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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-16
Mr. n o williams Returned.

state Secretary II. o. Williams, OF the
Young Mems Christian Association OF
Virginia. yesterday returned rom -. -,
Of IF the presidents Of college associations,
hold there from April 18th to lfth. There
wee ten delegates from as many ASH $50
cations present. The meetings were CON
ducted nv MIR. +. r. BrOckman, college
se secret Of the international committee
and Rev. X. }. IcBryde, ID. u, eliAiI-
man Of the committee on college "orN
from the state Committee. -,
NJ Williams has concluded his IMAM
ciai canvas. i'm Norfolk. and has succeed
ed i'm raising The $500 needed TO pay on
the debt Of the ASSOCIATION, ana INC
hoard of directors IS now prepared 10
ON his return to this city Mr. VII
Iiams Yesterday stopped three noufs III
stanton. where he had conference .., VII. ~
some of the directors of the local orEanl-
zation. He will spend The entire next
week in Clifton Forge
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-16
AONE.CFNr TRIAL.
Seldom Chalkly Charged With Stealing A.
d. Moore's Ra.e-Bail Plank.

Seldom Chalkly, a young man living at
No. Il east Canal street. was arrested
yesterday and lodged in the Henrico
county Jail. charged with stealing a
plank from a. ID. More. valued at one
cent Chalkly and Moore belong TO that
set OF easy-going fellows who witness
all the ball games by the means OF lad
ders. from the top OF which they arc
enabled 10 see over the tall fence that
surrounds the ball park. They have two
upright ladders and across the top they
place a plank on which they can either sit
or stand. Moore claims that Chalkly took
his plank that he used to sit on. Chalkly
denies the charge. and the one cent case
will probably be called to-day for hear
ing
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-16

bla cost u,ould he On motion OF Mr..
Davis. the matter was referred 10 a sub
committee. consisting OF Messrs. Cask.e,
Davis and Branch. =,
rect!ng the Committee on Light 10 dis
Continue its contract for electric lights
on May LIST. and instructing the superin-
cas- lanns ncccssary TO light the entire
City. He argued the great advantages to
accrue TO the city from owning IFS plant,
and stated that he meant business In this
matter. , ~ ~, -,
Mcssrs. Hardwicke and Wallerstein
snoke upon the proposition. urging pa
tience on the question until full .nforma-
ton could be had.
ton be laid on the table. The motion
was carried by the following vote:
Ayes-Aiessrs. Vaughan, ~. Mallerstein'
Noes-Messrs. Grimes, Davis and No
ble-3.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-16
rIrNIcs Ahn nAsr MI.
LnsrIcr LOnN,s oUURr
a Chicken Thief Attacks the Policeman
Who Arfested Hun.


William Henry alias Charles Williams. a
colcred cx-conyict who only about a
month ago left the penitenuary. was IN
the Police Court yesterday morning
charged with stealing six chickens, the
property Of some unknown person.
Saturday morning Policeman buCan
raw Henry with g basket OF dressed
chickens and questioned him about them.
ills answers were very unsatisfactory,
and the officer put him under arrest. ON
the way TO the station nous, the negro
throw the chickens away, and struck
Iugan I'm the face. and as a consequence
the negro had his read done up I'M banN-
ages yesterday morning. the officer hav-
inr used his club on him.
When his Honor heard this portion OF
the testimony. ne issued bench-warrant
charging Henry with resisting the police
man in the discharge of his duty and
sent him ON 10 the grand jury 10 answer
the charge, and also sent him 10 jail for
twelve months IN default of 500 surety as
a suspicious character.
IIenrys wife said ne had been stealing
chickens nc6rly every night since he had
been released from the pcnitentary about
month ago.
John Fossctt (colorcD was sent to jail
Tor thirty days la default OF Sloo surety
ON the charge OF being a suspicious char
acter.
James Goode was sent on 10 the Grand
jury on tho charge OF cutting Anderson
Epps With a knife
Benny Hill (colored) was sent 10 Jail for
nfteon days for stealing ST. the property
AZ olivia Nancey.
Richard Williams (colorod was nned
SO and costs for beating Martha Dan
bridge. and Williams and Martha Dam
bridge were each fined $40 and costs for
heating Ella Fronsnia.
Alfred Granger was fined $3.50 for abus-
Ing Sidney Jones.
Mamie Coleman threatened TO XIII Lucy
and Sally TaliaferrO with a hatchet. The
quarrel was over a door which Lucy I'M
sisted an mailing up even though expressly
commanded by the Justice not to do so.
They were each fined S225
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-16
Committee on Light.

