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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-10

The Meyer Store.
sionate love. The experience OF the prloe
is given in the letter which follows:
HER LETTER.
Richmond, Va, S

Dear Sister:
/ have concluded you and Aleck Go nos
think enough of me TO write 10 me-
Will give you short history OF my pro
ceedings since I have been IN me cry. IL
the arst place, I will tell you that after
we left YOU we had a very pleasant trip
to I4vnchburg We got there about seven
O'Clock. On Saturday Martha Ann anu
myself paid several visits. We went cut
shopping and that evening took !oils
walk. and VINO should we meet but Agnes
Jordan coming to pay me vlsit- got
very we'll acquainted with the MISS sitht'-
son. S. Jennings Mrs. r aud all OF those
eood folks. They called on me four times.
and all enquired after you. We went TO
church on Sunday. Dick Waller escorted
lotIss He talked a good deal about Bldn.
She was the whole topick.
OFF FOR RICHMOND.
We left tynchburg at eight o'clock sun
day night, and there Were about thirty
who went down to the boat TO see us off
We left the crowd standing on the bank
looking after us and wishing US a long
and happy life and all those sort OF
things D. Waller stuck TO us 10 the last
He said ne would go straight home and
write a long letter TO Biah- had de-
lightful time on the boat, good company
all the time. There were about twenty-five
passengers on the boat and the most eie-
was the Richmond Band. just returning
from the White Sulphur. Oh. it was ele-
CANT. we We're on the boat two, nights
and a day. We got here Ter breakfast
Tuesday morning. Brother Charles came
down in a hack to meet US. We went right
through Main Street. The first off-start
biaired my mouth open to read the signs.
That evening he gave US party and I
soon became acquainted with several la
dies and gentlemen, and ever since then I
have gotten on first rate, and by this time
feel perfectly at home and in town with
a pocket full of rocks.
RECIMOND'S HOSPITALITY.
We have a great many visitors and the
people are very sociable indeed. I have
become very much attached TO some OF
them make three or four calls every
day-go to church whenever l feel like 1t.
There is great revival going on here now
amongst the Methodist. Iexpect the next
time you hear from me Mr.. Word and
|, myself Will both be Methodist. though we
| are as bad as ever now. I have enjoyed
myself a great deal since have been
here. Every Monday and Thursday night
we walk out on the Capitol Square to
hear the Richmond Band. oh. they play
/, elegantly. Tell Aleck they play Jim Crack
! corn in hurry. It is beautiful place UP
there for prone ding. see hundreds oS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-10

ladies and gentlemen there waking on
the gravel for hours at a time.
GOOD PLACE FOR COUNTING.
Tel! Blan it is first-rate place for
counting, at least it seems so. The Gov
ernor.s house is beautiful. Oh, such
sweet yard have seen SO much since l
have been here, hardly know what 10
write first Saturday evening the two Mr.
Words. sally Ann and myself. took a long
walk all the way up Main Street, and then
down cary to 1LcGoyern'S garden a place
of great resort for ladies and gentlemen
He. has the greatest quantity Oh peaut
ful flowers YOU ever saw. Brother Cfas
passed me off for. Miss Word, and the
old man liked to have hurt himself walt
ing on me. He selected the most beautiful
hoUuuet YOU ever saw and gave me a
niece of Srbor-Vitae and told me that
meant II live for thee" You never heard
such a laugh. Still the Old fellow never
found out his mistake. Tell Mr. OSBORNE
have picked out the prettiest and the
sweetest sir! for him he ever saw. Her
name is Sally Logon. she is beautiful.
am going to st. Paufs church next sun
dav 1t is the most splendid building
have ever seen.
4 RICH EXPERIENCE
On, Sally. 1 haven't fallen in the ceiiar
vet as often as have been uptown On.
if 7 could see you and ell my friends
cOuIG make YOU i<.tco.L AZ - ''~S-A. "
is billiard and Betty Slaughter want
to hear from them SO much. Tell all my
friends when they come z Richmond 20
call on me- [ live Just below the Union on
1rwentv-afth Street. Enquire for Charles
p Word or II E. w, and they Will be
sure to find the way. Oh, Brother john
has been confined to his bed ever since
I have been here so I have not seen him
vet. I passed by his office several times.
He lives opposite the Exchange. I have
the best old NANNY you ever saw I Ike
nv kin tirst-rate especially brother. He IS
SO good. ge gives me SO many things MI.
word told me 10 send his best love TO
all OF you ana tell you he was in hisn
spirits and risky as ever. He looks better
than I have ever seen him. He IS called
the fitiest-loolsins man in. the city
THERE WERB OTHERS.
Tell billiard, Bah and Betty Slaughter
that there are more handsome young men
here than / ever saw, but not great many
pretty ladies' think l shall like city
life iirst-rate but one objection: that Is.
I can't see you all as often as | would
wish. I snail look for you ana Aleck N
November Well, haven't written enough
could write a great deal more u
| had space This letter is TO you. aiecA,
Bah, billiard and Betty Slaughter. for
| I can't write to you all separately. You
| must every one write TO me and give me
! all the news
l THE FASHIONS.
Large capes are worn altesether mere
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-10
AT the Casino

