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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-09
SEALED PROPOSALS.
Office of the President of the
Bank of Chase City Va.


PROPOSALS FOR BUILDING a BANK
AT CHASE CITY, VA.
Sealed proposals. addressed to the I'M
dersiSned, will be received at this office
up TO II O'Clock NJ, MARCH 18th. 1901.
for the erection of 4 bank building tor
1.-The Bank Of Chase City, at Chase
City. Va. according to plans and specl-
ticutions prepared Tor the same by VIII
liam c. West. architect. No. 1lO3 E.
Main St, Richmond, Va Plans and
specifica tons on file at this office anu
at the office of the architect. as above
Satisfactory penal bond in the sum OF
One Thousand Dollars Will be required
of the successful contractor. Right is
reserved to reject any or all proposals
GEO. a. ENDLY.
President The Bank OF Chase City Va
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-09
Caused Daughters Death.
tsrecial Dispatch to The Times,

BRISTOL, VA, March s.-Miss Matte
Anderson. aged thirty years, whose
father. John E. Anderson. hanged him
self yesterGay.. died to-day as a result of
the shock.
The father and daughter were buried
at the same time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-09
TWO NEGROES CREMATED.
A Negro Boy Accidentally Kills His Little
Brother.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

WYTEEVILLE. VA, March Sire
last night on the farm OF James II.
McGavock, Fort ChiSWell, in this county.
cremated two negroes, and two escaped.
While Charles kelley, negro boy, liv-
ing near the depot in this place, was fool
ing with a shotgun this afternoon, it was
accidentIy discharged. blowing por-
ton of his young siX-year-old brothers
head off, killing him instantly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-09
BERKELEY ELECTRIC LINE SOLD.
Coal Aiire on the Ajax Since the Ship Left
Norfolk.
fSpecial Dispatch TO The Times.

NORFOLK. VA, March S.-The Berk-
lev Electric Street Railway has been sold
to Mr. David E. Evans, of Baltimore, for
a price stated to somewhat exceed Sl75.-
OOO The road will be extended to Gill
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-09

to Fsadford to attend Senator Daniels son.
Mr. Ned Daniel, who IS very i'll with
pneumonia at ST. Adams School.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-09

Mrs Hugh uagan. who is SO well known
here, is about to make her debut in dia-
lect recital in Atlanta.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-09

Miss Katherine Goldsborough, of Fred
erick, Mr., is visiting Mrs. Stewart NJ
erick. Nd, is visiting Mrs. Stewart M
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-09

Miss Lucy Hubbard, Of Newport News.
who was summoned to Richmond by the
death of her daughter, Mrs. ]. S. Nuckols.
returned home Thursday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-09

Miss jenkins, who has been the guest
OF Miss Madeline English, has returned
TO her home, in New York. Miss Jen-
kins was complimentad with many de-
lightfur attentions While here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-09

Nh w C. Butler, Of Church Hill, LEFT
last night to join his wife in Tallahassee
Fla, where she is visiting her father
Rev Mr. Provence.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-09

Dufys Malt Whskey consumptlon cong1s coio
grip bronchitis cata and all diseases OF the throat and lungs
Indigestion It to the
strength elasticity the muscle richness to the
blood is promoter good health longevity makes the
old young, keeps the young strong. .
Il will any Of consumption if taken III time
MOTHER KEPT STRONG AND WELL BY
Dnffy7s Pure NEaIt Wf1iskey.
Whkey must that is
daughter was
her that
the
of
lung In
vii
stmuan that have seen and we nave f
Philadelphia. Pa
HOSPITALS USE IT EXCLUSIVELY
Guarantee: I'VE guarantee that the most sensitive storl-
ach will retain Dfys Pure Malt Whiskey when It Will
retain no other sn1ulant notrishnen.
VIII Of
aa@
useful
DIF'-YS he Whiskcy by the
This All
medical booklet DUFFY WIIISkEY Rochester n Y
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-09

Mrs. A. Luther Jones, of High Point,
n. c. fcrmerly Miss Florence White. of
this city,, is visiting at No.. 7l9 L. South
Laurel Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-09

Miss Belle Stewart was called to Staun-
ton Wednesday on account Of the illness
of her mother.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-09

Miss Edith Jones is visiting Mrs. Clay
Drewry, Jr, at Mountain View.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-09

Miss Amelia Dortiinger, Of Brunswick,
Ca, is visiting her cousins, the Misses
Kessnich, on East Clay Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-09
Senator Daniels Son iii.

