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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-31
ODD-FELLOWs' GRAND LODGE.
Many Bands OF Music Will De Here ii


Parade.
A very large number of strangers VIII
be in The city during the odd-Feliows' con-
Ne.tfion next month, and the local com
nittoes are very busy arranging Tor the
influx.
Many bands OF music will be here, among
them the Sionewall Band, Soldiers Home
Band, o. Hampton: the Artillery Bana'
OF Old Point. the Phoebus Band; panos
from Portsmouth, Norfolk. Petersburg.
Alexandria and other Virginia cities, ana
a number from other States.
The decorations Will be most elaborate.
In other convention cities the business
nlen. with perfect unanimty, Decorated
their places. and many private residences
were covered with bunting.
1t is Mr. Julius Straus' desire that the
people of Richmond show their hoSpltaiitS
by displaying flags and bunting IN large
quantities, and it is quite probable that
Richmond will. show a gaia appearance
during the stay of The visitors.
s!he decorations will go "a long way
toward giving The strangers fine impress
sion o. the city
The local military has sisnified its inten-
ton of joining in the parade, which prom
Uses to be the greatest ever seen in the city.
Some of the large organizations in the
big cities are coming In a body, and in
parade they will present a splendid appear
arce.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-31
Ger:nania Lodge Anniversary.

On the evening of September 10Th the
tllirtieth anniversary of Germanla
Lodge, No. IL. Knights of Pythias.
will be celebrated at the castle hall of
the lodge, Fifth and Broad streets.
The arrangements have heen placed IN
the hands of a committee composed OF
Messrs George c. DIETRICH, William
Gehrmann. William Hensel, c. S. Loeb
rand, and D. a. Weinbrenn.
Germania Lodge is one of the solid
lodges of the order in Virginia. having
a good membership of influential men,
The treasury is in fine condition.
It is likely that Grand Chancellor
Cunningham. Of Newport News, will be
,resent and make an address.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-31
DEMOCRATIC CLUE.
WOUNDED With A STICK.
Lad Severely Injured by Being Jabbed
;nI.e~ With u Stick.

r.;5 Tonas Jr white lad about
@,,,r 20 ss vears OF age while playing with
several other boys at the corner OF 1--WE. Iwsn,
.ss,,,i,s- about {; o'clock had q sharp
edsed ln Stick jabbed into his left leg. The
wound inflicted was an ugly enc. and
blood flowed copiously. The ambulance
was called. and DR.. Oils sewed up and
hanf,aeed the wounded limb.
The ambulance vas summoned to No
South Fifteenth Street, yesterday after
noon at :; O'Clock, where DIR. CiiIls treated
Garnett Lyme. a white man. whom he
found suffering from a severe case of
cramps.
sprain TO one of his ankles at the Chesa-
5peake and Ohio yard Office in Fulton. nc
1 o'clock YESTERDAY The ambulance and
DR.. ellis wenr to his assistance. He was
treated and left.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-31
WILL RETURN HOME.
Rev. II. Fl. Bennett Will Be Here To

Day.
Rev. Richard II. Bennett, pastor of ST.
James Methodist Church, who has been
travelling in Europe, has returned to this
country, and has gone to Charlottesville,
where his wife is staying.
Mr. Bennett will reach Richmond at $3.50
O'Clock this afternoon over the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. He will
be accompanied by Mrs. Bennett.
Tonight his congregation VIII
tender him q welcome at the church.
He will be welcomed on behalf of the
congregation by the Rev. w. 3. Beauch-
amp, former pastor of the church. He will
be met by ell the members Of his congre-
alton now in the city.
Rev. Charles c.. Bogss and Rev Lee
Crutchfeld who have filled the pulpit dur
ing his absence, will make short addresses
and an. enjoyable programme is in pre-
paration.
Rev Mr. Bennett, during his ten-week's
trip covered a good portion Of Great Brit
ian. France Germany and Switzerland on
his bicycle.
He will doubtless treat his congregation
shortly with interesting descriptions Of
his travels awheel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-31
TONNAGE TAKES A DROP.
Receipts, However. Continue to Show
Slight Increases.

