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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-08
PRoPosIrroNs And entrances
a Number OF Bills Taken Up and Consid-
cred FayOrably.

The House Committee on Propositions
and Grievances met yesterday afternoon
on the upper ilOOr of the Capitol building
with Captain Parks, OF Page county, in
the chair. The following bills were
taken up and considered and the COM
mittce decided 20 report them favorably:
A bill Incorporating the Campbell Coun-
~ Mutual Fire Insurance Company, in
troduced by Captain J. 9. Featherston,
OF Campbell.
4 biz for the relief Of Dr. J. Hartwell
Smith. introduced by Mr.. Duke. Of Abe
marie.
A bin to amend and re-enact sections
3. T. ana 3, OF an act entitled an act
TO incorporate the Norfolk Safe and De-
pOsltc Trust Company, introduced by Mr.
Cooke. OF Norfolk.
A bill 10 Incorporate the Prince VIII
Ham HOrseman's Association, introduced
by Mr.. Galleher.
4 bill TO incorporate the trustees OF the
Evangelical Lutheran Synod OF South
west Virginia. introduced by DR.. Say
ers.
4 bill to regulate th6-sale Of cider in the
county Oh Highland, introduced by Mr..
WthrOw. of Bath.
General Wharton's bin presenting COM
bindtions OF IRE insurance companies was
discussed al some length and It was
finally decided TO request the House 70
have the bill printed. The title OF the
ban - as follows
a bill to prevent fire insurance com
panics. associations or partnerships do
ing fire insurance business IN thlS
State or the agents Of said companies,
associations or partnerships, from enter
ing into combinations to make or control
rates for ire insurance on property IN
this State and providing a punishment
FOR violations of this act
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-08

of newsboys. The disorder cost him "a
For being dis0rderiy IN the court-room
he was gwen twelve months.
Mr.. +. Bear said that Daisy Wesley, his
colored servant girl. stole "A hat belonging
10 his wife, and which was valued at ~.
Daisy had been engaged 10 mind MI.
Bears children. and had performed hcr
duties one week when the hat was miss
ing No proof was introduced, and Daisy
was discharged.
James Price and Thomas Jackson were
each fined 81 for driving their teams over
the sidewalk.
Mr.. James Ncthorwood was charged ny
MIR j. c. Crouch with cursing ana aDuS-
ing him, but owing 10 uncertainty IN inc
matter. the case went over 10 the nth IN
slant for witnesses.
Clarence j. Walker. small white hoy,
was TEMPTED to take TWO oranges from
Mr.. r. X. Glass valued al eight cents;
Ua professcd sorrow and distress, ana
on condition that his mother whip MN,
and anon his promise TO do 50 no more
ne was allowed 20 go. ~.
George Miller. coiored. Is charged wl'h
shooting {. "A. Parrish. and the case
went over to the 18th instant Tor VIII
utSseg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-08
IANTED N DELAWARr.
OFFICERS CHOSEN.
The Two Literary Societies ofRichmond
College Elect

The following officers Of the Philologian
Literary Society were elected last night:
President, = NJ. SOwcll, of tluvannu
county. Va, Nice-president. B. q. Hutchi-
son. of Manassas. Va; recording sscre-
tary, 4. h. T.. spence, King and Queen
county, Va. corresponding secretary, j.
&. Cone, hamilton. ONO. treasurer. j.
TheO. BOwden. isle OF Wight county, Va. !.
chaplain. X. ". Neathery, Halifax coun-
~, Va; censor. :. =. De Vault. Tonnes
see; sergeant-at-arms. G.. G. Durham, y.
&. 4. j. HAN, OF Culpeper county, Va,
was elected nnal orator.
The following participants in The pub
lie debate were elected:
Debaters: John r.. Johnson. virginia;
J.. -. Turner. OF West Virginia. e.. W.
Clarke, Virginia: II. +. Musselman, Nir-
ginia. Decia!Ler, j. &. Cone, Hamilton,
Ohio. Reader, ;. +. De Vault, Tennessee.
The following officers or the Mu Sigma
Rho Society we're elected last night.
President. W. :. Mcneil. South Caro-
lima: vice-president. T. Il. McAdams,
Richmond. corresponding secretary, j. w.
Durham. Essex county, Va; recording
secretary, G.. r.. Mabry, Florida; censor
Burnley Landlord. Norfolk, Va.
II. NJ fugate. OF the Mu Sigma Rho So
cicty, was elected by both the Mu Sigma
Rho and PhllolOgian Societies editor IN
chief or their monthly publication, the
Messenger.
The following were elected officers OF
the Williams Law Association: President
J. j. Wolf, OF West Virginia. Vice pres
ident, r. T. Story. of Virginia; secretary,
j. A. Moore. OF Virginia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-08

