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I* i ? ; ONE CENT A WORD. MINIMUM CHARGE 25 Gents, Cash In Advance WORKING WANT ADS. THAT BRINO GREATEST RESULTS. THESE ARE THE WONDER ??T CHARGE 25 Gents, Cash In Advance ONE GENT A WORD. ZIEEP WANTED????,?._ WANTED., RELIABLE BOY, 15 TO 17 yoars old, lo collect find work in rotali shoo store. Address "SAM," caro this orfico. WANTE-D-A ? HI ?I IT BOY, OR youth, ns office boy und fronoral asslst . tint. Slate references, salary expected find experience. 8. L M., euro Tlmcs Dlspatch, ?WANTED, BY ? ??? WHO HAS HAD oxpcrlenco In ofTlce, a situation, imme? diately. Address WILLIAM 1????? HARRIS, 012% N. Ninth Stroct, city. WA ? T?CD, A GOOD COOK; WAOB8 from ?8 to J15 por weck. Apply at Chcs terflold Hotel, J. ?, HANRAHAN, Pro? prietor, Petersburg, Vn. .IVANTBD. AT ONCE, A GOOD. IlELIA ble and Industrious farm HAND; white or colored; married or single. Apply to O. C. SMITH, Atice, Hanover coun? ty. Vn. WANTED, FIRST-CLASS WHITE BAR? BERS for Hotel Neddo Shop; $12 per week; onc-hulC over $M. Apply to J. T. JONES, 377 Main Street, Norfolk, Va, WANTED GOOD CANVASSER FOR unoccupied territory: free outfit; cash each week fnr whole or part time. WESTERN NEW YORK NURSERY CO., "Dopt. ?. Rochester, N. Y. WANTED, A GENTLEMAN OF GOOD address to sell first-class mining and other stocks that will stand Investiga? tion; liberal compensation. MARY? LAND SECURITIES COMPANY, South and German Strcots, Baltimore, Md. WANTED, FOR THRU, S. AP.MY: Able, bodied, unmarried irnen, between ages of 21 and 35, citizens of United, States, of good character and .temperate habits, who ean ?peak, read and write En?,?? H Mi. For Infor [natlon apply to RECRUITING OFFICER, 110 East Broad "Street, Richmond, Vt*. Wanted, a thoroughly? respon filble married man of experience to man? age farm near Eko, Va.; must furnish best of reference; good position for the right man. Call or address "FARMER," Room 17, Times liti lid in?, next Wednes day and Saturday. SITUATIONS WANTED?MALE. WANTED, BY YOUNG ??? WITH fair education, honest work of any kind; understands .handling horses, and haa had experience In grocery business. Ad? dress GROCERY, care this office. WANTED, BY A YOUNG MAN OF experience, a position as collector with office work: willing to work. Address DA.MOND, caro t.hls office. WANTED, BY A YOUNG MAN A SIT uatlon in a .more; would like work Im? mediately; can give good references. Address BUSINESS, caro this office.. WANTED, BY A BRIGHT, ACTIVE hoy. 15 years old. work of Home kind; good at figures and writes a good hand. .Address M. Z.. care this office. IF YOU NEED A GOOD ACCOUNTANT and first-class double-entry book-keeper, with ?-? references, that will work for less than Ills merits, address W., Wl W. Main Street. WANTED. POSITION AS WATCT-IMAN by good reliable man; first-class city ref? erence. Address A. B., 17 North Seven? teenth Street. WANTED. BY A BRIGHT BOY OF 15, offlco work; can give good reference from last place. Address WESLEY M'COY', 314 North Thlrty-slxth Street. HEIP WANTED?FEMALE WANTED. (WHITE) HOUSEKEEPERS, Cooks, Chambermaids. Seamstresses and Nurses to call and leave their addresses at the Tlmes-Dlspatch Free Employment Bureau, Room 17, Times Building. .WANTED. A GENERAL HOUSE GIRL for small family; must be first-class; none other need apply. Apply 10-1 West Clay Street. ,\?aNTED. AT ONCE. A NURSE. WITH reference, for two children. Apply IDI E. Main. WANTED. A WFnTE COOK FOR small family; could stay on lot If pre? ferred. Apply at Room 17, Times-Dis? patch office._ SITUATIONS WANTED?FEMALE. WANTED-A REFINED YOUNG LADY desires a position to teach small chil? dren the usual English branches. Ad? dress Miss M. C. Gays. Va. WANTED SEWING OF ANY KIND OR any work that can be done at homo Address SEAMSTRESS, care IJoom 17, Times Building. ? ' A YOUNG LADY WISHES A POSITION as teacher of stenography and typewrit? ing, or a position to do office werk. Ad? dress Box S3, Clarksvlle, Va. fOUNO LADY WISHES POSITION IN office; Is experienced In filing, copying and all kinds of office work. Address N., care this office. Wanted, by an experienced teacher, position In private family or public school for spring and early sum? mer; qualifications?English nnd Mathe? matics; references exchanged; best re? commendations. Address Box 23. Eurke vllle, Va. THE TIMES-DISPATCH WANT COLUMNS Cartoon Contest Six