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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-28

pany further time In which % commence
work in tho river near the Haxall Mills.
This Us rendered necessary by the fact
that the work can only be- done when tina
river is low. ami the applicants for tina
franchise did not give themselves SUI
nclent time.
The subcommittee will submit the oidi-
RANGES in question 90 the fun committee,
which meets az O'Clock this afternoon.
THE CITY ORDINANCES.
The Committee on Ordinances met In
the city hall yesterday evening AZ
o'clock Those present We're. Messrs.
Bloombcrg chairman, DreWry, Cutchins,
Pollock and Winston.
The object of the meeting. as stated
By the chair. was for the consideration
OK the style. manner aud quality OF
paper. printing and binding 10 be used
In the publication OF the box OF city
ordinances.
u WAS decided after some discussion.
10 refer AN details as 10 the selection OF
paper and the style of printing and bind
ing 10 subcommittee consisting OF
Messrs BioOmberg and Cutchins.
The Committee on Claims ana Salaries
met at o'clock The following mem
bers were present: Messrs. Gordon
chairman. Donahoe. Mills and McCar-
thy
only a few minor claims of small
amounts engaged the attention Of the
committee. and after disposing OF the
same the committee adjourned.
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Mr.. GUNTER TO
BE HERE TO-DAY.
Will Confer About the Captured
0ystermen and Vessels.
REWARDS FOR TWO MUR0ERERS.
The Governor Offers 500 Each for the
Persons who Killed Barnaby
and Payne The Atlas
Not on the List
REWARDS FOR TWO MURDERERS.

Mr.. 3. T. Gunter. Jr.. the Common
wealth's Attorney Of Accomac county
Will be in Richmond to-day 10 confer with
Governor Tyler and Attorney-Gcneral
Montague about the captured oystermen
and oyster vessels from Maryland. The
Governor has hot replied 70 the letter
he last received from Governor Lowndes.
The Governor offered a reward Of 800
for the arrest Of Charles Lockhart who
is charged with the murder of Hilary
Barnaby in Albemarle on the 22d of last
October A reward Of the same amount
was offered for the arrest of the I'M
known person or persons who killed VIII
lis Wills Payne in buckingham on the
18th Of last December
REQUIsITION ISSUED.
A requisiuOn was issued on the chief
justice OF The Supreme Court Of the DIS
trict Of Columbia for VIM. Cosby and
Pleas Williams, who are charged win
a crime ina Danville
Rand. McNally d Company Universal
Atlas, which is condemned by COM
mittee Of Lee Camp members ON ac-
count of its insulting references 10 lend
ing Southern men Is not on the pubic
school book list u was not offered for
adoption. and had il been it would have
been rejected. for the members OF the
board knew of its objectionable features.
PROF DABNEY'S SUCCESSOR.
DIR. NJ @. Holt. of SuTy county called
on the Governor. He was on his way To
Charlottesville 10 attend the meeting OF
the B6ard of Visitors of the University
which Will be held 90 elect successor
To- the late Professor Waiter ID. Dahncy.
Or. Holt rather minated that he IA
v0red Prof Charles 4. Graves now al
Washington and Lee.
Commissioner kOner has received o.
letter from man I'm India asking about
Virginia farming lands. lie wants TO
know what encouragement can be given
settlers.
Mr.. George Mason. of Petersburg. and
Mr.. j. 4. Tillman. clerk of the County
Court Of Powhatan. were mt the state
library yesterday.
The Governor has appointed tho follow
ing gentlemen as members Of the Board
Of Visitors 10 Mount Vernon: Major j. r..
Crocker. Portsmouth: Hon IT. r. Wick
ham. Richmond Hon. Henry Fairfax
Aide. L0udoun county; Hon. Joseph r..
Willard. Fairfax: Hon. j. t. VI. Curry
Washington. D. c.; Mr.. y $. Waller
Front Royal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-28

The production OF the LADY Of Lyons
at the Academy Of Music on Tuesday.
April 2ith. for the benefit of the library
fund OF the Woman's College promises
10 be an unequivocal success. A strong
cast, fine scenery and handsome costumes
are the elements that cannot fail 90 con-
tribute 20 this result. and the demand for
the seats which has already begun. points
10 one OF the largest audiences OF the
season. The students OF Richmond Col
lege have organized two box parties and
the faithful Interpretation Of the PLAY
will attract the regular theatre goers and
others who are interested In such master
pieces as Lytton's charming comedy Of
manners.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-28