ly intimate terms 10 warrant my doing
it, so l merely stated that he was look
ing as though he were not in the best OF
condition.
"Oh, / am all right" he exclaimed. In
fact, L think | am enjoying very good
health. 1t Is true. he continued. that l
do not always sleep well, my appetite IS
rather tickle and 1 feel unaccountably
tired at times, but l have no pain what
ever, and l think / am getting along all
right"
left him with 4 warning not 20 be too
certain about his condition. but l tell
you that unless that man takes prompt
action Of the right kind, he IS a candi-
date for the grave, and thar. too, within
a limited period
And yet he does not know IT.
"The thing which makes Brights dis
ease of the kidneys which that man un-
doubtedly has. the most dangerous OF all
diseases is that IL has no symptoms Of its
own. i mean that pain is seldom FELT in
the kidneys themselves. and yet / delibe-
rately state as a physician that nearly
one-half of the deaths In America are
caused by Brights disease of the kidneys.
This may sound like A rash statement.
but / am prepared to fully verify It.
Hundreds OF burial certificates have been
made out by family physicians for heart
disease apoplexy' paralysis. spinal
complaint rheumatism pneumonia
and other common complaints. when in
reality II was Brghts disease OF the kid
neys"
Few physicians and fewer people real
lie the extent OF this disease or its dan
gerous and insidous nature. IL steals into
the system ike a thief. manifests itself
itself upon the constitution before the
victim is aware OF its presence. Il is
nearly as hereditary as consumption,
quite as common and fully as fatal. En-
tire families. inheriting it from their an
cestors, have died. and yet none OF the
number knew or realized the mysterious
power which was removing them"
Not only this. but until recent years,
no remedy was known which could pre-
vent or cure this most fearful OF diseases.
and even to-day. with all the advance
ment OF science, there is but one known
discovery by which 1t can be prevented.
controlled when II IS contracted, or
finally cured. That remedy IS Warmers
Safe Cure. and IL has, to my certain
knowledge. saved more people from UNI
timely deaths and Is keeping more people
IN perfect health to-day than any other
discovery ever known in the entire his
tory OF the world. II was concerning
this remedy that the late Dr. Dio Lewis
said:
while my own life has been devoted
10 the prevention Of disease, and while
years ago ! gave up the use OF medicines,
] gratefully recognize the precious value
OF Warmers Safe Cure and IL / found
myself the victim OF kidney trouble.
should instantly use It,"
when physicians OF the highest stand
ing 50 unhesitatingly endorse a modern
discovery. which will certainly cure the
most terrible OF diseases, does II not
stand 20 reason that those OF us who
realize that we are slowly drifting into n
state OF decline; that our kidneys. liver
or urinary organs are not what they
should be. should avail ourselves Of the
benefits OF so great scientific discovery
which are placed 50 easily within our
reach?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-08
IFG TSL4TTTE GOSSIP.
deduction Of Criminal ENpenses-Changes
ia the Election Law.

one Of the most level-headed members
Of the Legislature remarked that he was
afraid no plan would be agreed upon for
making any material reduction in eXpen-
scs. 1.-The trouble is just this" said he
Any plan that would result in the saving
OF very much money would affect some
particular interest represented by each
member. The Legislators realize fun well
that something must be done or the tax
payers will know the reason why. But
everyone wants plan that will not affect
his constituency. / am afraid there will
be too little OF the spirit Of compromise
10 accomplish anything that will help the
condition Of Vircinias finances
THE ELECTION LAW.
A Democrat from a western county
eavs his people want some changes made
I'm the election laws. Unless this is done
the Democratic party. he states VIII
suffer I'm the white counties. The trouble
complained Of Is that the illterate VINO
are too proud to acknowledge that they
cannot read or write generally lose their
votes by marking their ballots improp-
crlv The gentleman quoted saws ne woulo
prefer the emblem ballot and II ne can
NOT get that he would Ike 10 nave inc
law so changed as TO require a copy OF
ITO official ballot to be posted OUTSIDE OF
the polling place before the voting begins.
DESIRE AN EARLY REPORT
An effort will be made 10 get the appro-
nrjation bin before the House earlier
tban usual this session. II Is generally
reported during the last week OF me
session and has 10 be considered win
too much haste. Already it IS quite cyl
dent that there will be fight on many
appropriations the bill will make ana
members. as a rule. are anxious that me
measure De reported by the first OF feo-
rfturtr
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-08

