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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
THE RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.
Resolutions Adopted at Their Conference
In WaShington
IBy telegraph to tho Dispn,ch.I !


WASHINGTON. March 4.-The Convention
o, State Railroad Commissioners TODAY
adopted the following resolutions.
mat II ls competent for the CONGRESS- OF
the United States and for the legislatures
OF the yarious States 70 regulate. within
Their respective spheres, the rates OF
freight and passenger traffic and travel
subject only TO those legal and constitu.
tional limitations which, under our system
oi government, clrcumscrIbe the exercise
OF all legislative aud administrative acts.
Ihat It Is within the power of Congress
and the State Legislatures 10 delegate the
power OF reasonable regulation of rates 10
boards of commissioners and 10 make their
findings upon questions of fact, after fair
legal opportunity TO be heard, as oonclu-
slye and binding upon the courts rs tho
officers.
That uniformity is desirable in congress-
sional and state legislation on the subject
OF rates TO the end that public regulation
cf rates may be practically reached bv the
active cooperation between State and In
terstate Commissions.
First. That "A committee of five be ap-
pointed by the Chair TO urge upon Con
gress, as soon as possible after the opening
oi Its next regular session the Imperative
need for action by that body calculated to
hasten and insure the equipment of freight
cars throughout the country with uniform
automatic couplers and with train brakes,
and tho equipment of locomotives with
driving wheel brakes, and 10 present and
urge the passage of bull therefor.
Second. That the committee, before
presenting the bill to the appropriate con-
cressional committees, be requested after
public notice, TO give IA hearing to ac-
credited representatives of such organiza-
tiOns of railroad officials or employees as
may desire to be heard.
Third. That the secretary of this con-
ventIon act as secretary Tor this COM
mittee."
A resolution continuing the committee
on reasonable rates with instructions to re-
port 70 the next conference such further
facts and suggestions Ia connection with
the subject as may be deemed desirable
was adopted. as was also q resolution that
the committee TO whom the subject of au-
tomatic-couplers and continuous air.
brakes was referred be requested TO con-
slider and report 10 the next conference of
railroad commissioners upon the expedi-
ency of requesting national legislation
upon the subject of lighting and heating
passenger-cars. Resolutions of thanks to
Chairman Cooley for impartial rulings and
10 Secretary Mosely for services rendered
were adopted. The conference then ad-
journed 10 meet in Washington on the
second Wednesday of April of next year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
lFor the Dispstch.I
HMM Ciass-Meeting.

The monthly reinion OF Methodlsts wtsS
held al Unlon-station church last Sunday ~
p. N. IL was conducted by Mr.. wilson. OF fert-
Place church. assisted by Mr. Montgomery, OF
Union.station, and was largely attended. In tie
address OF welcome by Rev. George II. Kay
reference was made 10 class-meotings as peel
liar 20 Methodism. lie rejoiced that these OK
psrience meetings were looked on favorabIy Dy
inany Nom bers Of other communious. no sain
one hundred years ago, on the 2d of Aarcn. lSi
John Wesley died, and on to- o-mortow, the aeni-
ysrsary OF that day, a statue OF the greatest &C.
clesiastical lag-siver since inc apostonc Jays
will be- unveiled st City Road chapel, London.
But In the distinctive doctrines OF Methoiism-
justification by faith only and tho direct witness
OF the Holy Spirit, giving assurance OF accept
ance with God a. the basin Of a holy life. aud q
deep, outspoken personal experienee-fs the
grandost monument 10 his memory.
That there ak million Of Metnodists on tnis
globe one hundred years after his death, WHO
illustrate By faitn aud good works tho power OF
Christianity in earnest, demonstrates the divmo
guidance in tho first class-meoting organized BY
Wesley at oxford University.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
To Argue for the Charter.

Mr.. John l.. Williams and Mr.. Beverley
B. Munford left the city last night for
Raleigh. n. c.. where they are to appear
before the Legislature in behalf Of the bill
granting the Petersburg Railroad Com
pany q renewal of its charter.
The charter of the road, which extends
from Petersburg to Weldon, n. c., expires
very soon by limitation and there has been
manifested a strong disposition by the
General Assembly of North Carolina not
to grant a new charter unless the Whining
ton and Weldon Railroad Company would
surrender the exemption from taxation
which that company now enjoys. 1t being
insisted that the owners of the latter road
are the principal owners of the stock of
the former.
Messrs. Williams and Munford are them
selves stockholders of the Petersburg, but
not interested in the Wilmington road. so.
for themselves and large number Of our
citizens similarly situated, they 90 TO urge
the passage OF the bill TO renew the charter
of their road, without any such condition as
above alluded TO. They were joined at
Petersburg by Mr.. Alexander Hamilton.
who will unite with them in urging the
justice of granting without further delay
the charter as asked for.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
Personals and Briefs.

