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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-22
News of Railroad Men.

Mr.. Burton G. Saunders has been ap-
pointed general eastern agent of the CHIC
ago Great Western Railway, vice MI e.
II. Adalr, resigned.
Mr.. Chas 3. Robinson, OF Peru, Ind,
is the guest of his brother, Mr.. b ..
Robinson, chief clerk 10 superintendent or
motive power Of the Chesapeake
and Ohio. Mr.. Robinson is one OF
the most popular engineers OF the Lake
Erie and Western. and is taking his first
vacation in fifteen years. He will remain
in Richmond for week or ten days.
Major E. D. Hotchkiss general freight
agent of the Chesapeake and Ohio. has
returned TO the city from New York.
Mr.. C. 7. Goddin. OF the car service de-
partment OF the c. and O., left yesterday
for Cool Springs to spend his vacation.
The annual meeting Of the agents of
the Kanawha Despatch will be held at
White Sulphur Springs next Thursday and
Friday. Mr.. Frank 7. Walker is the local
agent.
Capt, G. W. Westbury, travelling pas
senger agent Of the Southern, spent yester-
day at Chase City.
Mr.. II. Is. Snyder, formerly chief clerk
to Superintendent West: OF the Southern,
left yesterday for Selma, Ala, to as
sumo his new duties as train dispatcher.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-22
Written for The Times.)

Apnearances point to serious differences
among Congregauonalists. The trouble
Is over the administration OF that re-
ligiouS body'S benevolencleS. and AFFECTS
almost every Congregational Church in
the country. Discussion that is not al
Wayss InmiNed with criticism is general.
II is from the churches. and is directed
toward the six missionary societies IL
IS not new, but there is d new phase OF
It 1t Is called the Committee OF Nine.
In order to understand the matter some
history and more explanation is needed.
Both are Interesting, however, and the
Interests affected are large and lar
reaching.
stx boards There is a Committee of Elf
teen, which was appointed by the Ma
aional Council. and presumably repre-
SCENTS the churches. AS FAR as ANYBODY
can find out, the objects OF these com
mittees are not identical. or II they are
So they Indicate a desire on the part OF
the boards TO do what me chuithsS na Az
AMI to do 1t not precisely in the way or the
time of the churches. but ACCORDING 10
the notions and Opinions Oh INC
1Ires of the boards.
The National Councils Committee OF
FiIteen was appointed at Portland two
wears ago. This council voiced me
churches in SAVING ,hat ~nise IL Is ae
4. i. also true that the churches ouSht
TO have the largest possipie voice ~, ta ~.
administration OF the boards. iFo,ess
nj having two to four organizations al
sxori, in the same fields. some aiscassioh
was also had about the COSY OF aclhili!s-
fration. especially of the expense OF nam
tanning from fivetto forty fieic secIelaiiee.
who draw salaries from mission ln.,os ~
60 to the churches and beg he s'i's'
SEVERE CRITICISM
This latter point has long caused 1nuch
uiscussion among the congreSau TONS.
Too many officers for the amount OIL "ois
accomplished has been the charge. y
salary and expense list running long
Wv above 100000 a year has been
claimed to be excessive. Criticism. IN SO
FAR as 1t has taken definite form. has been
aatn,ed at the executives Of the principal
boards. namely the Conversational Home
Missionary, the American missionary. me
American Board and the Church Building
Society The secretaries have not eS-
cared. the claim being general that there
are TOO many of them too many treas
ure:s, and too much Office and field ma
cilinery.
resents the churches. started out with
enthusiasm The Hon. S. Il. Capen. OF
Boston. was made Its chairman. for he
more than any one else set the agitation
an foot which resulted tn the naming
OF the body. st. Louis. Chicago. Cleve-
greeatdonal centres were represented. One
yneeting was held and q report made upon
finances It was not a radical report but
Was one looked upon as good beginning.
neeople said that at last The churches
5--e,e in a fair way 10 gain control over
their owf, boards to correct wrongs in
administration and to lessen cost and
1rrrease results
The retirement OF the late Rev. DIR.
&sorrs. OF BROOKLYN. and the death OF the
E~v. DIR J4a1nson. OF Hartford. made
Acessszy the election Of q asW president
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-22
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES AT ODDS,
OVER CHURCH'S BENEY0LENCES.
Too Many Persons Are Emf loyed for the Amount Of
Work Accomplished Members of the Denomi-
nation in Ali Sections of the Country
Interested in the Contest.

