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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-04
Personals aud Briefs.

Mr. Gus. z. Deiarue returned yesterday>from
the Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Beck and daughter, OF
New York, are at the Davis House.
The James-Riyer Improvement Committee
held q routine-buslness meeting yesterday.
MIR. orin L. Thomas, a welLknown artist Of
New York, bat North Carolinian by birth, is at
Ford's Hotel
Mr.. and Mrs. T. W. Pemberton, OF Richmond,
Va, have arrived at tho Hotel Coronado, Coro-
nado Beach, Cal
The cave-ln on Tenth street near tho Rich
nond and Aileghany track, duo 70 tho late
rains, was illed In Thursday.
Il Is expected that 200 delegates viii be pres
ent at the State Republican League Convention
to be held In this city next Thursday
A meeting OF the ladies Of the Episcopal
churches Interested I'm the Carnayal do In Mer
will be held at the Woman's Christian Associa-
ton at 5 p. NJ. to-day.
The rehearsal OF the Lady Washington Tes-
Party, which was to have taken place at Monti-
cello Hall yesterday afternoon, was postponed
until to-day at 1880 O'Clock.
Mr.. Patrick Brennan, for many years an at
tache OF the gas-works, died Thursday afternoon
at his residence, 626 north Seventeenth street.
The deceased was In his seventy-sixth year.
Rev. q. j. HOLIDAY, the recently elected super
WAS In the city yesterday In consultation with
the resident members Of the board touching
some routine matters
The nrst cargo Of Kennebec leo received here
this year arrived yesterday on tho Enos B. Phil
tins, and was consigned 10 Mrs Jane King. Tue
cargo consisted Of $50 tons, and the quality Il
good. The prices for this summer have not beer
arranged as yet.
Mr. Morgan Treat, internal-revenuc collector
at West Point, was In the city yesterday, and
being asked what he thought Of the reconciliation
between Malone and Langstop said In his opin
ION the main facts that have been published arr
true, but that much u the matter printed hal
been the result Of fertile tmssinations.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-04
OFFICERS OF THE SOCIETIES.
Those Chosen by the Mu Sigma Rho and
Phiiologian.

The Mu Sigma Rho and Philologian Lite
rary Societies Of Richmond College held
their election final ofilcers last night. They
have both done most successful work du-
ring the part of the session that has passed
and expect to put in some telling hcks
during April and May.
The Mu Sigma Rho Society elected the
following gentlemen President, II. r..
Iouthan, Clark county; Vice-President,
w. +. Warren. Texas; Censor, I. ID. Duna-
way, Loudoun county; Recording Secre-
tary, W. II. Pettus. Virginia; Corresponding
Secretary, G. II. Corey, Richmond; Chap
lain, j. Garland Pollard, Henrlco county
Critic, j. NJ. Childrey, Richmond; Ser
geant-at-Arms, b. r. Gunter, Jr.. Accomac
county: Hall Manager, f. f. Causey, Eliza
beth City county; Monthly Orator. Il. l..
Gregory, New Kent county,
PHILoLoaIAN.
The Philologians made the following
elections: President. c. @. Irumbo; ROCK
ingham county; ice-President, Garnett
Ryland, Richmond: Recording Secretary,
r. II. White, Hampton; Corresponding
Secretary, Thomas Gresham, North Caro-
lima. Treasurer, q. L. Hambleton, Louisa
county: Critic, w. II. Ryland, Middlesex I;
Censor, NJ. j. Hoover, Bath county; Chap
lain. G.. Il. Cook, Spotsylvania; Sergeant
alarms. ID. II. Rucker, Fauquier; Hall
Managers. G.. +. Cook, Virginia, and III. w.
Provence, Florida
FINAL PRESIDENTS.
As final president the " Mu Sigs " elected
Mr.. Harry l.. Watson. of Richmond. This
gentleman made quite q reputation for
himself last Monday night OF the socie-
tvs annual debate He will deliver the
yaledi6tory in June
The Nphif6psn elected Mr.. @. T. Taylor.
Of Chesterfield county He will deliver
the salutatory.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-04

said, with a laugh in his eye, that on Innfs- un
day two new hands came to the CITY. ile
management of the company, or shels
agents. treated them royalty. putting tnel1
in hack, drove them around the city anu !.
fed them on the choicest yiands. Ins,
night two Of the str ksrs pickets captured
them and sent them back home:
This incident was borne out by the re.
mark of one of the heads Of department.
to representative oh this paper at the
works yesterday. As the DISPATCH man
entered the establishment he noticed a
carriage standing at the door. Turning TO
the gentleman in question he ioklngly IN
quired IL they were bringing men
through the linesn in backs.
Well" he replied, 1--WE did try 1t yes
terdsy, but the men got them away from
usn
Ne did not tell the rest Of the incident
as the scribe heard it later.
UNION MEETINGS.
The machinists' union held called
meeting last night at Odd-Fellows' Hall,
Nothing in reference to the strike was con-
sidered.
There was meeting Of the iron mould.
ers' union at Wilkinson's Hall, but no
thing Of importance was done.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-04
Pike-nIemorial nreetlnx.

