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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-25
10 NOTIFY COURr CLERKs.
Legislative Candidates Not to Give Notice
: 90 the Secl elarx Of tic Cnmmn u Menlth.

Legislative Candidates Not to Give Notice
TO the Secretary Of the Commonwealth.
Candidates for the Legislature are not
Commonwealth Of the fact Of their can
didacy. they are obliged. however, under
the Parker election law to give such no.
tlce at least twenty days before such
election 70 the clerk or clerks Of their re-
specttve county or hastings courts, as
provided by section Of the Parker law.
mat section Of the law reads as fol-
lows:
Section 3. Any person who intends TO
be a candidate for any office, State or Ma
uonal, to be elected by the electors Of the
state at large or OF a congressional dis
trict SHALL at least twenty days before
such election. notify the Secretary OF the
Commonwealth in writing, attested by
two witnesses. OF such intention, desgna-
ting the office for which he Is a candi-
date.
such written notice shall be signed by
the said candidate. but If be incapable of
writing his proper signature. then some
mark adopted by him as his signature
shall be Acknowledged before a justice Of
tho peace or other officer authorized 10
take acknowledgements TO deeds and in the
same manner.
ANY person who intends to be can
didate for any office not embraced in the
foregoing at any election shall give notice
at least twenty days before such election
20 the clerk or clerks of the county or
musings courts Of the various county or
counties or the city or cities whose cleo
tors vote for the candidate for such Of
\
didacy as provided for above shall have
MS name printed on the ballots provided
Tor sucn election.
"On receipt OF the foregoing notice It
shall be the duty Of the Secretary of the
! Commonwealth or the said clerk or clerks
10 Immediately notify the secretary Of
each electoral board OF each county or
city OF the State or OF said congressional
| district"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-25

II is a two-headed terrapin, and IS
thought 10 be over two hundred years or
age, but II is dead. .-,..- 49,
This terrapin has two complete heads
under one she'll. IL Is very small. but in
perfect condition. IL was found by Dr.
Robert Walker al his homestead at KIN
ston, in Dinwiddie county; during the
pass century. Tho terrapin has since be-
come the property from father to son un-
Tin IN has FALLEN into the hands Of the
coroner OF Manchester, who prizes II very
highly as relic Of ye oideh times' ana
do d Shot THE THIEF.
A negro thief had load OF shot fired
into his body By one OF the hands on
tho farm OF NJ Jasper Clayton, Tuesday
Mr.. Clayton's farm lies a few. miles
from Manchester. on Tuesday night one
OF his employees was aroused by noise
i'm the direction Of his hen mouse. on IN
vestigating the matter he saw man At
tempting TO gain an entrance into the
hennery. The employee procured MS gun
and fired its contents lnl2 tne MAJ 4.
The thief gave an uneartiny yen when the
shot struck him, and holoWed nre, muir
der and everything else. ,
The employee was sure he had killed
his man but would not leave the mouse 10
find out until daybreak by that ume
the man had left for other parts.
The employee was afraid something
might be done with him by the authori-
ties. and reported the matter to inc
SWanSDOrD aufnNTltle~s UNL uoAulub tla'
has been heard Of the thiet.
THE sWANsEURO COURT
Squire c. T. Jones umpired the game
I'm the SwansbOro Police Court yesterday
He had only one ease on his docket 10
claim his attention.
Messrs. E. b: Sheffield and L, r. Chalk
ley had fight on s ne sifee set 9 bin rJ
aggrieved and had his antagonist ar
rested, charging him with assault. AFTER
hearing the evidence the Squire dismissed
40 BRIEFS AND PERSONALS.
Mrs. ]. T. Ford, who recently spent a
rev weeks I'm New Kent county for the
benefit Of her health, returned to her
home here Wednesday greatly improved
In health.
Mr.. w. j. Carter has returned from a
business trip to Philadelphia.
Miss Page Snellings has returned home
from Amelia county, where she has been
spending the summer.
Miss Moselle Gregory has returned to
the city. She has been spending the last
few weeks in the county OF Amelia.
Mr.. Archie Rowzie, Of Danville, was
down visiting friends this week.
Mr.. w. A. War left yesterday for his
home in Keysyille.
Mr.. Acy Broaddus. the nephew Of Mr..
r. c. Broaddus who has been quite Sick
Is some what improved.
Mrs Cole Lowell is visiting Mrs. +. p.
Morrissette at Port Norfolk. She will re-
turn home the first OF the month.
Everything was quiet I'm the Mayor s
Court Yesterday. Not a single case was
docketed TO claim the attention OF the
presiding genius.
The j. l. Hill Printing Company. OF
Richmond. the owners and publishers OF
the Richmond City Directory, have made
a partial canvas Of the City Of Manches-
ter and will publish a Manchester direc-
tory in the same book with Richmond In
| 1fQ2
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-25
DELEGATES ELECTED
To the National Council Of tho Sons OF the
American Revolution.


