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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-12
FRANCHISE TO
BUILD CONDUITS
Brief History Of the Acts Of the City
Council.
FACTS IN CASE EXPLAINED
City Hedged the Grant in With Re
strictions and VIII Charge Two
Dollars Per Wire Per Mile.
Street Committee Tonight.
FACTS IN CASE EXPLAINED

As a misunderstanding seems to have
arisen I'm connection with the conduit fran
chise granted to the Virginia Electrical
Railway and Development Company, a
few extracts from ordinances bearing on
the subject will doubtless, serve to clarity
the public mind with regard to It.
On December %, 1897, an ordinance was
approved, the title of which was AN
Ordnance TO grant the Virginia Electric
Company, Of Baltimore city, permission
to erect poles and run wires on the streets
and alleys Of the city of Richmond, and
80 construct suD-ways hereunder for the
purposes OF furnishing light and power ny
electricity"
LIMITATIONS.
Inc grant was subject TO several hml-
tations and conditions, included in which
was IAN ordinance to require the removal
OF poles and wires overhead in certain
streets. and for the constructing ana using
conduits in certain streets This ordi-
nance was approved September 10, 1870.
IL SAYS: THE City Council VIII grant per-
mission to any company, corporation part
nershlp or individual TO place its wires
and electrical conductors under the sur
such persons petitioning the Council there
for and then prescrlbes in detail how the
nroyislon must be carried out. A charge
OF two dollars per wire per mile Is to be
imposed on all wires in the condmts, pay
able semi-annually and on and after jan
uary / 1900 the city Council reserved the
right TO charge such larger compensation
as it might see tit
TINE EXTENDED.
On December %, lSes. an ordinance was
approved extending the time on the fran
chise in behalf Of the Virginia Electrical
Railway and Development Comnany-the
assignee and successor Of the Virginia
Electric Company of Baltimore City"
Again on April %. 1899, the date OF the
time limit was moved forward. Every
one who had followed the matter knew
that the Development Company had been
given the right to lay conduits, and also
that the grant had been hedged in by
provisions which were considered ample 10
protect the clty's interest. quite num-
Der OF electrical authorities contend that
s. per wire per mile Is a pr0hbitory tax.
The fact that the privilege OF laying con-
duits was given, was set forth in the title
Of the ordinance as IS shown above.
Instead Of trying TO keep other con-
Germs out Of the conduit OF the Develop
ment Company, the ordinance reserves the
right TO the city 90 require that other
persons may be allowed to use them, and
prescribcs how the compensation shall
be decided unon.
STREET COMMITTEE.
The Council Committee on Streets will
hold m adjourned meeting at s o'clock
this evening 10 take mp street railway
matters city Engineer Cutshaw IS alb
sent from the city and will not return
until Friday.
The Committee on Health will meet at
7:30 o'clock this evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-12
Notes From Fairmount.

Large congregations at Towards Grove
Baptist church. IN Fairmount are enjoy
ing every evening at S o'clock the preach
ing of Rev. NJ. Ashby Jones All are de-
lighted with his earnest and helpful SER
mons. The congregational singing Is
led by Mr.. Thomas K. England.
The meetings viii continue for two
weeks.
Mr. Charles a. Selocy of Fairmount
had Ms color bone broken last week. He
Is rapidly improving.
Mr.. Charles G.. Riser. chief of the Nor
folk police. was visiting at Paramount q
few days ago His friends hope to see
him made Labor Commissioner.
Miss Nora French has begun her work
this week as teacher Of the first and sec
ond primary grades in the Fairfield High
School
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-12
INSANE MAJOR.
Change of Food Cured Him.

