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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18

William Payne. colored, who lives on
the Broad Street road. three miles from
Richmond, was arrested, brought 10
Richmond. and lodged in Henrico jail yes
terday morning, by Constable Mann.
charged with two serious offences.
Ii seems that Payne undertook 10 cor
rect his wife Friday night for some al
legged shortcomings Of hers, and meeting
with objection on her part 10 such pro-
ceeding, he lost his temper, became vio-
lent, and beat her badly.
Paynes mother. who was present, In
terfered in behalf OF her daughter-in-law.
whereupon Payne, having both hands
occupied in beating his wife. seized his
mothers hand in his mouth, and bit II
very badly.
This action is known in the Code OF
Virginia as Mayhem" and Is felony.
SO II Payne is convicted he will go 10 the
penitentiary.
His case will come up for trial at the
County Courthouse on Monday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18
NLWs OF FULTON.
Dir. Britton viii Demand Recount of the
yoi.s-Persoual aud General.

Mr.. George Britton. a defeated candi-
date for justice Of the peace for Varina
district, VIII require a recount OF the bal
LOIS next week. The majority OF SQUIRE
Nelson. the successful candidate. and pres
ent incumbent. was small.
MT. Adams store on Louisiana street
was entered by burglars a few nights ago.
and his cash drawer rliied OF its contents
Fortunately the burglars found oniy a few
small coins 10 repay tnem Tor 50 arduous
u task.
On Tuesday night next the children and
teachers OF Denny Street SUNDAY schonI
Will give an Easter parry az Bal6v's Hail
FOR the benent Of the Parsonage fund OF
the church
Mrs. Gullett died at her home on Lou
isiana street, on Tuesday last. She leaves
mourn their loss. The interment was in
Mount Calvary cemetery.
Mr.. Daniel J. Moore, wife and child.
OF Reading. Pa, arrived in the city
well known citizen OF Fulton. lie Is rep
resenting large publishing house in Phil-
adelpha.
The farmers in Henrico state that this
year the season is about Two weeks later
Than last year.
Mr.. j. j. Boian. who Is in the United
States Nevy v as here on a visit 10 his
family on williamsours avenue last week.
by telegram last week TO Baltimore. Md,
by the serious illness Of her brother
Miss Oracle Butler is visiting relatives
in Portsmouth.
st. Patrichs Beneficial and Social Club
Will give an entertainment at their hall.
which is looked forward tO with much in
tercst Only the members. their wives,
daughters and sH eethearts Will make up
the assemblage.
a large number Of young men Of Full
ton are members OF the organization
which is doing a vast amount of good
in the East End. a committee consisting
Of Messrs. J. Louis Sullivan chairman,
VI. l.. Smith. John j. Blake. Thomas s.
Edgar, Thomas Shea. and j. +. Sullivan,
have been appointed TO arrange for en-
larging the rOOms. and 20 thoroughly rem
ovate the hall and 1t is said hat four hum
dred dollars VIII be expended FOR that pur-
pose. Tho society is in fOurishing con-
dition and the membership is increasing
very rapidlV.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18

There will be no services at the Cen
tenary Methodist church tonight. At the
morning service the musical selections
include these numbers:
Voluntary. Christ. the Lord, is Risen
Today" CWnson); quartette why Seek
Ye the Living (Warren). and Warrens
quartette Now Is Christ Risen"
The Sunday-school Of this church win
have its Easter celebration and anniver-
sary exercises In the afternoon. at which
time the church choir Will repeat some
OF its Easter music
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18
THE HANOVER PRESBYTERY.
II Will Assemble in Rev, DR.. R. P
Ksrr's Church on April 18th.
IT IS The ANNUAL SPRlNG MEETING.
To Celebrate Their Two Hundred and
Tttboth Auniyersary-pr. Hoge and Mr.
WV. Henry will Deliver Addresses
Dr.Fat's Case 60 be Decided.

