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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-25
SMITHS FIRST DECISION.
Thousands Of Acres of Land Restored to
the Public Domain.
ny Telegraph to the Dispatrhl


Wasn.NGrov. y. c.. March 2i.-Secre-
torv Hoke smith to-day rendered his hrst
Land decision. IL was IN the case Of the
southern Pacific Railroad COMPANY and
involved a question of the right OF that
company 20 lands within Us granted llmlts
nn5 tho limits of "A grant 10 the Atlantic
and Pacific Railroad Company. the former
COMPANY basng its claim on the ground
that the latter company never complled
with the requirements of IT. grant IN the
matter of locating its road ana the iorlelt-
,,,n ~ Ms Grant IN 1856. The Secretary
holds. however, that the Southern Pacific
COMPANY had acquired no title TO the
lands IN question under It's grant, ms
drcision operates TO open these lands. aG-
gregating many thousands OF acres N
Southern California, 20 settlement anu
ertrv Tho Commissioner of the General
Laud-Ofice Is accordingly directed 10 take
such steps as may be necessary to restore
.hem to tho public domain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-25

mother OF tho Son OF God. At 81. MARY >
church there will be q high mass a.
o'clock, and afterwards benodiction' WIN
the blessed sacrament. =,
At the Cathedral there will be masses ab
G, 8, and 1890 o'clock A. Nj.
HIGH MASS AT ST. aARY's.
Yesterday morning high mass was ceis-
bratel at ST. Maryis church by Rev. r.
Willibald. O. s. b. After the mass the
members of st. Anne's Society recelveu
their semi-annual holy communion IN
body. Nearly two hundred ladies OF 9'.
Marv's congregation were present. no
children Of the parochial SCHOOLS hans ns
Singerbergers Mass IN ID. The soprauo
solos were sung by Miss Annie 1rem;;
mer. d member of the largo choir. an1i
the alto solos Dy Edward Angst. pupli OF
st. Mary's school. Two pupils on 'nc
violin of Professor Mutter performed on
their instruments and deserve credit,
The two BOYS were Joseph Eckert ana
Henry Overmann. Professor Charles +.
Mutter PLAYED the accompaniment on tne
organ and rendered some selections rom
Nagner's Ilohengrln.
Rev. p. j. Dude. for several years past
assistant at St. Joseph's church, left yes
terday for New York. He sails on Satur-
day for England to resume his lahors ID
new field.
~ TIE CHURCHES TOMORROW.
"Times of Revival" will be Rev. George
i. Chaney's topic in Belvidero Hall on
Sunday evening at O'Clock.
Rev l.. W. Burton, ID. D.. of st. John,
church. will preach at st. Philips church
Sunday night.
In view OF the revival services in pro-
gress at Park-Place church the special SER
mon 10 the Woman's Christian lem
pcrance Union announced for to-morro"
will be postponed until some future time
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-25
CRIME In NORFOLK.
STATE-SENaTOR MUSH6ACH HAS
BEEN FERRETlNG IT OUT.
Under tho Auspices OF New York Anti
Gambling Society-Annunl Meeting
of tho q. a. X. of Va. and y. Z.
rspeclal Telegram 10 tho DIspa,ch.l J


