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The Washington times., 1895-06-22
TIMES PICTURES FRAMED.

Read This Offer Concerning Your
Art Supplements.
Readers of The Times may have the
weekly Art Supplement- framed in
any one of three styles of frames
by filling out and enclosing the coupon
below and 35 cents 10 the picture
clerk.
Arrangements have been made with
one OF the best art stores in the city
10 ma ndle this business.
Three different frames, samples
of which may be seen in the business
office, have been provided.
The Washington times., 1895-06-22
Police Court Grist-

The case of John Fl. Brown, charged with
the larceny of $50, was continued until
June &c. William Mcneil, assault; So or
six days. George wilkins, concealed weap-
uns; six months. William Brooks, assault
On Gussie Brooks; dismissed Phillip r.
Wilson, light-wei ght scales; dismissed.
John DiGgS, assault TO kill Heury Small
wood; dismissed Amelia Baptist, lar
ceny; uOlle pressed. John w Brown, lar
ceuy; continued.
The Washington times., 1895-06-22
1 MertZ
] Makes
| Medicines.
sCloudy. "

Now we have again a full
supply of Liebig's Malt Ex-
tract.
This is the most popular
strengthener for the weather
we are having. 1t builds up
the system, renews the
strength and produces a
healthy appetite.
Do you know it is only IS
cents a bottle, but you had
better have a dozen delivered
at your house for $I.5o.
This is about half the usual
price of good Malt Extract,
and this is better than the
usual.
Mertz's Hair Curling Fluid should be
on your toilet table by this time 1t
keeps the hair in curl fully week 1t
is 25 cents a bottle.
The Washington times., 1895-06-22

This is the last Cay of Dia-
mond week.
Perhaps you have never
seen as fine collection of
these beautiful stones, set or
unmouuted, as l am showing.
There is fifteen per cent
discount off the regular price.
Fifteen per cent also off price
of all gold articles. But ii
stops tonight.
C. Il. DAWSON, Jeweler,
Hos ST n w
The Washington times., 1895-06-22

Commencing May II, and continuing
until further notice, the Baltimore and
OHIO Railroad Company VIII sell eXcur-
sion tickets at rate OF one fare for the
round trip for regular trains Of Saturday
aud Sunday from washington to points on
the Metropolitan Branch and main line
between Washington and Harper's Ferry,
and 10 points on the Washington Branch
between Washington and Annapolis juno
tiOn. Tickets VIII be valid for return
passage on regular trains until Monday
following day of sale.
The Washington times., 1895-06-22

Overcome by the Heat.
Frank A Bailey was overcome by the
heat yesterday while at work on the
street. He was removed to his home on
Ninth street.
The Washington times., 1895-06-22

$500. w Weekly Seas hOre Ex- $500.
curstOnS via Pennsy Ivania Railroad.
Every Friday and Saturday until Au-
gust 81, inclusive, the Pennsylvania rail-
road viii sell for the l o a. m. and IL a. m
trains excursion tickets to Cape May,
Atlantic City and Sea Isle City at rate
of $500, good returning until following
Tuesday
The Washington times., 1895-06-22
EW y QSES
EEskB& SGMS
+ and Eleventh SITS.
Storage Warehouses-22d ST. near NJ

LAMP SHADES,
(large size, made to order in
any color. The grades that
are sold regularly about town
for So, $3.50 and 81 will be
made this month for SI.o5. A
2I-inch shade-and nothing
small or mean looking about
1t.
Ours is a big stock and variety of
Lamps and Shades-one that you'll en-
Joy seeing
The Washington times., 1895-06-22
We Are Truly Sorry

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The Washington times., 1895-06-22

81. % for all that were s2.00
500 for all that were s. 10
81 81 for all that were S4.0O
So. 80 for all that were $500
81. 90 for all that were ST. 0C
Is 90 for all that were 81. 81
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-07
A Seyen stInye' Wander

