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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-15
MAX MEADOWS RIOTERS.
A STRIKE AND PROPERTY DESTROY
ED At ANNIE LEE FURNACE.
The Strikers Threaten to Destroy the Fur
mace and set Fire to Implements
In the stock Room.

WYTHEVILLE, VA. April 14.-Spe-
cial.-By a display Of GOODNESS and cour-
age this morning Manager NJ. IL. Maury.
of the Annie Lee Furnace. at Max
Meadows. averted a serious conflict be-
tween the civil authorities and the negro
employees of his extensive works.
Preference has been given negro work
men at the furnace on account OF their
supposed docilIty. but last night they
went on strike for less labor or more
pay and at 80 L. NJ. notified the man
sger Of their demands which were at
once met with a denial.
Shortly afterwards the strikers made
demonstration against the night force
aud drove from work all but half dozen
men, who succeeded in banking the fires.
The strikers took charge of the stock
house. breaking up shoveIs. the ''buggies.
the lamps, etc, and poured d large guam
tlty of Kerosene upon the floor, which
they set fire to.
After expressing their determination TO
destroy the furnace If work was not
suspended, they returned again at )
o'clock this morning, when the rioters
invaded the stock-house, but were met
by armed guards and taken into camp.
They will be Indicted at the present
term Of the County Court and put upon
trial Immediately.
There was but one man shot. and that
by accident.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-15
THE TRADE EXCURSIONS.
The Idea, Which Originated in Richmond,
Meeting with Favor.

The Baltimore Herald Of a recent issue
says:
The retail merchants Of Richmond. Va.
have adopted plan Of advertising the
city and stimulating business which,
while not novel, appears, nevertheless, 10
have been productive OF most satisfac-
tory results.
They arranged excursions from differ
ent parts of the State. which attracted
a sufficiently large number OF persons 10
tax the railroad facilities to their limit.
In one day there We're not less than
$500 arrivals. which. for a town like
Richmond, must be considered a remark
able achievement. Many of those who
took advantage OF the low rate obtained
by the merchants made purchases. II
was for them an opportunity not often
presented TO see city life ia all or us
attractiveness. Others formed acquaint-
anceships which may eventuate IN the
establishment Of permanent commercial
relations. Upon the whole, the business
men are Of the opinion that the e&-
cursions will prove a good investment
The Atlanta Constitution says:
In Richmond a short time ago mum
Der of the leading citizens came together
to discuss the best methods OF increas-
ing the trade Of the city. An associa-
that n series Of cheap excursions would be
profitable.
Last Tuesday four big excursion trains
from the country districts reached Rich
mond. packed and damned. There was
not a vacant seat or standing on
anv train. The magnitude Of the thing
was not foreseen by the railway com
panies. and extra cars were not provided
in sufficient numbers. Hundreds OF peo-
pIe were left at the way stations because
they could not get transportation.
The experiment was so successful mat
the Richmond papers clamor for more ex-
curslons. They say that all or the eH-
cursionists purchased something, ana that
their visit made business brisk for the
merchants. The tourists not only did a
good deal Of shopping, but they took
in the sights Of the city and all day long
the street cars were filed with bright
and happy-faced men, women, ana chill
drcn. -.
This intermingling Of city and country
neople is Of mutual advantage. socially
commercially. and politically. The Rich
mond plan Of developing trade should be
tried by other large cities. 1t Is capital
idea.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-15

The board of directors Of the Young
Mems Christian Association heid thelf
transacted considerable routine business.
The reports showed that during the month
Of March the average attendance at the
mems meetings was IL. as compared
with GO the previous month. During the
month of March the average attendance
at the Sunday-school teachers meeting
was 10. and at the boys meeting 90.
There were four professions Of CONVEX
sion, and ten public events took place IN
the building. among them being the re-
ception to the young people, when there
were 500 present The canvassing citi-
zens committee secured S1,j35 towards
sustaining the membership and contribu-
tions. The canvassing will be continued
until the $500 has been raised.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-15
decree for the Defendant.

