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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-03
FAKE SOLICITOR.
Claims to BE an Authorized Collector
f,rtbc NIcGuirc Memorial Fund.

A man claiming 10 be an authorized
soicitor for the Mcclure memorial fund
has been operating in the city. He began
his work Yesterday morning. the first day
after the organ cation of the association
and he is thought TO have gathered in Z
good days work.
Mrs. James r. Gordon was Informed
OF the fake solicitors calls yesterday
morning by Mrs. Robert A Lancaster,
Mrs. George L. Christian, ana Mrs. Lucy
AZ Van Doren, upon whom the man
called. Mrs. Gordon said that she wished
to warn the public against such solicitors;
that she had authorized no solciting
and none will be permitted. No one is al
lowed 10 receive contributions to the fun5
except Mrs. James R. Gordon, No. S1t
East Grace Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-03
DINNER TO i.'G0VERNOR BOB"
Col. John $. Harwond VIII Tender the
Visitor IL Receptions.

Col. John :. Harwond VIII Tender the
Visitor IL Reception.
Gov. Bob Taylor, who is TO lecture AT
tn. Academy tonight, will arrive In the
city this morning and while here VIII De
.he guest of Col John S. HARDWOOD. at hss
residence No. 1863 Floyd Avenue.
PRIOR 10 the Lecture Col HARDWOOD Will
give an informal dinner party in honor o..
Gov. Bob Taylor. 10 which a number OF
,.bosa friends have been invited TO NEE.
,he lecturer. Among those who will De
present. are: Gov. Tyler. eN-Gov. o.Fer-
rail-, Acknowledgement Montasue. Rev.
DIR. Hawthorne. Col. Jno. w. Richardson,
Col. C.. E. Winso. Col. Blagood. Prof.
Jno. p. MCGUIRE Mr.. Polk Miiisr. Mr..
3. H. Berry Mr.. Fl. Lee Lorraine and
Mr. r r. HARDWOOD
Col HARDWOOD has secured from New
york q numb : of souvenirs in the form
of q miniature fiddle and bow which
will De presented TO each of those who
attend as an appropriate reminder OF ths
occasion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-03
HANDSOME MONUMENT.
One TO Pc Placed Over tho Grave Of
The Late w. +. Rcddy.

a handsome Chesterfield granite mon
ument is to be placed over the grave Of
the late VIM F. Reddy in Mt. Calvary
Cemetery.
Personal friends of Mr.. Reddy contri-
bute6l the funds. It was hoped to have the
unveing ceremonies observation-disclosures
Day-but the contractor could not complete
The memorial in time. 1t is probable that
the exercises will be held Sunday AFTER
next.
The various societies to which Mr.. Reddy
belonged will turn out. Rev. Father John
3. ORelly, who was Mr.. Reddy's pastor,
and others will make brief addresses.
Mr.. Reldy was one of the most popular
citizens OF Richmond. He was a young
man of great promise Had he lived high
political honors would have been confer
red upon him.
Mr. Reddy served with distinction in the
House of Delegates.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-03
Thnma-McGchee.
(spacfal Dispatch to The Times.)

SANDY HOOK, VA. November 2--AIr-
George Carroll Thomas, of Fiuvanna
county. and Miss Maggie Graves McGehee
were married at the residence of Mrs.
Clara aMcGeflee, mother of the bride, near
Shannon Hill, Goochland county. on We'd
nesday afternoon. October Sist. in the
presence of relative and few select
friends of the contracting parties. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. III. ID.
Ragland Inmed 'ately after the ceremony
the newly married couple. accompanied
by several friends left for Louisa. and took
the train for Washington city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-03
NEWS OF THE COURTS.
cveraI. Small Suits Flied and one

Several. Small Suits Filed and One
Confession of Judgment.
In the Law and Equity Court the case
of 4, Hawkes. against the Co-opera-
tive Investment Association. for sl2S. was
heard yesterday, but failed to reach an
agreement.
suits were brought in this court by the
state Bank OF Virginia against B. w.
Po,ndexter and J.. z. Stowe, Jr., for s1so,
and George Burton against. the r chmond
seneac,ai and Insurance Company for
800
Rosa NIaron n!ed suit against her hus-
band. Joseph II. Baroff. Fulton merchant,
for divorce. The grounds charged are In
compatibility and infidelity.
Mary F.sSteyenson instituted suit against
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-03
sEABoARD AIR LINE RAILWAY

