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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-27
Payment of witnesses.

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
Can q witness for the defence In
criminal case get attendance and mileage
fees II the prisoner is not able to pay
them. and how? WITNESS.
There Is no provision made for the pay
ment OF witnesses attending on behalf OF
q prisoner. where he is unable to pay
them. The Commonwealth only pays for
the attendance of witnesses on Its own
behalf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-27
~ q l. Lr D Do IdIs.I0
WEN TRl.WEEKLY LINZ FOR NEW
tSASIsE YORK.
Steamers IAave Rich IN oud
EVERY TUESDAY. WEDNES-

EVERY TUESDAY, WEDNES-
DAY AND FRIDAY at o clock p. NJ.
Manifest closed one hour before sailing
time.
2s. North river, for Richmond every MON
DAY and WEDNESDAY at +. NJ, and
SATURDAY at 4 p. M.
passenger accommodation UNSURPASSED
Cabin fare TO New York Gncluding
meals and BERTH via James river,
Richmond, and Petersburg rail-
road. and Chesapeake and Ohio
railwav ............ ................S 90
Round-trlp tickets, good for thirty
davs .................. ................ IA 90
stssyysee.fare. without subsistence. 8 90
TicEers on sale at Richmond Transfer
Comnany's. Sol east Main street: Chesa-
nsake and Ohio, and Richmond and Pc
fersbnrg depcts, and at company'g office.
iSoi east Main street. where tickets 10
many popular northern watering-pIa
ana SUMMER resorts can be obtained.
Baegage checked through.
FreIght forwarded, and through bills OF
lading issued for points beyond New
Freight received daily until SPIN.
Passengers leaving Richmond on NON
DAYS, TUESDAYS. WEDNESDAYS,
THURSDAYS, and SATURDAYS by the
Chesapeake and Ohio railway (via New
port News) at $40 A. NJ. and by the Rich
Richmond and Petersburg Railway Com
pany (same days., at 3 A. NJ, win make
connection at Norfolk with steamer leav-
Ing d sHS5s W. wy ALLEN Z CO., Agents.
se = No. 112 Main street.
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Rain I'm September.
prrsvrNf(,<n "

TO the Editor OF the Dispatch:
Please be kind enough to answer TINS
question: How many times did IL RAIN
in September, and on what dates?
ID. ii. G.
September 1st, 30 inch rainfall.
September sth. .o5 inch rainfall.
September 18th. .o2 inch rainfall.
September psth. .05 inch rainfall.
Total for month, AZ inch.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-27

II the Baby u Cutting Teeth
Be SURE and use that old and well-tried
remedy. Mrs. Winslow's soothing-Syru
for children teething 1t soothes the child.
softens the gums. aliays all pain. cures
Wind-colic, and II the best remedy for
diarrhoes. Twenty-Five cents . bottle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-27
RAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND:
Y0RK.RlVER LINE, VIA wEsrPoIsr
THE FAvoRITE ROUTE NORTH.
TEAVE RICHMOND

LIZA ~ AsASAA~A S~'
TRAIN NO. 10. $40 Z. NJ. s.,.
LOCAL EMPRESS. daily. except 80,
day. Stops at all stations. AZ ,ssscn
Manor connects with stage for W SIN an d.,
also at West Point with forA-H'''
steamers for Baltimore.
TRAIN NO. ID. AS p. N.
BALTIMORE LIMITED. daily. eA SaIpt
sunday close connection At West f0'''
With steamer for Baltimore. N
Sssamers leave Baltimore AZ -.
and West Point +. A.. daily sA''''
s1 Trs,S: from West Point arrive at Risn'
moni At s:T A. M. daily; 1870 a, "a al a.
asiiv. except Sunday and Monday anu ~
ZOO p. M, daily, except SUNDAY;
wv 81 TRAIN NO. "a. 7:9p A. NJ
I0CAi. MIXED. daily. except sunnas.,
,ea~ss Twenty-third street for West POM
ana Intermediate points. y-.,,,,
TtcEss- Once az station. foot o. kids'n'
.tresf' Open from 500 A. y. 70 y" +. ~"
and from go P. N. to &" A 4 fMuRK,
franc Manager. General Pass; a asSss.
~ u GREEN, General superintshoeh"
O'RRIEN, superintendent.
&c. HORTON. City Passenger Nss'"
20 east Main street. Richmond. va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-27

