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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-07
THE CHAMBERLaIN norm
Governor O'Ferrait Pronounces IL Finest
Hotel In the Land, Sext to the Jefterson.

Governor O'Ferrall and Miss he.cu
O'Ferrall returned an sunday evening
from Old Point, where they went on sat
urday 70 witness the opening or the
Chamberlain hOtel. The GONern)r when
seen at the capitol yesterday, eA.'resAt-
himself as wei p.eased wItA ass mp d4.N
piOhOInScd the Chamberlain next 20 SIC
JEFFERSON, the nuest motel ia INC -i1ttu
states. in MS opinion, De saiu, ne was
supported by al those VINO were al zee
new motel on SATURDAY, ana VINO h~u
travelled TO any extent through t-t
States. After tOur Oh Inspection through
the various portions OF the ZIG notcl ,h
SATURDAY evening. Mr.. chamberlain ln-
vted his most intimate frlends, VINO hrd
assisted HIM IA l>,i in securing -ierniis
sion from the Federal Government. as
well a. from the General Assembly ol
Virginia, 10 erect the hotel where II now
stands, ana those who had aided MIN win
the necessary capital TO compete the
building, 10 private banquet, wnich was
the nnest ana most magnificent r,oast
that could have been gotten up.
Among the thlrty-nve or torty gentle
men who sat down at the table witn NJ
Chamberlain We're Governor O'terfa..,
Postmaster-General Wilson. Secretary
Herbert OF the Navy, General Nelson a.
Miles. General X. y. Bachelor, Senato-5
Blackburn. OF Kentucky. Vest, OF MI
souri,; Mcmillan, OF Tennessee cameron
OF Pennsylvania, and Brce, OF onie.
Beriah Wilkins. Hallett hllbOurn, anu
Marion Parker. N Washington; Colonel
Phil. Thompson and Colonel Tom OchlI-
tree. When called upon 10 respond 10
the toast Of Virginia. the Gov grnor spoke
OF the old Commonwealth as grear Tor MS
men. grand for its women. illustrious Tor
the deeds OF IT'S people. and famous TOT,
the two best hotels Ia the United state
the jefferson and the Chamberlain. ite
added some pleasant remarks about Mr.
Chamberlain. which were briefly ie9llgl
10. on behalf OF the latter, py Senht-1
Vest. There were also brief addresses py
POstmaster-General Wilson, secretary
Herbert. and "A few others. While al the
hotel one Of the finest suites of rooms
the second floor at the southwest co.
of the building, was placed al the dis
posal of the Ch.ef Executive OF Virginia.
IL consisted Of one parlor, with lar
bay window. and two connecting rooms
overlooking Hampton Roads, and FUR
nshed in the most elegant style. each one
provided with a private bathroom con
tanning hot and cold. fresh ana saltwater
baths
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-07
DIR. HYDE on Divine JnspiratIon.

Rev. Charles r. HYDE. pastor OF the
Third Presbyterian church. Sunday night
inaugurated a series of four sermons on
the subject of the Bible as it's own wit
ness of its inspiration. and took as his
text the first part Of the sixteenth verse
Of the third chapter OF Second Timothy
"All Scripture IS given by inspiration OF
God. and IS profitable for doctrine" His
sermon, which was clear and powerful.
was calculated 10 remove all doubt from
a thoughtful mind that a man, or any
association Of men. ever compiled book
so comprehensive in its designs or so re-
strictlve Of the natural tendencies OF lu-
man nature.
Mr.. Hyde preached a special sermon to
mothers at II o'clock.
There Will be preparatory services g.
this church on Wednesday. Thursday, and
Friday nights for the communion, which
will be observed next Sunday morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-07
FASTER Entertainments.

The ladies Of Highland-Park Methodist
church. are holding an Easter enter
tainment this week at North-Side Hah'
4 deIightful evening was spent by those
who attended last night. The pro-
erammes for tonight and tomorrow
night will be as follows:
Tuesday evening.
Deltarte Entertainment.
Fifteen young ladies will assist; after
which the following tableauX:
Death of Virginia"
Music-"Holiday March, by the Jonquil
Club
Liberty Accepts America"
Niusic-"Della Fox March. La Ameri-
cane GavOtte. "-Jonquil Club.
Wednesday night-Elocution, Readings.
and Music.
Refreshments and Fancy Articles on
sale each night
Street cars pass the hall both going
and returning. Leave Broad and Sew
enth and Clay and Seventh every half
hour.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-07
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Hichmond's '''-
zeus and Other Matters.

