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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-09
Martina" by the Ideals.

Another large audience filled the Academy
last night 10 hear Fl0low's melodl0us and
wslLworn opera " Martha" II was a
smooth and enjoyable production Of the old
fayorite.
Nine. EAllemaud as "Lady Harriet -
was perfect. What an artistic she Isl Never
.aaaY III her singing Of any note. whether
HfEfAr low. Her voice is even, clear, and
M7Heflchtful quality all through its COM
pass. Her rendition OF "PrOch's Naria-
tions" was superb and carried with il a
round OF applause. The ease with which
HAilcmsnd walks about the stage singing
or trling all the while 70 refreshing. Sce
seems 10 sing IS naturally as most persons
talk.
Miss Attalie Claire as Nancy was very
acceptable and exhibited a cOntTaltO OF nice
quality and training.
Nlessrs. Clark and Baxter were well up In
their parts. Mr Clark was in exceptionally
good voice. and his commanding figure IS
we'll suited 10 the part Of Plunkett. Mr..
Baxter a. Lionel sang with his usual smooth
ness and nice phrasing, his duet with Mr.
Clark In the tirst act being beautifully rem
dered. His voice was especially elective IN
the fourth act.
Me,srs. Bainbndge and Maron were all
that COul0 Ot ItsIcu, ahu oItuNStiS euN NhV-
rus were well drilled aud precise.
The sweet old opera was delightfully."- given
ana enjoyeS by the many who are familiar
with It's every melody.
The Ideals ace stronger than ever, and the
two closing pc formances will draw crowded
bonses, At the matinee to-day Miss de
Lusssn Will be seen In the Daughter OF the
Regiment" and it will be the last opportu-
nity Of bearing her for several seasons 10
come. Nine. EAllemand appears tonight
in her wonderful creation, the leading role
of RossinPs " Barbere."
As on THURSDAY night, curtain calls were
FREQUENT last evening.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-09
PersonaIsaud Brier~
Hon. George d. Wise is in the city.

Hon. George ID. Wise is in the city.
3lr. William II. Pleasants has Just return
ed from q business trip to Eastern North
Carolina
Hiss Annie Rose, siste- Of ex-Alderman
Edward Z. Rose, left yesterday on visit to
Elizabeth, y. J.
Mr. Z. d. Wil5urn, Of Sherwood farm,
IS improving slowly. He has been threaten
ed with pneumonia.
The Marshal.Strcet Social Club will give
one OF their weekly sociables A. No. 3l2
north Twelfth street next Tuesday night
Mr.. Thomas ". Gentry. master mechanic
oi the Richmond and Danvile railrOad..hops,
returned from Atlanta Yesterday morning.
Madam Bro dc Marion, the great German
prima donna, accompanied by bcr manager,
IS in the city, stopping al the Hotel DOds0n.
Hon. John a. Curtis has returned from
Washington. where be- attended the conycu-
ton OF the American Shippers and Industrial
League.
Mr.. Henry B0bmer, long 4 prominent
tobaccoDst and resident Of this CITY, is eX-
pected here on visit TO his sons and friends
this week.
Rev. j. T. Whitley, chaplain Of Randolph
Macon College, Will assist in the revival SER
vice. at Union station next week. Mr.
whitley is line speaker and man Of ablll-
~.
Geleral James G. Ill., State Railroad Com.
missioner OF Virginia. will attend the state
Convention Of railroad commissioners to he
held at the office OF the Interstate Commerce
Commission at Washington, March 9th at /
O'Clock A. NJ.
Rev. Or. Lambeth VIII begin revival SER
vices at Broad-Street Methodist church to-
morrow The distinguished song evangelist,
Warren ". Bently, Of New York, will be
preseat and ss.ist at the night service and
every night next week.
The Committee on the Improvement Of
Jsmes river, composed equally Of members
oi the Council and the Chamber OF Com
merce. have decided 10 give n an early day
a dinner 10 Commando McCurleY and the
other officers az the monitor feet.
Rev. DR.. Hoge yesterday odcia'ed at the
funeral OF Mr.. Sherod >el0e, veteran OF the
Soldiers Home. who died suddenly while
visiting daughter in this city. Deceased
WAS born ana reared IN Prince Edward, OF
which county DR.. Hoge also is a native.
Rev r. d. IIlymore, Of Bristol, Tenn,
reached the city yesterdlv morning and
street Baptist church. The meetings at tbs
church are growing in interest nightly. and
there have already been several conversions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-09
Manchester city ConncIL

