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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-11-05
Free Pius

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and Sick Headache. For Malaria and
Liver troubles they have been proved
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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-11-05

received from 80 counties give Shaw a
plurality Of 1870 and the estimate Of
the Republican committee is that the
other 40 win not do as well. Il is ex-
pected by Chairman McMillen that the
plurality win reach 10000 to $4,000
more when the returns are received
from the entire state. TO the legis-
lature the Republicans claim es, In the
house ont of 100, and 20 ont d 50 in the
mate NJ assi
Chairman Millen,s 81 innate 81 the
vote is: Republican, $50, 600; Demo.
cratic, 200. 900; Prohibition, 1000; Cold
Democratic, 5000; Populist. 5000.
The early returns showed net Dem
ocratic gain Of 80 toa precinct. Later
this was reduced to 2l1s, and now the
showing is considerably less, and it is
expected to go as low as IA or Is. Re.
turns from the first 48 counties showed
$4,000 plurality for Shaw, an average
Democratic gain Of 400 per county. This
has been reduced to an average Of 8O7
to q county. The Democratic state
committee comedies Shaw's election by
$1,000, but gains 'are claimed in the
legislature. Chairman Walsh admits
that there will be 80 Republicans in the
senate, counting the newly elected
members and hold-overs. The Demo-
Gratis claim 80 members of the house
and the Republicans conoede them 81.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-11-05
IHL VOlE lNAVW az
Republicans Win Out by Respect.
able Though Decreased
Pluralities.
Legislature Republican by Large
Majority Fusionists Win
in Nebraska.
South Dakota Republicans Elect
ed More Judges Than They
Expected To.

DEs MONIES. L.. Nov. 4.-Rsturn.
were allow in reaching the headquarters
Of tho state central committee. Chair.
man AcMillen Of the Republican com.
mittee contends that shaw's plurality
will reach more than $4,000. Reports
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-11-05

THE election in the Second District
for commissioner resulted in the election
rs. ]. Sigtusson the republican candi-
date. by the following vote.
l. -.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14

An Interesting Meeting Al Iicnrico Court
hnn.n- nther CnnnlX NeMs.


housc-Dther County News.
a meeting Of about thirty OF the teach
ers IN Henrico public schools was held
at tho county courthouse yesterday
morning.
The object Of these meetings is the gem
eral comparing OF IDEAS and discussing OF
all matters pertaining 10 the cause o.
education in general, and in HenTlCo
county in particular, ana they are con-
sdered TO be Of valuable afu and help 10
the teachers.
County Superintendent of Schools, John
*. Russell, called the teachers TO order
and introduced Rev. Geo. &. NanGershce'
ID. d. of Union Station Methodist church,
who delivered an appropriate prayer 10
open the proceedings. actcS which super
intendent Russell presented to the teach
crs. Dr. j. A. G. chandler. Pm. u. a. NJ,
Professor of English and History at the
WOmans College Ct Richmond. Iroi.
Chandler taking for his subject the tram
ing of public school scholars ia the duties
OF citizenship, delivered an interesting
address t. the meeting,
4. W. Johnson (cOlored) was before
Magistrate Thomas yesterday morning
charged with trespass on the
premises Of Mr.. X. II. LuGlam. and
with being a suspicious character. lie
was required to find security I'm the sum
of 800 and I'm default was given three
months I'm jail.
II was necessary 20 use blood-hounds
to track. and capture Johnson, who fed
as soon as he heard that he was wanted
but after a long chase, through Chicka-
homny Swamp, and through bushes and
forests. the dogs found him. keeping him
surrounded till the officers of the law
came and arrested him.
Marcellus Hawthorne. colored, was seen
with Johnson lately. and was also arrest
ed But he explained that Johnson had
promised to get him work and the charge
against him. of being an accomplish OF
Johnson. was dismissed.
Henrico County Court adjourned for the
term yesterday morning.
James Raines. cOlored was before JUS
tice j. 7. Lewis yesterday for dis
orderly conduct. lie gave bail I'm 500
to be orderly He gave bail I'm 500
TO be orderly for twelve months to come,
and had TO pay the costs in the case.
The regular monthly meeting Of the
Varina district school board was held
at the courthouse yesterday afternoon.
Only the usual routine business engaged
the attention of the board.
The public schools Of Narina district
will extend their session six weeks be-
yond their usual period this year. max
ing the longest term the district schools
have ever had.
A meeting Of the Charcoal club ut
which important business will be con-
sldered. will be held at Seven Pines next
Thursday night:
A marriage license was issued yester-
terday to j. W. Binns. of Richmond.
and Annie l.. Edwards. of Henrico.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14
~ coon snare.
The Affairs Of the Water Department Give
General satisfaction.