SEABOARD AIR LINE RAILWAY
/, coo MILE BOOKS are sold for S25, and
will be accepted for passage from Wash
inston, D. c., to the Florida line, includ-
ing ali lines in the system. The S A. l..
R'y. also sell 1900 Mile Book good be-
tween Richmond and Atlanta, Richmond
and Columbia, S. c.. Portsmouth. Va,
and Columbia and Atlanta. ar:l between
Wilmington and Charlotte and all branch
es The S. a. L. is now operating a dou-
BILE daily service. out of Richmond for
Atlanta and all points south, and 10 Co
lunbia, Savannah. Jacksonville, Tampa.
and all Florida points. The trains oper-
ated over this system have no superior
in the South, and every courtesy is ex-
tended to make the traveller comfortable.
for information concerning schedules
rates. Pullman reservations. etc. apply
to c. w. Morris. Depot Ticket Agent, G..
& O. Depot; Richmond Transfer Co, sos
East Main Street, or to
T. P SMITH,
District Passenger Agent
S36 Fast Main Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-03
\ Porter De,nented.'
t., I;n.uL ill., Tiu,.s,

BoYDTON, VA, November 2.-Townes
the old and well-known colored porter at
the Exchange Hotel here. has become de-
mented His trouble came on quite sud-
denly. He was porter for the hotel for
perhaps twenty-five years. was faithful
employe and was exceedingly popular with
the travelling public.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-03
VIII lie Made Cardinals.
fBy Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, November At is un-
derstood that at the next Consistory. to be
held in Rome. PROBABLY. this month. Mgr
Della Nolpe Major Domo, OF the Vatican
at Rome; Mgr. Tripepi. the Assistant Sec
retary of the State of the Church at Rome:
Mgr Generi. assessor of the Holy Office
at Rome. and Mgr. Delloleo. an archbishop
in Southern Italy, will be made Cardi-
mails.
This information has been received in
Washington from an authoritative source
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-03
Cost of Mail Delivery,
By Associated Press.)

. WASHINGTON. November 2--The an
nual report of W. s. ShalIenberger. Sec
oud Assistant ossmaster-General, was
made public to-day. 1t shows that on
June SOth last the annual rate or expenaa-
ture for inland mail service was 500, i4o,oeo.
for foreign service S2,0l4a3S. total expeh-
ditures S57.16o 59S.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-03
The Christian Conference.

SUFFOLK, VA. November 2-After
four days session at New Lebanon Church.
Surry county. the Eastern Virginia Chris
tian Conference adjourned this afternoon
to meet next year III Norfolk
To-days session was devoted princi-
paIly to reports.
1t was reported that the Norfolk Church
had provided one thousand dollars for the
support OF Rev. D. P. Barrett mission
airy to Syria.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-03
Mrs. uacKev Adiud.ed Insane.
Rr Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press
WASHINGTON. November Mrs. Viz: VI
Key, wife of ex-Judge MacKey. OF SCUM
Carolina. was to-day committed 70 .is
United states government Asylum for the
Insane The action was AIKEN on me APP
plicatton OF her father. to 9si
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-03
4 Week of Tragedy.
Especial Dispatch TO The Tines

WILMINGTON. n. c.. November .
Howard Peterson. a young white man, ac-
cidentaliy shot himself at Clinton last
night and died to-day from the effects of
the wound This is the third tragedy in
Clinton, although only a small place, in
little over Il week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-03
difference Nav BE adjusted.

Through d misunderstanding between a
number Of the boys employed at the Has
ker-Marcuse establishment and the en-
ployers. a number of the former are idle
The misunderstanding arose because of
the small size of Il certain tin tag. The
boys declined to work because Of this fact
and went on strike. The employers state
that the differences can probably be adj
iusted upon a proper presentation of them
and it is likely that such action will be
taken today.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-03
Successful Enterprise.

