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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-07-16
Mheeled Mrnnnn of Mnr.

Military journals are at present in
terested in a new self-moving car which
Is to be a veritahle carriage Of death.
1t IS 70 be driven by 16-horse power
engine At the rate Of 20 miles an hour
over a country reasonably level and.
Of course. free from fences; 1t has
four broad-tire wheels. But the eli
max and purpose Of this remarkable
machine is to carry two rapid-fring
cannon, arranged on pivots to sweep
the entire horizon. One man only is
needed to run this terrible wheeled
weapon of war. and this same man also
attends 70 the firing. loading. etc.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-07-16
FOREIGN NOTES.

A London omnibus carries on an
average of $500 passengers a week.
The Bermudas export over 100000
pounds of onions annually.
The average density Of the popula-
ton in London is $4,000 per square mile.
A man who can wash dishes thinks
he would have been an excellent house
keeper.
In Italy there are more theaters in
proportion TO the population than in
any other country.
A French chemist has invented blue
soap which renders unnecessary the use
of bluing in laundry work.
1t is reported that Switzerland is to
be the next country which will follow
the example of Belgium and Italy on
reckoning time up to "a o'clock in place
of twice ~.
OF the 1854 suicides committed in
Denmark in the years 1855 to 1895. four
ifths were by men, and the favorite
months were May and June. Three out
of four preferred hanging.
The largest telegraph Office in the
world is in the general post Office build
ing, London. There are over 5000 op-
orators, 1000 of whom are women. The
batteries are supplied by 10000 cells.
Russia has the largest military ex-
penses-25s. 100000 a year. England
follows next with s19l 100000. France
with s1s5, 900, Germany with s134,-
100000, Austria, $50, 700; Italy, $685.
100000.
Argentina's new census gives total
population of about 4,o92, 900, of whom
100000 live in the cities. The leading
city, Buenos Ayres, has population OF
663,s54, making it the largest in South
America.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-07-16
FAN PIovine KIIIs In.ec,.

Meadow lands infested with white
grubs should be plowed and thoroughly
cultivated in the fall, then planted TO
some crop that requires thorough cult
vation the next season. The fall Guilt
vation viii destroy many of the insects
which are then in very tender stage in
little earthen cells in the ground, and
tie thorough and frequent cultivation
OF the following crop will soon dis
courage the grubs.-RuralN New Yorker.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-07-16
zinc Power of the Fnture.

Prof. Hallock. of Columbia college,
has in hand the project of boring into
the earth as far as drill can be driven.
Already a depth of one mile has been
reached. As the depth increases the
well grows hotter. 1t is anticipated
that natural steam viii be encountered
or the walls become so hot that water
can be forced down cold and be pumped
up in theform of steam, thus furnishing
the power of the future. Gas, found near
the surface, operates the drilling en-
gines.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-07-16

The trains leaving Baltimore at go p NJ
daily, carries Pullman Buffet Sleeper New
aork TO Nashville. and the train leaving Bal
Buffet Sleeper New York TO Salisbury, uniting
with Pullman Sleeper from Norfolk) TO Nash.
Vile, Tenn, through The Land of the Sky
without change.
For full particulars, descriptive matter, etc.
call on or address:
j. c. HORTON, Pass. Agent
l0o East German St, Baltimore. Nd.
L. s. BROWN, Gen1 Agent Pass Dept
W. A. TURK, General Passenger Agent
]. NJ. CULP. Traffic Manager.
W. ID. GREEN, General Superintendent.
1900 Penna. Ave, Washington, D. Q.
june ll4ms.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06
omcer.. Of Howard. Grove.

Stewards Grove Lodge. No 70S, IN
dependent order Good Templars, elected
officers Thursday night as follows past
Chief Templar, ID. L. Temple; Chief
Templar, j. w. Gaines Vice Templar
Mrs. ID. l.. Temple; Chaplain, -. w.
Gaines: Secretary. j. f.. Rose; Assis-
tant Secretary. Miss Maggie Jones; FL
nancial Secretary. Miss Eta Melton;
Treasurer, II. c. Heckler; Marshal, Up
shur Creery; Deputy Marshal. Miss
Blanche Fuqua; Guard WICK Burchard;
Sentinel. Vernon England; Superinten-
dent Juvenile Templars. Mrs. Temple.
After the election the officers were
duly installed by Lodge-Deputy T.. w.
Gaines. There were two limitations.
The district lodge will hold its regular
session on Thursday February 18th, and
will meet in the lodgc-room of Howard's
Grove lodge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06
Trivial Charge Becomes Felony.

