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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-20
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Eichmo mas c't'
fens and other Matters.

Mr.. c. p. Eanes. commissioner OF reve-
nue. OF Petersburg. was at the FIRST Auui'
tors Office yesterday
Miss LEROY. Of ireland. is the guest or
her sister. Mrs jeffrey Arthur LEROY IFS
east Franklin street.
ono OF tho government inspectors Is In
tho city making an inspection OF the Rich
mond post-oflce
Miss Susie Major. who has been step
ping with friends in the city. has returned
TO her home at Charles city Courthouse.
State Senator Henry l.. Hane, represent
ing Scott. Lee and Wise counties, was
among the callers at the Capitol ycster-
day.
There viii be no service NJ Grsce-Streat
Presbyterian church Sunday night. Dr.
Fair IS recovering from the grip, but VIII
only be able TO preach Sunday morning.
Nothing has yet been heard from
Charlie ShoppersOn. the little son OF Mr..
j. T. Shoppers0n who. with his cousin.
ran away from his fathers house. Sls
north Twenty-hfth street. Sunday night.
New has been received here of the ill
ness Of Judge \. ;. Seymour. OF the East
ern District of North Carolina. who has
been here several times as a member OF
tho United States Circuit Court Of APP
peals.
Mr. William Boulware Broaddus. %
the state Bank. has suffered a sewers
sprain Of the right arm. and Is confined
10 his house. He IS at present with his
father. Or. william Ice Broaddus. OF
Bowling Green. Caroline county
Mr.. ". p. Harris. OF the Georgia Mills
and Elevator Company Macon. Ga. is
here I'm the interest OF an entirely now
Southern enterprise. Mr. Harris has
gained many friends i'm this city by his
pleasing manner and pleasant address.
Steamer Company I. had n SIN alarm
of fire early yesterday morning. I'm some
way the porch OF 10 cast Franklin street
cought fire few buckets OF water
saved the structure.
Deputy Supreme Archon Henry Fleg-
enhimer has returned from Portsmouth.
where he installed the newly elected Of
ncers of Portsmouth Conolave. No l5
Improved order of Heptasophs.
A meeting Of the children OF the Amer
lean Revolution was called for yesterday
afternoon ~ 4.S0 O'clock at tho rooms Of
the Virginia Historical Society, but in
the absence OF quorum no business
could be- transacted.
Hon j. Taylor Ellyson. when asked
yesterday morning whether he had any
thing TO say regarding the manifesto pub
lished by the friends OF Hon. J. Hoge
Tyler regarding the governorship, re-
piled that at present there was nothing
that he cared to give out.
state Senator H. 5 Kane. Of the Sec
ond District was I'm tho city Yesterday
and called upon Col John W. Richard
son. the incoming Register OF the Land
Office. They had a conference Colonel
Richardson will 90 TO his home. I'm Marion
in few days
Rtv. Edward J.. Pell viii deliver his
regular weekly lecture on the Sunday
school lesson at the Young Mems CHRIS
tian Association this afternoon al o'clock
instead OF at 4:30 o'clock. as heretofore.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-20
SONS or .MlEIc1N REyoLUrIoN.
The AnnuaI Meeting VIII be Held Monday
AlirImOnn.

