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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-14
The FIRE RECORD.
Department Called out -Four Times
SUNDAY and Yesterday

There were four fires Sunday and
yesterday but fortunately none Of
them were serious, as the department.
in spite of being so badly handicapped
by the heavy snow fall. responded
promptly 20 each alarm.
The first was at 1898 o'clock Sunday
afternoon al Pitchers coal office. The
fire was distinguished by chemical engine
No. 3. and the damage was small
At 7:49 there was a still alarm from
No. l0G Floyd avenue where mantel-
piece had caught fire from a crate. No.
engine extinguished the fire, the loss be-
Ing about 800.
At Hos there was another stll alarm.
this time from No. 1915 east Main street.
occupied by Messrs. Harry Hirshberg &
co. The fire originated in some cotton
boiling. The damage was slight. Engine
No. responded
AT 1890 yesterday morning a mantel-
piece and chair were burned in the res
idence Of Mrs. Turner. 42l north Twenty
seventh street. No. l engine put out the
IRE, with a loss of about $50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-14
ACTORS SNOW BOUND.
They Couldn't Get Here So the Bijou
Was Closed Last Night.


There was mo performance at the Biiou
Theatre last night, but 1t was not the
fault of the management. who stool
ready 100 keep their promises TO the pub
lic. THE actors and actresses who were
booked 90 appear could not get here be-
cause the trains bearing ,ncm from sew
oral northern and western cities were
snoWD0uud.
naker and Randall. ,he clever team Of
entertainers. Who made such . sparkling
success ass hedd-iincrs with w. a. Brady s.
great polar STAR last season, Ue
snowbond I'm Newark a. j.
The great Barney ana Dick Ferguson.
with their funny jokes and screaming
hit songs that trkled many Sa,her-
ins. while the former was starring with
McCarthys Misnaps. couldn't get any
further from New York than Baltimore,
they wired
Another message came from the "Ho-
gan Alley Kids Dick ana Alice Nc
Avoy saying they were in Baltimore
and could not got in here because they
were snOwbOund.
That extremely funny character come
dian. Bernard Dyllyn, wired from Cor
louisville that he was in that city snow
bound and that 81 was impossible 20 say
when ne could arrive
Keno and Welch. last weeks fav0rtes
are here, and so is Finn and Mack. the
other black-faced team.
Professor Y. i. Norwood and his dog
ami monkey fun furnishers. arrived sun
day night These arc am OF the cicht
turns booked that have reported
Manager Wells win not De able 10 omen
the BijOu doors until the weather
changes SO as 90 allow his acfors IN az
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-14
WEATHER PREVENTED THEM.
Various Events Had to BE Postponed
by Reason of the Snow.

on account Of the unprecedented storm
IT was necessary to postpone the
meeting Of the Dramatic Club, which
was to have taken place to-day at
81 west Grace street.
The unwilling Of the Memorial Tablet
at Hoge Memorial church I'm honor of the
late Rev. Dr. Moses ID. Hoge, which was
20 have taken place sunday night was
POSTPONED on account OF the weather.
4 telegram was receivedu here yester-
day morning from Rev. Mr.. Stafford stat
ing that there was no train from Wash
ington for Richmond. and his lecture ar
ranged for last night would have 70 be
postponed.
The Gesangverein Nirginias masque-
rade ball. which was scheduled for last
night did not take place.
ihe banquet of the Woodmen Of the
World which was 10 have taken place
tonight at New FOrd's and the
entertainment set for Wednesday night.
have been declared on.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-14
FUNERAL OF Mr.. NEWTON.
Despite the Weather IL Was Attended
by Many Friends.

The funeral Of Mrs Virginius Newton
took place at one o'clock yesterday from
ST. Pauls church Rev. Landon Mason
officiating The severity OF the weather
and the heavy snow IAN did not prevent
regard from giving Itself expression in
attendance. and quite large number
OF friends deAed The storm in order 10
be present at the church The musical
details of the ritual We're rendered by
tine vested choir. the hymns sung being:
81 heard the voice Of Jesus say when
our hearts are bowed with woe" and
abide with me-" The casket with its
fragrant covering OF white flowers was
met az the door by Slr Mason. ana de-
posted before the chancel rail as he read
fhe forever sublime words. 81 avn The
Resurrection and the Life. he that be
lcveth in me. though be were dead. yet
shall he live. and he that liveth and be-
leveth IN Ne shall never die"
The pali-bearers were:
Active-Messrs. a. IL. Christian, Jr.,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-14

