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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-16

DC done With tie old site has not been
determined. y very satisfactory offer
FOR its purchase mas been received. but
the property is v:lija.,l", and may be held
by the Orphanagc Society.
The Epworth Leagues of tho Methodist
churches of Richmond and MancheStcS
will hold I. grand rally at the Union Sta.
ton Church Thursday night. the 2lst Of
this month, and is To be known as the
"OrDhanaGc Rally.
Tie Kcv. Decatur Edwards will be call
cd to the pastorate of Four Mile Creek.
Central, Pioneer and Antioch churches, i'll
Henrico county. y committee from the
first three met Sunday and decided on
Mr.. Edwards, and Antioch gave her con-
sent later.
While the cali has not vet been cxtend-
ed. it will he just as soon as the com
nttee from Four Mile Greek reports back
to tho church and receives the endorSa-
ton Of their action. Mr.. Edwards is pas
tor of some churches near frcdericks-
burg.
1t has not been diintcly decided whcth
er or not the revival services in the Bap
list Churches of the city viii be ,contin-
ued longer The meeting has proved Il
great success, especially the midday I'M
ion meetings, which We're Of the greatest
interest The services last night were
very well attended. DR.. Bruner preached
to a large congregation ana MANY con-
versions were reported. DR.. Trihhie
preached. at &:raca-Strect. The Grove
Avenue congregation Will unite with the
Gracc-Strcct Church III the service "
morrow night.
There have been enc hundred and four
conversions at the Haszcr-Mcmonai re-
vival services. The meeting will continue
until tomorrow night. Revival services
are being held at Clay-Street Methodist
Church nightly, and much interest is
manifested.
The fifth Of a series OF lectures Oh Ike
licious Refor1,lcrs'' was preached last
night at Beth Alaba Synagogue by Rab-
hi L. N. Calisch. Ills subject was "Swed-
onilor:. and the Church Of the New Jeru-
salem" His subject this morning Will be
Education and Morality
Tho monthly meeting OF the Senior Ep-
worth League of Trinity Nj. f. Church
,v,s held Yesterday evening at O'Clock.
Considerable business of Importance was
transacted.
The Young Mems Christian Union OF
Church ilill viii meet tomorrow alter
mon nj > O'Clock at the residence OF Mr.
STANLEY montgomery, l,wenty-sixth and
Clay Streets.
Services were held last night at Monu-
mental Episcopal Church. The sermon
was preached by the pastor, Rev W. II.
Evans. .. ID.
Rev. e. 3. Hatcher. of Norfolk, is on
y visit to his father, DR.. ". Il. Hatcher,
of this city.
The REV. Geo. L. Allbutt will preach at
the Chanel of the New Jerucalem, NO.
1920 West Broad Street March lith, at
II a. NJ. on Lessons of the Winter ana
the Spring; s p. NJ, Power to Become
Sons of God.
Unitarian union services will be held
every sunday at 1880 y. NJ. in the Mar
Church, OF Highland
Springs. the Two societies uniting. On
the second and fourth Sundays OF each
month special sermons viii be preached
in Lee Camp Hall at 7:f5 T. NJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-16
B. G. WHERRY, Agent.
PERSONAL.

This is to certify that Mr.. A. c.
STRICKLAND is no longer in our em-
ployment as foreman OF our shops. our
connections having been severed on the
I'd instant. Mr.. W. D. CHILDRESS, who
has been with us for a long while. Is now
foreman, and with his varied experience,
being a thorough machinist. and the adj
sdition to our force of Mr.. JOHN Il.
WALFORD as superintendent. we are
better equipped to satisfy and accomno-
date our patrons than ever before. Nr.
wALFORD has been connected with tho
J. IS. Pace Tobacco Company for twenty
years, and his knowledge OF tobacco ma
ctinery and the needs OF tobaccon.srs and
the trade generally In equipments and res
pairs is unsurpassed.
Our Machine-Shop and Foundry is COM
pIete in every respect. and with such
changes and additions as are made, we
can assure the trade generally satisfac-
ton In every detail. Thanking those
whose generous support we have had In
the past. and soliciting g continuanee OF
their fayors. and the public senara.!y
Very respectfully. a.. .. COSBY.
BY b r. dudley. Attorney.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-16

