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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-09
Very Low Rates to Nashville. Tenn, and
Return.

All who have had the pleasure Of visit
ing the Centennial Exposition 40 Nash
Vile. Tenn. since IT'S opening. May 1st.
have expressed themselves ass being SUR
prisod and delighted with the variety and
completeness of its exhibits. The gentle
men in charge of the management of This
great Exposition have deeply impressed
the public with their ability 90 make this
one Of the most successful institutions OF
IT'S kind. The thorough and systematic
manner Goa which they have distributed
Illustrated matter of the Exposition alone
has aided materially in their-success. and
their efforts in this particular are not the
least ahated. although the Exposition
closes its gates finally on October 2lst. All
whose means permit should avail them
selves of the opportunity TO visit This EX-
position Tho railroad companies having
connections for Nashville have spared no
pains to furnish best possible facilities
Cor those visiting that place. The follow
,ne rOuud-trp rates from Richmond 90
Nashville are ln effect for those going to
visit the Exposition. &6.25. sold daily,
good until November g. 1897; $500 sold
daily. good for twenty days. Slf. sold
TUESDAYS and Thursdays only good FOR
ten Gays These low rates apply via the
Southern railways Land of the Sky
Route" passing through the beautiful
mountainous region of Western North
Carolina and East Tennessee widely
known as the Land OF the Sky" and
often termed Che Switzerland Of Anne
RIGA" The schedules via this route are
most excellent, one train leaving Rich
mond 70 noon 10 which a sleeper is ate
tached at Greensboro G.25 y. NJ. which
goes through to Nashville without change.
arriving there following day at $50 =. NJ.
There is also another train leaving Rich
mond A. NJ sleeper open $3.50 i. Nd.
which connects with train leaving Sails
bury $3.50 A. NJ. carrying through sleeper
10 Nashville arriving there Gas a. NJ.
Schedules. slceping-car reservations. IT,
Illustrated matter of the Centennial. etc,
furnished upon application 10 G.. w. West
bury Travelling Passenger Agent 92J
east Main street. Richmond. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-09

Nine hundred persons went over 10 foi-
est Hin Park last evening 10 enjoy the
splendid bill. and the same nine hundred
returned home delighted at what they had
seen and heard. Every evening sees am
increase i'm the audience. and before tine
end of the week IL is probable that am
former records will be broken.
Hart and Irving are making great
success with their act Of rapid transtor-
nations. and the cabinet trick they do is
mysterious as well as novel Miss
Jessie cole has trio of delightful songs
from Whitmark's publishing house
Sisson and Wallace changed their aci
last evening. Tomorrow night Miss Wal
lace will sing a very catchy song COM
posed by Mr.. T. q. Farrow, the clever
pianist az the park.
Vaudeville i'm the Auditorium as "a prime
favorite with amusement seekers. and
they continue 10 thrOng &c.
Every act on the long programme n
well received and applause and laughter
greet the artists. ion their entertaining
numbers.
This weeks bin includes Forester and
Floyd. I'm their comedy sketch, Alvina,
wonderful jugglcr. McCloude and Melville
great change artists. MelrOse the club
swinger, and the favoritos. Misses Mel
rose and Elmer. I'm refined songs.
Manager Smith has engaged a great ar
ray Of clever people for next week and
the bill will be very strong one.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-09

Interesting Facts About Rich mond's Citi-
zens and other Matters.


