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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-03
PRIZES FOR THE RACES.
The HOwitzcrs' Committee Presents
n Most Attractive List So Far.

Most so
The Howitzers' Committee on the Race
Meet to be held on the 18th. has ar
ranged the following programme and
first prizes.
First race-one mile open, novice-Flrst
prize, gold medal; value, SIS.
Second race-one half mile, open-First
prize. silver service six pieces; value,
$3.50.
Third race-one half mile, boys l6
years and under-First prize, sweater;
value, s..
Fourth race-one mile, local champion
ship, open to Richmond and suburban
town riders-First prize, gold medal
value, $25.
Fifth race-one mile, married men
First prize, baby carriage; value, $25.
Sixth race--one mile open-First prize
solid gold watch; value. S35.
Seventh race-half mile, open to Rich
mond Howitzers only-Frst prize, gold
medal; value IS.
Eighth race-five mile handicap-First
prize, solid gold watch; value. SIS.
The second and third prizes have not
as yet been selected, but will be within
a few days and the list will then be pub
lished A list OF all the prizes will APP
pear on the entry blanks. which will be
ready for distribution Tuesday morning
The entries for the races will close on
the 18th instant.
From the handsome selection of prizes
the Howitzers will. no doubt, attract
many of the fastest riders In the State
TO their races. The wheel-loving people
of Richmond will turn out in full force TO
show their appreciation OF the Howtzers
strong efforts and hard work In trying
to make this the largest and most sue
cessfu event OF the kind ever held in
this State. There will be music during
and between the races by one of Rich
mond's best bands. They have also
about completed arrangements 10 have
one Of the best fancy trick riders I'm the
United States TO give an exhibition of
his skill on the wheel between the races.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-03

There is TO be a very unique ana de
lightful entertainment at the Woman 5
Christian Association at 8 O'Clock to-n9r-
the management of Mrs. Gervas StorrS,
assisted by half a dozen charming young
ladies, and is TO be for the edificatlon Oh
the poor girls who constitute the sewing
school of the association. These girls
range from small children TO young misses MISE,
of u or Is years. and they are supplied
with the materials and are gwen the
articles of wearing apparel they make. =
Specimens Of work of the members OF
the class will be displayed, and Mrs. Jo-
seph Bryan has offered two very hand
some prizes in this connection-one for
the girl showing the greatest progress
and the other for the one doing the best
work
After the entertainment the pupils VIII
be treated to refreshments by the ladies
of the Association Board. The public. is
invited. No admission will be charged.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-03
To Inspect end Elect Officers.

The Board of Police Commissioners VIII
meet this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock TO IN
spect the department in front of the
City Hail. and after that Is done VIII go
into session for the purpose Of re-electing
the following officers:
First District-Captain, W. l.; THOMAS
Prlvates. Brown. j. II. Kersc John Ogil-
vie. t. r. Robinson. G. r. Duggins. j. G.
Krouse, Charles Clinely. Il. T. Lamkin.
V. Pendleton, Peter Vest, and p. q.
Minor
Second Distrct-Captain. j: b. Angle;
Privates. j. w. Curle. b. Il. PortiauX,
NJ. d. Sutton. c. II. Sweeney, j. }. Wal
ton. c. Y. Mattern, w. A. Shields, c. H..
Talley. and b. NJ. Angle.
Third District-T. j. Mcmahon, j. IL.
ThOmaS and j A PriddV.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-03

James River convened In Room NO, ~
OF the City Hall at o'clock ycsi ss,Iay
afternoon for the purpose OF transae ware
Messrs. Vaughan tchairmanl, Allisoh,
Christian. Picot. FERGUSON. Guy, Hsrre =,
son. and capers. Captain unonnas the
Cunningham, who is IN cnaIss his
report OF the operations or the jan .,
river Improvement during the Inonsh 10 Ua
MAY. He referred to the sending OF , me
city tug to be repainted, ana sh,o .'la, only ME
cost s6s The payroll and bills were APP
proved.
At the suggestion Of Chairman ~ vaug ian
OF the denartue,lt looked into, with
view OF curtailing expenses. II possible,
" accordance with the suggestion vi 1no
Committee on Retrenchment ana re
form. The Chair appointed on ms SUD
committee Messrs. HARRISON. Starke,
and Christian. and the body adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-03

Miss Betty Burwell Bookers recital al
the Young Mems Christian Association
tonight promises &c be one OF tho most
attractive musical events OF the season.
She viii be assisted by Mr. Scrivenor and
Mr. Hahn. The programme will be as
follows:
Part Ii, Jigeunerweisen, (Sarasate.)
Mr. Hahn: 2. LITE, (Chaminade,) Miss
Booker; 3, Evening Star. NWagner.) Mr..
Scriyenor: 4. ta) Nocturne Chopin Sara
sate) OBJ Gypsy Dance, Nachez). Mr..
Hahn; 5. ta) LYNNE a Venus. (Holmes.)
Part Ill. Concerto, MAX Breech,) Mr..
Hahn; 2. Nymphs and Fanus (BembergJ
Miss Booker; Q. ta) Devotion on. v.
White.) % To Anthea. tHatton) Mr..
ard.) (b) Pastorale. (Bizet.) Miss Booker.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-03
Convict Dies from Blood Poisoning.