The case Of r. G.. Thomson against
c. w. Bumpass, or the Bumpass Coop
Company, was recently heard In the
United States Circuit Court. The case
arose over an alleged infringement by
the latter Of a patent held on chicken
crate or coop patented by the former.
In handing down his opinion, Judge
Hughes said:
u see nothing patentable in the plain
tiff's invention, except his mat, and for
reasons stated that the defendants coop
does not infringe the mat or the ap-
planes peculiarly adapted 70 the COM
pletion of the coop from the mat, VIII
sign a decree for the defendant
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-15
al ARE LIABLE.
Judge Lewis Renders Decision Concern
ing the Broad-Street Crossing.

Ing the Broau-Sttfet tior-iHS'
Some time since Judge l.. l.. Lewis was
appointed arbitrator to settle the dis
pute between the two street-railway COM
panIes and the Richmond. Fredericksburg,
and Potomac Railway Company. as to the
liabilities OF the gate-tenders 10 be en-
ployed at Harrison and Laurel street
crossings on Broad. He gave his decision
yesterday on the clause In the agree
ment, which made all three companies
equally liable for any damages that might
be asked by persons who suffered through
the negligence of these gate-tenders, VINO
were the age the companies anu
paid equally =.
Judge Lewis ..cided that the clause
must stand, but II at any time the city
should require gates at any OF the Broad
street crossings, the steam-rallroad people
shall become solely liable for the gate
tenders negligence.
This decision is favorable TO the steam
railway people. The clause objected TO-
1t was alleged, was inserted without the
consent of the traction companies.
Undoubtedly they will seek exemption
from liability by Offering the city Couheh
an ordinance calling for gates on Broad
street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-15
Mr.. Hawkins Qualified.

Mr.. Horace A. Hawkins has qualified
as member OF the Common Council from
Marshall ward, to succeed Mr.. Grimes,
resigned. lie has been appointed by
President Glover a member OF the Com
mittees on Light and on Cemeteries.
where he fills the place heretofore occu-
pied by Mr.. Grimes. on the Committee
on Grounds and Buildings. Mr.. Grimes
is succeeded by Mr.. Lawder. the latter
having resigned from the Committee on
schools. The place of Mr.. Lawder on
the last-named committee VIII hereafter
he occupied by Mr.. Bloomberg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-15
Rev, DIR. Mason 10 Leave To-Day

Rev. J. K. Mason. ID. D., rector Of St.
James Episcopal church, viii leave THIS
morning with his family for Louisville,
XIV. where ne will take charge OF the
parish OF st. Andrews Episcopal church.
during his connection with st. James
church I'm this city he has made many
warm friends, who are loath 10 part
with him. but who. nevertheless, wish
him every success in his new field OF
labor. 1t Is not yet known who Will sue
coed Mr.. Mason as rector OF St. James
church. but Il IS expected that the vestry
will soon be able TO selet some minister
OF the Episcopal church to take charge OF
the parish
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-15
Funeral OF Nr. Rridges.

The funeral OF Mr.. Philip st. George
Bridges, who died from appendicitis last
Sunday evening at the residence Of his
father, Mr.. w. NJ. Bridges, took place
yesterday afternoon from Grace Episco-
pal church at o'clock.
The following acted as pall-bearers:
Active-Dr. William Calendar, DR.. 3.
Warmer, William $. +. Mayo. George
NJ. Reid, Dr. Grier Baughman. Adolphus
Blair. Frederick Noting. Or. Edmund
Harrison. DR.. Mead Collendar.
onorary-Graham Bruce Hobson.
John T.. Wren, Drs. J. W. Henson, Ed
ward Mcclure. John Dunn, and Hugh NJ.
Taylor, Peter Warwick. DR.. John i.
VIM, DR.. Merwin Branch.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-15