KoRForK. VA, March 24.-DetectIye John
Miller. of Washington. ID. G., who has been
here unearthing the policy-operators. LETT
for home tonight He saws no IA acting
for State-Senator Mushbach in ferretlng
out vice and crime. Senator Mushbach Is
attorney for On anti-gambling society IN
New York. it is said. The detective has
had his eye on this place for three months.
IN TIE ROADS.
The United States steamer Charleston,
having had q weeks oyerhaulng. lett the
yard to-day and dropped down to Hampton
Roads.
SECRETLY CARRIED on.
Since the death Of the Dismal-Swamp
Lottery Company. killed b. Captain
Mushbach's legislation. tho business has
been secretly carried on till now. and the
drawings Of this lottery are sold IN large
number Of cities in the Union.
@. :. r. ENcAMPMENT.
i was after midnight last night when
the annual encdmpment of Virginia ana
North Carolina Grand Amy of tho Re-
public closed the labors of the twenty.
second session. About one hundred
and fifty delegates were present
from different parts of the two
States. Tho annual election of officers
was held with the following results: I:
Department Commander. I. I. Whitcomb,
of Portsmouth: Senior ce-COmmander,
James l.. Porter. OF Roanoke; Junior Vice
Commander, Moses Spence, of Elizabeth
City. y. c.: Chaplain, Rev. II. B. Petit
grew. of Edenton. y. c.. Medical Direc-
tor Dr. 4. b. llelstand, of Norfolk; As
slstant Adjutant-General. William ~.
Eaton, OF Portsmouth: Assistant Quarter
master-General. John w. Ruttcr, Of Ports
mouth: REPRESENTATIVES to the National
Encampment-J. G. Brewster, Raleigh, ".
c.. and James +. Fuller. Norfolk; Alter
nates-P. Keenan,, Richmond. and {. IS.
MarsOn. Newport News: Council of Ad-
mnistra.ion-C. n. Belne RaleiGh I. ).
Hulp. National Home J. y. Cheater, Rich
inOnd: G.. ID. Grew. Portsmouth, and W..
;. Wilson. Norfolk.
After some miscellaneous business the
cncampment closed and q collation. pre-
pared by the members Of WOrdcn Post
OF this city followed.
n THE DEy-DoCE.
The United States steamer Newark and
United States steamer Bennington on the'r
arrival here from the West Indies have
been ordered 10 be placed IN the dry-dock.
The nlted States steamer San Francis
co came out of the dry-dOck to-day n
high water.
The sum Of s2.O7j has been collected for
the nayal-rendeZy0us parade III Norfolk,
and about : i.00G more is needed 70 carry
ont the full programme. The funds are
gradually coming IN.
The pohcy-shop men arrested last night
have been sent on 20 court for trial and
balled for appearance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-25
AMONG THE BELLIES.
Upon When Shall the Man.
tie Fall?
What One Of the Lovely Aspirants
Has to Say.
The Women VIII Be lnteres,ed...81
Won't the Men7

Since the day the lovely Miss Willing
left Philadelphll 10 become tho bride of
John Jacob Astor her mantle OF belle has
been variously bestowed among toe beau.
tiful young ladies' of the City Of Brotheriy
Love. But among the candidates for this
honor there are certainly few more bcauti-
tul than Miss Anna King. who resides at
1876 Diamond street, Philadelphia.
Our portrait Is very far from dOing tho
yOung lady Justice. bu' II Wi. serve 20 eal
the attention OF her many friends and az.
mirers % the fact that she i- again m ex.
collent health. For II must b" known that
Miss King has been most seriously il.--sO
seriously. in fact. that her physician, gave
her up. saying that TO help was possible.
TO a reporter sha spoke freely and gnTe.
seryedly concerning herself.
=" have indeed been YER Ill.," sh0
said. in answer 10 a question. sly nerves
had become SO weak as - rcnier mo inca
rable of fulfilling ms dutie.. I mad no
confidence IN myself. | would ttimes grow
So weak that IL seemed as If should never
be able 90 move again. could not remem-
Der anything. Dreadful >hootng pains
occurred frequently all through ly eyes
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-25
NO DEMAG0GISM NOW
THE PRESIDENT WANTS a BUSINESS
LIKE PENSION COMMISSIONER.
Beginning of the Swinging of the Now
Eeadsman's Axe-Forty Fourth-Ciass
Postmasters Appointed.
rBy telegraph to tho Dispntch.I

