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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-14

Central Trades and Labor Council and
Legislative Committees Meet.


A meeting was held Saturday night at
the Virginia House. between the Rich
mond members OF the Legislature and the
Central Trades and Labor Councils Leg
islative Committee. There were present
Mcssrs Bryant. Harwood, Cabell. Reddy,
and Murphy. A letter was received from
Senator LOvcnstcin stating that he was
unable to be present on account OF SICK
ness. The full committee OF seven from
the Trades Council was present.
The two measures hearing on convict
labor. which are now pending Ia the Leg
islature. were talked over at some length.
and arrangements were made for their
discussion before the Legislative Com
fnittce on Prisons and Asylums, which
will probably talk mp the matter within
the next few weeks.
The meeting Of the Central Trades and
Labor Ccurcil. which takes place to-
night at Euetts Hall, Will he one or
the NEST important the Council has ever
held. The Legislative committee will pre-
sent a report Of the great amount Of
work performed by them. and will re-
commend that the Trades Council au-
thorize the introduction IN the Legis-
lature Of two additional measures. The
hacksmiths Of Richmond and vicinity
have been invited % attend this meeting
Of tho Council. and IL ~ expected that q
large number of this craft will be present
10 assist I'm the organization OF a Biacn
smiths Union. The somi-anlual election
Of officers Of IN Trades Council Will slso
take pla,e A sull attendance of delegates
Is cXDected
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-14

a recent number of the Granite-Cut-
ters' journal contains the following item:
"Rumor has it that the graniie-worh
of the proposed Federal building in Ale
gheny, Pa. will Doe cut ina Richmond, Va.
This. If true. will be good news 10 the
Richmond men. They have had long
dun spell there, and the oDpositionists
nave helped to make the few nibbles
that fell their way as insecure as posi-
BILE 10 is a long lane that has no turn
ing. When il turns in Richmond, the
reckoning VIII be great. To none there
will the news of Job be more pleasant
than TO the officers Of tho branch-tried
and true men. who have stood 10y their
colors with scanty support. during adj
versity To them is due the preservation
Of whatever union feeling now exists IN
the Old Dominion"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-14

Professor Colt Tyler was selected 20 de-
liver the next annual address before the
society.
The Library Committee reported that
n thorough indcxing Of all the manu-
scripts and autograph letters owned by
the society would begin this week. and
be continued until completed.
Mr. W. G.. Stanard was appointed a
committee Of one TO report on the adj
visibility OF purchasing the Corbin letter
book now owned by Mr.. Wexford Cor
bin.
Tho corresponding secretary was in
structcd 10 ascertain the cost Of having
the Rev Mr. McKcmie's book. Loving
Persuasion" copied. only one copy Of
this book IS known to be In America. this
being at the Harvard Library 1t
throws much light on the early condi-
ton OF the Eastern Shore.
The Treasurer presented his renort.
showing the society 10 be in a prosperous
financial condition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-14
ANorHER MECHANICS LIEN BILL.
1t VIII be Introduced by Mr. Charles L.
Elnnh. OF pnrtsmouth. TOD

Mr.. Charles T. Bland. of Portsmouth.
will to-day introduce i'm the House q
Delegates "a bill intended TO protect sub
contractors supply men. and laborers.
The bin provinces that 10 assignment or
transfer ca any oebt, or any part thereol'
aae or TO become que to "a general con-
tractor by the owner Tor the construction
erection. OF repairing of any BUILDING OF
structure Tor such owner shall De Nalld OF
enfOrclblo iu any court OF law or equity
bv any legal process OF ia amy other man
ner. by the assIsuOr OF any such deDt
unless and until the claims OF an sud-
contractors. supply men. ana laDoItis
against such general contractor for labor
performed ana material furnished IN end
about the construction Of such building
shall have been satisfied TINS bin is of
some lengtA ana goes on 20 make other
provisions Tor the protection OF the WORK
lu..udu
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-14
Axle Broke Down and Driver Hurt.

