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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-18
CONHTTTEE on STREETS.
Numerous street Improvements of Minor
Inportance Ordered.


The regular semi-monthly session of the
Council Committee OH Streets was held
IN room No. s of the City Hall yesterday
afternoon at ; o'clock. The following
members were present: Messrs. Allen
tcheirmam. Bloomberg. Burton. Dlacont.
Fcrriter. King. Mcdowell, and Page.
An application for the extension OF the
sewer on north Twenty-ninth street be-
yond Leigh. was considered and laid upon
the table until the next meeting.
The clerk was authorized TO issue ale
cations for the grading and paving OF
the alley between Foushee and Adams
and Cary and Canal streets. at the ex-
pense OF the property-Owners. Allega-
tions were also authorized TO make Short
street 12-foot alley, and TO open and
grade tie alley between Twenty-second
and Twenty-third and Marshall and Clay
streets.
The protest OF the property-owners on
Third street (Fulton) between Denny and
Louisiana streets. 10 any material changes
in the grade OF that street by reason Of
the proposed changes OF the tracks OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio railway. and their
petition FOR access to their property so
hat they can reach the same 10y team
we're referred TO the Ward Committee and
the City Engineer.
he usual bills and pay-rolls were ap-
proved. Some unmportant repair work,
the cost OF which amounts TO 1856, was
ordered 20 be done.
Allegations were ordered 10 he issued for
the op>ning. grading and paving OF the
alley between Third and Fourth and Cary
and Canal streets.
On motion OF Mr.. Bloomberg. the City
Engineer was directed to use as much IF
the loose dirt now accommodating on Broad
street as was necessary to properly grade
the lot upon which the jefferson Davis
Mansion stands.
The committee referred TO the City Al
tOrney for his opinion the ordinance from
the Council TO repeal any ordinance grant
ing privileges 10 the Manchester Railway
and Improvement Company so far as the
same might apply 20 its tracks on Four
teenth. Broad, College. and Marshall
streets east Of Adams, and to require that
the tracks be removed and the streets
restored 20 "A proper condition. The COM
mittee wanted 10 know n the Council
could legally adopt this ordinance.
Mr.. Burton called the attention Of the
committee 10 the complaint regarding the
,Orn-up condition of Broad street. and
asked what was the cause thereof Col
Cutshaw explained that the Richmond
Traction Company had been allowed TO
open more Of the street than the ordinance
prescribed because OF the necessity to get
the concrete between the tracks as far as
possible during the good weather.
The Engineer was asked for an estimate
o. the cost Of paving Twenty-hrst street
between Broad and Franklin streets.
After dlsposng of a number OF unim-
pofiant matters, the committee adjourned
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has been adopted by the Council. The mo-
sion was carried.
The new rules o. the department as re-
yised by Mr. Carlton Mccarthy. the ex-
pert accountant. were then read. and the
few slight amendments suggested by that
official were agreed to-
Mr. Noble threw out one or two very
important suggestions. He thought some
steps ought 20 be taken 10 divide the
largo rooms or wards OF the amshouses
into smaller ones. Superintendent car
ter said that the wards at present were
isxso feet. and that persons having al
most oil sorts OF diseases had to be put
together 10 a large extent. lie had been
compelled 10 isolate cases OF diphiherid
a. best he could. but the arrangement
was not satisfactory. No action was
taken upon this matter and Mr.. Noble
also stated that he would like TO see an
elevator in the almshouse. He was OF
tho opinion that an elevator would be
OF incalculable value I'm the event OF a
IRE. and I'm ordinary cases wherein the
patients were badly injured or very SICK.
Mr.. Carter conceded with the views as
expressed by the Marshal-ward Alder
man. On motion OF Mr.. Don Leavy the
committee decided TO appoint n sub-com-
mittec 10 look into this matter in con-
junction with the physician in charge
and the superintendent.
Mr. Ferriter. at this point, moved that
the body 30 into the election OF stew
ara for the aimshouses. and this was
agreed TO. Applications for :he position
were heard from Mcssrs j. u. Gibson.
G. w Walden. II. a. Hughes. william
T. Nash. Messrs NJ. Russell Pace. ana
=. 4. Rowery were placed I'm nomination.
Mr.. Hughes was elected on the seventh
ballot. and the committee adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-18
Committee on Health.

