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The Washington times., 1906-06-02

The lawn fete 10 have been given last
evening by the young women of the
Church. on the grounds of
t w Smiths residence. 1884 Columbia
road. has been postponed until Monday
evening, owing TO the rain. The enter
tainment viii be for the benefit OF The
Young Woman's Home Missionary So
ciety-
The Washington times., 1906-06-02

Mrs. w. W. Kimbali and her sister.
Mrs George A. Gordon. will soon leave
Washington and join Captain KimbaIl
IN Boston, whore he has command Of
the battleship New Jersey. After a short
stay IN Boston they will spend the sum
mer on the Massachusetts coast.
The Washington times., 1906-06-02

Mrs. Stephen 3. Eikins lef: Washing
ton yesterday for New YORK. and with
Miss Elkins who was in Philadelphia
but who Joined her in New York. will
sail for Europe today on the Naderland
Mrs. and Miss Elkins VII spend the
entire summer abroad. going first 10
some German Spa. where Mrs ElkiRs
will take the cure.
The Washington times., 1906-06-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Weyi and son.
the summer near Rockville, Nd
The Washington times., 1906-06-02

Commander and Mrs. William Man
ninE Frewin Will leave Monday for Os-
terville. Mass. where they will spend
the summer al their country place.
The Washington times., 1906-06-02

Mrs. Abe Cohen. OF Pittsburg. Pa,
who was here the guest OF her father
G. LansburSh, has returned TO her
home
The Washington times., 1906-06-02

AIr and Airs. Adams and Mrs. Barker.
Of Worcester, Mass. are visiting Miss
Westhorpe for a few days.
The Washington times., 1906-06-02

Ben Miller has gone on weeks fish
ing trip to the mountains Of Virginia
with a party of old friends.
The Washington times., 1906-06-02

The new PENNSYLVANIA Society of
Washington Will hold its next meet
ing June >. in the Maryland building.
14lO II street northwest All Pennsyi-
Vanians are cordially invited 70 be pres
cnt
The Washington times., 1906-06-02

Mrs. Roosevelt, wife OF - the Presi-
dent, took a party Of friends TO Great
Falls yesterday. the party including her
velt Master Quentin. and Miss Hagner.
They went up the Chesapeake and Ohio
canal in an electric launch. a tender
Of the MayfiOweT. the Presidents Yacht
\ steam launch conveyed II up 10
Georgetown In the morning. and the
party embarked about 10 O clock Capt
Andrew J. Lang and a crew OF six
sailors from the MayfiOwcr We're IN
charge and a delightful sail was enjoyed
on the picturesque canal. which runs
along the Potomac all the way up 70
Great Falls.
The Washington times., 1906-06-02

Mr. and Mrs. .. Frankel. Of New
York city. have returned to their horne
after a visit Of a few days in Washing
ton.
The Washington times., 1906-06-02

Richard Mann. L. S. y, who has been
making his mother Mrs. Kate r. Mann.
visit OF ten or twelve days. at the
Portner. left Washington yesterday
morning for New York, where he is at
tached 10 the Indiana
Mrs. Mann Will leave Washington in
July for a visit 70 Fort Monroe, where
she viii probably remain for the rest Of
the summer.
The Washington times., 1906-06-02

Miss Horterise Morris, who was the
guest OF Miss Rose Wheatfield. OF Bal
Umore. for - few days, has returned to
her home on Seventeenth street
The Washington times., 1906-06-02

Miss Ollie Thompson, who never fails
TO please the public with her we'll
The Washington times., 1906-06-02

Mrs Harry King and children have
returned home after delightful trip
TO Atlantic City.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-11
MISSIONARY CIRCLE.
Mrs. James Buchanan Makes In
teresting Address.