"Rddick" Christmas, the negro who
tried to escape from his guards at the
State farm recently. and was shot and
wounded i'm the attempt. died yesterday
morning from blood poisoning, which set
in as a result Of the wound. Christmas
was shot in the SHOULDER and the ankle.
1t was his second attempt TO escape. The
first effort, i'm which he was successful,
was while he was employed I'm Hanover
county. He was recaptured in North
Carolina, and on extra year added to his
sentence. The last attempt TO escape,
smade May 4th, was evidently carefully
planned. Christmas approached one of
the guards, and spat a quantity of to-
bacco-juice in his eyes. Several prisoners
broke for freedom. but all We're retaken,
except one who is still at large.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-03
MUST SELL SOME OF THE MULES.
street Committee to Do This to Re-
duce Expenses.

An adjourned meeting Of the Council
Committee on Streets was held IN Room
No. OF the City Hall last evening. Pres
ent were Chairman Allen and Messrs.
Bahen Burton. John NJ. King. Pollock.
and Woody. After disposing OF a few
alley allegations the body considered an
ordinance requiring all electrician COM
panies in future, when street paving is
being done upon thoroughfares occupied
bv their lines TO concrete the beds OF
their tracks. The object OF the measure
is to place all sFeet-ear companies. with
their track beds. on the same footing.
The ordinance was recommended TO the
Council.
TO SELL SOME OF THE MULES.
There was great deal of discussion
upon the question OF selling number OF
the mules belonging TO the Street De-
partment OF the city. Mr.. Bloomberg Of
fered a motion, which was finally adopt
ed. instructing the City Engineer 10 re-
port to the City Council the number of
mules necessary 10 be disposed OF In
order TO leave the requisite number to
carry on the work of the department
within the appropriation left for the re-
mainder of the year from July LIST.
There was considerable amount of de-
bate upon the question of the division of
the fund appropriated TO streets general
ly among the several wards. Mr.. Allen
vigorously opposed such system. The
matter was dropped until the next regu-
lar meeting.
The City Engineer submitted the corre-
sponNsnce between himself and the Rich
mond Railway and Electric Company
with regard 10 the alleged Objectionable
noise caused by the cars on the Four
teenshtstreet line. between Main and
Broad streets. The Engineer and Attor-
new were directed to take the necessary
steps TO have the causes OF complaint
removed.
The committee then adjourned.
JAMES-RIVER WORK.
The Committee on Improvement OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-03
Mayor Taylor on the vctors.

Mayor Taylor yesterday gave his rea-
sons for vetoing the retrenchment and re-
form ordinances. referred TO In yesterday 3
Dispatch as having been dsapproyei hy
him. MY opinion all along has been that
"a general reduction should take place ~ e
reduction had 10 be- made" he said, Il am
not I'm favor OF one man being cut arl
anothers salary let alone. Why some
are not getting half enough now, ar!
Others are simply getting too much. may'
be- Look al Atlanta. When they com
menced 90 cconomizc there they made a
general cut. no one was saved. \ gene
raj cut or no cut is what / want"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-03

Shall the City Council reverse Rich
mond's established policy and give tho
American company the right to charge
as much as 1t pleases for local tele-
phone business, thereby inviting II 20
crush the home company and put up
prices?
That's the question for the City Coun-
ell 10 decide
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-03
News Notes from HenricO.

Mr. Ham. Reek. a resident of Varina
District. i'm Henrico, who recently moved
there from New York. was painfully in
jured yesterday. one of his feet being
trodden upon and badly mashed by a
mule.
Constable w. T. Radcliffe on yesterday
arrested Leroy Price (colored). and lodged
him in Jail. Price is charged with being
disorderly and carrying concealed wea-
pons. He will have "A hearing this morn
ing.
Observation-Disclosures James r. Lewis
partially heard yesterday the case OF l..
4. Miller and 4. y. Avis charged with
the larceny Of boat from Thomas
Savage. all the parties being white, and
continued it until June It'll next.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-03
just from the Nashville Exposition.