Preparatiops for the annual heid-day
NJ Richmond College next Friday are all
complete. and the preliminaries took place
Yesterday afternoon with the playing OF
the first sets Of the tennis contest.
II is confidently expected that the events
this year will be the most successful heid
at the college. New tracks have been
laid. and there ara more entries for each
of the fifteen events included on the card
than there have ever been before.
The exercises will begin promptly AZ
o'clock In the morning and will terminate
about o'clock =. NJ, and arrangements
have been made TO seat about 1.5OO peo-
pie. Mr.. q. +. Johnson, founder OF me
gymnasium at the college, VIII be the
director-general for the day
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-15

ell is the chairman OF the Committee
on Relief OF the Poor and on Retrench-
ment and Reform. He Is also a men,
Der of the Committees on Streets. on Ac-
counts and Printing. and on Ordinances.
The Committee on Relief OF the Poor.
10 which both gentlemen belong and the
Committee on Water. of which Captain
Brock is a member. were the only two
committees whose departments did not
only live within their appropriations last
year. but each one saved more than 5000
in its expenditures as compared with
those of the previous year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-15
The Union Democratic Climb

The Union Democratic Club held n large
and enthusiastic meeting in POwelTs Hail
last night.
League was represented by Mcssrs. S. II.
Pulliam, w. NJ Coulling, and j. c. Free
man. who presented the objects and prin-
ciples of the league IN a plain and able
manner and were listened TO very atten-
lively.
The club was addressed by the following
candidates: r. $. NJ. Valentine, ID. G.
Richardson. H. NJ Smith, Mr. II. a.
Hawkins, Woody. Taliaferro, Faherty,
Ploomberg. Lawder Mosby. Miller,
Crimes. and several candidates for justice
OF the peace.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-15
AGAIN ON DUTY.
Oficer y. q. Lamkin VIII Eejoin the
Health Department To-Day

Sanitary officer Zeph. Lamkin, having
been pronounced innocent by the Board
OF Police Commissioners, has been re-
instated, and will resume his duties In
the Health Department to-day. Mr.
Lamkin has given out the following for
publication:
Il desire to thus publicly thank my
friends for standing by me while / was
under charges. Their belief In my limo
cence did much TO make my trouble easier
TO bear. | assure them that their loyalty
in time OF need is appreciated, and that
whenever the opportunity presents itself
/ will reciprocate."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-15
They viii Run Again.

Notwithstanding the fact that the Dem
ocratic League for Good Government has
failed To endorse Captain X. ). Brock.
Jr.. and Mr.. w. ]. Mcdowell, both gem
tlemen have decided To become candi-
dates for reelection 10 their seats IN
the Common Council as representatives
OF Monroe ward. Captain Brock has
been during his present term member
OF the Committees on Schools. on Water.
and on Relief OF the Poor. MIR. mellow
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-15
CENT A MILE.
Little Rock and Memphis Road Makes a
Concession to the Veterans.

tbh''sraoh ~ INC
Colonel j. b. Purcell. chairman OF the
Transportation Committee OF the Confed-
crate veterans reunion. is in receipt Of
the following letter from the manager
of the Little Rock and Memphis railroad:
Colonel j. b. Purcell, Chairman Trans
portation Committee, Richmond, Va.
Dear Sir,-I am to-day I'm receipt OF
advice from the Little Rock and Memphis
railroad that they will make the rate
from Little Rock and stations on their
line TO Richmond for the occasion OF the
reunion, one cent per mile, with the adj
dition of bridge toll at Memphis, which Is
fifty cents each way per passenger. This
will make a through rate for the round
trip of 80. and will no doubt have
an effect upon bringing down the rates Of
the other roads in the above-named sec
ton, which have refused TO make the
rate Of one cent per mile.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-15
Hastings Court.

Henrietta Pollard (colored) was charged
with keeping a house OF illfame. The
Jury. not being able 70 agree, had to be
discharged. and the case Will be tried
again during the May term. The accused
was released on bail.
Matte Mason (coloreO. charged with
burglary. was acquitted OF that charge,
but was convicted OF petit larceny. She
was fined s. and sent to jail for fifteen
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-15
Tho Rumor Groundless.