A regular meeting OK the CITY council OF
Manchester was held last night. The fol-
lowing members were present; Mess =.
Perdue fpresdeuD, Bradley, Walsh. Welsh
ger. A. {. Jones, c. A. Jones, Hart, Hew-
lett, aud Harris.
A communication was received from MS
Honor Ma,or Atkisseu recommending the
establishment OF place for paupers. asking
for better pohce.station accommodation,
and for an Office for the Mayor. Referred.
The Committee on Streets submitted re-
mort recommending the appropriation OF
$3.50 towards building bridge over the
railroad at COwardin avenue Tue hich-
mnnd and Petersburg Railroad Company
hos sereei to bear one bali Of The expensel !;
the usying Of the sidewalks on Hull street
from the canal 10 Fifteenth street, and The
tak1ng Of steps looking to the opening OF
Ssmmes street from Twelfth 70 the corporate
limits. Tue committee also submitted the
ansineer,s profile OF Inbridge street IRON
Conardiu avenue 10 thc Petersburg railroad.
ds6ninr the grade. The report wss
adopted. -. a.
resolution was presented oy MT.
wet.,eer, from the COMMITTEE on Public
lads aud Buildings. recommending the
.nnrouri.tisn OF 5000 for rentting the Po-
l,ce station. Adopted.
The idea Is to have three cells ana i've
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-09
TIE LATE JAMES .. WALLER.
Funeral Yesterday in the County of
stafford.

The remains Of Mr.. james +. Waller.
whose sad death by suicide occurred We'd
nssdav night were taken 10 Stafford county
Tor iniorment Yesterday. Governor Lee
aud Me,srs. william D9nieL George
V. Noucure, Charles Sedcn, and John
II. Walllcc attended from this city,.
A. Fredericksburg Or. II. Ii. John
sion aud MC.srs. Duh Green. Charles
lIerndon, AID Rev. james + Smith Joined
the party. By order Of Major Mvers the
train was stopped at Richand station, from
which place the boOy YVES taken 10 the resi-
dence Of Captain Thomas Waller at Blooms
iugdale, where fuueral services were con-
ducted hy Rev. Mr. Smith. The 'nierment
took place in the Old family buryng- ground,
about three miles from BloOmingd1le. GOV
eru0r Tee and the others from this city re-
urned At 7:i3 o'clock last night.
Nothing has as vet been developed where
by auv conclusion may be arrived at ~ TO
the motive NJ. Wsler had IN laHng his lie,
bNt it now seems t0le ably certain that be
was seen on the streets ABOUT 8 O'Clock, and
II, as supposed, he spent the evening in
writing letters, be tLcn had opportunity oi
posting them: but The most duigent inquiry
so far docs not show that any one has re-
ccivcd a letter from him written on Wedbes-
day.
II was thought by some that there were no
p0WdcT.marks on the deceased. There were
none on the outside; but after the blood was
washed away lhe interior Of the wound was
seen TO be- powder-stanod, going to prove
that he placed the pistol in close contact
with the lesh.
There il no doubt ai an that a few davs be-
fore his death Mr. Waller told 4 friend thit
be- dhe deceased) wls suffering dreadiuily
from b,s head; that the sensation was pecu-
liar and painful. and he expressed the fear
that il would drive him to madness.
Relatives IN stafford cannot imagine what
induced Mr. Waller 10 commit suicide. and it
is a. great q mystery to them as It is to the
general public.
Deceased's father and mother are both
desd, aud no bad neither brother nor sister
hgiuV.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-09
A JOINT DEBATE.
JOust Between the Jefferson and Ran
doiph Literary Societies.

