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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-09-15
Attempted Murder and Suicide,

St. Louis, Sept. 15.-William White,
so years of age, shot and fatally wound
ed Mrs. Alice Bremser and then tried,
uns,ccessfully, to end his own life. White
was formerly bank cashier in Santa
Anna, Tex. He has been wealthy, and
his wife, who lives with their two chill
dren in Fort Worth, Tex, is said to
own considerable property. Jealousy was
the cause of the tragedy.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-09-15

Nelson Downing the proprietor of the
new Commercial House livery stable
has just purchased fo. a publi' livery
horse the PAGER Ben Perrin of Tom
Perrin and has also got new line Of
buggies and harnesses making all his
teams of first class order. He is also
running first class feed stable. Mr..
Downing has been with the City Hotel
for the past two years, and for the
fifteen years previous he had charge of
a large stable in Boston.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-09-15
Free State to Aid Transvaal.

Bloemfontein, Orange Free State, Sept.
15.-The members of the raad Of the Or
ange Free State have been notified to be
ready to be summoned for an extraordi-
nary session at moments notice. The
burghers of the Orange Free State, at a
meeting just held, passed a resolution to
stand shoulder to shoulder with the
Transyaal in case Of hostilities.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-09-15

*Daly. DAILY except SUNDAY.
Wagner Parlor Cars to Boston and N. I.
fWagner Sleeping Cars to Boston and New
York.
For detailed time tables consult folders.
e. l.. Pierce, Ill. A. HouSe,
Genersl superintendent, Traffic Manager.
II. r. Mckeever, Gen. Pass Agent.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-09-15
More Troops Ordered tn Manila.

Washington, Sept. 15.-Secretary Root
mas ordered the Twenty-eighth volun.
teers, Lieutenant Colonel Leonard, from
lamp Meade, and the Twenty ninth,
Colonel Hardin, from Fort Mcpherson.
Ca, to San Francisco to embark for tho
philippines. The order is in the same
FORM as that issued to other regiments.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-09-15
Montpelier & Wells River r. h
TIMETABLE.

TIMETABLE.
Corrected to June 26 1892 trains leave Barre a. fo-
lows Goiag East. Sundays ex"ep'eo'
7.3O A. VI.
,nnnects at Wells River with Accommo1at
Train North, and with Mail and Express IRAN
south Pasumpsi' division B9sion NAH" III;
r. r. Through train service from Wells River VIA
Plymouth or W. H. function to boato9. ah3 VIA
Bellows Falls and Springfield foi New io YORK
Arrives in Boston 800 p. m' NE" io'h |"i"""
Central Depot 7lop. m.
1920 M.
Through service, Burlington to Fabyans. Stops
at all principal stations between Wels Hlver a''u
Fabyans, arriving AZ Fabyans lo9 p. M O1i, ma
tons at Fabyans with train for Portland ana va
Orchard Beach, Also with train 1or summit ~
Washington arrivns Summit $50 p m. Coh
meets at Wells River with the Mail Train north oyer
Passumpsic Division, and the I" Pacific Coast EX'
pre- 3" via Canadian Pacific Railroad to Mont cal
Quebec Chicago and the Pacific Coast. Ihr"',e'
Sleeping Cars Montrea pa 10 Gaas every day ex
cept sundays Also with Express Train irving
in, Boston at $50 y. m. Also with train TOR aTs
vans Lancaster, Whitefield, Jefferson, Der" y
Graveton aud Grand Trunk H. X.
3.2a p. NJ.
Connects at Wells River and EApress tram
North over B. & M. II. X. for st. Johnsbury Ly n,
donville, Barton and Newport with AcSomodaion
and White River Junction. Also with Express
train North over White Mountain Division for LIS
bon Liteton Bethlehem Street, prohie H1 t1e
Twin Mountain, Fabyans Crawfords, Whitehead
efferson and Lancaster
Trains West
Leaves Wells River. is, 10 80 a. M 2:32 34o pm
Arrive Barre 10 :O5, a. IN. l2:lO 4O5 p m.
SUBURBAN TRAIN SERVICE.
Leave Bare 1870, 1920 A. M. 1920 1925, a.oe'
6.05P ,o ~
Arrive al Montpelier, 7a6 1926 A. M lz'ao' ''4''
5.25, $40 4. ., ~.
Leave Montpelier, $50, 9.45, ll.55 A. NJ '2.4o
$50, 5.45 p. M. -.
Arrive at Barre, $50, 1906, A. NJ 1910 co. 100
500 Pm.
W. A. STOWELl, General Manaaer
f. W. STANYAN, Superintendent
F.. MORSE, Genr Pass. Agent
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-09-15
RUTLAND RAILROAD