During a conversation with represen-
tatiye Of The Times yesterday, Mr..
Charles L. Boiling, the efficient superin-
tendent Of the City Water Works, ex-
pressed his qualification over the iact that
the affairs of his department are IN a
very satisfactory condition.
While with his well-knoWn modesty ne
declined TO take 10 himself any credit Ior
this state of affairs. he admitted that Inc
pumping machinery at the two pump
houses IS I'm good working order.
The repairs made TO the wing wall Just
below Bosher's dam near the ninc-mile
lCck last summer. have stood the test very
well TO which they were subjected dur
ing the recent uprising or the James
river
In speaking OF the repairs 10 be made
to the water pipes in various sections OF
this city. Mr.. Boiling explained that the
adoption of the city ordinance providing
against electrolysls has been very benefic-
ial. Since the enactment Il that law the
destruction Of water pipes through the
electric current used by the railroad COM
panies has been very largely diminished.
the rails having been properly bounded
by copper wires IN many instances.
Whenever a water pipe is eaten into
by electrolyss. Mr.. Boling's force has TO
do the repairing. but the respective rail-
road company has TO pay the expenses.
No cases of eloctrolysis has appeared
along the route OF the Traction COmpa-
ny, their grder rails having been placed
In position from the beginning with the
necessary preventative ARRANGEMENTS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14
Ar THE THEfTEE.
Trilby VIII BE Here Next Tuesday and
Melton Lackaye Thursday.

That greatest and most magnetic Of
modern plays "Trilby" viii be seen here
at the Academy on Tuesday matinee and
night with y. NJ. Palmers company un-
der the direction OF William a. Brady
and will be brought here with an lts en-
trancing features. the Company tho
scenery. the music. and every stage effect
which made IL so gigantic a success Ia
New York. Boston. and Chicago.
The skill with which Air. Potter has
done his task can be called nothing less
than remarkable. lie has shown astound-
ing skill IN retaining well nigh oysry-
thing I'm the way OF Incident that made
the novel interesting. As a piece OF dra-
matte workmanship 1t is truly admirable
and you should have seen how it took
hold upon tho audience. Eyeryone's at
tention was held fast from beginning 10
end, and through each OF The four acts
you could have heard a pin drop.
Tnlby both as a play rrd perfor-
nance. IS one OF tho best most inscr-
estirg and exciting things that have app
peared on the stage this season. The Sue
cess was unquestionable and undouht-
cd.
A dramatic event that will long be
the appearance here on Thursday of VIII
ton Lackaye. AMI possibly the strongest
organization that has ever been gathered
IN one company. including as DC does such
noted stars as Marie Wainwright. ALICE
Evans. Grace Mae Lamkin. g.. W. COul-
dock Forrest Robinson. Byron Douglass.
Joseph Allen. j. w Rennie. Edwin Wall
face. and others. Such a galaxy of stars
would make an excellent evening" en-
tcrtaiEment with even a poor play. but
with such an excellent vehicle as DR.
Belgrolf." which e. said 10 be a play OF
extraordinary merit. the engagement is OF
paramount interest.
Mr. Lockaye has for years been con-
ccded 20 be ono Of tho best character
actors on the stage. ard his creation Of
the part Of Svongali ia the original pro-
duction OF Trilby was the greatest croa-
ton OF lost reason.
'rhe Yellow Kid the new and scln-
tillatng musical comedy I'm four acts Will
be tile attraction at tho Academy on
Friday and saturday and az a matinee
on tho latter day. The farce viii servo
20 introduce clever company OF actors
headed by Daniel 4. Kelly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14
& Gnlh.n OnnnrfnnitX.

When an opportunity for benehtins
yourself is presented to you. seize it..
This is good philosophy. Or. Greene, 80
west Fourteenth street. New York city,
the distinguished specialist. admitted 10
be the most eminent authority on diseases,
can be consulted personally or by letter
free. Or. Greene's wonderful cures have
made his name famous throughout the
world. The weak and debilitated. the
nervous and Frustrated from oyerw0rk,
errors and indiscretions should see or
write TO Or. Greene. Treatment by let
ter correspondence a speciality. and offers
an assurance OF cure. All should seize
this golden opportunity within their grasp
without delay and be restored 10 health.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14
COUNTY C1NDID4TIS.
The Contest for Offices Waxing Warm II
Fnlton-Other East End Items.

