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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-17
BAALBEc RICHMOND,
Dr. Kerr Renews Aequaintances Here Ihat
We're Made In Far on Syria,

Three years ago DR.. Kerr, Of this city,
in course OF a Palestine tour. stopped at
Baalbec for few days on a Saturday
afternoon, walking through the wonderful
old ruins of that locality, he was accosted
by two little Syrian girls, who seemed
TO be seeking him, and to be the bearers
Of a message. But they spoke only Arabic.
and DR.. Kerr was at q loss to discover
what they wished to communicate. At
length one OF the children looked up
into his face and said, Sweet Jesus lie
knew at once that this was sign they
were Christians. They walked about the
ruins together, for some time. ana the
little girls accompanied the stranger 10
the door OF his hotel.
Next day Or. Kerr, sitting I'm the pulpit
OF the Syrian Presbyterian church,
saw the same little girls In the audience
with their parents. The service over he
was introduced. and talked with them
through an interpreter. They said that
they had been seeking him the day before
10 invite him 20 their church, and were
now glad to see that he had come. Dr.
Kerr became well acquainted with them
before he left Baalbec, and with the father
of one OF them, who Is native Presby-
terrain minister.
InlhklIlt III. htll = oAA ~ lot NNA'''b -
visit TO the Worlds Fair a few months
ago, 10 have a call from one Of his little
Syrian girls together with her father
and brother. They had been two years
in America, the young people carrying
on their education 10 be Christian workers
in their own country. They are the Rev.
Mr.. Rustom and his two children, Mr..
Asad Rustom and Miss Ehie Rustom;
The two latter are now in Richmond and
L.. TlNa ~
lecture-room on Monday evening Decem-
Der 18th, at O'Clock; including lecture
on Syria stereopticon views, and Syrian
marriage-procession in which they will be
assisted by some OF our young people;
all in Oriental costumes.
Mr.. Asad Rustom delivered lecture
in the First Presbyterian church last
Wednesday evening on missions In Syria,
which was extremely interesting and In
afructtyp
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-17

,nent AZ some future time. and hence "
sets hack about thirty yards from tne
sidewaik or course the space IN iroh.
on the comely little structure VIII DC
prettlIy turfed for the summer, ana ,ns
ward is inclosed with an ornamental
fence.
FORMERLY CLAY-STREET'
Mr.. X. r.. Gwathmey Is the chairman
of the Building COMMITTEES, and the ps
for the present edifice was purchaser
about three years ago, and shortly there-
after the money for the erection OF Inc
house was raised.
The congregation numbers 40 ana tne
Sunday-school about 300.
This church Is what was formerly tne
Clay-Street Baptist church, and has an
interesting history. IT was started as
sunday school mission in 1874 In a store
on Clay street. 1t grew rapidly in num-
bers and as a power for good In the com
munity, and three years latsr-apout
seventeen years ago-was organized as
church. and it's first pastor was Rev. ;. u
Clopton, d. D., now Of Admission, Ala
THE SERVICES TOMORROW.
TIE dedicatory services incident TO the
openlnR of the new house of worship,
which will be held this morning, Will be
of the most interesting character. IN
the morning after the devotional exercises
Mr.. James r. Winston will give his
torlcal sketch Of the church, after which
Rev. Or. s. c. Clopton, the hrst pastor
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-17
lem. from Highland Springs

Mr. G.. Whitaker and family from
Richmond have moved into the mousse
recently occupied by Mr.. "A. IL. Rohieuei'
on Holly avenue.
Mr.. Murphy's farm, adjoining lllghlahl
Strings. has been purchased by some
hrsiness-men Of Richmond, and new
houses will be erected to accommodate
families who will reside there in the near
future. =, ,.,.,,
Tho house on Grove avenue IL peH's
rapidly pushed toward completion.
Logs for saving and grain for meal ana
feed are being taken 10 the new MIL
and soon under the efficient management
~ Mr. Mersereau, OF East Richmond the
hum of Industry will be heard from inns
| quarter. ..o. ,o,.o-oI
families are seeking locations In TINS
Miss Emma 'Harker who has been
suffering with an attack of the grip
is convalescent
Miss Julia widows, Of Washington, ID.
| c.. IS visiting Miss Emma harker' Oh
| Main street. .,...o.,.
The Literary Club had very enjoyable
session In the library-room wednesday
night. ,.. =. .,,o
Our walks proved inadequate In the
recent bad weather Many Just com
plants were entered.
AT this writing the household sg0ods OF
Mr. smith. from Providence, II. l., are
| being placed I'm the new house on Fern
| avenue. Mr.. Smith and family are eN-
| nected in q few days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-17
"ThE CURIOUS WOMEN. /"
lie Showed the Picture That Was Turned
Toward the Wall.
philadelphia Press)