Mr.. T. c. Tinsley. Of Nashville. Tenn
prcsident Of the Tennessee Chemical
COMPANY is in the city for few days.
Miss Kate KEENAN, Williams. OF No. l225
FLOYD avenue. who has been summerlng
I'm the mountains. has returned TO tine
city.
The Board Of Managers ~ the Baptist
Young Peoples Union N Richmond and
Manchester will meet this evening
40 e O'Clock az the Second Baptist church.
The meeting Of the Independent cycle
Club which was to have been held Non
day night will Boo held tomorrow night
an the clubhouse. AS very important
business Will be taken up 10. lhs mtr,-
ing "A full attendance is desired.
A number Of prominent gentlemen met
IN the law offices OF Mr.. John Garland
Pollard yesterday morning and discussed
plans 90 bring Richmond INTO the South
ern lecture circuit, whereby prominent
lecturers will be secured for engagements
here at popular prices.
The usual fall course Of literary exer-
Ciscs Of the McGill Catholic Union VIII
commence next Monday night The
course will be inaugurated boy Rev. fath-
er Tearney, who will read an instructive
paper.
Mr.. Isadore Gluckstein. representing
one OF the largest tobacco concerns in
Cincinnati. ifs in the city on tobacco
purchasing mission. The concern which
he represents controls 900 retail stores in
London. and hence his purchases are exc
pected TO be heavy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-09

The first was Mary a. Goings. colored,
who didn't deny that She got tuil ana hdd
"a high old time The cost " the b. o. l.
was s..
Whine Poindexter. colored. also went 10
a place where beer was on draught ana
stood IN the draught some time. lie was
told TO contribute g. which he didn't DO,
and fell back. a friend came along later
and paid the s. and Willie departed.
James Stanley, luckily or uuluckily.
got caught lu the great maeistrom Ol
intoxjcants that swept over the city, ana
he too was assessed -.
Somebody thai was affected with the
great tidal wave offered owen DOnnelly
"a drink owen never refuses a drink,
and before he knew IL he was overcome
by the drinks his friends had been donat-
ing. Cost: 81.
Annie Mccarthy confessed TO having
taken a "drap too much OF the cratur
an bee gObs, 1t upset her entolrely' IL ol0'
A. Parsons was fined $40 for allowing
other people TO use the city water on MS
premises.
Wash. Page. colored and J. S. Kinney
got mixed up in an ARRAY. but ON the pay
ment of costs the case was dismissed.
Toe Scott cOlOred, had an alteration
with Fannie owens. but Fannie failed
10 show up and an attachment was
issued.
Fannie Upshur a colored washer
woman. who makes a habit or going
away with peoples clothes has just COM
pleted a term Of three months in Caroline
county. She was turned over 20 the Rich
mOnd authorities who wanted her for
similar offences here, and on one case,
that OF stealing clothing from Miss a.
Mott. she was given three months in
iau. Another case will be heard against
her as soon as the witnesses can be got
together.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-09

Special Personally Conducted Excursions
10 Niagara Falls. y. v, via York River
Line and Penn. Il. Il. and u. and o. X. X.
For the benefit of those who could not
avail themselves of previous opportuni-
ties offered this summer to'visit Niaraga
Falls. ~ w. "The Wonder of America, "
the Southern railway announces they
win continue the sale of the Sl3 round-trip
tickets Richmond to- Niaraga Falls. ON
the following additional dates: October
attn via York River Limo 10 Baltimore
and Baltimore and Ohio railroad from
Baltimore. September 18th and October
18th via York River Line 90 Baltimore
and Pennsylvania railroad from Balti-
moro.
Via this route. trains leave Richmond
1850 p. NJ on dates given, connecting at
West Point with steamer for Baltimore,
arriving Baltimore i'm time to connect
there with special train leaving via Bal
timore and Ohio railroad at 9:05 A. NJ
and PENNSYLVANIA railroad S:45 a. NJ.
This is most delightful trip and those
who have not taken advantage of the
former excursion rate of Si3 round-trip.
Richmond 10 Niagara Falls via this
route. should not miss ono of these dates.
For further information, state-rOom
reservations. etc. apply TO O. w. West
bury. IT, +. A.. 900 east Main street. j. o.
Vorser. Ticket Agent Virginia Street
station or Richmond Transfer Company
COB east Main street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-09
GENERAL LEE ARRIVES.
HsWILL NOrTALK ON CUBAN MAT
rERS UNrIL ms REPORT II MADt.
Tho Case Of Miss Cisneros Has Been ESag-
gcrated aud Ovcr,Zeaious Friends
Have Kept tier ia Prison.

