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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-29
Or. LANDRUM'S MONUMENT SCHEME.
He Wants to See a Home Here for the
Needy and Faithful ex-siavcs.

Needy and Faithful ex-siaves.
Several weeks ago Rev. DR.. Landrum,
while delivering q sermon at the Second
Baptist church upon missions, stated that
he thought IT would be exceedingly fitting
to erect q monument in Richmond to the
memory of the colored slaves who so faith
fully served their masters during the war.
The synopsis of his remarks, published IN
the DISPATCH. was extensively copied by
newspapers throughout the North and
South, and he has received personal letters
commencing the proposition, while some
offers of money have been made.
While in conversation with a representa-
tive of the DISPATCH yesterday DR.. Lam
drum said that he had not as yet forma-
lated his plans for the scheme. He added
that he hopes the monument Will not be
one of marble or bronze, but OF brick. His
idea is that the memorial should be an
eleemosynary institution. lie favors an
old folks home. Applicants must show,
that they have been slaves and were OF
good report with their masters and are
now in INDECENT circumstances and aged.
At some time III the near future, II the
movement continues to increase IN favor,
he will call q public meeting OF ex-siaye-
holders to consider the proprlety OF or
ganizing. 1t is expected that the contri-
buttons will come not only from Richmond
people, but from all the South.
AS a means of aiding the work DIR. Lam
drum would bo glad TO receive from any
ex-slaye-hol3er or others incidents proving
We fidelity OF the negroes during the war.
He wishes to use these narratives to in
crease the interest III this philanthropic
work. DIR. Landrum believes the capltai
of the late southern Confederaey IS the
place for the location of the colored old
folks home. He is enthusiastic and be-
lieyes the good work will go on.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-29
Other Committees.
THEY ATE, DRANK, AND WE'RE MERRY
The banquet of Company r at thinner
mann's Last Night.


The boys of Company F, First Virginia
regiment, thoroughly enjoyed themselves
last night if champagne punch, fried oys-
ters. and all the iuxuries of the season
constitute earthly happiness. The occa-
sion for this unusual merriment was the
banquet of the organization, which took
place at Zimmermann's Hotel at . O'clock.
The company first assembled at the Armo-
ry. and under command of their gallant
officer, Captain George Wayne Anderson.
they marched to the banquet-hall, wherea
magnificent supper was spread. IL did not
take many minutes for the jolly infantry
men to commence their Investigations OF
the festal- board, and in less than half an
hour they were all vigorously at work After
partaking of the msny dishes served, cigars
were handed around. and then the merry
makers prepared to hear speeches. The
three veteran members OF the company
Major Archer, DR.. Christopher Tompkins.
and Mr.. Richard Adam each had pleasant
things to say, after which Private Morgan
II. Mills stepped forward, and in a grace
full speech presented Captain Anderson
with y handsome gold-headed cane. The
popular young officer, though taken some
what at disadvantage, responded in q
most happy manner. He SAID that when
he first assumed the captaincy OF the Or
company fitting survivor of what it had
been in former years, and that this
token Of appreciation would stimulate
him in his future efforts. The members
of "F" gave their officer three rousing
cheers when he took his seat.
Colonel Henry @. Jones was next called
upon and gave the boys plain talk, in
which he urged them to greater activity
and told Of the importance of the volun-
teer service. The Colonel IN q pleasant
company. but stated that he did this
merely for the love he bore those present
Lieutenant Garrison and Captains f. A.
Shepherd, Julian Tennant. and Frank
Cunningham also found themselves COM
PEELED to make speeches, but each Of them
met the emergency with becoming grace
and said most happy things, which caused
additional good humor and kindly feeling.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-29
Cabisxrams Condensed.

