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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-14
CITY HILL Courts.

In the Circuit Court trustees were APP
pointed for the Virginia Home for Incur
ables as follows; Beverly II. Crump. a. i.
Clarke and w. III. Tyler. I'm them was
invested the legal title TO real estate.
The case of Sale against Sale cura-
tor will come up in this court to-day.
In the Chancery Court h. &. Carter
qualified as guardian Of Fannie Edward
Carter
In the Law and Equity Court me case
OF James Allen who sues the Richmond
Railway and Electric Company for S'yO
IS on trial.
Jackson Nelson was granted decree Of
divorce from Matilda Nelson.
The following cases are set for meaning
I'm this court to-day. Hacket vs..
Dahney. VIM. and Mary College Us. Roy-
al Insurance Company.
In the Hastings Court William II. Nor
ton. Jr., charged with breaking into the
store of Stout * CO.. on Canal and Second
streets. was acquitted. The same charge
against Arthur Scott was nolle prosecuted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-14
.Little Eader,rAte big Leaders. >

The Little Eaters" defeated the big
Leaders" in hotly-contested game Of
baseball in Ffth-street field yesterday
afternoon.
The Leaders played ike brave boys,
long and well, and every nerve for runs
did strain. but. then. alas. how sad TO
tell against the Eaters played I'm vain.
Here is the list of the Casters: y.
Morano. G.. W. Dunn. pitcher r. kelli-
her. shortstop. W. Barnett first base;
T. MoranO. second base. and A. Butler,
third base: and the list of the Leaders
comprises. c. Brantlcy catcher. j.
Murphy. pitcher. q. Kellihcr. shortstop.
III. Fitz first base and j. Hogan, second
base.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-14
HIS ARM IORN TO sEREDS.
Marriage at Halifax Another Knitting
Mill.

WELDON. y. c.. April 13.-Speeial.-
W u. Poarch. OF Northampton county,
white employe Of the Weldon oil MIL,
had his hand caught in the saws or
Inter yesterday afternoon Inc nana anu
TO shreds. and the man suffered greatly;
Physicians very skiifully amputated the
wounded limb last night, and the man Is
doing well. , 4,
At Halifax this morning Mr.. Mares ~.
Hail led 10 the hvmcneal altar Miss Annie
Cooper, one OF the most popular young
ladies in that town. They spent "A portion
of to-day in WELDON. and left Tonight on a
northern tour.
A meeting OF tho directors OF the Roa-
noke Rapids Company was held yester-
day IL Is learned that arrangements are
being made for another large knitting
mill.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-14
SON. nf Xefernns.

The meeting of Sons OF Veterans at
Lee Camp Hall last night WAS OF great
interest and about one hundred members
were present. Lieutenant ". L.. Walden
presiding. a communication from the
Hollywood Memorial As-ociauon was
read. i'm which thanks We're extended the
camp for the use of the hall on May
90. ana the following committee
OF ushers 10 serve 600 that occasion was
thereupon appointed. Messrs. Courtney.
l.. b. Spence. Lightoot Dorset Gum.
and Folkes.
The following new members were elect
ed. DR.. J. Mattan WinfIee, Or. William
r. Jones. Messrs. " A. Jacob. }. O..
Beauchamp. John \. Lamb Lemuel j..
Lynch. and Elben O.. Foikes. Mr. ii. l..
Watkinss application WAS received ana
referred
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-14
chaurcdl Her Mind

Supcrintend dent Davis was awakened
from slumbcr about 1890 cloak yesterday
morning by a loud ringing ot the door-ben.
Mr.. Davis rushed tO the door. A white
woman leaned heavily against the sill.
Take me in she said, l have taken
an overdose of iaudanum and fear j am
about 20 die
The woman. who gave her name as An
ME Brown. was carried into the house
and Or. Lyme summoned
The doctor examined mo woman ana
found that she had swallowed Il large
amount of laudanum and whisky.
She was given cmetics and restored 10
her normal condition. and carried away IN
the cab that had brought her,
The woman lives on lower Franklin
street, and IL is understood mat she az
fempted to commit suicide. but after tax
inc the drug she changed her mind ana
hired a cab TO take her out 20 the aims
house
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-14

The Rev. Jabcz Hail. ID. D., pastor OF
Seventh-Strect Christian church. has
been selected as the orator TO deliver
the annual Grafton before the Medical
College of Virginia, at the commence
ment exercises 20 bee held Thursday even
ing. April 22d. at the Academy Of Music.
Next Saturday evening the faculty Of
the college will meet 20 decide upon the
graduating class the prize men, and the
appointments of graduates to the city
hospitals.
Following the commencement exercises
of April 22d. the Society Of Alumni Of
the Medical College Of Virginia will have
a banquet at Saenger Halle. the same
night Mr. w. n. Zimmerman will
furnish the supper on this occasion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-14
A smooth.Toneued Stranger.