The Committee on Health held semi
monthly meeting last night those in at
tendance being Messrs. Reeve CHAIR
NAM, Davis, Burton. HobsOn. Don Leavy.
Williams, Moore. and Trower The pay
rolls OF the department. amounting 10
Sl,5l4l2. were approved and ordered 10
De paid. a number OF bills were also
acted favorably upon, the same to be
paid as soon as the next appropriation
is made by the Council.
on motion Of Chairman Reeve the clerk
Of the department was directed to make
up n balance-sheet showing the unex.
pended balance of the appropriation
monthly
A report of the Subcommittee appointed
10 make an estimate OF the needs Of the
department for the ensuing year was
called for, and Mr.. IIobson, the chairman.
explained that he had called The BODY
together seven times. hut had never been
able to get meeting. The subcommittee
was continued.
The .laims of Fred Wolf and II. II.
Ford. for injuries sutalned while az work
for the city. were ordered paid by the
unanimous vote OF the committee.
Some other unlmportant routine bust
ness was transacted, and the committee
adjourned.
Mr.. Hobson subsequently issued another
call for the subcommittee TO meet IN the
office of the Board OF Health. in the Dase-
ment OF the city Hall. tomorrow night
M \ o'clock The subcommittee consists
OF Messrs Hobson. Burton. and TroweI'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-18
COMPULSORY PILOTAGE.
CHAMBEROFC COMMERCE ENDORSES
the BILL 10 ABOLISH IT
With reference to Cosstwiss Vessels In
vited to the Opening Of the Confederate
Museum-New Members.

A called meeting OF the Board OF Di-
rectors OF the Richmond Chamber Of
Commerce was held yesterday evening at
q o'clock
Those present were s. II. Halves. presi-
dent: Il. w. Powers. second vice-presi-
dent; X. I. Arlington, Jr., Ii. s. Bins
wanger T.. Jeter bosher. r. s. Chris
tian, j. c. Freeman. Ware Is. Gay, j. j.
Hickok. A. ID. Landerkln, 5. ii. Pull
liam, X. g. Kennolds. Charles Straus. +.
NJ. Whittle. Jr., j. r. Williams, and "
NJ. Woodward. directors. and number
or gentlemen interested In the shipping
at Richmond.
The object OF the meeting being to con-
slider what action the chamber should
take In reference TO Senate bill No JsS
"Exempting American coastwise calling
vessels. plotted by their licensed masters
or by United States pilot. from the
obligation TO pay State pilots for services
not rendered" Mr.. r. NJ. Whiitle, Jr..
chairman or the Committee on Outward
Trade, after n discussion OF the subject
in its important bearings upon the COM
merce of Virginia and OF this city. espc-
cially with Southern ports, submitted
the following. which was unanimously
adoted:
COMPULSORY PILOTAGE.
Resolved. That this Board OF Directors
OF the Richmond Chamber OF Commerce
endorses most heartily the bill now be-
fore the United states Senate (No. 5oop
which has for its object the abolition Of
compulsory pilotage on castwlse vessels,
and respectfully petitions the senators
and representatives, from Virginia to give
their support TO said measure.
The compulsory payment by the masters
Of coastwise vessels OF compulsory pilots'
fees, for services which airs not needed
nor even rendered, Is an unjust tax
upon tho citizens. and onerOus burden
upon the commerce OF the country. The
fact that such an exaction Is permitted
by law I'm no way relieves II Of its In
justice but demands Its speedy repea.
by the law-making power.
The secretary was then instructed 10
communicate this action OF the chamber
to all other commercial bodies In the
State FOR the purpose OF securing their
cooperation.
CONFEDERATE MUSEUM.
The following Invitation was then COM
municated 10 the board. which was cor
daily accepted. with the thanks OF the
chamber:
Mr.. Il. A. Dunlop. Secretary. Chamber
OF Commerce:
Dear Slr.~-The ladies OF the Confederate
Memorial Literary Society respectfully
request the presence OF your chamber on
the occasion of the opening OF the Con-
federate Museum. on the I'D instant, for
inspection by the public, and the recep-
ton OF relics.
Yours truly
Mrs. LIZZIE CARY DANIEL,
Corresponding Secretary.
February H. 1895.
The following new members were elect
ed: Leigh r. Page. proposed by s. II.
Halves: :. T. Morgan. by 4. +. Jerress'
W. g. Hughes. by $. II. HAYES Fulton
Brick Company. ~ T. = Goodman
Henry T. Meloney. by 5. IL. HAYES.
Wilmer u. Turner, by Il. I. Arlington
Jr.; William r. II. King. by Jackson
Guy: 6. J.. Dickinson by Charles a.
Rose: and c. ". Gaubert, by y. D.
/ anderkin.
The meeting then adjourned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-18
Y. N. c. A. News.

