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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-09
A Sure Thing.
From Puck.

Silas-"Hiram says he really expects ter
git elected ter de office Of constable this
time, fer sure
Joshua-"He does? Why, what's his poll
tics7 He hain't fer expansion ner free
silver
Silas-"Oh, they say he's got scheme
ter make the foreigner pay all the internal
revenue tax. He sprung 1t down ter the
store the other evenin. an It took like hot
pancakes"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-09
A Romance of 1910.
From the Baltimore American.

From the Baltimore American.
Darling he said. IT have brought you
a little present this evening" and he hand
ed the lissome maid small package.
"Oh. what Is it, Henri?
(His name was really Henry. but when
people fall in love they idealize to a con-
siderable extent.)
Guess
So, of course, she guessed all the way
from diamonds to candy. but at each guess
Henri shook his head negatively. Then
Of delight exclaimed:
"a chunk of ice! Oh, you extravagant
mani"
For this was 1910, after the ice trust had
put Cecil Rhodes and his diamond asso-
ciates into the almShouse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-09

Mrs Grimes-"Your husband made q
splendid speech at the meeting last night
How nice it must be to be married to such
a gifted man."
Mrs Fluent-"And have to listen to him
rehearse for two or three weeks before he
makes his speech? Mercy!"-Boston Tran
script.
Did you have any trouble selecting q
name for the baby?''
; "None at all;- there's only one rich uncle
IN the family" Dispatch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-09
Economy at Long Range.

From the Chicago News.
City Boarder-''Wasnt 1t rather expensive
to substitute barbed wire for the rail
fences on your farm?'
Farmer-'Yes. the first cost was consid-
cradle. but I calculate 1t will eventually
save enough time to pay for itself"
City Boarder-"How so?'
Farmer-"Well, you see, the hired hands
don't stop to rest every time they have &C.
cason to climb the fence"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-09
READY FOR A FIGHT
The Moros of Mindanao Are Very
Bloodthirsty Lot.
FEELING TOWARD OUR SOLDIERS
How Some of Our Men Were
Butchered in Cold Blood
CUSTOMS OF THE PEOPLE

Copy lighted 1900, by Frank G. Carpenter)
spccIal CORRESPONDENCE Of The Evening Star.
POLLOK. Island of Mindanao,
AnriI 10 1900
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-18
AGAINST Her Parents, VIII.

SUSSEX, Va, May 17.-special.-Mr
e Mantle Harris, of Waverly,
and Miss Mamye Schaefer, living near the
Courthouse-sfe twenty-five. and he
twenty-four-left AIR. T. ]. Pennington,s
abou; 8 o'clock Monday morning, leaving
their friends under the impression that
they were going for drive About five
in the afternoon they returned and
showed their marriage certificate. They
drove that morning 10 the Courthouse,
procured the license and then Went to
the parsonage The Pastor being from
home. they quietly awaited his return.
and We're married at half-past three in
the afternoon.
They left MIR. Pennington's after bid
ding Them good by. for the home Of the
bride. TO gel part of her belongings
Thence on To Nyaverly. the home of the
groom. Leaving the next morning for
Richmond. and other northern cities.
The marriage was. of course. very
much against the wishes of her parents.
Though he had been waiting on her for
several years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-18
STUDENTS. "CUT" CLASSES.
Richmond College Boys fake :, Day
or Despite iTaculty's Orders.

Because. the faculty refused 10 grant
them a holiday. the Two hundred students
at Richmond College decided to take a day
off. and yesterday cut classes. All of
this was in direct opposition TO the ex-
pressed viii of the faculty of the school,
but the students did not let that interfere
With their plans. They simply went The
strike was declared OFF last night
From what can be,learned it seems that
the students wednesday afternoon pre-
scented petition To the faculty asking
that they be released from all school duties
for yesterday, Richmond Day of the Car
rival. Al the faculty meeting the petition
was considered and unfavorahiy acted
upon
AS soon as the action of the faculty was
known, cali for a mass-meetins was is
sued and about seventy-tive students met
in the chapel Several speeches We're made
and those assembled determined to attend
no classes The originators afterwards en-
listed the support OF the great majority
of The other students, and about twenty
five of tho student body attended classes
yesterday, The honor men were cons'ici-
Gus b. their absence, but the co-eGs We're
out in force.
1t Is not known what action the faculty
VIII take, but that is causing the students
no loss OF sleep.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-18
The BUlLlNGS DEDICATED.
Impressive Exercises Mt the Union
University Yesterday.