The Committee on Light held its regu-
lar meeting In room No u of the CITY
Hall last evening There were present
Mcssrs. Grimes (chdirmlD Branch,
Caskie. Davis. Hardwicke. Vaughan, No
BILE and Wallerste!n.
Superintendent Adams presented his re-
port for the month of March showing
that 10. 10000 cubic feet OF gas were made
I'm that time against ls572.OO0 cubic feet
In the corresponding month OF 1894 The
cost of gas In the holder was Al cents
for 1000 feet, and the cost OF distribution
10 cents
The usual number Of bills were ordered
to be paid.
MIR. Caske offered resolution, IN
struciing the committee TO consider the
question whether the construction OF a
new gas holder In the western part OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-16
A NnrrnM Z. cape.

While Mr. Alcck shelton. an employe
Of the J. l.. Hin Printing Company, vas
ont driving Sunday morning with his vic
and child, the vehicle In which they were
seated was accidentally overturned on the
sfeep hin OF the MeadOwDridge road, in
the rear OF the almshouse. Mr.. and Mrs
shelton escaped with slight injuries, while
their child was not hurt at all.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-16
NJ pn,rers Snrnrised

At the dose Of the rehearsal OF the
,csted choir OF Monumental church, on
saturday evening. Mr.. Philip Powers, Ihe
indefatigable choirmaster was surrouha-
ed by the members of The choir VINO l.'o IN
oave eypression OF their gratitude ny
5resentine him with a handsome case
Containing dozen heavy silver FORKS.
That Mr.. Powers was taken utterly 10y
surprise. is expressing II very nli"'y'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-16
To La nrdainad a Minister.

po,, y & Farland. assistant rector OF
81 PauTs Episcopal church, will be or
dained a minister on the first Sunday IN
Nav. Bishop John b. Newton VIII az
minister the ordination, and the -, can .6i
date will be presented to him in 9y vhe r rsr-
tor of the church. Rev. Hartley taT-
michael who will also preach the oiql-
nation sermon He will be assisted IN tne
conducting OF the services by f.eN. III
ward Meade. the diocesan mlsaio"a'''
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-16
1ncal scottish Rieht Masons.

At a stated meeting Of Libertas Lodge
No. 3. A. and A., Scottish Rite, OF FREE
masonry held last night, Mr, {; rh Is. Zen ven-
ersbIa master appointed the following
e comm iass' for the annual convention
which taxes place in May. on banquet
Thomas Whittet, John r. Charlet32nn ana
William Ryan, on l.t,e ".
Iefferv, A. :. Groser. r. y. Hotchk-ss'
II ~. Ellvson and George l.. street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-16

Several people have applied 10 Mr..
Sands for permission to adopt the little
girl that was recently found in the coun-
Nv. in the house OF a negro woman
named Roy Mr.. Sands has not decided
what he will do with the child. but IL
is more than probable that she will be
placed In some orphans home.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-16
n.nrhtars Of the RevolulIon.

The old Dominion Chapter OF D1ngh-
tors Of the American Revolution held a
meeting Yesterday in the rooms OF me
Virginia Historical Society, inc Sla.e
IN anDointed chairman Of the relic com,
,,ittee Of the Atlanta Exposition, VIII
,,iate arr,ngemonts for a special place
for the chapter IN the Virginia exhibit
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-16

handsome skirts Of silk and SATIN
is wit
in
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OF
OF silk
be sewed up
all
Il
cloth turn n
the run
lie a
placket and another WI
to 10
and budsth them together lacking rp
Aplac
of wash
dgoolsc anh be cut
with
The pattern and
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ALONG LINE
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-16

Captain j. b. BAYLOR and Mr.. Wyndham
r. Meredith had a conference yesterday
with Governor OFerrall about the ar
rangements for entertaining Postmaster
General Wilson tomorrow. The Governor
will hold a reception for one hour from
bu5 10 6l5 T. NJ. In his honor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-16
GREAT EXCITEM EMF.