placing OF gates across public roads. and
can require those now In existencs to
be removed.
Z. The power Of the General Assembly
Is unlimited In matters Of leetslation'
except in 10 fat as limited in the con-
stitution. and there is no constitutional
limitation on the power Of the Lcsisla-
ture to enact fence-laws.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-27
DEPARTURE OF STEAMERS.
PHILADELPHIA, RICH ~
NONp, AND NORFOLK S1I1S
STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

STEA MSHIP COMPANY.
Appointed sailing days: Every TUES
DAY and FRIDAY at r. NJ. and every
SUNDAY at A. Nj:
Freight for Tuesdays and Fridays
steamers received till sailing hour: for
Sundays steamer till T.. NJ. Saturday.
Freight received daily until p. n.
Fare, -.
For further information apply to
J. w. MCARRICK.
General Southern Agent: office, Rockets.
w. =. CLYDE e. CO.,
Sc % General Agents, PHILADELPHIA
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Census Of Religious Denominations
pycTJNOND VA.


RICHMOND. VA.
To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Which are the largest denominations
numerically. In the United states?
There were reported at the census OF
1890 from the denominations indicated
below. the number Of communicates spe-
cifed, showing that the Catholic denoin'-
nation has the largest number OF conmu'
nican,s of any one church. The figures
,nc,ude al, branches or bodies OF the
denominations named:
Denominations. COMMUNICATE
C,,,o,,cs 6.257. 81
>,a,hod,s,a 4,5S9.2S4
p,n,,s,s ana. lSs
prsshv,er,ans 1,g7s,332
Iu,herans I,2sl.O72
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-27
CARPETS,
RUGS,
DRUGGETS,
OIL-CLOTHS,
WINDOW-SHADES,
NIATTINGS! HASSOCKS!

MATTINGS! HASSOCKS!
A very large new stock at ROCk-BOT-
TOM PRICES.
COTTAGE CARPETS at 10, Il IL. Is.
20. and 25c.; very low prices:
INGRAM CARPETS at Csc. Sold last
rNGRAIN CARPETS at IS. 40. 80. and Coo.
THREE-PLY ALL-WOOL at &C., worth
81.
TAPESTRY CARPETS at 45c., worth CSC.
&c. TAPESTRY CARPETS at CSC.
Sc. TAPESTRY CARPETS at G2 l-2c.
81 TAPESTRY CARPETS at zoe.
BODY BRUSSELS, WILTON NELVETS,
ADMINISTER, ROXBURY, and all
the best makes at SACRIFICE
RUGS at 2, Is. IS. IS, IS. 75c., and up to
$3.50 for very large size.
SMYRNA RUGS at all prices.
DRUGGETS In all sizes at 40. 90, 60, and
Zoe. per square yard.
FLOOR OIL-CLOTHS at 20, IS, 30. s.,
and Aoc.. reduced from 80. 40. 50. GO.
HASSOCKS at &c., worth 75c.: made Of
the best quality velvet carpet.
BRUSSELS. IRISH POINT, AP-
PLIQUE, TUXEDO-all new goods.
LACE CURTAINS at CSC. a pair. worth
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SOUTHERN RAIL WAY
(PIEDMoNT AIR.LrNE).
CONDENSED SCHEDULE.
IN EFFECT OCTOBER 6. 1855.
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND, VA.

