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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-13
A HOUSE WARMING.
Tho New Homo Of NIr. e. W. Taylor
Initiated BY His Friends.
,sDec,s1 Dispatch TO The Times.)

WEST APPOMATTON, VA, Jan. 70
Home Place, the handsome residence
Of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Taylor. wore Z
festive air Wednesday night Lights sieam-
ed from every window. making even the
long piazzas and lawn bright The occa-
sion was "a house-warminG tor tae ne"
home. Mrs. Taylor? assisted by her niece,
Miss Mckinney, OF Lynchbur5, received
the guests OF the evening in the front par
lor. while in the rear of The spacious
hall sweet music was dispensed by So
Scocozza's Italian band of LynchouES-
Not (, few of the gentlemen enJoyed
dslring part of the evening "a smoker II
the library.
A feature of the entertainment was me
game OF observation" at which all TOOK
= hand. On a table in the billiard-room
fifty objects OF various sorts and sizes
we're placed. Each person in turn passed
around the table, having half minute IN
whict, to note mentally what was on
the table The contest as to VINO should
give the longest list of articles on the
table was animated. the ladies' making
better scores than the gentlemen
The prize, miniature golf bag and pans
in, form of sticks. was awarded to Miss
Emma Smith. At IL O'Clock a handsome
supper was served, and after music galore
and altogether a most delightful evening,
the company, which numbered over sixty
persons, broke up at a late hour. with all
good wishes for the new home and their
kind hosts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-13
PICKED Up ON
SCISSORS POINTS
Stray Bits Of News Gathered Here
and There From the Vir-
ginia Papers.

The n2umps threaten the town WITH an
epidemic OF enlarged jaws and non-pickle
devotees.-ltidgeway Journal
Suaerintendent Zcrkel, of the Caverns,
estimates that one hundred thousand per-
sons have visited the Luray Caves during
the nine years he has been in charge
Page News.
Mr. Frank Buford killed the finest buck
seen in the county in years last Thurs
day. 1t weighed two hundred and ten
pounds-Brunswick Gazette
The gathering of sassafras roots is be-
coming quite an important industry IN
this country.-Orange Observer.
There is reasonable grounds to believe
that $500 was spent for goods in the
Luray stores the day before Christmas
day.-P4ge News.
The sloop Valentine, owned by George
Chernlcks of this place, valued a $500 was
capsized last week in the -'deeps below
Hog Island Station and is supposed TO be
a total loss.-Pennsllla Enterprise.
The election held att Chincoteague. De
cember 29th. to decide whether we should
have town limits or not, was carried
against limits in any shape. The Votes N
iavor.of it We're JOS and against it 1874, and
only the people residing in the limits and
property holders had any say in the cleo
tion.-Iernsula Enterprise.
A large four-master, the largest vessel
that has ever been UP this river. Is now
being loaded from Locust Grove Wharf. by
Mr. John Observation-Disclosures Democrat.
1t it generally thought and talked that
the gauge of the D. & ". Rnadlb vii! be
hroadened to Walters a few miles this
side of Martinsville, some time during the
year-Stuart Enterprise.
There was issued from the clerks office
of this county for the year 1900 forty-eisht
marriage licenses. This is a record
breaker Forty-five. the largest number
previously issued in one year, was in 1889.
Thirty is about the averaSe.-Naw Castle
Record.
The Farmers Manufacturing Company
has about completed a brick factory 100
by 200 feet and two stories high. 1t is
one of the handsomest factories in the city
and cost about $50, G00.-Norfolk Journal OF
Commerce.
The Norfolk fish dealers are receiving
their stock from the South. The hsh
which are taken from the Elizabeth dur
ing the summer months nre now tound III
the rivers of Florida,
Si,innents of oysters on Monday and
Tuesday were the largest of the season
About 1000 barrels wera sent to market
from Chincotea on those days.-Penih-
sula Enterprise.
Acknowledgement Montague will respond
to the toast in honor OF the name OF ChaS.
Broadway Rouss. when the anniversary
of his birth is celebrated by the Charley
Rouss Fire Company in Winchester. 1t IS
ALWAYS a big day in Winchester.
The 1.oudoun Telephone is advocating
the holding Of a farmers institute in the
county. 1t will sound strange to those
who have enjoyed the benefits OF the Far
mers' Institutes held under the auspices
of the State Bcnrd of Agriculture that
there is opposition among some OF the
farmers of Loudoun to holding such meet
Inc
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-13
BISHOP GIBSON
Will Confirm n Glass at Ashland To-
Duy-To Extend Telephone i1sn",
Il, he Times