The funeral OF Mrs. Henry w hiriooH,
took place at o'clock YESTERDAY an
,onn from the residence Of her DIothe, =
A.. Laiis Abrams. 1l4 east clay street
Nv Nv Dr. Il. \. Caiisch officiating me l.., IN
terment was made in the Heore" Oeli'e-
terry. n Mara Who
The funeral Of Mrs. l. d. moore "n ~
died Wednesday night, TOOK place AT -
o'clock Yesterday. and the remains were
Inferred in Hollywood. ~, GU, ..,,.
The funeral Of Mrs. Il. i. Shen Wno
died al the residence OF her husband, IN
Tuckahoe district. Thursday morning wiz
+,t. nlaco AT . o'clock Sunday after
noon from Ridge church
Rev. Or Hoge has been summoned 20
Uampden-Sidney TO attend the funeral
OF the Rev. II. L. Dabney, ID. d, late
professor in the Union Theological semi
nary.
The funeral took place at Hampden'
Sidney yesterday afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-08
Court OF Ju,tic%.9hn.

Mary Harris. colored. '.oSsaulted and
beat Alice Gordon and BE- her finger
Alice demurred and had Mary carried
before the throne, where an animated de-
bate was carried on between the two
with Justice John acting as umpire. tie
allowed the women TO exhaust them
selves and then fined Mary s.. During
the debate ii developed that Willie
Brooks. colored Mary's best man, had
been mixed up In the affair and a war
rant for his arrest was sworn out. Later
Willie presented himself before the
throne and was recognized for his APP
pearance this morning.
VIM Thomas. colored. is a young negro
man " .LCut work. and his idle hands
got HIN in 20 trouble He got very Cf or
derry and disturbed the peace OF 4 crowd
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-08

To repeal an act entitled an act TO regu-
late the practice OF veterinary medicine
and surgery In the State OF virginia, APP
proved February q. 1896. ~
BY MI Anderson, OF TINS clly-lV
amend and rc-enact sections 2sis and
1858 OF the Code OF Virginia as To wha'
notes. bills and checks are 10 De Ne
gOtable and may be protested ana no"
and when suits may be brought thereoh
WHAT Is 4 CfRCUS2
Mr.. Parks OF Page. introduced Dill 10
define what shall be construed as circus,
so that travelling organizations may not
evadC the law as at present by claiming
TO give theatrical performances and other
Ike entertainments. and thus securing 4
lower license than they would Otherwise
be required to pay. The bill provides that
every exhibition IN or az which there
are trapeze or acrobatic performances or
both. and feats Of horsemanship or in
or at which animals are exhibited. snail
pay a license as provided in this sec
ton. and the character OF the exhibition
shall be determined either by the eXhl-
billion itself or the advertisements post
Cd OF such exhibition.
FOR \ GENERAL FENCE LAW.
Ihe House Committee on Roads and
internal Navigation met yesterday morn
ing IN the basement OF the Capitol build
lnk, with Mr.. Pitcher. OF Fauquier, i'm the
chair.
80 ''iH"itt'f tooh up inc senate OIL
which provides for an enlargement OF the
powers Of the Richmond Traction Com
pany, which had been recommitted the
previous day. Colonel Barley then offered
an amendment providing that outside OF
the city OF Richmond the tracks Of the
company should cross the tracks Of steam
railroads either above or below the grade.
Mr. Z. Randolph Williams. the presi-
dent OF the Traction Company: Mr.. J.
SHELTON Williams. Mr. Reddy. Mr.. Ander-
son and several others spoke I'm Oppo-
sition 10 the amendment. which was final
w withdrawn. and the committee decided
TO report the bill favorably with a few
uniTportant amendments.
Mr. Saunders appeared before the COM
mittee and asked that his fence bill.
which is 10 compel railroad companies
TO fence I'm their road beds. be made
special order for next Tuesday evening
al s o'clock. The request was granted.
\ MFNBFpS' DIRECTORY
Postmaster John Hrshberg OF the
Horse O. Delegates has compiled q d.
reCtory Of the members Of the House
giving their respective residences. While
attending the sessions OF the LegiTlatu"e.
The directory has just been printed fer
tire acc)r CdatiOn OF the members.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-08
FREED AND REARRESTED
WILMINGTON, DEL. OFFICERS WANT
DAyTD STETaHT.
Not Over Half of Last Years Tobacco
Crop sold-The Sales to 10 Resumed
Next Tuesday.

