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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-24
A Richmnnder's Sncccss.

The February number of Southern Pro-
gress. OF Philadelphia. has an excellent
double-column half-tone cut Of Mr.. w.
Cabeu Trueman formerly so well own
as q clever newspaper Of this ci y. For
some years Mr.. Trueman has been the
successful manager OF the advertising de-
partm,nt Of the great real estate hrm
of d. L. Risley. of Philadelph q, as wei
as the editor Of the Risley's Real Est ite
Journal. Southern Progress says OF MT.
Trueman.
Among the portraits which Southern
Progress prints this month IS that OF
william Cabell Trueman, the mal1sel o.
ID. L. Risley's advertising department
and the man who writes the stun FOR
Risley's Real Estate Journal. To De the
head Of a department which spends Slo'-
OGO a month with the newspapers Is. in-
deed. something 10 be proud OF. II seems
pretty safe 10 say that Mr.. Truemnn Is a
leader among the advertisers Of real
estate
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-24
SaIcm's Growing Industries.

SALEM. VA. Feb. 23.-Spscal-The
Salem Machine Works has many orders
booked, and new men are being employed
In order 10 nm the orders on time.
The woolen m n and pants factory are
now employing nearly two hundr peo-
pie. and have orders ahead 10 keep things
humming for the next seven or eight
months.
The steam tannery Is working ABOUT one
hundred men. Another large building will
probably be erected BY this company
within a snort tine.
The Camden Iron Works is in rros-
porous condition, and has many orders
10 MI. Altogether IN ngS are very en-
couraging. and there Sc ms 10 be no doubt
but that things are improving financially
in this portion Of the State.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-24
At Roanoke College.

SALEM, VA, Feb. 23.-Special--The
annual celebration OF the Ciceronian Lit
erary Society OF Roanoke College. was
held In the city hall last evening. The
programme consisted of an address by
the president, Z. b. Yeakley; nrst orator,
II. =. Stcmpls. debaters. T. -. Darsr and
RefOrd Bond. first orator. W. =. Shack
clifford.
The applicants for the Roanoke College
baseball team are practicing iaily. Itre
are about eighteen applicants in oil.
most of them new men as very Few OF
last years team returned TO college This
year.
The schedule for the whole season has
not yet been completed but the following
games have been arranged: April IN.
Maryland Agricultural anI Mechanical
College in Salem. April 9th, McCabe's
School In Salem: April 18th. Washing
ton and Lee University, in Roanoke
April 18th. Hampden-S.dney, on their
own grounds April Goth McCabes School
In Richmond: May 10TH =. Adams IN
Salem.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-24
OLD DOMINION CLUB MEETS.
An Enthusiastic Session Of jefferson
Ward Democrats.

The Old Dominion Democratic Club held
an enthusiastic meet ng al It's headduar-
tiers In Thons Hall last evening, and al
most every one OF the candidates. ap-
'peared or were represented.
Mr.. ". II. Mullen. Ia the course of the
proceed ngs, pres nted the president OK
the club with an h storic gavel the hea
OF which had been turned from A piece OF
wood from Libby pr. son, while the handle
was taken from the sounding board in
historic St. Johns church. and whose
wood had rung 20 the echoes OF the
grandest utterance OF Patrick Henry:
"Give me liberty or give me death"
The cand dates had their say. by per-
mission. before the regular business OF
the meeting was transacted.
After the sp aking the club went into
executive session.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-24
Social ard Pleasure Club.

The Sou.hslde Soc al and Pleasure Club.
Of Monroe and Madison wards. hav re-
organized nd opened their new quarters
- ~ go south Fif'h street. The club
invites all candidates for munic pal
onlces, ana especially those for the Coun-
Ell. 10 attend. and special y so Saturday
n ght next. The club has installed the
'olowed orirers: Frank y. Jones. presi-
dent; ]. ". Hannah. frst vice-president;
ID. II. Griffith, second vlce-president: ].
T. Bann ster. TT asurer; j. l.. Burke. sec
rotary; J. VI. Brantley. sergeant-at-arms.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-24
THE H0WARDSVILLE BRIDGE.
Rev. Geo. W. Wiley's Sermons Attract
Large Congregations.

