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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-09
OUR MEIHODIST PKBACHEHs.
as O the Changes 300" '" 'o
ynds Io Richmond.

The Virginia Annual Conference Oh 'n'
Methodist Church, South, meets 10 ma
Iottesvile next week. and the Methou'S'
nastors In Richmond are all getting .neiI
affairs In shane to make their reports "
"Gbnrch Conference will be held at
Ceotenarv church tonight when macs aIi ,.e
of importance TO the congregation WIZ 10
q great deal Of anxious speculation Is
bsine indulgcd I'm concerning the changes
thar will take place when the cohlelcHCSs
reefs on account of the llmltaliOI VI
The terms OF several preachers IN tnls ~
Methodist preachers are appoIhleu o'.ha
wear and are liable 10 change az Lic
yynecting Of every conference, Tney usuai-
Iy remain however. for four years WhlCh
iS the limit OF their stay at one chaIse.
rev. George n. Ray, OF Union StatloIi;
will 20 to a new field, his four E Sdis
limit having expired AHVng e,',loseor ts
names are mentioned as MS suOOeoS'' -
Rev. George G. Nandersllce J.. ,.oor
strong effort will be made 10 KEEP
DIR. Tudor in Richmond by an eHcha ,rta
with some other charge IN Inc CITY dno
Hroad- Street people would IKE 10 nav
rev pr Sledd and one OF the plans
,nontioned is TO transfer Or. Tudor 10
TonteDary and DR.. Sledd TO Broad-Street'
,rbe Centenary people Will naturally op-
80 Dr Sledd's removal until his re-
nn,atning wear OF service has expired. a,
The four years term of Rev. Dr' Haui
Whitehead. presiding elder OF the bast
ptcbmond district, and Rev. IT y; =
Brown, presiding elder OF the W esi MN NJ,
mond district also expire WIN THIS con
ference. IL is DelleNeu tidu Ivy "' -
change places , ,,tt.ot,, In
tho hands of the bishop of the CONFER
ence. and no one can foretef the result
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-09
German While You Walt.

Much curiosity Was manifested ahead
OF the appearance OF Professor y; :.
Haunt. VINO has a system Tor acquiring
.ihe German Language in 1--WE weeks, at
The hall OF the y . NJ. c. \. last evening
4 large. intelligent and interested audi
,uce listened 10 the professor ana went
away much Impressed with his IDEAS ana
method. presented. as they were, in a
pleasing and simple manner.
He claims that 2ty Americans have
learned 10 speak. read and write the Ger
man language In such fashion as TO en-
able them 10 use it for all practical pur-
noses during his five weeks course OF
Lessons. which he IS to repeat In this
city go. 49,.
fhe Professor, laying great stress upon
first acquiring familiarity with the large
number of words which are very like each
other ia the German and English Ian
euaaes uroceeds TO demonstrate his
thoughts and plans for quick requirement
M the wonderfully beautiful language OF
The Deutschen Naterland in a pleasing
way. -, ,..,,.,.. l.. -
cities of Louisville. Washington. Baitt-
more and I'm other -laces, bringing strong
Testimonials from well-known people,
among them the Right Rev. Bishop Dud-
lev Of kentucky, and strong newspaper
a aIyi les from the Washington Post and
the New York TrlDuhe'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-09

A lecture of unusual interest, especially
10 all who have ever felt the desire TO
be acquainted with the conversational use
of the German language. Will be deliver
ed tonight In Richmond.
Professor Haupt NJ. A.. Pm. D., Ger
man scholar formerly filling the chair
of modern languages in Iowa University.
will in the Y. NJ. G. A Hall, at S:lJ =. NJ,
entertain the audience by demonstrating
I'm his inimitable manner the fact that
ne has developed n system popularity
known as the Hauptonian system" by
which he Is able TO lmpart an excellent
speaking, reading and writing use of the
German language during his German In
Five Weeks" course Of lessons which has
been taken by over 1900 most intelligent
people. among whom the Professor has
been honored by the Rev. Jabez Hall,
now Of this city, and the RI. Rev. Thorn
as Il. Dudley bishop Of diocese OF Ken
lucky who wrote: II attended Profess
sor Haupts hve-weeks course and am
amazed at the results accomplished. He
is a remarkable teacher. hence the results
SO astonishing, ! shall ever be grateful
10 him for the pleasure and the profit
/ have received from his lessons"
No doubt a large number OF the best
Richmonders will avail themselves Of
this best OF all opportunities 10 gain
practical mastery OF the German Ian
gtlagp.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-09
1HR sfGEAI S1AIION 81"
Its Material SuTg st. That Drah was
Made on "Uncis Bulys" Wardrobe.

