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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05

Elijah Bel. alias Nick Bel, colored, was
CHARGED with entering the bar OF Demth-
t.a BaciH and carrying away Dill or lhe
denomination of 81. ON this charge
which could not DO proven against hiin'
because call negroes looked alike To DO
mentla. hc was dismissed, but Tor as
saultur with "a brick Julien Meyers he
was held 20 the 18th instant TO await de-
vcl0Umcnts.
James Diamond and Charles Johnson.
two TcpulsiVe looking dlrkeys. who had
m their possession miscellaneous as
eortmtnt of job lots of handkerchief f.
eueupndcrs. shoes. tobacco etc., that had
the ear marks of "a country grocery had
their case continued TO September IAN.
Mm. Wild is another of the suspicious
negroes that have been hanging around
fho CITY. with no visible means of sup
pOrt. lie will remain in hook until the
ain dav of November when he will be
turned loose once more upon the commu-
mtg.
Willie Wise. colored. ran amuck and
created CONSERVATION among the popula-
ton of his precinct The people He'd lh
terror at his approach. He made rocks
ny through the air. and Virginia Hender-
SOFA ram across his path. She suffered
bodily fear iu consequence and Wllle was
captured He gave bond for his appear
gucc. but when his name was called he
failed TO respond. and am attachment was
issued when he does answer it will go
harder Tor him. because he did not show
ffu
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05

This is the last week of tho festival Of
vaudeville that has entertained the pub
Die at Forest lin Park during the sum
NOR season Manager Lcath has decided
90 close this week owing TO the cool
weather that so frequently visits this eli
mate about the middle Of the month.
The season az the park has been n
profitable experiment
It is going 20 Doe "a gala week. a week
Of pleasant surprises for oscar Sisson
and dainty little Miss Ester Wallace
have during their absence written "a
sketch aptly entitled "a Little Of Every
thIue." It is "a Kaleidoscope OF an their
best songs and jokes among them Mr.
sieson's bit of song sucking cider
Through "a straw" Miss Wallace viii
snp her recent success kentucky Belle.
Payne and CraypO q refined team or
sketch artists. in really bright ana hu-
mor0us farce comedy. are also ON the DILL
The novelty Of the season will be seen
I'm tho act of Hart and Irving, who mys-
tifv the audience with many wonderful
feats of dcxterous transformations. Rey-
rard. n competent and amusing ventrilo-
ouist and Miss Jessie Cole. who has n
new batch of songs this week with which
she intends 10 repeat her success OF last
week complete the long and attractive
programme that viii end the season.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05
sAyrD HIM FROM RUIN.
A Richmond Man Tells How an Outside
I,v..,,n.ot stood Him in Good Turn.

Investment stood Iiin y" """n ihth'
Tho nroblem with every man who has
money to invest IS how to invest II so as
to insure its safety, and yet secure the
best returns.
Nearly all property values are tickle.
The choicest real estate to-day may be
neglected real estate next year by sud
den DETECTION Of the line OF Improvement.
A profitable business this year may be
a losing business next year. You can
tell.
In speaking OF this matter the other
dav. a Richmond man said:
oElgbt years ago. I had good business
ana snug fortune. i was approached
bv friend who was working up a build
ing and loan association, and solicited
10 take stock. l finally subscribed for
fftv-seven shares. but it was side issue,
and / attached little Importance to the
investment. paid the assessments regu-
larry. and as / had good income, the
payments were not itksome'
"But conditions changed. The panic
came on: business was dull; real estate
and other property deprecated, until /
found ,n,-eoif I'm straits. Ny building and
loan payments became iksome. but ]
saw that the stock was my main de-
pendonce. and / managed some way 10
come TO the scratch every month flnaI-
~ was forced to sell out my business at
great sacrifice. and nearly all my property
was swept away. But I chung to the
building and loan stock. and as was
always able 20 borrow money on u, u
served me many good turn. IL was
full on pin holes. which the bankers had
punched into f.. but its value was not
impaired. II held its own amid all the
fluctuations
wow that stock is fully paid mp. II
SIS worth on the books Of tho company
S. 600. and 10 earns S per cent year,
free from taxes. 10 was my salvation.
II 7 had not taken ii out, ! would never
have saved the money used In making the
monthly payments. and when the crash
came 7 should have been ruined.
eft Is hardly necessary 10 say that I
am a great believer in building and loan
associations. and ! regard the Richmond
associations as among tho safest and
best in the country. A man cannot mako
n mistake I'm buying shares in one or
more Of tho Richmond associations.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05
LABOR DAY TOMORROW
PREPARA7lONS ron ms OBSHR.
TANCE n THE FdIR GROUNDS.
Excursions to be Run TO RichmOnd-A
Military Parade, Bicycle Kaoes,'and
Balloon Asccns on.

