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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-06
GOOD TRAPPING
IN STAFFORD.
A Man Catches Eighty Five Dollars
Worth of Muskrats
IN THE SPACE OF SIXTY DAYS.
A Charter Has Been Granted For a
Bank i'm Louisa County-Work on
the Virginia Fredericksburg
and Western.
IN THE SPACE OF SIXTY DAYS.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA, April s.
special-Mr Gordon T. sullivan. Of STAFF
ford county bought to this city yesterday
$40 muskrat skins which he sold for $50.
Mr.. Sullivan caught the muskrats within
the past TWO months with a wire trap
Of his own invention.
Mr.. John Clark, OF Unionville. who was
thrown by his horse u few days ago
while returning from Orange Courthouse,
has since died from his injuries.
In the report of the Presbyterian
church. OF this city which Rev. B. w.
Mebane. the pastor, will present to-day
10 the Presbytery at Blackstone, It will
be shown that the amount contributed
during the past year to all causes OF the
church, aggregates S3,2Q1.2S. an average
OF 1892 per member.
Tho news Of the sudden death OF Mr..
Joseph liable. by falling down an eleya-
tor shaft in Baltimore yesterday, was a
shock to his many friends here. Mr..
liable and family resided here about flf-
teen years and he was a successful Der-
chant and very popular. About three
years ago he removed to Baltimore, az
which time he was a member CT the City
Council here.
A BANK IN LOUISA.
Louisa IS 10 have a bank A charter
has been granted for the Bank az Louisa,
which IS 10 DO a bank OF discount end
deposit and q savings bank. Capital STOCK
not less than $4,000 nor more than $4,000.
Cards are out for the marriage OF Cap
tain Daniel 81. Davis o. this city. and
Miss Ida D. Plummer. OF Maryland. the
ceremony to take place az the residence
Of Mrs. Win.erbottom, Cambridge, Nd,
Wednesday, April 18th.
Mrs. Nary 4. Partlow. rolict OF the late
CAPTAIN l. Partow. died Sunday night at
her home In this county aged seventy
five years.
Mr.. William p. Mansfield. a prominent
citizen OF Spottsylvania, died few deys
ago. aged seventy years.
News has been received here OF the
death at El Paso. Texas. OF Mrs Annie
f. Herndon. widow OF the late John +.
Herndon. formerly Of this county.
Miss Mary w. Pearson, sister or DR..
George 3. Pearson. died suddenly this
evening az an advanced age.
THE NEW RAILROAD.
The Virginia. Fredericksburg and West
ern railroad paid G.. w Hoskins s1.l00 to-
day for right Of way through his land at
a point where the road will connect with
the Richmond. Fredericksburg and Poto-
mae railroad Just opposite this city.
The work which has been In progress
several miles below here VIII now be
transferred TO this end Of the line.
Mr.. James Pobb. brother OF Or. j. p.
Pobb. died at his brothers residence here
to-day. aged seventy-one years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-06

