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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-27
SAW A VISION,
Father Believes Ills Long Missing Son
is Dead.

Father Believes Ills Long Missing Son
is Dead.
Mr.. VIM. j. Cassidy. who moved 20
Virginia from Ohio about six years ago.
and this week moved TO Fulton. has long
mourned the absence OF his only son.
Pearly A. Cassidy who left his home
then in Nariua-the 3rd W this month
-FOUR years ago.
He left the farm and his father 10 work
on a tug-boat. but in month or two
shipped aboard sailing vessel bound for
New York. That is the last be- has eyer
heard from the boy. lie was 10 return
home before Christmas following his de-
parture
Nj Cassidy states that about seven
months after his son LEFT home De was
sitting iu his chair just after dinner.
when he heard some one open the front
door and heard steps advancing towards
the room in which bee was seated. lie
called out who was there and heard no
response He then opened the door and
declares that Dee plainly saw his son,
whom he called by name but got no am
swer and the form passed out
lie thought his son was playing a prank
on him by hiding Mr. Cassidy then
looked in every nook and corner Of the
house but could find no trace Of his boy.
Mr. Cassidy firmly believes his boy is
dead and that was a vision n his boy That
appeared before him announcing his
death.
The father and son lived alone and had
never been parted before. and he knows.
he says II his boy was living he would
write 90 him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-27
DR.. INQUIRIES LECTURE,
II VIII BE Delivered at the University
College of Medicine.

A meeting Of the Confederate Memorial
Literary Society was held at noon yester-
day. Mrs. Anne Grant presiding.
An important detail OF the proceedings
consisted n discussion relative % the lee
tre by Dr. Hunter Mcclure to be de-
hvered Friday evening, the 2sth, In the
Auditorium of the University College of
Medicine This Will be the inaugural of
the contemplated series. under the au-
spices Of the Confederate Memorial
Literary Society. and it is earnestly hoped
that "a large audience may greet the dis
uugushoi lecturer.
The students OF the college viii be
guests of honor, and all interested i'm the
work represented by the Museum arc in
vited 10 attend.
The report Of the House Regent shows
continuous and gratifying increase IN
door receipts. A request was received
from Mr. j. w. Reed, Of Florence, 5. c..
for "a gift Of a piece OF wood from the old
Museum building. with which he proposes
% make gold mounted gavel for use at
the approaching reunion in Charleston.
Tho request was gladly granted II was
moved 10 offer reduced entrance rates 10
the various religious denominations hold
inc conventions or conferences from time
10 time i'm Richmond. 1t was resolved 10
accept the invitation sent by lakewood
Memorial Association and 20 send a dele
cation 10 represent the society.
II was resolved 10 send an accredited
representative of the society 10 the
Charleston reunion. Mrs. Edmund G.
Minor being unanimously appointed that
representative.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-27

10 avoid doing what conscience and pub
lie opinion demand OF them. And so the
pleasing of hts example was large In his
dav and remains In Richmond Methodlsm
yot Ills will. Of record in the court OF
ms civ contained the largest bequcst
to our church work Of any man of our
generation.
A rich Methodist not compromising
o,d refining away TIE doctrines Of re-
lpion taught by the fathers OF the
church. not ashamed OF It's polity and
u.aecs. OF pure living and unfeigned de
youfncss and spirituality OF mind; chari-
tshle liberal. benevolent. not close or
narrow ln the use Of money-pariicularly
far the cause of religion-but free-handed,
- g., relieve distress. setting an ex-
ample OF hroadminded ana oroad-hearted'
o,,yir- turning no good cause or worthy
object away empty deserves 10 DE held III
everlasting remembrance.
cnrb believe. was Thomas Branch.
IT, a. ,,orv advanced age he gradually de-
cii,cd until death sealed Gods endless
,,o~oi,s.' 10 him and made "the sacrifice
complete" ..,..,,.,
SERVICES LAST NIGHT
Tho exercises last night were held at
,....,,,.r,, church. There was very
i.r-e Gathering. The services began with
me SINGING Of old hymns. and the deep
eef feeling vas shown as the grand mar
monv filled the church.
ROY pr starr then delivered an ad-
d~ces ON "Nicthodism as an Element Of
power in the History Of the American
Government
fn clear forcible language he showed
1,o orea- bart taken by Mcthodists I'm the
.0,ire of the country. and how the in
Frorce ~ the faith had been felt far and
wide. oo.r,.,,,,,.
-rto rrooramme arranged for to-day
rroa1- street church-il:0O a. M.-"The
e,r1av-so hool." Hon. John Lamb, mem
ber of Congress.
"Thc suday-sohool s an Educator ~
pov lanes Atkins. d. D.. Sunday school
editor of NJ. T. Church. South.
eco p. M.-"My Experience as a Super
irtcndout' G.. j. Hunt l5 minutes.
"The Od-Time School and the New,
Rlv. James Atkins. d. d.
5.ol u. -Sunday-School Experience
Meeting Led by Rev. C.. l.. Bane. Sing
u~ cunday-school hymns.
SDp. Move Feast led by DIT Tudor
A feature Of to-day will be the presence
81 Row. jones Atkins. Sunday-school edi-
for of tha Methodist church. South. one
~ Tho abicst men in the church. Rev.
Dr. Vs. T. Edwards will also be present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-27