PETERSBURG. VA. jar. Especial
David Stewart, alias Charles Wilson (col-
Ored) who was arrested some DAYS ago
by Chief-Of-Police Parkinson of tins
city on the charge OF being the murderer
or George Farm. I'm Wilmington. Del
but who failed TO be identified as the
murderer by son OF the murdered man
and who was released yesterday morning
by the Mayor. was re-arrcsted about
halt past o'clock this morning at his
sisters residence about three miles from
tords depot, in Dinwiddio county by
Chlet-of-POnce Parkinson. who went az
ter him.
WANTED IN DELAWARE
The arrest was made on telegram
from Chief-of-POlicc Dolan. OF Whining
ton. \ telegram received by Chief Do
Ian stated that Detective McNey would
come here for the prisoner Stewart is
bright mulotto. He denies that he Is
guilty of the charge brought against
him.
The sale Of loose tobacco at the tobac-
co warehouses here which were discon-
tlnucd for the holidays will be resumed
on next Tuesday. II was not Thought
that one-half of the crop OF tobacco IN
the counties contiguous to Petersburg has
been sold
Mr.. Richard r. Arlington. one Of
Petersburgs most prominent merchants
whose illness has been mentioned was
thought TO be somewhat improved to-
day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-08
UHEEL AND Pedestrians
Mr.. Jacob ThaIhimer Painfully Hurt In a
Collision.

Mr.. Jacob Thalhimer was painfully hqI'
Yesterday morning while out bicycle ~
inc hv a collision with Mr. James Nc
Cuc "a member Of the United states
Army recruiting corps IN this city. 49,.
Mr. Thalhimer was. riding down . ,ne
steep hill ON Seventh street DEW zen
Grace and Franklin As he started u"
urn into the latter thoroughfare NJ Nc
cue was crossing the street. Mr. .fhSl-
miner called 10 him To get out Of INC
nv lint Mr.. McCue became confused
and got right in the way, the collision
following. A.. ~.
The results were very disastrous TO MT.
,,,eIbirner who was thrown violently
nom his wheel. q severe cash being cut
i'm the back of Is head. 81,
Mr McCue, also, iared pIetty, oa1'y
hut his Injuries consisted principally OF Il
few bruises.
DR. r. H. Teusler was at once summon
ed and dressed Mr. Thalhimers INJURIES.
being compelled 10 take several stltches
I'm Tie wound The physician staies thdl
MIR. Thalhimer SIS not seriously hurt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-08
1NsrALLArIoN or orFrcERs.
Schiller Lodges Recently Elected Officers
PM ON Iheir Kegnlias.

At the last meeting Of Schiller Lodge
l. O. O. f.. the following officers were In
stalled.
Paul Wagner. y. c.; Louis Gisselhrecht
V. c. Walter Sent. Secretary; Mllii,am
Holzappel. Treasurer; Charlss . roi,i,s,
Right supporter to n. c., Charles Boss /,
Lett Supporter TO n. c.. Charles BatIis -.5i
Right Scene Supporter Henry. LESS ,;, Leie
Scene supporter, 5. schachter, t nMpro
AN Albert WaIdbauer; Right support
cr ~ Y g.. Henry Knolle; Left Supporter
TO v. g., Eddie Metzeger ,,...,.o,.
At the close Of the meeting brothT 10 ~ a.
Gisselbrecht invited those ,,. P7 nat slow
in accepting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-08

following officers 10 serve for the eusu-
ing term: Councillor. X. T.. Snellings;
Vice. Councillor II. T.. Johnson: Record
ing Secretary. Charles McCurdy, Assist
ant Recording Secretary, l.. j. Pierce .
Financial Secretary. John w Cake: IN
ductor, r. n. Atkins: Examiner. f.. T.
Cake: Outside Protector. John w. Bry-
ant: Senior EN-COuncillor. William j.
White: Jr. Ex-Councillor. w. X. Akers;
Trustees-J. Il. Jewell. william J. White,
and Charles McCurdy.
After the installation interesting adj
dresses were made by State Deputy j.
j. Davis. DR.. r. T.. Stratton and Brother
]. o. Fox.
This council is in n most prosperous
condition, receiving into its ranks new
members nearly every meeting night
and prospects for the future bids fair
for its being the banner council in the
Etata
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-08
The SOlar-plexuS Blow.

