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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-05

every one brings his or her little gift. those
who are separated by lands and seas send
inc letters and gifts which arrive at the APP
pointed time, There were two sons grown
old and gray. Time had robbed them OF
parents and near kindred. but when their
mothers birthday REQUIRED they always
met aud drank glass of wine together,
recalling the happy days gone by. ana
doing reverence 70 her memory.
The celebration of Christmas-day is q
thoroughly German institution. The
Chrs,mas-tree. with its brilliant lights
and its burden Of good things sent by the
" Christ kind " was first thought OF and ar
ranged by them, and so handed down to
MS with the variation OF st. Nicholas, the
patron saint Of children.
NATIONAL FEsTTvALs.
The Germans are far-famed as social
and convivial race. Their custom is al
ways to celebrate events with great tciat,
and 10 Give themselves mp thoroughly to the
spirit OF the occasion. While they are hard
workers. thew understand that true econo-
my which is q happy combination of work
and plav. and the German is always ready
10 leave his cares in his shop and have o
royal good time when out of it.
In many portions of Germany the climate
permits the taking Of meals in the outer
4.
under the branches OF the trees.
They are very fond of excursions with
their whole families. Public gardens, with
music and refreshments. are frequented by
all classes and both sexes. The presence OF
the gentler sex being wholesome restraint
upon the stronger one. these assemblies
are never disgraced by drunken brawls.
Tho German coionists are everywhere
welcomed, have proved peaceful. law
abiding citizens, ready TO espouse the
cause OF their adopted country, while
clinging tenderly to the customs OF the
Fatherland.
THEY COME TO BIZ OF Us.
The colonization of to-day differs vastly
from that of the ol1en times. Formerly a
conquering nation bore down upon q
weaker one. carving their way with sword
IN hand: planting themselves upon the
smoking ruins of desolate homes. Now the
peaceful emigrant comes, bringing all his
worldly goods, casting in his lot with us
for veal or woe, soon learning to love the
county OF his adoption.
The celebration which now engages the
thoughts and attention of our German
friends is peculiarly touching one. More
than a century has passed since their an
cestors established themselves here, and
now throughout the length and breadth
of our beautiful land the preparations are
going on TO make 1T an occasion never 10
be forgotten.
Let our sympathy with them on this oc-
casiOn be as deep and limitiess as tho
ocean which bears them to our hospltable
shores, our welcome rs grand, ana iull,
and free as our own beloved land.
SARAH A. PKPLE.
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crRnAN-AMERlcAN ASSOCIATION.
Onicers and Committees Who Have AT
ranged for tho Affair.

ranged for the Affair.
The German.day celebration will be held
under the auspices of the German Ameri-
can Association of Richmond, which was
formed less than six weeks ago ana tne
orpanization of which il is now proposed
10 make nermanent The idea of having
such an affair originated with the Gesangcc
yerein Virginia Society and a meeting OF
German citizens was at once caliea
10 consider the question. The fact
that there was very little time IN which
to make arrangements was tully real
lied, but il was determined 10 uhueI ,ahot9
observe the anniversary approprlatSiS, anu
tho scheme was entered INTO WIN ereaI
earnestness and ENTHUSIASM; no" evely
detail has been arranged ana tne success
of the first German-dav celebration III
Richmond is fully assured.
These are the efficient officers ana COM
mittees who have worked night ana gay
TO get things in readiness
GENERAL COMMITTEE.
President--Av. N. RosenegK:
First Vi,e-President - William Loyen-
stein. ,,u
Second Vice-President-H G. Miller.
Third Vice President-W. Feltnaus-
Fourth yice-President-F; y. Eoei.
First Secretary--Csrl Ruehrmnnu.
Second Secretary-C. L. Loehr.
| RECONSIDERATION Zimmermanh'
| Rosette,. with name OF oince' oiacA'
white. red sash.
RECEPTION COMMITTEE: -,
Inner Hall and Stage All Officers; j.
Splitting, ]. A. Moll, ID. w. Mitte. Jonn
Pope, G. LANCE. G. A. Peple, O. Hartman
II. wepzel, @. Unkel, L. Bromm, =; a.
Brautigam, DIR. William Grebe, A; RICK
j. Albrect. j. Linz. August Pohiig. naise1.
Gates; Q. g. Jurgens. August Mon' q
Krausse, J. Wallerstein. D.. Manager; T.
kahl, ]. Z: Koehler. G. b. Bliley, Is, riot-
sheim, @. j. Lofts. f. busch, Y. A. stumpI'
d. htzncr, w. Semi. Joe Mittendorn' a.
Miller. J Is. Winter.
Rosettes and dark blue badges.
| ON NvrrArIos.
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WHAT WILL BE DONE.
The omciaI Programme Of the Exercises
OF the Day.

