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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-07

ings by bringing before his audience the
blind beggar tn Jerusalem. who believed
I'm the Lord and received his sight He
also endeavofed to convert the Pharisees,
who could not do anything else TO him
but cast him out They east him right
into the bosom OF the Lord. II there were
ATTY such men IA Richmond. said Mr.
Moody they would turn the whole town
upside down.
Mr. Moody also spoke In a very fitting
manner OF Joseph OF Arimathca, who. al
though one OF the pharisees, believed in
the Lord ia his darkest hour. and who
sacrificed more when he begged for the
body OF the Lord after the cruciixlon than
any living man had ever done.
At the close OF his sermon Mr.. Moody
invited all those who confessed Christ
or were willing TO confess him to arise
IN their seats. and the vast majority OF
the audience obeycd his request.
After a fervent prayer by Rev. Dr.
Tudor the audience was dismissed by Mr..
Moody. who asked his hearers TO pray
FOR him that he might preach on Sunday
as ne had never preached before.
While the choir was singing Hymn NO.
226. stand Up. stand Up for Jesus
those who desired 20 attend the enquirerS
meeting left the building and went TO
the big hall OF the Young Mems Christian
Association, which was crowded to It's
utmost capacity within few minutes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-07
REV. mona, LfDH IN.
A Brother OF the Evangelist Now Here -

A Brother OF the Evangelist Now Here u
Coming ~ Richmond.
Evangelist Thomas Needham is expect
ed in the city this evening. lie IS the
third brother of the Needham quartette
Of preachers. and has been in evangelis-
tic work for some years. lie IS kl.o"h as
the sailor preacher" having been In
the English navy and mercantile SER
vice in his younger days. Mr.. Needham
also spent several years in South Amer
lea and travelled extensively from Brazil
TO Patagonia. His experiences while
there are OF a most romantic and thrill
ing nature. As a preacher he Is earnest,
pathetic, and direct. lie draws lessons
from his own life and uses illustrations
with fine effect. Mr.. Needham married
CAPTAIN Montgomery's daughter or TINS
city, where he will visit his friends
Rev. Thomas Nee1han is always hearth
" received at Richmond. He will preach
for DR.. Cooper tomorrow morning In
the First Baptist church, and aid his
brother. Rev. George G. Needham In
overflow meetings. afternoon and even
ing. He may be prevailed on to prolong
his visit and help in the great work.
Great crowds of colored people attend
ed both services Of Rev. George G. Need
ham last evening. The building was
densely packed. and the interest deepens.
Mr. Needham praches tomorrow morn
ing for DR.. Hoge, i'm the Second Presby-
terrain church. and in the same place at
o'clock, and at 7:SO will conduct the
overflow meetings.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-07
4 FEARFUL SUSPENSE.
She Thought it Would
Never End.

Suspense Is an awful thing. People
suffer month after month from various
troubles hoping, yet doubling. Thousands
OF persons are inJuring their health and
breaking down under a load they cannot
bear. They find they are getting nervous.
irritable. they can't sleep and often have
headache.
There Is not the slightest need 60 live
on this way for you can be cured just
as we'll as not. Mrs. 4. A. Williams. or
Franklin. Mass, has suffered terribly
from her nerves and Ill health. but she
is now well and tells In the following
letter just how to be cured
II was completely broken down in
health. My nerves were all unstrung and
exhausted. l could not sleep nights and
my limbs trembled all the time. Ii was
evident there was terribly diseased con-
dtion of my nerves.
II took all kinds OF medicines but
neither they nor the doctors did me any
good. became fearfully discourag, d and
thought l should never get well. The
suspense was awful.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-07
Lowered the Rates.

