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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-26
Personal IND GLNERiL.
Interesting Facts About '"'-
ren.-Other Matters

DR. ]. L. NJ. Curry and family viii
spend the summer at Bar HarDor'
Mr.. G.. Macy Alsop continues quite SICK
at his home, 10 west cary street.
Mrs. George Booker. Miss Louise Book
er and Miss Mary Shield, OF Old Point
are at the Jefferson.
The red. white and blue bazaar VIII
continue all of next week at Corcoran
Hall. on Twenty-hfth street. There VII
be an attractive programme every nisht
The Rev. w. McC. White. Of LeWisburg,
w. Va. is in the city. n Will occupy the
nulnit of Grace Street Presbyterian
church tomorrow Il oIBing and AZ night.
Mrs. Col. John VI. Patton, of The Mead
ows. Albemarle county. Va, Is me guest
of Mrs. Or. George w. Jones, oJ east
Franklin street.
4 fine string orchestra has been en-
gagged to render sweet music this
afternoon at the clubhouse OF the Lake
side Wheel Club.
Among the visitors at the state Library
building yesterday were congressman
Claude 4. Swanson ana Sydney Z. Epes'
and ex-State Senator Thomas w. Scott,
Of Charlotte county.
Mr.. J. VI. Davis. a popular clerk in the
passenger branch Of the Auditing Depart
ment of the Chesapeake and ONO mas
accepted a more lucrative position in the
office of Mr.. Il. j.. Hughes, freight agent
in Norfolk.
officer Marion. Of the Third District
ran after a negro man yesterday Afternoon
who ,,as acting in o. suspicious manner.
Tho negro dropped a set of harness which
* now AT the Second Station awaiting
identification.
In the report of Rabbi +. y. Cahsch's
spoech at Richmond College Thursday
night the word India should have beer
"Judea." and the word Indians should
have been "Judeans.'
Rev. G.. G. Sydnor, pastor Of the Pres
byterian church at Evington, Campbei
county. and his bride, who was MISS
Evalyn 4. Sackett. daughter OF Charles
4 Sackett. a ~well-known Lynchburs
LAWYER. are at the Lexington.
Mr.. George W. Stevens, general man
acer of the Chesapeake and Ohio Is de-
tanned at his home. at Glasgow, by a
slight injury that will prevent him from
going out for several days. The trouble
which is not s~erlous-is u to the siip-
ping of "a ligament.
The regular fourth Sunday meetings
continue al the Soldiers Home. Eldel
STABLES subject tomorrow at $3.50 +
VI. will be 1.-THE Signs Of the Last Days
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-26
sTOKE VIEWS.
Death Of Mrs. Joseph ana
Hay Promising.

Hay Promistngs
NEW STORE. VA. June 2.-Spec'aa-
The wheat harvest is about over. ana
the erop in this section is fairly good.
The hay. tobacco and other crops are
looking well, and the tobacco IL muen
more forward than usual. having zee"
planted earlier.
The berry crop Is good. but apples arc
scarce. and only a few peaches. compare.
lively speaking. Melons VIII be pienuiu'
II the weather remains favorable.
A great many visitors from the neigh.
boring towns and cities are expecteu
In the neighborhood TO spend the re-
malnder the summer.
Mrs. Louis ID. Jones. OF this place "c"'
TO Richmond last Tuesday to see Dr.
j. A.. White. the eye-specialist. Mr.. IL
d. Jones and daughter. Etheiyn. and son.
Ernest. accompanied her.
Mr.. Tanner Ottley. OF Farmvilie. VINO
has been a law student at the University
OF Virginia during the past session. IL
spending the week with his friend. Mr..
Plummer Jones. OF this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Pollard. who have
lived i'm Farmville for the past three
years. have returned TO their old homo
near Sheppards.
Intelligence has Just been received OF
the death OF Mrs. Cox. widow or tho
late Joseph Cox. near Sheppards. Her
burial took place his afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-26
uONEYJN CALCULATIONS.
Many semi-Annuai Dividends De'l're"
An.fnrnnN.

lAat
Yesterday.
These banks and other coipordt'o"
of Richmond. have declared the semi-an-
nual dividends payable July Isl, Whloh
follow their names.
Union Bank Of Richmond. six per cent
Virginia Trust Company, three per GEM
Security Bank, three per cent CITY BANK
of Richmond. three per cent Irdhlte
Building Company. three per cent State
Bank of Virginia, three and one-half per
cent: Virginia Fire and Marine Insurance
Company, four per cent; Planters Ma
tional Bank. six per cent: petersburg
Railroad Company. three dollars and NJ
ty cents per share; Richmond and Pc
tersburg Railroad. three dollars and NIFTY
cents per share; Merchants National
Bank, three and one-half per cent; Rich
mond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Rail
road, three dollars per share.
All these banks and financial institu-
tons have had a prosperous half year.
and are i'm good and safe condition, and
compare favorably with any similar ones
in the country.
4 large amount Of money will he put
into circulation when these dividends are
collected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-26
West Richmond Conference.

