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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-19
PROF. OF PALMISTRY.
AMONG THE BRAHMlNS PALMlSTRY
ISA GREAT SCIENCE.
Its Study Of Importance TO Mothers
Blanche Rooseveits Warning and
Sara Bernhardts Letter.
Correspondence of the Dispatch.)

Correspondence or the DrSpatcnJ
NEW YORK. December 15.--John
Strange Winter said OF Cheiro. the apos-
tie OF palmlstry as a science. who IL now
IN New York. that she had always con-
nected palmistry with the black art
until she went to him in London, but
after he had fully told her the details
OF her childhood described her relation
to her parents, the separate influences
both had had in her life. and what
characteristics she had inherited, she was
convinced that paImistry was a science,
and that IL mothers would take their
children to Cheiro they would get v2lu-
able aid in controlling and guiding their
lives.
/ asked Chelro yesterday why he placed
palmistry on a scientific basis.
Because have lived most OF my life
In India among the Brahmins," he an
swered. ''They have made palmistry
true science. Much even OF the so-called
black art OF the Brahmins is laid on a
scientific foundation. They surround the
practice with halo OF mysticism because
It appeals strongly to the uniniuated
mind and produces more terror.
IL remember that a Brahmln once de-
sired a piece of political information from
an Englishman whom the priests were
holding for this purpose. The man re-
fused; then said the Brahmin, You VIII
not rise from that stone until you 90
tell: neither will I move And by the
power OF hypnotism (Which was not then
recognized by the medical world) he took
the life right out OF the man. making him
tell him all he desired to know. The abil-
ity 10 do this thing inspired abject ter
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-19
Grace-street Baptist Church.

DR.. Hatcher reports ten additions TO
his church during the month ending last
Sunday. He says also that the attend
ance OF strangers upon his congregation
Is unusually large, and that fine
spiritual tone characterizes his church.
When asked how his new house OF wor-
shin was progressing he replied that his
people made subscription of nearly
n40oe for completing the building, but
that there had been some unavoidable
delays in completing the work. At pres
emit the fine painting in the auditorium Is
being done by Hess & Co, of New YORK.
The decoration. including the work on
the organ, will cost over $500. ana VIII
he very handsome. Committees are al
ready AT work selecting the carpets,
chandeliers. pulpit outfit etc. The pews
are contracted for at $500. 1t is hoped
the buIlding can be ready for occupancy
bv the early spring. DR.. Hatcher says
that his people are feeling the wither-
ing power OF the financial stagnation' but
that they are among the bravest ana
hest of all the earth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-19
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH.
Opened With Impressive Services and
Thronged with Large Congregations.

The beautiful new Calvary Baptist
church. corner Of Pine arIl Grace streets,
was opened for public worship Sunday
with impressive services conducted by a
number OF the most eminent Baptist d.
vines In the city.
There were two services. one in the
morning and another in the afternoon.
Both were largely attended.
The morning service was opened with
the singing Of the doxology by the con-
Cregation and an invocation Of Divine
blessing. Then followed the singing Of
Hymn No 3. reading of scriptural So
lcctons. prayer, offertory. and an ad-
dress by Mr.. J. y. Winston, In which he
gave a history OF the church from its
inception. Come Thou Almighty King"
was sung 10y the choir, after which Rev.
Dr. $ &. Clopton, of Alabama, the for
mer pastor of Clay-Street, delivered a
forcible sermon. "The Holy Place" was
the theme and HIS text was taken from
Genesis xviii. 16. II.
In the afternoon the exercises were
more on the order OF a praise service
After the invocation and the singing Of
several selections Rev. ]. c. Hiden de-
livercd an address, taking az his subject
What is n church," He was followed
by Or Hatcher. who took THE Wor-
shippers" as his theme Hymn No. $40
was sung. after which Rev. DR.. Landrum
spoke on the uses OF the church. and
made an appeal for contributions TO the
building fund. The responses were nume-
rous and liberal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-19
TO HELP THE POOR.
A Mass-MeetinG of Citizens Likely 10 DO
Called for This Purpose.

