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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-15

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-15

1t Ia now said that the flying squadron
has only left It's nest to try its wings
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WORKING WOMEN WHO SUFFER.
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On ths whole. IL might be just az we'll
to Let Spain do the balance Of the talking.
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-15
MAI. MYERS THEIR FRIEND.
\ Committee Of Engineers Have Their
Wrongs Speedily Righted by Him.

The engineers employed on the Rich
mun0, Fredericksburg and Potomac rail-
road are Jubilant over the fact that In
President Myers they have a champion
when it comes 10 the recognition OF their
rights. This fact has always been re-
cOgniZed by the employees and II was
emphasized by a recent Incident
Some weeks ago 1t became necessary.
owing TO the heavy business Of the road,
20 take several engineers out Of the
shops TO help in the work OF transporta-
ton. This was all right for the time be-
ing but when the business went back
TO its normal condition. and the extra
engineers were retained. thereby cut
ting down the earnings of the regulars
nearly all Of whom have large families.
considerable dissatisfaction sprung up.
Tho engineers met and discussed the
matter and a con mittee was appointed
to wait upon the yardmaster. Mr.. ID. s.
Cooper. for the purpose of having him
put the extra engineers back into the
shop.
Then the committee of engineers con-
forred with the Brotherhood, and then
repaired 90 Major Myers office, where
they were most cordially anc courte-
their story was listened to and most
carefully considered.
Major Myers told the committee that
no would look into the matter and see
that everything was adjusted according
TO the Justice in the case, and advised
them that whenever they had any griev-
ance TO come 10 him and they would be
given all consideration.
The engineers departed. much pleased
with the reception that had been given
them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-15
ESTABLISH SUB-TREASURIES
The Convenience OF Gas and Water
Takers Is Consulted,

The Committee on Ordinances was call
ed TO meet az o'clock yesterday even
ing Only Mr. s. L. Bloomberg Chair
man. and Major Drewry were present.
After waiting twenty-five minutes, and no
one else appearing, the fneeting was
called of.
There are several matters awaiting the
attention of the committee, among them
a proposition to establish not less than
six nor moro than eighteen sub-treasurfes
at various points in the city, where
water and gas bills may be paid.
This was presented in the Common
Council by Mr.. $. III. Cottrell, and Is FOR
the double purpose OF conserving the
convenience of the people and relieving
the Treasurers office, now oyer-burdened
with this work.
II is stated that these sub-treasuries
can be established without cost TO the
city One Of the banks, IL Is said, will
foot all the expenses OF establishing such
a depot in Its building, and others are
willing TO do likewise.
The idea seems TO meet with approval
on all sides.
The Committee on First Market met
at 1913 east Main street, az IL o'clock
yesterday morning, with Messrs. King
chairman, Curtis and Tanner present.
The clerk reported the amount col
lected on account OF sanitary tax sl0l.20.
The contractor for painting the mar
ket was allowed $3.50 on his contract.
The committee adjourned after order
Ing the payment OF bills and payroll.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-15
SOLDIERS DEATH
STILL A MYSTERY.
Nothing to Indicate Who Killed PrI-
vate Reffett, of Kentucky.
WILL WITHDRAW INJUNCTIONS.
The Transport Berlin Leaves Part OF
Her Crew on Shore ut Newport
News and an Attorney Loses
Fcc-To Settle with Treasurer.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, Dec. H-Spec-
ial-It was expected that the mystery
surrounding the death OF Private fei-
felt. Company |, First Kentucky resi-
ment. would be cleared when that or
ganization arrived I'm Louisville but IN
stead. IL has only deepened as the GILL
GERS of the regiment say they know NO
thing about II.
II is generally believed now that the
tragedy was the result OF row WHICH
started between Reffett and Brehme up
town, the two quarrelling about tneir
companies. Brehme telling Renett tlat
Company | was the tail end OF the regi-
ment.
1t IS said that there is In the city
man who saw the whole affair but who
does not wish TO appear in the matter
and has concealed his identity. This
man Is reported to have said that when
the two men arrived at the wharf, one
of them struck the other, and after
several blows had been passed. Reffett
was struck down, the other man plling
"a LOT of baggage and knapsacks on him,
but whether Reflects assailant was
Brehme or some other man cannot be
asccrtained.
NEWPORT NEWS INJUNCT1ONS.
Argument upon the question OF making
permanent the Injunction obtained by the
city against the Newport News and Old
Point Railway and Electric Company
was 10 have been heard In the Corpora
ton Court to-day but was postponed un-
an Saturday on account OF the absence
i'm New York of MIR. a. l.. Segar, local
counsel for the company.
The injunction, which restraints the
road from laying any more track In the
city until further order OF the court, VIII
not. II is understood. be pressed In view
of the attitude Of the fraction company
in offering to withdraw its suit Of $4,000
each against the city and sewer con-
tractor Honan.
SAILORS GET LEFT.
The Transport Berlin. which brought
the First Kentucky regiment here from
Porto Rico sailed this morning for New
York, leaving behind five OF her crew,
who got tangled up In Bloodheld last
night. and found themselves I'm The
clutches Of the law this morning. They
were sent down 10 the steamer In charge
of an officer arriving at the pier just
as the vessel had cleared the wharf. Not
being able TO get aboard, they were
brought back and jailed according TO the
original judicial programme mapped out
before the effort was made to get them
out Of the city An attorney, who had
Interested himself in behalf OF the sail
ors. lost so by their failure 10 make
connection. his fee being aboard ship.
City Treasurer J. VI. Curtis will go up
10 Richmond tomorrow to settle with the
State Treasurer. The total amount due
The State for taxes for the year Is Sl9,-
3S903.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-15
PICTORIAL RECITAL.
One Hundred Views OF Scotch People
and Scotch Scenery.

The third number Of the Star Course
will be given in the Association Hall to-
night Albert Armstrong. Of Boston,
will give his pictorial recital Of Bonnie
Brier Bush stories. The hundreds who
had the privilege Of hearing Alexander
Black in Miss Jerry" and witnessed the
wonderful work OF the photographer and
stereopticonist will enjoy the presenta-
ton If tonight.
The programme Of this evening will In
clude For Conscience Sake from the
Days of Aud Lang Syne" and "A Doc
tor OF the Old School" from Beside the
Bonnie Brier Bush" Mr. Armstrong
spent nine weeks in Scotland taking the
photographs from which the views have
been made. the views being reckoned the
finest in the country. Mr.. Armstrong
viii not only appear on the Richmond
Star Course, but also on the Baltimore
Course as well as on other leading
courses Of the country. Non-memoefs
or members Of the Course may secure
extra seats at the building to-day. In
view Of the facts that the lights VIII ne
cessarily be truned out. all are requested
10 be in their seats before $3.50 at wliich
time the lecture will begin, and so far
as possible the ladies arc requested 10
come without their hats. OF 20 remove
,heir hats on taking their seats. as It
will be impossible for any one TO en-
10Y the lecture who cannot see The
screen
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-15
PLENTY TO EAT.

James Brothers grocery store at Cos
east Marshall street is well stocked with
nice assortment of groceries Of every
KIND aud description suitable for the
no lsekeeper. ana anything in this line
always makes an acceptable and useful
present The store has been well pa
tronized, FOR there is an extensive line
OF groceries. including canned goods. pre-
serves. pickles. fruits. eggs, butter AMI
such staples. The young gentlemen who
conduct the business are enterprising
and are doing their share Of the Christ
mas trade.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-15
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY RATES VIA
RI. ANDP. IL. Il.

The Richmond. Fredericksburg and Po-
tomac Railroad Company will sell tickets
at reduced rates between all points on its
line on account Of Christmas Holidays,
based on a fare and one third for the
round trip. Rate to Washington, NSo;
TO Alexandra. $3.50; to Fredericksburg
$3.50 for the round trip
These tickets will be on sale December
99d TO 26th and December 30th TO Janu-
ary q. inclusive. good to return until
January A. 1899. To students OF schools
and colleges these tickets will be on sale
from December 10th to 26th, inclusive.
upon presentation OF certificates signed
bv their principal, superintendent or pre-
sident.
Tickets for sale at Byrd-Street station
or AZ office OF Richmond Transfer Com
pany, 9O3 east Main street.
w. Z. TAYLOR.
Traffic Manager.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-15
RUSH FOR TICKETS.
The Big Cake Walk Creating Interest
All Over Town.

The applications filed for tickets to the
grand cake walk at the Academy Of Music
next Tuesday night. December 10Th, is
larger at this time than for any per-
formance al the Academy during this
season. Requests for seats to be reserv
ed have been uouring in at the box office
for two days, and several hundred had
been filed up to last night. The box office
opens to-day for the first time for the
sale of seats.
As was expected, a large proportion
OF the applications for seats are from
society people of Richmond and well
known citizens and their families.
The Indications are that the Academy
will De filed from pit TO dome when the
curtain rolls up Tuesday night.
The unique form OF ire entertainment
and the fine opportunity 10 study negro
character has aroused especial interest.
and hundreds OF people seen on the street
declare that they would not miss the big
cake walk for anything reasonable.
Coming as Il does just before the Christ
mas holidays when everybody Is In a
spirit to enjoy a jolly mirthful enter
tainment, IL is not surprising that there
is so large a demand for tickets.
The Chicago papers published a few
days ago several columns about big
cake walk by celebrated negro walkers
before an audience Of society people in
the Windy City. and from The accounts
I'm the paper It was notable society
event The demand for something novel
and suggestive OF the grotesque has
been steadily growing and this particu-
lar form Of amusement has created some
thing Of a curious craze OF late.
Mayor Taylor. Captain Frank Cunning
ham and Justice John CrutchGeld have
been reading mp everything they conld
find on the subject OF cake walks. - as
to be expert judges on Tuesday night
The original eighteen cake walkers have
been arranging to spring q surprise on
the audience I'm the way Of costumes
and some steps never before seen here
will be introduced. This will be the first
up-to-date and genuine negro cake walk
in all It's completeness ever seen here.
The supplementary programme will be
highly entertaining.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-15
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY RATES 1903
90, VIA SOUTHERN RAILWAY.

On tho above account the Southern
Railway will sell tickets between points
on its line and connections east of the
Mississippi and south Of the Po~mac
rivers at rate of one and one thir1 first
class fares for the round trip: selling
da4es. Iecember 22d 23d. Path. 18th, 10Th.
eoth and 81, 1898. and January l and 2,
1893
Tickets will also be on sale for. teachers
and students Of schools and colleges
december 10Th 10 9th. inclusive AT above
rates, upon presentation of certificates
from presidents or principals OF such in
stitutions Final limit OF all tickets
January I, 1870.
Same rates and conditions will apply
via York River line, Richmond 10 Balu-
more. al rate of $2.S5 round trip.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-15
APPOINTMENT FOR DR.. TAYLOR.
Is Now Assistant Quarantine Officer at
Newport News.

Or. Thomas NJ. Taylor, well-known
young physician Of this city. has gone
TO Newport News to accept the position
Of assistant to DR.. a. C.. Jones, the quar-
antine officer at that port
Dr. Taylor left yesterday afternoon to
commence his new duties there. He car
ried with him the best wishes Of large
number Of friends I'm This city who Will
watch his success with interest.
Dr. Taylor is the son Of DR.. Keith
Taylor. and IS a young man Of fine
promise lie graduated from the
University College Of Medicine about TWO
years ago and has been practicing here
since lie takes charge Of his new po-
sition under the most favorable circum-
stances.
DR.. Taylor succeeds DR.. Hobson who
was DR.. Jones assistant. but resigned,
and is now candidate for the position
Of quarantine officer There are several
other candidates for the position. DR..
Jones has held it for eleven years. and
has made an eminently successful and
satisfactory officer
He is spoken Of in the highest terms by
all who know him, and is recognized as
a most capable man.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-15
OFFICE TO STAY HERE.
Old RumOr Revived and No Truth in
in it-CustOm House Items

The Old rumor that the headquarters
OF the Internal Revenue Department will
be removed 10 Petersburg has been re-
Nived Collector Brady was not here yes
terday but persons ia position to know
say That the report b. entirely without
foundation. II Colonel Brady has any
idea of making the change he has not
told DIS most intimate friends.
Jane" y. MerriWeather. the Colored
man Who committed suicide. was not
discharged from the Internal Revenue
service. He was appointed along With
five others 20 DO special work In cou-
ncction With the War Revenue bill. He
was appointed on October goth. and his
term expired on November 10Th. Merri-
weather passed very creditable exami-
nation FOR appointment as Deputy Col
iector OF Internal Revenue At the time
OF his death his name stood AT the head
OF the eligible list Merriweather was
never known 10 take a drink while em-
plOyed in the revenue Office.
Judge Waddill has entered an order
In the case OF c. Il. Portewig. bankrupt,
dssoying the Injunction which was en-
tered In the cause October 2Oth restrain
Ing y. W. Bowe and Hin Carter from
selling POrtewig's real estate.
Judge Waddill, Mr.. Il. H. Talley. Capt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-15
XMAS HOLIDAY RATES
To Points OIL the N. and W.
Railway.

Richmond to Lynchburg and return =.
Richmond to Norfolk and return $3.50.
Correspondlngly low rates to all points
on its line to parties desiring TO spend
their Christmas and New Year at home.
Tickets on sale December 22d. ed, ;stl,
9th. 10Th. 3Oth. 3lst, 1898 and January LIT
and %. 1892 good for return passage un-
iii January 4. 1899 Students will be en-
abled to secure these tickets from Dec.
10th To 2sth inclusive, provided they pre-
sent a certificate signed py the principal
or superintendent Of their colleges. For
full Information apply TO the Richmond
Transfer Co. so3 east Main street. b. G.
Carter. ticket agent. Byrd st. Union)
Depot. or at company's Office, s3s east
Main street. K. w. COURTNEY.
Dis. Pass Agent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-15
CD,TOwn Bank.

An uptown bank will open It's door on
81 Dad street this morning.
For the convenience Of uptown mer-
chants and other business men, Mr.. w.
L. Warning. Jr mas promoted the move
ment, and he has interested several
downtown banks in the idea.
The bank will be opened at Sixth ard
Broad streets. in the old Julius Meyers
Sons building and Its purpose will be
to do a general banking business. The
hours OF the new bank will be from 10
to l o'clock daily. except Saturday. when
the doors will be open until o clock.
Captain b. NJ. Parham will be In charge
OF the new establishment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-15
In Rattle TO Lecture.

There will be an address this evening
at SIS o'clock in the public hall of Rich
mond College by Rev. III. w. Battle. ID.
u, Of Petersburg.
The subject will be SHY Chautauqua
Experiences" DIR. Battle visited Chau-
tauoua last summer. and his lecture is
full OF personal descriptions OF the dis
tinguished men he met, and OF his own
adventures The lecture is said. by
those who have heard II, TO be fun Of an
ecdote and fun. The public is invited
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-15

Asa Rogers and other Federal officials
went over to Petersburg yesterday
to attend the wedding OF Mr.. Joseph 4.
Brady and Miss Bragg.
During Mr.. Brady's absence Mr.. X. II.
Talley. his deputy is discharging the
duties of clerk of the United states
District Court
There is lively trading in Internal
Revenue stamps. especially those for
use on Apple Brandy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-15
CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RY.
Christmas and New Year Holt
daY Rates.

Holiday Excursion Tickets will be sold
at reduced rates between all stations on
G.. and o. railway on December 22 %,
o. %. &c. 30 81. and January ] and ..
with final limit of January g.
To students of colleges, holding certif.
Gates from the principal the sale Of these
tickets will also be made December 10 to
u additional
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-15
HERE Is THE PLACE OF ALL
OTHERS

TO make the purchase OF the most ac-
ceptable Christmas present you could
make for your family. a new Plano
and ono Of those well known makes-
such as steinway knabe, Hardman,
Klmban, Standard and 1aines. You
don't have 10 20 around asking. III you
know ANYTHING of such Pianos as these"
Every one Knows that their names stand
FOR an that il good. Walter u. Moses &
CO., sole agents. 1905 Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-15
&. Nj. l. y. Cards.

owing to the change in treasurer very
few membership cards were distributed
AT the annual meeting OF the Confeder-
ate Memorial Literary Society.
The new treasurer Will be at home. SlA
Park avenue. every Thursday morning
until the next meeting of the G. NJ. l..
$. and will be glad TO furnish tickets
Tor 1899 on payment of one dollar.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-15
Church for Havana,

Rev. W. w Landrum. Of At
lanta. formerly of Richmond. has
been invited by the Baptist Home Mission
Board to organize a Baptist Church in
Havana for the American Residents Of
that city.
lie has not vet decided as to whether
or not no will accept
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-15
Committee Meetings.

The Committee ON Streets viii meet IN
regular semi-monthly meeting this after
noon at o'clock.
The Committee on Light meets at
O'Clock this evening
The Committee ON Grounds and Build
incs viii meet at $50 o'clock.
The Committee on Cemeteries meets at
the same hour.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-15
REVIEW or SEVENTH ARMY
CORPS
BY President and Secretary Of War
Savannah. GA, December 17-fS.

The AtlantIc Voast L'no WI SOL IoUHu
trip tickets 10 Savannah at one fare for
the round trip account above occasion.
Tickets on sale 18th. 18th 18th, with final
limit December Goth. For Pullman reser-
vatous and other Information apply TO
c. S. Campbell Division Passenger
Agent. Room g. Union Depot.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-15

DIR. William A. Hammond. the eminent
snecislist I'm nervous diseases has writ
ten for the next volume OF The Youths
Companion an article OF absorbing In
terest on the wonderful things done by
in some degree at least. Is a sleap-walker
The Companion also announces articles
by DR. Mary Putnam jacob on THE
Growing Child" and on quarantine meth
ODDS by Surgeon-General Wiman.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-15
SMALL CONFEDERATION,
Might Have Been Larger But for Fine
Work OF the Firemen.

An alarm OF fire was turned In at 3
o'clock yesterday afternoon from Box So
corner OF Hancock and Broad streets,
caused by the partial burning OF three
frame tenement houses. Nos. 1913, lZls IL
and 1921 west Broad street.
The fire originated In No. l2l9. occupied
by. Mr.. J. II. Atkinson, and was caused
By the overturning OF stove. The hre
spread TO No. 1918 l-2, occupied By Mr.
Kendler and thence TO No. III, which
was vacant.
Engines Nos. and G and three trucks
responded and did good work I'm holding
the damages down TO about 5000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-15
Brought Him Back.

Officer Louis Werner returned from
warwick county Tuesday. bringing with
him VIM. Henry Coleman. coiored, who
Is wanted here on the charge OF house.
breaking. TIE case will come up In the
police court on the 18th instant.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-15
REVIEW OF SEVENTH ARMY
CORPS
BY President and Secretary of War,
Savannah, Ca. December 1918,
1898.

on account Of the above occasion the
Southern Railway will sell round trip
tickets from Lynchburg. Richmond and
Norfolk and points south thereof. TO Sa-
vannah. Ga. and return at a rate OF
one hrst-class fare for the round trip.
Tickets viii be sold December 18th. 18th
and nth. final limit returning December
20, 1895
The Southern has double daily service
between Virginia points and savannah
including the United States fast mail
and Southwestern Limited.
This viii be a rare opportunity 20 visit
Savannah before the Seventh Army
Corps embarks for Cuba.