General Passenger-Agent |. J. Ander-
son. of the Seaboard AIRLINE, was in
Richmond yesterday. having just returned
from Nashville. whittier he had been 10
attend the Tennessee Centennial EXPOSE
ton Mr.. Anderson says that the variety
and amount of exhibits at Nashville far
exceed the Atlanta Exhibition. He says
that the ATTENDANCE so far upon the EX-
position is aheasSo of that which went TO
Atlanta for the same period of time.
sented by visitors at the Nashville Elk
position are Georgia North and South
Carolina, and Alabama. while Tennessee,
of course, sends many people.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-03

Mr.. John SHELTON Williams. president os
the Richmond Traction Company, sd'l
yesterday that the business OF the com.
pany for the month OF May exceeded TN !
of any month since the road was staricd'
During the eleven months that ins
Traction system has been In operation
II has increased the city's revenue, y
taxes earned and paid in. to the eXten'
OF about $500
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-03

A public noyena will be held az M
Shrine OF ST. Anthony shrine OF ms
SOUTH, ST. Joseph's Catholic church. On
north First street. beginning TO-DAY
Mass will be said at o'clock every mof'
ing. and evening services will be held q
O'Clock until the end OF next week. Tho
priests who will take part ia the services
are Revs. Fathers John Tiernan, Ntlttf
Cob: Cutler V. u; Francis. o. ;. j., y
North Carolina; Ahern. OF Stanton, ana
Reilly OF Norfolk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-03
STRUCK HIM WITH A STICK.
Manager Grown, of Portncr Brewing
Company, Strikes an EmpIoyee.

Mr.. Charles T. Brown, manager In this
city for the Robert Portner Brewing
Company. was arrested yesterday and
carried to the Third Police Station, where
the charge of assauIting and striking
James .Twoomy with "a stick. with intent
to KILL was registered against him. He
was subsequently baled by Justice
Crutchheld in the sum of 81 600 for his
appearance in the Police Court this
morning.
Mr.. Twoomy Is employed as chemist
In the soda water department OF the
brewery. and according TO his statement,
became involved with Mr.. Brown In a
controversy concerning the wages to be
paid him. when Mr.. Brown struck him
with stick. A Dispatch reporter called
at Mr.. Browns residence. 1904 west
sad street. but he was not at home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-03
sim Appointing superintendent.

The State Board OF Education was y
session all day yesterday considering al.
plications OF candidates for appointing.
as school superintendent. number *
knotty contests were taken up during nv
day. but the boards work was not com.
pleted None OF the appointments macs
win be announced until all have D,'
made. The body will convene again -
10 o'clock this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-03
Fell from His Dray.

Oswald Smith. a colored drayinan. vs.
painfully injured by fail from me
OF his dray while driving through sho,N.'
Slip yesterday morning. He was sle1'
is attacked with vertigo, TO which n,
subject and fell TO the ground. cl,.n,
an ugly cash in his scalp by iah'.a
against a sharp stone. lie was taken ~
his home on ST. James street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-03
Warm Weather In Alabama.

BIRMINGHAM, ALA. June - ~. ne
average temperature to-day. as given -
by the official agent OF the goNctnii'''.'. ~
was S. The temperature Tor NORMA aoin.'.s -
noon and evening was: y. NJ, ~. iioo...
81: 7 r. NJ. Sc The heat was 50 int'nse
that the Birmingham Rolling-Mills wss'
forced to shut down. Highest tenpe'~'
ture 81
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-03

The office of the Collector of Internal
Revenue is undergoing an inspection. one
of the department officials arrived i'm the
city Yesterday morning. and went through
the office. The inspection occurs in the
regular course. only the time at which the
officer will arrive is never known at the
local Offices.
Judge Hughes left the city yesterday for
Nopfolly
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-03

NEW YORK. June Especial. &c. c.
Jordan. Grand; q. A. Walker. Waldorf;
]. TX. Parker. j. p. Powers. st. Denis. +.
H.. Stokes. Ashland; b. II. Rose. Cosy-'.
politan.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-03
Carolina pIspcn.ary situation.

COLUMBIA, =. c.. June 2-Govcrnor
Eilcrbee announced positively to-nisnt
that there would be no extra session o.
the Legislature. lie has not decided
whether to disband the State eonstaau-
iar-.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-03

Orders Tor printing sent TO the psspaeca
Company will 30 given prompt attention.
and the style OF work and prices wiz -
ssre 10 please you
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-03

Mr.. Lombard III. KlotZ and Miss Teresa
Marie Paptistella were united in
holy matrimony at a nuptial mass cele-
brated by Very Rev. +. Wllibald, at s
O'Clock yesterday morning.
The bride was very becomlngly attired
in blue. trimmed with white satin,
mousselline de sole. and cream lace.
She carried a bouquet of bridal roses
The groom is a machinist at the Rich
mond ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. The young
couple received a number of elegant and
costly wedding presents They will live
at No. GIG north Sixth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-03
The Evening Programme.