CHATHAM. VA. March 27-Special--
Tho County Board OF supervisors met
here to-day 10 take steps 90 repair
bridges injured by the recent heavy rains.
Several bridges were entirely washed
away.
Rev. ;. G.. Clopton ~ Little Wash
ing.0n, Va. preached in tle Baptist
cnulch morning and night yesterday 70
large congregations. This church hos
been without "A pastor since last August.
Rev. j. Y. Garner. who has been much
indisposed for several weeks, occupied
his pulpit 40 Watson Memorial "a. g..
church yesterday.
The unwilling oi the Confederate monu-
ment recently erected has been postponed
until June. IL was TO have taken place
the "a day OF April.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-28
GOVERNOR LEARY WILL SERVE.
Reports That He Will Resign the Gov
ernorship of Guam UnfOunded.

NORFOLK. VA. March Especial
Captain Richard Leary. United States
Navy. recently appointed Governor of
the Island of Guam. II has been reported.
contemplates resigning. lie said to-day
that the report was unfOunded.
Governor Leary said that he would not
exchange his post upon the lonely island
for any other position which the de-
partment could OFFER him. lie said that
the berth was perhaps not an easy one,
but that he regarded n as his duty 10
accept. that he had accepted 10 and meant
TO stick 10 his promise, and that all re-
ports 10 the contrary were nonsensical
He said that the big auxiliary cruiser
Yosemite. his flag ship. upon which he
will shortly sail for Manila and Guam.
will first proceed from Norfolk 10 New
York and then across the sea, unless
present plans are changed.
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Personal AND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About RichmOnd's
Citizens and other Matters

Mr. p i. Dow, president OF the Ma
tional T. =. A, is I'm thecity
Miss Edna McLauren. Of Boswell. &.
visiting Mrs S. d. Jones. Go north Fifti
street.
Mr. W. p. Jeter, OF Hinton W Va
is visiting his parents. No. 4l3 east Clay
street.
There will be confirmation at the Epi-
phany church in Barton Heights on to-
morrow night
An important meeting OF the Masonic
Home Auxiliary will be held az the Tenn
pie. to-day at II o'clock A. NJ
&. r. Capps. General Freight Agent Of
the SeabCard Air Line, Is at the Jeffer-
son.
Mrs. &. T. Dickinson. Of Albemarle, IS
the guest Of her aunt Mrs. Junius A.
Morris, PIC east Grace street.
Damon Lodge. *. of F.. degree team.
will confer the third rank on a candidate
from Marshall Lodge. No. T. tonight.
The regular bi-weekly meeting o. the
Richmond Academy Of Medicine and
Sur,ery will be held tonight az $50
o'c ock al Lee Camp Hall. Or. Robert
i. Williams will be the leader.
DR.. Boiling Lee and Mrs. W. II. F.
Lee are registered at the Jefferson.
Judge WaddiH went 10 Norfolk yester-
day TO hold United States District Court
The many friends Of Col. Jno. S. Har-
wood will be glad 10 know his phys-
clans have pronounced him out OF danger
and hope for a speedy recovery
Mr.. +. L. Sheville has resigned MS
position as general foreman FOR LaidlaW-
Mackin Company sheep-dip manutactlur-
ers. and has accepted another pos''ioi
IN this city.
A regular meeting Of the Confederate
Memorial Literary Society VIII De helh az
the Museum "Wednesday at noon ne
Iadios will he required TO show their blue
,,ct,ots AT the door OF the Museum, or else
nav the entrance fee.
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MUSICAL AND LITERARY NOTES

Sing ON Jon grateful rl.lnoee.
Ee.oI., ir fII. ...... .I.'..
Whlca ihe Loa. rv c.4 hath c,,e,
The n.r.v rog..- ~, st,-
-r D. r4s,,~,.i
.. 's"''
There arc r,r.o. of ,,..r,..ii-,,. ..,,....
mat ara fII o+ .,,ri..l,,,, 80. .'o''0''
Like must. ech0.rf. r,I.I,
l,,ho-
Tho Itszt Monument Committoo Of
Welmar bias s.nf ouf tho r.srocti,.c i,-
vauons to German AND Ausfro- nm
rs.
Ierne lswel fs oreanIzir- . Wool
festival az which r, I... DE -
and SINGERS viii take mart
AT Cracaw a committee. has boor formed
for the removal of Choufn.s reroairs f-or,
Paris 90 C,aeow. where also Chopin
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-28
A DINING GIVEN
ADMIRAL SCHLEY.
Handsome Entertainment at Mr., John
P. Branch's.
THE GREAT FIGHTER LEAVES.
He Goes North This Morning After a
Delightful Visit TO Richmond.
Chatted with old Friends Yes
torday and Drove About City
THE GREAT FIGHTER LEAVES,