Time Tab Corrected to May IL, 1899.
Leave Jam. JPN. pm. ppm: Yep. m.
burlington $50 1905 l.45 $50 1O.0G
Arrive at
RutlandVt. HOS 200 6.15 500 12.1)
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-09-15
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Closing Quotations of the New York
Stock EXCHANGE,

New York. Sept. IA.
Money on call unsettled at ia6 per cent
Prime mercantile paper, 4Aa5 per cent. Ster-
ling exchange steady, with actual business in
bankers bills at $4.S5Na4.s6 for demand and
at S4.s.]1a4.s2A for 60 days. Posted rates,
$4.e81laiA and $4.S7a4.s71a. Commercial bills,
$4.s11aa4S! Silver certificates, 59a59No. Bar
silver, SOC. Mexican dollars, 47l4c. Govern
ment bonds steady. State bonds inactive.
Railroad bonds irregular.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-09-15

Leave Barre l.2OP ". 430P.M. Due "'n"m
own l.5b P. NJ. $50 P. M.
Leave Wilamstown 1870 A. NJ. 23o Z. NJ
Barre sos A. M. 400 P. M.
K. RI. EITZHu4H. > " CUMMINu /,
Vice Pres. Il Gen. Mgr. den. tAss. AK l.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-09-15
Preparing at Cape Town.

Cape Town, Sept. 15.-Military devel
opmcnts continue, and the work of prep
aration for emergencies goes on.
Upon the arrival of the next batch OF
British troops the headquarters staff OF
the Royal artillery will be transferred tc
Kimberley, whittier battery will pro
coed to protect the diamond mines.
The report as to time limit Of IS
hours set by the English message to the
Transvaa arose from the fact that the
British diplomatic agent at Pretoria, Mr.
Conyngham Greene, in presenting Mr.
Chamberlains Dispatch expressed hope
that reply would be given by the Trans
vaal government by Thursday.
The Cape Times and the Cape Argus
both consider the British note generous
and conciliatory, and all the papers, in
Guiding the Krugerite organ, have as
sumed that the Transvaal would comply
with the British demands.
1t was believed here today that the Or
ange Free State volksraad would be sum-
moned to consider the situation.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-09-15
Suburban Service.

TRAINS TO MONTfELlEA
, eve Barre s.lO, $50 A. NJ, IL 90, 2"h
,i.J r. NJ.
TRAINS TO 5AkR:t
Leave Montpelier $50. el5, 1907 A. a. "a
30 and 500 p,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-09-15
CAMPBELL'S
RESTAURANT
Cured III One Night.

Charles II. Conr'eile, ESD, leading
,awyer of York, Pa, says: Your Bra
colds l ever experienced. - one night.
think it the gree ,ie'liclne i'll the
narSct, ard vcs. =. - =. name anv
Jay w.. '.--..
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-09-15
FILIFINOS FIGHTING.
rhe Gunboat PaFnGua ROuts nm N
surgent Band.

