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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-15
PERSONAL IND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Richmopds 'it'-
zens and other Matters.


Captain \. Pizzlni and Mrs. Pizzim iel'
yesterday for New York city.
Mics : 4. Stokes. OF "Bolling Island
a. ON a visit TO the city for few days
Miss Nottle Morton and Miss Matte
Turner. of Farmville, are Vsliiis III Inv
city.
Mr. r. w. Cunningham. Jr.. the son OF
Captain Frank W. Cunningham is III 'no
city for a few days
Mrs. John :. Wise. wife Of Captain John
:. Wise of New York. arrived IN inns CITY
last evening. and during her visit IS STOP
ping AT the residence Of Or. W. I. Op-
penhimer. president Of the Board OF
Health.
Mr. Henry Abram. who has been under
surgical treatment mt Clifton Springs
New York, for an injury ne recelve1 hy ere
some weeks ago. has arrived nome. ne
has almost entirely recovered from the
an effects Of the wound.
General Marcus J. Wright. agent Of
Tho War Department for the collection OF
Confederate records. who has been mere
several DAYS looking up some OF the
chronicles in the state Library: returned
TO Washington yesterday morning.
Tho Society Of Cheerful Workers Of St.
lanes Methodist church will hold a fcsti-
yal tonight and tomorrow night In the
loecn,eut of the church. These young
pcOplc are raising funds for "a coWmenua-
ble object. and deserve encouragement
The tent meetings NJ the corner Of
Franklin and Harrison streets opened
most auspl iously last night, the Whole
place having been put in thorough readl-
ness. The tent Is tastefully decorated
the ground covered with sawdust. ana
the speakers stand drapod. II Is thought
much good will be accomplished at the
meetings
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way proposes TO connect It's Main'stre6
l,ne with the Exposition Grounds.
Mr.. Edmund Pendleton, attorney tor
this line. was ono OF the party whicn
visited the grounds Wednesday. Durins
the conference held then Captain fizzih'
posItlveIy>ieflsed 10 run MS cars on ,he
Traction Company's Robinson-street hhs
for various reasons. and. instead. oIereu
TO construct u separate line, as mentioned
above.
Here the Lee District Company steppe'
In and offered to construct tins line WIN
I'm fifteen days from the time lrahchse
was secured. with the understanding that
the cars OF the City railway could run
over them during the reunion. and that
after the reunion transfer system oe
established between their line ana al
other street railway lines In the cry
The company further offers TO give Oonu
In such sums as may be deemed heces-
sary for the performance OF their agree
ment within the specified time.
Captain Pizzini. in a conference neia
yesterday morning practically agreed 20
this proposition. The new company now
has its application for franchise before
the Street Committee. and is said 10 De
better prepared than any other company
TO successfully carry out its project on
account OF the shortness Of the time be-
fore work will necessarily have TO be
begun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-15
BIBLICAL ABSTRACTION.
A Suggestion That There should BIO
Bible Chair at the University.

Rev. g. A. Young, who has for several
years been connected with the Bible chair
work at Ann Arbor. Mich, IL conducting
a very interesting series Of Bible studies
at the Seventh-Street Christian church.
The Bible chair at the University of
Michigan is supported by the Christian
Women's Board OF Missions. national
organization, whose headquarters are at
Indianapolis Ind. The purpose OF the
Bible chairs is TO furnish Biblical instruc-
ton 10 young men attending the uniVer-
stiles, notably the university at Ann Ar
Dor, which includes 1900 students this
year. Mr. Young has had Professor Burn
ham, OF Colgate University, and Professor
Burton, of the University OF Chicago, OF
the Baptist Church, 10 hold institute uu-
der the auspices OF the Ann Arbor Bible
chair Rev. Josiah Strong. OF New York.
president OF the Evangelical Alliance. and
Rev. Leighton Williams. or the Amity-
Street church. New York. have promised
the same help next session.
Mr.. Young is Just from Athens. Ga.
the seat OF the University OF Georgia,
where tho chancellor and trustees and
faculty expressed their desire to have a
Mr.. Young thinks the Christian people
of Virginia should awaken to the impor-
lance OF a suggestion OF Mr.. Jefferson.
and supplement the secular training Of
the university by the addition oil these
chairs. Mr.. Young Will continue bis Zee.
lures on the Gospel OF John tomorrow
AT 10 TO II A. NJ, 4 10 +. NJ. closing
with an address on the Divine Christ ar
p. NJ. All Interested I'm the study of the
Bible should avail themselves OF this rare
opportunity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-15

