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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-28

Kew. Austin S. Carver. pastor of the
r lrst Unitarian church, extended the
IelIoWshlp of the churches. He spoke
VI d former installation, at which oc-
casloh Dr. Hill spoke so beautifully of
me fellowship existing between sister
churches. That voice is forever stiIIed
put his words still retain their mean
ING Tonight the mother church gives
that same message of sympathy and
sooQ Will There are now three churches
IN worcester of the same faith.
we are members of a brotherhood
that extends beyond US in ever widen
ing circles We are not alone. l con-
graduate you upon the warmth. low
atty courage and inspiration which is
found in the fellowship of this group Of
churches, rich in many shining exam
pies and many noble histories. This
Fellowship has embraced some Of the
nopIest names Of New England, a fell
loWship still rich in living members.
In the name of this company of
elect spirits and in the name of the
noble men and women of these
churches, it is my happy privilege to
DID you welcome. The thought of be-
ing together brings to US courage; it
brings humility. 1t is not to be ex-
pected that you or | will be sufficient
Tor all tasks, but 1t is the combination
OF forces Of which we are a part that
will work for good When weighed
down by the responsibilities of the no.
sition remember this great and noble
fellowship, spiritual fellowship. the
drum beat on the tOilsome march. the
hope of victory that keeps US strong
and patient"
Hon. George Frisbie Hoar then de-
hvered the address of welcome.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-16
OLD HOMESTEAD QUARTETTE.
At the Y. VI. G. \. Hall Saturday Night
A Good Attraction.

The announcement that the Original Old
Homestead Male Quartette from Den
man Thompsonfs play would appear in
concert programme in the Young Mems
Christian Association Hall next Satur-
dav NIGHT was received with delight by
the lovers of music and recreation.
The quartette Is making "a tour OF the
South and will appear ia Richmond as
the seventh number Of the members
course. Reserved seats are now on sale,
and non-members have tho same oppor-
tunity of purchasing good reserved seats
as members. The sale already Dis a most
excellent one. and the indications are
that the hall will Doe packed. The pro-
eramme will be popular, and We under
stand that the quartette viii sing among
other pieces. "The Passing Regiment,
"Tbo Palms" 1.-THE Three Beggars,'
Good Night" etc. Miss Frances S.
Reu. the elocutonist. Will assist tho
ouartette In speaking of the quartette,
the Philadelphia Press says:
"The largest audience that attended any
or the entertainments OF the association
star course this season assembled az As
sociation Hall last evening and were en-
tertained by a thoroughly enjoyable con-
cert given by the old Hometcad Quar-
tette. The quartette is the same that
made "A reputation by their singing OF
ballads in The Old Homestead when IL
was given In this city by Denman Thomp-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-16

wardcd at once to the Hon. John j..
Crutchaeld. lie is thoroughly acquainted
with American beats and has for the
past ten or twelve years devoted himself
exclusively TO their culture. / know he
viii be delighted 10 try his hand on the
Egyptian beet.
"The green pea and lettuce seeds Will
be highly appreciated by Hon. Jos. I.
Lawless. He came from the Eastern
Shore and takes great delight in early
vegetables. lie can make them flourish
here like a green bay tree in all prob
ability
The radish seeds viii he experimental
with by the Hon Richard NJ Taylor.
He rchshes a good thing and Will devote
a great deal of his time after Office hours
20 the culture Of this delicious vegetable.
"For myself and friends ] return you
sincere thanks for the seeds, and earn
esty hope that tho report will be such
as will cause the Department Of AgriCul-
ture to rejoice and that they will in the
future know TO whom TO send for good
reports and that I'm the future our gov
eminent viii not be at the great expense
Of supplying incompetent people
"In conclusion allow me one more
favor: If you have any hayseed please
send me some for the Hon. NJ. ~. Cooke.
Of Norfolk. Va. lie claims he IS a farm
or but we cannot believe him until he
plants the usual crop. Hoping much
good will be accomplished through these
seeds for the Department Of Agriculture
and country az large. I am as ever,
Yours Etc,
"E. c.. FOLKES."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-16
GOT THREE YEARS.
James Bullock Punished for Using
Gnm-IIicks Zoo Young.