ELLERSON. VA. June 25.-Special-|
Tho West Richmond District conrerenc"
or the Methodist church, Is now In session
a, shady Grove church. and a humble OF
visiting ministers and delegates are pres
ent.
Last night there was an Epworth Lea
que rally. and tho following programme
was rendered:
Address OF welcome by Mr.. c. II.
Davenport. president shady Grove Lea
que: History of Shady Grove League. by
Miss Maud Farmer; History OF Enon Lea
que. by Mr.. Clayton Tuttle: Solo by MISS
Ida Cosby: History OF Lebanon League
by Miss Minnie Dyson; short address on
devotional exercises by Rev FLETCHER
Readles. and the closing address by
Rev ". r. Reauchamp was on The Liter.
ary Future OF the League.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-26
A DIME FOR DIGESTION.
The Way tn Help Your stomach Out Of
DtdiruI -.

When Won are taken sick with pain in
our stomach or chest, nausea. vomiting.
headache. dizziness. nervousness, neural
gia. fiatulence, constipation mental de-
pression. weakness. languor. loss OF appe-
lite and other similar symptoms, you are
infected with the poIsons OF undigested
food. -
Your stomach needs help.
dime snent for a sample bottle Of the
Shaker Digestive Cordial VIII no" You
whether or not to expect help from mat
source. -..,
III YOU really are a dyspeptic' II VIII re-
lieve YOU after a few doses, IL II does.
keen on till you're cured. II not. don |
take any more. you're no dyspeptc' -,
Indigestion or dyspepsia Is a ~dreadiui
disorder All the more that so Few peo-
Die believe I'm its dangerousness. ~
That IS because they dom dle or inol-
gcstion. but Of rheumatism consumption
pneumonia. and other diseases WHICH my
would never have caught II thelr oodies
hadn't been starved and weakened Win
Indigestion. - A.
Shaker Digestive Cordiai acts on inc
food in your stomach ana htipS tHe ulses.
tive juices TO dissolve II. III thiS WY ~
aids your stomach TO do us work without
effort and creates new strength ana iAe
for your whole body.
At druggists. Ten cents for a trial pot
tie.
Write 10 the Shakers, 20 Reade street.
WOW York for an interesting book.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-26

Routine Business ransacted at the Week
Iy Meefiur.

The regular meeting Of Lee camp, c. V,
WAS held last night with Lie~utcnant-Com-
mander John T.. LaughtOn I'm the char.
Much routine business was transacted.
Comrades e. G. Scott and A. O.. Smith
were appointed a committee 10 wait upon
Or. Hunter Mcclure and request him 10
deliver before the camp his lecture on
Stoncwall jackson. which he recently de-
liVercd at Lexington on the occasion or
'ho dedication of the Jackson Memorial
Hall.
- letter was received from Mrs. y. V.
Randolph. asking an investigation by the
camp OF an enclosed appeal for assistance
by w. T.. Howard. Of No. 1913 J street.
The matter was referred 10 the Relief
Committee of the camp.
There will be an important meeting
OF the Camps Portrait Gallery Commit
tee on next Tuesday night and it is de-
sired that all the members shall be pres
ent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-26
Among the EpiscOpalians.

Mr.. l.. NJ Blackford. principal OF Inc
Theological Seminary at Alexandria. win
be the guest of Mr.. Thomas Potts during
the coming Episcopal Council.
Professor Carl Grammer of the Theo'
logical Seminary will stop with Mr..
Parker c.. Dashiell.
Rev. r. A.. Goodwin. OF 81. Johns
curch. in this city. delivered an address
yesterday during the commencement ex-
ercises at the Theological Seminary at
Aloxandria.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-26
Matinee for the Picnickers

There will be an all-day excursion and
picnic at Forest Hill Park on Saturday.
July 3rd. Tor the benefit Of the Retreat
for the Sick.
This will be the first matinee OF the
Vaudeville at Forest Hill, and al the
guests and excursionists for a nominal
sum will be entitled to attend the inter-
esting performance.
With this double attraction There will
doubtless be a large a~ttendance.4
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-26
The Vaudeville Last Night.

