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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21
JUSTICE JOHNS COURT.
A NUMBER OF BATHROOMS FOUND
OPEN on SUNDAY.
a Large Docket ON Yesterday and Great
Many Cases Postponed-AThirsty Crowd
Makes a Descent Upon the Brewery.

The Sabbath is a great day TOR arrest.
1t Is boon TO the poor saloon keeper.
who being compelled to keep his place
open from A. NJ. to u Il. NJ. daily,
can pull down his blinds. lock up his
front door. and wait on only about halt
his regular trade all day.
He can work in his shirt sleeves, too
and don't have to crack up ice. and get
fresh mint. or be particular at all, for
IL there is on earth a class OF customers
who arc inclined to be unexacting, gra-
cIous, and easily satisfied. 1t is the com
passionate crowd who assists the Sunday
saloon-keeper TO arrest
The Sabbath is also great Gay for
arrest among some OF the colored citi-
Gems Of the city. They work hard during
the week. fishing In the James river,
helping the nurse girls attending the
children In the Capitol Square or watch
Ing around the markets for an unprotect-
ed basket or IA drowsy huckster, and so
on the seventh day they are entitled to
arrest, and are privileged TO put on
their winter clothes. their highest shoes,
get out their sharpest raZors ana their
cfap-sh0Oting dice and insist that the man
servant. nor the maid servant, nor the
stranger that is within their gates shall
do anything but enjoy life on the highest
known lines.
Justice John, however, IS a man who
knows how 10 rest on the Sabbath day.
Should any one ask him TO 80 10 church,
he would reply: Not on your lie; us
too much like work" and thus he even
avoids the appearance OF evil.
He won't even tax his mind on the Sab
bath, for after the tremendous strain
OF his daily deliberations on the bench,
and the complex problems Of duplicate
whist in the evenings, he Will sit through
Sabbath morning with bright, enter
tanning. and attractive literature. SUCH al
Blackstone at his elbow, and deny him-
self the Joys Of reading it,
Even Kents Commentaries. Parsons on
Pieadings Chitty on Contracts, Minors
fustttutes, or any old books that he has
not time to read during the week he is
strong enough TO resist on Sunday, be-
cause IT smacks Of work. But Justice
John will 80 out into the parks or Capt.
tol Square, as one OF our great Governors
used TO do, who did not Ike work very
much, and sit and watch the birds work
on their nest building or the squirrels
packing away summer supplies Tor win
Ter demands, and In his heart praise his
maker that he was not created bird or
squirrel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21

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PHONE III.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26
HEARTY ENDORSEMENT.
The Press is Unanimous i'm Favor of the
Play to he Seen at the Theatre To- Morrow.

The following notices are selected at
random from among the pile of rattering
comments on May Smith Robbins pro-
ductiOn of Little Trixie," which will be
seen at the Richmond Theatre tomorrow
and Tuesday.
The musical comedy entitled Little
TriNIe" Is the current Offering at the En-
pire. 10 is an agreeable and lively con-
ceit, and IS adequately performed by a
weD-uained company led by May Smith
Robbins. Her versatility is eNemDliied
by her assumption OF five characters
IrlXie. the rOmp helross. Ned Somtrs a
law clerk; a young fraulein. an opera
singer. ana an Irish maid with a lightning
clog. She easily and early won the favor
of her audience, and demonstrated her
possession of many accomplishments
which she well knows how TO utilize i'm
her stage work. The musical and spe-
cial features OF the representation are
spirited, clever, and highly entertaining.
Detroit Free Press Aug. 3, 1895
Campbell's pretty new Empire offered
quite a lively entertainment week Of 3
RECALLING its patrons with the musical
comedy entitled Little TriNie, In which
MAY Smith Robbins quite captiyatcd her
audiences by her versatility IA fiNe char
acters in the piece. Little TriXie the
romp heiress. Ned Somers. a law clerk:
Katrina katzmeyer NolIenstein, frau
lein: Madame parepa Rosa. the opera
singer. and little Irish maid Detroit
Correspondent Of New York Dramatic
Mirror.
Little lTlNlc WAS given at iifNtlii =
Sunday for the first time in this city. and
made a pleasing impression on the pub-
lie. May Smith Robbins. the star
and coincidence of the drama, Is "a very
clever little woman and dances exceed
incly well She has a lot Of that quality
which is called chic. and IL did not take
her long 10 put herself on the very best
terms with her audience-Cincinnau
Evening Post. April 20. 1890.
The musical comedy drama, Little
Trixie," was presented for the first time
in a manner that sustains her reputation
May Smith Robbins clever little come
dlenne, in the title role. This little lady
assumes five or six different characters
in amanner that sustains her renutation
as proie9n stac. she sings sweeuy anu
company OF clever artists. The play Is
intefspersed with quite a number OF spe-
cialties that were received with applause.
The engagement continues during the
rest OF the week.-Philadlphia Record,
March 2. 1895.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26
LEWIS GEORGE CLARKE.
Prototype OF George Harris" in Mrs.
stoves Novel.

