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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03
\ GREAT ENTERPRISE COM
PIETFD.

Panorama ofthe Onc-Time Unknown
Russian-American Spread Before the
Pubic.
What was al ono time known as Rus
Sian America. now Alaska. has been con-
siderably written about for an unknown
and Bancroft OH. ID in his History
of Alaska" quotes authorities mat so
lack bcvond the sixth century, or 10 De
u.o.e exact. back 10 the year $50. TINS
WY some hundred years more before the
time OF Vespucius and Columbus than
have Cippacd since these continent hnd-
ere introduced America TO the Ola
world Vet "I.ussian America or as
ka. is sull an unknown laad. while, with
exceptions C some parts of BRUSH Co
nmbia Perhaps almost every square foot
&c the vast area of North America i5
familiar 10 the tread OF man.
But now that gold has been discovered
lying dormant in the land shaded by The
Arctic Circle awaiting human ingenuity.
pluck and hardihood 90 come and claim
&C.. the situation bids fair 20 change quick
d..
one Of the most striking steps IN TINS
direction IS the PHOTOGRAPHERS eNpedi-
ton. that. backed by journalistic enter
prise. pierced almost 20 The heart OF this
vast region. and. wonderful as 10 may
seem. have escaped an serious accident.
returning with some hundred and fifty
large photographs of the most interest
Ing scenes. that rs. scenes that are made
most interesting not so much from their
scenic beauty. as from their association
with the names and places made famous
tv The pioneer argonauts of s6 g.
The trip was undertaken last summer.
tie members of the expedition being
among the passengers on the Mexico.
Which was ope Of the first steamers %
80 norihward, after THE Portland ar
rived with its two million dollars of treas
ire from the district lying about Daw-
s0a city.
The expedition has succeeded IN secur-
Ing a series Of photographs showing both
summer and winter views of the actual
places travelled Over by gold seekers IN
their iourneyiugs. and this Is now first
offered 60 the public.
Il o. a privilege 10 see pictured with the
camero's undertaking accuracy those
places made famous by their associations
wi,h the pioneers of The new Eldorado.
4 feature Of the first number which
wiil be ready next Saturday Will be a
large colorcd map Of the United States
and Alaska and British Columbia. size
i,xl5 inches. revised 60 January ]. lS'N.
Full particulars regarding the disirlbu-
lion Of these Alaskan photographs among
Times readers will be found IN the adj
vertising columns from time 20 time
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03

threatening to shoot T. ) Hay. Mr..
Rodgers keeps A grocery store ara M'.
Hay keeps a book a. the store. hehoe
The disturbance.
Nj Hay was afraid Of Mir Rodgers ana
wanted him placed unCcr bonus. but Mt.
Rodgers laughed and said mat ne q on
want 90 hurt Mr. RAY
81 cou,d chase him or the face OF the
United states with one ling said MI.
Rodgers. but don't want 20 hurt D. m.
hut you bought pistol TO shoot him.
didn't your" asked the Party on the
throne.
"No. slr-rea" said Mr Rodgers. 81
bought that pistol because saw man
standing suspi, iously around the front
OF my house. and 7 diint know What
mimi 1 micht De- bl0wcd mp
IL d dnt need new pistol. though. Tot
have seven rovoiyerg. four shot-guns
and bowie knife But my wife hides
them SO that n anybody should happen
TO break in az night they can't ind them
TO shoot me win. But / wonidn hurt
anybody
= don't see anything I'm this case
said the Party Therefore ] dismiss IL.
ar Hay was very soiicitous about ms
personal welfare. ana Doe stated thht ne
would have 90 move out OF the ne.bh-
borho0d. Of not fae city
a even went two blocks ont OF the way
20 get my groceries This morning. so
wouldn't have o. pass boy Mr. Rodgers
place. I'm scared of him. said Mr. Hay.
"Nou. wouldn't zen anybody that,
remarked the Party.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03
Cigars.