Jim BeazIey went into the house Of
Florence Davis Sunday morning and
threw about dozen beer bottles at her.
His aim was bad. however. and no dam
age was done beyond soaring the furnl-
ture.
officer Bailey and Sergeant Mattern
got on BeazIeys trail and chased him
from Sixth and Marshall to Seventh and
FRANKLIN. the former firing 40 him twice
He made his escape.
Boazley is also wanted ON the charge
of beating a lady and her SON.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-14
MAY PROSECUTE HIM.
Immigration Bureau Gathering Infor-
nation Abouf Reckon

There appears to be some grounds for
the belief that Moritz Becker. the Rus
sian. whose family has been deported to
Russia by the immigration authorities
may be prosecuted by the powers that
be For several days an agent under the
direction OF the Immigration bureau was
no work in Richmond investigating the
statements made by Becker as 10 the
time and place he landed IN this country.
the length OF his residence here and
other assertions bearing upon the case
in hand.
The object OF the Bureau seems 10 be
10 collect evidence for the prosecution OF
Becker upon the charge OF fraudulently
obtaining naturalization papers.
The agent whose name Is Anderson
called upom Becker and asked him a num-
Der OF questions. but obtained very little
satisfaction. Becker said he would 60
with the man wherever he wished n he
came TO arrest him. The Russian was
assured that the only purpose OF the
agent here was 10 gather Information on
the case.
Anderson Intercepted a wcll-known
citizen mere who knows Becker but did
not get much satisfactory Information.
He went back TO Washington on last Sat
urday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-14
Nnlcntincs Gnine Ont

This is ST. Valentines Day. 10 is
usually looked forward 90 by the children
as a. time when they can get even with
the people they have no fancy for Boy
sending a few ugly lampoons. II will be
observed 10y the small boy II the weather
will give him "a show The number OF
comic valentines sold this year has been
much smaller than usual and the Drac-
tce of sending the pretty valentines ap-
pears TO be less general OF late years.
Flowers have become much more COM
mon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-14
Az FATAL EXPLOSION.
A Tobacco Orderer Bursts and kiiis
Negro Man.

BOYDTON, VA, Feb. 1s.-Special'-
Thursday afternoon Mr. w. II. Elan.
who resides about ten miles southes.st
OF this place, was ordering a lot OF To-
bacco for the I-rpOse OF stripping H.
ana had his orderer under a hish pres
sure Of steam. when without any warn,
ing the orderer bursted, kiilihg q So'o i'.a
man md scalding several others quite
badly. - ..,...
Where there is considerable sickness
l., ,h. countrv and the doctors kept
BUSY the people Of Boydton are re-
,',r,,.h,,, healthy. The cold is 80 intense
md the roads continue 50 bad the poor
are suffering very much Tor iuel 80
* said 20 be worth S-oo per '"'"' NV
usual price Is sl.So -.
Dsspite the bad roads and cold tners
-. fne breaks az the warehouses here
t,r'd,v. and good deal OF tobacco sold
an the market
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-14
I.::IIE!I D ! 50
a Speciality.

PRIMARY. secondary " Tertiary SypniIs
permanently cured In 10 10 " daya lou
can be treated At ONE Tor 1ne same price
under same guaranty. IL you prefer 10
rome here ne Will contrast l. pay railroad
fsra and hotei bills. ana no charge II we
faiI 10 cure II you have taken Mercury,
iodide potash. ana still have aches and
pains. Mucous patches In mouth. Sore
i,iceIs on any part or the body, hair or
eyebrows falling out. It Is ;his Syphilitlc
BLOOD POISON that We guarantee 10
cure. We solicit the m9ss obstinate cases
rannot cure This disease has always
panied the SIX ] OF IN, most eminent
pnysiciane. $500 900 capital behind our I'M
conditionai guaranty. Absolute pfoof,
ssnt sealed on application. ADDRESS Cook
Remedy Co.. si2 Masonic TEMPLE.
Chicaxo. Ill.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-14

Capt Hulce. OF the Third Station. re-
ported yesterday that two co'ored women
had appealed to him to have the city
bury their children whose dead bodies
mad lain in their houses for several DAYS.
These people are TOO poor 90 bury their
dead and thus the appeal t0 the city au-
thorif.es. CaVHin Hulr9 reported the
matter TO Superintendent Davis, Of the
almshOuse
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-14
Miss Glasgow sails.