Tho Sons or the American Revolution
had their regular monthly meeting lhrl
evening 40 tie rooms OF lh' Nltklnl',
Historical Society. il the absence "l
President W. ~. Henry, VINO lad gone
tO Williamsburg 20 attend fle annual
meeting Of the Phi Kappa Beta Society
~ Nillam sud Mary 1oicBe, Ar. Charles
L. Williams. the Nee-pi .1eut, was
IN the chair. ana Secretary j.. Is. Minor
recorded. Tho following other members
We're present. Messis. ". -iaciarlane
Jones James Lyons. j. $. Moore. Miles
~. Phillips. ST. George Coulter, Dr. X. a.
Brock. George Williams. X; II. Gaines,
Colonel Tree. John d. COKE, Stanard,
Or. Josiah a. White
The Chair stated that Mr.. John j. Nc
CURE had received letter from Major
Frank X. Lassiter who had been request
ed 10 read "A paper before tho society az
the annual mo.tIug nest Monday even
ing The writer stated in his letter that
he desired more time owing 90 pressing
legal business. in which 90 complete his
PAPER. The request was granted.
On motion Of Colonel Lyons. 10 was
decided 90 hold the annual meeting on
next Monday afternoon az ( o clock. and
the secretary was requested. as far as
possible. 10 urge all members 20 be pres
ent ON that occasion.
Messrs William h. Sally and Clarence
J. Franklin were then accepted as mcm-
bers OF the organization II was stated
that Mr. Barton n. Wise, who had been
a member 0f The society for some time.
had finally handed in the complete papers.
49, required under the constitution which
entitled him 20 full membership.
The secretary submitted cOmnunca-
ton from the Wisconsin Society. request
ing concurrent action on a revolution zee
Vnestlng Congress 90 urge the United
states Government Zoo collect. Huft. Huu
publish as far a. possible go records.
letters, parers. maps and other locu-
ments relating 10 the Revolutionary war.
H...H / al. 100
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-20

The Eventual story of Ills life to lie Graph.
ically Portrayed.

Modern history furnishes no more
thrilling scene than That III which The
great reformer. Martin Luther, stood be-
fore the Emperor Charles y. and the as-
scmuled princes OF Germany TO answer
the charges of Acrcsy Wncu Luther .
IIeuu~ demonstrated with ham and tried
% persuade him not 90 20 20 Worms Dice
exclaimed. "l VIII go 20 Worms, even
though there Doe ass many devils there
as there are tiles ou tAe roofs of the
houses. Luther appeared 81 the ever
memorable Diet on April II. 1921. This
scene. which De- pronounced hy James
Anthony froudc. historian. as one OF the
finest. n not the nnost. scene in human
history, Will be The central figure Of the
story OF the Reformation. or, the Life
OF Luther" TO be presented az the Mozart
Academy Of Music on Wednesday and
Thursday evenings. February Path and
25th. for the benefit Of the Day Nursery.
The cast l. as follows
Emperor. r. T.. Sydnor. Elector j. New
ton Johnston. Cardinal Dr. W. Ralph
Clements, Luther j. Garland Pollard.
Albert. John Gibson. Jr.; Wilderneck,
J.. g.. BurruSs. Spaiatiu. Or A. f. Grei-
ner: Mclanchton. l.. T. Boswell. Erick.
b. H. Tabb COurtitr. William j. Harvie.
Page. Muster Irving Knowles. Priests
Princes Knights. Counters. Bishops etc.
J H. Mercer. O.. T.. Wilkes. @. W. Benson
G. T.. McDaunald. T. NJ Deltrlck Y. :
Hardwicke. r a. Lewis. J. r. Robinson.
Jr. -. +. M0untCast.e. T.. j. Tayi0c. H.
c.. Iabh. j. q. Mayo. J. W. Sueao
The guards of honor will be dctach-
monts from the Richmond Light Infantry
Blues Richmond IlOwitzers Walker
Eight Guards and Richmond Grays
Thomas Carlyle. the sage Of Chelsea
tells the momcntous and far-reaching
results OF Luthcr's famous stand az
Worms IN his own striking way. The
Diet 40 Worms may hc considered as
the greatest scene in modern European
history. Tho scene was dramatlZfd
hv the Rev =. g.. Morris. -. D.. LII D..
Baltimore. Md. The costumes used are
historically correct Mrs Monroe having
been assisted in the selection by Pastor
FrOmmel lately deceased. the pastor of
the old Kaiser The trial will be rend-
cred very admirable hy our own people.
and I'm some particulars IL may be super
for 10 the rendition I'm Boston.
Messrs. Il. ". Cunningham and Walter
e.. Mercer will be the soiOsts On this rep
resent auon. There will also be repre-
seufIl Other historical scenes. wi'n high-
v gtfraot've features This production
has aftrac'ad widespread attention in
the civ The people Of Dichmord have
already been most generous In extending
their favors 20 the Board OF Managers
OF the Day Nursery, since tho prepara-
uons for this syank hA1A ban In PRO-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-20