The Missionary Circle of Grace Street
Baptist Church. met yesterday afternoon
In the lecture room of the church AZ
ter the devotional exercises, in which
Miss Brent Witt and Miss Katharine
Foster took part, Mrs. Buchanan adj
dressed the ladies on the needs of the
work at the Neighborhood House She
spoke In a touching manner of the num-
bers of cases that came under her di-
rection and the necessity for helping the
struggling women. She told of the Sun
day school. where fifty-five children had
been gathered In the last month and
said that they hoped 10 reach the mothers
through the influence of the little ones.
Workers for the Sunday school arc need
ed who Will be regular in attendance and
faithful in service.
At the Neighborhood House men and
women are cared for until they can OBJ
tain positions and arc then set forward
or the upward road
During tho present week the ladies OF
Grace Street Church have observed the
week of prayer Ivy meetings each after
noon. Tomorrow however. there will
be no meeting there In order to enable
all TO 80 to the meeting at the First Bap-
fist Church. where DR.. Buchanan Will
further explain the purposes and oppor-
tunitcs of the work
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-11
LECTURES AT COLLEGE.
Interesting Events of Near Flu
ture Forecasted.

The first week of the new year has
been full of encouragement for Richmond
College. Practically all the old students
are returned and many new ones have
matriculated. AT the first faculty meet
irg of the year, President Boatwright
was able to assure the members of the
faculty of many indications of fine pros
poets for the winter and spring terms. II
Is commonly remarked that not for years
have the students and all connected with
the college manifested greater zeal for
all that goes to make up the best col
lego life. whether ii be students or the
other student activities,
Many things OF interest are scheduled
for the winter and spring terms which
will serve both to instruct and to enter
tain. First there are to be the faculty
lectures of which President Boatwright
Is to deliver the first one January 25th.
His subject is: THE Place of the Fine
Arts in n College Course. This Is a
subject of interest to all people who are
concerned with the subject of education
ut all or with the advancement OF In
terest In art. This lecture Will be given
in the Thomas Museum Hall above the
library and the statuary in the hall will
serve in part to give Illustration to the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-11
THIRTEEN GOATS
IN POLICE COURT
That is. They Were Figurativcly,
Their Owner Appearing to
Speak for Them.
CALL COCAINE CASE TO-DAY
Justice Crutchfield Will Ascer-
tain to What Extent Dope
is Being Sold.
CALL COCAINE CASE TO-DAY

While John Minson was digging u grave
out of the enclosure in Henrico county.
and bumped into the city limits of the
city of Richmond
Officer Hatton Amos. to whom many
The "Billiams'' belonging TO the aforesaid
Minson. spied the animals of head on
collision proclivities, and reported the
owner and likewise summoned him to
court
Hence the appearance of Ninson before
tn bench behind which, rcposes. disposes,
imposes. composes, supposes and deposes
the One John.
1t came about yesterday morning. John
Minson was there, and SO was Page john
son, entangled in the meshes of the law.
Minson had thirteen goats and Johnson
had one goat.
Il would suggest that you balance
things up, Judge" spske Gibbons from
The corridor.
~ would like TO start first on these
lawyers and reporters, if ! undertook
such a task" CURLY calculated Crutch-
tieid. the inimitable.
What percentage of the costs, II tho
fine We're the same, would the man with
the one goat have to pay " queried Mr..
Robns the man who keeps the key that
unbuttons the cage in the northwest side
OF the basement.
The percentage is this: John Minson
VIII pay me So and this other Niger here,
whose cosnomen. as given to me, is Page
Johhsot9 viii. only have to contribute
one simoleon, answered tho One John.
as lie turned a leaf in the thirteenth VOL
tine of TIC Crutchfeld code.
was des out diggin' err grave when
NAH goats dey runs round loose like en-
trespasses on Richmond city, you see?,'
got in edgewise Mnson.
Hereafter you will be employed in
turning over terra tirma IL you don't
Keep those Williams of yours in Hem
rico county. ekpostulated Crutchfeld, as
Sergeant TaHeS" counted the money for
the two fines
Because John Teemster. the negro
driver for Charles Gasser, got lost In
the city a few dSys ago, and didn't recog
ME inacadamized streets. Mr.. Gasser
was Obliged to contribute 81, pursuant To
the request of Justice Crutchleld
Cocaine Case To-day.
b Maccha, charged with selling CO.
caine, will be tried this morning. His
case was called yesterday morning, blu,
WIS continued on account Of the alb
sehcc or witnesses. Maccha said that he
was cocaine fend, but denied that he
mad ever sold any of the drug.
Jonn Fenton, for being vagrant was
dismissed and William French. who said
ne hailed from Pennsylvania and had a
VIE and two small children to care for
mere was allowed to go home. He was
shaking from the effects of drink, and ii
was with much misgiving that the one
'ohn allowed him to return to the bosom
of his family
James Harris, negro, said that five
years ago Justice Crutchaeld told him
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-11
LEE CAMP MEMORIAL.
ANNUAL Service Tomorrow in
Honor of Those Who Died in 1oos

