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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-20
BANKS MAY BE COMBINED.
Capitalists Endeavoring 10 Secure
Controlling. Interest in Several.

A report. which is not coniradicied mas
been current for some days n nnancial
circles 10 tie effect that "a syndicate was
endeavOring 10 secure contr0Ans m
terest in several Richmond banks The
name Of Messrs John j.. Williams
son has been connected with the move
ment and the banks designated are the
National Bank OF Virginia the Citizens
Exchange Bank. the Metropolitan. ana the
City Bank.
Concerning the latter. Colonel VIM. II.
Pa mer. the president stated positively
last night that his bank had not been
and was not now negotiating with any
syndicate
Judge George L. Christian. president Of
the National Bank of Virginia, declined
10 discuss the matter and MI Thomas
y. Carter. president of the Metropolitan
Bank, stated that be had no knowledge
Of the movement.
Several other gentlemen were seen on
the subject and while none Of them would
talk for publication. they would not
deny that the reported negotiations had
been. and were still pending
1t is known TO oe a fact that most
persistent effort is being made 20 COM
s0lidate as many OF the banks named as
possible.
II is said on what seems 90 be good
authority that portion of the stock OF
some of them has been bought. The
movement has been delayed however by
reason OF the fact that the prices OF said
stock have not been satisfactory. ranging
very high on account of the excellent con-
dition of the banks designated.
IL Is stated that should the deal be
finally consummated. one bank viii be
formed with the largest capital of any
bank In the South
From the above Sc viii DE seen that mat
tiers are still On embryo and no one in-
tcrested in the deal is willing at this time
20 give out any statement
A gentleman. who Is acquainted with the
inside facts, said last night that so far
the negotiations have only contemplated
the consolidation Of the National Bank Of
virginia and Citizens Exchange. What
the fnal outcome would be he could not
say.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-20
JUSTICE JOHN SPEEDY.
Disposcs orTwenty Two Cases in Forty
Minutes.

Disposcs of Twenty Two Cases in Forty
Minutes.
Justice John started in 10 clear a long
Monday docket with "a fun head of steam
on ana made the fun trip including stops
40 mile minute clip Twenty-Five
cases in forty minutes was the schedule.
Thomas Peterson. John Peterson Da-
bella Banks and Harriet Roberts were ail
charged with being disorderly and cree
atlne O. disturbance on sixth street
John Peterson. and Isabella Banks the
unlicensed spouse. PAID $500 each ana
Thomas Peterson was fined so FOR car
rving concealed weapons and sent 90 jail
for thirty days.
Matte Collins and Sarah HIN. colored,
got out cross warrants for cursing and
abusing each other. Matte swore She
didn't DO 80. but Sarah swore equally as
hard that both cussed. and they We're
fined $3.50 each.
Peter Hesua.4s. Co'ored. was charged
with unlawful assault on John Rowe.
They went to the pen together
Thomas Do.an was charged With being
drunk but did not answer when his name
was called. Ills case was passed for a
time and when the second call was made
for him a policeman stated that Doe had
been arrested again and was then at the
stauon-house.
Henry Love was held as a suspicious
character. believed 90 De wanted for "a
crime al Newp0r, News
Pearly Powell colored. ran when cues
toned by am officer. lie was arrested as
a suspicious character and his anteced-
ents will Doe inquired into.
Fleming q. Pierce was fined 500 for
creating disorder on Sunday excursion
train. at the Chesapeake and Ohio depot
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-20

president Of the league. presided.
AT The Gracc-Strcct Presbyterian church
Sunday The pulpit was occupied boy the
pastor. Dr. Mltherspoon. Tine subject Of
the morning discourse was Church Mem
bcIs" and was pointed and practical
After the morning service Dr. Wither-
spoon announced that the Presbyterian
churches Of Richmond had agreed to
make am effort 90 relieve the Manches-
ter Presbyterian church OF q mortgage
debt of 5000. Grace-streot church was
asked % contribute 20 this object $500 In
making this announcement Dr. Withcr-
spoon spoke 90 his people in a very feeling
manner OF what they had done in the
past. but said this was case that could
not be overlooked and no time could De
lost. lie desired 90 put the matter before
them and let them respond in the way
they Thought the case deserved Without
discussion The CONGREGATIONS response
was the full amount asked for.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-20
GONE TO BLACKSBURG.
Governor Tyler Attending the Com
mence Capitol Notes.