The evening programme was most
interesting one and the singing OF the
immense choir. with organ, piano. and
cornet accompaniment, under the able
directorship OF Mr.. j. l.. Mitchell, was
inspiring In the extreme.
II was $50 O'Clock before the immense
congregation which packed the church TO
It's doors. were seated and the services
were opened with the singing by the
choir Of that old hymn. onward Chris
tian Soldiers" This being concluded
Rev, W. Il. Beauchamp gave out the
hymn. HE Has Gone Before" which.
was led by the choir. the congregation
uniting In sending UP a great volume
Of tnspiriting music. Rev. w. Asbury
cnrlstiap offered an eloquent and fervent
prayer How Firm Foundation" was
hgk gang BY the choir. This being con-
Warren sheaf., 1897-06-10

because the weather happens
to be warm If you have. 4.
weak throat. q slight hacking
cough, or some trouble with.
the bronchial tubes, summer is
the best time to get rid Of Il.
If you are losing flesh there IS
all the more need Of attention.
Weakness about the chest and
thinness should never 60 to-
gether. One greatly Increases
the danger Of the other. Heal
the throat, cure the cough. and
strengthen the whole system
now. Keep taking SCOTS
Emulsion all summer.
For sals By al Druggists q soc and 1s.ea @
Warren sheaf., 1897-06-10
FL I'm !. n D. G.
k-ls 81
! VETERINARY. 4 ]. SURGEON 4 DENTIST
- ono. II chapin's Drugstore
WARREN MINI 4.
Stand at the Head.

Aug. Bogel, the leading drug
gist Of Shreveport La, says Dr.
Kings New Disc coyery is the only
thing that cures my cough, and
Ii is the best seller j have. 4 !.
.Canpb ell mere chant of Stafford,
ARK, writes: Z. Dr. King 8 New
Discovery is MI that's claimed for;
II; It never fails, and is q sure cure.
for Consump ption, Coughs md
Colds. cannot say enough for
Its merits. 8 Dr.. IL ing New Dis
.coyery for Consum ptioi,, Coughs.
and Colds is not an experiment.
IL has been tried for q 8 quarter 81
q century, and to-day stands at the
head. It never d1iisap points Free
trial bottles & at w hitney 8 drug
store
Warren sheaf., 1897-06-10
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

NOTICE Is Hereby Given, That bids will be
received BY the City Council Of the City Of
O'clock p. M, for grading one mile of road,
from the north line Of section l. in township 154,
range 48 to the south line of section I, and par
Railway. Grade to be twenty feet wide on top
and graded to level grade its entire length.
Bids to be filed with the City Recorder. The
City Council reserves the right to reject any or
all bids. &5a K
Dated, Warren, Mimi, June 8, 1897. So
By Order of the City Council,
[sEALI A. B. NELSON,
~ .sA%zt5z - City Recorder.
Warren sheaf., 1897-06-10

Urtersd . the sfOst Otaesat " wslrsa s. second
Glass Nal Matter
! .2Gleaining ,as,ssn 4 ONE Field
WHEAT QUOTATIONS.. J.