DR.. Jacob Mchaux left yesterday al
ternoon for New York.
Rev. w. W. Moore, of the Union lheo-
logical Seminary, Is IN the city
The funeral of MIR. Samuel Binswanger
took place at II o'clock Sunday morning
from his late residence
Mr.. Frank NJ Parker, Jr., left the city
Yesterday for Norfolk, where he VIII
remain for a week Oh business.
Professor smithy. of Randolph-Macon,
came down from Ashland TO attend the
Easter services in Richmond.
There will be a silver tea at l726 Grove
avenue tonight at O'CLOCK lor the
benefit of Asbury Methodist church.
Miss Annie Shackelford. of Norfolk
sister of Mrs c. G. Walker, Is spending
the Easter holidays in the city, guest
of Mrs. Walker
The Christian ministers meeting was
held as usual yesterday morning AT the
Seventh-Street Christian church. Inc
usual reports Of services were made
Tho Ladies' Foreign Missionary So
ciety of the Second Presbyterian chuICh
win hold their regular meeting IN the
Iocture-room OF the church Thursday at
1890 o'clock.
The Union DeHlOCidllC - ~ va. ''''NN
AZ PoselTs Hall Church Hin avenue.
tonight at o'clock. \ i:ne entertain
mont will be given, in addition to speech
es nv various candidates. The public is
invited.
The regular weekly rehearsal Of tie
Wednesday Club for this week has
been changed TO Wednesi ~. ~ Der an
nouncement at the last rics ,rs anu AL
members are requested to attend prompt
~ on Wednesday
BY reckless driving on Grace street, be-
tween First and Second. some young
misses ran over and ruined bicycle
belonging 10 Rev. Herbert NJ. Hope yes
terday morning. Mr.. Hope had 10 Jump
off the wheel to save himself from in
jury.
on Thursday and Friday night Alvin
Il Small Pm. D.. head of the department
OF social science of Chicago University,
will lecture In the chapel of Richmond
College. His lectures promise TO be IN
structive treats for all who hear them.
There will be very imoort:nt meet
ing of the GERMAN AmcGcan Iadies'
Aid Society of the Tirs.nia ilospila! at
$3.50 tbs afternoon. a large attendance
is requested as final arranyaln Ia ~
be made for the association anniversary.
which will take place the 2Srd Of April.
The orchestra at the Jefferson gave a
sacred concert Sunday night. a classic
programme was rendered, among the
numbers being the Hallelujah chorus from
the Messiah: "Fingals Cave" over
ture. by Mendelsschn a Mozart duin-
;ette. a Haydn quartette, and the Sane
tus" from Gounod's st. Cecilia mass.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-07
4 FINANcTIL SUCCESS.
The Opera Powhatan Yields the Handsome
sum of s0OJ.5O.


Sweet charity. whom the sage says be-
girs AT home. was very much I'm evidence
last night and. as a result Of tho new
comic opera "Powhatan." given az the
Academy OF Music before a large and
brilliant audience. the Shelterlng Arms
Hospital and the others who viii share in
the proceeds have prohted 20 the extent N
sos 20. This amount was the gross pro-
ceeds from the sale of tickets al the box
ONCE.
Every one ir the opera gave their ume
and efforts for the sake OF charity, ana
this fact alone covers a multitude OF
sins. As ltcal amateur performance the
"poWhatan" was success.
From the cast Miss BESSIE Pace MISS
Lillian larbrough. and Mr.. G.. g. Baker
and Mr.. Andre Burthe were worthy OF
mention. especially Miss Pace. me
choruses were strong and really the best
features.
The music was ~ a. catchy nature, but
too enti.e.y fsu'.sr 10 Dee credited VIII
the originality which the programme
would aage accorded 20 II.
The opera 'vin oe repeated tonight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-07
HE Infants Home.

At the regular monthly meeting OF the
board OF managers OF the Infants Home,
held last Thursday afternoon, the reports
from the various committees were "
usually encouraging. During the months
OF February and March there was little
sickness and no deaths among the IN
mates. Application for the admission or
three infants was made. all strongly ap-
pealing 10 the sympathles OF the lady
cared for is as large a. the finances Of
the institution will permit, the aDDlica-
tons were reluctantly denied. Visitors 70
the home will be welcomed every Wed
nesday from 10 p. NJ
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-07

eral Ben. Hill. and was at one time
prominently mentioned as orator for the
Davis monument celebration, and has Tor
years been superintendent OF the First
Baptist church school. Augusta Ga, and
was made deacon OF that church when
DR.. Landrum was its pastor.
At 4 O'Clock "A grand rally of all the
Baptist Sunday schools OF the city VIII
be held in the same place. Rev. J. NJ.
Frost, OF Nashville. Tenn, and secretary
OF the Sunday-School Board OF the South
ern Baptist Convention. will deliver an
address at this meeting. DR.. Frost was
formerly pastor OF Leigh-Street Baptist
church here. and has many friends In
Richmond. who Will be glad to see him:
There Will be a choir OF one hundred
voices. and the exercises promise TO be
very interesting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-07
Charter Granted.