The Sons OF the American Revolution
held an adjourned meeting last evening
in the rooms OF the Virginia Historical
Society. The following members were
present: Mr.. Charles n. Williams, presi-
dent: Mr.. b. b. Minor. secretary; DIR. X.
A. Brock. registrar and historian; MT H.
II. Gaines. treasurer: Mr.. ". WHIT Henry.
Mr.. s. H. Pulliam. Col. Joseph b. Tree and
Mr.. w. G.. Stanard.
Mr.. George w. Blatteman. member OF
the Society OF Kentucky. applied for adj
mission into the Virginia Society and Was
at once received. -.
The secretary suggested that some mch-
bership certificates be procured ana upon
the motion Of Mr.. Gaines 10 was dccidNo
that a committee consisting or secretary
Il. b. Minor, Or. r. A. Brock and MT.
w. McJOnca prepare suitable c'itui'oNe'
in the shape OF stock books,
The chair then stated that n was ncces-
sary to elect delegates 20 the Nauonfl
Congress OF the Society which VIII meet
at Cincinnati on October 18TH As preVl-
ously stated in The Times, az this gather,
ing the question will be finally disposed
of VIII ,iher the Sons Of the American Rev
olution shall be united with the sons OF
the Revolution. .,,
four delegates 10 the National council
the following members were elected Tor
that purpose: President Charles \, VIII
| liama First Vice President DR.. Joseph n.
White, Col Joseph b. Tree and Mr.. Geo
w. Blatteman, while the following gentle
men were selected altcrnates. MeSsrs X.
II. Gaines, h. A. Brock. 5. H. Pulliam ana
Col j. b. Cary. The president was author
lied TO I'LL any vacancies that might oc-
cur
The letter from the New York Society
in regard 10 the Dissertation Of the nas
was thea read. the substance OF which has
already been published I'm The Times and
| on motion Of Mr.. Henry, the president
was authorized 10 appoint committee on
| thirteen. OF whom he Is 10 be chairman.
10 consider the subject and make be
! fitting reply.
The president was also authorized 10
| send comics OF the letter received by the
| Society concerning the Trans Mississippi
Exposition at Omaha, which has also been
mentioned in The Times, 10 the virginia
| representatives in Congress.
/ Messrs Stanard Henry and Brock wers
| appointed committee 10 draw up resou.
| tons of respect concerning the death OF
| Judge W. r. Staples.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-25

Beginning Sunday, September 18th, the
following changes will be made In the
c. & O. schedule;
No will leave Richmond 10 A. NJ.
except Sunday. instead Of 1920, for elf
ton Forge.
No 4 will leave at $40 p. NJ. for Nor
folk, instead OF 1885.
charlottesville Accommodation Will
leave at p. NJ. instead OF $50
Local train following No. / from Cor
donsyille. will run 10 stanton. instead
OF Goshen.
JAMES RIVER DIVISION.
Morning train will leave at ll:30 A. ".
instead OF $50
Evening Accommodation will leave al 4
=. NJ. except Sunday. instead OF 5. and
run 10 Columbia.
other trains will leave as at present.
See schedule advertisement.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-25
Fifty Years Married.

