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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-19
Amuscments This week.

The Richmond Amateur Opera Com
pany, under the direction of Mr.. Fred.
Intropidi, Will sing "The Grand
Duchess" at the Academy tomorrow
and Tuesday nights for the benefit of the
Walker Light Guard, of the First Vir-
cinia regiment. The cast and chorus are
nearly the same that so successfully rem
dered the Three Black Cloaks here
not long since. and with additional expe-
rience 1t is fair to predict that this pro-
duction will be even better than their
former effort. On the first night large
number Of the military organizations OF
the city will be present, and their pretty
uniforms will add no little to the bright
ness of the audience. The military COM
panies. which are found so useful at
times. deserve encouragement, and it is
hoped that the house will be crowded
both nights.
At the Theatre Tuesday night Milton
and Dolhc Mobiles will appear in the
drama From Sire to Son., piece
whichis highly endorsed by the press of
the North, where it has been played be-
fore large audiences. OF Mr.. MOBILES and
his charming wife, Dollie, it is unneces-
sary to speak, so we'll are they known
here. One has only to call to mind the
Phoenix" which Mobiles played here
some time ago, which contains that
familiar expression "And the villain still
pursued hsr," to recollect what fine
actor Mr.. Mobiles is.
The musicloving people will have an
opportunity on next Wednesday evening
to hear a concert at the Theatre by the
Campanini operate Concert Company.
OF Gampanini, the great Italian tenor
one of the finest III the wOrld-every-
body has heard, and his troupe is com
posed of some of the best artists in the
country. The following are members
OF his troupe; Nine. Etelka Gerster,
prima donna soprano; Signora Sofia
Scalchi, prima donna contralto Sig
norma Metaura Torricelli. violin vir-
tuolo Signor Antonio Galassi, baritone !;
Signor Romano Nanneth, basso; Signor
Baldasrare Corsini, buffo, and Signor
Italo Campanini tenor. Conductor,
Signor Alfredo Gore.
Brilliant Italian operate gems will be
in the programme. OF course the house
will be crowded, for it is not often that
such an array OF musical stars can be
heard at one time in Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-19
oArHoLro CHURCH NOTES.
Conservation or Oh s-Pro-
ersmms OF Leuten Services.

Bishop Kesne, who has been absent
for over a month, has returned home.
One Of the first ceremonies performed
by him on his return was the consecra-
ton of four chalices and patens This
took place nj the Cathedral Thursday,
closing with the following prayer:
almighty and Eternal God. we be-
seech Thee to pour forth the treasures
of Thy blessings into our hands, that by
our blessing this chalice and paten may
be sanciiied, and by the grace Of the
HOLY Spirit may become new sepulchre
of the body and blood OF our Lord Jesus
Christ. Through the same Lord Jesus
Christ. Thy Son. who lives and reigns in
the unity of>the Holy Spirit, God, for
ever and ever. Amen"
The chalice is the large eucharistic cup
in which the wine for conservation is
placed. In ancient times it was formed
so as TO resemble an apple. and this with
a view 10 remind the faithful that it is
through the merits OF Christ's precious
blood. which the chalice contains, that
tho sin of Adam in eating the forbidden
fruit is atoned for.
The chalice used by our Lord at the
last supper was made of agate. and IS
preserved with jealous care by the peo-
pie Of Valencia.
The paten is a small silver or gold
dish, something like saucer, which
covers the mouth of the chalice, and
upon which the bread for conservation
is placed.
A priest passing through the city
few days ago exhibited one Of the rich
est chalices in the New World. II is solid
eighteen-karat gold, about fourteen
inces high. weighing thirty-five ounces.
On the base and stem were set about two
hHndred precious stones, including tleast
one of every valuable variety. The set
ting of each stone is fastened on the base
by means of gold screw and nut
Among the most striking sets are cross
of diamonds, in the centre of which is
large sapphire, and on each Of the three
ends large emerald there are several
amethysts, gernets, rubies, carbuncles,
and magnificent opal set in cluster OF
pearls. 1t is of American manufacture.
The Lenten services at the different
churches are to be as follows:
Cathedral-Masses at 7, 9, and lOl
o'clock A. VI. vespers at 4 o'clock P.
NJ. Sermon by Bishop Keane at Y
o'clock p. NJ, followed by benediction.
st. Mary's-Masses at 7, 9, and lO4
o'clock A. NJ. Stations and benediction
at 3 o'clock P. NJ. The Lenten sermons
are preached at the and 105 O'Clock
masses for the accommodation of the
members of the congregation who live
in the country.
st. Joseph's- Communion at 7o'clock,
mass at 10 o'clock A. NJ. instruction
and benediction at o'clock p. NJ. Sta
tons Of the cross at . o'clock on We'd
resiays and o'clock P. NJ. on Fridays.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-19
Tho Eirbt.Peee Monday State