Especial Dispatch to The. Tlmcs.)
LYSCHBURG. VA, March 81
Senator Daniel, Mrs. Daniel and their
I dauShter. Mrs. Cred. Harper. have gone
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-09

Miss Mary P. johnson and Miss Eleanor
NJ. Johnson, of Maryland, are at the
Jefferson Hotel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-09

Miss Anna Watkins, of this city, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. John Eubank,
near keysyiile.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-09
Social and
Personal

y meeting OF the lakewood Memoirs
Associallor was held Thursday afternoon
at O'Clock III the lecture-room OF st.
Johns Church. Mrs. stephen BeverldGe,
the president, presided
Arrangements were made for the an
nual men orial doy-tlle date OF which
was changed from May 10th TO May 4th.
The Lady Board Of Managers of the
Infants home met Thursday afternoon
ut the home, NO. i25 North Thirty
second Street. The board reported one
infant adopted from the home, one adj
lniIteU, and one application Tor admit
lance. The usual routine business was
transacted.
Mr.. Granville Valentine entertained a
few friends at dinner last evening at his
home on East franalin Street.
Miss Mary Douthat has returned from
a pleasant visit to Mrs. Harry G. Tyler,
in Norfolk.
Miss George Lancaster, Of Blacks
burg, is the guest OF the Misses Waller
stein, No. I'll East Grace Street.
Miss Maggie Sheppard, of Fredericks-
burg. is visiting friends in this city.
Mr.. c. w. Francis, who has been the
guest of his sister, Mrs. r. J. Johnson,
in Newport News, has returned to the
city.
Miss Emily Homer Eppes, of City Point,
is the guest of Mrs. John S. Knox, of
South Third Street.
Miss Clara Vernon Cooke. OF Lower
Bcemo, is the guest Of Miss Evelyn Cor
don, No. 80 East Grace Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-09

Miss Rebecca Leigh, of GAINESVILLE, is
in the city, on a visit to Mrs. Guy, No.
1li South Third Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-09

Misses Jennie and Imogen Baird, Of
Essex county, are spending the month
at Miss Norwoods, on North Fifth
Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-09

Mr. and Mrs. Will A. Rountree have
left the city for Texas, where they will
remain some months.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-09
WANTED.

WANTED TO SELL A FINE PARROT.
good talker and fine amuser. Price S20.
Call at No. 900 East Main Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-09
NOTICE

THE LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE
COMPANY OF VIRGINIA now have
their COPPER metallic CIRCUITS
ready for business. connecting RICH
MOND, CHARLOTTESVILLE STAUN-
TON and HARRISONBURG. For
RICHMOND CONNECTIONS call Rich
mond Telephone Co.. Richmond. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-09
LOST AND FOUND.


LOST. A LARGE ST. BERNARD DOG,
answers to name of Spartan. Liberal
reward if returned to No. 800 South
Fourth Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-09

Miss Clara Vernon Cooke. OF Lower
Bcemo, is the guest Of Miss Evelyn Cor
don, No. 80 East Grace Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-09

Miss Emily Horner Eppes, of City Point,
is The guest of Mrs. John S. Knox, of
South Third Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-09

BOY, WELL GROWN, WITH GOOD,
common school education and three
years business experience. desires posi-
ton with chance of promotion Can
give highest recommendation from
present employer. Address ''P. A. L..
care this paper.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-09

The insular police, who have no iurs-
,liction in the city, except in cases of
emergency, and ut the call of the Mayor
and Governor. We're not called upon until
Is 7. NJ. At that time the artillerynen
previously referred to took The initiative,
without orders. and dispersed the gather
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-04
BAD FORM.