The Contest for Oficer waxing W arm III
FnIton-Other Eat End Items.
Fulton is considerably stirred up over
the contest for county offices, and the
voice % the candidate Is heard in the
land.
Mr.. c. Eston Lewis. OF Fulton. is one Of
the latest 10 announce himself as cam
didate for Justice of the Peace for Fair
field District. Mr.. Lewis is well-ittcd for
the Office and Will no doubt make good
canvass. Five others are in the field for
the same Office. four OF the six are to be
chosen They are Messrs. Alonzo Schu-
felt Thomas Lewis, LYMAN Pearce.
Washington Thomas. and Squire Vim
cent.
The candidates for supervisors are
Mcssrs. Henry Heckler, Chas. Turner and
Mr.. Garrett
Miss Blanche Vaughan and Mr.. Henry
Hill were married at the Methodist par
sonage by the pastor Of Denny-Street NJ
L. Church, Rev. Mr.. 5. c. Hatcher. on
Thursday evening about 7 o'clock.
The marriage of the young people was a
surprise TO their friends. consequently few
were present 10 witness the ceremony.
After the marriage they repaired to the
home OF the bride, where reception was
held.
\ wagon belonging to one OF the firms
below here was run into by a car on Les
ter street Thursday evening and dam
aged to the extent OF having the hub en-
tirely broken. The driver was not in
Jured.
The revival at Denny-Street Church
continued through this week with great
success. Eighty conversions have already
taken place during this series Of meetings.
Rev. Mr.. Hatcher was assisted in the
work by Rev Mr.. Beadles. The services
at Fulton Baptist Church have also been
instrumental In doing great good.
There will be Lenten services at Waddill
Memorial Episcopal Church on Denny
street on Wednesday and Friday of each
week There will be services on Thurs
day night next, by Bishop Penick. instead
Of the usual Friday night service.
Molly Bank the colored woman. who
was arrested by Constable Samuels
Thursday evening. for alleged stealing OF
coal and In the discharge OF his duty as
an officer. came very near having his
prisoner taken from him by mob. was
tried by Justice Nelson and discharged
on payment Of costs.
Rev. 8. c. Hatcher has removed from
his geSidepcs on Orleans street to Louis
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14
lana street, between Fifth and Sixth

lana street, between Fifth and Sixth
streets.
MI. John Hughes. prominent iai me-
of Varina. who has been SICK since osiol .e
Christmas. and who was thought 10 nave
been Improving. has suffered d RELAPSE
AID is dangerously III.
Mr.. j. w. Hamilton, the missing Varint
farmer, was located near Io-euo' ~. a.
his brothers. and is said 10 nave WIZ -,
that he Will 80 back 10 his OLD honc III
England.
Little Ross. the young son or MI Ben.
Mann, who broke his arm WINE "a ',.,,.'
on stills recently, rs getting wen rapiu's
Mr.. Ed. Jones is very III with pheuI.io'l'.'
AT his boarding house on HOPKINS 81
There was q quiet marriage mere on
Thursday night. the contracting paI1,eS
being Mr.. Henry Hill and MISS bni"enc
Vaughan. They were married 10y the
Rev. S. G. Hatcher.
Mr. jesse Sykes. OF North Carolina VINO
IS well-known In Fulton. Is expected 10
arrive here on a visit tonight.
Mis-. Joseph i, Blckorstaff and children
left yesterday for Newport News 10 JON
Mr.. Bickerstam. who Is manager OF the
Newport News Sanitary Company at INT
place.
Miss Gertie Cleaver. OF Wilmington.
Del, Is expected here on a ylsit 10 hcr
cousin, Ms. Charles Eacho next week.
Mrs. Morgan and Mrs. Mills. and MISS
Nevada Burton. OF Norfolk. are visiting
Mrs. Captain Il. S. Rice, at AZ Denny
street.
Messrs. Andrew carter and Thomas
Pender left this week for Norfolk.
Mr.. Andrew Jackson. a Henrico Official
in Varinn District IS very III.
Donahue's Hall Will be a scene OF gayety
next wednesday night when a large num-
Der of ladies with their escorts VIII par
ticipate In a dance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14

