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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20
HALF A MILLION.
A VIII Case i'm Alabama Involving
That Amount.

An Intensely interesting will contest
has been filed at Decatur. Ala. one OF the
prettiest and most accomplished young
women in north Alabama, Miss Annie
Laurie Vert, of Decatur, IS one Of the
parties In interest and several rich
manufacturing concerns are opposing her
claims The property involved Is worth
half a million dollars.
The facts in the case as related by a
Decatur special are as follows:
The will of the late Thomas Gibbs, who
died in 1856. was prOpOunded for probate
in the probate court here last month by
the attorneys for Miss Annie Laurie
Vert, daughter OF S. II. Vert, a promi-
nent lawyer Of Decatur Miss Vert IS the
granddaughter of Thomas Gibbs and one
OF the legatees of the estate. BY the
terms OF the will she inherits one
fourth interest in lands which are now
occupied by the American oak Extract
Company. and the Mooney tannerles
plants. which are worth near 800 900
Residences owned by private individuals
have also been built on different portions
of this tract of land.
If Miss Vert succeeds In establishing
and probadng the will the titles held by
the parties owning these immense plants
and the residences will be defeated, since
her two younger brothers. who are not
yet OF age. are also legatees under the
will and will also have one-fourth in
terest each.
Papers contesting the probate OF the
will have Just been fled by Attorneys
Eyster and Speake. who represent W. G.
Henry. another OF the legatees under the
will. II Is thought that these attorneys
also represent James Z. Mooney, the
Cincinnati millionaire. who owns the Oak
Extract plant and the tanneries. and also
the Decatur Land Company who gave
warranty deeds for the land TO Mooney,
these parties probably having received
the right of contesting from w. G. Henry.
Many grounds for the contest are al
legged. the most important being that the
will offered is not the last will and testa-
ment of Thomas Gibbs. deceased. The
date Sc. for the hearing of the contest
Is April 18th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20

If need be, may be taken care Of. We
hope to put In several new bath-tubs in
the new buildings, which the mothers
will be permitted to enjoy"
Mrs. Walford gave an instance where
a mother with several children and no
husband was very i'll and almost without
medical attendance until the board dis
covered her want
Then, too, when the baby is sick
at present the mother IS compelled 10
drop her work until IL is we'll losing her
wages for the time she is at home.
The board hopes too, 20 fit up one or
two rooms on the top floor Of the main
building as dormitOry rooms where the
children of sick or absent mothers may
be taken care of at night.
GOOD FINANCIERS
one Of the circumstances of the work
which strikes the investigator as most
remarkable, even at present. IS the iinan-
Cial conduct OF the institution.
IL surely seems that Pats opinion OF
women flnanciers was correct one, she
can take a dollor, spend two dollars out
of II and have a dollar left"
The institution has a steady assured
income Of but ffty-five dollars n month
while ii has an assured output of eighty
or ninety dollars a month and still II has
been able 10 save a thousand dollars.
The organizations who give regularly
TO the kindergarten are the Second
Presbyterian infant class. s. a month;
First Presbyterian infant class. so
year: The Eva SPOTS Memorial Band of
Kings Daughters. $3.50 q month"; Sunshine
Band OF Kings Daughters, So month.
To which Is added the annual appropria-
ton Of $3.50 by the City Council
The matron, Mrs. Hall, is a most eff
Client officer and 10 her is due the credit
of systematizing the work. She Is ably
assisted by Miss Morris. who ofiiclates
as teacher. This staff Of instructors Will
OF necessity need additions with the en-
largement Of the work that Will take
place, when the new home Is entered ana
this will mean a need of increased funds.
NO AMOUNT TOO SMALL.
With the auxiliary board no amount is
TOO small TO be thankfully received, "a
fact which. OF course. will not interest
the large handed citizen but which Is
directed at the timid possessor OF the
proverbial mite.
Within few weeks the ladies hope TO
be comfortably ensconced In their new
quarters where they will be free 10 pur-
sue their noble objects undeterred through
a lack of room facilities, where they
NAV as they desire. surround the babies
with influences the best and lay the
foundation in those youthful breasts Tor
higher. nobler desires and start them
fairly on the road 10 good manhood and
glorious womanhood.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20

day night at 8 o'clock Despite the incle-
ment weather, a very large crowd of
young people was present. \ very inter
esting programme was carried out al
though several features had to be omitted
on account OF the absence of the paruci-
pants Stirring addresses were made by
Miss Mildred Stubbs, superintendent OF
St James Junior League, and Mr.. j.. W.
Bandy, president Of the League Union
OF this city and Manchester. and Rev. W.
J.. Constable. who came In at the eleventh
hour made a very interesting talk TO the
children. At the conclusion of the pro-
gramme. light refreshments were served.
and a social hour passed off very pro-
ntably. That a most delightful evening
was spent by all present goes without
saying.
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YP.T. Concert.