HOWARDSVILLE. VA, Feb. 23.-Spe-
cial.-The interest in the revival which
was begun here at the Methodist church
last week Is unabated and the sermons
preached by Rev. George W. Wiley at
tract large audiences twice day.
The Senate has passed the bin incor-
porating the Howardsville Toll Bridge
Company and IL will become ldw
most assuredly before tine Legislature
adiourns. IL viii be Of immense value
10 all people residing i'm this vicinity.
The Nelson county marble quarry mas
beer closed down for week ON &C
count Of bad weather.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-24
Mr., BAILEYS PARTY.
He VIII BE Accompanied 10 Richmond
by Several Congressman.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-Speoial-Hon
Joseph w. Bailey who is to speak In
Richmond Friday. will be accompanied
bv the following congressman: Howard,
Adamson, Brantley Grigss BARLEY IN
dorwood. Br wer. Cooper, Wheeler, Rhea
Berry. McCleua d, Carm' cha l. Dinsmore
Baird and Robertson. The Virginia dele
CATION will also be- in the party. Con-
eressmen Epes and Hay VIII have Jointly
the management Of transportation.
Reprs sent ng Hay introd ICED solutions
representing about two hundred cOnstitu-
ents i'm ROCKINGHAM and Shenandoah
counties I'm favor Of the bill restricting
imm grafton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-24
Big Fire at Maynesboro.

STANTON. VA. FEB. 23.-Special.-
Fire destroyed an entire block at W agnes
boro this morning. IL is supposed that
il caught from a defective hue in tn
Masonic Hall. at wh ch place there had
been a meeting. The loss TO buildings an
stores is variOusly est mated al from
dftv to sixty thousand dollars.
The WaynesbOro and Base CITY IRE
companies worked heroically, put the IRE
had too much start, ana little could be
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-24
THE RAvENSWORTH WRECK.
A Hung Jury in the Trial of Robert j.
Hamilton.

FATPFAX. G. H.. VA. Feb. 3.-Spe-
o.al.-Eight for acqulttal and four for
conviction was the way the jury stood In
tho case against Robert j. Hamilton,
charged with attempting TO wreck {.
and O. train at Rayeneworth Station last
December.
The had been together all night ana
when court convened this morning ana
they had not agreed. they were sent TO
the Jury room for further consultation.
They were discharged Just before noon
and the case continued TN next court.
The result was not a surprise to those
who had heard the evidence.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-24
ShouId Do Their DUTY.

Judge W. s. Gooch. the enrolling clerk
of the General Assembly. is well up with
his work. but the members of the joint
Committee on Enrolled Pills are far
behind. Unless the latter Will steadly at
tend TO their duties dur ne the remaining
few DAYS II will be n cessary 10 extend
the session for several days next week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-24
ElouruOy--Boyi.

sMITHVILLE. VA, Feb. 23.-Speclal.-
A quiet but pretty marriage took place
to-day al Forest Hin, IN Charlotte county,
the home OF Mr. Robert Boyd. the brides
father. when Rcv. William cab II Flour
noy. Of New Canton. va, ana MISS Mary
Hannah Boyd were welded.
Immediately efter the ceremony The
bridal party left va Richmond for New
Canton, Va. where they will In future
reside.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-24
A CARD TO THE PUBLIC.

Having learned that a report is in cir
culation that / have retired from the
contest for Mayor OF the city. I respect
fully ask space In your columns 10 deny
such report and assure my friends that
am In the tight 10 a finish. and I be-
lieye with better prospects OF success
than ever: earnestly soliciting their sup
port | shall from now 70 the end DO all
in my power to make II success.
T.. +. REEVE
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-24
A FINE MARKSMAN.
Private Proctor Made the Highest
Score for Three Years.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA, Feb. %
Special Private T. T. Proctor, Jr.. OF the
Washington Guards. having made the
highest score for three successive years
az target practice. became the owner Of
the Sener cup. lie also won the Tyler
Modal Highest score, 10 out OF a possible
e. The following compose the successful
team IN the competition FOR the Aoner
Team Medal: Lieutenant II. n. Revere,
privates ". \. Lescock, ]. Il. Proctor,
r. r Proctor, Jr.. and w. A. Trojan.
Mr.. Isaac p. Rodgers and Miss Lynda
r. Jenkins were married today az Mon
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-24
PRETTY BRIDES
IN FEBRUARY.
Mr.. J. S. Moore, Jr., Makes Miss
Minnie CardweII His Bride
AT THESECOND BAPTIST CHURCH
Mr.. I,ouis Seal and Miss Grace II.
MAYS ut Denny-Street Baptist.
Mr.. G.. W. Smith and Miss
Mary Wyatt.