For gentleman TO bow first to a lady.
For gentleman to offer his hand to a
lady upon being presented to her.
LIVER 10 cut or snuh any one. no mat.
ter what the circumstances may be-.
To neglect date or address Of the writ.
er or TO post letter insudicicntly stamp.
ed.
To bend cards nt the ends or turn
doWH the corners This custom is obso.
lctc.
To write illcgibly. to cross a letter 10
write in the third person and sign in the
first.
To use highly colorea paper for social
correspondence especially rose color OF
green.
To fail 70 appear punctually at the
hour set fot dinner. breakfast or sup.
per party.
To address Mrs Rev. John GARRISON
Hunt OF Mrs. Captain Alexander Mar.
tin Scott"
10 forget - write announcements of
ones approar aching marriage to relatives
AMI intimate friends
TO repeat an unpleasant comment un.
der The transparent excuse that il is done
for the subjects good.
To arrive too soon or 10 remain one
momcat after the hour stated upon youl
hostess card Of invitation.
To address n letter written to a mar,
ried lady using her own namc-for ex.
ample, Mrs. Mary Jane smith"
TO use paper ornamcntcd by meaning.
less designs, 10y a crest which one is not
entitled to or an Ostputati0uS monogram
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-04

the most compressed sentence in all the
vocabulary of anathcma-"Y serpents,
ye generation OF vipcrs. how can We
escnpc the damnation of hellf" 49, We,
looking upon Peter with such tenderness.
that no word was spoken and not a
word was needed, for the look spoke
louder than words. "And the Lord look.
ed upon Peter. and Peter went out and
wept bitterly" Oh, what n look it must
have been to break down the swarthy
fisherman apostle! 1t was such n hurt
look. such beseeching look. such a low.
ing look. such foreiving look. Was
there In any other being since time began
such combination of wrath against
wrong and compassion for the wrong.
doer? Lion of Judnh's tribe" Heat
that. Lamb Of God who tnketh away
the sins Of the world!' Hear that!
Dcfying the inightiest government Of
the world. the Roman government. yet
rubbing his hand just below the fore.
head of the blind man until the optic
nerve OF him who was born sightless is
created. and the sunlight has two new
paths to tread. Best illustration the
world ever saw OF anger without sin-an
ger against the abominations which hive
maulei End blasted the earth from its
deepest cavern to it's highest cliff. but so
much pity for the SHINING and suffering
nations that he allowed them to transfx
him upon two pieces of wood nailed
across each other on a day that was dark
as the night; the windows of heaven
shut because the immortas could not
bear to look down upon the assassination
of the lov"lsst being that ever walked
the shore Of the lakes or, without pillow
or blanket slept on the cold mountains.
Like lin. let us hate iniNuity with
complete hatred: but like him. may we
help those who are overthrow and he
willing 10 suffer for their restoration.
Then. although at the opening Of this
discourse our text may have secmcd 10
command lis 10 do an Impossible thing.
we Will at the close Of this sermon. with
2 prayer 10 God for help. be more riyil
aud dctcrmin"d than ever before ogains,
that which is wrong, while IA, tho same
time we shall feel 90 kindly toward all
the crring and work SO hard for theft
rescue that we viii renlizr thnt we have
scale the Alpine the IImaayan, height
Of my text. which enjoins. Be ye angry
anil sin not"
tCopyrirh'. lo]l by Louis K,opsch. n. "
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-04