The new buildings of the Virginia Union
University We're, with becoming ceremo-
mics. dedicated Yesterday morning. The
institution as II now stands. is the COM.
binaticn of the ola Richmond Theological
Seminary and Maryland University. OF
Washington, and is the largest cclored
school in the South.
There we're present graduates of the
two schools from ali sections OF the coun-
Try. many of whom have obtained proui-
nence as a direct result of their efforts.
The attendance was particularly crafty
ing. many OF the friends Of the school
having come long distances 10 parties
pate in The ceremonies.
ne address of the day was made by
General t. j. Morgan. IL. D., of New
York. secretary OF the American Home
Mission Society There were also adj
dresses by Rev s. II Morehouse. ID. d.
% NewsNor field secretary OF the assoc.
ciauofi: Rev. SP 7. Morris. ID. y, OF
Lynchhurg, and Rev. j, ii. Mason, u. D..
Of Batavia N. y. There are six build
tnIS icnuleted. and two are in cnnrsa
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-18
4 NAN TO OPPOSE
MAJOR LASSITER.
The Republicans Urging Their Prom.
inent Men TO Run.
NOBODY WANTS 10 BE BEATEN
officers and Teachers OF The Normal
and Collegiate Institute at Peters
burg are NEGLECTED - Grand
Jury Make indictments.

PETERSBURG, VA, May 17.-Spec!al.-
Republicans In The FouFia district have
not yet decided whom they viii run Tor
Congress in opposition 10 Congressman
I-aSsiter- Several prominent men are be-
ing urged 10 run, but far no has
been found WAC is willing to make the
light 5. y. Gillian, treasurer OF Dinwid-
die county. is one OF the most popular Re
}ubi-cails in The district. He is spoken OF
Tor The nomination. bun declines positively
10 run. Politicians say they VIII nave,
strong candidate IN the held when the
time comes for the fight.
TEACHERS REELECTED.
The Board Of Visitors OF the Virginia
Normal and Collegiate Institute reelected
officers. teachers and employees to-day.
The question OF adding an Industrial de-
partment 10 the school was discussed. No
definite action was taken in the matter,
however
Resolutions of respect TO the memory of
the late NJ. A. Cosbill. who was mem
Der OF the Board at the time Of his death,
were adopted.
THos. NJ. G1LLIAM's CASE
The Hastings Court opened this morn
ing. Seven indictments were made by the
grand jury as follows:
Rosa Bonner, Henry Brooks. Joe Ed
wards. T. N. Gillian. Edward Clark, two
against John Smith and William McMa-
hon.
Commemorative Attorney Mann entered
a nolle ilrosequi in the case OF Thomas
n. Gillian.
Sheriff Boisseau. of Prince George, re-
arrested Gillian, and will take him to that
county to be tried.
John Smith, charged with DEMONSTRATING.
was given three years in the penitentiary.
VIM. Mcmahon. charged with stealing
800 from Mike McManon, was acquitted.
Court adjourned TO meet next Thursday.
-Four thousand people from Petersburg
went over to Richmond yesterday. Three
thousand tickets were sold here by the
Atlantic Coast Line before eleven O'Clock
Yesterday
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-18

Whereas, The future prosperity of the
SOUTH depends in large measure on the
development of her manufacturing ana
commercial interests, be it resolved
That we note with pleasure, that
orr progressive schools and colleges, that
the Southern Educational Association and
various conventions of business men are
actively engaged in dev;sins plans for the
training of our youth along Industrial
and technical lines.
. That we heartily endorse all efforts
10 increase the prosperity of our people
bv educating them along these pracucai
lines. and we hope these efforts may Ssl
c,,,ninota in the establishment in the
co,,rb of = great Industrial univers y.
Adjournment was then taken
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-18
ADis,lcssirl- Dlnuih.

LOUISA, VA, May 15.-SPecial.-A most
distressing drouth IS prevailing through
this section. Many have been unable 10
finish blowing for corn. The last planting
of corn failed To spTout for want of mois-
ture. Until recently there was fine pros
poet for a crop Of wheat: now il is
showing heads only a few inches long,
which cannot til If the dry weather con-
tirues ten days longer
The hay crop is NOW LOST.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-18
RAILROADS.
Atlantic Coast Line
IN Es.r,r.cr 1ApaII. 5. 1900.
TRAINS LEAVE AICuMOND-EyRD-
SHttEEJ STATION.