The Transportation Committee Of the
Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical So
ciety and the Boa I'd OF Inland Trade, Of
the Chamber OF Commerce. held a meet
ing in the che mher yesterday to make
some arrangements as TO passenger rates
TO the State Fair TO be held in this city
next fall. REPRESENTATIVES of various rail-
roads, including W. A. Turk and w. Is.
Bevill. were present at the meeting IL
was decided TO put on reduced rates from
October sth to October 18th inclusive one
first-class fare for the round trip over the
following lines Norfolk and Western.
Richmond and Danville, Atlantic Coast
Line. Richmond, Fredericksburg and Poto-
mac, Atlantic and Danville, Seaboard Air
Line. The Chesapeake and Ohio was not
represented at the meeting but it is I'M
derstood that that company will agree
to the rates adopted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-07

Having heard Of the wonders Of DR..
Greenes Nervura blood and nerve remedy,
! determined 10 use il. The result was
remarkable. After taking three bottles
my nervousness was all gone, | could
sleep We'll and my limbs were all right.
| was entirely cured by this grand, good
medicine.
II cannot speak highly enough of DR.
Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy.
1t is a Godsend 20 us poor sufferers. II
cured me perfectly and completely OF all
my troubles. and I know il will do the
same for others. OH that had taken il
sooner"
Ask yourself this question honestly and
fairly II you knew a medicine would
surely cure you. would you not take IT,?
Well, everybody who takes DR.. Greenes
Nervura blood and nerve remedy is cured.
and you will be. Commence now. In the
spring. when you can be cured quickest.
A spring medicine is absolutely neces-
sary to all. and people are sure that DR.
Greenes Nervura blood and nerve remedy
is the best II was discovered by Or
Greene. Of 50 west Fourteenth street. New
York city, the most successful specialist
in curing nervous and chronic diseases.
lie can be consulted free, personally, or
by letter
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-07
PERSONAL md GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Richmond Citi-
z.na and Other Matters


Capt. T. c. Morton, OF the staunton
Vindicator has been in the city several
days attending the Moody meetings.
Rev Moses ID. Hoge, D. D.. has gone to
the University of Virginia TO deliver two
discourses on the evidences of Chris
tianity.
Rev. J. c. Hlden has accepted an invi-
tation 10 preach in protracted meeting
at Morehead City. " - 10 pesin on
April Goth.
Mr.. Paul Moody, son OF the distin-
guished evanreIist is n the city. and is
stopping with his father at the Hotel
Lexington
The CIay-Ward Actives viii meet in
the audlerce-room I'm Belyidere han
tonight and every Saturday night until
after the primary.
Mr.. Andrew II. Ellerson ana FANNY
have left Mrs. Fitzhughs. oly east rT%nn-
I'm street, for their country hoi'c' A"e'e
SIDE 10 speld the summer.
AS. Mr. Moody will preach to men only
SUNDAY night, MIR. Bagoy' OF . 1arsaiS;,
Baptist church. will preach TO women
and any men who cannot get In the taoef-
nacle.
Mr.. NJ. S. Conrad. Of Kansas City.
Mo. is on visit TO his Oh hoine 80 ree
MS relatives and friends. ana Is SUI BIZ
with his parents. al 10 SCUM
street.
The quarterly meeting OF the ESecu-
tive Committee OF the Virginia state
Agricultural Society VIII he heiu as
o clock on next tuesday ID the ONCE VI
the secretary.
Temple Lodge No. Q. 4. +. and A. NJ.
had lis regular monthly communication
last night at the Masonic Temple. when
the degree OF Fellow-Crat was conferred
on three candidates, tn me usual I'M
pressive style of this lodge.
The Oakwood Memcritl Association
held meeting Thursday afternoon In the
frame schooi.house in ST. Johns church
yard at ) o'clock. Letters were read from
Mr.; G. Watt Taylor. accepting ,ns INV.
tation to act as chief marshal, ana "a rom ON
First Virginia Regiment TO participate
in the ceremonies. May 10th Will be Oak
wood Memorial day.
Matthew Coleman. q negro. 80 ,.s~
rested and locked UP tn the 1n''" ''''es
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-07

Mr.. Eberhardt who lives near Antioch,
lost his steam saw-mill last Wednesday
night by fire. The flames did about 5000
damages. = quantity OF lumber and other
material stored at the mill was destroyed
and the boiler and machinery damaged.
There was no insurance.
The case OF j. r. Brown. the negro
undertaken who was charged by Elijah
Christian with unlawfully holding the
dead body of her mother and attempting
thereby 10 extort so from her. came be-
fore Justice Vincent Thursday. After ex-
aiming a number Of witnesses the magis-
trate discharged Brown on payment OF
costs.
Mamie webb and Beulah Johnson two
Of the witnesses I'm this case. were also
witnesses i'm the Thomas case. being in
mates OF the house i'm which the body Of
the ex-legisiatOr was found.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-07
POLK MILLER WRITES A CARD.
ue Discusses the Lecture Field and Drug
Rus less.
To the Editor of The Times:

To the Editor of The Times
As much has been said or late
I'm the papers about my having taken
the Lecture Field" and fearing
that some may think that nave
given up my drug business, 10
which / have devoted thirty-four years
of my life. | take this method OF INFORM
ing my friends aud the general pubic
that my drug business is by no means
forgotten. SO far from it. in addition
10 Mr. Henry G.. Benson, who has been
with me for more than fifteen years. Mr.
Coleman, whom | raised up from
boy. and my son, who does all the work
in the office, manages the finances. re-
ceives and ships all orders, / have with
me my old friend and partner for fourteen
wears. Mr. John w. Pierce. a very i'm
portant part of my business. and the
most profitable, is a good line OF proprie-
tary articles for which | have customers
in every town and hamlet In the United
States, and while i am handsomely re-
munerated for the little effort put forth
as an entertainer" l use every hour or
the day for pushing the sale OF my
goods among the druggists. grocers'
doctors. and dentists in the towns In
which | appear. SO. with the largest
force OF registered prescription clerks
of any drug house in Richmond, ana
son who is better qualified to do the
work of the office than ever l was, there
Is no reason why my friends and the
public should forget that l am still In
the drug business l have had no evil
dance of falling on but write this
simply to answer publicly the question
which is often asked me Are you going
10 quit the drug business" / expect to
remain in the business as long as /
live. and no amount Of money offered
me as a public lecturer would induce me
to give II up. ! am my own travelling
man, advertising and selling my goods
all day and boring the public at night
with talks on old times and making EN-
pay for It," POLK MILLER.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-07
The Richmond Alumni.

The Richmond chapter of the Alumni
Association Of the University OF Virginia
held a meeting I'm the Chamber Of Com
merce building yesterday afternoon at 5
o'clock, for the purpose of recommending
TO the Governor the names Of some of
the alumni TO fill a vacancy in the Board
Of Visitors of that institution. After
some discussion II was decided 10 recon-
mend to the Governor the following
names: General Archer Anderson. Pro-
fessor John y. Mcclure, and Mr.. Frank
H. Mcclure. 1t was also decided TO char
ter a private car, and carry a large dele
cation OF the Richmond chapter Of the
Alumni to the commencement exercises
Of the institution this year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-07

Mr. J. Emory Shaw. the organist and
director of Monumental church choir. has
selected a fine musical service for the
occasion Of the conservation Of Bishop
elect Rev. John b. Newton, 10 occur at
Monumental church May 18th next.
The regular efficient choir Will sing a
Venite and Responses in -. compositions
Of Mr. shaw; re Deum and Benedlctus,
i'm D.. OF Field, and for Onertory Mendels-
sohns beautiful How Lovely are the
Messengers"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-07

The athletic association of Richmond
College held a meeting yesterday after
noon, and elected Mr. A. n. Bowers, OF
the law class, manager Of the football
team of 1871
Dates have been made with a number
OF prominent northern and State teams
and every indication points to a prosper
Gus football season for the collegiates
this year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-07

Hoyt's "A Texas Steer" attracted
another large audience to the Academy
of Music last evening. The play is one
Of his master pieces. and in the hands
Of such a company as he has sent here
1t is a treat TO see il. Tim Murphy is
excellent, and his facial expressions are
sufficient to throw the audiences into
commissions of laughter The engage
ment closes with the matinee this after
noon and the performance this evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-07

station yesterday afternoon on charges OF
being suspicious character and having
In his possession three tie reins. the prop
erty or some person unknown. The reins
are keSt at the station-house for identif-
etc, found on the street and brought TO
the same station-house, can be obtained
by the owner
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-07
HOLY Namr Society.