Tho celebrated painting "Tri,hy." by
Ashley d. 81 Cooper. now az 40. W.
Broad street IS attracting crowds Of art
loving people. and the ladies are largely
I'm evidence. They are most enthusiastic
about It's beauty, and an declare they
have never seen anything SO grand.
There is something about this remark
able picture that appeals 90 the better
nature of tho Deho.der. and leaves a
splendid impression. Cooper ALWAYS
handles his work with rare delicacy. and
"Tri.by' is no exception 20 the rule. 80
one should miss seeing this great picture
IL Is so wonderfully realistic. that IL
seems in every way like llfe and unless
the visitors We're permitted 10 approach
very close 10 II they could not believe
u was not endowed with lfe
The exhibition is open from 8 a. VI. to
10 T. NJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-27
MISS GAY RAGLANO.
She viii Appear at the Police Beneht
on May 3ud

Miss Gay Ragland. the talented SOPRANO
singer who has made such reputation
for herself on the operate and concern
STAGE. will DE the star OK the forthcom-
ing entertainment 30 be given az tha
Academy OF Music next Tuesday. natl
nee and evening. for the benefit ot ma
Police Benevolent Fund. She VII sing
two songs at each performance, ard VIII
be accompanied by the rull orchestra.
This will be Miss Raslands first ap.
pearance I'm this city since she has at
tanned such distinction. unless her aD.
pearance al the Centenary Methodist
church last Sunday Is 10 be counted Opof.
that occasion the church was paced
from floor % ceiling and filed IN every
part. over l00 IL is estimated. were I'M
able 10 gain admittance
The minstrel first part and the varioui
spectacular features that go 10 make 40
the programme. will be decidedly novel
and beautiful There are many other In.
teresting features. and all In all about
20 persons VIII appear upon the stage
al each performance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-27

entertainment or lecture given each night.
Full Information can be obtained at tho
Y NJ c. A. building.
Secretary Mckee received the following
letter yesterday afternoon from Rev. De.
Smith. pastor OF the Second Baptso
church. who IS now IN Lynchburg.
81 wish 10 thank you for your agency
IN securing tho professional services %
Mr. King In our city, though II be Tor
so brief period. Having heard him. | feel
sopocial interest IN tho course ~ inSruc-
ton which ne IL expected TO give. Mn
listers will do well 10 hear him read the
Scriptures"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-27

There is no falling off in the attendance
at the Bjou. This weeks good show Is
drawing large crowds. who manifest
pleasure and satisfaction by hearty ap-
plause.
Master Carroll. the clever little dancing
companion Of Welly Pearl. Keys and Nel-
lis, IS the neatest and most graceful clog
dancer yet seen az the Bjou. The act
Is favorite with the audience.
George Wilson. the famous minstrel. Is
telling a string OF new jokes and getting
of a monologue up 20 date that makes
laughs fast and furious.
Garry and Walters' illustrated song act
is par excellence. To-night Shakespeare's
Seven Ages OF Man Will be given. beau
TRULY illustrated.
The regular THURSDAY matinee TO-DAY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-27

BY the will Of Miss Melissa Baker. Of
Baltimore city. five thousand dollars has
been left to the RandoiphM Macon Wo-
mans College al Lynchburg Va. 10 be
added 70 its scholarship and aid funds.
BY the last official report of the United
states Commissioner Of Education this
Institution Is classed in Division 4 as one
of The fourteen leading colleges for wo-
men in the United States. being the only
representative Of the South on the list
Though the youngest on the roll IL
stands IN the middle Of the list "a to re-
sources and numbers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-27
fast driving over the bridge at the South
ern depot. lie escaped with warning.
TO VISIT WASHINGTON.
Governor Tyler VIII Go and Take His
ColoneIs-Poetic Proclamation.