4 Presbyterian Mission Sunday-School
has been opened on Brook road just beyond
the corporate limits by the students of the
Union Theological Seminary. The enter
prise IS proving very successful, and al
ready the names of fifty pupils have been
enrolled.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-03
Bank CIrarinSs.
fpv Associated Prcss.l

NEW. YORK. November The fosa.
bank cIeartnss at the principal cities OF
the United States for the week ended no.
.vember /, were 81. 67a. 1871 2s4. decrease OF
1913 per cent. as compared WITH the car
responding period Of last year
Outside OF New York city. the total
.cIearlngs were ss, TToaafs decrease OF
81 g. ner cent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-03
4 Charge Dismissed.
Special Dispatch to The Times.

CHATHAM, VA, November 2.-Mettau
Snow, who was charged with the betrayal
of Miss Ida b. Farmer. was tried before
Justice Dabney to-day. The charge was
not proven and the case was dismissed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-03
.Pranrrty Transfers.

The following property transfers we're
recorded yesterday:
ACKNOWLEDGING w Brooks and wife
to- E. L. Goodman. 81 e-12 teet on south
side Floyd Avenue. IS feet VEST o. beecn
street .S2.1To.
J. stewart Ba-ney's trustees 70 James
C. sDeaton's exors., 50 fear on north side
Grove Avenue. 10 5-i2 feet east ct Wa'-
nut Street. $3.50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-03
Business is Prisl1 f.

The Internal Revenue receipts at the
Richmond office for the month Of Octo-
Der were $2G2.91S.33 This is a good
showing. especially for the month pre-
ceding Il presidential election.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-03
& c., 80. smIl,,. Banl.rnnt.

Charles T. Smith, OF Petersburg,
through his counsel, Hon. VIM. B. Nell
waine fled a petition. N bankruptcy yes
757 40 and his assets at SOS, 112.07. The
assets include $4,000 Of unliquidated
claims.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-03
the Richmond Beneficial and Insurance

Company for 500 damages.
The case of the Ponetta Land co. asa gains:
Warwick & Carson was tried in the Ci'S
Circuit Court yesterday, resulting N d
verdict against the defendants for Sez.''.
In tue same court judgment was con.
fessed in the case of NJ. Rosenbaum q
f.onnany against S. NJ. and a. y. Dodd
Il
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-03
Tho Grays Drill.

Company A. OF the Seyeut.sth Regiment
was drilled last night. There was q 49,
>ttcadance ok he members
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-03

SNEEZE AND BLOW. but you can't
get permanent relief from catarrh unless
you purify your blood. Hoods Sarsa-
parilla does this, soothes and he1ls the
infla1ned surfaces. removes all scrofulous
taints, and cures catarrh.
Sick headache is cured by Hoods Pills.
o5c.
BOB TAYLOR. ACADEMY. TO-
NIGHT.
Good seats to be had. 50 cents. Get
them at the door Don't miss it.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-03

District Passenger Agent,
$50 East Main Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-03
WHAT CAUSES DEAFNESS ?
The Principal Cause is Durable, But
Generally Overlooked.

MANY things may cause deafness. and
Very often is difficult TO trace cause,
Some people inherit deafness. Acute dis
cases like scarlet fever sometimes cause
deafness. But by far the most common
ca1,se of loss of hearing is catarrh OF The
Douglas Island news., 1900-05-09

Call at Dr. Harrison's and have your teeth examined-free. Open day and night.
 Mr. Sharick, of the Alaska Jewelry Company at Juneau left on the Cottage City for short visit at sound points. Lee Pulver has charge of the Alaska Jewelry store during the absence of Mir. Sharick.
 For up-to-date Clothing go to the Treadwell store. They have justreceiv- ed a large consignment of Mems, Youths and Boys Clothing of the latest styles and patterns, also complete line of Hats in all the new shapes, at the low est prices,
 The Oberlin, (Kan.) Eye came this week all dressed up in new type and sporting an up-to-date new head. Borin has few peers as newspaper man, even in that state which can boast of so many good ones, We offer our congratulations,
 Drs. w. L. Harrison and c. M. liar rison are now prepared to attend to their increasing patronage in first-class style, having thoroughly renovated and enlarged their Dental parlors, which are far ahead of any other like estab- lishment in Alaska.
 Mir. Joe Wilkerson of Treadwell was caller at the News office last Saturday and paid subscription for his brother in Napton, Mo-, and also one for him. self MT. Wilkerson is satisfied with his position in the employ of the Tread we'll people and has no fault to find.
Douglas Island news., 1900-05-09
MEXICAN MIXUPs.