Washington, Sept. 15.-The following
dispatch has been received at the navy
department from Commander Watson of
the United States naval forces in the
Philippines, dated Manila, Sept. IA:
Davidson, commanding Paragua, re-
ports sharp engagement at Balemao
Vessel struck many times rifle shots; no
casualties. Paragua silenced insurgents
ire in 20 minutes; range from 400 to 900
Yards. Occasion, capture Filipino schoon-
Pr, which Davidson destroyed"
Balemao is in the province of Masbato,
south of Lllzon and north of Visayas.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-09-15
GRANITE CITY
LAUNDRY.

f. II. Macy of White River Junction,
, laundryman Of considerable experien-
ce will have charge of this Laundry
from now on and we shall endtavor 10
do our work in a manner that will he
highly satisfactory to our customers.
Give us II trial.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-09-15

President SENDS For COmmfssfOneFS.
Manila, Sept. 15.-Colonel Charles Den
by and Professor Dean Worcester, men,
bers of the Philippine commission, have
received instruction. from President Nc
Kinlcy, asking the Il to return as soon as
possible. They will embark on the steam
er Empress Of Inaia.-Which sRilA- from
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-09-15
NOTICE.

All those who have in their pc session
LABOR Day refreshment checks can get
them redeemed for their value in money
by presenting them to j. F. Sadlier
before $50 Friday evening.
j. f. SADLIER,
Secretary.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-09-15
Roll Of Honor.
Barre, VT, August 8, 1899.

| hereby hand you for
list # names of Barre sold
we'd in the War of the Reb
list has been carefully rev
names given me added and
tons as have been given ma
the list is still incomplete q
| therefore ask for it the c
ton of all interested and TIL
or additions may at once b
me SO that as quickly as
may have a perfect record.
GEORGE
Abbott. Lemuel A HowIal
Aldr;ch, Leonard, + Howlan
Allen, Amory Howlan
Averill, Henry l. Humph.
Averill. James w Uuse, i
Averill, John w Hymes,
Averill, David Nj Jackma
Bacon, James II johnson
Bador, George Jones, /
Bailey, Joshua M Jones,
Barcro. ), Daniel F Jones,
Barker, DIR. Keith, ]
Barnes, Frederick J Keith.
Barnes, George II Ketchul
Bassett. Calvin Kirklan
Bassett, Chas II Lamphe
Bates. Albert G Lampht
Bates, Davis II Lane, A
Bates, Origin Lawren
Bates. Peter n LeaZer.
Beal, Chaunoey W Leazer.
Beckley, George | Londly,
Beck]ey, Oran, Jr McAlli>
Beede, Charles II Marin,
Beedc, Horatio & Meaker.
Bigelow. Charles A McLaue
Bill, Joel Miner, |
Blanchard, Geo W Nichols,
Blanchard, John Nichols
Blancha d.Orirel A Nichols,
Boutwell,. Albert P Nichols
Boutwell,, Clark Odds, W
Boutwell,, Warren p Page, G.
Bowman, Edwin Page, j
Boyce, James M Parkhul
Bracket, Clarence A Parhlul
Bradford, Ira B Parkhul
Burrill, Albert j Parkhnl
Camp, Tram N Peck. E
Camp, Nathan Perrin,
Carleton, Byron Perry, {
Carpenter. Chas d Perry,
Carpenter, Mason b Perry, |
Carpenter, Orvis Phelps.
Carr, David q Powers,
Carriean, Thomas Putnam
Clark, Almon Richard
Clark, Henry l. Richard
Clark. William Ripley,
Cox, William Riddal',
Cults, Allen Il Robbins
Cults, Frank e Rohinso
Davis. Chas Rogers,
Dodge, Albert F Ruhlee.
Dodge. Leroy Sanborn
Dodge, Lewis II Sargent.
Dodge, Luther G Savory,
Dodge, Nelson f Savory,
Dodge, Wesley Scott. G
Dow, Henry A Srrihnei
Dow, Jerome l. Seaver,
Drury, Jason Smith, !
Dudley, Andrew J Smith.
Dudley, David Smith, '
Dudley, Henry M sterling
Durant, John M Sterlin.,
Durkee, Willis 2 Sterling
Duvall, William II Stratton
Duso, Moses Streeter
Evans, Edward p Strong,
Evans, Ira II Stowe.
Farrar, Per'ey Taft, G'
Fisher, Alfred B Thatche
Fisher, Joseph A Thomps
French. Albert Thomps
French, Alison Thursto
French, Charles G Tilden
French, David Eras- Tompki
tus Town G
French, II Warner Varney
French, Orlin Narney
Gale, Fred NJ Worse,
Gale, Henry = Van Or
Goodrich, George w Watern
Harroun, George West, S
Harrington, Nathan Wheelo
Hill, Asa d. Wiley,
Hills, Chas L Wiley,
Holden, William w Wiley,
Holden, Eli Wilson,
Holmes, James +, Wise, {
Holt, Calvin Wood,
Howard. Charles Wood,
Howard, George G. Woodb
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-09-15
A New Proprietor.