Despite the threatening clouds. a largo
crowd Of people boarded the Traction
Company's cars for the Exposition
Grounds last night.
Tho vaudeville performance which IL
being presented there passed OF 70 the
entire satisfaction of the audience. who
were liberal in their applause. The show
will DO given every evening except Sun
DAYS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-26
The Cow Ate Vegetables.

A wandering COW entered the place OF
Mr.. NJ. Schwertfegcr yesterday out
on Seventeenth street and con-
sumed a lot of vegetables. much
10 the regret OF Mr.. Schwertfeger.
Mr.. Schwertfeger says the owner Of the
COW can have her back again. II he will
send his name and address. and put up
the money for the vegetables that had
been growing so nicely In his front yard
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-26

had gone home (Messrs. Lawder ana
Sncad having been excused.
The Board refused to reconsider by tne
following vote.
Noes-Mcssrs. Allen. Bahon, Brock. Bur
ton. Moore. Noble, zimmerman. IuTplh
$.
Ayes-Messrs. Carter. Cutchins. HARD
wicke. King. smith Naughan-t.
An ordinance submitted by MI,
tho Commissioner OF the Revenue from
hve-eighths of one per cent. 10 lour-
oighths Of one per cent. was adopted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-26

The Southern Railway announces for
the summer season a rate Of one fare
for the round trip from Richmond to
Keysville and all intermediate stations
tickets to be sold Saturday and Sunday
OF each week, good to return following
Monday.
The Southern has also authorized a
rate OF s1.O0 Richmond to West Point,
Va. and return. tickets 10 be sold tach
Saturday and Sunday during the summer
good to return following Monday, thereby
enabljnp Richmond people 10 the nearest
point to salt water from Richmond to
spend Sunday.
These tickets can be obtained at depot
ticket. office. Southern Railway depot,
foot Of Virginia street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-26
To accommodate persona desiring 70

To accommodate persons desiring 70
spend Sunday in the country, the Farm
VILE and Powhatan railroad has arranS-
ed the following schedule.
Leave Richmond SATURDAYS. via South
ern railway, u noon. arrive Farmville
5:57 =. NJ. Returning, leave Farmville
Mondays. AIS: arrive Richmond $40 A.
VI. other week days leave Farmyille s
A. NJ.
For further information. reduced rates,
etc. applv TO r. y. WILSON.
General Passenger Agent.
Room 1, Chamber Of Commerce. ju25-ot
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-26
THEY ARE ALL PLEASED.
BOTH SIDES SAY THEY LIKE THE
PRIMARY RESULTS.
What MIR. EIiyson says-Mr. Tyier's
Friends Taik-1he Present Standing
of the Candidates.

The result of Thursdays primary in
tins city formed the principal topic OF
conversation every where yesterday.
The friends OF MIR. EllysVn were unani-
nous in their criticism OF the plan or
minority representation as adopted By the
city Democratic Committee. Ihey felt
satisfied that every one had become CON
WINGED by the result Of the election OF the
unidirncsS and Consciousness OF the
scheme. and that their own assertions
and contentious as to the justification OIL
adoption OF such Il plan had not been
any too severe.
Hon. j. Taylor Ellyson. when seen in
regard TO the matter shortly after noon,
stated that he felt very much grained
over the result OF the election in this
city. IL was a thorough VindicatiOn OF his
friends. who had stood so Loyalty by him
all this time, and had so sincerely sup
ported him.
Had any other plan been adopted"
continued Mr.. Ellyson. so as to let the
majority rule. as in the past. and smut
out the minority representation, would
nave received practically me Solo vote
OF the entire city. either by precincts.
wards. or the city as a whole
The friends OF Major J. Hoge Tyler.
on the other hand. are well satisfied with
the result, which. they say, wen' 10
prove that Mr.. Taylor mas d large io'-
lowing even in this city
Mr.. IL. NJ. Tyler. brother OF MAJOR J.
Hoee Tyler. when asked yesterday
afternoon what no thought of
the result of the primary elec-
ton, stated that he believed the
va vas over. 4: certainly should be over
In the city Of Richmond. lie hoped that
honceforth the hatcfet would be buried
among the Democrats of this city. ana
that all hands would quickly get them
selyes into shape 10 give Major Tyler the
largest majority ever received by any
Democratic candidate for governor since
tho late war.
TWO TO ONE.
"a little over 400 votes IS still needed
nv Major Tyler said his brother, TO
secure his nomination. while il will take
a little over 700 votes 10 give the nominal
ton to Mr.. Ellyson. and MAJOR yer ,
friends cannot see how Mr.. Ellyson's
friends can overcome the discrepancies in
securing for him two delegates for every
one Mr.. Tyler receives. especially sinco
the "lat.er's strongholds with a few eX-
ceptions. have not yet elected their del
egatos."
The vote cast for the gubernatoriaI
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-26