James Bullock. coiored, charged with
shooting John Thomas IN The mead with
a shotgun. was tried yesterday aftfrnofe
in the Musings Court. lie was defended
bv Alessrs. w. NJ Flanagan and Charles
Nj. Wallace. Jr. Mr. ID. &. Richardson
rorrcsouted the Commonwealth.
The case was hotly contested and lasted
an The afternoon. The result was that
Unlock was given three years In the
pcnitentlarv. IL IS understood however
that an attempt VIII De hduc I'D nave "i'
sentence commuted.
some time ago Edward Hicks. n small
white boy. broke into The store ~ W. a.
Carter. and stole thcreitom Tot OF
cigarettes and chewing gum. lie was
arrested. arraigned in the Police Court.
and sent on 10 the grand jury, hy which
be- was duly indicted.
Yesterday De was tried I'm the lIust-
ines Court and his guilt was plainly
established. Commonwealth s-Attorney
Richardson. however. requested the jury
20 acomt him. expressing the opinion
that the boy was COO young 10 under
stand what Dee was DOING The jury
brought iu a verdict of mot guilty.
In the Law and Equity Court judgments
were rendered in the following cases:
The Moore Lime Company against VI
W Cutshall. Warner Moore & company
against W n. Beveridge. Dr.. l5353.
J. p. Carr qualified 20 practice law In
this court.
The clerk Of the Hastings Court issued
marriage license 10 Mr. T.. Withers
svdnor "A weli-known ho0k-keopcr. and
Miss Imocene L. Myers. daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs VIM. II. Myers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-16
SALE OF A VERY
OLD RAILROAD.
The B. & 0. Purchase the Winches-
ter and Potomac Road.
ROUSS TO BUILD A MAUS0LEUM,
Tho Millionaire Will Erect at Win
chester the Most Costly Tomb In
the South Conference Of tho
United Brethren in Christ.

WINCHESTER, VA, March 15.-Spe-
cial-The Winchester and Potomac rail-
road. was yesterday sold 10 Messrs.
Speyer Brothers. Of New York. who rep
resent the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
in the deal. The sale was effected through
Messrs. John NJ. Cowan and oscar G.
Murray, receivers for the Baltimore and
Ohio. The later company will operate the
road after April /. 1899, the date of the
transfer Of the stock. The price paid
for the stock was $3.50 per share or ten
per cent. ABOVE par.
The road was operated by the Balu-
more and Ohio under a s9-year lease, and
paid upon its stock 71-2 per cent. diw-
dends until the Baltimore and Ohio went
into the hands of receivers, since when
no dividends have been paid, and the
stock was practically valueless.
The Winchester and Potomac own no
rolling stock, but have thirty-nve miles
Of road.
The Baltimore and Ohio expect 10 re
gain control Of the Southern railroad
between Strasburg Junction and Harri-
sonburg. and in event their failure to do
A VERY OLD ROAD.
The road Just sold is one of the Oldest
I'm the United States. having been built
in 1s2f The stock Of the company Is
$4,000 About one-half or it is owned In
Baltimore and the balance in Winchester
Interest on the first and second mortgage
bonds have always been paid. The hrst
mortgage bonds amount to IP.250 and
Will mature on July l. 1899. The second
mortgage bonds are $4,000 maturing IN
1907 These will be consolidated as nrst
mortgage bonds.
The slxty-ninth session of the virginia
Annual Conference United Brethren IN
Christ. met here this afternoon ana
organized Bishop p. B. Kephart' u. u.
LII D.. Of Baltimore, Is the presiding
officer. Tonight the United Brethren
church was crowded 10 hear an address
of welcome TO the visiting clergy. ana
delegates, delivered by Mayor John ).
Williams. AT the reception rendered them
Rishop Kephart. Rev. S. a. Cox. Of the
Proddock- Street Methodist Episcopal
church and Rev. Dr. S. D. SHELTON. or
the United Brethren church. also spoke.
The conference will be in session until
Monday next
ROUSS' MAUSOLEUM.
Mr. Charles Broadway Rouss. the New
York millionaire. will erect In his lot IN
Mount Hebron Cemetery. this city
nausoleum 10 cost 5000. Il will be a
model of Grants tomb in RIVERSIDE Drive.
New York and will be the most costly
memorial in the South.
7 Walter Cameron and Miss Maggie r.
stanles. a wen-known young couple or
the county. were married at the residence
of the brides parents. at stephens city
tonight at Z o'clock. by Rev. j. e.
Thrasher. After reception and wedding
supper. the couple left on an extended
wedding tour.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-16
LIVELY TAPPAHANN0CK,
The Little Burg Has Several New IN
terprises in View-Coming Marriage

