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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-25
GO s''' sa''.. '1'
~AK3uTE ~sS
EFFECTIVE MAY 20. 1895.
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND.
BROAD-sTREEp STATION.

$50 A. NJ, DAILY, with Pullman Tor local
stations, Newport News, Ola
Point, Norfolk and Ports
3s5 l.. NJ. DaIiy, with Pullman, fof
local stations. Newport News.
Old Point, Norfolk aud forts-
1870 A. NJ, Local train, except sunday
win larl0r-Car for cNi-
ton Forge. Connects az
GOrdOnsVle for " ASKING
ton, at Virginia Midland June
ton for Lynchbufs, at Basic
Tor HaSeratOwn, and at Staun-
ton for Winchester.
2.g8 T. NJ, Ine Cincinnati ard 81. Louis
Limited. daily with Pullman 10
Cincinnati aud 81. Lohis. stops
only a. Important stations.
Connects aaily az tOtlhktOn
for Virginia Hot springs
Meals served on dining cars.
No. Z. local train, except
sunday follows No. from
GOrdl sNllle 10 Goshen.
$50 Il. NJ, Local traia, except sunday,
accommodation iOr Chaflottes-
1870 p. M, DAILY. Tor Cincinnati. with
Pullman 70 Hinton and Cor
dOnafIlle 10 Cincinnati and
Louisville. Meals served on
Covilston. Va. daily for
Virginia hot Springs.
1hAIliS LEAVE EIGHTH STREET
STATION
600 A. NJ, DAILY, tor l.ynchhurg and
Clifton Forge. Connecfs az
BremO. except sunday, for
KOsney. al Lynchbgrg. daily.
with q A ". r. r. and the
Southern railway flr o1Ith-
west and South. except sunday
FOR Lexington, and az ". clf-
ton Forge with nidin line
Ch,fapeake and ohio railway.
800 l.. NJ, Except sunday Lefal a. ,Om-
modation for Columbia. Va.
TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND.
BROAD STREET STATION.
$50 A. NJ, Daily from Cincinnati
1920 a. ~, Daily, from Norfolk and OLA
Point.
$50 p NJ. Daily from Cincinnati ana
Louisville.
$50 p. NJ. Daily from Norfolk and Oh
Point.
7.B r. NJ, ENcept Sunday from Clifton
Forge.
TRAINS ARRIVE EIGHTH STREET
STATION.
20 a. NJ, Except Sunday from Colum-
bia
$50 +. NJ, Daily. from Lynchhurg. Lex
ington, Va, and clifton FORE
JOHN u. POTTS
Division passorvo~ Agent
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BY direction Of the owner. ! will offer
for sale. upon the premises. on
TUESDAY, the 25th Day Of June, 1895,
at $50 p. NJ, the aforementioned REAL
ESTATE.
To dilate upon the location and ad-
yaBtages of this character of real estate
is waste OF words. for there is not an
investor In realty IN the city who is not
fully aware that it is the CREAM OF
PROPERTY on the great retail street
of our city. and is now ripe for a first
class store worthy of the location and
lot. The lot has a front OF % feet and
runs back between parallel lines 1873 feet
10 an alley 20 feet wide, which extends
through the entire block.
The improvements now on same con-
sist of a two-story brick building. under
a fair rental. and while allowed TO remain
will so long way In keeping down in
terest and taxes, until the lucky buyer
can make arrangements TO put suitable
improvements on same.
TERMS. VIII be liberal and, II de-
sired, the larger part of the purchase
money can remain on the property for
a long number Of years.
II. A. McCURDY,
je16-td Auctioneer.
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AUCTION sales.--future Days.
BY r. b. Chafhn & Co., Incorporated,
No. north Tenth street,
Richmond. Va.

4, COMMISSIONERS AUCTION SALE
Y OF NICE HOUSE AND LOT IN
THAT POPULAR SUBURB, BARTON
HEIGHTS" HOUSE CONTAINS I OK
9 ROOMS WITH HOT AND COLD
WATER, BATH, &c.
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No. l..

