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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-06-26
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-07

American Review and NIunsey's Maya
zine. 1t was the unanimous vote of the
body that they be placed upon dts tables.
PERSONAL AND BRIBF.
The Hastings Court continues in ses-
sion The Darrow case is still being ar
gncd.
Mr. H A Jordan has announced him
self as a candidate for Justice of the
Peace in Second Ward.
Mr. Thomas AIoles is detained at MS
home, in Swansboro. on account Of sick
ness
A sugar stew was given at the resi-
dence of Miss Annie Barham, in Swans
boro. Monday night.
The Ladies Aid Society of Clopton-
Stree: Baptist Church will meet in special
called meeting this afternoon at the resi-
derce of Mrs. Carrie Cheatham.
Mr.. F. 3. sSadler. who has been detained
at his home in Swansboro the past two
months. Is able to be out. much to the
qualification of his friends.
Liberty Council, No. 49, Jr. o. U. "A.
NJ. of Swansbcro, met at their hall last
night at $50 o'clock.
Mr.. b. h Loving who was hurt last
Thursday on the railroad, 3 improving.
He is attended by I r. J. Garland Loving.
Major joseph Walker is quite i'll at his
home at Holly Springs. The Major mas
been in bad health for several months.
Miss Ruby Wicks gave a birthday
party Monday night at her home on Sew
enth Street
Many friends of the young lady from
Fulton were present.
Mrs J. C. Colby, of West Seventh
Street, who was injured by the street
car in Richmond Monday afternoon. is
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-07
AMUSEM ENTS.
Richard Mansfield as "Cyrano de Ber-
reracn IVas q Success

Richard Mansfield as "Cyrano de Ber-
serac" Was Success.
Mr.. Richard Mansfield appeared In Cy-
rano de tBergerac at the Academy aast
evening and was enthusiastically re-
ceiyed by a representative Richmond tau-
dience, which crowded the house. The
boxes and loges were occupied by parties,
among whom were prominent society peo-
pie.
Mr. Mansfield, in the title role, was
most enthusia stcally received. He. APP
peared to good advantage, and atthe end
Of the third act was compelled to respond
repeatedly to continued auplauses. Miss
Edith Evelyn, as RoXane. and Lhr. Prince
Lloyd, as Christian, were also Well re-
ceiyed and called before the curtain. AT
the end of the fourth act they We're
again compelled to respond to the en-
thusiastic applauses.
Miss Iyra Brooks as the duenna, and
Miss Helen Ford, as Mother Margaret de
!, Jesus, were among the favorites, as were
also Mr.. Sheridan Black and Mr.. F'reder-
lick A. Thompson. as Comte de Guice
and Comte de Valvert, respectively, and
Mr.. Thompson as Captain Carbon de
Castel-Ja1oux: Mr.. Francis Kingdom. as
lie Bret. and Mr.. Albert G.. Andrews, as
Rogueneau.
The stage settings were beautiful and
carefully arranged. Every detail was
most closely looked after, and the effect
was excellent. The love scene in the
second act, and the climax in the fourth,
were the most favorably received by the
audience.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-07
WANT THOUSANDS | !: / is IN D
FOR PREMIUMS
Carnival Committees Ask for Liberal
Appropriations.
PRIZE FOR CARNIVAL MARCH.
Finance Committee Now Working Sys
tcmatically and Citizens Arc En-
terins Into the. Spirit of the
Carnival N1ardi Gras.
Thu Executive Coz

