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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-16
ACROSS THE VIADUCT.
Movements Of People ia Barton
Hcights-New Fire Company.

Hcights-New Fire Company.
AZ the last meeting Of the Town Conn
cl n new fire company was organized.
with the following young men as officers
and members: j. Boone. chief. ". Tay-
Tor assistant chief y. Y. Morton. Jr-
secretary and treasurer. MemDera-H.
Bache. ID. q. Taylor O.. o.. Morton. @. j..
Bunce a. $ Taylor. W. Gary a.. W.
Mercer, W. NJ CroXton. H. l.. Ware, O..
B. Wyatt. O.. NicOls. OBnnon. q.
Mercer. O.. j. Bunce and IT KidweIl
Rev ]. T.. Greenfield and wife of Wash
ington. p C.. are expected 90 visit Mrs.
Greenneld's mother Mrs. " J.. Roberts.
ON Lamb avenue
Mrs Charles Jones has returned after
having enjoyed a delightful visit no friends
in Washington.
The Baptist entertainment given no Mrs
X l.. Smiths was very gratifying lr-
cess
Mrs. Charles Tomlinson viii give an one
tertainment an her residence next Woes
for the benefit OF the Baptist Aaif So
clety
Mrs John a. White IS 90 much im-
proved in health as to be able 20 Doe oHt
again.
The Methodist SUNDAY school IS cerr
much interested In preparing Tor 'hiN
ren's Day. which will be celebrated "H
the third Sunday in May
Mrs $ l. Liggan and sTl. az Thorn
elm. Va, also Mrs. II b Wool ana
daughter. Of Sewell W Va, are visiting
their uncle. Mr. !. w Atkins
Mr. Harry Ben1ix expects % leave Mon
day morning for lengthy Western trip
Mayor Starri,t will spend week or Ten
days in Bristol. Tenn. leaving on Saluf-
dav night
Miss Louise Briggs entertained a large
number or her young friends az her
fathers residence. on Lucks street, IN
honor az her birthday on Friday evening.
The young guests enjoyed themselves very
much. and all sincerely wish for 'heir
Young hostess many happy returns OF the
day.
Miss Anna Payne has returned 70 her
home az Bon Air.
Mrs n c. yesterday OF Washington,
u & IS the guest Of Mrs. Sangster.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-16

much. 7 can tell you.
However 1 called IN the afternoon
and found Lydia waiting FOR me. alone.
She said that she was rather sorry |
had sent her that ring that superb ring.
Why ! asked all hutterlng.
Because she said. looking down In
her most bcwitChing fashion. IT il such
magnificent present that ~ almost
makes me afraid 20 ask the other favor
j have been counting on
Ask me anything you can think or
/ said. and, II It IS within the bounds
OF possibility. ] will DO IT,
Oh she said. IL is possible. can an
swcr for that much. Have you seen much
Of father lately? / wanted you TO become
d great friend az his
81 said that her father and ! had got
on very well together.
" Then. she said. you must use your
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-16

the committee IS largely depending. is
OF the opinion that the companies should
state definitely their plans as regards tho
depot
The date OF tho meeting Of the SUBJ
committee Will be settled tomorrow at
ternoon. II IS quite probable that D.
will be held on Tuesday. as the members
are not willing 20 retard the movement IN
any way.
Pending the action Of the city authorL
ties. matters in connection with the big
enterprise are practically az stand-
still
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-16

Or. D. a. Kuyk Of the Medical College
Of Virginia, Will address the mems meet
inc of the Colored Y. NJ. G.. A., at Price,
Hall. Sunday at $50 j. NJ Subject,
conscience" Special music. under the
direction of Mr. ". r. Walker. assistant
State secretary All men are invited
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-16
MUSICAL NOVELTIES.