Harvey & lleney have sold out stock,
interest and book accounts to W. L,
Heney, who will continue the meat and
fish business in Tomasi block All ac-
counts must be paid to Mr., Honey. l3lf
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-09-15
MISCELLANEOUS.

Mrs. l.. A. Houghton runs tie barre
Steam Laundry. Take your soird linen
here for treatment.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-09-15

Ia. - a c. r L L..
bears the H'hs kind 70. ts.s Always b''R'
Signature "a Lz1AsN<z&x
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-09-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.
To Rent.

TO RENT-TwO stores one at the corner of Main
and Seminary streets and one In the new Tomasi
bock.-Inuuire b. Tomasi. 121 2w
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-09-15
WANTED.

WANTED.-Two girls wanted as appren-
tees. Apply or address ut once. Millinery
Department., Combination Cash Store Com
pany. 129tt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31

able to get II at a figure much lower than
the cost of steam-power.
A SYSTEM OF MAKING BUSINESS.
This system Of making business, II It
may be 50 described. was first tried by
the Niagara plant. IN the four years Of
its growth it has sold 5000 horsepower
in electricity. OF this, SCCO is being trans
mitted to Buffalo, but the residue IS
utilized by manufactures which the
Niagara plant has drawn 20 its neighbor-
hood by reason Of IT'S cheap rates for
power.
NEEDS No RECOMMENDATIONS.
OF course. a scheme like this needs no
recommendation. IL shows its merits on
IT'S face and is altogether so reasonable
and attractive that few could resist iL
The Richmond company. however IS not
going to wait for things 20 accidentally
drift Richmord's way. That ancient. old
fogyish policy Of expecting things to
turn up" has been abandoned I'm this
city. Action will henceforth be the watch
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
THE ROUTE

Tho conduiis on Twelfth WIu I. fn.
greatest in number. having slNir-l.u-
ducts in all, while those 600 U.e other illness
VIII average between th.rtv-sit and frE
The TweIlth-streat lime UlI clrryaH Il.
feed wires from tho plant 1f tha company.
and these win he distributed r.. the v.r.-
Gus portions of the city and surrounding
section through the lines on Main and
Broad streets
The line east win carry tho wires which
viii furnish power for thc Richmond
Traction Company Church Hn Fulton
and the eastern section of tie e'lr. THs
line west viii supply power ana Tight f0r
the western portion
The work of construction d. being l.ns
under the design and supervision 0. Nr
Reuben Shirrens. as chief engineer. anI
the mechanical, steam. and electrical
work ifs in the hands of Ar Edward d.
Wills
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31

