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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-10


SPECIAL N0TlGEg Our pa
irons hold
ing tickets for patent folding
furniture are hereby notified
that the same must be pre-
scented for furniture before
December /, 1895. Our con-
tract expires on that date
and all tickets will be invalid
thereafter.
MOTIONS. It's the little we
save you on a cake
of soap, a Toothbrush, a
Paper of Pins, or any small
ware that soon footS up to
the dollar mark. 1t pays to
be economical, even in small
things.
81 Rubber-Cioth, 100 a yard.
"A Rubber Cloth, SOC. "A yard.
THESE goods are much better than
what you've been buying az hisner
prices, being made on fine cambria m
'' Yard ii wide oiled SILK. 75c. per yard.
Yard-Wide Stockinet. 75c. per yarJ.
Genuine Pressed Olive CASTLE So''p'
&c. cake. 42c. a dozen. e..
"copco" Soap. the new shape &C.
TeedIe-cases containing 80 assort-
ed needless &c. each.
"A yards Good White Tape, ioc.
"Lanoline' soap, 9c. a box OF
Supreme" Skirt-Supporters DC
each. Just the thing for the new,
heavy sl1irts.)
NEW BLACK This Gentle
wrnYwrap mems Furnish
NGSAwGAua' ing Goods Store
Of ours is strictly up to date.
If it's new and rightit's here,
and at less, far less, prices
than exclusive gentlemen's
furnishing goods stores
charge.
Here's the Proper Dress Tie for
men-recks, Fourth Hands, and Club
Bows. The heaviest and best Black
Satlns and Gros-Grain SILKS only.
beautifully finished, and lined with
rich corn-colored satin. IL II positive
~ 75c neckpiece. here It's soc.
OUR What a great
nawnw ermpr and daily
VNNDE S'WMG' growing eli
'DA''m'n'1 entage it has,
The BEST Candies at our
own peculiar way of pricing.
Yes, PECULIAR way.
% and SOC. Candy for 10 and Sc.
New this week
Peanut Brittle. Toe. pound.
ieanut Bars. lcc. Pound
l. 500, 81. 5l3e. BROAD ST.,
tOSs Between 9Th mi 9Th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-17

A IrlIby nealcu

The han6somest decorating I'm wall
paper and relief-work Ia the city Is IN the
store OF r. +. Hanngan & CO., 308 east
Broad street. In the centrepiece the re-
LIEF comes out 8 inches and blended from
a dark shadow-blue down 10 the brightest
cast OF blue and gold. surrounded with
a rope. painted IN bright French gold.
The inlay is in relief, blended In layeu-
der and light blue. with a line ~ gold
rope. The cornlce IS circied In pure-wh.te
relief. The side wall Is done IN a white
sat.n-ace and drapery finish. The design
and work Is the invention Of Mr.. ". H..
Llewellyn. n member OF the firm OF Han
ngan & Co. Mr.. Llewellyn ia the artist
VINO decorated Howard & Mlnter's place,
I'm Portsmouth, written up by number
of newspapers 10 be the finest decorating
- be seen IN the South; also. the designer
OF the decoration Of the Auantc Hotel,
the Capitol the Mansion House. and
many elegant private residences In Nor
folk, Va. and throughout the South. The
public is cordially invited TO call at No.
3oS east Broad and examine the work Of
art, as II Will pay any % look a. who
are contemplating having tfeir house
handsomely papered and decorated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-17
Hencnf for Sidney Lodge.