While responding 10 an alarm OF hre
Sunday night. hose wagon No. prohe
down an Broad street. near the corner
az Foushee. one Of the axles snapped
suddenly. and wheel was brok-
en-. Driver Gathright, OF No.
4 hose wagon, was bound for the same
fire. when ne met with painful though
not serious injury. A small boy run
ming across the street in front OF the
apparatus. was seen by the driver Just
i'm time 10 save the little fellow re
turned his horses sharply 10 avoid run
ming over the boy. In doing so ne was
thrown violently from his seat by the
sudden checking up OF speed and received
several cuts and bruises about the hands
and body.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-14
TEE rnyrxc-rnHHr ExoAaEMssr


The first visit to Richmond OF Hsnry
Irving. Miss Ellen Terry. and the ao.s
don Lyccum Company Will form an sV c,,s
without compare In the history o. ~
local stage. The undertaking OF bringing
10 the cities OF the South 80 VAST an ~
semblage OF artists, with the entire krr NJ,
equipment OF all their plays, Is wnony
without parallel In our thestric annals.
1t Is to be noted that every scene. evsry
property, all costumes. appointments -.
each play TO be given here, are prousns
by the company-in fact. they ere Lt III
Henry Irving's Royal Lyceum Theatrs,
London. Messrs. Abbey, Schocns, -
Grau. to properly present the henry irv-
ing company and its productions. empty
a special train OF hotel car. tnfee r un
man palace cars. and eight possibly nns,
baggage-cars. the iast-named 70 carry
the scenery ard stage effects. The com,
pany numbers no less than one nun1reu
and seven people. all OF whom. Win TOUT
exceptions. are engaged In the stage sep-
reservations. On Monday night January
10Th, Henry Irving and Miss Terry eno
their company viii make their nrst az
peafsnce here, and the producuon viii
be the Irving acting version OF SNAKES
peare's THE Merchant CT Venice. IL Is
10 be noted that this version. unlike those
commonly given In this country, retAins
the beautiful, poeticai anu merry hitn
Judgment made upon Shyiock. and since
the principal actor then disappears from
the stage. 10 sacrifice the beauty ana
interest or BaSsanlOs return 10 FOrud
home because the star" as the play 10
commonly given. has no part In the last
act as Shakespeare wrote IT, Henry
Irving's Shyiock wins no small measure
of respect. where hatred Is the common
verdict Miss Ellen Terry's Portia 10
creation OF absolute excellence--sprightly
gay. earnest, and lovabie. The retention
OF the NTH act In the performances gives
her only lesser opportunities for fine bis
trionic display than does the famous
court scene.
At the matinee of Tuesday. January
2lst, a double bill Is 20 be offered. The
first play is to be the one-act comedy
by Charles Reade. entitled Nance Old
field" Miss Terry giving her charming
Interpretation OF Mrs. Anne Oldheid. On
the same afternoon Henry Irving will be
seen in his world-famed creation OF
Matthias IN Leopold Lewis adaptation OF
The Polish Jew" by Erckmann Chat.
ran. known to our stage as The Bells;
This combination OF two plays VIII
serve especially we'll to show the re-
sources OF the company. as well a. tho
wide ability OF the stars. As scenic pro-
auctions. too, they are noteworthy. some
OF the great effects OF The Bells being
OF Incompatible character.
Manager Leath announces the sale or
seats for this engagement to take place
~ the Academy this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-14
Another Dick rurpin.

Sunday night Osborne Greer. a coIored
man who had been drinking was held
m and robbed on the street. III Fulton.
Tho highwayman relieved him OF 81 in
currency, and allowed him to go on his
way. Greer recognized his assailant as
ellis Roger. also colored. who had been
with him early in the evening. and lodged
Indignation against him. Officer vest.
OF the First district, arrested Rogers,
and in the Police Court yesterday morn
ing Justice Crutchfield held the accused
for the grand jury to answer the charge
OF highway robbery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-14

His Body Recovered From the Bed OF the
Canal.

The remains OF Mr.. Joseph n. Gill, one
OF Richmond's oldest printers. who has
been missing from his home since New
Years. Day, were found Sunday morn
inc in the canal, between Eighth and
Ninth streets.
Mr.. GINS friends had been searching
for him for some time past. but had
long since given up hope OF ever seeing
him alive again, and IL was by their re-
quest that the water was turned off from
The canal on Sunday morning.
Mr. Giirs funeral took place at
o'clock yesterday afternoon, and the re-
mains were buried I'm Riverview Gene
terry. He was "A skilled printer. man
OF u good deal OF intelligence, and was
much liked by his associates. He leaves
Il family.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-14
DoCroR AyD MRs. TUDOR.
The Ladies OF Centenary VIII Tender the
Latter a Reception Next Neek.

