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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-04-30
II. A. Bartlett Elected Grand Secretary

At the 18th annual session of the
Grand Lodge Of Vermont, of the New
England Order of Protection, held at g..
A. r. Hall, Montpelier, on Tuesday OF
last week, the following grand officers
were elected for the ensuing year: Grand
warden, Col. Fred E. Smith, Montpelier
grand vice warden, A. E Plat, Rutland;
grand secretary, H. A. Bartlett st,
Tohnsbury; grand treasurer, H. II.
Davis, Burlington; grand chaplain, Mrs.
Lnnie Stevens, Barre; grand guide, E.
E. Bugbee Barre; grand guardian, Mrs.
Emily Marsden, BCnnington grand SEN
tinel, Mrs. G D. Whiteside, Vergennes.
Delegates were present from each OF
the 81 lodges in the state. The business
session was held in the afternoon, and at
six O'Clock a banquet was served, At
the evening session the attraction was
the comforting OF the degree by the ladies
degree team from Green Mountain Lodge,
No. 40, of this place, The work, an tx
ample of which may be seen at nearly
every meeting of this lodge, was highly
praised by all present When the degree
work was finished speeches were made
by Judge James H. Flint of Somerville
Mass, supreme warden, and 7. M. Frye
of Boston, supreme secretary.
The next session will be held at Bur.
lington.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-04-30
Creamery News.

At a special stockholders meeting Of
the Evansville creamery, held at the
creamery in Bloomington, last week,
the entire board Of officers Of the Farm
ers' Mutual Creamery were elected to
succeed the old board. The Farmers
Mutual Company took possession and
will commence operating the plant May
1st, in connection with theirs here.
E. A. Towne, their second man here,
who has been in their employ Tor
four years, and who is a graduate of the
Burlington Dairy School, will take
charge OF the Evansville plant.
Manager Underwood is spending the
week there to see to its starting.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-04-30
The SaIina-TiIley Wedding.

There was quiet wedding at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. J c. Salina on
fremont street, Saturday noon, when
their daughter, Clara Florence, was mar
ried to Samuel W. TilIey, of Burlington
Rev. E. NJ. Chapman officiating. Many
useful and valuable gifts were received
After a trip to Portland and vicinity Mr.
and Mrs. Tilev vii go to South Poland,
Me. The brides sister, Miss June Stlna,
Mrs. G. w. Luce, and Miss Marion Paul-
inc Luce OF Montpelier were present at
the wedding.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-04-30

In Germany there are 100000 plants
for he production of aceteIene gas ana
thrty,two cities light their streets with
this gas. The production OF calcium car
bide is growing continually, the am unt
manufactured last year being 10000
metric tons.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-04-30
Card of Thanks,

In behalf of myself and family l desire to
thank the friends and reighbors who so kind
ly aided us during the days of sorrow attend
ing the sickness and death of my husband.
Especially do | wish to thank the members
of Caledonia Lodge, 1 o. o. F., and Mr..
Wilkes shopmates for their beautiful floral
offerings.
MRS IDA E. WLKIE.
st. Johnsbury, Vt, April %, 1902.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-04-30
Marriages.

At st. Johnsbury, April &c, by Rev; E, M.
and Clara F. Salina, of ST. Johnsbury.
At St. Johnsbury, May %, by Rev. ]. A
Boissonnault, Eugene E. Drouin and Osma
Couture.
At Stever Hotel, Iowa Falls, Iowa, April
49, by Rev. ]. Mulholland M. ]. Russell of
st. Johnsbury and Mrs. Sarah Millerot Iowa
Falls.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-04-30
Births.