At Bclvidere Hall next Saturday. March
23l. n hish-class vaudeville performance
will be given by some Of Richmond's best
talent for the benefit OF Sidney Lodge of
Good Templars.
The following programme, which is TO
be rendered on that occasion. should in
sure q packed house: Introductory re-
marks, by Mr. Charles NJ. Wallace. Jr.;
Harry Cardoza. Ia his intricate baton
exercise: McCaull brothers, vocal.sts, IN
selections; Chesterman. Morrisette, and
Finney. in an exhibition Of tumbling;
comical sketch, TEL II 10 Him; He Never
Heard IT.: Twig Temple. in feats of
mounting. balancing. and riding on his
bicycle; Freeman and Wilson, the come
dy duo, IN their own creations; Oscar
Howard. in a bass solo; Percy Finney,
"the smallest contortionist on earth
Howard Holland. eccentric comedian; Car
doZa brothers. in their specially; the
Howard Quartette. in selections; the Lo-
rengos. in their laughable act, entitled
Silent Fun"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-17
barton Heights Briefs.

ATr. and Mrg. George Bingham and
Mrs. ". c. Eache and daughters, Of
PittsbuIg. Pa, are visiting Mr. w. *.
Bache.
The Young RCapers Of the Baptist
church are preparing for a days-of-the-
week entertainment. from May 9th TO
3is'.
The hook-and-ladder and fire engine
have been placed in their new quarters.
The Citizens Association held their
regular monthly meeting on Tuesday
night. The reports Of the various COM
mittces we're very gratifying. The Health
Committees reports was that the health
and sanitary condition was never better.
y charming reception was held at the
residence Of Mr.. II G. Sturdwicke. on
Tuesday night. \ large number OF friends
and ;nviteO guests were on hand 10 par
tcipatc IN the good things provided. The
dancing ami music was much enjoyed.
The second OF the series Of silver
sccals was held at Mr.. John L. Hard
ings on las, Tuesday. Ii was an en-
joyable affair.
Extensive preparations are being made
for setting out large number OF shade
trees.
Tue ladies' Of the Heights will get out
the issue Of the Progress OF March 18th.
1t Will be a siYteen-page paper.
The Literary Club held Its regular
mee-ng on Tuesday evening at DR..
Pitts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-17
brownies and Mother Goose.

The hall Of the Young Mems Christian
Association was packed 10 its fullest eX-
tent Friday evening 10 greet the iirst
appearance of Palmer CoXs family OF
funny little Brownies and Mother Goose.
with her family. 1t is needless to say that
the entire performance met with enthusi-
astic applause.
Thirty-four little folks represented
Brownies Of all nations and sang their
chorus perfectly.
The entire Mother Goose family did
well, and ii is hard 10 discriminate. Miss
Joson was the milk-mald, with whom
Mr. James PoindeXter sang the responsive
song Where Are You Going. Ny Pretty
Maid" calling forth rapturous applause.
Miss carp and Mr.. J. 4. Thomas, as
"old woman" was a perfect success
Miss PoinGexter. as the old woman who
went to market on market-day. eNcelied
herself, and brought down the house.
Miss Annette Jones. as Little Bo-Peep."
was charming.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-17
Meeting of Post A, T. =. 4.

An informal meeting was held last
night by the Virginia Division or the
Travellers Protective Association, at
their pleasant rooms, in the Chamber or
Commerce building. Members from this
city. Cincinnati, Connecticut. and other
places were present. and matters OF IN
terest to the travelling fraternity were
discussed. The Travellers Protective AS
ISOLATION IS n growing organization, and
the officers Of the Virginia Division are
active. enterprising. and progressive and
are very much encouraged by the con-
slant accession of new members and
formation Of new posts in commercial
centres.
The next business meeting Will be held
April 9th, at which time officers for Post
A for the ensuing year will be elected
and delegates appointed 70 the state con-
yention, 10 be held IN this city May %.
The visitors present passed many IA
vorabie comments on the numerous signs
OF the business houses that are displayed
in the rooms. which are evidences Of the
llberal.ty and public spirit Of our mer-
chants who seem 10 appreciate ana take
an interest in the good work the Travel
lers' Protective Association Is doing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-17
Cleaned at the Association Building