will contain an interesting variety of
fresh local news and many special-feature
articles; among other things the follow
ing:
The Ballet the state mans inter-
views with several ladies of the National
Operas dancing corps.
Richmond Fine Stock.
The Old Men of Richmond.
Things seen and heard by the reporter.
Richmond Society; crisp observations
by various ladies Of Richmonds society
life.
Why Some Richmond Men Do Not
Marry.
Razors; Stevens's experience with the
tonsorial artists of the Old World mimi
table.
Talmage's Sermon on "What Can and
What Cannot Make Woman Happy"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-19
Washington Life-gnsuraEcc Com
many.

We take great pleasure in calling at
tention to the twenty eighth annual state
ment of the Washington Life-lnsurance
Company, Of New York, which appears
in our columns to-day.
As will be seen from this statement the
Washington's assets on the lst Of Janu-
airy last were nearly $4,000, 0J0-a gain
of $500. 900 over the assets on the LIST OF
January. 1887. The company's surplus,
over and above every imaginable llabill-
~. including the necessary amount to re-
insure every policy on its books, vas
$3.50. 7775l, and this after calculating
the reinsurance fund or reserve upon a
per cent. basis, which is the most rigid
required by any insurance Departmental
this country.
The Washington was introduced into
Virginia in 1871 by the late General
George u. Pickett, who had three poll
cies in the company at the time of his
death, and during that time 1t has issued
policies to a large number OF people IN
our State, and has paid a great many
losses, and has never IN a single instance
had a lawsuit or given the benehclaries
under its policies the slightest trouble IN
collecting the amounts due them.
The companyinyites the closest scruti-
ny Of its financial condition and the con
ditions of its policies, which are the most
liberal to be found IN the policies Of any
company in the country.
in its non-forleitable dividend feature
it stands alone. and a recent beneficiary,
in returning thanks for the prompt pay
ment of loss, says
Il desire to make special mention OF
what | consider a very commendable
practice of your company, and particu-
larly as 1t stands alone in tins feature in
it's relations to other companies-that Is,
its method of protecting policies from
lapsing by appropriating each pollcys
share of the company's profits in keep
ing the policy from forfeiture when the
premium is not paid at the time II falls
due as in the case Of my relative.
Though his premium was due September
the 9TH last, and UNPAID at the time of his
death, November 18th, the dividend OF
1887 passed to his policy's credit kept the
insurance intact, and saved the amount
of the policy to his family
Mr.. Thomas l.. Alfriend, No. 1903 east
Main street, is the general agent Of this
frst-class company for Virginia, West
Virginia, and North Carolina, and will
be very glad to explain It's liberal features
to any OF our people desiring life IN
suranCe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-19
partmept Of castronomics, and has all

partmeut OF castronomics, and has all
the appliances of a first-clsss hotel.
Over the establishment presides Mrs. A.
3. Brown, the excellent relict Of the Ia
mented A. y. Brown, professor Of Eng.
lish, assisted by Messrs. Borum and
NOEL, student caterers.
The club-room is large, well lighted,
and thoroughly comfortable. 1t seats,
without crowding, more than one hum
dred The effect of the s'ained-glsss
windows and beautiful ceiling III native
WOOD oiled, with wainscoting TO CORE
spond, is very fine.
When the bell rang the call TO supper
last evening the students poured out of
their rooms, and greeting invited guests,
marchedto the hall. They w re quickly
seated at well.tilled tables, over which
President Harris presided. There were
present by invitation representatives OF
the trustees and Committee on Grounds
and Buildings, the faculty, and other Of
ticers. After feasting upon the elegant
refreshments there was n call for adj
dresses. The first speaker was JOSIAH
Ryland, Esq, OF the class OF 1919, who.
as the Oldest alumnus, was enthusiastic
cally welcomed.
NT. Ryland's address was happy
blending of Renaissance and anecdote
which brought ont great applause. He
reviewed the improvements that had
gradually made the College SO attractive.
He complimented the students on their
quiet and gentlemanly conduct and CON
graduated the city on the presence OF
ucha splendid body OF yonng men.
DR.. William Z. Hatcher followed, first
in a fehcitous strain of retrospect and his
pictures of the incidents OF his college
days were highly entertaining. lie
closed with allusion to the advantages OF
the present day to those who attend col
legc and appealed to all to rise upon
them tonobler endeavor.
Otber remarks were made by the
president and letters read from friends
who could not attend.
The occasion was one of real pleasure,
and it is believed the suspicious opening
OF the building will prove substantial
event in the life of the college.
The physical culture department is in
full operation. Several classes meet each
day for drill under Mr.. c. NJ. Hazen, IN
structOr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-19
THE RICHMOND DIspATCH-sUNDAY FEBRUARY 49, 1888

Irish astronomer royal, and announces
after making careful calculations,
that the moon could not have been
shining on the night when Sir john
Moore was buried. Thus another iona
illusion of childhood has been dispelled,
and the thousands of school-boys VINO
have acclaimed the Rev. Charles Wolles
spirited lines on 1.-The Burial OF Sir
John Moore will be forced to bear with
the thought that, although the old heros
grave might have been dug by the oaiy,o-
nets OF his soldiers, his burial certainly
never took place "by the struggling
moombeam's misty light, and that tine
lanterns dimly burning " must have been
the only means of lighting up the scene.
Thisis in deed an iconoclastic age.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-19
ncnth Convict.

Superintendent Moses, of the peniten-
tiary, has received official notice of the
death of Ambers Walden, heretofore re-
ported wounded at the convict camp in
Powhatan county.
Deceased a few months ago came to
the penitentiary from Nansemond county
to serve term Of five years for robbery.
From the first he objected to being put
to work, and before he was sent of to
the Farmville and PowhatGn railroad had
once come near being shot at for insubor-
dination. When he received his death
wound he was in his cabin with billet
in his hand, and was smashing the lamps.
Being required to desist, he behaved in
such a violent aud threatening manner
that the guard (Mr. Seay, of Richmond, }
shot him, the ball taking effect in Wal
denis head.
The coroners jury, after hearing
several witnesses, rendered a verdict OF
justifiable homicide.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-19
Rev. DIR. Henry Alexander.

4 communication in the Commercial
advertiser takes the reasonable ground
that Princeton College should have an
American president that DR.. +. l.. Pat
ton, being foreign born and without
sympathy with the true spirit of Ameri-
can religious culture, should be urged to
decline the offer already made him, and
that one Of the illustrious Alexander
family, DR.. Henry G. Alexander of yir-
GINA, should be chosen in his stead.
DR.. Alexander is gentleman of profound
and broad culture, an experienced
teacher, and in every way worthy scion
OF the famous old Presbyterian stock to
which he belongs. There is no doubt
that he would worthily ill the chair OF
the eminent and venerable DR.. McCosh.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-19

accompanying the race qualification
would follow the receipt Of news that an
American had succeeded in winning the
English championship in English waters.
But as the cabled accounts of the race
make it appear. it was no race at all, the
time being slow and Ross Leading all
the way. After the race Bubear was
Kissed by many thousands of spectators.
Ross isreported to have been very angry,
and to have said "Bubear can do
better than this There is no evidence
that Ross had any wilful share in the
'hippodrome, and the title champion
Of England" is certainly his until 1T can
be shown that some one else has a better
title to it. Under the terms of the con.
test he has also won challenge cup and
q stake OF $4,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-19
Dir. Parr Refuses.

A meeting of the special House COM
mittee appointed TO investigate the
misuses OF free railroad passas by Mr..
Parr, of Patrick, was held yesterday
morning.
Mr.. Parr was invited to appear before
the committee and present such addi-
tionaI testimony as he desired. He APP
peared, but refused to introduce any
witnesses or testimony, and nothing now
remains for the committee to do except
to formulate their report, which will be
done some time this week.
A resolution to expel MIR. Parr from
the House was presented several days
ago and referred.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-19
Dissatisfied with Master workman
Levts's order.
rBy telegraph to the Dlspatch.l

TBy teItgfaph 70 Ii9 HI'F"VtH'I
WASHINGTON, February lS.-Dis-
patches from various points in thc Read
ing coal district indicate that there is
good deal of discussion among the
miners over Master Workman Lewls's
action in declaring tho strike of. The
railroad company's employees unani-
mously denounce Lewis, and there IS
large faction among the miners who re-
fuse to be bound by his action, and 4
strong effort is being made to have the
miners organizations repudiate him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-19
RealFstntc Sales.

The following deeds of bargain and
sale have been put on record W. l..
Carneal and wife to Clarence Peyton,
29l feet on Leigh street corner of Ora
ham, for 81, 800; Mollie c. GreanOr to
John W. Anderson, interest in the estate
of William Greanor, deceased, for 81, $50;
Matthias Kaiser to Joseph Schopf, %
feet on Broad street between Smith and
Munford. for 81, 800 John A. Kratz and
wife to Chapman W. Morris, 10 HIP
feet on Pine street between Main and
Cary, for 81, 500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-19
Tho Fulton Public Meeting.

An impression seems to prevail that
the Fulton Democratic Club had en-
dorsed me for the position Of High Con
stable and pledged their support. / take
pleasure in saying that no such uEdemo-
cratic move took place, aud there is
nothing of the kind recorded on the
minutes of the club. A meeting was
held in Fulton Thursday night to pro
cure better street-car transportation, and
after that business was disposed of a
friend Of mine voluntarily offered the
resolution, which Was unanimously
adopted.
will say in conclusion that the mem
bers Of the club VIII 60 to the polls free
to vote for men of their own individual
choice, and will support the nominees,
waomsoever they may be, as all true
Democrats should do.
Respectfully,
T.. VI. ROscHER,
President Fulton Democratic Club.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-19
Bjchmond, February Is, 1888.

After winter comes spring. This idea
is not advanced as a strikingly original
one. 1t is simply referred to as sug-
gestive OF the TACT that after people have
grown weary OF winter Of discomfort
in looking at and inspecting Indifferent
Pianos they come to the Palace OF Music
and there find encouragement and the
very instrument they had hoped for.
This is the HQrdm0H Piano, only to
he had of Walter d. Moses * Co., 9l4
Main street, State Agents. Hundreds Of
homes hereabouts are rendered more
homelike through the presence OF a
Hartman, and hundreds more will be
during the year OF grace 1855. The
sterling merits of the hardman Piano are
such as render them desirable IN the
eyes of the most intelligent lovers Of
music, while the durability and re
liability of these Pianos commend them
to all who hope chiefly to get the full
value of their money.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-19
Another Illu.ion pi,neIlea.
Boston uerald.l

Little by little We are losing all the
fond beliefs that have been insti.led into
us from childhood. Historians have de-
monstrated that William Tell did not
shoot the apple from his sons head, and
that the story of Pocahontas SAVING Cap
tain Smith is a myth. We are further
asked to believe that Columbus did not
discover America, and that Shakespeare
did not write bis own works. And
now comes Sir Robert Hall, the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-19
Mr. Claiborne watkins Seriously In
iured.

An Associated Press telegram from
Baltimore, received last night, says:
"The south-bound passenger train on
the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Balti-
more railroad this afternoon struck
the side Of a freight.car. The side
Of the first passenger coach was
damaged and three persons were In
iured-tvo train-hands and a gentleman
from Richmond, Va, named Claiborne
Watkins. Mr.. Watkins was brought to
Baltimore and is now at the Atamont
Hotel in a precarious condition. His
injuries are in the head.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-19
A TRAIN RUNS WILD.
Exciting scene at Marquette, Mich
Control ever the Engine sOst.

Exciting scene at Marquette, Mieh.-
Control ever the Engine lost.
A Marquette telegram says: Last eve
ming a copper train of thirty cars on the
Duluth and South Shore road got out of
control OF the men at the Prince mine,
five miles above this city, and came
laundering down the heavy grade at the
rate of over mile a minute. The
shrieks OF the locomotive whistle caused
thousands to rush out of doors, all know
ing well what was the trouble. In four
minutes after the engineer blew the first
danger whistle that his train was running
away five miles above, and that the main
track must be left clear for him to make
the run through the city or go in Lake
Superior, the train came laundering
down through the yards.
The big mogul engine kept up its
shrieks, and ths>rush OF the cars shook
the earth. while the train seemed a sheet
of fame by the fire caused by the fric-
ton of the smoking brakes. Nine cars
of heavy timber were in the train, and at
the third crossing the timbers began to
fly. They shot through the air like
lightning in all directions. Buildings
were demolished and cars thrown from
the track in every direction. Three
cars held to the engine and dragged a
fourth with timbers caught under the
wheels. The engine stopped within 200
feet of the sharp curve, which would
surely have thrown 1t into the lake. For
three blocks timbers and car-trucks and
cars are scattered. Two streets are
blockaded.
The engineer and fireman stuck TO
their posts. One brakeman jumped in
the dark, not knowing he was in the
city, so swift was the rush of the train.
He was saved by being thrown into an
immense snow.drift. The conductor and
other brakemen cut loose the caboose
and escaped. 1t is marvellous that the
only loss of life was Governor Swineford's
great Newfoundland dog, which was kill
ed by one Of the flying timbera.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-19
AHappy Evening at Richmond Col
tege

The new building at Richmond Col
lege was formally opened by banquet
TO the students yesterday evening at 7:30
o'clock. 1t occurred in the new dining
hall, and the company was large and
very happy one. The building itself is q
great improvement to the campus The
old one which it supplsnts was insight
Iy; this is attractive and well adapted TO
its purposes
The ground floor is a gymnasium, well
arranged and amply furnished--a treat 10
the students. who find in it all the OPP
portunity for physical culture needed.
Adjoining this are bathrooms, with hot
and cold water
The second floor 10 devoted TO the de-.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-19
The Grcenbrier white sulphur
SpringS.

The sale of this property to Mr. Stu
art, made last September, was confirmed
on the 9TH of January last, in Baltimore,
and Mr.. Boulware, the receiver, was di-
rected to turn over the possession to Mr..
Stuart Immediately, which he did.
At Parkersburg other questions were
decided not touching the question OF
confirmation or possession.
Major Eakle, the superintendent, who
is now in the city, has secured large
crop OF ice and is preparing the place for
large company. Among his improve
ments will be two very large swimming
pools.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-19
There IL Gold

at MI the drugstores a remedy that has
never failed TO cure a cough. and every
family should get a bottle and keep Il
handy, for in Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis
Group, and all Throat. and Lung. Dis.
eases il has no superior II has been
tried by many and approved by all. We
refer to DR.. DaVid's Cough Syrup Of
Pure Pine Tar, Horehound. Wild Cherry.
Gc 20
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-19
.JnliuA Never q Sons.

This concern will make a display of
goods tomorrow that has never been
surpassed in Richmond. Their store
will doubtless be thronged the entire
day, but no matter how large the crowd
they are fully prepared to accommodate
all. In a word Messrs. Myer d Sons
have won the right to be classed with
the leading dry goods concerns Of the
country The people of Richmond
freely accord them that honor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-19
r,,.har,aiss sent On.

The continued case OF Robert Timber
lake and George l.. Faulkner, charged
with stealing $50 in money and one dia-
mond ring OF the value OF Sl75, the pro-
perry of jeff Leach, was called in the
Police Court yesterday. The former was
represented by Mr.. Edgar Allan, OF this
city. and the latter by Mr.. Barbour, Of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-19
EIOners.

What with the mild and bright weather
yesterday a visit to Morton's Gardens
was calculated to make one feel that
spring was upon us. His greenhouses
never made more beautiful display OF
choice and fragrant flowers than they do
now, and he is busy getting ready for
orders from those who wish to adorn
their houses and yards when the weather
breaks permanently.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-19
Gfnfe Dennaifs.

The bill OF Speaker Cardwell with
reference to the repositories of public
money will be reached in few days.
The Speaker says he has received
many letters approving it and that it IS
almost certain to pass the House.
The bill requires all banks who wish
to become repositories to deposit with
the Treasurer bonds of the State new
3s. Deposits will then he made with
banks at prominent points throughout
the State to The amount of 10 per cent.
of the face value of the bonds; but the
minimum is placed at 800, 900.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-19
DO You Wear Hook spectacles7

If so examine the spiral frame at DR..
s. Galeski's. 9I5 east Main street. 1t
adapts itself to the shape Of the head. is
extremely easy to the wearer, and unex-
celled for durability and comfort gene
rally. All other glasses correctly fitted
TO the eye at moderate cost. Examina-
tion FREQ