He was showing them the various pic
lures hanging on the wall. They were
gems. for he really had excellent taste IA
art There were choice bits OF land
scape, lovely ideals OF humanity, studies
OF still life, and hints from the impress
sonlst school. The ladies viewed each
with admiration, but none with especial
interest until they came TO huge frame.
with its face turned TO the wall. Imme-
diately they were all interest
What is that?" asked one OF the ladies'.
The young man assumed an air OF
mystery and shook his head as though
he would like 10 tell but could not.
Aren't you going to let US see it|'
said one. In surprise.
I'm sorry, but you see" began he.
But really, we'd rather see that than
any OF the others. Wouldn't we, girls?''
The girls" said they would.
"Wel," said the exhibitor, If you
must see Il, 1 suppose you must"
The young ladies conjured up all kinds
OF beautiful visions as they looked with
expectancy on the mysterious back Of
the frame.
1T is called Curious Women" said
he. or course that only increased the
zeal. Finally he turned the frame and
dIsclosed7e mirror. Were the young
ladies disappointed?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-17
To Revive Change Ringing in Boston.

composer, is making an effort to have
the noted bellies OF Boston put in order
and rung in the interest of the
musical education OF the people.
The chime OF bells In tho tower
of Christ church. Salem street.
Is fine one. and was presented to the
church by the citizens OF London In lItt:
English fashion. and when dsnerHlS La
fayette visited Boston IN is2i the city~au.
thorities had the bells put in order and
they rang out royal musical welcome
10 the noted Frenehman. They were runs
by eight old bell ringers for some years
after this event. then the old method was
abandoned and the plan OF one man ring
Ing the tune over was adopted. Miss
old English fashion OF beil-ringing such
as preyails In London, Miss Hayss h
assisted ~ her patriotic work BY many
leading residents Of Boston.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-17
Defaultlng Treasurers.
Qndex-Appeal.)

In his message to the Legislature Cow
ernor Mckinney made the astounding
statement, based on the report or the
Auditor that up 10 February 22d or last
year there were 2S2 delinquent county
treasurers, whose defalcauons amoun'ed
TO $4,000 in round numbers
The Lynchburg News. commenting az
length upon this wretched disclosure,
urges that county treasurers be required
TO settle with the Auditor at least once
every month, instead OF yearly, as Is no"
the rule. IAN end" 1t says, should De
nut at once and forever 20 this appalling
disgrace OF defaloatlon by the custodians
OF the public moneys"
Probably the News takes the right posi-
ton. But we have no doubt that when
the LEGISLATURE adopts the recommends
tons of the Governor and requires public
officials TO give the bonds OF guaranty
companies as security there will be an
end of all loss 10 the State from TINS
source. The guarantors may be expect
ed To hold the fiduciaries up to their opu-
cations. That is their business and their
interest as well.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-17
Til. Retreats Charity Feature.

The weekly meeting of the Board OF
Managers OF the Retreat for the SICK was
held on Thursday.
A committee who had had IN chaI re a
s,,r,rnarv OF the charity feature OF the
institution since its commencement re-
norted the astonishing fact that during
the fifteen years OF its existence with two
wears only partially recorded ana one
wear from which no account couId De
found. 5l4 persons had been nursed with
no expense to themselves, using up Sl'-'
days OF hospital-care and nursing.
Several new cases were voted IN. ana
an opportunity Was given tne poaII'
which they accepted. Of inviting the shell
tering Arms TO send as guest OF the
Retreat for six months, their protege. Bet
lie Elicit. Now that the Sheltering Arms
is temporarily deprived OF a house II was
peculiarly hitting for the Retreat to open
us arms by relieving them OF the care
of this child, until they are established In
their own quarters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-17
A Snecial Meeting.