Washington. where he has been WISHING
his brother.
Mr. Buck BEDFORD will leave this morn
Ing for Newport News. where he VIII re-
side I'm the future. -
Mayor Maurice was able to be on the
street yesterday.
Hon. r. G. Wood. of Cro~ Spring was
In the city yesterday.
The condition OF Mr.. Geo. q. Ely Is re-
ported better This morning. -,
Judge James NJ. gregory was wen
enough to 10 at his office yesterday lie Is
now able to attend 10 business ,tI,tlsson
The c, ndition OF Captain 4. =. AtthlssoHi
was reported TO be about the same !'S-
terday morning.
Mr.. J. w. Arlington. OF Reidsvillc
n C.. was the guest of Mr. HcO. - cay
OF Porter street. iass night.
Rev. Dr. ThOrnlill VIII iec,ure ~ As
bury church near 1hdla next tuesday
Jo'eph f. Johnston Camp will meet
MONDAY night al Odd-Feilcws' Hall The
wives. sisters. and daughters OF the vet
Grams are especially invited 10 attcnu.
There will be short talks BY Judge Henry
W. FlOurnOy MIR. Il. {. Fowlks, Judge
VIM. / Clopton. and others. Captain Geo.
u. Wise Will probably be present.
Miss Florence Augustus Holland lett
for Lexington, where she will visit her
cousin. Miss Matte r. Gillock.
Miss Edith Gay Goo.sby. Of Porter
street. has just recovered from an attack
Of grip.
The March term 6f the Hastings Court
will convene on Monday. No grand jury
will be called on account OF the illness
of Cornmonwealth's Attorney a. c. Att
kissOn.
A sociable was given at the residence
OF Mrs. Horner. on Everett street, Friday
night Music by McssrG. Thomas VIII
llams willie Lowcry. and Joe Ferguson
was a feature OF particular enjoyment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14
10 DEVELOPE THE SraTE,
Col. j. Z. Fitzgerald Gives His Views About
Alrcinin's Omflook.

Nirginia's Outlook.
Colonel J. =. Fitzgerald. OF Farmviie.
Grand Master Of the Grand Lodge OF Ma
sons. member Of the Stonewall Brigade
during the late war. was among The visi-
tors of col. John Bell Bigger yesterday
morning. having come to this city Tie pre-
vious day TO be present at the presenia-
ton of Colonel William j. Pegrtm s por-
trait 20 Lee Camp Friday night
He was asked his Views ABOUT the ru-
beruatCrial outlook by "a represent tive ot
The Times, and replied: eli this COM
ing contest for the office OF governor :
shall be I'm favor Of the material de-
vclOpment OF this State hy which All ln-
hahltants may be benefited
IN the oyster question. FOR instance
was thoroughly understood, and handled
properly. / feel convinced tnat fne itt
nue OF the State could Doe largely in-
creased. and I'm that manner The taxes gee
duced twenty cents. The money saved ia
This way could then Doe used hy me SEVERE
nj boards Of supervisors for the improve
ment OF the public roads ID their ie'pe.-
tive counties.
Il am also in favor Of onactng leslsla-
tiOn by which the population Would DC
drawn into the country districts instead
as at present. into the biz cities.
When asked about Governor Mckinney
Colonel Fitzgerald said that mat gem.
man was rather poorly ana was mesliy
confined to his home.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14

Richmond. Va, March u. 1897.
Captain +. Leslie Spence. secretary Old
Dominion Chapter. No PA. Progressive
Endowment Guild Of America. city.
Dear Sir.-Please accept my thanks for
the promptness with which you handed
me this day check for 5000 Of the Progress
siye Endowment Guild OF America. in full
payment OF benefit certificate held by my
late husband. Mr.. George +. Paynter
! must be allowed 10 say that the great
promptness with which you attended to
this matter entities you to- and you will
please accept my sincere thanks.
Wishing the Guild great success, that
It may continue 10 do good. I am,
Yours very respectfully.
KATE l.. PAINTER.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14
NrgnniZeh q IInh.

4 short time ago. the jolly lads Of Com
pany a, Richmond Grays." decided to
form a pleasure club. and this movement
assumed a definite shape Friday night at
ter drill. and the result was the organiza-
tion Of the Richmond Grays Pleasure
Club The objects Of which are the
social literary and dramatic advance
ment of its members.
The following officers were elected:
President. Corpl. J. II. Payne; Vice-Presi-
dent. Corpl. Y. ID. Fairlamb; Secretary
and Treasurer. Sergt. j. Il. Metzger AZ
ter the meeting the "Grays Quartette. g"
j. T.. Cherry. G.. Y. AGREE. J. V. and l.. b.
Cherry rendered several selections in their
best style, and the newly elected officers
made very enthusiastic speeches The
next meeting will be on next Friday af-
ter drill.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14
10 MAKE GOvD THE LOSS.
The Suit Against Mr.. stokes, Boud'man Of