Rev. ". Asbury Christian Will conduct
the services at the mems meeting az the
Young Mems Christian Association thi9
afternoon. Mr.. HaddOn 5. Watkins Will
sing. The services begin at 1 O'Clock.
Mr.. ID. S. Bennett Will lead the GER
vice at 3 o'clock for boys. A boys
quartette and chorus will furnish the
music.
Monday night Mr.. Charles 6. Peers will
conduct the young mems training ser
vice, and will take for his subject Pure
Religion"
The star Course for 1886 IS already
being arranged The seats were put on
sale for the coming season last Tuesday
at 4. NJ. and every DAY brings in
many new names. and the indications are
that every seat in the hall Will be en-
gagged before the close of this season s
course.
Mr. Tibbtts gave an entertainment to
the junior educational department at
thu Young Mems Christian Association
Friday night, which was great sue
cess \ donkey party and Rotations by
Nessrs. Woodall and Turner were the
features OF the evening.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-17
EXECUTIVE ACTS.
4 Number of Appointments on
Hourls of Sfote Iusf;fufIous

Governor O'Ferrall made yesterday the
following appointments on boards Of
State institutions:
Western State Hospital-J. T. Beckham.
Of Alexandria; G.. T. Larrick. of Middle
town. Frederick county. and II. J. VIII
liams. OF Greenvile, Augusta county.
Deaf, Dumb and Blind Institution
George 4. Mushbach. of Alexandria; Ro-
bert W. Watkins, Of Halifax Courthouse.
and ". ID. QGesenberry, Of Caroline
county.
Eastern State Hospltal-R. W. Tuggle,
OF Blackstone. Nottoway county; l.. $.
Foster. of Mathews Courthouse, and ii.
d. Cole. OF Williamsburg.
Central State Hospital-Julius Straus,
Of Richmond; W. ID. Turner. Of Isle Of
Wight, and \. NJ. Bowman OF Salem.
Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical
Colege-H. l.. Maynard. of Norfolk to
fiji the vacancy caused by the resignation
Of j. Il. Fitzgerald.
The Governor also appointed the fol-
lowing on the Board Of Visitors Of Mount
Vernon: Taylor Berry. of Amherst Court
house; W. ". Henry and John Bel
Bigger, of Richmond; Robert j. Wash
ington, of Westmoreland: 4. II. GARNER,
of stanton. and X. Walton Moore. OF
Fairfax
The State Library Board met yesterday
and transacted routine business.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-17
THE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY.
Director WnIcott to Lecture on This
Subject Here To-Norrow Night.

On Monday night at SIS o'clock Hen.
Charles d. Walcott, director Of the
United States Geological Survey, will de-
liver a lecture in the Assembly Hall Of
the Chamber Of Commerce. 70 which the
members Of the Chamber and the public
generally are invited. The subject Of the
lecture will be The United States Geo
logical Survey and Its Methods Of Work.
Major Jed. Hotchkiss, in note 10 the
Dispatch. urging that the lecture be
brought prominently to the attention OF
the public. says: THE STATE Of Virginia,
and especially the city of Richmond,
are greatly interested in what Mr.. Wal
colt will have to say. Our virginia
Senators and Congressman have taken
great interest in his work. especially du-
ring the last session, when they helped
to secure, in an amendment u the sun
dry civil bill, an appropriation for the
Investigation Of the water powers or the
country, it being understood that the
Virginias would be among the hrSt
States to be investigated
The lecture will have m important
bearing upon what those OF use !nt tei
In the development Of the state wtsn TO
brine, to the attention Of the next Legs
lature about the establishing Of com
plete museum Of the mineral resources
Of the State at Richmond, and doing
other things properly In the same line.
Ladies', as well as gentlemen, VII be
welcome, and all Will be entertained.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-17
Finn HAS BEEN SIGNED.
The Clever TwirIer VIII lie with
RichmOnd-Thc College Boys.