WASHINGTON, y. c., March 4.-Mr.
Cleveland saw few visitors to-day, the
regular Cabinet meeting interfering. To
one OF the callers Representative Enloe,
of Tennessee) he made the important
statement that he would appoint mo
demagoPic politician 20 be COmmls-
sioner OF Pensions. II is inferred from
this significant announcement that the
President will appoint to tho office
OF Commissioner of Pensions n man
more closely connected with business
than with politics. In fact. he has
expressed his intention 10 divorce the
Office from politics and TO select COM
missioner who will conduct the bureau
purely on business principles. number
of names for appointment 10 the, commits
sionership have been presented 10 Mr.
Cleveland, and IL is SAID he h proceeding
warlly IN the hope of selecting q man who
can keep his skirts clear of the unpleasant
notoriety which has come to the Office IN
recent years.
TWO DIES NON.
The following executive order was issued
to-day:
mbers oi the Cabinet will not be open either
TUESDAYS or Fridays Cabinet days. bat will De
closed on those days until otherwise ordered.
This has become necessary for the uninterfupt-
cd and more efficient transaction Of the business
Of the government"
MR. MAXwEIL's AxK.
Fourth Assistant Postmaster-G General
Maxwell's first day IN Office resulted IN the
appointment of forty fourth-class post
masters, and Of this number FIVE were %
I'll vacancies caused bv removal Of the III
cumbents. Yesterdays appointments az
gregated thirty-one, which included four
removals.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-25
DEATHS.

BLUNT. Died. az his residence. 1903
Cedar street. at 200 4. VI. March u. lo33.
FREDERICK 4. BLUNT, IN the 3Jth year
OF his age. o..
HIS funeral will take place from St.
Petcr's Cathedral THIS saturday, ~ II
MING, March .. 1898, ~ +. VI.
DONATI. I.-Died. in Ialy. February -.
1893, ODOARADO DONAiI. son OF Joseph
and Teresa Doaati. IN the 18Th Of his aso.
NEAL.-Died. March 9th. AZ Z o'clock
A. NJ AZ the residence of her son. a, ID.
Neal. Jr.. No. l0S east Nam street. LOOlsi-
ANA +. NEAL. widow OF J. b. Neal, IN the
list year of her age.
SATURDAY at O'clock J. y.
WRIGHT Died. at $3.50 T.. ~ March
24th. WALTER BUCkNEk. infant childot
Captain George and Louie B. Wright.
fhe funeral Will tako place from tho
residence. 2l8 north Tweuty-sixth street,
THIS Saturday AFTERNOON at
O'clock. Friends invited 20 attend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-25
Internatinnnl Mnnetnty Conferrces.

WASHINGTON, March Ex-senator Teller
has had an extended interview with Secre-
tarv Carlisle to-day in regard 10 the Inter
national Monetary Conference, and was
told by the Secretary that II hal been
definitely settled shat the United states
would send delegates to tho conference,
which will meet May G0th. All OF the
old delegates have sent their reslg-
nations to the President. II Is likely
that one or more them Will be re-
auested 10 serve. Senator Allison has
SAID. however. that it will be impossible
for him 70 return, and Representative Nc
Creary, Of Kentucky, has. said that he
could not continue on the committed.
The silver-men here are especially ANXIOUS
to have Senator Jones returned. and Will
strongly urge upon the President the eX-
pedlency of naming him as q member of
the committee Francis A. Walker Will
probably be another Of the blmetallists
who will be continued.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-25
Ien Cnrnn lIceiing.

The attendance NJ Lee Camp las. was very
large. Resolutions M respect 10 the memory 0l
General g.. y. T.. Beaurcguard were presented
by Comrades !. Y. BdgOoi. James Il. Mcdlicot'.
and William =. Lawton. unanimously adopted
AMI ordered 10 be spread on the records AMI a
cop sent 90 the family
4 letter was received from Mrs =. V. Randolph
thanking the Camp for their tenier OF sorry crs
To- the ba2aar.
C0mra &C. Alexander ". Archer reported on
behalf ot the committee who entertained The
Grand Army Of the Republic men and citizens
Of Washington durlg their late visit iO this ritY
when tncy made their present 20 the hospital al
the soldiers Home.
Comrade y. y. Randolph mado very into
resting tax ON the history Ol the ni'rd Con-
iedefafc Veterans. their object, and Work.
Tho aiiutant read his annual report Go th0t
CrgaLiIatiOl. showing the present membership
OF the camp 10 De ffS men.
a ltiter WAS received from o. G. Clarke, 90 -
dian oi the Grant Cottage nj Nj McGregOr. =.
N..aeking II She olice ot General tcb-r :. De- ',
at Lexington, vas intact and lust as he lofi r,
which Communication was referred 10 Colonel
Edmund Pcndlet0n, Of Lexington, Va, for reply.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-25
Tho Dog Nav Not Havo Been Mad.