!. 8
Il began raining nicely this
morning again. We are all exceed
ingly thankful and hap
On Monday, June 7th, a R.
Gordon stepped out and John P.
Mattson stepped in, as postmaster
at Warren.
Mrs. ?. r. spaulding and son,
Arthur, Of Poughkeepsie, n. ar
rived last Friday to make their
usual summer visit.
Dr.. MCCLELLAN left Tuesday to
attend a meeting Of the Grand Lodge
OF Odd Fellows at Minneapolis as a
delegate from the Warren lodge.
DR.. Foster, the Grand Forks
dentist, will be in Warren again June
II and q. First class dental work at
moderate prices. Office at the Wind
sor hotel. Vi.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. g. Setterholm
rejoice over the arrival Of a 9th son IN
their family on Thursday, May 9th.
The new arrival weighs u pounds.
Argyle Banner.
The ladies Of the Scandinavian
NJ. E. church will give an ice cream
sociable next Saturday evening in the
church. Coffee and cake will also be
served. All are cordially invited.
All who are interested in having
a Fourth OF July celebrat ation in War
ren this year, are requested to meet
at the Court House hall on Monday
evening next week, at 8 o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs Aug. Lundg dgren
left Tuesday, bound for Detroit,
Mimi, to attend a gathering Of SWed-
ish Lutherans and enjoy an outing
among the beautiful lakes Of that
region. .. .szs
4 Z. E. Moulton came down from
ST. Vincent on Monday evening, to
! attend the annual meeting OF the
Warren Manufacturing Company,
and is spending the week visiting
with his family.
- A workman on the construction
train working south Of town, met
with an accident on Tuesday after
noon, resulting in a broken arm Dr..
Wattam, who is the company's ply
sician, was called and ATTENDED to-
the injured man.
At the Presbyterian church on
the coming Sabbath morning, the
regular services will be withdrawn.
In their stead the annual Children's
Day exercises will be held. In the
evening Miss Darling will preach.
Mrs. Carhart will sing
The Thief River Falls base ball.
team came over last Saturday to
cross bats with the Warren nine. In
spite Of the strong wind and rather
low temperature for a day in June,
the game was played and resulted in.
victory for the visitors the score.
being q to %.
-.
The Nashville Students gave
their concert as advertised, in the op-
era house last evening, to full and
appreciative house. Their voices were
of good quality and the sslion bass
could not fail to attract attention.
The program, with few exceptions,
consisted Of g 'darkey' songs.
At the annual meeting Of the
stockhol olders Of the Warren Manufac-
turing Co., on Monday evening, the
following directors were chosen
G. Ketcham, Frank Jerrue, D. A.
Whitney, G. +. Carleton and q. =.
Moulto Frank Jerrue is president
and general manager and =. G.
3 etcham secretary and assistant
manager. sS15z
Thief River Falls will do itself
proud on the occasion Of the Fire.
mems Tournament to be held in that
city on June Is, 4 G and Is. Alarge
4 sum Of money will be spent on prizes,
B nd no. araiI,s will IL, sfr,sa rod 70 fac.
Warren sheaf., 1897-06-10

Choice oats Tor sale IN s. coke.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-27

strong strategic position in the event of
an attack being made upon the town. but
it is not generally believed. except by the
more timorous Turks, and perhaps the
foreign admirals. that the Insurgents
mediate an attack upon this city. If the
Turks had. been able to hold the place
there would have been ne action taken by
the admirals to seize it.
The practical wiping out OF the Malaxa
garrison on its retreat toward the coast
towns has caused feeling OF uDeasiness
among the garrisons stationed in other
forts. The insurgents pursued and de-
stroyed Turks under the fire of the
warships, and this fact is weakening the
feeling OF security that was afforded the
Turks by the interference OF the foreign
fleets in their favor.
PARIS, FRANCE, March 26 Lord Sails
bury, here on his way to Cimiez 10 attend
Queen Victoria, had a con terence with M.
HanotauI, Minister of Foreign Affairs, to-
day. 1t is understood that the two Minis
ters agreed that the proposed blockade of
Athens should be enforced if Greece re.
fused to assent to the esta blishment of a
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-27
MCKINLEY WILL NOT SPEAK.
Refusal of the President to Take Any
Part in the Red-Ho Municipal Cam
poion at Chc

CHICAGO. ILL, March 26.-The inf1u-
ence OF the National administration will
not be brought 10 bear in any public man
ner upon the present municipal cam
paign, although President Mckinley has
been importuned by Republican leaders
to make speech in Chicago before the
election or to write letter inG orsing the
Republican candidates. In the matter of
candidates the campaign is one of the
most remarkable on record. The Repub-
lican nominee for Mayor is Judge Sears
of the Circuit bench, who owes his prom
inence entirely to the machine leaders
The choice OF the Free Silver Dem ecrats
and Popnllss is Carter H. Harrison, son
and namesake OF Chicago's murdered
Mayor.
The Gold Democrats have no nominee.
but there is an independent Republican
candidate in the person OF Alderman John
N Harlan. son of Justice Harlan OF the
Supreme Court, and an Independent
Democratic candidate in the person of
Postmaster Washington Hesing, whose
whiskers alone have made him Nationally
famous. Harlan's campaign is directed
entirely against the boo6lers, who have
overwhelming control of the City Council.
and ignores all other Issues. Harrison is
against the continuancs of civil service.
and in favor of wide-open saloons, gam
biing-houses and poolrooms; or, as he
himself puts it. '.'in favor OF throwing
Chicago wide open"
Postmaster Hasing is also opposed to
onerous restrictions on the saloons. The
Rapuhlicans havA endaavnraa 70 -; ;aot
the tariff and eold-standard issues into
the campaign, and members Of Congress
have been brought on here from Washing