The opening of the Cincinnati Clothing
Sale at gl0 east Main street Is causing
great excitement in RichmOnd am li'n.
rico county. Day and night the elega 1T
building is crowded with people, cacn
one eager 10 Secure some OF tie many
bargains offered. The managers have
received word from Cineinlli 10 clt ="
out The stock by Saturday, April 10Th,
without fail so a much greater fedut-
ton in prices will be made. a number
OF home statesmen have been secured, so
any one attending this Great llnclrh1u
CIothipe Sale OF fine tailor made cloth
ing for mems. boys and children's wear
will find plenty OF friends to wait on
them. Another car OF clothing mas
arrived and is now on the tracks, anu
viii ne oDened and ready for inspection
Immediately at 9l6 east Main street,
between Ninth and Tenth streets Jour
doors from the corner Of Tenthl.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-16

Some time between Saturday night
and yesterday morning thief entered
the armory of the Blues, and stole 50
from Company BIS room. Inc money ''as
i'm a lin box. and was opened with a can
opener. No trace OF the thief could bt
found. The police have been notified
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-16
Tie Death Report

The Richmond mortuary report, for the
week ending April 18th shows.
Whole number OF deaths, p; II white
and IS colored: still born. 1 coiorcd An
nual rate OF mortality per 1000, white,
TO- 70. cOlOred. 2l.66; total, lo,sl.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-16
Richmnnh Clfricns

Only comparatively few ministers were
nresent at the meeting OF the Richmond
Glorious, in the yestry-room OF 81. Paul :
church. at noon yesterday, and no busi-
ness of any importance was transacted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-16

For bright parlor light. ask your
grocer for the Southern OIL Company's
oil. Telephone 2T2.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-16
stella to Remain one Week Longer,

Those wishing TO view this wonderful
arr creation should do so at once. POSI-
lively closing Saturday night, April 10Th;
on exhibition at No 2O7 east Broad
street Special reception for ladies only,
Wednesday afternoon from to O.
Suppose IL does cost one dollar Don't
be "pennyWlse and pound FOOLISH
through taking for your Cough medicine
that you know nothing about. when one
OF long established reputation and proven
quality like Or. ID. Jayne's Expectorant
can be had
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-16
Marriage License.

The Clerk OF the Hastings Court yes
terday Issued a marriage license 10 Mr.
samuel NJ. Farmer and Miss Mary A.
Sm1Lh-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-16
Law and Equity Court

In the Law and Equity Court yesterday
a suit was entered by Richard Hayes
Sons against T.. f. Brennan q Co. Dam
ages, $3.50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-16

Miss Mary Terrell. Of Louisa Court
house Is visiting her friend. Miss Ella
NIayo. 1901 Porter street. Manchester.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-16
Hastings Court.

The Hastings Court was engaged yes
tAT-a-v In ths trial Of civil cases.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-16
s,eila TO Remnln One Week Longer.

Those wishing TO view this Wonderlul
ART creation should do so at once. Posi-
lively closing Saturday night. April 10Th;
on exhibition at No. 2Ol east Broad
street. Special reception for ladies' only,
Wednesday afternoon, from 10 D.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-09
HISTORY OF THE CRIME,
The Result of the Case VIII
Settle the Mystery of the
Wootton Murder.
IT IS THE SECOND HEARING.
Testimony VIII Show that the De-
fendant Has the Missing Mans
Property.