United states Postal Station a., on
west Broad street IS very successiul
Uubllc conN enience and has become
necessity 10 the people or that emu 0l
the city which they would not no" Will
ingiy surrender.
The reports Of the amount of mail
handled shows that the business done at
Station "A" is equal to thal OF most any
second-class post-oiiice in the state
The station IS daily growing IN I'M,
uOrtance as pOSt-Ofhce, ana is Wen
located in a nice brick building, win
furniture especially made Tor il ana
adapted TO postal uses.
Everything is nice, except the sign over
the door The appropriation must nave
been exhausted before the sign was reach-
ed The sign Is of a very primitive CHAR
acter and looks about as artistic as a
fertilizer advertisement at a country
cross roads.
4 small piece Of cotton cloth Of dimen-
sions not greater than might be obtained
from the lower end of one Of Uncle Billy
CulNngwCrth's undergarments and the
unskiOed use of a marking pot, comprise
the material and labor expended in con
structing this sign, which would hardly
do credit to a Jail-alley grocery.
The inCOnEruity Of the sign at station
"a" is very striking. Colonel Elicit, the
conference.-the, could not DO a greater
publ" service as soon as he is seated
than 10 prevail upon Uncle sam for
special appropriation for a sign al Station
"a" To continue the use Of such per-
ishable material would cause d constant
draft on Postmaster Cullingworth's ward
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-09
DOUBLE BLESShDH bsS.
Two Couples Married Last Night In
A~nusboro.


sw.nsboro.
MANCHESTER BUREAU RICHMOND TrMxs,
1921 HULL STREET. BEATTIE BLOCK.
There were two weddings in Swansboro
last night, both quiet affairs. Mr.. L. ID.
Brooking and Miss Pauline Norvell were
united In marriage at the residence OF
tns brides parents. only tew ultimate
friends and the relatives OF me young
couple were present. Mr. Brooxihg Is
popular attache OF the Manchester street
Railway Company, ana the young offoe
is lady OF many charming quantities.
Mr.. W T.. Starke and Miss Hester
Webb were married at $50 o'clock at the
residence OF Rev. Z. I. Dadmun. MI.
Starke Is a well-known business man
OF Manchester, and his young wife has
many friends.
the County Courthouse Thursday, and
canvassed the returns from the election
Of Tuesday last. as follows: ,,,,...
First Ward-For Congressman: Elicit,
81 Gregory. 81; southward' ~; Snllsnt
to Constitution. ~: against amendment, =
Second Ward-Ellett, 1U2; Gregory, ~
Southwark, II: Smithdeal, 2; Llpscomp, l.
For amendment to Constitution 10;
against, u. . a.
Southwark. 12i Smithdeal. Z: Lipscom9,
3. For amendment to Constitution l"'
Fourth Ward-Ellett, 23f; Gregory. az
Southwark. 65; Smithdeal, .; nlpscoSateSS.
2 For amendment to Constitution w.
against, 70. h.
The city Council will meet tonight;
The Council at its last meeting duopseu
resolutions In reference 70 me suset sa .l
service in this city and the orulilan i1
Committee will no doubt present an ordi-
nance 10 the Council tonight IN TINS
direction. The patrons OF the me are
anxiously awaiting a change TOT oe''er
transportation. - .,,.
a very large congregation was preseht
at Bainbrldge-Street church last might
Rev. w. T. Derieux preachea nls las. !
sermon. which was listened 10 Win great
interest by all present. Al the CLOSE VI
the meeting the ordinance oil baptlsin
was administered 10 seVeral canui srts ;
meetings. which have been going on IN
this church for the past two weeks
closed Wednesday night. 49,.
Mrs. Sarah Fore Is quite sick at her
residence on Eleventh street ....,,.oo,,
Mrs Charles Snellings, OF NORWOOD
\ G Is visiting her mother, Mrs. ROBERT
son. corner Eighth and Porter streets
Miss Mary b. Cox left Wednesday Tor
New Orleans. to visit friends ana reia-
tives. -. .,oo,
ia growing in interest. Many OF our
voung men are taking advantage or this
opportunity The tuition is gratis.
Master Melvin +. Pitt who has been
detained at home on account OF sickness
! for several DAYS. is able TO be out again.
! Mrs. T. r. Cersley Is quite sick at her
residence in Swansboro
NJ Tohn Roberts continues very fee
| BILE at his residence In Swansboro.
The Chesterfield County Court VIII meet
| Monday. -. .,.,,a, -hooL
Mr.. J. A. Didlake lost pocKet-Doo'k
| on unper Hull street one day this week
| The pocket book contained some money
The negro vote In Manchester was
unusually small last Tuesday Ihey
! seemed to be puzzled about the WORKINGS
OF the new law.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-09
Electricity on BROAD Street