The annual election OF Young Mems
Christian Association officers and direc-
tors for the coming year viii take place
ar the associetion building this Crues-
day) evening at o'clock. II Is desired
that there be a full attendance OF active
members.
The monthly meeting OF the Board OF
Directors will be held THIS CiuesdayJ
evening at 5 o'clock.
Secretary Mckee ana the other dele
gates from the convention returned home
Yesterday. and report splendid session.
THE meetings were all well attended ana
the meetings very profitable. Sunday g
meetings were especially large. and most
of the pulpits were occupied by delegates.
In the farewell meeting the house was
crowded 10 overlooking. The Petersburg
association has invited the convention TO
meet with them next year.
The Richmond delegates made them
selves useful. and the sole work OF MIR. J.
Stuart Hopkins was especially enjoyed.
lie rendered most effective service.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-18
IBE WHITE .N1HITM1S.
or onari and Mrs. Baldwin Delighted
Large Audience Last night.

oif ~ MARI anu Mrs. BNluWln Dfllgnted
Large Audience Last slight.
Professor Somaria and Mrs Baldwin.
the white Matatmas" and their COM
pany OF entertainers, opened an engage
mcnt OF weeks duration at ,he Acad-
envy last night. They were greeted by
large and enthusiastic audience, and
gave thoroughly unique and enjoyable
entertainment.
Professor and Mrs. Baldwin were very
good I'm their bizarre cabinet eccentrici-
ties" and Signor Borrelli and Miss An
nette Zelna occasioned much merriment
by their rendition of humorous musical
selections
Miss George Gardner and Mr.. Edgar
Ely showed much talent I'm a selection
from a repertoire of one-act comedies.
entitled "A Pair Of T.unatics," and the
"Taly-Ho Trio" Messrs 5. J. Adams
J. T. Morgan. and c +. Perry. were most
entertaining
The browning part OF the programme.
however. IS Mrs Kittie Baldwin, I'm The
Modern Witch Of Endor.'
In this character cher performances
were something marsellouS. Professor
Baldwin distributed slips OF paper through
the audience upon which each ono wrote
a question aud then held the paper tight
ly claSped In MS or her rlgnt hdlu- .ht :.
Baldwin was then thrown into Il hypnotic
trance by her husband, and I'm this con-
ditlon. with her eyes bandaeed and her
whole person euyeloped I'm thick cloth,
she called the names and gave descrip-
lions Of al least seventy-live different
persons I'm the audience. and answered tho
questions upon the slips Of paper without
ever seeiag them. In nearly every case
her answers were correct. The Baldwins
will close their engagement next Saturday
night
The next attraction at the Academy.
will be paradise Alley Monday ana
Tuesday. February oath and 18th. with
q matinee on the latter day
Mr. John NJ. Ryail whose clever I'M
personations Of Irish character nave
frequently delighted audiences In klch-
mond. was the central fun-making 1lgure
in the standard farce. his Last Legs
or O'Callaghan's Luck" at Corcoran HAN
last night In addition 20 the farce a
musical programme was rendered IN
which Captain Frank Cunningham, tne
Misses Florsh Elm. and Master j. Ryall'
the funniest small boy In town. appeared.
The performance was for the beneht or
St Patrlck's church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-18
,a,r.,.strcet Methodist sunday school.