day afternoon. The following gentlemen
will act as pall-bearcrs: Messrs. y. D.
Brown, NJ NJ. Williams, NJ &. Barnun-
Nm PrdGy. a. J. Haynes, Albert Hund-
ley, James J. Mann and W. 8. Clarke.
The north end of the church will be re-
served for the Federal and city officials
Mr.. Bethel requested that the United
States flag be displayed over ms coinh'
and this will be done
SKETCH OF HIS LIFE.
John Straughan Bethel was born June
%. 1Sie. at Marion Hill. in Heurico county.
His parents were Thomas John Bethe!
and Layjn. Turner Bethel. eli was one
of four children. all of which are dead.
except Mrs Ann Maria Martin, OF this
city
Mr. Bethel was educated at a private
school in Henrico, but had, when mere
youth, TO go to work on his fathers farm
He was a self-made man.
Mir. Bethel went TO work at Belle Isle
as a feeder in 1858 He served in that
capacity until the outbreak of the war,
when he was employed in the Confederate
laboratory on Browns Island.
INTEREST IN POLITICS.
Mr. Bethel always took Il very lively
interest III politics. He was one OF the
leaders in the Reform movement in 1886
and was elected president of the Com
mon Council i'll that year He signed the
charter for the first electric road ever
established in the world. This was, and
is now known as the CIay-Street line. It
was the Reform Council that provided for
the building of the City Hall.
Mr.. Bethel was deputy collector of Gus
toms under Collector John w. Fisher.
Later on he was d solicitor for the
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company.
President Mckinley a few years ago ap-
pointed him collector of customs
Mr. Bethel was one of the most active
Republicans in Richmond, and during the
last campaign was president of the lead
ing club of his party in the city. He
was ono of the fourteen original menu
bers of the Pine-Street Baptist Church.
and always took a very active part in the
work OF that congregation. He had
served as superintendent of the Sunday
school and as deacon in the church. Some
years ago Mr. Bethel preached for several
Baptist churches in Henrico county and
baptized many converts.
Mr.. Bethel had been in falling health
for some time. He victim of a com
plcation of diseases. His sufferings We're
borne with Christian fortitude.
HIS FAMILY
The deceased is survived by a widow
and the following children: Luther C.
Bethel, of San Francisco; Mrs. Emily
Lavjnisl Godsey, of Richmond: Mrs. Mary
Olive Gibbs. OF Weldon, n. c., and Miss
Reryena Elmore Bethel
Mr.. Bethel was a man of many noble
qualities of head and heart. He was
greatly liked by all who kne within. He
was big-hearted. and his acts of charity
We're almost nu1nberless.
Mr.. Bethel belonged to the Order of
Heptasophs and carried insurance in that
order.
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NO I ICE.
Office of

Office OF
MISUNDERSTANDING Chemical COMPANY.
= Richmond, Va. March To- lsoi.
the Stockholders of the Nirstnia-Ca'o-
lima Chemical Company:
Nv authority of the Board OF directors
of the Vrginia-Caroiiha Chemical CON- IN
nanv. it's Executive Committee mas Of
Iered that the transfer books OF poth the
Preferred and Common Stock or TINS com,
pany be closed from the 20th DAY 0 4s
MARCH, 1901, until the 18th DAY or
MARCH. 1901 (last day incius.He), on ac,
count of the change in registrars anu
transfer agents.
After the last-named date the registrar
will be the MORTON TRUST COMPANY.
rs Nassau Street. New York city, and ~
transfer agent will be the CORPQEA-.
TION TRUST COMPANY OF NEW sJER-
SEy, 135 Broadway. New fork city
The stockholders are requested TO send.
on or about the .6th instant. to the above
named ma transfer agent, the Corporation
Trust Company of New Jersey. their stock
certificates. to be exchanged for the new
certificate No registration fee charged
No revenue stamps and no endorsements
Of old certificate required. The new GER
tificate will be Immediately mailed you
when transferred and registered. II Is de-
sirable and important that all stock
holders make this exchange promptly
8. w. TRAyERS.
Trca Surer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-16
RICHMOND ELKS.
Active Canvass Made Tor Prize Money fol.
Grand Lodge !iieeting.