of the American Board. The man selected
was the Hon S. e. Capen. of Boston.
He was the father of the Committee OF
Fifteen. and its president or chairman.
Soon after his election to the board his
resignation from the committee, not its
presidency but the committee, was an
nounced and a few months after that he
was found wholly to have changed views
upon the adviSability of such a body as
the Committee of Fifteen undertaking
administration. or even advisory func-
tons. upon the same level OF authority,
much less higher authority, of the eX-
ecutives of the various boards
THE POINT OF ATTACK
A point of attack the part of the
churches, attack started two years
ago, was the succession in executive
membership of the boards These boards,
having headquarters three in New York
and three in Boston, have of necessity
members who live in or near these cities,
In order that they may attend without
too great Inconvenience. The churches
began to wonder whether, as years go
by, the boards have not become self-per-
petuating bodies through the election of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-22
GRAND LODGE i. 0. 0. F.
Local Committees Perfecring Plans
for Their Entertainment.

Local Committees Perfecring Plans
for Their Entertainment.
A conference has been held by the Exc
cutive Board having in charge the enter
talnment of the Sovereign Grand Lodge of
Odd-Fellows. at its approaching meeting,
with the chairmen OF the various sub
committees and many plans were out
lined. The sum of $1,000 was appropriated
to be used in offering cash prizes for the
exemplificntion of the work of the Order
and competitive drills by the Patr!archs
Militant which is known as the military
branch 1t is believed that this amount
will attract great many lodges and en-
campments that might not otherwise at
tend.
Preliminary arrangements were made for
securing a large number OF carriages and
horses for use in the great parade, which
is to take place on Wednesday, Septem-
be 10th.
A bulletin, showing the entertainments
to be provided, with information as to
side trips. ETC.. was ordered to be printed
and not less than 10000 copies distributed.
It is expected that there will be banquet
at the Jefferson Hotel during the week.
but this has not been definitely deter
mined. It is certain. however, that an
outing either down James river to James
town or to Old Point will be provided for
Saturday, September 18th.
The Committee on Badges is now con-
siderng the number of designs and eX-
pect to get up a handsome badge for the
representatives, upon which the seal Of
Virginia will be impressed. There are
nineteen subcommittee and they are
now all busily at work reporting at brief
intervals to the Executive Board. Every
detuil necessary to make great success
Of the coming convention is receiving care
full attention.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-22
CONCERTS OF THE WEEK.
Excellent Programme Arranged BY
Professor IardeIla.
The following excellent programme for
the weevz has been arranged by Band

The following excellent programme ior
the week. has been arranged by Band
master Felix Iardella:
/. March. "Peaca Forever" Gacalle).
2 Overture, Light Cavalry" (Suppe).
g. ca 1.-The Crack Regiment Patrol
(Tohian); co Ma Ras-Time Baby
(Stone)
4. Solo for Nyophon. Galop Brilliant, Mr..
J. 7. Pulling QIilbrechD.
5. Gloria from Twelfth Mass, CMozaro:
6. Selection from Opera Wang,
CMorse).
7. Polish Dance, (scharwenka)-
s. Waltz. Janice Meredith, (Gustin).
O. ga Night in Berlin" OHartmam-
10 (a) Chilean Dance, "Manana," (Mis-
sud-; CD AT Georgia campaigning,
Kerry N1i,ls).
IL Star Spansled Banner and Dixie.
Concerts for the week will ba given as
follows:
Observation-Disclosures $50 to 1880.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., $50 70 1890.
Observation-Disclosures, $50 to 1880.
Thursday-Cap itol. $50 to 1850 i
Friday-Marshall, $50 to 1880.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., $50 to 1850.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-22
Mr.. Throckmorton's pocketbook..

Some days ago Mr.. r. a. Throckmor-
ton, one of Richmond's best-known c;ti-
zens. lost his pocketbook containing s.. %
and some important papers.
1t was returned to him yesterday by
Columbus Canepa. who found his name
and place of business on the papers and
brought ii back as soon as possible.
Mr.. Throckmorton is much Sratified and
highly appreciates the action Of Mr..
Canepa
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-22
has been appointed postmaster at Council,

has been appointed postmaster at Council.
Va
Floyd VI. Hamrtck has been appointed
postmaster of a new postotice which was
recently established at CiEfori, Rutherford
county, North Carolina.
Bette HoIlins has been appointed post
master al a postotTice which was recently
established at Sae.far. Louisa county. Va.
w L. Thomas has been appointed post
master at Leasbucg, CaswelI COUNTY.
North Carolina, vice J. H. standstd re-
moved
r. L. Plemmons has been Appointed
postmaster at Lee, Madison county. North
Carolina, vice w. Il. Plemmons resigned.
Acting Assistant Surgeon Harrison "
Stuckey. OF the Ur:ited States Army has
been relieved from temporary duty AT
Columbus Barracks, Ohio. and will pro-
ceed at once to Fort Myer. Va. and re-
port In person TO the commanding officer
of that post to accompany q squadron of
the Third United States Cavalry to the
PhfI.or.re Islands. Second Lieutenant
Arthur F. Cassels, of the Seventh United
States Artillery has been directed 10 pro-
coed without delay TO Fort Monroe. Va,
and join Battery 3. OF the Seventh United
States Artillery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-22
The james.