Tomorrow is Labor Day and prepare
tons have been competed 20 ctiepIate T"
la grand style at The Exposition GROUNDS
There are number of attractions sche-
cuicd 20 interest ana amNse inc many
people who arc expected to De present
NUMBER or EXCURSIONS.
Excur .0ns VIII Doe run from al oHcc-
Uons aud win include fredericksburg
Dauvue. south Boston. Newport News.
INucbburs and Petersburg. the rates
from which viii bc reduced as follows.
frcdcrick.hurg ono fare round trip. pan
,iuc 1925 round trip. South Boston, 81
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05

secretary. 90 arrive hero on next Monday
or Tuesday from his home in Appomattox
county.
While there arc n great many places OF
business vacant in this city at the present
time. yet Mr.. Ellyson has not yet been
able 10 find quarters for the secretary
and his assistants that will exactly am
swcr the purpose.
Chairman Ellyson rs already I'm receipt
or numerous letters from various sections
Of the state. which OF course all will
have 10 he attended 90 and while the SUBJ
ject treated In them IS ass rule not yet
Of any great importance. yet 30 requires
considerable time ON the part OF Mr. Ely
son 10 dispose OF them and but compara-
lively few people have any correct idea
Of tho amount Of work that is piled upon
the shoulders Of the Chairman OF the
state Committee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05

cIr. Slaughter Engages with the House OF
Julius Meyer aud sons.


Julius Meyer aud sons.
with cirhtoeu Years steady pcrsever-
mg application to h.s chosen business TO
guide Che future footsteps of Dis husi-
moss career. aul Tho hearty good viii of
hosts of Richmond citizens Go uphold hls
hands. 10 may with much truth he Nald
f.lf nu Oboe auspices elementary 20 sue \
rr.s arc with Air. R. IL. Slaughter in his
,rr4rur himself with the cnicrpr.slng
ann of Julius Meyer a. Sons as manager
.rr1 f..lvrr of the carpet department.
"lf, efqnrhtcr. who ia held Boo high es-
t..rr hy .u who have bad dealings WIN
Ain, ion his integrity and manly. slfalkht-
Forward conduct of business allalla' WIS
.r 0rrrn wears with the late hrm oil
rer.rr'rr 1s au successful careers. Of
.,...rr ....-ire. Afr Slaughter assembled
fhe ladder from 90 helpers position 10 one
of trns.. in which his business talents.
bis tastc and Judgment were brought 10
Thc ia.t three years OF his life Mr.
SLAUGHTER has occupied prominent pace
ln inc establishment of FourQurcdn, Price
& Co.. having charge of their carpet ue-
par.ment which as merchants am" MOUSE
kc.rcrs alike can te tity. ls one OF the
most important branches of any mefcan-
tile cefallI rhmcnt
The Me house having succumbcd 20 tho
onelaucht of thc Tate disastrous times.
fhc house of Julius Mover o. Sons We're
not slow 90 realize their opportunity "
occurring 20 valuable "a man as Mr Saugh-
for had In years service proven himself
20 he.
Nest Thuredav Mr. Slaughter viii greet
his friends as the charge d'anaircs Of
Meyers carpet branch. with the Joint
position Of buyer
II a. needless tO states that under such
efficient management The CARPET depart
mcnt of tha hlg store will bud and bios
som a. tho rose.
Mr slaughter VIII go 10 New York next
Thursday evening to mako the first fairs
selections for ais new employers. and his
friends most ardent wish is that he may
mako many OF them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05