Late yesterday Manager Wells succeed
ed in signing Quincy Finn. Of Cincinnati,
to twirl for Richmond. This completes
the team, and no more men Will be
signed. Finn is a left-hand wizard, and
Is backed by record Of which he has
lust reason to be proud. lie was with
Mobile during the first portion of last
season, but the last few months he tossed
for the Cincinnati National League club.
He is but q years OF age. weighs 80
pounds, and stands 8 feet 10 inches In
height. He is a fast thrower. has good
curves, IS a good hitter. and fields his
position beautifully. Altogether he is a
clever ball player. and a valuable addi-
ton TO our team.
Wells has finally decided upon the
uniform for the home team, and last
night sent off the order for the suits.
The pants, shirts. and stockings will be
dark blue, and the cap and trimmings
light gray.
Schan. the veteran second baseman,
who covered bag No. for the old Virginia
Association team. wants 10 get on the
local nine. He saw Wells yesterday, but
was not successful.
Mr.. a. n. Bowers. manager of the
Richmond College Spiders. announces the
following Schedule or games 70 De pldyed
by his boys: March 2Sth. with the New
York National League club; March S0th,
with Randolph Macon; April lst. with
University OF Vermont. All Of these
games will be played in this city at West
End Park. a number Of other games Will
follow later in the season with George
town. University Of Virginia, Washington
and Lee, Virginia Military Institute. Uni
versity Of North Carolina. Wake Forest.
and other strong teams North and South.
The stars" were cut practlcing at
Island Park yesterday afternoon. and
showed up well. They open the season
with Randolph-Macon next Saturday at
Ashland. and will. in all probability, meet
the Richmonds at West-End Park the
first week in April.
The Richmond Baseball Club. local
organization. has been organized. and IS
composed OF the following players: Y.
Hicks catcher; 5. Landron. pitcher; W.
Cheatman. short-stop; G. Glenn. first
base: W. Valentine. second base; n.
Preston, third base: A. Lanezerone left
field: c.. Elmore. right field; J. Wilson,
centre field: substitutes. W. Allison, l..
Goetze. The club has accepted challenges
to play the Norfolks April 1st, Peters
burgs April 81, and Lynchburgs April
5th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-17
News from Fulton.

Mr.. J. W. Reams. manager OF the Rich
mond Cedar Works, received telegram
on Monday evening from Madison, Wis,
announcing that his grandchlld was
dead, and his daughter. Mrs. Dr. Elsom.
was Frustrated with grief. His wife left
Monday night for that place.
Lester street near the corner Of Louis
lana is in very bad condition, and
the residents Of that locality are much
veXed over the matter.
Mr.. Thomas O'Connor. with his two
children, spent few days this week IN
West Point visiting relatives.
Mrs. Talbert left for Newport News
last Wednesday for a months visit.
Mr.. Joseph Crumpton. well-known
young gentleman OF Fulton, has sailed
with the OLD Dominion this week as Sc
cond mate.
Captain and Mrs. c. c. Rice and chill
dren are visiting in North Carolina.
Mr.. Thomas a. Gilmer. late Of Chase
City. was engaged this week In moving
to his farm, on Marion Hin. Henrico.
Mr.. Bernard NARROW left last Monday
for Norfolk, where. after a short stay. he
anticipates taking a trip around the
world.
Mr. Fred. II. CARRIER. who has been
confined to his room several days this
week, is on. again.
Mr. William Nash. OF Washington, ID.
G. Is visiting Mr.. Edward Sheehan, on
Elm street.
Mr.. James O'Conner Of West Point
spen. several days Of this week here
visiting relatives and friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-17

