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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09

The rooms of the Union were filled with
members last night who had come TO
listen 10 an address by IA. VI. Smith Jr.'
on cuba. The subject is at present eH-
citing great interest, and Mr. smitn 3
address left nothing to be desired. MS
description of the trip from Philadel-
pnia was vivid and not without hunloio US
feet,res or cuba. its people and their
manner of living. it's products, its manu-
facfures its notifies. It's taxation. the
sneaker gave his hearers much iniorma-
ZION and invested the statistics and de-
tails with an unusual interest. His de-
scriptions OF the various plantations ne
had visited. and Of the natural beauty
OF the island were admirable AT thet
conclusion of the address. unanimous
vote of thanks was rendered Mr.. smith.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09

Mr.. Powers Charmed His Audience by His
ImpsrsonRrions.

Ielind T. Powers more than amused
the audience which listened to him at the
y. NJ. G. A. Hall last night; he instructed
them. As a monoiogist, Mr.. Powers may
wei be termed a genius, for he is lothlnB
less. and yet much more.
His reading-impcrsona last evening
were from scenes taken from that novel
OF novels-Dickens' David COpperfield. AS
YOU sit and listen to Mr.. Powers the
thought impresses you that you are lis
toning 10 one who is more than master
cnt srtainer. You are listening 10 stu
dent a man. who, by his brilliant genius
has evolved ard presented to you the
impersonatiOn and true individuality with
which the author has clothed ms cnaIdc-
tcrs. To one who has read David COP
perheld, Mr.. POWERS Improvisation OF
David. Steerforth, Uriah Heep, Peggaty.
Emily. Mr. Micawber and other charac-
ters. appeals with a wonderful interest.
There is no evidence of the strain That
the entertainer is under in his recitation.
lie speaks VITA q charming smOothhesS
and a perfect iltoLation as the character
requires.
Mr.. Powers has the happy faculty OF
making you like him, he dwakens your
interest and whether YOU VIII or no. ne
GO weavos your attention into the thread
OF his recital that you almost imagine
YOU see the characters in real life that
have had their existence only In hctiOn'
and YOU are disappointed when he closes
ana you have TO say farewell to those
interesting people whose only habitation
Is between the covers OF one Of the most
charming Of English novels. Mr.. Powers
facial expression is wonderful, MS sud-
den changes from one character TO an
othar marvellous. and his approximations
nerfeet AS an afterpiece he gave a
scene from Midsummer Nights Dream. ~
MIR. Powers was most gracefully intro
duced by Professor Samuel Young, OF
Richmond College.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09

II had not used one bottle before felt
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under its use. | am now a well, heeftny
woman, able to do my own work. nave
good digestion and appetite, sleep wen
and am always cheerful
This Is what DR.. Creene's NervurA
blood and nerve remedy has done for me.
| heartily recommend II 10 everybody IL
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The whole world IS amazed at what Is
being done by Dr. Greenes Neryura pioou
and nerve remedy. Nothing Ike IL mas
ever been known before. II makes the
nerves strong as steel, the blood pure
and rich. the skin soft and beautiful, ana
gives TO the eyes that brightness ana
sparkle which indicate perfect health.
There are thousands upon tnousands OF
weak, nervous people, depressea IN tn'nt
and debnitated in body, paC\l 'sariy a.
this season Of the year, whft,m be mao
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vura blood and nerve remedy. ,,.. 49,
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Ing specialist I'm curing nervous ana
chronfc diseases. DR.. Greene, OF 20 west
Eourteenth street New York city. lie
has the largest practice I'm the worid,
and this grand medical discovery IL tne
rsstllt OF his vast experience. Inc sIe't
reputation of Dr. Greene Is guara.s,se s.
fh.t hfg medicine VIII cure, ana the iacl
thof he can be consulted by any one, AT
anv time. free OF charge personally or
nv letter gives absolute assurance o,
he beneficial action OF this wondefiui
medicine.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09

The Publication in sunday Times Has
Made ~ Profound Impression.