The large bali OF the Young Mems Chris
tian As,Oclation was crowded last night
when another Joint debate between the Jet-
ferson Literary Society and the Randolph
Literary Society took place. Twice before
members Of the two societies bad measured
arms. or rather tongues, and on both occa.
sious the Jefferson people came ont second
best. Last night they az In attempted 10
defeat their rivals, and Tor that purpose hld
sent forln their very beat men. This time
they were successful, although the contest
was not won without hard struggle.
The programme opened with an address 0i
welcome by Mr.. G. VI. Wallace, Jr., prcsi-
dent OF the Randolph Society. A quartetle
followed, sung 10y Mcssrs. McGivray, New
man, Smith. and Newman. entitled. "Ole
Times Cum Agin No More" DR.. VI. j..
Dawson. OF the jefferson Society, delivered
an Oratlon on BuTging the fIatcbei," which
was greatly appreciated BY an attentive audi
ence. Professor George X. Carter, who has
become quite iav0rite with society peonle
IN this city, recited a few OF his cOmical
sketches, and was heartily applauded by all.
The debate was on the following question ::
'' ReSoired, That a man IS never iusti-
fab.e m leaving his post o. duty The
affirmative side OF the question was ably rep
resented by Messrs. James W. Gordon aud
Charles T.. EoOics, oi the Jefferson society,
while Nessrs. Gles,worth Hall aud W. Mac
Jones. of the Randolph SOcie'y, undertook
toe difficult task OF advocating the negative
side.
At the close OF the debate The quartetto
once more stepped to the front and sang
"Way Down south The decision, which
wa IN favor OF the Affirmative sice. was rem
dered by Messrs. Marshall VI. Gillian, VIII
liam A. Price, John \. Lancaster, Tazewell
Ellett, aud NJ. J.. SpOtswO0d.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-09
The In Toun Hotel.

SO far from having lost interest in the
new hotel project the promoters OF 1t have
recently received great encouragement, aud
one OF two ways are open TO them 10 bring
their abors TO a successful close.
a recent emphatic expression OF Mr.. In
gals a. to the necessity for an uptown hotel
here hAs made q serious impression upon TIE
business community, and several Of the
largest subscribers to this fund have ex.
pressed theIr willingness TO increase the
amount for which they have put down their
names. The fact, however, remains that
hundreds Of well-to. do citizens have not
given the enterprise the slightest financial
encouragement. or work that will materialize
in money. With concerted action and sub
scrlptions from all who are able 10 invest the
sum now needed ought to be readily r Used.
No doubt the promoters will soon have an
other public meeting and make great push
for the hoped.for success.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-09
A Cotton-MiII Burned.
rBy telegraph to tho Dispatch ]


WORCESTER. MASS. February S.-The
RlverdaIe cottOn.mll at North Bridge was
burned this morning. The tire was discover
ed At 6 O'Clock. The mill was Owned and
operated by the Paul Wilton Manufacturing
Company. The ire was trst discovered IN
the west end OF the second story. sprlnkiers
were started. after which the Watchman gave
the alarm. A. soon as help arrived the
force pumps st each end o. the mll were
started. In 4 short time the entire upper
floor was on fire. The lllmes for 4 time we're
kept on that floor. As soon as Superlnten-
dent M,riln arrived he took charge. For
the time the advance OK the fire appeared 10
be checked. hut at $50 O'Clock il took fresh
start at the west end and was making slow
advance upon the ir,t floor, and the fremen
were obliged to retreat. At the present
writing II Is feared the remainder OF the mill
will have 10 20. The fire is not yet under
control. II is DOW stated the loss will
amount to $4,000.
The fire In the Rlyerdale mill at North
Bridge was under control at =. NJ. The
lower part OF the mill was saved. Ii con-
talned 2lO looms and cards, which are dam
aged by water. The adjoining buildings are
not seriously damaged. The loss is now
Ulaced al $50. COO
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-09
Services for Men NJ st Johns Church.