Rear-Admiral Winfield Scott Schley was
the guest OF honor az an elegant dinner
party given az his residence last night by
Mr. John J.. Branch There were sixteen
invited guest. including tne Admiral and
Mrs Scucy ana Dr and Mrs. Henry Emo.
Of New orK. The affair was complete
IA appointment and Was regarded as one
or the hau4s0mcst private entertainments
Of the season.
Qulte a. large number OF people gather
cd al the JEFFERSON last night TO get a.
glimpse OF the great naval officer. lie
was az tho hotc. Jon the afternoon, and
was greeted by number of his admirers.
Later in the evening me appeared in the
lobby ior short while. aud then went
away with several others 90 Mr. Hranchs
residence. Tho youthful appearance OF
tho Admiral Ass compared with his years
was subject of much comment
WILL LEAVE TODAY.
Admiral Schicy and Mrs. Schey Will
leave Richmond this morning ON the =
O'Clock train for Washington. lie was
much pleased with his visit here. and
spoke in thc most nattcring terms of both
Richmond and The Richmond people he
met while here
Admiral schIoy and Mrs schloy ace
compauiel boy Dr and Mrs. Emo and
Gen. Bradley ~ johnson took % drive ycs-
tcrdly about the city. visiting 90 number
Of The monuments and other points of inc
tercst in Richmond. Everywhere the gale
liant naval officer went he was greeted 10y
cordial smiles. while many took off thoir
hats 10 him. 10 could Doe seen at 90 glance
that tine Admiral held high place n
the estimation of The Richmond people.
0ud that lis presence here was matter
OF much interest Ho returned 90 the JEFF
fersou for lunch.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-28
The Red Flag
Never Waved
Over Bargains SO
Decidedly Splendid,
SO Evident,
So Numerous
As We Are Offering.

Grey Worsted Debeige 10 &c. yard.
Black Crcp0ns very silky, al Sl.2J, that
was intended for s.. y retailing.
Tho q,c. Black CrcpOns AT SOC. yard.
Ten Coloriugs On All-WoOl Tailor-Made
Cloth. 50c value az 2c. yard.
SEPARATE SKIRTS
AND SHIRT-WAISTS
Come here for the greatest bargains
over known. 81, go,
Every STYLE. in White Solid Color, and
The Best Long Cloth, p yards to a
piece for 05c.
White Dimitv 20 &C.. yard.
T,ull-size White Quilts at 2c. each.
Ciarks q. y. n. 200-yard Spool Cot
56o pieces of lovely Valencienne Laces
ono hundred dozen sample Shlrt-Waists.
worth from $50. 90 S2.00-we are selling
them "a. from 25c. 20 Csc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-28
SHOP-LIFTERS ARRESTED.
Three Negro Women in Custody at tho
Second Police station


Three negro women. who have been
robting dry goods stores. are now in
the custody Of the police OF the Second
District Their names are Rosa White,
julia Marshall and Katie Washington.
Each one is charged with being sus-
picious character
The woman White IS accused Of steal
ing goods from the stores OF Julius Sycle
q Sons Thalhimer Brothers Kaufman
& CO.. and Miller & RhOads. Julia Mar
shall is charged with stealing from julius
Sycle e Sons. The Washington woman
is supposed 20 have had part I'm the
thefts Sergeant Cosby and Policeman
Baker made the arrests.
A search warrant was executed by TO-
lice Detective Hall al the house of Walter
Washington. and some Of the stolen
goods were found.
The Second district police also hold a ne
gro woman named Fannie Burton. charged
with stealing dry goods from some person
unknown.
w. H. Robertson. a negro man. IS held
at the Second Station on the charge Of
assaultng. cutting and stabbing JEFF
Davis, also colOred. lie was arrested by
Officers Bailey and Finegan.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-28
THE CUBAN WAR.
\ Most Delightful Entertainment at
y. VI. &. 4. Hall Last Night.