OF the Day.
The gates Of the Expositlon-Grounos
will be opened promptly at ~ O'Clock a.
NJ. and will be in charge of the reception
Committee. Admission Will DO granted
only upon presentation of cara. -,
Amusements will be INDUCED IN as lo,;
lows: Dancing, switchback, games OF all
kinds for young and old from ~ O'CLOCK III
the morning to y. NJ
At II o'clock all amusements VIII De sus-
pended and everybody Will assemble IN the
main building. where the following pro-
gramme will be carried out:
THE EXERCISES.
T. Overture. Sentimental.
II. Call to order. lntrod uction OF tne fresr
dent by the Chairman Of the Reception Commit
teo J. |. Splitting. Address OF welcome by the
president, Az. \. Rosenesk c.,
III. Festival Song, by 4. l. lido. General
chorus 1900,
vice-president, II. @. Miller. Prayer by Rev. r.
L. Mcneil
V. Overture. Instrumental.
VI. German Grafton. Mr.. Hermann ScnurlchL
VII. The German song OF Victory, By Franz
Abi. Gesaugyerin "VirginiA."
VIII. English Grafton. Hon. w. LoVenetoin.
IX. March.
Musical director. C. L. siegel.
When the above programme IS con;
cluded all amusements Will be resumed
and continued until7 o'clock.
GAMES FOR THE CHILDREN.
A committee of ladies has charge of the
games. These are for the children, and
will embrace every species OF juvenile
amusements known in the old country.
They wall be varied, as can be cleaned from
the fact that between 200 and /, 400 prizes
will be given out to the most successful.
Among the most popular pasttlmes Will be
chicken-beating, bag-running, pole-climb-
ing, and the like. :,
In addition to these the switchback and
numerous caronselles (merry- go-rounds)
will be in operation. All of these Will be
tickets given it.
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ENGLISH is HIS SPEECH.
Hon. william Lovenstein VIII Deliver
the Other Address.