The little daughters Of Messrs. f. ii. Wright
and d. II. Bowles who wore bitten by dog
Thuraday, wero getting along very nicely yes
terday. and there is no reason 70 believe that the
canine was affected with the rabies. Tho child
OF Mr. Bowles Is about l3 years OF age. She was
bitten on the hand aud also iust above the ankle,
and her wounds. although not serious, cause her
considerable pain.
The dog, as stated yesterday. was killed near
OakwOOd cemetery. ITS ferocty appears 70
have been duo 20 the fact that II was irritated
by several persons in the neighborhood-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-25

Correspondence ot tho Richmond DsDatch.l
GREESvuIv. \. c.. March GA little
2-year old child IF Mr.. }. II. +. Paramore,
near Pactolus. in this county. was 20 badly
burned few evenings aso that 1t died tho
next morning.
Mr.. II. A. Latham. editor Of the Wash
in.ton N. c. G11tc and Reading Clerk of
the House of Representatives, was here
several DAYS this week
Mr. j. G. Greene has returned home from
Chester. :. c., where he has several months
been manager for tho Western Union Ielc-
graph Company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-25

The Rainbow fetc given NJ the FOurth-Strcet
BAPTIST chufch last niRht under the auspices ~
the Ladies' Aid Society WIS most delightful
affair HE church, which had been very prot
lily decorated with a large representation 0i q
rainbow over tho pulpit ~ the ccutre-pioce was
crowded. and the entertainment was perl 20 p-
the most succe sful one IN tho history of tho
church. The musical programme, IN which Mr-.
n. O. Williams. Mrs. Irving and Mr.. i. +. Green
wood, Mr. Willie Hennine' ana Mr. Page ana sou
sure. Tho ladies served an excellent supper
and reire-hments IN abundance TINS church
celebrates its third anniversary Tomorrow AZ
foruOeu.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-25
No FrRrnrR rArALIrIrs.
ELLIOTT F. SHEPARD DEAD.
His Demise Sudden, Following an Admin
isiration Of Ether
lBy telegraph to the DlsDa:ch.l

lBy telegraph to the DisDa.ch1
NEW YORK, March 2i.-ColOnel Elliot
Fitch Shepard editor of the NAL and E1-
press. died suddenly this afternoon at his
home. No. 2 west Fifty-aecOnd street.
His death followed the administration Of
ether by DR.. Charles McBurhey and the
family physician, DIR. j. W. McLane, who
were about to make an examination TO as
certain whether the Colonors suspicion
that he was suffering from stone IN tho
bladder was correct. Up 10 this morning
Colonel Shepard had attended to his busi-
mesa in the usual way. He was at his Office
every DAY. No one there knew Of the
contemplated operation when he went
home last evening. He merely. told hls
manager that he probably would not be
down on Friday. but that he would be
there on Saturday afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-25
MRS. cLEVeLAND's RECEPTION.
The Largest of the Present Administra-
tion-Vhat She Wore.

lb} tHosrnph TO the blapAl-A'I
WASHINGTON. ID. c.. March 2i.-Mrs.
Cleyc,aud's reception to-day from II 70 !
O'Clock was the largest that she has held
during her present residence in the White
House. About forty or fifty ladies
and gentlemen came by appointment
previously asked for and granted. Mrs.
cleveland received her callers III the
Red Room. They were first shown in
group. luto the Blue Parlor and thence
ushcrcd INTO Mrs Clevelands S presence.
Everybody had plenty Of time for chat
with Mr.. Cleveland. She wore a new
sprInc gown of tan-shade worsted goods
that had small silk figure init. There was
pale-bluo silk trimming The waist. and the
daring sleeves. reaching. Just below The
elbow, had deep lace ruilles 10 cover the
wrist.
II Is understood that Mrs. Cleveland
Will continue 10 receive on Tues lays and
FRIDAYS between y and o'clock. or at
lelst on two days each week. whlle SO
many strarCers are IN town. There were
very few among the visitors to-day with
whom she was acquainted or who are resi-
dents N-rr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-25

Respect 10 Dr. cuIlen's Memory.