r. b. Lee Camp No ]. Confederate
Veterans. will hold Tomorrow evening
their regular memorial services in honor
OF their dead OF the year 1905. The fol-
lowing comrades have died during the
year 1906:
John Boiling, Experimentation Third
Virginia Cavalry.
r. |. chIIdress, Company B. Fourth
Virginia Cavalry.
Battalion. Virginia Infantry.
Gardner II. Miles, Third Company.
Richmond Howitzers, Artillery.
r. n. Nj. Harrison, Company G. Third
Battalion, Virginia Infantry.
John w. Johnston, major, Johnston's
Battalion, Virginia Light Artillery.
George Klein. Company X. Fifteenth
Virginia Infantry.
George w. Kent, Company L. Fifteenth
Virginia Infantry
A. NJ. Kelley. lieutenant, Company e,
Twelfth Virginia Infantry.
j. n. O'5annon, Company l, Second
Virginia Infantry.
Charles T. o'FerralI, lieutenant colonel
Twenty-third Virginia Cavalry.
James E. Phillips, captain. Company
G, Twelfth Virginia Infantry.
James W. Pegram, Confederate States
H>vy.
Or. r. 3. Slower, Ninth Texas Infantry
e. G. TomPkins, Company F, Twenty
first Virginia Infantry.
The Memorial Committee Of the camp
for 1905-'06, Rev. Landon r. Mason, Ger
vas Storrs and II, NJ. Walthall, have ar
ranged an interesting programme The
music. under the direction of Frank w
Cunningham, will be rendered by the
choirsof the Second Baptist Church, witr
Mr.. Herbert T.. Rees as accompanlst The
programme is given here:
Rock of Ages, by Second Baptist Church
auartette. Address by Hon. Carlton Nc
Carthy. Solo (bass), Oscar Lehman
Address Colonel John B. Purcell. Quar-
teete, Second Baptist Church. Address
Hon. George ID. Wise. Tenor SOLO "Oft
In the Silly Night" Captain Frank w.
Cunningham. Short talks by members
OF the camp and others. Quartette. Zone
Sweetly Solemn Thought" Second Bap-
tist Church choir. Bcnediction.
The public generally is invited TO at
ter the memorial, and especially the
families of the deceased comrades
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-11
UNIVERSITY ALUMNI.
Elect Officers and Memorable
the Legislature.
.lspecial to The Tlmes-Dlspatc l

Especial to The Times-D lspatch.)
NEWPORT NEWS, VA, January TO-
AT its regular meeting held at the
home of DIR. William Il, Cooper 291i West
Avenue last night, the Newport News
Alumni Association of the University of
Virginia, elected officers for the ensuing
term, and transacted other important
business. The meeting was one OF the
best attended held by the association in
some time.
The following were the officers clioscn
Prcsident-Dr. William Il. Cooper
Vice Presldent-Mr, ]. Winston Reed
Secretary and trcasurer--Dr Clarence
Porter Jones.
The officers with DIR. William II. Aylett,
Major j.. H, Gilkerson and Messrs. Il. L.
lTarrar and George B. Wost, compose the
executive committee. of the association
"A committee composed of Dr.. William
~. Cooper; Hon. w, II. Barrett and Mr..
m, L. Farrar, was appoined to make the
necessary arrangements for the Jefferson
Memorial dinner. which will be given by
the association according to custom on
April 10, the birthday of Thomas Jefter-
son. founder of the University OF Wiz.
gi1ia-
The association passed a resolution ask
ing the State Legislature to pass the
university Bill" which asked for an am
nual appropriation of $4,000 for the Uni
.yarsity Of Virginia, The university now
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-11
Bank Of Commerce Directors.