At Dorchester, Mass. April 90, son,
Philip Wardner, to Mr.. and Mrs. Fnihp
Wardner.
At St. Johnsbury, April %, son to Mr..
and Mrs. u. B. Donovan.
At st Iohnsbury, April 2S, son. Jonathan
Ross, to Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Titcomb'
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-04-30
f)eathn

At St. Johnsbury, April % Mrs. Gorilla
P. Tillotson, relict of the late Rev, B. M.
Tillotson, in the SD year of her age.
At West Burke, April 2s Ira Moulton
At Wheelock, April 90, Rosa, only child of
Frank Scruton aged Ia years.
At Walden, April %, Mrs Alice Jennison.
At Walden. April %. Mrs Ma, Cox Young.
At Waterbury, April %, Miss Ellen Hogan,
formerly OF st. Johnsbury
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-04-30
WEATHER RECORD,

At Bingham's Drug Store. for the week
ending April %, 1902.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-03
SPLENDID FOX Hunt
IN THE BLUE |. / RIDGE ID i
Charlottesville Event Cancelled,
but Great Sport Enjoyed by
Visitors at Alton.
Especial Dispatch to The TImes.)


CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, August q
Owing to the heavy rain of last night
and the sickness of Mr.. w. P. Lipscomo,
who had arranged the fox chase to-day
for the visiting horsemen, the event was
cancelled, much to the regret of local
sportsmen.
Several of the enthusiasts. however,
went up to Alton and participated IN
the fox hunt there, which proved to De
g most exciting chase from STRAIT to I'm
ish. Reynard was liberated at o'clock,
and for forty-five minutes gave his pur-
suers all the sport they were looking fer.
The chase was up and down the Blue
Ridge. the fox finally being captured In
the Rockfish Valley below Alton.
Mr.. L. D. Lipscomb secured the brush
and presented it to Miss George Good
loe, of Alton, and Mrs. Edward White,
CT Atlanta, who were the first ladies in
at the death.
Over one hundred people took part in
the chase, including quite a number Of
ladies. Among these were DR.. ]. B.
Hawthorne. Mr.. Tracey, president of the
National Fox Hunting Association; w.
n Goodwin. a member of the State Leg
islature: Hartwell K. Hawthorne and
Mrs Langhorne, Craven. Goodloe and
Lipscomb.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-03
As Seen From New Zealand.
(By Associated Press.

LONDON, Aug. Richard John Sed-
don, Prime Minister of New Zealand
was given banquet in Liverpool last
night In the course OF a speech Mr..
Seldom again referred to the great me-
mace to Great Britain and the colonies
from the competition of American com
mercial combinations. He said that he
thought that State control of trusts was
safer than attempts to suppress them He
advocated the subsidizing CT British
shipping and the commercial federation
of the empire tfe strongly deprecated
the ovations which had been given Bosr
generals, and said he feared the way the
late enemies of the country were being
made gods of would greatly shock the
colonies.
The remarks regarding the Boer gene
rails Were received with signs Of dis
sent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-03
SPLENDID ENTERTAINMENT
Diamonds and Hearts Played by Local
Acknowledgment Music.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

Especial Dispatch to Inc IlmeS)
WILMINGTON. VA, August "a
beautiful entertainment was given here
4 st night. consisting Of fine play,
Diamonds and Hearts," by Ellie WI
Merriman, which was rendered IN eH-
cellent style by local talent. The play.
which is one of the prettiest to be seen
On American boards, was carefully
staged, and was rendered throuhout
with such spirit and taste as to elicit
hearty applause from the appreclatlve
audience. The cast, whose acting COM
pared most favorably with the work OF
professionals. contained the following
names: Misses Evelyn Bell Katie and
Bessie Elicit, Mamie Beverly Hughes.
Cora, Perkins, and Messrs. Paul and
Claude Petit Herbert Shepherd. Bur
we'll seay, Ashley. Hughes and Dr..
Charles Eilett While the work OF
each was admirable, the acting OF Miss
Evelyn Bell. Paul Petit and Miss Bes~
sic Elicit deserve especial mention, and
Herbert Shepherd as q negro bell boy
was inimitable.
The beautiful solos by Miss Mary
Ashley Bell between acts and immedi-
ately after the play added greatly to
the enjoyment Of the evening. Miss
Bells exquisite voice was heard to ad-
vantage in such well chosen selections
as Irish Love Song ''Violets." -Four
Leaf Clover" Last Rose of Summer"
and other equally fine ballads
"A handsome sum was realized from
the entertainment, which will be devo-
ted to a laudable object.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-03