The continued case of David Mayo
(colored). was again called in Justice
Johns Court yesterday morning. David
was charged with striking William Win
free. also colored, with a brick. and as
a result of the investigation, was sent
or No he tried by twelve of his fellows
The men became involved In a common
brawl and as well as a great many
words. a brick passed between them
which colided with Williams head. The
charge was at first considered trivial
but from the injured mans wound a
felony evolved.
John Foster (colored) was charged with
cursing and abusing ]. A. Thilow, and
was fined $3.50 and costs.
L. Jacobs and Charles Lesser, the two
men who were wanted in Norfolk to set
tie with their boarding mistress. were
turned over to the authorities of that
city.
In the case of Frank Mason, the colored
man. who was charged with stealing a
lot OF lead-pipe from a vacant house
on Church Hill. the accused was required
TO furnish security in 500 for ninety days.
Lee Trent. the colored boy whom Ser
geant Hall took in as a suspicious charac-
ter, was required to give security in $500
for six months.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06
MIR. GREGORY NOT LIABLE.
Circuit Court Relieves the King VIII
liam Treasurer.

A motion was filed in the City Circuit
Court yesterday by the Attorney-Gene-
raj. representing the Commonwealth OF
Virginia. in the case Of the Common
wealth against Roger Gregory, Jr.. Trea-
surer OF King William county, and Roger
Gregory, which Judge Wexford promptly
DE- ssed upon. The case involved the
sum of s6eS2l. alleged to be due the state
by Mr.. Gregory. which, the Court said
was not due by him. The motion, in
part reads as follows
"The defendant pleaded non-assumpst
and payment, 70 which the plaintiff re-
piled generally, and issue was thereby
Joined upon said pleas; and. neither party
demanding a jury. the whole matter OF
law and fact was submitted to the Court;
and. II appearing 10 the Court that
Roger Gregory. Jr., Treasurer of King
William county, is improperly charged
in the itemized account shown in the
evidence with the sum of $685. on ac-
count of tax assessed in said county
for the year 1926. and penalty of per
cent. thereon which sum. less said penal
". Robert S. Ryland, the predecessor in
Office of said Roger Gregory, Jr.. Trea-
surer. collected, being then the duly
qualified Treasurer OF said county, and
for which sum the said Roger Gregory
Jr, Treasurer, is, therefore, entitled to
a credit. as of date of his qualifica-
ton, etc"
John Scott and William Smith Doth
colored) were tried in the Hastings Court
yesterday upon charges of assault, and
both were acquitted.
Robert Steith was sent to jail for five
days and fined cent for unlawful
shooting. and WAS fined $50 for carrying
concealed weapons.
Suit was instituted in the Law and
Equity Court yesterday by G.. Powell
Hill against Otto Il. Nanmann. for 5000.
The plaintiff was injured by a horse be-
longing to the defendant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06

49, No. south Eleventh street,
Richmond, Va, January u, 1897.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
the r. f. JOHNSON PUBLISHING
5CN0MPANY. having on the 9th day OF
Ganuarv' 1891 adopted a resolution In the
SoIiowIng words and fgures-viz.:
V"Pesolyed. by the Board of Directors OF
The r. F. Johnson Publishing Company,
mot general meeting of the stock
tniders of the b. r. Johnson Publishing
Gomnanv is hereby called TO be held on
~ iIth DAY OF MARCH. 1897, at the
hn,r Of II A. NJ, at the office of the said
no,nnanv No. south Eleventh street. in
~ Xiv of Richmond, Va, for the trans
ect,on of any and all business Of every
oberacter which may be brought before
tha said stockholders meeting and espe-
cially for the purpose of authorizing and
directing the issue or sucn NUMBER OF
shares and such amount of preferred
Stock of the said company as said meet
;n0 nav deem proper, and upon such
IN. .n,,,s and conditions as the said meet
s ;oa , nav deem advisable; and the pres-
Ant of the said company IL hereby au--
t.hnr,zed and directed 10 give notice of
w. .loi line and place for holding said meet
IN IN Nv publication for thirty days in the
pIShnoond Dispatch, a newspaper pub
iisbad In the city of Richmond. Va"
Notice is hereby given that a general
,,,oeting Of the stockholders Of the b. f.
Inhnson Publishing Company viii be
Ield al the time and place, and for the
aurnosss stated and indicated in the
aforesaid resolution: -
President B. +. Johnson Publishing Com
pany. )" -o-"V'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06
Rebekah Peterkin Memorial.