Sphinx & Son. the London jewellers to
whom Mrs. Osborne sold Mrs. Hargresye's
pearls, deny that they incited the prosecu-
ton Of Mrs. Osborne.
Yesterday the bodies Of five miners were
recovered from pit at Castleford, York.
shire, which has been on fire fortnight.
The bodies were so cremated that the
ashes hardly filled bucket. The remains
were buried in one coffin.
Alfred Cellier. the composer, Ia dead.
He had been suffering from influenza for
about two weeks, and on that account Was
unable TO finish the orchestration OF Tho
Mountebanks." the comic opera which il
the Joint work of himself and w. S. Gil
bert, in time for production at the date
first set
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-29
neaths and Fuuerala.

Mr.. John X. Warren, formerly member
of the police force. from which he resigned
to engage in business. died at his resi-
dence, on venable street, yesterday norm
ing. He leaves family.
Mrs. Sarah 4. Powers died Sunday at
the Home Of the Little Sisters of the Poor.
The deceased was native OK Norfolk
county. and is said to have been one hun
dfed and two years of age.
The funeral of Mr. John j. Cannon took
place from the Third Presbyterian church
Sunday afternoon at $50 o'clock and was
largely attended. The services were con-
Quoted by Rey. DR., Cannon. the pastor.
church Sunday afternoon. that of Mr. Vii
Ham Nicholas Redford ct 2 O'Clock and
that of Miss Kirkpatrick ss O'Clock. DR..
Hoee conducted the services Of both
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-29
DEATHS IN ALTIMOR5.
'1ltuai Mortality Among Members OF
toe Corn Exchapge--E. q. Hight
fBytsIsgraph 10 tho Dispatch.l

tL-INosE. Mp, December 2S.-At
s1'.l meeting Of the Corn and Flour
A,-I.so today the deaths Of Messrs.
.e-l Shannon and Edward q. Hight were
- - .laeed. President Randall stated
lai curing tne past year twenty-five
LsGten Of the exchange had died-a
t,e-1trf Unprecedented in its history.
y ils ,anuouncement OF the sudden DEAN
I. ST l. u. Eight indicted painful
s'eE upon his friends. ho was man IN
Ia PRIME OF life. the very picture OF
s'-.'h, without the slightest symptom OF
.,-tae>, or disease about him. he wasa
hvmneut maa in the community, enter
"@Ls and prosperous. was connected Is
1,.l M " director with several large III,
s-''f'ai and financial institutions. ana
-, "a regarded as one Of our progressive anu
llal citizens. Hs was q member OF tne
t~sl'uic maternity and was popular IN the
Ike tie chapter, andth communicates;
aV4c. citizen
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-29
The soudap.

f;reat preparations are being made By
ths rusnageinent of the Academy for the
nreseatation Of this play, which IN its
prodr ction In Boston involved greater
outlay OF money than any drama OF late
With this same attention to detail which
scored for il SO great run at tho Boston
Theatre for two hundred consecutive
niphts. and was withdraw ct the height
M success 70 produce il in Chicago. wn6re
~ career vas continued with the same
6nAuoiai results - IN the Easfs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-29
Tn, New Engine Practically Tested.

The new La France steamer which has
inst been completed for the Richmond
Fire Department was given test yester..
day near the corner of Seventeenth and
Dock streets by q practical expert OF the
la France Company in the presence OF
many OF the officers and members OF the
department here. The machine, accord
inc to the statements made by those who
saw it. worked beautifully and gave
equally as great satisfaction TO Chief
Puller and President Frischkorn Is did It's
mate. which was received here Tor the
isurel-S Street house several months ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-29

the right breast, with s2.calibrc revolver.
he entered tho bathing establishment to-
Gay. and after engaging accommodations.
sent note TO q friend asking him TO come
10 him. The friend found him unwell and
complaining OF being broken up with the
erip. Wbile getting drink Of water for
the sick man, The visitor heard q shot, and
returning quickly 90 the apartment. found
that Minor bad shot himself. Death ensued
almost instantly.
Among the dead mans effects was the
following note: December %, is91.--J
was IN good health on December 4th and
temperate. For the last fortnight have
Suffered from grippe. which has used me
up. Newell j. Minor"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-29
c.,,,o,,c Knlxht. Elecs Of,cors.

