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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20
ABAPTIST PREACHER
SEES AND ACCEPTS THE
LIGHT.
Elder Nash Replies TO His
AccuSerS.

Mr.. Editor:
ask an intelligent reading public
to please turn to the Virginia Baptist"
of November 9Th, first page. sixth col
umn and mark the beading in large
epital letters, "A Preacher Goes As
tray"
You know some people think every
body is going, or gone astray, that
does not think and 60 their way. Let
us turn on the divine light. radiating
from Gods Holy Word and see just
how far that preacher has gone astrsy.
First, ALLOW me to kindly ask the
Baptist" when publishing q statement
concerning me, TO please have a little
more love for veracity. Love worketh
no i'll to his neighbor-Romans ID 10.
In my letter to the Ord Street Baptist
Church did say one word about camp
bellites. or that 1 would be pastor? L
presei we'd q copy of my letter and with
pleasure will try to give it to the pub
lie VERBATIM ET LITEKATIM:
RICHMOND, VA, October s, 1897
To the Officers and Members,
Third Street Baptist Church.
Dear Brethren I'm stating my posi-
ton beg leave to submit the follow
| ing That 1 now dislike sectarianism
and love the simplicity, divinity and
catholicity of the only creed required
/ in the Word of God, that Jesus Christ
is the Son Of God. Acts 8 :37 also 10 81
I disprove the inconsistent practices OF
my Baptist brethren, viz: that OF ex.
changing OF pulpits, and frsternal
/ greetings with Pedo Baptists and the
Il IL. k~o uh fhQrr1
at the communion of the Lords Sup
per and from the explicit teachings oil
Gods word Cor, IL :28 %, making
the communicant responsible for his az
ton and not the church.
l. I am now convinced, that truly the
Lords table is for the Lords people.
|. having been convinced on Saturday
before the 8rd Lords day in SeptembeI
from the above texts that close or re-
stricted communion as practiced bl
the Baptists, was not in keeping Will
Gods Word, preparing to change Bsp
ltist. (a human name) for New Testa
Iment name, Acts IL :26. even to units
with people who repudiate all creed
and traditions of men and accept TIT
New Testament, the Word Of God slon
for their rule of faith and practice, wit
: Supreme love TO God and i'll will TO n
man.
THAT CHANGE OF FAITH.
AS HOMO SUI JURIs, and being allowe
both by the civil and divine law 20 s
worship and follow the Lord Jesus &C
cording t. my understanding OF hi
Word, that might enjoy q conseienc
void Of offense towards God, / hav
united with the Christian Organizatio
:. aud we have organized a Christia
r Church with 20 members to be know
as the First christian Church (colore6
+; of Richmond, Va.
s We at present worship in Haye
!. Hall; but (not wishing to trespass) I
:, our earliest convenience we will 5
! further from Sd Street Baptist Churcl
: Our aim is to love God with all oil
i hearts and our neighbor as ourselve
|. We believe in the fatherhood of Gc
81 and brotherhood Of all Christian
Il without Discrimination or dissimul
= tioD. Brethren, vILILATE EToRATR
The grace of our Lord Jesus Ghri
be with you all, vALK,
" e Man
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20

Tuesday night, the 2nd. Solomon
Lodge met. Meeting was good. and
District Deputy was present officially
w. III. Booker, Master.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20

Pure Gold Court met Monday even
ing at Richmond Hall. The attend
ance was large and vast amount OF
business was disposed OF.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20

A MAGISTRATES DECISION.
Squire Charles Violate IHis
Sworn Obligation.

