davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-09
WATT, RETTEw & CLAY.
'-~---~--->-->>o~->~--o>>
The June
''Delineator"
is now here.

The Delineator is the largest, most
representative and thoroughly up-to-
date of all the women's magazines
published.
The many colored plates of fash
ions and millinery, with the other
abundant illustrations are Of i'm
mense value to all interested in in
coming and prevailing styles.
In addition to this, none OF the
varied interests of the kitchen, the
sewing room, the parlor, the bed
room, the nursery, is overlooked.
The subscription price IS one dollar
4 year.
Single copies are fifteen cents.
The contents for June are:
Styles for Ladies.
House Furnishing and Decoration
Illustratcd.-AliceM Nj. Kellogg
Illustrated Cookery Morrison.
An Artistic Bay Window.G. Wood
Styles for Misses and Girls.
styles for Little Folks.
Styles for Boys.
Mourning Fashions and Etiquette.
Summer Dress Fabrics.
Dress Trimmings and Accessories
The kcr.-lllustratcd--.A L.
German.
Modern Lace Making.
My Opal Rins.-(Story(.-Elicn Olncy
Kirk.
,Triolet.-EIln,, HigginS99n.
Summer Millinery In col
Joan OF Arc.-Poem).- Florence Earle
Coates.-lllustrated by j. Allen St
John.
american Women at the Paris Exposi-
tion.-Illustratcd with portraits
Walden Fawcctt.
Loves Course.-Poem). Edmund
Paris and the Exposition Tho Open
ing.-lllustrated.- Elliot Gregory.
Social Obscrvances. - Mrs. Frank
Learned.
College Observation-Disclosures with
portraits.-Carolyn lialstcad.
Fancy stitches and Embroidcrics. IL
Illustrated in colors.-Emma Hay
wood.
Netting.
TattinE.
Children and Their Ils-Gracc Peck
ham Murray. NJ. ID,
The Perhdity of Bess Doanc- STORY
Clinton Ross.-lllustrated by
Frank II. Wood
The Newest Books.-Laura II. Starr
Domestic Observation-Disclosures Life
by Margaret Hall. a Dozen Ways
of Trenting Tomatoes. by Mamie
Moore. Cakes, Now and Delicious
Practical Garlening.-Ward Macleod
Club Women and Club Life.-liclcn NJ
Wnslow.
Girls interests and Occupat ion.--lris-
ella Wakefield.
bicycling in 1901. Benton Sinclair
Domestic Science.
Be sure to get 4 June Fashion
Sheet-viree.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-09

ercne the party. Those enjoying this
occasion are Miss Lita Tucker. Miss
Jane Tucker Miss Maria Tucker. Miss
Mary Bradford Burwell. Miss Gertrude
Wake. Miss Rebecca Waddy. Miss
Elizabeth Martin, and Miss MARGARET
Reid
Miss Ruth Ferebee. of the Naval Hos
pital, Will entertain ut cards Friday
morning.
Mrs. NJ. S. Atkinson. of Baltimore.
Will be the guest OF Miss Louise Al
mend next week. after which she will
Visit Mrs. Warren G.. Elliott in Will
mirgton, n. c., ana later with Mrs.
VIM Byrd Page enjoy delightful trip
to Colorado.
Quite large crowd went down to
Old Point to the delightful concert
given 10y Miss <. Kindred Williams and
MISS Bertie Booker. Among those who
went over were Mr.. and Mrs Scheib.
Miss Elizabeth Taylor. Miss Mary
Bradford Burwell. Miss Gertrude
Wake. Miss Henrietta Tilghman. Mr..
Riddleberger, Mr.. Gordon Stevenson
and MIR. Percy Stevenson.
Mrs. nancy Will entertain the married
ladies' Euchrc Club on Thursday even
ing, at her home on Boush street.
Miss Preston, of Morrlstown, n. j., is
the guest of Mrs. Richard Wake, on
Butte street.
AT the enjoyable card part given by
Miss Nellie Little in compliment to
Miss l<ilby yesterday. at the home OF
her sister Mrs. Henry Little. in Client.
the guests were Miss Kilby, Mrs. Frank
Mccullough. Mrs. Willie Little. Mrs.
Harry Tyler. Miss Annie Henry and
Miss Wheatly
seven-handed euchrc was the game
played ana the pretty decora tons were
dog weed and buttercups.
Miss Wheatly is the guest of Mrs.
Frank Mccullough.
This afternoon and tomorrow the
little girls of ST. Aiary's Academy will
give lawn party on the grounds of
the Catholic Church on Holt street for
the benet of st. Marys Orphan Asy-
lum. Refreshments will be sold and
they hope for Il good attendance \
picnic is being planned for the beneh,
OF the Asylum. which the Sisters hope
will be successful. as money is always
needed in an institution of this kind.
beginning this morning and lasting
three days. the Norfolk Art League
will give an interesting exhibit of pho
Biography.
Mrs. Philip r. Yeatman has been ap-
pointed by Mrs. James Y. Leigh. presi-
dent of the State Division United
Daughters of the Confederacy, his
torian OF the division.
The Frances Barnes Y held last even
ing ut the residence OF Mrs. Belote on
lsank street, Que OF the plcasantcst and
most largely attended socials that they
have had for some time. Music and
Rotations We're enjoyed, and delight
| fUl refreshments served.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-09