S3IS&AA11 51<A14o&s>
a. NJ, Ntrtoik LIZ a. NJ Stops
only at petersburg. Waver!y aI!G
Suffolk. Va
900 A. n, Daily; Arrives Peterseurs go
a. NJ, Wsdon li.is A. ~, Fayetts-
Vile s:i5 T. NJ. Charleston ll:ou Z.
NJ. savannah Ego a, III. sSckson-
81 Connects at Wilson W.T. No.
" ,,: arsiyins Goidsbor9. $40 z, A..
wynn Maas New S s4 e. j ~ nSlasa
Petersburg l2:oo ?. - Stops Man
and Chester on signal
1898 Z. NJ Daily. Arrives Petersburg as
= NJ. Makes all stops,
$50 F. n. Daily except sunday. Arrives
peesyfFssgrg s ss NJ, y sis s.S SO =
Makes all intermediates stops.
e:ss P. u. Daily. Mcrves Petersburg III
2. NJ. Connects wish n and w. for
3Iupocis 9:1o Connects with y and
D foH stations between Eapori,l and
ssssSsx,s ia,s W al sas L a
Ssskzsn;fIio tI:So s. \ II. Port Tampa
New LINE TO MIDDLE G&oR-
Ola PolNTS:-&rriv.nS AuSas-
f ia 80 "a 4. P Iae9a { u = ID; a
New York TO Wilmington. Cnarlex.
ton, Port Tampa, Jacksonville. fsQ-
300 F, s.. Daily Arrives petersburg s.sa
F. NJ Weldon 1l:2U T. ii, Makes
local stops between Petersburg AMI
Weldon Arrives Lynchuurg z:lJ a.
NJ, Roanoke. Va. 4:a0 A. NJ. iris
toll Va. 1910 A Al Connects al
SIS A. NJ Pullman Sleeper Rich
lo:4s 2 II. !! 8a Is Arrive Petersburg
TRIMS RAJ arrive RICHMOND.
3:23 A NJ Daily. From Jacksonville. Sa-
vannah Charleston. Atlanta. Ma
con. Augusta ond eli points south
SrJ a. NJ Duly except, Sunday from
Atlanta. Athens and Raleigh, Hem
terson Lynchburs auG the WeSs.
SGT A VI Daily except sunday. Peters,
500 !. NJ. sunday only. F'son: Atlanta.
NV Kittens rsaletgh, and Henderson.
IvnEhburg and the West
1i.IO a. NJ Daily except sunday From
tioIdsbnro and Intermediate Stations,
Norfolk ana SuIolh-
IL .nS n III. Sunday only rom NocloiS.
Suffolk and PETERSBURG.
30 T. n: Daily except sunday From
IL, P. n. Dai.y From Mani, Port
Tampa. Jacksonville, Savannah.
Charleston. Wilmington. GoIdsboro.
and all points South
$50 P. NJ Daily From Norfolk, SUI
folk and Petersburg
$3.50 P H. Daily f'rori Petersburg.
Lyuchburg and West.
J. r. KBNLY. Traffic Manager.
General Manager.
Fl. NJ EMERSON.
General Passenger Agent.
c. s CAMPBELL.
Division Passenger Agel.-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-18
EAILROADs
SOUTHERN R.
SCHEDULES EFFECTIVE APRIL .. 1900.
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND. VA.

SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE APRIL .. 1900.
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND. VA
n:eo F. ". No. II. southern Express.
t:,.ly fer Atlanta Augusta, jack
sonville. and points South. Sleeper
for Danvti!e. Greensboro. SALISBURY;
and Charlotte. open at Ricnmena
loca. stat.ers. Connects at Danville
ant Charlotte with New York and
Florida Express tNe. $50. CARRYING
through sieepers between New York
and Tampa. ~:th connections for all
Florida points. Also. connects al
Danyiiie and Charlotte with Wash
ington and Southwestern Limited
between New York and Nashville.
New York and Memphis New York
and New Orleans; also. Pullman
Tourist sleeper Mondays, Wecnes-
days and Fridays Washington to
San Francisco without change. with
connections for all points in Texas,
Mexico and California
a:o1 p. NJ, 10. !, soli;l train daily for
Charlotte. y. c.. connects at Nose
ley with Farrnville and Powhatan
railroad At kavsviiie for ClarSs-
vile. Oxford, Henderson and Dur
ham, and at Greensboro for Dur
nam. Raleigh and Winston-Ssiem:
ct Danviile with No. 35. United
States fast mail. solid train. daily
Tor New Orleans and points South,
which carries SIeepers New York
70 New Orleans ans! New York to
Jacksonville, connecting ior Nassau
an" gfavan,i. tEugntuE sleeper
Salisbury TO Memphis. Buffet-Par-
Tor car between Richmond and
DdHYille.
eco P. NJ. No. Il local. daily except
Sunday, for heysviiIe and interue-
date points.
TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND.
60, NJ From Atlanta. Augusta anu
$50 A ~ soath . me- ''"0 - ''s
SAC A. NJ. From Keysville and local
stations.
LOCAL FREIGHT TRAINS.
Nos. 81 and %, between Manchester
and Neapolis-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-18
Visiting i'ircuen.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, May 1l-Special.-
The Washington Hook and Ladder Com
pany Of Reading, Pa, arrived here from
Norfolk this morning. There are eislty-six
members. and are accompanied by brass
band. Taey visit~l the various fire COM
panies and the places OF interest Suisse.
quently they were rendered a banquet by
the lIydraulian Company. AT ! o'clock
they left for York, Pa.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-18