"The Vitascope." showing the Corbett-
FitzsimmOns night exactly as H. took
place last March in Carson city, was
given az matincs and night at the Acad-
envy yesterday before small audiences.
The entertainment is most interesting
10 those who take stock in prize fights
and boxing matches ana was plainly
given on a large canvass that took up
considerable space on the stage. The
vitascope itself Is scientific wonder and
Is worth the while TO see.
Again at matinee this afternoon and
tO-ught
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-08

Tho Sunday-school OF Holy Trinity
church having outgrown the capacity OF
the building. another school will be start
ed Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
There are children who cannot attend In
the morning who will doubtless be glad
10 become members of an afternoon
school. some persons can more conve-
niently act as teachers AZ mis- hour.
Classes OF grown people will be formed
for Bible study.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-08
Weak Men. HereisHope for You.

You are fearfully depressed and discour-
aged by weakness. nervous debility. eX-
hausted powers and vigOrless condition.
DO you not know that the great spe-
ciaiist. Or. Greene, IS West 18th ST, New
York city, Is the most successful physi-
clan IN the world In curing this class CT
diseases His medicines are most heal
ms strengthening. invigorating. He can
make you again vigorous man. You
can consult him by mail free Write him
without delay 1t costs nothing 10 get his
opinion and advice by letter. and writing
TO him will probably lead TO your cure.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-08
MEN THAT ARE DOOMED !
AND YET WHO DO NOT REALIZE
THEIR DANGER.
Why People Drift Along Until IL otten
l. Too Late Explained BY Scion of
SrIanfe.

II met a gentleman on the street to-
day whom have not seen for some time.
but the moment my eyes rested upon
him, l could see that he was doomed
IL was 4 member of the faculty OF a
New York Medical College who made
this statement:
Il saw" he continued. that peculiar
color of countenance. that lack OF express
sion in the eyes and pufiincss under the
lids which indicate the presence of the
most horrible Of all known diseases. The
corners OF the mans mouth were some
what drawn down and the lines OF the
face were distinctly marked. ! felt like
warning him. but l was not on sufficient
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-08
Rennrted DrAtlI.

Information was received here last
night by Captain Thomas. OF the First
District, that Mr.. h. ;. Holdscroft, BROTH
ously III at his home in Charles city
county, and later II was reported that he
was dead The report could not be yerl-
fed. however
officer HObscroft went down 10 be at
the hedslde Oh his brother
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-08

An important meeting will be held al
y o'clock to-day in the city jail 20
consider the question of repairs 70 that
structure. and especially IT. regard t. the
las pipes
Those summoned to attend the meeting
are Mcssrs r. NJ. Taylor. James Caskie,
W. NJ Turpln. Claiborne Epps. G. W.
Hardwlcke and MarX Gunst.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-08
AttIle jefferson

Some late arrivals at the Jefferson are
Judge w. y. POrtlock. OF Norfolk, Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Kelly Austin. OF
A. NJ Benson and James q. White, OF
Boston, Mr.. and Mrs. II. 5. Wsner. OF
New York. MIR. Charles HOlbrOOk, and
Miss olive HOlbrOOk, Of san Francisco.
len.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-08
Moman's Work.

The Board OF Managers OF the ES-
change for Woman's Work mot At -
NJ. yesterday. Mrs. Virginus Newton IN
the chair.
The reports were very encouraging.
Tho number Of articles sold greatly eN-
ceeded those OF last year. The board
was much gratihed AT receiving new
lie member I'm December.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-08
Reduced Rates to Norfolk.

VIA THE NORFOLK AND WESTERN
RAILWAY. The only All-Rail Line"
with SOLID NESTIBULED TRAINS
way 81: round-trip. $3.50. Trains leave
Richmond daily at . \. NJ. and 100 L. N.
Returning, leave Norfolk az $40 \. NJ ana
43J Z. NJ. For full information apply az
Company's office. corner Ninth and Main
streets, or Phone 49,.
II. w. COURTNEY.
District Passenger Agent.
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on for EuroDe,

Mr.. 4. X. Victor, OF L. X. Victor & Co.,
left yesterday evening for New York city.
whence he sails on Tuesday next for Eu-
rope on a visit OF pleasure and business
Mr.. Vietor's many friends wish him q
pleasant and PROSPEROUS trip