., br,lI,ance and beauty. The ioiowing
= ,,st ~ the toasts. sentiments, ana 'ne
ror,cs Of those who are 10 fespoha "
item: ~o,ohr,,e--rn Its
,-a,,,,.morntion Are United CHRISTIAN
I,aIth and Human Liberty. Rev. +. D.
Wilson. Fredericksburg. va.
"Our southland"-To the southern
ora Devoted Attachment to MS own
por,Ion of the Common Country is MOI
Incompatible with Loyalty TO the Wnole.
IJon. Charles r. O'Ferrall. Governor oil
the State OF Virginia.
& Robert Emmett
He had lived for his love; for his country
They were all that to life had entwined
him.
dried,
him.
uon.'D. c. Richardson.
4'"City OF Richmond"-Its History
Teaches Its Citizens How They Can Best
Perform Their Duty to Themselves and
to Their Country. Hon. Richard NJ. Iay-
lor. Mayor.
Z, Home Rule'-There Is Only One
WAY BY Which You Can Govern Ireland
Within the Limits of the Constitution;
One-That Is. BIZ Allowing Her to Govern
Herself In All These Matters Which Can
not Interfere with the Greatness and
WeIl-Being OF the Empire Of Which She
Forms Part. Wyndham r. Meredith. Esq.
G. THE Press"-The Creator OF Public
Opinion. John $. Irby, Esq, OF the Times
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-17
THINGS QUIET AT THE ARMORY.
The Letter of Major Dcrbyshirc Stiii
Kept Secrct-Othcr Notes.

There is but little news 10 be gathered
In military circles nowadays. Around the
First Regiment Armory all is quiet and
serene. and the soldier lads have settled
down In the even tenor OF their way
Peace ard contentment seem TO reign
supreme among them, and one acquainted
with the conditions that prevail in the
organization would. from observations
taken at the Armory. naturally conclude
that field officers were entirely unne-
cessary and supernuous adjuncts 10 regl-
mcnt.
The mystery surrounding the letter
written TO the Governor still obtains,
and no one interested in II will disclose
it's contents. 1t Is on record in the Adju-
tant-Generars office. but that official posi-
lively declines to make II public without
authority from the Governor. Neither his
discuss the matter, and hence all efforts
10 ascertain the contents of the commu-
IMITATION are futile.
No action has yet been taken by the
Iienrico Cavalry troop looking 10 a selec-
ton Of successor TO Captain John Pope.
whose refusal TO serve has already been
made public. II Is probable that an cleo
ton win be ordered shortly
Company +. Governors Guard, Captain
T.. Leslie Spence. has issued invitations
to banquet 10 be given at Morganstern's
tomorrow night at o'clock. The COM
mittee I'm charge of the entertainment are
Lieutenant c. r. Fairlamb. Sergeants c.
4. Thomas and G. Il. Peatross, and Cor
poral c. w Price.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-17
Cow Killed and Il Horse Died.

4 fine COW, belonging TO Mr.. j. {. Wein-
brrnu. OF Sl8 north Fifth street had her
leg broken yesterday by a kick from
a mule. Agent Taylor, Of the Society
for the Prevention Of Cruelty to Animals
was notified, and. in company with Dr.
Lloyd went 20 the house. II was d.
c.del that the only thing TO be done
would be to have the animal humanely
destroyed. which was done.
The Richmond Railway and Electric
Company phoned 20 the Society FOR the
Prevention OF Cruelty 70 Animals to get
Or. Harbrough's ambulance and come q
Twenty-second and Dock streets, and
take Il sick horse 10 the hospital. Mr.
Taylor secured the ambulance. but rhe
horse died before the vehicle arrived
on the scene. The animal is said 10 have
been a valuable one.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-17
TERRY RELEASED on BAIL.
Judge Wexford Accepts $1,000 Sc
curity for His Appearance.


George b. Terry, the King William lum-
herman who was on Friday sent on to
the grand jury on the charge OF passing
a forged court order and remanded to
Jail. IS out on bail.
lie was taken before Judge Wexford
I'm the Circuit Court yesterday on writ
of habeas corpus. and formal Application
was made for bail for him.
The facts in the case were reclted 10
the Court by Commonwealth's- Attorney
Smith, who offered no demurrer TO the
plea made by the prisoners counsel. MT.
George 7. Haw. whereupon Judge Well
ford granted bail. and fixed the sum at
S2e00. Mr. Haw became surety, and Ter
~ left the courtroom with him. He VIII
return to his home. In King William,
and come back IN time TO stand trial.
The application was made before Judge
Wexford because of the fact that Judge
Mullen. who was presiding in the Hus-
tnxs Court, was busy in the Holleran
trial.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-17
state Hoard of Pharmacy.

