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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-30

Mrs. Frederick Becker died at her
home on High street, Tuesday morn
ing, having been paralyzed on We'd
nesday last. Her husband and daugh-
ter survive her. She was about SIS
years of age. The funeral was held
at her home on Thursday afternoon
at o'clock. Rev. J. A. Hoffheins
OBLIGATED.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-20
End of a Lengthy Litigation.

Last Saturday night at II o'clock TIE
jury in the United states District Court
at Lynchburg. brought in their yerdicts
after a FIVE weeks trial in the two cases
Of S. =. Halsey vs.. Thomas r. Jose q
Sons and Thomas p. Jose * Sons VS. ). +.
Halscy. In the case of s. z. Halsey VS..
Thomas J.. Jose & Sons, which was
brought TO recover 800 900 Of damages
against Thomas z. Jose & Sons for alleged
negligence and bad faith on the part OF
the Joses in selling as commission mer-
chants in England 1926 tierces Of 5. +.
Halseys tobacco. the jury brought In
verdict for Thomas +. Jose sons there
by acquitting them of the charge Of any
negligence or bad faith in the sale Of the
tobacco.
In the case Of Thomas p Jose & Sons
vs.. S. =. Halsey. which was brought by
the plaintiff 10 recover from $ =. Halsey
about $4,000 for overdrafts and charges
made by S. =. Halsey on the tobacco ana
paid by Thomas Z. Jose & Sons. the jury
brought in a verdict in favor Of Thomas T..
Jose & Sons for So Ss2lS. No longer or
more holly contested case ever went
through the courts in Virginia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-20

At Denny Street Methodist church Sun
day morning there was a very large con-
gregation. The pastor Rev. :. G. Hatch
or. preached a powerful sermon on "The
Resurrection" HE had another splendid
congregation at night, and the sermon
was masterful effort. The Sunday
school exercises In the afternoon were
enjoyed by a large congregation. The
programme was well rendered. the little
folks acquitting themselves creditably.
Rev. DR.. Barton preached splendid
sermon al the Fulton Baptist church sun
day.
Tonight al Boltz Hall an entertainment
will be given for the benefit Of Denny
Street Methodist church Mr.. Gary will
speak on 1.-THE Dude" Mr. George Fen
mark Taylor will give character imper-
sOnations.
Mr.. Frank FonmMk Taylor character
comedian. viii appear al Donahue's Hall
Fulton. on Friday night for the benefit
Of Grace-Street Baptist church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-20
IIRG + ENROLMENT.
Report Of the Superintendent OF Public
schools to'the Board.

Report Of the Superintendent OF Public
schools io'the Board.
A called meeting OF the city School
Board OF the city OF Richmond was neld
Yesterday afternoon at o'clock Present
Msssrs. j. Taylor Ellyson chairman, Jos.
g.. DilkersOn T.. D. Starke. Alonzo l..
Phillips, James 4. Capcrs, William. vi.
Turpin. Edgar Shine and Charles Hutzler.
William r. Fox, superintendent, ana
Charles T. Rudy. clerk and supervisor.
Superintendent Fox submitted his
monthly report, showing total enrolment.
u 302 monthly enrolment. l0.S93, average
daily attendance. 1925. per centage., "a.
The superintendent reported a good deal
Of sickness among the teachers. The night
schools closed Thursday. the 18th. The
enrolment for the present session is the
largest in the history of the city schools.
The board decided to continue the schools
as usual 10 June -.
After the transaction OF regular routine
business the board adjourned until Gle
regular meeting in May
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-20
ncd.cnl colIere Commencement.