Thomas Harris. colorcd. was sent on
10 the grand jury+ for breaking into me
house so s25 Floyd avenue and car
rylng away lot OF clothes. the property
Of William James on April list
Mary l.. Johnson, colored, who had
been charged By Detective Hall with be-
ing a suspicious character, was dismissed
because nothing could be worked up
against her.
Mike Moore. who was charged with
keeping his bar open on Sunday the 2'th
OF March. pleaded guilty and paid the
usual fine of $50 with costs.
w. n. Wilcox was charged with being
drunk ard II turned out that he was
also. sick The ambulance was, there
fore. summoned and the man was sent TO
the almshCuse.
John Hill colored. renlggcd. lie said
at first that Mary Ford cursed and anus
cd him on the street, and then he salu
he was mistaken. The costs amounting
20 $40 were paid and the case dismissed
Margaret Stokes also came under Johh
disp easure. but SLCO costs satisfied all
concerned and she joined Merry on the
outside.
The case against Emma Walker, color
ed. who is charged with beating jose
phine Brown, was laid over for one day
~. b. Crowder and Buck Salmon were
taken I'm out Of the rain by Officers Park
inson and Huicher on the charge or hght-
inc in the street IL came out that
Crowder was the aegressor and the sum
OF $40 was alta ched to his name. SAL
mon was dismissed
Alberta Booker. colored, lied TO save
her husband and came very near going
to the lookup herself. She made
charges against Lewis Booker that he
heat her and even threatened to Kill her.
ami ne was carried before the Party
with the cherubic countenance to eX-
ploin himself Then Alberta rushed TO
Inc rescue and declared that 1t was all
mistake. Tat Lewis had not threatened
10 XIII her nor had ne even touched her
with violent hands. Lewis paid l2O costs
and departed. but Alberta was placed IN
the ante room until the reception came
TO an end. when she was allowed 10 de-
part with warning ringing In her ears.
The case against c. II. wise, VINO II
IS alleced struck and wounded Joseph
A. Neagle. was further postponed to the
1uh instant. because Neagle was unaole
TO appear I'm line.
George Washington Toler could not tel
q lie and acknowledged that he was 100
fuu for his own safety In such weather,
so he went down 10 his old hanging OUT
place for twenty days.
charles Freeman paid $40 for being
disorderly and throwing rocks IN the
street
William Pryor paid ninety cents Tor
breaking the window Of Wah Lee
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-06
OLD FRIENDS
WITH MONTREAL.
Charley EIsey and Old Man Smiuk on
the Team.
THE FAST EASTERN LEAGUE.
Evenly Matched Teams VIII Gross Bats
IL Old Boreas Ceases 10 Exert His
Powers and Gives Old sol a
Fighting Chance.
THE FAST EASTERN LEAGUE.

The Montreal ball team OF the Eastern
League, wDICn pave here TO-DAY Is No
mean aggregation OF bah tossers.
Ihey represent one OF the strongest
minor Leagues IN the country, ana the
team is one OF the strongest Ia the league.
some or the players are wei known
here, having played In the Atlantic
League. and others are from the National
League.
In view Of the bal condition OF the
grounds yesterday there was no game,
but If tho weather permits, the players
Will get together this afternoon and
good game may be expected.
This Is the hrst visit OF an Eastern
League team 10 this city. and this fact
should be sufficient TO attract a large
number OF enthusiasts. 80 that the rela-
tive merits Of the two leagues can be
compared
Tho Montreal team has some well
known National League men on its list.
For catchers they have Butler. formerly
OF the Louisviles; Smink, Of the Pater-
sons and Hartfords. Pitchers McFarian,
OF Louisville; Yerrick. OF the Bostons;
souder Of the New Yorks. besides
Hughes. Of Brooklyn and Mullln
on second they have Win Clark. bought
BY Louisville from san Antonio on third,
Henry formerly Captain and third base
with Lancaster. For short, Miller, Of the
Philadelphia. In the field they have Ban
non. OF the New Yorks. and Elsey who
was with Richmond last season; also
Shearon, OF the Cleyelands.
An Eastern League Club composed OF
such q hustllng aggregation Of players
as the above. ought to make IL warm for
most any club In any league, and no
doubt 1t will be the best played and most
interesting series in the preliminary sea-
son in Richmond.
Managers Long and Newell. OF Reading,
have signed Der Ellis. He played with
the New Bedford and Newport clubs OF
the New England League last year, and
stood second among third basemen with
an average Of 903. His batting was Peg.
Reading has also signed new battery
in Corners, Of Wilkesbarre, and shinnel,
OF Philadelphia.
The batting order OF the Lancaster
Club in a game there yesterday, was as
follows: BuI,ermore r. T.. McVey, !. f..
Leidy, c. f.. Chiles. / b.; Ward. b.;
schaub, 9 b.. Madison, $. s.; Wente or
Roth. c.; Clausen or White, p.
This lnuicateS that the Champions have
almost the same team they carried last
season.
The game Saturday between the Uni
versity of Virginia and the Yale Univer-
sity teams, Will be a most interesting one
as It will bring together a bright array OF
well-known young athletes. including
Cadwalader. Collier. Hill and others.
81 81 1.f-
here on Friday. Boston and the cherubs
go 10 Petersburg for an exhibition game
on Saturday.
Manager Charles Dooley, OF the Mon
treals, says his team will be very near
the top Of the Eastern League. n not at
the top at the close OF the coming sea-
son.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-06

