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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-11
TEA At THE HOSPITAL.
The First OF soric. of social. Entertain
merts.

From 10 6 o'clock on Friday last the
first Of a series OF teas was given at
the Hospital of the Medical College Of
virginia. This was an entirely social
entertainment. rendered by some of the
ladies' interested in the hospital % their
friends, so as T. give them an opportunity
to 90 over the building and see the COM
plete arrangements for the care Of the
sick which this hospital affords. The
rooms and halls were beautifully decorat-
ed with flowers kindly sen. by Messrs.
Harvey and Hammond. The guests were
received by the Mother Superior and
Miss st. Clair. assisted by Mrs Christie
pher Tompkins. Mrs. III. G. Levy, Miss
Carolie Johnston, and Mrs. George Ben.
Johnston.
Delicious tea was served By Miss Anne
Mason Lee, while Miss Lucy Coleman
presided at the sherhet bowl Refresh
ments were handed by little Misses Ellen
Basby, Mamie and Phyllis Langhorne.
Della Tompkins. and Elsie and Lizzie
Davenport. During the afternoon the
house was thronged with visitors. over
two hundred calling during the hours
named. They were shown over the build
ing by Misses Lily Price Parke Bagby
Nina Randolph. Carrie Coleman, and
Marian Robins. Every one was struck
~ TIE unusually good situation or the
hospital; it is open to the light and air
on every side, and not only every room.
but every hall and corridor is flooded
with sunshine. while the long open
porches on each floor give opportunities
for exercise and fresh air 70 GONZALES
cents. II is useless to speak Of the good
management Of the house. as that is
sufficiently shown b. the exquisite neat
ness and order of the whole place, no
where seen TO more advantage than in
the children's ward, where the little boys
look so comfortable and well-cared for.
Since this hospital was re-opened in
October. 1893. it has had patients from
ali parts OF the State. many Of whom
have been treated without charge. II
this time sixty-seven surgical operation
have been performed. OF which forty-fou
were free Of expense 10 the sufferer.
The Medical College Of Virginia, q
which this hospital is attached, is one o.
the most interesting buildings IN Rich
mond. being the most perfect specimen
of Egyptian architecture in the Unite,
! States. IL was founded ffty-six years ag'
/ by some of the foremost physicians o.
that time. and has numbered among ~
| professors and students many prominen
medical men, some Of whom have beer
| famous.
The ladies who gave the tea wish Z
express their grateful appreciation o
the courtesy Of Mr.. H. II. Wallace, whit
furnished the china and glass
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-11

Success in Baltimore oil hio"'''1
Institution.
p,..u.,5 Va ig making rapid strides
,o,,.srde beina the ieadisg city Of the
Soutb and especially b. this true III re-
ssrd 30 its building and loan associa-
,iors whose careful and conservative
nanagerent have fully Justified the con-
adence reDosed I'm them by the nome
seekers and investors. All or heI @@so
ciottons have made a good record Du'
none have surpassed the splendid acnieVe.
,,,o,ts ~ the Columbian Building ana
r.oan Association. OF this city. Althous"
IN active oneratfon less than two months
II has placed so large number OF Sii"i =
~ stock as TO neceSsitate an increase %,
its capital stock II has established loca'
branches in the leading cities OF
einia. West Virginia. and North al
lima. and yesterday telegram from ,ai
timore announced the formation "i
strong and influential branch lh the
Monumental City.
,-,,e nar,es ~ the officers and directors
Of the Baltimore branch which In them
selves are a guarantee Of success 10
This branch. are. President ;. X Ire
qeIlas Of the firm Of Trpgellas x CO.,
importers and jobbers Of foreign ana
domestic dry goods and notions: wee
president. Svlvanus Stokes, proprietor OF
the Eutaw House and former Well
known RichmOnder; Secretary ana treas
urer w. II. H. Raleigh. proprietor ana
manager Of the Merchants protective
Credit and Collection Bureau Atl1 "eS'
G. W. S Musgrave, wei-kho"h Hle,H-
her Of the Baltimore Bar. THESE Sei'ie-
men. together with the following coinpoSe
The hoard Of directors. Isaac Guggenheim-
er. Of the stationery ana hthosraP ,,'h5
oe+abIisbment Of Guggenheimer, Wen q
90 DR. charles C. Hill. physician In
charge Of the Mount Hope Asylum Hon.
rrboroas C. Carter. member Of the Mary
lsnd legislature: Mr.. Jacob Priess. OF
the firm Of s. Priess & Son Chesapeake
Rubber Coz; and Mr.. Joseph Walter
of II. Walters Sons wholesale clothing
manufacturers.
the local board there has selected the
National Exchange Bank Of Baltimore
as its depository.
Messrs. Smith & Weller the general
agents Of the columbian" who were
Instrumental in the formation Of the
Baltimore board. have shown great pru-
dence and care in the selection OF ms
personel ow this board Progressive. yet
conservative and careful men, every
one OF them has achieved sue
formation Of this board. as. indeed,
the whole brief bur brilliant record Of
the Columbian Building and Loan Asso-
citation, is "a success that the manage
ment Of that association may well be
proud Of.
The secret Of this success can be told
in a few words Primarily. because the
Columbian is formed upon a sound. solid.
and conservative basis. secondarily be
cause its management has been entrusted
TO men Of undouhted integrity or the
highest standing IN financial circles whose
very names carry with them confidence
and security 10 both investor and saver.
And lastly, but not least. because Its
claims and merits have been pushed with
that unfagging perseverance which IS
sure 10 excite the recognition and appro-
baton Of all who admire the aims and
ends Of such an association.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-11
ROBERT c. GAZE THE MAN.
He VIII be the Orator on the Occasion of
the Unwilling.