An occasion Of unusual interest TO al
Christian denominations and especially
20 ou ptesbvtcrans. is the annual spring
meeting Of the East Hanover Presbytery
40 boz held BOZ this city for FIVE days, ne
ftnnlnc ON Monday. April 20th, ana COL
ffuf. until Friday night OF the same
week. The pfcshytCry meeting VIII be
double significant this year. for II rs inc
gffh anniversary Of the Confession OF
Taifh and Catcchism." which VIII be ap
propriatcly celebrated.
T6, Ffst prcsl yteriau has been Tie
church selected Co be honorcd by the as
rcmhlIrg 300 DO of the Prosogtery. Inc
5iefrl., Ivinr between Fredericksburg and
Petersburg. and running westward INTO
the state ass far back rs CreWe. 81
course The Chesapeake Bay forms tHe
eastern boundary 49,.
Including the clergy and laymon there
will be- about thlrty-hve DELEGATES, com
posing the Irosbytcry. All OF the visit
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18

The Missing Link" bicycle track Is now
complete, thanks to the generous contri-
buttons of the public. and especially 10
an acceptable donation from the Lake
side Wheel Club, through Mr.. l.. Victor
Williams, secretary and treasurer. OF Il
check for 500
1t is hoped that the public viii continue
10 send IN 10 the authorities OF the track
such donations as IL can afford, for us
maintenance In proper order.
There IS no collector and the only person
authorized 10 receive subscriptions Is Mr.
j. w Marshall. the treasurer. az Room >,
Persons subscribing by mail win re-
ceive postal-card notice of receipt of their
remittances and II they do not receive
such. they are kindly requested to notify
the treasurer.
GOldin Hall
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18
Profit and Loss.

Mr.. T.. A. Coulter. the State Secretary
OF virginia. will address the Mems meet
ing in the Association Hall this az
ternoon at O'Clock. The subject of his
discourse will be Profit ana Loss
Besides song service. St James Episco-
pal church choir will render several selec-
tions. accompanied by Il. Bennett Pace
Secretary Mckee will speak TO the Boy s
Gospel Army this afternoon az
o'clock. subject "Hy-Shy-Ny." This will
be a service that the boys will like and
an boys under sixteen are invited TO
come
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18

The United Service Magazine. Of Great
Britain. one OF the highest military and
naval authorities I'm the world. has paid
Mr.. William l.. Royal, of this city, the
compliment of publishing his lecture on
The battle Of Gettsburc. in its April num-
Der with words of high commentator.
But II credits il 10 w. $. Royal instead
Of W. L. Royal
Mr.. Royal says that It IS an illusra-
ton of the glory OF war. Get your leg
shot off and have your name spelt wrong
I'm the Gazette.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18

macher. Mr.. Charles Phillips. in vocal Sc
lections: Mr.. Russell Nelson. in recita-
ton: Misses Bessie and Viola Diacont, In
vocal and instrumental selections; Mas
ters Freddie and Eddie Evensen. in piano
and violin duett; the Gesangverein Vir-
ginia and Jefferson Orchestra.
Reception Commlttee-Mrs. Rehllng,
Mrs Won Rosenegk. and Mrs. John An
derson.
Amusement Committee-Mrs. Charles
Phillips Mrs. John Stenbrecher. Mrs.
Rothert. Mrs c. Sauer. Mrs. Adolph har-
tung and Mrs. John Seelinser.
Committee on Refresnments-Mrs. Fred.
Sltterding. Mrs. Edward Schumacher.
Mrs. OTTO, Mrs. Wagner. Mrs. Hanechge,
Mrs. Chas. Metzger. Ms. George Deit-
rich. Mrs John KraUse. Mrs. Henry
Schleuter, and Mrs. Hassel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18

Mr.. Frederick Butte Henrico farmer.
and dealer In truck at the First Market,
Is in state OF Indignation and has a kick
coming 10 him. Mr. Butte pays three
dollars a month for space IN the market
located at the foot Of the stairs leading
to the First Police Station.
Every morning about o'clock. when
business is brlskest. a large crowd Of ii'e
people congregate at the foot Of the steps
to gaze upon the prisoners as they 20
from the station into the prisoners van.
In crowdng and pushing each other
around. Mr. Butze's display OF produce
suffers and Mr.. Rutze's customers are
driven elsewhere. Hence. the protest.
Mr. Butte is now looking TO the city
Council for relief.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18

The white convict. \. r. Law. who es-
capped from the farm Of Mr.. d. Tucker.
next 10 the State Farm, has not yet been
captured, though be IS being actively
pursued by citizens OF the vicinity.
Law was working on a ditch when he
made a break for liberty. The guard
fred at but missed him. lie IS described
as "a years Old 6 feet IA inches high.
$50 pounds I'm weight. fair complexion,
black hair and blue eyes
IL is customary for the superintendent
Of the penitentiary 10 pay a reward OF
S25 20 persons who capture and return
state convict to the penitentiary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18