Calvary Baptist church offers music
lovers a treat next Thursday March 9th.
az which time the Baptist Young People 8
Union will give "a concert I'm which some
of the best taient iu the city will parti-
Cipate.
Those ON tho programme are: Mrs.
Walter Q. Greer. Mr.. r.. II. Gloves. Cap
tain Cunningham Miss kellum DR.. W.
Ralph Clements. Mr.. Samuel y. Devauit,
Mr.. John G.. Cone Mr.. il. y. Freeman.
Old Dominion SeXtctte. Second Baptist
Church Quartette and others
The officers Of this union arc: Presi-
dent Alan Presley Wilson. Nice-Presi-
dent. Aiphonzo Whitmore; Recording Sec
rotary. Miss Ehie +. Carney; Correspond
ing Secretary. Miss Anne Maud Pollard;
Treasurer, Miss Emily Bosher.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20
Chief OF Tramps.

Quite a unique character struck town
Yesterday, and was not long in intro
ducing itself as Ed .Stillwell, chief of
the Brotherhood OF Railroad Tramps. He
was nicely dressed, and spOrted a great
big headlight diamond in his shirt front.
and has a pocket full OF lucky pieces.
rabbit feet. horse chestnuts and little
roll of greenbacks.
Stillwell left San Francisco on the ed
of February and by way OF Chicago came
east. He has stopped at all OF the prin-
cipal cities spending instead OF asking for
money.
Chief Stillwell tells a number OF in
teresting stories about his travels and
the organization OF which he is a leader.
The president of the Association is Big
Mike Kelley. whose headquarters is in
New Orleans and 10 whom all tramps
have 10 report at least once year.
stillwell says that the knights OF the
road have 10 put UP ten cents each 10
keep the orgs nization intact.
Stillwell IS a smart man. intelligent
and the master OF two or three Ian
guagss. BY trade he Is locomotive en-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20

An enjoyable surprise party was given
Thursday night at residence Of Mr.. Z. r.
schmidt in honor OF his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Franz Schmidts seventy-seventh
birthday. Those present were his chill
dren. Messrs. J. j., h. F., n. c.. and =.
T.. schmidt: Mesdames Poehler, Baar and
Naumann;also thirty-six grandchildren
and two great grandchildren. supper
was served to which ample justice was
done.
Mr.. schmidt made an eloquent address.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20
OF for BraZil.

Mr. Adrian Riddick. Of 1927 west Main
street, this city. will sail from New
York on wednesday of next week for
Brazil on a business trip.
Mr. Riddick has made two strips Of sew
eral months each 20 South America, and
has been very successful in Chilli and
Peru.
He has associated with the "Dons" OF
those Spanish speaking people so long
that he has acquired and speaks the
Spanish nuentiy. which has contributed
largely TO his success
Mr. Riddick expects 10 be absent on this
trip eight 20 ten months
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20
clifford Rudd.

Sir. Clifford Ruid the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Rudd, OF Chesterfield county died
on Monday. az the home Of his parents
I'm his twenty-eight year.
His funeral took place from NJ. Vernon
church and was largely attended by the
Jr O. L. A. NJ. Of which he was an
honored member.
He leaves a wife and ore child. His
wife is "a daughter of Mr.. p. c. and ". V.
Adams.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20

Bishop c. @. Penick. rector Of St.
Marks Episcopal church has returned
from Pittsburg. Pa, and will occupy his
pulpit this morning at IL o'clock. This
evening at s o'clock he will begin mis-
sion FOR men only and continue it every
night this week except Saturday The
service will be held one hour and See
ries Of addresses will be delivered on the
kingdom of Heaven. A special male choir
will lead the singing. Bishop Penick is
one Of the foremost pulpit orators In the
Episcopal Church and 10 is expected that
each service will be largely attended.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20
Deeds Recorded.

