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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-26
Coatees for Street Wear.
From Vogue.

From Vogue. ~
For street wear there are models re-
Gently arrived, which consist of a short,
straight, loose coatee with a skirt The
coatee has collar, revers and quite large
ones, while the sleeves flare at the bottom.
They are most convenient and smart look
ing on tall, slender figures. the coat reach
ing a few inches below the hips. and so
cut that 1t stands out evenly all round.
In plain and fancy cloths they are very
modish, the former requiring no trimming
whatever.
Tailors affect bias folds upon the skirts
of plain cloths, either narrow or very wide
ones as best suits the wearer. The jacket
corresponds of course, but is entirely made
of the overlapping band, which, however.
must be narrow, whether those the
skirt are or not. Pretty silk blouses are to
be worn underneath.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-26

ups. Even the huge muffs may be carried
by missile, but the size of the tippet must
rule holds good with her mamma, for to
wear neck fixing too big for you nova
days is truly to hide your light under a
bushei.
Let me quote the furrier:
Have you noticed that the smaller the
woman the bigger she wants her boa? 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-26
New Notions in Hatpins.

From the PittsbTrg Dispatch.
AS the craze for decoration increases hat
pins are brought in to share 1t. The carved
hatpin is not uncommon, but the pin of in
tricate silver, with jewels set in. is Shower
The most unusual forms are seen, and in
some of the new pins the heads are so
elaborate that they form a part of the hat
trimming. They protrude far out at the
side of the hat, instead of lying in close
next to the crown, as the old-fashioned
hatpin was wont to lie, and they are rich
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-26

successfully initiates Russian sable. Since
brown is more fashionable than anything
else, and the reddish tone of this glistening
pelt is singuraly becoming, sable fox Will
probably be the popular fur of the season.
In addition to its other virtues, as furs CO.
it is very cheap, $50 purchasing quite a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-26

preted: Your heart will remain quite fancy
free for some time to come"
At the conclusion of this little drama
which may be varied and added to, accord
ing to the hostess pleasure and wit, a
very pretty ending to the evening is Civ en-
after supper by the distribution Of mex
pensive gifts in a novel and charming man.
ner. If the hall and staircase or baiustrade
are built on a generous scale the affair can
be worked out to perfection. Long red ropes
or ropes twined with greenery and RIBBONS
are suspended from the balustrade above.
There are as many ropes as guess each
having the name of guest attached 10 the
lower end. AS the one whose name is in
order pulls his rope a bell rings and down
slides present, well wrapped up. Obvious
ly, the gifts must be unbre2ka ones.
Precisely at the midnight hour all the bells
are set pealing.
Magic Rites and Arts.
Then may follow the arts and magic rites
dedicated from time immemoriaI to the
night. She who desires to know the occu-
patton of her future liege lord must CRATE
a quarter of a nutmeg, a hazel nut and a
walnut, mix with butter and sugar partake
of this CONNECTION before retiring and note
her dreams. If of gold, the choice is a gen.
tleman of elegant leisure; if of thunder and
lightning, the occupation of the future nus
band will require much time spent in trav-
cling; if the dream is filled with odd noises
and tumults, the lord and master will be a
tradesman.
To make certain that ones dreams be OF
the future husband, damsel. on taking off
her shoes, must place them T-square fash
ion, and pointed in the direction of the
nearest church. She must then say:
Il set my boots in the shape of T,
Hoping my true love for to see
The shape of his body, the color of his hair,
And the daily apparel my true love doth
wear"
OF course, she must get into bed back
ward, preserving strict silence. This pro-
cedure is to be repeated twice. If she does
not dream at all there is no hope of hus-
band this year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-26

Speaking of this royal fur, a madness
seems to have come upon the world in
regard to it. Not in forty years has er-
mine been so much worn as it will be this
winter, and, though it is most commonly
used as a trimming, whole ermine coats
are seen, some of them long enough to
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-15
LIEUT.. CROCKETT'S REMAINS.
Will Reach the Home OF His Mother To-Day
Miss Tate's Death.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.