A lnrye number OF the physicians Of the
city gathered yesterdaT in the rooms OF
ths Academy OF Medicine and surgery 20
take appropriate action upon tho death OF
DIR. Cullen. Dr. {. W. T. Book presided,
with DIR. james \. Ellis a. secretary. he.
marks were made b. many OF thcss pre-
sent. and testimony was borne 10 the es-
teem in which tho deceased was held.
Drs. Gordon, John X. Wheat. Gray,
Hoge, and kuyk were appointed eoni-
mi:tec TO draft suitable resolutions. The
following were submitted and adopted;
Whereas, on the I'D day OF this month
death removed from our midst DR.. !. s.
Dorsey Cullen. VIC. the profession OF tho
city of Richmond. assembled on the 24th
day OF March, 1898, do hereby
Resolue, 1, That while this occasion Is 10
Us one OF deep soFrow We bow in humble
submission To the will OF HIM in whose
hands are the lives OF all men.
q. That ia tho death OF DIR. Cullen NO
have lost an able and honored confrere, an
eminent practitioner and teacher. en- sx-
perienced counsellor. and o true friend,
8. That we extend TO the bereaved tam.
ily our sincere sympathy in thor afliiction.
4. That these resolutions be published "a
the daily papers and medical journals Of the
city and that copy b ssat tothe fAuilys
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-25
conntr dnrinr the war and has since repre.

county during the war and has since repre-
sented the county in the State Legislature.
He is one OF tho old iron-nasters Of this
section and has probably done more to-
wards developing the iron interest IN this
county than any one living to-day. There
IS some disappointment on the part OF his
competitors. but all agree that the ap-
poirtment will bo a good one. This is q
presidential Office aud pays $1,000 per
annum.
HIs BRIDE.
Mr.. NJ. II. Haythes. Commonwealth's
Attorney. has Just returned with his bride
from Corsicana. Tex. The lady was Miss
Electra Peck, of that city.
Miss Elnora Euker. daughter or Major
William Euker. of your city, is here on
visit to her sister, Mrs. c. II. Price. Jr.
Bishop A. NJ. Randolph will preach at
the Episcopal church hero next Thursday
evening and will administer the rite OF
confirmation.
At the meeting of tho Council held this
week Mr.. X. h. williamson. City Auditor.
resigned 60 accept position at Richmond,
and Mr.. John 4. Mckee was elected TO I'LL
the yacaucV
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-25
Revival Iudicstious-sorrow.

Correspondence of toe Richmond DisDatcb.l
DANyuLF. Va, March 2l.-There are in
dicatIons OF q great religious revival at
Maln.Street Methodist church. Rev. Sam
Jones was booked for lecture here to-
morrow night. but 1t was decided to-day
that It would not do TO interrupt the
meeting and Mr.. Jones will be requested
to preach instead of lecture.
The news Of the death OF Mrs. T. ID. Neal
Of Richmond. was received here with much
sorrow. For many years she was q resi-
dent of Danvile and had a host Of friends
here. Three of her children reside in this
city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-25
RIDICULFD.
VISITING GOOD TEMPLARs.
Stanton Is Stormei by an Army of Cold
Water Advocates.
IsnocIal tolegram to the DIspatch.l

Sr,rNrov. Va. March 2L-About fifty
members of the Charlottesville Lodge Of
Good Templars came mp this afternoon 70
make fraternal visit 10 the Staunton
lodge. Many ladies were in the crowd.
The visitors went through the insane asv-
lum and Blind. Deaf, and Dumb lnstitu-
tom, and were delighted with our street
cars and the geological exhibit at the City
Park.
Tonight social session is going on at
tho lodce-room Mr.. j. A. Alexander
made q happy address Of welcome, winch
was responded 10 in fitting terms by Mr.
4. c. Parker. Of the Charlottesville Lodge.
There was large admission Of new men,
bers 20 the order Tho iovial party Is
making merry over handsome supper:
which is interspcrscd with songs and
speeches. The guests leave tomorrow
morning at IL o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-25
POSTMASTER KERR, AsHEWLLe.
Mr.. Crawford Secures His Appointment
Allison Endorsed for Attorney.
Iereclel teleErlm d the Dlspntch.I