Vice Presidents-G. w. Moore, Jr..
Lynchburg; w. NJ. Hablston, Rich
mond; j. 3. Fishburne, Roanoke: ]. r..
Jopling. Danville; c. ID. Fishburne.
charlottesville: j. A. Willett, Newport
News; Henry l.. Scmelz. Hampton: Col.
Walter III. Taylor. Norfolk. and Rufus
a. Ayers, Big stone Gap.
Secretary and Treasurer-Henry y.
Williams. Richmond.
Executive Cimmittee-G. ]. Seay. Pc
tersburg; ]. Fl. Patcson. Manchester;
j. II. Scheduled. Danvile. for one
year; j. l.. i3lisoly. Portsmouth; j. NJ.
Robertson. Charlottesville; James \.
Boyd. Richmond. for two years; John
X. Branch. Richmond; +. s. Reid.
/ Chatham: w. Venable, Farmville,
Committee on Banking and Jurispru
dencc-L. r. Watts. Portsmouth: j NJ.
White. charlottesville: Alexander
Hamilton Petersburg; a. A. Phlegar
Christiansburg: G. a. Schmelz. New
port News: j. S. Elicit. Richmond; C.
II. Blackford. Lynchburg: r. w.
Burke, Staunton. and Virgin;us New
ton, Richmond.
Committee on Finance-R. II. Smith
John b. Purcell. and r. Lancaster VIII
liams. OF Richmond.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-09
a Bonanza
FOR Towel Buyers
O-MofrOW.

A mixed lot. just over the
sea. Some of one kind, some
of another-but Ill good.
Some fringed-S some hem
stitched. Some pure white
some colored borders.
The very fine ones are
White in almost every case.
The lower priced, are about
half and half,
Here's how you'll be able
to buy them Thursday
morning, beginning at 10
o'clock.
IS cent sorts at 37H.
371l cent kinds at Is.
p cent grades at 1o.
Most Of the offering is per-
feet, but in some instances the
goods are slightly diScolored
in the bleaching, or by oil
stains.
We think such marks will
readily wash out.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-09
BANKERS TO MEET.
Seventh Annual Session Of The
Virginia Bankers Association.
Annual Convention Will Be Held In Rich
mond Next Week Captain Marshall, OF
Portsmouth, Win Respond To Adore. S
Welcome Officers And Commuters.