Mr.. Simpson was appointed yard master
with headquarters at Clifton Forge, va.
This position he occupied about three
wears and two years ago he was APP
pointed train-mastcr at Newport News.
which position he now holds.
Mr.. Simpson is about sixty years old.
He has been In the railroad business near
~ an OF his life. having occupied various
nositions of responsibility. He IS thor
oughly equipped for the work. and - one
OF the most faithful and energetic men
connected with the Chesapeake and ONO.
II * not known when the appointment
will he made but IL IS UNDERSTOOD ,h.et !,
Il viii be announced before the hrst or
March.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-20

,rr.H.T. simpson. ct newport Vows, VIII
Prnphf, Ee Amounted

MINT. simpson, OF Newport N'ws' W III
Prnuhi, Te Amounted
II vras rerorfed Yesterday that Mr. n. r..
Simpson. train-master or tho Chesapeake
and Ohio Railway Company at Newport
News will he appointed superintendent
OF the telegraph system Of the c. q o. 10
few days TO nm the vacancy made by
the death OF Mr.. Il. 3. Leonard.
General Manager Stevens, OF the Cnes-
apeake and Ohio. was seen at his resi-
dence on Floyd avenue. last night ana
asked about the appointment Mr.. ste
vens said that while the appointment had
not been made il had been narrowed
down 10 three names. OK which Mr. smp-
sons was prominent lie added thar
while the Chesapeake and Ohio had the
privilege OF making the appointment %
was customary that q man be selected
who would Doe acceptable 20 the Western
Union Telegraph Company which was
interested Jointly with the railroad COM
pany in the work incumbent upon the
man who filed the position.
Mr.. Stevens futher stated that the ap-
pointment would be made from those con-
nected with the railroad company. 1t
is understood that only two applicants
are connected with the Chesapeake ana
Ohio Railway. and 10 is believed tina;
MIR Simpson will bee the choice
The position PAYS salary OF
s3O00 per annum. and b. considered orc OF
the most responsible and important which
the general mana0cr OF the road fills By
aDpaintment There are about FORTY
apniications FOR the place.
Years agO Mr. Simpson was superinten-
dent OF telegraph OF the Wabash railroad
At that time Afr. Stevens and tho present
general sunerlntcrfent OF the Chesapeake
and Ohla Charles J. DOYLE were connect
cd with the telegraph system OF the road.
and were intimately acquainted with Mr..
Simpson. Years Afterwards when Messrs.
Stevens and Doyle occupied responsible
positinns with the Chesapeake and Ohio,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-20

The Epworth League II Broad-Street
Methodist church gave a reception last
night TO tho members of the "Singin
Skule" The evening was spent IN sing
INK By several members Of the skule. also
recltatOns.
The table was beautifully decorated
with flowers. and Illuminated by lamps
with fancy shades The supper was in
charge OF tho ladies Of the church. All
who were present spent pleasant even
ing and adjourned az "a late hour 70 NEE,
next Friday February 18th, when me
'Skle" will be given again.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-20
raxTALLEYCo CONNECTIONS.
en-. Hin Afler the Baltimore ana ON"
Nyith A.. ~lturp stick.

GEN. Hill Af,er the Baltimore ana ON"
win a sharp stick.
wOODSTOCK. VA. Feb i9-J. {. Hill.
state Railroad Commissioner was In
consultation here with Commonwealth
Attorney Baker regarding the failure or
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad 10 run
its trains 10 the town OF Strasburg IN
compliance with the charter Of the Win
chester and Strasburg road. or which ths
Baltimore and Ohio Is tho lessee. COM
missioner Hin directed Attorney Baker 10
proceed at once 10 compel the Baltimore
and Ohio to put It's trains into Strasburg
or have the charter abrogated. The Bal
timore and Ohio trains are now stopped
at Strasburg Junction. which is about
a mile from Strasburg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-20

Nat Goodwin. DiNey aud senator Black
burn snid To Have Mixed Things Up.


