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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-20
rnr xonrn clnolMasrArE raIE.
Many Fine Exhibit. Among Them That
of Fillmore.

RALEIGH y g.. Oct -Snociai-Of
course all interest centres to-day in the
State Fair. All yesterday the trains
brought immense crowds ~ The city.
Chief Marshal lybrOOk Win IBIS long
liur Of assistant mHrsnals. formed MS
procession in front of The farb0ro House.
and moved at II O'Clock. At noon the
fair was regularly opened hy Governor
"Grmesr Battery forty-fve strong.
from POrtsm )uth. Va, came to-day ana
are the special guests or TIE Governor
The Vanderbilt exhibit r. a specially enc
one iu every department of cattle pqul-
try and farm products.
Just beyond the Fair Grounds about
f.e0 o'clock this morning there WIS quite
"A fire and "a large barn two horses. "a
mule. carriage. and forage were totally
The Western North Carolina Baptist
Convention are pfopofns To ~, u,
North Carolina Convention, and Mr. y.
Il. Brouqht0n has gone. 10 nnd out upon
what terms they pronose 20 io.n.
DR. Parker has finished holding farm
cr's institute in twenty-five counties re
s,vs mo- politics wsro discussed. Ilo gave
two davs 10 each institute
DR.. Kilgo and superintendent n Pun
Die Instruction Moh1re with fhiipr }.
W Bailey N tho Biblical Recorder. have
gone no Elizabeth city 10 speak ON edu-
Tho anu-Ruiior Populists. who are 10
hold "a convention here on bctOncf isl,
say that there is much enthusiasm over
the step
The Young Mems Republican League of
Clubs which met here tonight, viii fight
b proposed resolution endorsing Russell
and h's course. pritchard, ~ well as
Russell has many strong friends iu these
leagues Senator Prtchard and his prl-
vate Secretary Hyams have gone 10
Omaha on civil service business
Tho Board of Agriculture met THIS
morning ard after Inspecting the hand
some oak furniture which was made Tor
the Museum accepted H.
Mrs = ID. Vance cnncs here to-nnf-
row 10 o. present when the portraits or
Senator Vance with Lane and Burswyno
are presented m The Fair Grounds
Tomorrow Il Confederate Veterans :
Dav M the Fair. There - 20 BE- "A meet
Ing Of the State Association and officers
are 10 be- elected
The State Dalrymen's Association meets
this evening In The capital Ia annual ses-
sion.
Bank Examiner Crowder returned to
Gav from the West whore he examined
seventeen banks. All were In good CON
ditfou.
There Is 10 be a meeting OF the ENeeu.
tive Committee OF She North 'aFoliHa
State Farmers Alliance tomorrow. Ihd
Alliance paper SAYS that the Alliance Is
reyiving The shoe factory project 10 "
be discussed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-20