the lnVelllng.
Col. John r. Cary. Of the committee
recently appointed by the Private Sol
diers' and Sailors Monument Association
10 secure an orator on the occasion OF
the unveiling Of the private soldiers and
sailors monument. on Libby HILL has
received the following letter, which ex-
plains itself:
ST Louis. Mo, March 8. 1894.
Col. John b. Cary, Chairman of Commit
tee:
Dear sir.-I feel greatly honored by
the invitation 10 deliver the Grafton al
The unveiliHg Of the soldiers and
sailors monument on the 30th u next
MAY. and shall be pleased 70 speak on
that occasion in honor Of the brave men
who were faithful unto death IN the ser
vice of the South. My only regret lies
in thc consciousness OF my inability 20
do Justice to their patriotism and hero
ism.
more especiall) wish Of me viii be
gratefully received by
Respectfully yours
pev Robert c. Cave is a former res
,aont ~ virginia. but now resides IN ST
I'oris He entered the service Of the
rl,,sedarate States a few hours after
,-,rctr,, nassed her ordinance Of seces-
49, IL volunteered for the war and
serted for Harper's Ferry as a private
I'm COMPANY A. Thirteenth Virginia IN
fsptrv cen. A. Z. Hills old regiment
| win that regiment. which was in
| puan's tafterward Early's) division Of
lackson's CORDS he went with Johnston
| 49, T7iret Manassas. served with Jackson
| through the Valley campaign. seven
| davs' fighting around Richmond, the
battles of Slaughter's Mountain. Sec
| ond Manassas 0n which he was wounded).
! and Charlottesville until after the battle
| OF Gettysburg, when, unsolicited, ne was
| detailed by CAPT Wilbur for service In
the Signal Corps. From that time on he
| vas attached 20 the headquarters Of the
| division. engaged in bearing messages
| ,n scouting. etc. While member or the
cional CORPS he volunteered 70 lead the
| cherre against Hunters rearguard Al
| ihertv and was wounded through the
,ect. He served as high private during
| ~ o.bole war. and was absent from ac-
IT, autv only four months in the four
| ,'aars one month caused by his wound at
Socord Manassas. month on account
- sickness. and two months on account
- ne wound received at Liberty. He was
On lookout post IN the Valley when
- news of Lees surrender reached
-, when ne started TO join Gen. john
80, I'm. hearing Of his surrender soon
af,erwards. returned 10 his nome IN
Mr. cave is an orator OF wide reputa-
ton and the committee are highly graf
ieed that he has been secured Tor lhlS
imposing occasion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-11
Wet End German.

4 delightful german was gwen ihuis-
dav night at 20S west Marshall street. by
a number OF gentlemen, in honor Oh
their lady friends. Dancing was INDUCED
In until a late hour. An elegant supper
was served. Those present were Misses
Mary Walters. Annie Rankin. Mary Ber-
~ Ida Hooper. Ida Ness, Gertrude Cole,
Estelle Hobbs. Minnie Brown, Annie
King, and Messrs. clinton nuice, huoie
pank,n Thomas Walker, Willie Rankin.
{, Rarham Charles krouse, X. Mill
gan. g. Cole. II. Cardoza, NJ. Prison,
md Thomas Sweet. The chaperones We're
Mrs u +. Moore and Miss Annie Rankin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-11
Pocahonrns CnnncII National Union.

The regular meeting OF Pocahontas
Council. National Union. No. $50. was
held AT Smiths Hall Thursday evening
al 40 o'clock. This council j. In its in
fancy having been organized In Deem
Der 1893 1t has between twenty-five and
thirty energetic members and Is growing
rapidly. In was highly entertained by
Messrs. Joseph +. Foxes and Kick. by
speeches. reading. etc. 1t win meet again
THURSDAY. March o. at 1880 T. NJ
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-11
our Postmaster In Washington.

Postmaster cullpgworth went TO Wash
ington yesterday 10 consult with the pow
ers that be 10 secure additional facilities
for the Richmond office.
He will ask for more carriers and sornr
needed conyeniences in the work Of the
Office. II anybody can prevail upon the
department TO grant additional supplies
and enlarge the force, Uncle Billy" is
the man 10 do II.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-11

will we sell 100 ffty-cent vocal and instru-
mental folios at S5c. each; 45c. by man;
Little shelf room. this is all. we sen
the Dobson & Stewart banjos, bruho,
Washburn and other guitars Inaho 1.,ans
and viollns of all patterns. the C5 mas.
Brothers pianos, Esty and Chicago ,' O9.s
tage organs lead. Give US ca. - 20
us. RICHMOND MUSIC co,
No east Broad street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-11
uerrico Grand Jurors.

The following grand Jurors have been
drawn for the next term Of the Henrico
County Court. which convenes Monday.
when Judge T.. Ashby Wickham VIII
make his first appearance on the bench:
T. y. Deiirick. VIM NJ. McGruder. John
Bryant n p. Sheppard. J. ~ Fourqu-
rean. VIM. Scott. oliver Cartwright. J.
W. Barnes. J. $. Mitchell. r. T. Wilson.
L. II. Herbert and Frank Enroughty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-11
DIR. HUMPHREYS NEW SPECIFIC
Influenza, Catarrh, Pain and Soreness In
the Head and Chest, Cough, Sore
Throat and General Pros
trntion and Fever.

NEW YORK, March DIR Humphreys.
realizing that the people were sadly in
need. brought his skill and ripe experience
to bear in preparing a Specific for Grippe.
That il is satisfactory is proven By the
praise from the multitude who have been
cured
n is a sure. true cure for Grippe; nearly
infallible. curing % cases out Of 100.
Taken early, cuts il short promptly.
Taken during its prevalence, prevents
Taken while suffering. relief is speedil
realized. but its continued use IS neces-
sary until every vestige or the disease
has disappeared-relaps is dangerous.
Curing Grippe is only one Of the uses
Of II: for Catauh and Influenza, u stahls
without a peer: distressing Coughs are
nromntlv relieved: Sore Throat requires
hut few doses while stubborn Colls
are "broken up" BY the free use OF ~,
preventing Grippe, Pneumonia, Dlphthe-
To many il is a revelation; no nasty
doses mo- phvsic but a little bottle OF
pleasant pellets. just fits your Vest-pochel >
~ he taken and carried without incon-
T-sers OF Or. Humphreys other Spe-
cidos will welcome this new Remedy.
Sold nv druggists or sent postpaid on
recent OF price. DC, or Tor u. x,-u
Humphreys Medicine CO., corner y" IL
liam and John streets, Ne" lork; J.
when Grippe prevails everything Is
Dl Trpade supplied by owens & Minor
Drug Co. Purcell. Ladd q CO.. POWERS
Taylor Drug CO.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-11

The degree Of knight Rose Croix. An
Gent and Accepted Scottish Rite OF Free
masonry, will be conferred rext Wednes-
day night at ST. Adams Hall. Important
business will also be transacted. The
Rose Croix is the eighteenth degree OF the
Scottish Rite. and is one Of the most i'm
portant and beautiful In Masonry. The
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-11

We have secured the agency for the
Southern Carpet Renovating Company,
and will show at our new stand how your
carpets can be perfectly renewed without
taking up at minimum cost after 10 o'clock
daily. HOWELL & SHAW CO.,
Bedding and Upholstering Manufacturers
70i east Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-11

Rose croix Chapter will celebrate the
Mystic BANQUET" az usual. on Maundy
thursday. and the relighting OF the great
nshts Of the chapter will take place on
Easter Sunday at A. NJ, followed by
a breakfast
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-11

for Sick Headache is found that Is pleas,
ant. harmless and Efficient we re,si -
DR.. David's Pills. that thousands % os o.
people have successfully useu, fi''e' ~
cents box: five boxes Tor 81. ~
-'''' Richmond. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-11