The Judge Instructs the jury 80 Acqnit
Him of the Charge of Wife Murder

The case Of James Kane, charged with
the murder Of his wife, was set for trial
in the Hastings Court yesterday. Kane
vas brought up from jail and took d
seat next To his counsel. Mr. NJ X. Maury.
Some little difficulty was experienced In
obtaining "a Jury. but fii~-ly twelve men
were secured. who took their seats IN
the Jury box After tho reading Of the
Indictment. Mr Maury entered a de-
murrer against the document as a whole
which. however was promptly overruleG
by Judge Witt.
The jury was then sworn and Kane
stood up while the indictment was read
and pleaded not guilty
Coroner ". IT, Taylor was then called
to the witness stand and said that he had
made a careful post-mortcm the morning
after the death Of Mrs Kane, and ioun
that death was caused by peritonius
There was no evidence as 10 external
injuries. and the blow alleged 20 have
been struck by Kane might or might not
have had anything 10 do with the death.
Inasmuch as the woman was IN very
rundown condition. the disease in az
probability was brought on by her con-
dition. and the blow had nothing 70 10
with IL.
Judge Witt at this point said that there
was no need of further testimony. ana
instructed the jury to bring In verdict
Of not guilty which was done.
Kane. after his acquittal, thanked the
court officials and left the building with
his daughter CA his arm.
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should report these facts to the Council,
md ask 10 be relieved from further con-
sideration of the subject.
AIR. Davis said that he been sincere in
his effort to bring such report about,
especially since the Council had been
charged with extravaganza.
Mr. caskie moved that a report he
recommended To the Council, stating that
the committee, after having worked ASST
duously since its appointment To reca-
pitulate the work of the council since
July I. 1894. having held SIX sessions, ana
Tho work being of such magnitude. IL be-
Inc imuossible TO frame a report in time
10 be submitted 70 the present Council,
resnecffullv request that II be discharged
fron further consideration OF the sub
ject. 10, h. ,,1 90
cured the financial statement IN regard 10
the extra appropriations mane ny the
Council since July !. 1891, put that II was
not I'm the proper shape Tor publication
without any detailed explanation ior
which the time was wanting. lie cl'eu'
for instance. that the total OF the extra
appropriations for the year Iesi- 70 was
given as about ss6.VO' anu that tnls
amount included the sum Oh sSV'VeV io'
electric lights. This sum WIS hist o"'.
tanned In the puo~fl ~ -.
g. yros then stricken off. owing to inc
oo.n,ro,ersv which arose over the lish'-
tn, 81 the streets. and when the contract
was nnaly ,1enewea' '"0 "''
also had TO be renewed -. ....r,o
rae total amount Of extra appropria-
,,dns for the year 1876 was about
60. 800 GOO This amount Included the sum
of $4,000. which in llks .ia .ii ' IT,
- ,aken from the budget when me
COMMITTEES aid not come to any agreement
- the division Of the money. Be-
a. The sum of $1,000 was included
I'm This amount which had peeh aprio
,l~,ated for the Confederate reunion;
This annroprlation was especially uIseI
T., ne son rn Of those people who afterwarsd
turned around and charged inc Ooun.on
-, ovtravarance. While there was
on ovtro expenditure of ABOUT s'V'VoV III
an an, a. the two years. Mr. Caske con-
c . III 1nS 20 the hard times, the
.'.ur,, of the city for the year 1870, 20
L., salcr short about $5o'v" as con- III,
nau -,.ltb The estimate made by the
pa,o Committee. in compiling the ouug s y
I'm order 10 avoid a repe'''toh W Cor the
- -. 70 the committee had LOT .no
,,,esent ascal year estimator u'e
$4,000 less. .o,stderation OF the
After s ,hn committee ON adjourned.
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Mr.. Henry L. Carter yesterday filed
with City clerk J. r. August his qualiii-
cation as a member of the Board Of Alder
men from Clay Ward, and he was then
assigned 10y President Turpin TO the
following committee: Streets. Water.
Cemeteries. and Ordinances. Mr. Carter
was elected at the last meeting Of the
Board OF Aldermen TO lill the unexoired
term OF Mr.. Robert II. BOykin. resigned.
in the last primary Mr.. Carter was one
OF the successful Democratic nominees
for The Board Of Aldermen from Clay
Ward. lie has had great deal Of OK
pericnce in State and municipal affais,
having ervcd I'm the Legislature and in
the Common Council.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-15
ROOF GARDEN OPTAINH,
Pleasant Entertainment by the summer
Res" Last Night