Last Sunday morning the main audi
forum OF Iaurel-Street Methodist church
was crowded. the occasion being sun
day-schOol rally.
Tba exercises opened with singing in
the Sundav-schOol hymn book the hymn,
we Come. a Happy Throng. The secre-
tarv of the school. Mr.. Robert l.. Bailey
read the report, which showed an Increase
In attendance and many new scholars
being enrolled.
MIR. Henry Wright. one or the Oldest
members OF the school, offered iervent
PRAYER The infant department, under
the care OF Miss NJ. Bette Robertson,
rendered sweet music. Tho singing OF
little Miss Lottic Cloves was enjoyed by
After singing by the Sunday school
Tho nastor. Rev. T. J Taylor made a
short address 10 the school. in which he
said among many other things. that
many people had the idea that the sun
day school was only for children. and
moi FOR the grown people. lie proved by
history thu this was not SO, but that IL
vas intended FOR every one, no matter
how old they were. Iio was gratihed to
hear of the continued interest," IN the
scbool and hope. under Gods blessing. 10
nave a much larger and more useful
Nj Mr. a. G. OsterbInd another Old
scholar who has been with the school
for long period, was pIssenl WIN niS
class. and made a very interesting ad-
After singing stand Up FOR Jesus"
Mr. III. e. Osterb.nd made Few re-
marks on the outlook OF the schooi' ail9
urged each one present 10 strive ana
work for II now more than ever before
MIR. X. :. NJ. Valentine. president OF the
Sunday School Association OF Hichnond'
delivered very strong address, ana con-
graduated the school on their efforts ana
Zeal. And thus passed into history one OF
The best DAYS in the history OF La-re4-
Street Methodist Sunday school
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-18

Code OF Virginia. so rs 10 allow all fourth
class postmasters TO act as notaries, ap-
proved February IS. 1894 so a. TO allow
fourth-class postmasters 10 act as scnooi
trustees. 49,. .
TO amend and re-enact section 1897 OF
the Code of Virginia 1887 in relation 10
the attendance of children In public
schools
effects OF erroneous taxation Tor the
years fSl3 1894. and 1895.
To repeal an act entitled an act TO IN
corporate the town OF Mendoza. In the
county OF Washington, approved Decem-
To amend and re-enact section sis OF
the Code OF Virginia as amended and
re-enacted by an act entitled An act
20 amend section s4s of the Code or |ir-
ginia in relation 10 compensation Oh
Supervisors, approved March >; ~.
TO extend the time for collecting taxes
I'm Roanoke CITY and Roanoke county.
To amend and re-enact section 500 OF
the Code OF Virginia with reference 10
bail in criminal cases, when aHo"eu'
and by whom
lin reference to compensation OF SuPei
visors OF Ice county. Va.
To prohibit the running at large OF
horses, colts. and hogs on INC NsIIey
turnpike. In the counties OF ROCKING
ham and Shenandoah.
To protect fish I'm the YORK. Mattapon''
ard Pamunkey rivers. by preventing 'sh-
Ing with any Axed device in said rivers
except gill, stake nets, I'm water over
certain depths. and to amend and re-
enact an act approved March :, 1s'f
entitled AN act 10 protect fish in the
Mattaponi Pamunkey. and York rivers
To amend and re-enact an act approved
March l. 1894. entitled an act TO amend
and re-enact an act entitled an act &c
protect game In the county of King and
Queen, approved January 81. 1880.
b For the relief of John H. Read, late
treasurer OF Northampton county.
To amend and re-enect an act entitled
AN act for the protection OF game IN
Frederick county" approved February
q. 1894.
70 amend and re-enact an act entitled
all act for the protection of fish IN Pig
river and Blackwater, approved February
-. iS9t
TO impose n tax on cola,era, inheri-
tances and regulate tho collection of
same.
To protect deer. cartridges (duaiD, song
birds. wild turkeys. squirrels hares. and
wild ducks IN the county Ot KING Will
liam.
To amend and re-enact section 1915 OF
the Code OF Virginia In relation 10 fees
OF officers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-18
COUNCIL COMMITTEES.
Mxi ABOLISH THE OFFICE OF
PUwP HOUss sUPERTN
Candle Power of the Electric Company
sstisfactorr-R. A. Hughes Elected
himshouse steward.

