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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-14
The Vaudeville.

The illustrated song craze that has
been so popular at other resorts has
gained the same reputation at Bro1c-
Street Park this week i'm the picture
exhibited by Professor Osten, Illustrating
the sympathetic stories told IN the verses
sung by VIII j. Cooke. Alters The illus
uations of the songs a review OF the
important events of the Cuban war ere
given.
Kennedy and Quantrelh are duo Of
iugplcrs who do number of tricks with
artistic precision.
little CHIP is bundlins up hit With
his character SONGS.
Miss Jane Daily has all the jOvial aft
tributes OF Coincidence ana shc Is uslhb
them well i'm her songs.
Lawrence and Harrington were again
favorites in their BoWery sketch at Main
street Park, and Miss Lula Theis, in her
black face and whistlng novelties, re-
peated her success of Monday night.
There was applause also for the min
strelsy of Allen and West, the eccentric
comedy sketch of the Lorrianes. and the
songs and cake walk spccialtles OF the
pretty De Gran Sisters.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-14
WELL EARNED PRAISE.
DIR. CaIisch Made Fine Impression in
Peoria.

During his visit 10 Peoria, H., Rev.
DIR Y. \. Calisch. of this city, was as
signed "a prominent place on the pro-
rramrne Of the dedication services Con-
eregation Anshai Emeth, i'm thar city.
DR. Calisch delivered the dedicatory SER
mon and invocation
In It's comments upon his discourse tho
Peoria Daily Transcript had the follow
ing:
Following the singing Of the hymn
Rabbi Il. y Calsch OF Richmond, Va.
delivered the dedicstOry sermon and
Invocation. This was one of the most
eloquent and powerful addresses Of the
afternoon and the former Peorian had
won the hearts of his audience long
before he had half concluded his ora
ton. Those who knew the Rabbi Of old
but who had not heard him speak since
he left Peoria were greatly pleased 20
notice the improvement which the OK
perience of the last few years has made
ia a man whom they had always con-
sidered one Of the ablest Hebrew Ora
tors Of the day. and upon those who
had never heard him before he made
an impression which will remain as
long as the memories Of the day lngcr
in their minds
The text Of the sermon was taken
from the first verse Of the one hun
dred and twenty-sevcnth Psalm. ''EX-
cept the Lord build the house. they
labor I'm vain who build thereon
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-14
THE GOVERNOR
WAS CRITICISED.
UumiIitary Conduct of the officers Of
the Second Regiment.
SPECIAL ELECTIONS TO BE HELD.
Iii Practically Settled That Vacancies
i'm the General Assembly VIII BE
Filled This FaIi-Mr. Lctcher's
Successor on v. VI. i. Board.

Governor TYLER was back IN his office
yesterday and had many callers.
Among those who visited him were Act
ing Adjutant-General 10. Lane stern, coi'
&. - f.. COwaroIn, Chief or stan STATE
Chairman D. Taylor Euys0u, Superlnten-
Observation-Disclosures Helms, dr. a. 4.
Hartman. and Dr. }. j., Gillian treasurer
Of Chesterfield.
The Governor will remain here a day or
two and then return 10 East EadIoIu.
The Governor was asked II 10 was true
that he had positively made up his mlhu
not 10 order an election for state senator
In the Lexington district, TO succeed
Judge Letcher this fall;
lie REPLIED that he had not.
EXTRA SESSION POSSIBLY.
my iudgment." said he. has always
been that IL would be better 20 ili Vacan-
cies I'm the Legislature az the electloIi9
I'm November While ] DO not now dntlcl-
pate that there will be any occasion lot
an cxtra session of The General Assembly.
or course. We cannot tell what may nap
pen. and ] wish 10 save me Slatt lu- 80
pense OF special elections. MY ume mss
. been SO fully occupied lately with lOOkinh
after NV sick SON ! have not been able
10 give very much thought TO TINS mat
III IS my purpose 10 look into this ques-
ton with the care mat ]. deserves al t
will. i'm a few days. decide what shdu
do. II is very likely that ! shal ofdeF
special ELECTIONS 10 hll Legislative Vacah-
Cles in November. ~, ~
The Governor has appointed Mr.. W. 4.
Shields. of Lexington. 90 mn Che vacancy
ON the Board OF Visitors OF the virginia
Military Institute. 10 succeed Judge ,. H.
Letcher. resigned. .-..-,.
THE SECOND REGIMENT
IL has been reported for few Gays iha-
Governor Tyler was not pleased with cer-
faiu tslegrams he received from Colohei
Baker ana other officers OF the secoAu
capt Craighiu OF the Lynchburg Iou-
.aves. and Chaplain Patton, OF the sec
ond came here two weeks ago 10 see tila
Excellency with reference 10 wheiner on
not he would recommend that the secohu
be mustered out ~, 100.
the Governor told them 1t was his pur-
nose TO ask that the Second and -FOUR IN
io left I'm service. This he did ~ ieie-
gram 10 the War Department Inc 90
ond was ordered TO be- mustered out VIM
ONT his knowledge or consent.
m is said the Officers OF the Secolu
blamed the Governor. and bompafded hiln
with kilograms. some Of them in language
fbat was decidedly unmilltary. ana Wneh
sent 10 the Commander in-Chiet or int
VIRGINIA forces who had commits sioneu
them. these messages were ineNcusaoie
Thie was a matter the Governor Would
not discuss. lie declined TO say what ac-
lion. il any. he would take but If rumoi
I'm military circles be true. the oInccis
Who have been guilty of such uncaleo-lor
criticism Of the power that placed tneIu
i'm their commands came very near I'D
having their commissions revoked.
There may Doe other developments.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-14

