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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-27
WATCH.

Watch your footsteps you may slip
and injurc yourself.
Watch your habits: they may grow
upon YOU unawares and get beyond your
control.
world is moving and changing every day.
and you cannot AFFORD 10 be left behind.
Watch the course OF events. 1t may
moan TO YOU the securing OF a fortune
or the loss OF what you already possess.
Watch carefully the interests OF your
true friends They arc always few I'm
number. and YOU cannot do too much
Tor those who have been tested and
tried.
Watch above all things your health.
10 is the most precious possession you
can ever have in this life.
Watch FOR the FIRST signs OF a cold. a
cough and symptoms OF malaria, pnou-
mOnia or consumption. and bear In mind
that there is but one thing that can
check these troubles quickly. and that is
a pure stimulant.
watch carefully those who try 20 per-
suade YOU 10 take false stimvlants, and
bear in mind that there IS but one pure
scientific. medicinal stimulant and that IL
Dumys Pure Malt Whisky.
Watch the effects which follow the use
OF this great di-~overv ana YOU will find
that II taken in tie and according 90
rccu0us ihe annoying symptoms which
unless checked will lead 10 certain sick
ness or death will disappear. and you
Will be by this means restored TO health
and happiness and thus secure new
lease of life.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-27
PERSONAL AND GENERAL,
Interesting Facts About Richmond
Citizens and other Matters.


Mr. Henry Moesta and Miss Anna
Jackson were married Monday morning
An order has been received from Wash
lnrton for extensive repairs to be made
i'm the United States Court rooms as
soon as the May term is ended.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
Confederate Memorial Literary Society
will be held at the museum on Wednes-
day. April 9th at noon.
Mrs. John Steinbrecher accompanied
by Miss Rosa Schumacher left yesterday
by the York River Line TO visit friends
i'm Baltimore.
The Baptist Ministers Conference Mon
dav appointed a committee, with Rev.
Or. j. William Jones as chairman to ar
range for a welcome TO be held at Inn
manuel church next Sunday afternoon,
iu honor of the new pastor, Rev. j. r.
Harrison. DR.. Cooper will preside.
Tho Violin Recital which was TO have
been given AT the Woman Club on We'd
uosdIv afternoon boy Miss Leila Seligson.
of Texas. assisted 10y Master John Pow
ell has been postponed to Friday after
noon. April 29th. at o'clock
The largest block of marble ever sent
out of East Tennessee was shipped by
way of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
10 New England during the first week in
March. II was consigned TO Norcross
Brothers at East Cambridge. Mass, and
il weighed 5000 pounds. IL was Quarried
near Knoxville.
The Times was informed last night that
she Following gentlemen would 20 TO
Portsmouth and enlist in the navy:
Messrs. j. #. bradley. A. 5. Burke, j. A.
Bannister. j.. ). Williams. II. S. Sailer.
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Have Not Been Able to Secure a New
Captain.
RECRUITING CONTINUES BRISK.
William Nalle May
he Appointed Brigadier-General.
Lieutenant CroXtOn 10 Muster
In the Virginia Volunteers.
From the Various Ar
mories i'm the State,

