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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-23
Personal IND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Rlchmond's Citi-
zens and other Matters.

There will be an entertainment ut St.
Mary's nall tonight for the benefit OF
St. Mary's church.
Hon. ]. Aston Cabell, who has been
his office for q short while yesterday.
Mrs. Jacob Relnhardt, who has been
unite i'll since Sunday, was better yester-
day: and viii! probably be out in few
days.
The walls OF the old Richmond Theatre
have been almost razed TO the GROUND q;
The work OF rebuilding Will commence in
d day or so.
An entertainment will be given for the
benefit of DR. Hatcher's church by the
preparatory department Of the Woman's
College. Thursday r. NJ
Rev. Peter Ainslie. OF Baltimore. Is
preaching with great power nightly at
Marshall-Street Christian church. There
are Bible readings daily at +. NJ.
Rev. J. c. Stewart, who is at Clifton
Springs for his health, Will continue ms
stay there for some time yet. His wire
recently Joined him, ana VIII remain with
him during the summer.
Secretary Owens, OF the Virginia Agri-
cultural and Mechanical Society. is busily
engaged Oh the socetys premium list for
the fair next fall. He expects 10 have 1t
ready In four or five days
Cards OF invitation have been issued for
the marriage OF Miss Flossie Moore ~
Mr.. William Forrest Rex. The ceremony
Will take place Monday afternoon. April
9th. at 3:ij o'clock, at Monumental
church.
Rev. w. G.. Starr, of this city. will
lecture before the Epworth League at the
Central Methodist church, Manchester,
on Friday night at 5 o'clock: Mrs. c. );
Hae will sing "a solo, and the choir VIII
render several selections.
The German Ladies' Auxiliary of the
Virginia Hospital extend their cordial
thanks TO the press and all those who &c
kindly assisted at their silver tea at San
ger Han. which was such a financial
as well as a social success.
DR.. Pell lectured at Union-Station Meth
odist church Tuesday night on the Life
| of Christ" under the auspices OF The
| Epworth League. There was a large con
! gregation The main points in his dis
course were illustrated with stereopticor
views
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-23
University College of Medicine.

The commencement exercises OF tie
University College Of Medicine will be held
next Wednesday night at o'clock at the
Academy OF Medicine.
Following are the officers of the class
OF 90
Medical Department.-Merwin Branch,
president: ]. Travis Taylor. secretary.
Dental Department.-William Pitcher,
president G.. X. Sherwood. secretary.
Pharmacy Department. 49, George ;.
Davis. president; ". +. Snellngs, Jr.,
secretary.
Committee of Reception H NJ. De
Jarnette. II. ID. Hubbard. NJ. T.. Muck
oils. II. W Barksdale, w. ID. Willis J..
w. Brooker S. a. Riddick. T. l.. Garrett,
A. +. Wood, Il. s. Preston.
Committee of Invitations. Charles NJ
Edwards. w. r. Lynn, j. i. Lynn j.
w. Marshall. +. II. Hancock. r. w.
Powell.
The faculty Of the institution will give
o banquet IN honor Of the graduating
class. at 10 o'clock in the evening. at the
Masonic Temple, after the exercises at
the Academy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-23
NORTH SITE NEWS.
The Alliance Industries Heavy Loss by
Fire.


RALEIGH, y. c., April 2.-Speclai.-
Mr.. Thad. Ivey, the business manager OF
the Alliance. SAYS a large force or hands
f. now laying the foundation TOR the tan
merry at Hillsboro. The machinery Tor
the shoe factory will not be purchased
until the tannery is completed. There
are 1u acres in the property there and
much of IT is cultivated, but no cotton
will be planted. g.
Rev. Bennett Smedes, rector OF 81.
Narv's has given two English scholar
ships 10 the Centennial and Murphy
Graded schools. Each OF these schools
is entitled to one scholarship in the Eng
lish department. These scholarships VIII
he given TO the most deserving young
lady who passes the seventh grade.
Sheriff Page. of this county received
two-pound note from England IRON
negro man who once lived here. ne
money was a voluntary payment OF DacA
taxes.
The United states Civil-Service Com
mission orders an examination 10 be heid
bv its local board I'm this city June otf
for the grades Of clerk and carrier III
the classified postal service.
Fira broke out around the big chimney
I'm the iron repair shop or the Seapoiru
Air Line at 4 80 this morning Inc uoi'ei
house and englne-nouse and boiler making
department were badly damaged. Inc
loss Is about $4,000. fully covered by IN
surance The Fire Department dld spleh-
di1 work one hundred and siXty-nVe
men are thrown out Of work.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-23
Imprisonmcnt for Delft.