The Scottish-Rite Masons Of Richmond
viii hold an appropriate service relative to the
death Of General Albert Pike, grand commander
OF the Scottish Rite OF Freeinhsonry, but the ar
rangements have not yet been decided upon. IL
Is possible that the funeral services OF the ha-
dosh viii DO agreed npon as the most htting cefe-
mony, but Il Is more than likely, IL Is understood,
that a Lodge Of Sorrow, under the auspices OF the
Lodge OF Perfection, VIII bo held In either case
Rev. Hartley Carmichael viii oflciate- The Ma
dosh ritual Is said to be the most peculiar ana
imposing, although the Lodge OF Perfection
ceremonies provided for Lodge OF Sorrow arc
exceedingly impressive
A number Of the most prominent hnsons o.
Richmond, as wen as those from other parts on
the State viii attend the funeral OF General fAe o
nessrs- John Y. Mayer, William Ryan, and Z. A.
Neshitf, the only 33d degree hasons in kichmona'
win be among those 20 80 from this city, and De
sides these there uih ~ . srosk many o. NOS -
high rank
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-04
They Even Rob Lawyers.

Thieves entered the dwelling Of Mr.. Will
liam H. Beveridge, No. 1900 west Main
street, yesterday morning some time be-
tween 2 O'Clock and daylight and carried
off large quantity of silverware, some
clothing, piano-coyer, and numerous
other articles. An entrance was effected
through the side window, which appeared
TO have been unlocked on the inside.
There is no clue TO the guilty parties:
The hen-house of Mr.. William ii. Sands,
who lives one square lower down Main
street. was also broken into and thirty-tiye
fine fowls were stolen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-04
uRiLLsD BY BUGLE-sOUNos.
A Battalion Practices the skirmish Tac-
tics-May Join the Regiment.

A battalion Of the First Virginia regi.
ment, consisting of companies A, r., and
+. and under the command OF Colonel
Henry c.. Jones, was drilled at the Armory
last night according to the wing and diyi-
sion skirnish tactics.
The movements in drills of this eharac..
ter are both new and novel in this city snd
State and attracted many spectators last
night. The orders are gwen by . bugle IN
the hands of the commanding officer, and
are repeated by the company commandants
by means of whistle, the notes OF which
the privates learn to understand perfectly.
The regiment IL now having two OF these
drills each week, and it is expected that AS
soon as the weather clears Colonel Jones
will have tho men out in some field adjoin-
ing the city drilling them according to
the regular skirmish tactics.
An officer who is thoroughly. posted
upon military affairs said yesterday that
from the way the wind was blowing" he
had good reason to believe that the Pc
tersburg Grays Captain +. L. Lassitor
commanding) would probably be annexed
to the First regiment shortly. He stated
that he had no positive information on the
subject--ln fact. had not even been told OF
it-but believed that what he predicted
would certainly come true.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-04
HE CUT HIS THROAT.
A Despondent Father Frets et Seeing His
Children Work.

Dir. p. II. Halloran, who lives at 71s
north Twenty.ffth street, opposite the
Masonic Hall, attempted to commit sui
eide at his home yesterday morning by
cutting his throat.
He succeeded IN cutting a good-size
cash and severing blood vessel on the
left side of his neck.
DR.. Hinchman was sent for and sewed up
the wound, and last night he said his pa
tient was dong quite well.
Mr.. Holloran is a sober, hard-working
man. BY trade he is q stone-cutter. and
having had nothing TO do for several
months became verv despondent. He is a
married man and has good-sized family.
Several times lately he has been heard to
express regret that he should be walking
around doing nothing while his children
were at work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-04
Tho River Falling Gradually.

The river continued to fall very slowly
all OF Yesterday, and at 12o'clock last night
the water in Fulton was about eighteen
inches lower than twenty-four hourspre-
vious. Main street in that section was still
flooded TO the depth of several feet, though
not sufficiently as to prevent the passage
of vehicles.
The water last night was seventeen feet
above the usual level at Columbia and ten
at Scottsvile and was receding slowly at
both points.
No further rise is expected unless the
weather should turn very warm and cause
a rapid melting of the snow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-04
uadic.i College Alumni.