That the United States should declare
war against Spain" The hrst spea.er
on the affirmative. Mr. Barney Bowman.
in his usual choice and forcib!e language.
gave fact, argument and logic In support
of his aide. His speech made strong i'm
preston. Mr.. Binford, the nrst negative.
urged arbitration and presented the moral
side OF the question In favor OF peace.
Mr.. Eegleston, second Affirmative. made
a strongly patriotic speech and received
liberal applause Mr. Richardson, the
last speaker. made a splendid EFFORT in
favor OF peace. producing the figures OF
war expenses, urging the moral side Of
the question and showing the real dan
gers OF the war. The judges decided In
favor Of the negative.
A second round OF three minutes was
allowed each speaker and was vigorously
used.
Excellent volunteer speeches were made
BY Messrs. stafford Betty and Thomas
McCaul. the former urging war and the
latter in most excellent style. showing
tile dangers to the Southland from war.
Tne society adjourned 20 meet the first
Monday night In May.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-06
THE DESERTERS CAPTURED.
Run Down at Rocky Mount. N. G.
Close After the Others.

II took less than twenty-four hours Tor
the United States officers to recapture
two OF the seven sailors who deserted
the monitor Puritan lying In Charleston
harbOr Monday. They were carried 70
Norfolk. The others, II is thought VIII
be run down soon and taken charge OK
by Uncle Sam.
After the sailors escaped they discarded
their uniforms AMI Dnt on citizens clothes
Desplte the efforts OF the police at
Charleston. who were notified OF the es-
cane as soon es It was dlsco' cred. and at
once set TO work TO trace the men. the
deserters succeeded in getting aboard the
north bound Atlantic Coast Line train
and were speeding away towards wash
iDgton.
The kwires beclre hot with messages
to the various points along the route 10
arrest the men. n WINS learned that they
had reached Wilson. N. c.. and then the
officers set to work. and when the train
Rad reached Rocky Mount. two OF the
deseriers were captured. They were
turned over Ia an officer from Norfolk
who carried them 10 that city where
they will b dealt with.
The other i've escaped. though II could
not re learned how. II was not ascer-
tanned whether or not they were with the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-06
SELECT EXCURSION TO YORK.
TOWN. VA.

The Richmond College Geographical
ana historical Society will this year run
their annual excursion 10 Yorktown, Va
a nlace closely connected with historic
memories and landmarks. The trip VIII
be made via special train over Southern
Railway. leaving Richmond at s A. NJ
April iith. 10 West Point, Va, where the
elegant steamer Northampton VIII ne
waiting 10 take the party 20 yorktown
arriving at Yorktown IN time for lunch.
Sufficient time al Yorktown viii be allow
ed IN order TO visit the monument corn
wallis Cave tho cemetery and other MS
toric points, after which the steamer
will make a trip Of about fifteen miles
down the York river stopping at Glou-
cester Point on the return, allowing nmc
70 visit points OF interest there, and ar
rive West Point in time 70 connect VIII
special train leaving there $50 Z. NJ
arriving Richmond about s T.. NJ. The
party who will 20 on this occasion is
verv select, being composed Of some of
Richmonds best people. and all who 80
will nnd the trip a most pleasant and in
terestng one. Arrangements have been
made TO take care Of lunch baskets on
both train and boat. The Society has
given much time and consideration In
the ARRANGEMENT Of their annual eNcur-
sion this year and have selected trip
which abounds In points Of interest oil
along the route Although this is an all
days outing, the round-trip rate to York
town will be only Sl.O0. For further in
formation address Mr.. Alan p. Wilson,
chairman Committee. Room Is Rich
m0nd College, or c. w Westbury, T. p
A.. Southern Railway. go east Main
street. Richmond Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-06
Pickett Camps Meeting.