The Mays and Means Committee OF the
Richmond Lodge Of E!lks met last night
at the Home. There WAS a large atten-
dance and encouraging reports from the
sub-committecs were received. Daring
the next week the various merchants
and business men viii be waited upon
by members of tine committee and asked
to subscribe their names to the list of
those who will 1lci., contribute when the
time comes to the prize fund. This is
practically the only expense the local
loIge will be put to during the meeting
of the Elks The Milwaukee lodges offer
ABOUT $ovJJ in prizes to bands alone, and
as much more to bodies of Eiks for drills,
rarades and other matters. The visiting
lodges bear all their own expenses.
The Homo Club will meet tonight
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-16
UNITED BRETHREN.
The Conference in Stanton Shows lis Faith
BY lis Works.
(specia, Dispatch to The Times


STANTON, w, March IA large.
crowd attended the third days session of
the United Brethren Conference. at
Churchviile, to-day. Bishop kephart pre-
sided. Rev. w. S. Campbell of Richmond.
spoke in the interest of the Bible Society
of Virginia. The conference treasurer
shows a balance on hand of $500. 70
One hundred and seventy-tive dollars
was voted to the Second Church in Roa-
hoke: 500 to the First Church in Roa-
noke. and $50 to the Harrisonburg Church.
J. r. Cannon. treasure of the Educa-
tional Beneficiary fund: reported s472.os
Q. on n. hand 3 W R. Berry. conference
collected and a balance on hand of S4222 30
Mrs. j. w Howe. Treasurer Layman'7s
Benevolent Association, reported s4O3.5s
n hand.
Arrangements were made to open
{ nurches at Keyser, Cumberland and
Newport News.
Revs. j. D. Donovan and G.. P Holt
were reelected presiding elders. Money
was pledged to send DR.. w. w. Coley
as missionary to Porto Rico The Young
Peoples Society held a most interesting
tonight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-16
GREAT MASS-1lEETiNG.
Auti-Saooa League Opening Ehc Fire in Ear
Gest-CtrrC;! News.

Arrangements have been completed for
a great mass meeting in the interests of
The .Anti-Saloon League, to be held al
$50 O'Clock tomorrow afternoon in
Leader Hall. Manchester Mr.. W. II.
Owen will preside. and Rev. w. W. Lear,
Mr.. j. q. Bailey and Rev. c. Il. Craw-
ford. superintendent OF the League. Viii
speak
Other. meetings in the interest OF the
League will be held at II O'Clock i'll the
morning at Stock-Street Baptist Church
by Rev c. II. Crawford, and. at
s O'Clock at night at CoWardn-ATenuc
Christian Church by DIR. John Pollard.
These meetings arc held preparatory
to the organization OF local league III
Manchester. Ii is expected that a meet
ing OF the citizens will be held next week
for this purpose
a r1ass-rneetins will he held in Rich
omrd AT i o'clock tomorrow afternoon at
Union station Methodist Church Rev.
James L. Cook. pastor OF Hose Memorial
PRESBYTERIAN Church. will preside and
addresses will be delivered by Revs. r.
Finley GAYLE. George II. Wiley and Il.
H. Bennett The general subject VIII be
HHow to Put Temperance Sentiment Into
Actual Practice.
The work Of the League in Virginia IS
most encoura sing 10 its managers. Inc
enrolment al present IS 2,2it- ana naiHeS
are constantly coming in. The bulk OF
these members. too. are from Eichmond
and Manchester. 1t Is the plan OF the
League TO publish membership blanks IN
the daily and the religious papers, that
those outsof town and far away may be
reached.
The League purposes to establish an
organ. 10 be published monthly. and the
first issue will appear in few days 1T
will be called The Christian Fedora
ton and it has already over 700 pad
subscribers.
TIC Executive Committee of the Nir-
einia Conference OrphanaGe will meet
at o'clock in the afternoon OF March
2ls,. in thcsY NJ. c. y. parlors. The final
decision as to the location of the or
p,anace Will be made at this time
II is almost certain that the site aiready
purchased Will not be used, but that some
other location IL the same neishborhood,
or possibly somewhat further removed
from the city. VIII be selected. is
understood that The committed mas
insDecied two available sites, and that
.,e of these will be taken. What vii!
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-16
Big Gro Wds at tie Riinu.