AIt i hnl'uliNh ~ NhNhl n A'iht7 hh1
Made Profound Impression.
The ventilation in Sundays Times Of
the methods 4 sed in the primary March
18th ln Henrico county made e profound
impression on the public mind. and the
dtbauchcry i'm the use of money TO pur-
chase the white suffrage of the county
was discussed in many quarters with
mingled expressions OF shame id disc
gust
Parties familiar with the transactions i'm
the county said that the account was not
exaggerated and not onc-hllf The story
mad been told.
Am agree. oven some Of those who par
uc.natcd in the use of money that the
facts were true ANA the publication just
aul timely. 30 dcuials are made of amy
0f tho charg s, except ass 10 the tiaudu-
lent handling and counting OF votes at
Barton Heights precinct. one of the cleo
ton officers of that precinct yesterday
pronounced the statements made TO The
Times by an eyewitness no the count as
al s0luteiy false. The authority for the
statements was requested and given, and
ana Investigation Will be made by tie OLE
GERS and citizens of that precinct
The Democratic County Committee VIII
meet at ~ o'clock on Saturday TO con-
slider tho contest notices received from
MCssrs. Anderson, ouillh anu Icy t"l'
II SIS said chat the contesiing CANDIDATES.
are not satisfied because this meeting Is
nut off SO late that they viii have oiy
ten days To make the contest ana cone
duct another election. if the committee
should grant their request for new pil-
mary The regular election comes on the
g2d of May. and according TO the state
law. thirty days notice must be given by
candidates OF their intention TO run 'ais
win leave only ten days intervening De-
tween the meeting of The committee ana
the DAY OF notice. n,
THE committee it is understood VIII
be asked for an examination OF me Dali
lnLs al seNerAl preclncla.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09

General Edgar Allan VINO lie Fam liar With
He Afiairs save lie Has Nol Mnde an

General Edgar Allen, who Is familiar
with General Mahones affairs. arrived
from Washington yesterday. He says
the impression made by the alleged as
slgnment-that General Malone Is in
debt far in excess or the value OF his
property, and that he had made gen
eral assignment-is untrue. He says
that General Malone had been sued and
a Judgment was about 10 be procured
against him for large mount, upon
note upon which he was an endorser.
and that it was a debt which he did
not think he ought to pay. No defence
however. could be made by him against
the holder Of the note, and IL became
necessary. IN order 10 prevent proceed
ngs against his estate here in virginia,
either that he should put aslien upon the
property, 70 as TO prevent FORCED safe
of il al the will of the not-holder, or
that he should raise the money 10 pay
off this large debt.
The debt in question is not a general
assignment as is supposed, uut con-
veys a small portion OF his property
viz. his residence in Petersburg, and his
personal property therein. The great
bulk OF his property IL not IN any way
affected by this deed. and the judgment
against which he is protecting himself
is perfectly secure in any event. Cen
ton is worth, at the lowest calculation,
$4,000. and ought TO bring 100000. and
the incumbrances thereon being not one
third Of that amount.
Great injustice said General Allan, has
been done in the newspaper reports
touching General Mahone's Washington
property. by the statements that certain
unnamed senator's and members OF Con-
gress were interested in the sale of the
property. because they had liens upon the
property, or held notes against General
Malone. Not one word OF this Is true
said he. al know the holder OF every
note and lien that stands against that
property and not member OF either
House was interested I'm one dollar or
these obligations. / know. furthermore
that at the time these assertions were
first made. General Malone prepared
statement for publication, not only de-
nying the allegations. but asserting tha'
no member OF either House held an Cd
legation OF any kind against MIN. 4,
Was merely one OF the methods resorted
to by those who opposed the Government
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09
A Fine Circus.