Mrs. Cary Mccormack aud her sisters.
Misses Ellen and Rebe Glasgow. sailed
February Attn on the North German
Lloyd steamship Allen for the Mediter-
ranean. They viii spend several weeks
in Egypt. making a trip up the Nile TO
the First Cataract They VIII return
through Italy and France. arriving in
London the last Of May where they will
spend several months with their brother,
reaching home in the early fall.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-14

Capt Hulce. Of The Third District said
yesterday afternoon that number Of
people had called in person or sent word
10 MIN that they would contribute to aid
the destitute families. The Captain will
call upon them 10 help all deserving cases
brought 10 his attention
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-14
ToBe Married.

Invitations are out to the marriage Of
Miss Mary V. Pitt TO Joseph A. Winston.
The ceremony will take place Thursday
evening at 3 O'Clock AT the home OF the
bride No. 1917 Twenty-frst street. Fair
mount. Invitations have been issued only
to relatives and intimate friends of the
family.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-14
uisFuneraI POSTPONED.

The funeral Of Mr.. Henry J. Mesco,
whose death WAS announced In The
Times Sunday. did not take place yes
terday, as announced. On account OF the
weather. II was postponed until wed
nesday at 3 +. NJ, when u will take
Mace from st. Peters Cathedral.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-14

last week. which was much enjoyed.
Miss Macon pursued her course OF stu
dies under Miss Ellie Peticolas, showing
much talent and making rapid progress
much to the gratihcation Of her teacher
and friends.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-14
The Governors onia, Nav

Coy. Iyler did not 90 10 his Office in
the Capitol yesterday. and Private score
tary owen Is snowbound in Chesterfield.
Labor Commissioner Montague was the
solitary occupant Of the executive Offices.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-14
A DISTINGUISHED GUEST.
Secretary Gage to Address the Virginia
Bankers.

=
Bankers.
At the sixth annual convention N the
Virginia Bankers Association. which will
be held in Richmond on February 22d, it
Is expected that Secretary OF the Treas
ury Lyman j. Gage will address the body.
Mr.. Gage has promised 20 be present,
and his speech will be looked forward TO
with much interest. as DE Is a financier
OF wide repute. being president OF the
First National Bank of Chicago.
The Association VIII meet On the Cham
Der Of Commerce. 10 has been a custom
with tine organization for several years
to meet on February 2-d. Washington
birthday which is "a national holiday
10 is expected that the attendance this
year Will DE unusually large All the
arrangements have not yet been COM
pleted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-14

Witnesses summoned from Richmond TO
Asne'l4le TO testify in the case OF the
United STATES rs. William f. Breese re-
por'ei 10 Judge Cor Yesterday that they
were unable to reach that city The
Judge seat m order postponlng the trial.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-14

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, February r.
srecial.-The frs. death from smallpox
since the disease broke out here several
weeks ago occurred az The peSt-house
to-day. The victim was negro.
The disease is OF a very mild form
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-14

u. y. Pillsbury the great chess player
who was 20 have engaged in a contest
az Murphy's Hotel last night was snow
bound no Washington. and did not get
here. lie VIII play as soon as he can
reach the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-14
Pendleton Not Pardoncd.

The Governor has refused a pardon 10
d. =. Pendlton, Of Spotsylvania, who Is
serving eighteen years for the murder
OF his father-in-iaw Pardon was asked
for on account OF the mans m health
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-14

srAUNrON. VA. February n-sNe-
e,sl-pan Blackwell fell from trcstls
h,idge this morning and was dangerously
iniured. lie is not expected 70 I'VE
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-14
Private Entertainment.