the Other Address.
State-Senator William Lovenstein, of
Richmond. who will deliver the English
Grafton tomorrow, was born October >,
1870. at Laurel Formerly known as Hun
gary station, Henrico county, about
eight miles from this city. He will, there
fore. complete his fftieth year just two
days after this celebration. In addition
70 a good, solid, common-school education
he also spent two years at an academy IN
New York city. Returning from
school he entered mercantile business,
in which he engaged until the beginning
OF the war. Upon the outbreak OF hostlli-
ties he Immediately LETT for the front with
the Richmond Light Infantry Blues, OF
which he was member, and saw active
service before he attained his majority.
Mr.. Lovensteln remained uninterruptedly
with his company until captured by some
Of Burnside's people at Roanoke Island.
AGAIN TO BUSINESS.
At the conclusion of the war Mr.. Loven-
stein engaged in business. When the State
was readmitted TO the Union in 1863,
though only twenty-nine years OF age, he
was elected 10 represent Richmond in the
House of Delegates. He was reelected
four successive times. serving in that
branch ten years In all, during which time
he was upon the most important commit
tees.
In 1881 Mr.. Lovenstein was elected to
the State Senate, and is now serving his
thlrd consecutive term of four years. Gov
ernor Lee appointed Mr.. Lovensteln
member OF tho board of the Female Nor
nal School Can institution which in great
degree owes its existence to hls Efforts,
position which he still holds. He
has for years been member or the
Z. or
Fraternal formerly Francaise) Lodge. NO.
SO, A. f. and A. NJ, grand secretary
and supreme representative OF tho
Royal Arcanum, being past-regent andat
present secretary of Virginia Council, NO.
26: past-president Of District Grand
| Lodge, No. 3, and Rmmon Lodge. No. 6s,
l. q. b. b., member of the Board OF
/ Trustees and secretary OF the congregation
Beth Ahnba, and holds many other posi-
| tions of trust and honor. He was chosen
president of the Grand Convention OF the
B'nal Birth at the recent session or that
! body in this city IN June last.
A GOOD PREsIDISG OFFICER.
The Menorah, the official organ OF the
order, published the following IN regard TO
| Mr.. Ioyenstein's services upon that occa-
| sion:
His discharge of his high and respon-
sible duties gave universal satisfaction,
and it may be questioned whether any
previous convention has had his su-
perior as a presiding officer. Whether
in presenting distinguished. represent
afiyes of the State Of Virginia
or city Of Richmond, in determining
some kuotty point or avoiding complica-
tions in debate. in the selection Of commit:
tees, in the rapid and skilful execution OF
business. Senator Lovenstein displayed
fiat tact, courtesy, and Judgment of which
only the long-experiencedp arliamentarian
is capable
Senator Lovenstein's chief business oc-
cupation is that of cashier of the Rich
mond Perpetual Building Loan and Trust
| Company
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Tn. co,orsa PEOPLE, Celebration.

At meeting Of the Executive Commit,
tee OF the Emancipation Celebration held
last night by the colored people IN this
CITY the following committees were ap-
pointed:
and W. b. Burrell. ,,
Finance-.Rev. j. A. Taylor, X. L. Hlli,
and W. w. Brame.
Reception-E. A. Randolph, DR.. Jones.
and Captain X. A. Paul.
Programme-George Williams, IT., Rev.
w. w. Brame, and Professor ID. w. Davis.
There will be a meeting Of True Reform
ers Monday night at the Fifth-Street Bap-
fist church.
Visiting military who will take part in
the celebration will be received and enter
tanned by Captain Paups company.
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r. W. Laube, A. II. RAynal. Louis Rueger'
Julius Strauss, b. Hassel.
Rosettes and lilac badge
on ENTERTAINMENT,

