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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-12

"A new use has been discovered for
the telephone. It is said to foretell
storms. That must be when mans
wife calls him up and the typewriter
girl answers the call,-Chicago Post.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-12

Now that South Dakota has sent
Kyle to the Senate there should be no
more trouble there about DIGESTION
81. Louis Post Dispatch.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-12

-"This," said the poor victim of
strong drink, as he looked about him at
the lnebriGtes' Home, "is the house that
jag built.-Chicogo Tribune.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-12

-"what was that noise I heard in
the parlor last night, Maria 2" at was
william breaking his engagement
Boston Gazette.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-12

-Lo may be ward of the govern
ment, but so long as he retains his Win
chester he must be classed as a doubtful
ward.-ChicG9o Naa.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-12

The western rivers are making a
run on their banks Washington Star.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-12

When man begins to accumulate
little money he refers to his parson as
"the rector. n-1tchason Gyobe.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-12

You cannot depend upon the action
of steam engine; there's always some
thing eccentric about it.--Btaghanaton
Republican. '''''''''
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-12

g rolling stone gathers no moss"
but the way its edges round off is
caution.-P tts5uy Chronicle.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-12

The humblest of orchestra conductors
Is always u leading citizen.-DSt. JOSEPH
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-12

-Armor plates are probably the best
on which to serve hot cannon balls
Boston Htrai1.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-12

The dogs who take the prizes at the
bench show are the bred winners.-El.
mira Gazette.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-12

Blows are not always exchanged
when You strike an Acquaintance
PittSJurg Dispatch.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-12

The number Of girls who promise to
succeed Patti is necessarily limited. The
names Of those mentioned at present are
Esther Palliser, Philadelphia girl;
Mary Howe Of Vermont, Emma Eames
of Boston, Emma Nevada, bofh in Vir
ginia City; Sybl Sanderson of San
Francisco, and Marie Decca, an Ohio
girl. Still, as Patti promises to retain
her youthfulness us long as Queen Vic
toria, it is question hardly worth con
sidering for the next 80 or go years,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-12

-"How's business Oh, picking ur,'
as the collector of cigar stubs said to his
friend.-iSt. Joseph Meas.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-12

"A little less censure should be given
the spider; flies are so willing.-4tchison
Globe
When man is compelled to work
for wages he is of necessity led to q hire
life.-B96aIo Eapress
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Passengers see stars and all sorts of
things when trains they are on are tele-
scoped.-Neto Orleans Picdyune.
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The brakeman who succeeded in
thrashing actor John l.. Sullivan must
have been training some time.-Bdlti-
more american.
1t would be II most unreasonable
woman who should demand of her
policeman lover that he should give up
his club.-Bost0n Transcript.
"A man seldom appreciates that
which does not cost him anything. This
rule, however, doesn't apply to side
whiskers.-SomereiRe Journal
%A%
AN exchange publishes column of
Things to do in cold weather." but
Take seat and sit down by the fire"
is not one of them:-Ram Horn.
In the stomach of a crocodile lately
shot on the Daintier river was found a
temperance medal. The poor thing re.
formed just in time to die Cincinnati
Enquirer.
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29
THE vENABLe-sTReeT MEETING.
Mr.. Harrison to Preach Three Times To-
Day-Othcr Church Services.

There will be three services at the Vena-
ble-Street church to-dav--one at IL A. NJ.
one at $3.50 p. NJ, and one at 8 u. nj. At ell
of these Rev. j. X. Harrison will preach.
The interest in these meetings is very pro-
found, md the sermons OF MIR. Harrison
have been notable for their simplicity, di-
rectness, and power. He has little or no
method in his management of meetings.
He deals with his audience with perfect
frankness. This speedily secures their
confidence and attention. He will be in
Richmond several days longer and will
preach again for the Venable-Street people
Monday at 8 p. Nj
Bishop Whittle will preach at ST..
Johns church this morning and admin
large class. The Easter exercises of the
Sunday schools of st. Johns will occur at
4 o'clock this afternoon, and tomorrow
night the annual meeting of the congrega-
tion for the election of vestry and other
business will be held. There were bap-
tismal services at this church yesterday af-
ternoon at 8 O'Clock.
Bishop Randolph will conduct confrma-
tion services at st. Pauls church tonight
Mt 8 o'clock. At O'Clock this afternoon
will be held Sunday-school celebration
with choral service.
HOLY communion will be celebrated this
morning in all OF the Episcopal and Luthe-
ran churches.
Rev DR.. ii. L. Johnson will deliver an
address at the Easter celebration of the
Towards Grove Methodist Sunday school
this afternoon at $3.50 O'clock.
The monthly meeting of the Board of
Directors OF the Methodist Sunday-School
Society OF Richmond and Manchester will
be held at Broad-Street church at $3.50
o'clock this afternoon.
Rev. L. =. scherer, of Salem, will preach
ut the First English Lutheran church this
morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29