Judge Wexford, of the City Circuit
Court. yesterday granted a charter to the
Associated Fanciers. Incorporated. The
company intends TO do general business
in the line which its name implies. The
capital stock IS 10 be not less than 5000
nor more than $4,000 The officers for
the present year are: George 7. King,
Henrico county. president; K; v. owens.
Manchester. vice-president T.; NJ. Iach-
arias Richmond. secretary and treasurer:
r.. V. owens. Milton Cayce. George 4:
King. Andrew Welch. ". Il. Taylor, and
]. +. Jackson. directors.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-07
4 Liberal Gift.

Mr.. John s. Elicit treasurer Of Lee
Camp Soldiers Home, is in receipt OF a
check. through Grand Commander W. A.
Smoot. from Mrs. Phillip 4. Yeatman
president Of the Mary Custis Lee Chap
Ter. United Daughters Of the Confederacy
for $50
This amount was raised by the ladies
for the support of Veteran W W. Adams.
of Alexandria. who has been sent 10 the
Soldiers Home at their expense. This IS
nractiral charity. and II other Confederate
organizations would, DO likewise IL would
enable the board 20 provide for an add
tional number Of men beyond their pres
ont income.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-07
CITY Circuit Court.

In the suit OF r. T. Bowles, who sues.
etc. against the Richmond Railway and
Electric Company. an order was entered
I'm the City Circuit Court dismissing the
case.
In the case Of Alexander Jennings
against Betty Wade and others. defen-
dants have fled three bills OF exceptions.
William GIN. a native Of Scotland. de-
clared his intention OF becoming a citlzep.
In the case OF jackson Brandt * -
against Lewis Thomas and others. notice
OF motion for judgment was dismissed.
In the suit OF S Smoker & co. against
J. y Grant. judgment was confessed for
800 "a
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-07
Major Black 10 Speak.

There will be Sundav-school rally and
anniversary services AT the Second Bap-
fist church on Sunday next.
At IL o'clock the anniversary services
of the Second church Sunday school VIII
be held In the church auditorium. The
address to the scholars will be made by
Hon. James g. G. Black. representative
Georgia.
Major Black was orator at the unwilling
in Atlanta of the statue OF tho late Gem
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-07

The cattle sales took place as usuai
yesterday. four carloads being dlsposen
Of two 10 Baltimore and TWO 10 iocai
trade. There is nothing new In me situa-
ton. says Cattle Inspector curtloe' Inc
Southern railway Is pushing the work
on its Fourteenth.street pens a. lss'
as practicable, hut they VIII not DC COM
plcte for some time yet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-07

Al the morning services at he Second
Baptist church Sunday. President Boat
wright, OF Richmond College presented
TO the congregation plan of the trustees
to raise $4,000 for the scientific depart
ment of the institution. 1t is believed
from the interest manifested that the
Second church will contribute handsome
ly toward the fund.
DR.. Landrum preached at night on the
Resurrection Of Christ"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-07

IMMATURE ALMANAC. April Z, lsa
PORT or RICHMOND. April 6. 1896

Schooner Herald Of the Morning, Lewis,
Rocklsnd. lime. for Warner Moore.
Schooner Peter G.. ihultz, Lowry, New
York. hight 20 load ties.
Schooner Ellie Williams, Fenton, Bal
timore. kainiL
ARRIVED.
Schooner ". r. Bailey, Bailey New
Haven. light 10 load ties.
Schooner William y. sicelmln, Max
well New York. uyft. to load ties
Schooner Mary Curtis. Maker. CHARTS
ton. phosphate rock Tor the Virginia and
North Carolina Chemical Company
Schooner Fannie Brown. Lamson.
Charleston, phosphate rock TOR nc W.
ginia and North Carolina Chem cd Com
pany.
schooner Thomas J. shyloc<. Insloy,
Baltimore, kainlt.
Schooner Rnly 5. Derby. Maya New
port News, for Charleston
PORT NEWPORT NEWS. Aof 8, ls.7.
AkRINEb.
Br. steamship Leny. Calves.
schooner IS. J. Carver. Boston. Peike.
schooner Thomas O. Smith. New Haven
Schooner Beuialand. Bosten-
-.II.l.l'
Br steamship Leny. Manchester.
Schooner A. NJ. Anderson. Salem.
Schooner King Philip, Bostoa
PORT OF WEST TOINT, April ., 1905.
AKEtlEED.
steamship Baltimore. Murphy, Patti
more. passengers ani freight.
SAILED
steamship Baltimore. Mufply Ia IL
more. passengs.s ana frelsa;.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-07