The third annual meeting Of the Society
of Alumni of the Medical College OF Viz
GINA of which Or. @. W. p. Brock is presi-
dent and DIR. William +. Mercer secretary,
will bo held in the college building next
Wednesday evening, April sth, at $3.50
o'clock.
DIR. w. w. Parker. of this city. is the an
nual orator. and will deliver the address to
the society and the public.
The annual banquet will occur the same
p;gbf at O.9O o'clock
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-04
FEARS FOR CAPTAIN LoAR.
The Leader of the Deputies Threatened
SayageIy-ItaiIan Advice.
tBy telegraph 10 the Dispatch !

TBy telegraph 10 the Dispatch.l
Mr. PLEASANT, Pa, April 3.-Fears are
entertained for the safety of Captain Loar.
whose men did the shooting yesterday.
The threats against HIM are loud and deep,
and ne is going around with body guard.
Trouble is looked for IN Fayette county,
and It is probable that regiment OF mill
Tia will be sent there.
The following telegram was received this
afternoon from Alexander Jordan, Italian
Consul at Philadelphia: Impossible for
me 10 come. Denounce killing TO proper
Authorities"
ELSEWHERE THAN AT MooREwooD.
AScottdale special says: Everything
e. reported quiet in the region at all other
places At JimtowD an increased force OF
men are at work. Twelve cars of coke
were shipped from there yesterday and tho
shipment was increased to-day. About two
hundred ovens are now in blast. Adelaide
il running nearly half full. The Cora
plant Of Newmeyer 4 Sons has started up
full, also the Clarissa mines OF Cochran ~
Sons. The Nellie plant, Of the same COM
panv, is running with hundred and fifty
ovens in blast. Coal Brook, of the Nc
Clure Company, is still running full, un-
molested. as IS also the Mutual plant on
the Younewood branch. Rainey's three
works and the Fair Chance plant are being
Operated openly with non-union men and
RTe running full. Inc Dunoar company
who started their Ferguson plant under
peace-arrangement with the Mime workers
organization at the old rate of wages, have
reduced their men TO the rate offered IN
the sliding posted by the Frick and
the Mcclure companies.
EFFORTS TO SECURE PEACE.
Robert Watchorn, ex-secretary of the
national organization, arrived in the re-
zion this morning and is now at the Moore
wood works IL is given out that he Will
make an effort 10 get compromise be-
tween the operators and the men. but the
prospects are not encouraging. The pres
ent attitude of the operators would indi-
cate that the men delayed too long in ask
inc and created toomuch trouble TO secure
any concessions for the compromise.
Tho general feeling is that II Watchorn
fails 10 secure o peaceful conference any
hope for the men is practically beyond
reason.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-04
Successful Rendition of the Operetta
IasIa

Under the direction of Mrs. B. A. Gle
ments the operetta Laila was rendered ut
the Young Mems Christian Association
Hall last night for the benefit of the Grace
Street Baptist church. The plot Of the
operetta is veryIpretty, and. the perform
ance was greatly enjoyed by the fine
audience present.
Mrs. W..O. shelburn, who was TO have
r6le was most satisfactorlally filed by Miss
Ella Prime.
Miss Lizzie Sauer made graceful and
acceptable Queen of the Fairies.
Between the acts the Richmond College
Quartette Club. consisting of Messrs. /. g.
Harwood, S. j. Young. X. G. Williams, and
w. II. Clements. rendered selections which
were much appreciated by the audience.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-04
WILL NOT REPAIR AT PRESENT.
Manchester Council Appoints a Committee
TO Inquire About Buying the Church.

The Manchester Council assembled in
called session last night to reconsider the
resolution approprlatlng $4,000 for the re-
pair Of the present City Hall, corner Tenth
and Hull streets. and to confer as 10 the.
advisability of purchasing the Central
Methodist church property, on which to
erect new building. There was quite a
full attendance. ten of the twelve council
men being present
Mr.. Bradley introduced q resolution to
defer the repairing of the present strue-
ture and for the appointment of a commit.
tee of three to confer with the trustees OF
the Central Methodist church and to OBJ
tain all possible information.
There was lengthy discussion, in which
nearly every one present participated. after
which the resolution was adopted.
President Perdue will appoint the COM
mittee to-day.
The Council adjourned at 10:45 p. NJ,
but before doing 30 considered several
matters which it was not deemed advisable
TO make public.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-04

