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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-07
\ GIsA>D offNiN"
beautiful, Display at the '""''"''"
pr,c. co,npany's Zig store :,

mt. no., oven a larger nuthoei y.
customers and visitors thah r,onroue-
,,,mmoth establishment OF tns - +,
ran-Price Company, al Nos. a,,.nd
..st BROAD street. yestct"ay 80 a
the fan opening. and th's % ,n,ss.s az
49, a. th, country that attract more
',eo,ie than does that OF the fouilu. ea
pr,c. Company. People were III """ v
~ d,v long Yesterday. ana no',''ns ~,
natt.ring comments were he"t' ="
sides. -,y,rao,vs at
tracted hundreds Of people pas7'"e %
proad street. In the western "i'eot
vero ALL kinds Of silks ana dress
of the latest patterns dispiay'u srs
best advantage. Dainty Trimmings w.
attractivelv arranged. and the nsurs y.
/, nero hoy. apparently twelve years o.
age formed a conspicuous picture ia .no
eastern window. The pose was altosc'ner
natural and the expression, color OF mo
skin. and general effect almost periee'.
A dream OF beauty greeted the VISITORS
ON the first floor. where all OF tue h'"'Se
shades patterns and styles OF hal'So'no
domestic and imported dress BoouS an.
trimmings could be @oen. Laces anu
daintv Fabrics of an kinds. In the newest
designs and shades. gloves for women ana
Girls and all the latest fabrics Tor even
ing dress The handsome evening Silks
varying in price from s. 10 $40 per S"u'
attracted much attention. These are III
the newest and most bcautiiul shades
and colors The two-tono nar'enleuN
silks. glace silks with bright plaid ehee's'
and black satin stripes. and the chenleHoh
silks with two and three coiorS' W"o
among the hauisomest exhibited.
Then. No stairs on the second floor the
handsome and stunning taior-made gowrS
and wraps were greatly admired. These
range I'm price from s. TO 5000. and are
made after the latest Partisan styles.
The gowns with rhinestone and beaver
trimmings. and the velvet capes tipped
with jet and fur. We're among the hand
soonest seen. There We're the Worth
gowns. and the Empire coats. Many OF
them were the handsomest ever seen
IN the South On the same floor were
lounges and easy chairs. manufactured
expressly for the Fourqurean-price Com
pany.
The millinery department proved a mag
net for the women Here a beautiful as
soriment Of jaunty bonnets. handsome
theatre hats. and headgear for street
wear were displayed The Russian turian
with double May Handy vlolets. the
French Gansboroueh hats. and the Rey-
noids' hats. with large ostrich plumes,
were among the latest and prettiest
STYLES.
on the third floor a magnificent display
Of Eastern and Turkish rugs, mOhair
wollen rugs. new wilton velvet carpets.
and every kind OF covering for the floor
were handsomely arranged. In the base
r.ent there is one Of the largest stocks
OF china and household furnishings ever
seen I'm the South There f. china from
fifteen nationalites on both hemispheres.
u Iuf OIL frTf nj.
turesque corner OF the great room. Every
conceivable style Of chinaware. cut glass.
vases. and ornamental things as wen
as woodenware. tinware. lamps and other
household goods. are packed I'm the big
room with a great deal Of taste.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-07

District Deputy De Sylvia Of Syracuse
Lodge. No. 8. *. OF H., Monday night
eAemplhed the three ranks of the order
10 large meeting of Pythians. it is
SAID. TO perfection. The district deputy
Went Urough the three ranks without
the books. giving the written and u1-
written work with precision.
The eXemplincation being completed.
Hon j.. G.. Richardson. supreme repre-
sentative who has recently returned
from Cleveland. where ho was in ate
tendance upon the sessions OF The SUI
prcme Lodge, was called upon and made
very encouraging reports from that body.
giving facts and figures Of the great in-
crease Of the order Son the last two years.
and the relief afforded widows and or
rhane
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-07
FREIGHT CLAIM AGENTS.
THE NATION4L association to
MEET TO-DfY ar THEJLFfLEsON
Several Members Already Eere-They
Were Given u Theatre Party Last Night.
lii. Programme for Both Days.