In the Law and Equity Court yesterday.
i'm the case Of Francis Belienots admins
tratrix against j. !. Cohen. 1nd others,
Judgment was given the plaintiff 70 re-
cover 81 500. A motion 20 set aside the
Judgment was overruled. Time 10 file a
bill. exception granted.
Judsreut ODD favor Of the Golfsooro
Furniture Manufacturing company, lot
500 "a against r. G. Tinsley, was also
given
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-07
Box Party Postponed

The committee in charge OF the box
party which was TO have been given to-
day at ll3 east Grace street, beg 10 state
that the social features OF the nertaln-
ment have been dispensed with, owing TO
the deaths OF Mrs. T.. Il. Addison ana
Captain George Allen. The boxes can
be left at the above address any time
during the day Tuesday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-07
Baptist Ministers Meeting.

The Baptist ministers meeting was held
as usual in the pastors study OF the
Second aBptist church yesterday morning..
IL was decided TO hold special services
I'm the following Baptist churches durirC
this week: Al the First church DR.. a. Is.
Woodfn, OF Hampton. will preach every
night at s o'clock At Pine-Strect church
Or. W. +. Hines will preach at the same
hour during the week and al the East.
End church Rev. IT. Tucker will con
duct similar services
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-07
OBITUARY..
DR.. J. 4. Hippo.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. April c.
Or. j. A. Hippo. a prominent physician
Of Caroline county. died early tins morn
ing at his home OF cancer of the siom-
ach aged scventy-three years.
lie leaves widow and two grown
children.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-07
Disturbed the Worshlppers.

r. II. Kemp and Elias Jackson, two
colored men. were arrested yesterday BY
Constable cyclone Samuel on complaint
OF the elders OF the Galilean Baptist
church Sunday the men created DE-
turbance In the colored church while SER
,.icns Marc being held.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-07
ttthe Second Church.

Rev. WILDER Chats, OF Washington.
representing the National Bureau OF
Reform In that city. and who has been
here for the past few days comforting
with Governor O'Ferrall and others In
reference TO the gambling laws. occupied
the pulpit OF the Second Presbyterian
church on Sunday aftrnoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-07
rnE GOyARNon coMMENDED
By DIR. Crafts for His Crusade Against
Gambling.

Gambling.
Rev. DR.. W. f. Crafts, the superin-
tendent OF the work of the National Re-
form Association. spent Sunday 90 Rich
mond. He preached IN the morning al
Seventh-Street Christian church, ana in
the afternoon at DR.. H0ge's. The or
ganlzation which Or. Crafts represents
IS seeking TO break up gambling, intern
perance. and other forms OK eyli, and 10
enforce Sunday laws. lie gave most
interesting account OF the work being
done. DR.. Crafts in his discourse in Dr
HOge's church praised Governor Ofer-
RAIL- calling him by name, In connection
with the Maupin bill
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-07

There IS a sign bearing our finn name
displayed I'm front of another establish
ment. with which We have no connec-
ton Dent Doe misled, as oar only
STORES are al the corner OF Sixth and
BROAD streets. over which is our large
gold sign, Meyers
JULIUS MEYER & SONS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-07
Had No Quorum.

The regular monthly meeting OF the
Council Committee on First Market was
10 have been held at the Market building
Yesterday afternoon at o'clock. but Mr..
George - Davis was the only member
who put in an appearance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-07
Office Virginia Fire and Marine lns. Co,
Richmond. April Il. 1870.