sermon Of Dr.. N. D. Hoce, preached in his
own pulpit on March the 9Th, on "Uuful-
Allied Aspirations" Continuing, DR.. Dick
inson said II heard the sermon and / was
never 10 thrilled By any pulpit orator. 1t
reminded me OF the effect of Edward Ever
ett's euiogy on Washington, a. he delivered
It ut the University OF Virginia macy years
Harrison, rubbing his hands ~ the tears
ran down his cheeks. turned 20 o company
of us at the close of Everett's great GRAFTON
and said: Boys. IL is only about once in q
lifetime that one Is permitted to fee ms
do now felt that way as DIR. Hoee
closed his great sermon. and took back
street home that the spell might not be
fancy that tier was in something OF the
same mood that Paul was when be said
that whether he was in the body or out OF
the body be did not know"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29
JUDGE HINTON DID NOT REFU:E.
Not True that Re Would Not sign the
Record.

II was rumored yesterday both in this
c;tv and Norfolk that Judge Hinton on
Triday refused to sign the record in the
Cont of Appeals in the case of Hodges
against the Seaboard and Roanoke rail-
road. delivered the preceding day..
AZ Judge Hinton was one of the two
who concurred in the opinion delivered by
Judge lacy, his refusal to sign would mean
a reversal OF the previous days proceed
ings. q, g, ..
Clerk TAYLOR. Of the Supreme Court,
vas seen al his residence, on Church Hill,
last night by DISPATCH reporter and
asked about this matter. he said there
was no foundation whatever for the rumor,
and he had no idea how such an impress
SION could haze gotten about:
n Is understood that Judge Leigh Il.
Watts. counsel for the railroad, will pro-
baby ask rehearing OF the case.
The railway managers have, always
understood that the law upon which the
decision is based to be intended for rural
districts and not as applying to. cities.
By many lawyers it is claimed that the
whole matter could be remedied by
SIMPLE repeal of the law. while Others in
sist IL could not, ns it has for It's founda-
ton a constitutional inhibition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29
STUDENT VOLUNTEER MOVEMENT.
MIR william II. Cossum Visiting the vir-
eipis Instit ations In Its Behalf.

Some FIVE years ago few colleginns as
sembled M Mortified adopted method
of enljsting students at colleges and
seninsries In the work Of foreign missions.
Their plan does not contemplate any new
organization for sending out missionaries,
hut il simply recruiting agency Tor the
benefit of all the denominational societies.
turning the attention of young Christians
IN the formative period OF theft life TO the
claims of the heather world, and. en-
couraging them TO get information about
mission life and be thus better prepared
for the service IL their several churches
should deem them suitable to enter II, II
not. be more active in supporting such as
shall be chosen TO 90.
The work has already reached proper.
tons which its founders hardly dreamed
of. In hundreds Of institutions OF Canada
and the United States bands of volunteers
have been formed. The aggregate OF mem
bers, as reported TO convention held
month ago in Cleveland. Ohio. ia six thou
sand two hundred. :,
Mr.. william ii. Cossum, q student or
Cornell University, is visiting Virginia in
situations in the interest Of this movement;
He was at Randolph Macon Yesterday, viii
spend TO-DAY with the students OF Rich
mond College, and at s j. NJ. will speak
at the Grace-Street Tabernacle CDr.
Batchcr's). corner of Grace and zine: his
theme is to be the relation of this students
movement TO the churceos. Tie meeting
will be entirely undonominational and
equally interesting to all friends of foreign
missions with whatever church animated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29
Imnortant rheat,IcaI mai.