Receipts, However,, Continue to Show
Slight Increases.
There has been some marked changes
in the condition OF railroad traffic during
the past twelve months. Though passen-
ger receipts continue to show an increase
on all lines, yet the freight tonnage mas
shown a marked decrease.
Taking the traffic situation as whole,
said well-known railroad man
81 would say that it is not so good as last
year While the earnings of the various
roads continue to show slight increases,
vet there has been a decrease in the to-
tai tonnage The increase in the earnings,
however, is accounted for, to some eX-
tent, in the advanced rates that became
effective June LIST last, and the classes
handled.
1.-THE reason that the situation is viewed
from a rather pessimistic standpoint is on
account of the known shortage of all
kinds of crops. While prices are expected
to advance, thereby meeting in dollars
and cents as much is derived from large
crops, thus helping farmers and mer-
chants, still the railroads suffer on &C
count OF not having the volume OF busl-
ness to haul.
This is not only applicable to raw mate
rails. especially cotton, but 20 cotton-fnc-
tory products, which are source OF
great revenue to carriers. Our whole
sale people. especially the hat, clothing
and shoe dealers, to date. have not nae
their average snles, but this will regulate
itself so soon as prices advance.
LOCALLY. most of the factories are very
husy having orders booked for months
ahead. This applies to ship-yards, loco
motive builders, machine works and to-
hacco manufacturers. especially not TO
mention the manufacturers uf wooden
ware. shirts and trunks. Naturally, the
great demand for export coal has caused
the coal-hauling roads heavy increases and
made the matter of equipment serious
question.
eat present however, the conditions
are far more favorable than in any years
since 1891 with the exception OF last
year, which was unparalleled in the MS
tory of the freight carriers"
The steamer Hazletine is due at Nor
folk Monday, with 45 carloads of bana-
mas The cargo will so west over the
Chesapeake & Ohio.
Mr. J. P Russell Wilmington. of the
car-service department of he Atlantic
Coast Line, is in town
Mr. George S. Fowler. the popular
representative of the CORNING Brake Shoe
Company, is a Richmond visitor.
Mr.. G.. B. Ecker, soliciting agent for
the Atlantic Coast Line at Atlanta, was
a caller at the Coast Lines local offices
yesterday.
The Seaboard is preparing to open nne
eating-house at Railway Junction. 1t
will be kept up to the high standard OF
the house at Hamlet
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-31
plcusant Lawn Party.

A lawn party was given Wednesday night
at the home of Mrs. w. A. Gilman, on vest
Marshall Street. for the telceiit of the
proposed home for wives of Confederate
soldiers. The crowd numbered nearly a
hundred ladies and gentlemen. One OF
the interesting incidents Of the evening was
the contest for a silver cup. Miss Lillian
Pendleton was voted the handsomest young
lady present, and secured the pretty
trophy. Great amusement was occasioned
by the award Of the prize-a bar of soap
offered to lie uglest man. Mr.. Giman's
friends entered into a conspiracy. and
voted the prize to the husband of their
hostess.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-31
ENJOYABLE Occasion.

A delightful party was given by Miss
Oracle Johns last night. Among those
present were Misses Maggie Lotsey,
Ethel Pierce, Annie Pierce, Mary Tucker,
Kate Tucker, Minnie Miffleton, Dol Pride,
Gertrude Elan, Cordie Tyree, Daisy Lind
say, Oracle Tucker, Dollie Berry, Ruth
Lotsey, Mamie Clayton. Ruth Moody;
Nessrs. E. L. Johns, Allen Clayton, Har-
yey Tenser, Harry Wright, Clarence Ber-
nv. Sam Mccain, Willie Simmons, Arthur
Powell, Nell Longsworth. Percy Meyers,
Harry Garland, Clifton Mann, Eddie
Johns, Luke BEDFORD, Coley Wexford,
Tom Moody, Topsey Waymack Alex.
Sutherland, Allen Tyree and Eddie Hoo-
son,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-31
Rose Jr. Jno. Herman I<astin, II. Fauli
,,n,. s Good lne