The Ladies' OF Centenary VIII Tender the
Latter a Reception Next week.
Rev. DR.. Tudor has his own way Of
doing things. and is nothing II not orlsi-
nal have seen him in his earnest
ness and vehemence OF gesture accident
ally step OF the low platform of the lee
ture-room OF the church. and Immediately
turn the accident into an Illustration OF
a point I'm hts subject. lie preaches
sometimes short sermons. ana sometimes
long sermons. and goes from one night
of metaphor and eloquence into another
for a half-hour, without a pause.
HIS manner Of reading church notices
is entirely unconventional, and l nave
known him 10 use one 10 point moral
or "a a subject OF exhortation. He hews
10 the line and let's the chips fail where
they may. II processing Christians do
no live ND TO their high calling. they are
sure 70 get their toes trod on wnen he's
in the pulplt. lie is erratic, without
being sensational: odd. and not cranky.
striking. and not violent, practicable, and
also very sympathetic.
He takes a very active part IN tho sun
day school, and II he Is not leading the
singing. AZ he frequently does ne breaks
in on some line Of the tune until the
whole volume Is sweled by the voices
of the school. and then resumes a whis-
pered conversation with some officer on
the business OF the school.
/ have known him on cold night 10
hold q meeting OF the official body in
the bciler-room. 10 make way Tor some
other meeting in the ooard-roon. He
calls on the younger members 10 do the
praying, and in many original ways
keeps things stirring around him There
is a marke increase in the attendance
at Centenary, whore hA n now pastor,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-14
snndnr.school Onlcers Elected.

At the election Of officers for 1896
.nn the Firr Baptist church Sunday
school Sunday. the following were chosen
r " lowers. superintendent, ID. >
Mccarthy first assistant superintendent
John Chamberlin, second assistant SUI
perintendent: r. 5. Bosher, secretary
G. A. Hayes. assistant secretary, j. >
harwood. treasurer. j. Lindsay Allen
librarian: George A. Minor, musical di-
rector. The annual meeting Of the
church members was had IN The after
noon. and a good showing OF a imam
cial nature was made.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-14
The Ro, Preacher at I0urel.Street

Sunday was happy day for the mem
bers and friends Of Laurel Street Metho-
dist church. In the morning the boy
~ North Carolina. but now Of this city
preached a very forcible sermon from
the words, "Whosoeyer believeth In me
shall not perish. but have everlasting
life" After the sermon the inNitati9h
was extended 10 those desiring 10 join the
church. and about twenty united with the
I'm the afternoon he preached 10 men
and also at night. At these services mere
were several conversions. Inc Weeuhs
win continue during this week
There will be prayer services every az
ternoon. and song service VIII begin at
100 o'clock and last until O'Clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-14
and the congregations are delighted with

and the congregations are delighted with
his preaching.
The ladies OF the church have had the
parsonage completely overhauied and
renovated. before Mrs. Tudors coming,
and In response TO the invitation, Every
thing is ready" she arrived last week
rom Norfolk. and had quite a levee after
church Sunday morning. many members
OF the church taking that occasion to
welcome her to Centenary.
Mrs. Tudor is known az the most popu-
lar preachers wife in the conference, and
the most beautiful. She is great as
sistance to DR.. Tudor. i'm all church or
PLANTATIONS, and her coming has been
looked forward to with great satisfac-
ton.
The ladies Of Centenary Will extend an
elegant reception TO DR.. and Mrs. Tudor
next Tuesday evening. when the entire
congregation will be invited 10 meet.
Refreshments will be served.
DR.. Tudor preached Sunday morning
and night to large crowds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-14

Rev. W s. Leake, who mas just
taken charge OF the Baptist missionary
work in this city. preached TO large
congregation at Broadus Memorial Bap-
list church Sunday morning. Mr..
Leake's STYLE is earnest and pleasing, oil
such a style as TO reach the hearts and
arouse the emotions of his hearers. lie
will doubtless accomplish much good II
the field in which he IS 20 labor IN Rlch'
mOnd.
Rev. Jacob Sallade the pastor, preach
ed al night Mr.. Sallade has strong
hold upon his people. and they never
fan to turn out I'm goodly numbers u
hear him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-14
vIRcINrA HIsroFfcAr socirrr.
Regular Meeting of the Executive Conn
,.ltte. Nj AnnmnI OraLnr. Prof TYLER.