ColoncIs-PCetlc PROCLAMATION.
Colonies Cowardin and SHELTON. Of the
Governors staf conferred with the Ex-
ecutive with reference to the pro-
posed trim 10 Washington on the occasion
of the Peace jubilee. This celebration
will take place on May Zd 2ith and 18th.
The Governor hopes 10 have all the mem
bcrs Of his stan with him on this trip.
State Senator H. s. Kane OF Scott
county. called upon the Governor and
Secretary Lawless lie says there is very
little talk about the May convention IN
his section and he has heard OF no one
I'm the far southwest who Will attend the
meeting.
Dr. W. D. Quesenberry. Of Caroline
and Mr.. John Watkins of Petersburg
called 10 see the Governor.
A harbinger OF spring was received by
the Governor in the Arbor Day
Proclamation OF Governor John Lind. OF
Minnesota Governor Linds poetic de-
scription OF spring is We'll worth read
ing. II is as follows:
Genial sunshine and gentle showers
are calling forth the slumboring bud and
the vernal green. The robin is here 10
greet and To serve us. The thrush and
the orioie will shortly Join him. and they
VIII come again 4" SlhINtn our people
with their SONG so long as there are trees
I'D nest in and hearts t0 cheer. Proyi-
dence did not intend that amy portion OF
this fair state OF ours should become or
remain trcolcss waste. mute 90 Natures
cheeriest songs. We have hiI and dale.
upland and meadow. mrr.ads OF lakes.
streams and purling brooks. all SET n
gamIturc OF trees and flowers that stands
unrivaled on the continent. Let as pre-
serve and enhance our beautiful inner
itance."
Alexandria g. 90 have % Dewey Hotel
The charter was received at the office
OF the Secretary of the Commonwealth
yesterday
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-27
WANT ANOTHER FACTORY.
The Continental Company Trying 10
Buy Out the L. :. Tobacco Co.

Mr. John Wright. superintendent Of the
United states Tobacco Company. declined
yesterday 20 affirm or deny the report
that his concern had sold out 10 the Con-
tinental Tobacco Company. the combine
recently formed. lie practically admitted
that negotiations had been pending. but
intlmatod that no agreement has been
reached.
il is said that Mr.. Thomas 3. Scott
secretary and treasurer of the j Wright
Company. Is conducting the negotiations
for the Continental He viii not discuss
the matter.
Mr. John Wright a few years ago sold
ont the factory that hears his name and
organized the company which he Is now
with. The j Wright Company factory
was recently purchased by The Cont
mental
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-27
Ryron W. King Coming

The peerless impersonator imitator ana
reader. Byron w. King. will appear as the
eighth number OF the Menmebrs course
in the V. VI Q. A. Hall next MONDAY
night. Reserved seats are now on sale.
Professor King viii also conduct an instl-
tute OF expression during the entire week
four classes being held each day and an
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-27

The Hick'ry Farm Club is being thor
oughly rehearsed in THE Rough Riders "
for the entertainment TO be given for
the benefit OF the Citizens Relief Asso-
citation. by Miss Ssllie Darlington. who
is well known 10 Ricvhmond audiences.
as one Of the most capable artists who
has appeared before the footIishts,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-27
Our Mater Supply.

What causes water 20 become unwhole-
some. whether IN wells. springs or
streams? What means does nature pro-
vide FOR purifying such waters after con-
tamination? Are such methods 70 he re-
lied upon in every case? II not. how can
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-27

man supplement the work OF these natural
agencies. and with what results2
The above topics are 90 be discussed IN
the lecture at Richmond College TINS
evening by Professor Hunter. Tho public
interested i'm "A pure water supply Tor
Richmond are cordially invited 10 attend
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-27
BankTupt Gases.

Petitions I'm bankruptcy were filed in
the clerks office Of the United states
District Court to-day as follows.
Samuel Hernaman. an engine coaler.
through his counsel, Daniel Grnnan.
Liabilities SlO944S. assets $500.
j.. L. Greenwald through his counsel.
Jao A. Lamb. Liabilities S5.125.67, no as
sets
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-27
4 SInull llrr

Atl.9O O'Clock yesterday Engine com.
pany No. / responded TO a SIN alarm as
No 42g Twenty-thrd street. caused by an
overheated stove. There was no damage.
The building is occupied BY Mrs. y. +.
wilkinson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-27
The Services Yesterday Were Very
Largely Attended.
OlSCOURSES OF GREAT INTEREST
Timely Subjects Ably Handled 10y Flo
Qucnt Speakers - Inspiring Musi-
cal Features The Programme
for To Day.