The Second Baptist church had on its
gala attire last evening at $50 o'clock,
when Rev. DR.. Smith. assisted by Rev.
Dr. Goodwin. of ST. Johns church. pro-
nounced the solemn words that made Mr.
J. s. Moore. Jr and Miss Minnie CARD
well husband and wife
The ceremony was witnessed by great
assembiage OF friends OF Miss Cardweh
and Mr. Moore. and proved very I'M
pressive
Miss Cardwel was attired in hand
some tailor made travelling suit oil Drown
and carried brides roses. and her maid
Of honor. Miss Cunningham, was dresseo
beautifully in white. The envied groom
was dressed ittngiy.
The shortness Of the time between tho
ceremony and the departure OF the ':lo
o'clock train for the north prevented the
consratulatory levee which the friends
OF the bridal party desired. but large
number OF them fastened TO the depot
TO shower their warmest adieus and well
wishes.
At first the young peoples plans we're
for n two weeks stay among northern
delights picturesque. but have announced
their intention to suit their pleasure IN
their length of stay.
Returning a temporary residence Will
be made by Nh and Mrs Moore at No.
22O9 east Broad street.
Mr. Moore is junior member OF tho
wholesale grocery firm Of j. 5. Moore
CO.. while his bride is n niece Of Mr.. John
Adams. Of this city. and was formerly OF
Columbia. S. C..
Scal--Mays.
MT Louis Seal. a popular employe OF
the Milhiser factory. and Miss Grace X
Mays. the pretty daughter OF Mr.. W. j.
MAYS. the city's trusted foreman OF the
lower gas-works, were happily uhlted AT
Denny-Street Methodist church last even
ing at 5.i5 o'clock.
Immediately after the ceremony the
bridal party left for a tour OF Northern
cities which they will complete in ten
days.
Smith-Wyatt.
4 very quiet but pretty marriage took
place Tuesday evening AZ the residence OF
Mrs W. +. Wyatt, No. 1904 IL north
Twenty-slxth street. when Mss Mary w.
Wyatt became the bride OF Dir. GilOfrt
W. Smith. The ceremony was perform
cd by Rev. $. G.. Hatcher OF Denny
Street cnufcn. McSaiSs X. r. ii'ASo anu
l.. j. Martin acted as ushers.
The bride is onetof the most attractive
bellies ~ Church Hill. and the groom Is
the youngest son of the late william
Smith. and is a valuable employee OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway.
The popularity Of the bride and groom
was attested by the numerous and hand
some presents received.
Their future residence will be No. 5O2
Denny street, Fulton.
other Weddings.
Mr. Ernest a. Farlaincs and Miss Gwen
doline J. Jones. both Of Goochland coun-
IT, Va, were married yesterday morning
az l02 west Main street. this city by Rev.
r. b. Collier. OF Highland Springs Va.
Mr.. Robert Williams and Miss Rachel
Throckmorton were Joined m matrimonial
ties at the Apostolic church, I'm Fulton,
at $50 O'Clock last evening, Rev J. II.
Daugherty officiating.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-24
GiIlianl-Turpin .

PAMPLIN CITY. VA. L b. 23.-special.
Mr.. Harry Gillian. Of Appomattox was
married In Lynchburg 20 Miss Turp this
evening. and brought his bride 10 the
Rice Hotel. at this place, Where he had q
reception from \ 10 II O'Clock. Mr.. G T.
am Is quite a popular drummer Of
Lynch burg. lie has many relatives and
fri nds in this place.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-24
SPECIAL.

We have just completed arrangements
70 handle in this city the most perfect
and wonderful typewriting machine tho
world has ever seen. IL possesses every
feature OF the 800 typewriters and Is 20
sell for S35 and 80. The general agent FOR
this machine will be at our place OF bust
ness on Friday. the 25th. to fully srhstan-
tiate the above claims. AS seeing is be-
lieving we earnestly invite you TO call
and be convinced.
THE BELL BOOK & STATIONERY co.
rs cast Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-24
AN EAGLE IN A TRAP.
A Local Option Election Ordered at
Heat hSyiilc.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA, Feb. ~
special-Mrs. J. \. Perry received yes
terday tho intelligence OF the. death q
hr only sistr Mrs. l.. 7. Greene, al To-
gOnto, Canada.
Mr. Edward Bourne. Of Stafford. caught
in q steel trap a few days ago gray
eagle, measuring seven feet seven inches
from tip 10 tip.
Tn requisite number OF voters having
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-24
Council Committees.

The following Council committees will
meet to-day:
Committee on Second Market, =. NJ.
Committee on Schools. : +. NJ.
Committees on Health and Water, $50
T. NJ
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-24
PRIVATE ALLEN COMING.
He and About Twenty Congressman to
he Here Friday.