have been or will be granted to any per
son or corporation by the government OF
the Dominion of Canada.
For long years" said Mr.. Eiklns'
Canada has taken business from our
country and despoLed the business or
our railroads.. al this without any proper
ieturn. In order To understand better
what / have TO say, desire 10 releF
particularly TO the CANADIAN PaciLc RAM
road ,...
MIR. Elkins explained that the Canadian
Pacific railroad was enabled 10 mahe
var ugon American interests, and NJ"
and why the aggiessions Of that great
railroad ought 10 lie stopped by the
Mr. E.kins' speech aroused much IN
terest. particularly that part IN whicl ne
explained the now famous Sect on y OF
the present taun law. lIe stood square
IL with the sterling American who framed
It."
COMMERCIAL WAX.
In concuslcn Mr.. Elkins said fhat we
on the threshold ~ commercial war
for extension OF commerce. The conflict
is inevitable. ,.,...
III seems now" said he. AS 10 the United
states would have TO meet this war
singls-handed. asking no flvors and eN-
Meeting none While we DO not court
such a conflict We need not shrink from
n. The condit.ors as to our shipping
and our commercial relations with can
ada cannot be made worse. Any change
will make them better. In order 10 meet
this war the United states should re-
store its shipping and stop the agrees
sions OF the Canadian Paciuc.
The speech drew replies from Nr. Hoar
fof Massachusetts. Alr. Chiffon cot
Texas. and Mr. Nelson (of MINNESOTA.
Mr. Hoar would not admit that the ag-
cr.ssions OF the Canadian Pacific were 50
serious as the West Virginia Senator
would have people believe.
Mr.. chiffon briefly contended that un-
dr. recent decisions OK the supreme Court
The long and short haui clause OF the
Interstate commerce law did not apoly
10 The competition between American
railroads and the Canadian Pacific.
Al $40 the Senate adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03
DEATH OF JOHN NJ. CLAYTON.
\ Prominent C.,izcn f BEDFORD '"'
Found bead in Bed.

RFDFORD CITY. NA. March 2.-Spe-
c,aI n he CITY experienced "a great shock
thus mornins Nh,n Il Wac a"i'~. 81" 'i"t
Mr.. Joun "a. LAY tor, OIL tnv ei"s '"i D'y
1oods company had been iJun~ dedn 'h
bed. .,...- ~.
al abont $50 o'clock this morning MT
Clavtor not getting Lp az usual ne SCI
vant NJ Mrs. VIM. NJ. BurNeil = home.
"Ayenei" where he naa ne roo" VS.
SEM 10 arouse HIM ana return,d sayins
he couid not wane Mr.. Ciay tor About
nf.een minutes af.e.NdfGs, ne. Was ao4ih
sent to the room witn oicefs 20 "aNe
INN In a few minutes me servant -
u,fned ana stated that Le Covsu not
uake him ana ne beDeyed Mr. cioytOr
was dead. A physician was iinmeel~-e's
sent for. who on arriving proAounceu
him dead. The body WAS san warm ai.u
aid Oh the sue as natuiahy "a IL tno
piostfate man was s.ee~ins IL - sup
posed that heart disease VAS the tfouD.e
though the physician stateI thde lno
cause could only be conf c,ured.
Iohn NJ. C.aytor was th.rty-six years
ca and rsuNe Of ms couG.y Leins
son OF william G.. Ciaytor, VINO Is sun
livlng. his mother de- aDout Two years
sao he was a Drotner OF Senator M
"A Claytor, OF Roanoke; Grauam Gay
tor. Lu.nnonN eaitn s At.Oi+e> ~ la
lord county. A. Is. Clayton, postmaster
for BEDFORD ciIy: K. M. Diaytor, 81 nicn-
mond. ana Mrs r.. -. s.oas ana M-ss.s
Mary ". and Lucy T. C.aytor OF ms
city.
t,e was. though young. one OF Eco
ford most prominent aud useiul citi-
zens. formerly a member OF the Town
council ana Mhen he died member or
ths ves.ry and treasurer OF 81 Jonn
r.plsCopai church. member OF the
kuilhfs OF Honor ana outer Peak Lodge.
n. ot r.. beng the met member OF tue
later 10 de.
In all the relations Of 10; he mani
fes.ed a geniai. kind disposi.iJn ana won
tua ntgn regard OF Hu wi.n "nVin he
MAS associated. Rarely indeed nas any
on,. tu privale NE won ana deserved more
esteem Than lhlt IA when lie was hsid
in ledfo.d county ANA else~ mere, being
very we'd known ali over tne osate
ne was Insured ln The Mutual iAte, OF
New York. tor s..yv0, Ne~ fOrK L.ie' Tor
q ts1.' s.v0 Of which vas taken ony
about week ago and In the knights OF
Honor Tor $2,uvt -
No ARRANGEMENTS Tor the funeral have
hem made buJ IL Will PROBABLY take
MACE fr.day from 81. John church and
me lntermeEt VIII be Ia LongwOOd Ieine-
terry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03
MOTIVES lMPUGNe0.
An Old Dominion Ciubite Dcnounces
the Good Government League.