.|'tA N.tN l''A''tA H''t'.' fAAAfs
subjects discussed Were timely and were
ahl,. t.,,.r.1 ,rbe ro,,s,. NON. e,.o.t and
inspiring
Tho exercises were held at Broad-strect
church under the charge of Rev Dr j.
po...,, l...i..l ,....,.,,.... ,ti.- Gov tlfs
''''' 30
ois'i lct singing and prayer opened '"'
meeting at l0.aD o'clock.
pE. TUDOR5 ADDRESS.
This was followed hy un address ON
THE Correctional Idea and the Local
Church by Rev. Dr. ~. Y. Tudor
hr Tudor delivered fine address
which was interesting. instructive ANA
helpful to those who heard iL
Al - o'clock "a series of short taiks on
hS'ere-i.nS topics was ln'usuialc1' rev
-. p lh-'F Gayle itl iis SUBJECT Oei"s
W H'i lNr Dh"I'h 4r U" M''
-''. gay Pc spoke "'." 90. i''',i'e anu
"'7 i,ii''I h' were "l bI."' i'''-''9' 90 '''
ba''."- ..r,
.','. 3D.. g.. i,,'" pos, ON '''' o ',,-'''
r,,t.., 1yil..r, yviri.
rr +t. .r..,.,o. ,.,, ....o,rt 90 iuno.s Of
r.v D~ a. rr.,n DR. starr spoke
on flames ". TAYLOR and the Erection
az Cla1.Sfr..t church"
Rev w. W Lear delivered an address
dealing with the history OF The churches
.f uIrhn,o,1 and Centenary i'm parfiou-
1qr ,rho manner WAS q most admirable
Drs and vas hoard with deem interest
Rcr Dr. Paul whitehead spoke on
.yastorTsv Tbo DAVIS of David Dog
~ott and rb.roae Branch
Mr. THOMAS HPANCW
Oe 11- Branch SEQ won known i'm Rich
rord for SD many years. Dr. Whitehead
snil.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-27

You don't have TO buy duinlne 20 so
with Groves ouinine Liver pills; you
get IL all combined In one. Price 10 and
IS cents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-27

SEE THE GREAT "TRILBY.-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-03-25
viii be Delivered
Next October.
EASTERN CAPITALISM INVEST
Thor Money In an Electric Plant
TO Benefit the Puget
sound Cities.

II f. announced that the electric
power from the Ccdat river to
Seattle. Tacoma and intermediate
points. VIII be ready for delivery in
this city not later than October.
The Seattle Power company has
passed into the hands Of the wash
inston Power Transmission com
pany Of New Jersey. which has at
last settled the matter OF getting
funds TO put the enterprise into
shape. The incarporatnrs Of the
new company are not known here.
bat they are eastern capitalists
That the new company means bus
ipeHs IN demonstrated by the post
tion they have taken In arranging
contracts Tor the enterprise. BIDS
Tor 1000 poles have Juse been made
by number Of firms in this vicin-
ny and the east. and Il has also been
decided TO purchase from the Gem
crai Electric company machinery
amounting 10 tspo 600 Engineers
are IN the field already. and plans
are being finished 20 go ahead with
the work within a few weeks.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-03-25
How They Slgnaled.

The captain had not long been
married when b. was ordered into
camp. Tho orK-enpected call had
come ~ last. To be sure. the camp
Was In plain eight Of the captains
residence. which WAS aofns nlliisa-
tlen Of the hardship. but then II
was Htiil a separation and 90 light
en- this terrible condition. IL WAS ar
ranged that the hercavci husband
and wife should signal to each other
often With hHndkerehiefa
Il waH on the second DAY that the
young wife was seated on the porch
reading.
Tell me. Jane. Ia Arthur s,lli sig
nallinTf"
Yes ma'am." answered the maid.
'rheu keep waing your hsndkcr-
chief want 70 fin.ah this novel.
Al the same moment 10 camp an
officer from an adjoinine company
stepped up 3" the captain
Il say. Old msn.- he anked. why
a. spu keep that man out there all
day waving handkerchief
-. it's merely bit 81 signal code
practice for hln.. h. answered.
say. I've go, some good stun In
aide -
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-03-25
School for BIushinu.

