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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-17
VIRGINIANS APPEAL TO LUDLOW.
Difficulty in Getting Permit TO Play
Bail-Omccrs Join Regular Troops.

CAMP COLUMBIA, CUBA. Jan. IL
Special had been fixed for the
football game between the teams Of the
Fourth Virginia and Forty-ninth Iowa
Regiments but when the men sent a COM
mittee 10 General Lee, asking for Dermis-
sion TO play At the baseball park near
the railroad station. in the city OF Ha-
vana, they We're informed that only Gem
eral Brooke. the Military Governor OF the
island. could give this permission, 50 the
game had 10 be postponed once more. but
the matter wal be- submitted 10 General
LUDLOW. the Military Governor Of the city
Of Havana.
At dress parade to-day the band made
fits appearance and wore white linen uni
forms making a very fine appearance.
Conflicting rumOrs continue 10 circulate
I'm camp. II was stated to-day that Cen
oraI HasbrOuck had issued an order
AGAINST the further acceptance OF appli-
cations for discharges as the regiment
would be- mustered out within the next
sixty days.
lie o.. however. reported 20 have said
that the regiment would so0n he removed
10 q Mace about 10 miles farther south
on The island
Lleutenants Epps Of Company J.. OF
Portsmouth. Williams. 0f COmpauy q. OF
SUFFOLK. and Thomas. OF COMPANY p OF
Suffolk. have reported for duty 10 the
Eighth and Tenth United states Infantry
Regiments in the city OF Havana. as the
number of commissioned officers Of these
Two regiments has been greatly reduced
during the Santiago campaign. Z. ".
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-17
WE ARE VACILLATING.
Hostile French Criticism on the Pres
idenrs Philippine Policy

The New York Herald's European edi-
ton publishes the following.
French sentiment is once more being
worked up against the United states FOR
the Spanish war Hostile newspaper
criticism. which temporarily was shut
down by the victories Of Manila and San
tiago. is now reasserting Itself In con-
sequence Of the difficulties which Presi-
dent McKinley's vacillaung policy have
caused in the Philippines.
one OF the leading journals recently ac-
cused America. of going 10 Manila as La
favette and acting like William the Con-
oueror. The Temps. Debats Jiberte. Ma
tin and others ali harp In this strain.
They give prominence 70 anti-anneXatiOn
sDeecbee and magnify the fake reports Of
mutinv OF General Otis troops
Generally they regard Che Filipino conf
plicauons as just reward ot American
bad faith.
England is blamed for encouraging ex-
pansion.
1t Patrie goes so far as to print In big
headlines. Americans Besieged in Ma
Mia"
A sensible leader in the London Times
shows that Il IS the duty OF the United
states 10 nut an end 60 the present stu
alton IN the archipelago az may be read
between the lincs. from which the fol-
lowing IS an extract:
The Powers are bound 20 hold aloof,
except In the event which we arc en-
titled to regard as inconceivable. OF the
complete failure on the part Of the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-17
Services in Iuiton.
THE TiDEWATER RAILROAD.
Facts That speak Volumes for its Val
ne tO isicmond.

Tho regular quarterly meeting Of the
Young Mems Business Association was
held last night i'm the Chamber Of Conn
mcrcc. In the absence Of The President
and vicapresident on account OF sickness
Nj ). h. HiW occupied the chair,
Reports OF the standing committees
(Here read and adopted.
i Messrs Carter Pollard. and Woodward.
from Essex, King William and MiddleseX
counties respectively, were present and
made exceedingly interesting addresses
before the body, giving a great deal Of
valuable information regarding the trade
of that section 10 was shown that the
freight business from one OF those coun-
ties alone 10 the city Of Baltimore repre-
scented "a valuation OF several millions per
annum. IL was stated also that q
large part % this business would be
transacted with the merchants OF Rich
mond II the proposed Richmond and
Tidewatcr railroad should be built The
speakers stated facts that demonstrated
beyond doubt what great benefits would
result from the construction and opera
tion of this road. and SET forth how
rich and prosperOD trucking and fish,
aud-0yster section would be opened up
for direct communication with Richmond
markets. one OF these counties was
stated TO be second in fertility and pros
perity TO any one I'm the State. and one
Of the speakers showed how this fact
would prove Of material interest to Rich
mond merchants IF the road should be
built. % was also stated that according
to the present transportation arrange
ments 10 required a retail buyer forty
eight hours and an expense Of so 10 go 10
Baltimore 10 purchase goods. whereas. n
the proposed new road was built 70 Rich
mOnd a merchant or farmer could come
10 this city in the morning. transact his
business and return home the same even
ing at a cost Of only about third what
it required 10 go 10 Baltimore
The proposed railroad enterprise was
discussed in full also by members OF the
Association and a committee will be APP
pointed TO make further inquiry into the
undertaking.
In the discussion OF the enterprise II
was brought out that the sentiment of
a large majority Of the people from the
section through which 1t IS proposed that
the road be built who undertand the
proposition and the benefits It involves
towards developing their property and
resources are heartily in favor of the
building Of the road An election has
already been held in the county Of Glou-
cester and the proposition was fayorably
voted upon.
The Association decided upon motion
Of Mr. Eichelberger. TO send telegram
to the Southern Passenger Association
now in session In Atlanta, requesting an
extension Of the time limit on tickets Of
delegates 10 the Baptist Young Peoples
Unions Convention 10 be held in Rich
mond next summer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-17
Baptist Home for Aged Women.