The called meeting of delegates from
the various churches in Richmond TOT the
nurpose of formulating plans whereby the
suffering poor of the city may be re-
lieved convened in the iecture-room OF
st. Paurs church, corner of Ninth ana
Grace streets last evening at Z O'CLOCK.
Mr.. William II. Peasants presided over
the meeting. which was rather SHINY at
tended. A.. AZ
DIR. Parker offered a motion, after as
cussing the matter at some length thac
the Mayor be requested to call a mass
meeting of the citizens Of Richmond at
his earliest convenience at the Young
Mems Christian Association Hall to take
active measures looking toward the reilet
of the poor Of the city.
In advocating this move DR.. Parker
made an earnest appeal in behalf OF the
poor IT,. c.,
II was stated by Mr.. Peasants that Su-
perintendent Carter had reported l2VO
families without visible means OF support,
ON account of the head of each family
being out of employment. This number,
he said, Is increasing at the rate OF about
eighty each day.
Remarks were also made by Mr. George
Bidgood and several others present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-19
The Sick All Improving.

Hon. L. l.. Lewis. president Of the Court
Of Appeals. who has been i'll for several
weeks was reported much better yester-
day. The rumor circulated that the Judge
was dead evidently grew out Of the fact
that information was received here stating
that Colonel Lewis, Of Clarke county, was
dead. The family received many tele-
grams Of coincidence yesterday from dif-
ferent sections Of the State.
Mr.. Henry c. Burnett, Jr., who had his
foot crushed Saturday night by talling
under a moving train on the Richmond
Fredericksburg, and Potomac railroad
was reported last night As getting along
nicely and resting quietly.
Mr.. Robert F. Williams. who was
stricken with paralysis several days ago.
is doing as well as could be expected.
Mrs Whittle, wife Of Bishop Nhl'ue'
IS better ~, +.
Rev. ]. X Mason IS no better. He Is
quite sick.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-19

districts. The City Mission House. 100
north Fourteenth street, will be open two
days during this week. and committee
OF ladies' will be present to receive con-
tributfons OF any kind. Groceries. provis-
ions OF every description. dry goods. bed
clothing. shoes. old clothes. Will all be
useful. The children In the city can help
to give pleasure 10 the poor children by
saving all their cast-of toys. dolls. and
picture-books and carrying them to the
Mission House. Persons who prefer to
send donations OF money can hand them
10 any member Of the City Mission. This
If cause that must appeal to all hearts.
and calls for help from the City Mission
never fall 10 receive liberal responses.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-19

contracted they denote timidity and too
much reserve. When supple and inclined
to bend back their owners are charming
in company. clever, and inclined to ex-
travagance.
POINTED fingers show ideallty, the desire
for love They always indicate impress
sionable impulsive people.
Square fingers show love for logic,
for exactness. for politics, and their own
ers have talent for mastering Ian
gnages.'
could easily see with John Strange
Winter how a mother might repress or
develop a child according to the charac-
teristics Of its hand.
WHAT NAILS AND THUMBS SAY.
a'I consider the nails most important"
Chelro said. 'for they indicate matters of
health.
Large nails, BLUSH I'm color. tell OF weak
action OF the heart and bad circulation
Thin nails, IL small, denote energy and
delicate health.
'Fluted nails. particularly II wide and
curved towards the top. are Indicators OF
consumption.
"short-nailed people are hard to beat in
debates. Long-nailed people are more
yielding, but are more enthusiastic at
their work.
1.-THE thumb In its indications Is regarded
In India as supreme. With gypsies the
thumb Is the first thing they look at
on seeing n stranger. In Christian rites
and ceremonies It is used to represent
God, the Episcopal blessing being given
with the thumb and two first fingers only,
the three representing the Trinity In
medical science 'thumb-centre' is recog-
nized In the brain; and any delicacy or
pressure on this centre in the brain il
Indicated in the thumb before 1t has made
itself otherwise visible. When children
are born the thumb Is protected by the
other fingers, and 1t is an admitted fact
that II child persists in keeping the
thumb covered It is a sure sign of deli
cacy-mental or physical
when the thumb is stin and straight
the person finds It difficult to suit himself
10 people or surroundings.
'Those whose thumbs turn backward
are suave, but not always reliable.
I'm reading the lines all these points
rise I'D to make the adopts conclusion
definite. / may read a tendency to some
one thing in line. but I often see
marked characteristic that will control
II.
THE lines OF the left hand show the
traits you were born with; those In the
right show Just how you have cultivated
or thwarted them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-19
A Case of Necessity and Mercy.

