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The record-union., 1899-03-24
FATAL FIRE AT MEMPHIS.
Four Lives Lost and Several Peo-
pie Seriously Injured.

MEMPHIS, March 24.-In hre
which broke out in the boarding house
of Mrs. Nolan at 104 Court at o'clock
this (Friday) morning four people lose
their lives and several were seriously
injured.
The dead are: Mrs. Chaplin, widow;
Roy Chaplin, her son, aged 10; chester
Chaplin, aged 4; Dix Smith.
Mrs. Chaplin was stenographer loi
Bradstreet's and occupied a front room
on the third floor.
All four were suffocated.
Those most seriously injured: ROD
ert Campbell, leg broken; Katie Lloyd
stenographer for the Mayor, burned
about the face; Paul Martin, baby
burned about face and arms
Several others are reported injured.
but their names and whereabouts couiu
not be ascertained at this hour
The origin of the fire is not known. 1t
was the second fire in the same build
ing during the night, and it is thought
the former blaze was not entirely ex-
tinguished.
The record-union., 1899-03-24
EPPERsoN's DEATH.
The Coroner's Jury B1ames No One
for the Killing.

OAKLAND, March 23.-Notwith-
standing the fact that James Gilligan,
accused of killing Jockey John Epper-
son in a saloon near the race track at
r.meryville. had already retained an at
torI.ey and announced that his plea
would be self defense, Coroner's jury
tonight returned verdict that Ep-
person died from a wound inflicted by
was finally approved on the advice of
District Attorney Allen, though Emil
I.ehnhardt, foreman of the jury, sug-
gested that the verdict be reconsidered.
1t appears from what could be gathered
from Jurors that they believed it pos
sibie that Epperson had killed hmseiI
by falling on the knife, which inflicted
the fatal wound.
The record-union., 1899-03-24
A Scarcity Of Seamen.

MARE ISLAND, March 23.-Men
are being enlisted for the United States
steamers Nero, Farragut, Ranger, PEN
sacola, Brutus and Rowan. Owing to
the scarcity of seamen, the Pensacola
has been delayed several weeks at Mare
Island. The Farragut would have also
gene into commission several weeks ago
tad the men and officers been avail
able. Seventy-five seamen are now on
tneir way here from the Norfolk navy
yard.
The record-union., 1899-03-24
Sherman Much Improved.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, March %
.;ohn Sherman passed a satisfactory
night, and is now better than at any
time since he was taken sick. His re-
coyery is confidently expected. MI.
Sherman is feeling very much better
this evening, and his physicians regard
his condition as very much improved
During the afternoon he sat on the deck
CT the Paris. viewing Santiago. Ihe
United States cruiser Chicago is ex-
pected here by daybreak tomorrow
and Mr.. Sherman will be Immediately
transferred to her. The anxiety Oh ms
relatives on the Paris is virtually at all
end
The record-union., 1899-03-24
New Gloves for Spring
and Easter.

Our own Importation; the kind
which brings you back again;
the kind which we stand back
Of with a guarantee which shows
our confidence in a reliability
which will eventually and inva-
riably be proven to the wearer.
This pertains to all grades of
our gloves, from the 81 kind to
the highest priced, for we pick
up no outside lines for even our
cheapest priced. Remember this
item when you've a glove need
again, and you can save yourself
annoyance and money.
Our 81, three-clasp, dress kid
glove is most popular seller,
colors English red, grays,
browns, tans, greens, etc., also
black and white; have black or
co1ored stitching, and in any
wanted size.
Cur 81, two-clasp pique is an
other favorite, and the line
shows all the popular and new
shades, as well as those more
ordinary; in all sizes.
Our $3.50 grade is represented
most favorably by the two-clasp
English walking glove, tans,
reds, browns and white, in all
sizes.
Our $1.75 glove, which we are
always proud to quote, is the
celebrated Alexandra, three
clasp style, in an undressed kid
and in black only.
Our So glove is the genuine
Dents ladies' walking glove, in
tan and leather shades. In them
reliability is personified.
The record-union., 1899-03-24
Recovered His Purse.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 23.-Wil-
SON Carrot Brown, who recently arrived
from British Columbia. lost a purse
containing $4,000 in United States
bonds and cash at the corner Of San
some and Washington streets on We'd
nesday. He advertised his loss, and the
purse and it's contents have been re-
turned by Harold Thomas mining
expert. The finder refused reward of
500 on the ground that he had simply
done his duty by the loser.
The record-union., 1899-03-24
White1aw Reid.

