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Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-03-07

OFFICE HOURS-Until . a. m. and from
1880 TO $3.50 and from Z to x p. m. ONCE
and residence, 22O west Gold avenue, Albu-
quetque, n. NJ,
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-03-07
Condensed STATEMENT
az the Washington Life Insurance Com.
psny, iii Broadway. New York.
January L. 1898.
ASSETS INVESTED AZ FOLLOWS,

Loans secured by mortgaResOn
real estate, first liens ..,.,....R s,4l1,2l5 80
Municipal and other bonds .. 100000 Os
Loans 20 policy holders ON lis
policies ....... .,.......... H77,2G7 81
Loans on cOllaterals ....,.t.,,, 10000 90
Real estate, cost value .......,. i.Iui,g lB 80
Cash In bank and trust com-
panirs. ..,.- .........., lsl,O35 OF
Interest accrued, net muu Of
premiums deferred and IN
transit, etc, ........ i7t,7a7 ~
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-03-07

DIR. IL. a. DAVENPORT,
1--WE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT SPE-
II cialist. N. n. Armiio building, rooms 10
and ~, Albuquerque. \. NJ. Office hours; q
10 ~ a. m !; 9 10 b D. m.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-03-07

tTTcRNEY-AT-LAW, Albuquerque, n
n NJ, Office, kirst National Bank building
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-03-07

~Nlb,OS2,22O ~
EDWARD GRUNSEELD,
Gen. Agt, New Mexico and Arizona.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-03-07

Plumbing orders promptly attended to
by whitney company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-04

VANQUIsHED SNAKE BUT SCARED
HoRsE.-Herbert J. Ashley, a contract.
or, was driving along Ridgewood ave-
nue., in Glen Ridge, n. j., on Tuesday
morning, when he espied a big black
snake basking in the sun by the side OF
the road. He got out of MS carriage
and with his whip struck OF the reptile.
The snake coiled for spring, but ss II
did SO Ashley struck al it again, and
this time the lash struck the snake
fairly 10 the middle and broke its back.
The sharp crack of the whip frighten-
ed Ashley's horse and he ran away.
Many persons in its path had narrow
escapes The horse ran nearly four
miles and then stopped. ashley say
that hereafter snakes may bask 10 the
sunshine without Interference from him.
The snake was about FIVE feet long and
as big around as any average mans
wrist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-04

Cow OBJECTS TO a RED TEA red
necktie worn Napoleon B. Adams, OF
Bloomfield, n. j., SO enraged vicious
cow yesterday that the beast attacked
him and almost trampled him to death.
Adams was digging sod in Thomas
street when the animal attacked him
and tossed him on her thorns. The cow
then began to trample upon him.
Adams would probably have been
trampled to death but for the timely
arrival of Superintendent of Police Gil
bert, Thomas North and Fred Doner,
ir, The three men went to his aid
with plumbers tools and fence rail
and succeeded in beating the COW OF.
Adams was picked up in semi'co
scious state and conveyed to his home
on Lincoln avenue, where he received
medical attention. His injuries, al,
though very painful, are not considered
serious, and he is expected to recover.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-04

Many old soldiers now feel the effects
of the hard service they endured during
the war. Mr.. Geo. s. Anderson, of
Rossville, York county, Penn, who saw
the hardest kird of service at the front,
is now frt quenlly troubled with rheu'
malism. 81 had severe attack
lately" he says, land procured
p bottle of Chamb rlsin's Pain
Balm. 1t did so much good that
| would like to know what you
would charge me for one dozen bot
ties" Mr.. Anderson wanted it both for
his own use and to supply it to his
friends and neighbors, as every family
should have a bottle oft in their home,
not only for rheumatism, but lame
back, sprains, swellings, cuts, bruises
and burns, for which it is unequalled.
For sale by J. H. Janney, Druggist, 7O1
King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-04
STORY of q Slave.