The annual meeting of the Board OF
Managers OF the Baptist Home FOR Aged
Women was held at the Home, Grove
avenue and Haryie streets. yesterday
afternoon. There was a fair attendance
considering the inclement weather. Some
OF the trustees we're present and there
was a discussion as to whether or not
the Home should be enlarged. No action
was taken and the question was laid on
the table until next month. There arc
now sixteen inmates IN the home.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: Mrs. 5. b. Wilson. pre-
sident; Mrs w f.. Hatcher. Mrs. j. Tay-
lor Ellys0n. Mrs. George Cooper. vice
presidents; Mrs. j. 3. NanBuren, cor
responding secretary; Mrs. Jack Temple,
recording secretary; Mrs Richard Adam,
treasurer: Mrs. A. VI. Sands and Mrs.
G. T.. WlngO, auditors.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-17
FAYNE MOORE ARRAlGNED.
Mrs Sirahan Tries in Vain to Get Her
Bail Rcduced-Moore in Sing Sing.

NEW YORK. Jan. ie-Mrs Fayne
Strahan Moore. in whose recent trial Tor
completely with her husband in bad
eering Martin Mlhon. the jury dis
agreed vas To-day nrraigned before
Justice Fursman. IN the Criminal Branch
of the Supreme Court The purpose or
the arr1ignment was for placing the case
on the February calendar. Mr. Levy
counsel FOR Mrs Moore. asked that the
case be set down for the second Monday
I'm February Assistant District Attor-
ucy McIntyre objected 10 This on the
grouond that there were several eases
that should be tried FIRST demanding i'm
mediate attention. Justice Fursman up
held Mr.. Mcintyre and placed the case
down on the calendar 90 take its regu-
lar order thereon.
Prior 30 the appearance Of Mrs. Moore
from the Tombs. Mrs. Strahan, her
mother Who came from Atlanta. Ca.
saw her daughter in the Tombs. cried
over her and said cheer mp. my child:
we shall soon get you out Of this" Then
Mrs. strahan called AZ the District At
torneys Office 20 try 10 get her daugh-
ter's bail reduced hut without success.
VIM. +. Moore. the husband OF Fayne
Moore was to-day taken from the T0mbs
20 the Grand Central Depot. where he
was pat on a train for Sing Sing 20
serve ont nineteen years sentence
SING SING, y. v, Jan. 16.-William A.
+. Moore the convicted badgerer. reach
ed Sing Sing prison this evening and
Is now wearing q state c0nvict's uni
form. Tie comes here under sentence
for nineteen years. With all communal
uons for good behavior he VIII be re-
leased in eleven years and nine months.
He VIII then be about forty-six years
old
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-17
GENERAL WEISIGER ILL.
His Condition Regarded Serious-Con-
dition of Other Sufferers.