suspected of smallpox may be held fer
examination. He recommends the de-
struction of the present 'pest-house' and
the erection in its place OF conlfortabl Bile
building for inmates, nurses and phySl-
clans, with convenienceS that the present
tsl;ding does not possess. The Mayor fur
ther suggests better protection for water
supply, ownership of all sewers by the
city and a. more adequate system OF sew
elage; the closing of all the bar-rooms at
l. clock midnight; the forbidding of wo-
men frequenting bar-rooms; the marking
Of the names of the streets and the better
provision for medical attention for par
lies sick or injured taken to the police
station. All Of these recommendations
We're referred to the proper committees
MRS MARTHA S. GROONE.
Mrs. Martha S. Groone died last eve
ming at her home on Pearl Street.
Invitations have been issued TO the mar
riage of Miss Page Dunn to DR.. Clayton
Orr to take place August 18th at 9 O'CLOCK
F. M, at the home of the bride. Miss
Dunn is the daughter of Captain and Mrs
T. r. Dunn.
AT the annual meeting of the School
Beard. held yesterday evening, reorgan-
ization was effected by the election OF Mr.
John w Bradbury as president and D. NJ.
Brown as clerk The annual report OF the
Superintendent of schools was presented.
The congregation Of High-Street Meth
oGist Episcopal Church has granted It's
pastor. Rev George E. Booker, a Haca-
ton for the month Of August, which he
Will spend in the country.
MIR T c. Jones, Mrs. r. T. Meade and
r.iece Miss Mary Patteson and sister lett
Yesterday for New York.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-03
Echoes From MISSIONER.

(Special Dispatch to The Times0
MISSIONER. VA. Aug. Mr.. James
B. Harvie. Of Richmond. with Dr. ana
Mrs. Low. of Chicago. Ill. were visitors
at ..Westover' yesterday Rev. j. c.
Cornlick. with his family. will spend his
vacation at Virginia Beach. During his
absence the much needed repairs to
Westover Church will be made. The Ia
dies Of the various circles OF kings
Daughters have funds in hands and
plans forwarded by New York archi-
tect are under consideration. Work viii
be commenced and pushed to completion
during the month of August.
Mrs. John Stage. OF Charlotte. n. c.,
who has been the guest OF Mrs. Fl. S
Saunders at Upper Shirley. has gone
to Warwick county.
Mrs. William Bell has left for Alassa-
META Springs. where she will remain the
balance of the season.
Miss Mary cringan. OF Richmond. who
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-03
GIROLAMI WAS FINED
Found Guilty of Keeping His Bar Open
on Sunday.