TApPAHANNOCK, VA, March Ia
Special-A company has been orsani1eu
with i \. Converse, editor OF the Ilde-
water Democrat. as president, Tor me
.',frpose OF iuauguratlng NUMBER, OF NV
and much needed enterprises III inns
tnNu AL a meeting nelu 4c7ttIuay ~
WAS decided to start III the mean 80,
an ice factory with three tons tdPa'l.s
nor dav There Will follow creamery 3
which II is hoped will not only be a great
herent 10 the town but also 10 lhc SUR
rounding agricultural interests Other
enterprises are 10 follow. ..,.-,a
The usual spring exodus OF the coIoIs
population from TINS aecuon ~
northern cities is now al It's hclsnl
Fortv or 6ftv We are informed let p5
The baltimore steamer this \. II.
Cards of invitation have been received
bv relatives and friends IN ihls neIsu-
borhood announcing for the Zd OF Hlaich
tba marriage of Or John Latane Lewis
of Bethesda, Nd. 20 Miss Mary m
chester. OF Fairfax county VI ~.
Lewis is the son Of the lale lI2ihas
Waring Lewis Of M. M@hi 81 he daneb-
Ter of the late Judge Chichester, OF J. arr
lax county. and granddaughtcr OF me
late Judge MOncure. president or the VIZ
ginia Court Of Appeals. Her Drother'
hon. Henry Chichester, IS now Juase
of King George and Stafford counties.
The marriage is 10 take place az the resi-
dence of her brother, Judge Chichester,
in Stafford county.
AIR. Frank Latane. nephew Of Mr.. James
Gordon of Richmond. has been spending
several weeks at his old home here, re-
cunerafing from a recent operation for
aDpendecitis lie was operated on by
Or. Hunter Mcclure. Of Richmond. and
has now sufficiently recovered 20 return
10 his business i'm that city. He leaves
bv boat tomorrow via Fredericksburg
for Richmond.
Mr. :. Lchty an enterprislng 1eNeller
and broom manufactures of West Point.
Va. has removed TO this town and viii
open a watch repairing and genera
jewellers establishment this week. re
homes TO get his broom plant In operation
~. lor tL- nnr-lun .nl som
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-16
CULTURED LECTURER.
Miss Dora Duty Jones Spoke on "Ihe
Pre-RaphaeIite Brotherhood

The first of the series Of Illustrates i,i
lectures on "The Renaissance OF Art III III
ENGLAND was delivered. as VIII those
TO follow. by Miss Dora Duty Jones d.,
the Jefferson Hotel last nlshl, Delnl 90.
thoroughly interested and appiecla'''o
audience. ,...,,.. v,ss
The subject Of the first lecture sto6 % SSs
Tho lacturer I'm charming manner, tooh
up the progress Of tins pr9therh 6S H Ir2
its origin. in the early hItes, by Dg isu Slo,
Rossetfi. and Millais. and tnelr asao-
cisfes. and presented many OF he most
noted pictures OF that style, Wnlch ,he
critics of that day tore INTO s"4eu' W
Unlike the Raphaelite pictures, ,o, theso
modern studies save lhlnss as 49, ~ 49, vA
THeir outlines were merged into each
other. not thrown out In bold relief and
thev were taken from actual lie and
bei1p not from imagination.
Each picture u 5hs group t51t
~, is' nainted in the open air and each
detail was given as II existed IN fact
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-16
BRITISH GUARDS BAND.
To Give One Grand Concert at the
Academy of Music.

Nowhere I'm America will Lieutenant
Dan Godfrey and his British Guards
Band. who opened their tour in Wash
ington last week receive a more en-
thusiastic reception than in the cities Of
the South.
Between the southen States and Eng,
land there has always been feeling Of
sympathy, both OF kindred and feeling
and the tour of the English red coats in
Virginia, the two Carolinas and Georgia
promises to be a series Of ovations in
which there will be q genuine outburst
Of international goodwill.
Tho spectacle of the scarlet-coated mu-
eicians all Of whom have served their
Queen and country playing Dixie" and
rational American airs will be inspiring.
In more classical numbers the high char
acter OF the band and its splendid in
strumentation promises "A rare treat from
a musical view point The band will be
al the Academy of Music next Monday
night for one grand concert. and tho
occasion promises 20 be a musical event
Of the season.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-16
PRETTY HOME WEDDING
Mr. Ernest W. Sydnor and Miss mo
nene L.. Myers Made One.