Especial Dispatch 10 Inc Iiih'S.}
ASHLAND. VA, Jan. 12--B!snop hoot-
A. Gibson VIII preach and administer the
rite of confirmation at ST. James Episeo-
Pal Churc:l next Sunday at II a NJ
There is an effort being made 10 extend
the Louisa telephone system to Asn-and;
if a sufficient number can BE- obtained
who will take the service.
4 meeting of the Hanover teachers
League Will he held here January 29th
at II \. M. TN
The Ashland Sunday-school Union VIII
bold its quarterly meeting next SUNDAY
afternoon at the Christian Church
Mrs. c. w Hunter and her daughter
Miss Annie Hunter. are continei 10 thelE
rooms on account of an attack Oh grip.
Mrs. George Anderson Is on WISH 10
relatives in Richmond.
Mrs. w. w Barrow, OF Richmond, is
guest of Mrs. James Cheney.
Miss Condo Roy Bridges has returned
from a visit to her sister, Mrs George
B. Hutchings, in New York city
Miss Mollie Bridges is stu ln@hat me-
tropois.
Miss Mary Marshall. of Fauquier coun-
". is visiting Mrs. Tate Cheney.
,Messrs. Joe Stiner and j. A. Puliiam
of Lewisburg, w. Va, are here introduce
ing a patent folding coop.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-13
SOUTHWEST DELEGATES.
Suit to Valuabl. Re l Estate i'll Bris-
tol v rtual!y Settled.
Especial Dispatch TO The Tines.)

iSpeClGl 10 luS 1l'4l'S.J
BRISTOL, VA, Jan. 12.-Prominent
among the men spoken Of for delegates
to the State Convention from this section
are General r. a. Ayers, of Wise county;
Col. j. B. Richmond, Of Scott county:
Hon. 8. F.. Buchanan of Smyth couil-
ty: Judge J. B. Hutton. of Washington
county; Col j. l.. White, Of Washing
ton county: Col. A Fulkerson. Capt j.
II. Wood and Mr. W. S. Hamilton, OF
Bristol city.
SUIT VIRTUALLY SETTLED.
In the cause of S. l.. King against the
Norfolk and Western Railway Company,
a suit involving the title to property IN
the heart of Bristol worth perhaps $780,
Geo, Judge Stuart, of the Hastings Court
handed down an opinion sustaining the
defendants demurrer to the bill OF par
ticulars, which, it is said, virtually throws
the cause out of court, except for the
right Of appeal
The plaintiff charges that the defend
ant has forfeited its deed to the proper
ty. which was granted conditiona!ly that
is. the company was to have the lands
described in the p.eadinSs for railway
purposes only. The company has thus Tar
been enabled to show its rights in courts,
and there seems to be no fear on tie
part of the company's attorneys that any
loss of title can be sustained under the
circu,ns tances.
The First Presbyterian Church has just
received a handsome new pipe organ,
which was purchased at a cost of about
$500, and which will be installed In the
e6ifice forthwith
The city OF Bristol, Va. Is now being
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-13
YOUNG MEN PLAN
FOR CONVENTION
The Annual Gathering of the Young
Mems Christian Association
Soon TO be He'd.

At the September meeting OF the State
Executive Committee of the Virgins,
Young Mems Christian Association it
was voted to hO.d the twenty-fourtf an
nual convention of the Virginia assocj2l-
tions in the city OF Roa nol1e, and the time
named as February 2lst to 9th. inclusive,
1901.
For several weeks past a special COM
n!ittee on convention arrangement, togeth-
er with clr. l.. y. Coulter. the State Sec
rotary, has been in correspondence with
leaders in church and association effort,
and the following have consented to be
present and take part in the conven-
ton:
Rev. Russell Cecil. d. D.. pastor Sec
ond Presbyterian Church. Richmond: Ed
A.n f. See, General Secretary. Brooklyn.
y. Y: George 2. Tibbets. State Score
tary Maryland Group; a. G. Knebel, State
Secretary the Caroinas; Augustus Nash,
Secretary Religious Department, Cleve-
land, Ohio: and International Secretaries
Harry Wade Hicks, of the College De-
partment; c. L. Gates. Of the Field De-
partment: II o. Williams. of the Rail-
road Department.
The music will be under the direction
OF Mr.. George T. TiDbets, of Washington,
who several years ago was general secre-
tary of the Richmond Association
The Association members and friends
III f.bdilbho llsiFr PROMISED Tree
ment to all accredited delegates from AS
sociations, and pastors and young men
from communities where there are re-
gularly organized Associations.
In addition TO the ahove-named speak
crs. general secretaries. physical direct
ors and members Of the various city and
college associations will have IL part in the
programme. This is now being arranged
by Mr.. Coulter and is nearing completion.
THE official call the T,y6rIItivp Com
nnittee will be issued shortly, together
with letter Of invitation from the Roam
oke Association and the pastors of that
city. State Secretary Coulter and Office
Secretary ". Reginald Walker find much
to keep them busy at this time with the
gathering of statistics, issuing printed
matter and general correspondence.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-13
CHANGES IN SCHEDULE. X. T.. & Z
IL, r., JANUARY 18th, 1901.