Quite a number Of tho members OF the
Freight Claim Association of the United
states. Canada and Mexico arrived IN the
city yesterday afternoon and last nisht'
to attend the scmi-annual meeting Of
the organization. which will he held at
the jefferson to-day and tomorrow.
Among those who arrived are the presi-
dent, Mr.. George G. Arnold. Of ST. Louis.
and other wen known gentlemen who
hold prominent places in the association.
The visitors are stopping at the jefferson.
where preliminary meeting OF the TX
ecutive Committee was held yesterday,
and business Of routine nature trans
acted. Mr. Warren 7. Taylor. Mr.. Orn-
dorff, and other local members Of the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-07
THE rrMEs-R1CHMoND. Va, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4 1896.

attention. not only by his ministerial
brethren. but also by the large numbc-
Oh uc4,gat.s present.
THE PREACHER IN POLITICS.
Mir. Garrison was followed by Rev. Mr..
j. y. narman, OF 1azeWcll, whose sub
icct WAS the ali-absOrbing and much
discussed one, "The Preacher In Politics
The force of his argument was brought
10 bear on the fact mat in a narrow and
rarity sense the minister should entirely
abstain from expressing an opinion *
to yoIitics. but in the higher and broad
or realm involving great moral and So
cial problems. Il was not only the priv
iiege. but the duty OF the pulpit 20 in
struct the pew 30 that Il might not 80 On
in error.
The last address OF the morning was
by Rev. i. w B. Smith. Of Lynchburg.
who spoke on "Our Weakness and our
Strength"
4 recess was then taken. and an ole-
CANT lunch was served by the ladies' oil
the sevehth-Streot church in the lecture
room at =. VI. to the visiting ministers
and delegates.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The afternoon session began at 2.2o p.
NJ. and continued until 4 o'clock. Colo
mel John y. Cary. OF this city, who was
originally booked for an address on
"Church Finance" for the morning ses-
sion. expounded this subject in an able
manner at the beginning of the after
noon session
He was followed by Rev. r. w. I.illcy
of R,dford. VINO spoke on ''rhe Preach
er's Relation to Missions Another "a.
dress was then to have been delivered
bv Rev. r. 4. Abbott. Of Baltimore. on
the subject. ''Have We Reproduced tho
Apostolic Church, Nj. Abott not yet
having arrived. tine address had TO 20
over. At the close of the session The
open parliament on Church discipline
was conducted by Rev. Jahcz Hail. pas
tor Of Sevent1-Street church.
At 6 O'Clock the lacies OF the congre-
cation again invited the visiting min
listers and delegates into the basement OF
this edifce. where tea was served.
Tho night session began at : O'Clock
with devotional servi,e II Was followed
Joy an address sy Professor l.. l.. Willett
dean Of the Disciples Divinity School az
the Chicago University, young and
gifted speaker. as wei. as schoiaf.
Ifis subject W Is the stJdy of the Biblz IN
the great universities.
TD-DAY's PROGRAMME.
To-days sessions will bee devoted ni-
roctv 20 the interests OF the Virginia
Christian Missionary Society. The fol-
lowing programme has been prepared or
to-day.
Morning scssion.-9.95, Song service
as. Devotional J. d. Hamaker. 10. Con-
vcntion called 10 order hv the president;
appointment % committees. enr ,llment
Of delegates. report Of state Board. T.
Address.
Afternoon sossion.-2l5. Devotional. J..
=. McReynofis 2.ao Reports Of COM
uitteos eenerai business.
Evening Sessions Song service. SD
Devotional. L. A. Cutler. $50. Convention
sermon. Peter Anslie.
There arc alrcady hundred ministers
and DELEGATES from other sections ~ tho
state in This CITY. and IN additional
hundred Is expected here before the ses-
sions close on Thursday night
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-07
A GOOD PRACTICE.
fr You Want Good Appetite and Perfect
Digestion.

After each meaA dissolve one or Two OK
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Ia The mouth
and. mlncling with the food, they CONSTR
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They digest the food before II mas tim'
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one disease one remedy, the soS.u,a
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the successful medicine IS me ine"'0'"'
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A whole package taken az one u' ~.
uonid not hurt YOU. but woul. Simply 10
a waste of good material ..,.., =,
over six thousand men anu W. i,een
tho state of Michigan alone nave o ,na
cured of Indigestion and dyspepsia W NV
use Of Stuarts Dyspepsia lapie's,. nor
sold by all druggists at ~ Genus p0'
package. s,o,,och dis
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-07
PERSONAL AND GENERiL.
Interesting Facts About Eichmond's Citi-
zens aud other Matters.