It has been pretty well settled that
Lewis George Clarke, the old negro re-
siding at Lexington. KY. is none other
than the prototype Of the character Geo
Harris. in Mrs Harriet Beecher stowe :
story. Uncle Toms Cabin"
Mrs. Stowe made statement through
the press that she knew nothing OF
Clarke and that he was an impostor, and
not the living prototype Of George Harris
as he represented himself to be.
Mr. Polk Miller. Of this city, the ia
nous dialectician. when in Lexington, mad
an interview with Clarke. and pronounc-
ed him genuine Mr.. Miller knows the
negro perhaps as well as any student OF
the race in this country. He said after
his talk with Clarke that the negro
could not have made certain statements
which he did unless he was what he
represented himself to be- Mr.. Miller
stated In an article written for The
Times, that after his talk with Clarke he
would stake his opinion even against
Mrs. Stoves word.
The attention Of Mr.. j. Henning
helms. a well-known lawyer and lecturer
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26
A Design Committee Appointed.

The Board Of Directors Of the Jeffer-
son Ddvis Monument Association held a
special meeting yesterday afternoon 10
appoint "a committee TO recommend
design for the monument. which design
shall be subject 10 the approval OF the
board and of the United Veterans when
they meet here in June. There We're
present Hon. j. Taylor Ellyson (presi-
dent1. General Peyton Wise. and Messrs.
John $. Elicit. -. G. Richardson. y. v
Randolph. T. p. Campbell, and =. II.
Navo The Committee on Design was
appointed as follows: Hon. J. Taylor ELY
son. General Peyton Wise, Colonel John
rntshaw Colonel W. Gordon McCabe,
and Major Lewis Glnter. Major +. T. d.
MYERS was elected a member OF the
hoard OF Directors vice Colonel John u.
PARCEL resigned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26
PERSONALS AND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Richmond's Citi-
zensand other Matters.

Miss Lizzie Taliaferro. of Roanoke. is
Visiting Mrs ". NJ. Taliaferro, of north
Fourth street
Miss Margaret Standard Pratt Of Cam
den, VIII be ;he guest OF the Misses liar
rison this week.
Miss Laura T. woodward of Lexington
Va. is visiting Miss Nellie Cartwright, at
Leonard Heights
Yesterday was Inc one hundred and thir,
ty-seventh anniversary OF the birthday OF
Robert Burns, the Scotch poet by nature.
The Ladies' Auxiliary OF Pickett Camp
viii meet Mondav. January 9th, at $50
o'clock The members will please attend.
The Lexington German club gave a
delightful dance al the Lexington Hotel
Friday night. Fifteen couples were pres
ent.
The Peasants Woman's Christian Tenn
Derance Union Will meet Monday after
noon at 3 o'clock at No. 1ll7 Grove ave
me.
\ meeting of the board OF directors Of
the Methodist Sunday School Society will
Doe held al BrOad-Street Methodist church
this afternoon at 800 o'clock.
The condition Of Mr.. Sam Page was
considered quite dangerous al an early
hour this morning. and grave fears were
entertained for his recovery.
DonnelIy and Girard. with a strong
company, made another pronounced sue
cess al the Academy last night before a
large and enthusiastic audience.
The "Old Maids Tea Party" Will be
repeated at ParkPlace church Tues
dav evening. the 2sth instant. at S:l5
o'clock
Sheriff John NJ Street. Of Middlesex
comfy. Yesterday delivered Charles Whit
inc (colorpdD at The penitentlary TO serve
ane wear for unlawful assault
Reports from me Virginia Hospital yes
,erdav give encouraging symptoms for
tha recovery OF Dr. ". J.. PALMER, who
has been lying III there so long.
A delightful hop was given Friday night
bv SUPERINTENDENT Carter, OF the city
Imshouse. About twenty-five couples
were i'm attendance. and an altogether
nleasant evening was spent by all present.
Two overcoats were stolen from the
hall OF the residence OF Mr.. Joseph Il.
Shepherd. No. sIi west Main street, Fri
dav' They were the property OF Mr..
Joseph II Shepherd. Jr.. and Mr. Chaif1pe
y. Shepherd The police were notified OF
the theft.
There VIII be the usual services at Park
Place church to-day. In the morning at
ii O'CLOCK the pastor. Rev. Thomas -.
Potts, will preach on Courageous Men %
AT night at s o'clock the subject will Ce
"Feeding on Ashes" The public general !.
iy are invited u attend
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26
Ladies Muslin Under
wear