Yesterday was a sort Of an off day for
the military in this city. for everybody
seemed TO be on waiting orders. There
was nothing definite accomplished, and
the numerous questions asked by those
who are directly interested in the matter,
as to when the Virginia troops would be
moved TO their point OF Capitalization
had 10 remain unanswered for the lack
OF information The officers Of the Fair
Grounds Company are still I'm the dark
as to when the Federal Government de-
sires 10 take charge Of the grounds,
known in the past as old Camp Lee.
A good deal has been said at different
times in regard 10 the utter inadequacy
Of the appropriation of $1,000 which has
been allowed during the past by the
Legislature annually for the Virginia vol
untecrs The fact Of the matter Is that
this amount has been far too small for
tho maintenance and support OF the brl-
gadn while there has been added an
appropriation Of about $4,000 each year
I'm ordnance, stores. etc, from the Fed
eral Government. the addition has been
lust sufficient to keep tho various or
CARNATIONS equipped for tho temporary
needs. As il stands now there is hardly
one military organization in this State
that Is sufficiently equipped 10 turn out
at once. Many things are lacking ana
there are only comparatively few service
uniforms available for the various com
panies Everything will. therefore. have
IN he supplied by the Federal Govern
ment. and it is likely that a week or
ten DAYS will elapse before these various
supplies can be furnished
Perhaps the most interesting piece Of
information that found its way into the
reach Of public gossip. although II lacked
omcial confirmation. was 10 the effect that
Governor Tyler had determined 10 recon-
mend 10 the War Department in Wash
ington the appointment Of Adiutant-
General William Male as commander
OF the Brigade Of Virginia Volunteers.
Should this be done. then. Of course, an
other interesting question to- be disposed
Of will be as to who Is 10 succeed General
Male i'm the Adiutant-Generars office.
NO REORGANIZATTON YET
The former members Of the Stuart
Horse Guard met again at the Cavalry
Armory last evening for the purpose OF
cffecting a reorganization Of the troop
if possible. Quite a number Of men were
present who had not put in an appearance
on the previous evening. The former First
Lieutenant Of the Troop. Charles II. Eu-
ker. presided again and briefly stated the
object Of the meeting. The roll as taken
the evening before was then completed,
and IT showed that thrty-siX men were
ready 10 assist in the reorganization, or
four more than required under the mill
tarv regulations.
The committee appointed TO secure. IL
possible a captain for the new troop re-
ported through Dr. Meredith. the chair
man. that they had two names under
consideration. but that both gentlemen
asked for more time. At the suggestion Of
the committee. the meeting then adjourn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-27
THE FUNERAL OF
Mr.. MILLHISER.
It VIII Take Place at Beth Ahaba
This Afternoon.
MANY REGRETS EXPRESSED.
\ Large Number Of Sympathizing
Friends Called at the Residence
Yesterday -KcsOlutions in Mem
Vsy OF Mr. Millhiscr Passed.

a large number OF tho friends or toe
family called at Che Mnhiser residence.
No. alh wcs. Franklin street. during the
day yesterday to tender their sympathics
'" il' pcfraNcd household go tho sad aud
sudden death of Mr. Moses Nlulhiscr.
Wu.n occurred on Monday night az N
" 'i"Nh Among those who called were
many % Richmond most prominent cit-
l2'ns Many expressions oi keen regret
were heard over the death of so kind
hearted. charitable and pubNC-spiritCd ID
man. and many who had uucOusci0usly.
perhaps. been The recipients Of the gem
tI"us ncart which now lies cold 900 Death.
were among those who called TO express
tlCIr sorrow and sympathy
HIS KIND DEEDS
There were few citizens iu Richmond
Who did SO many good and kind deeds
simply because be- loved 10 do good.
Tie shrsuk iIom uOtorcty He Stunned
.N'it appearance of ostcntau0n. His
bounty was d. apenscd so quietly. so sim
p, Set literally chat feW who enjoyed
30 benefits ot h.a charity knew whence
-. came
Hr MiuhI-er was one OF The most pub
ir-sp.rIted men u Richmond. ite took
Keen interest 200 alI movements inaugu-
rated for mo good off Richmond. and fire.
qucHIy gave lIs time. energy and coun-
SOD 20 enterprises with ihi- end iu view.
There lei many "a person lu Richmond who
w miss the kindness of Mr. Mllhiser.
ans viii Do deeply criaved 40 his death.
THE FUNERAL
Tho funeral wiz take place from Beth
Auaua synagogue this afternoon at 4.3O
clock
THr Services viii be conducted nv Rev.
ue nauc .u inc Hebrew Cemetery.
Tho ptN-boarcrs Will be-.
Homo. PSI. Mos-r~. John r. Branch. Ju-
tius Strau-. l.. d Morris, COL William H.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-27
WELSH PRIZE SINGERS.T0-NI
The Tenth Number of the Star Course
VIII he Fine Attraction.

