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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-08
HOLLAND IS QUEEN :.
BECOMES A BRIDE

df lilies of the valley, and green, req ana
long white satin ribbons.
The groom wore the uniform ia Dutch
admiral and carried his chapeau. More
noble couples walked behind
When the party entered the CHANGER the
Queen and Duke Henry took the two CEN
trail seats of six, with the Dukes mother
on his right. The other members OF the
royal families were seated to the left OF
the altar.
The Court chaplain, DR.. Van Der Vller.
offered a long prayer in earnest tones
Then the choir sang a Dutch hymn.
The Queen bowed her head 10" and
the chaplain addressed the bridal couple
for ten minutes earnestly and solemnly-
At the sharp clicking o. photograph came
ras in the press gallery the royal seStette
looked annoyed. The choir then sang
another hymn.
The Queen removed her right glove, dis
closing an immense jewelled bracelet on
her wrist. The minister stre,ened out
his arms and the couple stepped forward
directly in front of the altar ralilng'
standing on the embroidered arms OF their
families.
THE CEREMONY.
Duke Henry took the brides hand IN
his left hand, while the chaplain repeated
the marriage service The Queen stood
very erect. Duke Henry acted nervoustE
Their responses could not be heard
Finally the minister held out a gold plate
from which tho Duke took ring auc
placed it on the third finger Of the Queens
right hand. The Queen took another
ring and slipped it on the same finger 0!
the Dukes right hand. Their, as the
chaplain raised his arm in the attitude
Of blessing, the couple sank on tneIi
knees and there vas a great rustic OF re-
Lief
The Invocation was brief. At the con-
clusion the Duke started to rise and was
almost standing. when the chaplain
motioned him back and he dropped on his
knees again, turning very red. ard re-
NAMED kneeing while another hymn
was sung, with heads bowed low.
Taking a large blue-bound Bible. tbs
couple walked back to their chairs, the
audience ming their seats the chaplain
spoke again briefly. His text was from
the fourth Psalm: Lord, lift Thou the
light of Thy countenance upon US.
The choir chanted the last verse OF the
l1Sth Psalm. After the invocation. the
Duke shook the chaplain's hands cor
daily. The Queen did likewise with a
grateful smile. The minister bowed low
over the hand of the Queen, who bowed
lower, also kneeling.
After this the procession quietly re-
formed and passed down the aisle. while
the choir sang a. hymn of SchillerS INC
big State carriage rolled away while the
band played the washington Post
March, amid cheers and shouting
4 gala wedding breakfast followed
On the occasion of her marriage. queen
Nilhelminia has pardoned or liShtened
the sentences OF 36t prisoners.
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PERSONAL AND GENERAL.

Interesting Facts About Eichnon0's
Citizens and Othcr asatters.
Captain w. Gordon McCabc has re-
turned from st. Louis, where he delivered
several lectures.
William Leave (colored) was arrested
yesterday afternoon as suspicious char
lcter and lodged at the Third Police Sta
ton.
George Raymond (colored). charged
with cursing his wife was tried Wednes
day night before Squire George w.
Thomas, of Henrico county. He was
fined $3.50 and costs.
N1r. Charles r. Elliott. who attended
the meeting of the International Brick
layers Union in Milwaukee, has returned
home While away he also visited Chi
cago and New York.
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and superintendent. BY the 1st of March
ii is said the plant will be IN operation.
PETER SEITRC, LINE