NEW YORK. Sept -Consul-Generm
Fitzhugh Lee accompanied hy nis son'
Fitzhugh Lee. Dr.. arrived from Havana
ON board tine SDgurncl to-day lN'
General said that DEE bad been rui'ilns
from biliousncss for some timo past hut
ne felt very much better after inc sea
trip.
when asked ms to whether he would
return 90 cuba or not. the General shook
"r cannot answer that and 7 would
rather not talk ON Cuban affairs until
/ make my report in Washington
MECH ENAGGERArEp.
In speaking OF the ease of EN1ngclira
Cossio Cisnoros the General said.
"The young woman is now confined IN
Casa RccOhid3s She has never been
tried and 7 do not think that 20 was ever
intended that she shOuld ho hlnished.
The stories OF her ill-trcaimont are much
cNasEer1ted. and We're 10 NOT FOR inc
hubbub wEch has been raised about her
the girl would probably nave been re-
leased long ago. I'm fact ] was given 10
understand her name was ON the pardon
list She has comfortable quarters. ana
is treated as well as possible under ihe
conditions There i- 70 good deal OF SUR
foring FOO cuba. but the Americans. NUM-
bcrlng about 400 are being cared for
from the fund of $4,000 which was appro-
priatod for that purpose. They recelV"
relief daily and mp to the present tme
about Sl5 ono has been expended.
Ing or change for the better Boz Cuha2'
asked the reporter:
mo ] ann sorry 10 say there is not
replied the General and thcre viii NOT
be any Improvement until ye war Is
when will that be- Goneral2"
To this last question General Leo re-
piled in Spanish "a free translation NJ
That Is too much for me. I cannot
say
General lee and young Ftzhugh Ice
Jr went ~ West Point to-day to SEQ his
other SON. George n who is at the
Military Academy. there and tomorrow
they will leave for Washington.
OTHER PASSENGERS.
Among the other passengers ON noarn
the Segurauca were Robert T.. oliver.
United states consul af Merida. Mexico.
and George " Fishhack NJ this CITY, VINO
was said t0 have been sent IN Havana
ON business FOR the United states GOV
ornmcpt Mr. Fishh1ck said that his trim
10 Havana was purely ON private husl-
ness He stated that There was % great
deal of suffering all over Cuba. and mo
condition OF the people was even Wot-r
than when mo- was there last as secieihIF
% Commissioner Calhoun. when me lhi-
ter was investigating the Ruiz case
TIE saw Miss Cisncros m the casa h.,'-
hidae and be- said the reports rcelf1lNF
her treatment were grossly 'N1eRrfai'l
that tho young woman WAS fairy Wei
treated and did not complain Wh'h ne
was speaking 90 her.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-09

Flournov returned home Tuesday morn
inc aftsr = delightful trip 10 the noun
tains. Lynchburg. Peaks or otter, ana
Liberty council held a very interesting
meeting Tuesday evening and initiated
one candidate.
The City Council VIII meet IN regular
Miss Mabel Durham Of Berkeley. who
has been visiting MISS NeFa ENahS' OF
Swansboro. returned 90 ner nome tuesday
evening. after a most pleasant visit.
THE condition of Mr. George @. Ely
who has been quite III. Is very much
Improved. He is now able TO walk about
Walter Deitrick. who has been spend
ing the summer I'm the country mas re-
Miss Ethel Harding and brother, Master
Harvey HARDING left Tuesday TO visit
friends I'm Midlothian While there they
will take in some Of the DIG meetings go
ing on I'm that neighbornood.
There VIII be a watermelon teast gwen
az Mrs Baird's, upper Bainnridge street
tonight the proceeds Of which will be
for the erection of Catholic church IN
this city.
Mr.. J. r. Appleby. Of Forest Iiill Park,
has lust returned from ono Where NE
has been FOR some DAYS on business. Tie
has succeeded in securing me position as
southern manager Tor lhe mixer tVii'
Bros Co. manufacturers or me Wei
known Bell Starch Mr. Willis C.. Pulliam
will represent their MANCHESTER interests:
Miss Roulah DuVal viii open her school
"Wednesday. 18th at Clarkes old resi-
dence. corner Eleventh and cambridge
streets
Captain William A. Blankcnship, SUI
periutendent Of schools Of Chesterfield
county. was i'm the city yesterday. lie says
the outlook for a good attendance in tho
schools is very bright. and the school
property Is IN frst-class condition.
Mr.. Reuben Winfrce, Deputy Treas
urer Of Chesterfield county was TN Man
chester yesterday. Mr.. Winfree SAYS
the farmers need rain badly throughout
the country. and that the crops are burn
ing no. net,
The Electoral Board Of Chesterfield
county will meet AZ the Courthouse Mon
day. They will nh vacancies wherever
thev may occur. The Board Is COMPOSED
of CAPTAIN w a. Blankenship. Or. Thorn
MS Chcatham. and Mr F. C. d. Farmer
Mr.. Farmer Is quite sick, and VIII be un
able 20 attend 49,
Mrs. w r. Bragg. and her daughter
Miss Maud returned Tuesday IRON
cumberland county. whore they have
been visiting for several weeks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-09
Mr. McCulloch's Address.