Managers Reiss and Berger, Of the Mo-
cart Academy of Music. have perfected ar
rangements with Mr.. Arthur G.. Lewis,
manager of the Opera-House in Norfolk,
whereby both houses will hereafter be
booked conformity with only the leading
attractions in the country. This coming
summer the Mozart Academy will undergo
extensive improvements which. when COM
pleted. will probably place it as the largest
and handsomest theatre between Washing
ton and New Orleans. As yet the extent of
the improvements TO be made is not given
out. Richmond, however, has good reason
to congratulate herself in this direction.
The 0pera-House in Norfolk will also be
entirely remodelled and converted into @
magnificent first-class theatre, yieing with
the best in the State. Already many i'm
portant engagements have been signed for
both houses for next season.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29
Death In Fredericksburg OF BIZ. james r.
Read.

Mr.. James F. Read, well-known citizen
of Richmond. having for many years been
in the drug business at the corner OF
Twenty-fifth and Clay streets. died yester-
day in Fredericksburg. Mr.. Reads father
received telegram early in the afternoon
telling him that he had better come 10
fredericksburg. as his son was very ill,
and before night second message came
bearing the sad tidings Of his death
Deceased. who was about thirty-fve
years old and unmarried. was member OF
Damon Lodge. knights of Pythias, and as
soon as intelligence of his death was re-
ceiyed Mr. r. A. Hughes, keeper of re-
cords and seal OF that lodge. telegraphed
to the Chancellor Commander of No. ~ to
show the remains all Pythian honors.
The interment will be at fredericksburg.
Deceased had been in delicate health for q
long time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29
MORRISON NOT ARRESTED.
The Alleged scott-County Embezzler Sup
posed to BE In Virginia.

posed to BE In Virginia.
The DISPATCH last night received the fol-
lowing from its Washington correspond
ent.
Sergeant Tomlinson, of Richmond,
Deputy-C Clerk Morrison, of Scott county,
up to this writing been unable to find his
man. The police of Washington have of
course aided him in every way possible,
nitely located in this city. 1t was supposed
that became here. and IL was thought that
he was in hiding, but it was stated TO your
correspondent to-day that Morrison is be-
lieved to have gone in another direction
and is probably somewhere in Virginia, as
it is thought he went across the
State-line again when the officers got
after him. However, it is not an
assured fact that he came to Wash
ington at all. The police of Washington
cannot hold man on q mere telegraphic
request. 1t is necessary to have the requi-
sition papers before fugitive from justice
can be arrested and held by the officers in
the District of Columbia. IL used to be
that they could arrest on telegram and
hold the party for ten days"
When the DISPATCH man was at the Capt.
toll yesterday no further information had
been received regarding the ex-Clerk. but
later Major Poe received the following
from Sergeant Tomlinson, who is in WASH
ington:
Morrison left here Thursday night, say
ing he was going to Scott county. Tell
Colonel Marye to telegraph there and find
outn =
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29
Gnecial Notice.

Owing to the bad weather and so many
encacements ahead we have been. per-
susded by our customers to extend our
offer to April ist. up to which time we VIII
give one dozen of our fnely-hnished
Cabinet photos. mounted on fine imported
card mounts. and one l6x20 crayon por-
trait. handsomely finished, for SO. Inc
crayon alone is worth more than we ASK
for ali We hone those who intend taking
advantage of the above offer will not put
il off. as we positively will not extend the
time longer than April LIST.
CAMPBELL 4 Co..
400 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29
Lodge of EIks of Roanoke.

P.D.E. G. r. Joseph w. Laube will
institute lodge of the Benevolent and
Protective Order of Elks at Roanoke on
the 18th Of April. A large delegation Of
the fraternity will be present from Rich
mond, Norfolk, and Washington. MIR.
Laube is trying to make arrangements
with the Norfolk and Western railroad tor
reduced rates for oil who desire to go from
Richmond. The lodge will start with
about forty members. consisting of some
of the best citizens of Roanoke. The visit
ing members will be handsomely enter
tanned by the members of the new lodge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29
TURNER RELEASED ON BAIL.
CARROLL Now Out OF Danger-other Police
Court Cases.