The Executive Committee of the Rich
rrona ! e, rni1,al Association met at the
Associations headquarters. No. S19 East
Main Street, last night After the con
sideration of routine business the tollo"-
ing were appointed as a FINANCE tvii-
njttee. Messrs. alexander III. Meyer.
James d. Patton, John S. HARDWOOD O.:
III. Funsten, Oh. D. Eichelberser, John
Murphy and Jud. B. Wood. The work
Of raising money is being carried on sys-
tematically, and $500 is the cash on
hand. &,
savera1 of the committee have asked
for appropria tons, which amount TO SIo,-
gro This money is to be used for pre-
NUNS. and the committees asking for
the money are: Light, 5000: tMilitary,
81, 500; Advertising, 5000; Poultry snow
$500: Music, $1,000, and other committees
s.. co., The Music Committee was au.ioi-
lied to offer a prize of SIS for the Rich
mona Carnival March, and letters will
be sent to the DandS Oh Tue Couii't - -
GLIDING Sousa's.
REGULAR MEETINGS.
Tho regular meeting Of the Executive
Committee will be held each Tuesday
evening at clock, It the rooms Oh the
T. P. A., Third and Main Streets.
The Mimic AIardi Gras has been placed
in charge of the Parade Committee, ana
its success as feature is assured.
The Parade Committee viii meet at Z
p. NJ. to-day, at the Office OF Col. II. Z.
Jones.
The Committee on Privileges will meet
to norrow evening at 5 O'Clock. at the
headquarters.
Mr. J. II. Capers has resigned from the
Parade Committee, and Col. II. M. Boy
kin appointed in his stead. Mr.. II. B.
West has succeeded Mr.. b. S. Mccarthy
on the Pure Food Committee
ADVERTISING COMMITTEE.
Tho Advertising Committee of the
Richmond Carnival Association has en-
-dorsed the envelopes being furnished by
Mr. Samuel S. Rosendorf. proprietor Of
the Southern Rubber Stamp Works.
The Sub-C Committee on Lights OF the
Carnival. consisting of Messrs. w. H.
Thompson (chairman), Lee Todd, S. F..
Cowardin and E. w. Trafford- held a
meeting yesterday, and decided to ask
for bids for furnishing LOCO, 1000 and $3.50
acknowledgement incandescent lights and
forty-four arc lights.
The specifications will be at the Car
niyal headquarters, No $40 East Main
Street, this morning.
One Of the big features of the Carnival
week will be the tournament and coro-
nation ball, to be under the direction of
Mr.. Lee Todd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-07
VALUATION COMMISSIONERS.
The act Passed Saturday is Already

The Act Passed Saturday is Already
Law in this State,
There are numerous candidates for apr
pointment as Commissioners of Valua-
ton in the several cities and counties
Of the Commonwealth. A board consist
ing OF the Auditor Of Public Accounts.
the Second Auditor and the State Treas
urer will designate persons TO discharge
the duties provided for in the act ap-
proved by the Governor yesterday Inc
bill went into effect at once.
The law does not require that the APP
pointee shall be "a resident of the city or
county for which he is chosen to carry
out the provisions OF the act. but it Is
thought the board will not select per-
son from enc county or city to be the
Commissioner for another county or city.
There IS no doubt about the fact that the
constitutionahty of the act will be tested
as soon as a case can be made up for
THE courts. Lawyers who have investl-
gated the matter are practically unani-
nous in their opinion thsI the courts will
decide that the law in unconstitutional.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-07

from Jackson Ward, when seen last
night, said that they doubted the right
of the gentlemen who proposed to 'ho.a
ithe convention tonight for the PUT
pose Of nominating candidates: that It IS
the duty Of the City Central Democratic
Committee to designate when and where
the candidates shall be nominated; tnat
the gentlemen were Overriding the
right Of the Executive Committee or
the City Democratic Committee, ana
their nominations would be irregular.
There will be a warm contest for the
nomination between Meesrs. Henry Beck
and James I. Smith
The room in which the meeting Will
be held is very small and is mot cal
culated to hold a large gathering o.
people.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-07
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