There was a report in circulation yes
terday TO the effect that the policies on
Bis,,on Van de Vyver a beneficiary TO
H. amount of $4,000 and provided that
S25. 600 be paid the ST. Joseph's Orphan
When asked about this last night one OF
the executors of Mr. Pope's estate stated
that the repOrt was untrue, and tnat
All OF MIR. Pope's life insurance was made
payable TO his estate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-15
sIDE-TRACKED.
This Popular and Powerful mciodrs"s
VIII be at the Academy Tomorrow

Unstinted praise has been given every
where to the grand scenic production OF
"Side- Tracked" which Will be at the
Academy for one performance oniy-to-
morrow night.
There are four acts in the play, each
one seeming TO be funnier than the one
preceding. and the audience Is Kept con-
tinually laughing. interviewer into the
comedy, which is the main element Is
pretty and pathetic little story. II tells
OF a mysterious crime. which is only
solved by the perseverance OF the good
natured tramp.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-15
VIRGINIA Prison Association

The Virginia Prison Reform Association
win hold It's annual lnocihs az the Young
nigbt at o'clock. The work that Is be-
ING done at the reformatory at Laurel
Sfotion will be briefly reviewed and the
information to be impaired VIII no doubt
ia very interesting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-15
POLK MILLER DRUG co.

The great sacrifice sale Of the stock
of fine Family Bibles. Prayer Books,
Leather Cases. Gold Pens. &c. These ar
ticles are being closed out regardless Of
cost. Call and see them at once.
WEST, JOHNSTON & CO,
907 east Main.
CHARLES A. ROSE, Receiver.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-15
The Meeting Postnoned

r.irnccrstlc League for Good Government
Was 10 have held a meeting at the old
TSe Camn headquarters last night. but
the meeting was adjourned over until
next Thursday night at O'CLOCK
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-15

You have heard fairy tales Of long runs
but "Our Flat" management has a large
present for any one who can show where
"Our Flat" made less than $50 consecutive
nights at Strand Theatre. London 1t VIII
be at the Academy Friday night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-15

The local council Of the Brotherhood
Of ST. Andrew will hold its quarterly
meeting tomorrow night at o'clock in
the lecture-room of St. James Episcopal
church. Matters Of great importance to
the members will he discussed and a
large attendance is desired.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-15
New York and Florida Special to be with
drawn From Service for Season 1890. Il
Il a KniIrnal

The New York and Florida Special VIII
leave Richmond on its last trip this sea-
son over the Richmond, Fredericksburg
and Potomac railroad Thursday, April
Is. 1896. Sec regular schedule for other
trains TO Washington, Baltimore, Phila-
delphia, and New York.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-15
Interesting 10 Farmers.

II YOU will use Polk MIXERS Victory
Poultry Food" daily. it Will keep your
chickens. ducks, and turkeys IN a healthy
condition. and make them lay twice as
well. II is also a sure preventive or chol-
era and gapes. Twenty-Five cents in all
stores.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-15

"Our Flat" was the fashionable rage In
London. and made the largest consecu-
tive run ever known by any comedy II
Will be at the Academy Friday evening
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-15
CnnnccrN Court.

In the Chancery Court yesterday Eu.
cone &. Massie qualified as executor OF
the estate OF DR.. William F. Palmer.
John +. Davis qualiiied as administra-
Tor "A Lilly T.. Davis.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-15

Emily Bancker is one OF the most beau
tiful women on the stage. She leads the
fun In "Our Flat" which Will be at the
Academy Friday night ana Saturday
matinee and evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-15
University Alumni.

Members of the University Alumni As
ISOLATION can obtain tickets for the ban
fov the 18th. from oJhn l.. Williams &
SON
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-15
t.ew and EQUITY Court.

In the Law and Equity Court divorce
proceedings were Instituted yesterday by
Mary +. Bentley against Albert Bentley.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-15
Republican Convention, staunton.
SPECIAL. RATES-C. & o.

STEJIAII IN ILo u N U
On April 22d and 2Sd the Chesapeake ana
Ohio will sell special round-trip tickets TO
staunton at two-third rate. good for re-
turn until April %. 1895.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-15

"Our Flat" was played 100 nights at
Daniel Frohmsn's fashionable Lyceum
Theatre, New York. II will be at the
Academy on Friday and Saturday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-15
THE PAPER REFERRED.