Hon. joseph T. Lawless received tele-
phone message yesterday 70 the eject
that about twenty congressman would
come with Mr.. Bailey TO Richmond to-
morrow private" John NJ. Allen. Of
Mississippi will be one of them.
Mr. Allen may make speech at the re-
ception TO be held at The Jefferson Hotel
to-uorroyv ufoenf
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-24
A Buggy Wreck.

A collision between a buggy and an
electri. car yesterday morning resulted
in the vehicle being considerably broken
up. Mr.. Stone. the occupant OF the buggy.
was painfully but not seriously bruised.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-24
hid He Steal Ito

NJ. L. woodward. while man. was ar
rested IN the First District yesterday
on the charge OF stealing an overcoat
from John j. Burress-
ne was locked up. and will be one OF
Justice Johns actors this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-24
Highway RObbcr. p

FREDERICKSBURG, VA. Feb Especial
George Pegram (colorcd) was convicted
in the county court OF Dinwiddie on yes
terday OF highway robbery and given
eight years In the penitentiary
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-24

tacue's Chapel. IN kim George county.
Rev H. u. Jones officiating.
Mrs. Lawrence Catlett died few days
ago at her home. IN Stafford county.
after "a brief illness. She leaves hus-
band and five children.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-24

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Like all really good things, my are int
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boxes.
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The sun., 1898-02-19

HAVE YOU a s. arc Ille suit III Your clothes
The sun., 1898-02-19

THE Sun is in hard luck Its list Of the sevel' will expire
despite its endvo make last long osslbe
by publishing of these Bog stories each wee *. THE Sun
first pu coto should have implicated enough Democrats to
have kept up Tie list forever looks there dea1t OF
men, boz. Democrats and Republicans who induced by
friendship similar considerations loan their checks to W. n
Boggs.
1t gt jus. we'll have male the it OF col>prlor
and then would have had the opportunity
of relasng its tre statements concerning CONSPIRACY and
'oot an ''ller almost incrniua, though is doubtful,
if people could be induced to read them.
'u after all what do these Boz stories amount to- Is 1t not
customary every day in the , Of ordinary business
lctions for to lo his check another with the
derstandng that the whom the loan is made will make good
the of the check before presented in bank THE Sun
has published number of sensational stoe but it has made
direct of fact showing criminal connection between the
deaultng teller aad hemen has implicated by vague charges
Neither has it submitted any proof Of the few statements that
has made that bear directly the point issue When its edit
did publish story for which he expected be called he
found it convenient be absent in Philadelphia ION business
when etrbuon demanded If this the of proof that
THE Sun to submit concerning all the stories has published
apl that it has made very big mountain of sensation of
small moleh of facerone B. Bell in The Sunday Star
Februsry 49,
The sun., 1898-02-19
LOCAL DOTS.

Strength Of mind is exercise, not rest.
knowledge comes, bnt wisdom lin
gers.
Henry &. Morse wa. in Philadelphi@
Thurs,la1.
Where there is no hope there can he
no cndeavor.
William Lawton was in Philadelphia
on Thursday.
Mayor MacIear spent Thursday in
Philadelphia.
Charity is IA virtue Of the heart, and
not Of the hands.
Alexander J. Hart visited in phila,|rI-
phia on Thursday.
Joseph Roney, Of the Evening journal
staff, is in Washington.
The Legislature will adjourn owe,
WaSllington's birthday.
Mrs. Anna Keen, OF Philadelphia, il
visiting friends in this city.
Tilghman Bond, a resident Of Mil
waukcc, Wisconsin is visiting friends il
this city.
Miss Mary Dillcnhunt, Of No. l7l'
Linden avenue, gave an enjoyable tea ol
"Wednesday in honor Of several guest
whom she is entertaining
The degree team Of Eden Lodge, |. o
q. f.. installed Il number Of candidate
Of Amily Lodge Of Camden, in Edel
Hall ol, Thursday evening.
The fifteenth anniversary Of th
Knights of st. John and Malta OF Morie
Encampmcnt, No. 35, will take place ol
Monday evening, February u.
Olivet Presbyterian Church will give
bazaar and supper in Pyle's Cycl
Academy on Thursday, Friday an
Saturday evenings Of next week.
The sun., 1898-02-19
LOCAL DOTS.