200 A. NJ, SOUTHERN EXPRESS, dam
for Danvile. Greensboro
Winston-Salem. Sleepers, hlcn
rnond, Va, % Daayille r am
Vile with tho Washington ana
Southwestern Vsstibuled Lin
tied (No. 80, carrying sleepes
Danviile to Asheyille, ATLANTA
S IsmSSls New d sirmias' sai
Jacksonvins: also. frst.clss'
day-coaches between WASH
ington and Atlanta. Passen'
gers can use these coaches
without extra charge. COnnec.
lions made at Memphis ani
New Orleans for all points N
Texas and California. Sleept
open for passengers at go r
rs p. NJ, THE EXPOSITION FLYER.
Tuesday and Thursday each
week. carrying through Pull.
man Sleepers to Atlanta. Close
connections for all po!np
i2:s p. NJ FAST NAIL. daily. for A.
lanta and points South, Con-
meets at Moseley with Farm
e. vile and Powhstan railroad
at keysyille for Clarksyiile
oxford, Henderson. and Dur.
ham. and at Greensboro iof
Durham. Raleigh. and WIN,
ston-Salem. Carries sieepes
New York 10 Atlanta ana
Montgomery. and from New
York TO Jacksonville. P&rof'
Car Atlanta. TO Birmingham.
600 p. NJ. LOCAL, daily, except sunday
for Keysviile and intermedla"
points.
TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND;
600 A. NJ. From Atlanta and J4eA''N'
vile.
SIS A. NJ, Thursday and Sunday eaes
week, from Atlanta ana w'
South.
$40 p. NJ. From Atlanta and Augusta,
making close connection WIN
train for West Point.
$40 A. NJ, From Keysville.
FREIGHT TRAINS WIZ also eA'''
sengers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-27
,UR CLOAK DEPARTMENT

OUR CLOAK DEPARTNlENE
has been replenlshed with everything
new, stylish. and low-down prices.
Ladies'. Misses, and Children's Wrape
of all styles, best materials and lowest
prices. On
MISSES WRAPS, from $50 to xlo
LADIES WRAPS. from $50 to Sio.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-27
VIRGINIA NAVlG1TION na
Y COMPANY'S JAMES-RlvER

LINE to Norfolk, Portsmouth, Old Point.
Newport News, Claremont. and James,
river landings, and connecting at Oid
timore. and the North.
STEAMER POCAHONTAS LEAVES
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND
Electricians direct to wharf. Fare only
8. so and 81 10 Norfolk, Portsmouth, Old
Point, and Newport News. Music by a
Grand Orchestrion.
Freight received daily for above-named
places, and all points In Eastern Virginia
and North Carolina.
"'-N IRWIN wEISIGER,
Superintendent.
EDWARD L. BARNEY,
President.
General Ofices Planters Bank building.
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DRESS GOODS.

BLACK AND NAVY SICILIAN (en-
tirely new. Is inches wide. at 81 IL
and 75c., worth 81 and SIS.
HANDSOME BLACK M0HAIR BRO
CADES from 25c. to $3.50.
BLACK BOUCLE. very hobby. 30 inches
BLACK tI AND Al &c CoLoREp BoUcLEs. in
all shades, at 49c., worth 75c.
ALL-WOOL .SERGES, 80 inches wide.
at 25c: former price SOC.
BLACK LIZARD WEAVE. Handsomest
goods imported at 9Sc., worth Ills.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-27

No. q, daily for Atlanta ana polnts DC
yond with through Pullman service:
No. 403 "VestIbuled Limited Train"
Buffet Sleepers. Richmond to Atlanta.
Close connections at Atlanta for New
Orleans and all points South and South
west; and at New Orleans with the South
ern Pacific and Texas and Pacific rail-
roads to all Texas points. No extra
charge on "yestibuled Trains;"
ARRIVE RICHMOND;
Limited Train" $40 A. NJ, daily.
No. rs. Mall and Express. Gas p. NJ.
daily.
apply 10 III. d. Owen, Ticket Agent. Byrd
Street Station; Richmond Transfer Com
pany. 9ol east Main street, and Com
Il. ST. JOHN,
Vice-President.
JOHN II. WINDER.
General Manager.
Il. J. ANDERSON.
General Passenger Agent.
II. M. BOYKIN. City Passenger Agent.
836 east Main street. Sc %
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-27

NOOK AND JOB PRINTING NEAT:
Dir ExEcuTkD At Tsk 0'sFA'S-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-27
NEW WRAPS. NEW DRESS GOODS, NEW FURS.