brick paving underneath. II was from
this beam that Albert got his fall. No
one saw him fall. but he was seen in a
few moments afterwards and picked up
bv a ncighbor unconscious. lie was car
ried into his aunt's home n DR.. Ban
ton. who was passing, called IN. The
doctor found the little fellow SUFFERING
from cuts on the forehead u chm ana
A broken nose.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-26
REV. DIR. HILL's Rf>fGN1IION'
IL viii Likely he Accepted. Although IN"
nmcer. Decline to Talk.

The officers Of the Seventh-Street Onris-
t,an church held a called session with
closed doors in the S~unday-school room
OF the church last evening which lasteo
more thar two hours. The object or the
gathering was 10 consider the resignation
OF Rev. DR.. Jabez HAL. Inc ultnoSs -
crecv vas observed as 10 the DRIFT OF the
discussion and the decision reached.
The officers upon leaving declined 10
give out anything for publication at TINS
time. but It is we'll understood mat II
was decided TO refer the resignation OF
DR.. Hall 10 the congregation WIN inc
commentator that IL be accepted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-26

The Committee on Water was expected
TO have a meeting 1T eco o'clock yester-
day afternoon.
Nc quorum appeared. the only members
present being Messrs. Brigss, thinner
mann stokes and amer
4 meeting Is called for next Tuesday
evening at the same our as on yester-
daV.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-26

Low rate excursion tickets TO Nashville
are now on sale at all principal ticket
offices of the Norfolk and Western rail-
way. The route via Bristol, Chattanooga
and Lookout Mountain Is the shortest and
most picturesque Of all nnes. tor iuIi
information apply at the Richmond
Transfer Company. e03 east Main street;
II. y. Owen. ticket agent. Byrd Street
station. or at Company office, sS cast
Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-26
Committee on Second Market

The Committee on the Second Market
met yesterday evening at Z o'clock. VIZ
Messrs. zimmerman. suD-chdirman.
Brock and Witte present.
Market pay-rolls OF Sl52 in amount were
approved. Bids were opened for brOoms
for the Second Market and rejected, as
il was decided to contract for brooms for
both the First and Second Markets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-26
EWPORrNEWS DELEGATES.
They Will be For Lee First and Tyler
Second.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. June 25-Spe-
cial.-While Newport News will give a
solid delegation for Judge Baker 7. Lee.
It is now an unquostionable fact that tho
Tyler sentiment is 90 strong that four
az least OF the seven delegates will he
for Tyler. as their second choice. Tho
impression here IL that Major Tyler VIII
be nominated on the first ballot.
The schooner Arlington. which has been
ashore at Virginia Beach for tho past
four months. is here for extensive re-
pairs.
Little Johnnie Golden. whose presence
In Richmond under peculiar circumstance
has been noted In the Times. is homo
again. having arrived last night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-26
Lille Row, Fall

Or. c. A.. Blanton last night reported
Albert Bollen as resting well. and not
internally injured. as was reported.
Little Albert Bollen. d son OF Mr.. AL
bert +. Bollen, OF No. 222i east Main
street, while on a visit 10 his aunt, on
west Marshall street. had a fall Thursday
evening a distance OF ten feet, from which
he sustained painful injury.
Tho second door from his aunt's resi-
dence Is a cross-oeam over an alley with
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-26

Mrs. p. r. CARRIER was charged with
keeplns a vicious dog, which attacked
officer overly and bit him on the leg.
Mrs. CARRIER was very sorry about the
matter. but she was not half AZ sorry as
officer overly. The dog was ordered out
Of the city.
Thomas Grace slapped Charlie b. Collins
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-26
Found Her Purse.

Miss Grace L. Arents. niece of Major
Lewis Ginter. who lost a black leather
bag containing money and cheques. yes
terday. on her way To the Security Bank,
was fortunate enough to find it again.
She laid it dow in a shop where she
made a purchase. and forgot IT.
The bag was returned TO her promptly,
with contents intact.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-26
A Narrow Escape.