prizes will hnnwnreleel each week for th? best drawing submitted, Illustrating that It pays advertisers to use The Times Dispatch want columns. The six prizes will hi awarded ln the following order, viz: First prize, ?2; second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth prizes, $1 ench. All drawings must be orlglnnl and must he made with blnck ink on white paper or cardboard, and should 1m five to seven Inches In, width. Name and address must lie written plainly on back of drawing. Do not send letters, but incloao stamp If you wish drawing returned. Do not fold, but roll, when mailing. Address all draw? ings to. "Cartoon Contest," Room No, 17, Times Building. All drawings must roach The Tlmes Dlspiitoh ofllce not later than 12 P. M. ?--net-. Saturday In order to bo counted in the; week's contest. Every reader Is cordially invited to tako part In this highly instructivo and most .interesting competition. SITUATIONS WANTED?FEMALE. YOUNG LADY DESIRES POSITION AS stenographer; experience and best ref? erences: would wont for small salary. Address M. J. M., care Tlmcs-Dlspatch. WANTED, AT O.VCE, BY A WIDOW lady, a situation na housekeeper for gentleman or In small family; can fur? nish the best of reference. Address BUSINESS, care of this office. AA'ANTED, FOR A RELIABLE AND capable lady, a position as companion and .housekeeper In a refined Christian family or home; no objection to leaving tho city. Address M. B. J., caro Post? master, Manchester, Va. ? FIRST-CLASS LADY STENOGRA pher desires a position; have had nearly seven years' experience, nnd am also ao qualnted with general office work. Ad? dress EXPERIENCE, care this office. WANTED, A POSITION AS TEACHER during spring months; have had success? ful experience; reference furnished, and for further Information address Box 12, Umbra, Va. ? LADY OF REFINEMENT DESIRES a position as companion or to teach Eng? lish, Music and Languages. Miss ADAMS, care Carrier No. 1, Petersburg, Va. _ WANTED; A POSITION AS CASHIER, entry clerk or office work by bright, In? telligent lady of experience freforenco Mr. AV. S. Copeland. Room 10, Times Building). Address "CASHIER." care this office. AA'ANTED. OFFICI3 WORK OF ANY kind Immediately by young lady anxi? ous for work; reference. Address M. O., care this office. ? AV ANTED, A PLACE AS CASHIER OR office work or copying; can give good references. AddresH EARNEST, care AVoman's Christian Association, 711 E. Franklin Street. A YOUNG LADY DESIRES A POSITION ns teacher of stenography and typewrit? ing, or a position to do office work. Ad? dress Box S3, Clarksyllle, Va. WANTED, A POSITION AS COMPAN ion or nurse to an invalid lady or child, or convalescent attendant; have had some experience in nursing; references exchanged! Address S. O. P., Carrier C. Petersburg, Va. AA'ANTED. A PLACE IN OFFICE; HAVE been an expert stenographer; will work in office ono month free of charge for practice to gain up speed. A LADY OF REFINEMENT DESIRES a position as companion, or to teaeh small children English and Music. Miss I. X. ADAMS, care Carrier No. 1, Pe? tersburg. Va. WANTED?BY YOUNG LADY AVITH good knowledge of book-keeping and some experience as stenographer, posi? tion as stenographer or assistant book? keeper. Address "E. T. C," caro of Tlmes-Dlspatch. WANTED. BY A YOUNG LADY, A position as teacher- in some county school; can give reference; would like to hear from some superintendent na soon as possible. Address TEACHER, care of this office. ANTIQUES. THE FINEST LINE OF ANTIQUE FUR nlture. Brass Goods, China and Brlc-a Brac in the city: special low prices dur Ing February: 803-311 N. Eighth Street. ASSORTMENT OF GO-CARTS. FINE ASSORTMENT OF GO-CARTS; old ones taken ln part payments for new. OLD DOMINION AVLLLOW & RATTAN WORKS, 400 North Seventh Street._ ARTm??L~PALMS. ARTIFICIAL PALMS, _C. EACH. TOMPKNS'. Sole Agent. DOLLS. DOLLS, 1 CENT TO ?1d. TOMPKINS'. AWNINGS, TENTS AND FLAGS. WHEN YOU NEED DECORATIONS CALL BELL 'PHONE 2H2 J. ROSS JONES ?fe BRO.. NO. 902 EAST BROAD STREET, FORMERLY MANAGERS FOR M. G. COPELAND CO. IF YOU NEED YOUR AWNINGS RE palreel send us word. J. ROSS JONES ?fe BRO._ A TRUE BRAIN AND"1T_RVE FOOD. KOLA CELERY AND PEPSIN CEL Pep-Ko Is the only* true brain and nerve food over discovered. Cel-Pep Ko cures nervous exhaustion by feed? ing tho brain and nerve centres with cerebrin, thus supplying new energy and vitality for