= Al the annual meeting OF Richmond
Branch No. l43, Catholic Knights OF
America. beld at Cathedral Hail Sunday
afternoon the following officers were elect.
ed for thu ensuing year; President, r. ID.
Catogni; vlce-President, James hannon !;
Recording Secretary, Thomas oox; flnan-
Thomas Byrne; sentinel, Edward Mere
dith: Serseant-at-Arms, Pstrick Ryan;
Trustee tthree years., Colonel John MUIR
phy. This order pays from $500 to 300
81 fha death of q member.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-29
THE GRIP At HOME AND 8 ARoAo.
Three Fourths OF City's Population
Down with the Disease.
fI3y telegraph 20 the Dispatch.l


HAMILTON, ONO, December 2s.-Fully
three fourths Of this cIty's population Of
20 900 is afflicted with the grip. The place
is mainly supported by its factories, and
so prevalent is the disease that more than
half the places are closed down. The
death-rate is the highest ever known.
EURoPE's SHARE OF THE ALMEsr.
(By Aaglo-American cable TO the Dlspatchl
Romg. December 2s. Influenza Is cutting
a wide swathe in Milan and tho country
adjacent to that city. Many OF the city
officials are prostrated with the disease.
much to the detriment of the city's busi-
ness. There have been large number OF
deaths caused by the influenza and its ac-
companying complications.
sIB WILLIAM ARTHUR WHITE VICTIM.
BERLIN, December 2S.-Sir William Ar
thur White, British Ambassador to Tur-
key. died from influenza here to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-29
:. A Hreeyy Time (" mt the Theatre.

"A Breezy Time" was the attraction at
the Theatre last night, and the large audi
ence sienified their approval of the pro-
duetion by frequent and enthusiastic ap-
plause. The'plot is thin, but Is strong
enough to sustain the interest OF the audi
ence. The speciality features, such as
singing aud dancing, We're excellent and
we're much enjoyed. There are several
fine voices in the company ana mando-
lin and guitar octette that excels anything
of the Kind seen here this season. The
entire performance was success 10
uight Will be the last appearance OF the
company. This hisperformanceislin the nature
OF a benefit for the Knights OF the Golden
Eaole in that this order will receive per-
centase on all tickets purchased through
it, members. The leaders of the order
have been quite active and their sales
have been pretty good. -, -,
The Princeton University Glee Club,
representing the musical and social side OF
that institution, will give one OF Their en-
;oyable concerts at the Theatre tomorrow
nisht. They have larger and better,
drilled .club than In previous years ana
will render some most artistic as well as
amusing solos.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-29
A DESPERATE NEGRO.
lie Cuts q Woman, Knocks Policeman
Down, and Threatens a Magistrate.

Last night Mary Woodbridge (coloreO
was severely cut In the back and badly
kicked by William Robinson lalso eolored)
in difficulty which occurred IN the bar
room of Il. q. O'Rourke, on Broad street
between jefferson and Madison.
The woman was taken to the Third sta,
tion-houso. where her wounds were dressed
by one Of the almshouse physicians, Ro-
binson, who was arrested. was very drunk
and made desperate. resistance. In tne
station -house heknocked Policeman Baker
down. threatened to assault Royal Racks.
the colored magistrate, and raised gene
raj rumpus.
He is held on three charges--feloniously
assault,ng and cutting the woman, assault.
inc an officer, and threatening to assault
the Magistrate.
Tho woman would not talk last night re-
rardlng tine cause of the trouble.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-29
The PRIVATE SOLDIERS MONUMENT.
Meeting of the Association-Arrang ge-
ments for the Opera Complete.