Mir. William Davis, shift boss at the Mexican mine, met with a slight acci- dent the 5th inst. While going through a stope he was struck on the head by a piece of rock from a hanging wall. He was fortunate, however, in escaping with only slight flesh wound.
 Charles Anderson, engineer in the Ready Bullion, had an arm slightly scalded few days ago. Charley is a competent engineer and his presence of mind saved him from worse accident.
 We note with much pleasure that our friend, MT. Smith, the genial foreman of the Ready Bullion, is growing fat and rosy,
 MT. Rain declares that "the stage never had such a charm for him until the Snow Go. came to Douglas"
 MT. John Gualtney, of the Ready Bull lion mill, has gone to the Silver Bow basin as amalgamator for the thirty stamp mill operated there by the Treadwell company. John is fine young man, and his many friends wish him success.
 Mir. Sam Rushforth, after having wis tied California and Old England, has returned to Douglas with bonny bride. Sam is well known on the ls- land and received Q hearty welcome from his many friends and good wishes for his better half,
 Mrs. aud Rev Mir. Replogle, with a small party of bright faced children, made gladsome the evening hours of the 5th inst. for the boys at the Mexican boarding house with singing and recit- ing. Miss Ernie Replogle recites with wonderful effect for one so young, and Miss Mary Sandman, as bright and fair as a child can be, won the admiration of all.
Douglas Island news., 1900-05-09

Shows Players had fair sized and very appreciative audience at Ohman's Hall last Saturday night. The play be- ing entirely comedy was not quite as pleasing as those in which the thrill. ing, the mirthful, are so blended as to- prevent surfeit of either. The piece,, however, was we'll staged and played; all the performers did themselves credit. Next Friday night double bill will be presented consisting of the famous master piece of Nat Goodwiu's, "Con- fusion" and the great Historical Melo- drama "The Old Guard"
Douglas Island news., 1900-05-09
K P SMOKER.

North Star Lodge No. 1, K. of P. gave a Smoker" at their hall in the Hunter Building last Thursday even- ing. The Knights and their guests en- ioyed the influence of smoke-using old fashioned clay pipes. Lemonade and fruits were served and card play ing furnished the principal amuse- ment. This lodge has a wide-awake membership and will continue to grow.
Douglas Island news., 1900-05-09
APRON FESTIVAL.

About the middle of next month the ladies of St. Luke's Episcopal Guild will hold an Apron Festival. A pro- gram will be rendered, and refresh ments served consisting of straw berries and cream, and ice cream and cake. No admission will be charged, but the ladies will have on sale at that time, aprons for men, women and children. All may expect a good time
Douglas Island news., 1900-05-09
WRANGEL NEWS.
of aIl.