A Good Tsmplar entertainment VIII DO given
OF Corcoran Han tonight
Petersburg Inder-Appsai: Major z. T. D..
Myers, OF Richmond, was In the city yesterday.
Mr.. Aaron II. Branch, Of Amelia, formerly OF
Chesterfield, was In the city Yesterday.
Mr.. r. Fonfaine Dewitt. who has been quito
sick, Is greatly improved and able TO be out
again.
Mr.. Roger n Atkinson. former resident OF
Richmond, but BOW successful member OF the
St1unton BAR Is in the CITY,
There viii be special ssrvices held Ia the loo
ture-room cf broad-strsct Methodist tonight q
. O'Clock conducted By the pastor.
Mr.. William Harrison Adams and wife, OF
New York, are at the Exchange Hotel Ma
Adams was Miss Mary Dswitt Of Richmond.
Mr.. Charles Do Arsil.e, who has been spend
ing the winter In this city, viii rctura 70 ~
Steven. y. b. within the coming week " JOIN
his family.
Roanoke Herald: Mr.. Grant u. Loser, o. RloA-
monds . me0pex Of Ne eteSo Council ~ VIZ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
TIE cLAY-srREET REVIVAL.
THE CHARITY BALL TONIGHT.
II VIII he n Grand Success, to Judge from
the Outlook.

The Charity ball, under the auspices Of
the LADIES' Hebrew Benevolent Associa-
ton, will take place this evening at Belvi-
dere Hall. Preparations have been COM
pleted to make 1t one of the most pleasant
affairs of the season. ~
Professor STEMS orchestra will furnish
the music, and the supper Will be under
the supervision of an experienced caterer.
The hall has been handsomely deco
rated for the occasion with living plants Of
various species. The terpsichorean pro-
gramme embraces sixteen numbers.
The grand entrec will be at $3.50 o'clock,
and the Reception and Floor Committees
are expected to be on hand an hour before
that time.
The Committee on Reception: Mrs Ja-
cob Edel. Mrs. l.. l.. Strause, Mrs. Lewis
Stein. Mrs. n. J. Myers, Mrs. Jacob Kirsh,
Mrs. Gus Thalhimer. Mrs. j. Marcuse, Mrs.
Il. C. Brauer, Mrs. S. j. Binswanger, Mrs.
S. J.. Ullman, Messrs. Fred: S. Myers, y.
Rsab, Isaac Thalhimer, julius Straus, n.
s. Block, S. Hirsh. Israel Stern, Philip
Whitlock, ii. NJ. Strause. E. Hauf, l. II.
Kaufman, and f. Bottighimer.
Floor: Samuel BendheIm, s. S. Whit
lock. f. Millhiser, w. ID. Meyer. Sig. NJ.
Goodman. Seymour Sycle, Henry S. HutZ-
ler Lee Straus. N. II. Asher, II. S. Bin
swanger, NJ. Ganss, Myer Sycle, and
Supper: Messrs. Simon Sycle, Marx
Gunst, Joseph l.. Levy, Julius Edel, and
Alfred Kraker
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
ACTIVITY IN THE CHURCHES.
DIR. Newton at st. John's-Presbytcrian
Union sorvIce-Clay-stre Revival.