The old Dominion club held l1s resu-
lar meeting Al the headquarters. In rhons
Hall corner OF Main and Seventeenth
stlvets. last evening.
AS mas been usual Of late. the meeuns
MAS devoted ~ the speeches OF canai-
dates before the regular business session
vas held. 49,. ,..~
Tba usual list Of good men told Their
tales ana we're applauded according 70
the principles eNpressd. ,.,,..
Mr. NJ. H. Mullen conducted hts usually
severe attack on the Good Government
League and referred 20 the Finance CON-
rnission ordinance. OF which the League
was the author
ue said that he did not believe tho
League was honest In It's advocacy Of tnat
mea sure. that II was tnelr intse1on 10
"yob. 10 scheme and 20 connive "hen
they pushed the ordinance.
The meeting was eniiyened by songs oy
the candidates. and TWO iacs renaereo
comic duett 10 the expressed delight OF the
listeners. -
There was some talk that the cluo
vo,Id select a list of candidates Tor its
M. MIXERS 10 vote and work for. but ono
., the officers stated that ihrouen the
an x,l,inrness OF some OF the cand dates
40 rd,hdraw that slate could not be
constructed. -
THE speeches were concluded tust be-
fore mldnlgh, ana the club went int cx-
ccutiyc SESSION.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03
EuneraI of NIr. schooIcr.

The funeral Of Mr.. John IL. Schooler
will take place from his tate residence.
1hirtie.h and Main street. TOMORROW
n p o'clock. noon. The services will be
conducted by Rev. Or. w. b. Hatcher,
and the intermeat Will be IN lakewood
Tho active pall-bearers will be Messrs.
w. T. Hancock. Thomas Mclaughlin,
d. G Richardson. John A. Gurus. Walter
J. Todd. Thomas J Todd. John X.
Grimes. George Is. Davis.
The honorary pall-l carers will DC
detail from Pickett Camp.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03

Delightful Entertainment at the Resi-
deuce of Mr.. Il. l.. Motley.