10 ec hI Of 0
n1up n m Ct ar law d
Nor deny equal
ecesve fines i d NJ m PUNISH
f Co d he States
TheSt law a men ty fire. d kt
neshe potahy*"*
That ecesret nougt o to qd nor excessive f npd
tcdoed Throwing
Anh and y
% An d ~ L
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20

The Descent from the Gross, The
Resurrection of Christ, Monday night
at the First Baptist Church.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20

Brother Griffin Rice of Charity
Lodge, %. is sick. We hope he will re-
cover.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20

Brigadier General John Mitchell. Jr.
has appointed the following named Sir
Knights TO constitute his staff. viz:
Chief of staff, Walker H. Johnson
Assistant Adjutant General, Thomas
w. Mitchell; Oommissary General,
f Fountain Robinson; Brigade Mus
tering Officer, d Wade Johnson Bri-
gade Quarter Master General, Angus
tuA Taylor; Surgeon General, s. II
Dismond Chaplain, w. F. Graham
Judge Advocate General, w. NJ Reid
Aid-de-Csmp, Caspar Rowlett Abide.
Camp, ]. Edward Bright.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20

Friday night, 18th instant. Henrico
met on its 2nd communication.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20

The date Of The comiBg of Hon.
James Wilson, secretary OF Agricul-
ture, 70 Tuskegee, Alabama. to open
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20

The fair being held in Mason Temple
is still going on by the committee of
Myrtle jourt. 8, independent Order of
Calantbe of Norfolk, Va. Come out
early Monday night, November 29th
and see who is successful for the Py-
THAN ring. The contest will be closer
than the Bike that Miss Sadie Stith
now rides so gracefully at the expense
of her friends. Bully for her. and the
interest she manifested.
NoMkD
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20

Monday night. 9Th instant, Charity
Lodg ge met. Officers: Doctor Meri-
weather, Worshipful Master; Thomas
Ii. Briggs, Senior Warden; Warde,
Junior Warden; J. H. Smith, Secreta-
ry;H. F. Jonathan, Treasurer: D. An
derson, Junior deacon Brown and Hill
Stewards; Gillian. Chaplain; smith,
Tiler; Past Master M. P Tyler was
present acting District Deputy Grand
Master, being so deputized. He was
cordially received.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20

Educate Your bowels with Cascarcta.
100 No no &C fAils drusSiSt refund M "a SnSs, "a
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20

Members of King David, don't for
get your meeting. Monday night, De-
cember 9th at $3.50.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20

Richmond Lodge met Monday night
at Masonic Hail on Clay st. The at
tendance was good.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20

We are in the market for your Jot
Printing. Give ~ trial.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20

We should be pleased to get bit OF
Information concerning Martha g
Court.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20

veuing at Johnson's Hall, Foushee
treet, between Brosd and Grace SITS.
All are requested to be present early.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20

Brother Past Master William john
son of Charity Lodge, %, is sick at his
residence, 1OO1 North 9Th st. We hope
him q speedy recovery.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20

Virginia and Samson Lodges meet
Monday night.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20

Wednesday night, 3rd inst, Friend
ship Lodge, 19th met. Attendance,
above the average. W.C. Tilton, Wor-
shipful Master, Scott, Senior Warden
Bentley Junior Warden; ]. r. Griffin
s, cretary; ID. ]. Chavers, Treasurer
F. Robinson, Senior deacon; O. Jack.
son, Junior deacon Robinson and Gus.
f. talo. Stewards; II. Braxton, Chaplain
Samuel Richardson, Tiler.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20

Friday night. 5th inst, Common
wealth Lodge met with full attendance
Thomas Matthews, Worshipful Master (;
Samuel Lewis, Senior Warden; Ed
ward Randolph, Junior Warden; Hsr-
ris, Secretary Smith, Treasurer J. A.
Smith, Senior deacon Richardson,
Junior deacon Mabrey, Tiler; District
Deputy Grand Master present official
ly.
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PRICE. 5 CENTS
MAGNO'S MESSAGE.