side Marshall street. l39 IL feet east Of
Smith. subject to deed OF trust for I6iS,
$500.
Dolley R0dfer. sometimes called Dolley
Smith. 10 Wallace T.. Brown, l-2 interest
I'm 90 feet on north side NJ street. subject
10 a life estate reserved 10 her. i'm cOnsid-
Grafton Of professional services TO be REM
dered i'm having set aside q deed from said
DOlley Redifor TO Richard G. Hobson. dat
ed November 10. 1856, conveying said prop
crty.
q. y. Saunders and wife to w H. Tay-
Tor. 80 feet on south side Nicholson street,
$500
Elianna seaton's trustee 10 Cyrus Graf
fam, % feet on south side Chafiin street,
$3.50.
=. p. Taliaferro to Clara T.. wife Of
Henry s. Wallerstein. Y - feet on north
side Nicholson street Is IL feet west OF
WILLIAMSBURG avenue. $500.
HcnricO: Edgar Chidrey 10 John y.
Pioechl. 90 l-iO acres about I IL miles be-
low Richmond ON New Market road. Si25.
Mathew Cross and wife TO Neitie j..
Cook rs acres about l-2 miles south of
uchmond. and Ia mile east Of Osborne
turnpike. $500
william II. Hicks and wife 10 Richard
n. Duke. ID acres near Darbytown road
about miles from Richmond. 5000
n. 4. Palmer's trustee TO II. W. Siggins
extx. lots S and 9 I'm block %, Barton
Heights. 81 1915.
Jane d.. Clinton W, and Kistie V.
Patch to Vernon Garner. 8 acres on r., f.
and r. railroad. about 10 miles from
Richmond. $50.
George T.. Pickett and wife 10 LaSalle
O. Pickett. 225 acres on James river, and
1if 2-5 acres near same. 81.
". W. Sicgins' eXtx. 10 Howard Harlan
lots s and o in block %. Barton Heights,
E2150
Henry s. Wallerstein and wife 20 a. +.
Myers. % I'LL feet on east side Twenty
second street. 100 HIP feet north Of Il,
$500
Same 10 7. B. Taliaferro. i25 feet ON
Leigh street. northeast corner Hich Point
and 100 feet on Leigh street. northwest
corner Summit avenue, $500.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-20

VIM. p. Knowles. Charles w. Goddln,
Leigh Crutchdcld Walter Christian, and
r. NJ. Rowclle.
The funeral OF Mrs Bette Lester Cole
was preached by Rev j. b. Hutson
no the residence, on Beverly street, at
s O'Clock yesterday morning. The ~
tormont was made In the family bury"
ing ground. i'm Chesterfield county, no tho
home of Mr.. L. b. Lester.
Tho funeral of Mr.. A. r. Heath. OF
Fulton. who died Sunday IN WILLIAMSBURG.
took place at 2.'0 o'clock yesterday after
noon from the Fulton Baptist church
The remains of Mrs. j. T. Knox were
brought % this city yesterday morning
and inferred I'm OakwoOd az 1890 y. ".
The deceased was the wife OF Mr. VIII
linn T. Knox.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-20

Both Church aud College Want TO Secur
Him.


From the Atlanta Constitution is taken
the following which viii be of interest TO
Dr. Holderbys many friends in Rich
inond. where hc resided for years:
Dr. a. l.. Holderby, the beloved pastor
ol Moore Memorial Presbyterian church.
has received "a call TO The chdncelorshp
of the Clinton Presbyterian University.
i'm Clinton, 5. e.. The trustees of the
University have for the third time writ
ten Or. iolderby am urgent Invitation
TO accept and Dr. Holderby now has The
matter under prayerful consideration.
Sunday morning. just after The sermon
DR.. HOldcrby asked his deacOns and the
other officers Of his church 20 meet with
him i'm his study. No announcement was
made 10 the congregation and the fact
that he is considering the matter Is known
TO bat few of the members of his church.
Before the deacons Dr. Holderby made
a iull statement, showing the letter Oh
invitation and asking his church officers
TO aid him In arriving al proper con-
Clu.iOn.
"I have received a call from the trus-
tees and president of the Presbyterian
College Of Clinton S. c. said Dr llol-
derby. "to accept che chanceliorship or
The college. This being the third call
/ have received from this college. l feel
unable myself 20 decide fully and have
called YOU. brethren. together 20 ask your
prayerful assistance that 4 may do that
which is right. Having been interested
for many years I'm mission work and haV-
ing occupied the profCssorshlp in a unl-
vorsity before. I feel somewhat called To-
this work / realize the great work that
lies before me here in Atlanta. and that
/ may do that which is right, l ask you.
brethren. TO assist me-
II was decided unanimously by the
official board Of the church that Atlanta
was DR. Holdcrby's field and that his SER
vices could not be dispensed with. 10
was also decided that a congregational
meeting will De held next Sabbath az
which time definite action viii DE taken
urginr him 20 decline the call.
Since being pastor Of the Moore Memo
rial church DR.. Holderly has been lnstru-
mental in securing an elegant and SUBJ
stantial house of worship, which is now
used by his congregation. In addition
90 this the parsonage was erected under
his administration. Since this work was
finished he has devoted the major por-
ton of bis time 60 charitable work. his
charities not being confined alone 60
his congregation, hut to the poor and
destitute OF Atlanta. TO enable him 10
DO This work more lttiueiy. "a few years
ago. "a his OWn expense. De look course
OK medicine in the Southern Medical Col
lese of which he Is now a graduate. lie
has established free medical dispcusary.
az which The poor and needy are treated
without cost. This dispensary is sup
ported largely through his efforts and
liberal donations from citizens. lie has
treated several thousand patients since
the establishment Of the dispensary
when Dr. Holierby accepted the call
to the Moore Memorial church he found
the church badly disorgan.zed" said Mr.
a. Il. Warner. yesterday. THE church
had been without a pastor for some time
DR.. Holderby went actively to work and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-20