We can promise 4 musical treat 10 any
one who will call 20 hear the Pianola. the
Aeollan Grand. the Orchestral Regina
Music Boxes or the Graphophone Grand
30 trouble 10 show them. and you are
not expected 20 purchase.
WALTER d. MOSES & co.
1908 Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-16

in a short time. The Virginia sailors are
very enthusiastic, and are looking for
ward TO the practice cruise on l.. s. s.
Prairie. next June. with pleasant anti
cipatlons. 10 is believed that arrange
ments Will be effected by which this
battalion can have The l.. S. :. Siren,
now being held, at the Portsmouth Navy
Yard. az the disposal Of the State OF Viz
ginia
Commander G.. w. Cake. commanding
the Naval Battalion. has resigned and
has been placed on the retired list; and
orders have been issued from the AdJuiant
Generals Office for an election to nll the
vacancy within thirty days.
Lieutenant Commander Roger J..
Adams, OF Norfolk. is now IN command
of the Naval Battalion.
Major Simons yesterday examined
Lieutenanis Toms ana Ferehee. previous
10 tho issue Of their commissions by the
Governor
SMALLPOX SITUATION.
Or. c. p Wertenbakcr, OF the T.. s Ma
rine Hospital Service and Dr. j. r.
Bagby, President Of the Board OF Health,
of Newport News, arrived in this city
yesterday and had an interview with Dr.
Paulus Irving. president Of tho state
Board of Health, and later the three
went 10 see the Governor
The object Of the visit was 70 discuss
the smallpox situation ar Newport News,
Norfolk Portsmouth. Berkeley and adj
dining sections.
II IS understood that while smallpox
IS on the decrease and IN the cities IS
being properly handled, 10 as feared that
many cases Of smallpox have escaped OBJ
servation in the counties and outlying
districts
The purpose OF tho visit OF the doctors
was 20 discuss with the State Board ~
Health and Governor the best methods
10 be followed In thoroughly Graduating
the disease from the sections mentioned
The Governor requested tie State
Board OF Health 10 make recommenda-
tions 20 him In tho matter ard he prom
ises 10 give them his fullest cooperation
in whatever they determine.
CAPITOL NEWS
The Governor has been notified by the
Roanoke Light Infantry and the Staun-
ton Military Company that they wish
20 re-enter the State service. He has
informed them that he is not quite ready
20 issue orders for generalization. as At
torney General Montague has to report
upon certain legal points involved.
State Senator r. A. James, OF Dan
vile, called 10 see the Governor. He IS
now the owner and editor OF the Dam
vile Register and the paper Is prosper
ing under his management.
The MICHIGAN Society. Sons Of the
American Revolution. have invited Gov
ernor Tyler 10 attend the various enter
tainments TO be given in honor OF the
officers and delegates to the National
Congress. which meets in Detroit. April
30 and May l.
Mr. Joseph Button was visitor 10
the State Library building yesterday.
Mr. s VI. Woodland. prominent railroad
man of Roanoke. called. also.
A North Carolina gentleman has writ
ten TO Commissioner Koiner that he has
{ lands available for the Michigan people
who desire 10 establish a colony in the
South. Mr. Koner however T. looking
after Virginia. and Is not seeking 10 sell
North Carolina lands,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-16
BUFFALO BILLS WILD WEST
SHOW. RICHMOND. VA, APRIL
ct lSDl

For the benefit Of those wishing 10 come
20 Richmond TO witness this show. the
southern railway Will sell tickets from
south Boston, Va" 10 West Point, Va,
and intermediate stations on It's line ~
Richmond Va. and return at greatly
reduced rates. Tickets Will be sold April
2lst, hnal Emit April end For informa.
ton as 10 rates, apply 20 local agents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-16
wEARE CONSTANTLY RECEIVING

the very best Vaccine Virus that can bs
procured both or ivory points and IN
glass bulbs Owens & Minor Drug Com.
pany. Richmond. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-16

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blues and pnks; bargain at......
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-16
An Old Nn0rn

Daniel Roger. negro who has been
az the Almshouse some time died Friday
night Of old age.
lie was said to have been in his 130th
wear
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-16

custav salvlni. son OF the famous To-
,,asso and brother Of the late Alexander.
has been making success IN Italy lately
IN sbakespearan roles. A personal letter
80 the Mirrors Usher describes his hits In
"flsmlet" THE Tuning Of the Shrew.
and episodes from the PLAYS. Of Sopho-
sles. both in Florence and Milan.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-16

Laura joyce Bel is presenting Rosra
voke- "Wg and Gown in the yaude.
willie houses.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-16
An important Wash Goods Sa1e--
Striking1y New and Stylish.