on Sunday.
The first case Of Sunday opening since
Judge Witt warned all the barkeepers
that he would take their licenses away
from them upon the first offense was
disposed of in the Police Court yester-
DAY morning. when Squire Graves fined
a. Girolami 500 for having his bar at
F'ifteenth and Franklin Streets open last
Sunday. He is in the First District
Giroami is represented by Mr.. Harry
Smith. and in the absence of Common
wealths Attorney Richardson, Mr.. Harry
Glenn acted in his stead. Both lawyers
addressed the court.
Policeman Wiley was first called. He
was in citizens dress at the time of
the investigation. He stated that he was
standing at Fifteenth and Franklin
Streets last Sunday and noticed several
persons going in and out eff the oyster
saloon attached to the bar. Finally he
asked one Of these men II he knew where
It was possible to get drink, and the
man replied briefly: Inside" Mr.. Wiley
then invited two negroes into the saloon
tG, have drink, and they went through
the oyster saloon. around the rear end
OF the building, and entered another
room adjoining the bar.
There Mr.. Wiley saw the bartender be-
hind the bar, and called for two drinks
for the negroes. The bartender went
into the bar and returned with a bot
tie of whiskey and two glasses, which
he set on the counter. and then went
again into the saloon. Then soma one
who had recognized Mr. Wiley and knew
him as a policeman dashed madly
through the door leading into the saloon
behind the counter and evidently noti-
fled the bartender. Instantly the bar
tender returned. picked up the glasses and
bottle and asked Mr.. Wiley if he would
like ham sandwich. AIr. Wiley replied
in the negative
That was the evidence, and upon it
and the plea of Mr. Glenn. the barkeeper
was found guilty. Judge Witt VIII issue
a rule against Girolami. returnable on
September Goth. to show cause why his
license should be revoked.
Asa Jefries was fined 81 for throwing
rocks at Fifth and Leigh Streets
Sam Lunsford was charged with steal
ing a cheap ring from G. Darkiman. and
the case went over for a further hear
ing.
j. T. Anderson & Son were dismissed
of the charge of maintaining a nuisance
at No Is South Fifteenth Street, where
they have stored lot of bone meal
Isaac Randolph was dismissed OF the
charge of abusing Sallte Jasper.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-03
KILLED HIMSELF IN PUBLIC
A Man Recently from the Chain Gang
Shoots Himself.

Special Dispatch 10 The Times)
SALISBURY, n. c.. August 2.-Mrs
Sam Taylor, who has for long time
been a resident Of this place, committed
suicide early this morning by shooting
himself in the head near the temple.
He left his home early and walked up
town into the Grigg hardware house.
There he merely said good morning,
and Immediately placed the pistol to his
head and fired, dying almost instantly.
For years Mr.. Taylor has been ad-
dcted to drink. and a few days ago he
had some domestic trouble, and was
placed in jail, and from there was taken
to the chain-gans. where he remained
for several days.
He gave no intimation of his intended
suicide to his family, but man who
walked up town just in front of him.
says he was muttering in a haid under
one all the way.
He was married. and leaves family
and an aged mother.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-03
PLANS OF THE IMPERIAL
Factory or Warehouse is the Question
Value of Property.

Value OF Property.
Two questions which are now agitat-
ing the curious public regarding the I'M
perial Company are yet to be settled.
One is what the Imperial Company paid
for the Boyd and adjacent property ard
the other is precisely what the new own
ers are going to do.
To the first question absolutely no an
swer can be obtained, because every one
who knows says he won't tell. Opinion
is divided about the use to be made of
the property. Whether a. huge factory
is to be built and operated or great
distributing warehouse is to be conducted
cannot be learned. 1t is more thar
likely however, that a gigantic cigar
cite factory will be built. This has been
an urconfirmed report for some time. The
Imperial determined to carry the war
into the enemy's country-namely, that
Of the American and Continental. in re-
taliation for the invasion Of England by
the American.
But the opinion here is that when the
Imperial has President Duke, Of the
American. for an adversary, the British
corporation has run up against 4 snag
The property was sold through real
Parker property by NfcVeish & Glinn;
Valentine houses by II. Seldom Taylor.
Sutton and Company represented the
purcha sers in the negotiations for the
Valentine property.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-03
UNION REVIVAL
Baptist, and Methodist Congregations
Join ir ProtraCted Services.