Governor Tyler Attending the Com
mence Notes.
Governor and Mrs Tyler and Miss LILY
Tyler left yesterday Cor Southwestern
Virginia. Mrs. Tyler and Miss Tyler viii
20 10 the Governors summer nome. in
Pulaski The Governor viii attend the
commencement exercises at Blackstone,
and Will probably return here this week.
A letter has been received at the Cow
ornor's Office from Miss Vida Sydcbcth-
am. Of Gladstone Mo. asking what ,he
records of the State show regarding her
grandfather. John Sydebotham. She
states that he was q native of Prince
Edward county and served 90 the ReVo-
luti0nary war, under Capt. Brisc0a and
Col Marshall. TIE one battle. according
90 tradition he saved James Monroe irCm
capture by bearing him from the field
after he had been wounded.
The records show that on May Ah,
1923 John sidebotham was granted 1re
hundred acres of land but there .7 uoth-
Ing telling III the Monroe incident.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-20
REMODEL THE ACADEMY.
Contractor T.. G. Horn Has Begun the
Work Of Transformation.

Contractor T.. Q. Horn Has Begun The
Work OK Transformation.
Contractor j.. O.. Horn. OF Sew York
who has the work OK remodeiine the
Academy OF Music bias started to work.
and yesterday the seats were a.l removed
and everything made ready for tne work
men.
Mr. Horn is ID well-kn0wn theatre build
or. having put mp theatres in Sew lorh.
Brooklyn. Philadelphia. Baltimore. WASH
ueton, Cincinnati. ST. Louis. and "a NUMB
h.r of smaller cities.
e VIII make OF The Academy am up-to-
house. with au modern improve
mcnts. and within three months Ron
mond viii have theatre That VIII make
10 proud.
Al least 10000 viii he used 300 remodel
ling the interior and all new scenery "iI
he placed in the house. Six additional
boxes will Doe added 90 the capacity. ana
the gallery viii Doe ENLARGED. Ihe Gre
circle win also Doe enlarged. ana flc
orchestra circle arrangement Viii Doe
changed.
THE front entrance viii De altered so
that the public VIII have every conFeuI -
encc in entrances and exits. and cloak
room win be added.
AIR. Horn viii give all DIS work 10 local
workmen and contractor. and la's
amount of the contractor money VIII Doe
spent here.
MANAGER cath wiz have the manage
mcnt of the house as heretofore.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-20
NOTICE.
O0oe of Collector OF city Taxes.
CITY Hail. Richmond, va.
rOTICE TO TAX-PAAEl.S.

This office will be ready TO receive al OF
one-hAlf of CITY IAA-si hLAL 49,
PERSONAL ESTATE. tor the year 1871
TIe whole TAX is due but the orainana G
proyIdes that oue-hat may De i"." ~
lime ana the remaining hall pa Deeeii1e- 4.
Failure 10 paw AN 0r one-halI 10 June
irrars penalty OF > per cent on the
v.hnie amount which IS que az once, ana
~ moi naid before sEPIEMbEk Isl the
coiiector Is required 20 levy, Win costs
oofJed see Chapter XIV. sec. 10
All MALES twenty one years OF age,
Al pIRsONS lMALE or ftAiALA)
Che 10 own personal property or holq per-
.',ai ur1perty az tduciAryi ana an par
,i-- ronductlng business in che City oi
1lchmond (of whatever natufe) are as
.'esed and win please call ana settle, SO
o. ~ avoid delinquency.
a. rsradirc paving, Pipe and Sewer Con-
rection puls are payable IN the same
,'.',,,er az Taxes. and al the same time.
Give name in which properly stands and
see mat YOU get all your ollis.
This being the only notice provided FOR
nv law piease give Il prompt attention.
"a under the new ordinances ner cent
nsnaitv VIII have 20 be added 10 the whole
bill after June 3oth. ~ n ,apu
UNIV w. 4. W. CUNNINGHAM,
ca Collector OF City Taxes
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-20
Chnrch INNS = A.