II Is Now in the supreme Court of the
United states.

II b. SOW In the supreme Court of the
United States.
The case OF J.. H. Hycr. appellant, We.
the Richmond Traction Company. et ais.
appcl.ccs writ OF certiorari ~ the Circuit
Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
Has submitted in open court IN the United
states Supreme Court at WASHINGTON
Monday by Robert Stiles. Of Richmond.
solicitor for Hyer and George White
lock. Of Baltimore. and Messrs. w. w.
Henry and y. Randolph Williams. Of this
city. on behalf of the appelleos
The suit was brought by Hyer the pro-
m0ter OF rival company. which sought
az the same time a franchise for q con-
duit line from the city authorities Hc
claims that be withdrew his ordinance
from consideration OF tho Council on an
agreement with Mr.. Phil b. Shield OF the
Traction Company by which Hyer was
to receive one half Of the profits az the
Traction Company enterprise. Circuit
Judge Gon dismissed Hyers bin upon
demurrer and the Circuit Court OF app
peals sustained this action.
The Supreme Court ordered the case 10
Doe sent 10 it for final review and directed
am argument upon printed briefs which
were filed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-20

Tho recent rehearsals for the Grand
Opera Festival have been attended with
marked success.
s. degrec Of sm00thness ANA accord only
attainanle hy the utmost diligence and
sFilI becomes more apparent with each
perform nee. The admirable work done
during The past months by cast and
chorus has repeatedly called forth the
most favorable comments, but no less inn
poriaut Hui coriuciVe 10 Che general sue
cess BIAS been fhc excellent support af-
fordcd hy Miss Taylor as accompanies.
ler ardu0u TASK has been fulfilled with
a lcgree of palcnce. skill. and sympathy
which leaves no,llug 20 Doe desired
The rehearsals with the orchestra,
which look place az the Academy Of Mu-
sir ou -lout1y and Tuesday evenings,
have icen mo gratifying 10 the priyileg-
Cd loW having the rght OF private enc
tree. ANA n4rh enthusiasm has been
evoked Dog oIcl prima dona. The brilliant
h.rI-lke rano of Miss IrQuhsrt and
the full rich sweetness Of Miss Bookcr's
voice satisfying. in turn. every artistic
lud musical requirement.
Tho sUarkhas chorus Of Martha, and
th0 iun melody OF Ia elmnambula have
never been piven 20 the public by voices
OF ereaf.r purity and IRE hncss ln
every detail the Grand Opera Festival
DO misses io d. a source of eradication TO
It's patrons.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-20
A PAIR OF WEDDINGS.
7WO RrCHMONDERS SECUHh THEfN
3RIDLS IBRoAD.
-. 6casic, nsarrics Nil sellers and Nr'
Grymes Makes Miss stonneh
IIl. bride.