The above cottage, when built upon
properly-selected site. makes hand
some home. We have few lots that
can be purchased for so per foot that
suit this design.
You can buy them on long credit for
$50 cash and s. per month until paid
for.
Here is a savings bank that saves aud
pays compound interest to the deposition
which will not fail, abscond, or require
watching.
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TRUsTEEs AUCTION, SALE NC OF y
j VALUABLE IMPROVED PROF
ERTY IN THE TOWN OF LEAlNG-
TON. VA. ON WASHINGTON STREET,
ADJOINING THE LOTS OF ii. Nc
DAVIDSON'S ESTATE.
BY virtue of two certain deeds of trust
one to T. X. Sands, trustee, dated &c
tobcr 81, 1852, and one 10 W: L. CHM
trustee, dated January 10, 1894, ana botn
recorded in the clerks ONCE OF Rock
bridge County Court, in Deed Book ~
page 303, ard Deed Book 10 page IA,
respectively, default having been mace
in the payment OF the debt thereby Sc
cured. and being required so 10 DO oy
the beneficiary, we Will proceed 10 sell
by public auction, on the premises, on
THURSDAY. JUNE u, 1898.
at ~ O'Clock NJ. the above property.
The improvements consist of a large
brick dwelling Of 3 or 9 rooms, detached
kitchen. &c, and should certainly suit
any one desiring home or safe IN
vesAncnt.
TERMS: Cash for expenses and cost
Of sale, taxes due. and a note for SLIGO,
with interest from January 10, 1884 To
day Of sale; balance upon terms as may
be announced at sale.
r. X. SANDS,
w. Il. GIiNN,
je2o-5t Trustees.
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In execution OF a deed Of trust. dated
January 6, 1891 and duly recorded In
Richmond Chancery Court, Deed Book
l42 &C" page ~ being required 80
TO do by the holder of the note therein
secured. default having been made in the
payment of same. l Will offer FOR sale,
upon the premises, on
SATURDAY, the 10Th Day of June, 1872
at g O'Clock +. NJ, the aforementioned
property.
The Iot has a front OF 81 feet and runs
back 1872 feet and has good frame two
story dwelling and other improvements
thereon.
TERMS: Cash as TO cost and expenses
of sale and arrearage of taxes, II any.
and sufficient 10 pay of a note for Sl9l,
with interest and charges since 40 Janu-
ary. 1888: balance as may be announced
al sale. T.. A. RANDOLPH,
ieostd Trustee.
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NOTICE.

~
At a meeting OF the Board OF Directors
OF the Richmond Fredericksburg and
Potomac railroad Company, held June
~ 1898, IL was
Resolved. That a dividend OF three and
a half dollars per share be. and the same
stock and the dividend obligations OF
the company payable on July 1. 1880
10 the holders OF record on the 18th ~
June 1896. from which date 10 the 9Th
ba closed j. y. WINSTON
iao2tiv2 Treasurer
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BY virtue OF a decree OF the Circuit
Court OF Henrico county. entered June
u 1895 the undersigned, who have been
appointed special commissioners for the
purpose, will sell by public auction, on
Inc nrannisls ON
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DIVIDEND NOTICES.
DVIDEND NOTICE.

DWIDEND NOTICE
The BOARD or DIRECTORS of the
RICHMOND AND PETERSBURG RAIL-
ROAD COMPANY have declared a dlvl-
demo Of $50 PER SHARE on the capital
stock Of the company, payable on the
LIST day OF July. 1875. TO the holders or
record on the 18th OF June, 1870. after
which date the books of transfer Will
be closed until July :, 1870.
". II. JONES,
je25tjy2 Treasurer.
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Richmond, Va, June q. 1875.

y -
MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK OF
Ricnmond have this day declared their
usual seml-annuai dividend OF 3is PER
CENT on the capital stock, out of the
net profits Of the past six months, pay
able 10 the stockholders on and after
July /. 1895. j. +. Glenn,
ieostivy Cashier.
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AUCTION sALES-ThIs Dsy.
BY Charles A. Rose.
Real Estate Auctioneer,
No. IL north Tenth street.
Trustees Auction Sale
OF THE
FRAME ANDBRICK DWELLINGS
Nos, $50 and 757 n. Second Street.


BY virtue OF deed OF trust to the I'M
dersigned, dated May %, 1894, recorded
in the clerks office Of the Richmond
Chancery Court, In Deed Book 15l -,
page ass, and at request OF the bene-
ficiary. default having been made in the
payment OF The debt secured therein.
viii sell at public auction, on the prem
Uses, on
TUESDAY, JUNE 25. 1895.
at 9 o'clock H. NJ, the above property.
described I'm said deed as follows: Com
mencing at the intersection OF the west
ern line OF Second street with southern
line of Duval street and running south
wardly along the western line OF Second
street twenty-three l23) feet eleven up
Inches, thence at right angles westwardly
az feet 10 Duval street. thence eastward
~ along said Duvai street rs feet 10
the point OF beginning.
TERMS: Cash for expenses and cost OF
sale. any taxes due. and to pay
note for s7ss, with interest from May
20 1895, TO day OF sale; balance upon such
terms as may be announced at sale.
CHARLES a. ROSE,
CONWAY u. SANDS,
Trustees.
CHARLES A. ROSE. Auctionesr.
je20-5t
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No. q.

The above represents one of our pref
test cits-front designs and can be built
OF various materials to suit the taste of
he purchaser, but Donald X Sons dark
blue granite, that is now being shipped
all over America for fancy, substantial
work, can hardly be equalled.
Having made special arrangements
we can astonish you in building with
this material.
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r. Q h fMh
MOND AND NORFOLK
STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

Appointed sailing days: Every TUES
rAf and FRIDAY at P. NJ. and every
SUNDAY at 3 4. NJ.
Freight for Tuesdays and Fridays
ST .amers received until sailing hour; for
Sundays steamer till 5 r: NJ. Saturday.
Freight received daily until p. NJ.
Fare, ST.
Por further Information apply 70
]. w. McCARRICK,
General Southern Agent; office RocketA
w. p. CLYDE & co,
jal9 General Agents. Philadelphia
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", >STkp-PARTIES ID Il sIhINa
w STEREOTYPING of ANY AND
XII, KINDS, can have the work prompt
" and Enthusiastically done by leaving their
orders at THE TINES OFFICE Terms
ssscnable my5
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At the request Of the owner. we VIII
sell at public auction. on the premises, ON
TUESDAY, JUNE %. 1898.
at o'clock i. NJ, that valuable TWO
STORY FRAME STORE. with dwelling
above containing rooms, at the SOUTH
east corner ST. James and Hill streets, for
many years occupied as a retail grocery
store. Water and culvert connections
complete. The lot fronts II feet ana
runs back l25 feet to an alley. This
has always been an excellent stand, and
any one wishing 10 embark In business
or secure a good paying investment are
invited to this sale.
TERMS: Easy and announced at tale.
JOHN T. GODDlN a CO.,
je23-2t Auctioneers
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YORK RIVER LINE, via WEST POINT.
LEAVE RICHMOND.
$40 l.. NJ, LOCAL. EXPRESS, daily eX-
cept SUNDAY. Stops az all stations. Al
Lester Manor connects with stage for
Waterfront with Baltimore steamer at
" est Point.
40 =. H.. BALTIMORE LIMITED.
daily except Sunday. Close connection a
West Point with steamer for Baltimore.
Steamers leave Baltimore y. NJ. and
West Point T.. NJ. daily except Sunday.
Trains from West Point arrive al Rich
mond at 9OT a. NJ daily and 1870 a. NJ.
daily except Sunday and Monday and
S.35 T. M. daily except sunday.
$50 A. NJ, LOCAL MIXED, daily except
Sunday, leaves 2Sd 81. for West Po.nt and
intermediate points.
Ticket Office at station foot Of Virginia
street: Open from : A. NJ 10 q Il. NJ, and
. 7. VI. to u 90 \. NJ,
city ticket once. 3ol Main street
j. II. CULP, W. a. TURK,
Traffic Manager. Gen. Pass Agent.
W II. GREEN, General superintendent.
~ J. OBRfEN, Superintendent
JNO NJ. BEATL. Trav'g Pass Agent.
900 east Main street, Richmond. Va.
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Virginia Trust company,
Richmond, Va. June Is, levJ.
U,HE BOARD or DIRECTORS HAVE
L this day declared a senj-annual divi-
dend of PER CENT. on the capital
stock 500 OVO-payable on and after July
l. 1898. JOHN MDRloNi
jelytJy5 Secretary ana treasurer.
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Office Virginia Fire and Marine Insurance
Company, 49,
Richmond, Va, June Is, 1895.
nWIDEND NOTICE-THE BOARD or
IL DIRECTORS have declared Il semi
annual dividend Of PER CENT Qree
OF tax, payable on and after July ls1
next. WM H. MCCARTHY,
ieln-gW Secretary.
THE DIRECTORS OF THE INDORsE-
L NENT GUARANTEE COMPANY
hive declared a semi-annual dividend OF
A PER CENT. out OF the net earnings
for the past six months, payable al The
onlce OF the company on and after july
Jst This entities the holders OF the
INVESTMENT BONDS OF the company
TO interest at'the rate OF per cent. per
annum, In lieu Of the guaranteed . per
cent. on the amount standing 10 their
credit on the cOmpanys books, which
will be paid at same time ana place.
ii. NJ. STARkE,
fe23tiyI Secretary and Treasurer.
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AUCTION sALEs-Fufurs DAYS.
BY James II. Crenshaw.
Real Estate Agent and Aucuoneer'
VA east Main street.