The best show that mas ever been pre-.
scented at the Biiou, Mathews and Bull
gers Company presenting the musical
farce comedy The Night OF the
Fourth closes its engagement with Il
matinee to-day and d performance to-
night. The attraction has smashed all
the records of the house for attendance,
and hundreds Of people were turned
away There are but very few seats left
for the two performances to-day. The
company goes to Norfolk Monday and
will open at the CRANKY, Manager Wells
house. for Il week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-16
MILLER.STOkES SUIT.
Settled Out Of Court Before Any Declaration
Was Filed.
Especial Dispatch to The Times

Especial Dispatch to The Times
NORFOLK, VA, March 15.-Adolph
Rybner, Newport News furniture dealer,
filed petition III bankruptcy here to-day.
Liabilities. tSS5S No assets above eXenp-
lions claimed.
The suit of Assistant United States. Dis
trict Attorney Hugh G.. Miller against the.
proprietor. of 1.-The Monticello Hotel. Syl-
vanus Stokes, was settled out of court
to-day. Twenty-Five thousand dollars was
claimed for alleged defamation of char.
acter, but friends interviewed and the mat
ter was unlicably arranged. No declara-.
lions in the suit were ever filed.
Calvin Sibley. of Norfolk county, was
arrested to-day as deserter from the
navy He fled from the receiving-ship
Franklin last September. but returned
here to try to secure Divorce 70 from his
time ago caused a stir here by stating
that he was heir to one million dollars
worth Of property somewhere. Attorneys
from New q rk aud other points who
investigated the claim faAsd to and any
paytni bg5iS faF Il
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-16
GOVERNORS PARTY BACK.
Had Coed Time liz Tidewater and Everybody
Is Well;

Governor Tyler Mrs. Tyler. Major
llctll Tyler and the young ladies OF the
mansion, returned last night from 1t
weeks visit 10 Tidewater, Va
The Governor did not reach Tappa-
hammock in time for the Farmers I1sti-
tute on Tuesday, but attended one in
Lancaster Oh Thursday and made II
speech. The Governors party visited
friends 1t several points along the Rap
pahannock and report that they had a
most enjoyable time. They were all in
the best of health ard spirit.C !st night
and said no one WAS hurt in the slight
collision which occurred Tuesday be-
tween their boat and the schooner
though the young ladies were badly
frightened.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-16
Lee Camp.

r. l.. Lee Camp No. ]. c. y. held
their regular meeting last night. Com
inander Joseph c. Dictlerson in the chair.
The camp accepted the invitation OF the
Sons of Veterans to attend their meet
ing on Monday next, March 18th, at
which time Congressman John Lamb
will deliver an address.
The application of the Daughters Of the
Confederacy for the use of the camp hall
room For the training Of their concert
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-16
Pcrryman--Siica
Special Disratch % ,1he Tincs.)