To be bound nsnd and loot TOR years
by the chains of disease is the worst
form of slavery, George d. Williams,
Of Manchester, Mich, tells how such a
slave was made free. He says: my
wife had been SO helpless for FIVE years
that she could not turn over in bed
alone. After using two bottles of Elec-
trio Bitters, she is wonderfully improv-
ed and able to do her own work" This
supreme remedy for female diseases
quickly cures nervousness, s,sleeplessness,
melancholy, headache, backache, faint
ing and dizzy spells. This miracle work.
ing medicines godsend to weak, sick
ly, run down people. Every bottle
guaranteed. Only so cents. Sold by
E. L. Allen aud E. S. Leadbeater &
Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-04
KILLED FOR REVENGE.

Alexander Mssterton, director Of
the Farmers Loan and Trust Com.
paDy, and seventy-two years of age,
was shot and killed yesterday after
nooa by James Neale Plumb, in the
Burlington Hotel, on west Thirtieth
street, New York. Masterton was shot
five times and died within an hour or
two.
They met by appointment, and the
murder was premeditated, as evidenced
by voluminous statement written in
advance by Plumb and given out after
issued to the public, and entitled "Why
|. J. Neale Plumb, shot Alexander
Mastertou," declared that he had been
actuated to do the shooting because OF
systematic bounding of him oy Mas.
terton. Plumb declared further that
NIas,ertou bad net only ruiued nim
tiusnclallN, on bad attempted TO
uuenala lhe affections OF his wife and
children 3nd 10 cause his social down
D..
~ chemoermaid at the Burlington,
wno - a. 'he ocly one near the room 10
which tne shooting occurred, told the
police hat she hesrd the men IL aasry
conversation just before she heard the
pistol shots. One of the men, she said,
and she was positive that it was not
Matterton, said in loud, angry toDe :
Il will not be satisfied with that
amount" Two shots were fred in
quick succession d moment later, and
then three more. Plumb came out of
the room perfectly collected aud said
to aer:
There's man in trouble in there J"
He then went downstairs aad Into
the reception room, where, later, he
was arrested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-04
AIsxa"dria 8azstie,
EUsLIsHED DAILY AND TRI-wEKKLY At
Gazette Building. $40 & s12 Prince O,
TERMS

AL transient advertisements murt DO paid io7
in advance
Marriage and death notices must bs psid for
IL advance.
Contract advertisers will not be allowed to ex.
coed their space unless the excess is paid for
AT transient rates. and puder no circum.
stsnces will they be allowed to advertise
other than thair legitimate buaineSs in the
space contracted for.
RESOLUTIONS in memorism, OF thanks, tributes
OF respect, resolutions adopted by gocietiea
or persons, unless OF public concern, will
only be printed in this paper sc advsrtise.
ments.
The GAZETTE Office il connected With the
Telephone Exchanges. Advertisements, or.
ders for tho psper, news or any information
or busiEess can be sent by telephone.
Entered at the Postoftice Alexandria, Virsin.
10. SO secoDd-class matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-04

An AGED LADY BURNED TO D@ATH "A
distressing acci lent is reported from the
neiehbornooi Of Mslmaison, in Pittsylvanls
county. Va, yesterday. Miss Betsy warren
went with her brother, Robert warren in.o
y foo near their house for the purpose OF
hnrn;nC y growth of broom strsw from spot
saIecte1 for Y garden. While the field was
sdre the clothing of Miss Warren caught the
nae In "a moment the flames enyeioped
ber 6gure burning the clothing entirely from
the body. Death resulted in fe@ minutes
The deceased WAS about seventy years OF age
and = member of highly respected family
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-04
while There is Life There is Hope.

was afflicted with catarIh could neither
tsste nor smell and could hear but little
Els Cream Balm cured it.-Marcus u.
The Balm reached me safely and the ei- 81
feet is surp .ising. My son says the ii rst ap'
plication gave decided relief. KesPect'uI y
MRS Franklin Freeman, Dover n. ID. r,,.
A Zoe trial size or the 5Oc size OF Eiy
Cream Bslm will be mailed. Kept by drug
glst,. Ely Brothers, 90 Warren Street. new
York
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-04
VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE,
LEXINGTON, Va.

