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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-18
Dir. III. VI. wharton Coming.

Rev. DR.. H.. NJ Wharton. the We'll
known evangelist, IS to open series OF
evangelistic meetings in the AUDITORIUM
next Monday night, May I'D.
DIR. Wharton will preach in the Audlto-
rum every night except Saturday ana
Sunday for two weeks. On Sunday he VIII
preach In city churches, assisting the
local pastors. -s,,z.t.
field more widely known or more UNI
versallv loved than Dr. Wharton. he
has long been a favorite in Richmond
His great meetings in the Armory are
remembered by thousands VINO were
helped at that time by his tender yet
powerful appeals. 49,,
During the past two years he has been
working more in the North than mere
tofore. and it was at the great crystal
Palace meetings in New YORK TWO years
ago. at which nearly 10000 people at
tended daily, that Mr.. Moody said OF
him: He is the master OF assemDlles'
He had lust closed a series of meetings
in Newark. y. j., in which that Guy va
stirred as il had not been in years, Mhen
fhe catastrophe Of the Windsor Hotel
fire in New York interrupted all ms plans.
Mrs NhartOn's narrow escape ana neT
subsequent illness from the eucCtS OF HII
Injuries. and the severe nervous shoch;
nccessftated tho Doctors cancelllng al
his engagements and remaining at nome
for several months. The AGdlloIlum
meetings will be the first he has held,
therefore. since the Newark revival.
Special car service has been arranged
by the Richmond Traction Company TO
those who attend the meet
ings. The meetings begin at p. NJ.
being preceded by song service OF 10
minutes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-18
News of the City Courts.

The case of G. Ella BOngers vs.. the
city of Richmond was docketed by con-
sent yesterday I'm the Circuit Court. The
plaintiff claims 5000 as the amount of
damages from an Overlooking sewer on
norths Fourth street.
Judgtnent was rendered in the case Of
S. J.. King vs.. the Alpine Safe and Lock
Company for $3966.
In the Law and Equity Court judgments
were entered as follows: j. Fred. Jur-
gems vs.. w. i. Mayo, for 5000; John
Garland Pollard. trustee. ETC., vs.. Kissie
McClennon action in detinue for re-
covcrv of certain property of the value
Of SlG5
In the case Of ID. 7. Edwards VS.. Jul
Mus Brown, non-suted.
John Robinson (coloreO was tried in
the Hastings Court. charged with high
way robbery upon the person Of Andrew
y. Booker (alsO colored). Robinson was
charged with taking a sum of money and
a hat from Booker. He was convicted
and given eight years in the penitentiary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-18
WORK In THE. RIVER.
CONTRACT TODAY FOR VIRGINIA.
rtrcrnrcAL CoupANy's PLANT.
LOBE FINISHED IN TWELVE MONTHS.
power-fyouse 20 Ne BuiIt In -Four
neutrality-suspicious. TO Dc COM
,c,cca I'm Fifteen Days-Consider-
able difference Between the bids'

The contract for tho construction OF
dams. canal. and power-house founda-
lions for the water-power station OF the
Virginia Electrical Railway, and Develop
meut company has not yet been award
ed.
II * th1ugLt probable that the decision
Of the officers Of the Jamcs-River Con-
struotion Company Will be made known
to-day
THE SEVERAL BIDS.
On the estimated amounts Of earth ana
rock 10 be taken out, and Golfer Gam
ming the bids were as follows:
Winston & Co., Louisa, Va. $l2S9SO.
Walter Bradley &c Co., Oswtso, N. y,
Al2s9s.
Warron-schayf Asphalt Paving Com
pany. New York, $5S,JA. -.
J. NJ Douglas Il Co., Baltimore So''-
5000. ,rs
:. w. Travers. A. r. Elorson. and e. I.
ID. Myers, Jr., $l9l .S55. ,
I.ans Brothers & Co., Esmont, Va, wv
9s2
Engineering Contract Company New
York. s222. 800.
Gooch, Rhinehart & Dennis, Richmond,
s2S2.S00.
The wide difference in the bids is prop
ably due TO the risk that has to be taken
in the construction Of the DAM
The contracts for the engines and dyna-
mos viii probably be awarded TINS week
the names OF tho bidders have not been
given out for publication.
MUST BEGIN AT ONCE.
According to the terms Of the adver-
week. the successful bidder must sign
contract within five days of the award.
snd must begin work within ten days of
signing the contract certified check
for So 900 accompanies every bid, and the
successful one must give bond in the
sum of SIS. 900 The power-house is to be
built within four months from the date
" the contract, and the whole work must
BE- complete by June l, 1900. According TO
Tho latest estimates. the new company
will develop n00O-horse power from the
James river.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-18
Ercnins colleg. Commencement.