The Rebekah Peterkin Memorial Asso-
citation held its fifth annual meeting in
the Young Mems Christian Association
parlors yesterday at IL NJ.
Rev. DIR. George Cooper presided. and
prayer was offered by Rev. w. Meade
Clark. of st. James Episcopal church.
The Executive Committee reported that
the sum OF 5000 raised by the assooia-
ton had been invested in a good Sc
curity, yielding about $50 interest an
nualIy This. however, does not become
available until July LIST.
The memorial-room in the Sheltering
Arms Hospital has been accepted. and Is
now occupied by patient. The cost Of
maintaining Is at least $3.50 per year. IL
was. therefore, decided by the ladies
present TO ask the members Of the as
ISOLATION 10 continue their contributions
TO the endowment fund until it reaches
such an amount as Will yield interest
sufficient for the expenses of the room.
consecrated TO the memory OF her whose
name is still fragrant OF good works and
sweet charity
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06

Ashland Baptisss Extend n Call TO
the King William Preacher.

The Ashland Baptist church IL hoping
TO secure Rev. B. c. James, OF King
William county. as pastor
One OF the Ashland brethren was IN
the city yesterday and asked Dr. Dick
inson what he thought Of Mr.. James.
The Doctor replied: II have known him
since he began to wear pants. lie Is a
very attractive preacher. and wonder
ful pastor. In few weeks after you get
him to Ashland. Bishop CRANBERRY. Pre-.
siding Elder Brown, and the other great
Methodist dignitaries will be calling
around to hear him preach. James WINS
the heart Of all good people. He has done
It In King william county, and wherever
he has been"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06
= Schedule in Eject
NOVEMBER 8. 1896.

NOVEMBER s, 1896
LEAVE RICHMOND, BYRD-STREET
STATION.
900 A. NJ, Daily-Richmond and Norfolk
VESTIBULE LIMITED. Sc
cond-class tickets not accepted
on this train.
sos A. NJ, Daily, THE CHICAGO EX-
PRESS" for Lynchburg, Roa-
nOke Columbus. and Chi
cage, Pullman Sleeper Roa-
noke TO Columbus; also, for
Raiford Bristol, Knoxville
Chattanooga, and intermediate
7:So p. NJ. Daily, for Norfolk, Suffolk,
and intermediate stations.
1850 p NJ, Dailyt for Lynchburg and
Roanoke. Connects at Roanoke
with Washington and Chatta-
nooga Limited. Pullman Steep
ers Roanoke TO Memphis and
New Orleans.
PULLMAN SLEEPER between RICH
MOND and LYNCHBURG, ready for oc-
supancy at II. NJ: also. Pullman Sleeper
Petersburg to Roanoke.
Trains arrive Richmond from Lynch
burg and the West daily $40 A. NJ, and
$50 p NJ. From Norfolk and the East
II 05 A M, and Vestibuled Limited. L.
NJ. Office: SIS Main street
r. w. COURTNEY,
District Passenger Agent;
w. B. BEVILL.
General Passenger Agent.
General Oftices: Roanoke. Va. ia IL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06
old ID o NJ | M ON
STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
DAILY LINE
FOR
NEW YORK.

Passengers can leave Richmond DAILY
via Chesapeake and Ohio railway at $50
A NJ OF Richmond and Petersburg rail-
road Norfolk and Western route 9 a.
NJ. connecting at Norfolk with Old Do
minion-Line steamer, sailing same eve
ming for New York.
ALL-WATER ROUTE.
steamship Old Dominion leaves Rich
mond every Monday at u. NJ. for New
York via James river.
Tickets on sale at Richmond Transfer
Company's, 900 east Main street; Chesa-
peake and Ohio railway, and Richmond
and Petersburg railroad depots. and at
company's office, 1912 east Main street,
Richmond. Baggage checked through.
FREIGHT
for New York and all points beyond can
be shipped by direct steamers, sailing
from Richmond every MONDAY AND
FRIDAY. Il. NJ; also, by steamer
Leaving Richmond WEDNESDAY, 5 z.
NJ. for Norfolk; connecting with steamer
io Manifest closed one hour before sailing
'iI Freight received and forwarded and
tbrough bills OF lading issued for an
northern, eastern. and foreign points.
FROM NEW YORK
Passengers can leave daily. except Sun
dav' 10 Norfolk or Old Point Comfort,
roiI,d or Chesapeake and Ohio railway.
Direct steamers Via James-river route)
Lave every SATURDAY passenger and
SrraiehtS and Monday freight only
Sailing from companys pier No 26
North river, foot Of Beach street, at 3 +.
NJ: Saturday. z. NJ.
Freight received and forwarded daily
Eor further information apply to
JOHN f. MAYER, Agent,
12l2 east Main street,
Richmond. Va.
w L. Guillaudeu. Nice-President and
Traffic Manager New York. ia Is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06
The Governor Invited to Speak in
uOstOu.