General David A. Weisiger. who has
been suffering with the grip for three
weeks. was thought to be quite III last
night by his physician, Dr. Stone His
son from Harrisonburg is with him. He
became alarmingly ill on Monday, but
was resting more quietly yesterday. He
boards at 30 east Grace street General
Weisiger was gallant Confederate SOL
der. lie retired from business some
years ago.
Mr.. James ". Gentry was regarded by
his physician. Dr. Hillsman. last 70 be
tn an exceedingly critical condition. His
chances for recovery were thought to be
small lie IS unconscious, and thde
was last night little hope for him.
Mr.. 0. l.. Evans. who was operated
o. ar the Old Dominion Hospital for ap-
perdicitis some time ago, is steadily inn
proving
The condition Of Mrs j. G. Parker,
who Is under treatment at the Old Do
min0li Hospital. is slightly better.
Mr.. W. ]. Sumrow was also Improving
slowly yesterday.
The condition Of Mrs +. X. Leary was
considered unchanged
Mrs j. w. Wilbur was considered a
little better yesterday.
Mr. Barton II. Wise was thought TO
be slightly better yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-17
AT PICKETT CAMP.
Ladies' Night is q Most Delightful Oc-
cas- on.

Ladies' Night is q Most Delightful Oc-
cas- on.
Ladies' night at Pickett Camp last
night was a grand success there being
a very large att .ndanco, IN spite Of the
weather Tho admirable programme. ar-
ranged under the direction Of the Enter
talnment Committee. II which Captain
w. e. Whitlock WAS chairman. Is as fol-
lows:
Opening address by Chastaln Northcn.
selection hy the Diaccnt Mandolin and
Guitar BAND composed Of Mcssrs. George
and Phil Diacont and Willie Turner.
Duet by Mrs. Lille Taylor and Miss
Minnie Clarke.
Recitation by Mrs W. &. Yeaman. This
was greatly enjoyed. and the rector was
cpcored three times.
Selection by an instrumental qusrtette.
compo cd OF Mr. Adam Diacont and
Misses Iess'e Diacont, Viola Diaconi' ana
Minnie Parker.
Recitation by Miss Fannie sullivan
Solo by Mrs. Euia May Mountcastle
She was cnc0rcd several times.
Comic duet by Messrs. Charles Harra
and John J. Mcintyre
4 duet was rendered BY little Misses
Annie and Lille Taylor. aged four and
six years, respectively Il was one Of the
features Of the evening
An instrumental duet by Mr.. Adam Dia-
cont and Miss Bessie Diacont. was much
enjoyed.
Miss ollie Lynch rendered an instru-
mental solo in fine style.
Colonel r. T. Winston. chaplain % the
camp. gave a most interesting talk on
war times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-17
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts Abou, Richmond
Citizens and other Matters.

Mr. Clarence G. Page who has been
quite sick for several weeks, is gradually
improving.
Col. Morton Marye has a letter from
Bowling Green saying that Captain
''Jack' Hudgln is very much improved.
The funeral of Mrs. Lucy c. Redwood
took place at O'clock yesterday after
noon from the Third Christian church.
The Minuet Dancers for the Washing
ton BAH will rehearse on Thursday at
=. NJ. at ll3 south Third street.
Mr.. Charles r. Dorset, Of Gift Top, w.
Va. who came here last week 10 attend
the funeral OF his sister, Mrs. ]. Watson
Phillips, left for home last night. Mr.
Dorset formerly resided here. and has
several brothers and sisters in this city.
This Is his first visit here in fourteen
years
Marriage licenses we're issued by the
clerk of the Hastings Court yesterday 10
Henry 6. Forstmann and Kate A. Has
sold, W. Bede Hamilton and Georsie
Leckey Both ceremonies take place to-
to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-17
THE CAUSE REVEALED.
The Real Source OF Rheumat ism is ri.
nally Found by Scientific Discovery.

For years the medical profession and
people generally have been inquirng
what IS the cause 'of rheumatism
| Millions have suffered from It's strange
attacks. have endured la silence and
SIN wondered what could have caused
s.. Like ali great things IN this world.
tho cause is very simple when clearly un-
derstooo.
Uric acid In the blood is the one great
cause OF an this trouble all this pain
an this annoyance. which SO often wrecks
The ne
Bui how docs this uric acid get into
the blood? That is the great question.
Uric acid gets into The blood poisons
the blood. and often ruins The Ire. be-
cause IL is not expelled from the system.
But how can IL be thrown out Of tic
system?
In one way and one way only-throush
the Kidneys, ls this not simple IS 1t not
rcasonablc-it les true,
II is because the Kidneys are not doing
their duty chat the uric acid remains
in the body. gets into the blood. causes
those terrible pains iu ibc joints and
muscles and frequently brings on more
serious troubles.
There has never been but one way by
which the kidneys could boz kept In per-
feet condition and good working order,
and that is by the use of that great
modern discovery Warmers Safe. Cure.
This has been proven couclusivcly by the
millions of people Who have usel 10. by
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-17
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-17
Annual Masquerade Rail-.