The Board of Visitors, at their annual
,neotine on the 10Th day of next June, will
annoint STATE CADETS to ill vacancies in
rbe list. Sd, 9th, 18th, 18th, 18th, 22d,
.oIrn 25th and 35th Senatorial Districts, and
three vacancies AT LARGE. These appoint
ments carry free board and tuition. Appli-
cations should be addressed 10 the undersign-
ed on or before June 9th. on forms that will
be sent upon request.
SCOTT sHIPP, Superintendent.
an19 1sw6w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-04

THREE KILLED BY LIGHTNING
Yesterday afternoon, two miles west OF
Terra Alta, w. Va, Howard Fraley,
Henry Lewis, and Ray Lewis, Baltl'
more and Onio trackmen, sought shell
ter from a thunderstorm in shaDty
near the tracks, which was struck by
lightning. Fraley and Henry Lewis
were killed outright, and Ray Lewis
was severely shocked, but will recover.
Melville Strambaugh was killed by
lightning at Ostersburg, few miles
above Cumberland, Md. He had driven
into SIZED, which was struck. His two
horses were also killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-04
MEETINGS.


NJ Office "A speria! meeting of the stock.
~ holders of the GLE T, FA LIS POWER
COMPANY will be held at tho Braddock
House, Alexandria, Alexandria county, Vir.
ginia, on WEDNESDAY, the thirty. first day
of NAV, 1899, at twelve o'clock noon, for the
following purposes:
I To elect officers Of said corporation.
2. To transact any other business that may
legally como before said meeting.
PAUL BUTLER,
ADELBERT 5MES,
o. D. BARRETT. Directors.
] HN B. COTTON,
FRANK L. WAsHBURN,
Dated April 2S, 1899. ap29 3Od
NOTINE TO STOCKHOLDERS OF THE
IN DOMESTIC FIRE EXTINGUISHER ER
COMPANY. in accordance with law notice
is hereby given by the undersigned whose
names are hereto subscribed. owners of moro
than one tenth (1-10) of the capital stock of
the Domestic Fire Extinguisher Company,
corporation chartered and organized under
the lsws of the State CT Virginia, that a call
is hereby this day made for the meeting of
all the stockholders of said company. at the
Hotel Feischmann, in the city OF Aexan.
dria, Virginia, at the hour of - m on the
17TH DAY OF MAY, a. D., 1899 This
meeting is called for the purpose of electing
Board Of Directors and officers of the com.
pany. and for such other necessary business
as may properly come before said meeting.
Signed:
JAS c. sPRIGG,
F. s. BRIGHT,
CHAS. J. GILLETTE.
VIM. MERCER SPRIGG,
F. w. AYRES,
J.C. sPRIGG, Jr.,
V. B CAMP,
Stockholders Of the Domestic Fire Extin-
guisher Company. ap15 I'd
A SPECIAL meeting of the stockholders
IA of the GEORGIA MAGANESE AND
IRON COMPANY will be held in Alexandria,
Va, MONDAY. May Is, ] 1899, at II o'clock
m for the purpose of electing officers of the
company for the ensuing year and to consider
propositions for tho sale of the real estate of
the company. ap14 2awtd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-04
CATARR RH
cold HEAD


As0LD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY.-Mrs
oas9v's Soothing Syrup has been used for
7o' fifty years hy millions of mothers for
'ae' children while teething, with perfect
'1Tess, 1t sootbos the child, softens the gums,
-.sy' ail pain cures wind colo, and is the
.a' emedy FOR Diarrhes. Is pleasant to the
,'s.. Sold by Druggists IN every part Of the
s''.d, Twenty-Five cent? bottle. lts value
i nc3!cuiable Bo sure and ssk for Mrs. WinE-
M 3Aothiag syrup and take no othaT kind.
s-l7 80 ss-i -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-04

Some of the results of neglected dyspeptic
conditions Of the stomach are cancer, con-
sumption, heart disesse and epilepsy. Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure prevents all this by effecting
a quick cure in sll cases of dyspepsia Edgar
Wardeld. ir.. corner King and Pitt streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-04
PLUMBERS.
ononino, and CLOSING OF the Mails.