Packed audiences greeted the perform
ances given IN this city oy hunIanS
railroad circus, museum ana menageIle'
and the rounds OF applause when ire
ouently arose from the throngs lhsiue
the Immense tents proved they appre-
ciated and were pleased with the enter
tainment, Their trained animals AMIR ais v w1re
ms features were all exceedingly funny
and enliveninz. The whole performance
goes with a vim which Is always grau-
fylng.-New burg a. " News.
Bob Hunting brings with him from
Great Britain. the land Of such clowns
as Wallet, Swan. Adams. Grimaidt ana
Cook. a record to make every fun-loVins
American proud OF him.
The Manchester Guardian says: Listeh
TO BOO Hunting at Sanger's Circus Royal
and begOne dull care. ~
The Cork Advertiser says; AT me
circus we saw and heard an lrish-Ameri-
can clown Bob Hunting. He makes ones
sides ache, but his wit Is tonic
The Dundee Star says. AT the Koyal
Amphitheatre. nothing so enjoyable as
Bob Hunting's Burns-lke witticisms
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09

The Committee on Relief OF lhe iooi
held It's regular monthly mee5iis al i-,~
civ almshouse last evening lnere NtIe
nrssent Aiessrs Mcdowell lcna.I MANI
Reeve. Seay. Ferriter and Don LeaN .
The SUPERINTENDENT stated mat lAe ~
tors around the building needed rel"'i ll.r'
and he suggested mat the WORK nc uon'
now iu order TO save money. he wac w.
strucfcd TO secure estimates, 10 pV sun
rnitt.d at thc next meeting. 49,
The report Of SuperlntcnHNht X. ~
Carter for the month OF Marcn, MhiCu
was received. showed that on teDrualg
2sth the number of inmates was ~, ana
the following number was received oul-
Ing Inc month White ~ men, 10 women,
l child--tOtal so colored 10 men, = "o-
men. childrcn.-tctal 40. During the
same period were discharged. White. ~
men. / woman. Z Children total, 81; coli
ored. 10 men ~ women, ch'ldren-total,
III The following number OF persons died
during the last month. waite. 3 men
colored. Z men, women. ! child-total, IL.
spbe number OF inmates remaining ln
me institution on March 3ist was ~
against 2l3 on the corresponding Jay last
Vcar. showing am Increase or ~.
Bnls for supplies to the institution
dnr,ng the month OF March amounting 70
e. iss 4G and 81 .9siN for the outdoor poor
we're ordered % De paid.
After the transaction or soine to"''he
business the committee adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09
yHn ROANOKE CONFERENCE.
tovernor O,Fsrrail Thinks 1t q Good "oVs-
,ooot Properly Managed.

ROANOKE, VA. April s.-speciesLI
cie,ernor o'Ferral passed through hoa-
noke to-day to attend the funeral rs on IiS
CRU ,t Tiasatt of Fincastle. When asked
y y hat at he \ thought Of the Roanoke confer
sn l1 he said it was good movement
~ managed with sufficient care ana con-
servatism. ,ethts CITY and
( l., Addison. of Easton, Ia were mar
MANY washouts resulted from the heavy
rains Of Yesterday and last night, ana al
NnrfoIk and Western train are delayed;
NJ Veceivers Fink and Kimball. Of the
Norfolk and Western. are here on tour
~ insnection. No changes In the c0nduot
of afflirs here have been made.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09

until his system had absorbed tne pol
son. and an emetic was unavailing TO re-
lieve him. Two other doctors were tnen
called I'm. and a strong current OF cleo
tricity was then applied.
AT I O'Clock tonight the doctors tnousn.
he could not recover. but since thst
time he has revived considerably anu
though his condition is still critical, some
hopes are entertained OF his recovery
Partlow had been on q drunken spree.
George Akers (colored) was seriously
shot In the facec here to-day by Dave
Herndon. also colored. In quarrel over
a negro woman. Herndon made his es-
cape.
THE HoGE CONTEST.
Attorney John l.. Lee. who represents
Major Otey in the Hoge-Otey contested
election case, commenced taking deposi-
tions here to-day, In rebuttal OF those
recently taken by Hoge. Some strong
points were brought out. in contradiction
TO evidence taken by the contestant. the
examination OF the witnesses throughout
the district will be conducted here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09
wEsr VIRGINIA cLouD-BuRsr.
A RUNAWAY ACCIDENT.
Mr.. Lacey Thrown out OF Buggy and
Pafnfully Injured.