The opening of the Jefferson r00f-gar.
den, under the auspices Of the ladies ,...0
represent the noble charity known d.
the Summer Rest" took place last cye.-
ing.
Every seat and all the stano.ag Il.n
even were filed with people WHO e.l
away delighted with the entertain
Mr.. Samuel j.. Young, OK o..
ton School OF Dramatic Art, Ntt
stage director, and showed himself b.. .l
very capable indeed.
There were Given represeniaJ9us c.
statuary as, for Instance the "N.i.l
the Blind Girl OF Pompeii," by MS .e.
lie Parker: and Ceres. by Miss VA.
and the statue Of elderly" IN A.H
York harbor, by Miss Lima Mayo, wsrh
evoked much applause.
Miss Wises repentance was very grace
full. and Mrs. Iasigt sang very sweetly.
Mr.. Ondricek. the eminent ylo.in,st,
played two numbers. tho first OF which
was Wienawaski's Concerto No. ?. aaI
Rams Cavatina and Romance.
He was accompanied at the plano by
Miss Donnan. OF Boston, very pleasing
performer.
The jefferson Hotel Orchestra discours-
ell very appropriate music all through
the evening, and the opening OF tia rooi-
garden, which had been delayed by IN
clement weather, was voted a great and
glorious success.
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TESrING CIR FENDERs.
The Result of Yesterdays Experiments
Not Yet Fully Satisfactory.

The Subcommittee of the Committee on
Streets, appointed to look into the ques-
ton Of adopting 4 proper fender Tor the
electric cars. held another meeting at the
car sheds, corner Main and Vine streets,
yesterday afternoon At o'clock. Messl5.
Diacont, Ferriter and BloOmberg were
present on the part Of tie committee ana
Colonel Cntshaw, the City Engineer, was
also on hand while the railroad com
panies were represented by Superntend-
EMS Craigie ana Wilbur.
The Providence fender, which had been
given "a trial week ago. and which then
gave the best satisfaction of all the diff
feront kinds exhibited, was again put to
test yesterday. II worked well as long
as the apparatus was lowered properly by
the mOtOrman just before striking an Oh
stacle. When the attempt was made.
however, TO brush away the obstacle
without lowering the fender 1t refused
service.
4 test was also made with what is
called an improved Crawford fender Ii
has an automatic appliance, by which the
fender Is 70 lower itself as soon as il
strikes an obstacle. 1t is also provided
with pneumatic rubber tube stretched
across its 'front.' which is TO lessen the
severity of the shock when striking a hui
man being. IL was given the most care
iui trial. but the result was by 10 means
satisfactory.
The last trial WA made with the rear
guard of one Of the Providence tenders
which had been placed under a ClaystrIet
car just IN front OF the front wheels.
The appliance seemed 10 work WELL al
though it was thought that the protecting
apron could be improved upon. Owing 10
the several short curves on the Clay-street
line projecting tenders could not be used
on those cars without interfering with
the sidewalks.
II was stated that the Providence fen
der had been on the cars Of the CONSOLE
dated Traction Company. OF New Jersey
since October 1, 1894. and that during the
first fifteen months l2l accidents occurred
endangering the lives Of 1926 persons BY
the means of the tenders eighty-nve per-
sons were rescued uninjured. nineteen
slightly injured, six persons were not Sc
rously injured. three were seriously in
1ured. and I'm nine instances the degree Of
the injury was not given. only four per-
sons were killed. and this occurred in in
stances where the mOtorman had failed
20 drop the tenders at the proper time.
In view Of the experience had the COM
mittee was Of the opinion not 10 be able
as yet 10 make any recommendation. 4
model OF another kind will be submitted
by Colonel Baker. Of Roanoke. at the
meeting Of the Committee on Streets this
afternoon. and the test OF the fender TO
be made after this model w.ll take place
I'm about ten days.
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cHAunER or COMMERCE..
Routine business Transacted and New
Members Elected.