Rose, Jr.. Jno. Herman Kastin H Faux
ner and E. S. Goodloe.
After the dance was over the dancers,
headed by the chaperones, Mesdames e.
p. Goodwin IND S. H. HARDWOOD, were es-
corted into the dining-room, which was
beautifully decorated for the occasion,
where a delightful supper was served.
Miss Mamie Hardin is visiting Mrs. w.
X Bache on Lamb Ave.-de
Mrs. George A. Minor will leave to-day
for Southampton county, Va, TO VISIT
friends and relatives.
Misses McQuarters and DERRICK of Hamp-
ton. Va, are visiting Mrs. Redd, of Brook
lyH Park.
Mr.. d. V. Morton and family, will reside
in Richmond after September lst.
Misses Cadie and Sadie Ch!ids will give a
hay-rde tonight.
The Barton Heights Fire Department
has purchased new uniforms, which they
will wenr at the Fire Brigade in Richmond.
Mr.. Otis Taylor, who got piece OF steel
in his eye while working at the Richmond
Locomotive Works, is able to return to
work
Mrs. r. L. Triton is expected 10 take
up her residence here.
Capt. r. L. Glenn is much better and
able to sit up.
Mr. L. O. Wendenburg's family moved
into their new residence "Wednesday
Mr. Robert Triton. who has been Wis
ting friends in Powhatan county. has re-
turned home.
Mr. Eddie Goodloe will leave to-morro"
for Spotsylvania county.
Mr. Come has returned home from a
business trip TO Philadelphia.
Mrs. John E. Rose and children are eX-
pectea home Saturday from Hardware
Va. Her little girl, Helen, who had mel
arm broken by falling from buggy, as
getting on very nicely.
There is little change in the condition
of Mr.. Guy Morton and his sister, Miss
Edith.
The Misses Davidson, Of Manchester, are
visiting Miss Edith Tomiinson on Barton
Avenue.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-31
LABOR SCALE
IN PETERSBURG
Foreigners are Being Imported to
Do Work.
BRYAN AND STEVENSON CLUB.
Railroads Must Have FIa.men
Every Crossing Heavy Fall Oh
Hail in Chesterfield, and Much
Damage MAS Done.
BRYAN AND STEVENSON CLUB,
lsnacIaI Djspatch to The rImes.)


PETERSBURG, VA, August S8.-Thefe
is q scarcity OF labor in Petersburg and
half skilled labor is at premium. Twelve
r,ournanian lahorers were brought here
last week and number of other
foreigners are expected here in a week or
two.
Alice Shell, the coIored woman who was
fined this week for selling whiskey on
sunday. may have to answer in the United
States Court for selling it without 4
license. United States Commissioner Bart
lett Roper, Jr., is Investigating the case
and may issue a warrant
POLICE STATION.
The question of location for a new police
station will be considered by the police
commissioners this evening.
Mr. Jno w. Clark and Miss Lydia Jane
Jones, of this city. We're married tonight
There was heavy fall OF hail in Ches-
tertield county yesterday afternoon. and
considerable damage was done to growing
crops.
DEMOCRATIC CLUE.
The Democrats will hold n meeting Tues
day night. to which all citizens are lnVlted-
a Bryan and Stevenson club VIII prooaotS
be organized at the meeting.
The E.Iks will hold a social session To-
night in honor OF Al. G. Fields, VINO -
! a prominent member of that Order
The Seaboard Air Line Railway mas
been notified that it will be required 20
have h-men at each of the street cross
ings in this city. The company W'ii SUP
| nit a proposition to the committee to-nof-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-31
With the Sick,