On Sunday the 10Th instant AT Halls
borough. Chesterfield county. William +.
Spears, Esq. Commissioner of Accounts
ana Commissioner in Chancery for the
Circuit Court OF Chesterfield and his
wife Rebecca Z. Hundley Of Amelia
county. celebrated their tiftieth anniver-
sary OF married life. The day was IN
keeping with the occasion, golden sun
shine. golden rod, golden peaches. gol-
den Albemarle pippins, all were in unison
with the golden bells" marriage bells
OF fifty years ago. The bright eyes OF
the hospitable Virginia matron, cleaned
happily and around the festive board.
sat four generations.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-25
"ROMEO and JULIET"
The shakespearean Revival at tho Acads
emv Met with Some Success.

The ShakeHIearehn heflFdi AZ 'ho H'"N~
emy Met with Some Success.
The first appearance in this city or
Miss Bertha Creighton as tragedienne'
at the Academy last night, was something
OF a revelation. ,-
Miss Creighton appeared In SNAKES
peare's Romeo and Juliet the play thdt
nine tenths OF the well known actors OF
this country, and of all other couhtrles'
have at one time or another attempted
and In which hardly one tenth have sue
ceeded. - 49, -.
spect "A success. Miss creighton
conception Of the part IS oilsi-
nal and her method may also
no said TO be- entirely her own. she
"a a dainty young creature in the early
stage. and when love for Romeo taxes
possession OF her. the action IL perfectly
natural and not strained and overworked.
AS the play proceeds the responsibility
OF her part is fully realized by MISS
Creighton. and her soliloquy in regard 10
the taking Of the drug prescribed by trlar
Lawrence is superb Very little can be
said OF the death scene. however. Ihere
Is a splendid opportunity here Tor me
acting. but Miss Creighton loses IL ana
the audience departs half satisfied.
The support IS not at all strong. ana
aside from Mr.. Duncan Prescott as
Romeo. and Mr.. w. w. Henderson as
the Nurse. none Of the cast Is worthy
the star.
At the matinee this afternoon Miss
Creighton will appear as Miss Peggy I'm
s"The Country Girl" and tonight Romeo
and Juliet" will be repeated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-25
FOR 4 NEW Nam.
A Committee of Pickett Camp Before tho
Council of ST. Johns German Church.

The council Of St. Johns German Luz
theran church. corner Eighth and Mar
shall streets. held a called meeting last
evening I'm one of the church parlors.
The meeting, which was largely attended
was presided over by Mr. Henry q. Mlller'
the president of the body.
The object Of the meeting was 70 listtn
10 "A prOposltiOn to be submitted Dy
Pickett Camp with a view OF securing a
hall for their meetings. The committee
from Pickett Camp which was present 70
present the views of the camp consisted
OF Colonel r. l.. Maury. Colonel Charles
II Loehr. Colonel X. ~ Northen, Comrade
sidney II. Gates Comrade James y. Lacy
Comrade James W. Craig, and Captain
j. T.. Sullivan. III,
The discussion of the subject submitted
was of a private character, ana no den
mite decision was arrived at IL was
learned, however. afterwards that II was
the desire OF Pickett Camp 10 lease what
is known as the schOO-house or 81. Johli
church for a term Of fifteen years. III
such "A lease can be secured under rea-
sonable conditions. then II IS understood
the camp will add another story TO the
preseut building in order 20 secure a nan
for their meetings. In tnat instance tnS
lower floor would not be disturbed, ana
the Powhatan Club could remain "heIe
IL Is now. $1,000, ,..
n seems 10 be questionable, however,
with the members OF the church council
whether such use can properly be MADE
OF church property.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-25

Col. whitehead to Send out an Expert to
Examine Fnrmers' Methods.