OS
Outside Section; Charles Pohlig. A. d.
Felthaus, Joseph Gerring, William fieta'
frederick Brauer, Frederick Koehler, 4.
Klein. William Gehrmann, II. Bromm. w.
Schultz, W. Beckman, II. l.. Fischer, Ed
ward Metzger. J. Mattern, Theodore keck'
inside Section John Seibert, G. +.
Sauer. c. sauer, II. G. Rueger, ID. Wein-
hrunn. and II. Grimmell.
Rosettes and white badge. :,
LADIES' Section: Mistresses B. Hassel,
L. Euker, G. Wipperman, G.. Frank; u.
Haake, "a. Book, r. Won Rosenegk, B. flors-
heimer, w. Gehrmann, ID; Weinbrunp. y.
sauer. Kesswiclx, II. Schmidt, F. 4. Thon,
" Boschen, 4. A. Stumpf, Z. Sitterding,
W. Loyenstein. A. II. Raynal. and Misses
n. Brauer. l.. Miller, b. Haase. l.. Thilow,
NJ Schaaf, X. Gebhard, j. Kaufman, =.
Franck, II. MorGenstern, II. Thon. s. MolI'
NJ Siecel. X. Philips, X. Ebel, b. Thomas,
x Wenzsl, L. Kobe, VI. Holzapel, and A..
Wagner.
Rosette. with lilac or white badge.
on MUSIC.
G. L. Siegel. A. II. Raynal, Professor L..
Ide. c. II. Phillips, /. W. Laube, j. Rein-
hardt.
Rosette and light blue badge.
HALL AND LIGHT COMMITTEE.
F. s. Herding, ]. b. Winter. G. G. Runge,
G.. Klein.
Rosette and purple badge.
on DECORATION.
F.A. Hoen, NJ. Lindner, G.. Burgdoraf.
Theodore Mocker, o. Morgenstern, NJ
Tbalhimer, Samuel Cohen, X. WenzeL
Rosette and pink badge.
on REFRESHMENTS.
W. Rneper. VI. Meyers, g. Wippermann,
r. G.. Moesta, j. A. Beier, r. Schultz. and
V. Halbleib.
Rosette and red badge.
on PRINTING.
Samuel Cohen, NJ. Richter, G. Hsssell,
7. G. Seibert. and William Flegenheimer.
Rosette and black badge. gold letters.
TRANSPORTATION AND POLICE.
Oh. Phillips, J. w. Lsube, J. Levy, j.;
Heppert, +. Lindner, L. b. Schultz, ana
V. Schwartz.
Rosette with cream badge.
RAILROAD COMMITTEE.
I. Wallerstein, Fl. F. Phillips, j. w.
Laube, William Lovenstein.
PARADE COMMITTEE.
CHI. Phillips, +. f. Tholl, VI. Gunst, @.
Klein. G. l.. Siegel, w. Rueger, l.. Euker,
G.. Rooster, p. Stumpf, i. Loyenstein. :,
Rosettes with yellow badge and red,
white, and blue sash.
a Drinking Festival.
After the torches have been burned and
the parade dismissed there Will be COM
merce-a light drinking festival-at Sanger
Hall. which will be open to all, but an adj
mission fee will be charged. Beer will be
the chief drink and sandwiches will be
served. This will probably last several
hours and will close what will always be
regarded rs one Of the most pleasant events
in the memory of our worthy German resi-
dents and their children.
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THE SOCIETY, WINS.
THE SUIT OVER THE EXPOSITION
GROUNDS TO BE DECIDED To
MORROW.
Judge Leakc. IL Il. Asserted. VIII Sustain
tho Present Management
Future Action

II is claimed by those who are in POSI-
ton to know that Judge Leake, OF tne
Chancery Court. will render his decision
tomorrow in the suit of the life-memoers
Of the Virginia Agricultural and Mechani-
cal Society against the stockholders Oh the
same.
It is said that every point will be de-
cided in favor of the stockholders OF the
present management of the concern.
When Judge Fitzhugh died the papers
IN the case, including the printed argu;,
ments of the counsel on each side, passed
to his successor, Judge Leske.
EVERYBODY SUITED.
In order TO pay the outstanding debts
incurred by reason of the Exposition lthe
City Council having been appealed TO IN
vain TO make loan the society last spring
advertised the property, or "a much OF ~
as was necessary TO realize the sum neeueu
(S40. 000), for sale. The llte-memocrs OF
the society, among whom are Colonei no,
bert Beverly, of Fauuuier. and Colonel
W. @. Knight, of this city. procured an in
junction to stop the sale. The present
management of the society did not OBJECT
to being forced into court. In tact they
regarded it as the best thing that could
have happened, as the title to the property
would thereby be cleared up and the rights
of life-members and stockholders settled.
NEW MANAGEMENT.
II this decision in favor of the society
be rendered il will be in order for Presi-
dent Ashton Starke to call meeting tor re-
organization.
Mr.. Starke has been president for three
years and will not offer for reelection. A
whole new set of officers, it is thought,
will have to be elected.
This done. the society will then be in
position TO say whether it will mortgage
its property in order to procure money
with which to liquidate its indebtedness
or if it wishes sum large enough to have
surplus for the prosecution OF any fair
or exposition it may see fit to undertake.
Possibly it may decide to sell Just enough
of its land, which is already very valuable
and enhancing steadily, to pay its debts.
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Mr.. Wren VIII Probably Not BE Accepted.