MART1NSvILLE. VA. April S.-spe-
clal.-AIr. Floyd Lacy and his son Booker
had a narrow escape from death on
Saturday. Mr.. Lacy. who is e!ghty,nVe
years old, and his son, were on thelr
way TO Martinsville to transact some
legal business. When near the nome o,
MIR X. G. " ellis, a dog ran out ana
frightened their horse. The buggy over,
turned. throwing young Lacy out ana
perhaps injured him seriously The ola
gentleman remained In the buggy untll
the horse ran some distance. crossing
the river. and but for the assistance or
Mr. Wells and others, no DOUBT wouiu
have met with serious injuries. II Is
thought that young Lacy's back ana per
haps two or three ribs. are broken.
County Court commenced to-day. No
Important cases We're tried. however
special grand jury will be empanelis,a
10 Indlct Betsy Redd and her son Will
who broke into the store Of |. Hierner q
Son. agents. Of which mention has mere
tofore been made in The Times.
Bishop Randolph. of the Episcopal
Church, will be here on the 18TH instant
TO confirm all candidates who desire TO
connect themselves with that church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09
THB MODLfN MURDER TBIAL.
Tie Accused Charged With killing His
Wife-One witness Examined.

DANVILLE. VA. April S-Special.-
The trial of Jacob f.. Modlin, indicted for
the murder OF his wife. Jessie Modlin.
was commenced in the Hastings Court
here to-day. on the night of February
9th, in the town OF Neapolis, Modlln shot
his wife with a pistol. intiicting two NOR
tai wounds. from which she died almost
instantly. He was Indicted tor murder at
the March term Of the court and his trial
set for this term
The entire morning was consumed In
procuring IL jury. and lists OF over 100
men were exhausted before the twelve
suitable men could be obtained. The tes-
timory for the Commonwealth was brief
and pointed, and was concluded AT +. NJ
one witness for the defence was exanlin-
ed when tho court adjourned untl y
o'clock tomorrow morning
Mrs. Fannie Townes Winhish, wire or
coIonel Abram Mimbish, died at her
home in this city at l2:i0 this morn,ns'
Deceased was the daughter of the late
Colonel Edmund Townes, or Granville
county n. G.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09

Newell, $500 The contract was awsroed
"a Mr. Ancarrow. as the lowest biouer.
L. w. Powers was appointed suo-"o9e
man for Engine Company NO. o. =.
David NJ. OBrien, cnsipeei u 80
company, was granted TWO "~s' ''a'0
OF absence. , 4. 49,.
rov, horse. and TO have the tires oil
Engine No. and OF wagon No. cut.
several members Of the department
yyere before the board on various charges,
nut they were exonerated- A request
from the telephone company to use GER
tain fire alarm poles was granted.
THE chief was ordered TO make me
quarters FOR the men in the HowitzcrH
Armory comfortable.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09
PULASKI INUNDATED.
SEVERAL no USES AND TWO BRIDGES
WERE SWEPT AWAY.
Damage Csused by the Overflow Of Peaks
Crsek-rhe Lose VIII be Msnv
Thousand Dollars.