Regular Meeting of the Executive Conn
nlttee-Neot Annual Orator. Prof Tyler.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
Executive Committee of The Virginia
Historical Society was held Saturday
evening last 40 the Socicty's building.
the members present being Messrs.
Bryan. stanard. Munford Wise. Brooke.
Meredith. Traylor. Gaines. Valentine.
Bruce. and Venablc Under tho pro-
vision Of the constitution requiring the
election o. permanent chairman Tor
the ensuing year. Mr.. Joseph Bryan.
the President OF the Society. was elected
10 nm that position.
The following new members were elect
ed D. NJ Beverley. Topeka. Kan: JAS.
y. Chastain. Baltimore. Md. Edward
Austin jenkins Baltimore Nd. Mrs.
Anna r dcs CoEnets. Lexington Ky. .
Richard Curzon HOFFMAN. Baltimore. Md
Mrs. J II Gaines. Hot Springs. Ark. h.
+. Stevens. London. England, r. Sleiger
& Co. New YORK city. n y
The corresponding secretary reported
the gift of numerous books periodicals
and pamphlets and also the gift OF q
large number OF Richmond papers pub
usncd during the war these being pre-
scented hy Mrs. NurNthail OF this city.
The resolution adopted at the last
meeting. appropriating "A sum not eS-
eeeding 500 out Of the current funds
OF the society Tor strengthening the sup
ports OF the floors Of the sOciety's build
ing. came up again for discussion. and
Il was decided that the appropriatio
should be made. the president and Ii
brzry Committee being instructed 90 take
Immediate steps 10 have the work done
II Is proposed 20 erect large pillars near
the centre OF the FIRST and second noors
which will furnish ample support for the
weight OF books on each floor above. II
vas the sense OF the committee that the
whole expense OF this improvement shall
be borne by the society.
On motion OF Mr.. Barton X. Wise.
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Officers Chosen.

The annual meeting Of ST Peters La
dies Beneficial Society was held Sunday
afternoon and quite a large crowd at
tended The annual reports showed this
society 10 be in a healthy condition. Az
Ter much business OF importance being
transacted the following officers for the
ensuing year were elected. Miss Mary
Casey. president: Mrs. William Daffron.
vicc-president. Mrs s Mcintyre. treas
urer. Miss Eva T. Phillips. recording sec
rotary. Miss Mary Lowry. financial sec
rotary. Rev Father NJ. j. Ahern, chap
lain
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-14
Mother and Child Burned.

Sunday morning about 10 o'clock, while
Willie, the four-year-old son OF Mr.. d.
q. Garner. OF No. sll west Marshall
street, was playing with box OF match
IS, he set fire to his clothing, and ter
ribIy burned his face. hands, and body.
Mrs. Garner. while trying TO extinsuish
the blaze. burned her hands quite seri-
ously. The mother and child were
reported as resting quite well last night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-14
The PRESBYTERIAN Union.

The annual meeting of the Presbyterian
Union will take place on Thursday night,
January 18th, at O'Clock, at Grace-street
Presbyterian church. DR. Hoge the pres
ident viii preside and the address will
Dee made by the Rev. Dr. Howerton. Of
Norfolk. After the address reception
win be- rendered 10 the Rev. Dr. and Mrs.
Howerton. and TO the Rev. and Mrs.
Charles X Hyde.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-14
Ianrel-.'treet Methodist.

Rev. ". 3. Holcombe. the boy preach
or will continue 10 conduct the revival
services at Laurel-Street Methodist church
this week Large crowds attend these
services and much good has been ac-
compli,hed Song service begins at 1890
o'clock and the preaching commences at
: O'Clock
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-14
Onlcers Electch

At the last annual meeting of the West
End Building Fund Association, No 2,
the following officers were elected FOR the
ensuing year: Frank Miller president.
Daniel Murphy, secretary and treasurer;
Joseph Schopf. Joseph A. Fischer and
James Johnston. trustees, ". A. Pencil.
Joseph r. Orchel. j. W pennell J. W.
Alexander. Andrew Stenbrecher ana
Emil Enders. directors, George J. Hooper.
Jr, attorney.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-14

Chesapeake ana Ohio Railway Company
VS.. American Exchange Bank, for, &c.
Argued by &. NJ BlackfOrd. Esq, for
appellant and by r. @. II. kean. for up
pellee. and az bar.
Ford vs. Ford. Dismissed agreed. Al
ter conclusion OF case at bar. Staude vs.
Kcck. No. TO- VIII be considered.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-14
Nr Eixrr to EyangeliIr,

Mr.. j. W. Fizer. who was converted from
listening TO street preacher some two
years ago. and who has led the services
at Union Gospel mission. corner OF Eighth
and Main streets. several times lately,
will join Mr.. Joe White ar simpsons
Evangel!stic School in New York city
next week, believing that he has been
called Of God for evangelistic work.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-14
Hastings Court.