In Hackensack. New Jersey, poor ola
man was thrown into jail the other Gay
charged with the heinous crime OF iaii-
ing 70 pay a poll tax of one dollar. we
are pleased to know that no such out
rage could occur on the sacred sou oi
Virginia. imprisonment for debt was
abolished long ago in this State and IL Is
a surprise to learn that the practice mas
not grown obsolete in New Jersey ana Al
ALI the free republics that form the
I-niop In some of the States. notably
Massachusetts. the payment OF poll tax
is a prerequisite to the exercise OF the
elective franchise Much may be said IN
favor of that provision OF law. The man
who IS unable or unwilling TO pay pon
tax for the support OF government Is 10
saw the least, ali unsuitable depository OF
nolitical power. But when II comes TO de-
nriving such a man OF his liberty, ana
locking him up behind prison bars, that
* another thing. and is entirely out OF
harmony with our political institutions
and our innate ideas OF the rights OF
man .-Lynchburg Advance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-23

At the baby reception given by Mrs.
George A. Lyon at the Woman's Chris
tian Association this afternoon from 4 to
6 and from TO 10 o'clock four hand
some prizes offered by W. W. Foster will
be given These prizes are as follows:
For the prettiest baby. a life-size pas
tel portrait: for the handsomest baby. a
water-color lfe-size portrait: for the
healthiest baby. one dozen cabinet pho
toeraphs: for the latest baby, one half
dozen cabinet photographs. For the
handsomcst childs picture a silver spoon
viii be given. There are already hun
drels Of pictures hung. and more will be
added to-day. The most amusing feature
Of the entertainment will be the New
Baby"
There will be music and refreshments
during the evening. The entertainment
VIII be given for the benefit of the Free
kindergarten and Day Nursry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-23
ANOTHER EXCURSION SOON.
The Committee Has Not Yet Decided Upor
Al DATE.

The Executive Committee OF the Asso-
citation for the Development OF Richmond
Trade are comforting with representatives
~ different railroads uentering here with
the-yiew of running number OF addition
al excursions to the city. These excur-
sions will be run probably about the Eth
of Nav. but II will be several days yet be-
fore the exact time and different routes
can be made known Excursions. how
ever, will probably be run from nearly.
II not quite all, of the points from which
they were run before. In addition the
committee are considering the advisability
OF running one or two from points in
North Carolina. An Improvement will
be made I'm the manner OF running the ex-
curslons this time I'm that number OF
cars to be used in easo OF necessity will
be placed at various points along the DIFF
ferent lines. The committee is I'm receipt
OF a number Of letters and petitions asking
that these excursions be run again. and
communications are also being received
from points from which no excursions
have been run to Richmond before.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-23
gIG TIMBFR LiND SALE.
w. T.. Franklin for Mayor-orange fres-
bytcry in session.


WINSTON, y. c.. April @'-special.-
Wheeler lands" In Stokes county were
sold under deed of trust at Danbury Mon
dav by J. c. Buxton, OF winston ana
william LYLE. OF Lynchburg. va, as
trustees. Creditors were represented al
the sale by Fab. II. Busbee, or Raieign'
and the purchasers were c. 5. Hutter'
of L,vnchburg. and a. NJ. Stack or Dan
hurv This body OF land embraces ten
thousand acres in one tract, and extends
for q distance Of twelve miles I'm length,
and is nearly all in original forest. These
,asds once belonged TO Timothy Pickering,
who was a member OF President WASH
,ngton.s Cabinet. They Were granted by
The state TO Gotlieb Shober. of Salem,
ar.d nv him conveyed TO MFR. Pickering tn
1885.
Democrats OF winston have nominated
Mr.. w. f.. Franklin for Mayor. Salem
Will have two Republican candidates. The
first brick on Folsyth's new court
house was laid to-day
Tine Orange Presbytery Is In session
mere with y large Attendance OF ministers
and ruling elders. Rev. ID. j. Curry. cf
chanel Hin. is presiding as moderator.
The cayel he WELLS has an interesting
history. The material from which 1t was
made was a remnant OF the old New
Home church. where the first Presbytery
met in 1873. ,rst
Committees have been appointed here TO
arrange for che ANIMAL MemorialIDay
celebration. which will he held this year
on Nav 9Th. fs ft-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-23

A Funeral Interrupted by an Arrest-Tim-
Der Lsnds

ID .NWIDDIE COURTHOUSE, VA,
April 22.-Special. THE regular April term
of the County Court convened. very
large crowd was present, partially on
account of licenses being granted. very
little other business was transacted:
Mr. j. o. Perkins. an officer or the
county, received slight stroke Of paraly-
sis on the court ground.
The funeral of Cora Morgan, colored
woman, was interrupted few days ago
by the arrest of her husband for murder
ing her. at the father-in-law's instiga-
tom.
He was carried before the constable and
acquitted. the funeral taking place later
In the day.
The father-in-law has been 10 the lu-
matte asylum once, and IL was mistake
that notice should have been taken or
him.
Mr.. Samuel Atkins, a successful lumber
dealer OF Indiana was here last week
looking at timber belonging 10 Lieutenant
Welsh. He IL very much pleased with
this section, and thinks he win locate.
Two families from Canada will probably
accompany him.
Miss Marie Harris is visiting friends in
IaWrenceyiilc
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-23
xoryC c1RTER's MURDERER.
Tho Lancaster jury Finds IA Verdict TOT
Murder I'm the First Degree.

LANCASTER, VA, April 2.-speciaI' -
The trial Of John Johnson, for the murder
Of Charles Carter, was concluded to-uay'
and the jury rendered a verdict oil muir
der in the first degree. The Court mas
NOT sentenced him yet, but Will do so a'
this term. .. ono
THE murder Of young Carter was one
~ tho most dastardly crimes ever per-
netrated in the county the murder De
Inc, ~ the most cold-blooded character
ne having been killed in the store OF ms
empIover after the other inmates OF the
bouse had retired. and his blood-co'ered
bodv was discovered next morning Inc
murder caused intense feeling ana excite
ment in this county. and the verdict was
received with satisfaction.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-23
HIS WIFE's FATHER.
Something About the New Play In which
Crane VIII be Seen.

Mr.. Crane will present His Wife's
Father at the Mozart Academy Of Music
Thursday evening. and Will repeat II at
the Saturday matinee. The play has been
in the actors repertoire for about a year
and half, and during that time he has
found IL one Of the most popular comedies
IL was ever his good fortune TO secure.
In New York 1t ran for fourteen weeks,
and in Chicago II played very profita-
BILE engagement OF month.
IL is Il little over a year since Mr.. Crane
originally produced His Wife's Father"
and during that time he has found II
one OF the most popular pays that he was
ever fortunate enough 10 secure. Ii has
many things TO commend II, IL being pure
and moral, telling an interesting story,
and pointing Salutary moral on the
duties OF parents TO their children. The
principal character is an Old man. who
has an only daughter. whom he idOlzes.
She Is the apple of his eve. She marries
and he turns over his affairs TO his SON
in-law, In order that he might have more
time 10 devote to his child. From this
point he begins TO make mistakes. but
all through the goodness of his heart
and his selfish love. lie makes the young
people live In his house. and NEEDLES con-
tlnually In the most good-natured. but
exasperating manner, In all Of their house
hold arrangements lie rarely allows
them to be a moment alone and firing of
this they quietly move TO a home OF their
own selection. Here they are followed by
the old man. and again does he make of
himself a worse nuisance than the most
fault-hndlng mother,in-iaw that ever
drew the breath OF life. There can he
but one result of all his meddling. and
this is trouble. and It comes, the husband
and wire quarreiiing. and the former
rushing off TO Europe. believing that his
wife has more love for her parent than
she has for him. A good angel In the
person OF widow comes upon the scene
and shows the old man that be has been
responsible for the trouble. He thereupon
tries 10 undo the mischief. and succeeding,
rnarries the widow. who promises 10 give
him enough to think OF in the future
without poking his nose 10 other peope' $
affairs. Mr.. Crane will be seen as the
old father. The play Is in four acts. ana
An of ifa acanan ara lah In New York.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-23
4 CINTEN DEATH.
The Primary to Elect Municipal Omcus
Lynchburg to Take Place To-Day.

LYNCHBURG, VA, April 22.-Special.-
Mrs. Polite Lewis. who is said TO have
been one hundred years OF age aled
In West Lynchburg last night.
Mrs. Lewis was apparently in good
health and in fine spirits last night, and
ate a hearty supper before retiring.
During the night she passed away.
She was a native of Bedford county,
and often talked OF events that occurred
during the war Of ST.
Her exact age is not known, but IL
Is said that she was fully one hundred
years Of age. ,.s
Her remains were taken to Bedford
City for interment .,,...
The primary election to elect democrat
IT, candidates for Mayor, Common"ealth
Attorney, City Sergeant ana hisn ~"
stable will be held tomorrow
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-23
THE coURr-HoUsE 10 BE BUTT.
The Supervisors Win Their 1ight-Io
Commence Work To-Day.

The Supreme Court yesterday examined
the bill presented by Mr.. S. S. Patter-
son and mr.. a. W. Patterson. on the
patr of those who are opposed 10 the
building of the new county courthouse,
and refused to grant tire Injunction
nrayed for, thus sustaining Judge Well
ford's action. Mr. 4. W. Patterson said
Yesterday that an amended bill might be
presented to the Court, but that such ac-
lion had not been determined upon.
Trexler & Elmore yesterday gave the
$4,000 bond required Of them with the
following bondsmen: NJ. s. Ford, 5000;
W. r. Hooker 5000; and A. J. Chewn-
ing, 5000.
The contractors Will commence work
this morning. The treasurers Office will
be the first building to be torn down,
and that Office will be temporarily located
i'm the present clerks office.
Judge Wickham, of Henrico County
Court. has removed from office Special
Policeman g. w. Monghon of Fairfield
district. against whom a charge of NAL
feasance Of Office had been made by a
brother officer
After hearing testimony. Judge Wick
ham said there were ample grounds for
removing the officer. and he accordingly
dismissed him from the force.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-23
Snence-Snencer.

quiet home wedding took place at the
residence of the bride. No. 316 south
Fourth street. yesterday evening at 6:45
o'clock. when Mrs. Bessie Spencer be-
came the wife OF Mr.. +. Harvie Spence,
a well-known merchant Of this city. Mr..
Vaughan acted as best man and Miss
Shelton maid of honor. Rev. DR.. Moses
D. Hoge performed the ceremony. after
which Mr.. and Mrs. Spence left for an
extended northern trip, Including Cana
dian cities. They will return 10 their
future home. in this city, in about two
Mgpkc
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-23
Rev. Daucherty AT the Mission.

There was large congregation az the
Apostolic Mission-rooms on Twenty-ninth
street near Broad Tuesday night. The
Rev. j. w. Daugherty visited the NILSSON
which is prospecting exceedingly under
the ministratiOn of the Rev. Mr.. Young.
of Norfolk, and delivered a stirring ad-
dress. Mr.. Daugherty announced that he
win preach at the Mission-room every
night for the next week or So and ex-
tended a cordial Invitation 10 all.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-23
pniIrnnh Chartered

RALEIGH. y. c.. April 2l.-The Ashe-
horo and Montgomery Railroad Company
Us chartered In the Secretary OF state 5
of,ica to-day. to extend from Starr. on the
Aberdeen and West-End railroad to Ashe-
boro. the terminus OF the branch OF the
southern railway. II VIII give the Aoer-
deem and West-End road an outlet over
hoth the Southern and Seaboard systems.
Tha length of the road is twenty-four
miles Work will begin at Asheboro. and
viii he completed by the end of the pres
ent wear.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-23
No Flies on Smith.

WASHINGTON. d. c., April 22.-Spe-
cial.-Mr. Il. +. Smith, OF Richmond,
has purchased the new residence Just
completed. No. l7i7 Z street, northwest
and will make his home in Washington.
This is considered one OF the incest
neighborhoods in the city. The deed
shows the property to have cost MT,
smith $4,000, all Of which was PAID III
cash.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-23
The Democratic League.

The Democratic League fer Good Gov
eminent will have a business meeting
at Lee-Camp Hall Thursday night at :
o'clock. All members are urgently re-
quested 10 be present, as matters of
great Importance will be brought tefore
the league. Reports of shc most on
couraging character are coming in, and
several addresses will be made 10 the
league.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-23
FAYETTEVILLE Presbytery.