The annual meeting Of the s,ockhoId Dc
held on Wednesday, at / o'clock F. NJ.
Statement Of operations for the past eight
wss euer all
. The following Board of Directors was
elected for the ensuing year; II. D.
y ch therger. ] r. Gor6on, phil'D Whit
lock. Emmett Seaton. r. IT. Harwood.
Edgar c. Gum, Charles Hutzler, w. G..
Schmidt. Robert Lecky.. Jr., Jonathan
Sands. W !. Payne. II ". Rountree.
Charles IT, Winsc W. go =
worth Pnckney. Moses Thalhimer, Jaoa-
son Guy. X. III. Lynn. Fl. -a.,t..s.-5
j. B. F-lshburn. G. Watt fras or \. 81.
Clair Butler, 6. C,rrSc's
All of the old officesr were reelected a.
follows: Oliver j. sands. presiuelt. ~. ~.
sFfblladay, vice-president: j. d: LeckN,
secretary: Charles A. Peple. cashier Ranls
of Commerce: Oscar r. Parrish, cashier,
Church Fill Bank.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-11
to keep away from the city Hall cham

TO keep away from the city Hall cham
bor.
En- den done dat thing, Jedgc," said
Harris. II amt been here fer more
den five years
THAT being the case, Won arc dis
charged. The reputation is very good
one for niger spakc the One John
as the negro who had taken too many
departed through the door.
Lake Billups didn't have Tic 81 that the
Justice wanted for his conduct few
nights ago. Lake wanted to make an
island of Ernest Harvey, by surrounding
the said Harvey with blood and water.
III. Evans, a negress, pro- 'ietor of a
small store on East Broad Street said
that she had had tho sign over her store
for eight years. and that no officer had
ever said aught of it before Rluecoat
Gary arrived on the scene. Mr. Gary
thought the sign dangerous, and reported
1t. The case will be heard next Saturday.
Charles Lewis said that Annie Ander-
son had some animosity against him,
and therefore had him arrested for beat
ing her Charles was told to go in peace
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-11
Tobacco Holding Firm.

The tobacco market Is holding firm
and remains ut It's late activity, Prices
range we'll. and the planters are scanning
TO DO satisfied Shockoe Warehouse re-
ported sales yesterday as 1900 pounds,
which Is the biggest sale of tho year
and the highest price as $500. stonewall
Warehouse reported a sale OF 25,OC
pounds and the highest price, $3.50
shelburneis sold 1900 pounds re-
ceiving as the highest price, $40. cren-
shaw reported 10000 pounds sold. with
the highest price, $3.50
Az Shelburne's the planters were service
with u deliFhtful luncheon at noon. anl
We weary buyers greatly enjoyed the
dainty repast,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-11

lecture. The other lectures by members
or the faculty occurring at intervals of
one week will be of unusual interest.
The students look forward, too. to a
course of lectures TO be given In the
morning hours, taking the place OF re-
citations to be delivered by Virginians
who ar eminent in their professions. They
Will deal with some of various callings
in life, such as medicine. law. journalism,
teaching the ministry, banking and
farming. These papers will prove an
Invaluable document to young men con-
sidering their choice of llfe-calling. The
speakers will be announced later
Another treat in store for the friends
of the college is tho course of lectures
to be given In the spring by DIR. Walter
Page, of New York. editor of the Worlds
Work Dr. Page is one of Americas most
prominent publicists and thinkers He
Will have something to say. and he will
say 1t strikingly.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-11
DIRECTORS CHOSEN.
Stockholders of Financial Institu.
ton Elect Board for Year.