pr. w. s. Bcaslcy. OF this city. and Miss
Alma Sellers. Of huntsville. NO, were
married yesterday al the first Baptist
church in that city at high noon. The
churcn was beautifully decorated So pink
and white. and the ceremony was a
pretty one.
Mls. Naupin sang "Ohl Promise Me-
fust before fhe entrance % the bridal
party while the strains Of Mendlcsohn re-
sounocd through the church.
The ushers. Mcssrs. Head and Austin
passed up the opposite aislos followed by
me maid OF honor Miss idress Head. OF
Favettc. Mo. and Or Barnhart, a. best
man.
A LOVELY BRIDE.
Next came The bride a vision OF lowell
ness in her pure white robe and flowing
veil. q prize well worth many LONG jour
ucv.
Miss sellers IS general favorite She IS
q most cultured. refined young woman
After the wedding dinner DIT and Mrs.
W. S Rcasley left amid shower or rice
and with n surplus 81 whito-rbhoned bag
gage Tor Kansas city TO visit relatives OF
the groom.
An informal reception was given by The
hridos parents the evening before tho
wedding
After 70 short stay in Kansas City DR..
and Mrs Beasicy viii come 10 Richmond,
whore they viii reside.
GRYArS STONNEIL.
A pretty wedding took place az Ashby
Cumberland county. az . o'clock Yesterday
afternoon. when Mr. Edward Grymes. Of
this city, and Miss Belle y. Stonneni Of
Cumberland. were united.
The ceremony was performed by Rev
d. g.. u NN.s. ibid nf Ell
Miss Estolle Stouncn. was tho maid OF
honor The best man was Mr.. y. L. Ston-
nell
The bride IS ON attractive Young lady
and IS daughter Of Mrs NJ. J. StonnelL
~ Cumberland county. Mr.. Grymcs IS
well known I'M This city. being an attache
Of the Chesapeake and Ohio offices here
Mr. and Mrs Grymcs will make their
home In Richmond
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-20
Conc foIhe SYnnd.

Nearly an the Presbyterian preachers
I'm tho city are IN attendance upon the
synod which commenced I'm Frederick
burg last night.
The following ny delegates have been
elected to the Synod: Mr. r. b. Som
mcryillc. from the Graco-Street church.
Mr.. r. r. Gillian. from The Church OF
the Covenant: Judge Beverly Il. Well
ford. from the First. Judge George L.
Christian and Mr.. NJ. NJ. Gillian, from
the Second and Mr. Edwin Peasants.
from the Third.
A number OF the delegates left on the
noon train yesterday FOR Fredericksburg
and others last evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-20

Tha county Court OF Henrloo was en-
passed. yesterday in the trial OF inc case use
af 81 j. overly and J. w. Caffoii lor
Nn. ou and gasoline ~ the county
H bout q license.
Is. i4rv In the case reported that they
s.,re unable 10 agree, standing, u is
learned SIX for end six against convic-
tlo, so ite members were dismissed. the
case GOING over until the next term Of the
court in November
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-20

Ncesrs. J. p. Elan & Co.. real estate
-ucfioncers. sold yesterday afternoon the
rcfidcncc Of tho late Mr.. william G.
stokes. No liS west Franklin street.
Tf was sold by Messrs. Elan x 60. Tor
Special Commissioners Charles l. VII
fams and Allen G.. Collins.
Mr. Mann s. Valentine was inc put-
ohaser of tho property. tho sum realized
Tor 10 being $1,000.
This H. Thought 10 be low price TOT
such a desirable residence
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-20

III HOb lndb III Ah'thh'~ ~ r.
maternity?
Do you know the meaning of what
Is popularity called those long
ings," or cravings. which beset so
many women during pregnancy?
There is something lacking in the
mothers blood. Nature cries out
and will be satisfied at all hazards.
One woman wants sour things,
another wants sweets, another
wants salt things, and so on.
The real need all the time is to
enrich the blood so as to supply
nourishment for another life, and
to build up the entire generatiye
system, so that the birth may be
possible and successful. ,
II expectant mothers would fort
ify themselves with Lydia Il. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, which
for t,ventv Years has sustained
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-20
APATHY ~ MECKLENBURG
Controversy over Judge Homes Admin
istra ION.