SAN FRANCISCO, March %
Whitelaw Reid of the New York 'Tri-
bune' arrived from the East to-day.
His wife accompanied him. D. O. Mills,
the we'll known capitalist and father
in-law of Mr. Reid, is also in the party.
They are here on a vacation trip, and
intend spending couple of months at
Mr.. Mills country seat at Milbrae, in
San Mateo County.
The record-union., 1899-03-24
Charter Day at State University.

BERKELEY, March 23.-The event
of the Charter Day exercises at the
Safe University was the address OF
President Harper of the University of
Chicago. His subject was Democracy
and the University He spoke from
notes, and was listened to with close
attention. He spoke Of the University
as an integral part of the public school
system and a prominent factor of true
democracy
The record-union., 1899-03-24
Black Rearrested for Murder.

SAN DIEGO, March 23.-Samuel J.
I:lack was rearrested at noon to-day.
charged with the murder of John Pat
terson, near National City on the night
of December "A, 1896. Black has al
ready been tried, but the jury disa-
greed, and the defendant was released
on $1,000 ball. When arrested to-day
his examination was set for Saturday
morning.
The record-union., 1899-03-24
Lumber Company Incorporated.

SAN RAFAEL, March 23.-Articles of
incorporation of the Duncan Mills Land
ana Lumber Company have been filed
with County Clerk Graham. The cor
poration has capital stock of $1,000
900, with 10000 shares of stock at 500
each, all of which are subscribed for.
The directors are Alex. Duncan. S. H.
Duncan, Jr., John F. Byxbee, r. G.
Eyxbee and w. J. Dutton.
The record-union., 1899-03-24
Narrow Escape From Drowning.

SAN RAFAEL, March 23.-Joseph
Ennio, foreman of the William Skinner
dairy ranch near Point Reyes Station.
with two companions had a narrow
escape from drowning yesterday. The
party was swept from the county road
by a flood of water into Paper Mill
Creek. They succeeded in reaching a
large bowlder, where they remained I'M
til rescued, but their four horses were
drowned.
The record-union., 1899-03-24

OAKLAND, March 23.-The Brandes
murder trial has been postponed until
next Tuesday, owing to the illness of
Juror B. S. Marston, whose nerves have
been affected by the testimony and long
hours in the jury box. Last week
Juror Sieben was taken i'll from the
same cause. This is the seventh week
CT the trial.
The record-union., 1899-03-24
Double Tragedy in Wisconsin.

APPLETON (Wis). March d
Charles Bosser. a carpenter. shot and
Instantly killed his mother-in-law, Mrs-
Brohm. and then fatally wounded ms
wife. Domestic trouble is said to nave
been the cause of the shooting.
The record-union., 1899-03-24
Ex-Governor Fletcher Very Low.

WASHINGTON. March 23.-Ex- Gov
ernor Thomas c. Fletcher of Missouri,
who has been i'll at his home in TINS
CITY for some weeks, grew rapidly worse
to-day. and tonight his condition Is
reported as critical
The record-union., 1899-03-24
Death Of an Early Settler.