The continued case of Buford l.. Turner
(colored), charged with shooting Walter
Carroll, came upin the Police Court yester-
day on question of bail.
The physician attending Carroll stated
that the wounded boy was doing well, and
that his condition was not dangerous.
Policeman Talley testified that the
prisoner admitted shooting Carroll, but
said he did SO in self-defence.
The case was continued until April 18th.
and Justice Crutchield consented to bail
Turner in the sum of $1,000, which was
promptly given.
Darlington Brown (coloreD was charged
with assaultine, beating. and robbing Ed
ward Sweeney.
Sweeney stated that on the night of De-
cember oath he was followed by Brown and
two others. who knocked him down and
by force took what money he had in his
pocket.
The case was sent on to the grand jury.
Brown was also charged with trespassing
on the premises of Alexander Bradley and
creating disturbance. On this charge he
was committed for twelve months IN de-
fault Of security.
Carter Branch (colored) was charged
with stealing two saddles, the property Of
some person unknown. The case was con-
tinued until April 9TH.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29

Blake 4 Flemine's Photograph Peflors.
at 905 east Broad street, have passed inIo
other hands. and will hereafter De kno ~ 2
Is the Chicago Fino Art Gallery. That tnc
new firm comes prepared 70 comp"te Win
when Il Is known that they are gong 10
give away pictures in order TO show the
public the class of work they propose 10
make.
Beginning March soth and continuing
ten days thereafter free .sittings WIZ 90
made between the hours OK and ~ a. n ~,
and every one who Is fortunate enough to
secure o sitting within the above pre-
scribed time will be presented with o
splendid Cabinet Photograph. OF them
selves. elegantly mounted, and handsome
" finished. These pictures are given un-
conditionally and entirely tree OF charge,
with compliments of
305 east Broad.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29
Two of a Kind At the ACADEMY.

The attraction at the Academy of Music
for Tuesday and Wednesday nights of this
week will be the bright and laughable
comedy Two of Kind" which has had
pany is said to be composed of fine
talent. On Wednesday there will be q
special matinee. The play runs about like
this,
Two rich old maids opposed to mar
rage; two young ones eager for matri-
mony; two young men urging an early
date for the ceremony; two old and i'm
pecunious bachelors anxious for life
OF ease on some one else's money
mix them up, each playing into thepther's
hand, with Parson Stigginsn gathering
in the old maids checks as often as posi-
ble-and you have Two of Kind,n the
last being the only odd number.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29
The Operetta Lailn.

On Friday evening next the beautiful
operetta "Lailn" will be presented at
Young Mems Christian Association Hall.
The music Will be brilliant and the scenery
especially attractive. There will be large
and well-trained choruses of mountain
children and fairies. Mrs. w. o. Shell
burne, the sweet singer of Barton Heights,
will take the part of the lost Laila: When
she Is rescued by the queen and her gi,t-
tering band of fairies the scene will be
gorgeous.
The Richmond College quartette will
render choice music between the acts.
Tenors--Messrs. James HARDWOOD and 5. j.
Young. Bassos-Messrs. Russell Williams
and Ralph Clementson.
The entertainment is for the benefit Of
the Grace-Street Baptist Tabernacle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29
Former Presidents of Ma Sigma Rho
Society.

The annual public debate Of the Mu
Sigma Rho Society of Richmond College
will take place tomorrow night at s
o'clock.
Among former presidents of this society
are: Mayor j. Taylor Ellyson, Mr.. Josiah
Ryland, Rev. DR.. S. Henson, of Chicago !;
Rev. George b. Taylor, missionary to
Rome, Italy; Professor William ID: Thomas,
.. D., Rev Dr. 4. 2. Dickinson n n. Professor pa9
G.. +. James, ID. D., principal Allegheny
Institute, Roanoke c. V. Meredith, Esq.,,
City Attorney; George j. Holiday, ESQ.,,
Judge s. b. Witt, Rev. r. X. AGREE, Rev.
Or. r. II. Pitt. Hon. M. A. Turner, former
Minister to Cuba under Cleveland's Ad-
ministration. and Rev. Carter Helm Jones.
of Nashville, Tenn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29
EDITOR TO DELIVER THE ADDRESS.
Mr.. +. III. Richardson to Speak for the
Mechanics Institute.