istra ION.
BOYDTON. VA. October 19-Special.-
Yesterday was a day of unusual excite
ment in political circles il being the last
court day and the last opportunity for
the candidates TO speak, and they We're
out I'm fun force.
Mr. ID O. Egglest0n Democratic can
didate for the Senate from this district
attended court He has no opponent
He told ne his object in visiting Neck
lenburg was for the purpose OF interview
ing the people and by personal contact
to learn their wishes in the selection Of
Judge TO De elected by the Legislature
this winter This matter of the Judge
ship is the all-absorhing question in this
county. Tho two candidates-Judge
Homes and G.. j. Faulkner. Esq.-are both
hard at work and have many supporters
A nuttter has been produced here by
tho publication of a card by T. SkiDwlth.
ESQ. I'm the last weeks issue Of the
Necklenhurg News IN which Mr. skip
with attacks very vigorously the admin
istration of the affairs of Mecklenburg
county by Judge Homes. II is understood
that Che Judge has prepared reply I'M
vindication of himself which will meet
the charges against him.
Much apathy exists JIM Mecklenburg as
regards politics.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-20

A Young white man. with a pad arm.
has been soliciting aims IN kichmoha
for several days. His idea is 90 go ihrolbn
the large office buildings ana present d
Gard hearing % pathetic plea ir verse
calculated 10 arouse an the nobier In
.fircts of man. and his excheQucr IN Is
understood has been ronienished fire.
QuenUy in-thls way.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-20

His Church Passes Resolutions With a
Trihmte.


Tho following resolutions were recently
passed by the council Of the First Eng
fish Evangelical Lutheran church:
Whereas our beloved pastor j. \. More
head, recently received two natterlng calls
from other fields Of usefulness. one from
tire Roanoke College church. Salem, Va,
and the other from the Theological Semi
nary, NeWberry $. c., he submitting the
question Of the former call 20 the Mission
Board OF our Synod. who advised him TO
remain with us. After good deal or
earnest and prayCrful consideration ne
gracefully declined 10 leave us. Now,
therefore, this congregation, the First
English Lutheran church. Richmond, va,
in a meeting assembled after divine SER
vices. deem 10 Just and proper 10 recog-
nize the fact OF Gods love for MS and
our pastors sacrifice made for ms and 70
express our appreciation and qualification
so Doe 10
Resolved That we give thanks to Him
who ruleth over us Who careth FOR US
and from Whom cometh every good and
perfect cift."
Resolved. That we hail the glad news
OF our pastors decision with great 10y
Resolved. That we point with Christian
pride tO our pastors love Tor his Hook
and in appreciation. We promise 10 re-
new our efforts for the advancement Of
orr work hY our constant prayers, prompt
and frequent attendance AT all services
and MEETINGS as is possible: 90 aid our
pastor in all Of his ministerial duties I'M
and ont of the church. particularly when
called upon. and 90 contribute charitablv
and regularly as we ably can, romem-
boring that God lovoth a cheerful
giver."
Resolved That We pray Gods bless
Ing % rest on our church.. 10 give our
pastor wisdom 90 direct instruct. and
point unto al "the Way. the Truth. the
Life and PRAYING that he may be the
means Of winning souis and that our
Father may bless us am and strengthen
us 10y Ills grace 90 live Christian lives
Resolved. Tnaf those resolutions he
spread on the minutes and "a COPY pre-
scented 90 our pastor with the hope that
our motive and our work may ever be
cherished hv him.
"P. MEfSEL. Jr Sccv. pro TEN;
"WM. MEYER. ST.. Chairman.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-20

He Says That lie l. Not At Present a
Candidate for Mayor.