The commeu cement exercises Of the
Medical COLLEGE OF Virginia promise TO be-
as entertaining and successful this year
as in the past.
The committees in charge this year are
the Institution and Reception Committees.
The class officers are.
President Alfred b. Grelner. Va. first
vice-president j. j. Miller. Virginia; sec
ond vice-pr. sidtnt. ". 3. Mason, Viz
ginia. secretary. Robert j.. Whitehead,
Virginia: corresponding secretary, VII
Ian w. Seward, Virginia,
The following students compose the TWO
committees.
Irvifafion Committee David b. Drewry,
chairman. Virginia. &. Wilmington keel
secretary. North Carolina, william ).
Knight North Caroline william A. Nc
Gowan. Virginia: BENJAMIN W. Rawles'
Virginia: James T.. Roles, West Virginia ,
Malcolm @. Robinson. Virginia; Thomas
Sinms. virginia. Marvin p. Skeen, North
Carolina. Robert VI. Taliaterro, Virginia ;
William X Williams. Virginia.
Reception Committee. Robert b. Miller
chairman. North Carolina. r. d. Arniis-
tead Virginia. J. +. Bright. Virginia. ).
II. Halngan. Virginia, o. c. Kelly. Nlr-
ginia. g. NJ Randolph, Jr.. virginia +. l..
Ferry. Virginia. H. B Manhood. Virginia;
W Il. Mason. Virginia. J +. Ragiand, Jr,
Virginia: 5. VI. Stubbs Virginia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-20

inteieotinE Meeting OF the PRESBYTERIAN
lomne rennle SnndnN


Large Congregations at the Grace
street Pre-. os terrain church on Sunday.
uoih morning and night. atiestcd TO the
affection OF the people OF Richmond Tor
heN. j. y. 'air. toe beloved pastor OF
that church From an quarters and from
sources entirely unexpected come strong
protests against his being allowed TO
leave Richmond
The congregation 90 night WAS especial
Is large and representative. clicifinc one
~ DIT Fairs best sermons on the sub
irot Of the Christians coronation.
\ mass meeting OF tho PRESBYTERIAN
young people WAS held boz this church ~
3.0 +. NJ Easter sunday. which was
quite successful in hrirrine cut the cn-
fhusiasm OF the youthful Christians for
church works Dr. Fair and Rev Mcssis.
Chumbicy and Iyde addressed the gath
eriug
Grace-Strect Presbyterian church will
d. open every night this week in series
NJ services for the young people. An
Young peOpl. are invitrl and are promised
crisp bright -riks from Young ministers.
and spirited music Rev. T.. Cook con-
Quoted the service last night 10 the de-
light - those privileged 20 hear him. At
tractive speakers have been secured for
each night
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-20

day that Is 10 be kept holy?
No. every day II given to us here with
reference 10 all days.
every day q man rs 10 be religious. Six
davs are 10 be spent in work that God
has called him 10 do What a beautiful
scene is presented TO God during the days
az work Here rs tho whistle of the steam
factory yonder the hum Of machinery,
wonder the honest husbandman goes TO
his field TO upturn the sod and plant his
grain. yorder the patient thinker Is busy
with HIS work. j tell you there is wor-
ship in honest toll. a musician by certain
movements OF the vocal chords produces
song Listen as the doxology rolls from
her lips As the honest toll Of sincere
should be. "a doxology TO God.
Yes. a man pust work. For six days nc
must work but the remaining day nc
must cease from all his lanors.
I'VE are now prepared 10 sec how the
sabbath must bc kept holy. Ia II thou
shalt do no work. What a beautiful day
10 would be II II were truly kept thus.
II We could know that every mortal was
al rest on that day. spending a quiet,
bIssful Sabbath day. Some years ago
spent a Sabbath IN Western city. No
scripfural rest reigued there. II was
continental Sabbath. And may the LORD
deliver me from seeing another. Brass
bands were out not FAR from the hotel al
which ! was stopping and Dixie and
Hail Columbia were the order Of the
cay.
AS / passed down the street 10 cnurcn
wagons were stcn moving furniture. men
went in front OF stores and came out with
merchandise.
But the command IS on thee for thy
children also. Thou. nor thy son. nor
thy daughter Thou shalt see that tn
household keeps the sabbath day holy
But the law goes on further TO com
mand that the stranger in their gates
was not TO work.
we are Christian nation and ought
10 give all the people coming here TO un-
derstand that they must keep our sab
bath. II ~ cannot be done one way il
ought To be done another.
The day must be- spent IN religious
meditation, In soul uplifting In soul say
ing
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-20

Many Beautiful and Pathetic Picture
VIII he Presented.

All Of the Confederate Memorial societies
&, rho city will unite in giving the Scenes
from the Cuban War at the Academy on
Tuesday and wednesday nights, the 2'1h
ana 18th. The best amateur talent III the
oitv will take part. The songs are al
s,ns, 20 the dear old Confederate tunes
with words written appropriate 10 the &C.
CssiOn. A.,
Under the able management OF MIS-
George WAYNE Anderson and the Con-
toaorota Memorial and Literary Society.
will be given the prison scene, representing
Ruiz in his prison cell writing letter.
Mr.. Sheppard with his artistic talent lencs
great realism TO so sad Scene by his SUI
nsrxision. Other prison scenes Will follow
this one. \ rare opportunity is thus given
the Richmond public TO see depicted events
from a seat OF war. and such a brutal war
as that raging between Spain and Cuba.
For more than fifC years Cuba has
borne the woke OF oppression and now
with machete and fire is struggling against
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-20
Commissions Issued

The Adjutant- General has mailed com
missions 10 the following officers That
have been issued by Governor O r'errai ;
Captain Tazewel Taylor. ordnance Of
hcer Fourth Regiment, Captain 1. j.
Nottingham. Company F., Fourth Regi-
ment: Captain G. II. Causey. Jr. Fiist
Lieutenant y. r. Withers Second Lieu
tenant Z. A. Thomas. Company +. Fourth
Regiment. Captain c. G. Vaughan, Jr..
First Lieutenant z. r. Bryant. Second
Lieutenant X. j. L. wilkins. Company L..
Fourth Regiment. First Lieutenant j..
A. Williams. Battery a. Richmond How
itzers): Second Lieutenant George w.
Toms, Battery r.. First Battalion Ar'il-
lery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-20

the butchery Of Weyler and cruel Spain
for freedom.
Especially beautiful viii be Cuba's ap-
neal N America, in which Miss Lima Mayo
will personsie America, and the pathetic
appeal will be sung by Mrs. Bethel
Under the auspices Of the Ladies Holly
wood Memorial Association. with Mrs
James b. Pace as chairman. Will be given
"A Mere Suspect" one Of the most beau
tiful OF the many scenes. representing
Young Cuban returning from days
work. and being fred upon by some Span
ish spies as q suspect.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-20

people crowded the big hill Of the beauti-
full cemetery, and all along the line 90
march 10 the grave where Blues Batta-
lion and the Masonic organizations drew
up in line.
After a brief prayer by DR.. Hatcher.
ST. Johns Lodge conducted the Masonic
burial service and the Blues Battalion
fred the usual three salutes, thereby
bringing the sad ceremonies TO a BETTING
close
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-20

Little Johnny Bolton Of t. north Sew
enth street. is stil missing. nor has he
been seen or heard from since last Tues
day morning.
fls motner Is deeply worried ana can
neither eat nor sleep. Tor thinking OF her
absent boy. The police nave been notined.
and distant relatives and friends have
been communicated with. but still moth
Ing con Is from little twelye-yea.-old
Johnny. 90,
ANY Information concerning him Will
ease a breaking heart
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-20
Critirising the Order.

a good deal OF comment IS being made
over the fact that court martial has
been ordered 10 convene al blackstone
next Thursday 10 try Captain J. NJ. Har-
ris for falling 20 send In his reports In the
prescribed time
u is claimed that Captain Harris should
not Doe singled out for such a trial % as
much the officers Of the TWO batteries
were uot prOcef ded against who at the
last annual inspection sWOTe that their
muster rolls were correct. while they had
straw men answer TO the names of absent
urull.fs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-20
Frichfened by a Car.

A horse attached 10 a jumper. was
slcwly going out Broad street IN the d.
IcctIJr az tnimuora1o farh sunday
Morning about $50 o'clock. when a pass
ing car frighterd the animal. ana H. ran
away. throwing the only occupant or the
vehicle a cOl0red woman, out into the
road.
The Jumper was broken 10 pieces
against "A neighboring lamp post. and the
morse was captured by ntfoic passer-Dy.
The old woman was not hurt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-20
SnccrsSfnl KrNlNnl.

inc senes or meetings begun IN me
"a est view Bapust cnurcn SUNDAY week
ago IS stii In progress. ON sunday Mr..
FristOe preached TO large congregations
morning ana ulgnt, ana witn marked ei-
feet inc NUMBER or persons interested
continues 10 steadily increase, and pro-
lc-~lou- oI Idltu occur AT Almost every
service. inc meetings. beginning al ; \.
.u.. win go ON wnnVut Intrrnls-iVn
tnrOuen tuls week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-20

Colonel ]. W Richardscn. the Register
OF the Land CMce has appointed Mr.. f.
II. Parker on the Capitol police force. as
a substitute for his father. Captain G. l.
Parker. who about two weeks ago had
q serious fan. which caused he fracture
~ his thigh Captain Parker was some.
what better yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-20
VINO VIII SUCCEED HIM?
Mr. II. Claiborne Epps VIII No Doubt DO
Elected for the Unexpired Term.
Doubt be

While there has been considerable talk
regarding the possible successor 10 the
late City Sergeant Epps. the prevailing
sentiment. both among Councimen. Off
Gals OF the courts at the city Hall. and
among those who contemplate running
for the Office next spring. Is that Dir.
Claiborne Epps should MI out the unex-
PRED term OF his father.
Justice John Crutchheld, who had been
mentioned as a candidate, said yesterday
morning mat ne " -s positively not A can
uluate Tor tne uneNplred term, ana 40
thought that Mr.. Claiborne Epps was the
proper man for the place.
Dcputy T.. =. rerneynJugn says rnat IN
no sense OF fhe word Is he a candidate
for the position.
Other gentlemen who have been rnen-
toned in connection with the position are
Messrs. Writ +. Taylor Il. T. Briggs,
and II. 3. Hill
Mr. q. Watt Taylor. who has been men
toned says he Is not a candidate. nor
would he accept the position. The friends
OF High Constable Garrison have urged
him TO announce himself. but Mr., Gar
rison declined 10 enter the arena.
Alderman John NJ. King II also a can
didate. ana several other gentlemen have
been mentioned. among them Mr.. r. ;.
Rose. the popular real estate agent. who,
however says ne l1 H'A i4 iHt h'io ~
present Deputy Clerk Savile OF the
Chanccry Court. has been mentioned by
bis friends but ne. also. declines 10 al
low his name 10 be used in connection
with the position OF city SergeoJN.
Ex-Counciman John +. Epps. who ran
for the position last spring, makes him
self clear I'm the following note;
To the Public:
II having been circulated that I would
bee "a candidate for the position OF cry
Sergeant. ! desire 10 say after learning
this morning that Il was the request of
capt Chas. II. Epps that his son clai-
borne Epps should be appointed TO the
Office 10 wind up it's affairs. ! decline I'd
be- a candidate before the city Council
az This time but will be- a candidate be-
fore the people al the next general cleo
ton. Respectfully,
JOHN z. EPPS.
Several Of the Councilmen were seen
in reference 70 the matter Alderman I,W-
norman thinks that the position shouin
be given 10 Mr.. n. Claiborne Epps. ANA
Councilman " T. Mosby Is Of the same
opinion.
MAYOR X. y. Tayior last evening Official
~ notified city Clerk Ben =. August. OF
me death 81 CITY sergeant cnaries If.
Epps.
Mrs. r. T. Faunt lie Roy Of Cumber-
land New Kent county, Va, Is In the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-20

A very interssting meeting of Richmond
Lodge. No. 3d. International Association
Of Machinists was held 20 the q. A. r.
HALL. and some very interesting topics Of
labor organizations were discussed. Al
fer the meeting the lodge adjourned 10
one OF the popular restaurants OF the
city. where they were served a Inc sup
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-20

An alarm OF fire was turned IN from
box No. g yesterday morning ~ S.Z2
o'clock caused lr the burning or two
meat stalls az tho Second Market.
Another alarm was turned I'm rom box
No. a Of 1926 A. NJ. yesterday causcd
bv the burning OF n lace curtain in a
house on Morris street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-20

Tho revival which has been IN progress
az the Scyenteeuth-Str Mission. north
Seventeenth street. Tor the past thee
weeks came 10 a close Sunday night. There
have ben twenty three conversions. The
preaching hv Rev. l.. W. Guyer FOR the
pnsf two weeks has been most successful
and Tie people have become greatly en-
cleared 10 him curing this short period.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-20
NJ Pullman Coming.

Mr. George NJ Pullman. Pullman, ILL.,,
OF Pullman car fame. and Mrs. Pullman
passed through Richmond Ia their pri-
waite car Saturday evening. They were
on route for Old Point Comfort Tor &
weeks soiourn. and after that viii return
TO Richmond. coming 10 the Jefferson
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-20

cause 10 rejoice in our custodians or the
peace, and when Captain Epps was called
TO higher position, his purity fidelity
and courage was unanimously endorsed
by the people.
There are very few people equal 10
Captain Epps I'm charity Of spirit. and in
charity Of speech. No one can recall any
bitter or hurtful words that his lips ever
uttered. As to the way in which he scat
tered his money among the poor, there
are very many in this city who can give
their testimony He has not made his
gifts TO advertise himself, but he has
always endeavored to conceal them.
HEADED THE LIST
"In~this connection Ike TO mention a
thing which. perhaps | should not speak
or On that day. so full OF sorrow 10 ME
and 10 my people. when our house Of wor-
ship was swept away by fire / watched
every effort made 10 arrest the flames.
In the moment when / realized that the
ediice could not be saved. ! turned my
back 10 the scene and started away
When I was pushing my way through the
crowd ! felt two arms wrapped around
my neck and stopped. II was Captain
Epps who bending his lips down 10 my
ear and said Doctor. our house j. gone
but don't be distressed we will build an
other one" On my subscription book FOR
the building fund the very FIRST name put
down was that OF Captain Epps.
HTS CONFESSION.
During the recent revival meeting held
by our congregation Captain Epps made
a public confession before crowd almost
as large as the one assembled here to-day
OF his faith in the Savior He did not
unite himself with the Church. fearing
az he said that he would be a reproach
rather than q help. but ! do not doubt
that my brother had living trust in
jesus Christ. the Son Of God. As his Sa-
lior. and ] feel that he VIII be- among
those who will rise with Christ and wear
the everlasting crown
The services 40 the tabernacle Were
brought to ID close with the singing OF an
other hymn by the Quartette and the sad
procession then started for Hollywood
The members Of the police force again
headed the line OF march. They were
followed by the Blues Battalion, mem
bers Of the Blues Association Com
mandry No. ,. knights Templar. 81. John S
Lodge No. IS A. F.. and 4. NJ. The other
delegations and the many personal friends
Of the late City Sergeant filled large
number OF carriages.
CAPTAIN EPPS' HORSE.
The hearse. drawn by two white horses.
was next In line and with It's nose almost
on the door. led by a man, followed the
horse that Captain Epps rode as mem
her of General Phillips star. The ami
mai wore the heavy military bride and
saddle which had been draped In black
cloth.
The carriages Of the family and friends
followed.
When tho tabernacle was reached the
military and other organizations formed
a review. with uncovered heads, and az
present arms. while the hcarse passed.
As the casket was being borne in the
Blues Band played q dlrge.
LAID AT REST.
When Hollywood was reached sight
presented itself 20 Captain Epps friends
that never Will De forgotten. Attracted
bv their sympathy and aided by the oeru-
eel ,r-oafh.~ moro than five fnOuElN I
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-20
Al the State Library.

Among the callers az the Office Of the
Auditor of Public Accounts in the State
Library building yesterday were the
following: X. b. seay. Treasurer OF Lu-
renhure county. Judge B. a. Hancock. OF
Chesterfield county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-20
THE BOILERS ALL RIGHT.
COMMITTEE on GROUNDS And
BUILDINGS INvLSTIGATLs.
Everybody Exonerated-Ihe Appropris-
ton for the Committee IL Apportioned
to the Several Funds.

The Committee on Grounds and Build
ings yesterday afternoon approved the
spportionment OF funds appropriated Tor
Its use and exoneratcd every one charged
with negligence IN connection with boil
crs in the City Han.
The Committee me, at T. NJ Those
present were Aessrs. Gunst. Briggs. Law
der Neaie. Brock, John NJ. KING. Snesd.
EOuntrcc.
Mr.. Briggs recommended the report sub
mitted by the subcommittee which is ss
follows.
APPROPRIATIONS.
Richmond. Va. April ~. 1891
10 the Committee ION Grounds and
Buildings.
"Gentlemen.-Your subcommittee an
pointed 10 consider and report what ap-
portionment should be made Of the funds
appropriated 10 grounds and buildings eN-
pense account. beg leave 10 recommend
after careful consideration the following
1uHpff .oupn4uf
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-20

Mrs. r. l.. Faunt lie Roy. Of Cumber-
land. New Kent county. Va, is In the
city. visiting her cousin. Mrs. Or. v. @.
starr. No. 500 east Clay street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-20

Rev. Sir. Potts breaches an Eloquent Ser

mon.
Rev Thomas n Potts ID. d, preached
SUNDAY evening on Exodus Xxx, o-ll. and
among other things said
Can "a man RS riot his religion 10 tne
sabbath And - the sabbath the only
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-20

Mr. Briggs recommended the report sub
nitted by the subcommittee which is as
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-20

Respectfully submitted
"RO. II. BRIGGS.
"R. s. BROCK. JR.,
JOHN NJ KING.
Committee.
Nv r. CUTSHAW.
City Engineer"
The report was adopted by a unanimous
'Ofe
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-20

When Hollywood was reached sight
presented itself TO Captain Epps friends
that never VIII De forgotten. Attracted
by their sympathy and aided hy the Deru-
tfful weather more than five THOUSAND
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-06-30

money gladly for the benefit and never tires
Of his zeal. There are plenty Of men weak
and worn out struggling with remorse and
fear, and the natural outcome OF habits that
brought incapacity5a sense OF lonesomeness
and feeling as ifthe best side OF life had
been banished forever Such men
should write 10 Thomas Slater,
Box $50, Ka amazoo, Mich. lie will
send free Of charge by mail, in plain sealed
envelope full particulars about the method he
used, and this win enable any man 70 get a
complete cure al home. II is the method Mr..
Slater used 10 cure himself Of the troubles
that sap The strength aud yigor The cure
was so complete. 20 satisfying and su a
wonderful change from his former condition
that be viii gladly tell others all about il,
sending all particulars. lie figures that he
doesn't know Of betier way 10 show his ap-
pIeciali of bis own cure and the sufferngs
Of others. There must lie generous men IN
sshis world 10 of. set the tide Of avaTice Write
to Mr., Slaier--it will cost nothing Tor his des.
enpuon aad method