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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-27

The Primary Class Management, State
Speaker 4:Oo-Children's Meeting: Chill
drens Song Service, 10 minutes. led by
Prof e. Q. Excel. Next Sundays Les
son, 20 minutes. Member International
Party. Two Short Addresses. 20 minutes,
Member International Party.
Special Note-A Primary Round Table
from ! to = o'clock P. N. for Primary
and intermediate Teachers only will be
conducted by Member International Par
ty.
Reports of Committees and Announce
ments. Bene6icton.
Fourth Session-Tuasday Night; 80
Song Service. led by Prof. Z. o. Excel.
Reading Scripture and Prayer. Rev. w
Il. Doggett. S:0o-The Book We Teach.
Member International Party. S:45-Teach-
ing and Training Children. Member IN
ternational Party 9:30-Announcements
and Benedictton
Fifth Observation-Disclosures Morning:
S:3O-Workers' Conference: Theme, The
Normal. House-to-Hnrse Visitation. and
Home Denar.ment, led by Member Inter-
national Party.
Convention Assemblies: 9:3n-Song Ser
vice. led by Pro- E. o Excel. Scrirture
Reading and PRAYER. Rev. T. n. Potts.
D. d. 1O:GO-Next SUNDAYS Lesson
Taught, Prof J. A. Sprenkel. 1880
Round Table: Subject, Sunday-School
Management, Member International Par
~. u.OOlPlans for Comins>-Year. Th
Outlook The Offering Conductsd h1 1n-
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aVvranny of Custom.

1t is gratifying to note that some of the
good women of this section are brave
enough to resist the tyranny OF custom
in the matter OF mourning attire, and not
to depress themselves and others with IT.
1t should be our aim to shorten and re-
duce instead of to prolorG and increase
the griefs of mortal life, for we owe It
10 ourselves and to those about us to add
to the sum of human happiness joy lifts
and invigorates us, while sorrow has an
opposite effect. so that it cannot be the
part of wisdom to adopt any method that
has in it a tendency TO rob us and others
of a normal condition of being. and thus
unfit us and them for the proper dis
charge of the duties OF life.
1t seems too apparent for question That
the custom OF mourning attire must have
sprung from mistaken conception or
the fitness of things. and the brave ones
who lead the way and relieve ths WORTH
OF its harmful effects will confer upon
the human family a great oiessinS.-
Norfolk Public Ledger.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-27
bcrs of the convention. and are cordially
invited to attend.

bcrs of the convention. and are cordially
invited to attend.
The officers of the Association are as
follows:
President, J. Il. Jopling. of Danvil!e.
NIce-Presidents- CAPTAIN g L. Naw;er-
Rev i. l. Peli, D. D.. lion. Blair Pc
gram. Prof. w. a. Bowles. colonel j. r.
Miller, Prof. George W. Walker. j. L,
Long. Rev. James a. Quarles. p. D.
Samuel J. Robinson. DR.. il. II. Jones.
Rev. L. s. a. Hearener. S. D. Trip.
Rev. James NJ, Greene, J. w. Rice. Rev.
Mercer 2. Logan, S. c. Lambeth. Rev.
". w Staley, D. D., Hon j. TAYLOR Ell
1yson, Dewitt Crane. c. H. Walker.
Treasurer. II. c. Marchant. of Char
,ottesville-
International Committeeman, A. Lee
Knowles. of Staunton.
Corresponding Secretary. Alfred j.
Gary, of Richmond
THE PROGRAMME.
The programme. as just completed. is
NJ follows:
First session-Monday night: 7:3o-
Song Service. led by Professor Il. Q. Es-
cell. Scripture Reading and Prayer. Rev.
J. A Spencer. s:Do-Address of Welcome
on Behalf OF the Churches. Rev. T. b.
Thames, D. .. Address of Welcome on
Behalf Of the Sunday-Schools. r. ",
Peatross. Esq. Response by the Presi-
dent, Mr.. J. r. Jopling. S:30-The Inter
national Work. Member international
Pa<zA o:00-The Modern Sunday-schoo1
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-27