THE Seven Little Workers. Of south
Third street. are ever to the fore in good
works. and on Monday next being Eas-
ter Monday, they propose TO have an
Easter Egg Hunt" IN connection with
the April Committee of the Virginia Hos
pital for q charitable purpose
These are "The Seven Little workers."
making Il septette of youth, sweetness,
and light: Misses Dora Dickens, Withers
" right, Lille Booker. Olga Rehling. Belle
Baylor Lucy Christian, and Annie
Branch.
The place for the Egg Hunt IS No.
POI south Third street. and the hours
from 4 TO p. NJ. on Monday.
A nominal admission Of five cents VIII
ne charged. and refreshments will be on
sale.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18

There is to be a mass-meeting Of the
young people OF the Presbyterian
churches Of this city and Manchester
al the Grace-Street Presbyterian church
this afternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
The object OF this meeting is 10 learn
more Of the practical workings Of the
Westminster Leaeue." which has been
endorsed by the General Assembly, and
10 this end there viii be short pointed
addresses by Rev. C.. r Hyde. Rev j..
y. Fair. D. D.. and Rev. C.. VI. Chumb-
ley.
Therewill be other attractive features
in the programme and very enthus-
iastic meeting Is expected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18

4 vaudeville entertainment for the bene-
fiji OF the General Anthony Wayne table.
OF the Martha Washington Bazaar. Will
be given at Cathedral Hail April 18th.
Those who will appear are; Mrs; Walter
q Mercer. sopra -. Mrs. William a..
Pizzini alto. Mr.. Moses Stein. tenor; Mr..
Eugene Davis. banjo solist. old Dominion
Sextette; Wilson * Freeman, In songs
and dances. jigs. reels and breakdowns;
Mr.. Herbert Rees and Miss Kate Cher
uault. piano soiist: Misses Grace Jenreys
Ward and Wilma Newman. 10 skirt dances,
ballads and seriO-comic songs.
The programme Will DE directed by Mr.
j IOuIs Sullivan.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18

The Ladies' German-American Aid and
Sick Association will celebrate their sec
ond anniversary on Wednesday. April Il.
at o'clock L. NJ, al Saenger Halle, by
a concert. refreshments. and dancing. and
all members with their families and
friends are most cordially invited 20 at
tend.
Mr.. Won Rosenegk will deliver tho Open
ing address. and the following talent have
kindly volunteered their services: Prof.
Chas F. Mutter. accompanIst; Mrs. Ber-
tia Voslksr Richardson. Miss Rosa schu-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18
Must Pay l. cense.

MessrA W. II. Gooch and 3. Register, OF
Mecklenburg county. virginia. were IN
dlcted at the last term OF the Cnlted
States Circuit Court. held In Richmond
Tor selling uouor at wholesale. both at
Clarksvills and Jeffress, Virginia. with
out tie special license tax required By the
government. -
each. for their appearance az the october
term OF the United states circuit Court
in this city
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18

THE funeral Of Mrs. julia Wortham.
whose death was announced in y2ster-
days Times. will be- held from her late
home at O'Clock this afternoon.
The pail bearers will be:
Active-Messrs william S. Workman.
Archie w Patterson Richa.d w Maury.
Basil NJ. Gwethmey Thomas NJ. Rutner-
foord. Norvel Ryleni, 7. c. Williams.
Jr.. j. 3. Hill
Honorary-Dr. c. II. Ryand, Dr. r.
A Patterson. Or. Lewis c. Bosher, Hon.
II. r. Pollard. J. 3. Winston. Lewis d.
CrenshaM.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18

The revival which has been I'm progress
nj The sevcnieonth-str Mission, No.
q16 north Seventeenth street. for the past
three weeks. has not been void OF IT'S
good effects. There have been about
twenty conversions in all Rev. l.. W.
Guver has Deen preaching nightly for the
paet two weeks. II will be decided to-
night whether or not the meetings will
be continued through this week.
Sunday school this afternoon al
245 O'Clock. and preaching at night, SER
vices commencing at 1:4j o'clock. cor
dial welcome is extended 10 all 10 attend
these special services.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18

A meeting Of the school board OF Fair
field District. Of Henrico county, was
held IN the school Office. at the County
Courthouse yesterday at noon.
All the public school teachers for this
district were paid off.
Next Saturday Will occur the regular
meeting Of the Teachers Institute. COM
posed of all the white teachers of Henrico
public schools.
Professor j.. w Boatwright. president
OF Richmond College is expected 10 be
present and address the teachers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18

Select excursion TO Washington and re-
turn via Richmond Fredericksburg and
Potomac railroad Friday April p. 1881.
under the auspices Of the Geographical
and Historical Society Of Richmond Col
lege.
Train will leave Elba (head OF Bread
street, OF A. NJ. arriving Ninth street
and Maryland avenue, Washington, about
1915 A. NJ. Returning, Will leave Wash
ington. Ninth street and Maryland ave-
nue.. at L. NJ arriving Elba 9.ij T. VI.
Fare. round trip. $3.50 An excellent OPP
portunity 10 visit Mt Vernon. For tick
cts or other information apply 10 Rich
mond Transfer Company $40 east Main
street, or al Byrd-Street Station.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18

Addition TO the Rolling Stock OF the Seven
Pines Railway.