WYTlIEEILLE, Va. Dec 14-Mrs
Lizzie Crockett. of this place, has re-
ctived a telegram from her son. Lieuten-
ant Boyd Crockett Z. S. A. saying he
had landed in San Francisco. and would
reach here on the 18th instant with the
remains OF his brother, Lieutenant Allel
Taylor Crockett, who was killed i'll Lit
Zon. Phiiirpin Islands, on the 18th of
Septenbe last.
The burial will be with military honors
in East End Cemetery.
lieutenant Crockett was a former stu
dent OF the Virginia Polytechnic Insti-
tute. A guard OF honor of cadets from
the institution will be present at the
burial. He was a young man of unusual
promise. and has many relatives and
frields in this section.
Miss jamie c. Tate, daughter of Mrs.
Robert c. Tate died at her home near
Graham's Forge last Sunday; aged %
years.
The funeral took place Tuesday from
the church at the Forge. Size is survived
by her mother. who was a Miss Elairston.
CT Henry county. and one brother, Mr..
Charles c. Tate of Austinsville.
Mr.. Albert Fl. Gibbonev. of Marion:
Mrs. Virginia Archer. of Richmond. and
Mr.. William Gibbcney Jr.. of Giles. are
here TO attend the funeral of their father.
Captain William Gibboney. which takes
place tomorrow at o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-15
A Farmers Trust That Has Cut Out the Mid,
die Nan.
Especial Dispatch to Tho Timcs.)

Especial Dispatch TO Tho Iimes.)
F7RANKTONN. VA, Dec. 1.-two
years go the farmers of -Accomac an0
Northampton counties formed an OK
change for their mutual protection. Ihey
put into the hands Of a directory an
amount of money which they thought
sufficient to remunerate their agents, ana
proceeded with this combine to endeaVor
to secure the maximum instead of the
minimum prices, which they thought the
Old regime gave them.
The first year was almost one OF organ
ization, and did little more than open UP
plans and secure cooperation. The sec
ond. or last year. they sold more than
$4,000 worth of potatoes. or much less
than half the whole crop of the two
counties, and thus secured for themselves
AND. by competition. for the farmers not
in the exchange. more per barrel than
they would have gotten under the old
plan.
The five per cent. paid their agents
brought about $4,000 into the treasury.
At its last meeting the Board of Dlrec-
tors declared a dividend OF twenty-five
PEI. cent on the amount of stock dou-
bled. and reserved $4,000 of the profits
with which 10 handle the next crop
This is an object lesson to the farmers
of the western shore, AND is worth look
ing into by the Commissioner of Agricul-
t:rc for the benefit of Virginia, planters.
To men of experience and thought it is
hardly necessary to quote the old Scotch
proverb: Many IL micllle makes d
nucllle." 1t is at least q, demcnstra ton
that the middle men have heretofore got
ten from fifty TO ono hundred per cent
more than was necdful for actual eX-
penseS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-15
ENDLESS CHAIN FAKE.
The Amos Owen Chsrry-Tree Company UGder
Indictment
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

fSrecial Dispatch to Inc 1lines.)
WINSTON SALEM y. c.. Dec II
District Attorney Holton has indicted
the Amos owen Cherry Tree Company.
an endless chain agency scheme, whlch
has been in operation. 1t is claimed mat
the scheme was a, rapid moneN-maker,
and that tho company made thousands
of dollars every month. Every person
sending the company ST. was to receive
a certain number of improved chcrfS
trees. which were to be sold at 81 each
Every agent was to receive $50 month
for a year. the agent being required 10
advertise or write letters to secure
other agents.
District Attorney Holton has eVlGehce
that hundreds OF common Wild ch.-y
trees were sent TO agents by the com
many and that thousands Of persons IN
This and other Southern States were
caught in the trap.
According to the bill OF indictment, the
COMPANY is composed of NJ. c. Padgett'
George Poteet. Allen BiSgerstaf. Drew
rv D. Hamel. William Dellinser ana
Grandson Ramsey. one witness say
Tho companv has taken in as much as
SIX nfO il, one cay. a deputy marshai i
nov looking for the men who compose
the company. Many believe they nave
left the State.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-15
Visitors to Chester
lsnecial nisratch to The Iimes.)