Mr.. George Lee has returned to the
CITY after a two-month's visit 20 London
and Paris.
Rev. James Y. Fair. j.. D.. Of this
CITY will make the address before the
Makonsie League, OF Norfolk, at It's Oc-
tober meeting.
Mr.. John Lcher. of New Kent county,
who was reported some time since as
critically in. is thought to be somewhat
better by his physicians.
There will be preaching at the Third
Pres byterian church every night this
week mt s o'clock. al are cordially in
vited TO these services.
Rev 7. r. Nisent. city missionary Of
the Episcopal church. and conductor of
Broad-street mission. is attending the
holiness convention at Salem.
There is some tank OF running an excur-
sion 10 Winchester under the auspices
of Pickett Camp on the occasion OF the
meeting Of the Grand Camp of Virginia
there on the 9th Of this month
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-07

"Tho night has n thousand eyes, was
probably written I'm prophecy Of bicycle
lanterns.
Dainty Miss Isabel. Of Richmond. was
riding "A wheel in q nclghhoring city in
violation of the gong ordinance. when
Che following conversation between her
self and copper occurred.
Where are YOU going my pretty maid?"
I'm going a-hikng. SIR she said.
There's no bell on your wheel. nay pretty
maid"
Isabel on my wheel. there is a BE- ie on
my wheel. sir" she said.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-07
THE LOCAL Committee.
men SCHOOL TOOJ-BALL.
The Boys Are Hard at Work and VIII
Make Good Showing This Season

The Ricl mend High School football
team is being organized, and nearly every
evening candidates for positions on the
team may he seen on Mayo's isllnd prac-
ticing running ga training themselves
so mat they may make good showing
Wnen the wedding out process begins
The team this year viii IN every re-
spect be better tnan that of 90. and
though there are two or three old players
who will play yet many larger and
heavier players, new material, Will make
up the eleven, 50 that the average weight
viii bee fully ten pounds more than OF
last year.
Mr. Allan Belvin has been elected cap
tain. and Is vigorously ~ work. lie was
one OF the star players Of last year
team.
me boys will be trained by Mr.. W.
Newton Johnson. the assistant principal
OF the High School. He is an old foot
ball man, and though he mas very little
time outside of his school duties, he is
determined to have the boys MAKE good
showing.
Mr.. Johnson is now trying 10 arrange
for games in Norfolk. Portsmouth, Fred
ericksburg. Suffolk. Danville. and Peters
burg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-07

The Council May Authorize the Change oil
the Two Precincts

There were no new Developments yes
tordav in the case Of the t'.o election
nrecincts which had Teen moved with
out the authority of the city council an
account of which Appeared exclusively
g., Yesterdays Times. An effort was
made yesterday to see city Attorney
Meredith i'm regard to the matter, and
ascertain his opinion as 10 what would
be- the lee4l effect of the removal OF
the nrocincts. MIR. Meredith was sick 40
his residence. however and it was stated
that inc would ha .liy Doe able 10 resume
his Office duties before next Friday.
It was stated yesterday that the DIFF
aculty would Dee avoided hy the Council
passing measure giving authority TO
the action OF those who had changed the
precincts. inasmuch as the precincts
could not now be changed back TO the
old places and the sixty days notice
ei zen. according to the law. This IL is
Thought. Will settle the question without
further difficulty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-07
morLL cArHo1Ic UNION.
New Onicers Elected at the Annual Meet
ins of the Association.

A very large and enthusiastic meeting
Of the McGM Catholic Union was held
Ola Monday night Tor the purpose OF elect
ine officers for Tho ensuing year ana re-
cciynr thc annual reports. The IOHo"
gentlemen were chosen 10 represent tn.s
popular society. james II. Powers. presi-
cent. William T Ryan, Nice-presldenti
Joseph j.. Masuritr. recording secretary,
james D.. Phillips, Jr.. financial secretary
IIrnry J.. oaraVafa. treasurer. John Lyme
man. librarian. Joseph y. Dart, assistant
librarian. Literary Committee, Rev j. Il.
O.kciliy. ". 4. keddy. John r. Higgins,
W. ). Quirley. and j. Louis Sullivan,
Membership Committee. j. j. Lynch, VIII
jam Purcell. Frank Mott. Charles Ma
honey. and John J. Ilueean. Room Com
mittee J. J. CottTeu. William Regain, Il.
j. Duke. Phil. Trama. and ". Lynch
Committee on Catholic Interest, John ".
Dorahoc. Colonel John Murphy. John Il.
Higgins John Amrhen, and William Pur-
cell. Press Committee. William l.. Fine
gan, Arthur J. Rooney. and j. Louis Suiii-
van, Library Committee. Rev. Nj. J.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-07

The directors Of the Virginia Aeri-
cultural and Mechanical Society have ar
ranged for three political days during
the fair next week. Wednesday viii be-
Republican day. Thursday free-silver
day and Friday Democratic day Tie
speaking VIII De- iu the Auditorium.
The exhibits have already filed the
lower floor and the second door IS rapid
Is filing up. Exhibits are being placed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-07
PREACHER IN FOLITICS.
Interesting Address by Rev. j. \
Hartman.