OLD POINT COMFORT. VA. Feb. 49,
SO quiet has the affair been kept that the
little scr+mn8ge that occurred az Cham
boraln's Saturday night only leaked out
to-day. The actors were Nat Goodwin.
Henry +. DNey ard Senator Blackburn,
Lexington" said Senator blackburn.
"the greatest race-hCrse the world over
saw. was by Boston. out OF Alice Car
ueaf'---
Hold on" said Dlxey. Lexington was
By Boston, out OF Concord or Bunker
I'M. ! forget which
"IIa" said Senator Blackburn. eNplo-
sively. you know as much about horses
as YOU do about acting
My name Is DiXey' replied Atoms
imIrcss.Nely.
Net tho frst time the fair southland
has had its name taken In vain, was
the rejOinder .
Then things began 90 happen with great
rapidity. Chairs and aoes and glasses
and people were soon mixed promiscu-
ou.ly. When tho me ee was over sen
ator Blackburn went home IN can;
DlXev drew a ci,eck foi the damages. ana
Goodwin set 10 work nursing a soro hald.
Nov York Journal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-20

All Hands Employed and Many Improves
mengs in Progress.

CREWE, VA. Feb. ls.-SpeciaL-Ihs
bank building has just undergone thor
orgh interior repairs and has been lastly
painted inside and out.
The Hancock Hotel Is receiving q coat
OF new paint.
Mr.. Joseph T.. jenkins. OF the frm OF
l.. +. Lockett & CO.. is erecting hand
some dwelling on Tennessee avenue ana
Tyler street
The railroad shops here increased their
working day yesterday from nine hours
to ten, greatly to the delight OF many
OF the employees. II Is a rare thing 10
sea an idle man In Crewe now.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-20
Cough!
Cough!
Cough !

How irritating a cough becomes
and what a wearing, racking eff
feet it has on the whole system.
Nothing so speedily breaks down
the strength unless you get free
from its clutches
Coughs and colds are dangerous
at this time of the year, but they
can be avoided by the prompt use
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-20

SO great is the interest az this church
that Rev G. ". Duke has decided no
remain over next week. and win 49,,
morning. afternoon and night tomorrow
A large number were baptized by tine
pastor yesterday at 3 p. NJ. The meet
ings will go on next week az O'CLOCK
every night. The services last night
were full OF interest =" o.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-20

Among the appointments OF cadets TO
West Point yesterday IS the name OF o.
Percy Hawes. il. of this city, as alter
nate. other appointments are Beverly
T. Browne. OF Accomac county; John D..
McCracken. Of Fredericksburg. and ste
phen 81. Wood. OF Lynchburg. all alter
mates.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-20

gress. The sale OF reserved seats opens
Saturday az the hoX-otlce.
When this entertainment was given IN
Baltimore Mayor Hooper and family oc-
cupiod one of the boxes. in columbia,
S. g.. the LEGISLATURE attended in fuli
force
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-20

a white boy named Eddie Parsons was
arrested yesterday and lodged az the
Third Station charged with selling con-
ttaband tobacco. lie will be held tor
the United States authorities.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-20

Rev Pike Powers. rector Of 81. An
drews Episcopal church was very low
last night and his friends have given
uo all hopes OF his recovery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-20
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill q bottle or common glass with your
water and let il stand twenty-four hours.
sediment or settling indicates a diseas-
ell condition OF the kidneys When urine
stains linen il is positive evidence Of kid
ney trouble The frequent desire TO uri-
nate or pain in the back. is also con-
wncing proof that the kidneys and blad-
der are out OF order.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-20
WHAT TO Do.