At 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon the
service taii car No. 1911. one II the sew
eial recently purchased Boy that company.
The trial trip was perfectly satisfactory
and a large number Of passengers we're
carried.
These care are "trailers" 70 be coupled
10 the regular motor cars. and have cross
seats and certre aisle. They have a seat
ing capacity FOR about fifty passengers.
The addition Of these care viii relieve
congestion Of travel. and add much 10
the comfort OF the patrons of the road.
II is expected that the sumner excursion
travel TO Seven Pines VIII Doe very large,
and II IS IN anticipation Of this that the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18

The Fidelity and Deposit Company OF
Maryland paid on Friday through their
agents Messrs. j. p. Moore x Company.
a check for $500 being for the amount
of the defalcation Of Mr.. +. II. Steger,
late secretary of the Mutual Assurance
Society of Virginia
This case is simply in accord with the
company established custom.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18

Giles b. Jackson will make a pilgrim
age To Washington next Tuesday TO see
the President regarding the money due
depositors I'm the defunct Freedman's
Savings Bank.
About ssoOO 900 is involved in this con-
troversv. and Giles wants the government
10 nav IL
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18

Dr. William C. Starr will deliver before
the Epworth League Of Broad Street NJ.
y church. his usual monthly lecture to-
night at s o'clock. Subject. THE Tenth
Doctrine Of the Church OF God. A large
Attendance of the League is desired. All
fcilow-leaguers and the general public
OF the city are cordially invited TO attend
this lecture.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18
u,t Paw Their Taxes.

The list Of all delinqrents who have
,o, naId their taxes for 1898 will be put
in the hands o, the printer Monday az
ternoon. All who come forward and pay
Monday can have their names stricken
from the list. Mr.. T. c. Walford. Col
lector Of Delinquent Taxes. has a full
notice N this issue
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18
MEL. c. Scott at Ms Assistants Break
she Record.


The warrants have all been issued TOT
the payment OF pensions TO the Conied-
erate veterans or their benenciaries by
the state Auditor office. Colonel Marye
stan OF clerks have been hard at WORK
since the nrst Of April in issuing them.
and the undertaking has been no small
one.
The General Assembly approprlates
500 100 for pensions. widows receive $40
each. and veterans from SIS to 500 per an
nun. according TO the Injuries.
A few over 1900 checks were Issued,
calling for a total amount OF over 10000.
which Will 20 Immediately into circula-
ton.
In sixteen days a work was done that
usually takes a much longer time. Never
before in the history OF the pension fund
has II been paid out so quickly. and Col
onel Marye Is justly proud OF the new
record made by Mr.. +. L. c. Scott, the
pension clerk. and his assistants In this
work. Chief Clerk c. Lee Moore and
Clerks ]. II. overly and r. Il. Mcleod.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18
STREET Funds All Gone.

With the exception OF the necessary
number of men 10 attend 10 the wants OF
the stock and look after the stables, the
entire force Of city wcrkingmcn and city
mules were taken out Of service yesterday
owing 10 the lack Of funds. Some ,orty
men will be affected by this movement
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18
Mr.. Catlin', Artistic Work.

Those VINO visit the Governors Mansion
this morning will be greeted with
the words Easter Morning wrought In
growing plants about the fountain. THIS
Is the artistic work Of Mr. catlin. florist
TO the Governor. Mr.. Catl.n's work Is
always beautiful
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18

An Immense Congregation Gathered at st
Paul's SATURDAY AT. rnoon.