the bnss Of human ambition. "A a preacher ne
was fearless He could not be won y applaus'
or driven from his duty by frowns- The tenue, tenu
ness and pathos OF his preaching wac wonns,,u-
successful rs q preacher and useful as paS,o,'
He labored 70 build mp tho Kingdom oi W. ~
While wo were echoing the words "sersah'" "
God, well done" be had already heard tneni'
NOT FAREWELL, BUT 0O0p-siGH1.
DR.. Petersen was the last Of the rcgulsrly-as-
signed speakers. After Captain Prank Cunnlns,
ham had sung the solo The Christians . Syou
Night" Rev. DR.. Judkins arose and saia les,
it IS not farewell, but good night. We hope "
those who already rested IN Hollywood-Lang-
borne, Lee, Doggett, Bennett, W. A. sn sni.n,
and oihers-and announced that the SERVICES
would be concluded at the cemetery.
As tho remains were borne nom inc cnuieA
the choir sang abide with Me-
The services at the grave we're conduc'ea W
Bishop Granbery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-04
where the funerals of the rioters are to
take place. The region is again in fer
ment.
ALUMNI REUNION.
A Plea for International Arbitration by a
Foreign Minister.

The Washington Star devotes considera-
bic space TO the eleventh annual reiinion Of
the Alumni Association Of Georgetown
University. The orator OF the occasion
was Hon. +. @. Zegara, the Peruvian Min
ister. His subject was international Arbi-
tration," and his speech is spoken of as
an extremely interesting effort advo-
eating the settlement of disputes between
nations, particularly those Of the American
continent, by peaceful arbitration instead
of warlike demonstrations"
In describing the banquet that followed
the Grafton the Star says:
Tho floral decorations we're abundant and
tasteful Tho mena was all that could be de-
sired, and on the card each course was empha-
sized by happy quotations from the most distin-
guished poets.
When the time for speech-meking arrived
Colonel Charles OB. Cowardin, OF TIE RICHMOND
DIsPATCH, who acted as POSTMASTER, introduced
each OF the speakers In an exceedingly pleasant
manner, making many witty illusions which put
all In the best Of humor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-04
WANT TO HEAR IT AGAIN.
Major stiles Asked to Repeat His Address
on General Johnston.

A, the weekly meeting of Lee Camp last
night several speeches were made highly
complimenting the address delivered by
Major Robert Stiles before the citizens
meeting Thursday afternoon on the life OF
General Joseph n. Johnston, and on motion
Colonel Alexander w. Archer, command
or. was requested to ask Major Stiles TO
deliver the same before Lee Camp some
evening when the ladies of the Hollywood
Memorial Association, Ladies' Auxiliary
Corps. and all other lady friends OF the
Camp will be invited 10 be present.
General William b. Taliaferro has in
compliance with the wish Of the Camp
consented to deliver an address IN Lee
Camp some time early in June.
The Camp has taken fresh interest IN
tbe Sons of Veterans and Captain w.
Deane Courtney will be requested 70 call
q full meeting Of his command on Thurs
day. April 18th. when large delegation
from the Camp will be present TO discuss
questions of great importance to that or
panlzation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-04
Standing Committees Grand Council Royal
Arcanum.

Since the adjournment of the Grand
Council Royal Arcanum Of Virginia, which
recently met at Ford's Hotel, Ia this city.
the Grand Regent, Walter Il. Irvine, Of
Norfolk. has appointed the following
standing committees:
Laws and Appeals: J. j. Jameson, Alexan-
dria: John f.. Hankins, Richmond, ana j. II. In
gram, Manchester.
Finance: william r. Alien, Richmond J. Tay-
lor EuysOn, Richmond, and w. j. Williams,
Portsmouth.
Pocahontas Council, No. 403, Of Norfolk, win
give a reception and banquet in honor Of the re-
cently-elected Grand Regent, Walter II. Irvine,
at Masonic Temple, Norfolk, on Tuesday eve
ming, April 18th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-04
Pound-Party Of the Little Sisters of the
Poor.

The annual Pound-Party Of the Little
Sisters Of the Poor will commence Monday,
April 9Th, and continue all the week. Dona-
tions OF oil kinds. money, groceries. dry
goods. mems and women's wearing apparel.
old OF new. will be very welcome. The
Sisters have q very numerous family,
having now i05 old people in the Home 10
provide for and take care Of, and are really
IN need Of all the money that can be given
them They are yet 5000 in debt, and
have no other means of paying it but
through the charity of the kindly disposed.
They are obliged to refuse three OF four
applicants every day, as their house is too
sEnall to receive all the needy who seek
them. Places where articles may DO left
for the Pound Party: Mr.. J. n. Higgins,
Franklin and Seventeenth streets Mr..
John Rankin, Pine and Cary streets; Mr..
Christian. at4 Main street Mr.. George
Bliley, 100 Eighth and Cary streets Ms.
Mshoney. Eighteenth and yenable streets,
and Mr.. Philip Ryan. 1si7 north 6even-
teenth streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-04

The Old staten Island Dyeing Establish-
ment of New York city. established 1919.
the finest in the country, has selected Bur-
nett Lewis, proprietor Of tho Palais Royal,
1T east Broad street, as their Richmond
agent. He will take your orders at New
York prices fol. everythingin their line; at
Notions, and Fancy Goods always fresh
and lovely in design. rs well as excellent In
quality and satisfactory IN prices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-04
Richmond Theatre.