!. VI. Z. 4. nan Last NiSnt.
Mr. Robarts Harper had large audi
once before him last night at the Y. NJ.
c. A. Hall and his Illustrated lecture on
THE cuban War was most heartily en-
Joyed.
Aided by the streoptlcon and the chem
autograph Mr.. Harper gave a. most inter-
esting account OF the incidents that Ted
up % the war with Spain. the war itself
and an the circumstances and thrilling
features In connection herewith
Pictures of the now famous historical
places in cuba and the Philippines. We're
shown. and the lecturer took his audi
ence along with him % cuba. Spain and
the Philippines and graphically described
and referred 10 all that makes such a
trip enjoyable and interesting
The story OF the war In Cuba Is so skill
fully condensed and woven with such a
master hand that the Incidents that have
been the topic OF every day talk for
months never grew tiresOme and were
listened 10 with rapt attention and great
earnestness The whole war Is given I'm
n nutshell and much was learned by those
fortunate enough 20 have heard Mr. Har-
per.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-28
nFNtAKKNRIE EESCrr

Mrs. Michael Curtain. Plainfeld. H.,
make the statement that she caught
cold. which settled on her lungs; she
was treated for month by her family
physician, but grew worse lie told her
she was hopeless victim OF consump-
ton and that no medicine could cure her.
Her druggist suggested DR.. Kings Dis
covery Tor Consumption. she bought a
benefited from nrst dose. She ccntin-
ueo is use and after taking six bottles.
found herself sound and well; now does
her own housework. and is as well as she
ever was-Free trial bottles OF this Great
Discovery AT Owens e. Minor Drug Com
pany. Large bottles, 10 cents and tl.o0 !.
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sons of Veterans.

large and interesting meeting OF Lee
.-ar,n sons of Confederate Veterans was
- . ,e Camp Hall last night Com
,,,ander +. Leslie Spence Jr.. presided. A
Iarge amount OF routine business was
transacted.
The committee from Lee Camp Veterans
was represented by the following vete-
rams: Storrs Boiling, Jennings. Winfree,
smith. Moore and Talley.
There was very interesting debate
upon questions of law and rules Of or
der from which the comrades derived
much benefit. Every cOmrade present
took part in the debate
The Camp adjourned 10 meet on Mon
day night April 10th on account OF next
Monday being a holiday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-28
A NEW CHURCH
HASBEEN FORMED
Action of Those Who Left Grove
Avenue Congregation.
ANOTHER MEETING NEXT SUNDAY
A Committee Appointed To Make the
Necessary Arrangements, and TO
Report to the Congregation.
Perfect Harmony.

There was a large attended meeting
Sunday afternoon in Monroe Han
OF those members Of Grove-Avenue Bap-
list church. who, short time ago, severed
their connection with that congregation
and. after most harmonious discussion
it was decided to organize a separate
congregation. with which end in view a
committee was appointed to make all
necessary arrangements.
A LARGE GATHERING.
The regular Sunday school exercises
were held in the hall Sunday mornins'
and al i.s0 O'Clock i'm the afternoon be-
fore "A large CONGREGATION. an I'M
prcssive sermon was preached by heN.
Dr. j.. G.. niuen. after winch all VINO
were interested in the formation of a ne"
congregation were requested o. remalh'
aud nearly an in the room did SD. ut.
Hiden. however. ON account OF pre-
yious engalemeut was not present.
The matter I'm hand was az once
brought up. and there was a conference
of some length. but entirely harmonious
the result being tine appointment of
committee. as above stated, which VIII
report to another meeting, 20 Doe held I'D
Monroe Hall ucXt sunday morning after
the Suuday-school exercises which take
place at lO O'Clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-28
THE DAY CASE
MOVES SLOWLY.
North Carolina Supreme Court in No
Hurry to Render Decision,
GOVERNOR RUSSELL GETS CHE K
For the War Expenditures by Ills
State-PIoy OF the New Rev
cnue Law-Dr. Abbott Will
IIake Contest,