IN honor of Miss Lucy Eddus. one of
Greene county most attractive young
ladies' Miss pcare daughter OF Mr. and
1frs. r. r.. Nolcy gave Ny sic Lake
Sociqhic Tuesday night az her residence
5U1 Iorth Seventh street. AL J. ~
crowd of her friends began Co assemble
at hrr home and after ihaN had enjoy
tl "a number OF games. the doors We're
thrown open Zoo neautiuly decorated
dining room. where the guess repaired
The middle of the table bore NINA
ture reservoir of water. partly covered
by tiny boats each bearing candle
chosen by one of The party and which
when an were lighted were 20 show Icy
light of time in being consumed How
long their respective single lives would
last" The one burning The longest fore
telling who of the crowd would Doe DOOM
"a ola maid or bachelor The fortune
teller was watched with great eagerness
and created great amusement.
10 was shown that Mis Edd ms and
Dr. w. $ Collins would Doe Che first 20
enter the holy bonds of matrimony and
that Miss Motley would De am old maid
very much Go The reer of several OF the
Young men present After partakine
freely of delicious viands tho dining
room was vacated ana in he pariors 9TH
or amustments were resumed and Kept
un AN The "wee small hours
Among those present were Misses
Katie Davis Florence LOWS. Grace
Christian Annie Freear. Lucy LinneN OF
F2ichmond. aud Miss Mayme McMul an.
OF stanardsvllc. Va. Hon. n. -. Early
Dr.. OF Greene. Dr Il. T.. Weaver Of S.ol-
ison. Messls Philip Carlton. John Hutch
eson. R. l.. Freear and o. G.. Motley. OF
Richmond and W. *. jennings
The evening was altogether "a most de-
Nahtfm one.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03
GOOD GOVERNMENT LEAGUE.
Rumors About the Probable Action OF
the Organization.

What the Good Government League
viii do IN regard to the aspirations OF
certain members 81 The Council for re-
election. IS occasioning much specula-
uon
Air. Julius A. Hobson who for a long
time past has represented Madison ward
I'm the Common Council and who is %
candidate for reelection. has received a
letter from The League informing him
ihat his candidacy wl.i MOI De endorsed.
Mr.. H0hsOn during the excitement en.
geldefed by the request of The school
Board for additional funds. was stronely
in favor of the appropriation being made
and voted for DO ai throusn.
10 is said that The League VIII decline 20
endorse "a number OF The candidates VINO
voted for The $500 appropriation lsL
schools but that iu some cases thoy Wi.
back thom up despite their votes on thdt
occasion. v
In is said that the League viii not en-
Aorse the candidacy Of M-ssts. Jonn NJ.
KING Jefferson ward. J. h. Lawder. Mar
ahau ward who are candidates Tor The
posrd OF Aldermen and Messrs. John VI.
pianks. OF CLAY. ~. s.. Hawkins Of Mar
shall. Albert Miller. ~ Jefferson \. ..
Mostly OF Marshall. c. n. Noble. of
jackson. O. * Pollock of Jackson, and
Albert Wittc. OF JEFFERSON $500.
The League VIII make known ITS ticket
in the course OF few days
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03
No NEW CHARITY
ORGANIZATION.
The Citizens Relief Association IS All
Sufficient.
ALL URGED TO GIVE IT SUPPORT
the Tramp Qnestion--Givc Them Meal
aud Lodging Tickets, Rut No
Money--AL CHAR $ OrSanizs-
tons 70 Pal Together.
ALL URGED TO GIVE IT SUPPORT

The committee appointed az the mass
meeting he'd 40 the Chamber OF CON-
merce Moncay night 70 unity" the va
riols charIuts Oh i0chmono. met at
O'Clock yesterday afternoon M the ONCE
OF Air. r.. a. Lancaster 100 east Main
street After thoroughly discussing he
matter The committee came 10 the conCiu-
sion that the Citizens Relief Association
was quite able to attend 20 the needs OF
-he poor provided gu citizens able 90 q,
TO rallied 10 ITS AID.
Dr W. vs.. Parker chairman. presided
over the meeting. and there were present
Rev. Drs George Cooper G.. H. Hyde and
Bishop T.. O. fenick repr, seuung the
Ministerial Union, Mesdames Charles f.
Boiling. LYMAN ~ v. Randolph. and A.
Y. Sloaes. from Che Ladies city Mission.
and Mcssrs b. stuart Hume. Julian Bry-
ant r. A. Lancaster. and Henry +. Val
enune. OF The Citizens Relief Associa-
ton.
RESOLUTION ADOPTED.
Tho situation in The ciiy was carefully
reviewed. and after due consideration the
following resolution WAS adopted.
Whereas. the citizens Relief Assocla-
tion (Which is workins with the Richmond
City Miss om contains the principles me-
cessary for charity corporations
Resolved. Thot an our citizens and
charitable organizations lc requested 10
cooperate with 90. sendiug names ot ED
applicants for aid 90 u. anc iniormin6
themselves as TO- its working
Resolved. That "a committee OF three
De- appointed 60 prepare an address 20 the
citizens OF Richmond in which The exist
ing charitable organizations ln tho city
shall Doe explained
rs PERFECT HARMONY.
ID Hf fefflc d
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03
nuinncxLce Morrow sncaks.