,'he ladies Of the First Baptist church
will give an entertainment of unique
character on Thursday and Friday nights
Of this week. which promises 10 be n
delightful affair H. every particular. The
entertainment will be entitled Seven
Days Wonder" and the arrangements
consist Of seven booths, q ssignited re-
spectivcly by the days Of the week Mon
day will he wash-day. and Tuesday a
bevy of pretty girls will be seen iron
ing sheets and the like. Wednesdays
girls appear as little old women, and
advertise TO "mende neat and sprye
and 20 sew on bachelors buttons.
Thursday will be reception day. There
will be an elaborately decorated booth
with the interior representing a parlor.
Here the young ladies will receive IN
full evening dress. and will serve choco-
late. coffee, and the Ike.
Friday will be sweeping and busting
day, and Saturday baking and churhihs
day. An old fashion ID kitchen wili De
arranged where bread and pies VIII De
made. Sunday will be the day for reli-
eious observance. There will be repre-
sentatiCn Of a church. in which an oiu-
time congregation will be assembled. "A
vocal leader will give the time, ana WIN
a tuning fork Will beat Tune curing
the singing Of old-fashioned hymns.
Tonight the well-known Imperial quar-
tctte will sing. and Miss Dickinson VIII
recite tomorrow night. supper VIII De
served both nights.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-07
A Tretty Home Wedding.

At II o'clock yesterday morning az
north Fourth street was the scene OF a
Quiet but pretty wedding. when Mr.. VIII
liam Young. Of Reidsvlie. y. G.. ana
Miss Lola Corsle. Of this city, were unit
cd i'm marriage.
The ceremony was performed by Kew
Dr. w. j. Young. Of Park Place Metho-
dist church.
Miss Hettie Powell, VINO wore gown OF
cream albatross. trimmed with satin and
lace. was maid of honor Mr.. Rice
Gwynne. Of Reidsyille. n. c.. was best
man. Mr.. G. -. Cordle, brother of the
bride, and Mr. h. Gwynne were ushers.
The petite and pretty bride was dress
ed IN pearl grey silk, trimmed in old
rose velvet and lace, and carried a bou-
ouet of Madame Testout roses.
A reception was held Immediately after
the ceremony. after which Mr.. and Mrs.
Young left for their future nome IN
Reidsvile. They received many useful
and ornamental presents.
The groom is a popular and prosperous
business man Of Reidsyille. The bride is
the attractive daughter of the late ID.
:. COrdlc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-07

Mr. J. Haskins Hobson, chairman OF the
Peoples party state Committee, says that
there has recently been conference
looking to the making OF plans Spr cleo
ton reforms I'm Virginia. lie declined
to say where 1T was held, or who at
tended it, Mr.. HobsOn stated that the
results Of the conference were satisfac-
tory to all who attended. The general
features of plan were agreed upon ana
other conferences will be held to arrange
the details 1t is not proposed. SAID he,
to effect fusion Of Democrats. Republi-
cans. Populists and Prohibitionists. Inc
movement IS designated by Mr.. Hobson
as cooperative. The plan does not con-
template cooperation further than a
reformation OF the election laws. No
action Will be taken in regard 10
division of the patronage.
The next conference. Mr.. --Jbson said.
Will not be held until after the spring
elections IT is probable that bill Will
be approved ana the voters asked TO send
TO the Legislature persons pledged TO its
support
MIR. ". W. Gibbs. who recently resign
ed the Craftsmanship Of the Prohibition
committee, has accepted the position
again.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-07
PERsoNALASD 0SSERIL.
Interesting Facts About Kichmond's Citi.
feps and Other Matters.