duties, y-ouf committee became aware
that there existed in the minds of some
of your members serious doubts whether
the meetings of the Association had been
productive of practical good
Believing that one of the chief benefits
3 to be reaped from these meetings is ths
acquaintance among the bankers of Viz
ginia, with resulting Interchange Of
views, in quiet conversation as well as
from the platform. and that these doubts
would, therefore. be in a great measure.
if not wholly, resolved in the minds OF
all by a we.l-attended meeting. your
committee issued an address 70 the
member of the Association, urging
attendance upon the convention
At the last annual meeting there We're
present representatives, from only twenty
cities and towns, out of a membership OF
thirty-six.
The committee urge upon the members
the prime Importance of sending repre-
sentatives to the conventions. and further
urge that they aid the president ana
secretary. by their individual efforts. TO
increase the membership of the Associa-
ton Respectfully surabtted,
GEORGE j. SF,AY,
9 ;zzl!. Fl yTEr 81 Chairman,
]. H PATTERSON.
J. H SCHoOLFtELD,
]. L. BILISoL.Y.
J. NJ ROBERTSON.
JAMES n. BOYD.
JOHN X BRANCH,
e. S. REID.
a
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-18
PROMINENT VISITORS.

Among the prominent financiers of the
State who We're present at the sessions of
the convention
james Whitehead, C. ]. Seay, Peters
burg; II j. Watkins. South Boston: ]. 2.
Bell Lynehburg: E. 3. Spencer. Roanoke;
j. b Stone, Newport News: F. D. Gil.
Portsmouth: a &. Schwartz. Norfolk; W.
H. ZONES, j.. Suffolk; II, NJ. Kerr. Nor
folk: j. D. Horsey. Lynchburg; Robert
W. Burke. stanton, ]. r. Gillian. Lynch
burg; r. A. Ayers. Big Stone Gap; II. NJ
Victor Danville; James T. Bowman,
Lynchburs: L. d. Woodstock. Woodstock;
c. D. F'ishburne. charlottesville: Norman
Fl. Williams. Chase City; Josiah Ryland.
Second Auditor of Virginia; Anthony
sturnpf and c. II. Senaner, OF The Amer
lean Banker" New York.
THE OFFICERS CHOSEN.
The reTrort of the Nominating Committee
was presented and adopted. The follow
ing officers for the ensuing year were
elected:
President-C. D. F.stlburne, of Charlottes-
Vile Vice-Pres dents-G w. Moore. Jr.,
Lyncs!turg Va; w. NJ Habiston. Rich
mond Va: George ]. Seay. Petersburg.
Va: ]. r. Jopling, Danvile, Va; ]. s.
F';shburne. Roanoke, Va: j. a. Willetts,
Newport News, Va: Henry L. Schmeiz.
Hampton, Va; Colonel Walter II. Taylor,
NpEic!N, v d.. anu fNtiI US ~ thN u 4'is'
Stone Gap, Va. Secretary and Treasurer
Henry a Williams, Richmond. Va. Exc
cutive Committee-E. p. Miller, Lynch
burg. Va: L. c. Myer. Harrisonburs. Va:
NJ G. Fed, Orange. Va. three years: j.
L. Bilisoly. Portsmouth, Va: j. NJ. ROB-
ertson. Charlottesville, Va; James y
Boyd. Richmond. Va; john X. Branch,
Richmond. Va: E. S. Reid. Chatham, Va;
W. P Venabe. F'arrnvlIe, Va. Commit
tee on Banking and Observation-Disclosures
we'll Harvey. of Norfolk, Va; j NJ White,
Charlottesville Va: Alexander Hamilton,
Petersburg. Va: A. A. Phlegar, Christians
burg, Va: G; a. Schmez Newport News.
Va: J. S. Elicit. Richmond. Va; c. NJ
Blackboard Lynchburs, Va; r. w. Burke,
stanton. Va; and Vtrginius Newton,
Richmond. Va Committee on Finance
r II Smith. John 3. Purcell and T. Ian
caster Williams of Richmond Va.
Hon. Ellis H. Roberts and Hon. Lyman
]. Gage were elected honorary members
of the Association
Colonel John b. Purcell then presented
the following resolution, which was adopt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-18
GRAVES ACQUITTED.
The jury Render Il Verdict in LESS
Than Five Minutes.