anxious to see this patriotic and most
laudable undertaking carried to a sue
cessful completion. 1t will never do for
the old Confederate soldiers all TO die
without the accomplishment OF suita-
bic memorial in the shape of Il great
monument to our illuStrious chieftain.
Since the ladies have the matter in
charge. under such able and efficient Off
GERS as yourself and others, my conf
dence has greatly increased
/ hope at no distant day to forward you
another contribution. Please acknoWl-
edge receipt and oblige,
Yours most respectfully,
j. f. BRYANT.
Natchitoche, La, Jan. 10Th, 1901
Mrs. n. v. Randolph. Chairman of Cen
trail Committee, y. D. OF c., Richmond,
Va:
My Dear Madam,-I herewith enclose
New York exchange for $50, payable to
the order Of Mrs. Edgar D. Taylor, treas
urer. which amount is to be placed to
the credit OF Camp No. 40, of Natchitoche,
La, pledged by me at the Louisville Re
union last year, which amount would
have been forwarded sooner but for the
depleted condition of the treasury. I
trust, however. that we are In time to
add our little mite to a monument In
honor OF one of our greatest leaders, jeff
Davis. Peace to the ashes of that grand
and glorious man.
I have the honor to be
Respectfully yours,
n. NJ. HYAMs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-27
The SUNDAY-SCHOOL
WORKERS TO mEE /.
Eleventh Annual Convention of the Associa-
ton Will Be Held Next Month in
Danvile Virginia.
MANY RICHMONDERS ARE GOING.
Danville, Virginia.

Member International Party. OCEAN
nouncements of Committees and Bust
ness. Benediction.
Second Session-Tuesdav Morning: $50
Workers Conference. Theme: County
and District Work. Led by Member In
ternational Party.
CONVENTION ASSEMBLIES.
9:30-Song Service, led by Prof. Z. O.
Excel Reading Scriptures and Prayer,
Rev J. Cleveland Hall. 10:O0-Bible
Study from the Gospels, Member Inter
national Party. 10:30-The Year Re-
viewed: Report of Field Secretary, Prof.
J. a. Sprenkel. Report of Treasurer, Mr..
II. c. Merchant. Report of Executive
Committee. Mr.. W. r. Jones, chairman.
Reports OF Organized Counties. Discus
sion of Reports 11:oO-Address, The
Front Line in State Sunday-School Work.
Member International Party. 11:3o-
Round Table: Subject, Modern Sunday
School Methods, led by Member Inter
national Party. Announcements. Benc-
diction.
Third Scssion-Tuesday Afternoon-Thc
Primary Department: 2:00-Song Service.
led by Prof. E. O. Excel. Scripture
Reading and Prayer. Rev. J. c. Holland.
2:30-Progress in Primary Work. Prof. j.
A. Sprenkel. 3:GO-Tle Primary Union,
Member OF International Party. $50
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The "sou.ethins Novel" Club.

Four women of West-End Avenue, New
York, have formed what they are pleas
ed to term The Something Novel Club"
They met at the beginning OF the winter
at The house OF one, and were playing.
with more or less enjoyment. a game OF
whist when one suddenly said:
= II am SO tired OF whist and all the old
games. wish there was 1sw game we
could play"
One Of the others Immediately answer
ed:
s'Why don't you invent one. # the old
style isn't to your liking2'
II WILL" said the first woman, with
determination. THAT is" she hedged. IF
each of you will also contribute some
thing new"
..Wny not form a sort Of club and make
each member originate game OF cards
or some other kind Of gamer" asked one
fair player.
THE very thing they all said And
SO The Something Novel Club was for
mally organized. Since the beginning OF
the season there have been many novel
ties evolved from the brains of the four
members. The game which at present IS
enjoying the greatest vogue Is 10 De
played by two persons. A 7ecuiarlty =
the club is that no name must be gwen
to any game.
The two-handed game is played with
the aces, deuces. trays. fours, tivcs and
skies of each suit. These are laid out on
a table in rows, the four aces in one row,
the four deuces beneath. and so on
The object is to make thirty-one. and
lust thirty-one. Each player in turn. faces
a card. For instance, a turns down a .;
turns down a s. making II; y turns
down deuce, making 10; B follows with
6. making 10: A turns 5. making "A;
B turns s. making q, and A WINS by
turning 4, making 81 and out.
Another game is played with pack
of cards to each player. and Is rtn on the
time allowance principle: that is. the
player going out first wins. Each pack Is
shuffled, and then exchanged-not that the
ladies are suspicious OF one another. but
It's more according to HoyIe. you know.
The pack Is dealt on one card at a
time. until an ace Is reached. The object
Is to build the pack In four suits from ace
to king. ALI cards which do not fit any
Of the four piles started by the ace must
be Systematically and In order formed
into distant card pile. which. In turn.
forms the main deck Tue cards necessary
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-27
THE EFFECT OF LOCAL OPTION.
Found to Be Highly Beneficial III
Rock brii &C,