and superintendent. by the 1st of March
1t is said the plant Will be IN operation.
PETERSBURG LINE
At the meeting OF the Board of Super
rjsors held Wednesday at Chesterfield
b Courthouse TO consider the franchise OF
the Richmond and Petersburg Electric
Railway Company, committee was ap-
peintcd 10 confer with the Common
weaith's Attorney z. II. Wells, represen--
tatives of the company and any others
who may he interested in the matter on
next Tuesday morning at 10 O'Clock In Mr.
Wells Office in the Leader building. All
4,aeties who are in any way affected by
the franchise are requested to appear be-
fore the committee at that time.
The committee will report to the whole
Board en- the following Thursday at the
county courthouse.
Mrs. Y. J. Hancock is thought to pc
improving after her recent illness.
DIR. ERANSFORD RETIRED.
Mrs. w. S. Cox returned Wednesday
night from Sumnersville, Ga, where she
has spent the last few weeks with her
nephew. DR.. j. S. Bransford, who has been
quite Ill. DR.. Bransford is recovering MS
health. it is thought, and is now much
better than at any time during the last
few months
President Mckinley signed q bill only
lew DAYS ago icilriii5 LIZ i'i 'hAi'iS+' -
surgeon In recognition OF his distinguish
ed services in the Spanish war.
DR.. Bransto-l viii probably visit Man
chester in the near future.
THE Z. y. p T.
The Baptist Young Peoples Union held
their regular meeting last night at
sStockton-Strcet Church. the subject for
the meeting being How Best to Promote
the Interest of Our Union The exer-
cises were conducted by Mr. Preston
Cleaton. There were short talks by
Mr.. Preston Cleaton. Mr.. Ten Slaughter,
Mr.. Arthur Dawson and Mr.. Charlie Nor
ris ana others: Also rotations by Miss
Nellie Angel and Miss May Hart. The
public are cordially invited to attend and
aid in the work
PERSONAL AND BRIEF.
DR.. Cheataam. OF Chesterfield Court
house was out for a short while Wednes-
day for the first time since his recent i'll
ness.
Mrs. Gus Ellis. of Milwaukee. Wis. is
visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Hal
stead of No. POS Everett Street
Miss Su.sie Daffron, of Philadelphia. is
the guest of her brother, Mr.. a. ]. DAT
from. on Porter Street
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PHILADELPHIA GETS ONE.
Contract for Cruiser Awarded to Nea-
fic &c Levy Condi1ionalIy.
p cSn int l

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Feb. THE
Naval Board on Construction decided to-
day to award one of the contracts for the
protected cruisers to Neatic and Levy
Of Philadelphia. provided that firm will
restore certain items left out in their ten
der and accept as a recompense for the
same an effacement Of certain parts of
the specifications.
The board will continue the discussion
of the three other tenders for the two
remaining cruisers.
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critically i'll at the residence of her
daughter. Mrs. A. 3. Canm, No. 800 East
Grace Street.
Mr.. James Perdue. who is i'll with
typhoid fever at the Virginia Hospital,
was somewhat better yesterday.
Dr. Marvin NuCkoLs was discharged
from the Virginia Hospital yesterday.
entirely recovered from his recent attack
of typhoid fever.
The condition of Mr.. John S. Bethel.
collector of the port OF Richmond, shows
no change Mr.. Bethel passed a comforts
able day. but his condition is such that
no strong HOPES of his recovery are en-
tertained.
Mrs j. H. Atweil, of No. 312 North
Twelfth Street who has been i'll, is
thought to be somewhat better.
Mr.. Edgar Gum is still confined to his
bed by sickness.
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Topographic Brcyi,ics.
(Ey Associated Prcs-.>

LONDON, Feb. S.-Thc Copenhagen cor
respondent of the Daily Telegraph says
the Crown Prince of Sweden and Nor
way, learned while in Copenhagen the
yravest news regarding his mother, the
queen and that it is feared her early
TAMPA, Fla. Feb. THE strike of
the union painters has been won by the
strikers, and the master painters are
signing the new scale.
IIASBROJEk. FRANCE, Feb. MANY
.endarmes We're wounded while attempt
-ng to dispense strikers a Mervile. twen-
sy-two miles west of Lille. The strikers
we're demonstrating in the streets. The
nrefcct has sent reinforcements, squad
-ons of cavalry and gendarnes.
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Naval Bill Reported.
(By Associated PrcSS.)

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.-Senator Hale
to-day epcrted the naval appropriation
bill. with 4 net Increase ever the House
bin of sl,691 COO, making a total of SIS
$685..
The Secretary Of the Navy e directed
to have the shores OF Porto Rico exam
ined with reference to The establishments
OF naval station with direct reference
10 the United States and the Nicaragua
Canal.
To fill vacancies where there are not a
sufficient number OF cadets, the President
is authorized TO promote gunners and
warrant officers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-08
John c. Wootcn.
1snecfal nisnatch to Tho

Especial Dispatch e The TlHFsl
KINSTCS. N G.. Feb Sheriff John
c. Wooten died SurtIay morning IF pneu-
rnorsia. aftsr an Illness of two weeks He
was one of the prominent men az tho
county. and was serving second term
as sheriff at the time of his death.
No man ever held the estsem OF hl7
feilow-citizens in a greater degree He
waS ,Ientincd with tie farming interests
OF the country. ard was a prosperous and
successful farmer. as we'll as politician
without guile. The county has lost tn
him one OF its .uoSt distinguished citi-
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We're TO We'd Tuesday.