+. K. ELLIS. Aucuoneer sells house
hold furniture and other goods tomorrow
morning at a east Broad street at lo.D
sharp.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-11

% pieces HABIT CLOTH. tan. navy.
magenta. gray and black, special price
2jc a yard.
10 pieces extra CAPE CLOTH. viii
not spot. tan. navy. and black, SC, 81.
si25 20 s. a yard
500 pieces NEW DRESS GOODS. all
kinds the latest shades. newest weaves.
all prices
Pretty Goods at y 1-2c.. Pretty Goods
at 25c.. Pretty Goods at 81 lie, Pretty
Goods at soc. and so on to the finest
SILK WARP HENRIETTAS. PATTERN
Suits
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-11
A..-.,i-a Inxestrnent.

The paid-up stock OF the Commercial mere !
Building and Loan Association pays >
per cent. For full ihl oilneisPion at AT
prospectus. address the aSSoSi'A'''-'
Richmond va
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-11
EVERYTHING MUST Be SOLDl

LARGE VASES AND cURIos AT LESS
THAN IMPORTATION COST.
c,rsr-,1A VASES, Z inches highs .
sATsr,MA VASES, 9 inches hish.''. O.
e,rs1rAfA VASES. p inches high. ~
Souvenir CUPS and sAUcERs'
hand-painted -.'''''''' '...''''' ,,.,.,,
90 DWARF TEA POTS. WITH
sTRAINER ....''.-'''''''''''''''''
large HAND-PAINTED TOXIC TEA
POTS SIDE HANDLEs...........'.. %
LADIES SILK HANDKERcHIEFS'
finest quality ........''..''-''''''''''''
SCREENS. hand-painted paper 'front.'
and back. l-fold. 5l-2 feet hish''.''' ! %
OUR BARGAIN COUNTERS CANNOT
BE EQUALLED.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-11

Big bargains IN mating at Isaac syele
& COS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-11
Exhibition to Housekeepers.

Big bargains in mating at Isaac syele
a. Co.'S.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-11

Clutches. Truss~s, ana "'"
All styles and prices az co.s
' Richmond. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-11

Don't fail TO attend the aDo'io,- 80 90, az
a east Broad street to-ho''o" nv '9'
at 1880 sharp.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-11

scented by Judge w. ]. Leake. and were
ordered 20 be spread on the records.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-11

The Century War Book.
The Century War Book is now pub
lished in series. and can be found only
at The Times office. Each part costs ten
cents issued in twenty parts. The cost
to the Century Company was d quar- '''
Of a million dollars
The series are printed by the De
Winnie Press" and are masterpieces OF
art. Every reader Of The Times should
.an and 500 the frs, number, now ready
Among the illustrations is a fine en-
craving OF Richmond in lsol'
Buy your spring dress goods al ISAAC
C.-gfa & IN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-11

Weak Lungs are cruelty racked, and
the renersi strength gradually wasted by
persistent deep-se.aat.ed Toash, w which
d ID. jayne on Mil derive certain hene-
m fyoro t. also If troubled with either
Asthma or BrOnchlil7'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-11

The Fourth Precinct Club, Of Jackson
ward VIII hold q meeting on Tuesday
night. at Moran's Hall, Seventeenth and
Nenable streets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-11
Solid Facts and Solid Sense.

The standard has the biggest boboin
pf any lock-stitch machine.
Holds 100 yards OF cotton.
The first stitch perfect without hoiuing
ends or thread. ,,..
The tension Is released when taking out
the goods. -
The finest goods are not drawn or
puckered.
Runs 30 per cent lighter than old-styie
machines.
The most expensive. beautiful, and prac-
deal get Of attachments.
Shortest needle used in lock-stitch ma,
chimes. therefore less liable to bend ana
skip stitches.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-11
BLACK DRESS GOODS.