The following cases were tried In the
Eustings Court before Judge Witt and
jury yesterday:
Poss Nash (cOlored) was tried Tor felo-
Nous assault and acquitted.
William Moore alias William Tuck was
also acquitted on a similar charge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-14

The regular meeting OF the Academy OF
Medicine and Surgery will be held az the
Young Mems Christian Association Hall
tonight at $50 O'Clock. DR.. Edward Nc
CURE will be the leader. and DR.. l. h.
Edwards viii deliver the presidents ad-
droa2.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-14
Law and Equity Court.

In the Law and Equity Court yesterday
In 1Syor of Xr. Nicnsi for kS04 90
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-14
The New Dnxzler.

Cosgrove and Grants comedians in
The Dazzler' Will appear at the Acad-
envy at matinee and evening perform
ances on Tuesday There II much IN
The Dezzler" TO please the senses. There
Is music, mirth. and movement, with 4
bevy OF pretty girls In fetching costumes:
This is the sixth season OF The Cesaler.
and 1t is just as popular with theatre-
goers a. ever. IL comes this season re-
written and freshened up; with new jokes,
songs, and dances. Messrs. Cosgrove and
reputation here for furnishing jolly en-
tertainment, and their production this
season promises to add still greater
laurels to their bountiful supply. The
Dazzer' has always been an immense
success. and as a mirth-provoker Is right
up to the top notch. 1t has the same plot
that all farce comedies have. Just enough
10 hold the audiences attention and admit
or the speciaIties.
The company is said to be the best
that has ever been seen in the piece. and
includes Lottie Burke. a soubrette. whose
pretty face nimble feet. and other talents
make her an exceedingly attractive and
entertaining person. Bobby Ralston. that
farce comedian OF great ability and much
humor; Max Miller the original German
OF The Dazzler"; VIII West. q clever
young actor who can sing; George Leslie.
an eccentric comedian Of much talent:
Ida Marie Rodgers. Of comic-opera fame.
and several other pretty girls who come
In handy from time TO time.
The costumes are all new throughout,
and we are promised a production this
wear that exceeds any previous efforts OF
Messrs. Cosgrove and Grant.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-14

EVERYWHERE We go we find some
one who has been cured by Hoods SaIsa-
parilla. II IL the greatest curative agent
II is the one great blood purifier and
nerve tonic.
HOODS PILLS for the liver and bow
els. act easily yet promptly and effec-
lively.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-14

ARE IN I'll r SWIM
The preacher told Of a ship At sea. sink
ing IN a storm. and a mother holding up
her baby. saying. Save my darling let
me drown on. the darlinEs that are
IN danger of drowning now. Oh, but they
are IN the swim you say? That's right,
but are they swimming OUT
Don't say that you mean well, and that
the Lord viii help you out. He VIII not.
You cannot trihe with Cod"
Dr. Starr told Of two women Of dem-
monde In Danvilie. who ascribed their
fan 20 the practice % Kissing. and de-
clared that just a fatal kiss began Il.
who will be responsible for this at the
Judgment day. Fathers and mothers
oh for stop TO this detestable English
ness which seems TO be a part Of society
The speaker then proce iJed TO criticize
Americans who seemed anxious 20 have
their daughters marry titled foreigners.
and American men who went abroad for
wives. whel there are 50 many noble
" omen at home, and said that any man
who would thus give American girls the
go-by should be snapped of FOR a mort
paee on a mud-fat or served lp IN
Geld FRAGILE or the half-shell for the
king CT the cannibal islands. He declared
that the United States needs Christian
disinfection. and can stand sluice OF
brine ten feet deep. Ask the Lord for a
backbone strong enough TO slit a thun-
derbolt. and then stand up for Gods say