The annual commencement exercises
OF the Young Mems Christian Association
Evening College win take place In Assoc
citation Ifali next Monday niggt., invita-
lions have been sent out TO all me men'-
bers OF the association. FRIENDS or tne
association or students can secure htl-
tations at the association office untii the
supply IL exhausted 10, o,,
The exercises OF the evening WIN open
with a voval selection by virginia Giec
Club. Rev. Donald Guthrie VIII oner the
opening prayer. The medals ana dlplo-
mas will be awarded by Hon. james
Lewis Anderson, ana Hon. John Lamp
will deliver the address.
Great interest Is centrlng In the eau
catlonal work Of the association. Many
OF the yarmest friends OF the institu-
ton will be surprised TO know that In
the college during the past year there
was an enrolment OF 275, or l59 dinereni
young men and twenty-eight boys, ana
fourteen studies were taught The Rich-
mond association is keeping pace with ING
tremendous growth Of the educauonal
work throughout the country. me mum
Der of classes conducted by the diilerent
throughout the United states
alone run from one to ffty-two per as
ISOLATION, and within the past ive years
quite a number OF associations nave re-
ceived -endowments for the maintenance
of Industrial and scientific studies
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-18
MARRIAGE IN EARLY MORNING.
Wedding of Mr.. FeIthaus and Miss
Miller n beautiful One.

The marriage of Miss Mamie Isabel
Miller to Mr.. Anthony Herman Felthaus,
was celebrated at St. Mary's Catholic
church yesterday morning with nuptial
high mass. The church was beautifully
decorated for the occasion.
Very Rev. Father Willibald o. S. B.,
was celebrant, with Rev. Father Faber-
Smith as deacon; Rev. Father John, o. S.
D., h-deacon. and Rev. Father Gregory,
o. s. B., master of ceremonies. The mar
rlage ceremony was performed by Father
Wiilbald.
Tho bride wore travelling suit of gray
material. ond carried bouquet Of brides
roses. ,rhs bride and groom We're pre-
ceded 10 the sanctuary by the following
ushers: Messrs. Joseph J. Miller (best
mani. w. ii. Felthaus, w. A. Sorg w.
j. Miller, August III. Bucker, w. H.
Schultz, Joseph IL. Herbert, and w. III.
Heeke.
After the ceremony wedding break
fast, served by Hulcher, was served at
the home OF the brides parents, after
which the bridal couple left for the North
followed by the good wishes of many
friends. on the return, MIR. and Mrs.
Felthaus will be at home to their friends
at No. 106 east Marshall street.
Among the many handsome presents
received was a combination secretary and
bookcase, presented to the groom by
the members OF st. Leo's Catholic Club,
Of which organization ne is>presdent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-18
AFTER VIRGINIA LANDS.
Commissioner koiner Receiving
Many MISUNDERSTANDING Minerals.