The seventh annual convention of the
held in the Chamber of Commerce.
Richmond. Thursday. May 18th. The
convention will be called to order at
10 o'clock a, M. and after the disposal
of the business of the morning session
Il recess will be taken until O'Clock
p. m.' President Mann S. Ouarles will
preside over the meeting. The conven-
ton will be opened With prayer by Rev.
Carey Il. Morgan, pastor of the Sew
enth Street Christian Church.
The following programme has already
been arranged:
MORNING SESSION.
The address of welcome to the city.
by Hon. Samuel l.. Kelley, of Rich
mond.
The reply to the address of welcome
by Colonel Richard C. Marshall, OF
Portsmouth. Va.
Reading minutes Of previous meet
ing:
The address by Hon. Ellis II. Rob
erts. Treasurer of the United States.
His theme will be. Two Months Under
the New Financial Law"
appointment of Nominating Commit
tee.
Report of the president.
Report of the secretary
The report of the Executive Commit
tee. with Mr.. George ]. Seay as chair
man.
The report of the Committee on
Banking and Jurisprudence. with Judge
l.. r. Watts as chairman.
The report of the Finance Committee.
with Mr., Richard TT Smith
man.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The election OF officers.
The addresses by the members of
the association on practical banking
questions.
The new business
The appointment of delegates to the
American Bankers Association.
The installation of officers elected.
The adjournment
Inc following clubs extend hospital
lty to delegates attending the Conven-
tion: Westmoreland Club, Col East
Grace street; Commonwealth Club. 4Ol
West Franklin street Albemarle Club.
SOl East Grace street: Virginia Club
26oS East Franklin street. Jefferson
club. SOS East Marshall street: Deem
KUN Hunt Club Henrico county: Lake
side Country Club, Lakeside Park
BANQUET IN THEIR HONOR.
In the evening. at $50 o'clock, the
members and guests are invited to
meet at the Westmoreland Club, where
banquet will be given by the Virginia
Bankers Association.
There will be about 200 or 800 bankers
In attendance at the convention
OBJECT OF ORGANIZATION
The object of the association is to
promote the general welfare and use
fulness of banks and banking institu-
IONS. to cultivate more intimate social
ana business relations between men,
oers; to collect and disseminate valua-
BILE financial and economic informa tlor,
affecting comon interests; to secure
unity and cooperation in the further
ance of legitimate and conservative
banking. and for the purpose of correct
Information as to the functions of banks
and their relation to the commercial.
industrial and agricultural interests of
the State.
THE OFFICERS
The officers of the associa ton and
their places OF residence n re- as follou-s.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-09
TIE
Joseph Brown
STORE
Silk TAPPED
Vests at 10 Gents.

Bleaci1ed to be sure.
And never a better at 10,
that we have known of. 9th
er silk tapped, of better quality,
l2H. There are Is cent ones,
too, that are unaffected by the
conceded and notable advance
in things of cotton.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-09
Before You Travel.

signed for lowest rates to oil nointe
via Baltimore and Ohio railroad (RovaI
Rlua Line) Bay Line washington
steamers and Chesapeake Line: finest
fastest and safes. trains in the world
ARTHUR G. LEWIS.
S. p. A. Baltimore & Ohio r.. p.
(Under Atlantic Hotel)
fel7-eod-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-09
TRGEy

A general meeting OF the stockholders
OF the CAPE HENRY PARK AND
LAND COMPANY is hereby called TO be
held at the office of the Secretary. Mt
Room No. !, Lowenberg Building. in the
city of Norfolk. Va, on SATURDAY, the
10Th day of May. 1900. ut L. o'clock NJ
at which meeting such business will be
transacted as might and should have
been transacted at the annual meeting of
said stockholders.
r. II. BAKER,
WM. w. OLD.
Stockholders holding more than onc-tcnth
OF the capital stock of the Company.
ap17-30t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-09
wrhrHER REPORT.
Washington. ID. c.. May S, 1900.

Washington, d. c.. May s. 1900.
Forecast for Wednesday and Thurs
For Virginia-Showers and thunder
storms and cooler Wednesday,: Thurs
day fair: brisk winds becoming west
erly.
For North Carolina-Showers and
thunderstorms Wednesday; cooler in
west and central portions: Thursday
fair; fresh to brisk westerly winds.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-09
MEETINGS.


NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
N TO STOCKHOLDERS or NOR
EOLk-H AMPTON ROADS COMPANY
inc regular annual meeting OF the stock
holders Of Norfolk-Eampton Roads Com
pany will be held on WEDNESDAY, May
9TH. 1900. at 10 a. m. in the office of the
company, Room 307 Columbia Building,
Norfolk; Va. IL. /. LOWENBERG
dPI-luNl Secretnry.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-09
Norfolk ana vicinity.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR TODAY
Fair: stationary temperature; fresh
south winds.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-09
TEMPERATURE. RAINFALL AMI
HUMIDITY.

NIdy oIN, IJVV.
Maximum temperature ...... ...... 81
Minimum temperature 900. ...... 81
Normal temperature ........ ...... 66
Departure from normal plus
Departure from normal since jan
uary 1st .......... .....minus ~
Rainfall since 1st of month ...... 0
Rainfall since first of month ...... .33
Mean relative humidity .......... Il
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-09
CALENDAR.
TIDES.