Mr. Alex. 3. McCulloch Of Manchester.
was the orator of the day at the Labor
Day celebration in Roanoke last Monday.
Tho Roanoke Times has the following to
say Of his address:
AT 3 o'clock Mr.. Alexander B. McCul-
loch. Of Manchester. was introduced 10
the audience and for two hours spoke to
the workngmen Of the city on the condi-
ton of labor. Mr. McCulloch's speech
was logical and convincing and was de
voted very largely 10 the principles or
Socialism which he advocated as the
true solution of the labor problem. his
speech was not Of an incondiary nature
nor did II partake i'm the least Of the na-
ture Of Anarchism. Tho speaker appeal
cd 10 the hearers 20 take the matter UNI
der Amusement and carefully study the
principles which be loved next 10 his re-
ligion. lie IS n smooth speaker and ai-
though his speech was quite lengthy ne
held the attention Of the people fairly
VOL unit! his conclusion
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-09
o1D DouINIoNs HnAK oANDIDArhS
A WeIIsAttended Meeting Of the Club ~
It's Hall Last Evening.

Tho Old Dominion Democratic Club
held a meeting last evening at It's quart
ors I'm Thon's Hail 40 Main and Elgh-
tccnth streets al $3.50 o'clock
The han was crowded far beyond us
seating capacity and the events when
transpired were interesting.
President w W. Wood occupied the
chair while Secretary j. T. Dfiscoh ana
Treasurer Chris. Manning we're IN ther
places ....i.,o
After quiet transacting or routine
business the Legislative candidates, VINO
were present. were invited 10 speak
Messrs Barraud. Dunn. keddy, wal
lace Folkcs. Gayle. Vaughan Andersen
Roschor and Murphy each gave snort
addresses
The regrets az not being able 70 attend
Of Candidates Mnniord and Sands wcro
presented. the fOrm0r being absent from
Inc CITY and the latter through illness.
Mr. Jefferson wallace made the Old DO
mirlou club formal invitation 10 attend
me Powhatan Clubs ratification meeting
40 bo held at the Exposition GROUNDS ON
the 2eth instant. which was. on motion,
accepted unanimously.
Mr. Clvdc Saunders invited tho Club 70
attend tho meeting Of the clay Ward Ac-
tivcs ON Saturday evening
ON motion the meeting adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-09

The Man Back AT work-The Wife Returns
to Her Home.