D.. Az Raebv was followed by Rev.
A. " /. Wright. pastor OF Leigh
street Baptist church who TOOK lhe
,--,,,d nat the various denominations
eborld siipport themselves and their chaI-
vahle institutions. When the S'ate oi
cifv were 10 contribute money 10 'le
charitable Institutions then they shouu
have the control Of the expenditure OF lle
money The Baptist Church did not ask
5olior from the state. or the city for
the support OF their poor and charitable
institutions.
Rev. Or. Pollard also made few re-
marks fully endorsing the paper present
ed and Rev. 4. j. Willingham asked the
members to give the matter their careful
consideration.
The paper was then laid upon the table
until the budget Will be reached.
a message was received from Mayor
Taylor who returned without his APP
prevail the ordinance passed by both
branches which cuts down the salary
of the Superintendent Of the Pump houses
from $500 10 81 200. The Mayor gives
as his reason that the record failed TO
show that the ordinance had been adopt
cd by a two-thirds vote. The ordinance
was then passed. Notwithstanding tho
veto Of the Mayor by vote Of II 70 J.
Mr.. Bahen alone voting I'm the negative.
Mr. Noble. on behalf Of the Committee
on Relief OF the Poor presented a copy
OF mo revised ordinance fixing the rules
and regulations Of the Department The
ordnance with the accompanying rules
was adopted with a few unimportant
amendments.
Alderman Mitchell. on behalf Of the
Committee on Ordinances. returned with
ont any recommendation the ordinance In
regard 10 the changing Of the standing
committees Of the two branches OF the
CITY Council Mr. Snead offered as a
substitute an ordinance making some
slight changes I'm the membership Of the
various committees. which az his request
was laid on the table until the next meet
ing I'm order 70 be printed.
THE CASE OF MIR. MANN.
Mr. Allen. on behalf Of the special Com
rnittec on Investigating the Gas-Works.
presented his report with the recommend
alton that Mr.. Mann be removed The
accompanying resolution was as follows:
BE IL resolved bv the Board OF Alder
men. That Mr John Mann. a member
~ said board from MARSHALL ward is
hereby censured for h1ving violated the
law in this. that he ala. while a member
% one branch OF tho CITY Council. crn-
tract for and do the brick work for the
Water Gas Plant. which was construct
81 az the lower gas-works KNOWN NJ
the time. that there was State statute
formN"inr councilmen to contract with
the city for work.
Nj Sn'ad then presented the minority
''""' ~ o." fnvocfif-qsfn~ Co-.-,f,toe
winch has been printed IN The Times.
~ Nar1wicke presented the renlv ~
~ =. Warren 90 the minority finding.
which has been printed IN The Times.
Accompanying this was the statement
~ Accountants ". y. Boudar and w. p.
Smith generating Mr.. Warren.
JURISDICTION DENIED.
In connection with this matter the
clerk read the following from the CITY
Attorney. which had been presented by
President Turpin:
WNiam Iufpin. President Board OF
ffcrncn.
sir.-I herewith reply 10 your letter OF
April LIST. asking certain questions a. to
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-15
Important Change In Southern Raiiwa,
Pullman-Car Service Between Rich
mond and the South.

Commencing April 18th, the Southern
Railway Company will run a Through
Sleeping Car between Richmond, Danviiie,
Greensboro. Salisbury, Charlotte. and
Augusta. This car will be operated on
trains leaving Richmond A. NJ, maxi
Ing close connections at Danvile with the
Washington and Southwestern Limited
west; returning, arrive at Richmond u
A. NJ. c. w. CECIL II. +. A..
go east Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-15

For the above occasion, the Southern
railway will sell tickets at one fare fol-
the round-trip. Tickets on sale May 9TH
sth, good for fifteen days from date OF
sale. This trip will be made in daylight
through the beautiful scenery of Western
North Carolina. For further information
apply TO c. w. Cecil. I. Z. A, 92O east
Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-15
Torty-First Session.

SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION.
CHATTANOOGA, TENN, MAY 7th-l4th,
1906