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Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
Harness and Saddlery Maker.

A c. RECKLING. manufacturer of Har- q. ness and Saddlery. Buggy trimming done to order 2i5 18th St. Phone 206.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
CLEVELAND, 14; NEW YORK, 8

/, Jieveland, July 2S.-The Clans fell on ' YUsfng for eight hits in the frs inning Aof todays game. Seven runs was the re- suit After that they could not hit him = 'aaeffectively, while the Indians drove Sey- ', ,nioureout of the box in the second Inning. ~sMeekin, who look his place, was pounded yeGlard. Attendance, 1000. Score:
 R.HE. < Cleveland .. ....1 5 0 1 *-14 15 2
 New York ...7 0 0 0 0 Q 0-8 10 3
 BattRries-Young and Trimmer; Sey mour, Meekin and Warner Umpire, ~O'Day. Time, 2:25.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
BROOKLYN. 12; LOUISVILLE. 2.

Louisville, July 2S.-The Colonels played ~stupid ball and the Brooklyns won with out the slightest attempt today.
 R.H.E Louisville. .. 70 O000O01 11--2 1 Brooklyn .. .. ..0 ? 3 0 1 0 o 7-12 II l , Baitteries-Frazer and Wilson; Fisher ~and Grim. Umpire, Hurst. Time. 1:45.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
BOSTON s. ST. LOUIS L

St. Louis, July 2S.-The Bostons won ! from the Browrs today by superb play $ ing. Attendance 3,500Score: a R. H k. St Louis .... .,..0 0 o 0 0 O[
 \ Boston .... ...0 0 0 0 2 3-S 12 1 ' Betteries-Lucid. Grimes and Douglas i; s Nichols and Bergen. Umpire, McFar.and
 ' Time :45
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
Circles Capture One From the Senator's Giants Meet Iuglorious feat-Ugly Accident at Oakley.
LEAGUE STANDING.
BASE BALL BULLETIN.

Philadelphia 6. Pittsburg 5. Philadelphia 13; Pittsburg ,. Brooklyn 12. Louisville ?. Cincinnati 6, Chicago 3. Boston 8, St. Louis 1.
 Baltimore IA, Washington '. Cleveland IA, New York s.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29

The three leaders won easy victories yesterday and each went up a notch. New York lost to Cleveland and the IT, dians seem bent on crowding the Giants out of fourth place. As the ciups now stand Boston holds first place with margin of 30 points over the Reds, whaie the 'ex-champs are pushing the Cincin- natf aggregation, being only eight points to the bad Tn the event the Reds lose today and the Orioles win the latter Will fake second place and begin her uphill climb. for her former prestige.
 The Browns continue in undisputed title of the head of the column (reversed) and there is no possible chance for the lroaor to be wrested from the Mound City
 combination.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
WE ARE THE AGENTS FOR

Johann Hoff's Malt Extract, "Liebmann's Teutoplc Liquid Extract of Malt and Hops."
 "The Gin Cucurbita Co.'S Watermelon Gin for Kidney Troubles"
 "Ve Clcquot Ponsardin tyellow labeD champagne"
 "Williams' Canadian Rye Whisky The trade supplied
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
Engines and Foundry Work.

IT ARDIE-TYMES FOUNDRY AND MA II CHINE O., manufacturers of engines, boilers and mining machinery furnace work all kinds castings and repair work. First avenue and Twenty-sixth street.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29

Sacred Concert at East Lake Sunday by Chace's band, Phil Memoli, director. r
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
Brooms and Alabama Rolled Oats.

M 'MILLAN-LEE CO, manufacturers of III brooms and packers, of Alabama rolled oats 2l05-7 Morris avenue.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
Founders and Machinists,


 IT OOD MACHINE CO, founders and ma II chinists, repairers of machinery. Heavy forgings, car wheels and axles of all kinds. avenue and Fifteenth street. Phone 209
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
BALTIMORE IA, WASHINGTON :.

E Washington, July 2S.-The senators lost Y the game today through poor fielding and q base running and in the last inning by .s reason of McJames' inability to hold down + hits. Nops was substituted for Pond in < the, seventh inning. Attendance 1,5oo. V Score.
 R. H. T.. as Washington .. ..012012o 1-7 12 1 ss sT5afffmore .. 70 0 5 0 0 Q 2 7--14 1S 1 ...- attertss@McJames and McGuire; Pond. Nops and Clark. Umpire, McDon- - ald Time, 2:30
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
BIRMINGHAM INDUSTRIES.
Patronize Home Industries and
 Build Up Birmingham.
Baskets and Butter Trays.

P ATIss MANUFACTURING CO, manu- z U fractures split baskets, wiif&*epd butter trays, l702 First avenue. 'PhoncSzf2
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
sARAToGA ASSOCIATION.

saratoga, N. Y, July 2S.-The Saratoga Racing association today opened it's summer meeting which will cover twen- ty-two days. The track was heavy. ow- ing. to unfaYorables weather. Rain set in ~before the first race and continued throughout the rest of the racing hours. There was a good attendance considering the rains. There was a number of prom inent horses among the starters.
 First race, introductory scramble, five furlongs-Rubieon 3 to ,, won; RodeI- mord, to 2, second;, Sunny Slope, to l. th.rdg Time, 1:02A.
 Second race, mile.-Souffle, to 5, won; Ace, to ,. second; Capana, to 1, third. Time,. 1:44.
 Third race, Clash stakes. half mile Hamburg, 1 to ?, won; Handball. 10 to l, second; iT1flel. to l, third Time :5O.
 Fourth race, Travers stakes, one mile and a quartei-Rennsslaer, to 5, won; Tragedian, to ,, second; Don D'Oro, 3 to 1, thild Time, 2:12.
 Fifth race, non-winners, three quarters mile-Rosso, to 1, won Trapping. 5 to }, second; Orion, to 5, third. lime, 1:17.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29

M 1LLIAMSON IRON CO.,, foundry. ma " chine and boiler shop. First avenue and Fifteenth street. Phone, POS.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
A SYSTEMATIC TREATMENT.

Persons afflicted with diseases of private nature can be treated successfully at home. Write for my book on private diseases and question blank, which will be sent you free of cost in plain sealed envelope. Ali corres- pondence held strictly confidential.
 SPECIAL.
 A quick and perfect cure to unfortunates who are suffering with Sexual Debility, caused by early imprudence, errors of youth or sexual excesses. resulting in impaired vii gor, loss. of manhood, nervous prostration. failure of memory. etc, uniting the victim for marriage, society or the pleasures of life. The treatment is reliable. pleasant, permanent.
 ture, such as Syphilis. Gonorrhoea Gleet, Structure etc. which have caused Bad Blood, Skin, Kidney or Bladder Disea ses, Pimples, Blotches. Eczema, Scrofula, Tu- mors. Liberated Sore Mouth and Throat Rheumatism. Womb Troubles Leuhcor- rhoea or any trouble whatever of private nature, of either sex need not despair, for even many of the so-called incurable cases are successfully and quickly cured
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
Bridge and Structural Work.

(. OUTHERN BRIDGE CO.,, B. H. Harda- ) way Prest. B. o. Watkins, Vice-Prest.; W. R. Starbuck, Sec'y and Treas, manu- faeturers and builders iron and steel struct- ural work. Highway bridges a speciality.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
-4s ST. LOUIS FAIR GROUNDS.

St. Louis, July 2S.-Two favor.tes and three second choices won at sae Fair Grounds today.
 First Race-Six funiongs, 2-year-o,ds. purse. King Orr, ? to 1. won. Ce.ib B., 6 to l, second: Silva, Il to 5, third. Time, 1:161&. staa
 Second Race--Mile and an eighth. Do- nation, to ?, won; Dock Behan, to D, s.eea4'1s-~eDI.e eHugss.7 to 2 third. Time. 1:56.
 Third Bace-Fivee and on'e-half fur longs, 2-yyar-olds. Dr. Cook, to 2, won; Sir Rclla,2sto 1, second; Nancy Till, 8 to l. third. SEime, :10l2.
 Fourth---RaeeLSix furiongs. Belle of Memphis. 10 to won; Gath, to ,, sec- ond; St. Aifonse, F to 1. third. Time, f:241t..ss -sasfs ss-sszs,s-.ss~s.s.
 Fifth Race--Mlle and twenty yards. Forsyths. to .. won; Lumber Glintz, 12 to l, second; Long Time, to 1. third. Time, r:45. q .s ss
 Sixth, Race-Siy ard on s-half furlangs. Artiath, Ito l. won; Judge Etouffer, F to l. second; Joe Hart. to 1. third. Time. 1:22%
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
Boiler Works.

DBIRMINGHAM BOILER WORKS, man. ID ufac turers of all kinds of boilers, furn- aces and sheet-iron work. Get their prices before placing your order. Office and works, 24th st., avenue and Powell ay-s enue. Phone 1132. Repair work promptly attended to-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
CURES ARE GUARANTEED.

pr. Holloway guarantees to you a cure and his guarantee is reliable one.
 I respectfully refer, with permission to Steiner Bros, bankers, Jefferson County Savings Bank, Alabama National Bank, of this city, and the editor of this paper (the State-Herald), as to my responsibility for my contracts.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
CINCINNATI 6. CHICAGO 3.

z Chicago. July 2S.-The Colts gave < good exhibition of how not to play ball to- $ day piling up about as many srrors as ths visitors made hits and presenting ! them with all their runs. The Reds . played a perfect fielding game. Irwin's N work. in accepting eleven chances at 2 third being especially brilliant. Attend aaneo4, 200. Score:
 q R. H F. ' cshicatrn 001002 0-3 10 6 ' Cincinnati .. ...0 2 0 2 0 0 2 0 0-6 0 : Batteries-Friend ard Kittredge; Ehret
 . and Peitz; Umpire. Sheridan. Time, 155.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
Brass and Pronze Foundry.

rF HE G. L. ANDERSON CO, Qimited), l brass and bronze foundry, corner Twen- ty-fourth street and First avenue. Rolling mill and blast furnace work speciality. Phone 8S2
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29

Dancing at East Lake five nights d week. Music by Mon- CanO'S DanQ. 7-27-4t
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-06
THE LAST ENEMY or NAN.
The sunday Meetings -Bible Training
Clsss--Boys' Gospel Army.

The sunday Meetings--Bibie Training
Clsss--Boys' Gospel Army.
Sunday afternoon, az o'clock. In the
association parlor, Rev. Henry 9. Garri-
son. pastor Of Marshall-Street Christian
church. will address the mems meeting on
the subject. 'The Last Enemy OF Man
Death" This series Of meetings has been
well attended. and has been very inter-
esting throughout. The last subject Is a
fitting close 20 the series. and those who
have been fortunate enough 70 attend
the meetings should not fail 10 hear the
address OF the Rev. Mr.. Garrison.
At o'clock In the Blue Room. the gen
cral secretary. Mr.. Mckee will conduct
the Bible training class. using the text
books. Christ Among Men" and Per
sonal Work" This class is composed OF
earnest Bible students. who are working
10 equip themselves for better service. and
the meetings are most interesting and well
attended.
At the same time IN the association par
lor the Boys Gospel Army will hold
forth with q song service by the Blue
and Red chOirs, and an interesting talk.
Mr.. G.. c. Irvine will talk TO the boys
Sunday afternoon on the theme How
10 Pray" The boys meetings are al
ways bright and interesting. All boys be-
tween eight and sixteen are welcome.
This afternoon at O'Clock IN the hall,
DR.. Pell will conduct his regular talk
on the Sunday school lesson. This IS
very interesting meeting. and has a large
attendance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-06
Not comnlled with the Law.

The statement which appeared IN one OF
the morning papers yesrerday 70 tne tl
feet that a commission had been issued
10 CAPTAIN W. s p. Mayo as commander
II Company 3. Blues Battalion. is erro-
neous. No commission has as yet come
forth. -.,-
The same condition Of affairs prevails
in regard 10 Secont-Lieutenant George
". Warren. Of that company, who also
JAILED T. apply Tor his examination In the
time prescribed by LAM.
Both gentlemen auprarcd before an OK
aiming board on Wednesday afternoon
consisting OF Adjutant-Gcneral Ander-
SON. Major Cutchins and Captain bos-
sleuX. and We're passed.
Not possessing the necessary lesal
Qualifications however. as explained lu
Yesterdays Times another election VIII
have 10 be held and n reelected. boin
officers viii again have % Doe examine.
n they make application within thirty
dqvs from thcir election before their
commissions can De- issued.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-06
NEGROSHOT AW HITEB0Y
CECIL LONG FOUNDED BY GAR
FIELD ANDERSON.
The Boy is Not Badly Hurf--one Nesr"
Shoots and Badly Injuries Ano'he'
Last Night.

A negro boy named Garfield Anderson
was arrested in the Second Police District
yesterday on the charge OF shoo'ihs anu
wouldiag a white youth named Oe0"
Long.
The .hooting occurred on north Second
street Thursday afternoon. IL appears
that there were some boys playing mar
bles and one Of them got into uiSY-''
with Anderson The negro carried pm
tol and fired at the youngster, VINO hau
attended him. The ball struck Long, Nho
haf leen in no way involved IN the qu,il
rel A slight wound below the hhee "aS
received. The boy is not oaqy I noas #
Long is a son OF Mr.. w. n D'"s' u
Ths case will be before the Police Jus
tice in the morning.
one xecrI shoots Anoihtr.
The ambulance was called at 10 o'clock
ias- s,-ensnc- TO the corner OF ST James
md Eaker streets and Wnen tha' spot Va
reached a negro boy named Andre"
Houston. aged about twenty years Wa
found lying on the pavement Win d Ou'-
let wound ia his stomach
Houston had stepped out OF bar room
near bv and was playfully slapplng =
child when another negro named Marcy
White, dared Houston TO slap hiin' N
stead OF the child. This Houston proceed
ed 10 do when White pulled a pistol ana
threatened 10 shoot. The weapon ala 70
of whether by intention or accident, -
not known. ard Houston received the
bullet in his abdomen. 49,,
AT the Almsl ouse. whore the injured
negro was taken. the doctors by a Neis
pretty and Intricate operation loe1leu
and eNtricated the bullet. 80
pna opeuution was conducted with a
degree OF skill that admits hope OF me
hoy's recovery DESPITE the desperate sefi-
ousness OF his injury.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-06
PROF. HOLMES, FUSERAL.
His Request for Perfect Simplicity Faith
fully Observed.

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, Novem-
her 5.-special.-The funeral OF Professor
Holmes took place from the residence or
Professor Perkiuson this afternoon Al
4.a0 o'clock. Following the special re-
quest OF Mr. Holmes there were neither
flowers nor crepe. and every part OF the
sad ceremony was conducted as simply
as possible.
The Rev. Mr. Neve. Of Ivy. conducted
the services. which were those 81 the
Church OF England. OF which Nr. Holmes
was a member One Of SIR. Holmes re-
quests was that the hymn. ABIDE Win
Ne" be sung which. together with Lad
Kindly Light" was sung By male quar-
tette OF students.
The faculty attended in a body, acting
as honorary pall-bcarers. The active
pali-bearers were. az the special request
OF Mr. Parkinson. members OF the Beta
Theta ri fraternity. OF which he Is men,
Der They were: +. Il. Warner McCaDe.
l.. J. owen. John Thornley,. J. Marshall
West. <orborne Robinson. Jr.. George l..
Fletcher. +. A. Asserson. and Robert l..
Parrish. Jr.
The remains went out on the evening
train 10 Allegheny. accompanied ~ the
farnlly. They will be inferred AZ the Oh
Sweet Springs tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-06
Wards OF THE GOTERYMEyT.
Relations of the United states Towards In
hians Reiterated in a Decision

dians Reiterated in a Decision.
The United States Circuit Court OF
Appeals convened at 10 o'clock yesterday
morning. with Judges Con, Simonion and
Purnel presiding.
No g22g United States, appellant, vs.. u.
J. Boyd. e al. and Eastern band or
Cherokee Indians. appellees. appeal from
Circuit Court Western District or North
Carolina. Opinion BY Judge Con. Re
Versed and emended-
This was a case In which the Eastern
Band OF Cherokee Indians and ID. J. Boyd
and Others were involved In the sale OF
certain lands: the decision IS victory
for the Indians. for the court holds that
the Indians are the wards Of the govern
ment. and the United States have the
power 10 supervise and control the affairs
Of the Indians so far as the law In ques-
ton Is concerned.
No. 225-Manhatfan Life Insurance Co.
OF New York. plaintiff IN error. vs. Agnes
:. Carder &c, defendant in error. On e.
Tor 10 Circuit Court. West Virginia con-
tinued from yesterday. Argument con-
cluded by r. B. Enslow for the plaintif
IN error and cause submitted
Present FOR further proceedings: Hon.
Nathan Con and Hon. Thomas r. Pur-
No. 227-Sloss Iron and Steel Company.
plaintiff In error V. South Carolina ard
Georgia Railroad Company. defendant In
error. Error 70 Circuit Court OF South
Carolina. Cause argued BY A II Lee ara
Augustine 7, Smythe. Of Charleston, s.
Bsrnwell and J. Z. Burke, for the de-
fendant In error.
In the case OF j. c. strobel vs.. ".
Ferst's Sons & Co, involving the South
Carolina Dspensary Law. the Court re-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-06
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Interesting Faets About Biohmond's Cit
zens and other Matters.

Interesting Facts \ bout hlthmpnus tltl-
zens and other Matters.
The condition OF Miss Maude Stokes
was thought % be slightly more favor
able last night.
Inc Rev. T. NJ Lowry, OF Shelby. y. c.,
VIII occupy the pulpit Of Grace-street
Presbyterian church Sunday morning and
az night Mr.. Lowry IS staying with Dr.
j. a. Moore while in the city
Mr. Thomas Fl. Bigger, Of the Office oi
,h.. "Reminiscences Of Agriculture. LETT yes
terdav morning. accompanied by ms VII Z,
FOR Washington, where they VIII remain
until Monday.
Miss wyle Royal Of Morrison. Va; h "a.
been visiting her uncle. Mr. +. A ChIis-
fian. No. I05 east Broad street ioI tne
last two weeks. and VIII return 70 hei
home to-day
Rev. Edward T. Pen d. D.. will deliver
his regular weekly lecture on the SUNDAY
school lesson az the Young Men Ihrls-
tan Association this afternoon az
o'clock
Rev. Edward p. Bagby. pastor q Ninth
street church Of Disciples. Nasnin stoh.
ID. G.. will occupy the pulpit OF tAe
Ssvcnth-Street Christian church SUNNY
both morning and evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-06

co,,fhe-n Supreme Council Of the A and
Scoftish Rite OF Free Masonry has re-
-1irned from Canada. where ne went 70
a.terf the supreme Council OF that juris-
diction. He reports the Scottisn Kite IN
= str,ro condition in Canada. The ca
49, Nelson's axe their cues naturally
tom The Great Masons and IN England.
Sceo-ian5 and Ireland the Scottish Rite Il
very powerful. -. ...,~,o-. q,
There are nearly tntes-Vui. ~ Sr-, -
Sfefes and Of this number only something
IKE forty Thousand are members OF
Scottish Rite odies. .-.sf,.. 4.
Rut "the Rite" Is growing steadily in
this country and 4 Is predictea that ~ ~
irene Council H. celebrated. the MEMBER
sbiD In The United States viii be quite up
10 800
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-06
PETERSBTRG NOTES.
Dark Wrapper Tobacco Brings Fine
Price.


Price.
PETERSBURG. VA. Nov. 5.-Special--
" Z, webb. a member ~ The police force
~ Newport News and Miss Lula Gather
inc Hawks. will be- married az the resi-
dence Of the brides parents on east Iaoo
Mr r. F. Hite and Miss Sadie. Bland.
both 0f Prince George. were married last
wednesday al Merchants Hope church.
in that county. Rev. Nr. Derby OF this
cifv oficiated. The bride is a niece OF
CAPTAIN r. F. Bland. steward az the Gen.
tral state Hospital
a subscription german was gwen 10
night at the Library Hail.
The Petersburg Episcopal convocation
will convene ~ Claremont, on the gh
inst. The convoc1t ton sermon WI he
preached by Rev. vs.. A. Z. Goodwin, OF
..lf.rsture A4 ~ rre Episcopal clergy
OF this city VIII attend the cOnvocation.
New tobacco stl continues 10 be
brought here in very large quantities and
the sales az the warehouses to-day were
nor over until late 10 the afternoon.
General Stith Boiling. OF oaks ware
house. sold this morning Tor Mr. g. ".
Hammer. Of Amelia county, one LOT or
dark wrappers which brought 81 per hun
drsd pounds. This is the highest price
mat bas been obtained in Petersburg FOR
tobacco In some years
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-06
THE cor FACTION.
They viii Carry thdFight Into the Legis-
fafrre.


NORFOLK. VA. Nov. 5-SDecial-The
Cole faction OF the Democratic party in
Norfolk county expects % make a very
determined night Tor what they consider
their rights. Three well-known attorneys
have been employed % handle the case
in the Legislature These gentlemen went
over 20 Portsmouth yesterday 20 be- pres
ent at the canvassing Of the ballots. but
though they arrived as early a. IL A NJ,
they found that the work had been COM
pleted long before az an hour which must
have neceSsitated the Commissioners OF
Election beginning unconscionably early.
Moreover. they discovered that the Cole
ballot boxes from three precincts where
that faction established separate voting
places. had not been turned over 10 the
Commissioners. and had not been counted
by them. They are stili sealed Up in the
clerks Office. This raises another compli-
cation.
the whole case will hinge on the fact that
the Judges and commissioners were hold
over of5cers. when the law requires that
they he appointed annually. This was not
done because Of the Electoral Board trou-
bic ,..
will meet here 90 noon fo-morrOw and
make uians for the contest
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-06
roBI Geo MiRKEr.
Prices Better Than They Were Year
Ago.

CHATHAM. VA. NOV. 5.-Special.-To-
harco mas been moving rapidly IN the last
three weeks and while large qlaNt ltisS
-. b.sn ofered Tor sale. prices have
beid uD well. Low grades are selling
nnurh better Than they did twelve months
ago. There has been no giut on ms mar
ke- but both warehouses nave Hale sooo
sales for several weeks.
Bishop Randolph Will conduct conIrrna-
lion service-s in Emanuel T.. T.. church
Sunday morning.
session here Yesterday. Rev. ". ID.
Wright delivered a Temperance address IN
the PRESBYTERIAN church last night.
AR W. Z Taylor. night agent icr the
Southern railway. Is dangerously III Win
cor, xssfior Of the lungs al Hotel Chatham.
siferif' W. I. Overbey. has been confined
10 his room several days with rheurna-
tism-
Rev. T. A. Hall. OF the Baptist church.
left this week for Albemarie county, TO
assist IN series Of neatLnGA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-06
GIN. rAI1AfEERo'S CONDITION.
Judge TaIiaferro. His son, Adjourns Court
On Account of His Illness.

GLOUCESTER ., =, Va. Nov: >
-fsr--,... ,,rchsuged. lie is critically
I'M Ills attending physician thinks he Is
III I,,,,.ir- .,saker Judge James l. Talia-
sss .1~ Son OF the General. adjourned his
court today Tor the term on account OF
his fathers Illness
r,-i.-ar, eiection i0r the county Judge
ssin he,ween Judge J. l. Ta.iaferro ana
Mr. cstieii met to;cay. but not having
a quorum. adjourned until me ~ Of this
.-sctio,, utll he awarded 20 the candidate
that has received majority OF The Demo
cratic votes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-06
PLAY or SCESERT.
The City Of New York" Given an Elabo-
rate Production.

II was a great gallery full Of drama ad-
mirers that shouted their approval OF
Moller and Fesslers scenic melodrama
The City Of New York az the Academy
last evening.
The story Of the play IS the same old
story Of virtue. love and vllainy. well
compiled into an interesting play divided
into I'VE acts. and set with elaborate
stage environments.
Many clever specialties are introduced
into the piece az opportune moments, and
they were all encored. especially me
Irish act Of Edward Brennan.
As Jack Morgan The gambler and
cvervbodv's friend the author, Mr.. Wal
ter Fessler was capital
re gave a manly study Of the char
acter.
Miss Pauline Train. Porter J. White.
and a large cast assist the author 90 the
production A matinee this afternoon
and t0-niehts performance closes the
engagement
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-06
FIRE ENGINE TESTED.
The Remodeiied Machine Meets Every
Requirement.

Engine No. :. which was recently re-
modelled al the North and returned 70
this city. was tested at the dock yester-
day afternoon IN the presence Of Chief
w @. Fuller. Superintendent of Fire
Alarm ". III. Thompson, and The Board OF
Fire Commissioners
The engine was found 70 work perfectly
satisfactorily, getting up steam In four
minutes from perfectly cold water. and
attaining a full head In nine minutes II
was also ascertained that the machine
could prOpel stream Of water 20 a
height Of 30 feet.
In fact. the engine comes up 10 require
ments in every respect and is a valuable
addition 10 the department.