A man claiming 10 represent the COM
mission house of j.. w. Evans q CO. Of
this city. and giving his name as r.. j.
Adams has disappeared from Chase city.
Va and his presence is earnestly desired
by citizens OF Mecklenburg. Adams pre-
tended that hc was an agent for the above
firm and that Dee was employed 10 cstab-
lsh a branch house and To- buy mp pro-
duCe Of all kinds. A carpenter now desires
pay for work done and the owners of
sundry crates of eggs and other produce
would Ike pay for their goods. Mr.. King,
tie proprietor OF the Chase City Hotel
cashed a check for the stranger which he
has since found 10 be valueless
Adams is described as a man about 1--WE
feet eight inches in height. thirty-fve
years of age l55 pounds heavy, and man
of pleasing address.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-14
ClIonel Wbireheld', Fyperlmrnr,.

Colonel Tho0as Whitehead. the Com
missioner OF Agricu has been max
ing "a special study VI tho sugar beet in
dustry and will Ike some interesting
experiments with t.e seed az his place
near Ashland. May progressive farm
ers I'm different parts Of the State have
requested packages II the seed
Colonel Whitehead believes he has dis
covered "a method OF preserving the flavor
OF Havana tobacco iced when planted in
Virginia soil.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-14

A meeting Of the male members Of Holy
Trinity church was held Monday night for
the purpose Of forming ana organization 20
further the work Of the parish.
The meeting was most enthusiastic
one and II seemed 10 be the desire OF
every one present 10 work arduously Tor
the churchs welfare.
Mr. Edward :. Rose was elected presi-
dent OF the organization. which Will be
known a the Mems Society OF Holy Trim
ity church. Mr. l.. NJ. Crutchneld was
elected secretary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-14
A \arrOwE.rape.

Miss Elizabeth W. Cardozo twelve Years
old. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. EDWARD >.
CardOzo residing at 20 south Adams
street. fen over the front porch OF the res
idence Monday afternoon.
She was promptly picked up and car
ried into the house by passersby, and Or.
John r. Wheat was sent for, nndins. OF.
examination. that the young lady was
only painfully bruised. having had "A rar-
row escape from serious injury. she was
resting well yesterday morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-14

officer German. Of the Third District
Yesterday arrested Peter kotcy on
warrant charging him with threatening 20
KIN his Wife The case viii come up i'm
Justice Johns court this morning.
Nat Wallace. "a negro. WAC runs store
on Eighteenth street. and Jim Lewis.
colOred boy employed as porter az III
mans. were arrested yesterday boy Dc
tectiVe John u. Hail. They are sus-
pec. ed of stealing groceries from the store
of Illman Sons. a boy named Watkins
is also under arrest charged with BEING
connected with the steal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-14
colnne. lIo.by comIng To.pay.

Colonel John :. Mosby. the famous Con-
federate soldier. will come 10 this city to-
day 10 spend some days as the guest OF
Nj. Joseph Bryan He. with his two
daughters. will leave Richmond In time
to attend the performance at Charlottes-
stage satire on society al the University
Of Virginia and Charlottesville. the pro-
duction of John ;. Mosby. Jr.. now law
yer al Denver The object Of the per
fOrmance is 10 raise funds 10 purchase a
bell for the University.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-14
Died Suddenly in New York.

4 telegram was received IN the city yes
tecday announcing the death OF Mamie
owens. the nftecn-year-Old daughter OF
Noryen and Emile Guillauden, Of New
York.
Mrs. Gullaudeu was formerly Miss
owens. Of this city, and has many
friends here who will gricve with her IN
the loss OF her young daughter. who gave
great promise OF future accomplishments.
Little Miss Guillaudeu died very sudden
~ al the home OF her parents IN New YORK
Yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-14
AIimmannel Baptist

Protracted services are being held at
Emmanuel Baptist church this week Rev.
J. r. Harrison. OF Fulton church. Is as
slstlng DR.. Nelson. and will preach night
". He had good congregations Sunday
night and Monday night and his
earnest sermons. directed mainly TO the
church members thus far, aroused deep
interest. There were several requests
for PRAYER each night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-14

At the battalion drill OF the Blues TO-
nirht an the final arrangements for the
trin 20 New York will be completed:
Transportation has been arranged Tor anu
YORK and arranged for quarters and
Mace in the line Of march. There Is now
hardly any doubt but that the Blues VIII
attend the Grant Monument exercises.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-14