Opening and Closing or the Mails.
Northern mails, week days. close at 2 30
and II as 8. m. and 1 Is, 2 60 E SO and
8 S10p.m. Open at 90 q. M, u 90 m.
and < OO n. m. On Sundays Northern mails
close at i / IA q. IN. and 20 P. m.
southern mails via Charlottesville, close
at 7 so and 10 80 q. m. and 10 and
s 10 p. m. Open at 8 0O a. M. and 80
southern nnails, via Richmond, close at
In 20 a. m. and 13 and 8 10 p. In.
Manassas Division mails close at 30 a. N.
and 3 45 o. N. Open at 1 p. N.
Alexandria and Bound Hill mailr close at
40 q. m. and 90 p. n. Open at 90 3. m.
and SO p. m.
p. m. and 1Op. m. Open at 8 OC a. IN. and
4 80 p. m. A.
Washington mails close at 50 and IL 40
a. M. and / 10, 2 80, so and 10 p. m.
Omen at 8 90 a. m, - 90 m. and 3 w and
Office Bouu-Open at 8 90 a. m. Close at
G sundsy d y Hours-opon at 900 a. m. Close
at 9 80 a. N.
Carriers' Observation-Disclosures made on
inside routes-6 30 and 10 90 q. m. and
Z 90 and 80 D, m. Full route-6 30 8. m.
and 5 30 D. IN. Sunday collection W p.'
IN. Carriers' window open Sunday wv B. "'
and close 80 a. Ia. oo
Deliveries made 8 90 g. m., w P. m.' ana
4 As p. N. ;.,...
before hour indicated for closing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-04

Doa'tthink you can cure that slight attack
o Dyspepsia by dieting, or that it will cure
'.'ei hoiol Dyspepsia Cure WILL euro IL
L i'gests what you eat" ana restores the
sestve orgaus to health. Edgar Warheld'
~ c9lner KING and Pitt streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-04
LEGAL NOTICES.
TXECUTOR's NOTICE.

I have qualified as executor of the estate of
the late WILLIAM F VINCENT and notice
is hereby given 10 all parties having claims
against The said estate to present them prop.
erly authenticated, and all persons indebted
to the said estate are requested TO make
prompt payment at once.
my3 I'm w. q. MAY, Executor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-04

4BSoLD's BROMO-CELERY. Try this
d 7n7a'ei remedy for Hesdsches, NOur"igis,
s's''e'a0a7a 10 ceuts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-04
WINES AND LIQUORS.

Forced methods TO give the appearance OF
age 10 liquors is the veriest humbng. 'ge
can only come to liquors by periods of time.
Any other process Injuries The qualit5. The
G. @. Taylor Gid Bourbon and Pure Rye
Whiskies sre time aged 1hey are also made
pure and kept pure c H graves & Sons.
sole proprietofs Bostrn n, Mass, sell them only
IN sealed bottles
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-04

ITO THE VOTERS OF ALEXANDRIA
Il. COUNTY, VA.-Having had experience
as Deputy Clerk, and at the request of my
friends, hereby announce myself candi-
date for Clerk of the Courts OF Alexandria
county, and if elected / shall eDdeavor to
give entire satisfaction to ALL Election May
25, 1899. Respectfully.
mh24 If GEO. II. RUCKER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-04

IN Rr;age. editor and proprietor Of the
n.r,ocrar ~ Lancaster, n. H., says: Il would
e. ~ ba ,rtbout One Minute Tough Cure for
- no. bov when troubled with cough or cold.
~ r. i. the best remedy for Group l ever used
Eagar Waraeld, ir., corner King and Pitt
sIeets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-04
A DEMONSTRATORS N TlCE.