The WAYS and Means Committee, having
under consideration the revenue bill, were
sitting behind closed doors and were i'm
pervious to cards. The messenger at tho
door would take none in. He had his In
structions and lived up TO them. But
while the group OF correspondents cooled
their heels outside in company with few
interested tariff experts a Lady OF imper-
ious mien swept up ana handed the door
keeper her card.
Take that into my husband" she ex-
claimed. .. -,
owe and disappeared without word. In
a. moment the lady's husband emerged.
John" she said, did you take those
pills." .,. .o,u,
"All right Now you must take one or
these powders" and she handed him
He took Il, re-entered the committee
room, swallowed the potion, and then BUSH
ness was resumed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-19

CAST OF LOUIE FULLER's PALM.
pulsive; they act by intuition. they can't
be bothered with little things, and are In
clined 10 lump to conclusions too rapidly.
They care not much for the conyentionali-
ties OF society.
"People with fingers thick and heavy, as
well as short, are more or less cruel and
selfish.
"a thin. hard, dry palm indicates tinidf-
ty and want OF energy.
"a thick. clumsy palm tells OF brute
force and obstinacy.
"A hollow palm Is very unfortunate
sign. People possessing 1t. though work.
ing hard to obtain success. receive but the
wages Of disappointment
'aThe development Of the Joints OF the
fingers and thumbs Ii important. With the
first Joint largely developed we get ability
20 reason out dificulties. With the second
joint developed we get leaning towards
science.
Large hands show power OF completion
Small hands denote IDEAS too large for the
persons power Of execution.
sWhan The fingers are curved mwarus O.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-19
ate In reference to the sena.

.,,didate IN reference TO the sena-
rvrN STOPPED THE TRAINS.
rsirfax chairman wrote to him 10
l" ,,e trains stopped al certain points
ne accommodation OF voters, and he
tl The same was true Of Orange,
5t no always helped. and he made no
eNe.,,o This time. He had heard Gene
IS statement in regard 60 the
rii Ike and Ohio and Richmond and
t'eo FUNDS Not one cent Of those
ie.,.,tions were intended for the com
en- ON tho contrary he was In
"a .nst the opposite. One particu-
'i ,stion Of $1,000 had been handed 20
h IAN El!yson wnen he was told to do
p -,,curson asked that Mcssrs. Decatur
: $ Spencer, Reuben Foster. and
N,. ,lg.lckoper he summoned to testify
: VS. ro,ut The comm. ,.ee could sec
or -. m doing this.
o. s.I~y.rs. Mt Thompson again said
-lc.ivod funds. and expended them
nav directed, hut not IN the direc-
.n the investigation tended. Tho
VAS collected and spent In behalf
r,, ~. nocratic party, but not one cent
@ o.. Intended 10 affect any mans
. -r the senatorial question.
.-r NOT BETRAY CONFIDENCE
.,alr inquired OF Mr.. Thompson 81
mind stating the amount Of the
bodied 10y him. Mr.. Thompson
-r.f personally he did not. but
., 50 would he a violation OF con-
.,f-ss the parties who made con-
-. were willing that 1t should be
Tho money was used for the
.,..,.s 90 the Democratic party.
-.... O., another question Mr.. Thomp-
ns did not know what was
rs The preliminary fund" He
Understood. however, that as
stated he did have funds which
formed over 20 the State Chair
were not intended 10 be- His
we've very positive. The funds
use1 hut not under the direc-
... committee.
-.Us1n renewed his request that
... tNtrl.. Spencer. Huidekoper. and
,wwoned and the committee
.. tt- S-rCcant-0t-Arms 20 summon
t,--H and spencer.
,. >NoWLEDGE OF WRONG.
Graves, the delegate from
- .te was alluded 10 by General
DIS >t4temcnt, next took the wit
Pc Was so hoarse that his
.-. could Dec heartily hardly by any
rs s.snographcr. into whose ear
saves knew nothing Of any i'm
.-. ~ money I'm regard 10 the
Ter Investigation. lie came TO
constructed. There was no
-.-. &C money in his election. He
,-rrnCtiy able 10 take care Of
sr. bad come in with a majority
DIS hrother-in-law. 10 whom
WAS sent. aid not approach
.. natter Of the investigation.
I..rl his brothCr-in-law express
.r..s. until he came 10 Rich
. he announced his preference
r'.t several other witnesses
'~ and could not be found. so
... ..wuljtee took a recess until
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-19
p,,.a.partv for the city Mission.