Commencing January 18th, the New
York and Florida Special via Atlantic
Coast Line, composed entirely of Pull
man vestibuled Comparatively Sleeping.
Dining. Library and Observation Cars
will be placed in service for the season
between New York and st. augustine
No extra fare other than regular charge
of Pullman Company.
The metropolitan Florida Limited via
Seaboard Air Line, composed of Pullman
Vestibulet: Sleeping, observation and
Dining Cars will also be inluSurated be-
tween New York and st. Augustine, Jan
uary 14th-
The following changes in schedule ere
announced, affective on that date:
NORTHWARD.
No. "A. metropolitan Florida Limited,
will leave Chesapeake and Ohio, Broad
Street Station, $40 a. NJ. daily. instead
of SIS \. NJ, for Washington and points
north.
NO. IS, New York and Florida Special.
will leave Byrd-Street Station $50 A NJ.
daily, except Monday, commencing Janu
AIRY 18th, for Washington and points
north
No. >. Local Accommodation train. will
leave Elba Station SOP A. NJ daily, ex-
cept Sunday, instead of S:13 A. NJ, for
Ouantico and intermediate points.
No. IS, will leave Byrd-Street Station
7:42 P. NJ. daily, instead of 7:45 P. NJ,
for Washington and points north.
No other changes i'll northward trains.
SOUTHWARK.
No. 35 Florida and West Indian Lin
tied, will arrive Byrd-Street Station at
6:37 P NJ. daily, instead of $50 P. NJ.
No 400, will arrive Byrd-Street Station
$40 P. NJ. daily, instead of $40 P. NJ.
No. 81. Metropolitan Florida Limited,
will run on schedule Of present train 81,
arriving Chesapeake and Ohio Broad
Street Station at 1881 p. NJ. daily.
No. 81 New York and Florida Special,
will arrive Byrd-Street Station 11:40 p.
NJ. daily except Sunday.
No other changes in southwark trains.
w ?. TAYLOR, Traffic Manager.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-13
BLASTS FREQUENT.

At intervals the s,lrill notes of a whistle
rise above the innumerable other voices
Then workmcn may be seen running
for shelter for this is Il signal that Il
blast is to be fired. There is a moment %
waiting, during which the onlookers hold
ti,eir breath. when. with a noise that Jars
everything in the community, shower
of rocks shoots skyward, followed by
another and another.
1t is amusing to watch the effect OF
these giant blasts upon the different mem
bers of the crowd Some sever tilnch'
but others are seen to jump and start,
as much as d gun-sly dog
There is much speculation among those
who know the James of old. as to how
the many changes that have been made
in its bed will effect the rise IN the river
when a big freshct is on. Many are heard
to remark that the river VIII yet sho"
a thing or two to those WHO are binding 1t
to the bondage of running street cars ana
doing rnen:al service in the factories
and houses of the city.
The first big freshet-and the spring
seldom passes without one-wili DE watch
ed with great interest
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-13
A HANDSOME STRUCTURE.
Description Of the Methodist Orphan
age to BE But t Here.

