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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10
/ and Them thew could take II up any time

and then they cOulu tAk8 IL up any tsnto
fhe COMMITTEES might choose.
Tho resolution was laid on the table.
The Carpenters and Joiners, Union pre-
sented a Communication endorsing the
action of the Granite-Cutters Union IN
regard 10 the disoharging Of men from the
ciiy work on account OF their poiiticai
Mr. Turpin moved that the ccmmunica-
ton be received and fled; which was
done. -. r..
Several bills for work done on the City
Hall were ordered 10 be paid.
Mr.. A. G. Houston reiterated thar ne nsd
been incorrectly reported as 20 ms vote
about turning OF the Republican WORK
men on the City Hall. One OF the papers
had stated that he would have. voted nsd
he been present against discharginQ tne
Republicans. That was not so. What no
said was that he would not 'yoto against .
man simply because he had not cop
tributed money 10 tho Democratic party.
There were Democrats on the. hal VINO
were not able TO contribute, who neeaeo
every cent Of their money.
Colonel Cutshaw was appealed TO 10 KNOW
If there were any Republicans at work. na
said he did know of one.
Mr.. Philips moved that the considera-
ton Of the subject be postponed for one
week. This motion was adopted. whentne
committee adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10
TRIED TO WRECK THE TRAIN.
Fiendish Work OF Two spitefuI Young Ne
gro Men.

On the train that left Petersburg yester-
day morning early for Richmond were two
young negroes, who when asked for tickets
said they had none. and We're promptly
put off about a mile north of that city.
When the 9:05 A. NJ. train from Richmond
was short distance from that point it was
discovered chat number of obstacles
such as logs. stones, and the like were piled
across the track. The train was brought
to a stand, and as soon AS the above trans
action was heard of the two colored men
were at once suspected as the guilty ones.
Mounted Petersburg police and men
from the railroad were sent out TO scour
the country. and kilograms were sent in
every direction, but at n late hour last
night no arrests had been reported.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10
POSTPONED FOR A WEEK.
Not Ready to Act ON the Resoiution-City
Hall Money.

The weekly meeting of the Grounds and
buildings Committee was held in the City
Fngineer's Office at $50 O'clock last eve
ming. Chairman Richard Nj. Taylor pre-
sided, and the others present were Messrs.
Ferguson, Houston, Philips. and Turpin.
The report Of the jail commission, which
has been noticed in the Dispatch, was re-
ceiyed and fled.
Nessrs. Robert s. Davis and W. r. Wood
petitioned the committee tor positions az
iaboreIs on the City Hall. These applica-
tions'take the usual course.
The resolution to appropriate 100000
more for the City Hal, which was sent back
10 the committee by the Common Council
at its last meeting with request for in
formation "a 10 how much has been spent
on the building and how much more will
be required to complete it, evoked some
discussion.
DID NOT WANT 1T REPORTED.
MIR. Houston said il would be difficult Ia
ascertain this at this stage OF the opera
tions, and he argued that the building
should be finished by contract; that 1t was
possible and right; and. as some OF II had
been put out by contract, other parts
might Just as well be disposed OF in that
way.
Mr.. Curtis moved that the matter be laid
on the table for the present.
As there was good deal of informal
talk going on Mr.. Ferguson thought i
right that the reporters should not be al
lowed TO take IL down.
Mr. Taylor said this was public business
and the people had right TO know whal
was said. and good-naturedly remarked hs
| did not care what they wrote--ln fact, 1t did
not bother him to see his name ia the papers
In regard to the City Hall he said
the money. why let the building stop. HI
was in favor u lay ing the resolution ~ re
| turned 70 them on the table until Colope
! Cutshaw could got the facts in tbs case
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10
THE ossANGVEReIN MAsK-BALL.
Young German mericans Spend n Happy
Evening at Sanger Hall.