At meeting of the stockholders of
this company, held at its Office In the
Ebcl building on yesterday afternoon, the
former board of directors was unanimous
ly reelected for the ensuing year: Messrs.
f. S!ttcrding. Eobert Lecky, Jr, Thomas
n. Carter, II. Il. Grlmmeil, ]. NJ Four
qnrean, Louis y. Behlc and j. D. Carneal.
Immediately following the above meet
Ing the directors went into session and
elected the following officers for the en-
suing year: President, L. Sitterding;
Nice-President, Robert Lecky, Jr.: Sec
rotary and Treasurer. Charles X. Willis;
Counsel Thomas N. Carter.
The reports of tile officers show an ex-
cellent condition OF the company. the
year Just closed having added a hand
some sum to the surplus.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-11
NEGRO FOUND DEAD.
Was Lying Across the Foot O
His Bed-Dead for Hours.

Granville Bright, an old colored man,
living in the rear of No. eo5 East Byrd
Street, was found in his house dead
yesterday afternoon at o'clock. Coroner
Taylor was sent for, and the body was
turned over to Undertaken Hayes.
The negro was lying across the foot
OF his bed with his Sect turned toward
the stove. as II he had laid down for a
short rest or had suddenly become cx-
hausted. There was plenty of food in
the house, and a quantity of fuel to show
that the dead man had no. been without
means. 1t is known that he had been IN
feeble health for some time, and that
a colored woman had lately been in at
tendance. upon him. Death seems to
have been due to dropsy, as the limbs
of the man were very much swollen.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-11
Pretty Wedding Celebrated

very pretty wedding occurred veg
terday afternoon at O'Clock In the par
lor OF Father Edwards. of ST. ArarY's
Church. when Miss Ida Hooper. daugh-
ter OF Mr. and Mrs. h. a. Hooper. he
came the bride OF Mr.. Charles j glrin-
deli.
The bride was charnihgly dressed in
dove color, with over lace of lilac.
She wore a white picture hat. aud car
ried bunch of brides roses The
bridesmaid was Miss zela Wright, WHO
was dressed in a beautiful blue silk. Mr..
Ignatlus Schultz acted as best man
After enjoying most bounteous feast
at the brides home. the couple returned
to their future home, No, 40 East
Broad Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-11
ON cHINcoTEAGUE.
Oysters in Fine Condition and
Large Shipments Made.

tSpecial To Tile Ilfnes-DispatchD
CHINCoTEAGUIs VA, January To-
j. w. Duncan. Jr., jeweler, Will close his
establishment here this week for tho plr-
pose of making n five years tour through
III. Southern States. He will be greatly
missed b, his many patrons and friends
here, as well as those of the neighboring
towns.
DR.. Charles +. thurman left this week
for Chicago TO attend lectures at the
denta, college during tho next three
months.
Mr.. William j. Messick. one OF tho
Islands mos, pJomincnt business men.
has recently returned from Philadelphia,
having spent Il week unnolestcd from
business cares.
The oysters here this season arc IN
fin. condition. and large shipments arc
being made daily to Northern and West
ern markets.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-11
Three Dwellings Burned.

Three small frame houses near twenty
seventh and p Streets We're destroyed by
fire Yesterday afternoon. The origin OF
the blaze Is not known. The IRE depart
ment responded to the call. even though
the. houses were located IN Henrico county,
and succeeding in extingnishing. the flames
before any. great damage was done.
One of the houses belonged TO Mr.. j. s..
Moore and was partially insured. Another
house was owned by Mr.. II. a. Hare, and
Two feather beds burned in a house on
South Cherry Street yesterday afternoon
about 1880 o'clock. The Laurel Street en-
CINE was called out and the blaze was ex-
tingushed before any great damage was
donn Il
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-11
Brown-Farrar.

a very pretty wedding ceremony was
Of Mrs. o. D. Harris. No. 1877 W. Grace
Street, where MIR. Thomas Edward Brown,
OF Como, n. c., and Miss Martha 3. Far
Miss Irene Harris was maid of honor,
and Mr.. Roy Parker acted as best man.
The wedding march from Lohengrin was
Promise Me- during the course of the
ceremony.
The ceremony was n quiet affair only
Joseph Porrell and Miss Annie BIckers
were present. After the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. Brown left for a tour. Of North
ern cities. They Will make their home in
Ahoske, n. c..
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-11
WOULD DO NO HARM"
10 Quit Coffee, the Doctor Said.