What a determined and intelligent wife
can accomplish. is well shown in the ex-
perience of a certain retired Major of the
civil War. and his estimable wife. For
obvious reasons, the name and exact ad-
dress Of the Major is withheld. but the
facts are given by his cousin, we'll
known lady Of Marion. o.
Without apparent cause, but coming on
gradually, the Major lost his mind. and
some Of the most eminent specialists in
brain and nervous diseases stated that he
would never recover, strongly recommend
ing the wife 10 place him in an asylum.
although confident he would live only a
few months.
Being woman OF much strength of
character. she refused 10 incarcerate him,
but on the contrary. took him TO a cot
tage along the shores Of little lake for
the summer, and devoted herself entirely
to the case. studied him carefully, and
especially applied herself TO the preDa-
ration OF food and drink. gradually
eliminating what was harmful and substi-
tuting nutritious and properly selected
articles. with the startling result that i'm
about six months he was an absolutely
sane man. and IN a year was healthier
than ne had ever been in his life.
She recites that the chief agency i'm
MS return 10 Etdill was hNAkIi 'tifAl
Food Coffee. for from the moment she
began using that article IN place Of coffee
he improved I'm marked degree. At
one time she left or Postum and allowed
him to use ordinary coffee. and he had
quick and serious backset. Returning 10
Postum he improved: now they use
nothing else and are most enthusiastic i'm
their faith i'm It's health-giying qualities.
and naturally make many converts among
their friends.
The relater adds: at first we thought
Postum was fat and tasteless. but after
following the directions exactly and boil
inc II twenty minutes. we secured rich
ness equal 10 the best Mocha and Java,
on1 enjoy II greatly ! have lost that
fo&vv. depressed feeling that obtained
formerly. and M children are growing
Eat on Postum" The lady requests that
her name be omitted from publication.
The name. however will be given by
letter upon application 10 the Postum
Cereal Co.. Ltd. at Battle Greek. Mich.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-12
ANARROM ESCAPE.

Thankful words. written By Mrs. Ada
+. Hart. OF Groton. 5. D.: Was taken
with bad cold which settled on my
lungs; cough set IN and finally terminated
in Consumption. Four Doctors gave me
ND. saying ! could live but a short time.
l gave myself up TO my Saviour, deter
mined If l could not stay with my friends
ON earth. l would meet my absent ones
above. NY husband was advised TO get
DIR. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton. Coughs and Colds l gave IL u trial.
took in all eight bottles. 1t has cured
me. and thank God, l am saved and now
a we'll and healthy woman" Trial bottles
tree at owens & Minor Drug Company.
Regular size. zoe. and sl.00. Guaranteed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-12
SPAIN'SGREATEST MED

Mr.. Il. p. Olivia. OF Barcelona, Spain
snends his winters at Aiken. S. c. Weak
nerves had caused severe pains in the
hack of his head. On using Electric Bit
ters. Americas greatest Blood and
Nerve Remedy. all pains soon left him
He says this grand medicine is what his
country needs. All America knows that
II cures liver and kidney trouble. puriiies
the blood, tones up the stomach.
strengthens the nerves. puts vim, vigor
and new life into every muscle. nerve
and organ Of the body. II weak. tired
or aiIing. you need II. Every bottle guar
snteed, only 50 cents. Sold by Owens &
Minor Drug Company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-12
PRESIDENT EXPECTED.
Hardly Doubt that Tic Will Attend
the Carnival.

The shiD-yard people expect TO be able
to fix q date for the launching Of the
torpedo boat 'Shubrick'' to-day. Mr.. Lii
burn Myers IS expected back from Beth
lehem and it is believed he can name
date.
There Is little doubt that President Nc
Kinley may be able to attend the Carnival
as a guest of the city. The Council WILL
in a few days, extend him cordial invita-
ffQu
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-12
HAVE RIGHT OF WAY.
Punishment for Obsiructing an Am
buIance-A New Vehicle.

buiance-A New Vehicle.
The City Hospital now has procession of
the new Ambulance built under recent
order given by the Committee on Relief
Of the Poor. II is patterned after the
New York ambulances, and contains a
new automatic stretcher. The tires are
rubber. and the vehicle combines light
ness and durability.
The older Of the two ambulances now
In use will be utilized as a sick wagon to
transfer patients TO the city hospital.
The Richmond ambulances have a great
many calls and consequently only last a
few years. The rapid speed at which
they go and liability TO accident makes
II necessary that the best material should
be used, and AT the same time, not be
cumbersome. They cost about 500 each.
Recently the ambulance has been de-
layed frequently by drivers OF vehicles
who do not exert themselves TO give way
A city ordinance requires that the ambu-
lance shall have right OF way and pro-
yldes penalty OF from s. to $50 fine for
obstructing the vehicle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-12
Richmondcrs Inyite1.

Messrg. Robert s. Crumo. Q. Herbert
Funston, ]. Stewart Bryan and Colonel
w. o. shelton were invited TO attend q
complimentary ball to Admiral Sampson
and his officers of the North Atlantic
squadron at old Point The invitation was
extended by the Board Of Trade and the
Business Mems Association OF Norfolk
These gentlemen embraced the Richmond
committee that waited on the President
to ask him to send the squadron to Hamp-
ton Pcads
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-12
CAPTAIN OF COMPANY D.
Mr.. a. j. Vaughan, Jr., Accepts the
Commission-Mr. Mills Declines. !