Pickett Camp held Its regular session
Monday night.
Commander L. Scott Gibbs called the
meeting 10 order and after the invocation
by Chaplain Winston the minutes were
read and approved.
A communication was received from
ST. Pauls church vestry, asking that a
detail of fifteen men be made from the
camp TO attend the services OF the un-
yelling OF the Jefferson Davis memorial
window at ST. Paurs church on Sunday
April 18th at il o'clock.
Commander Gibbs was Instructed 70
make the required detail.
A communication was received from
Mrs. ]. t. Fitz. president OF the Junior
lakewood Memorial Association asking
that ten members OF the camp be detail
ed to attend the camp fre recital TO be
held under the auspices OF the Associa-
ton at Corcoran Hail. April 18th.
The request was acceded TO. A COM
mittee consisting OF Comrades Whitlock'
GIN and Lakewood was appointed TO pre-
nare proper resolutions on the death or
Captain w. Lucian Thomas.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-06
REDUCING EXPENSES,
The State Board OF Agriculture Passes
a Resolution 20 That Effect.

The Stai" card Of Agriculture met in
quarterly session yesterday morning al II
o'c,ock IN tre of!,ce OF Colonel Thomas
Whitehead. the Commissioner Of Agri-
culture, In the State Library building.
The following members were present.:
Col. a. s. Enford. OF Richmond presi-
dent; Mr. a. X. Lindsay of Portsmouth
Second Congressional District; r. M
Mallory OF Smoky Ordinary Brunswick
Co, Fourth District; James L. Hurt
OF Hurts store. Pittsylvania County
(Fifth District: w. w Brand Of Cataw.
ba. Roanoke County (Slxth District: o.
T. Hire OF Vienna. Fairfax County
Eight District; J. r. Kemper of Fish
ervile. Augusta County, (Tenth District (;
Colonel Thomas Whitehead member ex-
officio.
A letter was received from Mr.. J. X.
Mccain OF Stephson. Frederick County
(Seventh DISTRICT. stating that the writer
was prevented by sickness from being
present. a telegram WAS also received
from Mr.. A. J. McMath Of Onley, Ac-
comac County explaining that It was
Impossible for ham to attend
on motion OF Major Hurt the committee
went into executive session TO cons der
the financial state OF affairs OF tbs body
In view Of the fact that the Legislature
had reduced the appropriation Of the
Board TO the revenues from the fertilizer
taA only.
During this session a resolution vas
adopted directing the commissioner 70
cut down the expenses OF the Department
as much as possible in view Of the reduc-
ton by the Legislature. The resolution
also provided for a general reduction Of
the salaries OF the officials.
4 resolution was subsequently, adopted
appropriating the sum Of 5000 for the
printing Of the new laws concerning the
board and agricultural department IN
pamphlet form.
After transacting some routine bust
ness OF minor Importance the Board took
a recess until 2:S0 o'clock in the after
noon.
During ths&afternoon session some more
routine business was DISPOSED OF and the
Finance Committee. consisting Of Messrs.
Mallory. and Kemper. presented tne'r
quarterly report In regard TO the imam
cial status Of the Board, which was
adopted.
The Board adjourned shortly after 8
o'clock.
Tue terms OF some OF the members OF
the hoard will eNpire this month. but II
Is not Governor Tyler's purpose to make
any changes in the body at this time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-06
Meeting of SONS OF Veterans.