(SpcciNI DiHr3tch % :hc Iimcs)
LYNCHEURG. VA, March 1j.-Rcv ~
n. Perrynlan, OF Malvern. Ark. was mar
ried yesterday at Spout Springs. Apo
mattox county, 10 Miss Viola Shearer
daughter of Mr.. H c. Sheacer The cere-
,nony was performed at cid Concord Pres
Dyterian Church in the presence of a large
assembase by the pastor. Rev. d. p.
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TO 4 soUrHERNER

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the camp, with authority TO act. The
camp voted - grant. TO the Mechanics
Institute the use OF the Virginia and
United States flags fol their corner
stone laying ceremonies next week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-16
JOHN S. BIZ: THEL
DIED YESTERDAY.
Collector Of Customs Passed Away
After Long Illness.
FUNERAL SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
Exercises TO Be Held at Pine Street Baptist
Church. Which He. Helped to Organize
Many Years Ago-Sketcb OF
His Career.
FUNERAL SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

Mr. John S. Bethel. Collector of Gus
toms for the port of Richmond, died at
his residences. No 5o2 South Pine Street,
at $50 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
He had been in failing health for sew
eral years During the last few weeks
OF his life he was confined to his room.
Mr.. Bethel was conscious UP to about
two hours of his death, and he talked
with members of his family and with
friends.
The funeral will take place from Pine
Street BaDtiSt Church ct 1 O'clock Sun
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-16
Mr.. Melton Coming.

Rev. b. II. Melton, of Wilson, N c.,
viii arrive in the city to-day and viii!
preach for the Marshal-Street Christian
Church tomorrow morning and night
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-16
A Boston Resn.

Mr.. \. 4. Bean, of Boston. is at The
Jefferson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-16
"A sojourn
in the
Canadian
Rockies
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cinc Nailway.
lAnta GA Il.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-16

-rTAnItss AND NERsEY MARINE. INSURANCE COMPANY.
Evening star., 1901-06-12
WASHINGTON MONUMENT ELEVATOR
1T Is Expected That 1t Will he in
Operation by July 1, ...-----

According to Colonel Bingham, the en-
gineer officer in charge Of public buildings
and grounds, the new electric elevator in
the Washington Monument will be in op-
Grafton for public use by the 1st proximo
Owing to the work on this elevator the
monument has been closed to visitors for
several weeks. Advantage has been taken
of that fact to clean the marble work and
portions OF the stairways and landings
Two electric cables. one for power and one
for lights. have been run through the tun-
mel between the boiler house and the mo-
tor house at the monument.
Insulators have been put up and the ca
bleS connected with the switchboards in the
motor room.
The installation of the new electric ele-
vator is practically complete. Electric cur
rent was furnished the contractors for the
elevator on the 22d ultimo. and the motor
and elevator have been running more or
less ever since for the purpose of adjusting
the working parts Tests are now being
made to determine the sufficiency and safe
ty OF the plant and Colonel Bingham saws
ne hopes to be able to open the new eie-
Vator to the public by the 1st Of July,
IN connection with this work a new
water main 1.6O0 feet in length was run
from the 2o-fnch public water main on 18th
street to the boiler house of the monument
In order to give an independent and more
1or the proper operation of the new gener-
ating unit A fitting was placed on the end
OF this main at the boiler house. so as to
add to the supply Of water at the public
bathing beach. The cost of this latter work
was paid for by the District government
Evening star., 1901-06-12
ILLINOIS OUT ON TRIAL.
Battle Ship Has Fine Weather for the
Test.