New everything that tends to make ours popular store
No complicated system-no stoppages-nothng put an ,
business conducted entirely wde-awake ana
principles Store open promptly at T. We prefer to dea we
acting people Ask us questions concerning our STOCK
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-27

NEABOARD AIRLINE

SEABoARD AIRLINE
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT SUNDAY,
MAY s, 1895.
s. A. L. No. 403. No. q.
Daily. Daily.
I.v. Richmond ...... 1888 A. NJ. 800 A. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-27

With reputation born early experience we can So
compete with any house you appreciate newneS % y
lbehe to-
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Low Prices Square Dealing
mITTELDORFER'G
(srz EAST BROAD sTREETI
(zrz EAST BROAD STREET).

Early udcous buying New York and other Northern
us to give to patrons the benefit OF cean ires
took
At the Very Lowest Prices!
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concile our ideas Of man-with all the
faint Of Adams guilt, under the human
izing influence of a Christian age and
Christian county-with this prodigy Of
brutal tyranny and Satanic malice.
SLIPS OF SPEECH. adapted to the
needs Of all who aspire to accuracy in
speaking and writing. BY John II.
Bechtel, author Of Handbook Of Pro-
nunciation." practical Synonyms" etc.
Philadelphia: The Penn Publishing Com
pany. The j. w. Randolph Company,
law and general booksellers. Richmond,
Va. Price. 80 cents.
This Is a book Of 2l2 small pages.
Though we are disposed to take issue
with the author as to some Of his de-
cisions. we cannot but commend his book
as a whole. Every man Of letters Will
find useful suggestions In it. 1t should
command a large sale.
AT WAR WITH PONTIAC: or, The
Totem Of the Bear. A Tale Of Red
coats and Redskins. By Kirk Mum
roe. Author Of THE White Conquer
ors." etc. Illustrated by J. Femme
more. New York: Charles Scribner's
Sons. $40 pages. Price. $l.&.
A story full Of action and vivid de-
lineation. The scene IL laid In Western
New York about q century and half
ago. and throughout the narrative ID q
series Of experiences and adventures with
the Indians. The Illustrations are eight
In number.
For sale by J. w. Randolph q Co.
THE LOWER NoRFoLK-coUNTY
(vA.) ANTIQUARY. Edited by Edward
w. James. Richmond: Whittet 4 shep-
person.
This u Part : Of No. Of . most in
teresting and valuable antiquarian and
genealogical publication. The table Of
contents IL a. follows: "Siave-Owners.
Princess Anne County. 1867: Newton
Wsshington Lstters"i rome Of the
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-04-26
g% Money 10 loan on Real Estate.
-5tfl +. +. PARKS.
Local Department.

Don Haggart is home from Grand
Rapids.
Miss Cora Wilson of jackson is visit
ing friends in this place.
Mrs II. NJ. Onley of Hartford, is the
guest of Mrs. &. Engle.
Slas Webb of Hartford, was in town
the fore part of the week.
Frank Van Dyke Jr of Ashland Wis,
made brief visit to his father the fore
part of the week.
A load of Oddfellows drove over from
Lawton last Friday evening TO meet
with their Paw Paw brethren in their
new hall.
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Answer This.

The largest subscription house in the
tive for this community FOR strictly
special work. Short hours. Good pay.
Minister, teacher, or wide awake man
or woman given preference. Address,
stating age and former employment,
Globe Bible Publishing Co, 723 Chest
nut St, Phila., Pa. T92t2
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Building Movers and Contractors.

We are ready To take contracts for all
kinds of building and carpenter work
everything furnished, and moving of
buildings. We will also sell and lay for
you n first class steel roof. See me and
get figures before buying
off BRUNER, WALL IL Co.
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II. w. McCabe. auctiopeer.