TNT00IG- teT0GTlm 70 Quo UIsVIVVIl'I
W.surSGroN. u. c.. March a. .-fepre-
sentative Crawford to-day secured the ap-
monument OF j. p Kerr to be Postmaster
m AshoyIlle. \. G. lie succeeds q. W.
Cannon. whose term expires tomorrow.
The nomluation Will be sent to the Senate
Monday.
Senators Ransom and Vance aud Repre-
sentative Henderson have endoised l. D..
Al,;Son of Statesville. for Marshal of the
Western District OF North Carolina. and
tins Will settle the matter, II - thought,
as the nomination Is expected to be sent
10 the Senate IN few days.
The general Impression here IS that nope
Elias will he appointed Attorney Tor the
Western District OF North Carolina as the
President il said TO lean strongly towards
hlm. Friends of Mr.. Glenn, OF WINSTON,
do not concede the fact, however.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-25
4 Prefty NIarch LTedhInc.

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch
ROxBURY, CHARLES Cry COUNTY. Va.
March pa pretty wedding took place
here on Wednesday last. when Mr. Shirley
G. Dickenson. Of this county, and Miss Ill-
han b. Cartwright. Of Henrico, were made
one, tho Rev John A. Richardson Of
fciating. The occasion was q brilliant
one. and sumptuOus supper was par
taken Of by the assembled guests. Tho
happy pair start on their matrimonial ca
reer amid the congratulations OF many
loVtDp rfeu1s
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-25
THE ex-mAYoR NOW A CONVICT.
Sentenced for Two Years for Embe1zie
ment-Probabie Fatal Accident.

CAPE CHARLES, March 24.-Thcmas Mel
son was tried to-day for two indictments
of fmisapproprating funds belonging TO the
Episcopal church. OF this city. and was
convicted of embezzlement end sentenced
TO two wears in the penitentiary. Mr.. j.
w. G. Blackstone. counsel for the defence,
made motion for new trial, but when
Court adjourned tonight the request had
not been granted.
Joe Bailey. an overseer on HOLLYWOOD
Truck Farm, while assisting in unloading
ice from vessel was struck by falling
scaffold this afternoon and seriously, II
not fatally. hurt. DIR. ID. L. Wilkins was
called. and after thorough examin alton
stated that the injuries consisted OF a
fracture OF the skull and broken ankle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-25
THE RsOWlNe CASE.
Arrest Of n Fair Divorce, Implicated rs
ar Accomplice.
10y telegraph TO tho Dispatch. !

ATLANTA, Ga, March 2i-Considerable
excitement was manifested here to-day
over tho arrest of Mrs. Jeanette Ham
mond who IS supposed TO be implicated
as an ,ecomplice with Lewis Redwine. the
defauting cashier of the Gate City Ma
tionaI Bank The officers intimate that
the woman is supposed TO have something
like s35. 900 of the missing money. There
Is nd much credence, however. given this
theay by the public. Mrs. Hammond is a
divorced woman who has figured in seve-
ral lensatiOus.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-25
Annual Tea at the woman's Exchange.

The annual tea q the Womans Exchange.
which took place last night In the new quarters
Of the institution, corner OF Third and Franklin
streots. WAS q very enjoyable affair. large
number OF ladies' and geutismen were in A.
tendance and a delightful evening was spent.
The rooms of the exchange wore beautifully
lighted and decorated, and the Mandolin Cub.
a sextotfe of charming young ladies. enter
tanned tie visitors with weil-rendered musical
programme. The tea, which was served m
dainty style. was greatly enjoyed by the guests.
Nearly all the catablos pGriGken OF we're cooked
at the Institution.