The funeral of the late DR.. Charles NJ.
Shields took place yesterday afternoon at
o'clock from ST. Paurs church, as pre-
viously announced. and the remains were
laid at rest in Hollywood. The funeral
services were very impressive. and deep
feeling was manifested by the immense
CONGREGATION which had assembled 10
pay their last respects 10 the distinguish
ed physician.
The adjunct faculty OF the Medical Col
lege OF Virginia met Friday night at Dr.
George Ben Johnston's Office and adopted
suitable resolutions on the death OF Dr.
Shields.
The students OF the college attended
the funeral in a body.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18

The Easter dinner at Ford S Hotel to-day
will include a most tempting list OF viands,
delicacies and sweets. The menu is beau
tifully gotten up. and is a work OF arr.
ON the ton is Easter. 1884," in embossed
gilt letters. while on the left corner are
three Easter. lilies that give the card an
exceedingly attractive appearance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18
Miss Wlnston's Literary Success.

Miss Annie Steger Winston. daughter OF
Professor Charles II. Winston. OF Rich
mond College has a delightfully."- written
and interesting story In the April number
OF the Century Magazine. Miss Winston
has been singularly successful m
literary work. Many Of her stories have
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18
Indrnendrnfs In Henrlco.

The report goes that independent candi-
dates are TO be put up In Tuckahoe DIS
trict Henrico county. opposing the tate
Democratic nominees.
Mr.. Browning. especially, Is SAID 10
have Opposition for the o..ice OF Supervis-
or Of Tuckahoe The Republicans VIII not
put out q ticket.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18
Four Notarles Public.

These notaries public were commission
ed by the Governor yesterday:
T. p. Pettigrew. for the county OF Ches-
terAeld and city Of Manchester.
James c. Bruce. for the city OF DAN
Vile.
William Sinton and p. II. c. CAbslL Tor
the city Of Richmond
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18

PINkHAMS
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the knowledge that will help
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Medicine Co, Lynn Mass
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18
HON. WILLIAM WRIT HENRY,

HON WILLIAM WRIT HENRY,
CWho win Deliver the Opening Address,
city on the 18th day OF August, 1913, with
emotions OF The deepest solemnity, sent
I'D &C London. and there accepted and
Subscribed by tho English Parliament and
The Westminster Assembly.
"Thc Solemn League and Covenant
bound the united kingdom TO endeavor the
preservation Of the reformed religion In
the church of Scotland, In doctrine. wor-
shin discipline. and government, and the
reformation of religion in the kingdom OF
ENGLAND and ireland. according 10 the
Word of God and the example OF the best
reformed churchcs-the eXtirpauon OF
pOpcry and prclaCy-the defence or the
kings person authority and honor and
the preservation and defence of the true
religion and liberties OF the kingdom IN
peace and unity.
The object of this League was 10 secure
uniformity iu the r religious worship OF
the TWO countries. and the Westminster
Assembly was charged with preparing a
doctr'raI basis for the accomplishment
OF this end "a Book of Discipline and a
Directory for Worship.
no CONVENE MONDAY EVENING.
on Monday evening. the 2oth, the Rev
g. r. Hyde. of the Third Presbyterian
church. who ls the retiring moderator
will cau the prosbytery TO order. and in
"a few words welcome them 20 the city
Rev T. L. Epes OF Blackstone, the stat
al clerk. viii act as secretary.
The lr.t business viii be the election OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18

There are now on exhibition at the
Craig Art Company ll5 Broad street, a
line of water colors that are ia ahead O.
any display hitherto made In Richmond
and reflects great credit upon the propIie-
tors OF that establishment. They should
be seen by everybody
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18

(AuthOr Of "lhe Peoples History OF Pres
byterianism in An Agcs.)
a moderator and two assistant clerks.
This disposed Of divine services viii fol-
low. The Rev. H. n. Jones. OF Dlnwiddie.
will preach the sermon. after which the
holy communion Will De administered. On
the remaining days there will be morn
INK and evening sessions OF the Presbyte-
~. ,,..,..,..
BE- devoted 20 the celebration Of the an
nlvcrsary.
on the first named evening there viii
be Am address by Mr. William Writ Henry.
In substance his address will have refer
ence 10 the personnel OF the Westminster
Assembly and sketch OF IFS proceedings
IN Westminster Abbey az London.
on Wednesday the Rev. DR. Moses ID.
HOge D. D.. will address the Fresbytery
on THE Influence on the Westminster As
sembly on the religious thought Of sub
secuent Times
MUCH BUSINESS TO TRANSACT.
Much important business Is 20 be trans
acted by the Presbytcry at this meeting.
-Four delegates two clerical and two lay
men, Of which Or. Hoge will be one OF
the former, have 20 be elected 10 the
General Assembly. which meets In Char
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18

The United Christian church. At liz
Mayo street will hold ordination SER
vices this morning at 8 o'clock. All col
ored people are cordially invited. Elder
johnson and Bishop Jacobs are N a.
tanaAncA