Fannie Randall. Hattie Jones and
Mary Taylor. coi0rod. were each found
guilty of shopliitng at Cohens and SEM
fenced t0 four months BOO JAIL An app
peal was taken iu tne case Of Fannie
Randall.
Louisa Liegon. coiored. was acquitted
OF the charge of attempting to poison
Rcbecca Tyler. There was mo- evidence
at AN tending 90 show that poison had
been administered. Coroner Taylor had
examined the case thoroughly AND state
ca that iu Dis opinion no poison had been
administered.
VIM. Blair. alias Twley McGil coll
ored. on the charge of being fugitive
from justice from South Carolina, VIII
be held until the sd instant for inc
formation from The officials OF that
State.
Resale smith. Sarah johnson and
Jennc.h Turner c1.orcd. were fined
ill7l and given sixty days for being
drunk and using rroianc language.
Richard Mccarthy was alleged to have
assaulted Slllic Francis. but the case
was closed at the request of the CONE
pl1inaut uuon tine payment or costs,
amounting 90 SlGQ
Howard Rose was fined 50 FOR leaving
bis hack ou the street unattended.
Richard Calvin. c0'1red. was charged
with being "a Nag and Hnoi So and given
thirty DAYS ON the farm with Squire
Sugar Bottom Jones
Mrs r. g.. Balm is alleged Go have an-
n0ycd the nciehhorh00d In which she
lives by keeping di71rieriy house The
case was continued to the goth.
Margaret Ann Hobson co'ored, FOR
being very drunk and disorderly ON the
street. and she was requested 90 deposit
which she de-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-14
POLITICAL NEWS AND GOSSIP
Headquarters 10 BE Opened This week
Can't Get Up Enthusiasm

Secretary Joseph Button, OF the state
Democratic Committee is expected TO D.
here on Thursday TO open headquarters
I'm the Chamber Of Commerce building.
lie will remain on duty until election
o.v chairman Ellyson will spend much
of his lime i'm visiting the several u.s-
tricts. comforting with the local leaders
and perfecung the party organization
Attorney General a. j. Montague mas
received many invitations 10 make
speeches. He has been unable 10 take
the stump ON account of the Illness oil hia
wife WHO has typhoid fever. Mr. Montd-
que is with her at Alton. She ls no"
convalesclng but the attorney general D.
afraid TO leave her al present. lie VIII
accept invitations 90 discuss the ISSUES
of the canvass just as soon as IL Us sal9
TO leave his wife.
IL is difficult for the orators 90 stir uD
any enthusiasm this year. Out in TIE
ninth district Judge Rhca and Gen. Wal
kcr are having gOOd-slzed audiences.
That is the only district where the pco-
Die are attending tine political meetings.
i'm large numbers. The Democrats always
suffer from apathy 100 this State in of
years and particular attention VIII DE
given 10 organization So as 10 brlh- the
vote out.
Iu 1886 inc Democrats INrN Hti "'t '+'''
congrossmcn on account of lack OF orsa-
nlzation and over confidence. This gear
the conditions are quite different ass the
Republicans are warning among them
selves in nearly AN the districts
There has been some doubt I'm the minds
of many Republicans that Mr.. Park Az
new would accept the Craftsmanship OF
their State Committee again. 4 friend
of Mr.. Agnew says hc Will not decline
for he desires a reelection as "a vindica-
zion of his course and hc is anxious TO
be the person TO bring about harmony in
the party. There is no question in the
minds of the machine Republicans thdt
Mr. Agncw will have enough votes 10
elect him.
III is the purpose OF MT otis IT, Russell
TO stump the district and discuss the is-
sues of the canvass. Mr.. T.. b. Weisiser.
the nominee of the machine wing or the
Republican party, does not expect TO
make speeches lie Will trust 10 orGdnl-
cation 10 bring out his vote.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-14
IN BEHALF OF DUMB ANIMALS.
Monthly Report of the $. +. c. \.
Agent for August.