a special meeting Of the Board o. Di-
rectors of the Richmond Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty % Animals was held
at the society's headquarters Saturday
night. IL was decided to estao-
lsh a branch OF the society TO
DE known as Church HIN Branch.
which is TO have charge Of and
police all Of that portion of the city lying
east of Seventeenth street Miss Pearl
Bodeker was elected managing director
of this branch who Will be assisted by
a local board who have engaged the SER
vices Of Mr.. T. G.. Taylor as special
agent
Mr. Ira Mowery. one OF the organic
ers and the first secretary. was present
and elected secretary Of the society.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-20
BROWN PUNISHED.
Given Four Years for Obstructing the
Seven Pines Hallway.


william Brown coiored, was tried in
the Henrico County Court yesterday
for putting an obstruction on The Seven
Pines railway. and given four years.
This rs his second trial. The first time
be got FIVE years in the penitenuary. Ills
counsel Mr.. ". H. Beveridge. appealed
20 the Circuit Court and secured him
a new trial Commonwealth Attorney
sands was assisted by Captain A. b.
Guigon.
Joseph Clayton was tried yesterday on
the charge Of breaking into the house OF
Mrs Fulton and stealing certain articles
tnerefrom. lie was given lvc years IN
the penlientlary.
Fleming BOnaparte was tried by Squire
J. T. Lewis. the charge against him be-
ing curs.ng and using abusive language
70 Mrs. Duke. lie was fined s. and costs.
Squire Lewis. sitting for Squire G.. W.
Thomas. also tried Charles l.. Malone
charged with abusing his wife. Rena G.
Malone. He was fined s. and costs and
required TO give so security for six
months.
Squire Thomas. who has been confined
10 his home bv sickness FOR several
weeks. was az BIS Office yesterday. lie IS
better but not yet able TO attend TO any
business
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-20
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say 'Hard-a-port. Inc Maria teresa M'9
then hauling ahall our p'il "edln "'
Brooklyn was heading about H"Iin 81
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90 him that inc Ie1as was I7Is ,ios, w
our starhodrd hand ana ihat '''lIns ~
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board. intended MIN 10 uhH. i7'i.l'
there was danger of running INTO me
Tc1os. He said. I'D right or WORDS lo
that effect I cannot repeat Neiha I'n
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starhoard ! suggested backing ihc STAR
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-20

Mr. r. c. Houchins and Miss Mamie r..
billiard were married yesterday morning
at 10 O'Clock 90 the parlars OF Rev. Joel
Tucker.
Mr.. Houchns is a well-knoRn wheel
wright of Church Hnl and his bride is a
pretty youna lady of King William coun-
ty. daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hi.
lard. They Will reside at 40. COZ north
Twenty fourth street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-20

gentleman from North Dakota. nam.
cd Drane. called 40 the office OF fhe Com
missioner of Agriculture yesterday lie
states chat he and several families ia his
propose coming South t0
live. Mr. Drane has been through Fe--
nessee ana North Carolina lie has spent
some tlme Joe Virginia and says b" VIII
advise DIS party Go settle boz this a,1'e
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-20

The remains of Captain l.. T. Moody.
who died in Galveston Tex. several days
ago reached The city yesterday morning
at o'clock.
The funeral will Doe held this
morning at O'Clock from the undertake
ing establishment. and the body viii bee
taken TO his old home in Chesterfield
for lnterment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-20
LIFT THE MORTGAGE.
The Richmond Presbytcrians Helping
Their Manchester Brethren

m. semLannua! rally OF Park-iiace
church. held sunday night was largely
attended Among the features OF note We're
the scripture duet by little Mss Bertha
Robbitt and Master Stanley Blanton. me
solo singing Of Miss Mary Peterson. Of
pe,arsb,Irg who sang Ruth and Naomi"
ana by special request. The Holy city
Addresses were delivered by Mr.. S. X.
Mckee o. the y 81. c. A., on young
Teopies work. It's Value 70 the Church
ara the individuals" and By Mr.. Frank
4. Wells, Of Park place League. on
Heart Power"
~. Charles w. Auhley. nrst vice.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-20

WINGFIELD-Died. at \. NJ. June
18th. al his fathers residence. Chest
nut View" Mechancsville Turnpike.
HERBERT LTNWOOD. the only child
Of Linwood Davis and Blanche Har-
grove Wingneld. age % months. Flu
neral from 80 north Fourth street.
tuesday, June 10Th. at II a. NJ.
Friends OF family invited TO atteaa
Baltimore, Tenn. and Norfolk papinD
please copy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-20
Nireinians ia Town.