The marriage license which was issued
by the clerk of Goochiand county on
February lth to w. w. Hodges. aged
twenty-five years. and w. c. Clemens.
aged twelve years. has not been returned
TO the clerks Office, but the marriage was
TO have taken place at the home of the
brides mother Tuesday last. They live
in the upper end of Goochland county
and nothing has been heard from them.
The girls father is dead
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-08
The Case of Captain King

WASHINGTON. D. c.. Feb. 7.-After an
examinati ton of the data submitted by
one of the inspection officers. who looked
into charges preferred against Captain
CYRIL w king the legal office of the
War Department has decided that his
case should be dealt with by the civil
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Deal Not Closed.
|Ry Associated Press \

PITTSBURG. PA, Feb. An official Of
the National Tuoe Company has received
telegram from President Z. G. Con-
yerse. which stated that the papers for
the purchase of stock of Andrew Carnegie
mad been signed. but the deal was not
closed.
President Schwab. it is said on good
authority is SO closely related to Nor
gan .hat he will continue TO be the head
of the great company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-08
TWO YOUNG MEN ARRESTED,
Frank Danccyand sam Miller Chars-
ell With Stealing.

Frank Dancey and Sam Miller We're
arrested last evening by officer Shoe
maker on warrants sworn out by Frank
Pyle.
In the warrants Dancey is charged with
stealing $50 and Miller $40, belonging TO
Pyle. The trouble leading to the arrests
occurred "Wednesday night
Both men were bailed for their appear
ance at the Police Court tbs morning,
and claim that they can satisfactorily ex-
pain the charges.
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NOTED PRISONER
SEEKS A PARDON
CONTINUED from First Page9

darod in the most atrucious manner IN
stafford county in 1898. He was fouto III
mis- bed one morning, his head seNeleu'
OF, nearly severed from his nodE an axe
was apparently the weapon useo. A''ei .
was not a clue as to tho perpetrato' ol
the crime. The authorities MADE q 'hoSI
thorough investigation, offending over
several weeks. Not a trace OF Sciiou
SLAYER could be found
A BLOODY SHIRT.
About two years passed ana the io'h
in the vicinity had nearly forgotten Tue
crime. that is. it's freshness had gone
such an incident occurring IN uIiiss
country neighborhood is never forgotten
one da.y a shirt. with stains upon it which
looked as if they were caused by ptooi
was found. The shirt was identthed as
the PROPERTY of young William Hunt,
formerly a book-keeper at the plant oi
n gold mining company not lar from TIC
scene of the murder. The garment was
sent to Washington; the spots Were
analyzed, and the chemists dictunl was
that they We're caused by human oiood
Hunt resided at the gold mine when
the murder occurred. But he Afterwards
removed to Washington, and was engaged
in business there when his shirt was
found, \ warrant for his arrest was
sworn out: he was taken into custody
and brought back to the Stafford jail
The trial was had after m~ny delays
The case was discussed far ana near,
the peculiar atrocity of the deed. as well
as the high standing OF the prisoner and
the long interval between the murder
and the arrest. investing the crime with
peculiar interest. Hunt stoutly main
tanned his innocence. But he could not
prove it. The shirt with the blood on it,
was evidence which could not be over
come.
GIVEN FIFTEEN YEARS.
The Jury said he was guilty, and his
punishment was fixed at fifteen years in
the penitentiary-
IF Hunt killed Schouler. hanging
should have been the penalty said MI
Berry last night II have seldom heard
of a murder more atrocious. l am con-
WINGED he did not commit it
Mr.. Berry received a letter from Hunt
only a few days ago saying he was al
most in a dying condition and asking him
to help him secure pardon. Mr.. Berry
came on at once to present the matter TO
Governor Tyler.
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REVENUE HEADQUART ERS.
Captain Bcgers HIS Not Decided as te
the Removal.

II can be stated upon the very best OF
authority that Collector OF Internal keNe-
nua Rogers has not decided to remove
The Headquarters from Petersburg to
Richmond. He has the matter under
advisement, but it will be several weeks
before he will fully determine what
course he will pursue
1t is learned also that the department
at Washington will respect the personal
wishes of the Collector as to the location
of the headquarters.
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DID NOT RETURN THE HORSE.
Ono Gotten from Swecney's Stables
Not Brought Back.

Not Brought Back.
A reward of $50 is offered by Sweeney's
American Stables for the arrest of a man
who hired a horse on Sunday and has
failed to return it.
a young man. apparently about twenty
years of age, clean shaven and neatly
dressed. who said he was from New
York on his way to Texas. hired Mr.
Sweeney's finest saddle horse. an animal
valued at S125. He said he wanted to ride
out in the country. The young man paid
in advance for the use of the mare for
a day. He did not return with the horse
at night.
young man was seen in the neighborhocG
of Ashland
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-08
EIGHTY SEVEN KILLED.
Terrific Explosion OF Dynamite in
Mexico.
(By Associated Prcss.)