Commissioner Of Agriculture Thomas
whitehead viii in a few days send out
an expert to examine into the method OF
growing beets for the manufacture Of
sugar, the soil in which they are planted
etc.
Mr.. o. X Lapham. who is an expert In
matters Of this kind. said yesterday that
ultimately the industry would prove a
success in Virginia.
But" said he. "the growers OF the
vegetable will have 10 come together and
pledge themselves 10 the manufacturers
10 let them have two months supply OF
beets for the first year and two and a
half months for the second, and three
for the third year.
AIr Lapham also said that the chief
tro ible in every section whore the indus
try was new was the insufficient supply
bv growers TO the factories. but after the
first three or four years the supply gene
rally exceeded the factory wants.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-25
PERSON Al AND GENERIL.
Interesting Facts About Kichmond's GIFTS
zens aud other Matters.

Miss Flora Bear. Of Gordonsville, Va.
Is visiting Mr. and Mrs. a. Goldback, ~
east Main street.
The fire alarm boxes were tested yester-
day and found I'm good order by Messrs.
Randolph and Gullett, or the FIRE Alarm
Department.
The Rev. Robert J. Willingham, n. D..
will occupy the pulpit Of Grace-Serteet
Presbyterian church tomorrow morning
and at night.
Mr.. Hermann Shurecht OF Albemarls
county, is I'm the city visiting Mr.. Louis
Euker. at his residence, corner Broad and
Seventh streets.
Mr.. Augustus Hines. formerly OF tho
Varsity School nine. and one Of It's crack
pitchers-and one OF the best no the state
will resume his studies at his old school
Monday
Cards Of invitation have been issued 10
the marriage OF Miss Bessie Melville car
ron to Mr.. Robert Pickett Burwel, on
Wednesday morning. October 9Th, al ~
o'clock, at Grace Episcopal church.
Judge T.. c. Minor, OF the Law ana
Equity Court, has returned from sora-
hunting trip, bringing a number OF the
tidbits with him. The Judge IS somewhat
Drowned by the sun. but IS looking
healthy and hearty.
The two pieces which are to form the
crossing OF the railroad tracks OF the
Richmond Railway and Electric Company
m the corner OF Main and Seventh streets
arrived Yesterday morning. They were
nut I'm place yesterday afternoon Dy a
large force OF wOrkmen.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-25
NO SLEEP FOR THREE MONTHS.
One Cause of sleepIssspess That Gan De
Readily Overconis.

Mr.. VIM. Handschu. Of 5eth street. Cot
ton Aliev Plftsburg. Pa, expresses him
self as follows regarding the ne" RENE
dv for that common and obstinate dis
ease niles: Il take pleasure IN statlnS
that / was so afflicted with pileS that
for three months 1 got no regular Sleep
became completely prosuateo'> we
doctors did me no good; my pro'her
told me OF the new remedy FOR plIes, the
Pyramid Pile cure; / purchaseu iIon ,
my druggist three 80 cent bottles ana
tbf,, completely cured me. am once
more AT nv work and but for TINS ex-
cellent medicine / should be on my
hack. take great pleasure IN wrluhs
this letter because so many people are
sufferers from this trouble VINO IKE
myself did not know where 10 look LOT
a permanent, reliable, safe cure.
fxperience with the Pyramid Pile
Cure in the past three years has dem
onstratod to tho medical profession, as
well as to thousands OF sufferers from
piles. that IL Is the safest ana most Ell
fcctual cure ever offered 10 the pubic
containing no opiates or poisons OF any
kind. painless ano convenient 10 nan
dle and being sold by druggists at 50
cents and 81 ner box, is within the reach
OF every sufferer.
have made complete cure Of chronic
cases that had not yielded TO other re-
NEEDLES for years.
mere is scarcely disease more ag-
gravating and obstinate 10 cure than
the various forms Of piles and II is n
common practice 70 use ointments,
salves and similar preparations contain
ing dangerous poisons 10 remove the
trouble. The Pyramid has superseded
all OF these Intellectual remedies and no
one suffering with any rectal trouble
make any mistake in giving the Pyra-
mid a trial.
II in doubt as 10 the nature OF your
trouble send to the Pyramid Drug Co.,
Albion. Mich. for a valuable little book
on piles. describing all forms OF the
disease and describing the method OF
cure.
Any druggist can furnish tho Pyramid
Pile Cure as IT is the best known and
most popular remedy for piles and If
you ask him he can doubtless refer you
10 many people in your vicinity who
have been cured completely by It.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-25
Reduced Rates Richmond to Buffalo, n. Y.