At the Cowardin Avenue Christian
church. Manchester. East night Rev. l@uln-
cy Lee Morrow. Of Maryland spoke 60
an attentive audience presenting tne
cause Of Christian citizenship. urging the
necessity OF each man having higner
appreciation OF his rights and duties as
a citizen.
Nr. Morrow speaks tonight al the
Friends Meeting House. Clay street near
First. and on Friday night az the Broad
Street N. l.. church. This series Of meet
ings are open. free to the public. and as
Sir. Morrow has for several years de-
voted his life 10 this special line Of "ork
there = much interest manifested Ia ms
method u rr-scncng the cause.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03
FUNNY FARCE COMEDY.
My Friend From India" Again Meets
a Warm Reception.

smvth ana Rice Comedy Company go
the roaring farce. My Friend from In
dia." that was seen here and enjoye 10y
immense audiences on New Years Day.
was received by fair audience at the
Academy last night.
The cast IS the same that presented
The farce on It's former visit TO Richmond
lncluding Frederic Bond. j. T.. Ward
John b. Maher Misses Nita Allen. Helen
Rolmer Meta Maynard, Clara Hathaway
and the inimltable May Vokes and they
created the same hilarious laughter that
hey were responsible for upon their irs'
engagement here.
To those who have not seen My Friend
from India" 70 is only necessary to say
that the farce is an uproariously tunny
one. without an Objectionable Inc OF
feature from beginning 20 ending.
\ matinee will Doe given this afternoon
and tho engagement viii close win tne
performance tonight
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03

Am adjourned meeting of the stock
holders of tho United Banking and Build
mg Company was hsid res eiiay NJ moon
Of the Office Of the company. From re-,
ports Of the president and secretary ana
treasurer he affairs of the COMPANY
were found 90 d. in most satisfactory
condition. The Old board Of directors
consisting Of MessIs. Lewis II. blai'
A. Buford 5. O. wallace, EN-Goyer-
nor Charles r. OFerran and II. J.. De
noon were reelected for the ensuing year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03
"THE JUCKLINS."
Mr.. Robson's New Play Which He will
Present I'm This City.

Stuart Robson and his company COM
mence an engagement OF three pcrio m
ances az the Academy tomorrow night.
he will present tO-mJrrow night and
Saturday matinee. The Jucklias.' which
is "a drama uzation by Angus as Thomas
Of Opie Reads novel OF The same name
Mr.. thomas IS responsible for Aabama'
and In Mizzoura." ana his liberal dre-
matizaton OF The Juc1lins has given
Air. Robson q character that affords hi
an excellent opportunity. We are told
that Mr Robson has crowned The halcyon
days OF his suspicious care or, with ore
n the most natural creations that Anne
RIGA most noted playwright has ever
given 10 stage lore-l.emnel Juckliu-a
character which IL is said viii have
life equal 20 his famous Berthe, the
Lamb
Saturday night The Henrietta" is the
Bill
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03
GooDTHING FOR THE PEOPLE.