Commissioners Eoiner Receiving
Many Inauirics-Nirginia Minerals.
A Massachusetts farmer Wrote Commits
Honer Koiner. of the Department of Az
rlculture. yesterday. asking for inform@-
ilon regarding Virginia lands. The writer
stated that he was thinking Of moving
South. and he seems TO have his eye on
Virginia. Mr.. koincr wrote him a reply
calculated to hold it effectually.
A Mexican farmer, residing in the
State of OaXaca, Mexico. who some time
ago wrote Mr.. Koine- of his intention 10
sell his ranch and remove TO Virginia,
wrote yesterday that he had sod his
ranch. but had not yet started Mr.. Koi-
ner in reply. advised him to harry as
he thought every man who stayed away
from Virginia was losin6 moneys every
day.
Mr.. Kolner states that within the past
iwO months several hundred acres OF
Virginia land have been sold to men from
the North and West, who wish to engage
in Embarrassing in this State.
The interest in Virginia minerals seems
to have greatly revived Of late. Nearly
every mail brings the Commissioner OF
Agriculture one or more inquiries regard
ing the minerals of Virginia, ANA he l.
also receiving many specimens from all
over the State, with the request that he
have them assayod. Owing TO the limited
funds at his disposal he cannot comply
with this request in every case, but the
most promising specimens are assayeG
and the result sent to the correspondent.
Some time ago a lady from Powhatan
county wrote to the Governor stating
that she was being hyppotlzed by lazy
Of that county, and earnestly requested
The Governor TO have the hypnotic influ-
tnce removed. Secretary owen sent the
lady a soothing letter, which seemed to
terve as an antidote for hypnotsm for
1t least six months, hut did not give per-
manent relief, as the lady writes again
10 tho Governor, asking for advice The
letter was mailed in Richmond and re-
teived yesterday, and among other things
the writer says when l wrote to you
last summer she 0he hypnotizeO gave
up the evil work at once and why she
commenced again l do not know She
causes physical pain, and is very wicked
and disagreeable generally with he mode
Of hypnotism."
Thomas Harris. a prisoner confined IN
the Warwick county Jail. has written to
the Governor asking TO be taken TO the
penitentiary. Harris was sent TO the peni-
Tertiary for eighteen months for uniaw-
full shooting He was convicted in Janu-
airy, but was not ser 60 the penitentiary
Immediately because Of smallpox IN
Warwick county. He says he is sick
and thinks he can get better treatment
al the penitentiary than he is pow re-
ceivinr. and that if no remains much
longer in Warwick jail he will die.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-18
The National Union.

Tho Old Dominion Council of the Ma
tional Union gave a very enjoyable enter
tainment to its friends last week. General
Deputy +. c. Ford. of Washington. ID. c.,
was present, and delivered an interesting
lecture on the order and its benefits,
showing the good work of this order du-
ring the past eighteen years. The musi-
cal programme was good and consisted of
singing recitations, and music by a banjo
and guitar club
This council, though but recently or
ganiZed, has large membership. The
members have been informed by the
Senate Secretary that there will be no
collection of assessment for June.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-18
Spcnt a Delightful Evening.

"CarTollton," the beautiful subUfben
home of Mr.. w 7. Hinchman, was the
scene Of much gayety and splendor Tues
day evening. the occasion being a delight
full party given by the Misses Hinchman
to their friend and guest, Miss Otis. of
"Reservoir%
Supper was announced at 10. and the
table. decorated with roses and honey
suclIle. was abundantly spread with the
deicacies Of the season, and after a
thoroughly enjoyDle evening of story arG
song the party broke up at II.
Among those present were Miss Otis
Miss Hinchman, Miss Mosby, and Miss
klenora Hinchman; Messrs. Edwin NJ
Renhart, Marcy Powers, and Lewis
Woody.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-18

THE VESTRY OF ST. PAUL'S EPIS-
COPAL CHURCH. Newport News, Va;
invite proposals for the EREC ZION Or
A CHURCH 6Ox97 fcet-brck. stone,
terra-cotta. and steel construction. a
certified check COR $500 must accompany
each bid. The successful bidder must
furnish guarantee company bond in the
sum of $4,000, and is TO begin work i'm
mediately. Separate proposals VIII be re-
ceived for furniture and for an indirect
hot-air heating system. Plans may be
seen at the office of =. Thornton Marye
and h. a. Marye, architects, Newport
News. Va. Bids will be opened at the
office Of the architects at noon on JUNE
The right is reserved to reject any or
all bids rendered. my If-tl
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-18

G.. Crouch, 80 feet on Eighteenth street.
southwest corner Of Grace.
Alexander Holiness trustees to Byron
Bear, "a l-3 feet on north side Of Canal
street. Gi feet east Of Foushee. $500.
Albert r. Smith and wife to Home Brew
ing Company. 80 feet on west side OF
Buchanan street. between Lownes ana
Baldwin. $3.50.
John c. Townsend and wife to w. K.
Fensom. &c % feet on west side OF Cherry
street, IS 1-3 feet north Of Cumberland
81 200.
Henrico: L. T. Briggs and wife to w.
G. Cosby. 81 1-9 feet on east side Of Car
ter street. S74 HIP feet from Beverly $3.50
Edmund s. Read and wife to Charles A.
Smith. 900 feet on New avenue, $3.50.
Henry S. Wallerstein and wife to w. II.
PaVy. p - feet on west side Of Twenty
first street, p feet south of Y. $3.50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-18
4 Missionary Social.