The annual masquerade ball given al
Sanger Halle hast night by Schiller
Lodge. was a decided success. There
was a large crowd IN attendance. The
first prize was won by Miss Lenora
Krouse. She was dressed to represent
The Maine" Tbs second prize was
won BY Mrs. Arnell Gasser. dressed as
n negro nurse. The first prize for the
gentlemen was won by Mr.. b. A. Bur.
ger. who was dressed as sailor. The
second prize was won by Mr.. A. Bill
kopf, who dressed as tramp.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-17

WASHINGTON. Jan. l6.-The Navy
Department has designated the following
vavships TO form the squadron OF evolu-
,iou. which is To 80 South under COM
mand of Admiral Sampson. Flagship
New York. Brooklyn. Indiana, Texas,
chicago. Newark and Machias. They
WIZ be- accompanied by the following
golfers and supply ships Afarcelus L.
banon and supply. The ships are order
cd % be at Havana prior to TIE first Of
February next. The Brooklyn arrived &C
Havana Today with assistant Secretary
Alien aboard
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-17

BOSTON. Jan. i6.-General Miles to-
day received an endorsement Of his
course in the controversy with Commits
sary General Eagan. from the Baptist
Ministers of Boston.
AZ their meeting Rev. J d. Fulton Of
fere5 the following resolution. which was
pas sod;
Resolved, That the Baptist ministers
n Boston and vicinity recognize with
ofvout pleasure tho magnificent bearing
Of Major-General Miles IN tra crucial or
deal I'm which he Is passing. as that Of the
cultured officer and American gentle
man.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-17

The annual meeting OF the Broadus Me.
moral Baptist church was held Sunday
aitethoon az 3 O'Clock. There was an in
teresting programme. Including excellent
Nocai music and good addresses Among
the latler We're brief speeches BY Rev.
br A. j. Barton and Rev. r. &. Hen
Ming. OF Fulton.
The reports submitted were fun OF en-
enlargement
The officers Of The church are:
Pastor H. L. Quarics
Deacons, w. II. williams. y. r. John
son, {. Is. fleet. l.. X. Eggleston, l.. q.
Milcs Seth Gayle, G c. Fleet.
Recording Clerk Seth Gayle.
Roll Clerk. J. W. Gentry. -
General Treasurer. G. i. Fleet.
Ai$sionaEy Treasurer. G. c. Fleet =
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-17
The SENATE ATTENrS.
No Other Businc.s TRANSACTED But
swearing IN Mr.. Nnrriii'S Successor.

swearing IN Mr.. NnrriiIs Successor.
WASuUNiTON. Jan 10Th Scra.e
held mo- session FOR the transaction ~
business to-day. Wien Cine body conyen-
ed at ~ o'clock 10 procecfe at once with
the resolution adopted on Saturday. 10
the han Of Che House of Representatives.
10 attend as O. bodv the ohscuuios RI the
lnte Representative Nelson s. Diugley.
At ] o'clock thc Senate returned 10 It's
chamber Afier Tho reading of the Jour
nal Mr. Proctor VERMONT presented the
credentials Of jonathan Ross prepared
bv Governor Smith. of Vermont 20 nh
the unexpired term Of the late Senator
Justin =. Morrill, TIE cree 1tials were
read and then. escorted by -. Proctor.
Mrs. Ross proceeded 70 tho .erk's deck
where the oath Of office wa' administered
10 him by President Hobart.
Then. al 1:61 f. ~. on motion of Mr.
Allison the Senate adjourned until to-
morrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-17
SMALL RIOT.
Negroes and Soldiers Clash at Phoebus
But Are Soon Ouieted Down

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, January 1s.-
A clash occurred in Phoebus. near Old
Point, tonight between negroes and a
few white soldiers from Fort Monroe
which threatened 70 prove serious, but
fortunately no fatalities resulted. Ii was
reported that one man was shot, but
the report could not be verified A
guard from the fort scooped the soldiers
and hustled them back 10 the post
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-17

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-17

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-17
nble school superintendent. B F. John