Robert McWade In his presentation OF
Rim Van Winkle commences an engagement on
Monday for three nights and a Wednesday matt
nee. ~.
clsed for his creation and dramatizatton OF wash
ipgton Irving's great story. In his dramatISa-
tion he differs somewhat from that OF boucl-
cnuIt's but il has lost none OF its beauty by the
dIfferepce. and has for seventeen years had a
successful run. The support Is good.
The sale Of seats begins to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-04
s,an.v Lodge of Good Tempiars.

There was a large attendance OF Good
Templars OF Sidney Lodge at Belyidere Hall last
night. The usual routine OF business was dis
posed of and there were two limitations. A
splendid programme under the direction OF Miss
Mott was rendered, consisting of solo by Pro
lessor Cocker, entitled 81 Am Wearing the Blue
for Jesus" a recitation by Miss Clara Johnston,
a song by Miss Calle Lacey, entitled "Sweet
Alpine Roses" recitation by Miss Suits, en-
tilted "Taste 1t Not" song by Professor Firth,
"DOWn on the Farm" and an ADDRESS py MT.
Smith of Portsmouth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-04
Aeon remple,. En,ertaInment.

On Monday night the illustrious mobiles
OF Acca Temple will have an enjoyable en-
tertainment at st. Albans Hall.
There will be vocal ana instrumental
music, which VIII be followed by pan-
The musical programme viii be executed
in the commandery-room and the refresh
mental proceedings will be on the upper
aoor. The Shriners will be accompanied
by their ladies on this occasion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-04
A Day of Many Courts.

Next Monday, the first one in the month,
will be quite a brisk day for courts, as no
less than six will be in session in this city.
These will be the Police, Hastings, Chr
cult, Chancery, United States, and
Supreme. e,
The terms of three-the Hastings, United
States, and Chancery--will begin on that
day. The Grymes case is expected to come
up during this month in the first named
and the Jackson-Ward election cases IN
the second
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-04
SHORTEST SESSION ON RECORD.
The Board Of Aldermen Disposes of Its
Business In Four Minutes.
snecial session of the Board Of AID

A special session of the Board of Alder
men was held last night 10 O'Clock.
The Clerk read the call for the meeting,
which stated that ii was for the purpose of
eoncurring in the resolution passed By. the
Common Council last Monday night
authorizing the Auditor to pay the payroll
accounts OF the new City Hall from time
10 time until the bonds TO its credit are
disposed OF.
The Board concurred in the resolution
nnanimously without debate and at once
adjourned. having been in session some
thing less than four minutes
In this short time the rou was called
twice. the call of the meeting, the comma
uication from the Council. the resolution
itself read, and the result announced,
making it the quickest legislation on re-
cord, according to the recollection OF the
fitv Clerk
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-04
The TROOPS UNDER ARMS.
Stern orders to the Ofioers In Command
"FIre with Effect"
ny telegraph to tho Dlspatch.l

IBy telegraph to the Dispatch.l
HAnmsnuRa, Pa, April S.--This afternoon
an official order to General Wiley was is
sued from the Adjutant-Generals depart
ment directing him 10 order the Tenth re-
gimont to the Support of Sheriff Clawson,
at Mt. Pleasant, and to order the Elgh-
tecnth regiment under arms. The order Is
under date Of yesterday and dinstructs Gene
raj Wiley with the forces under him to as
sist the Sheriff in restoring order and en-
forcing the laws and to make such disposi-
tlons Of the troops as he may deem peces-
sary.
General Wiley is further directed to see
that the troops are moved only IN COM
pact bodies and that no firing is permitted.
except by order of the officer in command.
All other means Of quoting the riot and re-
storing order having first been exhausted,
the officer commanding the troops shall no
tiiy the rioters that they will be fred upon
unless they promptly disperse. Should they
not dsperse, the order 30 fire shall be de-
hbeTately given. Every soldier VIII be ex-
pocted to ERE with effect and the tiring
will be continued until the mob disap-
pears"