Sun rises at Sol n. m. and sets 9
7:02 p. m.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-09

High water, 5:3S a. m. and 500 D. IN.
Low water. 11:29 Il. m. and 1900 D. m.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-09

Mrs. Robert Groner spent few days
last week ut the Monticello.
\ delightful Beach Party will be
given to-day at the Tucker" cottage Mt
Virginia Beach Mrs. Warie will chap
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-09

Miss Dorothy Wake ana Miss Mary
Osborne returned Yesterday from
Washington. Miss Osborne will be the
guest of Miss Wake during her stay
in Norfolk.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-09

Mr.. w. Il. Lane has returned from a
trip to Jamaica.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-09

Among the Baltimoreans ut Virginia
Beach are Mr.. and Mrs. Douglass Duer
and Mr.. and Mrs. Tagart Steele
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-09

Miss Fatty Taylor is visiting Mrs.
Robert Tunstal Taylor. in Baltimore
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-09

THE OFFICERS
The officers of the association and
their places OF residence are as follows:
President-Mann 5. Quarles, Rich
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-09

Mrs. Worth, of North Carolina. is
visiting Mrs. DancN, on Boush street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-09

Mr.. Orlando Hinton. OF Petersburg
returned home Monday night, after
spending several days with Mrs. Eloist
Minor. on Holt street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-09

erone the party. Those enjoying this
occasion are Miss Lita Tucker. Miss
Jane Tucker Miss Maria Tucker. Miss
Mary Bradford Burwell, Miss Gertrude
Wake, Miss Rebecca Waddy. Miss
Elizabeth Martin, ana Miss Margaret
Reid
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-19
RAILROADS.,
Richmond, Fredericksburg and d
Potomac Railroad.
RAILROADS.

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT JAN. is. 1900
LEAVE BYRD-STIsE:EsT5 sTATloS:
900 points s 1ai1y SEE Stops ony e Milford
and Fredericksburg. Pullman sleep
ers to New York for
Washington and points North. the
New York ard Florida Special,
composed entirely or Pullman Vesu-
buled sleeping, compartment d.a-
ing, library and observation cars.
No extra charge other than regular
Pullman fare. Does not stop 4t
Elba or local stations. Commences
January 18th.
Glen Allen. Ashland, Iaylorsvi!is-
boswell: kutner Glen, Penola, .,, NIL
Fredericksburg. Brooke. and VICE
water Pullman car e.. 10,
~ washington ana points North. Stops
at Elba, Glen Allen. Ashland, Tay-
louisville: boswell, Rnther Glen; ;l Pc
noIa, Milford. Woodsfane, Guinea
Summit: Fraler:ckSbilrs, Brooke
and Whitewater. Pullman ear1 ..
12:G0 NJ. Daily, except sunday. for . w ASH
Eiba. Glen Allen. Ashland. boswell.
Milford and Eredericksburg Par!or
car Connects with Congressional
Limited at Washington:
7:45 P. NJ Daily, for Washington and
- points NORTH. Stops at E5ba, Ash
at Other stations Sundays Sleeper
Richmond to New York. Sleeper
Washington 10 PhIIadelnhia
ARRIVE 9BYRD-STREET STATION.
$40 A. NJ Daily. Stops at Widewater,
Brooke. fredericksburg; Milford
boswell, Ashland and Elba. Stops
at other stations Sundays. Sleeper
New York to Richmond
500 p. M. Daily, except sunday STOPS
at Fredericksburg. Milford. boswell,
Ashland. Glen Allen and Elba Par
loT car from Ws s,hisa ton, :. r-.d
ericksburg boswell, Ashland and
F:Iba. pullman cars from New York.
$40 2. M Daily. Stops at Whitewater,
Brooke Fredericksburg, Summit.
Guinea. Woodslane, Milford. PenoIa
Ruther Glen. boswell. Taylorsvil,e.
Ashland. Glen Allen and Elba.
$50 P. M. Daily, except Sunday. from
Washington and points North. the
New York and Florida Special.
Makes no local stops and does not
stop at Elba.
INTERPRETATION TRAINS.
DAILY except Sunday
ZOO a. a. Leaves Elba for Quantico.
400 p. M. Leaves Byrd-Street Station
for Fredericksburg.
600 y M Leaves E.lba for, Ashland
$40 A. NJ Arrives Elba from Ashland
goo M. Arrives Byrd-Street street
from Fredericksburg.
e.nI p. N Arrives E.lba from Ashland.
Wv W. P. TAYLOR.
Traffic Manager.
T. T. D. MYERS
President.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-19
DAYS Accidents.