The twenty-hrst annual convention Of
the Virginia Christian Missionary Society
opened at the Seventh-Street Christian
church yesterday morning at $3.50 O'Clock.
Tho morning 1n was devoted TO the
business Of "a, lnisterial Association.
and was presto. over by Rev. /. c. Gar
rison, OF the Marshall-Street Christian
church. In this city. who is the presI-
dcnt OF the association. Following the
devotional services an able address was
delivered by the president on "Perils of
the Ministry" The address was an alb
sarpinx one. and was listened towith rant
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-07

The revival services at Cisy-Sfrect
Methodist church wl continue thiol-h
this week Large croNds nave atteh1-
ed and great interest has been manifest
cd. Rev. ". r. Holcomne is assisting
Rev. II. NJ. Hope. the pastor. Iner
energetic efforts have been crowned with
success. Mr.. Holcomhe IS youne mal
of creat ability as an evangelist.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-07

There viii be meeting 81 tho recently
formed COMPANY y Association 81 tho
Old First Virginia Regiment AZ Tho Regi-
mental armorv tomorrow night The
members contemplate arranging some
form 81 entertainment which VIII bring
tho survivors Of that comnanv together
This will be the subject discussed al the
meeting
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-07
Mnnt Anniher IninncIIon.

1t is stated that the property-owners on
First street have consulted lawyers with
q view to getting out an Injunction re-
straining the Richmond Traction Com
pany from running its line TO Hollywood
down thai street. The grounds on which
the injunction IS based are not known.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-07

Ahorn. John NJ. Donahoe and William A.
Powers.
Very Rev. Father Cutler will read
paper next Monday night for the mem
bcfs.
Mr.. !. Louis Sullivan Will give an enter
tainmcnt on Novcmber 18th IN Cathedral
Hall FOR the benefit Of the building fund
IN which some northern singers and Kich-
mOnu LNaA lAlonl VII N kc nart.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-07

The Young Mems Christian Association
handbook for 1Ss5-G Will be ready for
distribution to-day.
Secretary Mckee Acknowledges the re-
ceipt of s. each from Messrs. 7. H..
Meade ana T.. IL. Bell 10 be placed to
the storm fund. This makes $l9i so
Far subscribed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-07

DO NOT FAIL TO REGISTER AT
ONCE, THE OLD boVNS WILL BE
DESTROYED AND THOSE WHO DO
NOT REGISTER NOW WILL BE UN-
ABLE TO VOTE Of NOVEMBER Sd.
REGISTER AT YOUR USUAL VOTING
PLACE FROM SUNRISE TO SUNSET
on TUESDAY TO-DAW. WEDNES-
DAY. THURSDAY, AND FRIDAY OF
THIS WEEK.
REGIsTERi REGISTER, REGISTER!
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-07

The Oakwood Cemetery line Of the
Richmond Traction Company will be
comnlcted fits entire length this week.
The Traction Company viii begin work
on its Hollywood Cemetery line as soon
as possible.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-07
Norfolk Tnlr and Faces.


October 9th to 9th, inclusive.
The Norfolk and Western railway will
sell FOR this occasion rouud-trip tickets
from
Richmond 10 Norfolk
al
ONE FARE.
Tickets on sale October ~ 20 9Th. in
elusive. good 10 return until October 18th.
Double daily trains IN each direction For
all ether information apply 10 Richmond
Transfer CO.. yo3 east Main street. H. -.
owen. ticket agent Byri-Street station,
or at cOmpdny's Office 81 east Main
street. X. W. COURTNEY,
District Passenger Agent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-07

The First Baptist church (colored) Of
Richmond. hearing OF the damage done
the First Baptist church (colored OF
Manchester by the storm OF the 29th OF
september. voted Monday night at their
regular meeting 20 give them 500
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-07

Mrs. Sarah Rodgers died az the home
of her daughter Mrs. Burton.
at No. 1874 north Twenty eighth
street. Monday night. The funeral Will
take place this morning at l0 o'clock
from the late residence.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-07
The Horse show, New York, Nov. 9th to
1ftl.