written for TIE Tines)
Through fields Of green, with a silv'ry
sheen,
The storied James is flowing,
BY mansion great in the dear old State
Quaint bits Of the past It's showing;
And on its way with many turn
From the rapids down TO the SEA.
It seems to be moaning song OF the
past
A song full of mem'ries for me.
DER the sacred soil. where the tillers
Ny eyes seem vainly spying.
For. far from their range does the vision
change
And to pierce its nists I'm trying
Beneath a pine where the waves roll In,
AS the sun leaves its kiss of gold
She waits for her Indian lovers canoe,
And his story that never is told
In the evening breeze. through the waving
Where the shadows are falling fast.
In the twiiight's CLEAN, comes a sad, sweet
dream
With the visions of days that are past:
or knightly men and of ladies fair
Who met meath the same bright moon,
And danced and sang and learned to
love
In the times that are gone-too soon
All! This wearyins life, with its constant
strife,
How 1t jars, 1t grinds and 1t crates;
And we wonder why, and we long and
sigh
For that life In the state of states:
A life that was sweet. and real and true.
Gallant men ard quasa-like DANES,
Vine lived rs we'ra fnr-os.efl 70 hrs--
On III. shores If .fae s'e-tr' ia'He,s
wells J. HAWKS.
On the James. July 70. 1900
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-22
Missing Link Track.

On account of repairs on the Richmond.
Fredericksburg and Potomac bridge west
of the city, the Missing Link bicycle Track
has been closed. The contractors for the
work have so barricaded the read that one
Is upon the barbados before he has time
to slarken his pace, and as g result COLI.
sions are Gah,e TO occur, in3urirg both the
rider and his wheel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-22
A NEW STORE.
Mr.. r. T. Pcmberton to Open at 800

Mr.. r. T. Pcmberton to Open at 800
East BROAD.
The large and handsome store, No. sos
East Broad Street. formerly occupied ny
Brenden, Talley & Co. and later by E. C.
Tus,ey, will. about September Ist, be open
ed by Mr. r. T. Pemberton as DRY
goods establishment. Mr.. Pemberton is ont
OF the best known merchants u
Richmond. and has for many years. been
engaged IN the dry goods business as
member OF different firms.
He is thoroughly familiar with every
branch OF the business which he will soon
start, and hs reputation is q guarantee
that re c.ass OF gacas carried sy Mn Is
thoroughly reliable Il every way.
Those that contemplate going on the
Retreat excursion to Niagara Falls will
please register at the Retreat as soon as
possible, so we can secure state-rpopps
and hntel accommodations
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-22

OF the Bullfeld bred mare Sun Maid, by
Add FL kader. is proving good bread
winner for L. II. Eel In the West. She
recently won at Washington Park. Chica-
20, at one and one-sixteenth miles, in Las
ii.
BROAD ROCK.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-22

The schooner Manuel L. Cuza cleared
from the Custom House yesterday for st.
Johns New Brunswick, with 100000 feet
af lumber.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-22
VEGETABLES GO UP.
Drought Causes Rise in Prices of All
Eatables in This Line.

1IstttIU III I IT'S 13FTIC
Owing to the long-continued drought
vegetables of all sorts hnve advanced in
price The truckers around Richmond say
that their crops are all cut short, and
owing to the scarcity they are necessarily
high. The melon crop in Hanover will be
very short II the dry weather continues.
In fact, indications point to short crop
of all farm products as we'll as vegetables
unless the drought shall be broken soon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-22

Mr.. Philip Thomas. Of Church Hill, has
had quite a spell OF sickness, but is re-
ported to be about, well again
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-22

The Maryland and Virginia Fair Circuit
opens at Cape Charles. Va, on August
tin, and for twelve consecutive weeks will
afford the horses constant employment.
From Cape Charles the route is as fol-
lows: Tasley, Va; Upper Marlboro, Eas-
ton, COLCHESTER, Timonum. Rockville:
then the Baltimore tracks, Prospect Park,
Gentlemen's Driving Park and 'Lectric
Park; Dover, Del; BE! Air and George
town, Md. Colonel Robert Hough, Built
more, Is the secretary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-22