ments for the Opera Complete.
meeting of the Private Soldiers and
Sailors, Monument Association was held
in the Chancery-Court room last night
with quite a good attendance. Judge
George l.. Christian presided in the ab-
sence of David g. Richardson, ESQ.,, the
president, who was sick.
Colonel Cutshaw stated that all the ar
rangements for giving the opera Pinaforee
at the Academy on January 18th, 18th, and
l4th had been completed.
II is expected that Lee and Pickett
Camps will attend the performance one
night, the First Virginia Regiment
another night, and the Blues, Howitzers.
Stuart Horse Guard. and members of
Acca Temple another. The latter organi;;
zation will appear in full-dress suits, and
wear feZes.
Captain Frank W. Cunningham and
Major Kirk Mathews have charge OF the
opera. and have been training the caste
and chorus for some time.
The association will meet again on Mon
day, January 1lth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-29
Severely Cut in che side.

white man named William Jones was
arrested In the Third district last night,
Charged with cutting another man named
Mike Doherty with 8 knife. The wounded
man has severe gash In his side. The
cutting seems to have been done several
days ago, but the warrant wss not sworn
ont until yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-29
shot by One of His Robber Band.

PIrTsBURd, Pa, December ga special
from Uhiontown. Pa. says: The good
news comes from Fairchsnce this morning
that Frank Cooley, the leader of the worst
gang of robbers that this country has
known for years. was shot and perhaps
fatally wounded last night by one of his
gang. The good people of the southern
part of Fayette county, who have been
terrorized and robbed almost daily and
nightly for the past two years. only hope
that the shot may prove fatal to the brutal
coward, who burned the feet off helpless
old woman in order to get her few dollars.
The latest work of the gang was to rob
David Morgan. near Brandonville,. W. Va.
and then attempt to burn down bis barn.
Morgan shot one of the men and almost
beat him to death, the rest of the party
fleeing
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-29

morning from his wounds. 4 few hours
after the accident his night leg and lst
foot were amputated BY the physicians at
the city hospital. where tho doceased vas
carried Immediately after receiving she
injuries. At one time It was thought that
he would recover. but a. he was rather "a,
vanced inyears he was unable to withstand
tho shock.
SIR. Burton was moulder by trade and
resided at No. 100 north Twenty-third
street. He was married and leaves fami::
". Coroner Taylor was ct once notined OF
his death Yesterday and will hold an III
Quest over the remains to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-29

Unapproachable Undressod- Kid Slippers
in various shades IS just the thing tor New
Years receptions, balls, parties. etc. ke-
collect we ars the exclusive agents tor tbis
c;ty. we are the orieinators, and no other
house can show . variety OF such perfect
shades a. we carry IN stock.
Jsc0n Mar 4 SoN.
Regular Shoe Store, S07 Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-29
RIddinc Thamselxe. of Murdercrs.

BLAcKwArER, La, December 2s.-T. j.
Hart was murdered here Christmas eve
ming and the uncle of the murderer was
hanged last night by searching party.
Developments go to show that there was
plot to murder Young Hart. in which seye-
raj negroes are. implicated, and the citi.
zens Of the neiRhborhood have determined
to rid themselves of the entire gang. The
gun with which the crime was committed
was found in the house of the man hanged,
as above stated, sewed up in q mattress.
party is close on the heels of the murderer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-29

Thrs Ne meeting Of The Execntive
ooPnsss S Ss r' socstV Ss1a e
which Ccioasi a & Bufcfd, he president
a ths society, submitted hts report Tho
oxhihit usdo roenrdinR The snocoss Of the
~ Rnk M = eFafzfyins Inst Cslonel Bu-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-29

AuGosrCRA BrrrEss arc endorsed by oil We
leading physicians and chemists for their purity
and wholesomeness- Beware OF counterfsits and
ask for the genuine articte, prepared By Or. J.
q. b. Sicgert n SonA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-29

Those who wish to secure excellent bar
gains In Jewelrv, Watches. and Silver.
ware will do well to cali ana buy before
the sale stops. l.. W. PrzziSr,
Trustee Goddard Il Moses.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-29
Ambvla.es car.