Governor O'Ferrall has received let
ter from the Massachusetts Reform Club,
of Boston inviting him to deliver an
address before the club on the 18th in
slant upon 1.-THE Real Financial
Troubles. Grievances. and Conditions Of
the South. and Their Remedy" If the
Governor should attend. his speech will
be printed in pamphlet form, and Mr.
Charles Warren. the clubs secretary,
promises him an audience of Bostons
most prominent businessmen. 1t is the
Governors intention to accept the invi-
taton, If his health will permit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06
Electric Line to Go TO Lakeside Park

The Richmond Railway and Electric
Company will begin in a few days TO
extend its Chamberlayne-avenu line. OF
the Barton Heights route to Lakeside
Park IT is understood that the rail-
road company has agreed 10 complete
the road and have IL in operating order
by May LIST.
It is also understood that the company
shall have one car running each way at
least every hour.
The cars will at the present terminus.
on Chamberlayne avenue. turn into La
burnum avenue. then run out TO the Hill
monument, and from there, on the Her
mitage road. TO Lakeside Park.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06
CHARLES II. STEVENS, ESQ.

al commenced TO take DR.. Grcene's Ner-
vura blood and nerve remedy, and at the end
of one week had lessened in girth about my
bowels two inches and now my girth is five
inches less, and am able TO do full days
labor. tell You, II Il had not been for DIR.
Grecne's Nervura blood and nerve remedy
should have been dead before this time, and |
can therefore give this wonderful remedy the
highest praise
IL consiipa,ed. use DR.. Greene's Cathartic
Pills with the Neryura. DIR. Greene, 30 West
l4th ST., New York City, the most successful
physician in curing nervous and chronic dis
eases, can be consulted free, personally or by
letter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06
Supreme Court of Appeals.

The case of Burruss VS.. Hines was
argued by George Mcintosh. Esq, for
appellant. and James Il. Heath, Jr., Esq,
for appellee. and submitted.
The Sulphur Mines Company VS..
Phoenix Insurance Company case was
submitted.
The next cases to be called are Wash
ington, Southern Railway Company. VS.,
Lacey, No. 5S; and Ballou VS.. Balboa,
No. 50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06
RAILROAD LINES.

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT FEB. I. IsG.
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND. VA.
200 A. NJ. No. II, Southern Exprese
daily for Atlanta. Augusta. ami
points South. Siecpers Richroori
TO Danville. Greensboro Sal!sburt
Charlotte. Columbia. and Augusta
sleeper open AZ $50 p ~
Connects at Danylie with TIA
Washington and Southwestern ves
tibuie limited (NO. 80, carrying sleor.
ers New YORK 10 Asheyillc. Hct
Springs Chattanooga, and Mash.
vile; New York TO Memphis. Nov
to Tampa, also. nrst-class a.y
coach between Washington ami
Memphis. Connections are made f1r
all points in Texas and California
Sleeper open Tor occupancy 40 81
+. VI. Also. through Pullman siec..
err New York TO San Francis f,
every Tuesday and Saturday.
1890 noon. No. B. solid train daily Tor
Charlotte, n. G. Connects AZ Mos
ley with Farmville and Powhatan
railroad. AZ keysvlile for CLARK
Vile. oxford Henderson. and Du-
ham, and at Greensboro fIr Du-
ham, Raleigh and WinstOn-Salen
at Danyiile with No. 8. Unit
States Fast Mail, solid train. dalr
for New orleans and points South
which carries sleeyers New Yor
to New Orleans, and New York
10 Jacksonville; also, Pullman
tourist sleeper every Saturday Wash.
ington to San Francisco without
change.
500 =. NJ. No. II. local. daily except Sun.
day. for Keysvllle and Intermediate
TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND.
500 A. NJ
Gao y. NJ From Atlanta and Augusta.
$40 A. NJ, from Keysvillc
LOCAL FREIGHT TRAINS.
Nos 81 and g.. between Manchester ana
Neapolls, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06
May Go 10 New York Instead of
Washington.

The First Battalion of colored infan-
try, which has been for some time making
preparations for attending the Inaugural
tion next month, has not decided posi-
lively vet to go They have the money
I'm hand sufficient to defray expenses.
but they are considering the ACCESSIBILITY
of holding it and expanding ii for trip
to New York, on the occasion of the
Grant monument unwilling, next sum-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06
Judge Con- to Speak at the Lawyers
ninner.