PULASKI. VA. April Especial
This town has been the scene OF the
greatest confusion since 2 O'Clock last
night. II had been raining a good deal
Sunday and Sunday night, and Peak
creek rose all that night About O'Clock
the creek overhowed its banks and the
stone wall which holds It In along the
low parts of the town. There the water
reached such a velocity that II swept
away several houses two wagon bridges
and two foot bridges damaging other
bridges. houses, and also several squares
OF sidewalk
The loss of the town can be entirely
covered by 5000. as the bridges were old
and had previously been condemned. The
loss Of private property will not exceed
$500 The chief losers are G. ID. Harvey,
about 81 ,000 Susan Murphy. colored, about
$50, and the Pulaski Land Improvement
Company. about $500. Three or four
railroad ages above have been damaged
so that train cannot pass, and one is
washed out below here. IL is hoped that
the trains can pass tomorrow. Tne loss
OF the railroad company Is not heavy.
The board OF supervisors selected the
the temporary courthouse OF this county.
and an immediate removal will be made.
HEAVY RAIN AT PETERSBURG.
PETERSBURG. VA, April s.-Special.-
The heaviest rain storm known I'm Pc
tersburg since 1856 occurred about ll;SO
o'clock last night, and continued without
intermission until IL clock this morning.
The rainfall from the time IT began 10
o'clock this afternoon, as measured by
the rain gauge at the Virginia Normal
and Collegiate Institute. was 1851 inches.
The sidewalks In some parts Of the lower
The sidewalks in some places in the lower
part of the city are submerged and inn
passable. The7river IS over the wharves
and rising rapidly. portion of the
trestle OF the Petersburg and Asylum
railway over old Town Creek, a short
distance from the Central State Hos
pital. was washed away to-day, and as
a consequence the cars had to stop run
ming.
AT LEXINGTON.
LEXINGTON, VA. April ESPECIAL
Between l and o'clock to-day North
river reached the II 1-2-foot mark. and re-
NAMED stationary for a while and then
hogan 10 fall, and il now on the decline
rapidly.
A WEST VIRGINIA cLouD-BURsr.
HINTON, w. VA. April ESPECIAL
There were heavy rains, followed by a
cloud burst. I'm New River Valley to-day
rhe river is higher than 1t has beer
for years. The water is sixteen feet
deep i'm the channel, and still rising loul
inches an hour. Thousands or logs
are drifting by from llumber booms'
Two men are reported drowned at Ron
ceverte. A portion of the town Is IN
danger of inundation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09
Property Transfers.

Richmond. Charlotte Chesky 10 John
p ana ~. r. williams, II feet on north
side Cary street. between Eighth and
Ninth. $500. ,,,, ~
r. Ranks Randolph to Ellen b. Ran
dolph his wife, personally 81.
Isabella Rosenbaum to Morton Il. Ro-
senbaum, % - feet on south slde Trace
street. between sixth and Seventh. ..
Andrew welsh and WIG 10 fhomas
O'Connor 40 feet on Denny street. SOUTH
west corner sixth, 500.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09
The Elariric Light Plant.

The Finance Committee had a pro,
tracted session last night IN the Auni.oi ~
o OH Sii,s bi a municipal electric light
SisnP Il was finally decided tina! tn, the
ppo cSmni did not have sufficient infor-
nation on the subject 10 make any re ho,td
, annrnnr,ate enough money to light the
CITY properly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09
Ma Foot Crushed by n Train.

rARMVILLE. VA. April special
Eddie Thomas. a c0lored lad, while -,
INC act of dismounting an east DVun i'i
SATURDAY night. slipped and his right
foot landed under the fast revolving
Wheels and was mashed into a pulp.
lie was taken home and Or. kussell was
s,'rnmoned He decided that amputa-
,,an u,as necessary. and Sunday morn
ing assisted by other physicians, de-
tached that member.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09
Thu HorgeneD.

A called meeting of the Richmond
Riding and Driving Association was held
in the gentlemens parlor at the EXCHANGE
last night with President Blake In tne
chair. The newly elected secretary. Col.
A. w. Archer was present. and acted IN
that capacity A number OF matters OF
importance were discussed. after when
the association adjourned TO meet al Inc
same place on Thursday next.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09
rnnrr Patterns.