FRESNO, CAL, April s.-The second
trial OF Professor W. A. Sanders OF Reed
ley on the charge of forgery began here to-
day. The case is one of the most Sensa-
tional over tried in the county.
On March l, 1894, William Wootton, a
wealthy farmer of Reedley, suddenly dis
appeared, and, although the shrewdest de-
rectives in the State have been trying to
find him, they have utterly failed.
Wootton owned 1900 acres OF land near
Reedlev, and it is the belief of many
people that Professor Sanders murdered
him after getting the title to the property
into his own name. The result of the trial
for forgery will practically settle the ques-
tion as to whether or not Sanders muir
dered Wootton to get possession Of the
rich estate.
According to Sanders story he had been
negotiating with Wootton for the purchase
of his ranch for some time, intending to
use the money of John Knausch, a life
long friend. On February l, Knausch and
a man named Graves drove over to Reed
ley in two-horse buggy, intending to go
to Wootton's ranch. Missing their way
they found themselves on the wrong side
of steep hill. Rather than drive around
it, they left their buggy at the house OF a
Mr.. Vance and climbed over the hill to
Woottons ranch, carrying with them
$50, 900 in gold coin in two sacks.
Sanders says he had gone to Wootton' s
house in blackboard and was there when
Knausch arrived. Knausch offered Woot-
ton $4,000 for the ranch. Wootton
wanted $4,000. Then Knausch brought
i
the thousand $40 pieces on the table, say
ing he would give a check for the balance
on a Los Angeles bank. Wootton became
wild with excitement when he saw the
coin, and the bargain was made at $45 900.
Wootton gathered up the coin and put it
{nto the sacks, which he loaded on TO the
blackboard, intending to bring the immense
treasure to Fresno for safekeeping. All
four men started for Fresno in the two
vehicles, Weotton and Sanders riding to-
gether and carrying the money. When
near Fowler Wootton became angry at
Sanders and, taking the sacks of coin into
the other vehicle, he told Sanders to go
back home. Sanders turned back and since
that time he has not seen Wootton, Graves
or Knausch.
At different times within a few weeks
after Wootton disappeared, several of his
friends have received letters bearing his
name, but these are thought to be forgeries
sent out by Sanders.
The peculiar part OF the story is that
Sanders is the only man who knows
Knausch ard Graves, and it is he who has
secured possession of Wootton's wealthy
estate. Knausch has never returned to
claim the property which Sanders says was
bought with his money.
Charles Rohloff, Wootton's hired man,
saw Sanders and Wootton drive away from
the house on run, Wootton sitting stiff
and immovable, like corpse. Everything
at the house was left in confusion, $4,000
worth of notes lying scattered on the floor.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-09

with the exception of number OF slight
cuts on his hands and face, occasioned by
the breaking of the window-glass.
The train, which is known as No. 2, left
this city at 2:30 P. NJ. and was running at a
high rate of speed. When in the vicinity
of Arno station the passengers noticed
that man named August Koch was acting
in very peculiar manner. He attempted
to crawl under one of the seats, evidently
with the intention of secreting himself
from view, but finding this to be al impos-
sibility Koch sprang to his feet and giving
utterance to an unearthly yell sprang head
first through the glass window of the car
and struck on the ground.
AS soon as possible the train was brought
to standstill and party hurried back to
the aid of the man who they supposed
would at least be crippled, if he had not
been instantly killed. Picking him up
from the ditch where he had fallen they
found that, with the exception of few
slight cuts, he had escaped unhurt. On
being questioned as to his reason for jump
ing from the train, Koch said that he did
it because he wished to escape from band
of robbers who intended to rob the train.
H e also claimed that he had thrown his
purse from the car to prevent them from
getting the contents. After a short search
the article was discovered and was found
to contain the sum of S.. Koch was re-
turned to this city and confined in the
County Jail, where he will be examined as
to his sanity.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-09
OREGON PACIFIC RAILROAD.
The Old Line VIII Be Reorganised and
Extensions BHiIt.