Miss Matte Elliott left yesterday for a
visit to DanNi lille.
Mrs. Barney Frischkorn is i'll at her
home In the county.
No steamer will leave this port for New
York until tomorrow.
The A. Hoen Company have issued a
beautiful calendar, which dates from Feb
ruary |, 1895, to March :. 1896.
Mr. George Dunn, OF Washington, is
visiting Mr.. w. Biydon remnant.
Rev. John X. Mason will preach at st.
Luke's chapel tonight at o'clock.
The concert at the Theatre on the 18th
instant Is for the benefit OF the Indus
trial Home.
The jefferson Literary and Social Cir
Gle Will give a calico ball at the Masonic
Temple tonight
Mrs. Lula Durham, OF Norfolk, is in
the city on a visit to her parents on
west Clay street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hill Montague and Miss
Annie Winston are on a visit to Philadel-
phia and New York.
The regular monthly concert or Pickett
Camp win be held on the night OF the
18th al the Camp Hall.
The Empire Club, Of Church Hill, was
pleasantly ente, tained Iuesuay nlSht py
the Misses Longer, of street.
Miss Lottie Boston. Of north Nineteenth
street. who has been quite Ill Tor the past
few weeks is now convalescent'
Mr.. Lewis II. Blair. who had been sick
with fever for five weeks or more, was
able yesterday TO be at MS once.
Mr. T. a. Cary has decliped the rosi-
ton OF first lieutenant of the Henrico
Trcop. 10 which he was recently elected.
Mr. John +. Gibbony, late of IT. "a.
Niller's. is convalescing after severe
illness. Mr.. Gibbony Will soon move u
Petersburg.
Mrs Frederick r. Coleman, OF MI. YER
non. y. Y. is in Richmond on pIsit 10
her sisters. Mrs. W. u. Sutheridho anu
Mrs r. w. Lanner.
J. j. Murphy. of this city, was regis
tered at the Howard House, Bait,mo ore
Tuesday night. and George w. Gary, also
of this city, at the Carrollton.
DR.. p. Bur,yer of Clarke county. Va,
a relative OF Mrs. y. II. Mayo, rs at tne
Virginia Hospital. and is recovering from
the effect of severe operation
A tea for the benefit OF the Old Do
minion Hospital will be given AT inc nome
of Miss Irene Peasants, 2lo east Grace
street Tuesday, March l2th, IRON 10 .
O'Clock T. NJ.
Residents of Twenty-eighth street COM
nlain OF the disorderly conduct OF boys
who congregate on that thoroughfare
between y and o streets. and annoy the
Teighborhood.
Mrs. Thurston Williams, of Casanova,
Va, is at the virginia hcspltdI', anu hci
friends I'm Richmond and her OLD nome,
,ijddlesex, will be glad TO know she is
rapidly recovering.
Nv. G. G. w. Tyler and S. V. c. 4. n.
Guyer will pay an official visit 10 Henry
Clay Council, Jr. o. u. y. NJ, March Sth,
win address them on the objects of the
order"
At a meeting of the boz I'd of dir, ',ors
of the Society for the Prevention OF Cruel,
Nv 10 Animals a resolution was onertd
and unanimously adopted provldins that
mI.nd and Manchester be elected asso-
ciate or special members. with all the
PRIVILEGES usually accompanying an non
orary membership.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-07

lay was caused by his failure to get the
iron work. This was practically denied
by MIR. Helndle, OF the iron concern OF
Asa. Snyder a. Co.
IN MIR Murphy's motion Mr. Donly's
time was further extended until aprii
9Th, with A general understanding mat
no further time will be granted that
gentleman In which TO complete his con-
tract.
At the suggestion OF the City Engineer.
the clerk was instructed 10 inform the
owners OF the old wharf, known as the
laboratorv. and which is leased by the
city. that II would be given up June LIST.
when the present contract expires.
The matter of disposing OF the city
plant. or such portion thereof as It might
be deemed expedient 10 sell. was. upon
motion OF Mr.. Capers, referred TO spe-
cial subcommittee. consisting OF Chair
man Landerkin and Mr.. Murphy, who
were empowered TO do such advertising
and visit such cities as might be neces-
sary to effect the sale.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-07
JAMES KIVRR IMPKOV EMHNT.
A Great Deal of Discussion But Very Little
business transacted