Especial Dispatch to The llmcs.)
CHESTER. VA. Dec. 14.-Mr Richaro
Gregory and wife have been on WISH
here 10 his sister. Mrs. c. c. Jones. ME-.
Gregory left this county several years
ago 10 seek a fortune in California. an"
rev returns TO visit his people. hls lath :
81 is Squire L S. Gregory and lives at
Ochrc this county.
Miss Hcarn. also of Texas, the aunt d
Mrs. McQwcen. of this place, is VISITING
hor nisca here. Miss IIearn has been a
great traveller. spending many summers
in Switzerland.
The Chester Lumber Company mas near
IN completed its large building, ana eA-
pect to put in the machinery soon.
Dan Chains the negro shot some Wh!ic
back by Special Officer Dempsey. OF the
electric road. and was sent TO the Ches-
terrified jaiI died there Tuesday night
Mir. q &. Richardson, lately of the
Equitable Life Insurance Company. at
Harrisonhurg. with his young pride Is
expected to visit friends here during the
Christina slide.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-15
Federal Building News.

Mr. William EIcNiu Marriott cashier OF
the postoffice. returned yesterday from
a ten-days' leave of absence. While
away Mr.. Marriott visited Norfolk. Sal
timore and Washington. In the National
Capital he called upon President Roosc-
welt and visited the heads OF the POST
Office Department.
Petitions in bankruptcy were fled In
the United States District Court yesterday
morning BY Robert N Cutchins. Liabili-
ties, S3167S: assets, none. and William
+. Day liabilities SSfS2T. assets none
Cutchirs is motorman with the Pas-
senger and Power Company.
Judge WaddilI was ut his office Yesterday
morning. but not being well. was driven
TO his home something before Il o'clock
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-15
Mere 0Dinfan.

n always makes the young men mad
~ an old fellow who thinks he is
Adam was probably the only man who
never got off a strictly original mother
in-law joke.
Some people don't seem to know that
it requires a high order OF genius to be
even Il minor poet.
Even the bravest man feels creepy and
shrinks when he gets hold Of his wlfes
switch in the dark.
Most people get along without singing.
Lead Kindly Light, until 1t IS time for
their eyes to go shut
Happiness. like the rainbow, is hard to
locate after it once gets away
Iatrin1onv is a balance wheel that
most men need But few take it for
that. ~ -
There's plenty of room at the top, but
mos. of us want to besEwhere the crowd
is
1t is hard for a. plain business man
tn he a hero to the office boy who reads
detective stories.-Chicaso Record-Her-
aid.
Here is a unique sentimcnt=fror love-
lorn Billville bard:
Love ever laughs at locks and law
They amt no use a-jawins;
Love is like a cross-cut saw.
An I'm the log it's sawin'!
Atlanta Constitution.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-15
THE MT. ROGERS ROAD.
Chase City Takes Active Steps to Secure lis
Coming There.
fs,ec,a, Dispatch to The Times)

CHASE CITY, VA. Dec. ne ~
,,osad new railroad from Mount rogers
- Portsmouth is attracting at'e''oo''
here. From Danville. or ftous Oil, -
T,unenhurg Courthouse, ollc - -, =
noint. the route would naturalS tsMe -
his Mace. The topography OF the couhe
~, &c most favorable to the location Oh
the line by this town. ,r,,,- ,S-o-
Last night the Business Men tAsso-
clarion OF Chase City discussed Tue ma
ter and T. D. Jeffress. corresponuiis
secretary. was requested TO co1ain"h'.
cate with Capt Thompsett, the engineer
in charge. in regard to preliminary sur
i'bo association vii! engage a compe-
tent civil engineer. who resides mere 10
a se,re Capt Thompsett from staun-
I'm River to Lunenburs courthouse u:
Cant McKennon is perfectly 1anlll ID,
1,ith rho country, and knows every NIL
vallev swamp and stream WITHIN tnlrtS
niles of this place, and can sl'e capt.
rhn,nnsett valuable Information
This is the largest town 1t VIII pass
row, DanyiIle to Suffolk, and IS an I'M
nortant shipping point. with ne" enter
i ~" continually iraugurated
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-15
Death OF q Patriarch.
Especial Dispatch 20 The Times