The annual mask-balls of the Gesangve.
rein Virginia have always been great events
with the German citizens of Richmond,
and that last night was no exception.
Ii constituted another illustration or the
fact that nothing can restrain the ardor OF
the German and German-American ele-
ments here. and that whatever they un-
dertake they will carry through IN fine
style.
Although the weather was terrible, the
number of maskers and on-lookers was
very large, and when the ball was at its
height Sanger Hall presented truly bean
tiful and interesting sight. Many OF the
masks were beautiful. others unique, and
others still exceedingly mirth-provoking.
SOME OF THE CHABAoTEBs.
Among the most noticeable characters
were Peddling Woman, Miss Lizzie Sauer
Little Buttercup, Mrs. q. Winner; Bee,
Mrs. Kate Ebel Tambourine Girl, Mrs.
Shumaker; Monk, August Stoll; Page
Charles Hasse; Grandmother Miss Wolf
Peasant Girl. Miss Florence Thomas;
Japanese Girl, Mrs. Stumpf; Paper Girl,
Miss Unser; Up.to-Date, Mrs. G. Saqer and
Mrs. Nj. Schaof; Flower Girl, Miss LOhr; La
borers, B. B. Normin and L. Eolmer
Sailor, Henry Miller: Sailor Girl, Miss
Annie Miller; Gypsy Girl, Miss May
Grunn; Pride Of Garden. Miss Fromer
Old Maid, Miss Il. Thon; Double
Dance Girl. Mrs. Charles 10th; Spanish
Dancing Girl, Mrs. V. l.. Spott; Cowboy.
L. Will; Advertising Agent, Charles
Sauer; Indian, Mrs. Boschen.
TIE MASKS REMOVED.
At about IL o'clock the signal was given
TO unmask and the Committee on Prizes
apDoared on the stage and announced the
following awards. The judges were
Messrs. il. q. Miller. Il. Wenzel, NJ. f.
Linden. and NJ. f. Richter.
The first prize for best lady character
mask, a handsome Mouchor case, was
awarded to Miss Lizzie Saul, the Peddling
Woman, and the second prize for prettiest-
ladies' mask, beSutifnl fan, 10 Miss Josie
Harra, who represented Magnolia, AND
whose dress was entirely covered with
magnolia leaves.
The first character prize for gentlemen,
q fine silk umbrella, was won by Mr.. Henry
Grimmel, who personated a negro waiter,
and the second gentleman's prize, which
was for the prettiest mask and given 10
Mr. Charles Hasse, who represented a
chevalier of the French court of the seven
teenth century.
The spokesman of the committee was
Mr. Miller.
ATTRACTIVE TABLEAUx.
The Floor Committee and the Committee
on Arrangements were dressed in Colonial
coats swallow-tailed with buff facinGs.
After the unmasking there were given
some very attractive tableaux.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10
A Chance for che Gentlemen.

will sell Monday morning. commencing
at o'clock. lot OF Gentlemen's Congress
Gaiters-some as good es new, others with
weak cores.
No. /. Gentlemens SS, 81, and SO Caters
for $3.50. All are hand-sewed and most Of
them Newark work. Gentlemen wearing
IS and los can get the biggest bargains.
No. 2. Gentlemen's 50, "a, and $3.50
Caters for $3.50. Some of these goods
are narrow.
No. 8. Gen.lemen's $3.50. 50, and S2.50
Caters for $i.5C. No exchange. but Will
give you the same care in getting ft as Il
you were paying full value.
j. A. GRIGG, Pace Block.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10
Not Doad But In n Ira nee

Not many days ago a colored man came
to Richmond to procure q coffin for the
burial of Miss Watkins, who, as was sup
posed. had died at the home of Mr.. VIII
liam Clopton. minister who lives in New
Kent county.
The coffin was bought and carried TO the
county, but has not been used, nor is at
all likely that it will be at any time soon
for the person for whose interment it was
designed.
When the ex.slave returned from his
mournful errand he was more than sur
prised TO find the lady whom no thought
II appears that Miss Watkins had only
been In trance. and at last accounts abe
was getting along well.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10
pIozart Academy of Music.

This morning at the Academy box-office
will open the advance sale for the engage
u1ent of those wonderful illusionists, Hoe
and Omene, who have in all the metropo-
Titan centres of the globe created intense
wonderment by their mysterious feats OF
magic. Their recent triumphs were Sc
cured at the Crystal Palace, London,
Union-Square Theatre and Eden Musee,
New York. They give an entire entertain
ment. presenting series of marvellous
feats, illusions, and magical effects. They
have baffied the scientific and intelligent
world. Special prices for this engagement
will obtain. This. it is said. will be the first
engagement OF its kind in Richmond in
Years
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10
Iant begin. To-Morrow,

Tomorrow (Ash Wednesday, is the be-
ginning of the penitential season OF Lent,
which will be fittingly observed IN the
Catholic and Episcopal churches.
Services will be held in all the houses OF
worship of these two denominations to-
morrow. In addition 70 the general ser
vices published Saturday there will also
be special exercisesin the various churches,
announcements OF which were made from
the nulpits Sunday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10
nr uatcher oa the nIodern Dancc.