The Missionary Guild of the Grace
Street Baptist church Will give a unique
social this afternoon at o'clock in the
narlor OF the church to the girls and
Young ladies of the congregation. The
subject for this month is African Mis-
sions." There will be dialect recitattons
and music interspersed with the informal
features Of the occasion. Mrs Il. Thomas
Burton will sing solo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-18
Fire on West broad street.

A small fire occurred ut 1890 o'clock last
night at No. 80 west Broad street The
upper part of the house where the fire oc-
CURED, is occupied by Adde Gray, and
the fire was caused by a lamp falling
from the manteipiece. The lower part
of the building is occupied by Mr. L..
NJ. Parrish. the druggist The loss
amounted to about s..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-18
DEPARTURE OF STEAMERS.

Passengers can leave Richmond daily
oaxc.Df Suuua1J, Via Chesapeake and Ohio
rNSilvav ar $40 L. NJ, Or Richmond and
petersnurg railroad Norfolk and West
arn routeo . \. NJ, connecting at Nor
foik with Old Dominion Line steamer
sailing same evening at 1870 o'clock for
New York. p,.t,
Copnany's. SOB east Main street; Chesa-
IKE and Ohio railway, and Richmond
mi petersburg railroad depots, and at
oonmnanv's office, 1912 east Main street
PicbnOnd. Baggage checked through.
FREIGHT
for New York ahd all points beyond can
be shipped by steamer sailing from Rien-
mond every MONDAY, W EDNESDAY,
HTD FRIDAY at > p. NJ This
steamer carries steerage passengers only.
Manifest closed one hour before sailing
''i Freight received and forwarded. and
,braugb bills Of lading issued for all
nortbern eastern, and foreign ports.
FROM NEW YORK.
Passengers can leave dally except sun
day1 at3P. NJ. except Saturday, 4 L. NJ
~ Norfolk or Old Point Comfort, connect
me with Norfolk and Western railroad or
OEreiPht for Richmond by steamers via
Norfoii MONDAYS AND WEDNES-
nHXYS p. NJ; SATURDAYS, A L. VI.
ca filings from Company's Pier No. Is
NoTth river, foot OF Beach street
Freight received and forwarded daily,
except sunday
For further information apply TO
JOHN +. MAYER, Agent,
1912 east Main street.
Richmond, va.
w. L. Gulllaudeu. President, New York
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-18
The DeItoreIii Brothers.

The Deltorelli Brothers, who arc at the
Biiou this week, are presenting a must
cal act that is. certainly a novelty. y
few mechanical and electrical effects 20
a long way, and these, with the. aid of
clever makeup on the part of the per-
formers. constitute the greater portion OF
their STOCK i'm trade" The house was
well filed last night. This is d matinee
day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-18
Mrs. Yale Must Testify.

The identity Of Mrs. Yale" who is one
of the witnesses in the case against
Charles w. Rowan, of Milwaukee, the
erstwhile manager of matrimonial bu-
reau. is being carefully concealed by the
United States Marshal here. The District
Attorney has telegraphed that she must
be sent to Milwaukee willy nilly, as she
is a material witness for the government.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-18
The subcommittee Tour.

The subcommittee on Streets will make
tour of inspection through Brooklyn
this afternoon at o'clock. The commit
tee will meet at No. 1917 Williamsburg
avenue. Fulton.
The object of this meeting is to confer
With property-holdors along the route of
the proposed chesapeake and Ohio line
through the city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-18
Souvenirs for Ladies'.

There remain but three days more of
the exhibition of the great painting.
"Trilby," at No. west Broad street. On
all of these days souvenirs will be given
TO the lady visitors. The 'Trilby Heart
pin is very pretty. and is much sought
after by the fair sex. The exhibition posi-
lively closes Saturday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-18
Local Civil-Service Board Dissolved.

Secretary Enders, of the local branch
Of the civil service, has been notified by
the commission in Washington that in
ure all examinations for the revenue
service will be held in Washington. The
local board has been dissolved. and all
papers and documents have been forward
ed 70 the capital city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-18
The Fines RENTED.