Tomorrow will be the first annual Com
munion Sunday Of this society. IL will
be celebrated with unusual solemnity at
the Sacred Heart Church. High Mass
will be sung at o'clock, and all the
members will receive Communion. The
choir OF the Sacred Heart church will
sing Fishes. Mass IL is expected that
the attendance OF members VIII be larger
than on any previous occasion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-07
To INSPECT River ImnrOYemenfs.

gineer, has invited several gentlemen TO
accompany Col. William r. Craighill and
other United States officials on trip
down the river this afternoon. The
steamer Pocahontas will leave her wharf
about half-past 3 o'clock. returning about
sundown.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-07

Mrs. Wade Robins. OF Tazewell county.
and her children are still az the aims
house The woman has not yet visited
her husband at the penitentiary. Super
intendent Lynn is out of the city. and
none Of the other officials have authority
to admit her, as Robins Is not entitled to
the privilege Of seeing any relations or
friends.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-07

No one will doubt that business just at
present Is duilcr than usual. quite true;
but the Plymouth Rock people don't seem
10 be affected by the financial stringency,
for they are pushing right ahead and
taking orders faster than ever before.
Just peep in at their establishment, corner
Of Ninth AMI Fran kiln streets II you
want 10 see all the newest patterns at
prices that will astonish you. Trousers
made 10 order at 81 and upwards. Is
bargain not 10 be secured anywhere else
IN the city. and suits. guaranteed 10 III,
It such figures as Sl325 and upwards, IS
a regular bonanza. Every style OK goods
can be had at figures that are truly re-
r.arkable. do you wear pants?' Ihen
20 and leave your order for handsome
pair OF spring trousers. A word TO the
wise Is sufficient. If you are wise man
you will lose no time in taking advantage
of such inducements. Hundreds nave
gone before you, and hundreds Will NV
your example.
Under such efficient management as
that of II. T.. Strudwick. the plymouth
Rock people are making nit.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-07
United states District ,ourt.

In the United States District Court yes
terday the jury was adjourned until April
24th. The court will be in session to-day.
John Scott. a diminutive colored boy,
charged with stealing stamps from the
post-offfce at Dumbarton, was baiied for
his appearance October lst
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-07
Property Transfers.

Richmond: r. B. and Mary j. Lee from
Home Building Comnany's trustees. %
feet on north side Grace street, near
Shafer. and 162 feet on east side Hickory
street. near Calhoun, N,y.s
Henrfco: James II. Barton to Elizabeth
Harvey. lot IL in block p Barton Heights,
$3.50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-07

Mr. J. f. Jackson delivered an interest,"
ing and instructive lecture on The out
look for the People and Country last
night in the brick chapel in ST. Johns
churchyard. The lecture was delivered
under the auspices Of ST. Johns Chapter
of the Brotherhood of st. Andrew.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-07

Recently Postmaster Cullngworth got
the POst-Ofice Department 10 exempt the
position OF night clerk from the provis-
ions Of the civil service law. and removed
Edward Thompson the incumbent, and
appointed Mr.. T.. r.. Bernard 10 the posi-
ton. IL was reported yesterday by a
friend Of Thompson that the latter would
appeal to the civil Service Commission.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-07
LEE CAMP MI fTs.
Delegates Appointed t. the Reunion n
Hir,n in cham.

BIRMINGHAM.
The regular monthly meeting Of Lee
Camp last night was largely attended
Col T.. Leslie Spence was in command.
and Capt. j. Taylor Stratton recorded.
General orders were read from the
headquarters Of the Grand Camp OF Con-
federate Veterans at Petersburg, Va
issued by Col. Hugh X. Smith, Grand Com
mander. The camp was Informed thar the
annual meeting would be held at AleNan-
dria. Va. on June 9Th. The subordinate
camps have also been ordered TO assem-
bic in this city on May Goth to participate
in the ceremonies in connection with the
unwilling of the private soldiers and
sailors monument.
Comrade John II. Worsham read an
interesting address on his service in +
Companv Twenty-first Virginia Infantry.
The anniversary Of the camp VIII be
celebrated at the Soldiers Home on
April 18TH when all members are OK
pected 10 be present. The friends OF the
camp are also invited to attend.
The following were appointed delegates
TO the reunion at Birmingham Ala.
April 9th and 2Gth, with the power 10
appoint their alternates:
Rev. j. VIM. Jones, Joseph bryan
Rev. Geo. II. Ray. 10 Lane o'eIh
J. Taylor Ellyson, John Murphy
Everett Waddey, Johh - caIy'
VIM. Lindsey, o.h "Iiiei'
,rboroas lclletr. Geo. J.. Christian
Thos. a. Brander, Arthur q. evans
,rhoe Rvrne. John NJ. Warren
David +. Francis, L. l.. Lucy
charles r Anderson, John Cussons
II r. Nichols. Chas. b. Tennent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-07
Not tie Chesapeake and Ohio.