one 81 the latest novelties Of
Paris. that city Of novelties. 10 a
school where blushlng - taught. The
classic grace and simplicity % the
early years of the century, with the
accompanying downeast eyes and
shipper. are now IN vogue again. and
maidsun who have forgotten how
90 hluAh are going 20 school To learn
the primitive art. They aay il ~ easy
enough 60 drpap the eyes and AFFECT
baHhfuineea. hut 60 call up a man
iiing color Is as difficult as pulling
eye teeth
How the crlnaouinE ow 81 red
blood to the paiiid check IL accom-
pllshed In these I'm de steele schools
- department IL - hard 10 imagine.
unless & lH that they have taken n
pagn out % Du Naurier's book Of
Jokes and emulate the society girl
who surprised her friend by always
blushlnR NJ the risht time. How
can you manage III. asked she 9TH
er girl enviousiy. 20. u IL very
easy" said the expert blusher. Il
simply think % something that
makes me blush. Chicago Times
Herald.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-03-25
--.I-I-II7-I77777@
lust A POSSIBILITY.
Railroad Tickets Selling at Bar
Gain Counter Prices.

She was n portly lady with a lot
OF bundles. and IL may be noted at
this point that IL is almost always
the case that the larger a lady Is
the larger and more numerous are
the bundles she carries. and when
she entered the railroad station she
was putting so that a drowsy man In
the front seat jumped up suddenly.
thinking Il was the engine OF the
train he was waiting for. She APP
preached the ticket window and put
her bundles In all the available
space. They were nice. new store
bundles. however, and no objection
was made.
rs the train for Junglevilic gone
yet9" she inquired.
mo ua'am." responded the clerk.
How far II IL therc2'
About 70 miles. | guess. ma'am. 4"
for he was new 10 that place and
was not thoroughly convcrsant with
details.
whats the price OF ticket7"
zone ninety-eight, ma'am,"
zone nlnety-eight?" she repeated.
How does that happen?"
Il don't know. ma'am," he replied
as he eyed her bundles. Il guess
II must be marked down from 81"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-03-25
A BOON TO FEhlNIHITy.
The Parasol as II Appears In
Its Present Glory.

The parasaf II boau' Hest - al.
II 10 woman's own. Mankind u de-
barred. II IL a woman'u str nEheld.
serving Ia thousand WAYS she
may trace unsayshie thiHEs IN TIE
hand with u or une q 20 hide some
thing shn's SAYING with her eyes
from her chnpsrunc or she may
shield herself from an admirers too
ardent Etancss ur-happy thought
she may use it for IT, legitimate pur-
poss. Net. however, " KS one ~ the
neW lace nnse.
And, ~ the way. thoas same lace
parasaiH deserve a ehaater all 20
themselves but. surely, the lace
parax1i Is not new KaY sou. Wen.
no. but H. the way they're made
and that - All that ia new IN any
thinr-a Mere matter Il manipu-
iation. me lace parssgi. - Re
knew ~. vas simply mounted On
parasal Of Hlik The lace para@oi 90
We now have u. stands On iia own
merit. A beauty ln cream Chariiliy
has its figures accented by the tin
lest Hphueies and shows = biz - ttiA-
ness n each rib. A little white
atlk figure. enriched with lace hf-
pliaues and spansies. II iet Into each
gore up to the top. 40 realty the
lace supports these tender bits u
six. instead II being supported -
silh. n Il a gem and costs 90. IT
Is sust right Tor a lawn fetc. where
tho trees are thick enough to make
the paraani only necessary a.
background.
Perhaps the prettlesi rnrasol
novelty IA prices little less dis
tar' Il the tansia parnaai trimmed
wlih rurhea You may have II iu
most an tho favored color comhina-
lions but the hiank and white viii
serve In this description t. this
white paraaol are applied rueheS ~
whife net with blaak velvet baby
ribbon nt the edges. one all round
ana one up each rib. those on the
ribs narrowing as they ascend. Ono
in blue. with n blue herihbouea
white net ruchcs. IL love,
A. chic a parasni rs has been diH-
covered IL n vivid red. q beauteou'
shade. There - a spiashY applique
or 80 81 black lace and black
stlck. and there you are with
feirhing splash Of color ard a little
poem q a parasoi rolled into one.