the whole system. Cel Pop-Ko will strengthen your heart, in? crease your How of language, Improve your nerve and brain power, sharpen up your business ability and energy, mental or physical work for lawyers, preachers, lecturers, singers, students nnd business men. Cel-Pep-Ko will cure nervous heaelache, despondency nnd the blues in five minutes. At your first opportunity try a glass of Cel Pep-Ko at any cafe or send for a sam? ple bottle to ar.v drug store or the Hv geia M'f-g. Co.. AUGUST ARNDT, Dis? tributing Agent, Richmond, Va. BOARD WANTED. WANTED. BY A LADY, BOARD IN private family, where she will be treated like one of the family; board must be reasonable; references given. Address HURRY, care this office. BICYCLES AND REPAIRS. IF YOU AVANT TO BUY, SELL. RENT, exchange or have a bicycle relinked call on JOE BICKERSTAFF. There is only one JOE and only one store?1S03 E. Main. BUSINESS WANTS. WHO SELLS THE BEST PIANOS IN Richmond? Why, FERGUSSON BROS., 815 East Broad, of course. S.OOO BUSHELS CHOICE FEED AT 46 Cents; lO.?/JO Bushels Virginia Com. 60 cents. Make money by saving it. Buy of D. O'SULLIVAN, Eighteenth and Main Streets. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES. H.1C6.G6 WILL PURCHASE STOCK IN incorporated company; the said stock carries and controls a permanent posi? tion paying ?10O per month. Address "CONFIDENTIAL.1' this office. CANNED GOODS. BEST QUALITY TABLE PEACHES. 2 cans for 25 cents; 3 3 pound cans of corn, 25 cents; New Packed Salmon. 9 cents; 3 cans for 25 cents;- Large ?jans Good Luck Baking Powder, 8 cents; small cans, 4 cents. Special and prompt attention given to country or? ders. GEO. L. HAYNES. 118 North Eighteenth Street. CEL-PEP-KO. CEL-PEP-KO, THE AVORLD'S BEST . nerve tonic, can now be had at any drug store, a six-ounce, sample bottle, free of charge; ask your druggist for It. Kola Celery and Pepsin Is the only tonic for catarrh, colic, colds, dyspep? sia, indigestion and other diseases. Try It, It will make, you strong, healthy and happy. The Hvgeln M'f'g Co.. AUGUST ARNDT, Distributing Agent._ EXCHANGE COLUMN. AVANTED. TO EXCHANGF. A LOT OF extra fancy bred PIGEONS for a Beagle HOUND. Address HOUND, caro Engine Company, No. 8, city. FOR RENT. FOB RBNT-HTORE-IJ O U S E AND AVARE-ROOM; good location, on South? ern Railway, for y neral merchandise and large hay and ,t????? business; Mrs. JAMES B. LEWJ9 _M Iteli ell's, Va. FOR SALE-15 /JOBSE-POWER GASO llno Engine. G>od as new. Onlv used six months. CLARENCE C03UY, 324 Brook Ave. AVANTED, TO SELL FOR SIXTEEN dollars cash, one oak offl??.? DESK and CHAIR. Apply 501 AVo,st Main. FOR SALE-ONE ENCLISI l~DOG CART. In first-class order. Applv S WEE-NY* S AMERICAN STABLES. 0 South Eighth. FOR SALE QHBAF-TWO 2-HORSE TRUCKS. ?? good as new; alno new 1 horse TRUCK and grocery WAGONS. R. C. BRIRTOW, 19 S. Hiteenth Streot FOIt SALE?200 DOZEN FRESH COUN try Eggs. Gi30. L. HAYNES. 118 N. Eighteenth St. FOR SALE-PLANTING, ROLL AND BOX FACTORY, controlling tobacco box, hogshead and lumber business of Bed? ford; also complete SAW-MILL; line es? tablished business. ED. D. GREGORY, Bedford City, Vo, FOR SALE?A PROSPEROUS MANU facturlng and mercantile business; in? crease In 1902, 33 1-3 per cent, over any previous years and growing steadily; ten thousand dollars cash capital re? quired; books open to Inspection; satis? factory reasons for selling. Address MELVILLE DANIELS, Room 17, Times Building. AVANTED, BY YOUNG MAN. EXTRA work; stenography and typewriting; copying neatly done. AV. D. IL, care this office. ?53? BUYS COMPLETE MACHINERY for steam Grist Mill, with cut off and shingle saws; nearly new; can be seen at work. F. MARSHALL. Oordonsvllle. FOR SALE-PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY; best location on Broad Street; one of the best paying studios In tho city, splendid chance for party seeking a big paying Investment. Call or address MELVILLE DANIELS, Room 17, Times Building. SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT FOR SALE very cheap. See Itati. GODDARD'S, 723 E. Main Street_ CREAM PUFFS. SPECIALS-POLKA ROLLS. WELL filled Cream Puffs, Snow Balls. Jelly Rolls, filled with tho finest currant Jel? ly. 'Phono In your order, "will bo Johnny on the spot." B. PERKINSON, Baker, 421 N. Sixth Street. FRESH PECANS. JUST ARRIVED. A FRESH LOT OF Pecans. They go while they last at 60c. a pound at KAEMPF'S. FRANKLIN HOUSE. FIFTY ROOMS TO BE FILLED WITH boarders and roomers. Old 'phone 2C55. Office open day aud night. FOR SALE. BICYCLES-TOM! KINS- ? REPAIRING. 