The special committee appointed by the
Council to look into the advisability OF
introducing electricity as motive power
on the Broad-Street railroad held its first
meeting in the City Hall last evening.
The following members OF the committee
were present: Messrs. Bloomberg. Nc
Dowell, Boykin and Diacont The City
Engineer was also on hand. Nr. Bloom
berg was elected chairman.
However there was no one in atten-
dance who desired 10 be heard before the
Committee and the situation was discuss
ed In a general way.
II was stated that the charter OF the
present company. which expires tn 1900.
gives IL exclusive privileges and II was
urged that hereafter certain notifications
should be inserted In any such char'ees
granted by the Council. 49,, ,,
The committee finally adjourned, Sub
ject to the call of the Chair. and the CITY
Engineer and city Attorney Will De re-
guested to submit at the next meeting
statement as to the provisions a,,,, OF 'n ne
charter in question and the reia.i9n y,
the Richmond Railway and Electric bisn'
Company TO the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-09
Poiitical Snap Shots.

Colonel Elicit was kept busy AGAIN yes,
terday receiving the CONGRATULATIONS OF
his friends. The fact that he ieads tne
delegation largely I'm the size OF hts ma
jority makes him central figure.
II Is a well-known fact since the elec-
ton that In Richmond and In the coun-
tics around large number OF negroes
voted for Elicit. At one precinct in Hen
rico where Southwark received - votes
there were ~ negro votes cast. or The
g votes to Southwark several were white,
showing that at least 10 colored votes
went for Elicit at this precinct
The Republican candidates In the
Second. Fourth. Sixth and Tenth districts
are crying fraud and preparing TO con-
test the seats OF the VICTORIOUS Demo
Gratis depending on the Republican House
to unseat them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-09
THB RICHM0HD s1ENOGHAPHKRs
Now Rooms of the Association Formally
Opsnod.

The Richmond Stenographers' Associa-
ton held their regular monthly meeting
at their new rooms No Jos north Sew
enth street. last night O. Raymond
Brown. president, i'm the chair. and j. :.
Patterson, secretary.
MIR. w. Mac. Jones'. treasurer. made
his report which showed the financial
condition Of the association 10 be IN good
shape The following new members were
elected: q. l.. Stacy, w. :. Thompson
and T.. J. Meade The membership Is
increasing daily and now numbers thir-
ty-hve.
A speed class was organized. which
will meet three times week-Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays. The rooms
will be handsomely fitted w, so as TO be
comfortable and attractive for both gen
tlcmen and lady members.
All stenOgraphers Of either sex are re-
guested 10 send their names to the aSso-
citation and set of the rules and by
laws will be mailed 10 them. Any inior-
nation concerning the association can be
had by writing to or calling on Messrs.
9. Il. Brown, president ohce of ). 4.
Pace: j. :. Patterson, secretary, stenOS-
rapher TO the general freight office of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company,
or John b. Culpeper, chairman employ
ment committee No. zoo east Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-09
4 CLERGYMIN Welded.
Ksv.J. Calvin Stewart MArries Miss Avis
NJ 3 ir8ey