The Junior Auxiliary of the Virginia
Home for Incurables met yesterday at l
o'clock at the residence of the president,
Mrs. Mann S. Valentine
Much routine business was transacted
and plans for an entertainment discussed
Mr.. and Mrs B. B. Valentine will sail
for London ON the 2lst of this month.
Mrs. Pace, of Culpeper, IS visiting Mrs.
Warner L. Moore.
Dr. and Mrs. Muncasty, Of Washington,
entertained at dinner last evening in
honor of Or. and Mrs. Joseph A. White.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas N Jones left yes
terday for their home in Isle of Wight.
Miss Della Strlngfellow has returned
home from visit to Miss Mary Paul
Roper, in Petersburg.
Mrs Charles Riley, of Knoxville, Tenn.
is visiting her sister. Mrs. T. S. Gibbon.
317 North Twelfth Street
Mrs. 10 sephine Steiner AMI Mrs. Alex.
Meyer are in New York city at The
Setherland.''
Miss Lilslle Nlarbury, who has been
spending several months with her sister,
Mrs. Warren p. Taylor, has returned
to her home in Alexandria, Va.
Miss Augusta Mcclure, who has been
visiting her sister. Mrs. William Law
Clay, in Savannah. will return home
this week.
Miss H. Doris saal of Petersburg, and
Miss Miriam Lovenstein are the guests
of Mrs. Julian Manassas Solomon in Saw
annah.
A quiet marriage took place at the resi-
dence of Mrs. r. J. Loving, No. 1927 East
Broad Street, at 1880 yesterday morning.
when her niece. Miss A1aye Campbell. was
married to Mr.. ]. Osborne Sadler.
The marriage will be quite surprise
to their friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sadler left on the noon
train for trip through the north.
Mr.. Henry Ruc!Ser. formerly of Char
5lottesville. and Miss Lola W. Hills will
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-07
RAILROAD NEWS.
Ere. ht Officials OF Various Roads to
z Meet n ere To- Day.

s
M Get ere To-Day.
Freig int officials Representing various
roads will meet to-day In this city. The
conference will be held in the offices of
the Associated Railways. tbs, however.
stated that only routine business will be-
considered, and that the meeting to-day Is
only a regular meeting, which happens to
be held -'in Richmond. The out-of-town
Will be: General Freight
Agents, c. r.. Capps, Of the Seaboard Air
Line; E. A Mel, Of the Southern;#an
FL M. Emerson, Of the Atlantic Coast
Line.
The representatives Of the various roads
entering South Carolina will confer at
Washington to-day and make out
new rate schedules, necessitateds by the
passage Of the Jim Crow. Car bill by
the Legislature Of that State. In passing
this bill requiring separa tie coaches, the
first and second -class rates we're abolish
ed .and the limit tariff placed at 5 cents
per mile, instead of IA cents, first-class
and 2 "a cents second-class- The law
Is effective April 19tn.
RAILROAD NOTES.
President G. w. Stevens, of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio, IS in New York. attend
ing the meeting of the American Rail-
way Association.
Mr.. Aubrey NJ. Hewitt, of the Real
Estate Department of the Chesapeake
and Ohio is, i'll with pnuemonia, at his
home on North Fifth Street.
Mr.. =. D. Bright editor and general
manager Of the Railway World, a Phil
ade!phia publication in the interests of
railroads, is in this city.
Mr. R. A. Williams. Assistant Auditor
of the Atlantic Coast Line. and Mr.. J.
E. Cox, Auditor of the r., F. p. left
Monday night for st. Augustine, Fla, to
attend a meeting of Auditors, interested
in the fast movement of business via At
lantic Coast Despa tch. Their headquarters
will be a t the Ponce de Leon.
The following are the estimated earn
ings of the Southern Railway System for
the week ended February 18th:
Last year. .......................5 's,594
Increase. commandments 9I,44O
For the four weeks ended February
oSth:
This year. 81 : 04o '4 ~,
Last year. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 2oo!''4i2
Increase. .......-s 4S1,ooS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-07
BADLY HURT.
Former Richmond Nan Breaks His

Former Richmond Man Breaks bis
Ankle in Baltimore.
Mr.. Charles Phelps, formerly of this
city, now of Baltimore, a well-knoWn
electrician, fell while a work IN the
Auditorium Theatre. in that city, several
days ago, and Broke his ankle his Wca-
ding with a charming young lady OF Bal7
timore had been set. He was conhneo
to his bed at the time appointed. put
the marriage was solemnized whiie ne
lay in bed.
Mr.. William Phelps Of this city, bro
Their to the injured man. returned from
Baltimore yesterday evening, and re-
ported that his brother would probably
lose his leg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-07
ENJOYABLE Service.