Mr. A. J. Vaughan. Jr., the newly elect
ed captain Of Company d. Old Dominion
Guard. has decided to accept the commits
sion.
When seen yesterday Mr.. Vaughan said
that he had not been officially notified Of
his election. but when he should be. he
would accept and would do all In his power
to make the company one Of the best in
the service and have it mustered in as
soon as possible.
Mr. Morgan r. Mills, who has been
elected TO the captaincy OF Company L In
place OF Captain r. lie Masurier. resigned,
says that he thinks that 1t will be i'm
possible for him to accept.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-12

Mrs. Annie Moore OF 40. l6S Plymouth
Street, Pittsburg, Pa, IS seeking infor-
nation in regard TO ;. y. Moore and has
written 10 Chief of Police Howard 10 en-
list his services in finding him.
She says he has been absent from his
family four months and that they are
in destitute circumstances. They do not
know Of his whereabouts, but say he
worked in an ice plant in Richmond sew
eral years ago. and II was thought he
might have come here again No de-
scription Of Moore Is given.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-12
TO MOVE THEIR LEAD.
Negroes Buried i'm Jones Graveyard
to BE Rendered Near Barton Heights

The negro who buried two bodies at
Jones Grave Yard near Providence Bap-
fist church colored on the Henrico Turn
pike have been ordered by Or. Open
himer Of the Board Of Health To move
the bodies to one OF the Cemeteries near
Barton Heights.
one of the citizens Of the Heights when
seen yesterday seemed very angry az
this movement while the case Of the right
10 bury in these cemeteries is pending IN
the Circuit Court, and said that the case
would be fought to the end.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-12
SESOUI CENTENNIAL, ALEAAN-
nEIA VA OCIOEEE 12In.

For this occasion the Richmond, Fred
erlcksburg & Potomac Railroad Company
Will sell tickets to Alexandria. Va, and
return al rate of one fare for the round
trip. 1886 from Richmond. Tickets TO DE
sold October nth and 18th, good going
only on date of sale, final limit October
18th. 1899
Apply to Richmond Transfer CO., No.
900 y. Main street. or Ticket Agent. Byrd
street station. W. p. TAYLOR.
Traffic Manager.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-12
The Hastings Court.

Ernest jenkins. indicted with house
breaking, was found guilty OF petit lar
ceny in the Hastings Court yesterday, and
sentenced to six months in jail.
John Alternately was acquitted Of the
charge OF cutting Arthur Wright.
A marriage license was issued to Ar
thur ID. Chandler and Miss Josie NJ
HOarn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-12
Famous Missionary TO Speak.

Rev John G. Patton. d. d., OF the New
Hebrides mission. the most Famous living
missionary, will speak 10 tne iaaies OF the
cItv al the Crace-Street Presbyterian
church. on Friday at noon DIR. Patton viii
also sneak AT the First Presbyterian
church next Sunday nlght.
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POSTPONED Election

manager for the Union Stock Yards
was 20 have been chosen yesterday. but
the directors postponed the matter until
the Goth instant One or two directors
were absent from the city and they will
be present on the Goth when damages to
the Stock Yards by the r., p. 4 c. will
be assessed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-12
MEETING MEDICAL SOCIETY
or Virginia, Richmond, Va. October
2ith-27th.

on account Of the above occasion South
ern Railway viii sell tickets from al
ticket stations on its line in Virginia TO
Richmond and return at four cents per
mile. one way, for the round trip. Tickets
will be on sale October -. %, p, with re-
turn limit October %. 1899.
g. w. WESTBURY,
Il T. A
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-12
FIR .Iarfian Is Out.

The Richmond Academy Of Medicine and
Surgery has declined 20 .ass up 1T, Ar
thur Jordan's request ioI tne risnt OF ep-
an the ground that the matter Is closed.
This leaves DR.. Jordan on the outside,
feiiowshio having been vafhdrawn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-12
Express Their Thanks.

Much enthusiasm has been expressed ~
the members Of the Richmond Howitzers
over their recent visit to stanton. a let
ter Of thanks has been sent the people
of Stanton through the Board Of Trade
OF that city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-12
\ Correction.