Mr.. Dennis Wren, who was recently
elected a member of the police force to
fill vacancy, was measured yesterday in
a Main-street clothing store by Surgeon O..
w. z. Brock and found TO be slight frac-
ton over 5 feet ga inches. when hrst
not TO be accurate, and it made Mr.. Wren's
height less than feet 3, The requirement
is that all members of the force shall be
8 feet so inches high and weigh l50pounds.
In January, 1888, when J. q. Adams r.
signed as q member of the force, Mr. Kuhn
was elected 20 fill the vacancy, but was
afterwards ruled out because he was not
of the required height, which was then
feet 10 inches.
The rules of the board were so revised
in Nav of that year as to fix the standard
at feet so, and when in September, 1883,
the force was increased to 100 men MI.
Kuhn was among those appointed.
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THE ASSOCIATIONS PRESIDENT.
Brief Biographical Sketch of Mr.. Alfred
Won " Roseneek.

Mr.. Alfred Won Nickisch Rosenegk will
nreside over and give general direction to
The festivities of tomorrow. 1t is largely
To his energy, vim, and push that the sue
cess of the undertaking. which is fully as
sured will be due. He has given a great
deal of time and attention TO the arrange
mept and has thrown his whole soul into
the matter, thereby infusing 1t with greater
life. -, -.
When the mass-meeting was held at
Singer Hall several weeks ago 70 take steps
looking to having q German-day celebra-
ton Mr.. Rosenegk was unanimously chosen
president of the organization then formed,
and which 10 now known as the German
American Association of Richmond. III is
under the auspices of this organization
that the volksfest at the Exposition
Grounds tomorrow will be held.
HIS EARLY LIFE.
Mr.. Roseneek is a son of colonel of the
German army. whose full name he bears.
His mother was also of noble blood, Miss
Sophie Won Kleist. The father still lives
in Eberswalds. near Berlin, in Germany.
and is at present eighty-four years OF age:
His mother died recently at the age or
seyenty-four years.
Mr.. Rosenegk, the subject of this sketch,
was born in Stetton. Germany. November
81, 1852, and went in 1862, when only ten
wears of age. 10 the Military Academy in
Pottsdam and Berlin, where he remained
until 1870, when he was promoted as subor-
dinate officer TO the Germany arm TO
serve in the Franco-Prussian war, which
ended in 1871. During the progress OF war
he was elevated TO the rank Of officer, which
distinction he retained until 1875, when he
severed his connection with the German
army to immigrate TO this country pre-
viously, however. having joined with
Miss Anna Wesser in the holy bonds OF
matrimony. During the first five years of
their lite in this country the two had 10
struggle hard for existence. as neither
could master the English language.
HIS BUSINESS CAREER.
In 1880 he engaged in the hardware bust
ness, beginning with very subordinate
position. from which he was gradually
promoted. and in 1885 he accepted call
! from the Bergner 4 Engel Brewing Com
pany as manager for their Richmond depot,
! in which he is now actively engaged. He
has since his employment there helped to
raise the volume of its trade up to the high
pitch which it now enjoys. II has also
/ been his fortune. through his courteous
manners, to achieve the love, esteem. and
respect to the highest degree of not only
his German friends and countrymen, but
/ OF a vast number of our worthy American
I citizens.
Mr.. Rosenegk is q member OF Schiller
Lodge of Independent Order of Odd.
Fellows. Germania Lodge. Knights of
Pythias, Gesangyerein Virginia, Benevo-
lent Protective Order of Elks, Iron Hall,
and Fraternal Legion, and among their
members he is very popular and highly re-
spected. The Germsn-day movement was
greatly due to his impulse and gained
activity through his never-tiring labors.
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MARRIAGES.