At St James NJ. z. Church last night
a unique service was held. called The
Hymn-Writers. "
The following programme was rem
Gered:
Selection by the choir. Address. Life
of the Singer of Mcthodism." Rev. Il. H.
Bennett: solo, Mrs. Leidy; essay, Rev.
John Newton. Mr.. George Walford; reel
.tation. Miss Kate Fuller; essay. Philip
Doddridge.'' w. L. Woody: solo. Miss
Nellie Eckles: essay. The Lady Hymn
Writers. Miss Martha Walton: solo, Mrs
Anderson: essay. Isaac Watts Miss
Addic Walford: male quartette.
There was Il large congregation, and
the service was thoroughly enjoyed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-07

-s + ~ !
be married this morning at 9 O'Clock
at NO COZ Church Street. by kew: II.
Finley Gayle. pastor OF Laurel-Street
Methodist Church.
The groom is a book-keepeE and steno,
graplaer "a the Monta que Sash and Btina
establishment, and the bride IS popular
young lady in the West-Eno
They were given a reception at the
brides home last night, and will take tae
10 o'clock train after the marriage Iva
Charlottesville.
They will return Sunday and will resioe
at No. Gil East Cary Street.
Mr.. J. Wright and Miss Esther mcclure
Kidd, of Richmond, were married IN
Washington. D.. c.. on March ID IneS
will make Richmond their future nome,
as Mr. Wright is aIvalued employe OF tue
c. and Bishops here.
A meeting Of the A. P. V. A. was held
yesterday at noon, Mrs j. Taylor Ely
son presiding.
A great deal of routine business was
transacted. The Association decided TO
give s1O0 to the old Christ Church, IN
NIiddlesex.
plans were formulated to build cot
Btage at Jamestown. The annual excur-
sion to that place will take place about
the middle of May.
A tablet will be placed at the old nome
of General r. E. Lee. in his memory,
by the A p. ". las, the D. A. RS and
the Colonial Danes.
"A meeting of the Board Of Lady Man
ayers of the Virginia Hospital was held
yesterday in the parlors of the !nstitn-#
ton. Mrs. Edgar Taylor. president Of
the Board, presided, and the meeting was
we'll attended. The regular business ne-g
fore the body was transacted Several
improvements In the hospital We're suS
gested It was found that Miss Runyon
had gotten well In hand her work as
superintendent
A large party Of young people gathered
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. !Ainson.. No.
GlSs South ReIvidere Street, last FRIDAY
night to attend a sociable. given IN honSfs
of their daughter. Miss Moliie Mfnso1f-
"a good musical programme was render-5
ed, and the young folks enjoyed IN ns-s
selves immensely. Refreshments were also
served.
,lr. and Mrs. John Council. Of skanease-S
lens. N. Y !, who have haen VISITING airs
3Connelrs sister. Mrs, w. 3. HaWiey, OF. Of
No. 5o6 South Pine Street, for the past
ssix weeks, left for home yesterd1y AFTER
q very pleasant visit. Mr. and LIS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-07
$ 97,440
Authorship OF Porto Rican Bill.

WASHINGTON. March 6.-Although
the authorship of the Porto Rico tariff
bill has been ascribed to Secretary Root
by a member of the Ways and Means
Committee. it may: be proper to state that
the Secretary drew up the bill only on
representa- tons that it was the best pos
sible legislation. He still holds the cpin-
ions on the subject expressed In his an
nual report. These facts are from the
highest authority.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-07
] CONVENTION TO NOMINATE.
,nnsual Scenes Expected at Meeting

Unusual Scenes Expected at Meeting
of Democrats Tonight.
A mass meeting of Jackson Ward
Democrats will be held a No. 9l6 North
Seventeenth Street tonight for the pur-s
pose 81 nominating candidates for the
Common Council and the Board of Alder
men.
are interested In tine election of gentle
men for both the Council and the Board
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-07
Georgia Republicans

ATLANTA, GA. March 6.-The state
Republican Convention meets here IN the
adoption of platform which will con
form with the National platform IN 1915,
and the endorsement of the Mckinney al,
ministration, delegates to the Natlonai
Convention will be chosen.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-07
Boer Prisoners.
EhsN

LONDON, March Sin the House OF
Commons to-day the Pariamen tary Sec
rotary OF the Foreign Office, William st.
John Broderick. announced that the Boer
prisoners at Cape Town numbered 62l
men, exclusive Of those captured at
Paardeberg! or by Lord Roberts i'm other
engagements.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-07
Press Association.