Dr.. ]. Francis Taylor, who was operated
on for appendicitis at the Retreat for the
Sick a few days ago. was not so well
yesterday No Immediate danger, how
ever is felt
The condition of Dr. Hunter Mcclure re-
mains unchanged.
Little Robbie Smelling. of No. slOe East
Marshall Street, VINO sustained a pain
full accident about a week ago. is some
what worse, and is confined to his bed.
There is no change in the condition of
Miss Van Lew.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-31
yirsinian Hor,ored.
1saaa.an n,s.a.eh h rhe rimcs.

Especial Dispatch TO The 1Ins's.J
CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA, August 20
DR. Thomas w. Page. native OF Abe
marie county, has been appointed Dean
OF the College of Commerce. OF the Uni-
yersitv of California DR.. Pages appoint.
meat to this responsible position IS con-
stdered a deservedly high honor for so
Young a man. He has been for some time
Assistant Professor OF History and Eco
$3.50 IN the same university.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-31
ch c.rao+ Nn,-r Hill

Seventh Street, Navy Hill.
Mary T. Geisinger from Patterson and
Taylor, trustees, IS . LIP feet on Main
Street, northeast corner Short, s., $50.
Annie T. Hannisan from Denoon and
Straus, trustees, 80 II feet on Brook Ave
nue.. corner Munford Street, $,eSO.
Henrico-A. L. Elletts trustee to Mrs
D. c. Clarke, square bounded by Orleans,
Virginia, Union and Marshall Streets. $500.
Mary J. and James c. Morris to Virgie
Bailey, one ncre on New Market Road,
$50
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-31
Two weddings in charlottesville.
Special Disoatch to The

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. August
sso.-Miss Lettie T.. Burch and Mr. James
l. Payne. OF this city. were married ae
o'clock yesterday afternoon The event
took place at the residence OF the bride.
on East Main Street. Dr. Henry WISE
Tr!bbIe officiating.
At S o'clock las, evening. or East High
Street. Miss Eva r. Rogers and Mr, Rtcn-
ard A. German were united In WarrfASA
by DR.. Trtbbls.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-31
AN ATTRACTIVE OUTING.

So TO Old Point and Return Including
One Days Accommodations.
The Chesapeake and Ohio are selling a
ticket to Old Point and return, including
one-day's board at the Chamberiin or
Hrgeia Hotel, for S.. The tickets are sold
daily, good for day following date OF sale.
except those sold on Saturday, which are
frood for return The following Monday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-31
GuaHD AGAINST DISEASE

a. this season by keeping the liver in
healthy acton and preventing constipation
Of the bowels. This can be done easily.
pleasantly and effectively by taking occa-
sionallys DR.. zDavid's Liver Pills DR.. Da-
,rid,s Liver Pills cure sick headache. bill
iouaess. constipation, dyspepsia, indiges-
-ion and stomach and liver troubles.
OWENS & MINOR DRUG Co,
Opposite Postoffice.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-31
Ghor,ottesvi,,e,s Postmaster.
1sa..,., n,sn,tcn "a The Timcs.)

Special Dispatch to The Times n = -.
HARL1TTEsVILLE, VA. August o.
The latest authentic Information IN refer
ence to the appointment OF a successor as
postmaster to succeed the late MIS- N. 4. s.
Long, is that there will be no change until
after the national elect ], MI = lnomas.
p. Peyton will hold over nnn1l s tae1A
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-31
WILL REMAIN COOL.

Farmer Evans Says ThIS Is IucaI
Weather for Summertime.
Farmer Evans was in a happy mood
yesterday, for his cool weather prediction
had been realized
The temperature had fallen ten degrees,
and the atmospheric conditions were more
or less pleasant.
There is no kick coming now" snid
Mr. Evans. This is admirable weather
for summer, and it will continue for sew
eral days at least. We cannot say that it
Will be cooler, but it will not grow warmer
for some little while.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-31
Proncrty Transfers.