James Fletcher, one of the oldest and
best known of the local trainers here, is
quartered at the Glenlea Farm Track.
where he is working a string of trotters
and PAGERS. Fletcher's stable includes the
PAGER Smith OBrien, 2:l9 Ia. by Aparka,
dam Ada NJ. 2:3O. by Corsuir: Miss Mosul.
bay mare, 4, by Willis, out of Virginia Maid,
dam of Mosul, 200 II. by Sam Purdy, and
four others, among them the bay stall
lion Willis, by Jay Bird, dam Mild May,
by Jumps
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-22

The Rockingham Horse and Colt Show,
TO be held a Harrisonburg on August 2Sd
and oath, will be the most important event
of the kind this season in the Valley OF
Virginia, and the attendance promises TO
be large. DR.. J. A. Meyers, the secre-
tarv, writes that the outlook is very
bright. and that the exhibits will be more
numerous md of a higher class than on
previous occasions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-22

Mr. lanes C. snyth Of Smyth Brothers.
.,-anr;atnrs of the Southern Horse Bazaar,
e visiting at the home OF his father, Pravo,
Ohio Mr.. Smyth and his twin brother.
Thonas NJ. conduct the Southern Bazaar,
a,5 during their residence Of several years
a. tbis CITY have established an enviable
ranu-ation for fair dealing and correct
business methods, both here and In various
other sections.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-22

Imported savtlle, the English bred son of
1arnn.on and Lillian. by Winsrave, who
hsaas the ataytfeld stu9, Leesonrs, Va,
st.ra. ata res ~ ssa'. ard his boob ms
To-, et,,..,t ~ s.sst "a : ta- prov
e-,y Of ]. S. Curtis the South African
millionaire. who has. in addition TO Savl!e
four other imported stations Mhi,e ne
maintains racing stable IN hnstahe also.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-22

The fast mare Eva Rice was leading,
but a furlong from home Boney Boy was
on even terms with the 4,acemaker, ana
pullman fairly lifting his mount at every
leap passed the Wire a full length to the
good. II is said that 100000 changed hands
or. the race. What was not on Boney
Boy to win was on Eva Rice for the place
Ut To
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04
SECRET MEETING EUCLID.

The interest in the coming primary
election to nominate Democratic can
didates for the city offices, which are
to be filled at the May election, does
not seem to be confined exclusively to
that party. A recent meeting was call
ed by n prominent Republican Friday
night, and some of the candidates were
requested to have representatives pres
ent. Ten prominent politicians, who
work around the poles on election day,
we're present. The names of various
candidates were discussed, and It was
decided to select one from each one of
the fifteen offices to be filled, and for
those who took part In the meeting to
use their efforts to elect him. but that
they would not pledge themselves to
any one man yet but await develop
ments. 1t was also agreed that each
man should get two friends to attend
their next meeting and with what
influence they could bring to bear the
man on who they settled would stand q
good chance of being elected.
All present was pledged not to di-
vulge anything that transpired at the
meeting, and to be sure that the friend
selected would cooperate with them
before bringing him to the meeting;
but, like everything else, the secret has
leaked out. 1t having been heard by
some one who was near ut hand.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04
THE CRY PORTSMOUTH news AND ADVERTTsEHVIsNTs.
Court street. The party was scared
Off before he succeeded in gaining an