There is comfort in the knowledge 50
often expressed. that Or. hiimer' :
Swamp-Root, tho great kidney remedy.
fulnils every wish IN relieving pain in
the back kidneys, liver bladder. and
every part OF the urinary passages II
correets inability 10 hold urine and scald-
Ing pain IN passing il. or bad effects fol-
lowing use OF liquor, wine. or beer and
overcomes that unpleasant necessity OF
being compelled 10 get Up many times
during the night 10 urnate. The mild
and the extraordinary effect OF swamp
Root Is soon realized. II stands the high
est for its wonderful cures OF the most
distressing cases. II you need q medicine
you should have the best. Sold By drug
sists, price afty cents and one dollar
For sample bottle and pamphlet. both
sent free by mail. mention The Times
and send your full postolice address to
DR.. Kilmer & Co. Binghamtoo. NJ Z.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-20
A PRETTY GERMAN.

The Manchester Cctiu0n Club gave an.
other of their delightful germans al
Leader Han last night The chivalry and
beauty of Manchester were present. Tho
popularity Of the dances given by this
club as evidenced by the large numbers
who participate In their entertainments.
Tho german was beautifully led by Mr..
Sam Patteson. who introduced many new
figures.
Those present were. Misses Maud Pate
SON Katie Cox. Minnie Wcisigcr, Ellen
Wcsigcr. Gertrude Wcisiger Mamie
Weisiccr Brodnax Robertson. Gay Gools-
by. Florence Holland, Bessie Reid Elise
Taylor Sadie chalkley. Julie Morris. Nina
owens. Mimic Ice Drowry. Kate Drew
~. Bessie Gil. Mossrs clifton Robertson
sam. Patteson. Wilson Patteson sam
Moore T. T.. Farley ID. l.. Brodnax, r.
NJ Ferdlcv, Jr., l.. -. Tcndloy NJ l..
Fendley. j. G. Goolsby. w NJ Morris
H. II. Chalkley. Thomas Turpin. Willis
puuiam. Mosby Pulliam. John Briuon.
John Friend. r.. r. Webster. Henry Bate.
Frank Sampson Charles Friend, William
Cox Richard Minor, Strawan Robertson.
H. Y. C0alter
Tho craperones were; Mcsdamcs Drew
rs Turpin. Fendley, Cox Garnctt
MIR. OSTERBlNE ABSENT.
Mr Barney Os,erbine failed 70 make his
appearance at home Thursday night and
his family Is very uneasy about him
Mr. Osterbine Is employed al the Tired
eyar Works, IN Richmond. lie also runs
"a small farm IN the county. on the Broad
Bock road. and resides there
his little son o bow about twelve years
Ct age. went % the Tredegar Works ar
ter his father on Thursday and informed
him that his little child was very SICK
and that he w8s wanted home az once
He went 70 his home, ana ABOUT IL
~,oIsck he vent to Eatan's drugstore.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-09-12
Healthy, Happy Children

are f[acSa whose mothers have been and
are, healthy. The best intentfoned wom-
an in the world will fal short of her
duty to her children If she is worried
and Wearied with weakness and sick
ness. Most ali irritable women are sick
women. Most all melancholy, listless,
lang'uid women are sick women. Every
woman WHO viii take the trouble to
nctdea. VIII find that at certain fixed
periods she IS nervous, cross. irrita BILE
and dependent. Any irregularity makes
the conditions worse. Even a web
woman is less amiable than usual at
these times. What can be expected from
a sick woman? When every movement
is a dTearv drag, when the nerves are
all On edge in sympathy with the par
ticuaa1' ones affecged-w11en it seen9
that death were very much preferable
to lGving-what can a woman do for
children then?
1t is every wonan's duty to be well
and healthy. There is no reason why
she Should be otherwise if only she will
take proper care Of herself aud take DR.
Pierce's Favcrite Prescription when She
needs it. This celebrated remedy has
been used in the Invaltls' Hotel and
Surgical Institute a.. Buffalo. N. Y. of
which DIR. Pierce is chief consulting
physician and specialist. for over SO
years. Thousands Of women have been
cured by it.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-09-12
HAWAII WANTS MORE LIGHT,
JAPAN'S PROPOSALS NOT SUI
FICIENTLY EXPLICIT.
Reply of the Hawaiian Government
to Japan's Acceptance of Arbitra-
tion-Scope Not Definitely Known