Here's the way they are 10 be sold:
Chemise, lace around neck, 2Jc. each.
Chemise. with embroidered yoke. lace
around neck and armholes, 3Jc. each.
Chemise, Torchon yoke. 61c.
Ladies' Muslin Drawers, 4 tucks, 25c.
Ladies' Muslin Drawers. tucks and
Hamburg rufile, 35c.
Ladies' Muslin Drawers, 6 tucks and
TorchOn edge. iSc.
Ladies' Muslin Drawers. tucks and
cambria rufile Zoe.
Ladies' Muslin Drawers, IT, tucks and
embroidery rufe, o9c.
Ladies' Muslin Drawers, Val lace, large
tuck and small -ucks, &c.
Ladies' Muslin Drawers, tucks and
Hamburg rufie. 29c.
Ladies' Muslin Skirts. with four tucks
and cambria rufiie. with wide edge 4sc.
Ladies' Muslin skirt, 4 fUcks and wide
Hamburg ruflie. &c
Ladies Muslin Skirt. with clusters
Of small tucks and tucked Iufiie, Torchon
edge. 81.
Ladies Gowns. tucked yokes and rufiie
around neck. Sc.
Ladies' Gowns. V-neck, embroidered
Ladies' Gown. lace around neck and
down the front, Acc.
Ladies' Gown. with tucked yoke, Ham
burg inserting and rutiie around yoke and
neck Toe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26
Funeral of Mr.. Smith

The fureral OF Mr.. Samuel j. Smith
who died Friday morning, will take place
from the Church OF the Covenant this
afternoon al 3 o'clock.
Mr.. Smith was born in Louisa county
of honored Virginia parentage, about
fifty-four years ago. AT an early age ne
entered the Confederate army and served
his State with great fidelity and bravery
throughout the war.
He married Miss Fannie. daughter OF
Colonel James Smith, Of Louisa, who sur
wives him with three children-Mr. New
ton +. Smith. Mrs Samuel ID. Cook and
Mrs Rutherford Donnan.
Mr.. Smith was engaged for a time IN
the mercantile business in Lewisburg' w
Va. but removed 10 Richmond In the
autumn OF 1855. He was a good citizen,
an enthusiastic Mason. most tender
and affectionate husband, and an earnest,
consistent Christian.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26

Of Lexington. Ky, was attracted by
the controversy. and he attempted TO
prove that Clarke Is the genuine article.
He found a volume entitled "A Key TO
Uncle Toms Cabin" written by Mrs.
Stowe herself, in which she says she
knew Clarke and had talked with him
several times. Mr.. Nelms, in an article,
which he wrote for The Times ana
which was published in The Times OF
last Sunday, quoted Mrs. stoves TWO
stafen.uts i'm regard TO the matter,
EXPOSED the contradictions. and support
ed Mr.. Miller in his opinion lie made
strong and conclusive argument lnat
Clarke. whose picture is printed by Inc
Times to-day, was the living prototype oil
the character, George Harris. MT
helms article has been widely comment
ed upon and has been convincing upon
the minds Of many.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26
Rugs.

CHEAPER THAN EVER.
Brussels Mats 15c. each.
20x72-inch Rugs SOC.
Smyrna Rugs OF the finest make, size
30xG0, only S225
Japanese Druggets, in handsome de-
signs. size 9xI2 feet. so; size 10x14 feet,
81 30
Mattlngs, 10c. yard.
Seamless Mattings. 15c. yard.
Wrapper Repps. sc. yard
Remnants Figured Duck. &c. yard.
Imitation ostrich Feather Trimming, In
colors Toe. yard.
Only u Ostrich Feather Boas here. sold
for from g to $40. your choice. So
Feather Collars. were IS. now 81 so.
25c. Lining Linenette. i5c. yard.
l-3c. Lining Jeans. sc. yard
Pure Linen Grass Cloth, &c. yard.
Gentlamens Parcala Iaundered Shirts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26
He Mil Recover

Robert Thompson. the man who took
AN overdose OF laudanum Friday night,
and came near dying, was restored at the
almshouse, and left for his home yester-
day morning. lie will soon be entirely
well.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26
Til, "Anfl.rrrst" Dill.