The Committee on James River I'm
pToVement held its monthly meeting IN
room No. - Of the city Hall last evening
at o'clock The following members
Wee present. Messrs. Landerkin CHAIR
nam. Epps. Ferguson. Vaughan Picot,
Starke. Allison. Murphy, Capers Guy.
King Christian and HObsOn.
Considerable time was consumed with
the reading of the minutes. and Mr..
Murphy finally moved that the attention
Of the Board of Aldermen be called TO the
fact that the records of the committee
were imperfcctly kept and that the
tcrk Of the committee neglected his
duties and that the committee there
fore ask for a competent clerk. The mo-
ton was agreed to.
Mr.. Landerkin submitted an estimate
OF the amount needed by the depart
ment during the present year. which was
as follows: Pay roll. $1,000; expenses,
5000. Improvements of the river by dyk-
ing. etc. $1,000 total 81 600 The esti-
mate was referred TO the Finance Com
mittee 10 be considered when the budget
is being made up.
The report OF Superintendent Cunning
ham showed that on account of the
weather the dredge Newport during the
past month could only be worked for five
days. removing twenty-four scow loads or
ZOO cubic yards Of sand. rock and stone
The report sets forth that the city prop
erty has suffered no damage from the
weather
The usual number OF bills were approx
ed and ordered 10 be paid when funds
are available.
There was a great deal OF discussion
over the question OF further extending
the time CT Mr.. G.. w. Donly. -contrao'~r
for the wood work on the dredge City
OF Richmond. In which 10 complete his
work This contract was 10 have been
finished last September. but Mr.. Dorly
explained from time TO time that the de-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-07
The Alumni Bunouet.

One of he largest tanquets ever given
IN this city will be the one al tho CON-
monwealth Club on April 18th by the
Richmond Chapter OF the University
Alumni Association. A number of dis
tiEgIished speakers and visitors Will be
present.
At present the officers Of the Richmond
chapter are as follows:
W. X. Meredith. president; John l.. VIII
liams, first Vice-presidCnt; Jackson Guy,
second vic c-president; George Wayne An
Gerson, secretary and treasurer.
The Banquet Committee Is composed of
MesSrs II. Garter Scott, chairman; ThCs.
y. Carter. :. l.. Kelly, W. a. Town >,
Murray Dill. Thomas &. Gordon, Wallace
+. Brown. Emmett Chalmers, Hugh An
trim, Allen Potts, George w. Anderson,
j. X. V. Daniel. Dabney Crenshaw. Lang
horne Williams. John II. Ingram. This
general committee is subdivided into COM
mittees on speakers and toasts and ban-
quot proper.
Men from all over the State who have
attended the University are eligible 10
neml erShip.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-07
JUsIICH JOHN'S COURT.
Row la "A Bar Room Lends to the Filming
Of all ParIicinant.


Of all Participants
The continued case Of A. Girolami who
keeps bar-room at Fifteenth and Frank
lin streets. was called in the Police Court
yesterday morning He was charged
with NssaultiIS and striking, with a
stick, John Logan and James BurrIss,
of Manchester. Neither of the complain
ants appeared i'm court when the case
was first called on last Monday, ana
rules had TO be issued for them II APP
yeared from the evidence that Loya and
BuITuss came over from Manchester on
Saturday evening. with John Logan, j.
r. Tignor and John r. FERGUSON, to
have d good time. and while in the
bar-room OF the accused became implica-
ted In general row.
10 was also shown that an attempt was
made by the complanants 10 compro-
mise the case with Girolami for $50
which the latter. however. -ailed to pay.
Justice CTutC hheld Yesterday fined Giro
lami. John Logan, BuTruss and Tguor
each so and costs. while Ferguson and
James Logan had 90 pay 500 and costs.
Lizzie Smith was fined $3.50 and costs
and sent TO jail for six months for as
saultlng Harry Kaufman with dirk.
Douglas CullIngworth was sent 90 jail
for six months for being drunk, and he
was sent 10 the grand jury foI resisting
the officer who tried 10 arrest him.
Sputhal Graham, charged with tres
passing on the premises Of Robert
Smith and breaking a window of the
latter's house was discharged on pay
meat Of costs.
Linn Price. colored. had to pay $3.50 and
costs for lighting i'm the bar-roOm OF
Thomas Jackson.
Mamie Pollard. colored. was sent to
tau for ninety daVs I'm default of surety
on the charge of assauting Rebccca Pol
lard
An attachment was issued for Martha
Harris. who failed TO appear on the
charge OF assaulting and cursing Anna
Belle Anderson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-07
Hpnta onh EnteriAinment.