Dr. j. w S0uthall OF Amelia; j. II.
Kent. OF Roanoke. a. 6. Lewis. of Nor
folk: j. ". Taucy. OF buckingham;
Reeves Gait. of stanton: and VIM. /.
Jordan. OF South Boston. are az Ford's.
j. j. Brough. OF Roanoke. ID. +. Lewis.
OF Bcrryyille. and r. =. Allen, Of New
port News. are at Murphys.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-20

the charge Of having stolen a pair OF
shoes wotth g from Robert Russell
Both parties are coiorcd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-20
MEYERS BALLOONS.
Five Young Men Of Swausboro Lucky
Enough 10 Find one.

Five young men OF swansboro-Ashby
Wilkorson. David Mahoney. Charles
Dunn. Thomas Milineton. and Carroll
Baird went coon hunting Saturday night
in Chesterfield county. After two
hours unseccussful hunt they lay down
10 rest. when suddenly there dropped die
rectly from above and within ten feet
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-20

Bailey Shelton was a prisoner at the
Second Police Station last evening on
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-20

BEN r. AUGUST
city Clerk.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-20

"F. g. CHADWICK.
Captain T.. S Navy.
"a. O.. HODGSON.
acknowledgements T.. s. n.
"To the Secretary Of ihe Navy
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-24
QUIET DAY AT MINNEAPOLIS.
Presbyterian Union Not Yet-Message
TO Assembly Here.

MINNEAPO1 rs, MINI, May 23.-This
was a quiet day with the Presbyterian
General Assembly. 1t transacted a deal
of routine business, without any friction,
and adjourned early IN the afternoon.
Much surprise was manifested when the
assembly, without a dissenting vote, ac-
copied the report Of the Committee on
Bills and Overtures in favor Of making no
attempt this year at union with the
Church. South. More than sixty overtures
had been received from the Presbyter'es,
requesting that some action i'm the direc-
ton of union be taken. 1t appears that
the Church, North, has decided to hold
back until the Church, South gives some
signs Of reciprocating the reunion senti-
ment which is so strong in the North.
meeting Of the elders sent this dis
patch to the elders of the Church, South,
at Richmond, Va:
In the name OF our common Master,
we send greeting. and pray in your be-
half Read Numbers, sixth chapter, verses
"A, %, and 26 The Lord bless thee ard
keep thee The Lord make His face TO
shine upon thee and be gracious unto
thee The Lord lift up His countenance
upon thee and give thee peace and
Ephesians w.. Is and l6: But speaking
the truth in love. may grow up into Him
in all things. which is the head. even
Christ. From whom the whole body, fifty
joined together and cOmpacted by that
which every joint supplieth, according to
the effectual working in the measures OF
every part, maketh increase Of the body
unto the edifying Of itself in love-"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-24
NORTHERN MADE A HIT.
TeId Rostonians Much They Hadn't
Heard About the Negro.

BOSTON. MASS, May 25.-The people
Of Boston are showing deep interest in thu
address OF former Governor w j. North
en-, of Georgia. who spoke before the
Congregational Club here last night
but who, through lack of time. was com
PEELED TO curtail his speech, although he
occupied more than two hours. 1t was
the general verdict to-day that the ciu-
zens here have never before had such an
exhaustive statement Of the attitude or
the South on the negro.
While all of Mr.. Northen's statements
did not meet with the approval Of his au-
dlence. especially those with refer
ence 10 Uncle Toms Cabin" the gene
raj favor with which his statements were
received was shown by an expression
from the floor when the speaker, prompt
ed by the chairman. was about TO close,
by a person who moved that the gentle
man be permitted to deliver the whole
Of his address. If it takes all night"
The motion was greeted with applause
ana the speaker continued for another
half hour.
Although necessarily restricted as to
time Bishop Arnett. who was TO speak
Tor the negro held the close attention of
the audience. and as he closed, was given
Il hearty handshake by Ex-Governor
Northen and a cordial invitation TO visit
the former Chief Executive OF Georgia,
al Atlanta.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-24

