. Barbour. of Philadelphia, has
purchased the Kaufman farm. near Union
Vile. In Orange county. Tho historic ho-
tel property at Spotsylyania Courthouse
has been sold To- Mr. Thomas n. Harris.
of this county. for $500. During his alb
sence few days ago, the dwelling Of Mr..
William Thorn. near Morrisyile, was en-
tircy destroyed by fire.
Miss Virginia Payne, daughter Of Mr..
Thomas Payne. OF this county was mar
ricd 10 Mr.. Juison Payne. of West Nir-
ginia, Rev Mr.. Rylani officiating.
The Baptist revival st'a continues and
the interest is growing. The Methodists
are making active preparations for the
general conference. which commences in
this city March 30th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-28
FUNERAL J4ME, ALfEED JONES
The Bar Association fakes hc"o" ana VIII
Attend the services.

The Bar Association met yesterday and
passed resolutions Of respect 10 the
memory Of the late JAMES A'i'eu Jones.
c. V. Meredith. president OF inc associa-
lion. called the meeting 10 "i'''' anu
Judge Staples was called 10 III mar
and Mr.. James Lyons acted az Ss',',''y'
The chairman appoin.sd 'nu yro"''''
committee 20 prepare I.So,u''VS ~
respect TO the memory Oh ~. =, =,
Messrs. Charles 5. Strinsielio~, II. H.
Marshall, John Dunlop Jonii VIM VIM u
Jackson Guy, J. r.. Y. Daliei, " man al
Writ Henry, +. Il. Munioru, -
Christian. and James cashie'
Tbesn eentIeme, retired and on their
return presented through Mr.. Charles ;.
stringfellow. a series Of resolutions fit
tingIy eulogizing his memory MS charac-
ter as Christian gentleman and MS
learning and ability as lawyer
Touching remarks were made by Maj.
Stringfellow. MIR. John Howard. Mr.. Rich
ard q. Pegram. and Judge Joseph Chris
tian.
The resolutions were then UNANIMOUSLY
adopted and 1t was ordered that COM
mittees be appointed ia present them 10
the State and Federal courts. Inc chair
appointed the following gentlemen LOT
this purpose:
To the Supreme Court OF Appeals OF
Virginia, Judge Joseph Chrlstian, 70 the
Chancery Court, Mr.. +. h. Mc"ulrs'
TO the Circuit Court Judge Wllllam -
Leake; to the Court OF Law ana Equity
Judge George J.. Christian; to me nus
tings Court. Mr.. j. Ran. TUCKER ~
TO the United States Courts, MI. Johh
Dunlop.
Ii was further resolved that the pro-
cecdines be published in the press, and
that the bar attend Mr. Jones funeral
in a body.
For this purpose the bar will meet at
ST. Paurs church at ll:i5 o'clock this
morning.
The funeral will take place from ST.
Paul's church this morning at Il O'Clock.
The following gentlemen have been re-
quested to act as pall-bearers; Active
Otway 5. Allen. W. ". Archer, {. W.
Branch. F. il. Mcclure, 5. q. Wallace
George Barksdale, A. Rufus Marlborough
and John Il. George.
Honorary-Judge ". W. Crump, Judge
Waller Staples. Judge W. J. Leake. Judge
r.. c. Minor Judge George l.. Christian
Judge Roger Gregory. Messrs. w. w.
Henry, John Howard II. q. Pe9ram'
James Peasants. George Lee. II. r. {.
Baskerville, J.. w. Lockwood, John j.
Branch. Alexander Cameron, Or. i. T..
willis. J. L. ". Curry Robert Archer
r. q. Peyton, Joseph Bryan, Il. W. Rich
ardson. Dr. }. b. McCaw. Or. Hunter
MCGUIRE DR.. +. Il. Robinson, Il. ID.
Workman, and Samuel Boiling.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-28

The special committee from the Council
to report on the ACCESSIBILITY of redistrict
ing the city met last night at the city
Hall. Present: Messrs. Mann and Mount
castle from Marshall ward; Hardewick
Jefferson ward; Carter Clay ward
Thomas. Monroe ward. Mr.. Hardewich
moved to recommend 10 the Council 10
make no changes in any OF the wards
and the motion prevailed. The only ae-
ton taken was 10 direct the clerk Of the
committee TO obtain as early as possible
from the registrars Of the city the num-
her OF white and cOlored voters AT each
OF the various precincts in the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-28
CHASE CITY CH4RTkE.
The Liquor Question in the Hands OF the
CounciI-Tobacco Market.