The box Office at the Y. VI. O.. A. viii
be opened 40 9 o'clock this morn
ing for the purpose OF reserving seats for
the Royal Bel Ringers Friday night
Secretary Mckee said yesterday that
he was sim making strenuous cf-
forts TO change the date Of the entertain
mont and I. would know definitely Thurs
'dav morning whether DO could be
done Tickets will be good however,
" never IL is held.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-14
ToDi,infrr the Body

Captain Jack Tallcy Of Buena Vista. IS
In the city. having rome down 10 have
the remains Of his daughter Florrie. who
died nine years ago disinierred for re-
moval 10 Buena Vista. whore they Will
lie placed by the side or her mother. who
passed away few months ago. lie VIII
return with the remains to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-14

The Knights Rose rroiX Of the Ancient
and Accepted Scott d Rite Freemasonry
will observe Maundy Thursday and East
or Sunday. as usual Impressive services
viii De held at ST. Adams Hall on
Thursday night the tights " the chapter
will be cxtinguished and on Sunday they
vii be relighted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-14

The Board Of Public Interest held its
regular meeting at the city Hall yes
terday afternoon at o'clock. Messrs.
Caskie. Elet. Foster, CARRIER. Strause.
Walthan. Wilson. and Smith were pres
ent No business was transacted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-14
9Hlr HnNKIco ELhCrION.
Chairman : 18th Sow Thinks That Mr..
Turner bid Not Mean Contest.

Turner Did Not Mean contest
Mr.. Caskie J.. Smith, chairman Of the
County Democratic Committee Of Hennco'
told a reporter Of The Times yesterday
morning that on Monday he called
ON Mr.. Charles y. Turner. the defeated
candidate for the Democratic nomination
ae SUPERVISOR OF Fairfield District.
III WIN be remembered that Mr.. turner
has lately denied that he authorized thy
contest for the nomination. which was
given Mr.. H. c. Heohler Boy majority OF
"a. but that notice of contest was never
theless filed by parties claiming 10 epic
sent Mr.. Turner.
Chairman Smith says DE did not cali
upon Mr.. Turner 10 arrange any COM
Promise. or any such thing but because
of The conflicting reports as 10 inc III
tent Ons Of Mr.. Turner.
Chairman Smith remarked that he IS
now perfectly well satisfied that Dir. y Gr-
rCr did not mean 10 contest the cictu.n
and that he has not authorized anybody
10 do SO for him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-14

The Case OF John -. Sterling TO be De
cldcd To-day.

An important question OF jurisdiction
will bo decided in the Hastings Court
this morning by Judge Wiz
In April, 1894 Justice Crutchheld. IN
the Police Court. sent John j.. Sterling.
a young white boy. 90 the Laurel Reform
etory at the request of his mother.
Tho papers made out al that time direct
ed the boy 10 be turned over 90 the Prison
Association of Virginia They stated no
offence as having been committed by
The boy.
Ths fsot u that the boy Was disobedient,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-14

jefferson was strictly lin it, yesterday
from the standpoint of the stage. OF his
tory. and luxurious living. for Mr. Joseph
jefferson. the distinguished actor. came on
the birthday of Thomas Jefferson. the
great statesman 10 the Jefferson, the
beautiful hotel
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-14

three colored boys, John sadler. Daniel
Holmer. and Willie Hayes, We're sent
down cor thirty days each.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-07-17

Is now SO often made to order and
winch is very decorative in effect. Bv
.ts use awkward hooks and corners are
turned to artistic as we'll as useful &C.
count space is economical, for every
square loot can be utilized, and the
genefa1 comfort of the room is much
increased. 1t is deservedly popular and
IS employed both for reception and beo.
rooms. In the drawing room the cab
anets and window seats are generally
n'ments; III the library the bookshelves,
drawers writing table, cupboards and
WINDOW seats; in the dining room the
sldeboard and window seats and ~ 80
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-07-17
HOUSE FURNISHING
The llvAeLE QUALITY THAT NOW
PeRVA0Es MODERN HOMES

Ao ~~0O NO0Vent1O00l1tY and More
Common Sense Expressed In House FIT
ting Then Heretofore-Avkv.,d Co.
ners Turned to Account
While elegance is not sacrificed. tho
fashion in house furnishing has in the
past few years been gradually tending
toward more comfortable mode of fit.
ting up than used to prevail. There il
less OF conventionality, more of the
common sense element to be found in
nome fitting than heretofore. In regard
20 this tendency to combine beauty with
utility. availability with comfort, Dec
orator and Furnisher says:
The stiffness has gone from our draw
ing rooms and reception rooms. This Ia
even more apparent in the apartments
oeVoted to home rather than to social
usages.
While the influence of French style
has had much to do with the tasteful
nttings OF our homes, for the solid com
forts combined with good taste we have
england to thank in a very great meas
ure, as any one who has been SO for
tunate as to visit her beautiful country
homes will testify.
from England comes the modern COW
corner. This came into existence. not
only through love Of their aesthetic
qualities. but through a natural liking
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-07-17
THE MANS DEN.