speaker) that the best thing done foi
him had been the teaching Of the Pres
byterian catechism, which the eX-Presi-
dent said had been the backbone Of his
character.
I'VE must teach man religion" said DR.
Kerr. TO take a man and sharpen his
wits without teaching him the saving
truths is like putting rifle into the hands
Of an Indian and teaching him to shoot
it,"
DR.. Woodrow, speaking for the second
time in opposition to the report and the
amendment. said there were no such
things as Christian or infdel grammar.
mathematics. or Greek. 1t is a matter OF
Indifference to the Church how these SUBJ
jects are taught. There was no possible
way by which teacher could indicate his
religious principles in teaching these sub
jects but he had heard the most blatant
inideites proclaimed I'm the theological
departments Of public schools. DR.. Wood
row addressed himself particularly 10 the
arguments advanced by Or. Shearer.
DR. J. A Dixon. OF Missouri, called for
the previous question, and the substitute
was put and lost
The motion to adopt the report was
carried by a substantial majority.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-24
GOLDEN CHAIN GOING DOWN.
One Lodge fin This City Disbnnds and
others May DO SO

Old Dominion Lodge. Order of Golden
Chaln. has disbanded and other branches
located in this city may do likewise. old
Dominion was formerly one of the strong
est branches in Richmond, and had near
~ two hundred members. In the last
few months Withdrawals have been very
frequent
rms order was started in Baltimore
some twenty years ago, AMI became ex-
ceedingly popular in tho eastern part Of
me country because Of the location Of
the grand or central o:Ticos. the mem
pership grew to about 100. Richmord
mad at the time Of tia organIzatIOn's
greatest prosperity eight lodges. aggre-
eating at the first of this year about 200.
There were in Virginia at this time about
LOO members.
meeting Of the Grand Lodge was
held in Baltimore about two weeks ago.
ana the Grand Treasurer made lis re-
port, to the effect that there was due the
order $4,000 and there was only $4,000
in the treasury. A motion was made to
pay the members 10 cents on the dollar
and another motion followed that the or
der go into the hands of a receiver. Ac-
ton was deferred
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-24

should Character lie Fat or Thin,-
Mendes Seriously Hurt.

PARIS, May pa duel has been fought
on the lie de la Grande Gate between
Catullo Mendes, the French author and
dramatic critic, and VI. Vanar. The quar-
TePwhich led TO the meeting grew out
Of a discussion over Sarah Bernhardts
version OF Hamlet" NM. Mendes and
Nanar engaged I'm a dispute as TO whether
Hamlet should be fat or thin.
This Is Mendes's fourteenth duel. He
is not good fencer but walks towards
his adversary, waving his sword like
fan. The encounter was stopped four
times under the belief that Mendes was
wounded and the fifth time it was stop
ped il was found that he had an ugly
wound In the abdomen. Vanar obviously
tried to wound Mendes I'm the hand or
forearm, but the latter was determined
TO advance, and the result was that he
sustained serious wound.
NJ. Ndnar expressed regret at the out
come Of the encounter. but Mendes. who
was placed in a chair. shook hands with
his adversary and treated the affair
lightly, though IL was evident he was suf-
fering great pain.
Madame Mendes came 10 the scene
without her husbands knowledge, and
awaited the end of the duel in a carriage
nearby. There was an affecting scene
between the husband and wife when the
fighting was finished.
In addition to Madame Mendes. there
were only four spectators present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-24
STATEMENT FROM DIR. BRIGGS.
lie Believes Hammer of Church Unit y
IL I'm EuigcopaI Church.

NEW YORK. May 22.-During all the
controversy over his advancement to the
priesthood in the Episcopal Church. Rev.
DR.. Charles A. Briggs preserved absolute
silence as TO the criticisms Of his book
and 10 his action in seeking ordination.
After he was made a priest by Bishop
Potter on May 14th no statement could be
secured from him. but two days later he
wrote to Bishop Clark, of Rhode Island,
presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church
In the United States. He wrote for the
personal Information OF n presiding bishop
and not for publication. but Bishop clark
obtained DR.. Bregs's permission TO use
tho letter at his own discretion. This, the
first statement made by DR. Briggs as 10
his entrance into the ministry of the
Episcopal Church, Is as follows:
II have not sought refuge in the Epis-
copal ministry. l made the change be-
cause i was assured that the banner Of
church unity was in the Protestant Epis-
copal Church. and nowhere else. l have
consecrated my life TO that cause. If
know myself l hold TO all the sacred de-
post of Catholic truth I'm the Church, as
well as In Holy Scripture, and shall do
all in my power TO bring out that truth
and maintain it."