Rejoicing and Weeping IN
Zion.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20

Pastor lsth St. Baptist Church, WASH
ington, ID, @.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05

Loyal Temperance Legion HAS Medal
Contest--Good ,inging and Recitation,
The Loyal Temperance Lesion of Church
Hill, an organization for the promotion
Of the temperance cause among the youne
people, gave very pretty and enjoyable
puDHe entertainment at thc Third Pres
pyterlan church ou Friday ui-ht sel,.
youns people contested ln a recitation
contest Tor pretty medal Tie cone
teatants were Misses Susie Evans. OU.u
woodward, Kate Werner. Inez Dsltz. and
blanche bickes, and Masters Winston
carter and Spencer HOldscran. and ,,cl
oil these rocltcd pretty temperance poem
in an admirable manner. The mdees.
keVs Hyde and Quarios and Nlr. r. a.
Garden, awarded tre medal to Miss Susie
Evans, and the second prlzo-a r,4r.s
subscription to the American Home AIea-
zne-to Master Winston Carter. The cone
teslants were numbered. and their ntmr.
were unknown to the Judges until aftar
their decision as 10 the best number" u
point of memory emphasis. expression.
and general effect
The Legion Choir Chorus sinking. nrf.r
the direction and training of Mas Julia
Bickers president of tho legion. and who
played the compartments was superb
as was also The duets hy Misses Christian
and woodward. and the Misses Bass. and
the solo by Miss Lille Christian.
The beautiful banner presented 90 Come
pany "a" and the medal. were delivered
by Mr.. W. N. Bickers DOE an earnest
speech of commentator of temperance
endeavor and condo mnation of tho saloon.
Mr.. Robert a. Garden made an eArcllont
master OF ceremonies and Miss Bckers
was heartily congratulated upon the groit
success that crowned her lab0r8 in eDt-
ting up the affair.
The ministers and Judges were heartily
thanked FOR their presence. and aid and
the church authorities for The use of tHc.r
church for the occasion.
Rev. Dr. Jones. who was 10 have fe-
llvcrcd an address on the OCCASION. uI
called out OF the city by death in h.5
family.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05

Richmond: Charles r. Br.zz0iara 90
United Banking and Building Company
y feet ON east sido TWentv-e.ghth street
IS feet south of y. Silo0. rs. F Hannle1n
and wife TO Maria T.. Walker 10 HE
feet on north side Brood street li- 80
feet east OF Seventeenth. $500
Henrlco. Laura and $. b. Dunsfan io
Mary T.. Kelly. m feet ON east side T0en-
ty-ffth street l33 feet north NJ R, 500,
Charles T.. and Slliie S. Hewitts trns-
tees 10 joseph Holzgrefo 90 feet on south
side IVY street 80 feet west of Iosrnelfh
road. $500. Hugh r.. Lewis trustee io
George H. Reth % feet ON north side
Cary street $50 feet west ~ Rowland.
$3.50. Thomas and William Palmer ias'
trustee 10 Thomas Page. cd feet on STATE
street southeast corner Marshall. bong
lot I IN square ~ in plan OF Fulton. t-',
Thomas Page and wife 10 Ju'a 81 hef-
erly. the above property subject 70 H.e'
Of trust OF s26ID 'ao samuel =. lIn7iey
and wife to John Clackor 20 l-io acres on
New Road ncar Greenwood church. A'''
Russell r. Turpin 20 clarence Lee TUT
pin. one eighth interest in ae acres ~
upunr part OF Henr.co county. 500.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05

Sue Harrison, blue organdie with silver
trimmings.
Mamie Jennings, white mousselaine De
sole over old rose satin. pink roses.
Ethel Slater, white organdie with white
satin finish.
Ella Bruce, black net; American Beauty
roses.
Claro Beirne, white organdie over blue
silk
Lisa Boirnc. white orcandle over p.nb
silk. Nalencicnncs lace
Fanny Mitchell. white over pink.
Resale Shafer, white organdie.
Mamie Turner red brocade
Bessie Hunter. pink taneta.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05