The closing number OF this seasons
star course will take place in association
hall on Friday night Of this week. Re-
served seats can be secured commencing
at ] o'clock to-day
This combination is composed OF dou-
Bile quartette OF picked voices Eisteedfod
prize winners. and stand in the front rank
of the Lyceum attractions that have visit
ed this country during the past season.
During the first part Of the evening they
will dress In their picturesque national
costume and during the second part OF
the programme evening dress. The pro-
gramme will include both classical and
humorous selections.
The people of Wales are noted the
world over for the beauty Of their voices.
and as they are trained in music from
their infancy. they produce more good
singers than any other country. The
Welsh prize singers will add to the great
reputation OF their mother country In this
regard and will give 10 the concert-goers
of Richmond treat not soon to be for
gotten.
Each member Of this choir is an ar
list who has won laurels at home.
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Goth day Of April 1898. at 3 o'clock p. NJ,
the following WAS adopted.
We are called upon 10 mourn the death
OF M Moses Mllhiser. member
OF this Directory. But Yesterday he was
with MS. conspicuous I'm daily attendance
upon business and duty but ever the
kindly. rcsOlute man. In his Death we his
associates will miss his excellent advice
and the benefit Of that matured judgment
which ever characterized him. Not 20 us
alone is his departure loss. but 20 this
city. which he loved with such devotion.
and 90 its citizens, with whom he was
ever ready 90 cooperate and contribute
90 the promotion N their happiness and
relief AN of which he did with a mOdesty
and geutlcness characteristic OF him.
man of strict integrity and sterling worth
and one whose virtues are worthy Of i'm
itatiou.
Resolved That this BOARD desires 10 put
ON record the high esteem I'm which he
was held as 90 Director and friend OF TINS
Company from its organization, and that
as "a further mark Of respect a committee
from this Board will attend his funeral.
Resolved further That this action be
entered upon our records. furnished 10 inc
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-27
RECRUITINGFLA
WAVING GAYLY.
A Camp for the North Carolina Vol.
unteer Troops.
TO BE BOUGHT BY SUBSCRIPTION
Home Guards Will Take the Place
the Troops Who Leave the state
to Take Partin the Capture OF
the Island of Cuba.


RALEIGH. y. c.. April 26.-Speeial.-
For the first time in thirty-three years
the recruiting flag" was displayed To-Day
The Governors Guard the local com<
pany or the First Regiment. is recruitings
It's officers say there Is no trouble In see
surfing recruits.
IL is decided that what Is known as
Camp Mangum" is 10 be the site which
the people OF Raleigh will give as a site
for a permanent camp OF regular troops.
II contains one square mile and tha
price Is $50 900. OF which the owner. Mr..
william r. Tucker. gives $500. willis
another publc-spirited citizen gives a
like amount. The remaining $4,000 viii
be raised by popular subscription.
HOME GUARD.
There will be at least two regiments
of home guards raised In this State. IL
Is the purpose 10 have one at each poins
from which a company Of the stats
guard goes into active service as United
States volunteers.
The negroes appear TO be Offering "a
volunteer in large numbers in this State
They assert that In four, or i've days
they win have a regiment. The adjutans
general says that in such case they
will be put in the field upon-a second call
for troops by the President.
WILL JOIN VIRGINANS.
IL is thought the colofeu company ~
the State guard VIII be put with a regis
ment OF Virginia negro volunteers OF the
National guard.
There are no cases Of special interest
on the Twelfth District docket. which
the Supreme Court called to-day.
Good news as 10 the fruit crops comes
I'm from all sections. II Is clear now
that the recent frost did practically no
damage.
Mr.. Il. r. Hansen. member OF the lower
house OF the present Legislature from
Lenoir died to-day.
Last night Governor Russell had decids
ed that the State volunteers should-<ens
devious al Wrightsville. Later the Secs
rotary OF war named Raleigh as tho
place
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-27
Five Murdcrcrs Hanged.