Richmond Conclave Improved order OF
Heptasopks. VIII give ar erjoyable enter
tainment at the theatre on Friday even
ing. the 18th 1t Will CONSIST or reclta-
tons vocal ana instrumental music by
some of cur best local talent.
The Hon. u. c. Richardson will denver
an address.
supreme Organizer John w. Cruett' OF
Baltimore; Supreme Medical Director III.
j. H. Christian, of Baltimore lformeriy
of PfchmondD. and Mr.. Il. ID. Ieigler' a
prominent member of the order, from
York. Pa. will be present.
The entertainment will be in charge Oh
Nessrs. Henry Flegenheimer. charles J
Bargamn, Manly b. Ramos, George f.
Stvll and j. Il. Angle.
The entertainment Will De iree' anu
tickets can be gotten at the office OF me
Endorsement Guarantee Company, III the
basement of Chamber OF commerce
building. Ninth street entrance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-07
Ins swedish Ladies', Qusrtssts.

The next Star Course entertainment
will be given In the big hall of the ioung
day. March i4th. at r. NJ. The Swedish
Ladies' Quartette has been engaged for
the occasion, and will no doubt give .
very attractive and interesting entertain
ment. The quartette consists Of Miss
fsedoig Id1strom. first soprano; Miss
Maria Heden.f second soprano: Miss Ste
phanie Hedep. first alto. Miss Amelia
be assisted by Miss Adele Weber. who
will give several entertaining rectations.
Seats may be reserved for the concert
by subscribers TO the Star Course. be.
ginning next Tuesday morning at .
O'clock
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-07

DIR. McCaw. His son, and Miss Sym iDgton
Aboard the Frissland

y telegram received in this city yester-
day says
The Red Star line steamship Freis-
land. Captain Nickels. chartered by
Frank c. Clark, of New York. and AL
fred y. Guthrie, of Albany. to take "A
large party. Of American eXcursionists
to the Mediterranean, and which left
New York on February 9Th is ashore
in a bad position at Port Said, Egypt.
The Friesland grounded while leaving
Port Said and is now hard and fast at "A
spot inside the breakwatcr. The cause
of the accident was that her steering
gear became disabled. The steamers
cargo is being undloaded as rapidly as
possible i'm order TO tighten her She is
being assisted by tugs and her passen-
gers are in no danger.
DR.. James McCaw, his son, DR.. Walter
McCaw, and Miss Edith Symngton. Of
this city, are aboard the Friesland.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-07
The Food We Eat.

The lecture on Food given az the
meeting of Central Woman's Christian
Remittance Union yesterday afternoon
6y Dr. Tefft. was OF a very interesting
nature involving the important question
VI ~" "a axnlained the kinds of material
needed Tor the growth of bone and
muscle. and told what to eat to obtain
the best results. giving the preference sh,rs {,
W No IN escheW animal food entirely.
lie dwelt at considerable length on the
importance of keeping our 1000 free
from undeslia able substances, and showed
how readily the various KINDS OF HllcroDes
are taken into our stomachs and the
danger therefrom
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-07
The Opera Tonight.

The Marie Tavary Company commences
ity engagement at the Academy OF Music
tonight. when I'll Trovatore' VIII De
sung. Carmen is the opera Tor FIJI
day. "Cavallerin Rusticana, ana l fae-
liacci' for the Saturday matinee, ana lot
Saturday night, "Tannhaeuser.
Alexander Salvinfs Southern tour GIGS.
at Richmond on he 18th OF This month
A telegram TO The Times last night from
New Orleans says that his manager w.
NJ. wilkinson, left that city yesterday
for the City OF Mexico TO arrange Tor
tour of the principal Mexican and Cen
trail American cities, TO be made next
wear.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-07
iiusIinga Court.