A young man employed by J. T. Temple
had "A narrow escape from being ground
beneath the wheels Of a Broad street
electric car yesterday morning. He was
wheeling beside the car when one OF his
tires became detached and threw him un-
der the car step.
He luckily escaped with his life and
ths wheel was also unhurt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-26
Transfer. of Rrnl E.tatc

Richmond: Mrs. Annette Meyer to
William Tinken. Jr., 80 feet on Cary
street. southeast corner Lady. $500.
Cassandra Oliver 10 Hiram o. Lyme.
her life estate in "a feet on north side
Clay street. lOl l-3 feet east Of Twenty
seventh. 81.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-26

4 meeting of the subcommittee on
Streets was called for 6 Il. NJ. yesterday.
but the only member appearing was Mr..
Pollock. Of Jackson Ward. and the ses-
sion was adjourned until Friday. July
:, 1891.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-26
ANIMAL Picnic and TARGET Practice.

The Stuart Horse Guards will have
their annual picnic and target practice
at Mr.. Theodore Jennings farm. In Ches-
terfeld county. next Tuesday. The troop
will leave the armor on north seventh
street that morning at Z O'Clock sharp
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-26
Only One Member.

Only one member of the Committee on
Third Market appeared at the meeting
which was called for $50 p. NJ. yesterday,
and that member was Mr.. Ryan.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-26

By going on the Grand Excursion TO
West Point Monday. July 9Th. and have
a fine time. Marines Orchestra has been
engaged to furnish music Tor dancers at
West Point.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-26

NORFOLK. VA. June Especial
William Boone was sent 10 the grand
jury without bail to-day on the charge
OF the murder OF James McAlpine in
Portsmouth last Saturday night. The
preliminary examination consumed all
day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-26
Worthy of NOtlce.

Tie quality's up-the price is down,
And Hummer" Soap now owns the town
Sold everywhcre-used by everybody.
KELLEY < DUDLEY.
Wholesale Agents. Richmond. Va
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-26

Promised 10 all who 90 on tho Grand
Fourth of July Excursion 10 West Point
Monday. July 9Th. Music. dancing. boat
ing, fishing and many moro attractions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-26
Many WI go

On the Grand Excursion 10 West Point
Monday. July 9Th. and celebrate the
Fourth at that place. \ roVal time prom
ised all.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-26
Week End Rates Out of Richmond on the
soutberu Railway.

Write TO the Shakers, 90 Reade street.
New York. for an interesting book.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-14
THE OTHER SIDE.

To the Editor of The Times: Your ref
crence in last Sundays Issue, to the I'M
necessary expense incurred by our young
men i'll securing carriages when accompa-
nying friends to the germans, theatres
etc. is heartily endorsed by large ma
lority of our girls. This matter has been
IL subject of serious consideration and dis
cussion among them for some time. In
many instances the escorts have been re-
proved for such useless waste of money
while the more fortunate of the girls have
insisted upon using the home carriage:
others, that most convenient of al car
riagcs, the street cal, for surely IN no
city, North or South, do we find service
so polite and accommodating. AS that rem
dered by our Roanoke street railway
When attending concerts, rectals or any
amusement of this order, why IL carriage
of any kind? Certain it iss.that our girls
are vigorous enough to thoroughly enjoy
Il constitutional, when anticipating II
pleasure so delightful rs the Boston
Stars, IL Russell, II Jefferson or IL public
library benefit. There are few, if any,
young men who fail to appreciate the
value and wisdom of economical sugges-
tons such rs The Times advises, and
while not found utterly wanting here, it
is promised that our girls will in the fu.
ture have the courage to take Il frmer
stand around the young mans most dan
gerous pitfall-eXtravagan rendering
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-14

ROSEBUDS TO ENTERTAlN
The lecture and musicale to be given
by the Rosebud Missionary Society of
Greene Memorial Church on Monday
night bids fair TO he II grand success.
The following is the programme:
l. Song, "All Hail the Power of Jesus
Name
.. Piano solo, Martini .bcrg-
Miss Lucy Penn.
3. Solo, sacred song-Prof. !. NJ Bur
nett.
4. Lecture, Jericho to Pyramids, Holy
Land Hey. T. Il. Fishburne
.. Piano solo, "Neise Ma,ch'-NIiss
Maude Cardwcl,
6. Solo, The Holy City '-ALams-
Mr.. Ro. NJ Kent.
/. Piano solo, Sonata, Oh. iS-Beetho-
ven-Mrs. Samuel Knnear.
). Recitation, "ScotlanG's Maiden Mar
tyr'-Miss Jennie Carson.
., Solo, Nearer My God, TO Thee
Ml.lard-Mrs. Jesse Woods Bell
I'D. Song by .Rosebuds, Kingdom
Coming