Quite an extensive notice has been given
thar on Sunday night there will be services
al St. Johns church for men only. They
will be conducted by Mr.. Louis II. Redner. a
pious aud jealous layman, who comes hero
Win the highest c0mmen dations OF many
Christian people and by the cordial invita-
ton OF the Episcopal Church 10 Richmond.
Let me make a suggestion in reference TO
the mems service. lt seems 10 be designed
especially for non-church-goer.. Good
Christian people, we hope you VIII try 10 see
that ides really carried out. When Mr.
Moody was here many poor fellow who
wanted TO attend was Kept ont BY the pious
churcb.member, who would not stay awsy
from a single service.
These good people were not willing 10 prac.
tice sell-denial for the good Of the outsiders,
for whom such men ne Mr.. Moody and Mr..
Redner seem especially concerned.
Here is grand opportunity for all the
churches. Let me suggest that eyeTy minis
ter in the city urge his people on Sunday
morning 10 make IL point 10 send
men, ron-chnS ch-Goin9 men, TO hear
the Gospel expounded by a layman- A
plous man who works bard At his business.
but can ind time 10 show his love for his
fcllOw-meo. The church Will OF course be
crowded. but let no msn stay away upon
that account, even il many have to stand;
thew will not be wearied, and they go where
a courteous congregation Will try 20 make
every one comfortable. L. q. L.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-09
4 COUNTRY HOUSE BURNED.
Mr. william FIiis JOnes's Home De
strOyed Yesterday.

The dwelhug-house Of Mr.. William Ellis
Jones, situated 90 the Richmond, Frede-
IicksbuTg aud Potomac railroad, about four
miles from Richmond. was destroyed by hre
Yesterday morning about . O'Clock.
The members OF the family were aroused
from their sleep by suilocsting smoke in
the rooms aud had barely time TO escape with
their lives.
Sir. Jones lost nearly all Of his furniture,
as well as the greater portion OF his iamily's
clothing. He himself had 10 borrow a suit
Of clothes from friend in order TO come 10
the city YESTERDAY.
II is thought that the fire started under
meath the front porch, but It is not known
whether It was the work OF an inceudlary or
au accident. A brisk wind was blowing at
the time and the house Was soon con-
sumed. The loss Is estimated at $1,000; in-
surancc $1,000
Mr.. Joncs's iauily came to Richmond yes
terdsy and secured temporary quarters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-09
Y. NJ. G. A. Annual Meeting.

On next Tuesday evening at s O'Clock the
thirty.fourth annual meeting Of the Young
Mems Christian Association Of this city VIII
be held at the building corner OF Sixth aud
Main streets. After short reports from the
general secretary and treasurer 4 new Board
OF Directors will be chosen for the coming
year.
Governor Lee will then Introduce Hon.
\. III. Colqult. United States senator from
GeorgiB, who will make an address.
Captain Frank Cunningham will sing
several solos. The public are invited 10 be
Dresenf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-09