BAHEN-FlSRR.-Msr Tuesday, soptsm-
Der g. 1870, ny Yaihsr Donahoe, Ar. MICHAEL
BAHEN aud ANNIE FIsKE. May many and
happy DO their future days
GRRNEi.MAN -POHLlG.-Aatried, on Thurs
day, DC ober ,. 1870. oy Rev. T.. L. MonLoi, 1t
ST. Johns German Lutheran church, Mt.
CHARLES GEnMELMAN. o, Henric0 county.
Va and Miss CAROLINE PoHLld, 81 this city.
-FEirIG.-hsrrisd, on Wednesday,
September "a 1880, by koy. c. a. Oeischlager, .,
tho German Evangelical Lutheran ehurlb, M.
EMIL POHLIG, OF this city, and Miss LOUISE
tEiIiG, Of Henrco county. Va
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TORcHLlGHT PROCESSION.
How the Column VIII BE Formed and the
Route of March.

No part of the demonstration will be
moro imposing or give pleasure 10 greater
numbers than the torchlight procession,
which will beyond doubt be a magnificent
spectacle. The column will be formed
Immediately upon the close OF the games
and festivities of the day. The streets
through which the procession VIII pass
sidewalks will be crowded ana Damned
with enthusiastic people who will cheer
the brave marehers.
Torches can be obtained at the grounds.
THE ORDER.
The procession, which will be very
long one, will be formed in this order:
First Division.
Mounted Police.
Buglers.
Assistant-Marshal Captain Charles Euker
and his Aids.
Mounted Division.
Second Division.
Chief Marshal Av. n. Rosenegk.
Officers.
German, American, and Virginia Color
Bearers and Aids.
Aids to Chief Marshal.
Soldiers Home Band and Virginia Drum
Corps.
Police on foot.
Uniformed young men with torches.
Carriages.
Third Division.
First Virginia Regiment Band.
Assistant Marshal Q. c. 1hon and AIDS.
Torch Carriers.
Fourth Division.
Blues Band.
Assistant Marshal John &. Ross and Aids.
Torch Carriers.
LINE OF MARCH.
From the Exposition-Grounds down
Rroad street to Seventh, thence to Mar
shall. thence TO Ninth, down Ninth TO
the main gate of the Capitol Square,
through the Square by the Cover
R wiIl be ei"T reviewed by his Excellency
the Governor, thence to Capitol street,
To Governor, to Man, 10 Ninth, TO Frank;
lin. where his Honor Mayor Ellyson, Will
review the paraGe thence to Seventh. 10
Grace. to Sixth, to Broad, and down Broad
to Eighth, where the procession VIII Dc
dismissed, after placing the torches on
pile in the centre OF the street, where tney
Will be burned while the procession Will
sing the Watch am Rhein" and the
"Star-Spangled Banner"
MARsHAIs.
The following is list of the, mar
shals VINO will appear mounted with
black suit, silk hat, white era
yats gloves, black, white and P red sashes
Gunst nj. b. Rosenbaum. f. W. Wagner.
F. "A. Finke, II. A. Miller, W. Herbig, /.
Messe1schmidt, A. Z. Heinrich, p. T. Ha BleP y
Metzeer. L. Nj. Hulcher, II. Grayser, A.
Krausse, L. Stein, W. Zimmerman, Jr., J.
Albert, ". Reinael@eT F. o. s sta15s. G. 9.
I, Miller. ]. III. Mittendorf. A. n, kaut-
man. L. Il. Bromm, G.. L. Frank. J. stump
Q. Gasser. H. C; RpegeIr, p; Klein P Z, BIZ
dorf. b. Whitkamp. Jr.. j. Holzgrefe, Z.
krimm.
CoLOR-DEARERs.
G. Rooster, f. Rohrback, and II. kramer.
AIDS TO coLoR-BEARERs.
YEA. Spott and w. Hoffman. .,
Canaan Hulce. of the Third district, Will
be in command of the mounted police, who
will number about sixteen.