SANTA ROSA, March 23.-Mrs J. E.
Mcintosh. one of the oldest white set
tiers in this State, is dead at her home
IN Forestville. In an emigrant team she
crossed the plains. and arrived in CAL
ifornia in 1S4o. She had resided in
Sonoma County nearly half century.
She was native of New York.
The record-union., 1899-03-24

They had big wedding at Franklin,
Me-, the other day. probably one OF the
biggest ever held in Maine. The bride
weighed 175 pounds. the groom 275 and
the officiating clergyman 800
The record-union., 1899-03-24
The Doric Arrives From the Orient.

steamer Dorie from the Orient, Via
Honolulu, arrived at an early hour this
morning, but owing to quarantine regu-
lations no mail matter will be landed
from her until after she is officially IN
spected.
The record-union., 1899-03-24

The destruction of stores and cloth
ing by both armies during the civil war
exceeded 500, 100000.
The record-union., 1899-03-24
'l!lsl Z{1!l;}3|
About the Greatest j
Embroidery Sale
...0f the Season..

NJ NOTWITHSTANDING the handicap brought about by the
coous generosity Ct Jupiter Pluvus Wednesday, we sold
such quantities of Embroidery to establish without
shadow OF doubt that had placed estimate
notch toe high when predicted THE GREATEST EN-
BROlDERYs SALE OF THE SEASON."
Now Tor the benefit OF those ladies who cared not to brave the
storm have concluded make to-day another opportunity
buy from choice remaining at the sefsame prices which
prevaed0c 1cc I2c 16 csc and 33c Seven lots in all
and in widths ranging from inches inches. LESS THAN
HALF THEIR VALUE
The record-union., 1899-03-24
Handsome BlOuses for
Little Fellows.

Boys white lawn blouse, with
large sailor collar and cuffs, of
fancy pique, trimmed in pretty
pattern of embroidery, double
ruffie of embroidery down front;
ages 3 to 10 years. Price $3.50.
The record-union., 1899-03-24

Wit is folly in the keeping of a fool.
The record-union., 1899-03-24
The Easter Spirit

Is in evidence in the many nov
city knick-knacks which will
command your attention. Sou
venir eggs of various styles,
pretty cards, dyes, etc.
The record-union., 1899-03-24
PAS Egg DYES.

An envelope, containing IL
sheets of calico paper, beautiful
shades, variegated colors, which
will dye two dozen or more eggs
beautifully, and free from all
poison; SC per package.
The record-union., 1899-03-24
Easter Eggs.

Porcelain and glass Easter
eggs, some with cardboard
stands, some without; all hand
someIy and variously decorated
in gilt and hand painted dainti-
ness; souvenirs to please the lit
tie folks and those of larger
growth. Priced SC, Sc, 12c, 1Sc,
35c, Csc each.
The record-union., 1899-03-24
Easter Cards.

Pretty and artistic cards, these
cards, and in many styles, bear
ing pretty bits of Easter tide
sentiment. The smaller sizes va
riously priced at &c, Sc, 4c, Sc,
&c, Sc and Zoe; the larger and
more elaborate ones, higher in
price.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-03
TOTAL .......--....'s.'..'.,' ...'.sl'f 80 ~ "
THE FIRST AMENDMENT.

TOTAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS L. tNDf t'p ~
THE FIRST AMENDMENT.
After the reading was concluded Mr.
Bloomberg offered an amendment pro-
vidlng that the sums set apart for re-
pairs 10 bridges, paving sidewalks, paw
ing alleys and sewer connection, shall be
excepted from that provision which pre-
vents "a committee from spending more
than half Of its appropriation during the
first six months Of the year. The
amendment was adopted.
on motion of Mr. Pollock the items con-
tanned I'm the budget were read sertattm,
and that gentleman inquired why the
sum set aside for interest and redemp-
ton. namely $4j7 500. was lorger than last
year.
Mr.. Wallerstein explained that more
had been set aside than was absolutely
necessary, but 10 was deemed wise TO
provide amply FOR the liabilities Of the
CITY as a means of strengthening her
credit. and also because II would be
easy % transfer any amount needed from
IL 10 the contingent fund.
Mr.. Pollock said that as a business
proposition. $500 was placed 10 the
wrong account and he moved that this
sum be transferred 20 the contingent
fund.
Mr. Wallerstein urged that the motion
be rejected. IL was not wise, he said, 10
appropriate every dollar OF the estimated
receipts, and he urged that the amount
named be allowed 10 remain where the
Finance Committee had placed it.
In the course OF the discussion Mr..
Wallerstein made the gratifying state
ment that the whole Of the ctys float
ing debt had been wiped out, and that
there was now $1,000 to her credit In the
treasury.
4 vote was then taken on Mr.. Pol
locks amendment. aud II was lost.
Mr. Ebcl then moved that the sum of
s. 80 be taken from interest and redemp-
ton. and placed as a special contingent
fund TO be used in the erection Of
temporary hospital, should IL be neces-
sary. The amendment was lost
EYE AND EAR INFTRMARY.
When the list of charities was reach
cd Mr.. Caske (Mr Gunst In the chair)
took the floor in behalf Of the Eye and
Ear Inhrmary, which has been cut TO
500 lie desired the sum increased 10
s,-5. the amount needed being taken from
the contingent fund This institution,
he said. had been cut 10 per cent, and
other charitable Institutions only % per
cent.
Mr.. wallerstein opposed the amend
ment as a bad precedent. although, be
said. he know tho inhrmary was doing
a good work
MIR Caskie's amendment was adopted
on division by a vote OF II 10 10.
Mr.. winston moved that the approTria-
ton for the Home for Incurahles be IN
creased from 500 20 500. The motion
was lost
At this point MT. Miner said that when
the budget was adopted last year II was
understood that this year all sectarian
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-03
Mr.. CHESTERMAN NAMED.
Young Richmonder Appointed Clerk
To Commissioner Koincr.

Hon. George W k0iuer. COMMISSIONS
Of Agriculture. has appointed Mr.. h.
Bruce Chcstermln. Jr.. to the position
OF clerk and stenogrHuh-r, which the
Board created at its meeting Wednes-
oav. II was found almost absolutely
necessary 90 add this position 20 the
force OF the office lu order That The Work
OF the department might be- properly
conducted.
At present tho important work OF the
Commissioner Office is being undertaken
by "a smaller force than ever before at
tempted in the history Of the depart
mcut Since last spring, the services OF
four clerks have been dispensed with,
they being one Of the chemists two In
spectors and the messenger. With the
additional work thus thrown upon the
office fo-oe. and the constantly increas-
ing correspondence, the Board found that
tine position which has just been filed
was almost Indispensable
Letters are constantly being received
from the North and West mquiriug as
20 the prospect for inTe tmont In this
state. and asking Tor Information "a to
the sol. etc. and 10 what b. ~ peculiar
Is adapted. Mr. Koiner finds that 20 an
swer these queries alone would require
the greater portion OF his time, so heavy
Us the correspondence.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-03

The second portion providing for tsld-s
N,Oc0 from clearing water and putting u
to the account Of pumphOuses, was car
ried.
On motion Of Mr. Bioomberg the mo-
ton 10 transfer loo from paving alleys
account TO the account OF repairing
bridges. was -ecOnsidered ana the motion
Withdrawn.
Mr.. Pollock then moved that tho
amount OF $3.50 intended for interest
and redemption" Dee separated, the law
requiring he said that the sum Intended
for redemption should be kept separate
a. a sinking fund.
Mr.. Bbel supported the motion. and II
was opposed Oy Messrs. Wallersteln ana
HARRISON.
The result OF this would be 10 put &,Jp
I'm the contingent fund.
Mr.. Wallerstein's motion 10 lay aside
Mr.. PollOcks motion on the liable was
lost and the former then moved that
s. go be transferred from REDEMPTION and
interest 10 streets generally. Ills motion
was tabled. Mr.. Ponocks motion was
then adopted.
The budget as amended. was thon
adopted. Messrs Camp. HARRISON, and
Wallerstein voting IN the negative.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-03
sncciaI NIechnnic-