The regular monthly meeting or the
Society for the Prevention TO Cruelty 10
Animals was held last evening at the
Office of the society.
I'm the absence ot the president. Or.
wood. from the city, Alr. W. Ben Palmer
presided.
Present. The Chairman. Mrs. w. Ben
Palmer Jonn Chamnlin. william Renling
r. G. MAYO and C. a. Pusey agent
The report of tho agent for the month
Of August was read as follows:
NUMBER of cases investigated as fol-
lows.
Lame horse and mules ...... .....-.-..-. ]
Horses and mules with sore sho!ders
and backs. .--..-. ... ...-.-........---- .
Horses and mules being UNIT for work
were sent 70 stable ..... coo ........-.. III
General bad treatment Of teams, re-
ported 20 owners $3.50. .-....-.. .'.-'.--'
Half starved. poor. Old ana weak
horses ordered of the street ..... ..-'.
Overloaded teams relieved ..........--., D
Horses and mules lame for want OF
shoes. stopped until shod ....... ......
Cruelty whipping and beating horses
and mules ............. .........-...+.... 1
Harness adjusted by agent TO prevent
hurting sore places .---.-.......' s.s'..'
Admonlti0ns given drivers ......... ..... ,
Homes found for dogs ....-.-. .......'..' i
Chickens reported badly handled, TWO
found nearly dead. seven dead, due
TO neglect en- shipping ....' .--....-.....-. j
Cats left locked up In houses and ilDe-
rated by agent......---- .--.--.--.-....-.
Horses and mules temporarily suspened
from work 90 allow sores TO neal go. 5
Horses ordered destroyed by owners
but through advice Of agent Neterl-
nary was employed and they were
General cruelty prevented ......-.-..... .
Horses i'm stables, not properly Ied
and watered ..... ..-....' '.'.. 49,
Stopped horse from being worked 70
heavy wagon. with narrow breast
strap and had collar and names put
0l........... ss..s+rss .sss.-s-+fss+. 'f's-'' =
Reported but no cause for complaint. 4
Found man with very sick horse on
the street: telephoned owner. who
thanked agent very much ..... .-....-. i
Horses suspended from work and re-
turned in greatly improved condition.
Artificial tail put on tug horse on
Ninth street, City Railway ............ /
Livery stable horses driven nearly TO
a-ath....... ...-..-.- .s.ssss'-'''''''''' .
Chickens badly treated BY nero man. l
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-14

mess men Of this city reside. was COM
piotely cut off until very late ln the day.
and the depot was thronged with anxious
men waiting FOR TRANSPORTATION tO be
provided So that they might reach their
offices.
The first breakdown occurred early in
the morning "a short distance north Of
boswell. when "a car ON r. south0ound
freight train jumped the track. There
were no casualties. but fhe wreckers. who
went TO the spot. found bis job cut out
for them.
The southbound Fredericksburg accom-
mediation and mail train. due in Rich
mond between and clock. were held
up for hours and the northern mail
did not reach Richmond until late IN the
day
The second blockade occurred near
Kilby. just south of Ashland. I'm which
au engineer had a narrow escape from
death. The train I'm question was the
Ashland Accommodation. which was re-
turning TO that place from IT'S carly
morning trip t0 Richmond.
Just before reaching klDv the axle
OF the engine broke. and Alr Eubank
the engineer had narrow escape from
injury. Fortunately. however no one
was hurt. The train Was in charge or
Capt. Charles O. Biakcy who at once
went euorgetlcally 10 work and 90 "a
short time had O. force at work. which
cleared the road.
The loss 90 the road by tho acci-
dents viii boz small bat the inconvenience
TO traffic was temporarily great.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-14

The case OF Joe Hatcher NE negro
charged with bctlt larceny. was tried at
the Henri-o COUNTY Court yesterday.
Hatcher was "A driver FOR A. Adaleusky.
who keeps a grocery store at the corner
of Marshall and Graham streets. IL was
charged that he collected sl3s and failed
10 turn Ii I'm. re was arrested and car
ried before Squire r. y. Lewis. OF ful-
ton. who required the prisoner 20 pay
costs I'm the case. and he took an appeal
10 the County Court.
commonwealth s-Attorney Sands repre-
scented the prosecution and several Wit
nesses were put on The stand. but me cyl
dence proved insufficient and Hatcher
was dismissed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-14
SAW THE WAR THROUGH
MIR. Andrew slider is Home in Fulton
ON Furlough from the New York.