Miss Conwayella Macon gave an In
fon,al musicale to a few OF her friendu
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-14

considerable danger, and il was feared
that -slne b..d re-. iteuts might occur
The porches ai the houses Nos no. AZ
and 40 west Main street fell with q
crash yesterday by reason of Tho weight
of thc snow banked on them. Considera-
Bile damage was done. but no one was
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-09

Michigan Central Live Stock Yards,
Detroit, February S.-The demand
for live cattle is active this week
receipts have been moderate OF late.
The following prices are being paid at
the Detroit Live Stock Market: Prime
ste ers aud heilers, 81 25(d4.75: handy
butchers cattle, So JU(d4 -: common
81 50(d3.50; Gamers COWS, 81 90 az 20;
stockers aud feeders active at 5000
3 30.
Mich cows active at $3O>djO; calves
active at 50 00(d6.I5.
Sheep and lambs liberal supply and
active; prime lambs, S4.1J(d5.U0; mixed,
So J0(04 %; culls, 81 90 as %.
Hogs are the leading feature in this
market, light receipts, trade Is ac-
tive at the following prices: Prime
mediums. SO S0(d3.S5; Yorkers, .70(d
3 90; pigs, S3.5O(a3.6O; roughs, Si.25( @
3 20; stays, l of, cripples, u per cwt.
oil.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-09
THE l.. n a.. R'Y.

Lowell Journal: There has not been
much said about the L. & II. extension
for some time but the preliminary work
has been continued steadily until now
the road is an assured fact. In fact the
section men are even now moving some
gravel and making some fills for the
new line,
General Manager W, H. Clark has
kept going and the ties necessary for
next summers work, over $4,000 have
already been bought. He also went to
Chicago last week and closed the con-
tract with the Illinois Steel Works for
something over 1000 tons OF rails or
enough to complete the road to Beld-
ing.
Contracts gre being let for the grad
ing and another month will probably
see the work well under way.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-09

Art Coles baby, who has been very
sick, is rapidly getting better.
Mrs. l.. d. Carpenter and daughter
spent Sunday with her parents.
John Morse is doing quite business
trapping, having caught four nice mink
this winter.
Mrs. Place, of Ionia, is visiting her
mother, Mrs. Staley, who is sick. Usual
complaint-grippe,
Several of tho -s->~-'
this vicinity mourn the loss OF their
choicest house plants.
Our school children were made happy
by holiday last Friday, as the teacher
attended meeting at Ionia.
Ben Wrexford, who has been staying
with his sister, Mrs. Ransom Abbey, is
very low with kidney trouble.
Miss Efiie Luscombe is spending a
few days this week with her grand
father, VINO is very i'll at Greenville.
Two people have been laid to rest
in our cemetery this week. Cad Luce
and the ten months old child of Edward
Borden.
We can already hear the merry
chimes of those wedding bells. Yes,
Rush Luscombe does this week take the
fatal step. He turns his back upon
single blessedness and takes unto him
self bride. The happy lady is Miss
Orpha Hagadron. Congratulations.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-09
North Orleans.

l.. J. Whitford has gone into the pho
tograph business.
Andrew Johnson, of Belding, called
on friends in this vicinity Sunday.
Whitney Johnson and wife, of near
Ionia, visited at Ben Dow's Sunday.
Mrs. Ben Hall has been sick the last
week Miss Besley, of Shiloh is doing
her work.
Frank Stevens and wife, Electa Ant
cliff, Frank Schroeder and L. Mueller
are all sick.
AS Mrs. Kneeland and sor we're about
to start for church last Sunday, Mrs
Kneeland discovered that the chimney
was on fire. The fire caught in the lath
but they succeeded in getting hole
through and putting it out with water.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-09
Orleans.
ABSOLUTELY PURE

Come when the rains have glazed the snow
And clothed the trees with ice,
While the slant sun OF February pours
Into the bowers II food of light.
Grandma Lane has returned from
Eaton county.
Mrs. Maud Grey, of Ionia, was in town
a part of last week.
Mrs. Lucy Dildine returned TO her
home at Dildine Corners Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. b. Grant, were Wis.
itors in Belding Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. N. f. Gibbs and Miss Myrtle
Hills went to Ann Arbor Tuesday for
treatment.
Our butter maker is taking lay of
this week, and will visit his people near
Grand Rapids.
Regular quarterly meeting services
will be held at the Easton M. E. church
Sunday, February 10.
Visitors at Charles LaDows last week
were Rev. Gibbs and wife, Myron Span
ogle and wife and Royal Hawkins and
wife.
DR.. Mcdonald, Henry Hills, j. M.
York and Ernest Leach and ladies at
tended the Ariel Ladies Quartet at
Belding Thursday evening.
Mrs. Frank X. Unger, nee Maude
Fales, OF Detroit is at the home OF her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. C. Fales,
administering to their many wants
incident TO seige Of lagrippe.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-09
Chadwick.