Reduced Rates Richmond TO Buffalo, n. y.
and Return via York River Line, Ac-
count Meeting of It. Andrews Brother
hood.
For those wishing TO attend the meeting
OF the Brotherhood of St. Andrew at Buff
falo, n. Y, October 18th to 18th, inclu-
sive. the Southern Railway announces
rate of Sl3 round-trip from Richmond 10
Buffalo. y. Y, via York River Line 10
Baltimore and either b. q o. railroad or
PENNSYLVANIA railroad from there on;
tickets TO be sold from Richmond, Octo-
Der 18th. limited for return passage ten
days from date Of sale. Train will leave
Richmond on that date 1880 p M, con-
meet with steamer at West Point which
will arrive in Baltimore and connect with
special trains leaving there via b. & o.
railroad at 9:O5 A. NJ. and via Pennsylva-
MIA railroad at S:45 A. NJ, which will run
through TO Buffalo. carrying through
Pullman Parlor Cars. Tickets Will be
good returning on regular trains to Bal
timOre.
Besides this being the most desirable
route, involving no lay-overs en- route, II
offers the cheapest rate to Buffalo and
rsturn-Sl3
Any further Information desired VIII be
cheerfully furnished by either G. w.
Westburv, r. z. A.. 800 east Main stree;
]. o. Verser, Ticket Agent. Virginia
Street station or Richmond Transfer
Company, 90S east Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-25
Return of Prof. Clapp.

Professor Bowditch Clapp has just re
turned from a months vacation Which
ne spent in Boston and New YORK. Win
his artistic friends. .-t..
Professor Clapp. Is the only Aneflca "a
Guidance OF the celebrated Czerny: OF
Vienna. who was the master OF LIST
Thllberg and other great pianists Of that
time. He had also the beneht or the IN
struction OF Moscheles, who was the mas
Ter 81 Mendelssohn, and the favorite pu-
pil OF Louis Plaidy. OF Leipsic
His pupils have made their mark in the
prominent cities OF the country, and some
az them have been the recipients OF the
bighcst bonors at Paris and Leipsic. Ills
fondness for Virginia and many friend,
ships formed in Richmond, have caused
him TO decline tempting offers elsewhere.
the organ AZ the First Presbyterian
church on Sunday. both in the morning
and evening
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-25
m1DLorHIAX CONSTRUCTIONS co.
A Charter Granted This New Enterprise
Volnor Gets Five Years.

A charter was granted by Judge r. G..
Minor in the Law and Equity Court yes
terday morning to the Midlothian Con-
struction Company. which Is formed for
the purpose OF holding and selling real
estate. executing building contracts. and
equipping and constructing the works Of
railroad. steamboat, ferry and street rail-
way companies
The capital stock OF the company SHAH
not be less than $500 nor more than $1,000
and the real estate held shall not exceed
100 acres. The principal office shall be IN
Richmond.
Tho officers OF the company are as fol-
lowe:
President. f. B. Arnold, New YORK;
Vice-President. Ware 3. Gay, Richmond
Secretary and Treasurer, Julius Baker
Richmond.
Directors-The above and l.. Grady and
r. r. Johnson. Jr, both OF Richmond.
Edward william Paul Volner, charged
with criminal assault upon his sister-in-
law. a girl about u years OF age, was tried
Yesterday morning in the Hastings Court
nIead guilty, and was sentenced 10 serve
Ave years in the penitentiary.
George Buchanan, colored, was given
fifteen days in Jail, and fined one cent FOR
assault.
John Daniel. colored charged with as
sault was acquitted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-25