Rlchmond-A. j. Chewing. T.. S. Rose
and their wives 20 James ~. Bryant .
feet on south side of Marshall street, 70
feet west of Harrison $3.50.
james j.. Gum and wife 10 John d.
MurreH. % feet on west side OF First
street. 50 feet north of Cary street. $l90.
Virginia II. Hall 90 j.. ID. Williams, Jr.
10 If feet ON east side OF Beech street,
ll3 II feet north Of Taylor, $1,000.
Edward G. Pelouze and wife 10 Jennie
T.. Pelouze. - interest in g. feet on Gov
ernor street. northwest corner OF Frank
lin Imperial HoteD. subject TO two liens
Of 5000 and SLG00. respectively, and his
interest I'm the assets of firm j. l.. & T.. c.
Pelouzc $1,000
George A. Taber and wife 10 Mary r.
williams. GO feet on south side Of Grace
street. IA feet east of jefferson. $4,000.
Charles T. winston 10 Harry y. Wins
ton interest I'm 90 l1-12 feet ON south side
Of Grace street. 80 81 feet east OF First.
Si.42j
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05
=. n. c. 4. HrFNING coIIEGE.
Thirteen Glasses to be Conducted-An FIX
cellent Corps of Teachers.

celeni corps OF ic"'h''N'
rbo greatest developmcnt I'm the broad
eulng work OF the Young mel" D ''''
tian Associations OF This country FOR inc
MAST few wears has been along the line
~ evrnina' .ducatioual classes. Last year
over $1,000 men were enrolled in the oll-
ferent classes. The courses iu the DIFF
ferent associatious were anywhere from
ono 10 TWENTY-FIVE classes per association.
and included not only the Eusllt %
branches and the languages, but also
Trade classes. During the past few years
Inc work has become very systematic,
$50 much so that the international Com
mittec with headquarters az New YORK.
have placed "a thorough man DO inc H'l"i
who is giving his entire time TO the de-
velopmeut of this Worthwhile quite "a
number of local associations 1lc now cin-
plOyiug educational directors.
Last year the Richmond Assoclau"Ii
conducted six classes for young men ana
two for juniors. two az the class tdNlii-
the international examinations ana Hdh-
ing a most creditable record.
This year the term viii open MONDAY ,
october 4th. and close the latter part OF
Auru. and there will bee thirteen diucrent
classes The class rooms are better
equipped than ever before. and the corps
of teachers is "a most excellent one.
The commercial arithmetic class Will De
held on Wednesday and Saturday even
ings. s TO 91J o'clock. and VIII DE IN
structcd by DIR. ID. II. Drum, OF inc
Southern railway The bookkeeping
class viii Doe instructed by Mr.. George is.
Wilson. bOOk-keepor for WineO. Elicit a.
Crump and will be held ON Monday and
Thursday evenings. S 10 9.lJ o'clock
ono of the new studies will be CONNER
cial law. This class Will oe held ON Fri
day evening an s o'clock, with Mr.. Ernest
long I'm charge. The object OF this class
is 40 give "a practical knowledge Of bust
ness law. and the indications point 20 a
very large attendance.
ON Wednesday night, s 10 o'clock. Mr..
Charles r. Winston. secretary and treas
urer of the Home Electric Company VIII
instruct in electricity. This is sure 10 Doe
"a popular class.
Professor Albert II. Hill. principal II the
Marshall School. viii again be i'm charge of
the class i'm English. which viii be held
ON Tuesday night. : TO @ o'clock.
Tho mechanical drawing class viii De
held TUESDAY and Friday evenings. s TO
g15 and viii be i'm charge of Mr.. j.. a.
Hauehton. chief craftsman OF the Rich
uond Locomotive and Machine Works.
penmanship will be held on Monday and
Thursday EVENINGS. g.ij TO 1890 o'clock,
ana will be under the tutorship Of Mr..
~ ~ Randy. of J. Thomson Brown &
Go.
The committee Is pleased 10 announce
that the interests of the stcnography
students will be looked after by Mr. T.. III.
Bell. of the Chesapeake and Ohio railway
who has been IN charge of TINS class TOT
the past three seasons. This class will
he held on its regular nights, Monday ana
Thursday. \ TO g.15 O'Clock.
Teleeraphv will be a new study class.
boinp. held on Tuesday evening S 10 q
l,,cic,L and ,gUl be iu charge OF Mr. w.
NJ Bi~sers train dispatcher of the Chcsa-
,,.al,o and Ohio
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05
CANDIDATES FOR THE HOUSE
(contlrled from First Page.)