Last night "Auntie King conducted
revival services at kingswood NJ. f.
Church.
On Thursday, March 10, a quiet day
for women will be held at st. Andrews
Church.
Miss Emma Russel, of Winchester,
Va, i. visiting Miss Mary Dillenhunt, Of
this city.
The fourth quarterly conference of
Scott NJ. +. Church was held on Thurs
day evening.
Mrs. Mrgapt j. WeyI fell and in
jured her hip while walking on West
Fourth street.
Judge Ball yesterday committed to
Ferris Industrial School Frank Ward !,
lad OF II years.
james H. s. Gam, formerly Of this
city, now Of Augustine Pier, is suffering
with typhoid fever.
The Thursday evening dancing class
gave delightful dance at Eden Hall on
Thursday evening.
Steel gay serge with a vest Of bright
red taffeta, are attractive materials for Il
jaunty spring suit ior a young girl.
| A cucl r. and dance will be given in
Hotel Stratiord on February -, by Mrs.
John Bowker, OF Conshohockcn, Pa.
The many friends and associates oI
Turnkey Little are p cased to hear of III.
improvement after about week in tho
sick room.
! L. r. Layton, the Market street agen
The sun., 1898-02-19

OF the B. & o. r. r., has gone to Wash.
ington, d. G., for few days STAY. J, y,
Hitch, relief agent, is in Mr. iayton's
place while he is gone.
Mr.. ?. J. lIaughey is a candidate fo,
State Senator for Christiana Hundred
and his candidacy is well received in tho
Eleventh ward. He is strong supporter
OF the Chicago platform.
The collections at West presbvtpri,n
Church last Tuesday afternoon and
evening to enable Mr.. Moody to procure
books to distribute in the prisons of on,
country, amounted to $50.
Dr. Patterson, Of NO. S2S West s,rcct
Will return home next "Wednesday, after
alWo weeks, stay at Atlantic CITY, Drs
Brown and TomIinson are ATTENDING hi.
patients during his absence. .
The !Ieptasophs, or $. W. NJ, met +,
Eaeh ilall last evening. There was ]arp,
attendance, despite the jnclemcnc,
OF the weather. They are thinking y
changing their quarters soon.
An enjoyable social was given Inc
nlg ut by the Acm" Club. The sorinI wo
lc!d al the lcSdrncc of Miss Ann,
, urI'''rS WI" resides in Brandvwluc
A''e' II pr"kc up a supper was served.
III SpItr OF the many announcement
th"l the separate skirt is doomed. i, st;I
'l"'iI1sI'es and viii Il. long as the .rnsiLI
| ana convenient Shirtwaist iH worn, nnI
'ller' !. no sign of Il decrease Of thu
garments popularity. '''''
lhe way to be a grand,old man an,
lne M only way, is to be grand youn
The sun., 1898-02-19
TWO WOMEN SCARED.
Unpleasant Experience While Re
turnjn" to Their Homes.

Mrs. Mary DriScoll, residing in the
vicinity OF French and Fourteenth
streets. this city. was on her way home
n, o O'Clock on Thursday evening when
an unknown and burly-looking tramp
confronted her.
Without a word he attempted to
graspcd one of her arms. when she
sprang to one side and called for assist
ance. This act startled the miscreant
and he tiok to his heels and rapidly dis
appeared in the darkness :.
Mrs. Driscoll was returning home
from visit to a sister at the time she
was stopped.
This is the second incident OF the kind
that has occurred this week. While re-
turning from the Opera House on Tues
day evening last, a young lady, who
does not wish her name divnlged, lac
an equally unpleasant experience. A,
West and Fifth streets was standing ;
cab and near it two men. On seeing he
they separated, each taking opposite
sides of Fifth street, in which direction
was the lady's home.
Frequent whistles, as if signaling wa
occurring between the men. were ex
changed. Frightened thoroughly, tho
young lady commenced to run and tin
men gave up the supposed lr;uit.
The sun., 1898-02-19
LOWER THAN FOR YEARS.
Scarcity of Water in the Christians
River That is Wonderful.

The Christiara creek is lower than it
has been for years.
Warmers bargcs could hardly get "
to their wharf yesterday morning ano
any larger vessel will have to wait unit
higher water mark ~ - ssz.s. .. .asssssa
from he oyster wharf, which Is neal
the foot uf Third street TO within five
feet Of he channel no water can hr >e.t'
A. Il c narshy mu} las an awful strnrn
persons who approach 1t VIII be- ildbit
TO be affected very much by the "d"r.
Several searches have been made al
ready for articles and tools which har'
been dropped off boats that came int
the EcrSrv wharf. \ tool chest va
found Yesterday morning by some ynNn!
u.ru vino were in a roWbNat aNl VI"
later found out that it had been dr"ppp'
oil the bridge boat that WHs irbni,hIH
the bridge in 1850.
Several more smaller articles Vcr
later found bnt of not much value.