offices in rear Of The msrket-one for the
Msyor and the other for the Chief OF Pollce'
Adjourned.
CHOSEN FRIENDS.
Hon. Howard II. Morse. OF New YORK
city. Supreme Councillor Of the order OF
Chosen Friends, and W. j. Newton, oil
Washington. Supreme Treasurer. delivered
public addresses last night az Gibbs's Opera
House on the princple objects, and WORK
OF the order. The meeting, which was helu
under the auspices Of Ruth Council, No. q,
was open 10 the public, and there was quue
q lirge audience present. The muslc1l pro-
gramme-and n most excellent one II was
was under the management of Mr.. A. L.
Harding. who was assisted by Captain
Frank Cunningham, the Euterpean Quar-
tetie. and Mr.. Henry Francisco, who sang
several humorous selections. The commit
lee OF ARRANGEMENTS were Mcssrs. George q.
Ely, John O'Bren. James A. Lipscomb, w.
l.. Moody. II K. Lloyd, George w. Toby
and A. A. Waugh.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Or. n. r. Boston. Of Fuyanna, who has
been visiting friends here, returned home
yesterday.
Mrs. Thomas McNamee has left for Balti-
more, which place she will make her future
home.
Mr.. James f. Bradley has returned from
Baltimore, where he went to attend the S'l.
preme Council Of the Order OF Financial
Union as representative from Department
No 81, oi Manchester.
Rev. J. j. Clopion, rector OF The Meade
Memorial Episcopal church, will, COM
mendng from next sunday. preach series
OF sermons on ~ Woman's influence
Several bids have been made Tor clrrying
the mails 10 and from the depOis and the
Richmond pOstofIice 10 the Manchester
Office.
4 colored woman named Mary Rell was
taken 10 the ststion-house Thursday night IN
a very sick condition and left there. The
police officers happened to be out at the time
and ;he woman was too sick to tell how she
got there. Yesterday morning the Council
Committee on Poor directed that the patient
be turned over to the care OF the city ply
sician.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-09
Mr.. Redncr at Moore Memorial
GnuFpn
tFor tho Dispatrh.l


Mr. Lewis If. Redner, who comes from
Philadelphia TO conductthe Protestant Epis.
copsl Supdsy-school Institute, will deliver
An address tomorrow morning at II O'Clock
at Moore Memorial church. Laurel street
opposite the Park, on the subject oi Con-
secratou." NOWADAYS we aIc only ready
to listen 10 men who furnish good evidence
beforehand that they know what they are
talking about. Whatever other gift Mr..
Reduer may have thst makes him 50 widely
popular az lay speaker, We know this, that
he is a thoroughly cOnsecratod man Tor
body and soul, talents, business, and fortune
have been freely devoted by him to Christ;
aud night and dsy be Is enthusiastically and
efficiently busy in the cause OF his Lord.
Mr.. Redncr will also hold a meeting for
men only at old t. Johns, on Church flu. to-
morrow Al = 2. NJ, at which be hopes 70
welcome specially those not now In the habit
Of attending any church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-09

A barrel OF -four was stolen from in front
OF Mr.. Gregory's grocery store, on Cary
street near the corner II Ninth, yesterday
AZ, rnoon IN 4 very clever manaer. Mr..
Gregory and all Of his employees were back
in the store and some one quietly walked mp,
TUNED down barr q Dunlop's Pa'cnt
family -four. rolled it down the sidewalk
for about sali square, and there, IL J. pro-
sumcd, placed it In a dray and carried II OF.
There were several barrels IN front OF the
store and Il wa some tine before this one
was missed. The police were notified and
the casc will be worked up, and il Is more
than probable that the guilty party will be
captured II is hardly possible that the lour
eau have been hauled away without some
one In the neighborhood knowing OF
Another merchant lost fifteen dozen eggs
yesterday afternoon, and such r0bberies are
becoming very frequent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-09

The Land aud improvement Com
pnny Organized.
Special telogr am to the pispaica.l

Especial teogr am % the pispaical
DANyILLE, Va, February S.-A large
number Of businesrmen met again this
afternoon to complete the organization OF the
land.impr0yemeut company. one hundred
thousand dollars wcs ralsed without trouble
and charter was theu read and fdop,ed.
10 provides that the capital stock shall not be
less than one hundred thousand nor more
than a million dollars. The name Of the
company Is the Danyille Land and Improve
ment Company The foilOgIng officers were
elected: L. B. FITZGERALD, president; J. x.
JOpling, ce-prcsldenl; j. q. Penn. j. +.
Scnoohed, ". \. shelton, F. Y. Burton,
w. z. Sutherlin, II. T.. Jordan, John h.
Johnston and B. ;. Crews, directors. A
public meeting is to be held Tuesday night
In the interest Of the organization. The
meeting was addressed by Hon. d. :. Pierce,
OF Wythe. who Is here in the Interest Of
company proposing to build a railroad from
Danyille to tue Southwest. sud ako BY
representation OF the Baltimore MaDufac-
turers' Record. II was the most earnest and
harmonious meeting Of Businessmen ever
he'd in DanYille, and almost every promi-
nent citizen IS or VIII be interested in the
enterprise.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-09