The following deeds of bargain and sale
were recorded in the Clerks Office OF the
Henrico County Court yesterday.
r.. NJ. workman. substitute trustee. 10
S. n. Corniok. trustee. lot in county, o
street and the turnpike.
3. Il. Godfrey 10 Patrick ]. Boyle, lot
in Fulton.
Julia \. Uranium 20 Amelia IIoldsworth.
sixteen acres in county.
y. II .Amcs and wife 10 Henry +. Miller
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20
n, ORTIZ IMstRNcn COMPANY OF LON

H. ST DECEMBER OF
U. BRANCH OF THE NORTH
INSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON AND
THE AUDITOR OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS OF
VIRGINIA. PURSUANCE TO THE LAWS
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With Yankee Doodle" Dixie swells.
With no discordant notes.
And Northern cheers and Southern yells
Come from ten million threats.
The Eastern man forgets 20 boast
The Westerner TO brag,
But one cry's heard from coast TO coast
'Tis Rally round the flag"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20
A Family Gathering.

and others. for East Richmond Sunday
school Hall. lot in county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20

gineer, but for the last thirteen years
he has been idle and declares that he
will never work again.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20

From the North and South and East and
West
From city, farm and plain
Loud comes a cry-will never rest
For vengeance unto Spain
The call knows never stop nor pause
Throughout the mighty land;
But rising for a common cause
Rings out the chorus grand.
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noIiohtfirI SOcinbIe.

The Junior Epworth League OF Trinity
Methodist church gave a delightful 80
cable" 10 its members and friends Fri
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l1,.-As SETS.

.ccorrNr OF PONDS OF TIE UNTrID STATES AND OF THIS
STATE AND OF OTHER STATE ND also 0E B0NDS OF
I'll us ALL.
OTHER BONDS AND STOCKS OWNED ABSOLUTELY BY
FTL
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20

Mansger-H T. BOWERS.
Asssta Mapage-W.
Marage
ionice
Iasentin Virginia Security BANK
gdenceR
connui'A~S~ "N@'"N''
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20

Each free man knows his States bright
star
Shines in Old Glorys folds.
And whether he be near or far
Allegiance ever holds.
And II for men you shout or call
in millions They'll reply;
For that old flag which floats for all,
'Twould be thei- pride 10 die.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20

Then rally round the nag once more
East, West and North and South.
Fight as our fathers fought OF yore
Zen 20 the lannon's mouth.
FIfnr out the stars and stripes on high,
And when we deal with Spain
let these words be our battle cry;
"Remember, boys, the Maine"
y. A. JENNINGS.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-06-03
RETURN CARGO OF THE RIOJUN.
Japanese Steamship Loading at Ar
itngton Dock-N0 More Deserters.

The cargo of Oriental goods brought in
by the Japanese liner Riotun Maru, has
been discharged at Arlington dock and
the work OF loading her return cargo Of
1000 tons Is progressing rapidly. The priu-
cipal item OF export is. as usual. cotton.
She VIII also load considerable -four and
many tons Of stee, rails for Chinese roads
a considerable shipment OF Seattle beer
goes over on the Rioiun. One of the jap
anese on board said yesterday regarding
this shipment:
1T is only lately that beer has figured
in our cargoes for japan. japanese beer is
much darker than Seattle beer and IL -
not nearly as clear. The natives Ike to
have Seattle beer because IL Is 80 good"
The Riojun Maru has had no desertions
from her crew yet this trip. Hardly Jap
ship comes into port but that some OF the
younger members desert ard are left be-
hind. number Of deserters from the
kinShiu Maru were captured on that yes
sells last trip TO tbs port. Consul Mkt
sasto came over from Tacoma and gave
the crew q strong talk on the folly Of
deserving He also has been using his IN
huence with Seattle japanese that they
leave the sailors alone This has had lis
effect. The sailor boys knew that this
country ia now in the midst OF war and
that Is enough TO keep them from desert
Ing.
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THE OVERDUE HERA, NOW IN PORT.