1t was the Chesapeake. Ohio and South
western railroad, and not the Chesapeake
and Ohio that was boycotted by the
Southern Railway and Steamship Asso-
citation for cutting rates against lines
that are members Of the association.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-07

for Sick Headache is found that Is pleas
ant. harmless, and efficient. We refer to
Or. David's Pills. that thousands On our
people have successfully used. Price, %
cents a box; five boxes for a 81.
OWENS & MINOR DRUG CO.
Richmond. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-07

will not be admitted. ard those who are
ten years old Must be accompanied Jy
their parents. All the young people eleven
years old and older will be welcomed. and
their mothers. their fathers, their Sun
day school teachers. and superintendents
are invited to come. There VIII be no
meeting to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-07

Wives and maidens fair tell to husband.
brother and beaux Wedding Bouquet" Is
the cigar. a fragrance rare II lends the
breath and air.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-07
south.rn Bsptis' Convention. Dallas. Tex.

ON account of above occasion, the Rich
mond and Danviile railroad Will sell
tickets from points in the state OF Viz
sinia at rate OF one frst-class fare
for the round-trip. Tickets to be sold
an Nav 9Th. 9th, and 10th, with final
limit thirty days from date Of sale. For
ali information and for Pullman reserva-
lions. call on or address John NJ Beall.
Travelling Passenger Agent, v2O east Main
street, Richmond, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-07

All the druggists cigar stores. grocers,
and restaurants have the wedding Bom.
duet" Cigar. Take no other or you WIN
he deprived the comfort and pleasure
which should and can be yours.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-07
The One History
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Greatest War.
TheNeW
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Pictorial
Edition..

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-07

The finest favored and most popular
ten-cent cigar is wedding Bouquet"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-07

Miss Tyson gave very interesting tenn
perance talk 10 the young folks yester-
day at the Second Baptist church. The
church was more crowded than ever An
increased percentage Of grown people was
noticeable. though there were Just. as
! any children as ever. AS these meetings
are held IN the afternoon there are
many Sunday school workers, parents,
and others greatly interested In Chris
tiaR work who are unable 10 attend. TO
accommodate these the Sunday meeting
Will be he'd at the First Be ptist church,
corner Of Twelfth and Broad streets. ut
o'clock p. NJ, instead Of the Second
church. as usual II should be noted that
this Sunday meeting 10 not for the small
er children; tho:e under ten years old
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-11-21

The Sioux Falls Press of the Goth
inst. tabulates returns from every one
OF the tifty-one counties in South Dako-
Ia md considers them practically cor
rect, from which 1t deduces the following
items OF interest:
IAese returns give Sheldon (republi-
cam 8,97s, Howe (popullst) 1926, and
Ward ~(democrat) $500. Upon the vote
for Alexander (prohibitionist) there are
returns from only forty counties, giving
him o4l, SO it is probable his vote will
not exceed 1850. This would give
Sheldon a majority of 1872 over all three
OF the opposition candidates, and a plur-
allty OF l2,742 over Howe. 1t is not
likely the final count will materially
alter these figures.
The returns indicate that the total
vote OF the state will be about 77,OS4. or
an increase Of a little less than 9h Der
cent over the total vote of two years AGO.
when there were 70,41O ballots cast for
governor, but not quite so large as the
vote OF 1890, when there were II, 562 cast
The following figures will enable a com,
Partson to be made between the votes Of
The Tree elections: