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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1897-01-02
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tain Mercury,

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Co.
Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all drug
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Halls Family Pills are the best.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09

No. 10, a. +. and a. NJ, ana the cere-
monies were most imposing. TINS has
been selected for OakwoOd Memorial-Day
because it was the anniversary of ne
death OF Stonewall Jackson. and has been
observed as such ever since.
THE EARLY OFFICERS.
A paper submitted by the secretary
OF the organization al that t,me-Mrs.
G. Poythress-shows that the officers or
the association then were President. Mrs.
Mary II. Smith: Vice-Presidents. Mrs.
Allen Y. Stokes. Mrs. John Sinton. Mrs.
Susan Reed. Mrs. a. L. Dickinson. Mrs.
A. s. Lee. Mrs. j. Il. Pace, and Miss a.
BIrk: Treasurer. Mrs. L. S. Turpin; Cor
responding Secretary. Miss Mary HUI;
Recording Secretary. Mrs Charlotte Poy-
thress. Executive Committee-Mrs. II. H..
Vest. Mrs. John Knox, Mrs. William Coul-
ling. Mrs William II. Crew. Mrs. Thorn
as Baldwin, Mrs. George AInslie. and
Miss NJ. Lyme.
Mrs. A. Y. Stokes was the second pres
ident Of the association. and under her
leadership the organization achieved a
magnificent work in the matter Of re-
storing the graves at lakewood and iden-
tifying the resting-places OF the dead
buried there.
Only a few years ago Mrs. Stokes re-
tired from the presidency. and Mrs.
Henry T. Christian was chosen as her
successor. Mrs Christian was devoted
10 the work OF the association. and -
consecrated much of her time 10 the
preservation of the vast section OF SOL
diers' graves in Oakwood.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
Clubs Exhibit.

All sketches drawings. paintings, pho
tos, puritan casts. etc, intended for the
second annual exhibition of the Art Club
should be sent to the club room before
tomorrow. at =. Nj.
Judging from those already sent in the
exhibition promises TO be one of unusual
variety and interest. An artistic cata-
logue is being prepared the cover OF
which is a reproduction in black and
white Of Miss Eloise Bruces design,
which was awarded first place In the
club, s recent poster contest. The exhi-
biton opens Saturday, May 18th, at $50
L. NJ. with the regular monthly social
meeting Of active members patrons and
honorary members and to the general
public. the following Monday May Eth.
Announcements Of the various social and
musical entertainments TO be given
throughout the week, will be published
later.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
NEXT FRIDAYS CONTESTS.
An Interesting Programme for Rich
moDd College Field Day.
SOME new FEATURES INTRODUCED.
The Boys Have Practiced Long and Faith
fully and VIII Make Ia Good show
ing-Co-operation Of the Faculty.
Gymnasium Drills.

The annual Field-day at Richmond Coz
lego viii occur next Friday, the lilh'
aud those who have IL IN chalSe' "s
well as those who VIII take part expec,
IL to be the best Iieid-day IN the history
OF the College.
The success OF the day Will be largely
duo TO the unusual attention That the
various departments Of athletics nave
commanded from the students this sea-
son. The College Athletic Association,
under the auspices Of which this REID
day Is given, has larger roll OF members
than ever before, and has begun ana
maintained more varied and thorough
work this season than in former wears
1t seems indeed that rowing has failen
into disfavor with the College boys, lot
they have now no boat crew and seem
10 have lost all interest in the regattas
I'm which the crew OF ~, 90 and 80 held
the continual lead. But while they have
neglected aquatic sports. they have the
more thoroughly devoted themselves 10
field games. and nearly every student OF
Richmond College. ii would seem, now
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
Eirn fihe ExnoSitiOn.

Thick clouds Of smoke arose from the
EXPOSITION Grounds at p. Nj. yesterday.
and a few moments later an alarm OF
fire come in from Box 50, located on the
grounds. -..
Brook-Avenue Engine and Broad-Street
Engine were at the grounds in quick time
and the fire was found raging In the
stables on the north side or the GROUNDS
nearest the Richmond FREDERICKSBURG
and Potomac railroad tracks.
The stables we're quickly consumed,
there being som delay I'm getting water
"a .he wator had 70 he turned on In the
main building for use In the engines but
the fire was confined to the stables.
Opinion was divided as 10 the cause OF
the blaze. some thinking It incendiary'
and some ascribing 1t 10 tramps VINO
have been plentiful I'm the neighoorhood'
The estimated damage Is about Sz0O.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
A Ne,r Scheme Chartered.

In the Law and Equity Court yesterday
Judge +. G. Minor granted charter 10
the "Virginia Dental Parlors and Labora-
tory" The company is formed for the
purpose Of furnishing and equpping
Offices for the practice of dentistry in all
its branches and for the purchase Of
manufacturing buying and selling all
lines of dental goods, and to practice
dentistry. The capital stock Of the com
pany shall be not less than 5000 nor
more than $1,000, divided into shares Of
s. each. The officers are: President
Daniel A. Buchanan: Nice-President, Z
Rutherford DOMAIN: Treasurer. Dr. Leo
Arthur Pussy; Secretary. y. i. Bacon:
Medical Director. Or. a. l.. Wexford;
General Counsel. Marion i. Dawson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
IN CHARGE OF CITY HALL
THE DUTILNDF IHE SERG EINr-AT-
AEU. fNCREdSED.
Tie Commit eon Grounds and Buildings
Pass Upon Oihcr Proposed Changes.
The Nlckham Monument.

\ lengthy session Of the Committee
on GROUNDS and Buildings, which was
called IN special meeting at $50 p. NJ.
yesterday extended TIL IL o'clock +. NJ
The meeting was called 10 consider the
recommendation OF certain ordinances to
the City Council and IL disposed of the
ordinances as TO the duties OF the Ser
eeant at-Arms OF the Council: the duties
OF the city parN-kccpers. and their saia-
ries. end the Waterman OF the city Hall.
There We're present Messrs. Gunst
(chaiImam. Briggs. Brock. King. Law
der Noble. Rountree. and Snead. and
Clerk Frank H. Bates.
After much discussion and debate the
commtte decided to recommend 70 the
City Council these ordinances.
IMPORTANT CHANGES.
An ordinance increasing the duties OF
the Ecreeant-at-Arms Of the City Coon
cil by placing him IN charge Of the entire
city Hall and its furniture. lighting
cleaning and repairs. subject 10 the SUI
pervsou Of the City Engineer and the
committee on Grounds and Buildings
Ar ordina1ce prescribing the duties Of
ell the park-keepcrs OF Richmond. and
reducing their salaries from $3.50 per
day TO S55 ror month.
The question Of the number Of en-
ployes 10 be retained a the City Han
was laid on the table until the next meet
ing. $3.50 p. NJ. Monday. except as 10 tho
positions OF watchmen OF that build
ing
As to these employees the COMMITTEES
will recommend the appointment OF tNc.
instead OF three watchmen, as az pres
cnt.
THE WICKHAM MONUMENT
Colonel w. r. Cutsh1w. city Engineer
who was present presei cd petition Of
Judge r. II. Cardwell representing the
Wickham Monument Association. asking
that a granolithic curbing be placed
around the statue OF General Wickham
in Monroe Park.
Permission for this action was granted
10 be done at the expense OF the Wick
ham Monument Association end under
the supervision Of the City Engineer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
Jake Wells Sister Iniursd.

Among the many features Of the Bar
mum e Bailey Greatest Show on Earth IS
the act of Mr. and Mrs. Durham. who are
called aerial artists" doing a trapeze
act at a dizzy altitude.
Mrs. Durham is a sister OF Captain
Jake Wells. the manager Of the Richmond
Baseball Club. and did not perform here
owing to an accident which she had IN
Washinton, where the show was on
Thursday.
While going through her performance
there Mrs. Durham fell from the trapeze
bars and was bruised. besides the suffer-
ing which ensued from shock. She rested
AT her brothers here. and with her hus-
band went to Norfolk with the big show
last night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
Engages wan 4ese ia sumo sorl OF attn

engages wan zest ia sumo sOrI Oh attn
4CtiIs.
CO-OrEttA1ION OF The FACULTY.
<AAV.-er pV~Ul4ul InCvAtlsc ~ DO.
o4AUlt GA tnc paiL vi tnv stuuvnts, -
- 1VuDt tnc licoi.y syI.posny anU a~tiFe
~O-OpcIdtiOlI Vi Lac l. aNu.ty. DVtn as
.Ouy GAIA - il.uls 4uuots. SsIucaat BOs.t
"4ient ado cnDO44 Hecu atiiaesiSs ~ coui'
0~I ANA eAaIiiIic, 1tOicssVi Daancs a.
.ItsIucnL vi tne AtnlctlC Association,
ana 44O4SssOis DII1CnclI eind I1DlItcr al
D4cIlDU.s VI tne l. iDiu-uay Communist
<aLulIt4Is al I.IInInUAu CONceS tiIis
, ear nave DCen IcOviNiis IIu~I dttcn
,iVD Oh lne part OI the studci.ts. Amos
oseiy at.etnOOn SINCE tnc opening vi tnc
-,i44e 4uaee Aul4.DcIs ~ ...c yOy nav
Deen out on the campus InGulsinS b..
gaines vi various Kinds. Here group
~ tnviu ale paying Dds..eeDdIl, mere
Otncrs are tahlhb Tue game MIncn anVws
them ample time Tor Reelection, thus
combining pleasure and pIOnt 10 min1.
...4. o,nt4s li.aS ne seen in pans o. D..
tours actively playing tennis. And OF
course II Is useless 10 auu snat bdscpdn
mas attracted an unusual number OF the
boys. from the beginning OF the season
Tor training IN TINS game, good team
was an assured 1act. Inc number OIL
applicants Tor positions on the team was
large, and allowed Manager Mcneil WIDE
range for the selection of his men. ana
that he did his WORK well Is attested by
the records the team has made.
II IS natural therefore 10 expect that
the annual Field Day, which is to be
held next Frioay, May lith, Will wit
ness some exciting contests.
NEW FEATURES.
The Committee of arrangements for
these contests, consisting of TWO members
Of the Faculty and nve students, have
been much Eratihed at the large number
of entries for the various events on tho
program.
The preliminary arrangements are al
ready about complete, and everything
points to a most successful and interest
ing day next Friday.
In order 10 insure interesting contests,
and To make The records as good as pos
chile, the Committee on Arrangements
this year made somewhat OF a departure
in regard TO entries No student was
allowed TO enter for any event after
April 10th. and all those who entered
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09

winner of each Of the most important
events. such as the mile run. pole vault.
and handsome and appropriate prizes TO
the second best cambatanis. and the
winners in the so-callcd less important
e~'nts.
The most interesting contest, perhaps.
will be that for the distinction as best
athlete. This IS decided by the total
number Of points won by each man. the
first and second best In each event being
accredited with certain number OF
points.
The successful athlete will receive n
handsome gold medal which will repre-
sent q coveted distinction.
Among those who will be in the race
for this medal are S. =. De Naull. OF
Tennessee and Il. d. White and Mon
kic l.. Rea. Of Virginia
De Vault has entered for the mile run.
hurdle race and broad jump, In all of
which he hopes to win. lie expects 10
do the mile run in less than any record
time. He Is certainly the best long-dis-
lance runner i'm the College, running hVe
miles in "A heat with ease.
White is phenominally strong, as Is
sometimes seen when he makes nit
into centre on Il Catholic University
pitcher. or throws like lightning from
right-held TO third base. lie has enter
ed for the following: Mile run, bail
throwing, putting shot, hurdle race,
broad jump fence vault, 100 yard dash,
High jump and hammer throwing.
Rea is the excellent frst-baseman OF
the Spiders: he has a splendid physique
and an enviable reputation on the heid
as well as at the third bag. lie VIII
probably win i'm the pOe-vauit this year,
if he can beat Owens. the physical in
structor lie has entered for ball throw
ing, putting shot, hurdle race, broad
jump. fence vault, 100 yard dash' high
jump and pole vault.
The Field-day Committee promise TO do
everything 10 make the day pheasant
for visitors. Mr.. !. Aston CdDell' fres-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09

have been training specially for these
contests
AS mas already been published in The
Times, over tOrly men MADE entries, anu
some Tor rs many as Twelve events. These
contestants we've required 10 take the
framing OF The 1racK A.hleuc team anu
nave been under the immediate direction
OF Mr. .. l.. owens, Physical Instructor
OF The College.
The programme, which was recently
printed in The Times, includes some
events not heretofore lound III the list
of kield-day sports al the College. a
bicycle race, and fence vault Will be al
ded. as Well rs putting The shot anc
hammer throwing wnicn demand more
attention than they have hitherto receiy-
cd. There Will be a free sprinkling OF
amusing and farcical contests as WILL
be seen from the following list Of events,
which IS a full list Of all exercises direct
ly under the Athletic Association.
l. Tennis Tournament lin singles ana
doubles).
2 Mile Run.
3. Ball-throwing.
4. Shoe Race.
5. Putting shot.
6. Hurdle Race coo yards).
Z. Broad Jump.
s. Fence vault.
3. Bicycle Race.
10. 100 ya?l Dash.
II. Apple Eating.
u. High jump.
Is. Three-leg Race.
IA. Pole Vault
Is Hammer Throwing.
Besides these there will be two gym
nasium drills and a game OF basketball.
which belongs particularly to the GYM
nasium department.
GYMNASIUM DRILLS.
These gymnasium drills will be really
the only public exhibition during the year
of the gymnasium work. On one or two
occasions such "a the reception given at
the college last Wednesday TO the coun-
ty and city public school superintendents
a gymnasium class has been called on 10
give q drill In q small part OF their work
but there has been no full exhibition o.
the gymnasium work. Indeed this would
be In sense impossible. for the course
mapped out by the director Is rather for
development than for show. and Is de-
signed more for the preservation OF good
health and symmetrical development Of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
After Sorrow. Peace.

There IS a peace that cometh after sor-
row"
or hope surrendered. not Of hope ful-
filed:
Rnt calmly ON a tempest that IL stilled.
A peace which lives not now IN joys
excuses.
Nor In the happy life OF love secure;
But in the unerring strength the heart
possesses
O, conflicts won while learning to en-
dure.
A neace there Is. IN sacrifice secluded;
A peace subdued from will and pas
sion free
.rrs not tho peace which over Eden
brooded.
But that which triumphed in Gethse-
name.
Jessie Rose Gates in the Century.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
A UNIQUE ADvLRTIsEMENT.
a beautiful White Carriage Drawn by
Four Spirited Horses.

We consider the new and unique adver-
tisement Of the c. +. Sauer Co. worthy
Of notice. 1t is in the shape of a large
white vehicle drawn by four handsome
horses. and is certainly a very hand
some affair They are advertising Sauer' s
Old Dominion Baking Powder.
This concern also makes q speciality
in the manufacture of Fine FlavOring
Extracts. As 10 the quality Of the goods
We consider it sufficient evidence when
VIC state that five years ago. Mr. {. T..
Sauer. President of this Company, start
ed the enterprise without q dollars
worth OF trade. Now they are doing an
extensive business in all of the large
cities in the South as far as New Or
leans. La, and Tampa. Fla.
They were awarded the Gold Medal at
Atlanta. Ca, for Purity. Strength and
Fine Flavor. This distinction vas GER
tainiy fattering when their four compe-
titors were old established houses.
They now nave their exhibit at Nash
VILE Tenn. and we trust il will be the
pleasure of all our people who visit that
place, to call and take look at IT,
Enterprise of this kind deserves the
patronage Oh our people. and is wonder
full aid IN building up our city; more es-
pccially Is II so. when these men were
born and raised in Richmond and are
one Of u.s.
Try Sauers Old Dominion Baking
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09

lngton. nature and politics keeping pace
in excitement and animation over all
stands the robust. il not majestic. figure
OF Thos. 3. Reed, resting It's hand upon
the gavel OF the House. He treads the
pathway Of destiny unruiiled by the muir.
murs OF his political opponents and dear
to the plaintive wailings OF the rev par,
tisans who disagree with him. lie VIII
appoint the committees Of the House at
his own time and pleasure. When they
are appointed and legislation resumes me
usual channels. Washington Will arise re
Invgorated, and the old times may SUi"1
again. AMOS ]. CUMMINGS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
THE wIcKHAM MONUMENT
Fracinred Her Arm.

The little daughter OF Or. w. Il. Dorset
fell down the area steps at her home on
Franklin street yesterday evening about
o'clock and fractured her left arm near
the wrist
DR.. r. B. Teusler attended her ana
made her as comfortable as possible. and
she Is doing nicely.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
77D FOR COLDS

the body and limbs than the ability to
perform great feats Of strength or SIKH
in beautiful calcsthenics drill a gold
medal Is given 10 the one who makes the
best development. and this medal which
has already been awarded to Mr. j. II.
Mabry, Of Florida, Will be presented on
Field-Day.
There will be two public gymnasium
drills Friday; one in the forenoon from
which several members Will be selected
for a prize drill in the afternoon. The
one who goes through this prize drill best
will be presented with gold medal.
The game Of basketball will come OFF
at 1880 o'clock Z. NJ between the Irwin
cibles," under Captain Edwards, and
those called "Olympics" under Captain
Scruggs. This game will be played on
their grounds near Franklin street. where
they have had continual practices for
sometimes until they are sure of play
ing fast ball.
The tennis tournament begins at Q
o'clock A. NJ, and is supp, sed to last
one hour. There will be four players
I'm doubles and three in singles. which
will be the last of series Of sets, the
Tost Of which will be played tomorrow
(A1onday) and Tuesday. There are now
thirteen contestants: Eugene Carroll,
w. G.. bearing. Paul Bagpy. W. Il. Glib
son. Day Lee. 4. b. McAdams. j. b.
Kaufman. n. VI. Fugate. G. Mabry. j.
il Mabry. J. y. Myers, j. w. I. McNiel
and r. ID. Quisenherry.
Tennis playing has continually com
manded more devoted attention. and
there will be sons hard playing on the
college campus IN the next Few days.
THE MEDALS
Gold medals will be awarded 10 the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
ISAAC GODDARD FANS.
Richmond's oldest and Best-known jew
eIler NJ Ike. An As.ignmrnt.

isaac Goddard one OF Rchmond's Oldest
and best-known jewellers, made an as
Segment yesterday afternoon to George
+ Hooper. Jr. trustee. for the beneht
OF his creditors The Liabilities are placed
AT 50 1900. and the stock Of Mr.. Goddard,
Including accounts. chooses IN action, ana
store fixtures at No. 9O6 east Main street.
are transferred. After providing for the
usual expenses in connection with the
execution Of the deed. the creditors are
classified as follows:
First-AlI taxes. rents. wages due, etc.
Second-James Allen & Co, Charleston,
S. c.. Sl919S.
Third-Tennegan. Bates & Co. Balti-
more. s49t53; y. Goldsmith & son. Ne"
York, NO7.2l.
Fourth-All other creditors ratably.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09

The Ministerial Union OF Richmond and
Manchester will meet IN regular monthly
session in the Y. NJ C.. A. parlor. Mon
day at II NJ. II ls expected that import
ant bushes will be brought before tho
meeting. An address will be delivered By
the Rev. c. r. HYDE
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill bottle or common glass with your
water and let It stand twenty four hours
a sediment or settling Indicates an I'M
healthy condition OF the kidneys. When
urine stains linen 1t Is positive evidence
or kidney trouble. Too frequent desire
TO urinate or pain in the back. is also con
,incing proof that the kidneys and biad-
der are out OF order.
WHAT 10 DO.
There Is comfort In tho knowledge 50
often Expressed that DR.. kilmer's Samp-
Root, Inc great kidney remedy fulnls
every wish IN relieving pain In the back,
kidneys. liver, bladder and every part OF
the urinary passages. Ii corrects inability
10 hold urine and scalding pain in passing
IL or bad effects following use OF LIQUOR.
wine or beer. and overcomes that I'M
pleasant necessity OF being compelled to
get up many times during the night to
urinate. The mild and the extraordinary
effect Of Swamp-Koot is soon realized 1t
stands the highest for its wonderful cures
OF the most distressing cases. III you need
q medicine you should have the best. Sold
by druggists. price fifty cents and one
dollar. You may have a sample bottle and
pamphlet both sent free by mail. Mention
The Sunday Times, and send Your ad-
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N. Y.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09

ident OF the Alumni Association has con
scented TO act as director sensiaI .. w
days exercises. There VIII De thfe.
neid marshaIs appointed TO preserve gooi
order and assist In providing comfor
for spectators. -,
Ample seating accommodations VIII 0,
provided in a pleasant place Tor inc Iau ~. :
who will be anxious to FOOT io' INC
young fellows.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09

Mark Furcron has taken the Saloon Of
ST. Claire Hotel. and will be glad to
serve the public and his friends.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09

Try SAVERS Old Dominion Baking
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
A CHANCE FOR A HOME.
A Nice Home Conveniently Located Offerd
for Sale This Week,

4 very desirable home or most profit
able investment Is offered for sale at pub
j g. ELAN * Co. The house is No. 4OS
west Marshall street. and contains about
nine rooms is substantially built, con
Veniently arranged, comparatively new.
attractive and pleasantly located. ana
surrounded.
The house will be open for inspection OF
day Of sale, or any In search Of desira-
bic home or a good investment can ex-
anime the premises at any time by ap
plying TO j. B. clam * Co.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09

Try sauer's old Dominion Baking
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
DAUGHTERS DUTY TO HER
MOTHER.
THE "GROWN-UP"

You can only have mother therefore, her step
and her mind gloomy with forebongs you can see