N
I have qualified as administrator of the
estate of the late JULIA SIMPSON and
notice is hereby given to all parties having
claims against said estate to present them
properly authenticated and persons indebted
to the said estate are requested to make pay
meut GEO, L. SIMPSON,
ap21 I'm Administrator
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-04
CANDIDATES

A NNOUNCEMENT-I respectfully an.
IA nounce myself as candidate for the
Board Of Aldermen from the First ward at
the general election. May 25, 1899.
ap26 JOHN u. NAYLOR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-04

TXECUTOR'5 NOTICE.-Having quail.
II fed as executor of SABAR G. SHIR-
LEY, all persons having claims against her
estate are notified to present the same to
me- duly verified, and all persons indebted
to said estate are required to make immediate
payment.
]. FRANKLIN DYSON, Executor.
sp13 I'm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-04
CLOTHING. FURNISHINGS, &c.
" E LE AD,

Still thero are others this spring selling Mem
and Boys attire equally as good as ours, some
whose prices match ours, but there is not
store in the whole United States selling the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-19
Now Orleans Races.


NEW ORLEANS. Feb 1s-The Club
House Handicap was the stake event on
to-day's card and Father Bin pslvs
Sensational annexed BE- in' common gal
log Water Crest made tho early run
ming. with Sensational under double
wrsD When ready the fav0rite came
away and Won as he pleased. Water Crest
quitting when cO..ared The twO-year-oids
had another try. and this time Frelng
huysen landed the money for hts hackers.
though 10 took the last ounce 20 do Dr.
Gussio Fay and the Hub were the beaten
favorites Summaries;
First race-sel.ing six furl0nEs. Ten
dresse (even) first. our Clara IS 90 ] and
. 10 - second. Bright Night - 10 u
third. Time l.21.
Second race-two-year-olds half mile
Frelinghuysen GJ 20 - first Caviar %
% and 3 10 - second. Iremhlc llj 10 ID
third Time .53i4.
Third race-selling. mile and three
eighths-Monk Waymau W 90 81 first.
Aunt Maggie ID 20 ] and 20 - second.
school Girl I'D OBJ O third Time. pat
Fourth race-rhe Club Handicap. SiDoa.
one mile Sensational rs 20 ID first. Sea
Rotbor ~ 20 / and 20 u second. Bon
norros 40 % ID third. Time. -.
Firth race-scven furlOngs. Nignettc ~
10 - first Tom Shannon % 10 I and . 10
ID second The PlutOcrat q 20 - third.
Time 1916.
sixth racc-selling. one mile.-Moronl
Is 10 . first. Protus 10 20 ! and 3 10 -
second Henry Launt % TO - third.
Time 1.4Sla
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-19

rendered useless. causing some inconyen-
fence.
Trains on tho West Point branch OF
the Southern road stopped at twenty
eighth street.
THB WATER FALLING.
The water I'm Franklin and Cary
streets fell considerably last night and
II may disappear altogether by or d
o'clock this mornig.
AT ScOttsville az 1890 o'clock me river
was up only IL feet and falling; wealth
or clear and colder. at Columbia, same
hour. river feet and falling. weather
clear and colder.
Two spans of Mayo's Bridge, on the
Manchester side, are very badly damaged
and win have TO be completely over
hauled.
superintendent G. G. walker Of the O.
& o. road returned yesterday from
points along the line of the road, east
OF Charlottesville. where no has been
since last Sunday.
Mr. Walker has worked night AMI day
I'm opening up the lire during the storm
OF tho week. and the quick resumption Of
trains on the road was due much 20 ms
efforts.
Engineer Of Maintenance OF Way =
J. Cabell has also returned after good
work among the snowdrifts along the
line.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-19
OTIS TO PUSH
THE FIGHTING
Continued from First Pase)