At $50 O'clock last night Rev. j. Calvin
Stewart, pastor o. the Church OF the
Covenant, and Miss Avis NJ. Barney,
daughter Of the late DR.. c. G.. Barney.
we're married at No. 800 west Grace
street. by tine Rev. j. j. Grava.,. pastor
OF the Church OF the Holy Trinity, as
sisted by the Rev. DR.. VI. -. Hoge.
The ceremony was performed IN one or
the large double parlors, which was dec
Grated with white chryssnthemEms and d
pT Ofusion OF palms, In which We're en-
lowered a number CT large lamps, and the
effect OF the lights, with their varlegated
shades, rendered the scene an exceeding
ly lovely one. large horseshoe OF
white flowers hung from the archway be-
tween the two rooms, while the chande-
Tiers were tastefully draped IN smilaX
The bride entered. leaning upon the arm
OF her brother. MIR. j. Stewart Barney,
Accompanied by her sister. Miss Mary " !.
Barney, who was the maid Of honor.
She as preceded by six ntJle girls who
carried white ribbons and stood three on
either side while the ceremony was be-
ing performed. The Rev. Mr.. Stewart
was attended by his best man, Mr.. Sher-
rard Tabb.
The bride was becomlngly dressed in
a modest. simple gown OF white crepe. and
carried lilies OF the valley. The maid OF
honor wore gown or white crepon and
carried a bunch of American Beauties.
After the ceremony a handsome COLA
ton was served. The presents were nu-
merous and handsome, consisting mostly
OF cut glass and silver. Only the family
and most intimate friends. including the
Presbyterian ministers OF the city, were
present.
Mr. and Mrs. Stewart left for a south
ern tour, and on heir return will be at
home 10 their friends al No. go west
Grace street.
cAuTHoaN-HaYwARp.
Mr.. c. C.. Cauthorn and Mrs. Clara
Hayward were married al the brides
residence. on Marshall between Thirtieth
and Thirty-txst streets, on wednesday
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-09

The ladies OF the city Mission are or
,,ap ne Tor active winter work and q
number OF Sa' families aTe hG pSe S ehdreS
IoI heiP' M need fuel. clothes and food
are ST voting men are reported dying of
several and in need of nourishment
COTS cor uiap,btn1 The ladies of the Mission
are doing all in their power s,r,, 10 alleviate
the s StiT and they beg their friends TO
condltlSSn, ahem' and send anything they
r ran spare to help them In their care OF
the poor uu 80 Mrs. A. Y. Stokes, Is east
can Ig Se" Mrs. j. II. Claiborne, Gi2 east
Fd ram Mrs 81, Raleigh Colston, 10 north
I Leigh' > M John Addison. s22 Park ave-
siA,h v,.s ]. Schooler, 2SlG east Main.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-09
[ rom tiIr County.

Three commissions OF lunacy were held
at the County Courthouse yesterday.
The Board Of Commissioners consisted
of Squires Tyler, Larus and Lewis.
j. G. Bailey was adjudged insane and
will be sent to Williamsburg. Carolina
Johnson, an old colored woman. was
also judged insane, as was George VIII
liam Price Anderson. a coiored man.
They will be sent to Petersburg.
Squire Larus presided over an unim-
portant case of petty larceny.
The electoral commissioners met yes
terday and canVassed the returns from
Henrico county.
MIR. Charles Waddin. the assistant clerk
of Henrico county, has resigned his posi-
ton and accepted a situation in a large
Wholesale tobacco house I'm Norfolk. He
left for that city yesterday evening. Mr..
Waddil carries the best wishes of a
host Of friends.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-09

Mr. Fleming NJ Fox and Miss Fannie
NJ. Miller. both of Ashland, We're married
in that town Wednesday at 5;45 o'clock at
the residence of the brides mother. Mrs.
James Miller
The wedding was 3 very quiet one, only
the families Of the couple and few init
mate friends were present. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. DIR. Pendleton, Of
the Presbyterian church.
Mr. and Mrs. Fox left on the 1.45 train
for Washington and Niagara Falls.
The groom Is connected with the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railroad holding posi-
ton of Importance in the auditors office.
and the bride is the youngest daughter of
the late James Miller. president for years
of the Union Bank. of Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-09
Char. ed With Forgery.

Mr.. ]. b. Tillar, an insurance agent.
was arrested yesterday afternoon and
brought 10 the Second police station.
ed against him The amount involved is
$40. MIR. Tillar declared that he is en-
tirely at a loss 10 account for his arrest
MIR. Tillar is president of the Equity
building and Loan Association and lives
al Leonard Heights.
The warrant was sworn out by Daniel
I Ruckley Mr.. Tillar was allowed bail
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-09
CITY Circuit Cont.

In the City Circuit Court, before Judge
Wexford, In the suit OF the Weisieer
Clothing Company against II. II. Smith
Judgment was entered for the plaintiff
for the sum OF Sli455
In the suit OF the Scherfiius Furniture
Company against l.. Montgomery. judg-
menf was entered for the plaintiff for
sl4S.7t
A suit was instituted In this tribunal
yesterday by the Robert r. Williams
Company against ]. J. Martin, for Sl09.l5.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-09
The Hospital Donation Day.