Office Virginia Fire and Marine lns. Co.
Richmond. April g. 1896.
The board Of directors of the virginia
Fire and Marine Insurance Company,
having been notified of the death OF their
associate. Captain George W. Allen, as
somblsd this evening TO give expression 10
their sense of loss IN the death OF their
friend the oldest member OF the Doard,
and in continuous service for twenty
four years past. Upon motion II was
Resolved That IN the death OF TINS
honored citizen this board has lost
conservative and thoroughly equipped
member and adviser: always In place al
our meetings, and. from his long expert
ence In business affairs. a valuable couh-
sellor whose place cannot be supplied
Resolved. That while we realize nc
loss OF a wise counsellor, We are @.
pressed with a sense of a personal loss by
reason OF long association with this pure
gentleman. VINO was an honor 10 MS CIV
and State We beg to unite with MS
family in the sorrow which his loss brings
upon them. 90. -.
Resolved. That copy OF these resolu-
tions be spread on the minutes OF ti,s
company and that a copy be sent TO his
family.
Copy from the minutes)
WIN n. MCCARTHY. Secretary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-07

There is a sign bearing our firm name
displayed in front of another establish
ment. with which we have no connec-
ton. Don't be misled. as our .Liy
stores are at the corner OF Sixth and
Broad streets. over which is our large
gold sign, Meyers"
JULIUS MEYER e. SONS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-07

The accommodation train for Columbia.
on the James River division, Chesapeake
and Ohio railway, viii be held at Rich
mond until T.. NJ to-day, April 7th.
This Is the train scheduled to leave
Richmond at $50 y. NJ - * <>
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-07
CAPT. G. w. ALLEN DEAD
THE <GID AND HONORED CTTI-
ZEN PASSED AVN SUNDAY.
Once Owned and Operated Large Line OF
Ships, and Later the Agent OF the oid
Dominion =. :. Company.

Captain George william Allen died
quietly at his home. No iO1 east Grace
ttreet, at o'clocH sunday evening. h's
ceath was due to extreme old age Tor
had he lived until the 9th OF April he
would have celebrated his eigh,y-iour'h
birthday. For several days he had been
confined to his house. and his passing
away was gradual and peaceful.
Captain Allen was born IN Connect
cut in 1913. but IN early youth came and
settled In Virginia--in 1880. Here he
married Miss Elizabeth Currie, who died
but u few years since.
OWNED AND OPERATED SHIPS.
Together with David and William Cur
RE he engaged in business under the firm
nprlo OF Culrie & CO. This firm owned
and operated large line Of ships be-
tween this city and New York, South
America. and Europe. Captain AllsA
continued the shipping business until the
beginning OF the war. when he gave ms
ships and his fortune 10 the country
Of his adoption. Although born in the
North, he claimed Virginia as his state.
and remained until his death a Nirginian
in every sense oil the word.
Soon after the war Captain Allen &C
cepted the position Of agent Of the ola
Dominion steamship Company. which
position he fclI lg to the time OF his
death. As a business man he was be-
yond reproach.
TIL, FUNERAL TO-DAY.
He was an elder in the First Prespy-
terrain church, in which church he mad
been for a number of years an active
and influential member. lie was di
Rotor in the First National Bank, a
director in the Virginia Fire and Marie
Insurance Company. and for twenty Yeas
a member of the James River Improve
mtnt Committee.
Captain Allen leaves two daughters
Mrs. Thomas Potts and Mrs. William 5.
Donnan. lie leaves, besides. the memory
Of noble ana weil-spent life, host Oh
sorfowing friends and not an enemy
The funeral viii take place from inc
FIRST Presbyterian church this afternoon
at O'Clock
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-07

this afternoon. has been postponed until
Tuesday. April 18th. az Z. NJ. on ac-
count o. the death Of Mrs. l.. y. Addison.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-07

Mrs. Bertha Binswanger qualified yes
terday I'm the Chancery Court as eAecu-
trix OF Samuel Binswangor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-07
Hastings Court.

The April term Of the Hastings Court
will commence to-day.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-29
Tn Celluloid we have

Albums for Photos and Autographs, Brush
and comb sets, photograph boxes smokers
sets, WOrkbOxeS, stationary cases, Photo
frames, music rolls, broom holders, pin
boxes, nut picks, all at Prices half of last
years.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-29
Silver w are

We have 40 pieces Of silver ware at prices
ranging from 10 cents to 65 cents. Think
of it, all heavily plated ware that wears
for years.
They Consist Of Jewel Boxes Mirrors, Silver Cups, Napkin
Rings Souvenir Spoons Picture Frames Ink Stands Pin Trays
Pin Cushions, Watch Safes Calendars Puff Boxes he mre
ters Broom Holders and all kinds of Pretty anu Useful
articles, Dainty and Cheap, Call and see them.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-29

Oh r / S t m a S
cards are all
the rage this
wear. We have
them ranging
from l cent tO|
SO cents.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-29

In Leather we have Purses. Bill
Books. Card Cases. Pocket Books
and Cigar Cases. Large Variety
Also Travelling Cases, Lap Writing
Desks, Seal Back Mirrors, Etc.