San Francisco Sept. 1.-THE steam
er Gaelic, which arrived today from
Yokohama and Hong Kong via Homo
lulu brought the following Hawaiian
adviceg under date of Sent 4:
The official correspondence between
the japanese and Hawaiian govern
ments on the subject of the proposition
to submit their differences to arbttra-
ton was given out for publication by
the foreign office on, Sept. l. 1t con-
sists Of the letter from Count Okuma to
Minister Cooper, already published in
the United states. and the following re-
ply Of the latter officials:
Honolulu, Il. l., Aug. 80, 1897.
His Excellency, II. Smimamurd. II. l..
II. Nj s Minister Resident, Honolulu:
Sir:-Adverting to the letter Of in
struction addressed to you by Count
Okuma Shigenobu, under date Of the
4th inst. wherein he confirms his tele-
gram which was 10 the effect that the
japanese government accepted in prin-
ciple the sugges, ion of the
Hawaiian government for ar'5i-
tration, and also states the ma
ture of the terms and conditions
considered esse1tial by the imperial
government 30 a satisfactory issue OF
the contemplated arrangement, copy
of which accompanies your letter OF the
10th inst. l have the honor to say:
That this government recognizes the
desirabilitY of expressly defining the
scope OF tina reference and for that rea-
son regrets that his eXcelleEcy's letter
does not more fully define the issues
which the imperial government would
be willing to submit for decision.
II I understand his excellency cor
rectly, the imperial government can
not consent to the submission to arbi-
traitor Of the question Of the bona fides
of the possession OF the $50 by each
Of The rejected immigrants, or the ap-
plicability of the treaty Of 1871 to Jap
anese subjects other than those b.
longing to the merchant class. This
being SO, it is suggested that this gov
eminent cannot be expected TO give its
is acceptable until the points which
the imperial government are willing TO
have submitted to arbitration are def
nitc}y made known TO it: and in the
absence CT an agreement as TO the
scope Of the reference il is likewise
suggested that no ansWr can be eN-
Dected il regard to the choice of arbi-
traitor.
In view Of this I am under the
necessity of asking that his exeellency
fully define the points which the impe-
rial government consider at issue, upon
which the decision Of the arbitrator is
TO be invited.
with sentiments of the highest con
sidera1ion, I have the honor to be, sir,
your exeeIlency's -obeLEent servant
HENRY Il. COOPER,
Minister Of Foreign Affairs. .
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-09-12
NEWS FROM JAPAN,
American Government Advises Ea-
wall Against Arbitration.

san Francisco, Sept 1.-THE follow
ing Jananese advices were received
here today per steamship Gaelic:
The MaiuoSi states that the Chinese
government is negotiating with a for
eign syndicate for z, loan of 00,000,090
taels, Tor the purpose Of paying off the
balance Of s.Ae indemnity TO Japan, ana
it is believed that the matter Will soon
be brought to a successful issue
Japanese papers report the reappear-
ance of so-called Russian military spies
in different parts of fi1e country. Their
headquarters are said to be in Hallo-
date, where HERE are several Russian
residents Their movements are being
watched by the japanese AUTHORITIES
The Mainichi states shat The United
States government has advised the Ha-
nTaiian government to Withdraw the
proposal made 10y THE latter to the
japanese TO decide the immigration af-
fair by arhttrat ton, and that the Ha-
waiian government mas been inclined 10
comply with this advice The reason
stated is that the advocates of anneXa-
ai0n consider that. should the dispute
be left to the arbitration of q third
power. more than a year VIII be CON
sumad before i'll will be settled, thereby
causing great Inconvenience in carry
ing out the proposed annexation 1t is.
therefore desired that the dispute he
settled before the annexation bill is dis
cusSed in the senate at It's next ses-
sion