The Council Committee on WAFER ho'u
its scmi-monthlv meeting last night at
: o'clock, ia room No OF the Guy man
Tho following members were present
Messrs. Briggs tcnalrmaiO. Bahen' Brock
Mayer. Mountcsstle. Lawder. ana Tan
ncf.
on motion OF Mr. Tanner 'ae pay-roil
Of tho department was approved. and the
usual number of bills were ordered TO be
paid.
Tho same delegation OF ladies who had
been before the Committee on Light APP
pcarcd before this committee, ana asked
for the free use o. water for the Con-
fodcraie Museum. ON motion OF Mr..
Brook. tho request was granted.
~. resolution was then considered
which had been referred 10 he commit
Zee hy the Board Of Aldermen. request
fuc the committee 90 look into the ad-
Instability o. aboushing the Office OF super
utcudent OF pump-houses. and 20 have
AL amendment 10 the city ordinances 10
that effect prepared, should the commit
lee deem % excellent.
Mr. Mountcastlc then moved that the
matter he investigated by a subcommittee
while Mr. Mayer offered as an amend
mcnt that the subject he considered by
the entire committee.
Mt Iawder offered ss substitute that
tho committee go into the election OF
superintendent al once. but tho subsu-
iufe was lost. only Mossrs. Lawdcr and
Trower voting for the same.
The Amendment offered by Mr.. Mayer
was then adopted.
Nj Iawder moved that n sub-com-
mittee OF three be appointed 20 prepare a
plan under which the department could
lie more effectively managed by three
sub committees. The motion was adopt
ed. and tho chair appointed Messrs. Law
der. Mayer. and Brock members OF that
committee.
After the transaction of some routine
business OF minor importance, ;he com
mittee adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-18

Messrs. J. Taylor Ellyson. John n
Purcell and Nirginius Newton. as rep
resentatlNes Of the Chamber Of Commerce
Or this city. held a conference AT the
capitol building yesterday morning With
the Richmond delegation I'm the two
houses OF the General Assembly in regard
10 the bills looking 10 the amending OF
the city charter and 20 the establishing
OF a finance commission ard a Light com
mission. While the other members OF the
Richmond delegation are said TO be in
favor Of the measures. the bills are
sirenuously opposed by Colonel HarwoOd
who announced 20 the representatives OF
the Chamber or Commerce yesterday that
he could not possibly vote for the bills
i'm their present form. There was quite
a lengthy debate. Mr.. Harwood being the
only one 10 dissent. He stated positively
that under no circumstances would ne
vote for the bills until the wiz OF the
people had been tested by the ballot. He
had obligated himself during his canvass
10 vote for any bill approved by the
people. and until the opinion or the peo-
pie had been expressed he would not
vote for the one introduced by the Cham
her OF Commerce. which he did not be-
lieve would be acceptable IN all It's pro-
visions 10 the general public The bin
vii come up before the House Committee
on Counties. cities, and Towns next
Thursday morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-18
Property Transfers.