A well-attended meeting Of Lee Camp
Sons OF Veterans was held Monday night
at Lee Camp Hall. Capt. W. r. walden
presided. a communication was received
from Lee Camp asking that the sons al
low the use OF the hall April hth, for the
purpose OF holding the fifteenth anniver-
sary OF the camp, and was on motion
unanimously agreed 10. Comrade r. r.
coy chairman OF the Executive Commit
tee recommended several bills % be paid.
Comrade J. Grey McAllister. who was
recently elected a member OF the Execu-
tive Committee stated that II would be
impossible for him 10 serve on the CON-
mitee on account 90 being out OF the city.
and rendered his resignation, which was
accepted. Comrade f. y. Thomson was
unanimously elected 20 I'll the vacancy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-06
Relieving the Suffering.

At meeting Of the City Mission Board
on Monday an Almost empty treasury
was reported and a very faint prospect
presented of any farther help from the
Relief Association, that noble band OF
good men which has so bravely worked
to help the poor this winter. Reports
came from several Indies that In their dis
tricts danger from starvation was immi-
nent and help is needed as much as for
the Cubans who are being fed by the
United States Government. Let charity
begin at nome but not end there. The
ladies' OF the City Mission have made few
appeals this winter for help, but are
forced now TO ask for money, food and
clothing to relieve the suffering, starving
poor and they trust and believe the APP
peal will not be in vain.
Donations can be sent to Mrs. A. Y.
Stokes, Is east franklin Mrs. A. Il. Wait,
22OG east Grace; Mrs Ryland, 2Ol east
Marshall Mrs. Harlow, 4l3 west Mar
shall: Mrs. Charles Boiling. 90s Floyd
avenue: Mrs. Raleigh Colston. 10 north
Sixth; Mrs Glover. 205 east Cary; Mrs.
J. III. Derbyshire. S0i east Grace.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-06
Baptist Home.

The regular monthly meeting or the
Board OF Managers OF the Baptist Home
for Aged Women was held April LIST. at
the Home. corner Of Grove asepue ana
Haryie street. Mrs. s. b. Wilson In the
chair The usual routine business was
transacted and matters Of interest snd
Importance discussed, The committee re-
ported that the book reception held Ia
March was a success In every way many
friends responding 10 the request Tor
books, magazines and other reading mat
ter and something bsilg made from the
sale of simp'e refresbsnents- on and after
May LIST. mestines viii be held at 40
p M
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-06
A NEW FORT.
Transfers OF Real Estate.

Richmond: Sarah chamberlayne TO
Sarah f. Braxton. - 81 feet on south
side Charity street, % IA feet east OF 81.
Paul sS0l.0s.
Henrico: j. Thompson Brown ana wife
10 Leroy T. Brown 1Sxi06s i-S feet on
west side Brook turnpike. having a
width In rear OF q feet, 81.
Leroy Z. Brown and wife TO Robert
sprague Hall. 80 acres at northwest cor
ner Brook turnpike and Laburnum ave-
nue. $1,000.
Robert sprague HALL 10 John II. storer.
l1J9xllSS ITO on Brook turnpike north
west corner Laburnum avenue. $4,000.
A. l.. Thomas and John c. Gibson. trad
ing as Thomas & Gibson. and their wives
to Edward J. Cussen, II acres or Chcsa-
peake and Ohio railway about three miles
below Richmond, subject TO deed Of trust.
buildings. machinery. tools. hxtursz.
teams, carts aud other personal property
on said property, $3.50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-06
Iaidto Rest.

The funeral OF Mr. James Taylor Redd,
who died Monday morning at his resi-
dence IN Barton Heights took place yes
terday afternoon at 4 O'Clock from En-
manuel church.
The funeral OF Mr.. Bernard J. Meyer.
who died on Sunday morning a. No. i05
east Leigh. street took place yesterday
morning at o'clock from St. Mary :
Catholic church with requiem mass. The
interment was in ST. Marys cemetery.
Mrs. Georgiana Childs, eyed seventy
years. died on Sunday at her residence
No. 1913 west Main street Her funeral
took place at 1890 o'clock yesterday
morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-06
Police NIallcrs.