NJ rrrost yyithers Sydnor and Miss
Imogene Lee Myers. were u"i'eu III s''-
n,l,. bonds of matrfmouy by Rev. Dr.
"a Y. Tudor. OF Centenary cnurc"' AZ, az
the residence of the bride mother' no.
6f- east frteh street, yesterday evening
qhe ceremony was beautifully quiet
and impressive invita- lions W., 49,
=, the immediate friends ana relauNes
OF the contracting parties only oMHls
Ia "A recent bereavement me pdrloI9
,-oro handsomely decorated with PAINS
ferns and other evergreens Dy IldIhiloh '
and the soft light from the cnailuaiIt
Shed A warm glow upon the happy coupe
and their friends as the minister PIo-
nounced The words that made them man
The bride was handsomely gowned ID
white ofgandie over whlte tdlltld, WIN
a prettv bouquet Of Brides roses, ana
ber maid of honor Miss Kate ID. Myers,
sister of the bride was also very pretty
Tie groom stood up with Mr.. VIM
MGR. Myers as best man.
the cushions for the bridal party were
covered with ancestral laces OF great
lfr Svdnor IS the valued and esteemed
toDLkeencr for the Webb Chemical Com
many and has the good wishes OF host
OF friends FOR many years or happy we'd
loof- His bride as descendant OF some
of the first families Of North Carolina.
and on the maternal side her lineage
GOES back TO Lord Phifer a celebrated
character of Colonial and Revolutionary
fame. She Is daughter NJ the late
Captaln VIM Washington Myers, Of the
Confederate army. and a prominent husi-
ness man I'm Richmond I'm ante-bellum
DAYS. She IS very popular and is one OF
the leaders In the high circle I'm which
she moved.
The couule received 2 large number Of
useful and valuable presents IA silver,
china and hrc-a-hrac
Immediately after the ceremony the
newly welded pair left on the northern
train for q tour. embracing the cities
of washington Baltimore Philadelphia,
New York Boston and Chicago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-16
YOU NEED A SPRING REMEDY
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Completely Frustrated BY Spring
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Yet Three Bottles Of DR.. Greene'S Nerv-
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-16
NORTH CAROLINA
FIGHTS SMALLPOX
The Gradual Increase of the Disease
Causes Much Uneasiness.
CITY GIVES AN 0RPHANGE SITE
The Building to be Erected by the
Methodist Conference.-The Three
DAYS of Grace" Law still Holds
GoOd-Some Interesting Cases

RALEIGH. n. c., March 15.-Speclal-
The greatest anxiety is felt here and
elsewhere as to the smallpox that is 50
steadily spreading over the State. Both
Greensboro and Warrenton yesterday re-
ported a case, and the authorities in and
around Burlington. tn Alamance county,
have ordered compulsory vaccination.
DR.. r. II. Lewis, Of Raleigh, secretary
10 the State Board of Health, says vac
cination is the only way to prevent it
from becoming epidemic-that quarantine
is not worth a cent
The appointment Of Or. Long. Of States
Vile, as stated yesterday, as State inspec-
tor Of smallpox. is most satisfactory.
THE FUND.
Dr. Long is employed under Section p
OF the Health Board act of 1925 which is
as follows:
section o. A contingent fund OF five
thousand dollars is hereby appropriated,
subject TO the Governors warrant, coun-
terslgned and recorded by the Auditor
of the state. 10 De expended i'm pursuance
of the provisions of this act when rem
dered necessary by "a visitation OF cholera
or any other pestilential disease
A part OF this fund wifi be used for
the purpose of getting al the true state
of affairs. for there is great disposition
on the part of the people Of the places
where smallpox appears, to try and hnsh
IL ND as it were. Or. Long will prevent
that.
THREE DAYS or GRACE.
There were many inquiries yesterday
as 10 when the law abolishing 'three days
Of grace" would go into effect. Upon m
ouiry. IL was found that such law
was embodied I'm the law Of negotiable
papor but was stricken out 10y amend
ment so il stands the same three days
of grace law as formerly
Durham furnishes the first lady bank
rupt I'm the State. Mrs. Jennie Fuqua mas
Med papers here.
The new Insurance Commissioner j. *.
Young. Esq, of Henderson. opened up
his office for business to-day.
GAVE AN ORPHANAGE SITE.
The Chamber of Commerce last night
decided 10 give the site for the location
Of the Methodist Orphanage. TO be To-
Gated here. Conference only asked for
site. They have a good sum 70 erect the
buildings with. Arrangements were also
made nv the chamber 10 entertain the
Neyv England editors who are 10 come
here ON the 20th. A resolution was IN
troduced and adopted. asking me score
tarv Of War 20 have the First Norm
Carolina brought here TO be mustered
out
The Supreme Court will hear the case
Of Captain Day. regarding the superh-
tendency OF the penitentary on neA'
saturdev. the 18th. An opinion VIII proo-
ably be given on the 2lst
T9bor Commissioner Hamrick will con-
,ost his right 10 office with b. r. Lacy,
che new labor Commissioner appointed
nv, the LEGISLATURE. Mr.. Hamrick IS act
ing bv the advice of attorneys.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-16
A MUSICAL EVENT.
The Concert Grand Graphophone 70 be
Hcard-VOcaI Selections