DENVER, COLO, Feb. THE News has
a special from chihuahua, Mexico, which
says:
Several hundred tons Of dynamite.
stored in an underground chamber OF the
san Andres mine, in the western part OF
the STATE of Durango. exploded with ter
rife force, blowing the whole top OF the
mountain off and destroying a portion OF
the village of miners Eighty-seven men,
women and children were killed and many
others badly injured. None of the men III
the mine We're seriously hurt.
Among the killed were Herman Lenti-
man. superintendent OF the mine, and his
family. The Government has ordered an
official investigation OF the accident
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-08
!, Small Fire.

\ light blaze was seen from the COM
posing rooms of The Times building this
morning at 2:27 o'clock. The fire was at
LYON & Montagues office on Ninth Street
south of Basin. The alarm was given
Fire Department headquarters a moment
later through the phone.
The fire was soon out and the damage
was very small.
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Mrs. "Jim.nie" Jones.
ls,.c,,, D,soa,ch 70 The Times

NORFOLK. VA, Feb mrs. James
Jones, wife of the proprietor OF tn
no,ad welcome Restaurant of Norfolk.
diad ,o-dav. Mrs. Jones before her mar
-iooe was Miss Esustis. She was uniTer-
sally esteemed. Mr. Jones is Greek.
whose real name being difficult OF pro
nunciatton. was discarded years ago.
Everybody in Norfolk knows him az
..Iimmie Jones'.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-08
(By Associated I1ess. )

SAN JUAN DE PORTO RICO. Fes. =
President Castro, of Venezuela, has cabled,
to the Venezuelan consul here, that Gen
eral Julian Acosta, the revolutionary
leader. has been captured. and that peace
pI evals.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-08
DEATHS.

at 1876 P. NJ, We'd
nesday. February s. 1901, ALMA
WOODFIN HARDWOOD. only 1aGsh-
ter Of James c. and Mary "oodiin
Harwood. aged four years and twcu.y
Funeral from the residence, c3o, East
Grace street, Friday. February ST. at
8 2. II.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-08
british Lost Nine Killed

(EE Associated If''sS.J
I,CNDCfN Feb. S.-The War Office re-
ve<lls another attack on Modderfonten.
February 2d. the British losing nine
Killed and 81 wounded.
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Refers.
FOURTH AND BROAD STREETS.

and his death was not unexpected. His re-
mains were taken TO Scotland Neck yes
terday afternoon, where the interment
will take place to-day.
Mr.. Pugh lad resided in Fulton for
some time. He leaves u wife and SeverIrt
brothers and sisters, among whom are
AIRS. James Farley. Of Nicholson Street.
and Mrs. Charles Farley. of Maucfes-
ter.
William A. Bragg.
Mr.. William \. Bragg died at his resi-
Fence. No. $40 West Franklin Street at
1 o'clock yesterday afternoon Mr. Bragg
was aged sixty years. and had been an
invalid for many years. He is survived
by a widow, two daughters-NIisses Elise
Calvin and Fannie NJ. BragS-and q son,
Mr.. II. Lee Bragg
Mr.. Bragg was born in Nottoway
county, but had long been resident Of
this city. For many years he was to-
baCco inspector here. and later engaged
in the tobacco business. Failing health.
however compelled him to retire from
active business some years ago.
Mrs. Mary T.. Nolantl.
Mrs. Mary Z. holland. widow OF the
late Colonel Calender ST George NoIand.
died at her late home, ''E.dGewood'' Han
over county. Wednesday last. Mrs. No
land was in the seveuty-eighth year of
her age The funeral will be held this
morning at '.Edgewood." interment being
made in the family burying-Sround at
'-Airweil."
Mrs. j. II. B. Morris.
Mrs. Jessie Helen Buckwalter. wife of
J. &. c. Morris, died Yesterday morning
at her residence, No. az East Clay Street.
Mrs Norris is survived by husband and
a son. Mr.. J. Leslie Morris. The arrange
,nents for the funeral Will be announced
later.
Funerals.
The funeral OF Mr. W. Clifton Hughes
took place yesterday afternoon at
o'clock from the residence, Twenty-eighth
and VI Streets.
The funeral of Alma Woodfn, aged
four years, daughter OF James c. and
Mary Woodfin HARDWOOD Will take plaza
this afternoon at 5 O'Clock from the resi-
dence, No. 1902 East Grace Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-08
lsi-RNIlrRE pI.ANT