A special purchase in this department
enables us 10 offer some rare bargains.
No Black Goods are cheap that change
color. Every yard of ours is guaranteed.
You are the loser If you do not give us
look Remarkable and wonderful values
at p 30, 30. So 90. 70, SOC, TO s. per yard.
PRIESTLEY'S NUNS YELLING.
q pieces Just arrived FAULTLESS
BLACKS Blacks that are as good in ten
years as when you purchase same. Prices
within the reach Of everyone-J0c TO SIS
per yard.
MORE SILKS. in pink lavender, black.
green. navy. and brown, soc. yard
special price.
CAPES. CAPESi CAPESl
Manufacturers samples-goods that
We're made especially for the finest trade.
Not last years CAPES. but CAPEs that
were made for spring OF o. The price
starts at Sl6J-navy, brown, blue. and
30 dozen FIRE SCREENS. iOc. each.
Best PETROLEUM NASELINE. Sc.
TALcUM POWDERS. the best, lie. a
Aueuste Faye ct Gle FRENCH EX-
TRACTS. most delicate odors, zoe. vials'
25c
MACHINE OIL. &c. a bottle.
CARMEL CASTLE SOAP. made In
SYRIA. or the Holy Land. l0c a cake.
CURATIVE SKIN SOAP jc.
COLGATES TURKISH BAN SOAP.
3Jc dozen cakes. worth Jlc.
5000 yards more Of that FRENCH
FLANNELETTE at S1-3c.. worth Is 2-3c.
SERPENTINE CREPE evening shades,
Y pc. a yard.
LACES! LACES! LACES! LAChS!
Every conceivable kind. in Black, Ecrn'
and White. LOWEST PRICES LOW
EST PRICES LOWEST PRICES
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-11
Rehearsal.

A rehearsal Of the grand choir for the
Moody meetings was held at the \. NJ.
c. A. last evening, at o'clock, ana
several hundred members spent an hour
in practicing the new Gospel hymns 10
be used during that meeting.
The several characters Of voices were
grouped in designated parts Of the hall,
and the singing was OF good volume. in
excellent time. The rehearsals are under
the conduct Of Mr.. J. IL. Jacobs. who is
assisting Mr.. Bliss in the Leigh street
meetings.
other rehearsals Monday and Thurs
day at the same place and hour.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-11
1..ntnrr Var Book.

Buy your spring dress goods at Isaac
svcle & Co.'S.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-11
R1cnmoNp ENrERPRIsE.

Buy your spring dress goods at Isaac
Cvcle & Co.'S.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-11

ViehOD J. Q. GranDery VII pItHtH y
the old soldiers at Clay-Street Methodist
church tonight. in response TO an inVi-
tation from Pickett Camp. Bishop Gran
berry was chaplain OF the Eleventh VII
ginia. and as missionary to the Army
Of Northern Virginia, he marched on
foot with and shared the common lot OF
the soldiers. He was wounded In battle
and left for dead on the field. was cap
tured but afterwards recovered with the
loss Of an eye. Pickett Camp VIII be
escorted from their hall in body 10 the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-11


The following cases were disposed OF
ln the Hastings Court before Judge S
Witt Yesterday:
ilanch Barker colored. charged with
stealing tl2 from John Quarles. was ac-
quilted.
Mary Jane Washington. colored, was
convicted Of feloniously assaulting JEFF
irfton Morris. She was sent 10 Jail Tor
t-iy days and fined one cent.
Circuit Court.
An order was entered in the case OF
l-.t1le l.. Smith vs.. the New York Life
Insurance Company extending the time
70 HE bill Of exceptions.
Inc court was engaged IN the trial
OF NE case Of II. S. Butler vs.. James l..
IaAlaierfo. This Is suit for 5000
damages for alleged SANDER
Resolutions relative 10 the death OF
the late James Alfred Jones were pre-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-11

VIII wear twice as long as othef Sock~
stitch machines.
Every part is independent, OF every other
part, and can be replaced AT rihins
cost Therefore. you can keep Stand
ard practically new lifetime.
The '"Standard" Needle dips only once
when making a stitch-old style shuttle
needles dip twice-hence that mach more
strain and wear. ..,.
The STANDARD Shuttle never stops
when the machine Is In operation. GA
stvle snuttles start and stop twice 70
each stitch Just think OF the ext Ell
strain and wear that this makes, Ihe
"Stsndard' Shuttle moves onward con-
tinuously without a Jar al
stand wheels and tresdie run on az
Unstable steel points. which lnsuSes VIE
easiest. smoothest bearings hhY i'cs,,m.
chanics. and the wear Is FOR Hie'i"'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-11

The meetings in progress by Mr.. MOODY
in Washington are productive or such
splendid results that the great eVanseilst
has postponed his visit 10 norfolk anu
will therefore be later In coming 10 hlcn,
mond than he al first expected. lie VIII
begin the meeting at Norfolk on the
14th. and will remain there Two weeks
after which he will come 10 this city.