An Oak Park lady writes of her coffee
experiment.:
am OF middle age and had been a
coffee drinker all my life up to five wears
ago. when my physical condition became
so serious and medicines did so little good
mat began to suspect that coffee was
doing me harm
mad gradually become very nervous
my heart grew subject To distressing nal
pltatlons, and my mental faculties had
got INT" d,lll torpid condition. With II all
sa'ns poa,ly weakness that made it al
most impossible to set around.
My physician examined me and said
my heaft was affected. asked him II
coffee was injurious to me, and he REPLIED
war would do no harm to stop drink
ing u for while And so | quit.
but felt very much the need of n
nor beverage, and in that way came 10
Try Postum Food Coffee. which had seen
advertised | had 1t prepared strictly
according to the directions and the no
snit was delicious, clear drink. which
tohfid most refreshing and satisfying
With flavor similar to that OF the fines,
coffee.
I>havo used It as my sole table dr,nl
ever since. Soon after began 10 drink
y my nereyes steadicd down TO normal
the heart trouble ceased 10 annoy me. ant
my head has been clearer. my mentallt,
more active and efficient during these
!. flve years than ever before in my life.
My son-in1law WAS a victim OF cys
pepsia, until Induced him 10 stop drink
ing tho old kind and begin the use q
Postum Food Coffee. His digestion rap
sdiy improved until It became perfect
and, as he still USES Postum. It has re
manned go Name given by Postum Co
Battle Creek. Mich
There's q reason. Eead the little bool
'.The Road To Wellyille.'i In pkgs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-11
Capitol Savings Bank.

The Capitol Savings Bank held its an
i mual meeting In The Mutual Building on
tors to the stockholders was very crafty
ing, showing, assitdid.alarge increase II,
business during the past year.
$ q Fairbanks, president; G. p. Larus,
HMicesnrnsidcnt; .Ro. NJ. Kent Jr., cashier.
Inc following directors We're also elected:
Messrs. S. G, Fairbanks G. D. Lnrua. ~.
u Spence. g. Lorraine J. l., Hill, John
G. llagan. p. -. rallnferro, w A.. Cren-
shaw II, 4. Butler, Ro. M Kent, Jr.: II.
e. Brown. j ohm Bagby Il. u. Garcin, I'm
Garland Pollard, Z. z. Walford.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-11
RETAIL MERCHANTS.
Newly Formed Association t
Hold Important Meeting.

The first monthly meeting of the Retail
Merchants Association will be held to-
night at $3.50 o'clock In the assembly
pan oft Murphy's Hotel. The president,
Mr.. i. A. Miller. especially requests all
members OF the association to be present,
as TINS Is an important meeting. Mr..
Miller also requests all retail merchants to
be present. Tho meeting promises to be
interesting. and the association starts
out auspiciously.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-11
Transfers of Realty

The commissioner Of the revenue has
Just received from the clerk of the Chan
Gerry Court the official list of transfers
OF real estate for the year 1905, and he
and his clerical force arc busy. and ny,
be for some days to come rearranpinr
the same SO as to mako tho asscssments
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-11
Visitors Here.

AIR e. y. DENT. clerk Of Roanoke
county ana his father-in-law, Mr. Brown.
were visitors In the state Auditors Office
yesterday.
MI, William III. snead, commissioner of
rcpenle of Lynchbulg and Mr., Thomas
~ cowherd. treasurer Of Fuvanlla, called
al the State Trpasurer's office,