Through a typographical error in the
report Of the Dreyfus banquet in yester-
days Times In referring 10 the speech
made by Mr.. j. Stewart Bryan the word
next was printed best"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-12
Mr.. GLASGOW Entertained.

Mr.. Arthur Glasgow. son Of Mr.. FRANK
II. Glasgow. was rendered A reception py
Colonel Archer Anderson Tuesday hish''
at which were present a number OF PROBES
sional and business men. Mr. Gidsso" -
a talented engineer now living III Lon
dom
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-12

Mr.. James 7. Reid continues very i'll at
his home No. 1901 Beverley street. and
no change has taken place in his condi-
ton as yet
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-12
uOCkLA\D LIME.

lust received fresh cargo. CARNEAL
d DAVIS, II south Fifteenth street and
8 east Broad street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-12

"EXPERIENCE is the best teacher"
Every testimonial i'm favor Of Hoods Sar-
saparil'a is the voice Of experience 10
you. and you may take this medicine with
perfect confidence that it will do for you
what 1t has done for others
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-12
THE ORIGINAL GENTRY SHOW.

HOODS PILLS cure biliousness. sick
headache.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-12

ROD ROY BAKING POwD DER
absolutely pure and wholesome - Il,
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sure you are not lacking the bump of
amiability, sociability or whichever bump
1t Is that is. necessary to. give you a. nicely
rounded head before. you attempt this
style. -.7,
The care of the hair is one of the
details of pretty hair dressing. 1t should
be shampooed very often as often as
once in four weeks, which modern hair
specialists will tell you is rather fire.
quent and it should be brushed free from
dust daily. Too frequent washings take
all the oil out of the hair and vigorous
hair must be kept fluffy Or it can not be
pretty.
1t is almost impossible to do up the
hair without, tying it. The Iooseness
causes it to gradually come down much
to the modification of the wearer but
with a tie into which to stick the hair
pins there is no such danler Many use
the patent hair fasteners, others prefer
the domestic string, but there are others
who choose the. small piece of elastic
that is used by the hair-dresser What
ever method is chosen a tie is almost
essentla-:, With her hair hanging like a
great tail down her neck a woman can
twist. braid, roll or otherwise turn her
halr IN many pretty ways.
1t may be remarked for this seasons
styles that they can not be prettily ar
ranged if the hair be very long. Short
hair, not too thick, does up well. Thick
hair If short can be managed, but the
very, long, very abundant crop of hair can
not be done up prettily.
MARY GOODWIN HUBBELL.
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were her constant companion.
Strange that the name "Pompadour''
should stand for the crisp little waves
combed high above the forehead, and also
Tor the light puff carelessly falling low
over the brow, yet such is the case.
with the Pompadour has come in all
sorts and shapes of jeweled combs, rib
Dons, MOWERS and even gauze spangled
stem. - '--
For the opera the coiffures are most
great advantage.
Butterflies of gauze covered with sill
are quite large and glisten above the hair
IKE brilliant little opera hat One seen
recently was huge affair of pale blue
nosefeu yosnt "a with silver sequins. Every move
aha the effect was most bewildering The
coiIure was a looSely-waved Pompadour
MaIii Nun temple ringlets and the inevitable
NC Maiie AHtolnette curlS hanging low on
the neck. The hair was twisted on the
crown OF the head just below the butter
NY, ny, Butterfies seem to be favorite just
now ana IN most elaborate ball coiffure
We're placed two diamond studded tortoise
shell butterflies
Wired satin bows and bow knots are
seen great deal
Some women find the parted hair so
becoming that they are 10th to give up
that style; so they wave the hair from
eae eae temiPlest emp fo,n, forming puff over the
dressed rather low. The effect this Wav
is dressy and pretty
Inc style of coiffure that is smartest
but which so few women can stand is fo
comb the hair back over a puff. the hair
being waved closely and regularly. The
hair is twisted high with single flower
ing is quainter than the high Pompadour
pushed far forward by the comb that
half encircles the head. The hair is drawn
on the crown of the head Al
most as quaint is having the
hair arranged the same way, but
a sllken net is employed to hold the hair
at the nape of the neck. But these two
styles require well-shaped head. So be
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Phans in the world, and she Immediate
~ became the prey Of fortune-hunters
ana the subject of much matrimonial
speculation.
Her sister, Tessie, early married that
mlll1ona!re clubman, athlete and man of
the world, Herman Oelrichs, and settled
down to the life of very conventional
society matron. Miss Virginia was placed
in her sisters care, and, when she was
not in school in San Prancisco or in a
Paris convent, she swaSoff Newport with
| friends. :gf
Newport knew. Miss Fair as a little
girl, and very entertaining ,Newporters
found her. She could swim the furthest,
row the fastest, sail a yacht the straight
| est, and bowl the surest of all the New
port girls. T s*aa 80 r~oe.s ~
Latterly .ashe took to bicycle riding,
and won all the Newport championships.
She rode against Miss Clews and Miss
Brice, and out-rode them both, though
both are skillful cyclists. When she had
ridden her race out she, fooled a coach
dancing until midnight
T. With c,1 these accomplishments Miss
Fair diss.aasd publicity, and would meyer EYER
was only society girl with no wish for
notoriety. In fact, except for the talk
which was sure to be aroused by the
possession of so much money, Newport
would never have known Miss Fair as
| anything but a pretty, sprightly girl
| without pretentions of any kind.
ciety. which was delayed by the death
of her mother, Miss Fair made a visit
abroad, and was presented at court. Here
She was sought by men of title and a
| prince proposed to her. But somehow a
| title never seemed worth while to this
rose of California, and she shook her
| head, saying that she would never marry
man till She could find one she loved.
AS the season passed away without find
! ing her engaged, society awoke to the
fact that here, was young heiress who
was very well contented with her sta
ton and was content to remain Miss
Fair, of America, until she could put on
beating loyalty No, she would not marry
for a title; that was, understood.
Numerous American beaux sought her
hand. At one time she was reported en-
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VIII
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GREAT
HOUSE, WARMING.
Belvolr, on Beacon Hill, Will Be
Thrown Open in June to the
Wealthiest Couple in
the World