The Committee on General Laws met
Yesterday and considered the Wlthers
ANTITRUST bill. A number Of witnesses
were heard. but no definite action was
taken on the bull
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26
Buy Dress Goods at
these prices.

4O-inch Figured Mohair, Ioc. anywhere
In town, here 39c. yard.
Mohair Twill Figured Goods, ~ incnes
vide-Black. Navy. Brown, Tan--sl value,
J0c. yard.
36-inch French Serge-Black. Navy Blue
-lic. yard. 40.
Figured Sicflians, that are worth 4oc.,
here 19c. yard. -
New patterns Plaid Silks for waists, SOC.
Wide " ale Serge, the 81 quality. Joc.
yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26
Nm Mnldlll's NleMs.

Judge Edmund Waddin Jr., when seen
yesterday and asked If he had anything
10 say for publication in regard TO the
controversy between Colonel Lamb and
TO say nothing al present except that
he endorsed the views OF Mr.. Allan. He
added that he would have statement
to make some time in the early future.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26
Any Coat or Cape In the House
Of this seasons make that
was SIS, So or $40 Will be sold
MONDAY for 1898.

Checked Apron Ginghams. &c. yard.
All last seasons Ladies' Shirt Waists
much reduced TO make room for the new
ones.
New French Percales. 7-Sc. yard.
All our Misses SO Coats now -
All our Misses 80 Coats now ~.
INVENTORY BOOK DEPARTMENT.
SALE.
100 Silk Cloth-Bound Books, 25c. kind
Toe. each.
1900 Paper Books. including all stand
ard works, also Beside the Bonnie Brtar
Bush Anthony Hopes Works, DR.. Jekyn
and Mr.. Hyde &c. each.
All Standard Sets less than cost-Dick-
ems. II volumes, $500: Lytton. IL
volumes. $780, Thackeray. 10 volumes,
$2.4s. Eliot. 10 volumes, $3.50; Shakes-
peare. volumes. S1.3o.
i.ooo Paper Books, by Mrs. South
worth. foc. each.
In the Days of Aud Lang Syne. soc.
Hymnals and Prayer Books, revised edi-
ton g. 80 value, 81 10 set.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26

= separate collars. soc.
5. 3, and 1oc. Sponges. &c. each.
Down Pillows, filled with best down.
SOC. each
Your choice OF any Children's Cloth
Eiderdown, or Plush Hats and Caps. nc.
each.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-26
AN ATTEMPTED ROBBERY
BURGLARS TRY TO ENTER NUNNIL-
LY6 BROS GROCERY STORE.
Religious Exercises To-Day-Another Case
of Attempted Preparing for
Washington's Birthday-Personals.

MANCHESTER BUREAU RICHMOND TINES.
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-02
OF INTEREST TO vERMoNTERs.

Prof. Bracket of St. Johnsbury has
been remarkably successful In experiment.
ing with the X-ray Photographic process,
but about the most interesting thing he
has accomplished in that line Is the find
ing of piece OF steel in the left hand OF
Harvlin Paddock. Years ago this bit of
foreign substance" entered his hand. 1t
has given Mr.. Paddock no trouble, but in
the interest of science, presumably, he
submitted that member to the new pro-
cess and the result was very satisfactory.
The hand is shown palm up, its skeleton
structure standing out very vividly, and
well down toward the middle OF the palm
and nesting close to the bone is seen tho
small piece of steel.
About 100 invitations have been sent out
to leading democrats of Vermont for a
meeting at the Berwick House, Hutland,
April %. The object of the gathering is
understood to be to organize a State
democratic club and to consider plans to
increase the vote of the party.
An Easter service Is being prepared by
the M. f.. Society to be given Sunday
morning, Rev. e. Bouck will preach in the
evening on the Second Coming of Christ
Mrs. Jane Walker died at her residence at
11:45 o'clock p, m. Saturday OF congestion
of the lungs. She was born in Granville
Mass, in 1909, her family moving from there
when she was scarcely a year old At the
age of is years she was married to Chaun-
cey Walker, BY this union children
We're born, all of whom she had outlived
Mrs. Walker lived in the house in which
she died 60 years and had retained to her
death to an unusual degree the use of her
faculties of both mind and body She Is
survived by three grandchildren. Funeral
services were held OF the residence Tues
day at 10 O'clock Rev. h. Bouck officiating
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-02
THE SOLDIERS, HOME.
Changes During Quarter Ending Yaroh 81
Col Coffey Begins His Tenth Year,

Bennington, April 1.-The following
changes occurred in the Soldiers Home
during the quarter ending March 81, 1896.
Admitted IL; returned from furlough 4
(gain 15); discharged Z; died /; furloughed
II Qoss 1S; present membership 95; pres
ent so; cared for in hospital, 81.
Col. and Mrs. Coffey commence on April
their 10th year of service as superihten-
dent and matron of the Home.
Gen. w. w. Averell, U. S. A. Inspector
of State and national homes in his recent
report made the following interesting
statement in regard to State Homes:
Referring to State Homes, Gen. Aver
ell says that twenty-five States now MAIN
tain homes for disabled volunteer soldiers,
and last year cared for 1888 men. The
general average of present and absent
was S.667. The National Government has
furnished to the States maintaining the
homes 500 per capita on the average
present. Three State homes were added
since his report was completed, namely
in Indiana, Wyoming and Idaho.
A comment of interest many may be
made that six States. viz: Maine, Della
ware Maryland, West Virginia, Kentucky
and Missouri, have as yet manifested no
need for a soldiers home of their own.
These States furnished altogether 1865
men to the Union armies during the Civil
war; while the two Dakotas together sent
but 206 men to the front, and each has a
home, in which 5li disabled volunteer
soldiers have been cared for up to the
date of this report Within another year
New York will have ready for occupancy
an additional home for married soldiers
and widows.
Pennsylvania already has three homes.
one for disabled soldiers at Erie, one for
disabled veterans and their wives at
Brooksville. and the third for soldiers
mothers or widows, at Hawkins, near
Pittsburg. The whole number cared for
In State homes since organization is S0.-
46s. The great National beneficence be-
slows direct and assured relief from want
of food, clothing, shelter, hospital minis
tratons and all the comforts of life nec-
essarily undomestic, and brings satsfac-
tion to almost every house in the land
Columbus Inquirer.
Since the above report the State of Ken
lucky at the late session of the legislature
appropriated $4,000 to establish State
home.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-02
Big EXPRESS ROBBERY.
BANDITS HOLD UP A FAST FRISCO
TRAIN IN MISSOURI.
Captured From $4,000 to 800, 600
Dropped One Package of S17OO-Ran
Away on the Engine-Popuiacs In
Hot Pursuit. After the Robbers.

st. Louis, Mo-, April 1.-The Frisco fast
express from the West which left Leb-
anon, Mo-, 1S2 miles west of st. Louis,
shortly before 1 o'clock this morning, was
held up by three masked men near Rich
mond. 20 miles east of Lebanon, about 3
o'clock. When the train was nearing
Richland the engineer saw a red light
down the track and stopped the train. 1t
was not until several volleys had been
poured into the car that the messenger un-
bolted his door and admitted the robbers.
The bandits blew the safe open with dyna-
mite. Express officials claim not to know
how much the robbers got, but one of the
passengers says he heard the messenger
say there was over $50, 900 In the safe. The
express messenger was badly hurt by be-
ing struck on the head with the butt end OF
a gun.
one of the three train robbers was
youth of II, who stood guard over the
trainmen while the others did the work.
The loss may be any amount from &c.,
600 to 100000. All the way bills were de-
stroyed. In their haste the robbers drop
ped one package of s1700 After some time
consumed in drilling the safe the first
charge was exploded, creating a faint
shock. In a few minutes a second and
heavier shock did the work. The bandits
cut the engine loose and started down the
track. Engineer Price offered to go with
them to take care of the engine but they
said they did not need him as they knew
something about engines. An eighth of
mile east of the train they left the en-
gine and mounted their horses, which had
been pcketed near by Good descriptions
are given of the three robbers and as the
country is aroused and pursuit active, it
is thought they cannot escape. The ST.
Louis agency of tho Wells Fargo company
refuse to give any information as to the
amount of money in the through safe.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-02
PENSIONS AND PATENTS.

Washington, March S1.-Of the 81 New
England pensions granted to-day, the fol-
lowing come to Vermont: Supplemental
Levi Taylor of Stowe; additional, George
W. Abbott OF East Middebury; increase
Orlando j. Richardson of Gaysvile, Rod
ney Dodge of Montgomery; reissue, Will
liam Magiveny of Bethel.
Henry Fairbanks and II. Parker OF ST.
Johnsbury have taken out letters patent
for forming bodies from pulp. The appli-
cation was filed Nov. 27, 1893.
Secretary Morton has let the contract
for furnishing the seeds to be distributed
according to the recent act to Landreth
of Philadelphia. The board of award con-
sisted of Senator Proctor. Representative
Wadsworth, DR.. Dabney and Secretary
Morton. The flower seeds will come from
May,