their patrons. among them being Misses
MARGARET Cannon. Mary Gillian, Mary
Darlington. Katherine IIawes, Mrs Johh
Lamb. Mrs. william Moncure' Mrs
Moses d. Hoge. Jr.. Mrs. Iirckle, MIS-
n / Wade. Mrs. Montgomery, Misses
Flla Rruce Bessie Catlin, Mary Chalm-
ors Ihian Farrar. Denoon, Emma Leake'
Emma Lorraine. Ella Parker, SADIE
Pierce. Elsie Bell Smith. the Misses
Wallace. Miss Smoot and others.
Mrs. Clarence CABOT will be at home on
Wednesday at the residence Of her moth
or. Mrs. J. G. Meade. lo3 south Ihlfd.
The Ladies' Matinee Musicale held
most ENJOYABLE meeting Friday afternoon
Ntrs I Smith Brockenbr0ugh the hostess.
Tho programme following the latters de-
liqhtful sketch of Composers was d.
follows; ~, ,-.,,,,rro
(a) Impromptu in j. nat 'nl Noctu'"'
I'm G. Rubinstein-Miss fah'lo
Judith Beneath the Ramparis OF De
+b,la Concone-Mrs. Stevens
polka Boheml, op. 50, Rubinstein-Allss
Meagher. -
tyarennol-Ostrow. Rubinstein 49, Miss
Daily. I,. NJ,
Duet from Mass I'm +, Concone-Mrs'
Stevens and Mrs. Meloney'
The Junior Cotillion Glass, when rep
rasents delightful total of juvenile udsh
and love Of pleasure had another Ihee,ins
rid, evening at Belvidere Hall when
time set TO spirited music. passed as
lii, nc ever. The Juniors are now en-
saped with eager anticipation Of the co CO.
s1i,on on Friday night. December lith'
practically r'-''ou the Christmas cotillion. They
l,' en- hen no out IN full force and charm
ing toilettes to extract as much pleasure pleasure
from, one short evening as can possibly
be gotten from 1t.
II will he interesting 70 the irlena Is. %
Miss Mary Tucker Masill 10 iea'" '''''
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05

The lady managers or the East End
fancy table 40 the recent bazaar held TOR
the benefit OF ST. Mary's church desire
10 return their thanks 20 Che following
fl rms and individuals Tor their generous
contributions George W. Anderson 4
Son. j. A. Harvey. r.. g. Tinsley D.. IT,
Hatton. Rothert & Co, W spiilman. Joe
gtumpf. Henry Marks. Morgan Mills. a.
J. Danr0n. Alex Werst, John VI. Iiulchcr,
N. II. Garnett. Long q Riddick John r..
Rupert. r. IA. Leonard W j. Warmer,
The jefferson Art Gallery. g.. ID. Kenny
Craig's Art Gallery. Richmond Music
Company. Home Brewing Company. y.
ing Company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05

having secured a beautiful SUITE %
Iectiy appointed apartments oNe, -,
central Park. No 42i Central faiA' 80.
she viii open In New YORK city 49, 49,. :,
o. lAe. home for the accomiiou"''o'l u.
such young ladies'. limited TO FIX, az n ',r.
us completed their school stu'ies, 49, ,,
to pursue a supplementary course IA -.
or instrumental music, ART. me nie"s
branches OF literature ana iahs
Miss Magill will engage TOT mem
best teachers in all branches VI A''o"
edge. studying their wishes sh""iu W.
be a choice in the matter anu supe,'.-
tending and assisting them "hs,e " =
needed. She will also see thai lh'y
properly ehaperoned to such musician aNN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05

world. lie Is also a gentleman OF large
means, being the son of Thos. DeiorH
and a member of the firm of Detord q
Co. large wholesale leather merchants
who also own extensive plants FOR inc
manufacture OF leather near Berkley
Springs, w. Va, and other places.
Frank Deford. Jr., lives with his fath-
er on Mount Vernon Place. Ills sister
married VIM s. G.. williams, a son OF
Geo. Hawkins williams. a few years ago
and another brother, Tom Deford, Jr,
will be married next Tuesday 10 Miss
Beulah Smith, daughter of Mr.. 2ri
Charles Henry Smith.
Congratulations Will be oA-scdingiy
warm. although Nlsx prewry's removal "
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05