There will be special meeting at
o'clock Sunday afternoon OF the Young
Ladies' Missionary Circle Of Class No.
/, OF the Randolph-Street Baptist Sunday
school. The meeting, will be held In the
church, Beverly and Randolph streets
very interesting programme has been got
ten up for this occasion. A paper entitled
"Our Object and Work' will be read by
Miss Mollie Fits. "An Orphans Plea, y
an original solo. composed by member of
the circle for this occasion, will be sung
by Miss Alma Angel. DIR. w. ]. Willing
ham, secretary of the Baptist Foreign
Mission Board, will address the circle and
their friends. These young ladies have or
ganized for the purpose OF studying ana
engaging in missionary work. Their first
work Is 10 furnish an orphan with com
plete outfit OF winter clothing. They will
have their work at the meeting to show
TO their friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-17
General Fitzhugh Lee.
Portsmouth Progress


Yirginla's peerless Lee never shone WIZ
more resplendent brightness than now
after tina temporary cloud Of the senatorial
contest has passed away. He has wor
a place i'm the affections OF the people
that cannot be effaced, and even those
who voted for his competitor IN ina
contest love him and would vie WITT
those who voted for him in doing honor u
him.
Fitzhugh Lee is stiil the popular i19l L
His popularity is not confined to the Oic
Dominion, but throughout the length anc
breadth OF this great country are thos'
who would delight In doing honor &c
him.
New York, no less than Virginia, loves
and adrnires Fitzhugh Lee. What a feel
ing OF satisfaction and a shout OF en-
dorsement would go up from these twC
States In particular and the country II
general did President Cleveland In his
wisdom see tit to nominate for Minister e
Italy the peerless Lee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-17
r,,it,e.ul,. Of Drink,

The members OF Central Woman's Chris
sian Temperance Union passed the foi'
lowing resolutions at their meeting wed
nesday:
Resolved. That. IN view OF the evil re-
suits OF the use OF spirits In its various
forms. we earnestly desire the ministers
OF Richmond 10 call the attention OF Their
congregations 10 fis harmful effects. and
20 request all Christian people % rtfra'n
from its use, both In culinary and social
lines. during Christmas festivities; remem'
befing IN the celebration OF the event that
brought Peace on earth. good will "a
men" that we are tod 20 do nothing
whereby our brother stumbieth or Is nadf
weak.
Resolved. That we send copy % these
resolutions 70 every minister In the city
end 10 NJ press Tor publication.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-17
.TOBE OPEN EDT0-DAY
A DESCRIPTION or THE NEW CALVARY
BAPTIST CHURCH.
The Pretty Little Edifice to Be Dedica'ed
This Mornlng-Dr. Ciopton and
Others to Preach.

The new Calvary Baptist church. which
will be formally dedicated for worship
to-day. is a beautiful edifice. Though by
10 means so large as many OF the other
houses Of God. It is inferior to none in
comeliness. The ediics. which, from an
architectural standpoint, is blending OF
the Campanilian and the Byzantine, cost
81, $50. while the inside furnishings caused
an additional expenditure OF 5000 or
more.
The auditorium. which Is finished In oak,
will seat about 400 persons. and the gal
leries will increase the capacity by 200
more.
The pews are exceedingly comfortable
and the floors are nicely carpeted.
BEAUTIFUL WINDOWS.
srAz .-o.tf.at foattfro ca the church Ia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-17
COURT CRDEK&
COURT ORDERS
ToSEPH HEPPERT TT AIS. AN
81 J. b. MOORE Er AIS.
wINGFIELD & WARE 1T. AS

The above causes having bean !, .r.
to the undersigned Commiss'oner % nee
Circuit Court OF Roek0riige ~ al
entered therein ON September Is, ~. '..'
directions TO take the following a. a..
T. TO make further inquiries ~ al
counts ordered By the decree eh'
the September term, iSgz, IN inc ,t,rs
j. B. Moore 1T ais. vs.. Wingnela . IN
ct ais, and 10 consider Ia SV"i .,s,,-r
herewith tha exception % his "a
report, and 10 modify said report -
may think nj. ,,styihu.
ton OF the fund IN the hands % ~ ana
csiyer To the credit OF these causes, ~
10 report what other funds are assa, %
FOR distribution In these causes. 40 -.
whom payable. and 70 reper, VA Al. x
rlus remains from sale " the 49, A..
Ware property. after paying tbs cev W..
the Ftrss National Bank Of bsshs osrSiss
Notice II hereby gtyen 70 AZ ps"
Interested that have appointed
SATURDAY. JANUARY psa, is-.
at my once. lp the iowa Of texns,S,,
va, AZ the time and place Tor tsS"s
saij Accounts y. NJ, PENDLHToN.
4x3-su1t csnmisziener Ia chansssv'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-17
Cabells aud Their Kin.