Dt. Newton at ~. JOhnS-fftsobtcri"i
Union sorvIce-Clay-street Revival.
There was q large attendance at st.
Johns Episcopal church last night at the
special services being held there by DR..
Newton every night this week at s o'clock.
His text was from Proverbs xiii, - Who
so despiseth the word shall be destroyed; ;
but he that feareth the Commandment
shall be rewarded"
The sermon was clear, forceful. telling
argument from Scripture history and
from the spiritual laws governing charae-
ter, to the effect that Whatsoever man
soweth, that shall he also reap"
GOOD SINGING.
The congregational singing and the
hearty responses in the brief Prayer-Book
service were inspiring. Captain Cunning
ham sang before the sermon, have @
friend.n and after the sermon he sang q
selection which most solemnly and with
peculiar power emphasized its doctrine
and appeal. The spirit of God was mani
festly present at the services last night,
and there can be no doubt. of the wide
spread good that DR.. Newton ls already
doing in these special services at st: Johns.
He has an unmistakable talent for such
mission services as these.
PRESBYTERIAN UNION MEETINGS.
IL was so clear and pleasant at O'CLOCK
last evening that there was nothing to
prevent the attendance of those who are
compelled to keep within doors in bad wea-
ther, and in consequence the lecture-room
of DR.. Hoge's church was crowded. From
beginning to END there was evident so
lemnity and tenderness. Several concise
and earnest prayers were offered and por-
tions OF old hymns, such as are dear from
association, were sung, the people all
uniting.
The Rev. Mr.. Cannon conducted the
meeting and made the only address. 1t
was full of feryor and exactly adapted to
the occasion. The impression 1t produced
was Enthusiastically good.
THE cLAY-sTREET REVIVAL.
The seating capacity of Clay-Street
church was taxed to its utmost last night.
Every available seat was taken, while many
stood during the entire service. Rev. Mr..
Harrison preached a strong sermon from
the words found in Acts xvi, 30 and 81
verses: What must do to be saved? Be-
lieve on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou
shalt be savedn At the close of the SER
mon Mr.. Harrison extended an invitation
TO all who believed to come forward and
make a public profession of their faith.
Twenty-Five persons accepted the invita-
ton. This makes 165 persons who have
professed conversion during these meet
ings. After services the ordinance OF bap-
tism was administered to large number
of candidates. Services every night this
week at 7:45 o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
Marion Hariand's Talk.

About two hundred invitations were
issued Yesterday to the talk to be given in
the parlors of the Executive Mansion at
half-past next Tuesday afternoon by Ma
rion Harland (Mrs. Terhune). Her sub
ject Will be MARY, the Mother of Wash
ington."
Mrs. Terhune will arrive here on Satur-
dav and will be the guest of her brother,
Mr. S. II. Hawes. She win be handsomely
entertained while here. Mrs. Terhune has
recently accepted the vice-presidency of
the Association for the Preservation of
Virginia Antiquities, under the auspices of
which the talk is 20 be given.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05

jrrles received on this road on the night OF MAY
~, $50 This was tho time OF the collision on
The James-River bridae. in which Bnginocf
Lowry lost his life. Tho defendants excepted
and execution was suspended pending appear
20 tho higher court.
The old suit OF z. q. Mayo and others against
tho Richmond and Danyille Railroad company
was dismissed. This was q suit OF electment
brought 10 recover certain lands used by the De-
fendant company and claimed by she piaintins.
IL was instituted IN the Hastings Court OF man
chester In is7o IL was afterwards removed 70
Rcnmond. aud has since been pending, having
been continued from term 10 term. It was dls,
missed under what Is known as the nve-years
law.
Judge Wexford appointed Messrs. 3. II.
Hawes, Il. A. Catlin, John c. Nnnce and Charles
Lorraine, trustees, Of the Old-harket Prcsoyts-
rian church.
Veuable Il Heyman recovered Judgment
against James L. Botto for si0l57.
In tho suit OF T. NJ, Logan, trustee, vs.. Kate
Callahan for s9f. 43, which was Instituted Tues
day. an attachment was sued out aud served on
the bank in which the defendants account was
kopL Tho action was for rent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
Ex-Governor and stiss Mildred Lee.
New York World, 4th.l

Ex-Governor Fitzhugh Lee, OF Virginia
was M the Hoffman House Yesterday, and
another member of the immediate family
OF the distinguished Confederate leader.
Miss Mildred Lee, was at the same time
the guest of Mr.. j. l.. Robertson,
on west Fifty-eighth street. Not Lady
Florence Dixie, nor Lady Brassey, nor
Lady Mary Wortley Montague, nor any
famous woman traveller of modern
times, perhaps, has roamed furtner over
the world. TO better advantage, with more
leisure and better comprehension OK his.
tory and civilization. than Miss Mildred
Lee. who for some years after the war pre-
sided over the household Of her distin-
guished father. General Robert T.. Lee,
when ne assumed the presidency at
Lexington, Va, of what was Washington
College, but became thereupon Washing-
ton and Lee University.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
An Irish AIilltary COMPANY.

Some weeks ago a movement was on foot
among the young Irish citizens of this city
to form military company to be COM
posed entirely of Irishmen OF sons of Irish
men.
1t being the desire of the gentlemen IN
cooperating this movement to have an in
dependent organization like the Richmond
Light Infantry Blues action in the matter
was indefinitely postponed, as 1t will be me-
cessary TO secure a charter from the Gene
raj Assembly of Virginia for such a COM
pany.
The movement, however, has by no
means fallen through. and the question
Will be revived when the Legislature meets
in December. Several years ago there
were two Irish companies in this city. and
there is now abundant material from which
to select a company or even battalion.
About seventy-fVe young men had ex-
pressed their willingness to become MEN,
beTs Of the new company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
AGREED TO DIE TOGETHER.
Each Shot Misunderstanding End OF Two
Hebrew students.
rrr tslegraph 10 the Dispatch.l !