There are thousands OF people. who.
while not exactly sick. are ont of ore
or aillng in some way They don't fell
well ana can't uldeTs and what he trou-
bic t. You can learn exactly what ais
You. without It's costing anything oy
writing letter TO the noted and sue ess-
mi sneciallst DIT Greene OF IS West l4th
ST.. New York city. and telling him Just
ROW sou feeL lie Will explain every
symptom IN your case and tell just what
10 ~ t. sst well. White him now-do n,'
delay.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03
The Rnnnisiiinn Honored.

A few days ago Governor Tyler re-
ceived requisl.ion from the Governor
Of North Caroline for j. c. Langdon.
VINO Is wanted IN that State TO answer
charge OF forgery.
tanedon is under arrest al Norfolk.
LAWYER Miller. Of Norfolk. called on The
Governor yesterday and after talking
over the case with him decided not e.
orpose The Issuance OF the rendition war
rant. Langdon will be. therefore, taken
TO North Carolina for trial.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03
DR.. LANORUM TONIGHT.
He win Address the Baptist Histor-
zeal : cicty.

Rev. Dr. w. w. Landrum. pastor OF
the First Baptist church. Atlanta. Ca.
but formerly OF the Second Baptist
church. this city. win deliver an address
before the Virginia Baptist Historical
Society az TIE Second church this evrn-
inc, al olock The thsme TO be dis
cussed viii be the "Baptists In the keVo-
luton"
Rev. DR.. James b. Taylor recently OF
s9Icm hut now Of this city. will pre-
side.
rev. Dr. Lemuel Moss. Of PHILADELPHIA
nresldaut OF the American Baptist HIS
ro1ical soclo;y, will also speak.
Citizens generally, and members OF me
various historical societies, specially
are invited TO be presen, ana participate
in ths rare literary treat
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03
Land az IiInMers.

Mr.. John Shelton Williams and party
ieft yesterday morning in his private car
Tor Florida.
The party which consists OF zen ladies'
ana gentlemen. included Mrs. Williams
and Miss Anne Tenant. OF this city and
several gentlemen from Baltimore ond
New York.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03

OLDEST BUSINESS COLLEGE IN
its own building FOR thirty years this
and women for successful business NE.
ness men and leading papers and maya
saws. at is the leading business college
Four of its teachers are authors o,
successful in It's history. Five apphcaio
-,ond alone No vacations. Poth seNes
bui,dinE offer temporarily. 20 Writing
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03
Had No Quorum.

The Committee on James River I'm
provement was called 10 meet at 6
o'clock last evening. but fai Cd 10 get a
quorum. A called meeting Will be na'
o-Jay at Y O'Clock at 1913 east Main
street. The members present yesteidAy
veninr we're Massrs. Vaughan, Chris
tan, Guy and Mosby.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03
JUSTICE JOHN.
Mr. Hay Wanted Mr.. Rodgers Placed
Under Bonds.

Lewis Reeves. colorcd was charged
with hitting Jack Mills over the head
with "a billiard cue but as Mills couldn't
identify him che charge was dismissed.
kobecca Harris and Mary Barnes. two
gidGy colortd girls couldn't control
themselves and the result Was "a disturb
ance in the vicinity OF the Medi, a! Col
ieee Thor oreic cost them $40 each.
which they were unable 90 pay.
Chares Thompson AID Heavy Palmer.
colorod nllcd up with cheap booze ana
got hilarious and lhc drink and hilariiy
combined made the price $50 each. They
both went down.
James Loving cot drunk TOO. but he
RETAINED nom hllarity. and Ia got on
with just - 20.
W j. Ballard was CHARGED with being
charged with Uhiakey ard beer. and ne
vac further charged s2,10.
r. T. Rodgers was charged WIN as.
aaulting. cursing and abusing ana
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03

The Confederate Museum numbered
with her numerous visitors Tuesday Mr..
and Mrs. schel. ~ New York. Mr. Sche>l
Is the nephew of Augustus Schsll. wno
went on the bail bond OF President sei-
fcrson Davis.