At West-view Baptist church, corner Of
Cary and Meadow streets, DIR. Hatcher
will deliver lecture Thursday night on tho
modern dance. An hour of pleasure and
profit IS assured e j, TO those who hear the the
near the church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10
THE MUSICALE LAST NIGHT.
The Rose Maiden Given Before the Mozart
Association with Great Success.


The performance of a complete choral
work by chorus and orchestra assisted by
soIoists of ability il new departure fOs
the Mozart Association, and judging from
the results of last evening most success
full one.
The bad weather prevented any but the
most enthusiastic music-lovers from ven
turing out. but those who did attend were
well repaid for Drawing the storm.
The chorus did some excellent work. and
the members of the Amateur Orchestra. re-
inforced by number OF well known pro
fessiOnal musicians, acquitted themselves
with credit in the varied and exacting ac-
| Compartments.
The soloists-Miss Berger, soprano; Mrs.
Magruder, contralto; Mr.. LAWN, tenor
DIR. HOpkinson, baritOne--sang the nu-
merous Tectatives and airs in an excellent
manner. The gem of the evening was the
beautiful aria for tenor. The Sleep of
Even," which Mr.. LAWN rendered with
such exquisite style that an enthusiastic
encore caused a repetition. which was more
charming than the first rendition. Mr..
Lawns voice is a tenor r0btiStO of consider
able power, and possesses q rare sympa-
thetic quality which characterizes few
voices of that character-a combination of
the robust and lyric voices seldom met with.
His work throughout the evening was
marked with artistic taste and beautiful
tone quality which places him in the front
rank of tenOrs. DIR. Hopkinson's brilliant
baritone was heard to excellent advantage,
especially in the aria after the intermis-
sion, when his modes.y prevented his ac-
cepting the spontaneous e1,cores accorded
him.
Miss Berger and Mrs. Magruder render
ed their numbers with excellent taste. and
their work was by no means inferior to
that of the gentlemen.
The concert as whole was grand sue
cess. The melody and varied harmony.
the constantly changing rhythms. the
brilliant choruses, lovely solos and con-
cp-ted numbers, and Jhe broad finale for
slo ard chorus. make the work an ex-
ceedingly attractive one, and it is only
to be regretted that the Academy was not
filled with an enthusiastic audience to en-
Joy the beautiful music.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10
Entisi.d to the Best.

All are entitled to the best that their
money Will buy, so every family. should
have ut once bottle Of the best family
remedy, Syrup of Figs, to cleanse the sys-
tenn when cosfive or bilious. For sale in
sos. and 81 bottles by oil leading druggists.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10
For Chained skin.

Why use vaseline. camphorice, and other
greasy stuffs when Cydonin is far better as
a healing and soothing compound and free
from greaslness, sickness. and imparts Q
delightful fragrance Sold by all druggists
at 25 cents per bottle. Is
Polk MrIIEB Il Co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10
AUcrroS SALES TO-DAY.

GEORGE W. MAYO. 4P. NJ, catalogue ssle e
Law books
d. s. GATES, $50 4. NJ. shsrifi's sale os typs.
writer. cfiice-desk. &C. a. Aoom No 4 Allo.
ghsny building.
psrS 81 70 % sofsS mid :Rss; i Ssssssn sssS. 81.
son aud Duyal streets t ~ =
D. a. TiMBzRLAxz. ION A. ~. miscsllaasous
erticteS
J..H. VALENTINE. i0so A. n. srocsriss. fuzus.
tures &c 7---
CHEWING o ROSE. $50 Pm, oommiselon.
on lyembzrdy street between Main 90 Csrv.
DEN0oN, TUpPRR q CO. u Il. tyus,ssn 80
Of farm 0 mtlea from kichmond hstuoon ~
Dexo3towa aad Now Aaxkst roo a.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10

Do not forget To add to your Drinking wates
Lemonqfe. or Soda ten drops Of AxaosSuRA BIZ.
rERs. ]. imparts a delicious navor and pre-
vents Malaria and all summer Diseases. Ne SURE
to get the genuine Angossars, msnufsctursd
only By DR.. J. @. b. siegert 3 Sons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10
Watches .
WntclleA :
Watches I

A large lot of moderdie-priced time-pieces
just received. suitable for business-men's
use. Nowis the time to get rid of your Old.
worn-out, key-winding Watches. l take
them in exchange. Call and get an esti-
mate. A. f. Jahnke, Matchmaker, lately
removed TO 912 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10
IaW-Booky To-Day,

The attention of lawyers is called to my
sale of Law-Books this day at o'clock 4.
IL. To be continued tomorrow at same
hour. GEORGE w. MAYO, Auctioneer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10
woman,s Exchange.

