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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-09

The most important organs in the hui
man body are the kidneys.
They remove all the waste and poison
from the system. They are the natural
filters of the body, and just as sure as
water is purer and clearer after 1t has
passed through filter, so is the human
system purer, so is the blood richer and
more rosy when the kidneys are properly
performing their functions. fou may
feel as though you have no kidney OF
bladder trouble It is best to be on tne
safe side. Find out whether your father
or mother had kidney trouble, and II SO
be on your guard, for no disease ollows
from generation to generation like kid
ney disease.
When your kidneys are not doing their
work some of the symptoms which prove
1t to you are pain or dull ache In the
back, plenty of ambition but no strength,
sediment in the urine after standing
twenty-four hours, scanty supply with
scalding irritation in passing 1t, may pc
Obliged to so orten during the day ana
to get up many times during the night
Catarrh of the bladder. gravel. excess OF
uric acid you may feel as though you
have heart trouble. Rheumatism, bloat-
ing. dark circles under the eyes, weak
stomach, poor digestion. are unmtstaka-
BILE evidence that your kidneys need I'M.
mediate attention
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-09
AN INDIGNATION
MEETING MONDAY.
Smiths Friends Not Satisfied With
Bahen's Success.
The SLATE RUSHED THROUGH.
Bahcn in High Feather AID Declares
Hc wilIGiye Ills support to the
Entire Ticket-Gossip
Abont the Meeting.
THE SLATE RUSHED THROUGH.

There are many conflicting opinions as
r.. the regularity of the Democratic meet
Ing. held in Jackson Ward on Wednes-
day night, to nominate ticket ZOE tue
s,,-in- election. and by which alderman
Eohen was endorsed for reelection
to the Board.
Those who favored the "slate' as tue
opposition terms It, claim that eVerythins
was done decently and in order, and thas
the rulings Of the chair were Strictly az
cori7inn TO parliamentary procedure
Several of those who were nomlnateo
for the different positions were seen yes
terday. and they all agreed thal tue
meeting which was authorized ,py Tue
Democratic Committee, was pertecey
regular. and that Mr.. Beck's frlends nap
nanef1 TO be in the majority over those
Of Mr.. James T. Smith, who was not re-
nomsnated for the Board of Aldermen
They said they regarded it as a matter
op arpediency to endorse Mr.. Bahen as
one of their candidates, to assure tne
triumph Of their ticket at the polls-
SAID THEY WlE1RE NOT VOTERS.
They pointed out. too, that many OF
those who came to root for Mr.. smith
were not voters in Jackson WARD, ohe
lived in Clay Ward or in Henrico County.
They all predicted the success OF the
ticket, and did not attach much imPor-
tancs to the kicking done by Mr. Smiths
friends, whom they thought would fall
into line on the day Of election.
Mr.. James I. Smith. the defeated can
didate for denomination, was seen at his
place OF business. on West Broad Street.
Yesterday afternoon and talked very
freely about the meeting.
He said Mr.. Beck's friends had fixed up
.slate' in advance. which was rushed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-09
THE DEDICATION
OF THIRD CHURCH.
Will Take Place With impressive Ex-.
ercises Sunday Week.
HISTORY OF The CHURCH II
The Growth OF tho Congregation Under
tho Present Pastor Has Been Re
markable- His Many and
Successful Efforts.