Members Elected.
A regular monthly meeting Of the board
of directors of the Richmond Chamber
Of Commerce was held yesterday evening
at o'clock.
Present. r. w. Powers first vlce-lr.sl-
dent. ana Messrs. *. T. Arlington. Jf.'
T.. Jeter BOsher. :. ID. Crenshaw, X. ;.
Christian. =. G.. Freeman. Ware i. Cay,
j. J.. Hin. y. r. Savage Charles Straus'
j. NJ. Taylor. l.. NJ. White, Jr., ana ".
NJ. Woodward. directors.
An amount Of routine business was
transacted and number OF cOmmunlca-
tioHs were received and referred TO APP
prOprlltc committees.
M,-srs. :. Dahuey Crenshaw and 7. NJ.
White Jr. were appointed members of
the advisory board of the Philadelphia
museums. and in that capacity were re-
qucstcd to attend meeting OF the 9th
instant. when plans Will bc discussed in
connection with the work Of the institu-
ton, especially for the extension Of Amer
lean commerce.
The following new members were then
proposed and elected:
r.. ID. Chesterman 10y r. II. VI. Harri-
son.
Commercial Building and Loan Asso-
citation by William T. De Saussurc.
II. u. Eichelhcrgcr by :. w. Irayers.
G.. II. Haean by X. $. Christian.
The meeting then adjourned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-15

MIR. A. Il. Dickinson Thrown From
Buggy aud Painfully Hurt.

At about 5 o'clock last evening the
city ubuance. Or. Lyme In charge, was
called 10 Polk Miller & CO.'S drug store,
corner Of Ninth and Main streets. 10 ul-
tend Mr. A. Il. Dickinson, a we.l-Aaot,n
lawyer, who was thrown from his aeEIv
and severely cut and bruised about te
head. and was unconscious Cor some time
after the accident.
Mr.. Dickinson and Judge Watill had
just returned from q pleasure ctiye. 4.l
the Judge had al.gatcd, wren tle -9-7e
became frightened at an electric cas- aH4
ran away with the result as stated.
Mr.. Dickinson was rem0N ed 10 i.s -eme,
No. north Sixth street Dr. la1.-a is.
Irving dressed Mr.. Dickins5ns NJ-aie.
He found that there was al ugly CASA n
one inch long and also Oae about 1870
inches long on the right side OF DC la.!
1ust above the ear. The gasaes nffe
quite deep. extending 10 the skull. L--re
was no fracture.
Mr.. Dickinson was also considerably
bruised. He was doing very well laat
night. and DR.. Irving apprehcnGcd 10
very serious results. He thinks tlc in-
jured man will soon recover
The horse was captured az Nir tlc1'l
and Main streets. The buggy was badly
damaged.
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The coming Cancns.