thoughts in dhp o
prehn Hnaee Wash
largely
following neq
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-16
A Great Lace
and Ribbon Season.

ri Ribbons and Laces will be used very extensively
81 on all Summer Dresses this season. We prepared months
* ago to supply the demand and now we are ready to
20 show you great values in VAL and other Cotton
81 also Silk Laces
~ French patterns 12nch vide roa IOC
a. " worth 25c yards
81 different patterns of French VAL worth -' IOC
.
A. French Val y different pa
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[b O Applique Figures. In R9ehuds
Butterflies other toe -
% qe e6 Cream Venice Lace very handsome patterns 7Oc
81 Venice Lace beautiful elaborate patterns worth SOC
De Paris with boW-knOt patterns about
"a niche wide yard for = Il
81 Point mesh with heavy edge
~ inches suitable Ties worth $780,, yard tor %
e. White SIX Lac inches wide fine mesh and neat II &c
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-16

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cords coors pink lisht blue and black very
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Striped Pque inc hes wide wide vale -
stripes delicate coioiinss. only....... -
Dmity inches wide stripes and dots in light and :
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cloths. inches wide solid coiors, narrow and \
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Corded Organdies sheer CLOTH pretty designs ~
cords n stripes and ptds cheap =
satin striped Organd nhes wide soft sheer cloth. To-
small and large designs a bargain. =
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-16
Silks.

CORDED WASH SILKS-We have
lust received another lot Of Milanese
Cords or Corded Wash Silks In both
checks and stripes in cardinal and
white blue and white, cerise and
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and gray and white, for, per zoe
yard .......... .-..-...'sss '.+'''''' -
PRINTED INDIA SILKS-AH Pure
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and national blue and white. excel
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per yard Observation-Disclosures. COS
WHITE WARP TAFFETA GLACES
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The evening times., 1899-04-05
New York Cotton Market.
A Trying Job.

From the New Orleans Times -DeInocrat.)
81 used to work for a collection agency
in one of the Northern cities, said a lady
perfumery drummer who is now at an up
town hotel. land my experience was toler-
ably exciting. My duty was to sit at a
roll-top desk in the Office and impersonate
the proprietor. Light work did you say?
Just you wait. All day long men would
come in red-eyed to lick the boss
Where's the fellow that sends out these
blackmailing letters?' was the usual salu-
tation Then | would smile sweetly and
say, I am the proprietress; what can do
for you?' At that the visitor would look
dazed, mutter things under his breath, and
walk off. Occasionally the real proprietor
would peep through an inside window to
see whether l was still alive. for l must
admit our letters were calculated to give a
man the homicidal mania.
We'll, things went along all right for
nearly month; Then one day little wiry
chap walked in carrying thick cane
Where's the boss?' he said. l gave the
usual fairy story. Don't believe word Of
it ne replied, still l can't beat woman.
He thought awhile, and something in his
eye made me feel creepy. .I'li have to take
it out on the fixtures. he said finally. and
upon my word, he broke up every blessed
thing in the shop. He did it quickly and
Systematically, and you never saw such
an awful ruin! / yelled murder, but it did
no good, and he went right ahead. AS a
wind-up he smashed the chandelier and
bade me polite goodday. When the pro-
prietor came in he had fit. 1t was after
that ! went into the perfumery business.
The evening times., 1899-04-05
pEcADENcE OF MANS TEETH.
Some observations of an English
Dentist.
(From The London Mail. }