4 negro man named Darlington mad
two of his fingers mashed OH by hoss-
head of tobacco at Iwenly-lirst anu CaiS
streets yesterday afternoon al Q clo'H,
The ambulance was summoned and DR..
t1oode treated his hurts
Dr. Goode of the ambulance" corps, was
called yesterday morning at $50 O'Clock to
Twenty-tifth and Z streets. he found a
white woman named Mrs. Murphy lying
in the street in the rain in se.nl-con-
scious condition. He treated her and
brought her 10 The hospital she VIII DC
able TO leave to-day.
At 9:25 A. NJ. the ambulance was can
ed to Seventeenth and Venable streets, TO
attend a negro man who had fit Dr.
Goode removed him to his home.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-19
Couu1y Matters.

Nj. S. Ford was before Justice James I.
Lewis yesterday morning on charge OF
cursing on the public highway and cans-
ing a public nuisance. He was represent
ed by Captain George D. Wise and the
;; commemorative Attorney was also pres
cnt After hearing many witnesses the
accused was fined $40 and costs. and sc
o,,ired TO give bond for twelve months in
tho sum OF 500
The Circuit Court was in session yes
ttrday and was occupied With the case Of
e. w Thomas rs. j. Z. Turpin, Tor debt.
Special Policeman Meyer Angle qualified
yesterday morning before Judge Wickham
as constable Of Fairfield district i'll place
Of Mr. c. w Thomas. resigned.
Haywood Neal Ccolored) was arrested
Yesterday by Constable Meyer Angle on
\ charge of housebreaking. He rs suppos-
ed 10 have entered The house OF Edward
Snead.
Mrs. Mary J. Hand was appointed guar
dian for Mary t. Man1el by Judge WICK
ham yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-19
RELIGIOUS Notes.

The mission workers who formerly
carried on their work at az east Broad
street C'Broad-Srreet Missicn) have now
resumed the full number of meetings at
20. east Grace street. They are as fol-
lows: Every night except, for the pres
Ont. Saturday, at S O'Clock: MONDAY
sprayer-meeting every day; Sunday at II
A. NJ: Tuesdays at =. NJ. A meeting
specially, though not exclusively, sfor di-
Vine healing. The public are invited
Next Sunday being the time for the
regular quarterly communion service at
the Grace-Strcet Presbyterian church,
DR. Witherspoon pastor, will hold pre-
naratory service in the lecture-room This
afternoon at o'clock.
The weekly devotional service of the
Epworth League of Park-Place Methodist
Episcopal church was held last night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-19
NOL.ASSES CANDY
CAUSES TROUBLE
An Amusing Scene in the Court of
Justice John.
STICK OF WOOD THE WEAPON.
A Short Docket at She Police Court
But Several amusing incidents.
The Eighth Street Gang.
Other Cases. y
STICK OF WOOD THE WEAPON.

Thu Police Court was In session Ses,er-
r.v morning Only a short while. ana
who light shed by the window oil me
Great Dispenser fcIl upon those VINO VIZ
shin al his shrine for the space oil ohiS
ono hour. although the tocket Was =
,,hor, one many wise words were spoken
,,n.o Inc eyil-doer, which. If taken 10
,,car,. may be of great benefit to them
one STRIKE.
-Nelius Banks and Lillian BANKS Two
,cry small Africanders, were charged up
Tor assaulting with baseball bat one
Robert Sharp and woundinE nm ABOUT
The head. The story was told by Lillian
IN Ihcr most bewitchinE manner, anu
brought; tears TO the eyes OF The renowned
Tus,iCc She said that she and Menus
were making .-lasscs candy Like the
princess in the fairy story, she was pre-
psrinE swcctmeatS for the prince, WHO
was coming in the shape oil Menus, "neii
Sharp rushed In like the WICKED larry
nnd eudeavorcd 10 strip her OF her lreas-
IRE. As the Princess resisted With ioud
cries for her lover. the wicked desponer
threw her to the earth and was about TO
nenr;ye her of wind. when the little BACK
Prince arrived. He secured cNasei from
The FIRE and smote Robert over the pate
with such potency that The ambulance
had to be called in.
The story was very pathetic ana hef
description of the terrible oaths. breath
ed by he who desired the 'lasses, While
she was in his grasp. was very moving.
LEFT THE CITY
oihe- witnesses testified to the same
story and the Great Dispenser 1Towned
q terrible fraWIl much dreaded by wrong
doors and told the accused that they were
justified in protecting their 'lasses and
that they could proceed with the stew.
Frank Mason was brought UP Tor beg
:-inc on the street. He said that lie
come from Alexandra and was suffering
with chronic rheumatism The Justice
locked hard AT the accused, and in
fathtr!y way said:
rolling stones are worth TWO
T. -r IN. and l hold the key % that
bush. so you had better leave the city,
Daniel Waters was charged with curs=
ing w IL. slankersl;p and as the eE:-
de.lcc showed that beth had used bad
language. both were charged like fee
$40 and costs.
William Taylor colored- was charged
uiih, threatening Eliza Henderson. a.s1
ca.preii. with a pistol, out as the witnesses
knew nothing about he case, the cha"sc
could not be proved and was dismissed.
Many white boys We're before TIE
Court supposed To belong TO a gang q
.ic:peradocs. known as the Eighth stree:
gang, but the cases were continued.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-19
Malaacin" HoaId,