1--WE trust In Scottish pride TO rise In
its wrath against this invasion of the al
mighty dollar" says 4 noted paper o,
Scotland. commenting on Andrew Car
negie's murlficence TO Scotlaud's univer
sites. MANY Of the oldest md best
families in Scotland" continues the peri
odical send their sons TO Scottish uni
versities. where they pay the fees. Ike
the sons Of their humblest nelghhors,
neither more nor less. Is il 10 be believed
that this will continue II the fees are paid
for them by Mr. Carnegie? Imagine the
Duke Of Hamilton. Cameron OF Lochiel
or Macdonald u the Isles allowing his
heir 10 get education at the cost OF an
American ironmonger! We shall next
hear of some Chicago pork packer pro
posing TO buy up Oxford and Cambridge
and debating terms OF admission and the
subjects to be taught, or Of Boss Croker
forming n lobby 10 control the London
university. with the object Of intoxicating
Tammany principles in the minds Of the
rising genera ton Of cockneys."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-04
Solid or vcneered,

To use the term solid mahogany" to
the average person is to convey all that
Is good and genuine in the best Of our
common woods. and the substitution Of
the words veneered mahogany has a strik-
ingly opposite elfect-this because we
have learned to know the worthlessness
Of ordinary limitations in American wares
Of all kinds, That veueered work should
be placed in the list OF limitations Is
wrong. or at least il is wrong il the con-
struction Of an individual piece be gone
into, for the process of vencering is one
to strengthen, beautify and doubly i'm
prove when honestly done.
Thomas Chippendale in 1T75 was the
first TO recognize the possibilities in ma
hogany for light construction. and under
his wonderful hand ii became means
toward graceful airiness that to this day
we have done no better than copy
Modern Culture.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-04
lie Finished His speech.

Elk Senator Edward o. Wolcott OF
Colorado once was sent 10 southern
state TO advocate Republicanism. At q
certain place he was politely Informed
that the rally" would begin and end
at about the same time and that not since
1883 had any Republican been permitted
to finish a speech there.
Wolcott was determined TO make hi,
speech as billed and began at once will
one of his best stories. In about five min
utes Wolcott's discretion was overcom,
by his intense Republicanism, and h,
made a pointed thrust at the opponen'
party, whereupon body Of young mer
In the center OF the theater shouted l.
concert, "Rsts"
Wolcou paused for q moment. and
then. waving his hand at the gan,ry
said, "Watrr, come down here and TAX,
the Chinamen's orders" The effect wa,
electrical and effectual.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-04
kodol Dyspepsia Cure
"DlgestS what you eat


An excellent story Is told of n ccrta .
prominent railway director who is oqul..
ly renowned for bis ability to make n
take joke, says The London Standard
An employee whose home is in the com
"" applied 10 him for a pass to visit his
fa'uilr
'lou are in the employ Of the com
rany:' inquired the gentleman alluded 70.
Yes"
"You receive your pay regularlyr
EYES"
'Well, now, surprising you werc work
ing for farmer instead OF the company.
would you expect your employer TO take
ont his horses every Saturday night and
carry you hone?"
This seemed a poser but it wasn't.
NO, said the man promptly. II would
not expect that hut il the farmer had his
horses out and was goina my way |
should call him very mean fellow il he
would not let me ride"
The employee came out three minutes
after with pass good for II months.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-04
Prince Carl at the Phone.

The following story is being told at the
Stockholm cafes
ne telephone in the stage managers
ounce at one of the variety theaters was
ringing, and IN inquiry was made il the
scene box was vacant that evening.
How should | know" brusqucly an
sWcred the stage manager. Inquire mt
the box Office" What is the numberY'
inquired the speaker, Look in the book,
You IDIOT | am not n telephone direct
ory was the answer Of the cxaspcrated
manager Excuse me for troubling
you, came the voice over the wire. This
Is Prince Carl who is speaking" And the
telephone rang off. The poor manager
gave gasp and almost tainted away.
No Prince Carl attended the performance
that evening. Record Herald.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-04