BOSTON, June 1.-THE new Unite
States battle ship Illinois, built by the
Newport News Shipbuildng and Dry Dock
Company, was given her official trial over
the government course from Cape Ann to
Boon Island today. The vessel left the
upper harbor, where she had been an
chored since her arrival here on Monday,
soon after o'clock. and made her way
slowly toward Gloucester All conditions
were perfect for successful test Of the
big vessel. The sky was clear and bright,
warm sunshine bathed the battle ship as
she pressed her way toward Cape Ann A
light breeze from the northwest cooled the
heat OF the summer day and gave a clear
atmosphere.
The official course over which the Illf-
nois, to fulfill her contract, must sustain
a speed Of sixteen knots Is thirty-three
knots in length. to be covered twice. At
intervals of 66-1O knots government yes-
sells were stationed to mark the course
Rear Admiral R. D. Evans was in charge
Of today's trial as the head of the gov
ernnent's board. The other officers Of
er N. H. Hemphill, Commander Charles r.
Rocker, Lieutenant Commander Charles
D. Vreeland. Lieutenant Commander Rich
ard Henderson. Commander (naval construc-
tori Washington Lee Capps.
Many prominent naval officers and lead
ing men in other departments of govern
ment, political and business life were
guests OF the Newport News Company on
board the Illinois today.
ROCKFORD, Mass. June 1.-THE battle
ship Illinois on her speed trial passed the
first stakeboat at 1912 am, going under
makes 1t difficult to follow the course from
the shore.
Evening star., 1901-06-12
CONVENTION OF THE Y.M.C.A.
BRUNO HOBBS OF CRIPPLE CREEK
ELECTED SECRETARY.
Addresses by Judge Sclden Spencer
and Herbert Il. Ames
of Montreal.

BOSTON, June 12.-The work of the in
ternational jubilee convention OF the Young
Mems Christian Association. which began
yesterday. was In fun swing in all its
branches today, although during the early
hours the delegates were somewhat tardy
in appearing at the Mechanics building.
The presentation Of Y. NJ. c. A. problems
and of subjects bearing on the progress of
the work of fifty years was the main fea-
ture of today's program. The day opened
with a praise service. The floor of the
great hall was well filed by the delegates
before the opening exercises We're held but
the galleries were almost empty.
Bruno Hobbs of Cripple Creek was unan-
fmously chosen secretary of the conven-
tiou.
The first address of the day was given by
Judge Selden p. Spencer Of St Louis, who
spoke on the subject THE Lessons of Fifty
Years Y. NJ. c. A Work" He pointed out
the fact that wherever men are and can be
reached as class there is the place for
association work
Judge Spencer was followed by Herbert
b. Ames of Montreal, whose subject was
The Contribution of the Young Mems
Christian Association Toward the Solut ION
Of the City Problems" He spoke in part
as follows:
''The solution Of the city problem lies in
successful effort on behalf of those whose
lives are capable OF development, for those
at least for whom the idea of expansion
Is yet conceivable; to fortify individual
character so that he who is yet not over
borne may feel within him an expanding,
an uplifting force. a power of resistance
sufficient to enable him to develop, de-
spite oppressive conditions: to weaken by
every legitimate means the power Of evil
to attract and the forces of adverse en-
vironment to injure: to convert the very
circumstances of associated human life
into an uplifting agency-those are the
lines along which we may most hopefully
deploy our forces to attack the city prob
lem
Mr.. Ames also said that the phase OF the
question which lay nearest his own per-
sonal experience was the contribution
which the Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion might render by assisting the move
ment for the betterment of civic condi-
tiOns.
Evening star., 1901-06-12
The Tax on National Banks.

In reply to numerous inquiries as to
whether there is any other tax on national
banks than the annual internal revenue
tax Of 81 on the 81 900 of the capital stock.
the commissioner of internal revenue states
that every national bank that issues cir
cuIating notes is, in addition to the spe-
cial tax, required to pay a tax of one
twelfth Of l per cent each month upon the
average amount of circulation issued by
it. under the third paragraph of section
340S OF the Revised Statutes. This cir
culation tax must be paid to the treasurer
of the United States, but the special tax
must be paid to the collector of internal
revenue Of the district in which the bank
is located.