As was reported In The Times at the
time Of It's occurrence, George NJ. Aiken,
"A native Of Baltimore, who has been en-
gaged at work as foreman OF the shirt
factory OF Whitlock q Rosenbaum, at
laurel. on the Richmond, FREDERICK
burg and Potomac railroad was arrested
by Constable Garnett. az that place. and
dned so and Ellen Burke the compan-
ion OF his new home. was also fined $50
The arrest was made at the instisation
Of Mrs. Ruth Aiken. who came down from
paifimore. after receiving Information OF
Inc Whereabouts OF her husband.
After the conclusion Of the case. Gen.
r-dcar Allan who was counsel for Mrs.
Aiken. Aiken's lawful wife, endeayored
To- arrange a separation between the par
lies with alimony. but so iar mas been
unable 10 succeed.
Aiken siill retains his place as foreman
NJ the shirt factory. and has secured a
Mace out In the county, some distance
away FOR Ellen Burke and her chlia'
girl about thirteen years old
Mrs. Aiken left Tuesday night Tor BATH
more, leaving her affairs in the hands OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-09
TW0,CHARTERS GRANTED
COMPANIES ARE HQUIPPBD 10 BE.
GIN BUNJNhAS.
A Ten Thousand dollar suit-Aotions
Against the City-Licenses
90 Marry.

Judge IT, G.. Minor. OF the Law ana
r,,...,,. COURT Yesterday morning granted
,,. 49,. $500. g.. ,ho g. T.
w GUAR 49,.
Crde company ana sou Ioi'h ''"' ''
company ls form cd Tor the purpose OF
dolng ID general line OF business as re-
cctrrs and shippers iu the brokerage
warehouse and commission business.
fh, capital stock is not 90 De- less than
&lInU nor more than $1,000. divided INTO
shares OF thc per value OF So EACH and
Che company shall not own more imam
five acres of land in Richmond. where us
principal offices are 10 Doe iocdtto' H"'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-09
DIED wIrH DIPHrHERIA.
Contag on on South Laurel street Spreads
Needless Alarm.

There was considerable alarm yester-
day among the residents of south Laurel
street in regard to- "a rumor that a con-
tagious disease was spreading among
them.
The two-year-old daughter. Elizabeth
OF Mr. and Mrs. j. W. Davies succumbed
20 the terrible maladv diDhtheria. and
was buried az o'clock yesterday morn
ing In Hollywood.
AS Tar as can be learned no other
cases have appeared i'm the neighbor-
hood and several reports Of the dire
contagion IN other sections Of the city
have resolved themselves into severe
sore Threats. I'm which the patients are
speedily recovering.
From what source tho disease was given
birth is not now apparent.
South Laurel street drainage is pro-
nounced excellent. and the children of
that section are healthy and happy. and
spend their September days IN the life
giving outdoor air
The apprehensions ~ present suffered
by citizens I'm the vicinity % the Davies
home are entirely needless
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-09
NO MoRE DOLLAR PACKAGES.
The City Railway Company stops the sac
ORES for 81 90 Tickets.

The management OF the Richmond Rail
way and Electric Company has announced
that on and after to-day they will sell no
more tickets OF the "20 for dollar Sc
rics.
The Richmond officials Of the company
state that the reason for the withdraw
al of this issue is that the public de-
mand for them was not great enough 10
Justify continuing their sale.
Ii IS understood mat no charge will
be made i'm the sale OF "six for quarter
tickets and the school tickets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-09

Rev Homer ~ Wilson of Fort Worth.
Texas. viii occupy the pulpit of the
seventh street Christian church ON next
Sunday. lie is the national chaplain on
tine Travellers Protective Association or
America. and tho members of Post "a.
n. =. A.. 0f this city, together with aii
travelling men in the city are requested
10 meet Sunday evening AZ o'clock at
the Headquarters Of the Post. In mo
Chamber OF Commerce Building. whence
Mr. Wilson viii arrive in tho city on
Friday evening and will boz the guest
while here OF Colonel John -. cary No.
-91 cast Franklin street Die will remain
Inn the city for several days before COM
tinuine his journey through New Eng
land. whore hc has arranged to Visit soFe-
on the ~. p. a. Posts in that section OF
tina country
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-09

The ordinance passed by the Council
Tuesday night providing that the bonds
of city officials shall be- furnished by
some guaranty company be furnished by
the city is tho result of long elaboration
on the part Of the Finance Committee.
AS is we'll known considerable trouble
has arisen in the past from The fact that
private parties have been ON the bonds
of defaulting officials. and great trouble
has been experienced IN collecting the
amounts which We're due the city. ln-
deed. in some cases. the fun sums have
never been recovered.
Under the new ordinance. should any
bonded official default, the city Will be en-
tirey free from any loss.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-09
Autumn Outings via {. and o.. the Sea-
shore.