were well down and then she turned
ont the electric light. The ship Civ
ing big roll. almost threw her fl
her feet. but she held ON to the bed
and crcpt TO the closet She gave
three soft raps, then inserted the key
and opened the door. She CROPPED
about till she caught hold OF the
prisoners warm hands and drew her
out.
"Wcll?" whispered Mrs. Goddard.
81 did my best"
GLOW did it work?" was the next
whisper, after n pause.
81 think you will not complain.
They have swallowed it whole"
"lf you did half as wei on deck
as You did here with the woman and
the captain we have nothing to fear.
laughed several times. Lucy, you
are a gem!"
ITS getting into port that I
dread" said Mrs. Nolan.
leave that TO me. I have two
plans" replied Mrs. Goddard. "Now,
I'm going to bed" She laughed.
This sitting up late is not good for
MS. Are the window-curta.us secure
and the door loclcd2"
Yes"
"Well, he sure YOU wake me in
the morning at least half an hour
before you ring for the stcwardess.
il anybody should come TO the door
while am asleep go to it and say
that You are not dressed and cannot
admit anyone. Have the stewardess
bring your breakfast and big pot of
coffee
Cro BE continued most wceS)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-04
A Dime Novel Hero.

An Office boy who is an inveterate read
or of dime novels recently thrust a revolv-
err into the face OF his lapdlady. shouting
In a melodramatic voice:
"Your hour has come. I have long
thirsted for revenge"
Has it, indeed" was her cool reply as
with one hand she seized his ear and with
the other dsarmed him. He was led ont
10 police court, fined $40 for carrying
concealed weapons and forced 10 pay tho
money he had saved for his summer vaca-
ton.
Dime novel heroes are not all they are
cracked up 10 be-" was his melancholy
comment.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-04
drinking In London.

At recent meeting of the London
City mission a missionary reported that
In his district within 80 minutes he saw
II persons enter Il public house for drink.
or these 81 were women and 9 were mon.
Most of the women had children with
them. These charity workers also report
that not only does the drinking habit in
crease among the women OF the metropO-
lis. but also the habit OF gambling. which
has been enormously promoted by the
mania for athletic contests in England.
One hears that families deposit me-
thing with the bookmaker on bets more
regularly than in the savings bank-more
regularly than they can lie depended upon
70 pay their rent Indeed, they intend 10
pay their rent il by good chance Hey
win A speaker al the mission meeting
alluded TO told OF street bookua.ler
who sometimes collected fl.0o0 a week
from women and children alone. E01k-
making is as open business as pawn
hroking and perhaps more lucrative.
There are about 10000 OF these book
makers in Great Britain.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-04
Hard ".

George Moore, the novelist once had a
play accepted NJ the Oleon in Paris. The
news Of his good fortune came TO him in
London. and he at once repaired 10 the
French capital and in early morning pre-,
sented himself al the managers oiiicc
The manager was engaged on the stage
rehearSng an adaptation OF "OtbellO,
and the doorkeeper failed to recognize the
gifted author Of Esther Waters" and
"'rhe Cclibates" and simply asked him
his business with the manager.
"Tell him." said Mr. Moore In his best
Erse- French, Il am an English author
whose play he has accepted"
The doorkepper went 10 the manager
and said. There is al English gentleman
At the door who says that you are 10 pro
duce his play and wants 10 see YOU"
"Bicn,' said the manager. SHOW him
In NJ. Shakespeare without doubt"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-04
The College student aud the Church.

For one educated youth who is alenat-
cd from religion by the persuaSions Of sci
ouco, philosophy Of art, ten, we may be
sure, are thus affected by the irrational
or .mpractcoble teaching Of religion. 1t
Is not an Inherent issue between learning
ANA falth which forces them out OF the
ehurch in which they We're born; it is an
uhStlehtIhc ana rcactiunary theory Of
1aIih II Is not the college which must
renew lis conformity to the church: it is
the church which must open its eyes TO
NE marvellous expansion OF intellectual
horizon which lies before the mind Of ev-
cry college student today. - Rev. Or.
Francis G. Peabody. Preacher to Uar-
ward University, in Forum.