Description Of the Methodist Orphans
age to BE But Here.
The Richmond Christian Advocate Of this
week contains a large amount of inter-
esting and valuable matter about the or
ptanage of the Virginia Methodist Confer
ence. soon to be established in Richmond.
There is an excellent picture Of the or
phanage buildings as they will appear
wien completed, and also pictures of Mr..
John P Branch Mr.. c. W. Hardwicke,
and others who have interested themselves
in the movement to establish the or
phanaSe.
This institution will be built in Rich
mond and q once. OF the plans for the
buildings, the architect Mr.. j. *. Peeb-
les writes in the Advocate as follows:
THE plans adopted for the OrphanaSc
have been carefully studied with a view
to an arrangement which would admit
of almost indefinite expansion, and at
the sd me time appear completed during
any stage OF. development. y symmetrical
arrangement, consisting of central or
administration building. in the rear Of
which is to be the Trades School and
Mechanical Plant, The administration
building being thanked on either side by
cottages, all connected to 1t and to each
other by an arcade, fultils the conditions
and was adopted.
"Wtlie in no sense a copy, yet we
may say that the grouping finds its motif
in the arrangement Of the University of
Virginia.
IN style, the buildings will be strictly
Colonial this treatment being selected
on account of its dignity. adaptability.
and home-like appearance. The material
will be selected of common brick and
light stone, and in general a result similar
to the best of the old Colonial along James
river, than which there is no better. will
be sought and it is confidently Beloved
that the group of buildings will have a
distinctive artistic value"
The Advocate adds:
1.-THE administration building will cost
$4,000 the cottages, $4,000 apiece; the real
estate drained, graded, and put in order,
$1,000 We shall need at least slO0G9J to
complete the plant Tue trustees will not
put a mortgage on the property. They ex-
pect to build as the cash comes in. There
is money enough on hand to pay for one
cottage. Work will be begun on that as
soon as the contracts are let.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-13
AFFAIRS IN LEWISBURG.
Fine Mil aud I2lcctric-Lighting Sys-
TEN i'll Operation.
Especial Dispatch TO The Times.l

LEWISBURG, w. VA. Jan. l2.-Lewis-
burg has in operation one of the largest
and finest equipped flour mills in West
Virginia. In connection is the electric
flight plant, which has given general salts
faztion. Two-thirds Of the residences and
an OF the public buildings hive electric
lights IN them. Messrs. Dwyer and Duff
fer. owners and proprIetors, are men OF
capital and energy David y Dwyer Is
president and large Stockholder of the
Bank OF GreenbrieT. Duffer is largely in
ierested in commercial business.
T. s. Moornaw and Company have recent
" completed a handsome and commodious
three-story brick building, opposite the
large brick building of the Bank of Green
b,ter. Dr.. Moomaw has fitted up the store
in elegant style. comparing with any drug
store in NirginiN
Iev!sb,rrs Female Institute is very pros
nervous under the charge OF its indefati-
gable principal. Rev. DR.. Telfocd, and his
efficient corpse of teachers There is on
the roll one hundred scholars, two-thirds
Of which are boarders.
The pavements here. which are made Of
l.rse limestone rock, are excellent weather
prophets. Twenty-four hours previous TO
a rain, the payementS are wet as if
i. had been rrained 1t would seem TO
y2reSase the rain.
Hons. Benjamin r. Harlow and T. j.
Jarratt Democrats. recently elected TO
represent the county in the Stnte Legis-
latura left on Tuesday FOR Charleston, W.
Ma. The House convened the ath
This is the second term these gentlemen
hay,, been elected TO represent their coun-
". They represent a. large farming and
stock interest and are interested largely
themselves Their constituents will look
with interest TO their proceedings. as they
are both recorded as hrainy men-nnd now
have odds 10 compete with, as both
Houses are largely OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
in MINORITY Their headquarters are at st.
Albert Hotel
County Court was in session Monday
and Tuesday. Nothing OF Importance in
connection
This State has truly been scol-ged with
smallpox in a mild form. but very few
deaths. It Is now on the decrease. There
has not been case here nor nearer than
FIVE miles.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-13
iLSoiGsiun OF Gas.

AS the result CT ali explosion Of gas at
the corner of Broad Street and Jail Alley
about 10 O'Clock yesterday morning,
hole about three feet in diameter was
blown in the street. The report of the
explosion was heard for some distance,
and pieces of curbins and bricks We're
thrown some distance. Nobody was hurt
TIE Street Department and the Gas
Department will repair the place at once
1t is believed that the explosion came
about from an accumulation OF gas
which is is thought escaped from neigh
boring gas pipes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-13
SIGHTS VISIBLE
ON RIVER FRONT
Largest travelling Crane Ever Erected
in This Country.
BLASTS HEARD THAT JAR YOU.
Amusing to See How Crowds are al.
fccted BY the MISREPRESENTATION
rs to How the james
will Behave.
BLASTS HEARD THAT JAR YOU.