Jussie Berry's baby is quite sick.
II. Hall bought a COW one day last
week.
L C. Fales and wife are quite sick
with lagrippe.
Mrs. Dickerson and Mr.. Worster are
very sick with lagrippe.
Tbos. Antcliff threshed 260 bushels
OF beans for Il Dorr, Friday.
John Jewell bought very fine horse
OF Al. Day one day last week
II. Hall shipped car load OF pota
toes, apples and onions last week.
Andrew johnson and family OF Bel
ding visited at II. Halls Sunday
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-09

The W. G. T. U. will give patriotic
entertainment in honor OF Washington
on the evening Of February q, at the
Baptist church. Admission 10 cents.
The ladies are to be assisted by Mayor
Spencer and other townspeople and the
Loyal Legion. A genuine Washing
ton tea party. given by George Wash
ingtou and wife, impersonated by
Belding little folks, will be the closin z
feature OF the evening. Look for full
program next week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-09
CITY OFFICERS.
CHURCHES.

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH-Ser
vices at 1880 a. m. and p. m. Sabbath School
at close of morning service. Prayer meeting on
Thursday evening REV. o. A. CARMAN, Pastor.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH-Services at
1890 u. m. and 1880 p. m Sabbath School az
II :45 "a. m. Prayer meeting on Thursday eve
ming. REV. b. V. CHILD, Pastor.
BAPTIST CHURCH-Serviees at 1890 a. m.
and z 80 p m. Sabbath school at close OF NOR.
ming services. Prayer meeting on Thursday
evening. REV W. l.. MUNGER, Pastor.
FREE METHODIST CHURCH Prayer and
praise service eleven o'clock a. IN. Preaching,
1880 p. N. Prayer meeting Friday evening.
REV. OSCAR DAFOE. Pastor.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE services will be held
every Sunday afternoon at o'clock p. m, In
the new Beldng block. All are invited to
attend.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-09

The concert by the Ariel Ladies'
Quartet of Boston at the Opera House
last Thursday evening was much ap-
preciated by those fortunate enough to
be present.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-09
Ten Days at the
National Capital.

Tickets To Philadelphia and New
York over Pennsylvania Short Lines
via Washington are good for ten days
stop-over at National Capital. Fares
via Washington are same as over direct
PENNSYLVANIA Line. Holders OF New
York tickets may also stop of ten days
at Philadelphia. Write f. M. BUSH.
oNG, Il. +. Agt., 66 Griswold Street,
Detroit.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-09
N. L. VAN sENScHoTEN.

A TTORNEY AT LAw.-Osice in Belding
IA Savings Bank Block, Belding, Mich.
REFERENCES BY PERMISsION:-Hon. Allen Is.
Morse Hon. A. A. Ellis, Thos. f. McGarry, Hon.
4. ID. NJ. Davis.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-09
I. S. MORRIS.

DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. once rear
Il OF w. l. Benedict's drug store. Hours:
TO II a. m, 2to and Z 10 p. IN. Residence
opposite of NJ. +. church. Telephone l9-2
rings.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-09

Montcalm was the first county to pay
its state taxes To the state treasurer at
Lansing.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-09
!. OHLINGER r.,

l clan and Health offcer-Oflice at residence
corner OF Bridge and Centre SITS. ONCE hours
I to 2and TO gp. m.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-09
II. e. FERGUSON.

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON-OFFICE: Al
i Residence on West Main street. once
nours to 10 Il. m. 2 TO 4 and & 80 10 p. M
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-09
y. r. PINKHAM.

DHYSICIAN AND SURGEoN-on over
Il Booths Store, Main st. Hours: to ana
TO D. N.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-09
w. ANDREW OUTT. M. D..

INcLECTIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
IL Ofice-Belding Pharmacy. Hours-6 10 ~
A. m. 10 9 and tOVp IN
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-09
G. A. STANTON.

DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON-OFFICE: sec, ; &c
il ond floor, Meloche block. ONCE hours = 80
TO 10 a m. 2 TO and tosp. IN. Night call at
reeidpncp
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-09
J. ~. WILLARD,

nENTIST.-Oni over Holmes & Connell,s
~ drug store, Main street, Bclding, Mich. All
work guaranteed
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-09
q. =. SMITH,

JNENTIST. .-onice hours TO 80. Leonard
~ Block, over Pages hardware store, Bel
ding Mich.