WINCHESTER. VA. Dec H.-Wilian
Andersen. a prominent resident of the
county. died last night. after an Illness
of six months. of paralysis and hem
orrhages. aged seventy-nine years. Ha
was married twice and was the father CT
twenty-four children, seventeen of whom
are living. He had forty grandchildren
and seven great-sreat-grandchii te
was {, native OF this county and spea.
most of his life here.
Eor may years he Kept a tavern. and
formed the acquaintance of many men
throughout Virginia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-15
Bold Robbery OF Jewelry.
Especial Dispatch 10 The Timcs.)

Especial l}iSpatch 10 Inc ilmcS.
FREDERICKSBURG VA. Dec. IA
bold and daring robbery occurred here
from, the rooms OF Mr.. +. l.. Decosta
about 9 O'Clock in the afternoon.
AR DeCosta anG, family occupy rooms in
the Enterprise building. and during a
temporary absence n thief entered and
stole a large jewelry case. containing
Jewels valued very highly by the family.
The robbery wos kept quiet until noon
to-day. when the authorities We're not!-
fled. No clue whatever mas been OBJ
tanned up to this time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-15
A TUG RAMMED.
Struck by Steamer AIabams aud Sunk--Ex-
citing Rescue.
Especial Dispatch to The Tlme,1


NORFOLK. VA. Dec. 1.-the tug Re-
lance was rammed in this harbor to-
night by the Say Line steamer Alabama
bound out for Baltimore The tug sank
almost Immediately in thirty feet of
water. Her crew of nine men escaped
drowning by a hairs breadth The tug
was owned by Joseph NJ. Clark and WAS
worth probably $4,000, and was unln-
sured When the steamer struck the tug
the men aboard the latter Screanr1 so
that they were heard from the shore
although a wild gale was blowing. In
side of a minute the tug went '!own
Three of the crew escaped to the Astba-
ma. One cut loose the tug s boat. Launched
it and got off in it; another climbed the
tugs hot smokestack, while a TO" boat
and the tug Hustler saved the CtEers
The steamer Pennsylvania came on the
scene and with her searchlights assisted
in finding the men in the water
The tugs crew lost everything INC
Reliance NAV be raised. but it is believed
to be practically a wreck
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-15
Receivers for Cotton Mill.

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
GREENSBORO, n. c.. Dec. A.-Judse
James Z! Boyd. OF the United States Dis
trict Court. to-day appointed DR.. John II.
McAde,l. of Charlotte. and ". II. RaSan.
OF High Point, receivers Of the Worth
Manufacturing Company. owning and
operating three cotton mills in Randolph
county capitalized at 100000.
The estate of the late DR.. J. NJ. Worth.
former State Treasurer, consists largely
in stock in the Worth Manufacturing
Company. and the appointment of the
receivers is result of litigation over
his Will
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-15
Caotaln Gee Took T1sm In.

Especial Dispatch to The Ti=ics.)
BOYDTON. VA. Dec ii.-Cap- ain Gee.
Of the Revenue Department made two
arrests here LAST night OF colorcd men.
Harry Hankins ana Bob Ardre.:S- Tor
selling liquor without license The Cap
tain feiGned drunkenness anc. went i TO
the restaurant of Harry Hankins and
called for some liquor. At was sold him
and the arrest followed Andrews is said
to have been acting as clerk for Hankins
i'll the transaction.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-15
Odd-FeIlows Elect Officers.
fspecial Dispatch to The Times.