ON Iurlough from the New ORR
After several months exciting expert
epces I'm the INSTRUMENTATION war. Mr.
Andrew Slider, of Fulton, who began his
sea duties on the Torpedo Boat Rogers
last spring. Is home on . Through. He
is now with the flagship New York
and was all through the war. lie says
that the New YORK was the nrst to reach
the Christobal Colon and that snip push
ed the Spanish ship on the beach. lie
further states that he was an eye Wit
ness of the surrender Of Admiral CerNera
10 Admiral Sampson.
IIo states that Commodore Schley came
aboard OF the New York about this time
saluted and said 10 Cervera. the Spanish
Admiral. Il claim the honor Of sinking
the Spanish fleet" He says that Admiral
Cervera turned TO Admiral sampson
taking his sword from its scabbard and
kissing 1t SAID, Il surrender 20 Admiral
Sampson as he was in command
lie also says that the Spanish gave
credit 10 the New York for the Nesu-
vius' work and thougha that vessel was
a dynamite cruiser. and that the Spanish
held the New York in great terror.
Mr.. Slider is a we'll known young man
Of Fulton. having a mother who resides
here lie held a good position with the
Richmond Chemical Works when he en-
listed. lie is water tender" with pay Of
a hrst-class fireman aboard OF the New
York which is now at the Brooklyn Navy
Yard. His furlough ends next Saturday.
September 18th.
The New York has three other men
from Fulton aboard OF her-Messrs VIM.
O'Dyer. Martin and Albert Morgan.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-14
A VIGOROUS RUBBING.

With Dixie Nerve and Bone Linament
viii cure Rheumatism. Neuralgia. Pains
in the back sides and limbs. Spraips.
Bruises. Strains and contracting mus
cies and leaders.
Dixie Nerve and Bone Linament cures
after other remedies have failed. Ii Is
clean. pleasant to use and as linament
Is unsurpassed. After severe test Of
sixteen years use Dixie Nerve and Bone
Iinament has proven 20 be just what
A. needed IN the household. IL cures the
bite of poisonous insects. few drops
applied nightly 10 a corn or bunion will
remove them without pain. See that
YOU get Dixie Nerve and Bone Linsment
price Is cents
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-14
INTENSE SUFFERING
From Dyspepsia and Stomach
Trouble.
Instantly Relieved and Permanently
Cured by stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets.
A New Discovery. But not a Patent
Medicine.

.'lfhfN'
DIR. Redwell relates an interesting ac-
count of what he considers q Ienarkable
cure Of acute stomach Vounie ana
chronic dyspepsia by the use Oh inc new
dfscovor,- sttlart's Dyspepsia Tablets.
lie sa,,e. The patient was man who
had suffered TO my knowledge for years
with dvspepsia. Everything he ate SEEM
ed TO sour and create acid and gases in
the stomach. he had palms Ike rheuma-
tism In the back. shoulder blades and
limbs. fullness and distress after eat
inc. moor annette and loss OF flesh. the
heart became affected. causing palpita-
ton and sleeplessness OF hlsnL
/ gave him powerful nerve tpnics and
blood remedies. but 20 no purpose. As
an experiment I finally bought "A nifty
cent package of stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets at "a drug store ana gave them
20 him. Almost immediate relief was
given and after he had used Tour boxes
he was 10 an appearances fully cured.
There was no more acidity or sour
watery risings. no boating after meals.
the appetite was vigorous and he has
gained between 10 and j. pounds ia
weight of solid. healthy flesh.
Although stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets
are advertised and sold IN drug stores
yet ! consider them most valuable
addition TO any physician 8 lne OF RENE
dies, as they are perfectly harmless and
can be given 10 children or invalids or
I'm any condition of The stomach with
perfect safety. being harmless and con-
tanning nothing but yceetahie and frult
essences. pure pepsin and Golden Seal.
Without amy question they are the
safest. most effective cure for indiges-
ton. biliousuoss. constipation and an de-
arrangements Of tho stomach however
slight or severe.
Stuarts Dyspensia Tablets are made
by the Stuart Co OF Marshall. Mich,
and sold bv druggists everywhere at nifty
cents per package.
Little book ON stomach diseases mailed
free. address Stuart Co. Marshall. Mich.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-14
THE LEAGUE TO ENTERTAIN.
4 Pleasant Time at Park Place Last
\ivlt