DR.. Alex. Brown, editor OF the Genesis.
Ia preparing a volume to be titled as
above, which viii be deemed very
welcome to a host OF people in this
State, and throughout our Union, The
work, he announces, will be genealogical
biographical, and historical"
The ability OF DR.. Brown has been 80
sisnaily exhibited that IL is potent that
he will only aggrandize his reputation IN
the results OF a work for which he Is
inherently and by study so well fitted.
II may be OF interest to note also that
he Is at work upon history OF the
Colony of Virginia. In the crucial period
isos-iszs. which Is disposed to be pepu-
lar work. that Is for the general reader.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-17

the exquisite stalned-glass windows, which
let I'm an abundance Of light and greatly
beautify the room.
An immense brass chandelier hangs
from the centre Of the ceiling, and this
will afford ample illumination for the
night services.
The new edlfce. which is located on
the northwest corner Of Pine and Grace
streets, Is built with the idea of enlarge
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-17

Of the church. will deliver a sermon. DR..
Clopton. who was succeeded by Rev. II.
A. Bagby, is preacher OF splendid abil-
ity. He Is now pastor of the church in
Admission, Ala.
The afternoon services will b. attended
by nearly all the Baptist ministers in the
city, and special addresses Will BE- made
by Rev. DR.. j. c. Hiden, w Il. Hatcher.
and w. w. Landrum.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-17
ROANOKE COLLEGE COLLECTION.
Mineral Specimens Received from the
Worlds Fair-Grippe Epidemic.

SALEM, VA, December lG.-(Special) }
A fine collection OF mineral specimens
secured by DIR. Dreher from the Column
bian exhibit at Chicago has just--been
received at Roanoke College, which. adj
ded to their former specimens, makes a
really valuable collection.
A petition il being carried around town
for signatures asking the Governor 10
remit the thirty-days' imprisonment, be-
ing part OF the punishment Of James
c. Richardson, of this county. convicted
OF being a leader IN the recent Roanoke
riot. So far comparatively few people
have signed the petition.
The Blue and the Gray a monthly
magazine published I'm Philadelphia, in
rs December issue contains an article
entitled State Provision for Confederate
Soldiers" from the pen Of Mr.. John A.
Francis, OF Salem.
A hundred or so citizens OF this place
are suffering from the effects OF the
grip, which is almost epidemic here.
So far there has been little or no want
here among the poor, as up to the present
the weather has been dry and mild. An
organization has been effected, however,
under the name Of the Associated Chart
ties. with County-Judge Moitett as presi-
dent, whose object will be to promptly
relieve any genuine cases OF distress,
furnishing work at fair wages, If possi-
Bile.
IMPROVED ROADS.
The weather having been favorable for
outdoor work the county chain-gang has
been putting the roads leading to Salem
into better shape than they have been
for years. The Superintendent Is a civil
engineer, and the work done, on dirt
roads especially, under his supervision Is
a wonderful improvement on anything
before attempted I'm this line In the
county. Judge Mofett intends to have
the chain-gang at work on the ROADS
every day that is really not too inclement.
The poultry show to be given here by
the Roanoke-Valley Poultry Association
the middle Of next month promises TO
be A great success. Birds will be judged
slngIy and in breeding-pcns by competent
Judges, using the standard OF perfec-
ton for 1891, but not the score-card. In
cubators in operation will be leading
feature of the show. Frank A. Loveiock.
OF Salem, IL secretary and treasurer OF
the association.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-17
PLUMBING
ATIR0n

PLUMBING. 1870.
~ A. LATHROP, .c,
W. secretary OF Lathrop & Watkins Co.
successor. a. mo .,,...s-
RICHMOND sTEANFIIuNj AND FLO D
ING COMPANY,
No. 10 GOVERNOR STREET
RICHMOND. VA. ....,
Al kinds OF BRASS. COPPER GAL' ~
IRON WORK, TIMING. PLUABlAG' sl~AA'
FITTING and GAS-fIfTiN1. .,.,,
BEPAIR WORK A SPECIALLY.
ocs-su, = Z. D. Wa Ni'''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-17
a<1nn,af2aafsa.
HUM pr REYS'

This Precious OINTMENT IS ..1
triumph Of Scientific Medicine.
Nothing has ever been produc.ip
equal or compare with itasacrRuI.s
and HEALING APPLICATIONS lthashe"n
used 40 years and always ahordsf.'
and always gives satisfaction.
Cures PtIEs or IIEMoRRHolus Extern.
or Internal. Blind or Bleeding -ltghIof A't
Burning; Cracks or Fis,uros; fsiula 90 AZ .
Worms of the Rectum. 1hcrcllct Is uan-'
di,te-- the. Curt. Certlfu.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-17