The following property transfers were
recorded yesterday: Richmond-Albert G.
Anthony from A. J. Chewing, trustee. 50
feet on south side Main Street, 1856 Ia feet
west of Short, Sl,5t5.
Frank Cooper from Chewing and Sit
terding, trustees, so feet on east side
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-31
act ar AGENT

The Richmond Trust and Deposit Com
pany will act as Richmond agent for the
Executive Committee of One Hundred on
India Famine Relief yice-Presiden,
Henry L. Cabell, of the company. received
request from L. T. Chamberlain, chair
man Of the committee, asking him to net
as agent, and he has just decided to do SO.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-31
IN BARTON HEIGHTS.
Delightful German "Wednesday Night
Personal Notes

Personal Notes.
A most delightful german WAS given
Wednesday night at the residence Of Mr.
z. p. Goodman. in Barton Heights. in
honor OF Miss Ollie Belle Harwood. Of
Richmond. Music was furnished by ths
Barton Heights Mandolin Club
Taoss present We're Misses Ollie Belle
Harwood, Grace Lee. Edna Lee, Jan Brog-
don. Name Hardin. Edith Toml,nson,
Cans. Lorette Davidson. Carrie Davidson.
Leila Davidson; Aiessrs. L. Boone, John
:0warthont. s. White. W.. Baehs. J.sE,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-31
MIR. Lorraine Jones Ill

The condition of Mr.. Lorraine Jones,
who is criticall,- i'll of typhold.-1esH.er az
his home, No. us East Franklin Street,
was reported as somewhat worse az an
early hour this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-31
MIJLLEN'S TESTIMONY

Mr.. Mullen was next placed on the stand
He said he went 10 ENett's Hall that
night to the committee meeting to repre-
sent the Typographiecnl Union, who, though
the Oldest labor organization in the city,
had been assigned fard p, Wss ,the Laeon
pay parae uno on He SAID
as h ante-el rhe naD he heard Mr. Seal
ssreak ~ him as disorga.:izer. man.
Who All nor have the confidence Of the
people and other remarks. that he entered
the han ~, With his p.stolin his hand becausc
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-31

he intended to say things to Mr.. Seal that
he naturally thought would mean blow,
hut that he turnsd the pistol over 20 Mr..
Blakey and then said what else he had to
say to him.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-06-02

the consolidation failed, said Messrs.
Dern End Heinrich yesterday, it would
have r cant the expenditure of not less
than $4,000 by the Mercur company for
a roasting plant-a sum which would
have been raised py ceasing to pay div
idends for a year or so. and when the
plant had been finally put in. just that
much money would have gone where
the stockholders would never have seen
il again
Under the consolidation the plant has
been secured without q cents outlay.
and the stockholders will receive lust
as many if not more dollars il divi-
dends than they possibly could have
done without it.
Manager George II. Dern gave out the
following statement concerning the
Mercur cOmpanys' action last night:
Manager Dern's Statement
1.-THE object of this consolidation is
to work in q satisfactory manner the
base ores of the Mercur mines, and as
the DeLamar's MercuI Mines company
has at present installed a large plant
which is working perfectly on<Jhis class
Of ore, we have considered it for the
best interests of the stockholders to
avail ourselves of their facilities with
out going to very great expense for
the installation of a similar plant We
have investigated the ore bodies of the
DeLamar'S Mercur mines and feel sat
isfied that a combination of the awo
properties viii make the consolidated
company. a long-lived, paying institu-
ton
1T is true that he have uncovered
considerable ore during the last three
or four months. Practically all of this
fes IF He- Oh,
be utilized by US with our present
methods. The excess of ore reserves in
the DeLamar's. Mercur mines. and the
fact they have a very large and ex-
pensive plant of capacity sufficient to
work all the ores of both mines, in
duced us to arrive at the basis of con-
solidation which we have
In this consolidation all the proper
ty owned by the DeLamar's Mercur
Mines COmrany and ]. r. Del amar per
sOnally in TOoelc county, is Included.
This includes One-half Of the stock and
of the Gold Belt Water
company, a corporation which supplies
the town and the various mills operated
1T Mercur This also includes the De
Lamar electrical power plant, which is
to be finished by the Del amar company
at 2 cost of about $4,000 and placed
complete in the hands Of the eonsoi-
dated company. The total surface i'm
on DeLamars Mercur
mines has cost about SS75000.
There win be seven directors in the
in which the DeLamar inter-
est Will have four and the Mercur in
terest three. It is o. opposed that J. r.
DeLamar be president and John Dern
of the reorganized COM
pany
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-06-02
EXHIBITORS HELD UP.
Complaint Made Against Manages
ment of American Section.