ROCK bridge.
Rev Charles Friend wrote to Mr.. Frank
Glasgow at Lexington and J. 2. Buhman
at Gala, Va, in regard to the working
of local option. and the Buchanan Banner
prints the replies.
Mr. Glasgow, speaking for Lexington,
says:
THE results in the community of the
prevalence of local option have been de-
cidedly beneficial in depressing the effects
of drinking and in doing away to q great
extent with drunkenness. And make
this statement, though I have not been OK
decided opinion in favor of the law. L
think this would be the testimony of
those who opposed it. to some extent.
I'VE have better order, apparently much
less drinking; certainly much less drunk
enness. Certainly the friends and advo-
Gates of the move are greatly gratified
with the results. looked on it with mis-
givings myself (yet voted for it,, and have
been somewhat surprised at the result as
above stated
Mr. Buhman, referring to Eagle Rock.
said:
Il regard it as great success. 1 have
not noticed a really drunk man there
since the saloons were closed.
..Of course there is, and will be, some
LIQUOR drunk there. At Christmas some
persons send off and have their jugs I'LL
ed, but they drink at home and disturb
no one.
.'Our entire community is greatly bene-
flied by the closing of the saloons. Eagle
Rock is now q quiet, peaceable vi age.
whereas when the saloons were open 1t
was noisy, turbulent and some times a
dangerous place
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-27

Considerable interest is being manifest
cd here in the eleventh annual conver-
ton of the Virginia State Sunday-School
Association of AL Protestant denomina-
lions. which viii be held in the city of
loanyille. Va. Monday. Tuesday and
"Wednesday. February 18th, 18th and Goth.
Many Richmonders viii attend the con-
ycntion which always has a good repre-
Sentation-
The purpose of the Association is to
secure the cooperation of Christian
workers of all evangelical denominations
In promoting the growth and efficiency
of Sunday-scIools by organizations and
conventions and Institutes Its keynote
is denominational cooperation. The AS
ISOLATION exercises no authority what
ever. and does not interfere with the
S1nday-schools of any denomination.
The Sunday-scllool workers of Danville.
are actively engaged fin arranging for
The entertainment OF the delegates for
which homes will be provided without
cost.
Each organized county Is entitled to
five delegates in addition to the county
and district presidents and secretaries.
Each Sunday-school in th> State is en-
titled to one delegate, in addition to its
superintendent All ministers of Prot
cstant denominations are ex-ofiicio MEM
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-27
CITY JAIL NOTES,
Squirrel Charlie" Is Still in Charge
of City Officials,

The condition OF the city Jail sroWs
worse day by day. During the present
cold spell there has been much suffering
because the heating apparatus is prac-
tically worthless, and the Jail is far from
weather-proof.
Squirrel Charlie" Davis, who is to
serve four-year term in the peuitentiary
for house breaking, is still in the city
Jail. In accordance with instructions of
the penitentiary physician. Davis was
vaccinated two weeks ago and is now
eligible for admission into that institu-
ton.
There are 165 prisoners in the city Jail,
four-ffths of whom are colored. There
are also three persons who have been ad-
judged Iunatics and who are now wait
ing to be carried to an asylum.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-27
THE DAVIS MONUMENT FUND.
Contributions Received During the
Weck-Gra1ify,n. Letter.

Contributions Received During the
Weck-Gra1ifyuns Letter.
The following amounts have been re-
cciyed by the treasurer of the Central
Committee of the Jefferson Davis Monu-
ment Committee since the last report:
Leetown Chapter. U. D. c., hernesvlile,
w Va So; Ridgeley Brown Camp, NO
s55S Subscription made at LoulsVllle), S2o'
Dr. j. T. Bryant. $40; Kate Beard Chap
ter, Louisiana. $3.50: Camp No. l. a: y.
". New Orleans. through Mrs. Behan.
Memorial Association. $3.50; Camp NO. 40
Natchitoche, La, Subscription made at
Louisville by Mr. II. NJ. Hyams). $50
Among the letters accompanying contrl-
buttons We're the following:
Franklin, Va. Jan. 18th. 1901
Mrs Norman V. Randolph, Chairman
Central Committee, Jefferson Davis
Monument Fund, Richmond, Va:
Dear Northumberland please find
check for ten dollars (S10), which l have
which l have, some Il inc ago, solicited
and collected in dollar subscriptions from
a few of the old Confederate soldiers
and sympathizers of our little town Gn-
Guiding myself, for the purpose OF the
Jefferson Davis Monument Fund. am
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-27
New Depot for Blackstone.