Lucien Scott, a colored man, was ar
rested and locked up at the First Police
station. charged with stealing a lot OF
articles from some tailoring establish
ment. He will explain 1t all this morn
ing.
John Carr got hungry in a strange
city and went a-begging. 4 kind heart
ed officer Of the law took compassion
upon him and directed him to the
Second Police Station where he was de-
tanned until he can appear before the
throne Of Justice John and state his
plea.
A razor was found in HIS pocket which
he says he uses for shaving purposes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-06
To Select a Captain.

The Board Of Police Commissioners have
received notices Of the regular monthly
meeting OF the Board tomorrow ar
ternoon at o'clock in the Office Of the
Chief-of-Pollce.
At This meeting the vacancy caused by
the death Oh Captain Thomas viii be
filed. The vacancy viii be supplied from
the rank OF sergeant, causing thereby the
selection OF another private.
There arc several candidates for each
pOgltiOn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-06
An Experienced Director.

The Elks have engaged Mr.. Oscar p.
sIsson TO direct the stage at the Academy
OF Music next Monday and Tuesday.
when 1.-THE Little Tycoon" VIII be sung
for the benefit az the Elks' charity fund.
Mr.. Sisson and Miss Wallace have re-
Gently closed their winter season. and the
Elks wore fortunate In being able 10 get
such an able and experienced manager
Prof. Stein has called a rehearsal on
the cast and chorus for tonight a; the
Academy OF Music. when Mr.. Sisson VIII
be present to drill them In the stage
business"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-06
A PRETTY WEDDING.
Miss Minnie Whitiock Became Mrs.
wm. u. Gathrigbt Last Evening

IT, the pretty parlors OF the brides
mother, at No. 52S Lewis street, Fulton,
at $50 O'Clock, last evening, Miss Minnie
Whitock, the pretty daughter Of Mr. ana
Mrs. b. Whitlock, became the happy
bride of Mr.. William i. cartwright, the
popular foreman Of the 4. Wright Com
panys tobacco factory Rev. MIR. J, X.
Harrison pleasantly OBLIGATED.
The Whitlock home was charmingly
decorated, and was filled with The con-
gratulatory friends Of both bride and
groom, who took an animated part in the
delightful reception and supper which
followed the ceremony.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-06
HOLLYWOOD CEMETERY.

Your particular attention is called to
TWO CIRCULARS recently sent out by
your Executive Committee one calls
special attention 10 having you place
your lot in the perpetual care Of the
company and the other asks you to con-
slider the deslrablliy Of using slate vaults
or boxes in burials. Nothing has done
more to beautify Hollywood than the
care the company has given 20 the lois
entrusted to them. we want every iot
An Hollywood under the perpetual care"
OF the company, and we ask your CO.
operation IN securing so desirable an end.
FOR further information apply to the SUI
perintendent at the grounds or either
OF ths following.
a. BARGAMTN. President:
OHIO o. OWENS,
GEORGE ID. PLEASANTS.
Executive Committee
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-06
Stirring Revival.

Despite the very inciement night. large
crowds heard Rev. l.. w. Guyer preach
al the Union Gospel Mission. No. 2. cor
ner OF Twenty-first and Franklin streets.
HIS sermon Monday night was very I'M
pressiye and stirring, and at the eon9lu-
sion one young man came forward PRO-
Tossing faith In Christ. and six or more
requested prayer in their behalf Every
thing points TO a genuine revival at this
Mace. The singing is good and spirited.
Services will be held every night this
week. the song service beginning at i;iS
o'clock. The public. especially the non
Christians. are cordially invited to attend
these services.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-06

two who were captured. though 1t is
thought they proceeded northward on the
Atlantic Coast Line, and probably reach
ed Washington.
Some OF the train men were asked
about the men on their train who might
answer to The descriptions OF the de-
sorters, and they stated that several men
were seen on the train who appeared to
be uneasy. one or two OF them having
turned paie with fear.