JON III fTOlTdCteO SSISiSSS
Especial Dispatch TO The TimesJ
CHESTERFIELD, VA, August the
congregations OF Salem Baptist Church
and Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
will unite in holding revival services IN
the latter place Of worship, beginning
with Sunday, the 10th OF August. ana
continuing for probably two weeks The
pastors of the tw1' congregations, ReFs.
T. J. Nettles and j. H habler. Will be
assisted in the work by Rev. Mr.. Mas
tin, financial secretary of the Methodist
Orphanage, and Or. JoHn dltilHoIt' oA
Richmond.
Beginning at the same time and con-
tin,,ins for one week, Rev. I. Ryland
Sanford d young minister OF the bap-
fist Church. whose home IS at this place,
will hold all-day services at Branch
Church. one of his charges, and expects
to be assisted in the work by his fatnef'
a prominent Baptist minister. The lat
ter two gentlemen will probably be at
the courthouse each night Oh the week.
making six ministers who are expected
to be present at the union services mere
which will be at night.
Rev DIR. Hanncn and his family are
expected at the home of Mrs |. 3 FL
kinton on Monday. the 18th, ana VIII
probably continue there for several weeks.
The Middle District Baptist Association
will be held on Tuesday Wednesday ana
THURSDAY of next week. being the 9th.
9Th and 7th of. August. at Mount Hermon
Church, which is in Glover Hill District
about eighteen miles from the court
house Great crowds usually attend the
Rantist associations when held IN this
county and a member OF the committee
Of ARRANGEMENTS for this occasion estl-
mates that at least two thousand people
will be in attendance on next NedneS-
day. Judge e. A. Hancock Will De MOD
orator of the association.
Professor George Ragland. of Texas.
is spending his vacation with MS father
MI. John F. Ragland. at kinssland
Miss Blanche Nlagee, of this place. and
several other persons will be baptized
in Kingsland Creek. near the Manches-
ter and Petersburg Turnpike. tomorrow
bv Rev. T. ] Nettles. and will become
members of Salem Baptist Church.
Dr. J. F. Ragland and wife and their
guests. Mr. Hood and Wife. Of Baltimore.
will leave on next Monday for Virginia
Beach, where they expect TO remain
about a week.
Mr.. A F. Cogbill IS seriously sick at
his home about three miles from this
place.
Mr. N H Cogbill. a steward OF the
Methodist Church. is to-day attending
a quarterly meeting conducted by Pre-
siding Elder W. V Tudor at Chester
The Mount GiIead Sunday-school will
have its picnic on the church grounds on
next Saturday. the 9th
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-03
Dreyfus Says It's a Lie.
lBy Associated press.l

10Y tisso.i'tfa FfesS.J
PARIS. Aus. former Captain Drey.
fus q few days ago wrote a letter which
was published in the Radical. replying
TO statement made by the Marquis de
Gallifet, the Minister of War. to Joseph;
Reinach. that Dreyfus was in the pay;
of Russia DreyfUs described this state
ment as an abomina BILE lie.
To-day the Journal des Debats prints
a letter from the Marquis de Galifet.
saying; Captain Dreyfus is aiming &c,
review his affair. but decline to follow
nm He admitted his guilt when he
signed a petition for pardon
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-03
NEW ATHLETIC FIELD,
Richmond College Students Of Next
Session to Have Excellent One

The trustees of Richmond College have
seen to it. that the students will have
an excellent athletic field next session.
"A three.acre lot across Franklin Street
from the college is being prepared for
the use of the foot and baseball teams
OF the coming session. A high fence
is now being put about the field.
President Boatwright, of the college,
is giving this work his personal atten-
ton and nothing Will be left undone
to give the boys every possible conven-
fence and encouragement for the proper
growth of the physical man as well as
the mental.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-03
GRANNY DID 1T.