ROWLAND. n. c., April Especial
Fayetteville Presbytery met at AshDoie
church near here, last night. and was
opened with sermon oy Kew. J. y.
BLACK. Rev. John A. McMurray was
elected moderator.
About fifty ministers and elders are
present. and large crowds are In attend
ance day and nights - ~ - -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-23
.lInmnrfniifY."

immortality" is the title Of very
beautiful song just published by Isaac
Held. OF Richmond The words are by
the Rev. r. n. Calisch. rabbi Of Beth
Ahaba congregation. They breathe
healthy. poetic sentiment. and the rythm
IS smooth and itself full of music. The
music IS by Mr.. John Baseler, and is full
OF melody and sweetness
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-23
A Chance for Another Boat Club.

The Board OF Directors Of the Young
Mems Christian Association have decided
not 10 continue the boat club that has
been in existence under its auspices dur
ing the past few years. An effort will
be made to sell the boats now on hand
and It is very likely that an Independent
boat club Will be organized.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-23
Struck In the Eve.

The ambulance with Dr. William Lyme
In charge. was called TO Chestcrman 4
planing-mills yesterday morning at ll:55
o'clock to attend Walter Winston, white
man. who had been struck I'm the right
eve with q plank and quite badly hurt.
DR.. Lyme dressed the wound and took the
man TO his home on Taylor and Ran
dolph streets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-23
Sneakinc at Gamhle,s Hill Park.

Mr. George Med. Blake will address the
voters Of Monroe ward at CANDLES liill
park tonight at S o'clock IN the mu-
nicipal campaign. There will be band
OF music and pyrotechnics. Both can
didates and voters are invited TO be
present
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-23
GESfNGyERRIN VIRGINfA.
OId-Time Becollections Revived by the
"Comncrs" Given at Sanger Hall.

The members OF the Gesangverein Nlr-
ginia celebrated the reopening Of the Gull
nary department OF Sacnger Halle last
night with a "Commers." Those who
nave been IN the past matriculated at
a German university will appreciate the
purport OF such an entertainment. To
others IL would be useless TO even attempt
an explanation that would fully cover
the meaning OF tho expression. II is the
quintesaence OF sociability, interpreted
with songs, recitations. ana brief ad-
dfesses.
Lest nights "Commsrv'' teok place IN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-23

The state Executive Committee of the
A. =. A., of Virginia, meets in Norfolk
tonight. Plans for the coming cam
paign will be mapped out and consider
able business Of importance transacted.
The order is now organized in nearly
every city or town of any size.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-23

a. p. Montgomery, Isaac Michaels. John
A curtis. John r. Grimes, w. II. Null
len Charles s. Wallace. Joseph Flaherty.
s. stern. T. r. Richardson. and John IL.
Redwood. Much interest was manifested
I'm the meeting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-23
Revival Services.

The revival meetings now being held by
the Rev. Peter Ainslie lat Marshall-Street
Christian church are being largely attend
cd The services are held at SID ana the
Bible readings at j. VI. daily.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-23
Old Domiuior Drmocra,i, CHM

The O,d Dominion Democratic Club held
large and enthusiastic meeting at Tion's
Hal last night. Speeches were made by
Hon. X. NJ. Taylor. X. s. NJ. Vale ntine.
}AIpes Shelton, Jr.. w. T.. Orange. II. NJ
Smith. Jr.. Albert Mutter. b. Carreras,
George w. schleiser. Stephen l.. Wood.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-23
Rockets Democratic Club.

The members of the Rockets Demo-
cratic club will meet tonight at hagans
Hall. All candidates FOR municipal oihces
are invited 10 be present and address the
meetinG.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-23
Acting Secretary.

Governor O'Ferrall yesterday appointed
Mr.. j. G. Hankins acting Secretary OF
the Commonwealth during the temporary
absence of Hon. j. Z. Lawless.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-23

REGULAR MEETING or MADI.
n SON WARD DEMOCRATIC CLUB
p BOW Club THIS EVENING at s
O'clock. All candidates for once. espe,,
ciaily candidates for the city Council
from this ward, are invited TO attend.
II. A. HUGHES,
ap2a-lt - Secretary
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-23

Executor Of John Pope. deceased.
This insurance was included In Mr..
Pope's will, and Is made a part Of his
estate.