It is understood that an effort VIII be
made TO have the caucus Of the Demo-
cratic members OF the city Council called
for Tuesday evening, june 2d, in order
20 relieve the members az soon as posi-.
bic from the frequent visits OF the numer-
Gus candidates for Office. Mr.. Turpin
will have no opposition for the presidency
OF the Board OF Aldermen. while Messrs
Joseph Wallerstein and James Caskie are
competing candidates for that office In the
Common Council The position Of Spe-
cial Accountant. which IS 10 be filed by
the Finance CommitUee, will not become
vacant until July !, 1891.
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Professor Gentry's AnImals.

The animals which comprise Professor
Gentry's famous dog and pony show,
which Will exhibit in this city under
large tent at Main and Jefferson
streets for six nights. commencing Mon
day. May 9th. with matinecs Wedncs-
day, Thursday. and Saturday at r..
NJ, are the handsomest OF their kind
ever seen. The dogs are mostly large
snow-wnito Russian poodies, imported
from that country by the professor and
are almost priceless IN value. while the
diminutive Shctlands are simply models
OF symmetry and grace. The entertain
ment is moral and refined. and withal
most amusing: great treat FOR the
little ones. and the older ones as well.
Admission. adults. % cf1is; children. 10
cents.
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ro yrr4Jy rHE MIRKEr Tlx'
a, ordinance to That Eject VIII DC IN
-" ,',',o.d In the Council Next Month.

tFnI
-, ,ession OF the Council commit
\ JO'', - tbree markets was called TOT
zee "a afternoon at o'clock IN room
~ ~ the city Hall 10 take some ac-
49, 10 counteract the effect OF the Ia"
- hv the General Assembly during
T.. tast 4.ssion. which abolished the mar
L., ta,r OF ten cents on all market caI's'
y,aoons. and other vehicles only le"
,,c1,lars were on hand, and no business
could be transacted in the absence Vi
II WAS agreed. however, by those VINO
mr.. nre.eut that at the called meeting
Of fhe Common Council 10 be held next
Monday night. Mr.. Epps should present
tho following ordinance which mas peeh
drawn mn bv the City Attorney al the
request OF the various committees
An Ordinance as 10 Persons Selling from
Carts. Wagons. or Other Nehicles.
BE il ordained by the Council OF the city
OF Richmond:
l. That no person shall within the lin
its or precincts OF any market Of the city
of Richmond sell. or attempt TO sell, any
animal article. or product from his carr
wagon. or other vehicle, unless by whole
sale. until he shall have applied 20 and
had DESIGNATED by the clerk of the re-
spoctive market the place in which his
animal article. or product shall be sold.
q No person after removing any animal,
article. or product from bis wagon cart.
or vehicle. shall within said precincts sell,
or offer for hlc, such animal article, or
product from any bench. street. alev or
sidewalk within said precincts without
having first paid 10 the * Of the re-
spcctive market the sum OF ton cents 10
paw for having the place or space occu-
pied by him properly swept and cleaned
mp.
3. Any person violating any provision
Of this ordinance shall De liable 20 a fine
Of not less than ten nor more than fifty
dollars.
4. This ordinance shall be in force when
properly published.
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Closing Exercises To-Niglt.

The closing exercises Of the Night
School of Technology of the Mechanics
Institute will be held this evening at S:30
o'clock i'm the big hall OF the Young Mems
Christian Association. 20 which the public
is invited. The committee on night school
which is IN charge OF the arrangements
for the exercises. consist of Messrs Mann
S. Quarlcs. chairman. Joseph W Laubc.
n. i. Jenress. ii. NJ Staike. and L. j..
Boshcr
The exercises will begin with a grand
march. and after a few Introductory re-
marks by the chairman of the commit
tee, the prizes and diplomas viii De pre-
scented by Or. Charles II. Chalkley while
the address OF the evening Will be deliv-
cred by Judge John II. Ingram. Of the
Coruoralion Court Of Manchoster.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-15