effects OF wounds received at Seven Pines,
and Thomas was left entirely dependent
He then entered the Office OF En-
twissle & Barron, WI shington. u. c., and
after remaining I'm this Office for a term
Of three years he returned TO Westmore-
land county and engaged in farming. In
which pursuit he was very successful. In
1876 he moved to the State OF Kansas.
and embarked in the lumber business
After a prosperous career Of several years
in this far-off Western State he came
back TO Virginia and settled i'm this city
and invested his money In business en-
terprises here. He Is senior partner IN
the concern OF Murphy & Ames, lumber
dealers. Mr.. Murphy served two terms
as a member Of the Common Council
from jefferson ward. For a number OF
years he was an active member OF the
Cily Central Democratic Committee, end
resigned this position when he cna ICED
his place Of residence 20 Jefferson Ward.
lie was one OF the origi1ltors Of &c
Richmond City and Seven Pines Railroad
Company, and was It's first secretary and
treasurer. While others were putting
their money I'm western booms. and other
portions Of the state Mr.. Murnhy had
such faith I'm the future OF Richmond
that all OF his investments were made
in Richmond and her suburbs, and the
result has proved the wisdom OF his
choice Mr. Murphy was one OF tho
closest personal and business friends OF
the lamented A. G.. Babcock. and they
were associated In many business enter
pr.sef
While a member OF the House Of Dele
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05
Tor Labor Day.

Messrs. Niche and Adams viii run an
excursion on Monday September 9Th 20
Norfolk. Virginia Beach and Ocean View.
In order that the people can witness tbs
grand celebration at these places On
Labor Day train Will leave Byrd
rreet depot (yia y & w. railway ~ z
A. NJ. sharp. returning l~tvo Virginia
Beach at Il. NJ. ocean Wow af N T. d.:
and Norfolk az $3.50 i. NJ. giving nlre
hours az these places. Fare Tor the trip
20 Norfolk. 81: Virginia Beach, {l.2. and
ocean View. Sil5. Go and save money
and time by going over the Norfolk and
Western railroad. No change % Virginia
Beach, only one % the View separate
coaches for colored people and special
coaches for ladies'. j. X. Niche and Ad-
ans. Managers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05
Labor Day Excursion Via {. aud -. TO the
Seashore.

On Monday September 6ib the G. and
O. Will run am Excursion from Richmond
to Norfolk vll Newport News. and TO Old
Point.
mond 80 old Point. ST.. Richmond 20
Norfolk via Newport News 81; Old
Point 90 Ocean View is cents. Norfois
TO Virginia Beach. 800 cents.
Great sports at Ocean View. virginia
Beach. and Buckroe Beach Ancient or
der Iibcrnians sports al ocean view.
Leave Richmond. sixteenth and Broad.
SEQ NJ
Returning, leave virginia Beach + VI.
Leave Norfolk via @. and %. steamer
Louise r. NJ. Leave Ocean View via
Wnloughby Spit 1I5 T.. NJ Leave Old
Point $50 +. NJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05