Knew the Food That Furnished Power.
A grandmother, by studying the proper
selection of food. cured herself OF
stomach trouble and severe headaches.
Later on she was able 10 save her niue
granddaughter because OF her kno"l-
edge of food.
She saws: When baby was 1iVe months
old she was weaned because Oh tIe severe
illness of her mother. She was put on 3
,repared baby food, but soon lost Hesh
and color, became hollow eyed ana 1ret-
full. We changed her food several a1pes
but with no permanent benefit Az laSl
her stomach rebelled entlreiy ana lAle"
IN nearly everything she took She
would he wet with cold persplration
a rter feeding and would Icry piteousiy
with main. That is q dangerous condition
for a small baby, and in This extremity
I remembered how beautitul!y grape
Nuts had agreed with me, and suggested
we try the food for BABY:
We began very carefully with 1t. CIV
ing two small teaspoonfuls at a Ieedlns,
softened with boiling water. ana 1ed IN
steriIized milk, warmed. 1he eAPeli-
11ent was a perfect success:
She has been on the food tor nVe weeks
Nd c.n now eat other food, for the
change in this brief time IS wonderful
@cba5sbas Gained over three pounds IN
weight. has rosy cheeks, bright eyes, ana
cha has the appearance OF satisiactor-
ilv no1rished and thriving cntlu.
',rba son that Grape-Nuts Will agree
with adults and babies is that the starch
of fhe cereals has been transformed INTO
crane sugar in the process ~ mammal
tura. and when introduced ihto tne stonn-
s .ai ? - &. ready for immediate assimila-
ron. and does not tax the powers OF the
orrans Of digestion. The result IS always
beneficial and the food has sslseu ttnon-
sands Of lives.
Recipes for many easy ~. = , g .ilers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-03

has been the guest of the Misses Carter.
OF High Hill, has returned home
Mr. IL S Saunders. with a party OF
friends on his launch. Angie has gone
to lower James for weeks fishing
MI. + S Lamb has gone to New York
10 meet his sister, who will arrive from,
England to-day for three months
Sightseeing in this country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-03
CAPITOL NEWS NOTES
Public Offices We're Closed at Noon
Yesterday Under New Law.

Governor Montague was absent from
his Office yesterday. He is expected to
return from King and Queen with Mrs.
Montague tomorrow morning.
To all intents and purposes the pub
lie buildings at the Capitol and State Lii
brarv were closed at noon yesterday.
though some OF the officers remained
longer and disposed of routine matters.
The office of the Governor was kept
open as usual. for the reason that His
EScellency did not return from King and
Queen. and Executive Clerk Bigger did
moi know the wishes of his chief in the
matter.
Scenes were very dull about both
buildings during the morning, and but
little OF interest was going on.
The closing of the State offices to the
public at noon yesterday was in conform
ity with the provisions of recent act of
the Legislature introduced in the House
of Delegates by Mr.. Wallace. of this
city. and passed by both branches. This
was the first day of the operation of the
new bill.
The State Board of Sinking Fund Com
missioners will meet tomorrow in the
office OF Second Auditor Dew to deter
mine whether on not any bonds can be
bought during the current month.3It is
not unlikely that there may be some
purcha asses.
~. 3. G. Akers. chief clerk to Railroad
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-03
Courts Dull.

Business in the City Hall was unus-
uallv dull Yesterday, none of the courts
producing anything of Importance 10 tlis
public. The Hastings. snanIsls Ill a.;,i
Circuit are in recess. Judge minor VIII
Leave shortly for trip TO Atlantic CITY
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-03
Mr. PIunkett Chosen.

Mr.. f. C. Plunkett. of Richmond, has
been chosen president OF the lnlro "
vision, National Association OF fai,wis
Postal Clerks The meeting was ileio III
Washington.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-03
TO ATLANTA. GA.
And Return at Half Rate, August I'd
18th and 9Th, via Southern Railway.

On account of the Negro Young Peo-
PIES Christian and Endeavor Congress.
Atlanta. Ga, August ell. 1902. the South
ern Railway will. on August 2d. 18th and
5.h. sell special round trip tickets from all
stations on its lines at one fare, plus
$50 (which includes membership fee) for,
the round trip. with return limit fifteen
days from date of sale.
This offers a rare opportunity TO all who
may wish TO visit Atlanta. THE Cats
City of the South
Details may be had from any Southern
Railway agent. or C w. Westbury. dis
trict passenger agent, Richmond. va.