Mr.. F. II. Richardson, the talented editor
of the Atlanta Journal, and who was for
merly associated with the Constitution, will
deliver the address at the closing exercises
of the Mechanics Institute in this city.
These exercises will take place this year
about the sth of May. though the exact
day has not yet been fully determined on.
Mr.. William IL. Campbell, OF this city,
son. saws that gentleman is an entertaining
ard eloquent speaker, and always pleases
his hearers.
The Mechanics Institute is IN flourish
ing condition, and Mr.. Whitehurst, in
speaking Of it, said yesterday that its only
drawback was the lack of accommodations
for the constantly increasing number of
candidates for admission to this school.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29
sub-centrastor. to Meet.

A general meeting of the sub-contrac-
tors OF Richmond and Manchester Is called
TO be held at Lee Camp Hall Tuesday night
at s o'clock. The architects of the city
have been invited to confer with them.
The object of the meeting ia not to
change prices or take any action Of that
character, but to discuss plans for the bet
ter protection of the sub-contractors.
They desire the presence of the architects,
so as to advise with them In regard to what
charges can be made In the manner of con-
tracing for buildings, the idea being not
to let the general contractors get al Of
their money until the sub-contEnetoss ere
propesl1 secured oTonaid
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29

M6brss eonnty w Ve viii be open for
visitors on June 18th eight hundred Of
whom can be comfoi tably Accommodated
there. The buildings are all of brick and
constitute the finest aggregation of such
devoted to pleasure-se,kers' summer uses
in the Virginian mountains or anywhere
else. Colonel William s. Ayers, so long
connected with the Ezg hange and Ballard
Hotels, Richmond. AM later proprietor Of
Cloudland and Roam Mountain hotels. in
Western North Carolirf, a gentleman uni
versally popular with .3ie travelling public
for many years past, gill DE manager of
the Old Sweet the coming season.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29
rwo,,ve K,capoo Indians.

dressed in full war costume, making Fancy
Faster Baskets, will be on exhibition in
the big window of Meyers Dry;
Goods Store, corner Sixth and Broad
streets, Easter Monday. They, have al
ready made up about five hundred beau-
tiful colored baskets for hampers. scrap
work, glove. lunch. &C.. that lookslike the
Will sell during the day. They are specially
adapted for Faster presents. Bring the
children to see this novel exhibit, which Is
in full view Of the street. The Indians
are under the charge of DIR. Charlie. OF
Corcoran Hall.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29
ROSEMARY PUBLIC LIBRARY.
II Is Probable that 1t VIII he Located In
the Neal House.

Recently the Executive Committee OF
the Rosemary Public Library rented fron,
Mr.. Goldback a store on Main street he:
tween First and Foushee with view OF
fitting il up for library building.
Since then they have seen several places
that they thought would suit their. pIlr-
poses better. Notably among them is the
Neal house, on Main between Foushee and
Adams streets. MIR. Goldback. was IN
formed of this and requested 10y the Ex-
ecutive Committee to aid them in getting
another tenant for his house in case it was
decided that it would be advisable to take
the Neal house, and this he consented
to do.
One of the committee said yesterday
evening that the report that there was
DISAGREEMENT between the Library Com
mittee nnd Mr.. Goldback did MIR. Gold
back great injustice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29
.Gesanxverein Easter-sronday Celebration.

The Gesangverein Virginia will celebrate
discretionary by giving an entertainment
OF night at Sanger Hall, consisting OF or
chestral music, singing, three-act
comedy, and dancing. The comedy is en-
titled Der Nasenstuber." The characters
Molker, Miss b. Thilow. Mrs NJ. u. Rich
ter. Mr.. @. Fred. Kohier, MIR. n. F. Rich
ter. aud MIR. Carl Bergdorf. Mr.. RoseneRk
is the manager. The entertainment will
be entirely social affair within the men,
bership of the Gesangverein.