The Senior Epworth League OF Park.
Place Methodist Episcopal church gavo
a reception 10 the sunday school OF me
church last niQht al S.l5 O'Clock In the
lecture room. The committee had ar
ranged the following programme. when
~. BIanton presiding: Selection. by choir.
PRAYER: words OF welcome on behalf OF
the Epworth League, Mr.. O.. Howard
Redd, president. response on behalf %
The Sunday school Mr. r. l.. Wells. male
Guartette: recitation. Nr. John Jcier
Hurt. address, the sunday school. Dir.
A. J. Gary. plano solo. Ms. Minnie Lyn-
ham: solo; recitation. Miss Mamie T.
Pegram. Laughing song (by requesD.
Mr.. q. w. b. Crawford, social hour.
Mr. Frank l.. Wells address on Der
half OF the Sunday school was amonS
those OF especial merit on tho programme.
The service OF light refreshments en-.
HANGED the pleasure II the social hour.
Children's Day will De observed next
sunday night Ohe isth) al o'clock. Pa
rents are especially Invited.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-14
ACOSTLY BUSINESS.
Prominent Brass Band Leader Dis
courses a to the Cost of Band.

courses a To the lost Oh IL lpahh'
you have no idea of how expensive a
thing 10 brass band isl remarked "a Well
known leader the other day.
There are peOnle who imagine that an
ordinary brass band can be put IN con
dIllu 10 furnish music with p4l h.tie
outlay. hut lbs vastly diUereut MueH lN1
tniuz comes tO be attempted, ne com
firuaG MS ho fingered "A lean wallet from
which ne had just paid for some ne"
1--WE have as the result Of four years.
genuinely hard work scraped together
chant twenty good PLAYERS but look
hack over the months of effort / nave
put bon and of the efforts OF some others
of The boys and I must CONFESS luat
Their is not much 10 show TOT OUT "o lll =.
1T may surprise YOU when ten YOU
thar the instruments Tor our llle uaup
cost ms nearly fifteen hundred dollars.
or course this Is the greatest expense
bur when We started out in our lne Npe-
rienCe. we sank several hundred doildts
m inferior band goods.
owe date our birth with the reoreahl
zat0n of certain military assoclauoh
here.' went on the band leader ana lhS
representative of "a second rate musical
concern visited as when we began anu
took the contract OF furnishing ms insfru-
meufs that would average nine dolldIs
-lvhen we learned our first lesson on
these We were compelled 10 dispose OF
them. They We're just ABOUT the worst
that could be- purchased. ,...,.
"With the next set We Jared but httle
better and 10 IS no wonder mat the oc-
casi0n al which We oificated were NJ
zles.'
Finally a couple Of us bought tuba
and AN alto horn and although u nearly
broke our heats 70 put up the 800 apiece
for them. the result in music was al tnai
we could ask. Before We nad our pieces
a month nearly all the band had fol.
lowed suit and now We have q set OF
Instruments. which. while not the supe-
rior. OF any other self-respecung oan0
we are proud or and with which we pro-
duce good music. go
yes. / think the coming season VIII
be a great one for music. From our
present list OF engagements l predici
thar fhe winter viii be fairly crowded
with dances and other affairs which re-
frrrra ID hand %
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-14
Considerably Bruised.

While George Williams. a colored man.
w.s driving his brick cart az Williams
burg avenue and Louisiana street yester-
dav morning al o'clock an electric car
struck the wheel OF the vehicle. Williams
was thrown violently 10 the ground. and
considerably bruised.
The ambulance came. with Or. Brown
IN charge. and the mans injuries were
attended 10. after which he was taken TO
his home. on Brook avenue.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-14

found the top sash OF one OF his windows
down about six inches. and when he start
cd 20 raise n he found perched thereon a
pretty carrier pigeon.
Around the len leg Of the pigeon is a
metal ring with the figures 30 i and 2oZl
engraved thereon.
The Sergeant will keep the pigeon for
a day or two. and then, unless some one
claims il. the pigeon will be released.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-14
nichmnnd sir Knights Going.

Early in october the sir knights OF the
Commentary of St Andrew. 30. i3. viii
.,o mon n pilgrimage TO Pittsburg, Pa,
where they viii De the guests OF No. 1
Commandery. of that city during the
triennial conclaVe ~,
The new Pittsburg High school build
ing will be the official headquarters du-
ring the conclave whlch Is 10 last from
october 10th 20 l2th' inclusive, nut the
,,,,,iii,e, is TO be transformed from a
,,rl'ssic seat Of learning into a yeritabie