F'LK-Ni IKE IIIA-NI 7.
The old plant of the Richmond Cedar
Works. at Twentieth and cambridge
Streets has been leased by a party of
gentlemen who are now having 4; re-
paired and oVerhauied. preparatory TO es-
tablishtng a furniture manufacturing
plDnt. The company viii be known as
the Manchester Furniture Company. with
ar. G. G. Chapman as general manager,
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Richard 7. Fell.


especial Dispatch 10 Tie Times,)
LYNCHBURC:. VA Feb MIR: Richard
r. Bel. died here to-day, aged hity-ise
wears. He served through the Iisil '" sti.
and was one of the guards on Jefferson
II.I-;S ,yhen the latter was captured.
m. was = brother OF Mr.. j. 2. Bell.
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SEABOARD'S LOSS.
shirs and itoundhouse at.Savannah
Burned.
(By Associated Pr,ss. )

SAVANNAH. GA. Feb. AT IL O'clock
tonight the shops and round-house OF
the Seaboard Air Line, in the suburbs
were discovered to be on fire. The build
ings are beyond corporate limits. An eN-
tensive car shed, the round-house and two
locomotives were burned A third loco
motive was damaged
1t is believed the fire was from spon-
taneous combustion. from greasy waste in
the round-house. The loss will approXi-
mate $4,000, though definite figures can
not be had tonight. A restaurant and
passenger shed We're also burned.
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OBITUARY.
DANES a. Puch.

Mr.. James Allan Pugh. a wsll-known
citizen OF Scotland Neck. died yesterday
at $3.50 O'Clock. aged ffty-seven years,
at his clearinghouse. in Fulton, No. sos
Louisiana Street
Mr.. Push had been Il. for several weeks
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-08
BISHOP WHlTTLE.
His Condition UachanGed-NeNs Of
HfIarS in.

VCDCTS 'ICh.
Al late hour last night no material
change in the condition of Bishop White
was reported He was considered a little
stronger yesterday than on the previous
day. and his condition generally was re-
sarded as more favorable.
The many friends of Mrs. Raleigh
Colston will dc panied TO hear that she
has been stricken with paralysis. She is
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-08
BOYS FIOGGEn

Two little negro hoys-John Smith and
Joe Rock-a couple CT Young horse
thieves, We're tioSsed in the Police Court
yesterday, according 10 the latest requ:re.
melts. Wednesday night about O'Clock
I.lese negroes entered the shed at the
rear OF Mir. X. A Eowen's store and Sc
lecteu from The number OF horses there
u couple 10 sat their fancy. soon mount
ed sI.o We're away. The ne~s that two
horses had been stolen soon spread On
The streets, and several parties followed
ia pursuit. M. Eddie Bowen followed on
/. the Heels OF the Young thieves and
overlook 1heni ca the River Read. 4 few
miles above town. Seeing that they
would be caught, Smith the larger Of
the two. left bis horse and took TO the
woods. bat was caught and escorted
back 10 town and turned OYER 10 the ;o-
lice. one OF The horses taken belonged
10 Mr.. George Cole. OF Swansboro, and
1tle Other TO gentleman living III CheS-
terrified
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-08
-ALLEY-GORnON

Miss Marion +. Gordon. of this city. was
married 10 Mr.. ID. I. Alley, Of IienrIco, on
"wednesday night at the home Of her PAR
cnts. on Decatur Street. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Mr.. Edwards. of
fredericksburg. Mis- Gordon is only
seventeen years OF age. while the groom,
is feTty-nine. The attendants We're: Miss
Pearl Gordon and Mr.. w. Z Brown. Mr..
Alley Is d merchant in IIenrico county.
They will make their future home on
INa:r.nount ANerlic
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THE TREAsURER'S
ANNUAL REPORT
Finance Committee Receives the
Document.
YOUNG HORSE THIEVES.
Death OF Mr.. Alex Tilornpson-Ncw
Furniture PIant-Nc,vs, Ter
sonal and Brief. oi
Manchester.
YOUNG HORSE THIEVES.
,,.,,,os.e- E,,reau. Richmond Tlm.s,

No. llG2 Hull Street
~ the meeting OF the Fira1le2 Commit
TO-. held last night considerable work was
done towards the appropriations TOT INC
coming. year. which wall probably be
given out in a few days Treasurer Bro
1aush submitted the following compre-
hzasive report OF 'eccipls s-il', aus "a "a
-,,nT+s for The city for the fiscal year end
ing January Slst:
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TO CURE "A CoLDIN ONE DAY
take Laxative Bromo Qu!nine Tablets
All druggists refund the moneysif it fails
to cure. E. w" Groves signature is on
each box. sc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-08

Hooker Washinstnn'c Lecture.
Booker T. Washington will lecture at
the Academy next Monday night on the
past. present and future Of the negro.