The story OF the Hera's return voyage
TO Puget sound from Copper river ports
is one of continuous storms and adverse
weather.
The trip north from Seattle was I'M
eyentful. with good weather prevailing
most OF the time. Two severe gales ac-
companied by snow squalls were encour-
tered while in Prince William Sound, but
did not interfere with the schooneF'S
progress, and the Hera arrived al Vaides
on the morning OF Tuesday, April l.. with
her passengers we'll and in good spirits.
After diSeAarging part Of the freight
and passengers at Valdes, the Hera hoist
ed sail Tor Yakutat, at which place she
arrived on May 10 She remained In the
bay one day. during which time the re-
naming passengers and freight were sent
ashore. and as Capt. Olsen was anxious to
proceed on his return voyage, the schoon-
or was gotten under way the moment the
last article OF freight was sent out OF the
hold.
For several days after leaving Yakutat
the weather continued favorable. Then
the wind suddenly veered round to tho
southeast and blew strongly from that
quarter. 1t continued to blow from this
direction for the next two or three days.
The wind was not violent enough Ia cause
iAC SEA 10 run DiEt&. however. IL ktpb
the schooner from making any Roadway.
The worst gale encountered during the
voyage was on the afternoon or May "A.
while the Iera was in Queen Charlotte
sound The wind. which during the day
had been blowing from the southeast, In
creased TO Il hurricane.
The sea Was soon running mountain
high. and the schooner was tossed about
Ike IA cork. Good seam3nship on The part
OF the captain and the crew kept the
vessel from preaching to. she was kept
The next day, when the Storm moderated.
During the uight of the 24th tho mercury
IN the Barometer feI, 20 @S.S3 degrees.
which tire officers Of the schooner say is
the lowest IL tGose waters during the
present season After the gale Of the 9lth
the weather continued fair until Cape
Cook was reached. From that lime the
wind often fell ID n dead CAIN. during
which the schooner drlfJed laziIy with her
sails hanging idly on the bot ropes As
Tire end of each calm the wind would
fTeshen "a little from 4 favorable quarter
which woJla enahle the He-a TO proceed a
few miles further down the coast.
In thet WY cape FIattefy was finally
reached and passed. The remainder OF
the run - Port Townsend was slow and
tedious.
While Of Cape cook last Monday morn
ing the tiers passed some pieces 0f wreck
age drifting northwarf The wreckage
appeared 70 be a portion o. the deck
house Of some vessel No name could he
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city Hall Notes.

Registration for the school election q
Proceeding very slowly. and unless the
time. - extended beyond June 10 there Will
probably be few legal votes east on The
question OF a new school building I'm 10
Yesterday less than 40 voters had regis
tered.
The Legitimate purveyors OF refresh
meDts At the Madison street park are an
noyed on their feast DAYS hy an iryas.nn
OF vendors. who make serious inroaas in
the business OF the es;a hlxhed stands A
petition 20 do away with street vending
beyond ThiFty-ninth avenue was Yesterday
He'd with the city clerk for presentation
10 the city council by the licensed dealers
located al the park. They m that husi-
ness = exceedingly dull save on SUNDAYS
and holidays. and that a. such tunes the
street and sidewalk vendors establish
themselves At the park and seriously dam
age Inc business or those who are essao-
lshed on the grounds The council - a@k.
ed 10 enforce in that territory the Law
against street vendors.
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READY TO RECEIVE THEM.
Victoria whee1men's Association
VIII Royalty Entertain Members
of the Argus Excursion.

A telegram was received yesterday rom
the Victoria wheelnen's organization. in
curing as 20 the number Of wheeinaen who
might b, expected on the Argus eScur-
SION. next Sunday. on the City Of NinSs-
ton and stating that the Nsctorst wheel
men were making preparations 10 receive
them and pilot these OF them who may de-
sire around 20 the various points Of inter-
est in and around the city. TIE Victoria
wheelmen are also arranging for Teda~@3
rates at hotels and restaurants for those
Seattle whealnlsn who may require IL
All the yrenaraisons for the excursion
are now completed. The tickets are sell
ing in A manner which shows thai the ex-
eursion will be A grand success. as, indetNf.
IL should. as the trip is one or tue pretti-
est irnag.na ole, and no mora interesting
objective point could be selected The
fare. too. being placed at only SLSo for
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OVERDUE HERA ARRIVES.
strikes q Violent storm I'm Queen
Charlotte sound ON May :&-Ba-
remeter Falls to 2s.SS Degrees