Mrs. J. w. Cringan will form cooking
class at 319 east franklin street on Thurs
day, 18th, at IL o'clock. All who desire TO
join are requested to communicate with
her or to leave their names at the Womsn's
Exchange, corner Fourth and Franklin.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10

at rest he had rather heavy appearance
physically, but his movements were really
exceedingly quick and active, beng in
entire keeping with his generous, impulsiye
nature.
on GOVERNOR LEES STAFF.
During Governor Lees administration
the deceased was a member IF the Gov
ernor's staff with the rank of colonel. He
was popular in whatever society he was
thrown, and had the faculty OF binding his
friends 10 him with hoops Of steel, and TO
these friends no was loyal unto death.
There was no sacrifice that could reasona-
bly, be demanded of him by those in dis
tress that he would not willingly,
aye gladly, make. 4. He was the soul
of honor. most devoted husband, and
O most beloved and loving father. When
he retired from the editorial and political
arena il was universally acknowledged and
with poignant regret that these had lost
one Of their most promising and brightest
actOrs-an actor that had put honor upon
both, and for whom fame held double
garland woven Of public loyafor the man.
noble character aud admiration for his
genius.
Mr.. Beirne leaves wife and five chill
drpn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10

SLIGHT COLD. II neglected. often attacks The
lungs. BgowS's BRONCHIAL Tsocnss give s,rs
and immediate relief Sold only IN boxes. Price
IS cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10

For Dyspepsia. Indigestion, and stomach 1is-
orders, use Browns Iron bittsra. fhe beee
Tonic. it rebuilds the system. aioAns shs eIoods
and siron gthens sse muscles A splendid toniS
for weak and dsDiiitated persons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10
INTERESTING EXERCISES.

The President then introduced the fol-
lowing exercises by the scholars OF Clay
dered; Recitation, Teachers Dladem,,' y
by Rosalie Pettis; "No Sects in Heaven"
by Jennie Splitter; The Little Pet" by
Mabel Beard; THE Telegram" by Katie
Peace; God is Love-" by Katie Peace,
Myrtle King, Irene Clinely, Efiie Delarue,
Bessie Chappell, Bessie Hammond, Gar
nett Seal, Ethel Tiller, and Ethel Gilman:
Rev. Dr. w. V. Tudor, of Broad-Street
church, then addressed the meeting. sub
ject-" WHAT'S the Best Thing for Chill
dren to Have2" Heremarked as an answer
to this question that true and pure religion
is the one thing needful and desirable for
children as well as adults. He urged the
children to become Christians. He also
called the attention of the teachers and
officers of the school to the Importance OF
preoccupying the soil with the seeds OF re-
ligious truth. Seek earnestly the CONVEX
sion of our scholars.
SPLENDID REPORTS.
The following il summary Of superin-
fenQents' renorta for January:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10

The association adjourned to meet with
the Venable-Street church the second Sun
day in March, at which time officers for the
ensuing wear will be elected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10
Methndist sundaY-school society.


The regular monthly meeting OF the
Methodist Sunday-School Society of Rich
mond and Manchester was held ut Cloy-
Street church Sunday afternoon at $3.50
o'clock, C. w. Hunter, presidents Charles
Il. Rady and A. j. Gary. secretaries. The
large and beautiful auditorium was crowd
ed with Sunday-school workers and friends
of the cause The school, which occupied
the gallery, rendered the Rev. Sam Jones's
hymns in excellent manner.
The meeting was opened with prayer by
Rev. G. G. Wertenbaker, OF Laurel-Street
church.
Mr.. Gilbert j. Hunt, superintendent of
Clay-Street school made q gratifying re;
port. The total enrolment of the school
was 4sO, the average monthly enrolment
43S, the average attendance 22S, percentage
g. The Superintendent reported the
school in good condition and progressing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10
"one of the Guests Of the Ricbmond
Howitzers."