CrScrxyAT1. o., March A suicide. OF
two young students of the Hebrew Union
College occurred at O'Clock this morning nm
M Fourteenth and Race streets. Inc
vouno men were Isadore II. FTauenthal
and Ernest sallingeT. They boarded ,I,,;hS in the
house of Max Scholtcnteldt, ana oceupieu
a6ioining rooms. About l o'clock Mr.
Scboltenfeldt heard a heavy fall IN their
room, and soon afterward another: Benz. Being
unable to open the door, be got po,ibce, ne
ofIicer and broke in. They found thaI
FTauenthal had shot himself in the head;
sai1geT took the pistol and fire. fred faund Ssi
into his chest. He was alive Wheh iouiII, ahI.
but died in o few minutes. On the taole
Tas TSs a'no note asking that kilograms be sent
for or Frauenthal 70 Mr.. j; 3. Hell, li% i Dol Soi
man street, st. Louis, Mo-, ana iqr iih na,,
iineer to Henry Landauer, care joseph
soboeneman a Co. 1s west Third street,
Philadelphia. sallinger was able to isS SPEAK t1
when found. and said they hi, had agreSSG; S;orU ~
die by'their own hands. Sallingers olaIy
bad an entry yesterday saying. no was
Going to end his never-ceasing pain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
Tho 1vmph Has Been shipped.

DR.. w. w. Parker, of the Virginia Medi-
cal Society, yesterday received the follow
inc letter from Mr.. John B. jackson, sec
ond secretary of the United States Lega-
ton at Berlin, in regard to an application
made by the former for some OF kochs
lymph:
formity Win the request OF the Governor OF
Virginia In his letter Of the I'D ulnmo your ap-
plication for lymph received the necessary en-
dorsement, and was forwarded on the 9th In
stant 10 DR. Libbertz, who was requested 10 sup
pIy the lymph directly 10 you-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
EASTER COMES VERY SOON.
The Festival this Year Almost as Early as
IL Possibly Could BE.

This from the Savannah Morning Ners
refers TO q matter 20 which reference has
already been made in this paper:
The fact that Easter falls on very early date
this year-Marcn 29th-has lcsused - friend OF
fact and figures 10 collect some curious sthis-
tics In l6s3 Easter fell on March 25th, and 10
will only once again this century-.nsmely, lsg4-
fall on 80 early date. In the three folloWing
centuries IL will occur only eight times on tne
same dste-nsmey, In 1851, 2)3S, S036. 2JJ', 2lOS'
2lli, 2i2l. aud 2lgS.
The earliest date on which Easter cen fall "a
March I'D, and this only IN case tho moon - tull
on March 2lst, when this date happens TO fall on
Saturday. This combination OF circumstances
is extremely rare; It occurred in 1890 l76l, and
1877, and will happen again in 1890, 2U1o, and
21ss, while during the three following centuries
IL is not once on the books at this early date.
On the other hnnd, Easter never fals later thAn
April 9th /: THIS was tho case In 1896. 1874, and
1895, and viii only happen once In the next cen-
turY-namely, In 1913
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05

gether TO Mr.. Turpin's effice, and whel
confronted with the figures Mr. Grymei
did NOT deny that they were fiis.
When asked by the reporter II u was no.
possible that Nr. Grymes had put tnt
money in the drawer and forgotten 70
enter il on the books aud IL the cash was
over on the day of the omission (the 26tn 4
Mr.. Childrey replied in tho negative, ano
said that on tho contrary 1t was short.
HAD HELPED BEFORE.
Mr.. Grymes also assisted in checking the
bill-book On January 10th, but all 6llls
marked paid on that date were tounu
credited in the Treasurer's books.
II will probably not be known until tne
case comes up Saturday exactly what form
the prosecution will assume. The four
cases NAV be taken up separately or they
may DO punched. IL is said by some tnat
the new Code gives the Commonwealth the
right to add the several amounts togetner
and treat them az one transaction. III tne
fact is established, as alleged. that the en-
try "2i" in the Auditors bill-book was
made on the 25th by Mr.. Grymes 1t NAV pe
that the charge Of altering the books VII,
be preferred against hin. which would
perhaps be more serious in its consequences
If proven, than that of embezzlement.
NOTHING TO SAY.
Colonel N. J.. Spotswood has been re;
tanned as counsel for MIR. Grymes, and helu
a long conference with his client yesterday
in the Mayors Office. To DISPATCH re-
porter who saw him later in the day the
Colonel said that he had nothing 70 say,
and he had advised Mr.. Grymes not to tal5
for publication. The DISPATCH addressed
a note to Mr.. Grymes and asked If ne
wished to say anything, but no reply was
received.
PERSONAL.
The accused has for several years taken
an active interest in public affairs, ana Is
one of the most popular young men IN the
city. He is secretary of the Powhatau
Club, and three years ago. when Mr.. Chil,,
drey was elected Treasurer, was selected
TO represent Madison Ward IN the Common
Council. He resigned his scat TO accep'
the clerkship in the Treasurer's office. As
q Democratic worker he has had no gu
perior, has always been found where mos
needed on election-day-in Jackson Mard
Three wears ago when Hon. j. Taylor
Ellyson entered the contest for the mayor
atty he had no more enthusiastic OF active
supporter than Mr. Grymes, and 1t wa'
this fact that made the Mayors duty
doubly painful to him yesterday.
The friends of Mr.. Grymes-and theS
are legion-will be slow TO believe that ntI
can be guilty of the offence charged, and
the hope is general that when the proper
time comes for him to present his side o.
sshe case he will be able TO show that n
has not violated the law.
His resignation as clerk 10 the Treasurer
was placed in the hands of the Mayor soor
after the arrest yesterday and was written
to take effect immediately.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
Richmond Theatre.