NEWPORT, Feb. 's.1An Newnort Is
waiting for Miss Fair. Not Miss Vir-
glnia Fair, as she is known now but
Mrs. William X. Vanderbilt, jr., the glori-
ousiy wealthy young natron who will
arrive here in June to take possession
OF OF, iBelvoir, the spacious villa on Beacon
Newport expects fine summer this
year. for the Mackays-Mr and Mrs,
Clarance Mackay-are ,to, have a cottage
here. and there will be all the other fine
old Newport families.
You are lone of the old families, in
Newport if you have been here three
seasons, and the Morgans, the Stokes
the Vanderbilts, the Oelrichs, the Potter
Palmers, the Grants, and ever SO MANY
others whose names mean millions have
spent their three seasons here and are
now good old Newport families.
Miss Virginia Fair, the young woman
about whom the Newport season will
revolve, and in whom will centre the in
terest which only the bride of untoId
a conspicuous figure in Newport
No young woman has tried as hard
to live a quiet life and none has suc-
ceeded less Born in California. and
spending her early days in a convent in
the West, Miss Fair found herself at
an early age the owner of millions in her
own right. The death Of her father and
mother left her one of the richest or
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cialists to manage the other details, but
to the fashion writer belongs the small
round head" which is now such a part
of beauty's requirement
Roundness is the essential of this
years coiffures, and every style that
will accomplish it is cultivated.
The hair is so arranged as to make the
head a great fluffy mass, round like a
globes Not a small globe either but a
great ball of beauty. The hair is brought
back from the forehead, caught upon the
crown of the head and then twisted fiat
only to emerge in curls, twists and puffs
Singularly enough the head looks SMALL
no matter how the hair is dressed, if the
roundneSS be preserved.
From the front only the Pompadour is
visible, for the back is arranged too low
and too small to be seen. The style of
dressing the back hair may vary, but
the front is always the same. The back
may be very low or very high, or ar
ranged medium, but the front has the
big round loose effect.
THE POMPADOUR.
The Pompadour style of dressing the
hair is still the favorite, but, as are all
fads, it is modified to suit the wearer,s
face, though alas! sometimes to, suit. her
taste;
1t is distressing to see, above9a long
thin face, high Pompadour, only accen-
tuating the length. Then, again, what
is more absurd than to see the pudgy-
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walking in her Conservatives and design
ing new gowns. She has ordered an en-
larged navy and has shown much pride il
Hollands army.
The Queens of Europe are so noted 70,
sacrifice of life, devotion to the interests OF
others, thoroughness in learning every