RIDGEWOOD. y j.. April 26.-Fred
lockwood and Patrick Fanya were hahs-
ed to-day
Pockwood murdered Louis Ilaincs on
December 81. 1896. and Banya murdered
Paretto Augusta on July -. 1927. Both
confessed to their spiritual advisers.
SOMERSET. PA. Apri. 26-Two BROTH
ers. John and James Roddy. were hansed
David g. Burke Both men protested
their innocence on the scaffoid.
NEWCASTLE, PA. Apri 6-John
Grang was hanged in the yard OF the
county iail to-day for the murder or jessie
Corre1 his sweetheart. lie brores'ed his
innocence.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-27
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Numbers OF testimonials certify TO its
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-27

The regular bi-wcekly meeting Of the
ichmond Academy Of Medicine and Sur
gerry was held last evening at its rooms
I'm Lee Camp Hall Dr.. Moses D. Hoge.
Jr.. president. i'm the chair. Dr. Mark
W Peyser secretary
The essayist for the evening was DR..
G. X Sims. and his paper was discussed
nv Drs Michaux. Hoge. Pemberton. Pey-
ser and MacLean.
Interesting cases were reported by Drs.
Henson. Garcin. Beazley and J. Travis
Taylor
4 committee 10 raise means for the
establishment Of a home for the academy
was appointed. as follows: Drs. j. A..
White. Palmer Upshur, Michaux and
Jordan.
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fries. Mrs. w. II. Perkins Mrs. Samuel
=. Townshend, Mr.. and Mrs. ID. n. Ruck-
er, Mr.. and Mrs. William Coulling. Mrs.
NJ. &. Patterson. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Enders
Robinson. Mrs Maupin Mrs. II. h. Bal
lard, General and Mrs. F1tzhugh Lee,
Mrs. &. OBJ. Cowardln, Mrs. George
W. Mayo, Miss Mary Mabin Lyons, Mrs.
Chlles Terrell, Mr.. and Mrs. Brydon Ten
nant. Mrs. l.. l.. Lewis, Misses Anna and
Nellie Boykin, Mrs. w. j. Walker, Mrs.
Meredith Montague; Miss Evans, OF South
CaI%una; Mr. Walter Bird. OF London,
England: Mr.. and Mrs. Junius Mosby,
Mrs. l. y. Jones. Mrs. Joseph Brigham,
Of New Jersey; Mr.. and Mrs. j.. b. Pur-
cell, Mrs. Woodward, Mrs. Farnam. DR..
and Mrs. j. s. Wexford. Miss r. B.
Nicholas. Mrs. Colt, Mrs. Nichols Beach,
Mrs. Butt, Mrs. Selden Wright, Mrs.
brown. Mr.. Jarvis, DR.. and Mrs. Joseph
A. White. Mrs. Thomas l.. Alfrlend, Miss
Quinby. the Misses Walker. Mrs. John
Lottler, Mrs. William l.. Royal, Mrs.
George W. Bagby, Mrs. Flournoy, Mrs.
W. II. Oppenhimer. Miss Wade, Mrs.
Moncure Perkins. Mrs. j. G. Spencer,
Miss Lyons. Miss Louise Mayo, Miss Bet
ty Clarke. Mrs. r. II. Smith. Miss Cox,
Miss Rhea Watkins and others.
The Confederate Memorial Literary So
ciety will hold its regular meeting at
noon to-day at the museum.
The Baltimore papers notice very
elegant entertainment given by Mrs. w.
5. O.. williams, Monument street, Balti-
more. I'm honor Of her sister-ln-law, Mrs.
Frank and Mrs. Thomas Deford. Local
society feels a warm interest in the form
er whom Il remembers ass one OF its most
charming girls.
socieyt on Church Hill feels a special
interest I'm the wedding az St. johns
church this evening at 9 o'clock. of Miss
Nellie Richardson, a valued member or
the High school faculty, and Mr.. Ar
thur Clifford Rogers. formerly Of Nor
witch. Connecticut, but now of Richmond
Admission 20 the church will be exclu-
sively by card. Mr.. G. f. Lipscomb. OF
Washington. will be best man. and Miss
Violet r. Richardson maid OF honor
Rev. r. A. Goodwin. rector OF st. Johns,
will perform the ceremony.
The Junior society set are most happily
expectant regarding the subscription ger
man 10 be- given at the Jefferson this
evening Mr.. Jack DE Treville has mat
tiers i'm his competent charge and there
is every reason to expect a delightful
evening.
Mrs. Arthur LEROY and Mrs. Clifford
Caperton are now az Pueblo, Colorado,
and the latter is daily improving.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-27
Wedding To-Day.