In the Hastings Court before Judge
Wit Yesterday, j. d. DAILY was acquit-
ted OF the charge of passing forged
check for $50 on Mrs. Shea, but he was
held TO await the arrival of officers from
Washington. where he is wanted on
the charge Of forgery.
George Connor (coloreD was sent to
Jail for fifteen days on the charge OF
stealing a lamp from a. Rick.
The clerk of the Hastings Court yes
terday ISSUED a marriage license TO Mr..
Joseph l.. Mosby and Miss Florence Il.
Mitte.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-07
OBITUARY,
MRS. FRANCIS q. PorrrAUx.

Mrs. Francis Grantlin Poitia TX, widow
OF the late Charles W. PoitiauX, who was
for many years engaged In business in
Richmond, died suddenly yesterday morn
ing about O'Clock at the residence OF her
son. Mr.. Il. f. PoitiauX, No. AS north
Second street She was in the eighty
fourth year of her age.
Mrs. Poitiaux was the daughter of Cap
tain William Talley. OF Craney Island.
Hanover. She leaves two sons, Messrs.
George D. and b. f. Poitiaux. the latter
a member of the police force. and was
the aunt of Mr.. Henry Lowmayer, Bel
gums present minister to China.
NJ. b. PoITIAUx.
Mr.. NJ. B. Poitlaux, an old Confederate
veteran at Lee Camp Soldiers Home,
died at that institution Tuesday In his
seventy fourth year. He was an old and
we'll known citizen of Richmond. He
was buried at Hollywood, DR.. Hoge con-
Quoting the funeral.
JOHN NEWTON VAN LEW.
Mr.. John Newton Van Lew died Mon
day in Philadelphia. He was for many
years a citizen of Richmond, and visited
his sister here about a year ago. Before
the war Mr.. Van Lew was engaged in
the hardware business here as a member
OF the firm OF Van Lew q Taylor During
the war he was a staunch Union man.
and upon the cessation of hostilities con-
tinued for a while his old business. He
afterwards held a position in the post
Office under his sister, Miss Van Lew.
who was postmaster
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-07
JOHN NEWTON VAN LEW.
i he Purim Fall

The Sunday-school Of Beth~Ahaba syna-
gogie will celebrate the feast of Purim
on next Tuesday night. March 18th, by
grand mask ball at the Masonic Tenn
pie.
The word Purm is Persian word
and signifies the festival Of Esther which
in the Jewish calendar falls on the i4th
OF Ador.
1t Is a joyous festival, and is celebrat-
ed I'm commemoration Of the rescue OF
the jews from destruction plotted against
them By Haman. (which rescue was
brought about by Queen Esther.
The day is marked as a holiday Of
festivity. joyousness. and the distribution
OF gifts to the poor.
The entertainment is under the manage
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-07
Crorrs Rahe, Growing wors.

Some of the friends of young George
ID. Bahen, the Georgetown College root
ball player who was so badly injured in
the game with the Columbia Athletic
Club team on Thanksgiving day. and who
has ever since been lying in the Emer-
gency Hospital, in Washington, UNI
abe to move any portion or
his body, except his arms. say
that they have noticed decided change
for the worse In his condition since last
week. 1t is claimed that il is impossible
for him to recover. IL being question
OF time against vitality before the un-
fortunate youth succumbs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-07
Law and Equity Court.

I'm the Law and Equity Court yester-
day Judgment for $3.50 was given for
the plaintiff in the case of c. l.. Almond
against II. :. Jennings.
The following suits were instituted IN
this tribunal yesterday:
George r. King against NJ. Schwartz
and others: damages. $500.
John Brand & Co. against ]. NJ. Bailey;
damages. $50.
Warner Moore & Co. against Goodman
Brothers & Company; damages, $olo.h'