(SpeCiaI DispatcA 20 INC I4llEs.J
BLACKSTONE, VA. Jan. "a civil
engineer OF the Norfolk and western
Railway Company was at work here q
few days ago, surveying the grounds for
a new passenger depot The site selected
is about five hundred yards west OF the
old depot. From what can be learned
work will be commenced on the new
depot soon. and it is expected that the
building will be ready for use by The
1st OF May.
Tobacco is pouring into the market. and
the three warehouses here are doing
heavy business.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-27
COURT OF JUSTICE JOHN.
Assault Case Against Arthur Leslie
Postponed TO Tuesday.

The docket in the Police Court was a
short one yesterday.
The charge of felonious assault against
Arthur Leslie was not heard, because r.
". Ivey, the complainant, was unable to
appear. The case was further continued
to the 18th.
Peter Chicoco was arrested for the New
port News officers an alleged fugitive
from justice. He is said to have moved
certain articles that had been attached
by the consrable. HIS case was continued
until the 18th.
Two gentlemen got into a dispute con-
corning certain repairs to the house in
which one lived. and rent for the same.
in which the other was interested. The
tenant had been in the habit of paying
his rent in advance, but he did not do
SO last month, because of certain repairs
he alleged were needed. The dis
cussion OF the matter became
heated and a number of paper weights
and ink-stands were put in evidence, and
both gentlemen were assessed S5- An APP
peal was taken by one of them through
his counsel Mr. NJ. F. Maury.
Richard Pollard (colored) was charged
$50 for carrying a concealed razor. He
was said to have assaulted Henry
Giles with a blackjack, but the charge
was not sustained.
c. B. Hobson, a young negro. was put
out or harm s way tor six months as
suspicious character.
Levi Rose, who is we!l-known in police
circles, was sent on TO the grand jury
for hitting Charlie Poindexter with Z
brick.
James Allen (colored) was sent to the
grand jury for entering the residence OF
Mrs. s. 9. Allen and carrying off an
overcoat.
Charles Stewart fcoloretD beat Grace
ort Ty-iS be fp, nf
5000 was placed against aim.
James Darby (colored) was charged 81
SO for merely threatening to wipe up the
ground with Annie Jones
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ternational Secretaries I:3O-Electon Of
Officers and Business Announcements.

Benediction.
Sixth Session-Wednesday Afternoon
Song Service. led by Prof. f. .. Exceii'
Scripture Reading and Prayer. by Rev.
w. r. Laird, d. D.; 2:30, The Big Boy
Problem by Member of International
Party; goethe Teachers Spiritual Prepa-
ration, by Rev. Carey e. Mo gan; 3:so
Sunday-School Teaching, by Member IN
ternational Party; 4:0e-Round laoie:
Subject The SundaySchool Teacher, by
Member International Party: 4:4o-Re-
norris of Committees Business. An
nouncements and Benediction.
Seventh Session-Wednesday night, i:5V;
Song Service, led by Prof. e. O. Excell.
Scripture Reading and PRAYER, Rev. /.
Men. Simpson, D. D.. S:0e-The Unreach-
ed and Unsaved Masses, member lnterna-
tIonal Party. S:45-The SundaY-school as
a Soul-Wfnner, Member 1nternatorlal
Party. 9:30-Parting Words. Adjourn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-27
Air From the Cave.

A sar,itariurn for the cure OF consump-
ton is being built directly over the Lura5
Caverns A shaft has been bored directly
down into one of the large rooms. Be
meath and over this shaft the building
will DC erected. The object is to utilize
the air from the body of the caverns
which is said 10 be peculiarly beneficial
for all lung troubles.-Piedmont Virgin
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-27

to complete the game have a habit OF
sticking aggravat!ugIy TO the bottom. and
the interest seldom fails to be sustained
Once a week there are pretty prizes fox
the winning member of The Something
Novel Club" and every week the name
OF the organize ton must be borne out ey
4 new game.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-27

Pair beautiful Belgian Hares free to
any one sending sc. for booklet and best
list 100 titled names for dareA HoYA
= Belgian Hara Co.. Battle CzssE
Mich.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-27
Topron,ote sociabiIity.

With a ferry, a bridge and a tunnel tho
people of Norfolk, Portsmouth and Berk-
ley ought to be able to keep acquainted
with each other.-Norfoik Public Ledger.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-27
Music n, The Jefferson Tonight.