The suit Agalns; Mr.. stokes, Bondsman OF
Supt. Adams. to Rc Fried Toe Morrow
The suit OF the city against Dir. Charles
2. stokes as bondsman Tor the late VIII
liam G. Adams. superintendent Of the city
gas works. will come up for trial on
Monday IN the Law and Equity Court
The suit has been brought 10 reimburse
the civ for the shortage in The finances
OF the city gas works, amounting 10 f-5-
1914 which was created while Mr. Adams
held office.
r. GOO a term. but inasmuch az Mr. Stokes
continued as the formers 0ondsman dur
ing his three terms of office. the city at
torney claims that under tne ~" Mr.
etoises can be- hold liable for each ono %
SUPERINTENDENT Adams terms Of Office %
the extent OF $1,000.
4 special panel or iurymen comprising
eone ~ tho most prominent business men
in this city. has been summoned 70 try
this case.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14
Nn Nnre Senarate Cnmnnnles

Acknowledgement Charles J. Anderson
and Assistant Inspector-General 10 Lane
Stern left yesterday morning for Lynch
burg. where they mustered into tho VIZ
ginia Volunteers last night. the Lynch
burg Zouaves, the only independent mil
itary company existing In the State.
An order allowing the Zouavcs 10 be-
come part Of the militia Of the Old
Commonwealth was ISSUED some time ago
by Governor O'Ferrall, upon the petition
OF the company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14
A Handsome Compliment.

Colonel Thomas Whitehead. the Com
missioner OF Agriculture. and Mr. T. y.
Stratton. one OF the inspectors OF the Do
partIaent. have just each received a pair
OF handsomcly-m and highly-pol-
ished steer-h0rns as "a compliment from
the Armour Fertilizer Works. in Chicago.
The present was accompanied by a let
ter from the manager OF the concern
Mr.. G.. w. Mcdowell. thanking the TWO
gentlemen IN nattering terms FOR the an.'-
vsis OF certain fertilizers made by the
Chicago firm.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14

The directors OF the Newport News
Land Company elected at the stockhoid-
ers' meeting on Friday TO replace the
old board will assemble again IN the
Office OF Messrs. Wcndenburg and POI
lock. In the shafer building Monday ar
ternoon. The meeting viii be called 20
order promptly at 4 o'clock. The chiet
object OF this meeting VIII be the election
OF officers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14
Gone 10 Her Funeral.

The popular Captain John II. Redwood.
OF steamer No. /. Richmond Fire Depart
lnent and his wife. left yesterday AFTER
noon FOR King and Queen county TO at
tend the funeral OF Mrs. Redwoods
mother, Mrs. Rosa B. Sutton. Tosy wiz Dc
ahsant for sAyaral days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14
Sh0uld Paw Their IayeS.

Delinquent Tax-Collector Thomas Wal
ford is preparing his list for publication.
Those whose taxes are in arrears would
better pay up in the next few DAYS in
order to prevent the publication of their
names I'm the papers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14
llrtrnnnlllnn Cnncrris

Tho next Metropolitan Concert will not
take place March 18th, as at first an
uounccd. but has been postponed until az
ter Lent.
The concert which VIII be tho last Of
the series will probably be the best; ef-
forts are now being made 20 make IT so.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14
IN THE CHTECIIES

At the Fifth-Strcet Methodist church.
the pastor. Rev. J. .. BaDcock will preach
this morning on Joining the Church q"
and al night on Gods Fircmen." The
Manchester Fire Company invited. Doors
OF the church will be opened at II O'clock
service fer new members. All children
presented Will be baptized during the
Sunday School exercises.
There Will also be a love feast at p.
NJ promptly.
Sunday school at $3.50 A. NJ: services
at II A. NJ. and \ II. NJ; at night the pas
tor. Rev W. +. Williams. will admin
lister the Lords supper
Epworth League meetings at 3 and 1:l5
j.. NJ. All welcome.
The regular meeting OF the Ladies AID
Scciety NJ West-End church. Monday
evening at 3 o'clock at Mrs. 5. G. Nunndl-
ly's. opposite the church.
At Cowardin- Avenue Christian churC n
the pastor win preach at the morning
service on the "Power Of Love- and
at night his subject viii be tine con-
version OF Saul at Tarsus"
The Junior EpwCrth League OF Asorry
Methodist church will meet at O'Clock.
All are invited. A good time y expect
ed. Mr. Geo. Il. Fly will address TIE
meeting. and Mr. Metcalf Will sing SOLO.
The services al Leader Han this AFTER
noon az O'Clock Will be highly In
seresting. A splendid choir has been or
ganized and good singing Is promised.
Prayer meetings Will be held al Cen
trial NJ Y. church. and t1fth-Street thls
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
~ kdwla Burtoa has returned from