The Executive Committee of the Viz
ginia Press Association met yesterday
evening at Murphy's Hotel. Mr. W. Mod.
Lee presided over the meeting. The COM
mittee met for the purpose of considering
the next annual meeting place OF the as
ISOLATION and for the transaction OF other.
important business.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-07
Was Accidental.

Squire r. c. Friend held an inquest
yesterday afternoon over the remains ol
the three members of the Westerfelt fam
ily who psrshed in the flames OF their
home in Henrico Monday morning. The
Jury agreed that they came to their death
accidentally.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-07
BIG PLANT FOR RICHMOND.
New York Electric

New York Electric Concern May Come
to this City.
Two capitalists of New York city were
in Richmond yesterday looking for a
site on which to build large plant for
manufacturing electric motors and gene
raj electric supplies.
The gentlemen were taken In charge
by some influential business men and
driven through the business portions OF
the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-07
Deem Run Races

Work en- the new speedway of the Deep
Run Hunt Club is progressing rapidly,
and the track will be ready in time for
the spring races.
The race board of the Club will meet
at the Commonwealth Club tomorrow
night to fix q time for the races.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-07
DEATHS.

yesterday, in
Baltimore, Mrs. MCFARLAND, the
I widow OF the late William II. Macfar-5
land, OF this city.
this evening. !
Funeral from st. Paul,s Church
THURSDAY AIORNING.7Thes hour will
be given in the papers Of that day. .
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-07
Prcsent,

There was to have been meeting Of
the Committee on Streets last night, but
quorum was not present
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-07

pawley surprised them Monday night
with euchre party.
Mr.. and Mrs James G.. Tins,ey and
five daughters, Mr.. rutherford s. Rose
and Dir. j. E. Warinner will leave to-nnor-
ro. morning for New York, whence they
sail for Europe.
The party goes first to Naples. and
thence through Italy. Germany. France
and Switzerland They will then visit
the Paris Exposition. going thence to Lon
don. where DR.. Warinner will leave Ahe
party, and return home, reaching here
about May LIST. Mr.. Tins.ey and his
companions will then tour Scotland and
Ireland.
Mr.. TfnsIey IS the weil-known fertilizer
manufacturer. afr. Rose is prominent
businessman and DR.. Warsnne Is ore of
i the leading PHYSICIANS OF Henrico county.
tssIs.f f,ills
WASHINGTON. .. c.. March Csc
sc!aL-Seaator Martin introduced bills eo-
day. for the relief OF Miss Hsssta b Les
tor and Edward o. Harrison. ot Ytrg.nsa-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-07
OBITUARY.
John II. Pcndleton.

=
LOUISA, VA, March 6.-Special-The
sympathies OF this community have been
profoundly stirred by the death of Nlr.
John H. Pendleton at his home here on
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-07
MIR. James B. Newman.

81 OHARLOTTBsvMLE, VA, March g..
Special.-Alr- James d. Newman. we'll
known citizen of Orange. died last night
at his home near. Barboursville, aged
ninety-six years. He was a warn. friend
and schoolmate of the late q. johnson
Barbour of Ora npe assss
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-07

Miss Lilslie Marbury who has been
spending several months with her sister,
Mrs. Warren p. Taylor, has returned
to her home in Alexandria, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-07

Dawley surprised them Monday night
with euchre party.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-07

Mrs. Pace. of Culpeper, is visiting Mrs.
Warner L. Moore.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-07

Mr.. and Mrs. B. B. Valentine will sail
for London ON the 21st of this month.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-07

Mrs Charles Riley, of Knoxville, Tenn.
is visiting her sister. Mrs. 7. S. Gibbon.
317 North Twelfth Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-07

Miss Augusta Mcclure, who has been
visiting her sister. Mrs. William Law
Clay, in Savannah. will return home
this week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-07

Miss Della Strlngfellow has returned
home from a Visit to Miss Mary Paul
Roper, in Petersburg.