A private recital was given Friday eve
ming az zila Grace street. east, by Mls3
NJ. Fannie Taylors music class.
Although the night was inclemen,. tho
attendance was large and the programme
successfully rendered. much % the en-
c0uragement OF the teachers.
Selections were rendered by Misses
Oracle Day. Edith Brauer. Madeline
Kobe. Irene flnke. Fannie Schneider,
Lilly Hechler. While ROane. Ida Fox,
polly CHAPMAN. Katie Leache aud Frank
McDonough. "rhe Holy CITY, by Mrs.
Tula Mounlcas,le was quite a marked
feature.
The next. recital will be given by Class
u. the latter part OF February.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05

hours for the sale will be to ana 10
10. A special feature viii be ths ss,e
OF articles especially suitable Tor TO
mas gifts to the children. ana ds 'no sSa-
son for gifts is 80 close az hama anu '',e
prses VIII be most moderate mere II
good reason to predict large palion"se'
Besides these there Will be varied as
sortment of other articles which win up
peal TO the older folks All suitNole TT .,
Christmas gifts: Hame-maoe SanuS w
also bo on sale and plum puddings. In
the lea room" refreshments VIII be-
s(,.,cd 10 those desiring them. Iner,
!, no charge for admission. The
...air IS in charge OF young ladies' whose
presence Is y guarantee Of pleasure to
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-18
NOT ACCEPTED by THE CITY.
City Attorney Says This About n
Small Part Of Fourteenth street.

Six members of the Council Committee
on Streets met yesterday afternoon for
the purpose Of considering a complaint
made by a property at what would
be the corner OF Fourteenth and Mar
shall streets 0f any streets were there,
that some shanties occupied a portion OF
the latter street and blockaded an en-
trance or exit at the rear of his pro-
perty. Ii was claimed by the petitioner
that the ground upon which these frame
buildings are situated was decided TO the
city for a street, and that he was en-
titled TO have 1t opened. Messrs. $. l..
BoOmberg, X. Burton. +. Nj. Foster, j.
j. King. c. X Pollock, and w. II. Woody.
members of the committee; y-Engneer
Cutshaw, and City-Attorney Meredith
met upon the ground yesterday afternoon
fully Drawings of the streets at TINS
point were on hand. and after examining
such records as he could In the limited
time. the City Attorney said that from
What he could learn, the little piece OF
ground. which abuts on Shockoe creek,
had never been accepted by the city, and
therefore the committee could do nothing
until after more thorough investigation
of the questions bearing upon the matter
could be made. There was not quorum
OF the committee present, so no action
was taken
There was to have been a meeting OF
the Committee on Fire Department yes
terday afternoon, but MI. roster was the
only member on hand.
The Grounds and Buildings committee
will make a tour OF inspection of the
marks of the city this afternoon at 3
O'Clock
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-18

DR.. J. G. Trevilian has returned to the
city.
DR.. George A. Taber has returned to the
city.
Mr.. James NJ. Macon has been con-
fined to his home since last Friday with
a severe attack of malarial-fever.
Mr. Jacob S. Allen, Jr., formerly with
Carneal & Davis. of this city, now mer-
chant of Raleigh. n. c., is in the city
to purchase goods for the fall trade.
Yesterday was the thirty-fifth anniver-
sary Of the battle of Sharpsburg, and tne
memorable day was recalled by hundreds
OF Richmond men who took part in the
fight.
Rev. DIR. r. II. Pitt and Mrs. Pitt re-
turned yesterday from quite an extended
trip North. The Doctor visited Washing
ton. Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New
York, spending most Of the time, now
ever. in the latter city.
Rev. John w. Daugherty. Of the Apos-
tOlc church, will preach at the Soldiers
Home at 4 O'Clock tomorrow afternoon.
All veterans and their friends are invited
TO be present The choir from Mr.. Daugh-
erty's church will furnish the music.
Judge Waddill returned yesterday from
Washington where he and other members
of the Campaign Committee had con-
ference with the President touching the
matter Of patronage The visit Is repre-
scented to have been entirely satisfactory.
At the First English Evangelical Luthe-
ran church tomorrow, both at the IL A
Nj. and 8 T. NJ. services, there Will be
preparatory service looking TO the cele-
bration of the holy communion the. fol-
lowing Sunday. Services Sunday evenings,
which have been discontinued during the
heated term, will be resumed tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-18
THE sUGAR-BEET TESTS.
Professor Froehling and Others In
,.r.xteJ Gratffcd With Result.