Under this caption tho New Orleans
Times Democrat of Saturday said:
Among the ladies who viii reach this
c,ty with the Richmond HowitZers will be
one of the most notable OF American
heauties-Miss Lille Lyons-who viii be
the euest of Colonel b. 4. Eshleman during
the carnival festivities. Theyoung lady Is
the grandchild of two very dis
tinpuished men, Hon. james Lyons
and w. Deane, both men holding
in their State the highest positions
for their talent, and whose Virginlan
homes ore never without guests. Miss
Lyons is perfect type Of beauty, and was
last season reigning belle IN Washington
society. Though her beauty set all WASH
ineton agog, Miss Lyons was III no wise
gpoiled by her triumph, and carried her
honors gracefully and easy. She y de-
cidedly clever, but is simple and unanect-
ed. gentle and dignihed; she IS
the daughter OF Mrs. Addie Deane
LYONS. OF Richmond. VINO in 1862 was tne
belle OF that city and tho especiai charge
OF the Washington Artillery. MISS Addie
Deane was a most beautiful and brittany
girl. and il was nj her fathers house shat
Colonel Eshleman and many. other rew
Orleans soldiers were cared tor wneh
wounded. lt Is neeiless to say that IN this
city Miss Lyone's visit VIII pe maao
pleasant one, II only in return for the care
winch her mother bestowed on the soiaiefs
who marched from the city,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10
THE PRESTIGE.

Three bands Of music were on board and
rendered all the southern airs. including
Dixie" which threw the entire party into
m ecstatic state. The boat steamed down
the Father of watersas far as Chalmette,
the scene of the famous battle of New
Orleans.
Here the steamer which bore the Rex
party was sighted and the visitors returned
TO the city escorting the royal party. The
Howitzers will be also entertained to-
night. Il. IL. y.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10

Mr.. Beirne was Eve feet eleven inches IN
be;rbt and when in good health weighed
ai,aat 2g0 pounds. He had dark, almost
Hack Hack curly hair, slight moustache. and
eoatee. and merry, honest, kindly blue eyes
hss did not belle his warm heart. When
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10

Place church the second Sunday in March.
The Board Of Directors will meet in Broad
Street church the fourth Sunday in this
month.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10

lne IolioWlng II summary Oh supcfil
tendents' reports for January:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10

H. ...i,, isinainder Of the day was spent by
d. ,1l''llefymen from Richmond in doing
B,.,,u. ysu. aud under the guidance Of the
.,,,..so .,.as'oh Artillery boya few places Of
'' were missed. ia veterans were
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-04-16
RELATED or THE RENOWNED.
B. F. Fort, Clerk.

THE Emperor Of Russia is building
Yacht which will be more than twice
the size of the English royal yacht, hay-
ing accommodations for two hundred
persons.
PRINCE HERBERT BISMARCK cherishes
carefully the wreck of watch which he
carried during the Franco-Prussian war
and which stopped bullet that other
wise might have ended his life.
The late J. J. McElhone, stenographer
Of the National House of Representa-
tives, could report equally we'll with
either hand, and in taking a long speech
in the House he would frequently shift
the pencil from one hand to the other
without interrupting his speed. s4@.
A BEAUTIFUL album, bearing the
signatures of many of the most dis
tinguished personages in this country
and England, and containing drawings
by few eminent artists, has been pre-
scented to NJ. Pasteur, the eminent
chemist, as testimonial. It was origi-
mated and successfully carried through
by Mrs. Priestly, wife of the dis
tinguished English physician.
THE Pope is going to erect a mona4
ment in the Lateran in which are 70 be
deposited the remains of Pope limo
cent III. 1t will be placed at the en-
trance, on the left of the aisle leading
to the sacristy, and will harmonic with
the new decorations of the complete
restoration recently carried out. At
present the remains of Innocent III.
are in the archbasilica of the Lateran.
IT would seem that Mr.. W. K Van-
derbilt does not confine his investments
to railway stocks, nor does he find these
by any means as profitable as certain
other gilt-edged enterprises with which
he is connected. 1t is stated that Mr..
Vanderbilt owns eighty per cent. of the
stock of the Coney Island race-track,
and we are trustworthily informed that
he recently received dividend Of forty
five per cent upon his capital. This is
probably a larger per cent. than certain
other railway magnates have been able
to make out of their racing studs, and
possibly they may find here valuable
hint as to the really profitable forms of
investment.