every tongue-tbe name OF Jackson.
Editorials from eminent men appeared
In the London dailies. Lord Shafisbury
said In speaking Of the sad event that Jack
son. 10 many respects, was the most re-
marsshle man America ever produced.
Jackson, the Doctor said, u worthy OF sll
the praise bestowed upon him. lie Was
Christian man. II he thought n
thing was right he would 20 ahead
and do II. CARLYLE SAID mans re-
liglon IS the cbiei fact about him.
This is q true sentiment, Tough spokea by
man who was not professor OF religion.
Jackson wanted 10 know II a thing was
right In the sightoi God before he did Il.
We venerate this great man for the respect
he bad for duty. After jackson entered the
army never did he leave his post Of duty,
not even 10 visit his loved ones at home.
These are great lessons TO teach the Ameri-
eau youth.
LIE.
Another great teacher 70 inspire US Is
General Robert T.. Lee. II Is not because
Lord Woiscley puts him among the five great
captains Of the world that we vencrate bin.
II ia his simplicity Of character, his respect
for the feelings oi his fellow.men, his true
Christian character that causes US
TO love him. One little incident that
illustrates the Generals simplicity OF
character was his plainness In dress.
some one said TO him, General, why don't
you wear the insignia Of your offcef"
"Oh," replied General Lee, 81 bayc the
three stare. the rank Of colonel, and that Is
oil should have been" 10 there IA any one
thing that makes q man great it is freedom
from vindictiycness. General Lee never
spoke n harsh word about his enemies. He
referred 10 them as "thoee people or tour
friends across the river"
TIE Old SOLDIERS.
In his closing remarks Dr. Boge said that
there seems 10 De sectional hatred breaking
ont in some parts OF The cOuntry-a feeitug
which We thought was buried twenty-five
years ago. The soldiers would have settled
This matter long ago il they could have had
their way, but the Knights OF the Quill -
seem 10 have a desire to keep open the
wounds caused by the late WAL
Dr. Hoec was listened 10 with great IN
terest. and vote OF thanks was rendered
him for his interesting tsls.
TIE MISSING PICTURE.
Comrade Louis j. Bossieux moved that
the Executive Committee be instructed TO
purchase picture Of Albert sidney john
ston 10 place upon rhe wall Of the beodquar-
ters. and his recommendation WAS adopted.
The Camp then adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-09
WISHING GEORGIANs.
a Party from Griffin Inspecting
RIchm Ond improvements.

The following citizens Of Griffin. Ga, sre
in the city and stopping at the Exchange
Hotel: Hon. John \. stewart, mayor Of
Guiiin; Aldermen VI. I, Morris and {. T..
Newton, aud ID. Gessner, editor OF the Daily
News.
The party Is visiting our city for the pur-
pose OF examining our electric.hght system
and other Improvements. They called at tho
Council Chsmber yesterday morning, where
they were coUrteously received by several
city officials. They were presented 10 super
inlendent Thompson Of the Fire Alarm De-
parment, and In COMPANY with him inspect
ed the headquarters OF this department.
Mayor Stewart IS strikinely handsome
man. and is said 10 be one OF the Youngest
MAYORS in the country. He looks 10 be
about twenty-five years OF age. He is son
OF Congressman Stewart, OF Georgia, aud
was lately elected mayor over an old aud
popular citizen OF Griffin.