The Old Line Viii Be ReorgdniEed and
Extensions Built.
ALBANY, Or, April 8.-A. B. Ham
mond, one of the purchasers of the Oregon
Pacific Railroad, arrived in the city to-day
and viii make a tour of inspection over
the entire road. The company will be re-
organized soon, he said; papers for incor-
poration of the new company are now
being prepared. 1t will be known as the
Oregon Central and Eastern Railway.
Mr.. Hammond is naturally pleased that
new survey has been ordered by the War
Department for Ya9uina, and has conf
dence that this harbor will receive just
recognition and appreciation for further
improvement. As to the new company's
plans, Mr.. Hammond said
'Our actions are handicapped by the ap-
peal pending in the Supreme Court re-
garding the confirmation of the sale of the
Oregon Pacific, but if that is decided salts
factorily we will first put the road in first
class condition, and then will come the
question of extensions. AS to the Eastern
extension, we will build that also as fast
as business will justify, and expect event
ually to connect with one of the through
Eastern lines.
There is in the timber region of the
Santiam River nine or ten billion feet of
timber. There is a great lumber industry
to be developed there. and it is part of our
plans to undertake this, which will require
better wharfage in San Francisco and the
chartering of line of steam schooners
from Yaquina. We have abundant capital
to carry out our plans, but cannot go on
with them except in limited way until
the appeal case is settled. We expect to
build some each year until we finally carry
out our plan for an Eastern connection. l
have had reports from Eastern Oregon and
realize that great traffic across the noun
tains awaits the advent of a railroad"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-09
THE SURVEY UNDER WAY
Engineers Run the Line From
the Water Front to the
Channel Shore.
A NEW FRANCHISE WANTED.
There VIII Be No Material Changes
Made in the Route as Originally
Planned.

STOCKTON, CAL, April 8.-The first
surveying work on the San Francisco and
San Joaquin Valley Railroad commenced
at this city to-day under the supervision
of Assistant Chief Engineer John A. Gra-
ham and corps of two other engineers
and nine assistants. The first operations
were commenced this afternoon, a number
of city and property monuments, knowl-
edge of the location of which is necessary
for the commencement of the prelimi-
naries, being unearthed. City Engineer
Compton assisted in this work, and it did
not take long for the engineers to become
familiar with the situation and commence
running line.
The first monuments to be located were
three iron pins that marked the city line
back of the Crown mills on the water
front. When the first pin had been To-
Gated by the city engineer, a laboring man
who was standing in the big crowd that
had gathered to watch the operations
asked for pick. He was handed one and
proceeded to dig for the pin. After strik-
Ing few licks the man handed the imple-
ment to one of the surveying gang, saying,
"I have struck the first lick for the road
that is to free California" After locating
the desired monuments, Engineer Graham
directed that the line be run toward Nor
mon Channel through the waterfront tract
of thirteen acres that is to be given the
company for yards. The muddy banks of
the channel only stopped the men, some
of whom sank into the mud up to their
hips.
The work was commenced late in the
afternoon, the men having spent most of
the day in unpacking their instruments
and other equipments, which arrived here
ahead of them. Before night came line
5000 feet long had been surveyed from the
point where the first iron pin was located
to the channel. This represents the first
section of surveying done on the new road.
Mr.. Graham said that it would take
week and half to run the necessary lines
in the city, which will include those made
in surveying the various properties that is
to come into possession of the new cor
poration in this city. After the surveys
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-09
LOST NEAR PASADENA.
One of a Los angeles Picnic Party Miss
ina In the Mountains.

One of a Los angeles Pionic Party MISC
ing In the Mountains.
PASADENA, CAL, April Sud w.
Walverton was lost in the mountains
near here yesterday and has not yet
been found. He was one of a party
that passed through here yesterday, prin-
cipally employees of the Troy laundry OF
Los Angeles, bound for Eaton's canyon ON
picnic They had keg of beer with
them and were not aware of the disappear
ance of Mr.. Walverton until late in the
afternoon. After long search they gave
him up until this morning, when party
went out headed by the manager of the
laundry, but up to o'clock P. M. had not
found any trace of him. Another party
having hounds with them left here at that
hour.
1t is feared that he has fallen over one OF
the many prectpices that abound in the
SiersS Madre range snd been killed or
badly injured.
LATER 80 A. M.-The party which went
in search of Walverton report having
found his dead body lying at the foot of a
canyon about mile from the place where
he was last seen. The shattered remains
will be brought to this city tomorrow
The young man has relatives in Dayton,
Ohio, who have been notified The belief
is that in his wandering he slipped and
rolled down the side of the mountain, fall
ing on the rocks below.