The Commissioner of Internal Revenue
has decided that the usual fine shall be
RENTED in the case of those firms
which were victimized by the counterfeit
stamps made in Pennsylvania. The cigars
are being restored TO the original pur-
chasers on payment OF the proper tax.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-18

though he has not been here since 1853.
He commanded battalion of sharp
shooters in the Confederate army, ana
saw much hard and dangerous service
with the army in Virginia. He has just
written a book called Lees Sharpshoot-
ers: or, the Forefront OF Battle" which
will be widely read.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-18
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGS, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to The system. 1t
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually.
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
10 overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and its acting on the Kidneys,
liver and bowels. without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative
In the process OF manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste. but the medicinal qualities OF the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants, by method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only. In order TO get its beneficial
effects and 10 avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front OF every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YORK, NJ Y:
For sale by all Druggists. sOc per bottle.
re 1-Tu TIL g. Sa ly e. weow-tonr)
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-18
what a Brooklyn Man Doesn't Know

Postmaster Knight has received letter
from a large manufacturing firm. located
i'm BROOKLYN, asking whether letters are
delivered by carriers in this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-18
Mnrchnnd Decorated at JiboutiI.

JIBOUTIL EAST COAST OF AFRICA.
May 1L-Major Marchand' TIE French
the Atlantic coast, has arrived here. The
insignia of Commander of the Legion Of
Honor were handed to him on board
the French second-class cruiser D'Assas,
without any ceremony worth noting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-18
Not u Stranger Here.

Major w. S. Dunlop. who is a commits
sioner TO the General Assembly from Lit
tie Rock. Ark is not a stranger TO
Richmond and the adjacent country,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-18
Property Transfers.

Richmond: Emmett C. Burke to. George
r. Smethie. "a feet on west side OF Twen-
ty-fourth street, lSS feet south OF Clay,
tse..
a. l.. Crouch's administrators to Richard
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-18
S. ULLMAN,S SON.

1920 md 1872 EAST MAIN STREET
Both phones at both stores.
II will pay you TO write for one Of ouI
complete prlce-lists. It's irregular money
saver
Manchester Stores 1912 and 1914 Hull St
(my 13-Sa, Tu&Thts)
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-18
PROPOSALS.
Office City Engineer,
Petersburg, Va, May -. 1899.

Office City Engineer,
Petersburg Va, May 15 1899.
NOTICE TO PAVING CONTRACTORS.
PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED
BY THE STREET COMMITTEE OF Pc
TERSBURG, VA, until y o'cOck NJ. on
the 18th DAY OF MAY. 1899. for LAY
ING BETWEEN 5000 AND 1000
SQUARE YARDS OF COBBLESTONE
PAVEMENT on certain streets in the
city of Petersburg, Va.
Specifications and forms of contract
and proposals for the work are on file at
the Office OF the CITY Engineer, where
they can be seen on application.
The committee reserves the right to re-
iect any or all bids W. II. TALLEY,
my l6-lw Chairman Street Committee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-18
an SOUTHERN
~ CN RAILWAY.
Schedule Effective May 16, 1899.
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND, VA.

100 +. NJ. No. II, Southern Express
daily, for Atlanta. Augusta, Jack
sonville, and points South Sleeper
Tor Danville. Greensboro, sans
bury, and Charlotte, open at Rich
mond $3.50 Z. NJ. stops for passen-
gers at local stations.
Connects at Danvllle and Char
lotte with New York and FLORIDA
Express (NO. 33), carrying through
sleepers between New YORK ana
Tampa, with connections for all
Florida points. Also. connects AT
Danville and Charlotte with WASH
ington and Southwestern limited
(NO. 30, carrying through slseperS
between New York and Nashyiile.
New York and Memphis, ana New
York and New Orleans, with con-
nections for al points in Texas,
Mexico, and California
IL .O1 =. NJ, No I, solid train daily Tor
Charlotte, n. c. Connects at Nose
ley with Farmvllle and Powhatan
railroad. At Keysvlle for Clarks-
vile. oxford Henderson, and Dur
ham, and at Greensboro Tor Dur-
ham. Raleigh. and Winston-Saiem;
at Danvile with No. 30. United
States fast mail, solid train, daily
for New Orleans and points South.
which carries sleepers New f9tk
TO New orleans. and New York 10
Jacksonville and Miami, for Nassau
and Hahana. Through sleeper Sa-
lsbury TO Memphis; also. Pullman
tourist sleeper every ! ussudy anu
Friday. Washington to San Fran
cisco. without change.
600 T. NJ. No. II. local, daily except
Sunday. for Keysvile and inter-
mediate points.
TRAINS ARRIVE IN RICHMOND.
600 A. NJ
60 p. NJ From Atlanta, Augusta,
Asheville. and all points South.
$40 y. NJ. from Keysvlle and local
stations.
LOCAL FREIGHT TRAINS.
Nos. 81 and 81, between Manchester and
Neapolis.