The Civil Service Commission au-
uouuccs that 30 SIS desired o. establish an
eligible Ist FOR tne position oi Special
Mechanic Office o. th0 United States Su-
porlntenamg Naval Constructor William
r. Treg Company. Richmond at sale
cry of $50 per diem.
$50 educational test will bc given. but
applicants Will boz graded upon their age.
experience and character a- w0rkmeu,
and physical ability.
This position Is open 90 au citizens az
the United States who comply with the
requirements without regard 90 race or
to political or religious affiliations. All
such citizens are invited % apply. They
win he graded and certified with entire
!mpartalitv and wholly without regard
10 amy consideration save their ability
as shown hv the Grade given them.
Persons desiring to compete should at
once apply to the United States Ci.N Ser
vice Commission. Washington. ID. g.. for
application blanks GForm- 300 and 5000.
which Should Doe properly executed and
promptly forwarded to the Commission
az Washington.
$50 application VIII Toe accepted unless
ilod iu complete form with the Commis-
sion prior 90 the hour of closing business
on VI r.h j. lN9.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-03
TRANSFER C0MPANYS CASE.
Question Of Taking Passengers to Prl-
waite Houses ~ fuses Comes TIP.

The question Of the risht of hotel ON
nbuses TO transport passengers from
tne aepots TO private residences 20 the
detriment Of the lverymen Yho send car
riages 10 the trains, came mp yesterday
morning in the case OF lne Richmond
Transfer Company which was up on
that charge.
Mr.. s. j. boswell represented the com
many. and after tine evidence WAS heard
Justice John reserved IBIS decision until
the 10Th in order 90 examine the ordinance
0u the subject. NOW iu the hands of IN
codiner.
h. T.. McAlister. ERNEST KnoIle, Eddie
Tlpscom.. Gordon Keller and Albert
Knoue were charged with s,0nins the
house of Mary KRAMER. They were dis
missed.
Maria B'1nkenship was accused OF as
saultins and threatening 200 kiil Louisa
s,ly. She did not show up and an at
tachmeut was issued.
Joseph Kafiia, charged with being a
vasraut. was dismissed.
Tom Smith was charged with stealing
two chains from the house Of Maggie
Brown. lie was allowed 10 90 free. as he
was Wednesday sent 10 the grand jury on
the charge OF buying silver pitcher
VIZ. he is supposed TO have known was
stolen
Joe Goode. charged with being vag-
rant and with stealing bundle of goods
from some party unknown, WAS given
sixty davs In Jail.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-03

The city for the purpose Of loaning money
To tho needy on an amount OF interest
iust half that now prevailing.
The present interest IS enormous, be-
ing ten and five pcr cent month on
loans OF different kinds, and the pro-
posed rate to be charged viii cut that
rate exactly in half.
There are uumbcriess people In the
poorer CLASSES who are compelled to be-
come. from necessities that arise. reg
ular patrons Of the pawnhrokers. and the
interest they arc forced 90 pay by law
Is great SO that This new enterprise.
conducted in proper manner. will be
welcomed by that unfortunate class with
open arms
The average amount loaned on ar
ticlcs by the paUnbrokers is about one
thiid the actual value Of tho article it,
SELF $50 that. in sheer necessity. poor
families become denied of many thlnss
Of just value.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-03
THE BUDGET
WAS ADOPTED.
Il Passed the Common Council with
Little Change.
SUMS SET ASIDE FOR CHARITY,
An Effort TO Have Alleged "Scctarian'
Appropriations Stricken Out Fails.
More Money for Eye and Ear
Iniirmary Long Discussion

The budget FOR the year 1899 was iast
NIGHT paesed bv the Common Council
practically as prepared by the Fin"ncs
Committee. although there were any
number Of amendments offered. Inc
only ono which was adopted, making an
Increase was one offered by Mr.. caskie'
Increasing the sum intended for the Eye
and Far Infrmary from so to $500.
Mr. Miner renewed the light. which be-
On, last year to- have certain charities
which he deuominatod as "sectarian'
cant OF the list lie had no supporters
however. .,..
rbere was a long discussion over the
concentration for the Water Department
ana the budget was finally amended so
as to transfer g. 00O from the t.W' APP
,roDrlated Tor conducting experiments IN
clearing the water 90 pump-nOuses ac-
limit ON the statement of the chair
man. Mr.. Tanner. that 5000 Woulu
doubtless be enough for the cNpcrimen'.
Tho Council met az $50 O'Clock mere
were present Messrs. Caskie 'presldehV'
Blanks Bioomberg. Camp. curtis t-pe''
Percussion. CARRIER Gibson. Gunst, Har-
rolson Hobson IIeeke Miner Peters foi-
lock shea. Tanner Teefey. Wallersrein.
West Whalen Williams. Winston and
Woody.
The budget was presented by MI
Joseph Waierstein. subchairman or me
Committee on Finance. and read oy the
clerk. the same having been fully printed
ir Yesterdays ISSUE of The Times.
RECEIPTS ESTIMATED.
Tho Finance Committee also presented
the following estimate of receipts for the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-03
NAV Organize Later.