LOUISA VA. May 17.-Srecial-In the
Graves-1.stes murder trial the jury took
less than five minutes to bring in
verdict Of not guilty"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-18
Richmond, Fredericksburg and
pOtuInae Railroad.
SCHEDULE IN EFp'ECT APRIL IS

SCHEDULE IN EFf'ECT APRIL 49,
LEAVE EYkD-s1i.EE4 STATION.
800 Lle,ily tot - ~ss..'..sse.. s.na
points NosLn- atopS OK. vdtiLofa
aau FREDERICKSBURG u.s. u.4iA&h Sles-I'-
$40 4. \! sunday only. 10: Washington
ana points NotItI stops at h.loa'
aten s,llen. Ashland, tlyL"isvl ne
Dos@eil. 1.utner Ciiea, FenG.-1 VIII
ior.i. v oods-snr, GL!t-'rs', Sunni
Frederic ksuufS, Brooks. anG VIDE
water. Euiiman car. g,,..-,,. ,o-
Washingto4 ana POINTS Sorth stops
at Elba, Glen Atte;,, Ssh'ts;its, ts,s-
nola, Milford, Woodsiane, Guinea
and Esdswatar. Pullman car car. w.,
i fl!ba. Glen Allen. AsaIard. boswell.
Milford and Fredericksburg. FdrsGr
car, Connects wtti ',otsress.ar'ti
Limited ut Washington.
7:45 P 81 Daily. for Washington and
points North stops a - ~ hSii-
land. Boswell. Nil, ,rd- Frseler:siss-
burg, Brooke and NsGeNa eF 5shpSs
ct other stations Suadays. S,,spsr
Richmond to New YORK. sleeper
Washington 20 ltai.AGeiL L.. >-
ARRIVE BYRD-STREET STATION
$40 a ~ Daily stoS- a. 's',;, -
boswell Asnland ;a4.u --sla scope
at other stations Stirdayi- Sleeper
New York to klchMoi4d
500 T. NJ Dauy, eNg-I,- sunday. - ops
at fredericksburg, Milford Dos%e 4.
Ashland. Glen At,eti ana tl3>t P1f-
lor car from Washington
G:2s + VI Daily. Stops oE'y at Fred,
erfcksb1IrS Dosweii Ashland and
F,lba pullman cars from New Tosk
$40 y M Daily. stops at - .,.-v-lt -.
brooke fredericksburg. Summit.
Guinea. Woodslaae. I!-s9rI .5eret1,
Rufher Glen boswell I@y.rr$yiie-
Ashland. Glen Alien dcd E1oa
Aatc.cC3oMMoDATIoN TRAINS.
Daily. eXcept SIrdarl
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-18
SEE THE FLUSHING Bride.

At noon Saturday, May 10th, The Mey-
er Store, Foushee and Broad streets
viii have a grand contest of newly-mar-
Rod couples. The most recently-married
bride viii receive a pair Of Eggebrecht
&. Bernhardt's celebrated Marguerite
Gloves.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-18