The Casino, manager Jake Wells, the
splendid summer theatre at the Reservoir
Park, will be opened tomorrow night, and
that it viii be the coolest place OF amuse-
ruent in Richmond goes without saying.
The stage Will be lighted with 200 incan-
descant lamps. and twelve arcs VIII fur
aish the light in the theatre proper. Tiers
is not a seat in the house that stage
view is obstructed. The rows are ali eIe-
vatad, and the sealing arrangement rer.
feet in detail.
The Casino qaa be reached by either car
line. and the doors Will be opened at ia
O'Clock every evening, and at 2 O'Clock:
"Wednesday and Saturday. matinee days.
The night performance viii commence az
SEQ o'clock. ana the atinees at o'clock.
Manager Wells has determined to kees
the orchestra that renderes! the n..isis, al
the Biiou last week. ana! the q attraction fog
the opening week will be the Deshon Onera
Company presenting MONDAY, Tuesday.
"Wednesday matinee ana night. the ooera
Err, Diavoio." and the Chimes OF Nor-
mandy the balance ef thes week. Taa
Deshon Opera Company IS the best OF ,sa
kind that mas visited Richmond
Miss Justa Clifford. the joIliest and most
charming prima DONNA has made a decide
ed hit. and Mr. Claude &nastien the Lead
Ing comedian. would make a great hts &,
vaudeville He is original In his f,ln fur
nishiug methods. and his local hitss
Songs have become popular. He is ably
assisted by Jack Leslie and fraasSiyu
F,oN, The chorus Is very good.
Thu Bijou box-ofice will be open frosu
A. NJ until . 2. ~ sor the sala oS ssntss
| VIZ. - <yrk -
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SoOstS'
roc for Cambria. Swiss and Main
400 sock Edges and Inserungs;
worth 15c. yard.
900 for Wide Cambria and Swiss
SOA Skirtings: worth 80 and !oc.
yard.
s. and Grow Nainsook and Cam
brio, Insertings, used as ail-over, &C
for. a single strip .---..-..--.-- D.
White and Black Footing, &c
yard ........-.. .--..-.-----
12-yard piece of vaIenciennes Lace.
Honiton, Dot. Spray and other de-
signs, in Black, White and But oEC
ter, for
200 New Patterns in Valenciennes
Lace and Inserting to match. &c
~ inches wide, yard ----------- o.
Black Lace Inserting, for Rib &c
bon Waists, yard .------------.-
Valenciennes Lace Beading, PC
45-inch White Cotton Point SOC
d'Esprit, yard -.,.-......-..--
All our 25c. Cambria Swiss Edges,
/ to 6 inches. in almost every JzC
design, so for, yard
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-10

Liberty Satin Reversible Ribbons.
pure silk. in all shades. the 59c. 3Sc
quality, for. .......-.... %
Pure silk Black MORE Ribbon, five
inches wide, is offered at, per E7ic
yard. -.-...-.........
Two-Face Black Satin Ribbons, Az
inches wide: this is the 35c. quail TNc
ity- at, per yard
Handsome Hemstitched Nousseline
Ribbons. full seven inches wide, in
Pastel shades, regular zoe. yard, AOc
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-10