4 meeting Of prominent business rier
was 20 have been held in the assembly
room OF the Chamber of Commerce yes
terday afternoon az o'clock for tbs pur-
pose 81 organizing a LIE Insurance CON
pany.
About thirty well-snown gentlemen had
expressed their intention OF attending
the meeting. but owing % the weather
and other causes only half a dozen %
them reported az the place Of meeting
and Il was decided 70 postpone the mat
ter TO some future date not yet ASed
upon
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-03
Transfers Of Real Estate.

Richmond. George r. Burch's admin
istrator TO ~. IT, Peace % feet on Twenty
third street. northwest corner Marshall
500
John ]. and Jacob j.. the-r wives ana
Caroline and Henry Orth' helis OF Mag
daline Lange. 70 Emanuel fiu'zier' - lees
on east side Fourth street. between Broad
and Marshall s. 300.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-03

Mr. Judson Cunningham has receiver
the programme OF the Nd-Wi1ter Cone
cert. which is given every year at The
Salem. North Carolina college. In which
his daughter. Mss Grace took part.
The programme was a most v0luminOus
one and included q number OF higl-class
musical numbers. in two OF which Miss
Cunningham took part. Letters from
Salem state that Miss Cunningham re-
ccivei nattering commentators from an
who heard her performance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-03
Firm Changes Its Name.

BY the retirement OF Mr.. Jack Temple
from the firm OF Temple. Pemberton.
Cordes & Co.. the firm name Is changed
10 Pemberton. COrdes & Mosby.
The firm Is one Of the best known dry
goods concerns IN Richmond, and enjoys
. splendld reputation for splendid stock
and courteous ani honorable business
methods.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-03
To Honor His Memory.

Invitations have been issued 70 n large
number OF persons 90 the service 20 be-
held IN the Second Presbyterian church
next sunday afternoon 40 o'clock, in
memory OF Rev. Dr. Moses d. Hoge,
The following committee are 90 charge
oi the arrangements for the meeting:
Committee OF the Session-W. W. Hem
N. George l. Christian ana NJ. NJ. Gill
liam.
Committed Of the Presbyterian Minis
.ers' AssoaiatiOn-Revs J. calvin stew
arr, James Z. Cook and James 2. Smith
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-03
THE CHARITY BENEFIT
A Great Programme for Next Friday
Night.

Preparations are being rapidly COM
petcd for the presentation next Friday
night Of a hrst-class society entertain
ment for the benefit OF the Citizens
Relief Association, which disponses AID
to every deserving person.
The benefit viii be given NJ the Bilon
Theatre. which Will be- surrendered for
that purpose. and programme Iep.e'e
with the most unique features r. prom
ised Tickets are now ready, and can
be had OF members of the citizens Re-
lief Association the ladies' Ot the civ
Mission. and the box office Of the Bilou.
They will also Dee placed ON sale to-day
at all the leading stores.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-03
MUNYON' \ II. II. X. CO,
1905 Arch So. Philadelphia.

sionaries returning from This state speak
Wei of your people Tines say the an-
mostly that formerly existed toward them
Is fast dVing out. have heard them
stand up .n the great tabernacle az salt
Lake and praise hirgIn.4lt for their
Kind treatment
Ine snerin says the relations between
the Christians and the Mormons 800 Utah
are Just az cordial and friendly as they
can be-