The following is the programme for the
Sunday evening concert at the Jefferson
by Rees' Philharmonic Orchestra of New
York city, Henry H. Rees, director:
PART I.
l. Coronation March Folkinger).
kretschner.
2. Overture (Franz SchuberD, Suppe.
5. Serenade' (Berecuese), Gounod.
l. Melodie in F, Rubinstein.
S. Selection Nucia). Donizetti.
g. Sacred Song. There is a Green Hill
Far Away" Gounod.
I. Fantasia (TraumbildeD. Lumbye.
s. Gloria, Haydn.
PART II.
1. Overture (StradellO. Flctow.
D. Andante Surprise Symphony.
Haydn.
5. Selection Taanhauser), Wagner.
4 Violin Solo largo, Handel-Mr.
5. Selection III Troyatore), Verdi.
6. Cornet Solo (The Holy City,, Adams
Mr.. Henry z. Rees.
T. Selection FausD, Gounod.
s. Promenade (GracefuD, Weingarten.
Mr.. Montague says he will canvass
the State and tell the people where he
stands. That's better than circular
letter. or "a Washington conference
Farmvile Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-27
CAPTAIN WATSON's DEATH.
He Fell Down a Flight of Steps and
Fractured His Skull.
Especial pispatch TO The Times.)

Especial Dfspatch 70 Inc liLneS
NEWPORT NEWS, VA jan 26--cap-
tain r. H. Watson. old Bay Line agent
at Old Point and member OF half a dozen
orders. died at o'clock this afternoon.
Early this morning he was strickea With
ano,le~y md fell down fight OF steps
frac:urtng his skull.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-20

State, composed Of the counties of Suffolk. Rich
mond Queens. Nassau, Kings. New-Hork and
Westchester If another Congress district be added
covering the counties OF Rockland. Orange and
Sullivan half Of the Congress districts are packed
away in the southeastern part of the State.
William F. Sheehan had the arrangement OF the
Erie County Congress districts. OF course, he at
tempted pack the largest proportion Of the Re
publican vote in one district, for the purpose of
having absolutely safe Democratic district
Nevertheless Rowland B. Mahany. Republican,
contrived carry this Democratic district al
though defeated the recent election. In Novem-
her last Mr Mahany received l7772 votes 10 IS.0SS
cast for William H. Ryan. Democrat, In that dis
trtct. In the other Erie county Congress district
the Republican candidate. Alva s. Alexander. re-
ceved % votes 10 1888 cast for Harvey W.
Richardson. Democrat. Mr. Alexander thus had
1900 plurality. few thousands Of these Repub-
ucans will probably be annexed 10 Congressman
Ryan's district in the next apportionment act
passed by the Legislature and thus IT also will be-
come a Republican district
1t is quite possible. also. that there will be
New-York tribune., 1901-01-20
THETUNNEL IN ELM STREET
WORK HAS ADVANCED TO THE STAGE
OF RIVETING SUBWAY SKELE-
TON TOGETHER.

Work the rapid transit is now far ad
ysnced in Elm-st- between Prince and Houston
sts. Here the excavation for the western half Of
the subway Is complete, and the great boxlike
skeleton Of steel. which is 10 bear on it's broad
square shoulders the travel and traffic of the
street.. is being rapidly riveted together The
framework consists OF five rows of ponderous
pilsrs. three Of which are already in place set
upon granite blocks. and of crossbeams which are
10 support the roof The pillars are set in long
rows. each row with interval sufficiently wide
for a track and train Of cars
The sides OF the tunnel are 70 be OF concrats
having OF average thickness of eighteen inches
In order 10 insure the imperviousness OF the sub
way against water and dampness. the concrete Of
the floor. walls and roof is spread in thin strata
with waterproof sheets OF asbestos felt and asnhalt
interaid.
The floor is already completed for the western
half Of the subway for nearly the whole length of
the block Here masons have laid bed of con-
crete about eighteen inches in thickness in which
ere sunk the granite blocks supporting the pillars
The walls are TO be built in arches abut-
ting severay upon the pillars Of the outside row
The roof is 10 be built in the same manner its
arches resting the horizontal crossbeams Pillars
and crossbeams five feet apart.
On the eastern side of the street great pipe gall
lery IS being eXcavated for the sewer and water
mains The main will be laid beneath the
western curb The gas and water mains have
proved source OF considerable delay. They Jay in
The middle Of the street, the water main being
fhirty-four inches in diameter and the gas main
thirty inches. The former is under pressure of
twenty-five feet TO the square inch, and had 70 he
handled with exceeding care, since break would
have meant the immediate flooding of the whole
excavation.
The construction Of the tunnel in this part Of
Elm-st will be completed, It is estimated. within
month. when the street will be again filled in and
opened to traffic.