III Guys AAhh Af - NNA Nt \ AfNfHA u
Candidate for Mayor.
In regard 10 The movement TO induce
him 20 enter the race for the mayoralty
published exclusively in yesterdays Times
ar James Caskie said yesterday morning.
"lt is true that many persons
have asked me 20 run for the position OF
mayor. but TO- each and every one 1 have
said that 1 was not "a candidate"
II know YOU are not seeking the
Office said the reporter but If you We're
urged 20 run hy a sufficient number Of
citizens would YOU not accept
"1t is TOO long before election 20 talk
about that" replied Mr.. Caskio land
60 is not at an likely To- happen. 7 can
only say that as at present advised L
have no idea ~ running and DO not think
chat J shall change my mind"
During the time that eiho reporter was
conversng with Mt Caskie number Of
gentlemen called and extended assur-
ances OF their support n he entered the
dch. TO each ono Mr.. Caskie said that
De appreciated these evidences OF friend
ship. but that me was not a candidate for
Office
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-20

Detective Sergeant A. NJ. Tomlinson last
evening arrested a negro hnmsd 'o 1l'.i.
stolen from Mr. John r. VIM case or
surgical instruments and pair OF kolu-
trimmed spcctaclcs yesterday afternoon
The articles were recovered, ana aihou"'-
ed 10 about Sf7 IN value.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-20
F.caned From a Reformatory.

A guard from n reforma'ory ior Selote9
ioet nfgbt in search OF three inmates or
the institution who have escaped.
'rhev are bovs aged about seventeen
years The guard traced them as IaI
AR Quaniico. aud he thinks they came
on 10 Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-20
Getting Along Nicely.

judge Isaac H. Christian. o. 'afiios
CITY county who has been IN tNc o'd
Dominion Hospifa, since last saturday
rirhl under treatment. is improving RAP
idly
CAPTAIN Dolly ~ the Randolph-M
football team. who W. injured In the
game last Saturday, and who Is now al
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-20
~caPriwoF THE yoysUoH"
To BE Presented by William BoneIli at
the Academy Tonight.

To 10 TTct|ITfd by NlIIIam EOneIN NJ
the Academy Tonight.
This evening at the Academy OF Music
William B0nclli. "a clever Young comedian
from. Frohman's forces. will present
farce comedy adapted from tho French
and entitled Captain OF the NOnsuch."
This play recently scored undoubted
success at the Star Theatre. New York
CITY. IL Be- brimful Of bright witty and
clever lines and the French flavor Is
fully retained giving IL an abundSnce OF
novel and amusing situations.
The play viii be- produced here with the
same scrunuious attention 20 detail and
effects as 10 received I'm New York and
with the same cast.
The engagement IS for four nights with
a matinee tomorrow and on Saturday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-20

The funeral OF Mr. Harry II. wilkins.
took place from his iato residence.
l0l east Canal street at 1915 Yesterday
afternoon, and his remains were taken 10
Petersburg for intorment The pall-0oar-
ers were: Messrs. r. Emmett Knowles,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-20

the Re,rea, for the sick. IS getting along
nicely and will be able 20 return 10 M"
land In a few days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-20

condition. would fewer diapponmens
and 'longings'
Mrs Pnkhm Mrs Whitney demonstrates the
mower Of the Compound in such She
was old till three
troubled kidneys terrible pains when monthly
mind Lydia Pnkham Vegetable
Compound relieved After married the doctor said
vould be full living child
constiutnay had lost baby months and half Tho
continued Compound through
said II full time and the baby
lived old should letter Ny baby
healthy and hearty could wish
thankful that medicine for it the robust
to gratitude
Lydia T. Pnkham Vegetable
Compound suffering did and find relief
frightened has enMB L. T. WHITNEY,
George St., Z. Somerlle, Mass
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-20

There viii Doe a meeting az the y. VI. @.
A. this morning 1T n O'Clock of the work
ors Of the Carnival of Nations. bazaar
20 be held for the benefit Of The building
fund Of the Virginia Home for lncurables.
A large and prompt attendance is re-
ouestcd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-20
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