Great Scott II dld my heart good when
| wrote back 10 my sweet assaiant and
proudly informed her that | never drank
Whiskcy. tasted beer or smoked cigars
thank goodness. she didn't mention n
pipe. But there was no getting around
that NarCissus business. He certainly did
have the decency to die while We on the
other hand, are committing the unpardon-
able offence OF living. Boys, the best
thing for you all 10 do Is to go off and
hang yourselves. I don't think the letter
has any particular reference TO me even
II the gin did say that / was included
i'm it, FOR any man who has got twelve
little stockings 10 MI Christmas ought TO
be exempted from the odium Of such a
reprOdCh
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-17

His imagination increased the gang of
moonshiners from four TO sixteen,
and he was positive as a man could be
that this number of the outlaws took
part In the melee. Yes. he saw the stills,
he saw everything, and though not a
bullet was shot he asserted OF his own
knowledge that the moonshiners were
firing double barreled guns loaded with
buckshot.
on the night OF the terrible ARRAY
cyclone came within an ace of waking
Governor Mckinney and asking him to
send out the First Virginia Regiment.
IL took the combined efforts of his COM
panions TO restrain him from doing this,
and for days afterwards he reflected
upon the matter. and would certainly
have carried his threat into execution II
his friends hadn't urged him not to do so.
The Constable would never have found
out TO this day that the whole affair was
a fake" II the thing hadn't leaked Out
In the papers and then he Indignantly
declared that the papers had disgraced
themselves by publishing II.
THE IDLE REPORTER.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-03-25
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
Only . Nominal salary for the Poll
MatrOu.

Only . Nominal salary for the Police
The hoard OF aldermen met in regular session
with 7. II. Daulton in the chair.
Street Commissioner Ryan's accommodation
that . fence be constructed along the Lake
Union boulevard was referred 20 the street COM
mittea
The finance committees report cutting down
the estimates OF certain Of the departments for
next month was adopted
Alderman Jordan reported that the electric
Grant street bridge, there being long intervals
in which no lights ct all Were burning
Alderman Brewer reported on fixing the SAL
AIRY of the police matron: his report was to the
effect that SIS per month was suficient, - the
chief said che may DO called ON once . week or
once . month. Alderman Jordan thought 1t
would b . mockery 70 AZ such sum - . sal.
ary; report rejected.
Ordinances were acted on BY the board a fol.
lows:
Providing for the taking OF an indemnity
bond for the improvement OF Lake avenue 70
indemnify the city against any damage done to
state property BY grading: read and returned TO
For the issue OF $3.50 bonds Tor the improve.
ment OF Moltke street: passed.
APPROVING the supplemental plat OF the Front
Street Cable addition; passed.
the sewer fund ss.9i2 Tor uss Of the
north and south sewer tunnels: re-
having been objected 70 BY Aldermen Carrie and
Prescribing penalty. from s to 500 and i'm.
prisonment FOR not moro than thirty days, for
meddling with the city's water pipes, etc; re-
ferred
Providing for the appointment Of . port
warden and prescribing his duties; passed.
Adjourned until next Friday night
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-03-25

the poss under The stFsse Of Railroad avenue.
about Na1iou street, seem ready . fall, and
needed imnsdiate asssntion.
The Rainise Power Railway Company Up.
piled to the board for pssmission % put down Q
oonpection ct Eighth and Pike with the eocond
street lima Il w. granted.
Complaint was made that the Front Street
Cable Company had thrown mp heap Of earth
at the turntahle, corner Of Temperance and
Bradley. The board dirsotsd that the Company
b required 70 remove Il
communication Was received from Truston
P. Dyer aaking that the alley between Pontius
and Albsst, Fourth and Fifth. b drained. Il
have 10 b run into sewer.
Of repairing engine house No. would b SsSA
He was directed 70 have an ordinance drawn.
Property owners on Nineteenth street asked
that water pipes b exeended from the main on
Remington avenue
The question Of the removal Of house BY C.
q. Hagan came up before the board again on .
Communication from the board OF aldermen
directing that sction b taken altar consuita-
ton with the corporation counsel. Action was
deferred until the house Of delegates could b
heard from.
letter was received from N. w. Hugyins.
Who ofyared to cell dynamo for $3.50. II will
give fifty lights. The o0sr was taken under ID.
visement
Several applications for watsr and sewers.
and other matters Of routine business were
acted upon.
A petition for the grading Of Dyer avenue
from Diagonal street TO East park was received.