II Is thought advisable by the ladies' Q,
mo mission 10 abandon the annual
Christmas dinner for the poor hela az
he ola Market and substitute pound
aa,ty The main reason for this change
20 ,hs Increased number Of the poor and
ba impossibility Of doing justice to ali.
rha san,e amount contributed 10 pound
marty can be distributed BY the vin.ors
much more judioiously Ia sneir sevsfsi
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-19
A pleasant Ball.

The Christopher Columbus Band had
,,,aasant ball AZ Sanger Hall last night
rhere was quite a large attendance,
and ali seemed to enjoy themselves
thoroughly. - .,.,s, ~
uessrs. G. r. Ciucci, N. Somma, ana A.
Iso,I under whose supervision the pro-
s,ramme OF twelve dances was success
s,llv carried out.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-19

m'ns, Jr,. OF Rrlstol, stating that he MAS
detained AT home by sickness In the fam,
NY ana that he knew nothing whafever
OF any money being furnished hv ur
Merun Tor the canvass I'm his county
mere being no more witnesses in at
.enuancc mt lo2S the investigation was
ADJOURNED until O'Clock this morning
win Vote for senator Ta.p.v
IL was the hope OF the committee
oy putting in a hard DAYS work end
only taking recess for meals ana the
sessions OF the two houses. 10 conclude
us atduous labors last night: hut the in
aDiiy TO procure all OF the witnesses
desired rendered this impossible. By be-
ginning az early az q O'Clock this morning
It Is hoped that the Investigation NAV be
brought 10 satisfactory close in time
TO make up at least a partial rcport I'm
time to be submitted Mt noon or soon
thereafter.
WILL ELECT, TO-DAY.
The impression last NIGHT was that
me election would certainly take place
to-day. The Constitution provides that
ballot shall be taken I'm each branch OF
the General Assembly on the second
tuesday after organization, and on each
succeeding day until there il an election.
IL Is thought that whether the inquiry
is concluded or not II will have gone far
enough for the committee TO submit n
preliminary statement as to what the
character OF its report viii be, and that
the ballot will he a final one. The re-
suit Will then be determined tomorrow
In joint session.
IL was understood last night that Sena-
tor Flood will nominate Mr. Martin in
the upper branch and Mr.. Downing in
the lower. DIR. Hay will probably second
the nomination In the Senate and Mr..
Moon in the House.
The proceedings before the investigating
committee yesterday were very interest
ing. and fun and accurate report is
given abOVei
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-19
VIII Omen Their New Quarters.

The local division Of the Travellers FRO,
tactive Association will have a formal
onening OF their new headquarters, rooms
20 and 30 Chamber of Commerce building,
tonight at $50 o'clock.
The affair will be in charge OF the fol-
lowing committee: Messrs. y. ;: Chrls-
tian, Joseph Wallerstein. J. b; Cuipeper;
G W. Saunders. X. w. Spilman' anu
Genrge Gibson, Jr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-19
THE LINES OF THE PALM.

able people, and he was entertained oy
the social leaders OF the city.
He has rich, vibrating voice, delight
full ease of manner. and a remarkable
flow OF English. lie Is highly educated.
is a fine linguist. and altogether can best
be described in Blanche Roosevelts own
words as marvellous. most marvellous
HARRYDELE HALLMARK
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-19

Richmond Arrivals at New York Hotels
NEW YORK, December iS-tspee,ai.,.-
b. Blankenshlp, 81. Denis; A. y. haI.'
man. international; Mrs, walker conn'
mental; NJ. Is. Rosenbaum, imperi~i ~
Axtssi, Holland. .s,.-,-si
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-19
lime OF HEAD.
THE FATE LINE.

when the line OF fate rises from tho
wrist and goes straight up the hand 1t
IS a sign OF luck.
IF the line goes up to the Mount OF Ju-
plter the life and work Of the person
will be to win ambition and power.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-19
THE LIFELINE.