The Times is offering TO us readers sc,sT',
nottern service. This service has Just
heen secured and anybody can ten by a
',isn.c al the illustra tons. which are
omblished at least twice week, that the
ss,e~raents are both stylish and attractive:
40 ,,e,nents have been made which Will
1naTantee the very prompt delivery OF
these patterns. The illustration OF most
attractive misses costume appears III
this paper and full directions lot OBTAIN
ing the same.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09
nicrnln Word Rnlldlns.

Webster's Dictionary IS the authority
which has been selected by A; saks 4
Co. for use in their word building con-
test. instead OF Worcester's. az at first
advertised. Thsy have adopted Webstcrs
because II is the die iOnary used by the
public schools Of Virginia. They also
wish to state thai all the letters inelud-
ing these in the y ,rd and, - IN "A. saks
ton OF words For further particulars see
their advertisement in this paper.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09

There is no better time 10 have an ex-
cellent portrait Of yourself taken than
during this week The weli-known Davis
Gallery has moved from ~ 10 81 east
Iroad street. and is handsomely equipped
Tor work Mr.. b. T. Archer. the man
ager. has overlooked nothing in fitting
M the new gallery. which is a model OF
its kind.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09
Black Silks.

In selecting a Black SILK there are
many points to consider-quahty Color
text,ire and durability. The growing I'M
portance of this branch OF our S. ~ our
nnatrons in regard TO the Really Elegant
Rlaek silks we are offering. -.
Peau de Soie-this popular fabric at
&c 81. N.25, si.3S. N.i5, N-5o ana N.n'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09
SPECIAL LADIES' RECEPTION.
This Afternoon TO See the Beautiful
$4,000 Painting "Stella."

Refyeen The hours OF and T. VI.
ma afternoon the last Special Ladies'
Reception viii b. held at "a east Broad
street. Avail yourself Of the opportunity
and see the greatest art creation Of tns
Italian art. Professor Cavalier Napoleon
Mani.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09
DrsPEKArE ATrEmpT Ar SUICIDE.
l.. l.. Parilow Takes Lsudanum - Fight
ARaIaak a Cure.

LYNCHBURG. VA, April s.-special.-
L. l.. Partlow, OF this city, attempted
to commit suicide this afternoon by
taking laudanum. He took the dose at
1890 o'clock. and the fact was discovered
AT once. Dr.. Blackford was called In
and the man refused to accept any niedi-
cal treatment. and fought the physician
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09

regular meeting OF the Board OF
Fire Commissioners was held ia 'ner
Headquarters last night
,ishe hoard opened the bids for the new
r,rnad-sfreef engine house. which were as
soi,ows, James Fox. $780, John d. Belt
ss.Eggl: n. u. Ancarrow, T,Soi.%; ). NJ
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09
cut rlnuers for Eastsr.

Put In your orders now for Easter to
save the rush. Roses, Nloiets. sweet
~ greatest quantity al J. H. Harvey
Co.'S ; west Broad street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09

visttor-"And is your mistress so very
mo am exceedingly sorry. DO they
think she will die today ,
Manservant-''she be very pad, mum,
hut she can't die to-day. This Is COOK
dav or."-rhe Boston Transcript.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09

Two and Three-Toned Figured anu
Striped Taffeta SILK, in variety VI NV
% ordinations, 15c., 81 ana sl'-''
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09

We are showing some special designs
&, HiSh- Grade Spring silks, IN popular
lisnt oIio, ,rs Figured Dresden Tanfetas;
~ have received another lot OF inc
ronrlar 25-inch All-Black Figured Tar
feta. at 75c. per yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09
No Quorum.

Tho Committee on Street Names was
10 have had meeting last night, but.
IN the absence Of quorum no business
could be transacted.