7, ORTY-FIvD AND FIvE-EIGHTHS
+ ACRES OF VERY DEslRABkE
LAND NEAR MIR. GlNIEKS M, MILLS a.c
PROPERTY, ABOUT FIVE MILES
NORTH OF RICHMOND.
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dividend NOTICE.

The BOARD or DIRECTORS Of tho
PETERSEN re- RAILROAD tpMPANl
nave declared a dividend OF 3 PlcK CENT
ON the common ana preferred stock on
the company. payable on july !, 1870, 10
holders OF record Oh June - lN1, rom
which date 10 the "a OF July, 1870, the
transfer books Will be closed
". X. JONES,
je25tiy2 treasurer
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SOUTHERN RAILWAY.

tlJtDMDNI AIR LlNE)
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT MAY u, 1896.
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND, VA.
1900 4. NJ, SOUTHERN EMPRESS. daily
to Atlanta, A usustd and points south.
SleepcrS Richmond 10 DalNille and
Greensboro, open al $50 Il. ~ Con-
meets at D8nNlne with the WASH
INGTON AND SOUTHW t.STEkN
NESrIBULE LIMITED (No. 30. cAr-
rying sicelcrs 10 AShcVllie, Chatta-
nOOga. birmingham. Memphis. New
orleans, and Tampa. also. ilrSt-claa3
day coach between Washington and
Jacksonville. AT New Orleans and
Memphis connections are made Tor
ali points IN Texas ana California.
200 l.. NJ. FAST MAIL. daily, for Allan
ia. Augusta and points South. Con
meets at MOseiey with t.. 4 T.. r. r..
at keysyllle for Clarksyillc. oxford,
Henderson. and Durham, ana az
Greensboro for Durham. Raleigh and
Winston-Salem. Sleepcrs DanVille TO
Atlanta.
600 j.. NJ. LOCAL. daily except Sunday.
for Amelia Courthouse and inferno
diate points.
TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND.
500 A. NJ.
From Atlanta and Augusta.
40 T.. NJ.
connecting closely with trains for West
Point.
$40 A. M,-From Amelia Courthouse.
LOCAL FREIGHT TRAINS
Nos. 81 and g.. between Manchester ami
Glover. Va, and Nos. SO and g. between
Glover and Ncapolis, VIII also carry pas
sengers.
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In the clerks Office of the Circuit Court
of the county OF Henrico.-DaVenDort
& Morris, plaintiffs, against Mrs. l.. v.
Fox. &c., defendants.
l. j. T. Broaddus, clerk of the said
court. do certify that the bond required
OF the special commissioners by the de-
cree In said cause on the 18th day OF
June, 1895, has been duly given.
Given under my hand as clerk of the
said court this Goth day of June. 1898.
je23 j. Il. BROADDUS, Clerk.
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BY II. Seldom Taylor K Son,
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers,
IN RUSTEES SALE OF \ TWO-STORY
j THREE-KOOM FRAME DWELLING
AND LOT 2Ox1OO FEET TO AN ALLEY
IN DINNEEN'S PLAN. ON THE SOUTH
SIDE OF BOYD STREET, 30 FEET
EAST or DINNEEN STREET.
BY virtue Of certain deed OF trust
to the undersigned. dated February .,
1870, recorded I'm Deed Book 10 "A,
page 22l. clerks Office of HenTico County
Court, default having been made in the
payment OF the note thereby secured.
and at the request OF the holder thereof,
| will proceed 10 sell at public auction,
on the premises, on
THURSDAY. JUNE %, 1895,
at $50 o'clock 4. NJ. the above-men-
toned HOUSE AND LOT. which is a part
Of the real estate conveyed by said deed.
TERMS: Enough IN cash TO pay costs
of sale and the sum ofrSl, op. with in
terest thereon from February ., 1891,
and the balance on such terms as VIII
be announced at hour OF sale.
III l.. SPOTSWOOD,
je2l Trustee.
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SATURDAY. JUNE 20, 1895.