EMPORIA. VA, April Is. - Special. -
The clerk Of the court issued a marriage
license this morning to William T..
Glover OF Dinwiddie county and Miss
Isabella Rae. OF this county. MIR. Glover
was formerly Of Georgia, while Miss Rae
was born In Aberdeenshire, Scotland
The prospective brides family Is one OF
n number OF Scotch families which emil
grated TO this country number OF years
400 and Is one OF the most highly re-
spectacle In the thrifty Scotch settle
ment
The ceremony will be performed to-
morrow by the Rev. Mr.. Hogarth, pas
tor OF Abidower church.
Mr.. John II. Manning and Mr.. Joseph
9. Newell two prominent lumberten are
both very sick at their homes here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-27

Company A. OF the Blues Battalion.
held a called meeting last evening at the
armory. on Ninth and Cary streets. for
the purpose Of enlisting new recruits so
as TO bring the company mp TO the re-
ouired strength Of eighty-four men.
There were a large number of appli-
cants present but in view of the fact
that those who join the volunteers may
Ice expected to undergo a good deal Of
hardship during the pending war the
examination was rather rigid. and only
the most desirable men we're selected. As
u was sixteen new names were added
to the roll. although IT would have been
an easy matter 10 nm NJ the company 10
its full strength AT once. Applicants will.
therefore, have an opportunity for the
next day or two 20 add their names TO
the roll Of Company A.
Company - of the Blues will hold a
business meeting at the armory this even.
ing TO take in new recruits, and IL is un-
derstood that their officers will be guided
by d similar strictness.
At the regimental armory the work Of
recruiting was also in progress last even
ing. but the men did not respond quite
as rapidly as had been expected From
the appearance last evening II seemed
that hardly more than three companies
of the First Regiment will be able to
muster I'm their fun strength
First Lieutenant r. G. CroxtOn, OF the
regular army. who has been detailed a
instructor for the Virginia Volunteers,
has been directed by the Federal Govern
ment 10 muster i'm the Virginia Volunteers
as soon as they are In proper shape.
Major A. :. Lanier. the judge advocate
on Brigadier-General Phillips stan. left
last evening for Washington 10 confer
with the War Department in regard 90
the organization OF a regiment of cOlored
Infantry.
THREE BATTALION FORMATIONS.
1t is pretty generally understood in mil
itary circles that neither the President
nor the War Department Will take an
other step In the direction of modifying
troops until this can be done Under a
modern formation, such ~ haz been
adopted by all nations except the United
states and China.
The military authorities being unwilling
70 move any longer under detunct or
ganization, have long been urging Con-
JKrsAa to naas IN act looking towards the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-27
Had No Quorum.

There was 10 have been a joint meet
ing OF the Council Committee on Water
and Streets last night to consider the
ordinance granting Richmond and north
ern capitalists the right 10 utilize the sur
plus water power at the New pump
house for condensed air. cooling and
ventilating purposes, but owing to the
lack of quorum the meeting was post
pOned until next Friday night at S o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-27
Police LIENS.