Is now prepared to make sales of
farm and other property on reasonable
terms. Office in Masonic block, Paw
Paw
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Painting. Paper Hanging. Etc.

am now prepared To execute orders
for house and carriage painting, paper
hanging, glazing, &c, &c. Shop ovqv
Johnson's wagon shop Leave orders
at shop or at Dyckman House.
36tfl j. A. LEECH.
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Butler. CITY 'Bus Line.

Orders for private houses should be
left at the Post Office. We never miss
the train. & +. BUTLER, Prop. 52tf.
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For sale.

My saw mill and feed mill ut Decatur,
doing profitable business; also thresh
ing machine and engine ard 10 acres of
land. For sale cheap, as | wish to en-
gage in other business
9lt4 Ii A. BYERS, Decatur, Mich
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ing specialties to retail trade. Expert
euce unnecessary. Send six one-cent
stamps, for sample and terms, to Cres-
cent Chemical Co, Berwyn, Pa. T90t4
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Speaking OF Hats.

1t is well to think about whether you
are getting old styles or new. We have
no OLD goods in stock and the ladies are
quick to find out that we lead in spring
styles and low prices. Call and see our
goods before making any purchases of
spring millinery. Full line of wash
and embroidery silks.
Mrs. Nj. l.. O'DELL.
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Passenger Line TO LawtOn

John Burns wagOnette-closed vehi-
cle-makes every train at Lawton. %
cents. Leave orders ut Tyler's drug
store or at Burns livery barn. 65tf
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Manted-A Man

In every section at once to sell staple
goods to dealers: no peddling; eX-
perience unnecessary; best side line.
$75 month. Salary and expenses or
large commission made. Address. with
. cent stamp for sealed particulars,
Clifton Soap and Manufacturing Com
pany, Cincinnati Ohio. [2092ly
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Farm for sale.

A sixty acre farm half mile north of
Plum Hill, in Waverly; nearly all under
cultivation; formerly owned by Hyames
and Van Dorm.
For particulars and terms, inquire of
:. Shaefer, Plum Hill or
S9t4 |. ID. WELCHER,
5S5 Cass Ave, Detroit.
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New Millinery ParIOrs.

have opened II Millinery Parlor in
the Fowler building, across from the
postoffice, with a fresh new stock, and
solicit the patronage OF all my old
friends, and new ones as well. Mrs. HE
Gardner also has full line of fancy
goods, silks, stamping, etc. Hair work
done To order.
S7tfl MRS. EMMA MARSHALL.
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Paw paw savings Bank.
Capital $50.000.00 +. w. SELLICK, Pres,
JOHN w FREE, Cashier.
Board of Directors,
j. J. WooDMAN, DAVID FISHER.
JOHN LYLE, WILLIAM LYLE,
JOHN w. FREE, w. X. SELLICK,
+. w. SELLICK, WILLIAM j SELLIoK,
Interest paid on Certificates Of De-
pOsit.
2044ly
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Barr's Mammoth Asparagus.

5000 1-year-old roots for sale; 30 cts.
per 100, or $500 per 1000.
90t2 DUSTIN THORPE, Paw Paw.
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The leading fire, insurance companies
represented 10y
20S2tf T.. + PARKS.
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Leave orders with Laban Mentor if
you want your gardens plowed. 90-t4
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&. ID. HAMILTON. ~, ID

Physician and Surgeon. Office over the
Wolvering Pharmacy. Calls promptly
attended to at all hours. 2032ly
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For sale.
HinckIey & Graham

Will run covered carriage to meet
al NJ G. trains at Lawton. Regular
prices Leave orders at Dyckman
House or at the barn. Special attention
given To draying moving, etc S6tf
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BUSINESS NOTICES.
e.. A. CritchIOw. NJ. ID.
w. j. Johnson. v. D.. v. -.