II Is dillcuit at this time 20 form a
Just estimate OF the incalculable good
which will be done Richmond through
the organization Of the Virginia Electrical
Railway and Development Company
Aside from the money which this COM
pany has already expended here ana
will oxpend IN the future. the great en-
terprise means the introduction OF many
Industries among as. I'm truth. there is
no estimating the scope Of IT'S far-reach-
ing influences. for though primarily de-
signed 20 utilize the water power on
James river and 20 supply The city with
electric power and Illumination, IT has
other objects which will appear in the
sequel.
IT'S WORK on THE RIVER.
In this connection. II may Ue said that
the vast ard varied works now going
on IN the bed OF James river have oiteh
been COMPOUNDED. and that in the coniu-
sion necessarily incident TO the material
changes Of the streams channel many
persons have imagined that the Rich
mond. Petersburg and Carolina ana
Chesapeake and Ohio railroads were re-
sponsible for all the mighty mechanical
operations in that nelghborhood. AS
matter OF fact. the Virginia Electrical
Railway and Development Company is
the prime mover in this colossal under
taking. which changes a great part Of the
river. lays bare its giant rocks, and shows
the spectator the marvellous inge-
nuity Of that restless. little creature
man. Simultaneous with the improve
ments which have for their object the
development Of our water power the
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad is erecting
the piers for its dOuble-track Vaduct,
while the Richmond. Petersburg and car
olina railroad is building It's bridge across
the stream.
TO UTILIZE THE WATER POWER.
The idea of the gentlemen who orga-
nlzcd the Virginia Electrical Railway and
Development Company is to turn the
power OF the river into electric
power. which is 10 be distributed by
wires for lighting and power purposes.
This. in Itself. would seem, at the irst
glance. comparatively modest under
taking. but so enormous are the Incl
dental schemes of the concern that ult-
mately the corporation will be the hub
of titanic industrial wheel which
will bring thousands Of dollars to the city
for investment.
II has often been remarked by strangers
visiting Richmond that our water power
was one Of our choicest possessions. but
that it was not utilized as it should
be. This fact We could not deny. In a
vague sort Of way We knew that the
rock-rlbbed. eddyng James was toad
with a jewel in its head, but some how
or other we lacked the energy or ability
10 extract this jewel-to utilize this power
which had for so many years invited our
attention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31

over 300 feet .ong and over l'o feet VICE
As the coma11y is now engaged IN ire
production Of this concrete Tor use in me
works on the river. it Will manufacture
IFS own building materials. Tho roof VIII
be nrc-proof, baing constructed with steel
trusses and concrete surface. and 'here
Will be two smokestacks Us feet high
the Hottest I'm the city.
~ viii require q comparatively small
number OF men 20 operate this plant as
an The dynamos will De- LO09-horse-poWer
machines. though the magnitude OF the
enterprise and the wide scope Of us
plans. VIII necessarily give occupation 70
many more.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
THE OLD FLoUR MILLS.

True tho -Crenshaw Mills. a
great enterprise of ante-bellum days,
which once boosted the reputation of be-
ing the largest establishment of its Kind
In the world. had utilized some of these
forces of nature, but in recent years this
concern had lost its prestige. For seve-
raj decades these mills controlled ali the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31

yelties, so that all classes may see their
operation. The Waldorf-Astoria has even
electric curling-lrons for IT'S lady guests
10 use IN fixing their hair. and doubtless
the Richmond bellies may look forward 10
the time when they Will be equally well
equipped.
ELECTRIC POWER TO BE SUPPLIED.
Ii must not be supposed. however, that
the main business OF this company VIII
consist Of illu ninating the city. While
that will be one OF its chief features.
which must necessarily grow with the
lapse of time. the prime object Of the
concern will be TO supply manufacturing
plants with electric power. That electri-
city will ultimately supplant steam. no
one now denies. but the change has here
tofore been slower than might have been
expected. This IS due To- lack OF edu-
cation. which observation and experience
will quickly supply.
SOME ASTONISHING FIGURES.
Richmond at present uses only 1000
horsepower in all its enterprises, ana Of
this but 5000 is adapted TO electric power
The new plant. however when in fuA
blast, Will have a capacity Of 1900 horse
power. which IS almost three times as
much as the city now employs. When
one recalls the fact that a huge estab-
tf.t,,...,,. tti-o tho Richmond locomotive
Works only uses about 2O) horsepower
the suggestiveLcss Of these figures can be
renllZel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
CROSS SECTION OF THE POWER-HOUsE

By means of this dam. the whole of the
ordinary flow Of the river, except Tine
small amount necessary 10 supply the
Manchester canal, viii De diverted
through the head gates ~ The upper end
OF Browns Island into the new canal
which is being prepared by very consid-
erably charging the old HaXall-Cren-
shaw canal
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31