The State Board OF Pharmacy will
convene in the hall Of the House OF Dele
gates tomorrow at 10 o'clock. and will
continue in session for three days. Mr.
4. \. Miller. OF this city. is president
OF the board. which is composed OF the
following members: G. a. Santos, Nor
folk; Robert Brydon, Danville: c. F..
Kearfott. Martinsville. and +. Il. Beck
with. Petersburg. The last-named. gentle
man is secretary. MIR. Miller has been
detained at his home for several days.
on account OF sickness in his family, but
expects to be able TO attend the sessions
of the board
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-17
The Old Dominion Hospital Throws
Omen Its Doors TO the Public.

On the 2lst Of March the old Dominion
Hospital Will be opened under is new
management. The pubic are Invited 90
Inspect the building. IT'S equipment. ana
the work that is being done there. The
Woman's Board Of Managers solicit don1-
lions Of provisions. linens. blankets. coal
hndling wood. towels. napk.us-anyth.ng
that can be used In hospital LIT every
one rally to the support u the institution
and to the help Of these good women.
whose prime object is TO establish and
maintain as many free beds as possible.
II you are sceptical about what they are
doing, come and see for Yourself ana
be convinced. Remember March 4s; is
the hospitality at the Old Dominion
Hosnital l2ZJ east Marshall
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-17
| CHILD TAKEN AWAY FROM HER
Mary Wilkinson Not Fit Person
TO Keep Her Babe-Othcr Cases.

Mary Wilkinson, one Of the residents oil
Exchange Alley, was in the Police Court
yesterday. and her 2-year-old baby girl
was taken away from her. Policeman L.
Il. Robinson some time ago reported her
TO DR.. w. w. Parker as a person unit to
care for the child. and yesterday DR..
Parker appeared against her The child
was turned over 70 him, and he VIII have
IL provided for by TIE Humane Associd-
tlon. Mary was discharged.
The continued cases OF Albert Granger
charged with choking James Manning ana
abusing Mrs. NJ. j. Manning, and or Mrs
Ella Granger, charged with using indie
cent language TO Mrs. NJ. j. Manning
were dismissed, after about an hour was
spent in listening TO the troubles OF the
two families as recited by each side.
Charles Bowser and Bette Brown (col-
ored) were fined s. and costs for creating
disturbance in the public street
Jesse Hilton (colored was fined $50 for
carrying concealed weapons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-17

Christian lady. Her funeral will take
place from the Grace-Stree, Baptist
church at O'Clock this afternoon.
Hiss Lldia Maria Nash. the eldest
daughter OF Mrs. Clara Nash. died yes
terday at the residence OF her mother.
70S east Grace street Miss Nash had
not quite reached her 18th year, and her
death Is n sad blow to her family and
friends. The remains Will be taken up
to POwhatan county to-day on the 1870
train and the funeral VIII take place
from Emanuel church In that county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-17
A Missionary Meeting.

At st. Johns church tomorrow after
noon at $50 o'clock there will be a meet
Ing of the Woman's Auxiliary 10 the
Board Of Missions of the Episcopal
Church in this city, and representative:
from every Episcopal church will be pres
ent. The session will be addressed By
Miss Dodson. 4 missionary to China. anc
presided over by Miss Stuart. OF Alexan
dria, the head Of all the branches Of The
auxiliary in this State. 4 report OF th'
work done in each church Will be read
These meetings are too common in north
ern cities to call forth comment, but II
the South. Virginia especially. a meeting
exclusively addressed and presided ovel
By ladies is unusual.