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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-21

no false hope or dream mislead you. Ba-
ronial Virginia il dead. nium nor Car
thage, nor Thebes, is more. so. Go over
the land as have gone and you VIII see
what have seen. There 10 no mistaking-
no possible mistaking.
Think tenderly of Virginia, o. North,
for she is the sepulchre of your brave.
Think tenderly of Virginia, OF south. for
her soil is saturated with the blood of
your sons. Speak tenderly, historic muse,
of Virginia, for in her chaste breast Is
built mausoleum of American liberty !;
and thou, o! Time, seal mp the book, OF
the record of the deeds OF her
sons. Place it high and safe upon the
shelf of the eternities, that IN after ages;
when men shall come again to know God
and his best earthly image-honor.-theey
may take down the volume and read with
kindling eyes and emulous, heaying breast,
the lesson OF duty, devotion TO principle,
and self-surrender-the lesson OF that
alone which ennobles man and lifts him
almost level with his Maker"
Mr.. Gordon thanked the audience for
their attention and resumed his seat
amidst great applause. :,
BIS speech was O beautiful one-full OF
ohaste and lofty language and delivered
with all the fervor and eloquence which
cbaracterizes the distinguished young Viz
ginlan.
DIR. Henry, at the conclusion OF Mr.. Cor
don's address, arose and said: am sure
utter the sentiment OF every one present
when thank most heartily our talented
young friend for the eloquent address
which he has delivered TO u.s."
Ii is matter of very great regret, that
MIR. Bryan, who was expected to be here,
has been called on business TO New York,
and we arc also sorry for the absence of
his good wife, who is president of this as
sociation, and in whose absence may say
as John Smith said of Pocahontas, she is
the nonpariel of her race"
DR.. Henry then said that blanks would
be distributed among the audience, 80 that
those who desired to become members OF
the association could avail themselves OF
this opportunity to do so by filing up the
printed FORMS Many did this, but the
blanks were not counted last night and the
number of new members has not yet been
aapeytainad
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-21
MR.. BANCROFT,S FUNERAL.
It is Attended by a Large and Most Distin
guished Gathering.
[By telegraph 70 the Dispatch.


WASHINGTON, ID. c., January 20.-The
funeral of the venerable historian. George
Bancroft, took place this morning at IL
O'Clock ct st. Johns Protestant Episcopal
church, opposite Lafayette Square, ana
was attended bv large and most distin-
gushed gathering. The crowd was. so
great that many persons were obliged TO
stand in the aisles throughout the entire
service and many more were unable to gain
admission. Among those whose presence at
tested their respect for the honored dead
were the President and Mr.. Halford, the
President and Mrs. Morton, Secretary
and Mrs. Blaine, Secretary and Mrs. Win
dom, Secretary and Mrs. Proctor, Post
master-General Wanamaker, Secretary No
bic. Secretary Tracy, Assistant Secretary
Foley, General Schofield. Senator and Mrs.
Frye, Senator Blair, Sir Julian Pauncefote,
the British Minister; Count Arco Valley, the
German Minister, and nearly all the other
members of the Diplomatic Corps. The
Navy Department was well represented,
a majority of the naval officers stationed
at Washington and Annapolis and many OF
the older clerks taking advantage OF the
closing of the Departments TO pay their
last tribute to their former chief.
At the conclusion of the services the re-
mains were taken to the Baltimore and Po-
tomac railway for transportation to Mor-
cester, Mass, where the interment Will be
made. They were accompanied by the
members OF the family and few intimate
friends. In accordance with the Presl-
dents order the flags on the Executive De-
partments were displayed at half-mast to-
day out of respect TO the memory OF Mr.
Bancroft.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-21
They Think the Switch Was Purposeiy
Displaced.

At 100 yesterday morning train No. 4 OF
the Chesapeake and Ohio ran over switch
supposed to have been mallciously dis
placed at Winnifrede Junction, and into
some empty freight-cars on the siding
damaging engine 70 and setting fire to two
of the freight-cars. No. 4 train was not
injured and started with another engine at
$50. Engineer Edwards was, slightly
bruised and cut about the head, but not
seriously injured. No other persons were
hurt. Evidence that the switch was tam
pered with seems reliable.
No. II at II Monday night took three
cars from this track and the conductor Is
positive that the switch was closed and
locked. No. ipassed at 1922 yesterday
morning and the switch was oil right
and the lamp burning brightly. The en-
gineer says ne saw two men standing be-
tween the depot and the switch. When
for the siding and locked and the lamp
wick was turned down into the burner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-21

Howard's- Grove Lodge. Good TempIars
assisted by Charity and Jefferson lodges,
The programme. which was very. interest
ing, consisted of singing. an address by
Brother Loving; duet BY Sisters Jennie
Mason and Sallie Ball recitation BY virgie
Holt; recitation by Sister Lizzie Wharton;
singing; address BY Brother H. Q Hcchler;
recitation by j. II. Hannah; recits-
tion by Sister Mamie Wharton; address by
Rev. Leroy Phsup; duet by Sisters Curry
Mason; address by Brother ]. b. Bur-
rouehs: recitation by Sister T. Lee Allen.
After securing number of names tor mem
bership Brother Phsup pronounced the
banadfctinp
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-21
xvh., ,he PoI,ce Arc Doing.

William Anderson and Flossie TAYLOR
(both coloredD were arrested last night on
the charge of having in their possession
certain articles stolen from the store OF 5;
Speigle, in Manchester, which was robbed
OF S75 worth of clothing Monday night.
John Hayes (white) and William Henry
Coleman and Fletcher Moseley (colored) },
who robbed the showcase of ofSchwarzschlid
h 90. a few days ago, were arrested Mon
day by Policemen Redford and Wren. 4
number of air-rifes. stolen from Phillips d
Stein. were also found in their possession.
Each was sent to jail for twelve months by
Justice Crutchfeld yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-21
IT'S FOR Youl
Fifteen Dollars for seven and q HsiE

We have one thousand Mems Suits and
Oyercoats left that have to be sold before
February fst, and to move them quick you
can have your choice Of any suit that sold
for Sl5 for 81. 80. in Cutaway or Sack. These
magnificent suits comprise Cheyiots, Cas-
simeres, Diagonals, and Worsteds. Our
S15 Oyercoats consist Of Melton, kersey.
Chinehilla, Beaver, English Diagonal,
whipcord, Shetland Storm-O -Overcoats for
one half their value-seven dollars and
a haIf-at L. Fellheimer's s. O. Z. @. Hall,
Third and Broad streets, Richmond, Va.
N, B.-Duniap. Yeoman, Knox, and Mil.
ier sfvle Hats for 81 g8
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-21
Thn Casino RnIa Case.

Several days ago Judge Witt, of the
Hastings Court. issued rule against j. X.
Hudson, proprietor of the Casino, re;
quiring him to appear in court to-day and
show cause why his license should not DO
revoked for allowing his house to be dis
orderly. The case was TO have come up
to-day. but Mr. George p. Haw, Hndson's
counsel. being Commonwealth's attorney
of Hanover is compelled 10 attend court
there to-day, 30 tho rule has been con-
tinued until Friday.
The witnesses in the case are policemen
and residents of tho neighborhood, some
of the latter volunteering TO testify.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-21
p,rs.s,ree, Baptist Church Revival

The revival meetings at the Pine-Street
Baptis. church yesterday were largely at
tended both at the afternoon and evening
services.
AT the afternoon meeting there were
three conversions, and at the night
services seven, making total OF 80 since
the beginning of the meetings, VI this
number l47 have been received INTO the
forty-three were baptized.
Rev. J. R. Harrison conducted the SER
vices and in tho evening be was assisted by
Rev. j. @. Belts and Rev. ]. Z. Hutson. A
large number asked for prayers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-21
Have P.Id No Fees Lately.

The decision rendered in the meat-in-
preme Court on Monday will affect the
trade very little. Armour d Co.'s agent.
the largest meat-1ealer here, informed
Dispatch man yesterday that he had paid no
fees since Judge Hughes pronounced the
law unconstitutional and only once before
that. The money was paid under protest,
and was deposited in bank TO await docci-
sion of the higher court. 1t Will now be
returned
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-21
The Ornaments Caught Fire.

About 7 O'Clock last night an alarm OF
fire was sounded from Station 81. corner OF
Clay and Gilmer streets. The heat from 9
grate.tire in the house of Mr. Schaaf, on
Leigh street near Gilmer, had ignited some
dried grasses and other ornaments on
plano-shelf near by. The damage wa
trifinO
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-21
Fr,chtened by the Train.

Early yesterday morning while Tiller d
Slaughters horse and wagon were standing
at the side of their store, corner Main and
Belvidere streets, the horse took fright
from passing train and ran of up Belvi-
dere street. Al Franklin street the gate
keeper raised the gates and allowed the
runaway to come out, and in minute or
two the horse came to o stop OF his own
accord. No damage was done.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-21
Lnaned Thcm a Cnnnon.

Monday night Governor Mckinney re-
ceiyed a telegram from Governor Fowle,
of North Carolina, asking the loan Of o
cannon, No reason was gwen for wanting
the gun.
Orders were Immediately telegraphed to
the Norfolk Blues To ship one of their
rified cannon to Elizabeth City. IL IL
thought that the gun is to be used against
oyster pirates or depredators.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-21
Deeth OF Mr.. Charles Lundin.

Mr.. Charles Lundin. who for many years
represented Norway, Sweden, and Den,
marx "a yice-consui in Richmond, died
YESTERDAY at his residence 705 east Clay
street, this city. Deceased was in his
sixty-frst year and leaves wife and o
number of children. The funeral will be
from st. James church ct $50 o'clock this
morning.
Mr.. Lundin was a gentleman OF fine bust;
ness and social attainments. He was fond
OF music, and was one OF the old Philhar-
monic Club. which was organized IN Rich
mond score of years ago and OF which
the present Mozart Association IS the on
eprip0
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-21
Insurance. Omoers Elected.

The stockholders Of the Virginia State
Insurance company held their annual
meeting at noon yesterday. The President
and Secretary submitted their reports,
which contained very satisfactory exhibits,
The company has had prosperous year,
and has added largely TO its surplus fund.
The following directors were elected: n.
Y. Randolph, George l.. Christian. y. W.
Bowe. 4. Wiley Davis, Z. T. ID. Myers
John s. Ellstt, s. II. Hawes, DR.. John Ma
honey, +. SitterdiDg, John Pope. j. M.
Fourqurean, and L. d. Crenshaw. Jr.
President N. V. Randolph and Vice.
President George l.. Christian were re-
elected. Messrs. Richardson and Wills
Will retain their positions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-21
pIust Have New Proxies.

There will be considerable work involved
in getting proxies for tho meeting OF the
Virginia State Agricultural and Mechanical
Society to be held next Tuesday, those
used last Thursday having been given for
the previous meeting of which the latter
was continuation.
As yet no names have been prominently
mentioned in connection with the presi-
dency of the society.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-21
Tnr-Kcttle on Fire.

About o'clock Yesterday afternoon
while several workmen were engaged in
pitching a roof at the Cedar Works the
kettle OF tar they were using caught fire.
Some one saw the great volume OF smoke
and pulled in the private fre-alarm box on
the premises. The department responded,
but there was nothing for them to do.
There was no damage beyond the destruc-
tion of thu tar
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-21
Death Of a Former Resident.

A telegram was received here yesterday
announcing the death, at his home IN
Goochland county, of Mr., Richard u.
Woodward. who was for thirty years
prominent builder of Richmond.
Mr.. Woodward was about seyenty-eightt
years old and leaves six children, three OK
whom are sons and three daughters. His
wife died several years ago. All six OF Mr..
Woodward's children live in Goochland,
and all are married except one.
The remains will reach here on the Rich
mond and Allegheny train at $40 O'Clock
this morning and be taken to Hollywood
for intcrment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-21
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUILDING.
The Committee of Award to Meet Again
Thursday Night.

The Chamber of Commerce Building
Committee will meet again Thursday night
to examine further the competitive archi-
tectural plans for the structure soon to be
erected.
The drawings have been placed at l10S
Main street, next TO the Merchants Ma
tional Bank. where they can be inspected
by the public.
The committee consists of Colonel John
B. Purcell and Messrs. 8. II. Halves, I. A:
1ary, and II. d. Dunlop. 1t Is understood
that in considering the plans these gentle
men will have the advice of Colonel Gut
shaw. Major E. L. d. Myers, and Mr.. W. L..
Shennnrd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-21
The wizards Father

Mr.. Samuel Edison, father Of Thomas A
Edison. of electrical fame. was in the city
yesterday at the st. Claire Hotel. MIR. Edi
son is on his way TO Florida. He registered
as coming from Michigan, as did also hi
travelling companion, MIR. James Syning
tom
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-21
stop as Gus Deiarue's,

90 Main street, between Ninth and Tenth,
for your Dinner or Lunch. He keeps up
the best lunch counter in the city. Every
thing is served nice and hot. Having had
many years experience in the restaurant
business | con guarantee satisfaction 70
my friends and the public. have good
order-cook. and can serve dishes to order
at abort notice
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-21
A.B. c. Tonic is specific for Catarrh In
by Jingo |!

If the school-boy's mother would use
Cydonin on his chspped hands at night
instead of Glycerine he wouldn't put on
the by .Jingo" expression, OF counte-
your children pain by using Cydonip.
Price Is cents. Polk MILLER & Co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-21

Many physicians who have examined into The
merits OF b. Is. B. botanic Blood Bslm) have
been confronted with testimony which they
deemed surprising, and thus being convinced OF
It's wonderful efficacy have not fasod 70 Pre-.
scribe it ia their practice as occasion required.
H. l. Cassidy, kennesaw. Ga, writes. For
two years my wife was great sunerer skltui
physicIans did her no good. Her mouth Was one
solid ulcer, her body was broken out In sores,
and she lost q beautiful head Of hair. Three bot
ties u. b. Il. cured her completely. Incredible a.
10 may sound, and she Is now tho mother OF .
healthy three -months-old baby clear from any
scrofulous tainsn
A. II. Morris, Pine Bluff, ARK, writes: "Hol
springs aud several doctors failed to cure me OF
,syersI running ulcers on my leg. b. B. B. ef-
fected wonderfully quick cure after sverys
thing slso had fAiled.n
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-21

The funeral Of Mrs. Rebesca J, Lamar
Mcleod, relict Of General Hugh Nc Leod.
Of Galveston. Tex. and mother Of Mr..
Cazneau Mcleod, Governor NeKiuney's
privare secretary. was held from DR.. Hoge's
church yesterday afternoon at o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-21
Thayer Not Luustic After All
fpv teiagrxph 70 the Ufspntcn.1

LINCOLN, Nrn., January 20.-Goyernor
,rhayer last evening expressed great indig..
nation over what he termed the false and
maiicious reports sent out concerning
his mental condition. He is q trife weak,
Int will apparently be in his usual health
after few days rest. dis mind does not
appear to be affected In the slightest de-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-21
Youthful Thieves Arrested.

William 8. Lee. aged nine. and George
Cooper, aged ten years (both colorsd).
were arrested yesterday afternoon for
stealing Q gold watch from Mrs. Ann Sc:
John The youthful thieves were locked
up IN tho Second police-station-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-21

Nh. B. W. Russell, brother OF the post
master. and Miss Nellie q. OVERLY were
married at $50 O'Clock yesterday afternoon
at the residence of the brides brother-in-
law Mr.. ". W. Russell, In Henrico county.
about four miles from Richmond on the
Westham road.
The bridal couple left on the o'clock
train last night for the North.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-21
Marriages In tho County.
RussKLI-oyERBY.

DIR. j. e. Warmer and Miss Pauline M
Storrs we're married ut Mizpah church
Henrico county. at 8 o'clock yesterday
morning
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-21
Sold BY druggists generally

Many persons are broken down from ovsrwork
or household carea Browns Iron Bisssrs ro-
builds tbs system. aids digestion, removes 81.
cess OF bile, and cures malaria. A sploadid
tonic for women and children.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-21

At Houard's-Grove church last night
there was held lnrgcly-a attended temper
ancs meeting. under Tho auspices OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-21

IL you are suffering with Catarrh don't
wait. Take A. Il. @. Tonic at once.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-21

Meade q Bakers Carboiic Mouth-wash.
adelightfui toilet article, pleasant 70 the Taste,
puriies tho breath. and prevents decay OF ne
teeth. Prepared onlyby
7. RoDERrs BAKEH, Pharmacist
gi9 east Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-21

Pure blood IL better than "blue blood"
To have pure blood take Hoods Harsapa-
fi1la.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-21
surnrisinx Testimony

United Banking and Building Company
allows per cent. interest on deposits.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-21

Phirlips's Digcstibio Cocoa
produces feeling OF lightnsss ana buoysnoy -
against that OF weight headache, and dspres-
sion, 90 common with the ordinary cocosa Your
druggist and grocer have II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-21
Haepf-EatInra

is caused by impure blood. diseased stomsch,
and indigestion. Relieve the cause by using
ono or two cases Of Thompsons Bromios and
Arsenic Spring Water IL cures all kidney uou-
bles, persistent nausea, and nervousness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-21
Old Fashion Remedy

Old Fashion Remedy
Of our moshers-syrup OF Pure Pine Tar. HorA
horni and Wild Cherry. DR.. Davtds Cough
Syrup. best known for coughs. colds, croap, cons
sumption, and ell throat and lung troublsa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-21
REED AocuSED or FRAUD.

Again he accused the Speaker OF perpe-
ying a., Mr. Mckinley said - We did not ex-
pect | the gentleman from OHIO TO lend him
seq TO such proceeding. We relied on the
gentleman from Ohio. for We beiieyed hlm
an honorable gentleman. and we knew ha
Indicating the Speeker) was not"
Mf, Perkins. Of Kansas !sarcaslicaiiylt
And be Indicating hr. hills) u . gentle
Mr.. Allen, Of Mississippi. That 10 moEs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-21

The subject will be resumed at Fame hot
and place next Tuesday in discussion
the genuine melic or song-poetry IN sew
raj of its most conspicuous varieties.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-21
A scFNp OF CONFUSION,

Then ensued one OF tne Wluest ecenes
of confusion that the House has seen
during the present Congress.
The Speaker having stated the question
TO be on the approval of the Journal and
having counted and stated the affirmative
vote. Mr.. Mills, rising to parliamentary
question, asked whether the proper ques-
ton was not on ordering the previous
This query was based upon the fact that
when the Clerk had finished reading the
first part of the Journal (the portion usu,
ally read) Mr.. Mckinley had demanded
the previous question.
The Speaker in response TO the ques-
tion. stated this fact, but said that the de-
mand had not been renewed after the
reading of the completed Journal.
Mr.. Mckinley corroborated the state
ment of she Speaker.
Mr. Mills then expressed his wish to de-
bate the question OF approving the Jour
mai. but the Speaker declined to recognize
him on the ground that the House was dl-
yiding. Then the storm-cloud burst.
MILLS prSouscRs THE SPEAKER.
with excited gestures Mr.. Mills strobe
down the aisle. and. shaking his INST ct the
Speaker, poured out volume OF denunci.
alton, accusing him Of practicing fraud
on fha House. You are perpetrating
fraud upon the Housed" he thundered,
"and Won know il, and his party colleagues
burst into round of applause and cheers
and gathered around their champion. But
the speaker wasimmoyabie, and, amio tne
erc;tsmept. requested those opposed TO
approving the journal TO rise. Phlegmati,
eaily he counted lone. two, three" and
Announced the motion cerried--97 to 8.
The yeas ard nays we're demanded by the
Democrats and ordered, and as the Clerk
proceeded 70 call the roll Mr. Mills poured
out his denunelatlcns.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-21

Mr.: Chairman, / have. touched but
hurried address because my object was to
say only enough 10 awaken, If l might,
more public interest in the work OF this
association and cause our people TO hold
up their hands in their efforts to save
whatever relics may be left us Of our
Augustan age OF that Old Virginia
that was born at jamestown and
that died at Appomsttox. THAT died at
Appomattoxl some ono win say. "vir-
ginia is not dead. she cannot die" In an
swer let me quote ono who held her next
70 God and his family lpr. George W.
earth-the author Of that exquisite sketch,
The Old Virginia Gantlcmsn."
RAAoSIAI VIRGINIA DEAD.
He said; ~0f truth abs Is dad. Let