The musical event Of the season occurs
tomorrow night at the \. NJ. G. A. when
an entertainment for the benefit of the
Athletic Association of Richmond College
IS TO be presented. by talent of high or
der.
A striking feature of the occasion will
Doc the concert Grand Graphophone, which
discourses with uuerring accuracy the
most delightful music. This magnificent
instrument is "a new thing, comparative
Is. TO Ricnmonders. and must Doe heard
10 be fully appreciated
The Glee Club of Richmond College,
strong organization, Will render some
popular pieces. and there will be two Sc
lections boy Mr. HaddOn S. watkins, who
possesses tenor voice OF exquisite
sweetness.
Mr. Evan r. Chesterman. the idle Re
porter" viii make his second formal APP
pearance for the benefit of his Alma
Mater. His sketches and Illustrations are
amusing and interesting in the extreme.
Lovers OF the violin will have an OPP
nortunitv TO hear that instrument re-
epond 10 a master hand. Miss Florence
billiard having consented 90 render sew
eral selections.
The talented elocutonist Miss Nancy
Brooks will give readings from Browning.
An evening of pleasure is assured all VINO
attend.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-16
PICKED Up AN
AMERICAN YACHT.
A British Cruiser Takes Her in Tow
in Red Sea, But Loses Her Again.
THOUGHT TO BE OLD "N0RNA."
Which Sailed from New York I'm 1896
with n Party Of Writers Bound 20
"Hades 10y Their Own Road and
Darn the Expense"
THOUGHT TO BE OLD NORMA"

WASHINGTON. March 15.-Unitod
States Consul Cunningham, at Alden.
Arabia. reports TO the state Department
the commander of ii. NJ. $. Brisko, has
picked up. but lost again, small Amer
Gcan yacht or schooner. after towing her
about 900 to 20 miles in the western part
Of the Rcd Sea. There was aftcrward
rough weather and 10 is believed 10
be possible that the yacht had gone
aground somewhere. as she was much
overdue. Her name was unknown, but
the British officer said she had aboard
"a man from New York named Weaver.
The Consul on February 22d received "a
cablcgram from one Percival at CO.
iombo Ccylon asking for news Of the
yacht Norma. ...t..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-16
Tho ola Norma.


NEW YORK, March l3-Ihc American
yacht referred 90 I'm the dispatch from
Washington. as having been picked up
and lost again I'm the western part ,of
the Red Sea by the British cruiser Brisko,
SIS undoubtedly the old racing schooner
Norma. dcs signed by a. Cary Smith DO ISIS,
and at one time known as one OF lhe
..ectfest" yachts iu the New York Yacht
S1uadron.
In October f16. the Norma was fitted
out for cruise around the world her
passengers having the intention OF writ
inc tr, foreign countries and photograph
Ing picturesque scenes
r. A. Morris. "a Nova Scotian, was given
charge of the Norma. She hoisted the
nae of the Atlantic Yacht Club and sailed
ON her long voyage ou November 2, 1896.
The party ON board the Norma. I'm addi-
tion 10 Mr.. a. j. Weaver. "a New EnC-
lander. who engineered Che scheme cone
sisted of Mrs. g. q. Collins OF GrcensvIlie.
q a. DR. ~ A. Worreu. of Northeast
indiana. A. g.. Danforth. Jr.. of ST. Louis,
Mo. Harry Z. Tahcr. of Buffalo, y. w.
and ". T. Ncwcome
BOUND FOR HADES.
Tho Norma reached Fayal Azores.
about March 18th. At the time the Norma
sailed from Now York statements were
,,,brsred to the effect that from the
noint of view of an expert sailor the
schooner was not exactly fitted for her
min around the world It is said that
ehl looked more like fit 10 sail in a re-
raf+a than 10 encounter an Atlantic gale.
Her storm sails were reported 20 he few
in number and 81 was added that She
rad only a main storm try sail 10 bend
~ a. hrev hard One Of the passengers
on the Norma is reported IN have said to
u renorter on October 10. 1895:
zach OF MS goes 10 hades our own road
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-16

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