The Old Dominion Steamship Compa-
nys personally conducted excursion to
New York % the great Horse Show will
leave Richmond Saturday. November eth.
Don't forget the date. and save up your
money for the trip.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-07

association showed the visitors numOei
of graceful cOurtesies yesterday, anu last
night they were given a theatre parry ~
see Della Fox. This was attended ny
large number Of the strangers. who eA-
pressed themselves as highly pleased with
the courteous treatment Of the local MEN,
bels.
THE PROGRAMME.
An interesting programme has been
arranged for the meeting Of the assocla-
ton as follows:
Wednesday. October 7th-"Welcome
ever smiles and farewell goes out sigh
ing" Meeting \. M.-"Talk of nothing
but business. and despatch that business
quickly" Z y. M.-Carriage drive around
the city: 1.-THE trumpet sounds to horse.
away S:fJ !. M-Troley party-COm-
pliments Of the Richmond Traction Com
pany: "Ill put a girdle round about the
earth in forty minutes
Thursday October sth-Meeting A.
NJ. $3.50 +. M.-Take electric cars at First
and Broad streets for Sherwood Park
compliments Of Richmond Railway and
Electric Company. Change al Sherwood
Park to Dummy Line for Lakeside Park.
suburb Of the life elysian'
Au revoir
MANY ROADS REPRESENTED.
There are l95 railroad companies and
fast freight lines represented in the as
ISOLATION.
The object Of the association is 10 IA
ciitate prompt settlement Of claims and
- make rules TO bring about that end.
The present officers of the association are
George G. Arnold. freight claim agent.
81. Louis Southwestern System. St Louis.
president; John Nichol. freight CHM
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-07

"RAA ~ VI .NAf'iftI a. -.
lAlembcr of the Local Committee OF ar
rangemeutsJ
agent. Lehigh Valley railroad. So. Be.h-
lehem. Ia. first vice-piesidcit. J.. J..
Moore. freight claim agent. Chicago,
burlington and Ounce railroad. Chicago.
I'D, second vice-prcsidcnt; s. a. Mchor-
ter. Of the Pennsy l.ria railroad. Sec
rotary ANA treasure
Mr. John j.. Orndorn. freight claim
arent. Kanawha Dispatch and Chosa-
peake and Ohio railU.y. Of this city. IS
the chairman Of the Arbitration Commit
tee. one Of the most important commit
tees in the associations.
THE LOCAL COMMITTEE.
Tho local Committee Of ARRANGEMENTS
is composed of Messrs. J. T. Omdorn AMI
Warren j. Taylor representing iospec-
lively the Chesapeake and Cnio ana Rich
mond. Fredericksburg and Potomac rail-
roads.
Mr. ". c.. Pnniam. freieht claim agen.
a the Atlantic Coast Line. and Nr. -.
II. Halsev. freight claim agent OF the
soulhorn railway. wiz all Messrs Crn-
dorff and Taylor 500 welcoming the mem
tcrs to the CAPITAL Of the Old D3m.n-
ton
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-07
Respectively
MRS. T.. d. TAYLOR.

THE OFFICERS FOR THIS YEAR.
THe following officers were elected TOR
fhr ensuing year.
President Mrs. +. r. Taylor. third
frrnl
rirs' Nicc-Pro .dent-Mrs. Charles L..
Todd
Second Vice-President-Mrs Hugh NJ.
TAYLOR.
Third Vicc-presdont-Mr J. Allison
Hodges.
Fourth V.cc-prosidont Mrs. Z. d.
Ifofchkiss.
rifth Nicc-Prosident-Mrs VIM. Rohl-
lnr.
,rrcasurcr-Nr Maria Blair.
Recording Secretary - Mrs. John r.
Gordon.
Corresponding Secrctary-Mrs. John r.
Addison.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-07
TIE MEETlNG AT ALBERENE.

A delayed special from Albercne, Abe
marie county. says.
According 90 agreement and az the
request Of the wOrkmen at the quarry
here there was a Join. discussion at this
place Saturday afternoon. Mr.. Dick
Wingdeld of Charlottesville. opened In a
forty-minute speech for the Bryanites.
As far as his speech was concerned 10
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-25

Though not cficislly announced through
the adiutsnt generals oLicc, still IL Is
being generally regarded as true in Naval
Reserve circles that the reserves o. this
state, with those of New York and Con-
nec,icut, will encamp somewhere on
Long Island, prob bly, at Orioat Point and
Will there be joined hy some OF the ycs-
sells of the North Atlantic squadron.
Should this materiali.e, as there Is every
indication that IL will, ths work VIII be
partially shore duty. The men Will have
TO sleep on shore, due to the inadequate
accommodation on board the cruisers.
The return from camp VIII b. In the form
OF n reconnaissance, inc reserves going in
their loats along tho sbtres OF Connecti-
cut and Rhode Island exploring the IN
lets and covcs.