Judge Wexford I'm vacation i'm the City
Circuit Court yesterday authorized sew
eIal amendments in the charter Of the
Jefferson Hotel Company. The company
is given permission TO lease the build
ing. and hereafter the capital stock shall
not De less than $4,000 nor more than
100000.
The following suits were Instituted in
tins tribunal yesterday: Writ T.. Taylor q
Co. against +. " nhle for $l6S % for
the benefit of IT SHIELD trustee
The same against \. j. Gary and L. NJ
Noble for Sl4J.
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Judge Minor yesterday granted char
ter in the Law and Equity Court 10 the
Commercial. Industrial and Manufacture
ing Company. The capital stock shall be
not less than $500 or more than 5000.
The purpose OF the company is 10 CON
duct department stores.
The officers are all colored people and
are as follows: 4. Beverly. president;
j. f. Ford. yice-president and treasurer.
Richard Royal secretary: Samuel Ford.
assistant secretary; +. T.. Ford, man
ager. The directors are the above and
Nathan Pollard.
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the Trade Association has done good
work I'm creating interest In Richmond
as a most desirable purchasing centre ior
the great region which surrounds IL, ana
II Is sincerely to be hoped that each
new effort on It's part VIII meet win
renewed and greater success.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-15

4 social gathering Of the members Of
the Richmond HowitZers took place at
their armory on north Eighth street.
last night quite number OF the Old
HOwitzers were present to listen TO an
interesting talk by Major Robert Stiles.
who related some Of his recollections Of
the h.ht at Cold HarbOr.
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CiNil Service Pnlcs

A letter was received by Collector OF
Customs Wallace. of this city. yesterday
morning from Hon. John II Proctor.
president OF the Civil Service Commission,
in which the latter gentleman states thar
the recent order OF President Cleveland
extending the ciyil-servicc rules embraces
an employees in his Office with the excep-
ton OF the Collector himself This in
cludcs ianitors. watchmen. nrcmen as
well as clerks. deputy collectors. etc
and went into full force and effect the
date Of the issuance Of the order
DON'T READ THIS UNLESS you are
troubled with FLIES. REACHES, and
other Insects THEN USE POLK MIL
LER'S ITALIAN INSECT POWDER"
which VIII offeciually destroy them. BE
SURE AND SEE that you get the right
powder in bottles with a red labcD.
OURS is NEVER SOLD In bulk. All
LEADING drug and grocery stores keep
II. -. %, and 81 cents per bottle.
POLK MILLER DRUG co.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-15
Change In Schedule Early Ashland Ac-
comodation Traips.

Effective May 18Th. the accommodation
train now leaving Ashland at 6o3 a. NJ.
for Elba. Will cave at A. NJ; returning,
VIII leave Eiba at Ga \. NJ, instead OF
Y:ls Tor Ashland: daily. except Sunday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-15
Alderman John NIann Improving.

Alderman John Mann. Jr. OF Mar
shall ward. who IS suffering with a car
buncle on his head, was somewhat i'm
proved yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-15
EniIs hive Di.appeared.

FORESTBtRG, VA, April Is, fp.Nn
was troubled with boils, but since
taking two bottles of Hoods Sarsaparilla
l have not been troubled In this way at
all. ALONZO HENSEY.
Hoods Pills cure all liver ills.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-15
CANNOT EECfPlTUL1TE THE UORE
The Committee Decides That the Time il
Too ShOr; tn Make SAT- sfactory Eenort


Too ShOr; tn Make SAT- sfactory Eenor,
The special joint committee appointed
10 recapituiate the work of the CITY
COUNCIL siINe July !. 1894. held a meet
ing IN room No. II Of the City Hall last
evening. Mossy5. Davis (c,airman).
Caskie. and Reeve We're present. The
matter was Informally discussed by The
members present. and they came TO the
conclusioI that the time was too short
10 make a satisfactory report. Mr.. Cas-
kie. therefore thought that the committee