Off before he succeeded in gaining an
entrance. 3i ef
Mrs. John Tllman, sister OF L. l..
Sheain, of this city, will arrive here
Thursday and make Portsmouth her
home. Her husband will engage in
business In this city, having been very
much impressed with the advantages
offered here. =
Evangelist r. D. Garland, of Keys
Vile, Va, arrived In the city this
morning and will aid the pastor Of the
Fourth Street BAPTIST Church in q
meeting. commencing this morning.
Mr.. Garland has recently held very
successful meetings in Danville and
Brookneal, Va. The meeting at Fourth
street is already quite interesting.
There was one profession of faith at
the last Friday night service.
The truckers say that the last cold
snap cut peas down level with the
ground. and those who had planted
potatoes no doubt had them hurt. All
the truckers will begin planting Mon
day and will be busy for the next ten
days.
Mr.. w. II. Jones, A. A. G. O., will
perform on the organ at Monumental
Church hereafter Sunday nights.
Mr.. j. 7. Wheeler, a Baltimore bank
er, was in the city yesterday looking
for n site for q veneering factory. He
returned home last night.
A few days ago 4 sloop sank off Pig
Point and the men had to cling to the
top of the mast to save themselves
They remained there for over two
hours until they were seen by Mr.. w.
II. Kern, who sent some fishermen out
otter him.
Shad are being caught OFF Pig Point
in small numbers.
A typewriter with some knowledge of
bookkeeping can find employment by
addressing "B S. this office.
House No 5l4 Harrison street Is Of
fered for rent. See advertisements
The ferry steamer Norfolk County
was on the line yesterday morning in
place OF the City of Portsmouth, which
was hauled off for repairs.
Miss Matte Morrisette, of Richmond,
who has been visiting in the city for
some time, returned home last night.
Hon. II. l.. Maynard is still confined
to his home and will not be able to
return to the Legislature this ses-
sion.
The hook and ladder horse, who in
Jured his shoulder about a week ago,
is improving rapidly. .
Pleasant rooms, either furnished or
unfurnished. is offered for rent. See
advertisement.
Mr.. George II. Pettijohn says that
he is not candidate for any office.
Mr.. ard Mrs. r. C. Fullerton lost by
death yesterday their infant son, Rob-
ert Earl. The funeral will take place
this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from their
residence, No. 621 Jefferson street.
The members of Portsmouth Lodge
No. AL. I. A. M, are requested to meet
this afternoon at 2:SO o'clock to at
tend the funeral of Mr.. Mike Gala
han.
Henry Hicks, alias Henry Shields.
was arrested last night for stealing
some fiat irons from Mi. c. s. Sher.
woods residence. He was caught COM
Ing on; of the house with them.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04
. CENTRAL CHIJRcu SOLD

For some time negotiations have been
going on between the trustees of Cen
trail Church and the congregation of
Chelra Gornly Chesed Synagogue in re-
gard to the purchase OF that church.
Several meetings have been held be-
tween the two bodies, but not until
yesterday was the deal consummated
The gentlemen composing the Hebrew
Committee have been hanging fire on
certain details, but they have all been
settled, they agreeing to pay six thou
sand dollars (S60OO) for the church and
n portion OF the furniture, &C., and tc
allow the members of Central Church
the use of the church for one year. By
that time the new church will be com
pleted. The members Of Central Church
retain organ. piano and pulpit furni-
ture. as we'll as some other minor ar
ticles.
The Hebrews will. when they take
possession of the church, use the base
ment for day school and the upper
part as house of worship
The gentlemen who will manage the
affairs are II. Goodman. NJ. Isentott. S
Goodman, Fl. NJ. kaplin and Joe Der.
man.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04
DEATH OF MRS. CRARY.

Mrs. Sylvia e. Crary, wife of Pay
masters Clerk e. NJ. Crazy, U. S. N,
died last night at her home, corner
Washington and Queen streets, after
only n few hours illness. While at the
piano In the afternoon Mrs. Crary was
taken suddenly III with apopleXy, and
died at $3.50 o'clock without regaining
consciousness. She came to Ports
mouth in August last, when her hus-
band was transferred from Philadel-
phia to the navy yard, and resided or
Linden avenue, Park View, until Fri
day, when Mr.. Crazy changed his place
of residence to the corner OF Washing
ton and Queen streets. The deceased
was n lady of fine qualities, and was
a vocalist Of rare ability. She was the
daughter of the venerable Mr. Marsl<el
Hannah, of 919 North Twentieth street
Philadelphia, and a sister of Mr. Mark
Haman, of that city. She was fifty-twc
years of age.
Relatives of Mrs. Crary are expected
here this morning from Philadelphia
The remains will probably be forward.
ed to that city tomorrow.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04
ELECTION or oFFICERs.

The Portsmouth Gun Club held Their
annual meeting for election of officers
Friday evening: President Dr. o. r
Byrd, Vice President. ]. w. S. Butt
Corresponding Secretary, G.. p. Grant
Financial Secretary and Treasurer, w
ID. Ballentine, Captain, p. j. Gallagher
The Board of Directors are: DR.. o
F. BYRD. J. w. S. Butt. G.. p Grant. w
d. Ballentinc. p. j. Gallagher. r. o. b
Mules and G. V. Sschoolcr
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-04
DISTRICT r. Y. P. II

The District Baptist Young Peoples
Union will this afternoon, at $3.50
o'clock. meet with the Fourth Street
Baptist Church. The delegates from
the State Convention will make their
report. The following program will be
rendered.:
Vocal Solo-NIrs. f. NJ Allen.
Rccitation-NIiss Alcne Petit
Duet-Mrs. Gregory and Prof. ]. Pol
lard Rives.
Vocal Solo-NIrs. Mamie Jordan Greg
Dry.