Graduate Ontario Veterinary College.
Calls promptly attended to. Charges
reasonable Office at Longwell Bros
drug store, Paw Paw, Mich. 2041-ly
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WHAlS lHE USt spending TINE
and MONEY repainting your Metal
Roof every year or two when at no
more cost one coat of LoomiS' Japan
will preserve it perfectly three to five
years.
Your roof will LOOK BETTER, LAST
LONGER and NOT CORRODE. The
only paint which absolutely prevents
rust. Old leaks stopped.
Apply to
A. L. HALL,
Paw Paw, Mich
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For sale Cheap

First-class horse barn in Paw Paw
village and 20 acres muck land 81 miles
southwest of village. For particulars
see S7tfl N THOMAS.
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80 w.C.Y. Ferguson. -. -. ~.
Dentistry .

D. +. Perry, dentist, will visit Paw Paw
every Wednesday. Regulating teeth,
and crown and bridge work IA speciality.
Office with DR.. j ID. Hamilton. 74te
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ID. Anderson. .Dr.

Attorney and Counselor at Law and
Solicitor in Chancery. Special atten-
tion given to collections. Office over
Paw Paw Savings Bank. T2013ly
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The two Satchels.

Attorneys at Law, Abstract building.
Law, insurance and collections. S2ly
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Heckert 4 Chandle
Titus n McNei

Attorneys and Solicitors. Do general
law business. Paw Paw, Mich. IS
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Continued on Eighth Page !
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-17
The BrigLt,vGOI Il II. Company.

The bill introduced in the Senate by Mr.
Proctor. by request. Yesterday, amendins
the charter of the Drightwood Railway
Company of the District of Columbia pro-
vides for an extension of the road as fol-
lows: beginning at the intersection of 9Th
ana lmatilla streets, thence running north
erly to Wabash street, thence west along
Wabash street TO Sth street, and mort herlv
on Sth street to the District line and the
said Brightly God Railway Company is here
by authorized to build branch line of its
present road from such point on its present
operated main line of railway between
Brightwood. in said District, and its Dis
trict line terminus as may be determined
Oh. ana such point 10 be subject to the ap-
prevail of me Commissioners of the Dis
ttict Of Columbia. in an easterly line over
ana across such lands as may he purchased
for right of way by said Brightwood
Railway Company. under condemnation
proceedings, as hereinafter provided for or
ott erwise, to a point where said extended
iine snail intcrscct tle District line and
lat said Brishtwood Railway Company is
hereby authorized to construct, ecuip
operate and run its cars over and along
sad route or routes above described
with the overhead trolley system or electric
motive power"
Accompanying the above bill is a letter
Icy F. E. Chaplin Of the firm of Phillips e.
Mcheun"y. attorneys-at-law. stating that
the proposed bill is similar to bin which
passed both the Senate and House during
the last Congress. but which failed to be-
&c ne a law for want of the President
signature. The bill in its present shape -
Mr.. Chaplin says, has been modified SO [
am Informed, to meet the requirements of
the commissioners, connection with the
proposed plan of street extension. The
former bill provided that right of way
should be given over the Blair road, but as
mat road Will be abandoned under the
street extension plan, it is not desired to
proceed over that route; besides the new
route will do away with any colorado OBJ
lection that might be made to going over
ihe Blair road. At present the company is
seriously handicapped in its service of the
lu'lc because loop cannot he made con-
lectng the hotel at North Takoma with
the station at fakoma. This requires a
SNORT ear 10 be run from the junction OF
Tie Two branches Oh the BriGhtWood road
10 the hotel. This short car transports pas
ScngerS 10 the main line, and the company
Dung the past summer was frequently
subjected TO criticism because it I'M
able 10 give adequate service 10 the people
living at the hotel end on the Brightwood
road beyond Silver Spring. All room for
criticism will be removed if the company
Is permitted TO make this extension Of its
lines over the streets laid out by the Com
missioners. for il is the purpose of the
company to run its cars from the Bound
airy at 9TH and w streets direct to Silver
Spring thence to the hotel, and thence
TO Takoma. which will be the end
of the route. This will give rapid transit
uninterrupted, and will greatly increase
10 los nf bn