Much has been said recently on the sub
ject of what man is coming TO. Certainly
In many ways he is undergoing gradual
transformations, and apparently for the
worse. If a pessimistic view be taken It
must seem that man is beginning 10 re-
turn to that shape which Darwinians be-
lieye was his starting point in the process
of evolution.
For example, there is a growing tendency
for the Jaw Of modern man 10 recede
One authority attributes this to the habit
OF allowing infants, and often young chill
dren, to continually suck what are called
babies comforters.' or "teats. This, II
appears. has an inclination 10 draw in the
jaw at an age when the bones are hardly
set.
Primitive man. 1t has been proved used
his teeth as a weapon, in the same way
that dog now does. When he came 10
rely more on weapons of his own manu-
facture, the strength of the teeth was no
longer called into service for protection or
defence. This, also. has tended 10 make
the human Jaw recede
Then, again, there is at the present time
"A great increase in the decay of teeth es-
pecially among children. Eminent dental
surgeons who have been consulted on the
matter agree that the decline of the teeth
Is due TO the present artificial mode of
living. to adulterated provisions. and TO
the habit of cooking everything until ten.
der
One eminent specialist saws that In Lent
he is twice as busy as at any other time
The reason for this so he asserts, is that
there are fewer parties then. and people do
not mind so much being few days not
at home" 10 their frieds should their front
teeth want repairing. In this respsct 1t is
interesting 10 learn that men are even
more vain than women.
The dentist in question tells a good
story OF woman who certainly had an
original reason for having her teeth at
tended to during Lent.
Il have put of coming 10 see you about
my teeth until now" she began. as she
sank into a seat, because / have several
to be stopped As, OF course. you'll tell
ne TO starve myself for twentytour hours
each time you stop one, l may As well do
ii in Lent, when, in any case, | should
have to do little fasting!'
Personal adornment in these degenerate
days has gone to the extent of fixing dia-
monds in the front teeth. This craze start
ed in Chicago, but was never very popu ar
on this side of the Atlantic. There are,
however, at least four persons of wealth
in London, known TO the writer, who carry
daily In their mouths valuables of the ag-
gregate value Of $3.50. aa.r
AS showing the decadence of the teeth
of the present generation, il may be re-
corded that a physician has been studying
rians. He finds that out of forty-two CEN
tenarians only fifteen were without
tooth, ard the others were in possession of
an ample supply. Yet in people about
eighty years of age the average number
of teeth is rarely more than five.
The evening times., 1899-04-05
Amateur Cookery.

(From the New Orleans Times -Demecrat)
This is a sad. true story, and it is only
pity that the name of the heroine must
be withheld because of the diffidence and
unboastfulness that are her charms She
brought friend home with her from AN
afternoon affair during the week too late
for dinner, though. in truth, neither felt
hungry, as they had cheated their appe-
titeS with comfits and insubstantials at
large. Toward 8 o'clock or thereabouts
both girls acknowledged TO the pangs of
hunger, unassuagable save by means of
solid food. There was not servant on the
place, and mamma had gone to bed The
hostess paused in her gossip to ask: Can
you cook anything" And the other orna-
ment to society admitted that she could
not. Il can't boil water" she said. well,
we'll boil eggs, them said the other.
Everyone ought to be able to do that
They marched to the kitchen TO find the
stove stone-cold; but this fact did not dis
may the resourceful creatures. There was
a fire in the dining room, so an agate
saucepan was fetched, filled with water and
from the cupboard half a dozen
eggs were added therein. This
for most cooks boil the water and
then drop the eggs in, which is toughening
to the albumen and otherwise unscientific
When the water came to a boil in the pres
ent instance both girls grabbed the handle
of the vessel frightened. This was also
correct, though they felt sure they were
about TO have an explosion, and that the
eggs would prove bullets warranted to kill.
They were good eating, as it was, to the
surprise of both girls; they vowed that
neither had ever tasted aught so deliciously
prepared. The next morning when they
told their experience some one asked: Did
you salt the water in which you boiled the
cggs?" ''No!" both exclaimed in voice
And we should have done so, shouldn't
We? 2" Then the family laughed like hrutes.s
The evening times., 1899-04-05
PRESIDENT MAY
TOUCH THE BUTTON
Asked to Open the SpOrtsmen'S 5
Exposition.
Many Other High Officials Invited
TO Attend.
Preliminary Entries Sufficiently su-
merous TO Assure success of
the Initial Meeting.