Watchman John Thomas OF the c. & ..
railroad. recovered a bag containing -
nsirs OF new Battle Axe" shoes early
trsterday He was on the look out. as
usual and saw a young negro man peer
ing out OF an empty box car.
Tie ordered him 10 consider himself un-
der arrest. but the negro refused 10 so
consider himself. and made tracks for
other parts In his haste he dropped the
.uning the shoes. and now they
are at the First Police station, awaiting
Identification.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-25
Married in Washington,

A marriage license was issued in Wash
incton Thursday afternoon 10 Mr.. George
]. Rohn and Miss Virginia Messler, both
wen-known residents OF Henrico county.
who left this city THURSDAY morning;
man Palace Car Company and Miss Mess
Ter has been engaged in the service OF the
Randolph Paper Box Company.
IL is said that there was no elopement
in the matter. but that the young couple
simply desired to be married in the Capt.
tai City.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-25
Last Tour of the Season to Niagara Falls
ta ~ T. und r. X. II. and Penn. II. II.

tn. last Of the charming Niagara Fails
tours Of the season will leave Washing
ION october 18th at 1880 a NJ. by special
train OF Pullman Cars ana Day CoaG ne
@a-a rails 1850 r. NJ. Return coupons
Good on any regular trains within limit,
Exclusive Of limited express trains Tick
cts good % stop Off at Buffalo, Roches-
ter and Watkins, returning with
i'm the limit. Only SA round trip
from Richmond. Tickets good eleven
DAYS. Leave Richmond October 18th.
For further particulars apply 10
Richmond Transfer Company, SJ5 east
Main street, Ticket Agent Byrd-Street
c. A. TAYLOR,
Traffic Manager.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-25
Que Too Nany

James Douglass. the negro who was
given six months In jail Thursday. for
stealing wire from the Richmond Railway
and Electric Company, has been living
double lie. Tie has a wife at No 53S GU
rner street. where he holds his legal resi-
oence, and In the rear OF No. COO east
Leigh street ne has another wife. The
nrst wife il at present doing work at the
Sweet Chalybate Springs, but the second
one Is at home.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-25

Broad street. took II into their heads TO
go hunting sora Thursday.
They went TO Chickahominy Swamp,
where sora are thickest. and got into the
fray. They soon filled their bags and
were on the point of returning, when MT
Sycle said, Lets take another shot
Then the two gentlemen banged away,
and down fell a bunch Of sora.
In reaching out for them Mr.. Sycle lost
his balance and fell overheard; but. MT.
Krause rescued him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-25
seren,h.street Christian Chnrch

Rev. c. @ Wright. OF Norfolk. VIII
preach at the Seventh-Street Christian
church tomorrow morning and evening.
Rev. Mr.. Wright is stationed at Norfolk
as the chaplain of the navy. He Is repre-
sented as an excellent preacher and DOUBT
less large congregations will assemble 20
hear him. The night service. which was
SUSPENDED during the summer months.
will. from Sunday, be resumed for the
winter. Mr.. Wright passes through the
CITY at this time from Goshen. va. TO
take up his duties at the navy-yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-25
"maRrEAoASD "LA soMNAMBULA."
The Grand Opera Festival to be Held In
Octobei.

The success Of the spirited rehearsals
under Slgnor Campobello's efficient direc-
ton justines the prediction that the
Grand opera Festival to be held in Oc-
tober at the Academy for the benefit OF
the Rosemary Library, win arouse wide
spread public interest
Martha" and La Somnambula"- both
musical gems-will be presented on alter
nate evenings. The cast for each per-
torrance comprises the best local talent
10 which Will be added artists Of distluc-
ton from New York
s,gnor Campobello has proved himself
an able director and under his guidance
a remarkably high average OF excellence
mas been attained.