The sale of seats opens this morning at
the Theatre for the Janauschek engagement
The historical and romantic drama OF
Essex Is the play for tomorrow night.
Madame Janauschek appearing as Queen Eliza
beth.
The play has been produced in its original
German in all the principle EuEopean cities and
has made a success. and this Is the nrst year OF
its presentation In English.
Madame Jsnsuschek in the regal charscter OF
Queen Elizabeth ayails herself OF the opportu-
nifty afforded to display some handsome dresses
and decorations, all said TO DO historically cor
rect
Al the matinee Saturday Marie Stuart" and
at night Macbeth"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
- Hu.tings Court, Yesterday.

james Corcoran alias Matthew Harst
(coloreG was convicted OF breaking into me
tnblo OF Mrs. Mary PfsifIer and stealing set
OF harness. He vas sent TO the penitentiary for
two years.
Joseph Walker (colored) was convicted OF ma
licious assault on l. A. Wikinson and his pun
ishment assessed at TWO years In the peniten-
tisry.
Florence Wenner (colored). charged with COM
plicity In the above offence. plead guilty OF un-
lawful assault and was sont TO jail Tor six
months and fned one cent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
correspondine with the Rabbis.

The following committee has been ap-
pointed by the Congregation Beth Ahaba to
take into consideration the vacancy in the
pulpit caused by the death of the lament
ed DR.. Harris. and to recommend ? suit.
able minister TO the congregation: Messrs
Moses Millhiser, William Loyenstein. Ju-
lius Straus, Charles Hutzler, Moses Thai
himer, l.. Raab, and Israel Stern. The
committee has organized and have gone
actively TO work by correspondence with
the leading rsbbis OF the country, and
hope soon 10 be able TO come TO some con-
clusion. As yet no particular rabbi has
been suggested.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
Bapti,t Ladies' Hold , Conference.

A general meeting of the Baptist ladies
OF this city was held yesterday at 430 p.
N. in the rooms Of the Woman's Christian
Association.
Mrs. G.. w. Peasants presided, and the
attendance was large, nearly every Baptist
church in the city being represented.
The ladies were requested 10 continue
their work in regard TO the establishment
of a Baptist booth at the Carnival De Ia
Mer, which commences April 7th. The
Baptist stand will be under the charge OF
Mrs. Peasants.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
c-nnhRanresentatixns

Rev. George II. Ray. of Richmond, has
been commissioned by the Grand Lodge OF
the District of Columbia its grand repre-
sentative near the Grand Lodge of Vir-
William B. McChesney, of Staunton, has
been commissioned by the Grand Lodge OF
Quebec as its grand representative near
the Grand Lodge of Virginia.
Rev. Mr. Ray is one of the brightest ana
most popular members OF the Grand Lodge,
and the same may be said of Alr. McChes-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
Tho Injured Rallroad-sfen.

The condition of Dir. Nicholas Ferriter,
who was badly injured at the Richmond
and Allegheny shops Tuesday afternoon
by the explosion of pot of molten brass,
was much improved yesterday, and he Is
now thought to be out of danger.
Mr.. K. ID. Beazeley. the gentleman who
was badly hurt Tuesday by falling be-
tween two cars in the Allegheny yard, was
not thought 10 be improved yesterday,
although his condition rs not critical. He
suffers great deal.