-. donatIon day al The Virginia
1t wa, was vGeos Ha;dy and many and use
H a were rSee IS Sng The hos
pital was ~ 70 s o'clock, and a number
ton from aa,,ailed themselves Of me OPP
OF people "a see the fine appointments of
The Tne fftdes Board OF AuEIlnry returns
thanks 10 'dorations OF flowers. and 10
Catlin 10, heir friends for the liberal do
many OF sui supplies. Any other donation
nations VIankftilly received.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-09

lines. and that the cars be kept in better
condition. a. t,,.o,,,,..
An amendment. offered ps nu. n -, ,hs
rate az sevan and a half minutes. was
lost, and the resolution vas anopteu
Mfr. walierstein also offered fs,elution
providing that after the 80 So ~ u
from that account ard placed to the
credit of the construction account OF the
water department The resoiution was
referred TO the Finance Committee.
The Council adjourned aiter olsposing
OF matters Of minor Importance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-09
old Dominion Democratic Club.

A large and well-attended meeting OF
the Old Dominion Democratic Club was
held at their headquarters last night.
President James +. Flournoy presiding.
Enthusiastic speeches were made by sew
eraI members The club does not feel at
all dismayed at the recent defeat OF the
national Democracy, but Will go to work
with renewed energy. At their next meet
ing this club will elect officers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-09
on In Norfolk.

Miss Mayme Leahy. who is acquiring
an enviable reputation as an intelligent
and interesting elocutionst, went 10 Nor
folk Yesterday with Captain Frank w.
Cunningham, Richmond's sweet singer,
where they were to appear at an enter
tafnment TO be given for the benefit OF
Oakdale Lodge OF the Independent Or
der Of Odd -EelloWs. last evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-09
A Week OF PRAYER,

The coming week will be observed by
the Young Mems Christian Association
all over the world as a week of prayer.
Services will he held I'm this city begin
ming Sunday afternoon at O'Clock at the
Association building They will be con-
tinued Monday Tuesday. Thursday and
Friday evenings at S:l5 o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-09
thancery Court.

In the Chancery Court yesterday Major
John H. Dinneen qualified as executor of
Philip l.. Kelley.
Thomas 4. Westman qualified as ad-
mnistrator Of the estate of Thomas A.
Westman.
This tribunal has taken a recess from
yesterday until Monday, November lsth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-09
s,ciable at Honrmrnfai.

,,s,v evening at 9 o'clock there viii
be a socIasrtal church. All VINO are in
OF Monu,, ~ the church and would like an
terested ~ ~ OF meeting the new rector,
oppor,iuntney. are cordially invited. There
Mr., s music and Rotations during the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-09

The Committee on Health he'd us resn
NJ the city Hall last evening Az
o'clock and transacted the usual amount
of routine business. o..
The payroll Of the department. tor
the past two weeks was approNrI III
a number Of bills were ordered 70 DC phln'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-09
prnner Transfers.

Richm9nnu w. Cole, q feet on west side
wife o. yy.frst street near Marshall. 1900.
Twen,,yco Isham L. Ford TO Robert Tins
$40 acres near Laurel staten, So
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-09

Macon. Ga, Nov. 3. 1885,
Teiser & Pollak, Agents, Richmond. Va:
Imperial Baking Powder received the
highest award to-day at the Interstate.
Fair. held at Macon. Ga.
S. S. FRIEDLEIN,
Manager Imperial Baking Powder.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-09

The best Fried Oysters at Hulchers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-09

Real merit Is the characteristic OF
Hoods Sarsaparilla. and II Is manifested
medicine accomplishes Hoods Sarsapa-
ftlla Is the kind. Try IL.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-09
cAurHoAs-HAYwARf

Mr.. c. c. Cauthorn and Mrs. Clara
Hayward were married al the brides
residence. on Marshall between Thirtleth
and Thirty-hrst streets, on wednesday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-09

Hoods Pills act easily. yet promptly
ana efficiently, on the liver and bowels
&c.
The finest oysters at Hulcher's.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-09
vpyy WATER FOR JAYIToRs.

Mr. Landerkin offered petition from
IN" school Board with an ordinance nj,
Lowing the janitors living In public school
bui,dIngs free water for family use. cii-
der the suspension OF the rules the ordi-
nance was adopted.
Mr. Iawder offered resolution request
ing the City Attorney 10 ascertain the
cost OF condemning the necessary proper
ty for the opening OF Fifth street In fui-
ION The resolution was adopted.
Mr. Walerstein offered a resolution
recurring the Manchester Railway ana
Enforcement Company to run the cars
on Marshall street on fiye-minute scnsd-
ME and as late as cars are run on other