The ambulance Was called yest1rday 6
l2:l5 O'Clock to NillhiseR's BAG factory, on
williamsburg avenue. TO white man who
had an epileptic At. He Was treated and
There was smother call at e:W yester,
day evening to white man who had fallen
a the corner Of Adams and Franklin
streets and cut hlmself about the eye. He
wss treated and taksD'to hishoms on Clay
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-29

SUDDEN CHANGES or wEArusg cause Throat
Diseases. There Is no more e6ectual remedy
for Coughs, Colds, stc.. than BRowS's BRONCHIAL
TRocnrs. sold only in bosss. Price 30 ccnta
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-29
A Hixcnt.

In the lot OF 81 and S3.5o GeEtlemsn'4
Shoes reduced to S2.50 are still left rood
sizes. No better wearers are offered to-day
at tho old prices. All you need = your
size. ]. A. GRIoo. Pace Block
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-29
Phill,p.,s plgessibIe Cocoa

makes Q very delicious and nourssains drink
IL is particularly adapted for persons OF week
digestion, differing therein from all other cocoes
IN the market, Druggists and grocerA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-29
USED HIM up.
'-' Grip Leads Young Mas 70 Suicide
Death Gnstsptans

lby telegraph 70 tho DispaschI
,,iAl.ADELPaIs, December -. .--While tenn
sto,dy =. Insane from the grip, Newell =. MI
%ed thirty. i've ycars, living - ROME,
c.. =. snd employed BY the Armour beet
k,4,pSShy Of Chicago - an sumtor. CON-
re ne suicide in Turkish bath essAplDn-
'1' lsis today by shoetips himssik y
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-29
suuday-sehooI Scholars Enjoy Them

The infant department of the Second
Baptist church Sunday school. Of which
Miss Sye +. Roberts is superintendent. was
given an entertainment yesterday after
noon at 4 O'Clock An interesting pro-
gramme. consisting % recitations and
songs. was rendered. ~ f which presents
were distributed sm,ag the little ones,
who enjoyed themselves greatly. About
seventy 1--WE or eighty children were pres
ent. while the parents Of many OF the
scholars were also in attendance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-29

Those o.. %. and es Congress and L.
Shoes reduced 70 oA60 ere not sh0p wo3
or damaged shoes, but tho odds and ene1
Of various lines. - good a. tho day eheY
were received, and II you get . AZ you ~
Q bargain. j. "A. 0nsG0. Pace Block.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-29
w.ad,oe cif,s

To those who viii hare to procure so1ne
thing in this line ron will save lnAnv .
dollar by calling at Goddard d Moee9t
sale. Everything cold below cost.
l. w. PrzxfNT. Trustee.
40 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-29
GENERAL Armstrong.
His Recovery-He VIII Leave Boston for
Hampton Next Monday.

Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l
BosroS, Mass, December 2s.-After the
heroic struggle with death made by Gene
raj Armstrong. of the Hampton (vs.) lnsti-
plexy on Thanksgivlng.eve, it is pleasant
10 announces his recovery. He will be able
to start for Hampton week from to-day.
All the arrangements for the trip have
bet made and they include all of the
comforts that 1t is possible to provide for
the Invalid. In fact, q. p. Huntington. OF
New York. has placed his private car at the
order of General Armstrong. The General
will have the company of his wife, his two
daughters, and his nurses on the trip.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-01-28
SpeCimen Cases.

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Edward Shepherd, Harrisburg, ILL.,, had
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standing. Used three bottles of Electric
Bitters and seven boxes of Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve, and his leg is sound and well.
John Speaker, Catawba, O., had five large
fever sores on his leg, doctors said he was
incurable. One bottle Electric Bitters
and one box Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured
him entirely. Sold by Dreiss, Thompson
& Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-01-28
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