Giles Posser. white man, is under art
rest al the First Station. charged win
cutting two young white men In scuf>
he last evening.
Louis Giles struck Junius Taylor on the
head with a stick last evening ana Jus
lance corps. Both men are negroes.
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Indignation Meeting stopped.

LYNCHBURG. VA. April Especial.
The case OF I. L. rrotter the insurance
agent who Is charged with feloniusly as
saultins Crescy Matthews. coiorsd NO.
msn, is attracting much attention. The
colored people had prepared 10 hold an
Indignation meeting tonight but were
prevented from 90 doing by the action OF
the Mayor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-27
CAPTAIN Meador.

Captain Meador, Of the schooner Jonn
Reacham died yesterday morning ~
the Retreat for the Sick.
He was taken sick while his vessel waa
in port and carried 10 the Retreat. His
father being mate OF the vessel TOOK
her 70 New York after loading ana arrivs
ed on Monday.
Captain Meador's two brothers were
with him when he died, having been
telegra phed to.
His remains were sent TO Rockiand
yesterday.
George Edward Tabb.
Master George Edward Tabb. son Of
the late George Randolph Tabb. died al
ahe Virginia Hospital Monday az
] O'Clock. An operation was performed
upon him Sunday night at o'clock for
appendicitis and he never rallied from
It's effects. He was in the eleventh year
OF his age.
The funeral took place yesterday morn~
ing al 1920 o'clock from his late homa
No Gi3 north Tenth street.
Joseph Stuckenbcrg.
Mr. Joseph Stuckenberg, who lived AZ
No 200 east Main street. died al the Virs
GINA Hospital Monday at $50 r NJ.
The funeral will take place this
morning at O'Clock. with requiem masS
at st. Mary's Catholic church.
Michael Pohlinan.
ALEXANDRIA. VA. April $.-SpseiaA
Michael Pohlman a German resident here
for forty years died suddenly In his shop
to-day with heart disease. He leaves
two daughters both of whom are mar
ried. q
Samuel A. Adams
rREpERIcKspuRG. VA. April No.
sosr,ai-Nr Samuel A. Adams, son 81
fhs late City Treasurer Robt. w. Adana
died last night, at his home. after bg5eo
illness. aged forty-nys years -.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-27
STREET CAR MEN MAY GO,
The Traction Company VIII Reserve
the Positions Of their Employees.

The following explains liT'It
Richmond Traction Company, Once
OF the President. No lUJ east Main
street.
Richmond. Va. April %. 1905
Edward J. Willis. esq. Superintendent
Richmond. Va.
Dear Sir,-In view of tine proclamation
OF the President OF the United states
calling for 12J 90 men. and the call by the
Governs OF Virginia for a. contribution
By this state OF three regiments. ] think
it right and proper that we should give
notice that any Of the employees OF the
Richmond Traction COMPANY VINO wiz
volunteer I'm the state militia or enlist
in the regular army can obtain leave of
absence 10 do so. and secure their posi-
lions upon their return az the expiration
of the war. or % their period OF enlist
ment. Please post a bulletin az once 10
this effect Yours truly
EDMUND RANDOLPH WILLIAMS.
Pre- ident.
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daily papers for publication. and that
copy be sent to the family OF the oeceas-
cd
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-27
coll GEORGE WAYNE ANDERSON
-
VINO may command the First Virginia
Regiment
nIn GOOD WORK.

ed until next Thursday evening. when
it is expected that a final report can be
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-27

Palmer l. Gcrst Judge George i. GIFTS
ton Joseph Bryan. Isaac Held.
A.tiyc-Meesrs. L.. e.. Younger. a. j..
Nsrcuse. samuel Cohen. n. kirk Parrish
David Nutteldorfcr simon Sycle, William
U E.v4u- JO-euh H. SOrc.