at +. NJ. the property described in
said deed as follows. All of lots Z and
in block Is, in Barton Heights. Henrico
county, Va, fronting 90 feet OH the west
side of Barton avenue, with the buildings
and improvements thereon, being the
same real estate conveyed 10 Mrs. +. Y.
Fox by deed dated December /, 1890 by
James Ii. Barton and wife. and duly
recorded in the clerks Office OF the Coun-
" CSurt of Henrico county. Va.
TERMS: One-fourth In cash, and the
residue in three equal installments, pay
able. respectively. at one. two, and three
years. with interest from day OF sale,
purchaser giving notes therefor. and tide
retained until whole Of purchase-money
10 paid and conveyance directed Dy the
Court.
GEORGE l.. CHRISTIAN.
EDMUND WADDILL. JR.,
EDGAR W. CARRiNGTON,
Special Commissioners.
r. r. CHAFFIN & CO, Incorporated,
Auctioneers.
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No. 8.

The above represents a pretty cot
tage for 81 go, and we will build it on
long credit. A lot 10 put it on will cost
you $3.50 in the prettiest plateau OF
ground In the West End. Take your
choice Of 20,0u0 front feet of land, rang
ing from so to $40 per foot, select the
design for a house, ard we will build to
suit you or sell lots 10 you on long
credit.
Consult G.. IL. A. BALL daily after
) Z. NJ, Home place, opposite Sol
diers' Home, for full Information.
Pos Office Address, statiol 4, Rich
mOnd, Va, L. :. A.
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for sale by pubic auctIon, OH tHe PIe''1-
ises,
THURSDAY, JUNE ~, 1895,
at +. NJ. the above-described LAND,
about equally divided by the Hermitage
road, and also fronting on the billiard
road, situated on a hill overlooking tne
mill. a short distance from Mr.. Ginter
electric car line. This is rare oppor-
tunity TO get nice SUBURBAN hoine-plat,e &c
ON reasonable terms, as the owner rs
determined TO sell. VIII sell as whoie
or sI,b-divide i'm two or more lots.
TERMS: Made known at sale A map
of the land can be seen az my Once;
JAMES III. CRENSHAW,
teoi-td Agent.
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BY ". A. McCurdy,
Real Estate Broker,
No. Z north Tenth street.

TRUSTEES SALE OF THE LOT OF
i LAND. WITH ALL THE IMPROVE
MENTS THEREON, DESIGNATED AS
No 1901 CEDAR STREET, BETWEEN
SEVENTEENTH AND BUCHANAN
STREETS.
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BY John r. Goddin & Co,
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers,
Bank and Eleventh streets.

A ALUABLE STORE PROPERTY
n SOUTHEAST CORNER ST. JAMES
AND HILL STREETS, FOR SALE BY
AUCTION.
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BY II. A. McCurdy.
Real Estate Broker.