The c. & O. will continue their attrac-
tive Sunday outings until further notice.
Patrons of these sunday outings viii find
September "a delightful month I'm which TO
visit Old Point Buck Roe. ocean View,
Norfolk and Virginia Beach The fast
vestibuled trains. the regularity Of sche-
dule and the clean ride have drawn "a
large patronage 10 these trains this sea-
SON. The White Squadron. now I'm Hamp-
ton Roads. can Doe seen by those using the
C. d o. Sunday outing train to old Point.
Ocean View. Norfolk or Virginia Beach.
via g. a. d. The following war vessels
are expected TO be i'm Hampton Roads
next Sunday. viz.-Ncw York Texas. In
diana. Iowa. puritan. Brooklyn. Massa-
chusotts. Maine Annapolis. Fern. VIII
rnincton and Dolphin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-09

Gen. Allan. who is considering the mat
ter and may institute suit Cor sepd-
ration next week.
The hitch I'm the case has been mat
Aiken desired his wife 10 bring suit for
absolute divorce. I'm order that he may
marry Ellen Burke. Ills wife refuse
10 bring such a suit and Aiken from
the nature OF the case. cannot do go.
Mrs. Aiken is an estimablo and rehncd
lady. and her position n Baltimore -
above reDrOqch.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-09
NO oUARANrINEME4SURES
Against Yellow Fever Until Danger BE.
comes Imminent.

Richmonders need suffer no apprehen-
sions over the danger of yellow fever.
President Oppenheimer, Of the city
Board of Health. was seen by n reporter
I'm respect 10 the scourge which is spread
ing its affection in the South.
Or. Oppenhelmer stated that no quar-
antine measures would be taken 10 pro-
tect Richmond until the danger became
more imminent that. as long as the dis
ease remained so far away as New or
Richmond has never experienced yellow
fever, and no uneasiness need be felt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-09

Braddock Johnston (coloroO on Tues
day swore out a warrant before Squire
j. II. Lewis. Of Henrico county. against
his son. William Johnston. whom he
charged with threatening 10 XIII him with
Q rock.
William was arrested yesterday by Con-
stable Cyclone" Samuel and placed boz
the county jail. lie Will be tried this
morning at 10 o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-09

Tho last trolley party of tho foason
Mn t,lre place tonight. It viii Doe given
by the young Ladies' Foreign Missionary
society FOR the benefit OF Foreign Mis-
Cons The brilliantly lighted car VIII
leave Tenth and Broad streets at =. NJ.
Refreshments will bee served Boa the lfac-
lion Company's pavilion
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-09

IL now appears that the Powhatan
Clubs big ratification meeting 10 take
place ON the 2Gth instant viii Doe held
at the Exposition Grounds. ass indicated
in President Wallace's invitation 90 Tho
old Dominion club last evening. The
NV auditorium building viii probably bg
used for the meeting. as 30 is cool and
c1p4blc of accommodating sixteen on
eighteen thousand persons.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-09

The cottage donated by the Sons OF
Veterans. the cornerstone Of which was
recently laid at the Soldiers Home. IS
now being rapidly built.
The workmen began upon 10 Tuesday
and by November 18th it will be COM
pleted.
Sixteen veterans will find a home In IT.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-09
Cauchta Sneak Thief.

detective c. A. Gibson yesterday MORN
ing arrested negro sneak thief named
Jim Hobson. Policeman sowell saw the
Snv on the streets and knowing the detec
tive wanted him. took the darkey 10 po-
Ice headquarters and Detective Gibson
locked him up a-sA-.a..