PHOEBUS. VA. Dec. 1.-THE follow
ing Officers have been elected by Greble
Lodge No. 137. /. o. o. f: d. w.
MoSer. y. G.: w. L. HuGgins. Y. CT:
John Hope r. Sec; W. +. Larrabcl. r.
Sec: James Mitchell. Treas; Geo. w.
Game, Chap
Old FONT Lodge. Nc. HI. has elected
the following: G.. II. Aldrick. n. g.: j :.
NJ kerrick. V G.: j. W. Kettlcy. r.
Sec; NJ. H. Haas. F. Sec: f. S. Wal
lace, Treas: ". r. Kaiey. Chap
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-15
PAGES II TO 20

ing to w. r. Scrusss. division passenger
arent Savannah. Ga. vice Joseph w.
Stewart. promoted.
PD. Wollard. city passenger and as
sistant ticket agent. Columbia. s G.. re-
portins to J. J. Fuller. travelling passen-
ger and city ticket agent, Columbia, .
c.
n Eurrousls, city passenger and
ticket agent, Jacksonville. Fla. reporting
ia \. O. MacDonell assistant general
passenger agent Jacksonville. Fla. vice
J. NJ. Fleming. resigned
J. F. Taylor, travelling passenger agent.
Tampa Fla. reporting TO a. Q. Mac
Donell. assistant general passenger agent,
Jacksonville, Fla, vice j. +. Taylor. pro-
NOTED.
C. ". Small. city passenger and ticket
agent. Tampa, Fla, reporting 70 A. o.
MacDonelI. assistant general passenger
agent. Jacksonville. Fla. vice j. Z. Tay-
Tor. promoted.
Mr. William T. LaBonta. purchasing
agent of the Chesapeake and Ohio. re-
turned Friday from New York, where
he went to purchase furniture FOR the
main saloon of the Virginia. the Chcsa-
peake and Ohio steamer. recently launch
ed at the Trigg Ship-yards. The equip
ment of and fixtures will arrive here
about January 1st. The floors of the
steamer are to be covered by new
flooring of lock. rubber thing. which has
proven in the Pennsylvania ferry boats
a great success, being durable and deco
rat.ve.
Mr. Colin Studs has been appointed
representative of the traffic department
of the Richmond Fredericksburg and Po-
tcmac Road. with headquarters in Wash
ingtom. His appointment was announced
yesterday by Mr.. Warren P. Taylor, traf-
fic manager
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-15
No Money for Christmas
fs,oct., Dfspatch to The Tim.s.)

Especial Dispatch 70 TIC i.n-sI
NORFOLK VA. Dec. H-SecsuSe OF
M impending change OF paSIiasse.s.
twenty-threc hundred sn2toSs o. .n.
So-rcI,- rsyv-vart will Be without :coae5.
~ CHRISTMAS. ,lnless Secretary Long ssaH
rcvoEe an or,icr under which pay-dsA
has been postponed from Dec. sd to Jan.
II is understood. that = similar eoadi-
zion exists at other yards
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-15
MARRIED HIS MOTHER.lN.LAW.
John Gilbert Insley Becomes Grandfather to
His Own Child
(snccial pisnateh to Tac TlEacs.l

NEWPORT. NEWS. VA. Dec. 4.-Rev-
J. Sidney Peters. of Hampton. celebrated
a peculiar marriage to-day. uniting John
Gilbert Iusley TO his mother-in-law. Mrs
Martha Newton. He is father. grand
father and stepfather 20 his own son.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-15
Vircilina Residences Burn.
fspecisl Dispatch to The Tirlcs.,

VIRGINIA. VA. Dec. 1.-THE resi-
dences OF z. H. Oakley and j. B. Bat
tershili were burned early this morning.
The inmates just had time to escape
when the fire was discovered. The origin
IS unknown.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-15
Bitten BY q iiad Dog.