The dedicatory exercises OF the Third
day. March 18th. The church, handsome
new ediiicc. Is situated at Twenty-sixth
and Marshall Streets, and has for Its
pastor, Rev. S. Il. Maxwell, one OF the
most brilliant young divines of the city
He has done much good work in the
cause of his people and under him the
growth of the congregation has been re-
markablc.
Tho services attending the dedication
VIII be quite impressive The dedica tory
sermon will he preached by Rev. L. n.
Rains. of Cincinnati. and an address Will
be delivered in the afternoon by Governor
J. Hoge Tyler.
HISTORY or THE CHURCH
Back IN the rear of 1873 that aggressive
organization, the Young Mems Missionary
Society, of Seventh-Street Christian
church, built a small frame chapel on
Twenty-fifth Street near N, and engaged
Rev. Z. ]. Dunn to preach in this edlhce
half his time.
Mr. Dunn did not retain his in
cumbency of a memberless congregation
very long and during February, 1885, the
Young Mems Missionary Society engaged
the services of Rev. w. j. Pettigrew, j
scholarly and brilliant preacher.
In 1885, on account of failing health. MI
Pettigrew resigned and erngTated to Cali
fornia, and in August, 1856 Rev. h c.
Garrison took charge of the work. He
found ninety-two members, and remained
with the church until October. 1887, when
he resigned to complete his college course.
Mr. Garrison's successor was Rev. Mr.
Cole, who took charge October %, 1857.
Following Mr.. Cole, Rev. Mr.. Van Hook
became the pastor. He was a brilliant
preacher and his work opened ,auspic-
1cusly, but his health failed, and he was
compelled to seek a change of climate.
lie did not live very long after he left
Hsichmond.
OmC accepted the pastorate, and re-
manned with the congregation until No
lveuaber. 1885.
Mr. Omer was a true, good noble man,
and on account of his splendid qualities
OF mind and heart endearcd himself 10
lall the members of the congregation
He did noble work, and laid the foun-
Gations for srander achievements
TEIE CALL TO ACTION.
/ On November. 1885. the present pastor,
Rev s. r. Maxwell, took charge. He
found 5000 in the sinking fund and
$50 members.
Tie saw that there were SPieiiuiu iateht
possibilities in the congregation. and
iatternptcd to rouse these possibilities into
action The congregation, with marvellous
.alacrity, responded to the call to action.
land in one year put $500 in TIE sinking
tfund; and on the first Sunday in January
raised $500 moro. making in all for
fifteen months. $4,000.
I The new church was commenced on July
1893. and is now completed. The present
member ship is 5i0
Mr.. Maxwell says he has one of the best
CONGREGATIONS in the city and he invites
7ll who are interested in church work to
attend the opening services. which Will
be held in the new edifice, on the third
Sunday in March.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-09
AN OFFICIAL SCRIBE.
Writes Letters for Those Within the.
Infected District

Infected District
+ LEXTNGTON,s VA, March Special
The sma1llox scare on Upper kerT's Creek
is fast becoming a thing of the past.
Those living in the infected region, at first
.rebellious. have toned down and gone to
their usual avocations. No letters are
allowed to be written in thai section, but
scribe has been appoint ted for them
When a family desires to send tidings to
absent friends, the fact is communicated
to the scribe, who stands a safe distance
from the home and writes the misstve.a
The many friends here Of Rev 3. II.
Dement,, former pastor of the Lexington
Baptist Church, are grtaified to hear that
he has accepted call to Walnut-Street.
Baptist Church, of Louisville. KY. one.
Of the largest and most influential consre-H
cations in that city. IL y
Major E. II. Barclay, a. member of the
House of Delegates from Rockbridge, ar
rived at his home in this place Sunday
night. He had been i'll ten lays In Rich
mond before leaving that city. He is still
suffering from the grip, but his condition
is somewha improved at tEis time.
Rockbridge enjoyed the unique distinc-5
ton the past winter Of harvesting four
crops of ice. Seldom have we ever had
as many as two good freezes OF sufficient
Sly#length OF time to gather Ice
"A sn lie at Timber Ridge, six. miles from
Lexington, derailed the engine OF the
north bound train on the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Tuesday morning. NO one
was n,frt. The incoming morning mail
was delayed six hours, and the afternoon.
mail one hour.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-09

through without much regard for parma.
mentary practice.
Mr.. Smith said his name was the hrse
nut In nomination before the convention.
but THAT his spokesman was shut OF
by the chairman. who recognized Mr.
Beck's leader, who mode three niosi st
while on his feet-piz.: To nominate Mr.
Beck, to endorse Mr.. Bahen. and thar
EnouIna lions be closed, all Of which were
put ait once and declared adopted
He further stated that the meeting was
called in a ronm not large enough to ac-
commodate those who wished to partict-
pate In the proceedings. and that many
of his friends were forced to remain on
the outside.
Mr.. Smith said he led the first Demo-
cratic triumph for twenty years in his
ware, in the contest four years ago. and
having always been a Democrat he Could
not support fusion ticket, nor DID ne
believe his friends would.
INDIGNATION MEETING.
He proposes to bring the matter to the
attention of the City Democratic Conf
mfttee and if they turn him down ne
will seek redress at the hands OF the
voters of the ward.
His friends will hold an indignation
meeting on Monday night to protest
against his being turned down In what
they term am unfair manner
Alderman James Bahen was in sins
feather wa,en seen.
You may say for me. said he. with
a broad smile. .'tl,at my heart Is bursting
with gratitude to my Democratic friends
for their exceeding kindness IN thus lend
ing their approval ito my candidacy for
reelection by placing my name on theT
aldermanic ticket Mr.. Bahen said he
would take his coat Off and work for the
success of the ertire ticket, which he
Thought would be elected
Nothing could be learned as to the pro-
baole action of the Republicans In the
ward and # IS not known whether or
not they will nominate a ticket.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-09
FUNERAL SERVICES.
Loved Ones Carried to Their Last Rest