Judge Nathan Golf, of the United
States Circuit Court, was waited upon
Thursday night by a committee from
the Bar Association and invited to be
present at the dinner to be given by
the association at the Commonwealth
Club Thursday evening next. He will
attend, and will deliver an address.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06

DR.. j. NJ. Sitter, OF Grocer Seminary.
Chester, Pa, will preach at the Second
Baptist church at both services on Sun
day. DR.. Sitter is an able preacher and
has greatly pleased the Second church
congregations heretofore. The orches-
ira will be on hand TO accompany the
chOir
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06

Cards. Bill-Heads. Statements. Letter
Heads, Motel Heads. Circulars, Handbills.
Dodgers. ETC., printed by the Dispatch
Company at low prices. win give you
good work at same prices you pay for
Inferior work. Send US your orders and
we will guarantee satisfaction In every
particular.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06
New Barn Completed.

The new barn on the penitentiary
farm at Beaver Dam, Goochland county
has been completed. The barn is a model
structure, and has been erected as far
as possible by the aid of the short-term
convicts, who are detained on the farm,
and in that manner its cost has been
reduced to only $500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06
CHESAPEAKE
AND
OHIO RAILWAY

\EaYfursISw OHIO RAILWAY
EFFECTIVE JANUARY /, 1897.
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND, BROAD
STREET STATION.
$50 A. NJ, Daily, with chair-car. for
Norfolk, Portsmouth, Old
Post, Newport News, and
local stations. Connects daily
with Old Dominion steamship
for New York.
1885 p. NJ, Daily. with Pullman. for
local stations, Newport News,
Old Point, Norfolk, and Ports
1900 A. NJ. Local train, except Sunday,
for w. Clifton Forge. Con-
meets at Gordonsyille for
Orange, Culpeper, Calver-
ton, Manassas, Alexandra.
and Washington; at Union
Station, Charlottesville, for
Lynchburg; at Basic for Ha-
2l5 =. NJ. DAILY, with Pulmans to Gin
cinnati. Louisville, and st.
Louis. Stops only at important
stations. Meals served on Din
ing-cars. No. Z, Local Train,
except Sunday, follows above
train from Gordonsville to
Staunton.
$50 p. NJ, Accommodation, except sun
day for Charlottesville.
100 p. NJ, Daily for Cincinnati. with
Il. F. V. Pullmans 10 CoVington, Va,
and Gordonsyille TO Cin-
cirnati and Louisville. Meals
serV d on dning-cars Con-
: meets at stanton, except Sun
day, for Winchester, Va, ana
at Coyington, Va, daily, for
Hot Springs
TRAINS LEAVE EIGHTH STREET
STATION.
s.5O A AZ Daily. for Lynchburg. Lexng-
ton, Va, and Clifton Forge
Connects at Bremo, except
Sunday, for Rosney; at Lynch
burg, daily. with Norfolk and
Western railroad, and the
Southern railway for South
west and South, and at w.
Clifton Forge with No | for
Cincinnati
400 p. NJ, Except Sunday. Local ac-
commodation for Columbia.
TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND.
BROAD-STREET STATION.
500 A. NJ. Daily, from Cincinnati.
II 40 A, NJ, Daily, from Norfolk and Old
$3.50 p. NJ, Daily, from Cincinnati ana
Louisville
$50 p. NJ, Daily, from Norfolk and Old
Point.
74s p. NJ, Except Sunday. from w. Cliff
ton Forge.
TRAINS ARRIVE EIGHTH STREET
STATION.
$50 A. NJ, Except Sunday from Column
bia.
$50 p. NJ. Daily, from Lynchburg. Lex
ington, Va, and Clifton Forge.
JOHN ID. POTTS,
Assistant General Passenger Agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06
For m Destitute Family.

a fair will be held Saturday afternoon,
February 9th, at 4:9O o'clock. at corner
of Sixth and Franklin streets, by
Lima and Maggie Shields, Berta and
Elizabeth Atkinson, Janet and Flora
Cameron The fair is for the benefit Of
a poor woman with three little children.
Entrance on Sixth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06
MEETINGS.

Office Virginia Fire and Marine
Insurance Company,
Richmond, February 2, 1897.
ANNUAL MEETING.
Tho regular annual meeting OF the
OF THIS COMPANY
,,,ilI he held at the company's ONCE on
TiIESDAY, 10th instant; at y O'CLOCK NJ.
fe 2-td In GER wa :.