Every one wants the All-S;lk Taffeta
and Poika-Dots, 3Ia and inches, Eo1c
AT this sale for, per yard---....-
Handsome Hemstitched Corded Dou-
ble-Face Satins. inches wide. Satin
Taffeta 5 indies wide: Polka-Dot Glace,
So inches wide. Satin Plaid Gauze,
inches wide; %, so and 59c- RIB zEr
bons for, per yard.
No. 7 Swell Necktie Ribbons, White
corded. with Colored edge, none
worth less than Exc. per yard, Ar
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-10
One Days Sale aud $50 Pairs OF
So to 81 Shoes Only are Left
for Mondays Crowds.
Main Flcor.)

Fverv woman in Richmond has heard of the Carlisle
Shoe Samples placed sale the other day 800 pairs
are left for your pckin-round toe good thick soe tan
81 soon as YOU see them Wide, narrow, heavy, light,
thick thin lace bton any kind Of shoe you want; 500
pairs to select FROM the selectonwill be more "a
difficult if Won delay. Once more 81 shoes for ~
India Donooa Skin always sold for made with full
leather counter splendid walking shoe only to SIN SIZE and not
of these and pepper and
salt cloth top Grip Bicycle Oxfords tor zE2S
Save pair chdren's shoes you buy here
half leather nad with SILK
- Goods with bow buckle soft lined shoes
full leather bottoms and shed>
rater''c torSfO ..
The Empress Ladies Shoe for $3.50 absolutely the same
.a material finish much advertised high
sounding shoes sold for $3.50 and 81.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-10

Fine French Ginghams, in stripes
and Checks, al new patterns, iOC
2oc. quality, or..-.......-.........
Fine Corded Batiste. in dainty fig
ures and stripes, the Zoe. quail J2aac
ity. for. ..--- -.-------..-
New Dotted Swiss, in at coiors'
about fifty different styles, the IOc
l5c. kind for..--. .-..-.----.----.-
E1;ne scotch Madras. the very thing
for. ladies' vast an and mems Sc
All new patterns Of Fine Cord DC
ed Dimities, 1Oc. value, for...-.
&c Calico, 27-Sc. yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-10

Hemstitched Swiss Edge. . inches
wide. worth 2oc for, E2dc
Cambria Edges. open design. &c
worth Sc, for, yard
S-tnch Heavy Wave Black zoe
Venise Band. yard --------.--.
5-tneh White Point d'Esprit Foot
ing, that was 50c., for, per SEr
yard ..--.---.- --..--....-
AlI-Over Butter CIuny Net, SIC
worth S1.25, for, yard .......--.
Over 200 new designs in Match Sets
OF Cambria. Swiss and Nainsook= Edges
in the latest French patterns. Str
starting at, yard -------------
Cambria and Nafnsook Ribbon Bead
ing. latest trimming for lawns pr
and organizes. starting at. yard D.
$2.5o Embroidered Swiss and
Nainsook Yokings go for, Gy- 20
yard -........
Narrow Dainty Swiss and snc
Nainsook Edges, in wide, yard
2-inch Nainsook ReverIngs, the s-r
35c. kind, for, yard %
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-10
ParaSO1s.

Ladies Gray and White Tafeta
Silk Parasols. princess and crooked
handles, black and natural wood,
$3.50.
Ladies' Gray and White Taffeta Silk
Parasols princess and crooked han
dies, Black and Natural wood, $50.
Ladies Black sTaffeta Silk Parasols,
with two ruffies, edged with Tom
Thumb fringe. the latest fad, 81.
Misses 17-inch China Silk Parasols,
in all colors SDc.
Misses 17-inctl Mercerzed Silk
Parasols, all colors, soc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-10
Prices on Linens That Talk.

Double-Thread Turkish Bath Tow
els. "a yards va s, !. long, reduced I2asc
Turkish Bath Mats. fast color, EOC
75c ones, for. eadl.. -
All-Iinen Double Satin Damask, 6s
inches inc; IS. vide lido regular 81 value Soc
Pinch Antiseptic Bridge, ten
yard pieces, SOC. kind, for 20C
apiece. ........... ......... ~ u
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-10

There will be 10 war between the Amer
lean Federation of Labor and the National
Union Of United Brewry Workmen on one
side and the knights Of Labor and the
8 United Brewers Association or Local As
ssmbly $3.50, Of New York, on the other.
ne iourneymep brewers organization
have held conference and practically set
aled all their differences THESE differ
enees have existed many years. Both
sides mads concessions. The settlement
is as much = victory for one organizanon
"a IT Is for the other. ssssss755ssess
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-10

80 dozen Pure Line White and Color
ed-Bordered IIuck Towels. hemmed and
fringed. 2lx42 inches. a bargain at E0C
Zoe, reduced to, each..........-.-.
Fast-Color Turkey-Red Fringed Ia
pie sce go 1ra : 20 g Sae long, re- o0c
Union Linen Hemmed Huck u II
Towels, SC. value, for, each...... N2S
Pure Linen Henmed Huck ro1c
Towels. lie. value. for, EACH. s2S
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-10
Black Dress Goods.

44-inch Fine Grenadines, was s1.45,
now Csc. So
44-inch Dotted Mousseline de Sole.
was $3.50, now $50.
44-iheh Priestly Hernana, was $3.50,
now Sis.
pinch Striped Novelty at ST.
42-inch Crepe Cloth at 81.
44-inch Fine Suitings, was 75c., now
4s:inch Mercerized Crepons, was &C.,
4o-inch Grow Black Cheviot at soc.
42-inch Cheviot at G5c.
52-inch Cheviot at zoe
52-:nch Shriink Cheviot, 81.
46-incll Diagonal, was Sc, now 6.c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-10
Concerning Baby,

Arnold specialties in Summer Gauze
and Fine Ribbed Bands, for iOc-
Infants Summer Band and Shirt com
bined, tab to fasten diaper with, SOC.
value, for Zoe.
/ lot of Infants and Children's Fine
Null Caps and Bonnets, deliberately
trimmed in embroidery and fine laces,
cost 81, for 39c.
Infants' Very Sheer Null Caps,
embroidered, tucked, sheered and
drawn, full ruchs, single ruche lace
and ribbon pompon, 5Jc. value, for
zoe.
lot of Infants SOC. Shoes for 1Oc.
Children's Gingham Dresses, In
checks and solid Pinks and Blues,
Hamburg trimmed, full skirt and deep
hem soc values, for 13c.
Children's Fancy Sun Bohnets. in
Pink. Blue and White Hamburg ruf-
files soc. kind for soc.
lot of Ladies Summer Gauze Um-
brella Drawers, deep ruffles of Ham
burg. cost $50, for 49c
i Whitney Baby-Carriage, uphol-
stered in Green velour, rubber-tire
wheels and patept brake, cost Sl''
The Excelsior Sewing Machine, easy
and light running, full set Of nickel
attachments, $50 machines, for $40"
The Singer Sewing-Macline, worth
SIS, for $S.0S
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-10

All-Siill Polka-Dot, also Colored
Changeable, $ inches wide; Corded Re
versible Taffetas, Scotch plaids. Plain
Taffetas inches wide; 25 and 29c. sSc
ribbons, per yard. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Black Velvet Ribbons. satin and linen
back, in al widths. including the cele-
brated Washington brand. all severely
reduced in price for quick shoppers.
Black Satin-Back Polka-Dot Velvet
Ribbon, now SO popular for neck oNc
wear, at this sale, per yard...... ~S>
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Y. y WORD.
FAMILY HISTORY.

Mr.. Thomas e. Word. the husband oe
this good woman. is well remembered in
this city, although he and his wife have
passed away. Several of their children are
living, some OF them in this city Mr..
John P. Word. one Of the sons. Is book
keeper at the Old Dominion Iron & NalI
Works. and Mr. w E. Word IS with 2lr.
VIM. B. Pizzini.
1t is also matter Of local Interest,"
TO state that Mrs. Words sister. the WHO
OF ar. Alex Morton. was the mother OF
Mrs. Frank Cunninsha.n. Of Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-10
TIE Meyer Store.

and polka capes and waists like. Biah's
blue one made of black satin Children
and all wear item. They Xix their hair
like Bans. only have three plaits each
side. It is very pretty. Curtis are all tho
go. and black yeIvet hats and bracelets.
Please don't you all criticize on this, sor
am not taking any pains at all. Give
my love to all who enquire ate. me. and
believe me to be your devoted sister.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-10
JACKSON WARD CONTEST.

Will be Called in the Hastings Court
To-Nlorrow Morning.
The Jackson Ward election contest will
ings Court tomorrow morning at 10
o clock All the papers have been prepared
and are ready TO be handed to Judge Witt
when the case is called.
Mr. w. L. Royal handed his brief on be-
half of the contestants to Mr.. Wenden-
burg on Friday, and the latter gentleman,
assisted by his associates, Messrs. Wise
and Smith, has prepared his answer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-10
Millinery fOr Monday .
Yery Eowest Prices and Most stylish Millinery

CNgSt
The Never Store Millinery Announcement means much to
YOU always Tomorrow it's ready to put right hats and
all the latest styles one what you pay for the same hat
elsewhere.
SIS, $40, $3.50, SO, SIS at positively one-haf what
they marked.
Knox Shape Sailors, with any color band, the regu-
lar 81 80 kind 5oC
One Special Lot OF Children's Hats worth S1.25,
at - -
The New Felt Hats have arrived and ready for in
Spection.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-10

This sale represents the buying energies of The Meyer
Store for weeks you will not be disapponte-come
and look Every you spend will save to nothing
of the beautiful assortment and tremendous volume OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-10

Co1ored Dress Goods.
Commencement Suegestions--Cream press
Stuffs,
5o-;nch Cream Nuns Yelling, yard
s0.inch Pure Wool Foule. yard: &c
s1-inch French Twills, yard, 81.
t5-inch Satin-Faced Henrietta Saru'
ss.inch pure Wool Henrietta, yard
so.:nch SIX and Wool Lansdowne
Redsl. a dream of airy sweetness
yard, SLID.
Bath Suitings.
aoc Quality Crisp. Non-Clinsing
Mohair. Blues and Reds, full yard
wide, yard 39c.
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Our New Music Store.

has been removed TO the main foor
;ust at the basement stairs The of forced
eligible quarters and in the future will find
our music store place. We have made
placing all the leading numbers on sale
with their publication
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-10

Little Boys Wash Suits. ages 8 to 8
years. made of Blue or Brown stripe
percale, with solid color collars. usu-
ally sells for soc. Sale o2c
price ...-.----.. --..-'.---.----
Bows Fine Woven Crash Suits. made
in the very best manner, with douple-
lapped seams and roll collar: for boys
AGED to rs wears doubie-breasted
style, usually sells for $3.50 !SI.OS
Sale price -...............
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-10

Prince of Wales has a s,a.eao pair as
nnera glasses.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-10
All Mail Orders Filled Promptly.
One Mile and q Half of Ribbon
Will be on sale at the Meyer Store at Wholesale Price
(Early Monday Morning.
(a!f Over Main Aisie.)

MNerMa
inmait
of of
Never tob prepared
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-10

Scotch Lawn ana crescent 81. p9
Batiste. good styles S Lie quail &c
ity, for. ..-... ........-.....,.-'o
Large assortment of English Per-
Gales. cut to any length loc- KIND. &C
The best quality Light Shifting 1sc
Calico. in snort lengths, for.-..-. 81
12Bac. Wash Goods, SC yard
Short lengths of our 1219c. Batiste
Dimities, Organdies and Lawns. Sc
for. -----.---.....
Striped and Checked Gaiatea Cloth.
for boys pants, lie. quality, zoe
for..... ....-...... ......-.-
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\ Fur0r it'll Wash Goods Monday.
Prices You Wa11t-Goods You Want.

This is only another event OF The Meyer Store tina
You don't need much thing is way down e
want when you it. right prices IS the order mere
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-10
Tie Meyer Store.

ladies and gentlemen there walking on
the grave, for hours at a time
GOOD PLACE FOR COUNTING.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-10

Blue and Black Mohair Bathing
Suits. made yoke effect. and trimmed
, with White braid. skirts full s.. 20
width, braid trimmed, for.
In above material, with sailor
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-07
Charters Granted.

Special to the Register.
CHARLESTON, w. Va, April GA
charter has been issued by the Secre-
tary of State to the Randolph Com
pany of Elkins, with an authorized
capital of $4,000. The company is
formed for the purpose Of carrying
on wholesale and retail grocery bus
mess. The incorporators are G. w.
Smith, G. D. Munson, L. P. Shinn,
Guy Shinn and Hugh Shinn, of Buck
harmon, and p F. Henderson, of Burn
ersville. w. Va.
A charter was also granted to the
Imperial Coal and Coke Company, OF
Independence, Preston county, w. Va,
with an authorized capital stock Of
$4,000 The incorporators are A. H.
Whitsett. of WhMesett. Pa. ]. w.
Mclean and w. F. Brown, of Van
meter, Pa, w. c. Mullens, of Brond
Ford, Pa, ]. L. Luce, of Star juno
ton, Pa. K. F. Luce and Robt. Nc
Kimy, of Wickham, Pa, and w. w.
Luce, of Perrypoles, Pa.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-07
OIL NEWS.
pecial to the Register.

Special to the Register.
. CADIZ, O., April Elm the Jewett
oil field, six miles north of Cadiz, the
well on the o. j. Thompson farm is
good for Is barrels a day. The same
farm has another producing 10 barrels.
Donaldson & Co. S No. 2 on the Baker
farm is good for II barrels. The H.
L. Thompson we'll is a strong gasser
with small showing for oil. The Chic
Oil Co. is arranging to sink about %
wells in the Jewett field this season,
which shows their faith in the field.
Near Conversion, in Monroe township,
there is quite little excitement. n B.
Weyant has been paid $500 bonus on
100 acres; ]. A. Mexican 1880 on 100
acres, George Brown $500 on 156 acres,
John McCauley $500 on 40 acres, and
numerous other sums for various Ieas-
es. Most of these leases have been TAX
en- by the New York Petroleum Co.,
George C. Loomis, recently of West
Virginia, as their agent. The Amos
Long we'll in the midst of this section,
is making 25 barrels naturally and
the Philip Parker well nearby is said
to be as good
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-07
FOR A BRIDGE PERMIT.
Senator Camden Asks Congress 10
Pass BiIl-JudEe Tavener IN
Washington

SPECIAL to the Register.
WASHINGTON, April 6.-EX-Sena-
tor Johnson Camden, of West Virginia,
who is interested in an electrical rail-
way in the Southern part of the State,
was in the city to-day, and secured the
introduction of bills by Senator Ell
kins in the Senate and by Judge John
ston in the House authorizing the Sec
rotary of War to grant permission for
the construction of a bridge across
the Big Sandy, connecting Catletts-
burg and Ironton, the construction Of
the bridge to conform to the regula-
lions of the War Department. The
structure is intended to carry an cleo
trio road connecting the two places.
Judge Johnston left tonight for a
weeks visit to his home at Bluedeld.
He is paired for that time with Rep
resentative Kerr of Ohio.
Judge L. N. Tavener was here to-day
on private business.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-07
MACHINE SCREW MAKERS
Form q Combination with $1,000, 900
Capital, Under New jersey Char

Form q Combination with 81 DOC, 200
Capital, Under n New jersey Char
ter.
WORCESTER, Mass, April 6.-The
Worcester Machine Screw Company
has entered into a combination with
the Chicago Screw Company, the De-
troit Machine Screw Company, and the
Westerman Company, of Lockport,
which latter concern operates large
rolling mills.
The new company is named the
Standard Screw Company, and is in
corporated under the laws of New Jer-
sey, with a capital stock of $1,000, 900.
The officers are: President, c. E. Rob-
erts, Chicago; vice president, A. w.
Clifford, Worcester; secretary, George
Trail, of Detroit; treasurer, G. NJ. Raw
Inns, Chicago.
The three companies in the COM
bination are among the largest in the
country. None of the stock of the
company is offered in the market and
no outside capital has come in.
Neither will there be any advance in
prices.