An excursion TO Norfolk, Virginia Beach
and ocean View will be run tomorrow
over the Norfolk and Western railroad.
The train will leave Byrd street az .
O'Clock i'm the morning.
The attractions TO be seen include q
grand brilliant display of fireworks;
swimming match between three crack
champions. baseball. wheclbarrow, foot
potato and bicycle races military COM
petition drill between two crack COM
pauies. "a reproduction of the prize Tight
between Fitzsimmons and Corbett al Car
son City.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05

DR.. Alfred c. Palmer, the distinguished
eve and ear specialist. has returned 10
his home. No. 13 west Franklin street
alter attendance upon the medical gath
crInr at the Hot Springs.
During the session of the conference
Or. Palmer read paper upon Ihe ~ mp
Ia Grippe are Dependent Upon the Swell
Tho paper is described by the physi-
clans present as being one OF unusual
interest and great peilt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05
CASTORrA.
ne ii;- n ,.-
.'' ~ ZH1zZ1zW 4 IL 4
Norfolk. st.OO.

OLD POINT, OCEAN VIEW, &C.
The most attractive excursion Of the
season will be the G.. a. o. Labor Day Tx
cursion from Richmond 10 Norfolk via
Newport News and TO Old Point. One
Dollar 10 either for the round trip Old
Point 10 Ocean View and return 10 cents
Norfolk 10 Virginia Beach and
return, 30 cents. a fast. clean
ride, abundance OF coaches for
AN TO be seated; no dust. Great sports
40 Ocean View. Buckroe Beach and Vir-
ginia Beach All sorts OF amusing races
at either place. Hibenian sports az
Ocean View.
You cannot miss having a most enjoy
able day.
The excursion train viii leave Richmond
Sixteenth and Broad streets at $50 A. NJ
Labor Day. Returning same day, leave
Virginia Beach z u. NJ. leave Norfolk
via q. & o. steamer Louise =. NJ.
leave Ocean View. 71j i. NJ, and leave
Old Point $50 =. W.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05
TRADING STAMPS.
How to Secure something for Moths
log.

Ing.
In many store windows throughout the
city there will be seen small placafd
announcing that Trading stamps arc sup
piled within. As great many DO not un-
derstand the meaning Of these cards 'ne
Times will explain ~ for their benent. il
represents a novel and interesting DUST
ness plan OF which IS this: Trading
Stamps are issued 20 merchants or SHOP
keepcrs and a person making purchases,
by asking for Trading stamps, VIII re-
cofvo one stamp for each and every ten
cents represented in their purchase. In
conjunction with this is issued littlc
book which contains the names of tho
merchants who have arranged with tho
company 10 handle the stamps. and
wherein the stamps are pasted until the
book is 1llcd. when filled the pOsscssor %
the book may take IL 10 their store and
exchange 60 for his or her choice of
large variety of magnificent articles, such
as quadrunle plated silvcrwarc, books,
pictures. clock. lamps. furniture. bicycles.
cameras. sewing machines. musical IN
strumonts. and "A multitude of other val
liable articles. useful and ornamental. Tho
company has number OF agents out dis
tributing these stamp books 20 house
keepers Should they fail 10 leave one at
your house. call az tho store. S2l east
Broad street. and get one. The company
has operated its novel plan Of business
with success and credit In the United
states. whore they have hfty-scvon stores
All premiums distributed by them arc
guaranteed 10 be OF the best quality
Don't fail 10 pay their store 70 visit. open
every evening through September.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05

ono Henrico County Man Badly Uses Up
Another.