A meeting D: the Board Of Managers Of
The Retreat .or the Sick was held Yes
terday morning at il O'Clock, with Mrs.
y. W. Moseley In the chair. After the
transaction of the regular business Mr..
William Todd. representing the Virginia
Electrical Railway and Development
Company. presented 10 the board an esti-
mate upon the lighting of the hospital
by electricity.
Plats for entertainments, which are
soon 10 be given for the benefit of the
Retreat. were discussed. McCabe's Glee
Club viii give an entertainment on the
18th Of February for the institution. An
important meeting Of the board will lie
held next Tuesday morning at IL o'clock
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-19
COAL TRANSIT COMPANY,
Disposed OF the Shares-slr. Baskcr-
Wills WilI-Othcr Court News.

a decree in the case of II. {. Parsons
administrator against Chesterfield Transit
Company was filed in the Law and Equity
Court yesterday.
Mr.. Parsons secured 4 charter from NE
Legislature 10 organize and conduci LIS
enterprise. The project was the pl;in "i
Mr. w. c. Andrews. a millionaire OF Nc"
York city, who conceived me iu'. ~.
transporting coal through pipe lines WIN
water powdering it. and applied and OBJ
tanned various patents on il from me
United States Patent Office The com
a,any was organized on April 10. 1891, and
was successfully conducted up TO Jar.
Parsons death.
The stock of the company was oiNiueu
7ip in shares of 500 each. among Inc lo oa-
lowing gentlemen: IA. c. Parsons, Hsi
shares, S99. 700; Ware b. Gay, smart sluv'
a. c. Hartman, / share, 500; ). u WIZ
;iams share 500: total, $l'e,oeo
Motion is also granted restraining ana
,nioining the Chesterfield Transit Com
psny. lis agents, officers and a'ioiiies VI
dispcsing Of any of tho assets uii'h ties
are SO ordered by the court
The vii of the late Henry l.. =. fas-
keryill was admitted to probate Ill me
chancery Court yesterday. Nj bas-
lServ;Il names his two sons. T. II. and
II. T. Baskerville, IS executors OF ms cs-
tate which is valued at S33n,0et he d.
yides his estIte mainly between ms '"o
SOILS.
The Christmas rioters-Jeferson Fuho'
Edward Mosby and Frank Ha!l-were on
trial in the Hastings Court YESTERDAY
and the jury. having partially heard the
evidence against them, adjourned over
until this morning.
Marriage licenses were issued 10 tHe
following couples yesterday:
Miss Evelyn May Tyler and Mr John
J. Miller.
Miss Margaret Hayes Walker and Mr.
William Ross.
Judge Minor in the Law and Equity
Court has according 10 the report Oh ti'e
umpire and arbitrators on the CLAIMS OIL
persons against the Chesapeake ana ONO
Railway Company for damages cone
,repertv. awarded $1S,GaS to the property
owners.
Mayor TAYLOR yesterday issued pro
clamation closing the city offices to-day III
honor of the birthday anniversary OF Gen.
Robert Z. Lee.
Work will be suspended in the several
departments. but as usual, Chief howard
and Detective Tonlinson and their as
sistants will be in Office. ana justice
Crutclliield will hold court