The Department of Agriculture Is very
mucb eratifed over the result of the tests
made in sugar beet culture in this State
postalg have been sent out by Commis-
sioner Whitehead to all persons 10 whotn
beet seed were issued In the spring, as n,,
in,, that the department be sent man
dozen of the beets grown from sucn sseu
in order that the most thorough anu
ecientific tests OF them may be maue'
Go far only two responses have been re-
ceiyed-one from the state farm ana ono
from Charles City county.
Professor Henry Froehllng, VINO 10
,naking the tests for the Department OF
Agriculture. yesterday said that he mao
aSamtned the two lots of beets sent IN
and that the result was that the peets
from the State farm produced ~. 40. anu
N per cent of sugar. whhe tnoSe ~
tsined from Charles City county prouuceu
10 ~ and is2 per cent The largest peet
from Charles City weighed TWO pounaa
and the smallest twelve ounces. ana the
ereatest per cent was from the snlalle'
beet thus showing the smaller the vess
table the greater the results anu sno"
ing. further. that the smahe, pee' ""S
best for sugar-proaucing q uan
BEYOND EXPECTATIONS.
Professor Froehling further said that
the tests made were far beyond MS eA
nectations. and that the yield OF suss.
VAS greater than I'm countries where tne
making of sugar from beets hau peeo
a science and industry. or-
.sThe principal aim now is.' ne con-
t,nued ITO get the proper distance pc
tween The beets when planted and the
The Professor said that next week
beets would come In very heavily, ana
another test would be made. Being ex-
pected from sections where the sou /"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-18

better adapted TO their growth. he antici-
pates better result
colonel A. =. Bet ord. who In greatly
interested In the success of this industry.
was present. and was highly gratifec
with the result Of the examinations.
TWO ACRES OF BETS.
There are two acres Of beets under cul-
tiyation at the State farm. which, " u
believed. Will yield from fifteen TO twenty
tons per acre. The beets are planted .
Inches apart and the rows Is inches apart.
This Is done I'm order 10 prevent the yege-
table growing too large. as II has been
fully demonstrated that the smaller the
beet the better for sugar purposes.
Just at present there is no sugar-beet
factory In Virginia. that OF Mr.. o. X
Lapman. OF stanton. having been de-
stroyed recently by fire. Mr.. Lapman was
In the city yesterday. however. and while
at Colonel Whitehead's Office said he was
much pleased at the result of the tests
made by Professor Froehling. 1t Is said
that Mr.. Lapham IS here looking around
for desirable location for a factory. III
It also said that local capital will invest
In factory. well-known financiers having
indicated a willingness to take hold OF the
matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-18

The Travellers Protective Association
of America have their regular monthly
meeting at their present Headquarters, in
the Chamber Of Commerce building. to-
night at o'clock. Business OF impor-
lance is TO be transacted. Many OF the
members who have paid in their quarterly
dues towards sustaining the handsome
headquarters will be on hand 10 discuss
matters pertaining TO same. and hear
reports from the House Committee. When
the necessary repairs and improvements
are completed the home for the Knights
of the Grip will be a place that they VIII
be proud of. and gladly invite their friends
and customers 10 visit them while in the
city.
Naturalization Joseph Wallersten
has just returned from ST. Louis. the
headquarters of the National Association,
and will have some interesting things
10 report. Visiting travellers are invited
to be present at this meeting and partake
Of the Inequalities Of Post A.