Richmond: James S. Forbes to John
Mann. Jr., 10 feet on north side nam
street near Twentieth. IS.
Henrico. James ". Barton 70 e.. T.
Nicholas. 40 feet Of lot ! and lot In
block 49, Barton Heights, 5000
Meade Haskins. special commissioner
70 Sarah 4. Smith. SO feet on south side
Kemper street. near Carter. $3.50.
William l.. Lawrence to Arminta Ford,
> feet Oh southwest side Railroad ave
nue.. and pc feet on north side Broad
street between Gilmer and Graham. IS.
Henry =. Ritcheson 10 n. seldom ray
10y, 4sS-l6O acres on Charles CITY road.
S.
Rising Sons and Daughters OF Esthers
trustees 10 New Bridge Baptist Church s
trustees. 90 feet on Nine Mile road, g.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-18
Christian Churches.

Tho Roy. Jabez Hall preached TO large
ooncreoatlons at both services at Seventh
strest Christian church Sunday. In tho
morning he took for his subject The
Lords supper" and in the evening The
,rra. ~ life" Mr.. Hall will preach a
series OF sermons every sunday evening
ON the "Typology Of the Old Tesla
Mr. II. c. Garrison, at Marshall-street
christian church. preached AZ both SER
vices Sunday
NJ +. NJ. Omer preached at the Third
christian church. taking for his subject
I'm the morning Helping ono Another
ana I'm the evening Profanity
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-18
N.nrlY Mrcckrd the Irain.

A Norfolk and Western railroad official,
who was In the city yesterday. said that
on Friday night last. at Ashby. on the
Shenandoah Valley division OF the Norfoik
and Western. the second section OF freight
train No. 70, ran into a pile OF obstruc-
tions on the track about half past ~
o'clock. and although going at . pretty
rapid rate OF speed. the distractions were
such as TO bring the train 10 sudden
stop From the size Of the distractions.
IL was thought that 1, Was the work OF
men. and IL was with this idea that thu
officials began TO investigate the matter.
Fortunately the train was not Injured. IL
was not very long before II was discovered
that the perpetrators OF the deed were two
small boys, one twelve and the other
thirteen years OF age. They were men,
brs OF well-known families. and both OF
their father were magistrates Tho
railroad authorities were lenient. and the
boys were not prosecuted. The boys were
out on frolic and wantd 10 have some
fun. II the parents. said the officials. full
nlled their promises to the road. the kind
OF fun that the boys had was not quite so
pleasant as attempting to wreck a traIr.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-18
.In.flre John's CONT.

The following cases were oisposed OF III
the Police Court yesterday;
Wills james (colored) was arralgned on
the charge OF being n suspicious charac-
ter. and sent 20 jail in default OF $50 Sc
curity for three months.
Until about thirty days ago James was
a Porter on one of the floors OF the
Jefferson Hotel. After he had been dis
missed suspicion rested upon him as be-
fux the cause Of the disappearance OF a
number OF things lost by transient board
ers Mr.. Webster. one of the managers
of the Jefferson. put the case into the
hands Of the police for investigation, and
It was not long before Police officer Nc
Mahon unearthed four diamond scarf
pins and an eight-shot revolver in GIL
mans pawn-shop. The tickets Tor these
articles were found on the prisoner. bear
ing dates between the 18th and nth OF
January. The case OF stealing the dia-
moud pins. etc. was continued Indefinite
~, a. there was no telling when the
witnesses could be present 20 Identity
the goods, all of them being transient
bCarders.
The diamond scarf-pin belongs to Mr..
b. j. Campbell. OF the American Tob7 eco
Company. the revolver 20 Mr.. G.. h. VIII
son, and the silver watch which has
not yet been found. 10 some ladies' WHO
we're staying at the Jefferson shortly al
ter Christmas. All these people are at
present ont Of tha city. Mr. Mcmahon ex-
poets 10 end the balance OF the stolen
property and TIE owners shortly.
Albert Austin (colored) was fined 50
for carrying concealed weapons.
Henry Smith and Reed Johnson were
put under 500 security Tor thirty days
for stealing coal from the Chesapeake
and ohio Railroad Company.
The case OF Martha Ann Taylor (col-
oredl, charged with being a suspicious
character and stealing s3. the property
of Amos *. Henry. was continued till
the 18th
Eugene Brltton was fined $50 FOR be-
Ing discrdegly and throwing rocks on the
street.