Ah6 MANS DEN.
Tor cozy, comfortable surroundings q,
Well, which seems to be inbred in that
nome loving race from which we spring.
10 make home comfortable, cheering.
encouraging to home influences and sur.
roundlngs-in a word, livable-is to
make 1t attractive. To make it home
axe we must attend not only to the alb
soiuteiy necessary furnishings, but we
must LOOK to 1t that every available COR
ner has its individuality.
1here Is. OF course, danger Of over
oolng and lapsing into "fussiness, but
COCO common sense will come into play,
OF course, to avoid this. Another strong
Aaccor IN bringing about this "'livable"
quallty Is worthy OF attention-tbat is.
.e' nothing look too good or too ''fussy"
ZOE use. No one takes comfort ON a
couch all kinks and furbeIows ,, tho
pillows arranged in stiff, systematic or |
der "a
IN some suggestive sketches given nv
the journal quoted the s'lord and mas,
yer Is not forgotten. A comfortable
corner, "the den, or smoking room Is
oepacted as place where the cigar NAV
pc smoked. and even a fragrant "hot
Drew INDUCED in, as suggested by the
Kettle on the hob. There il notbino
gives to room devoted to home COM
Iofts such an air of cheerful hospitality
's the low, broad seat around the wall.
eno 1t is far from being an expensive
a'ment, If one has little taste and in
eenulty to spend upon it. Not only has
y comfortable and decorative side.
po1 1t has useful as we'll. IF made
Fi'n covers, the box is more than con-
!enient for the disposition of the many
''le odds and ends so difficult to find
lace for and for the storing the loft ,
Jason g" clothing in moth dispelline 3
Rmphor. :
an addition to the foregoing we call I
'ent1on to the fitted furniture which :
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-07-17

affords method at once safe and ef.
fective for displaying any choice fan
one may happen TO possess. 1t has the
further advantage that when not in use
as light shade it forms an effective
wall ornament in the daytime. On an
enlarged scale this same model NAV
serve as fireplace screen Indeed. to
the clever woman it will prove full of
suggestions
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-07-17
Novel Lamp Shade.

Novel Lamp Shade.
"A new form of lamp or candle shade
has been introduced. The standard is
OF wrought iron in fanciful pattern and
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-07-17

DRAWING ROOM FITMENT.
bedroom the bedstead, wardrobe, wash.
stand and dressing table are so arranged
that a part Of one piece goes to form
part OF the next Every kind of wood is
used for this fitted furniture oak, ma
hogany, both plain and inlaid. rose
wood, satinwood, walnut and white
painted wood, and each can be made ef-
1ectlve If appropriately used. These
various fitments are also on sale, ready
MADE. IN sizes to suit the average house
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-07-17
Iced Curraptk.

Beat the whites of two eggs well and
mix with gill of water. Dip nice
punches Of red currants into this. one
bunch at time; let them drain for a
minute or two and roll them in fine
sugar: Then let them dry on paper.
and the sugar crystallizing on the fruit
Will give very tempting appearance.
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The PolariBaIlOoning Scheme.

1t is now stated that NJ. Andre of
Stockholm, who intends to make an
attempt to reach the North Pole by
means of q balloon, has decided that it
shall be constructed III Paris. DR.. Elk
holm, who is to form one of the ad
venturous party, has arrived ir The
Capital for the purpose of choosing a
firm with whom to make the contract.
The balloon will have cube of 1900
meters, and will support a car capa-
BILE of carrying three persons. The or
der for the silk has been placed with
Lyons firm, who claim that they will
be able to manufacture a material per-
fectly impermeable. The balloon is TO
be finished by May 11th, when it will be
first transported to Gothenburg and
then to a small island in the SpitZ-
bergen group, whence the expedition
starts. According to DR.. Ekholm's cal
culations they Will remain fifteen days
in the air without touching ground, and
will in that space of time traverse a
distance of 5000 Westmfn-
Ster Gazette
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THE ED HOUSE CO.,
J Street between Seventh and Eighth, Sacramento.

could stand, and striding up the rick
ETY. stairs he squared matters with the
top-noor tenant, a la FitZsimmons.
The case was called Thursday morn
ing and Louie Suey, one OF the wit
nesses for the prosecution, who was
supposed to know all about the diff
Guilty, but who knew nothing at all, was
absent 1t transpired that Fong You,
the complainant, had told him that the
case had been squared and that he
might depart. He departed according
ly. and when court was called an at
tachment was issued for him, and both
he and Fong You We're adjudged guilty
of contempt.
When placed on the stand yesterday
morning both the Cinnamon who were
in contempt denied having said any
thing about the case being squared, but
said Louie Suey was taken with spell
of hunger and had gone out to satisfy
the cravings of his appetite.
Judge Davis, however, could not be
brought to believe the stories told, and
fined Suey $40 and You $50, all of
which was paid into the City Treasury.
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Smyrna. Figs, 13Q14c per ID; Persian Dates.
&c per ID.
DRIED FRUITs-Following are the
Fruit Exchange:
Carload ots-Apricots-Fancy Moor
prices furnished by the San Francisco
choice. c; standard. 61ac; prime 51ac.
Peaches-Fancy, &c; choice. SC; standard,
41ac; prime. 4c; peeled in boxes. &C. Nee
tarines-Fancy. &C; choice, &C: standard.
&C; prime, &C. Pears-Fancy, halves. &C;
do, quarters, 4c; choice. &c; standard, 21ac:
prime. &c. Apples-Eva2or sac: sun
dried. 2421ac;, Prunes, sizes, 2Q2Ac;
for unpitted and &c for pitted.
Raisins-Carload lots, F. o. B. Fresno
In sacks or 50-fb boxes-Four-crown loose.
412c; 3-crown loose, 4c; 2-crown loose &c;
Seedless Sultanas, &c; Seedless Muscatels,
4l2c; dried grapes, &C. In 20-lb boxes
Three-crown London layers, 81; clusters,
3; Dehesa clusters, $; Imperial clus
-Creamery-Fancy. 15c per ID
special brands, higher; seconds, 131a01141ac
per 10. Dairy-Fancy, 131ac; good to choice
l21@M13c; lower grades, 11d12c.
CHEESE-Fancy mild new. 71lGlSc; fair
to good 7a71@c; California Cream Ched-
Eastern, 14M15c per 10; Western. 12G13c
EGGS-110111ac per dozen for store and
12la@1f2c per dozen for ranch: Eastern,
1215G113c: Duck Eggs. 121ac per dozen
POULTRY-Live Turkeys-Gobblers 13d
14c; Hens. 12M13c per 10; BOOSTERS. $4Gf4 %
for old and Sc soar 50 for young; Brothers,
s2a3 80 for small; A@4 50 for large;
50 35a3 3 for old 50 5oa5 for young
Geese, s1Gi1 25 per pair; Goslings, $1@1 %;
Pigeons 81 25m1 IS per dozen.
GAME-Nominal
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RAILROAD CHANGES.
Some That Will Go Into Effect To-
Morrow, the 3Oth Instant.

Commencing on Sunday, the Both. ahe
time of arrival of four of the Southern
Pacific Companys trains will be
changed.
The local passenger train from Oro-
vile, Marysville and knights Landing.
which now arrives al 300 p. M, will
thereafter reach Sacramento at 2:3O p.
m
The train from Redding. Willows and
Woodland will arrive fifteen minutes
earlier than now, or at 2:o0 p, m.
The train from San Francisco via
Stockton will arrive at 300 p. m.. five
minutes later than at present.
The most radical change is in the
time of the accommodation train frim
Stockton, which for some time past
has been due to arrive at Sacramento
at p. m Under the new time table this
train will be scheduled to reach here at
30 o. m
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UP THE RIVER.
The Turn Verein Excursion by
Steamer on Sunday.

Tomorrow the Turn-Verein of this
city will run an excursion by steamer
up the Sacramento River, as 1t has done
on other occasions. The steamer Will
be accompanied by a covered barge
which will afford facilities for those
who wish to dance, and fine band of
music will be on board.
The steamer VIII leave the Pioneer
Mill wharf at a. M, returning in the
evening This is the best time of the
year for river excursions. The water
is high, and from the steamers deck a
fine view will be afforded of the coun
try along the river. now in full foli
age and presenting its prettiest aspect.
The fact that the excursion is to be
under the auspices of the Turner's is
sufficient assurance that it will be we'll
managed, and that families may de-
pend on the best of order being main
tanned. 1t is understood the excursion
lists will be landed in some pleasant
grove, where picnic will be held