Vast improvements Already Wrought Rchl0nd W tbs F0
- P EnerDrse Something of Its Future Plans
The Magnificent in the t"" something About the

strength. far surpasscs the nature. ,
The great structure will Doc fo.f
and from TO feet wide 10 w.i Dr. ..
ped with a movable top and Other.
so arranged that man VIII have com.
mastery over the river Messrs W
& CO., the contractors engaged .
work. which has attracted thousand
people. employ from 20 to sD mm .
hardly possible in view OF tho t..
Of the operations in the river N
dam win be- flushed before SUNNI
the work can only ho carried 0u
low stages OF the water Elt rD tn .
NOW being lost In tlis progr
mont. and almost hourly ono I
dynamite cartridges reminds .Ir
of the extensive blasting at pro-
on in the James.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31

entire appearance Of things IN tho neigh
borhood extending from the vicinity or
Browns Island to the Southern railway
depot For years The Haxall-Crenshaw
mills had been a landmark I'm their sec
tion, but they have now disappeared, and
in their place one sees naught but their
massive foundations. which are rapidly
being removed TO make way for the new
buildings. Scores of men are employed
in this great work. which WIFI probably
be completed by the spring. and by the
first Of the new year The walls VIII be
above the high-Water mark. The idea IS
10 run by steam no first so that no time
may be lost I'M commencing work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
IT'S CAPITAL AND 0FFIc0--

.Ihe Virginia Electrical RHfn
Development Company is can
100000. and at least half o.
was raised I'm this city. while
was procured in Baltimore
York The finances OF the gr..
ton are engineered by men Who's.
success, and ability are wl Lu...
throughout the South. Mir D. d. Ir.
the president is a br0ther-.n-IaW nr I...
Shelton Williams who 0r-aUEI ..
company. Nr. Bomiss was Formerly
general manager OF the Eiso. E.,...
Company. Of New Orleans. ono o.
most successful plants in America.
secretary and treasurer is Nr. Clr N
ing, while Mr. William Todd. fHe "a.
ant manager. looks after Zoe r.r
business.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31

word The concern keeps the track
Of an new industries which are being
projected. and as soon as possible writes
them letters, setting forth the induce
ments above alluded to. Especially do
they dwell on that feature OF the offer
which guarantees freedom from munich
pal taxation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31

4 South American TRACE, but alteI th' ""'
conditions changed. The western conn-
try was then opened up. and competition
became active. Virginia lost her sway as
the leading fiour-producing state, ana
with that loss came the final dissolution
OF The misunderstanding Company. For
the last two or three years the great
plant stood idle. a pathetic illustration
Of "innocu0us dosuetudo' and old friends
OF the institution wondered II the hum OF
Industry and thrift would ever again be
heard I'm that vicinity The silence Of
doa,h reigned IN the dusty. droary, COBB
wcbbod structures. while on the outside
the James. sun carousiug over IT'S bonid-
ers as OF yore. beckoned and invited me
commercial world.
A FITTING SUCCESSOR.
But things were not always TO remain
thus The projectors Of the financial
scheme which resulted IN the organiza-
ton Of the Virginia Electrical Railway
and Development Company saw in the
site Of the Haxall-Crenshaw Mills a
splendid location for a more modern
plant. they quickly raised money, bought
the property and started work on a scale
which astonished every citizen OF Rich
mond. The first step was 10 pull down
the old mills. the last relics Of an insi-
tuition which represented the investment
of $4,000. but in their state of deprecia-
ton hardly paid the expenses Of removal
on the site of the mill will arise, Phoenix
ike. huge power house than which
there will be few larger in this country.
THE POWER-HOUsE
The power-house. which is designed to
supply the whole city with electricity
will have. when fully completed, n capa-
city Of lLOo0-horse power. This power
will be ordinarily obtained by means oil
twelve pairs Of turbine wheels of large
diameter. each pair directly connected
without betting or gearing with a gene
rator. and having at the other side OF the
generator steam engine having the
same capacity as the turbines, and also
directly connected with the generator.
The plant VIII thus be free from inter
ruption from either freshets or low
water. and the power furnished VIII be
constant ana reliable.
IT'S CAPACITY AND DIMENSIONS.
The building. which. by the way, will
be protected from the river by a massive
stone wall, viii be built of concrete
blocks-L G.. a composition Of crushed
granite and cement. 1t will be somewhat