RALEIGH y. g., March 2'.-Special-
The Supreme Court seems to Doe in no
hurry to hand down IFS opinion in the
Day case. IL was looked for not later
than tomorrow. and it is given out that
it will not bc handed down this week.
The North Carolina Bar Association will
hold meeting covering two days at
Morehead city. beginning at g o'clock F..
VI July 5th.
Indications point 10 "a big tobacco crop
this year. % very much Increased acreage
will be planted.
10 is not thought that the Republicans
will make amy nominations Tor the COM
Ing city election.
THE MONEY PAID.
The authoritics 40 Washington have
sent checks to Governor Russell for ST.
31lu in part payment for money adj
vanccd in recruiting and sustaining the
regiments in camp here Much of the
money goes 90 Raleigh people who fur
nished supplies, etc.
There is very great dissatisfaction
felt regarding the throwing ONT of the
Old state Guard compauics who yOlun-
tecrcd and went to cuba Governor Rus
sell has been interviewed to-day on the
subject by "a representative from the First
Regiment. who is just from cuba. stating
intl ilr ''ihpdIi.7 are l.'"F. "p." "''.i@
mustered ont 10 enter the Guard again.
10 IS understood that this VIII not DE all
lowed. that inc state 'u"id mas neen re-
organized and the old companies will have
To- start from the bottom again.
J. q. H. hafrls. Il lefalns hepuoican'
SAYS the Republicans VIII ger an inJuhc-
ton versus me Elecloh hoaIn 10 Pre-
vent me holalhs oI me eiecliohs on the
question or amendment
>-t,yy- pE,vrN-r-r. law
49,. ...4 49,.
ID. "r" az -,
ni7'i i""t'.'' ""' t'i' WIS --
paiues VINO pay He'i'7e YAK JOY .ii' 'ii
time. An ADVANCE copy was b'''eH anu
Xvoo1 and coal dealers 500 10 & for each
firm or individual the tax being regulated
by the size Of the town. In Raleigh and
AN other towns OF over 1900 population
10 Is $50. towns or less than 1900 and as
much as 500 inhabitants 81. 1000 10
500. so; less than 1000, s. per annim.
The tax does not apply 20 persons selling
wood cut from their own lands whore
less than one hundred cords annually
are sold.
Real estate dealers and rent collectors
who make IL n business. slj down 10 60
according 10 the size OF the town In which
they do business.
Bicvcle dealers. SO 10 =. according to
population of town Bicycle repairers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-28

Mr.. Lee Britt Superintendent Of the
Public Schools. Of Nansemond. and Adju-
nt-General w. Male are AT Ford's
DR. NJ. Q Holt. Of Surry; Judge George
J. Hundley. OF Amelia; Hon. w. p. Du-
puy: Colonel S s. Brooke and Mr.. b.
Rust, OF Roanoke. are at Murphy's.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-28
Consolation.

"My boy says his ambition Is TO grow
up 70 be a man just like his faher"
II wouldt let that worry me When 1
was your boys age / had a burning de-
sire 10 be a pirate. indianapolis News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-28

Mr. Brewt-Not one woman in three can
see the funny side OF lie.
Mrs Brewt-No; most OF them have
been married too Ions. Indianapolis
Journal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-28

Truth crushed 10 earth will rise again
And bring the crusher shame;
But still the crushing business keeps
A-going just the same.
a.. -Chicago News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-28
.urc totNn,.

sprockett-Do you have 10 be examined
by physician before you Join the Wheel
mems Club?
Wheeler - No; afterward. Yonkers
Statesman.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-28

There was not a dissenting voice raised
as 10 the proposition 10 organize con-
eregation and the matter was discussed
I'm an its lights 10 was also determined
to request the BAPTIST ministers of me
city 10 recognize the new congregation
and give it their moral aid and comfort
The church just organized viii start
out with a very large membership ana
with BRIGHT prospects IL is thought that
Tor the first few months OF ifs existence
its meetings will be held in Monroe Han
but there is no doubt that church VIII
be- built or purchased as soon as practi-
cable.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-28

The woman who'd wear trousers.
should never wed az all.
Unless she has a chance 10 wed
The man who wears a shawl.
Detroit Journal.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-04
ID!DAY'S FOOT Ball GAME.
Stsubenville Team 10 Meet Wheeling on
the Gridiron
AT THE ISLAND BALL PARK THIS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF THE
BOWLING CONTESTS IN ALL
THE TOURNAMENTS L Asst
NIGHT-BOWLING NOTES.-THE
ER SPORTING MATTERS.

Al stubborn football contest is on for
this afternoon at the Island ball park,
when Wheeling will be opposed by its
old-time rival for gridiron honors,
Steubenyille. Since football has been
played around these parts, Steuben-
Vile and Wheeling have been bitter op-
ponents, and every game was marked
by the hardest playing. This will be
the second appearance this season OF
the team recently recruited from the
ranks OF The football heroes OF Greater
Wheeling, and while the weather may
not be as congenial as last Saturday,
the attendance will likely equal the
Bethany game, for reports from Steu-
benville indicate a big delegation Of
Tooters from the Ohio town.
The game win start at 3:15 o'clock,
and the officials at last Saturday
game will be on deck. AS then, ladies
will be admitted free. move on the
part Of the management that has been
received with favor. The weather in
terfered with Wheeling's practice this
week. but the boys are in pretty fair
shape. Special practice was INDUCED In
yesterday at the Carroll Club gym"
The Steubenyille crowd will arrive
over the c. & P. railroad shortly after
noon. They will stop at Bridgeport.
The teams will line up, rain or shine,
about as follows: