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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-06
Mr.. CONWAY on Wagner.

Last night Mr.. Moncure ID. Conway
delivered lecture al the residence Of his
relative, Mr. r. r. Daniel, on L" Wagner
and his music" The lecture was Iead
before the literature class of Miss Daniel,
and was listened 10 with the great
est interest and attention through
out IL was rich with ideas and In
Formations; and il would be impossible, in
a limited notice. such as must necessarily
he given In short space, to do justice to
the lecturer on this subject. He treated of
Wagner as being al once thinker, poet,
and composer; man filled with the
most exalted ideas, and at the same
time, brilliant musical genius who felt
that he could convey more powerful
impressions through the medium of
music than through any ordinary dra-
matte effort. Hence ii was that, in every
thing he originated, a deep feeling per-
vaded, and he endeayOred 10 raise the
soul of man TO higher things through
grand musical compositions rather than
through the channel Of ordinary Ian
guage.
The lecture was throughout chsste and
classical, and showed careful study OF the
character Of he great composer, with
whom Mr. Conway en- njoyed personal
acquaintance 1t conveyed great deal
of instruction in few words, and was tn
keeping with Mr. Conway's reputation as
a careful student and author. Those for
tunate enough to be present enjoyed a
thorough literary treat
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LOCAL NOTES.

One marriage license was issued al
Henrico County Court yesterday, the
contracting parties being j. e.. Ross and
Catherine Herbst.
Workmen are busily engaged at the
Regimental Armory arranging for the
HOwit2er's fair, 10 begin Monday, the 9th
instant.
Last night Mr.. Harry Galletti was pre-
sented with a handsome pair of sleeve
buttons by Mr.. Thompson on behalf Of
the order of Eiks, of which both are mem
bers
Tonight at Mozart Hall there will he
an evening with "Bcn-Ilur" which will
prove entertaining, instructive, beautiful,
and lovely. 4 large crowd, tits thought,
will be present
The Richmond Art Social held its
annual meeting last night and unani-
mously reelected Mr f. Fontainc De
Witt, General Manager. AT this meeting
a number of topics, 10 be illustrated AZ
the next meeting, were placed in hat,
and in another hat were placed The names
of the members Of the club. Under the
rules, the name drawn from the members
hat had 10 illustrate the topic CORE
spending to,itdrawn from the second hat
The topic was Love and the il.ustra-
tor was our well. known artist, Mr.. John
A. Elder. That he will do himself and
bis subject full credit goes without say
ng.
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The Highest Bidder at the Theatre Last
Night.

The name Of SOthern carries with 1t fun,
faces. and individuality. +. A. SOthern,
the lamen,ed histriOnic genius, was on
actor whom all loved and admired. Hi;
son. +. II. SOthern, is a chip of the old
block In the Highest Bidder this young
man has fine opportunity to display
his inherited talent. rounded down and
finished by thorough metropolitan
schooling.
The large audience al the Theatre last
evening watched his acting closely for his
sake aud his fathers sake, and it is a
pleasure 10 announce that he made a de.
cidcd hit
The play is an exceptionally well
worked up and witty English ligh,
comedy and beside giving lots Of oqpor-
iunities to the star, is replete with droll
as well as sentimental characters.
Pretty Belle Mackenzie Archer, the
IIebe OF other days, played the role OF
dainty and doubling Rose Thornhill TO
perfection, and she's just as beautiful as
She was when we used TO see her tickle
old Sir Joseph Porter unGer the chin in
the last act of Pinafore Funny Charley
Bishop, the widow Bedott of previous
seasons, is cast In the part Of an irate,
big hearted old cOuniryman, and he quite
shared the honors of the evening with
Mr. SOthern.
The rest Of the cast were all good, and
up to the standard in their parts and need
no especial comment but of entire salts
faction. But 10 return TO delightful Mr
S0thern He possesses so much OF his
fathers originality, without being at all
ike the elder Sothern. He hasn't a
" Dundreary skip" or contagious slut
ter, but he has his own irresistible manner
isms which add to the charm OF his act
ing His quick actions, his difiident
awkwardness, his complete control Of
his face, are all his own, and what
original property they ale. See him and
YOU will never rest till YOU repeat the ex-
pertinent.
The enthusiasm Of the audience last
night will doubtless crowd the Theatre
for the rest Of Mr. Sothern's engagement,
and packed houses are just what he and
his company deserve.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-06

N- Bnlfoul of Washington, who has
Ola. .-ea:on of the celebrated tah.eaux
from .Uen-Hur arrived in his city ON
Wednesday Ths popularity Of the book
f-r. which these scenes are taken be-
-r... au iur,rcs, which is rarely mani
t,,,I FOO an amateur performance. Sew
.r. q our largest publishing houses
-... ...t 81 hs- been impossible 20 sup
DIS roe increased dcm4nd for Ben-tiur
1r. l~t lew weeks.
I ,u4Iaotcfs arc represented 10y
man % OIr Wcll-kuoWu and attractive
ml.. anl prominent business men.
Un.. hose who have seen the tableauX
can lIze ihe beautiful effects produced
bgi.. gorgeous Eastern costumes. The
wA. is SD wonderfully aud naturally
tn, -enpi that We are carried back and
uaa Anted, in Imagination, amid scenes
ut. trau-Dired eighteen centuries ago
Tie enc ou TIE lake, iu which lras sings
ler dcr love song 90 Beu-llur 70 the
a..o pauimcnt of lhe either surpasse-
i... zion There are also two scenes
'r.o the Chariot Race. The readings
So. Miss Marion StCrns, The well
llo and popular elocuiionisl
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-06

men taken at 2:27 am, Mr. Reed de
man ded the regular order, which was
call of the yeas and nays on motion
hat when the House adjourned 1t shoul'
be- until Saturday. The motion wa
voted down.
Then, At 1915, Mr.. Lanham made ,
point OF order that the time apportioneC
10 the Judiciary Committee had expired
He made lengthy speech in support o.
q proposition that II was not the intent o.
the Committee on Rules, in their resolu
tion setting apart two days for the Ju'
dietary Committee, nor was ii the intent
of the House in adopting the resolution
TO prolong the time I'D itfnttum, although
technicality in the rules of precedent
held that this was still the legislative day
Of Wednesday.
The point of order was overruled 10y
The chair In decision that was remark
ably clear and impartial.
The Speaker held that he had no power
to end the legislative day, which might
continue indefinitely.
The question then recurred upon the
motion that when the House adjourned
it be to meet on Friday, and the yeas and
nays were demanded.
Motions TO adjourn, to take recess
and to reconsider votes and lay on the
table followed each other in such quick
succession that 1t was almost one con
tinual roll call.
While the wrangle was in progress Mr..
Hatch succeeded in effecting one stroke
Of business He secured unanimous con-
sent 10 introduce resolution calling upon
the inter State Commerce Commission
10 ascertain what steps can be taken for
the protection of the lives of employees
on railroads. The resolution was intro
duced and referred to the Committee on
Commerce.
The .iilibustering motions then con-
timed
The reading clerks were worn ou; and
hoarse hy their long-sustained work and
a substitute clerk had to be put on. The
question "a to the passage or defeat of
the bill is simply one Of physical endur-
ancc.
Both sides are maintaining bold
front but the opposition Is at disadyan-
taCe because Of the pressure which will
he brought to bear by the committees,
whose days will he consumed by con-
t.nuance Of the present deadlock.
There was no night session.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-06
CONGRESS YESTERDAY.
The Deadlock in the House still unbroken

WAsHEGToN. April 5.-ln the Senate
to day a memorial from the Canadian
Parliament, forwarded by the Secretary
of State, was presented, Offering an ex-
change with the United States Govern
ment of ell official publications.
Mr Hoar reported from the judiciary
Committee the Blair joint resolution pro-
posing q constitutional amendment 10
give the District of Columbia representa-
lion in the Senate and House OF Repre-
sentatives
He said the members Of the committee
we're of the opinion that the proposition
should have been referred To the Commit
tee on Privileges and Elections. He
asked that the Judiciary Committee be
discharged and this reference be made,
and il was 80 ordered.
At2 o'clock the regular order was laid
aside 10 allow Mr.. Wilson 10 continue his
speech.
THE DEADLOCK IN THE HoCsE.
When the House met al ll:45 ths
morning, pursuant TO the recess adjourn
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-06
BY TELEGRAPH.
LATEST NEWS FROM OVER THE
WIRES.
Terrible Railroad Disaster In the West
Congressional Proceedings Yesterday
Mrs. Waite's DIsmoRds-Rumors that
Bismarck Wants to Resign-&c.

CHARLES CfTY, Iowa. April "a terri
BILE disaster occurred seven miles west OF
New Hampton this morning by precipi
tatine the Western passenger coaches on
the Milwaukee d ST. Paul railroad
into the Wapsie river II was caused
by the giving away Of the bridge
The engineer and two passengers are
known to be drowned, and it is sup.
posed that the same fate has belallen
the balance of the passengers. y special
train has just left this point for tho place
of disaster with physicians and citizens
1t is impossible to get names Of dead OF
wounded at the hour Of this dispatch.
Later-MAsoy CITY, Iowa, April 3
A terrible accident occurred at 9 o'clock
this morning on the Milwaukee and ST
Paul Road, five miles out of New Hamp
ton, But brief particulars can be learn
ed here at this time.
The smoking car, two passenger cars,
baggage and mail car and engine plunged
through bridge into the Wapsie River.
The smoking car, containing over twenty
passengers, is entirely submerged The
engineer cannot be found, and it is
thought that he is drowned.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-06
ALUM BAKING POWDERS.
Declared Adulterated Food and their sale
Illegal.

The result of trial just concluded at
Canton, y. Y, before Judge Kellogg,
will have a saluiary effect in checking
the sale of one class of adulterated food.
Two men, named Moon Akerill, were ar
rested for selling adulterated baking
powder in violation o. the State food
adulteration act. The indictment was
for both selling baking powders that
were inferior adulterated and injurious
to health by reason Of being made from
alum, and for selling them under pre-
tense that they were a wholesome, cream
of tartar baking powder. A stubborn
defense was made, the claim being set
up that baking powders were not articles
Of food and that the powder the defend
ants were selling, which was known as
Gilett's, was standard article OF trade,
and that alum baking powders inferior to
il, like Davis and others, were being sold
by other dealers In the same town with
out complaint. The Court held that bak-
ing powders were articles Of food within
the meaning of the law, and the jury
found the defendants guilty upon all the
charges. The case has attracted much
attention from being the first
brought under the State Food Adulter-
alton Act against dealers in alum baking
powders The result OF the trial Is to
class such baking powders as adulterated
articles Of food, and 10 make their sale
illegal. There are many alum baking
powders put up In cans, under some
name or brand, in addition 10 those sold
in bulk, the sale of all of which cautious
dealers will probably be unwilling to
continue.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-06
lIrs. Armstesdts VIII.

The will of the late Mrs. Fannie W
Armstead was admitted to probate in the
Chancery Court yesterday The estate
is valued at $4,000. The text of the
will. which is a short one, is as follows
Il, Fannie ". Armstead, of the city
OF Richmond, being of sound and dispos'
ing mind. hut in weak bodily health dc
make ana Ordain this, my last will and
testament in manner and form following
First. | give and bequearh unto my
mother, Fannie A Armsiead, all of my
estate, whether real, personal, or mixed
for the term OF her natural life.
Second. at the death OF my mother
| desiie that the property above devised
and bcqueaihed 10 her for her life shall
pass and descend TO my two sisters,
Mamie 4 A., the wife of James ID. Crump
and Lula f. Arms,ead, to be divided
between them in equal shares.
Third hereby appoint j d. Crump,
executor of this my last will and tesla
ment, and request that no security be re-
Quired OF him on his bond as such.
"Giyeu under my hand this 95th day OF
March, 1884
FANNIE w. ARMsTEAD.
Witnesses j. b. Herndon, j. d.
Crump"
Mr.. J. ID Crump qualified as executor
and gave no bond.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-06
MRS. WAITE's DItMOSDs.
They are Mysteriously Taken from Her
Side IN % Carriage.

CHICAGO, April "a Tribune special
from Toledo, says 4 story regarding
the recent death and funeral of Chief
Justice Waite has just been made public.
Mrs. Waite, it will be remembered, was
in the West making tour Of California
when she received notice of the death OF
Chief Justice Waite She AT once hur-
ried on to Toledo The funeral over,
she returned to Washington. Just o.
she left the carriage for the train at the
PENNSYLVANIA depot she discovered, to
her sdrprse and amazement that her
valuable diamonds were missing. The
Jewels were, several Of them, presented to
her by the late Chief Justice, aud were
priced both for their historic associations
and for their value.
She mad only time to notify the friends
who accompanied her, and they in turn
notified the police The detectives have
iust kept the matter until last night, hop
ing to find some trace Of the jewels. They
have searched in vain Mrs. Waite was
hurried on TO Washington without learn
ing word Of The missing valuables.
They were deposited in travelling satchel
and placed beside her on o seat in
carriage How any thief could have Sc
cured them without attracting her aiten-
tion is a mystery But that the jewels
were stolen seems to be a settled fact for
no trace of them can be found.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-06
JOINT SESSION.
Board of Agriculture

The Governor yesterday, In accordance
with an act passed by the last Genera
Assembly, appointed the following gen
tlemcu members of the State Board o
Agriculture
First District -Orris a Brown OF Ac
cOmac
Second District-James J Beale o.
Isle of Wight,
Third District.-Normand Smith o
IIenrico.
Fourth District John NJ. Brown.
Fifth District-Wiliam T. Sutherlin
of Danville
Sixth Dislrict.-R. V Gaines of Char
loiie
Seventh Distrct.-H. l. Lyman oi
Albemarle.
Eighth District :. Wexford Corbin
of King George.
Ninth District.-George w. Palmer Of
Washington.
Tenth Dstrict.-Absalom Koner OF
Augusta.
Under the law those from the First
Third, Fifth, Seventh, and Ninth dis
tricis are appointed for two years, The
others for four years. OF the above mum
Der four are Republicans, as the law re-
quires.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-06
Foreign Netys Notes.

LoNDoS. April 5.-An order from the
Chinese Government f0rbids steamers
trading at Chun- King.
The Moorish Government has declined
to accede to the demands Cf the United
States with reference to persons under
consular protection who are imprisoned.
The condition of Emperor Frederick OF
Germany is now pronounced satisfactory.
Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, in a speech
last night in London, declared that pub
lie war was becoming more and more
unpopular.
Moslem prisoners OF the Abyssinan
army have been released by King John.
Henry Irving and his company have
arrived in London
BERLIN, April 5-Narious unauthenti.
Gated reports here state that Prince Bis
marck has asked Emperor Frederick per.
mission to resign'his post as Chancellor
of the Empire, owing TO i'll health.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-06

3D. Hs .3lr. Yesterday Patrick Me
Do. .u. native Of the kingdom ot
Grr Britain and Ireland, was made a
citizen as t.e United States Of America
aal d. Bernstein. q native of Poland
Russia. declared hi- intention of becom-
.a-4 citizen
s ,li, was tried the plaintiffs being
t.e Grm 0l We'll s. iiiilsten and the de-
PENDANTS tc.uE tue Newport News and
Mississippi Valley Railway Company
Til. case is one in which it is charged
iL4t iu 1857 the plaintiffs had shipped TO
them ,rom kentucky lot of hogs, hat
through negligence OF the Chesapeake
& Ohio Railroad Company, these hogs
los' aehclc and claimed in consequence
$50 damages
7. uy returned the following double.
sides verdict
Ne ihe inry, find for the plaintiffs
urOr ilccsiicuce We are OF the opinion
uaf if i4e court finds that the law IS for
tLDu and assess their damages at S2JJ9 -
Nfd interest from The jih day OF Aprll,
ls,-. aad &. upon the evidence the law Ia
tLe opinion of the court is Tor the de-
iul4nt We find for the deicndent'
Iae jury and the verdict was a special
one. and Judge Wexford took the yer
i.o' into consideration and will decide
ll.s morning the iaw points involved
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-06
The Manchester Primaries

The total vote in the primary in Man
chester yesterday was 423 The only
office for which fight was made was
that of Commissioner of Revenue
Mr.. 4. c. Atkinson received nearly all
the votes cast.
For Sergeant, Henry Fitzgerald re
ceived 397-nearly all cast.
For Commonwealth Attorney, Charles
L. Page received 4O6-nearly all cast.
For Commissioner of Revenue, Samuel
r. Owens received 353, and Thomas +.
Reynolds, So.
The main fight was made on the latter
office, and Mr.. Owens came In with a
handsome majority.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-06
silk RibbOnsl

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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-06
HOME HAPPENINGS.


,,ifnars,ni of Mayor CarsinetOn aron
.,. Contest captain George \. Ainslie
g...sf,r. the lists Lecture Of Mr. Mon
.p ,onwa, General Items.
lr..r Darlington. who is al home very
3D.. sri ir consequence unable 10 take
,.. .s tac primary, announced yesterday
r.tt. would not Doc candidate Tor
rDf.I.ou
,-'.rc Darlington was first elected
V...-in th. spring Of 1876 TIE ran In
,,. primary iacn. his COuicslan. being
v.r'r a NJ Kelley now of Carlo
r-.r- In successive years he always
OH ir tIr primaries. and never had op.
r...f.r ia tlc regular election. His
......... opponents in the primaries
g.-. tu 1898. Colonel Lloyd J. Beale
r>>. Colonel William G. knight lSs2
.... Edward H. Fii2hugl 1854, Colonel
t-. R Courtney lu ihe election OF
-,~. r,u y,sr. ago. Dee bad dno opposition
ir .aer'hc primary on regular election
tle announcement 90 Mayor Car
r. .n- wlhlrwl Captain George a
l.-.cr. entered She lists a- candidate
f- Mayor The eight now lies between
n, Tay.ai Eilyson and Captain
tr-Il
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-06

Justice Charley Donati presided IN the
Police Court yesterday, Police Justice
ID G. Richardson being sick at home.
a number of trifing cases were dis
posed OF
James o Zones. charged with threaten
iu- to hil Li. wife, Emma Jones, was
hlcl $40 and required 10 give security
iUf bis future good behavior.
David Crawford who WAS charged with
being fugitive from justice, was ined
so ior carrying Il concealed weapon
IAe charge of hri0g a fugitive from
Justice was dismissed
Tie case Of Richard. alias John Hob
son charged with burglary, was con
Nnlei ou account oi the absence oil
Witnesses until next Tuesday
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-06
srATrsMEN COOITNG DOWN.
" Doctor,

| have been giving my children DR.. DA'
yID's COUGH SYRUP, and 1t acts so vel
that If you do not object | will always
give it in coughs, colds, and bronchial
and lung troubles"
"Objectl Why. certainly not. know
ing az DO the ingredients of tie ex
celcnt Cough Syrup. | always recon-
mend it to my patients and find II
cures every time, but see that you gel
the genuine DR.. Dayid's Cough Syrup.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-06
Inlfed SIaies Court.

This court, Judge Robert f. Hughes
presiding, met yesterday morning at lC
o'clock in the Grant building on Twelfth
street, between Marshall and Clay.
TIE only cases of importance acted on
were two suits against A. VI. Metz, post
master at Coopersyille, Va and his bonds
men. 4 verdict was found for the Gov.
ernment against Metz for $i30 06 and
interest. The jury vas then adjourned
over until tomorrow.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-06
MRS. CHAsKA DON'T LfKEIT.
Indignantly Rejects an oGer to Appear In
Dime Museum.

PIERRE, DAK., April ) 5-Chaska, the
Indian who recently welded Miss Eel
lows. the school teacher from Washing
ing, u. c., at Swift Birds camp, has re-
ceived a telegram by special messenger
offering him and his bride s. 600 for 10
weeks engagement with Kohl and Mil
dleton's Dime Museum. Chaska was
found at 81. Stephens Mission, and being
unable to read the telegram IL was handed
to his wife. Mrs Chaska was very indig-
nant and fairly shook with excitement
after she had read the telegram. She
said Il think this il an insult, and |
have the greatest notion TO ignore the
telegram. | will never allow my hus-
band to accept the offer MS long as | can
earn q living. While am not ashamed OF
Chaska and love him dearly, | think too
much of my friends and parents 10 make
dime museum exhibition of myself"
She then filled out 4 telegraphic blank as
follows: Cannot entertain your PROPOSE
ton. | speak for Cha-ka, my husband. "
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-06
An "Ad" for Hermann and Diss DeBar

New York, April Madame Diss De
Bar, through whose mediumship alleged
marvellous spirit paintings are produced,
has accepted the challenge of Hermann,
the magician, who asserts that he can
duplicate her performance through NOR
tai agency In case of failure Hermann
forfeiis 81 900 and he will receive Ike
amount in case he is successful. The
test IS to be made next Sunday evening
In Chickering Hall.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-06
THE GOOCHLiND MURDER MYSTERY
All the Circumstances of the Tragedy
Unearthed,
Special Correspondence.


NINITAvILLE, April At has been as
certained that the unknown cOlOred man
who was found dead by Mr.. Smoot near
81. Mary's church In GOochland, full
account Of which has been published In
the TIMES, was Sawney Scott, who lived
near Pineglle, In Powhatan county. and
had been to Richmond on visit to his
daughters. who live there. He was over
taken by Edmund Johnson, who asked
him to ride in his wagon, and was mur
dered by Johnson, as blood has been
found on the floor Of the wagon since the
investigation of the murder commenced.
Too much cannot be said in praise of
W. T. ST Clair, Esq, whose indefatigable
zeal and detective talent has unearthed
what was at the time of the murder con.
sidered as one of the cases that could not
be fathomed, and If so at all, many years
hence would elapse