CHASE CITY. VA, Feb. 2l-Special.-
Tobacco sales have been heavy, and
prices good. Mr. Sarvey, Of Vaughan &
Sarvey, Richmond tobacconists, is here.
our people are much pleased that the
Legislature has passed an amendment
10 our town charter. which is 10 the
effect that application for liquor license
must be approved by the tCvn council
before the license can be granted. We
VIII now make the fight at home in the
election OF town officers. and not have
the expense and worry of going TO court.
This is practical local option
our people are not pleased by the ac-
ton of the Post-Ofice Department in
giving us Sunday mail. The majority Of
the best people do not want II. We are
Democrats. and propose TO remain Demo-
Gratis. but we propose To kick" against
this wrong. as also against the great
wrong of fraud i'm elections against
which you are so manfully fighting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-28
RECLIyER> IPPOISTED.
Judge Paul Nam VI. ssrs. Letcher and
Bumgardner for the n ckbridce Co

LEXINGTON, VA. Feb. 27.-Special-
The Rev. Emmett W. McCorkle delivered
an eloquent and able address on the prin-
cples of Pythianism here tonight in the
Methodist church before the Lexington
Lodge. No. Sc. X. of p. and the general
public.
At Harrisonburg. Va. yesterday. Judge
Paul, OF the United States District Court,
appointed Frank r. Glasgow. of Lexing-
ton, and J. Lewis Bumgardner, Of Staun-
ton, receivers for the Rockbridge Com
pany. upon the motion of Letcher *
Letcher. attorneys for northern creditors
who made the motion Saturday last for
a receiver. This is the parent company
in the development of Glasgow. No OPP
position to the appointment of receivers
was made.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-28
CARS THROWS orr TIE TRACK.
An Accident on tho Atlantic and DanvIIIo
Near Milton

DANVlLLE. VA, Feb. Especial
There was an accident on the Atlantic and
Danyile railroad at Milton, " c., twelve
of an east-bound freight train We're
thrown from the track by spreading rails.
Three flats and one box-car went down
an cmbankment. one brakeman was
slightly injured. The east-bound passen-
ger train was delayed ten hours.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-28
POyI-OFTfCE MATTERS.
Mr.. W. II. Cullinsworth and His New As
sistanfs

Mr.. Cullingworth will take charge Of the
post-ofiice this evening. He said yester-
day that the only appointment he had
determined upon was that OF Mr.. l. ID.
Crenshaw. Jr., as assistant postmaster.
II is pretty well understood that the fol-
lowing gentlemen will be appointed: Mr..
G. II. Tenser, superintendent Of carriers;
Captain +. II. Levy. superintendent OF
regstered-letter division. Mrs. Donnan
will be retained. and Mr.. 5. 4. Ellison,
Jr.. will be appointed to a clerkship.
The salary OF the postmaster is $500,
and that Of the assistant postmaster is
81 100, and that OF the superintendent OF
carriers is 81 400. The assistant postmas-
ter's salary is expected to be increased
this year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-28

Another fashionable audience greeted
nortiny company at the Academy or
Music last evening in Holcroft's comedy
'.'rhe Road TO Ruin SO free or Nag
geration Is the simple story OF an ancient
and conceited widow who IS bound 70
hare husband ri any cost, and prodi-
ral son. who. by his excuses. brings ms
father to the verge OF bankruptcy and
then turns penitent and seeks 10 marry
the vain old widow as punishment
for his misdemeanors-