The lc1E overdue and anxia'isiy looked
for schooner Eera arrived in the haroor
late yesterday afternoon IN tow OF the
rug j. T.. Boyien. Sire reached Port
Townsend Wednesday morning. The an
cher was hardly dropped in the local har-
bor and everything made snug. before the
six passengers WHO came down on the
schooner ard the greater part OF the crew
set about packing up their belongings In
manner which showed their eagsrneSs
Ia set foot on terra firma once more
When 4 Post-Intelligencer reporter
boarded the Hera a few minutes later.
one lone man was on deck In charge OF
the vessel
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Umpire O'Toole and Manager Dugtlale
had short conversation at the ball game
yesterday afternoon which cost the agrees
siye manager So Dugdale was in the
coachers box at first base, and according
10 O'Toole's ideas was guilty OF offensive
partisanship In directing a batsman what
10 do with one of Pitcher Rush's curves
Briefly narrated. the big manager suggest
ed that the bat&sman knock the curve cut
of the ball. even il the stitches we're
ripped
Umpire O'Toole promptly reiegaied Mr..
Dugdaie 10 the bench. Between innings
Mr. Dugdale told Mr. O'Toole that he had
been too severe and that he might improve
In his umpiring. Mr.. O'Tooie suggested
that Mr.. Dugdale keep quiet, whereapon
Mr. Dugdale said that he did not propose
10 be run OF his own field. THAT will cost
you s.. said Mr.. oTooie, and the ball
game went on.
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EOt Nd IN THE LAKE.
atfre's .amar Drowned Near His
Hnurc

The body OF Alfred Lamar. n mere lad.
WAS found in Lake Union yesterday morn
ing az o'clock. near the foot az F'4irsIew
avenue. Death was undoubtedly due to
accidental drowning. SO 10 .HQues. viii be
held.
Young Lamar lived with his parents
who came here recently from Miunealo
On tine edge OF Lake Union. near the foot
81 Fairyiew avenue.
"Wednesday afternoon the 10y went Ash
Ing from a wharf IN front OF MS home lie
I'D not come home fer supper, ard his pa
rents though; he had gene 20 a box factory
where his brother Is employed. The bro, n
er came 10 the house about 10 O'Clock at
might. and when asked aeout Alfred. could
not solve the problem Of his whereabouts.
The probability thai ne had fallen into
the water then struck the alarmed parents
with telling force.
II the morning they found the body Of
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Indian Ross Arrafgned.

Charles Ross, the Indian recently
brought from Spokane to ne tried in the
Northern division Of the Federal court on
the charge OF murder. was arraigned be-
fore Judge Hanfori yesterday afternoon
and entered a plea OF not guilty. The case
has not yet been set for trial. Ross, IT
Will be remembered murdered Walter
bruSon, one OF his own tribe. on the VA
kIma reservation February 2 is9S by
striking him on the head with a piece OF
iron. death resulting instantly. Ross IN a
savage looking Indian. ana up 10 the pres
ent time has manifested a decided air of
Indifference regarding his fate
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The following matters were disposed OF
In the Federal court yesterday;
George Laffetler vs. steamer Progreso-
Exceptions 10 libel ard intervening libel:
overruled.
Daniel Mcdonald vs. steamer Del Norte
and CarStens Eros.-Orier consolidating
cases under title No I "a: referred 10 Uni
ted States Commissioner A. C. Bowman
T. III. hcCaGry vs. bark Gaar1fan-Rc-
ferTed 10 United States Commissioner
a g. Bowman.
Louis BoData vs.. steamer South rots4--.
Exceptions taken 10 Ebei and intervening
HoeIs. oVerrGied
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found on any Of the pieces. As Cape Cook
is soma ~ miles from Cape Flattary, or
Ito miles from the spot where the Jane
Gray went down. the material passed by
the Hera is probably some wreckage of
the Inflated vessel.
The Hera brought down nine passengers
from the north, seven Of whom boarded
the vessel at Yakutat. Three OF them left
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their boy In four feet OF water. near the
wharf where he had been fishing.
TIE water was quite rough Wednesday
afternoon and Ii Is thought Alfred became
dizzy and fell tn
The remains were removed 10 the rooms
OF the Seattle Undertaking Company
Coroner Yangsell IS satisfied that the
drowning was purely accidental
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the round trip. places it within the reach
OF all.
The excursion leaves Seattle at O'Clock
Sunday morning. and will return III time
to catch the last cars Sunday night.
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the schooner at Port Townsend. None of
the passengers was from the interior,
and two of them were among those who
went north on the vessel from Seattle.
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PREMIUM DELIVERED

~ w. Hugg.ns, with General Electric
Company. Seattle. has received a Soda
Mint bicycle for three sets Of coupons
spelling Soda Mint Gum
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STEAMER Utopia sails Sunday morn
Ing. June 5th.