5S0 DOZ. FRESH-LAID EGGS, 22C. ; 85 tubs choice Cuipeper Creamery Butter, 20c; this is the only and original article; pure, sweet, finely flavored and sure to please. Try a pound. D. 0'SULLI\VVN. FOR SALE-2 1-LB. CANS OF BEEF for 25 ctnts; large cans Ham, Veal and Beef Loaf, S cents each, at GEO. L. HAYNES'. US North Eighteenth Street. FOR SALE?BARGAINS. FOR SALE. ?'?-,- AA'ELLINGTON Pa-?*5 UPRIGHT PIANO. 3 PEDALS. TRIPPLE STRING; PATENT Ml.'SIC BOX, HAS BEEN USED FOR SHORT AVHILE, WAS TAKEN IN EXCHANGE AS PART PAYMENT ON AN ARTISTIC STIEFF PIANO. YOURS NOW -TERMS. J5 PER MONTH. STOOL AND SCARF FREE. STIEFF, 431 EAST BROAD STREET. F1?E WHISKIES. O'GR AD Y* S PURE CANADIAN TvLALT Whiskey, 65 cents per quart; regular price, S5 cents. This Is only for to? day. D. O'Sl'LLIA'AN. GENTS' COLUMN. YOU WILL NEVER WEAR ? READY made shirt after having one made to order at BISHOP'S, tho 'Shirt Builder, 702 E. Main. DO YOU WANT A FINE SUBSTITUTE /or Hay? Try a bag of D. O'SULLI VAN'S Cotton Seed Hulls, 50 cents hundred; Byrd Island Patent Family Flour, tho pioneer and peer of all oth? er flour on the market, $4.25 per big Barrel. D. O'SULLIVAN, Eighteenth and Main Streets. LOST AND FOUND. LOST?? FIREMAN'S DUCK COAT. NO. 802. ?izo 4?, going to file. Box 1.11. Finder will pleas? return to BROAD-STREET ENGINE HOUSE, LOST-GOLD CRESCENT SCARF PIN. with pearl \setting, between Ninth and Hancock Streets, A liberal reward will bo paid to finder when returned to JACOBS & LEVY, 70C 13. Broad Street. LOST?THURSDAY ABOUT 1 O'CLOCK: between the stores of Miller ?fc Rhonda and tho Cohen Co.. a Llsinrd Skin PURSE, containing between $20 and }26. Suitable reward If returned to 1124 E. Main Street, LOST?ON LAUREL-STREET CAR. IN i front of Murphy's Hotel, Feb. 1th. about ' 0:15 A. St., Elks' Watch CHARM. With monogram J. J. F., ?. P. ?. E., on re? verso side. Liberal reward If returned to 431 E. Broad Street, LOST?BETWEEN SEVENTH AND Broad Streets and tho flro on Tuesday night, or In Capitol grounds, red leather P?CKETBOOK, containing,two ?5 billa and memoradum book. Flvo dollars re? ward; owner can Identify. Learo at Tlmes-Dlspatch office a-nd receive re? ward. HOT ROLLS. WANTED. HOUSEKEEPERS TO KNOW they can get Ercsh Home-made Rolls as cold as a red hot stove; Cakes. Flos, etc.. at ATKINSON'S. 327 Brook Ave? nue. Old 'phone 2?19. LADIES' COLUMN.' LINEN MARKERS. IOC. TOMPKINS'. ? KAEMPF'S CANDIES ARE ALWAYS fresh. Have you ever tried them? 2~POUNDS OF GINOER SNAPS, OR Soda Crackers for 9c: 7 pounds of Old Virglnlai Buckwheat for 25c. GEO. L. HAYNES. 118 North Eighteenth St. OUR PRIDE" FLOUR. BEST ON THE market. We guarantee It, 25 cents per hag at GEO. L. HAYNES', 118 North Eighteenth Streot DANIELS' SCHOOL OF ACTING AND PHYSICAL CULTURE HAS REMOVED TO NO. 627 EAST BROAD. THE MOST COMPLETE THEATRE IN THE STATE IN CONNECTION WITH THE SCHOOL. THE PUBLIC ARE) INVITED TO CALL. WHAT FIRM IS SELLING SO MANY Pianos and Organs that thoy are com? pelled to move Into their large three story building (No. 11 West Broad! ln order to have enough room? Why, FERGUSSON BROS., who are now at 815 East Broad. MISCELLANEOUS. BICYCLES, $0.00 EACH. TOMPKINS?. SALTED PECANS AT KAEMPF'S. DAVIS' FOR PHOTOS AND PORTRAITS TOYS?TOYS?TOMPKINS. WHERE IS THE BIO HALF-PRICE sale of Pianos and Organs now* go'?ig on? At FERGUSSON BROS.', 815 East Broad. TELEPHONE MANCHESTER PAPER TWINE CO. if you havo any old papers, Serlodicals or books of any kind. Thoy uy such. WANTED. DEAD OR ALIVE?ANEVLALS moved from all parts; no charge. BICKERSTAFF. New 'phone BMG. BEST COUi? i'RY WATER-GROUND Meal, 20 cents per peck, 12 1-2 pounds to peck. GEO. li HAYNES. 118 North Eighteenth Street. DAVIS' FOR BROOCHES AND CHARMS. 5,000 TOYS, 1C. EACH. AT TOMPKINS'. TOILET PAPER, SC. ROLL. TOMP? KINS"._ GOOD MIXED CANDIES, 3 POUNDS for 25 cents. GEO. L HAYNES, US North Eighteenth Street. DAVIS' GALLERIES, 817 AND 222 E. Broad. REDUCED PRICES ON WATCH RE pairing; Main Spring. $1; Cleaning, $1; A. SCHEER. Jeweler. 1555 B. Main Street, opposlto Old Market. 10,000 BALES FINE TIMOTHY HAY; 8.O00 Bales Choice Clover Hay, 85 cents; 500 tons Rock Salt for Stock, 75 cents for 100 pounds: 50,000 Gallons White Kerosense Oil, 12 cents. Bring your can, D. O'SULLIVAN. LIVERY STABLES. WANTED, THE PUBLIC TO KNOW that the livery business at No. 11 North Eighth Street has removed to No. 15 North Eighteenth Street. JAS. M'DONOUGH & CO. PERSONALS. TIRES, ?1.26 EACH. TOMPKINS. SALTED PECANS, SALTED ALMONDS at Ivaompf's, 80c, a pound. W.CO PING-PONG SETS 85C. AT TOMP? KINS'._ OLD FASHIONED MOLASSES TAFFY at KAEMPF'S, WE WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT ALL our repairing of watches, clocks and Jewelry In fully guaranteed, SMITH & WEBSTER, 620 E. Main Street. 8 PLUGS OF OLD PEACH, GRAPE, I Plum, Swoot Briar and Reynolds' Sun-Cured Tobacco, for 25 cents. OEO. 1* HAYNES Si CO., US N. Elghteenlth EARLY JUNE SIFTED PEAS. 0 CENTS per can; Best Irish Potatoes, 20 conts per peck; throo cans of Thlstlo Brand | Corn for 25 conts, GEO. L. HAYNES, 118 North Eighteenth Street, A NEW STORE W*ITH~AN ENTIRE new stock of Pianos and Organs, but an old reliable firm. FERGUSSON BROS. Grand opening nt 11 West Broad next Tuesday. BUNGARNRR'S FINE OLD MOUN t.ain Whiskey, 75 cents quart, 9 years old; absolutely puro. 3 pounds Cream Cheese, 35 cents. Largo quart bottle Spanish Queen Olives, 15 cents. D. O'SULLIVAN, Eighteenth and Main Btreets._ PHOTOGRAPHY WANTED?TO SUPPLY YOU WITH high-class Portraits of every descrip? tion. We mako life-size work ln Cray? on and Paste! that cannot bo equaled for the money. Call to seo us. THE CARBON STUDIO. No. 107 E. Broad St._ ?OUITRY, BIRDS, ETfJ INCUBATORS, BROODERS. BONE Cutters, Roup Cure and everything poutrymen need; catalogue free. FAN? CIERS' SUPPLY CO., 517 and 519 West Broad._. ______ LARGE JARS OF CHOW-CHOW. SOMB thlng good. 10 cents; quart jars of Sweet Mixed Pickles for 10 cents; First-class Mixed Pickles, 50 cents per gallon; largo Sour Pickles. 20 cents por gallon. GEO. L. HAYNES _ CO., US North Elght eenth Street._ SAWED ~W00D. SAVE MONEY BY BUYING y?uR W'OOD at H F. URBAN'S. Sawed pine. $4.50 and $5; oak. Ifi. Bowo and Marshall I Streets. 'Phone 1320. SHOE PARLORS. DON'T WEAR RUBBER SHOES. CAUS ing the feet to sweat; havo your shoes wholcsoled with rubber soles for $1; will keep oft rheumatism and save doc? tors' bills. Our ruhber soles aro sewed on; no nails or pegs. 'Phono 2567. DREW'S ELECTRIC-POWER SHOE FACTORY. 716 E. Main. SHIRT FITTERS. ~~ WANTED, EVERY MAN THAT IN tends to wear a Negligee Shirt this spring and summer to see our line of foreign and domestic Shirtings. BISHOP, the Shirt Builder, 702 E. Main. SPECIAL NOTICE. WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY AND Silverware nt wholesale prices*, Call at J. WEINSTEINS, IMI E. Main Street ' UPHOLSTERING. C. C. LEVY, NO. 544 BROOK AVENUE, makes Mattresses. Cushions and Slip Covers to order. Bell 'phone 1033. JACOB UMLAUF, 705 W. MAIN STREET, sells nice Box nnd Leather Couches! sells Ha Ir Mattresses, Bed Spriags, Cots, etc.; sells nice Parlor Furniture, DI vans Chairs, etc.; sells Pillows, Bolsters; sells and renovates Feathers; make! old Hair Mattresses over like new; Re upholsters Parlor Furniture, Couches, Chairs, etc; Repairs and Polishes Fur? niture; Packs and Ships Furniture China, etc., with corn; cuts and makes Slip Covers: makes all kind of Custilons to order. Prices always right. Bell 'phone 3292,_ WANTED. WANTED, TO SELL AT ONCE, FARM of ?90 acres; also Farm of 145 acres, with well established country store, 30 miles west of Richmond. Bargains for quick purchasers. J. H. MAXBY, Jefferson P. O.. Powhatan county, Va WANTED, TO BORROW ?73 FOR short time; good Interest; good security; ?rlvate Individual preferred. ARLING ON, care this office. I WANT TO TRADE A YOUNG ?? months' old COLT for an old HORSE that will plow and work to bu<rgy. Ad? dress L. M. N., care this office. WATCHES, CLOCKS REPAIRED. WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELRY repaired at very lowest prices. J. AVBINSTEIN, 1501 E Main Street. WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY. THOSE LITTLE HATCHETS FOR YOUR "Hatchet Party" at KAEMPF'S: Geo. Washington's Birthday, WANTED. FRESH CANDIES EVERY HOUR AT KAEMPF'S. OLD HOMESTEAD VINEGAR, FULL quart bottle, 10c; fino old Virginia country Shoulders, old Virginia Sor? ghum. GEO. L. HAYNES, 118 North Eighteenth Street. CALL UP MANCHESTER PAPER Twlne Co.; new 'phone 1171; they will buy your old books and papers of every kind. WHY BURN OLD BOOKS AND PA pers? The MANCHESTER PAPER TAVINE CO. buy them. ? Now 'phone 1171._ _ AVE ARE AT THE SAME PLACE. SER vants for Richmond homes for women and men in Northern cities and States. Apply SOUTHERN INTELLIGENCE OFFICE, 211 N. Sixth Street. WANTED, TABLE BOARDERS, *3 PER week; best meal ln the city for the price; quick service; 315 East Cary. TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY. WHERE IS FERGUSSON BROS.' NEW store? Why the big three-stofy build? ing at 11 West Broad. When does th? grand opening take place? Next Tues day, February 10th. ?BEA GET RESULTS ? the SOUTHS ""?