/ son ''''''
Chorister c. W. woodhn.
Organist, Miss tathsrinc oHarlcs
The annual report showed the foiiou,frr
Present membership, t54: baptisrnr .,,,.
Ing the year. g. net gain. Is. contrihr.
tiOns during the year 81 355. an avcra 20
per member of $50. only ono member
reported ~ not contributing: for benevo-
lence during the year. 1914. Bible school
roll strength. 1872, average attendance. -
church members IN school. ~.
~. Lco's Catholic Club
The members of-St. I.eo's Catholic club
received thcif fgst annual Holy Commun-
ion IN a body Sunday morning az
O'Clock. az ST. Mary's Church. There
were fortv-fVc members present. and the
scene presented was most impressive
~rc. Very Rev. Father VII. bald. o. 3
~ he spiritual director OF the clue. Dc
''verod a beautiful sermon appropriate
10 the occasion.
Next MONDAY. the 22d Instant 81. Lco's
Club viii have been or Nini1ed one year
Ou that NIGHT ln celebration 81 me hTst
annivcrsarr. q grand banquet VIII be
given in ST. Margs H8N Mr. y. Somml
win be the caterer. and covers VIII be laid
for one hundred The banquet VIII De
free 80 the members and their guests,
each member being privlcsed 20 invite
one friend.
Preached to Lawyers.
Several hundred people were turned
away from Seventh street thfisiion
church Sunday nicl'. being unable q" g'l
even standing room. Bv special request
DR. Sweeney preached fo the ldw class
Or Richmond college his subject benz
"Thc Gospel aud the Iqv ye-s.
y he 'aw lass att nIfd in toeN Ihe-c
were many racticing attorncys present.
The discourse was designed lnicNy 10
show that tine practice or the legal pro-
fession is not inconsistent with Chris
tlan life.
Services in fulton.
Rev r. -. Henuirg preached an inter-
esfiue sermon TO % l7rco congregation
Sunday night af Fllton Reptis' cnur"h
bis subject being AN Ola Prejudice
Fatal to Happiness.
Pow. r. r. wilson. fhc new Presiding
Elder. preached Snia. night az D'rNt-
street Methodist church.
Baptist Nsinistrr4' Conference.
Al the regular weekly meeting Of The
Baptist Minlsferfs Conference yesterday
Rev. Dr. ChNcrs general secretary OF
tha y. y =. IT,, delivered brief adj
dress There was nothing else Of special
interest done a. the meeting
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-17

Or James p Smith then delivered the
charge 10 the pastor-elect. which was
beautifully apt ana foelinG-the thoughts
OF the people couched IA tho language OF
q scholar.
Il coant you happy my brother" said
hc. IN part. that you have come 10 T.
ministry associated with the name Of one
50 long the honorcd and beloved pastor
OF this church. Your name Is 10 be NO.
ven with his In memories that will not
soor fade. and your work n 70 30 inter-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-12
DR. POTTER ASKS HEAVY DAMAGES
HE SUES THE BAPTIST MISSIONARY So
Getty FOR $4,000 ON ACCOUNT OF
HIS EVICTION FROM THE TAB
ERNACLE. IN SECOND-AVE

The Rev DIT Daniel c. Potter. who attained no.
toriety by resisting eviction from the Baptist Tab
ernacle at No 1852 Second-ave. in 1897. and who
later asserted that he had been shot AT while in
his home in Long Island City. and was recently
sued for divorce by his wife plaintiff yester-
day in the Queens County Supreme Court Justice
jerks sitting in action in which he asks 10000
DAMAGES. The damages asked from the New
York City Baptist Missionary Society for alleged
assault and damages resulting from his eviction.
Dr. Potter was pastor OF the Tabernacle In Sec
ond-ave IN 1896 when the society forecosed mort
gage on the property. The church was closed after
the foreclosure but Or Potter harrcaded himself
and his family I'm the apartments In the upper story
Of the rectory and for twenty days withstood
siege He was ousted on March 3. 1897. The man
ner OF his going. and the fact that he had to 60
he claims resulted harm to him. and he assesses
his damages AT $4,000.
Severyn Il. Sharpe. OF Manhattan. appeared for
Dr Potter and John r. Parsons Of Manhattan. for
tho Society.
IL is said that John u. Rockefeller will be one OF
ne Witnesses called In the trial OF the case.
DIR. Potter the principal witness Yesterday,
and told in detail the story OF his eviction. IN"
case went until this morning. with Or. Potter
still the witness stand.