Complaint Made Against Manages
ment of American Section.
Washington, June 1.-The state de-
partment has received a letter from
Delegate Flynn of Oklahoma, transmit
ting a complaint from an American ex-
hibitor at the Paris exposition against
the management of the American sec
tons and alleging that space for ex-
hibits in that section is being openly
disposed of for a pecuniary considera.
ton through third ~ les in London
The charges have been referred to Com
report.
Washington, June 1.-ReDresentative
Levi of New York today introduced the
following bill in the house:
THAT on and after the passaSe Of
this act, the power vested in the COM
missioner general of the United States
TO the Paris exposition of 1900 To en-
pIoy experts and other necessary Off
GERS or clerks and to disburse aDDro-
priations incident to the participation
of the United States in said exposition
is hereby transferred to the secretary
of state
THE commissioner general of the
United States to the Paris exposition
of 1900 is hereby directed to render a
monthly report to the secretary of
state of the number of employees, their
occupation and salaries.
THAT the report authorized under
the act of June 80. 1899, giving the re-
suits of the exposition, shall be pre-
pared under the direction of the secre-
ta-v of state"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-06-02

the roll of inde0endent nations rather
than an Encouragement to g people
fighting for liberty-the fight has been
fought-and lost.
The message was delivered in the ex-
ecutive chamber at the capitol through
the windows of which came the rumble
of OK carts and general confusion at
tendant upon the evacuation of the
city by the families of the Beers. The
British are reported to be approaching.
There was an impressive silence in
the chamber as the stern and venerable
president of this doomed republic bent
forward to receive from the messenger,
Jules Francis Smith, the packet which
the boy had travelled 1900 miles to de-
liver into his hands. sr
Caesar, MOrituTi te Salutamus,
quoted Secretary Of State sReitz, as the
president accepted the message. Then
ne added a bitter eDigram: "On this
occasion the message is reversed. Gaze
sar greets those about to die"
Kruger Moved to Tears.
This reference to the United States
and the message Of sympathy from
America to the president of a dying
sister republic profoundly moved every
one present. Tears glistened in the
presidents eyes as he took the packet
from the messengers hands
In presenting the message, Smith
made a manly little speech, informing
President Kruger of the nature of his
mission as courier of the school boys
of Philadelphia. Secretary of State
ReitZ translated Smiths simple SEN
fences rs they were spoken.
Then the book from North America
containing the narrative of the move
ment that eliminated in the dispatch
of the messenger and the newspaper
clippings expressive of the sympathy
of the people of the United States with
the Boer cause was presented.
President Kruger's reply was grave
and courteous. He rendered hearty
thanks to the American people, and
particularly to the liberty loving lads
of Philadelphia for their sympathy, and
charged Smith to return his greetings
to the good people of America Then,
with fatherly kindness, he shook hands
with Smith, congratulating him upon
completing his long journey in safety,
and expressing the hope that he would
have an equally safe return to his dis
tant home. The entire group was then
photographed