a whole company OF regular troops until
they were dislodged. Military officers
who have had experience in this kind oi
fighting say thal men become pamckN
and lose their nerve under this treatment
1t is estimated that at the rate OF proc
ercss now making by the transport
Grant. the $500 troops on that ship VIII
land Ut Manila about March 4th. a cou-
pie of weeks later the Sherman VIII are
rive at the same place with similar
number of troops. and two weeks after
the sheridan IS due with the troops now
embarking at New York. Before the last
of these troops reach Manila the dry
season Will have gotten We'll toward am
end. and only O. few weeks viii be ieit
for active operations. $50 there is need
for steady work in the preparations al all
points iu order TO assure fairly CONF
Portable summer for our troops.
SHORT OF AMMJNION.
4 consideration that tavors a termiua-
ton OF the struggle OF an early date i5
the fact that tine latest reports rather
Indicate that the Insurgents are becom-
ing short of ammunition. and with Zee
doubled vigilance ON the part of the
naval forces around Luzon. they may be-
brought TO terms ON this account as
much as from any other
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-19
SCHOONER'S COSTLY ANCHORAGE
Broke All the Cables Crossing Hamp-
ton Roads -Pythians TO BuiId a Castle

HAMPTON. VA. Feb. 1S-Special-
Tlnawing has gone ON very rapidly. and
n greater part Of the snow has disap-
pearcd The streets however. are in
bad condition. and are likely 90 remain
so several DAYS The floating ice in
Hampton Roads interferes very seriously
with navigation. making 80 dangerous for
small boats 10 run while the tide is at the
ebb and the ice IS coming down from the
James river.
During the storm last Saturday after
noon schooner. iu trying 90 make port.
threw out her anchors iu order 90 keep
from being swept ont 90 sea. owing tO
the wind and tide. both being against
her Her anchors caught in the cables
which stretch across the Roads. and
broke the cables Of the Postal Telegraph
Company. the Western Union Company.
the Bell Telephone Company. and tho
Southern States Telephone Company,
consequently Hampton IS without tele-
phone communication with Norfolk.
The Pythians. of this town. are consid-
erlng the matter Of erecting handsome
castle on their two lots ON Queen street
between Hope and King. II is proposed
10 put up % building costing nearly 500
200 which viii be one OF the best equipped
in town.
Rev Thomas Nccdham. OF Philadelphia,
the EVANGELIST. mas been conducting SEE
ries of mcefincs 90 the Presbyterian
church for the past week under the aus
pices OF the y. NJ g. a. Miss Shirley
Df WaynesbOrO. sings az every service.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-19
MEETING OF THE T. P. AS.
The State Convention Plans Talked OF
Work Of Exposition Committee.

The regular meeting Of Post A. Travel
lers Protective Association. was held last
night at headquarters Third and Main
streets Mr. Thomas Poindexter. presi-
dent, iu the chair. alI u. T. WaltAaI,
secretary. recording. Reports were rc-
ceived from the various committees. The
Exposition C0mm.tes is actively 40
work, and every indication shows that
interest is being manifested as gathered
from letters read coming from business
houses.
Mr. j. IT, Capers. Jr.. Colonel John S.
HARDWOOD and Mr. IL. Lee Lorraine We're
elected the House Committee 90 look af-
ter the comforts Of those visiting Post a
headquarters.
The annual meeting of Post a will De
he'd Saturday. March l1th. and much in
terest Is manifested. AT this gathering
reports OF the officers and committees
will be- heard. and IL IS urgently reQuestcd
that all reports viii be then ready The
officers and committees for the ensuing
year viii Doe elected. and delegates TO tho
State Convention will be appointed.
The state convention Will De held in
Petersburg with Post o.. Saturday. April
10Th. and large delegation from Rich
mond is expected 10 so over as the
members in thal clay nave promised 81
royal good time i1r the visitors.
Me-srs j. ~. CaIers. DR.. D. H. War
den and IT, Ellis Jr. We're appointed
committee on ARRANGEMENTS Tor tnr dele
cation from Richmond. FIFTY or moro are
expected 10 go. A large number last
ulsht sisnined their intention OF taking
the trip.
Post A having offered prizes. and also
the State Division t1 those securing new
members, The membership VIII Da greatly
increased between now and the day OF
tho convention. To ls also desired OF the
Virginia members that when The roll OF
States is called at the National C0uvon-
ton. which meets boo Louisville. kv.
Al b.