-?-? sffi, THE SB? TIMES-DISPATCH ant Columns JUST PHONE DANIELS (OLD 'PHONE 38) HE WILL CALL FOR YOUR WANT ADS. ND TROUBLE1 v SPARED AND EVERY EFFORT USED TO x FURTHER YOUR INTERESTS TO IMPROVE SEMMES ST. Street Committee Has Practi? cally So Decided. CLOPTON IMPROVEMENTS Fire Commissioners Issue Building Permits?Olympia Club to Cele? brate Fifth Anniversary?County Supervisors ? Cantata. .io Tlmes-Dlspatch Bureau, \ No. 1102 Hull Street. { It was practically decided by the Streot | Commlttoo lost night that a largo amount of the appropriation to that commlttco would be spent In permanent Improve? ments to Sommes and Stockton Strcots, Theso two streets, It Avns conceded', were badly la need of improvement, especially tho former, and It Is riuita certain that u (Ino gravel road-bed will bo given each, Representatives of manufacturing con? cerns on Fourteenth Stroet appeared bo fore tho committee to ask that something be dono to the road-bed of that street from Stockton to Hull. At present It is in such a condition that hrlck-liiiuHiig from tho ynrils on that street is douo With dllllculty. The committee has only $21 at Its dis? posal at this timo, und tho matter was ?el'crroil until lifter tho passago .of tho budget by tho Council, A subcommittee? vas appointed, howover. to visit the pince ??d ai?"> to look ovor the ground ou Muury between Ninth and Twelfth Streets, and Fifteenth Street, with the view of being able. to ? make recommendations when the proper time comes. Tho committee em? braces Messrs. Barrett, Ferguson and Grlssett. ' The bids for street work were laid on tlio table until tlio next meeting, and the report of the City Engineer was received and placed on file, with tho suggestion that it be road at tho next meeting. A special meeting of the committee will be held In tho next ten days or two weeks, at tho suggestion of Mr. Barrett, at which time tho public will be Invited to appear before the commltteo to speak and make suggestions In reference to street improve? ments. Those present at tho meeting were Messrs. Patrnm, Sampson, Ferguson, Bar? ren, Hooker, Wakeileld and Grlssett, City Engineer Lipscomb was also present. BUILDING PERMITS. The fire commissioners met last night and granted a permit for tho erection of a blacksmith shop at Seventh and Rail? road Streets, a building at. Seventeenth, and Stockton Streets, tlio raising of the house and the addition thereto of a kitch? en at Fourteenth and Perry Streets, WATCH RECOVERED, The watch lost by Miss Bettlo Morri? sott several days ago was recoverod by her brother, Mr. AV.tlllo Morrisott, yos terday afternoon from ? colorod man named Dock Woolrich, who found It. Information was received by Mr. Jlorrl sett from a friend of tho Under, tho lat? ter saying ho did not know whore to tako tho watch, OLYMPIA CLUB. A called meeting of the Olympia Club ?will be hold at Olympia Hall, over Moore <?.? Biirko's, nt Fifteenth nnd Hull Streets, to-morrow night to multo arrangements for tho celebration of the fifth nnnlvor snry ot tho club, Tho proposed summer outing will also bo maped out. SUPERVISORS TAKE ? TRIP, Tho County Supervisors of Chesterfield took a trip over the Richmond and Peters? burg eloctrlo lino from Manchester yes? terday, Tho trip was made In company with donerai Manager Huff and several ollieortf of tho rond for Ilio purpose of In? specting the county road. Manager Huff snld his company would put the rond In good condition ns soon ?s tho weather bocanie settled, Tho oommlHuloneru on the trip wero Messrs. Bowen, Howlett and Taylor. It Is quite probablo that tho company will securo a site and erect either barns or a, repair, shop in Manchester, Two sites are now under consideration. MR. BAIRD BURNED. While at work yesterday morning at the Old Dominion Iron and Nail Works, on Belle Isle, Mr. John Baird was pain? fully burned about tho face. Ho -was treated by. Dr. Ingram, who Is of tho opinion that, while his eyes wero badly burned, ho will not loso the sight. JUNIOR CELEBRATION. Davis Council of Juniors celebrated the thirteenth nnnlversary last night, at which time Mr. E. AV. Miner, of Rich? mond, delivered an address. Besides the members of the council there wero many visitors from the other coun? cils of Manchester and Richmond. This is ono of tho most prosperous councils In tho city. Tho entertainment last night was very enjoyable. Besides the speech-making, Ihoro was a splendid display of refresh meots. CONCERT AND CANTATA. Bnlnbrldge-Street Baptist Church was crowded last night by an audlonco that most thoroughly enjoyed tho concert and cantata given by the Grovo-Avontio choir, consisting of Miss Mitchell, Mrs. Rowo, Mr. Trlbbett and Mr. Crump, with Mr, Manly B. Ramos as accom? panist. Tho programme: Processional march. Mr. Ramos; Festival To Doum, quartette; Chopin's Melody, ln D flat, Mr. Ramos; tho Prodigal, Miss Mitchell; Grand Offertorio, No. 4. Mr, Ramos; Face to Face, Mrs. Rowo. Cantata, "Tho Poaco of Jerusalem," quartette. Quito a sum was realized from the ontertalninnt. SMALL TALK. Mrs. J. T, Canada wua reported ne no worse last night. A (urge Blhlo class has boon organized by Secretary McKoo, of th Y. At. C, ?., among tho men nt tho Southern shops. Tho class moots at noon overy Wednesday, Tho smallpox patients nt Sixth and Marx Streot huvo about rocovoreil. Air, It. AV. Snilthlo, of Richmond, suc? ceeds tho luto Mr, Pnlnior, as manager of the Alolropolltnn Lifo lriaiirunco Com? pany in Alauchostor. First honora wero recolved for Jnnuari by Arthur Monroe, ? Loran Haddock, Cleveland Nunnally and Benjamin Kitchener at Professor Lottner's night class. Mr. E, P. Nunnally. No. 711 Decatur Street, is improving slowly, after an attack of appendicitis, COL. FORBES GOMES ?HERE ON A VISIT Colonel W. W. Forbes, formerly post? master of Richmond and ono of the few surviving members of the Virginia Con? vention of lSGO-'Ol, Is In the city at Mur? phy's Hotel. He now resides In Buck? ingham county nnct Is here visiting old friends, grootlng new ones and generally enjoying himself, ills form Is ns erect, his eyo as bright and his mental power Is unabated. Colonel Forbes Is ono of tho few sur? vivors of tho stirring times of 1S60-O1, when Virginians sat In council to deter? mine tholr rights to statehood. Ho Is over eighty-live years of age, but pos? sesses all of his olil-tlmo vigor nnd hu? mor. The Colonel woh postmaster In Rich- i mond soon after iho Civil War. Mr, Bowers Condition. There was no material change y?*-**Drdny In the condition of Mr. John Bowor?, who Is critically all. Ills physician, Dr. Isaiah H. Will to, last night said Ills ipn dent was a very 111 man, but tho doctor had nothing further to stato as to his oonditlon. PNEUMONIA. This Is ono of tlio most dangerous and ofton fntal diseases. It alwnys results from a cold or from an ultimi? of tho grip. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy quickly cures those diseases and coiuitei' ucta any tendency toward pneumonia, It Is mado osimela II y l'or thoso and simi? lar ailments, and can always bo depended upon, For salo by all druggists, PINK CARNATIONS. 35 rents per dozen. Roses, Cut Flowors, Violets, etc. Bouquet-, l-oslgns and Cut Flowers shipped l,> ""*' POJnt. , \V. A. HAMMOND, No, ??? East Broad Street. UNIVERSITY BILLS GO BV They Are Set for for Final Action on February 24th. REPORT ALUMNI MEASURE Mr, Baker Gets Adverse Report on the Westmoreland Oyster Bills?To Elect the New Circuit Judges. Committee Meetings. Tho House Committee on Schools and Colleges held a brief session yesterday afternoon for tho purpose of considering tho various bills relating to the Univer? sity of Virginia, and after a speech by Judgo J. B. Senor, of Wualilngton, D. C, reported the bill ohurtorlng tho Alumni Association of tho Institution, and post? poned tlio. consideration of tho bills oro atiug un executive head for the Univer? sity until Tuesday, February 24th, at I o'clock P, AI. In uildltlon to the members of tho committee ?ti?ro wuro present a. largo number ef prominent lawyers and other professional men, members of the aliimnl of tho Unlvoi-.slty. Judgo ???or, who Is president of tho Stuto Allunili Association, ?polso strong ly for tho hill which charters the Asso? ci tainn, unit vvllloh has already passed the Sonato. Ho was ? distinguished lig? ule as lio sat In a big chair addressing the commit tea and pounding the tubiti In front of him vigorously with his list, AVlion Judgo Soner had concluded Ills ???? marks, which were exceedingly Interest? ing, Mr. Do Courcoy Thorn, a prominent alumnus from Baltimore, Md., spoke briefly ln advocacy of tho bill, oertaln portions of which he sought to amend. No amendments were put on, however, and the bill was approved In oxocutlve session as It como from tho Senate. It incorporates the General Associa? tion, which it allows to creato branch associations. It will likely pass the House. Whon tho several bills relating to tho creation of nn executive head for the University wero reached they were, on motion of Mr. West, passed by, and il*ced for linai consideration on February 24th at ? o'clock P. M. Congressman Carter Glass, Hon. Eppa Hiinlon, Jr., nnd other members of the Board of Visitors wero on hand to be heard, but did not desire to spoak until tho committee was ready to ilnally dis? poso of the matter. Tho chair stated that It was not tho purpose of tho com? mittee to pass Ilnally upon It until after tho Campbell-Crawford Investigation, and so It went over until the dato named above. Mr. Thorn had Indicated his purpose to speak for tho composito board bill, of? fered by Mr, West (by request), and thero many present to advocate the measure offered by Mr. Boaz. Hon. C. Conway Baker, oC Wcstrnoro land county, who ls much Interested m the defeat of the bill offered by Mr. Ed? wards, of West Point, to confine the loaso of corta In natural oyster rocks to parties who had made application for thotn nt a timo when thoy wore omitted from tlio Baylor Survey, appeared be? fore tho Commltteo on the Chesapeake and Its tributaries yesterday In opposi? tion to tho substituto offered by Mr. Davi.*, of Petersburg. Mr. Bolter claim? ed, first that tho substitute In an In slduous manner attempted under tho guiso of a gonertvl law attempted to ac? complish spoetili l?gislation for private parties, tho effect of which will bo to undo all tho good accomplished by the not which added these productive grounds to tho natural rooks of the State, Second , that tho substitutos wero not genuino (tholr titles and en? acting chiuse.?? being radically different) and .suoulil not bo reported as a substi? tute. Thirdly, Mr. Baker presented pe? titions signed by eoinowhor. la the neighborhood of 200 of the citizens of his county, Including the treasurer and his two deputies, ono of the supervisors,- tho Commissioner of the Revenue and his deputy, the Commonwealth's attorney and clerk. The meeting referred to -in tho last Issue which endorsed Air. Bak? er's action, was presided ovor by the treasurer of tho county, Dr. R, H. Stu? art, and was attended by a large num? ber of farmers and merchants, and de claros that nine-tenths of tho citizens of AVestmoreland approve Mr. Baker's and Senator AValker"s position of the ques? tion. The committee reported the bill with the recommandation that it do not pass. Senator Barksdale will likely offer In tho Senate to-day a resolution providing for the election of the new circuit judges by tho Legislature at some early date. The judges were nominated some time ago by tho caucus and later on their terms wero fixed. Senator Barksdale thinks that while thoy do not take ofilce until next January, they may as well be olectod bofore tho rush of business In tho Legislature becomes so great. The Sonato Committee on Fish and Game mot yesterday afternoon nnd agreed to report tho game bills offered by Alossrs. Christian. Louke, nnd Powers. The bills are now on tho House calendar and will likely pass both houses with somo slight nuullllc-atlons. Aressrs. Sebroll, Lacy and Losalter, who woro appointed a committee on the part of th<> Ilous? to attend tho funeral ot the lato Hon. AV. B.,Clarko, of Surry, returned from ' their sad mission last last night. Tho funeral took placo at Surry Courthouse aa?? the Interment wn? ut Bacon's Castle. Tho IIouso members sent over a handsome floral design for tho occasion yesterday. The House Committee on Cuuntle?, Cities and Town? yostorday favorably re? ported the bill to allow the Board ot Supervisors of Amelia county to uid la tho construction of a monument to the Confederato soldlers or that county, and to permit its ereptlon ou tho court-ou?? square, ? ?