Baltimore, Nd, April 5.-A meeting OF
the directors Of the Maryland Sportsmen's s
Exposition was held al its headquarters
in the carrollton Hotel lest night Presi-
dent Harry A. Brehm presided.
President Mckinley and his Cabinet will
be invited 10 be present when the exposi-
tion is opened Monday, April II. as well
as Governor Lowndes Mayor Malster, and
other dignitaries. As President Mckinley
is something of a sportsman and this,
.the first Southern exposition of its kind,
is 10 be of an educational character, il is
the belief of the committee that he may
come TO Baltimore and touch the button
which is to be the signal for opening the
exposition. TO start The cannon booming
a salute, turn on the electric display, and
so on.
The committees reported that all of the
various sports were sufficiently advanced
TO assure their success.
1t was stated that Mr.. Thomas Whistler
had donated a handsome silver cup as a
prize in the Newport casting contest with
sinker Mr. Whistler will be referee in the
hy-casting tournament. He will have as
Judges viii X. Park, of Philadelphia:
Joseph Hunter, of Washington, ID. C, and
Henry Talbert, of Washington, ID. c.
Besides the entries from the North and
East and local men, there have been sew
eral entries made for the fiy-casting events
by westerners, who will come from Chi
cago in a body.
Nearly 200 entries have been made for
the bench show, and the entries do not
close until the 18th of this month.
The entries of poultry are nearly 500 and
embrace 6S varieties of pure breeds. Among
them are the French, English, Asiatic and
Mediterranean breeds and the unique Silk
les. whose feathers are webless, and, as
their name implies. of a silky, downy nat
ure The standard games and game BAN
tams will be well represented, and the
competition will be exceedingly keen, as
noted breeders of games have made liberal
entries.
Tn strictly American breeds. Wyandottes
and Plymouth Rocks. will be out in full
force The entire Asiatic class viii have
representative specimens. One interesting
feature will be the many bantams that are
the miniatures OF the larger breeds In the
aquatic division four breeds of ducks have
been entered, which include some Cayuga
ducks, which are OF American origin, and
some French and China breeds. As the
poultry entries have mainly been made by
prominent poultrymen, the quality OF the
exhibits will be OF more than average ex-
cellence.
During the meeting a telegram was re-
reiyed from sportsmen in Fall River,
Macs. and Providence X. J.. TO the effect
that at least one hundred sportsmen would
come from each OF these points 10 attend
the Southern exposition.
kilograms were read also from Major j.
NJ. Taylor. OF New York. stating that he
would come on TO Judge the beagle trials;
and from Pierre Lorillard and George
Gould, OF New York, each OF whom have
made entries Of dogs in the field trials.
The evening times., 1899-04-05
CHICAGo'S NEW PosToFFICE.
Cornerstone tn He Laid Eary In DC
tober.

ne oC
tober.
Chicago, April 5--Postmaster Gordon has
returned from the East and announced the
result OF his efforts in behalf of the cor
nerstone festival of the new postoffice
which will be held on Chicago Day, Octo-
Der Q, 1899. He secured the promise Of
General Wesley Merritt TO act as grand
marshal. and of General Joseph Wheeler TO
act as the commander of one division OF
the great parade. Secretary Long will be
one of the speakers, and Justice White, of
the supreme court, will consider a similar
invitation.
Postmaster General Smith will make an
address at the laying of the cornerstone.
Invitations TO attend have been accepted
by Senators Chandler of New Hampshire.
Daniel of Virginia, Jones of Nevada, and
Waring of Wyoming, Adjutant General
Corbin, Postmaster Van Cott of New York.
Postmaster knight of Richmond. Governor
Tyler of Virginia and Henry Watterson.
MIR. Gordon is making a vigorous effort
TO have the Rough Riders attend the cere-
monies in body. The matter will be laid
before Governor Roosevelt when he visits
Chicago next week 10 speak before the
Hamilton Club
The evening times., 1899-04-05
ORDEAL OF NEW YoRK's POLICE.
First Meeting of Mazet's Committee
10 be Held Saturday.

New York, April Sit is announced un-
officially that the Mazet investigation conf
mission will hold it's first meeting in this
city on Saturday. Frank Moss. the chief
counsel, has the subpenas ready. and
they will be served tomorrow. The al
legged corrupt methods of the police de-
partment In permitting the running Of
gambling houses poolrooms, and disorderlY
places In the city will he probed first.
Chairman Mazet says he has startling in
formation now in hand on this line, and
IS accommodating more every hour.
DR.. Parkhurst and other members OF the
Society for the Prevention OF Crime still
adhere to their determination 10 have moth
.ng 10 do with the investigation because
the demand for it did not come from the
people.