NOVEMb E-rt -, 1850.
r.EAyE IICEiAIUND SDxt4L-lJ. BYRD
SIEiEGT STATION.
eco y. NJ. RlCtlAON.11J, AN SNE-s eA-he
Sorfois. LIS A. VI. stops only at
PETERSBURG. WavsrIy and S,.Tolk.
Second-cg,lss: tickets not accepted on
o.o- tniS NJ The CHICAGO EXPRESS.
for I,ynchburg, Roanoke, Columbus
and Chicago. Pullman sleeper Eoa-
uoks TO Columbus. also for Bristol.
Enoxviuo and Chattanooga Pull
man sleeper Roanoke 10 Knoxville.
SIS p NJ. for Suffolk. Sorto4k, aad in
termediate statiot;s. arrives at Nor
folk at lG:fb T. NJ
o.ra p. IA, for LyncHburs and Roanoke.
'.0' connects at Lynchburg with Wash
ingt0n and Chattanooga Limited
Pullman SIeepers Lynchb9rS to Menu
pills and New Orleans. este. parior
and observation S-t hadt9Ed q
Alfalfa. Ala. pullman sis1-~ef be-
tween Richmond and Gv--,uot.rs.. and
berthS ready for occupancy at $50
?. NJ Also. Imam sleeper peters,
burg and gvanoEe-
Trains a-tlye RlenInond from Lynch
burg aad the West daily al SD y, NJ
aTd S:.,fi 2. NJ. ..oTli Nycf9s< and the EASY
ar Hos a. M and FESTIBGLED LINZ
o'i'e'' GU J.yO e. WAGNER.
City Pass. and Ticket Agent.
c. II. Bosf.ky.
District Passenger .tscrt-
w. p. BEvTr.L
General Passenger a GENT
100 p NJ Leaves Byrd-Street STATION
~" TO- Fredericksburs
$40 F. NJ. Leaves E I for Ashland
S:o5 A. NJ Arrives Byrd-Street Station
from fredericksburg
soe P. Il Arrives Elba from 20 Is 45 5t.:
Traffic Maraaer
IT. d MYERS
President.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-18
PUBLIC orFIrl.E CONTEST.

"You haven't seen Richmond till You see
The Never store" Foushee and Broad SIS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-18

At noon Friday. May 18th. The Never
Store will present the wife Of the public
Official holding same office the longest
period of time continuously, palr OF
American Lady Corscts. valued at $500
Contest takes place in The Meyer Store
Booth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-18

one of the sights Of Richmond is The
Meyer Store.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-18
Old Dominion
\ pSM
] steamship Co.
Daily Line for New York, the North
and East
FROM RICHMOND.

PASSENGERS can leave DAILY, ex-
cept Sunday. via c. and Q. at $40 P. NJ.
or r. and P. and y. and w railroads a
. 4 NJ. connecting at Norfolk with direct
steamers sailing same day. 80 z. NJ.
Steerage passengers can leave by aux
iIiary steamer Monday. Wednesday and
Erinav al ) Z. a., changing 10 mainline
ships az Norfolk.
FREIGHT for all northern. eastern and
fars;~n ports received and forwarded
daily. except Sunday.
FROM NEW YORK.
PASSENGERS can leave DAILY. ex-
-. sunday, from companys pier. No.
I',spS,o.th River, AT 3 z. NJ. SATURDAY. 4
for Old Point Comfort and Nor
~ connecting with l. and Q. and n
.H " trains for Richmond.
g. EEpE-IC;ET received and forwarded daily
eS a,.s,'.,s ar, sale at Richmond Transfer
, llcAe yo3 East Main Street: Jeffe--
'-Au Gntei C. ard o. and r. and p
son Richmond. Baggage checked
stpsngb 10 all points.
NAY 1st Saturdays sailing hour
49, ~ New York will be 500 2. NJ
~ IT, further information apply to
- =. JOHN F. MAYER. Agent.
Io1o@ East Main Street. Richmond. Va
General offices. 81 Beach Street. corner
west Street, New York. N Y
]. J. BROWN.
n b. WALKER Gen Pass Agent
Traffic Manager.
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The reTort of the Nominating Committee
! was presented and adopted The follow
| ing officers for the ensuing year were
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He then calls attention to the meeting
of the American Bankers Association
here next October, and urges that the
members do all in their power TO sho"
the members true Virginia hospitality
In conclusion, he calls attention to the
high position in the banking world oc-
cupied by Messrs. Walker Hill and Jas.
r. Branch, both natives OF Richmond
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
The Executive Committee made the
To the President and Members of the
Virginia Bankers Association:
The uAssccia ton. at TIE last annual
meetinr, having failed 70 determine the.
mace of the next meeting. the Executive
Committee, upon investigation from the
bankers Of Richmond, determined upon
that hospitable city as the place.
The thanks of the city are due to the
various clubs of the city which have
axten51ed hospitality to the delegates,
ana particularly due to the Westmore-
M Grub for the tender of the use Of
rooms for the banquet of the Associa-
+ ton. i. !, a;.,,,, - - +,a;,
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RrsOI-T1ON ADOPTED.

orcl JOHN r. Purcell then presented
Glowing resolution, which was adopt