Tire loud decorations that are heard in
the direction of the river every day have
become such d usual occurrence that the
citizens of Richmond no longer pay much
attention to them. We are SO much the
creatures of custom and habit that we
would gradually get used to anything,
however strange and startling 1t was upon
first acQua intan But to the strangers
who come here these cannonades are a
surprise, and frequently the query is
heard. whether the city is again suffering
a bombardment or is a salute being fired
IN honor of some officer high IN the
ranks Of the army or ravy.
The work going on upon the river front
is of gigantic proportions, and thousands
daily crowd upon the Free Bridge and
along the banks Of the river 70 witness
the various projects under way
GIANT CRANE.
The building of the Chesapeake and
Ohio viaduct is an interesting sight, as
there is something attractive in seeing
iron sills of giant proportions lifted and
lowered into place with as much apparent
ease as if they were trlttes light as ar
In the construction OF this causeway, the
largest travelling crane ever erected in
this country and the second largest in
the world is employed. This colossal
structure runs upon the bridge. in the
building of which it is used. Huge pieces
of iron weighing many tons are lifted
into place like mere straws. They. are
bolted into place, the track laid when the
crane is moved onto the completed part
and another span begun
To an on1ooke-. these ,hordes Of men,
clambering up and down. hammerlng,
driving bolts or fastening taps. seem to
be doing what appears right in their
own sight. 1t is a picture of confusion,
apparently yet over all there is u single
mind directing and the finished structure
IS according to the specifications OF the
master builder.
The work of lowering this end OF the
Free Bridge has steadily progressed. and
tC-right tue old framework is TO be re-
moved and traffic will begin on the new
Tue power-house of the Virginia E!ec-
trio Railway and Development Company
has been brought to such a stage of COM
petion as to make 4 very handsome
building. The stack is an usually hisn
one. and wien completed will be visible
over q great part Of Chesterfield coun-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-13
,nolied with water from the mains of

supplied with water from the mains OF
the Brist ol-Goodwir Company, in BRISTOL
Tenn There was some opposition to gong
to Tennessee for a water supply, but now
the consumers are generally wei SatiS-
fed. The City Council viii now begin
TO look about for d. permanent supply OF
it's own. There is some talk OF going to
the north fork of the Holston river for
n s,lpplv. but this would entail immense
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-13
A Steam Automobile.

The Dan Valley Hardware Company
sold and delivered to a gentleman from
tue county yesterday an immense trac-
ton engine.
Owing to It's great weight, the City En-
gineer was consulted as 10 whether it
could safely pass over the iron bridge.
AT first Captain BaiIou was In doubt as
to the capacity OF the bridge to sustain
the dirt road mog,1l. but finally consent
ed for It to pass ovr on the street car
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-13
Division Passenger Agent.
southern Bel Telephone and reie

The Southern Bell Telephone and Teie-
graph Company announces that telephone
Communications can be had over It's lines
with Lynchburg, Va: Danville, Va;
Roanoke, Va; Wakefield, Va: Appomat-
tox, Va: Farmvilie. Va; Crewe, Va:
salem. va; Bedford City Va; Reidsyille.
n. c.: Charlotte, n. c.: Columbia. S. c.
For further particulars inquire at the
Public Ply Stations and at Managers
office, Nc 1914 East Main Street.
SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE AND
TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-13
Kindergarten T. 'cturc.

At a meeting Of the teachers Of Rich
mond. held yesterday at tue Central
School. Miss Neale, Of Washington. upon
invitation of the Richmond Educational
Association, delivered y lecture upon kim
dergarden methods of instruction.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-13
Fire Escapes.

The Board Of Fire Commissioners, as
has previously been stated, will take
steps at an early day to see that the
ordinance in reference to fire escapes is
complied with. During the coming week
merchants and others VITO are required
to erect fre-escapes will be given an
opportunity to state their caseA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-13
NEW sLEEPING-CAR LINE
To Thomasville.G.,.,yi via Atlantic Coas,
lime,

Commencing January Sth the Atlantic
Coast Line inaugurates a weekly Sleep
ing Car line New York to Thomasvlle,
Ga. This car will leave Richmond every
Tuesday at $50 P. NJ. running through
to Thomasvlle. Ga, without change ar
irving that point DDS P. NJ. This line Of
fers unsurpassed facilities to parties de-
string to visit this popular resort, being
the only line running through cars to this
point For Pullman accommodations,
schedules, rates, etc, apply to
w. Steele Ticket Agent, Bryd-Street
richmond Transfer Company, so3 E.
Main Street.
once of Company, SIS e. Main Street
C. S. CAMPBELL,
Division Passenger. Agent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-13
CHANGE IN SCHEDULE. ATLANTIC
COAST line RAILROAD CO., JAN
HAIRY IITH 1900.

Train 3d. now leaving Richmond at $50
P. NJ, will leave at 6:557 P. NJ. Train IS
now arriving Richmond at 1:25 P. NJ, viii
arrive at I:32 P. NJ. No changes in other
trains.
c. S CAMPBELL,
Division Passenger Agent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-13

lated to scare a horse beyond control. ex-
cept pertains an elephant. than q pulling
traction eng.ne-Dan-IIie Register,