The coIored soldiers of Go. L, U. s. A., have orders to join their company at Skagway, and will leave on the steamer Humboldt on her next trip north.
 Etolin and John Duncan McKinnon have departed for Calender, Scotland, in care of Miss McLaren, lady who will certainly give the children every care possible on their voyage to their home abroad.
 P. c. Jensen has moved to his home on Dewey heights. This new residence property is fast becoming the popular part of the city for fine homes.
 Ed. w. Gilman and son Guy have left WrangeI for Nome. Mrs. Gilman goes as far as Seattle with her husband and then to her old home, Salt Lake City.
 Capt. Wilson will soon begin to build his new home, which will be one of the finest in Alaska.
 J. G. Grant, the man with many smiles, is now located in the Wilson cafe where he entertains his many friends.
 Sam Kincaid has accepted position with the Tallu Fish company for the coming season. A good man in the right place.
 Down went McGinty and so did the Troup wharf, last Wednesday morning. At least about 60 feet of the wharf set tied about foot in the center of the warehouse, caused by the torredo work ing in the piling and the heavy amount of coal on the wharf This wharf and warehouse is one of the finest on the Pacific coast or in Alaska, and it is said 1 it will not be repaired again.
 Ed. Barnes has the contract for fur nishing the McKinnon Wharf company with new hemlock piling to make a thorough repairing of their wharf.
 The steamer Favorite of Seattle came in port the 4th inst, being only days from Seattleto Wrangel, Capt. Sloan in charge.
 A.C.Burdick, of Portland, manager of the Taku Fish company, is here in Wrangel with machinery for the gaso- line launch built for his firm by Wm. Fletcher Ship Yard Go.
 The personal estate of the late Mrs. McKinnon was sold at public auction at her home on Front street. The bid. ding was both generous and fast and many bid was raised for the purpose of getting some souvenir of one of the most generous and benevolent women that ever lived in our midst.
 Jos. Caustens and wife came back to their home and many friends on the Al Xxi. Both the collector and his charm, ing wife look as if the vacation had giv, en them lease of new life.
 Two more people in our town this week looking up cannery site. That right. Come along good people; we have the sites needed and fish for any number of large canneries.
 The Thlinket and Alaska Packers canneries are both rushing their work getting ready to open up soon and eX' pect to put up about one hundred thousand cases. JACK. Gloves of every. kind nicely cleaned
Douglas Island news., 1900-05-09
HARRY FAY, Sec
w. B. SToUT, Chairman.

Through the kindness of Governor Brady the News is in receipt of copy of the third report on the investiga- ton of the agricultural capabilities of Alaska. This report contains much valuable and surprising information and bears conclusive evidence that the mining interests are not the only ones worth looking into. Alaska is won derful country and the agricultural possibilities are on a par with the rich ness of the mines, We invite any of our friends who wish, to call and ex- anime this report. It is well worth a careful inspection.
Douglas Island news., 1900-05-09
HAYNES DELEGATES.
HAYNES, ALASKA, May 3, 1900.

DOUGLAS ISLAND NEws:-Enclos- ed please find account of Republi- can convention, held at Barnett's Hall April 3Oth, 1900.
 The meeting was organized by the el- ection of W. B. Stout, Chairman and Harry Fay, Secretary. The object of the meeting having been stated by the chairman, the following names were placed in nomination for delegates to the Juneau convention: R. M. Odell, Sol Ripinsky, W. A. Nash, J. A. Mar quam. The ballot resulted: Marquam 26, Odell 21, Ripinsky 6, Nash 3. Mar quam and OdelI were declared by the chairman to be elected. Upon motion by Nash, the election of Marquam and Odell was made unanimous. 82 votes were cast.
 HAIRY FAY. Sec.
Douglas Island news., 1900-05-09
NOTICE.

There will be a meeting at the Odd Fellows Hall, Tuesday evening, May l5, at 8:3O o'clock, for the purpose of ascer- taining the number of persons who wish to participate in the organization of tent of the Knights of the Macca- bees of the World. All interested are cordially invited.
Douglas Island news., 1900-05-09
RUNNING AGAIN.

The Treadwell mill which has been closed down for several weeks on ac- count of a shortage of men, started up again last Monday morning at : o'clock. The Al-Ki and Seattle brought crowd of workmen up from below, who have placed the labor situation back in it's normal condition.
Douglas Island news., 1900-05-09
OFF FOR PARIS.

Messrs. Joe Routhier, Fred LaHeat, John Smith and F. l.. Rouster will leave next month to attend the Paris Expo sition. They have ordered their cloth ing from P. H. Fox to be made ythe Royal Tailors.
Douglas Island news., 1900-05-09

The members of the Evanston bar, when Judge M. c. Brown was in that city the other day, presented him with a gold-headed cane as memento of their regard for the distinguished jurist who will soon assume the duties of dis trict judge of Alaska. The Judge will leave for Alaska about the 1st of May. He has rendered the clerkship to Attor- ney w. J. Hills who has the same under consideration.-Rock Springs (Wyo.) Miner.
Douglas Island news., 1900-05-09
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