Especial Dispatch 70 The Tiues)
NEWPORT NEWS. VA, Dec. ives
" Parkinson. residing near the city. was
bitten hy Il mad dog to-da-. This was
the second case within the week. the
FIRST having resulted fatally. Parkinson
will be sent to the P:stet!r institute. New
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-15
RICHMOND. VA SUNDAY. sDECEMBER IS 1901

Mr.. Pollard spoke Erieny and stated
his position, which was purely to look
after the interests of the city, whose
legal adviser he IS.
The committee then went into executive
session and ordered tile bill to be reported
along Will. several others. most of which
were local in their nature.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-15
| SECOND PART. !

credit OF the General Assembly and to
Virginia that a majority eff the members
OF this body declined TO sanction such
methods and elected the candidate who
rejected the proposition TO trade
Mr. Barksdaie asked If the proposition
in question Gid not come from persons
who were not members Of the General
Assembly. but of the constitutional Con-
venticn.
TRADING IN VOTES.
Mr. Glass: If that were true. it would
make no difference: no matter whence
came the proposition to trade block
cf votes. it would not make The practice
of trading votes less reprehensible.
do not know that what the Senator from
Halifax suggests is true. ] only know
that coTnpacts and combinations of the
sort described by me are not, in my judg-
ment, proper: and ] would especially
deprecate having the Judges of the Court
Of Appeals of Virginia subjected to any
such process - selection.
II had not purposed going into these
matters. Mr.. President. l merely rose
10 accept tho disclaimer of my friend
cordial relations will not be affected by
anything that has been said. ] repeat
Air President that I admit no response
bility to this body for irpcrsonal utter
auces by me in the Constitutional Con-
vention; but desire to repeat with even
greater emphasis that I should greatly
regret TO have the hasty and informal
remarks recently submitted by me in
the convention on the report of the Ju-
dietary Committee construed into any
sort OF reflection upon the personal in
tegrity of members of the General AS
semhiy."
incident closed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-15

,rbe Seaboard Air Line issues clrcuiar
from the passenger department. announc-
ing the following promotions over the
system:
Joseph e. Miller. passenger agent, NO.
$50 Chestnut Street. Philadelphia. "a. re
porting TO D. H. Doll. general agent pas
senger department. Washington. y: Z,
r. W. Stump. city ticket agent. WASH
ington. D. c.. reporting to w h Doll
general agent passenger department,
Washington. D. c.. vice P. D. Woliard.
promoted
w. P. Scruggs, division passenger agent,
Savannah, Ca, reporting to general pas
senger agent, vice William Butler, Jr.,
resigned.
R. NJ. Coffey. travelling passenger agent.
Savannah Ga, reporting TO ". P.
Scruggs. division passenger agent. Sa-
vannah, Ga, vice ". p Scruggs, pro-
noted Y
ph w Stewart. city passenger and
ticket agent. Savannah. Ga. reporting ID
w. P. Scruggs, division passenger agent.
Savannah. Ga, vice E. F. Kirby. re-.
signed.
J. j. Fuller. travelling passenger and
city ticket agent, Columbia, S. c.. report
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-15
NEWS OF RAILROADS.
President Stevens, of the c. & O., VIII Re
turn To-Day.
--- xa1 ZEE LIE.

President George ". Stevens. OF the
chesaneake and Ohio, will return 'Ais
morning from u tour over the Western,
Division of the system he mas Vlsltso
Cincinnati and Loulsvlhe' e'ehei a. W
scar Dov,e will nrobably return with Mr..
SteNenS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-15

The House Committee on Roads will
take up Mr.. Caton's separate street-car
bill as special continuing orGer On
Monday morning at 10 o'clock.
The patron will lead the Ight Tor 4
favorable report, and will be ably sup
ported by Il number OF his colleagues.
It is understood that the str2et railway
companies will offer strong opposition
to the bill.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-15

The Denocra tic members of the Constl-
tutional Convention will hold suffrage
conference in the. hall of the House OIL
Delegates on tuesday night at oc'ock-
The only speaker will be Captain X. ..
Parks. of Page county, who VIII present
and .contend for the adoption OF ms
suffrage scheme.