Public Auction sale of One of the
Choicest Pieces Of Broad Street
Property in the City, situated
between FOushee and Adams,
south Side. Immediately
fronting the site OF the
Stuart Monument
No. %.
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ARRIVE BYRD STREET STATION

$40 \. NJ, Daily Stops at Whitewater.
Brooke. Fredericksbgfg Mil
ford. boswell and ashland.
and other stations sundays.
Sleeper New York 10 Rich
nond.
go +. M, Dairy except sunday Stops at
local stations and ElbA Par
Tor Car from Washington
Cos 4. NJ, Daily. stops only al Fred.
eicksbnrg, boswell and Ash
land. Pullman cars from Neg
York and Washington.
IL A. NJ, Daily. StOns al principal To-
cal stations aud Elba. Sieep.
ing Car. Connects with Con.
gressGnal Limited between
New York and Washington.
FREDERICKSBURG ACCOMMODA-
TON.
DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY
40 r. NJ. Leaves Byrd-Street station.
$50 \. M, Arrives at Byrd-Street s,a-
ZION
ASHLAND TRAINS.
DAILY EACEPr SUNDAY.
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,cHEDuLE IN EFFECT SUNDAY,
MAY ), 1885.
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BY II. Seldom Taylor & Son,
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers,
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RAILROADS.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT APRIL "a. $50
LEAVE BYRD STREET STATION

100 A. NJ. Daily for Washington and
points North. Stops At Elba
and local stations. Pullman
Car.
~ noon. Daily except Sunday 10:
Washington and points North.
Stvps al Eiba, Ashland. Dos
wei, Milford, Fredericksburg.
Brooke and whitewater. Par
lor Car Also connects with
congressional Limited at
Washington
40 =. NJ, Daily for Washington and
points North. Stops at Elba.
Ashland, boswell Milford
hredericksburg Brooke and
Whitewater and other stations
sundays. Sleeper Richmond
TO New York.
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BY request OF the owner. ! VIII oner
for sale by public auction. on the prem
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RAILROADS.

< EADOAIsD al. LA-se..
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-08-01
A STRANGE STORY
About One of the Men Who was Connected
Will Booth the Assassin.

!
with Booth the Assassin.
A number OF District of Columbia Loyal
Legion went over to New York the other day.
and at a banquet given there the veteran Col.
Mcliouigie told this strange story: " About Jan.
]. 1850 | was attached TO the staff of Gen.
Sheridan aud obtained n leave of absence to go
to Washington. Shortly after arriving there
| was introduced to Mrs. Harold, 10 whom,
because of her homeiy. motherly ways, my
wife had taken great fancy. She asked Inc
10 employ her son, David. then a stripping of
about 90 years Of age saying that he was au ex-
ccllent accountant. lie had fallen into bad
company in Washington. and it would be a
boon to have him removed from all temptation
and taken TO the front. ] made such inquiries
as / deemed necessary. finding that he pos
seosei an excellent reputation, and decided TO
take him with me.
When about TO start the young man Harold
gave me "A very reasonable excuse for nos being
able 10 90 with me. but promised that he would
join me in Il few days. / gave him letter 10
Adjt-tien. Pelouse, of the War Department, re-
ques,ing that a pass be issued to Harold en-
abing him 10 go to the front, as l had employed
him my clerk.
Later he wrote me lie had sprained his
ankle which would delay his departure until
Feb j. determined to give him more
opportunity 10 report. aud wrote that he could
have until Jan 3. but that no further delay,
no matter what the excuse might be, would be
tolerated.
That letter was an autograph letter, of
which kept no record In IL also mentioned
that at certain times IL was extremely difficult
for 4 civilian TO obtain pass to the front and
that IL would be advisable for him to present
nay letter To Gen. Pelouse without delay aud
secure the passport.
Tue next thing | heard of my embryo clerk
was that reward was offered for his capture,
dead ar alive. as accomplce in the assassna.
ton of President Lincoln.
Soon aiterward came the news of his arrest
and the capture Of the others implicated. Sup
picmCniing this was the announcement that all
OF Booths and IIarod's papers in the
hands of the autholites.
Il had rather serious food for reflection
about that time. Ny letter 10 that yonng
scoundrcl advising him to secure his pass with
ont delay aud paving the way for him To obtain
instrument that would take him through
our lines without difficulty stood out before
me with startling distinctncss. Tie posi-