Shortly before 6 o'clock yesterday after
noon 20 fight occurred I'm Fulton between
Warren Cartwright and man named
Covngton. both residents OF Henrico
county.
After several blows had passed Gov
iuet0n picked zap am aXc-helve and struck
Cartwright "a severe blow on the back OF
Tine head. making "a cash several inches
long
Cartwright fen 20 the ground, ana Gov
iuctOn becoming alarmed. ran away.
While Cartwright was painfully hurt,
his condition is not serious
no warrants had been issued late last
night
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05

Seventeenth street Missions Rapid
Crowth-The Proposed chapel.
Early next week tho Sevonteenth-Strcot
Mission viii celebrate its FIRST anniversary
Committee and subcommittee are hard
at work preparing for suitable exercises
20 mark the occasion.
The growth Of the mission has been re-
markable and despite the warm weather
Of the past few months, the attendance
has held up In a gratifying manner.
II will not be great while now before
ground Is broken for the chapel which
the mission proposes TO build. A goodly
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05

Hin, Albcmarle county. In 1863. lie IS
the son Of the late Colonel Edward G.
Anderson, Seventh Georgia Cavalry
Hampton's legion. who fought so gal
Jautly i'm defence OF Virginia during the
late war; and Margaret Randolph, a
greaf -eranddaughter Of Thomas jefferson.
lie was educated al Hanover Academy
and the University Of Virginia, at both
OF which institutions he was the recipient
of honors from both faculty and students.
While az Hanover, Colonel Anderson
twice won the debater's medal, and I'm
his last year there he won the orator.
medal over a large field Of competitors.
Besides graduating in many OF the
academic schools Of the University. Col
onel Anderson received the degree OF
Bachelor OF Law during the time Of the
late lamented John b.. Minor. lie was
elected final president Of the famous JEFF
ferson Society. after a spirited political
contest. and also won ITS debater's medal
Colonel Anderson has. ever since he
came Of age. been an active and earnest
worker In behalf Of the Democratic par
ty. lie was for some time a member Of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05

some Member Of Leo Camp should Have
Appeared Before the Sons.
one or the most prominent members OF
the Sons OF Veterans was seen yesterday
iu regard To- tho resolution introduced at
the meeting of Lee Camp Friday night by
Major Norman n. Randolph with view
90 suluresrius the publication of resolu-
tous before the Sons of Veterans until
after they have been adopted by that
body
Said De. T favor rhe movement started
Dos Major Randolph and, think be VIII re-
auIt DOB decided good Co the camp. i have
always been opposed to the publication of
these resolutions before they are passed.
AT Ua same time j think 30 would have
beon better 81 instead of introducing a
formal resolution on the subject some
member of the senior body had came be-
fore the meeting of the sons in am infor-
NAL manner and personally made sue-
rostion to tho same effect. J think this
would have been better received and
would have been adopted promptly in OH
probability AS tho matter stood. the
formal resolution looked too much like
the members of Lee Camp arc meddlng
with the business OF the Sons. and are
afraid 90 permit the members OF the late
Tor body 90 transact their own business.
7 think Major Randolph is ON the right
track. hut DIS methods OF getting the mat
tor passed were inappropriate j think
10 was learned Chat 800 agent represent
u. the American Book Publishing Conn
ra.t is u the city looking after the i'm
forests of that company which publishes
Barnes History. which has created so
much opposition on the part of the Com
fed.rafo Veterans. 10 was also stated
chat an ascent rcpresenting che University
Publishing Company is also hero. A zee
ror. was a0oat to the c0cct that tho late
t.r company bad the exclusive rights OF
Row ur John william Jones history ana
i. TRYING to ect the virginia School Board
t9 adonf 30 for use ln thc public schools.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05

Phillips he was unanimously elected lieu-
tenant-colonel OF the regiment, which po-
sition he now holds.
CAMPAIGN TO OPEN THIS WEEK.
Democratic headquarters will probably
be opened early next week for the present
campaign. Hon. J. Taylor Eliyson, the
chairman OF the Democratic State Com
mittee. expects Mr.. Joseph Button. the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05

Suit was instituted IN the Law and Equi-
~ Court Yesterday morning by the Fidel-
ity and Casualty Company OF New York
against Frank watts. Amount claimed
NN2J.
I'm the CITY Circuit Court suit was
brought by the John H. MCGOWAN Com
pany against T. G. syndor for 1856.
A marriage license was issued by Dep
utv clerk Lawton Crutchheld yesterday
morning to John w. Glasgow and Miss
Mamie A. Smith.