"When the line of life is long, clear,
and OF good color, good health and long
life may be predicted.
when II Is linked or made UP OF little
pieces It Is a sure sign OF III health.
when this line starts from under the
base OF the mount OF Jupiter 1t shows a
life OF ambition.
when the line is closely connected with
that OF head. life is guided by reason and
intelligence, but Its possessor Is nervous
when there is a wide space 1t is a sign
Of too much self-confldence.
when the lines of heart. head, and
life are Joined together 1t Is a sign or
misfortune
"a cross or an island denotes trouble.
Black spots denote disease, and If deep,
sudden death.
1.-THE line OF life is divided into periods
OF ten years, so one can judge time with
correctness. At the end OF the line num-
Dor Of dropping lines tell Of the breaking
up OF health.
LINE OF HEAD.
when the line OF head is straight,
clear, and even It denotes practical COM
mon sense, and business capabillty.
when sloping a leaning for romance
and Bohemlanlsm.
when straight and going 70 the side
Of the hand, it shows great intellectual
power.
when sloping to the wrist IL tells OF a
fatal influence of the imagination.
when 1t runs into or through square
It foretells a critical moment in the lie
of the person.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-11


The McGIBENY FAMILY.-The Nc
Gibeny Family scored the greatest
success here last night of any at
traction that has been here this sea-
son and had the largest house that
has crowded Metropolitan Hall in
probably a year. The house was
filed to overlooking, galleries and
all, every reserved seat was sold and
many were turned away at the door.
The performance was thoroughly
pleasing one. 1t is indeed remark
able and gifted family, numbering
sixteen, and all accomplished must
clans, from the elder members of the
organization down to the little tot
who pounded the bass drum. The
solo specialties were very fine and
the ensemble work held its own with
the best orchestral organization that
have ever visited this city.--RaIeigh
IN. CO. Neaos end Observer.
Will appear at the Martin Street
Opera House, one night only, We'd
nesday, Feb. 22d.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-11

DEATH OF A FORMER CITIZEN OF
ADMINISTRATION Sunday morning
last. at his residence in Roanoke,
Va, Mr.. Walter H. Keedy, former
resident of Martinsburg, died after
but brief illness, aged about 81
years. Our citizens will recall the
many years of his life here because
of his faithful performance of all Gu
ties which he assumed. For several
years he was clerk for Messrs. Fra
ger Il Bishop, in whose service he
was in at the time he determined to
try his fortune in other fields. From
this place Mr.. Keedy went to Balt.-
more county, Md, and after resi-
denee of some time there, ultimately
drifted to and settled down in Ro-
anoke, where, at the time of his
death, he was IN the employ of the
Norfolk and Western Railroad Com
pany. He leaves wife and several
children. The remains were brought
to this city for interment, on Mon
day, and the funeral took place from
che residence of his brother in law,
Mr.. George D. Lambert. Services
were held in st. johns Lutheran
church, by Rev. Chas. Trump.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-11
IL May be Interesting 10 Know

That when excursion rates are
made to Chicago for people who
live in the East, to enable them to
attend the Worlds Fair next wear.
it is contemplated by the Western
roads to also make excursion rates
from Chicago to all principal bust
ness and tourist points in West.
Northwest and Southwest, SO that
those who desire to spend few
weeks among their friends In the
Great West, may have an opportun-
ity of so doing without mourning
much additional expense. It NAV
be well to consider this subject in
advance Of actual time Of starting
and the Chicago,I Milwaukee Il ST.
Paul Railway Co. has issued maps
and time tables and other instruc-
tive reading matter, which it will
be glad TO furn sh free of expense
Ipon application by postal card adj
dressed to VIM. Kelly, Jr., Travel
ing Passenger. Agent, so s. Third
St., Philadelphia, Pa, or to Geo. H
Headord, General Passe niger A gent
Chicago, Ill.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-11

There is more Catarrh in this Sec
tion of the country than all other
diseases put together, and until the
last few years was supposed to be
incurable. For great many years
doctors pronounced it a local dis
ease, and prescribed local remedies,
and by constantly failing to cure
with local treatment, pronounced it
incurable. Science has proven ca
tarrh to be constitutional disease
and therefore requires constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by f. j. Cheney &
Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the only con-
stitutional cure ON the market. 1t
is taken internally in doses IRON 10
drops to a teaspoon. 1t ACES direct
" on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. They offer one
hundred dollars for any case it fails
to cure. Send for circulars and ties
timonials. Address.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. O.
- Sold by Druggists, 75c.