Loved Ones Carried to Their Last Rest
ing Places.
The funeral Of Mr.. Robert Rose, who
died Wednesday at his home; at How
ards Grove, took place from Howard s.
Grove Baptist Church yesterday after
noon at $50 o'clock. The burial was in
Oakwood
The remains of Mrs. Martha Hewlett
were inferred yesterday afternoon at the
old homestead, in Chesterfield.
The funeral of Mrs. W. H. Afacfarland,
of this city, who died In Baltimore last
Tuesday, was conducted from ST. Paul s
Church yesterday morning at 10 o'clock
The services were by Rev. William Meade
Clarke. of st. James Church. assisted by,
Bishop Peterkin, OF West Virginia. The
interment was In Hollywood.
"A number Of friends OF Mrs. Macrar-
land attended the services and the floral
offerings were beautiful and numerous.
The Hollywood Memorial Association, Of
which Mrs. Aiacearland was the first
president, met In the Hestibule Of the
church. Just before the service and attend
ed IN body. va
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-09
CHARGED With LARCENY.

Collector Of Slot Machine Receipt.
Makes Way With Machines.
NEWPORT NEWS, VA, March S.-Spe-.
GALA warrant was sworn out here to-
day against Abram Dringer by Fuller
and Davis, charging him with the larce-
nv of seven slot machines. According to
the warrant. Dringer worked for the
firm. collecting the nickels from the ma
chimes each week, and keeping them in
repair.
It is charged that on last Monday he
took the seven ma chimes out Of the places
here and shipped five of them to Balti-
more. Where the other two are IS not
kaown. Dringer has not been seen since
Monday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-09
Supreme Court Proceedings

nc PfUCeeufIIs5S III tIIe WI SI!lIil OuPTeIIlc
court yesterday We're as follows:
Southern Railway Co. rs. Wilcox and
DeJarnette. Further argued by w. l..
Williams for plaintiff. and Richard Wake
for defendant ana submitted.
n. Y, Phil. and Norfolk r. Co. VS..
Cromwell. Argued by Thomas H Will
cox for plaintiff. and Judge James Z.
Heath for defendant and submitted.
The next cases TO be called are Miller
VS.. Miller; Dingee. Wein,nan and Co.
Us. unrue's ad,n'x.: and l<oss and Others
rs. Kastelburg and others-Nos. IS. sc
and 81.
No opinions were handed down yester-
day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-09
Howirzer6 to Entertain.

The Howitzers will have an entertain
ment at their armory this evening
at $50 clock. There will be music and
refreshments. The committee in charge of
the evening" consist of Lieutenant F.
W. AIinson (chairman). Sergeant E.SP
Taylor, Sergeant c. l.. Epps, Sergeant
p. E. Bell, Corporal BENJAMIN Broken.
brough, Corporal E. w. Carter Corporal
w. w. Barns. Corporal Benjamin w. Will
son. Private P. II. Eubank, Private G.
N Hundley, and Private w. r. jenkins.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-09
ATLANTIC COAST LINE.

For the information of the travelling
nublic, the Atlantic Coast Line announces
that effective March l. 1900, Atlantic Coast
Line one-thousand mile tickets will be ac-
cented for passage over the following
roads:
Atlantic Coast Line and Branches.
Richmond. Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad.
Baltimore, Chesapeake and Richmond
Steamship Company.
Charleston and Western Carolina Rail
way.
Georgia Railroad.
Plant System between Charleston and
Savannah.
Tickets on sale at all principal Offices
of the company.
Division Passenger Agent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-09
s1TNDAY. NORFoIK SPECIAL.

5E9F Sunday NORFOLK SEcSltAL.
A Sunday newspaper special will be run
between Richmond and Norfolk, beginning
with next Sunday. The special will be
run by the Norfolk and Western Rail-
way, and will leave this city on the ar
rival of the special from Washington.
This will put New York Sunday papers in
Norfolk at / o'clock, instead of at
O'Clock, as heretofore.
RAILROAD NOTES.
Mr. F. l. Marshall, Jr.. travelling freight
agent of the Baltimore and Ohio, with
headquarters at Baltimore, Is Richmond
visitor.
The Atlantic Coast Line has put out
attractive signs at the uptown ONCE,
corner OF Ninth and Main Streets
The Indiana, Illinois and Iowa Railroad
has assumed the operation Of the ST
Joseph. South Bend and Southern This
arrangement became effective on the Isl
inst.
Special legislation will not nave TO De
sought by the Pennsylvania in order to
enrther increase its capital stock All tn;tt
is necessary, under an act passed IN 1893,
is for the stockholders to give their APP
proval. and this the directors will ask for
r. G. Hand, of Corsicana. Tex, will try
to revive the Corsicana and Southeastern.
promoted in 1893 by a New Yorker named
Covkendall and abandoned. 1t was to run
from Forth Worth southeast to the Cult
Mr.: Hand is coming to New YORK; to see
what he can do to interest capital.
President FELTON,, of the Alton, has ma
tured a plan for the full development OF
the coal mines contiguous to the lines OF
the company.
All the property of the Colorado Valley
has been acquired by the Panhandle and
Gulf and the road is to be extended.
When completed it will reach the Rio
Grande border.
On March 18th a new st. Louis-St. Paul
route Is to be opened via the Alton from
st. Louis to Peoria to Rock Island over
the Rock Island and Peoria and thence
TO st. Paul over the Chicago, Milwaukee
and S. Paul.
With the completion Of the improve
ments on the Wheeling division of the
Baltimore and Ohio, the road will have
the shortest and quickest line between
Pittsburg and Wheeling. The grades that
are being reduced and the curves eltmi-
mated will, it is expected. enable the road
to cut its run between the two cities to
ore hour and thirty-tive minutes or less.
The Canadian Pacific will restore its
Imperial Limited next June. This train
makes the trip across the country to
Vancouver in 100 hours
While many names have been mentioned
in connection with the vacant presidency
on the Central of Georgia, there is a
strong impression in the South that Vice
President Egan will receive the prefer
cnce.
President Ashley, of the Wabash, has
confirmed a report that Vice-PreSident
Ramsey, had decided upon an advance in
wages for train crews.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-09
GETTING Along Nice,y.

Little Miss Susie Gibson, the twelve
year-oM daughter of Mrs. Henry Gibson.
of No. 1O7 North Seventh Street. who
was so severely injured by being caught
In the machinery at the Richnond Loco
motive and Machine Works. Wednesday
evening, is getting along as we'll as could
be expected. Her age and general good
constitution are greatly in her favor. ard
she will very likely recover.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-09
Youn. Nan Forces q Check.

BRISTOL, VA, March s-Special.-R.
T. Lawrence. q young carpenter who
came here from Christiansburg. Va. was
arrested to-day on the charge of forging
two checks. aggregating $50, on prominent
citizens of Bristol.
The evidence against him was so con-
elusive that he was held for the action
of the grand jury, and In default OF bail
was sent to prison.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-09
Inspector of Fertilizers.

The State Board of Agriculture will
meet here on the Goth OF this month. TO
appoint the inspectors of fertilizers. as
provided for in The act recently passed
by the Legislature. There are many
candidates.
4 1t was reported at the Capitol that the
Folkes bill. 10 subject TO garnishment the
salaries OF State officials. was never pre-
scented TO the Governor. Investigation
proved this to be. not true. The act was
presented. and approved by the Execu-
ttve.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-09
VIGOROUS RUBBING

with Dixie Nerve and Bone Liniment viii
cure rheumatism, pains in the back,
shoulders. sides and limbs. Stiff joints,
soreness in the muscles and sinews are
quickly relieved with few applications
of Dixie Nerve and Bone Lini4nent. 1t
cures neuralgia, it removes and cures COINS
and bunions without pain. It Is the best
liniment for both man and beast. Price
Is cents. L:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-09
THEIT1MEs: RICHMoNDIVA. FRIDAY. IARQH9Isoo

Morgan carried him Into bar-room on
East Main Street and the plundereds
him. The case will be In the Police Court
to-day.
Locker. sin stating the 5circums tances of
the AFFAIR to the detectives at police
headquarters, said that on Wednesday:
night, lille drinking, he got mixed up
with two men whom he did not know,
and that they persuaded him into q
he slept, robbed him of $50. i
"A description Of the men satisfied the
detectives and they went out in search
of thinner and Morgan. The former
was found in the basement OF a house
IN the alley In! the rear of st. Luke's
Hospital in half drunken stupor. He
was placed under arrest and carried to
the second Station. The sum of s2.I0
was found on Zimmer's person.
Later in the day Morgan was arrested
and SECS was found in his possession.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-09
ALLEGED. ROBBERS

Young Man Claims Fl Is Money Wa
Taken While II Q Slept.
0onney thinner and John Morgan
were arrested yesterday by Detectives
Tomlinson and q Gibson on a warrant.
sworn out by T :. s. F. Locker, charging
them with robbtns him Of $50. Locker
Claims that the theft WAS committed
Wednssdays aight. and that Ztmmer and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-09

The Southern Bell Telephone and Tele-
eranh Company announces that tele-
ohonic communication can be had over
Its lines with Lynchburg, va: Danvilie.
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For further particulars cnat!re at the
Public Pay Stations. and at Managers
Office. 1914 east Main street.
SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE AMI
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-09
Compound m |.
Interest L / j |
Tells I | II

Wednesday night. and hes. des routine bus.
mess, elected q delegate and alternate to
the Grand Lodge, which meets at Hot
Springs. in May. AIR. Charles Battige
was chosen delegate. and Mr.. Charles
Pchlig alternate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-09
CAS- I ORA
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These pills are very mild and harmless
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-09
THE GENUINE DIR. DAvID's

Cough Syrup sells for 25 cents bottle.
as every bottle is richly worth dollar.
II cures Coughs, Colds. Group. Bronchitis.
and Throat aud Lung troubles.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-09
LATEST
III ROADS
Vanderbilt and sPennsy Iyania Interest
Favo Expansion.
ENIARGIyG HEIR SYSTEMS.
Sunday Newspaper Special to be Put
in Service Between Richmond
and Norfolk-Othcr Items
ofInterest.

It is reported that the Vanderbilt and
Pennsylvania interests are after more
roads, so as to minimize competitive con-
ditions. The manner in which events
have been shaping themselves is inter-
preted as meaning tina these rival inter-
ests are enga ged in a legitimate comped-.
+ ton for the capture Of the more desfra-
BILE properties in question, principally the
Western New Y ork and PENNSYLVANIA
and the Buffalo, Rochester and Pitts
burg. That the New York Central would
seriously undertake to get the last named
is doubtful, but it's not unreasonable
to assume that. in view of the maneu-
yers of the Pennsylvania to do so. or, In
lieu of that, to build a line of its own into
Buffalo, the New York Central has gone
after the Rochester and 4PittsburS. It's
ambition in that direction may tend to
cause the Pennsylvania to use all honor.
able means to block its plan through an
acquisition of both roads or by securing
such control as will PERM. of dicta1on
of the policy governing their admln1stra-
ton and management
CHICAGO EAST-BoUND SHIPMENTS
Last weeks east-bouEd shipments from
Chicago we're 1902 tons, as against ia go
tons tho week previous and lSI,6So tons
the same week last year. The Michigan
Central carried 30.332 tons; Baltimore and
Ohio. 1880: Big Four, r. $50; Erie lines,
34,020; Grand Trunk, 1925; Lake Shore,
%. go; Nickel Plate, ol,G45; Panhandle,
SSH; Fort Wayne, 1885; Wabash, $3.50
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-09
DelcYa,es Elec,e,d,

Scatter Lodge, No. 133s. /. o. o. F.. held
- la6Eely-attended meeting 1t theirs bah
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-09

MOTHERS WITH CROUPY CHIL-
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-19

A most agreeable surprise party was
rendered Rev. James W. Witke. pastor
of the Cedar Avenue Christ Lutheran
church: last evening in the basement
OF the church by his congre CATION, the
occasion being his twenty-ninth BIRTH
day.
Mr.. Witke was in the central city
making some Christmas purchases, and
the congregation, numbering several
hundred, took possession of the church.
Shortly after his return he was ushered
in by the committee. the surprise being
complete In every particular.
He was then presented with hand
some plush couch. purchased by the
congregation, the presentation speech
being made by Rudolph Yungmann,
who said. in part: Brother Witke. In
the name of the congregation. among
which you have labored SO faithfully
during the past year and who have
been so greatly encouraged and helped
by your minlstrations. ] gladly present
you this token of their high regard and
esteem" ..........
Rev. Witke responded in a few WELL
chosen words. thanking them cordially
for their appreciation of his work. Inn
mediately after the presentation the
assembled party sat down to we'll
laden supper table. Remarks were
made by different members of the
church during the progress of the even
ing