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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-08
A Talk by panSy.

A primary teachers institute was held
at the Seventh-strect Christian church
yesterday, which was attended by Sunday
school teachers and others interested in
the instruction of children.
Rev. Or. III. A. Upper introduced Mrs
DR.. Alden Pansy). whose child books
are known wherever the English language
IS spoken. Rev DR.. Alden and Mrs. AL
de1 alternately conducted the question
box in a highly interesting and instruct
i've manner. Mrs. Alden talks as interest
ingly TO grown people as she writes for
little ones and the audience listened with
delight at her explanations of the best
methods to instruct and hold the atten-
tion OF little ones I'm the Sunday school.
Her own experience has been rich and
varied, and she has a unique way OF let
ting a little fun filter through her illustra-
tons.
The morning sessions were taken up
with illustrative methods. in which the
black board and colored pictures figured,
and the afternoon session with pointing
out mistakes to be avoided. and In an
swering the queries in the question-box.
The evening session was principally
taken up with addresses by Professor
Winston. Mr. J. u. X. Sleight. Rev. Pres
ton Nash. Rev. DR.. Tudor. and short
talks by DR.. and Mrs. Alden.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-08
Funeral of Mr.. Bennett.

The funeral of Mr.. Orange Bennett took
place yesterday at noon from Broad
street Methodist church. His pastor, DR..
Peterson, OF Trinity. was ably assisted
in the services by Or. Tudor. of Broad
street. The services were very impressive.
The hymns at the request of the family,
were read. instead of being sung, though
the beautiful solo, ooh. Wait On the
Lord" was touchingly sung 10y Mr.. Will
liam II. Grant. whose friendship for the
departed one was plainly expressed in
his rendition OF this song.
Dr. Peterson could not refrain from
making some remarks upon the life Of
the deceased. who had been. and was at
the time of his death. a member OF Trim
ity church since its erection at Twen-
tieth and Broad streets.
His remarks were peculiarly adapted 10
the occasion. and very comforting TO the
bereaved ones. A large audience was
present to testify the high regard and
esteem in which Mr.. Bennett was held.
The following gentlemen acted as pail
bearers:
Active-T. w. Joseph. c. p. Rady, Ru-
fus Yarbrough, Robert H. Whitlock, A.
w. Archer, John II. Dickerson, John w.
Quay. George l.. Bidgood the last four
representing the Masons.
HonOrary-Sias l.. Johnson. Charles p.
Walford. James T. Vaughan, and Leroy
j. Grant
Mr.. Bennett was one Of the oldest Ma
sons in the city and Richmond Lodge, Of
and conducted the funeral in accordance
orable body. The interment was at Hol-
lVWOOd
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-08

committees Major w. ]. Johnson, on be-
half of the committee appointed at the
meeting held the Cd instant, looking 10
the invitation Of the Southern Wholesale
Groccrs Association TO hold their annual
convention in March next at Richmond
reported that his committee had met Tor
conference with several prominent citi-
zens Of Richmond including Hon. j. Tay-
lCr Ellyson. Mayor OF the city. and Mr.
William Ryan, OF the State newspaper.
and they unanimously decided to recon-
mend TO this meeting that an invitation
be sent. as II was believed that the COM
munity felt such "A cordial interest in nav
ing the convention meet here that II could
be made a very interesting and agreeable
occasion.
Mr.. Leigh. in some very interesting re-
marks favoring the invitation, moved that
the report OF the committee be accepted,
and that the president Of the Richmond
Association be requested TO convey 10
the Southern Association most cordial
invitation to meet at Richmond. The mo-
ton being seconded by Mr.. Herman j.
Myers and Major w. J. Johnson, was
adopted by The meeting.
There being no further business before
the Association. the meeting then ad-
iOurned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-08
DIED IN THE AMBULANCE.
steven w. Reynolds Expired While on the
WAY to the Hospital.

The city ambulance was called TO Eddins
tobacco factory. corner Eleventh and Byrd
streets. ut p. VI. yesterday to white man
named Steven w. Reynolds, who was suf-
fcrlng from a blow on the throat from a
piece OF timber which few up and struck
him. Ills home being on Louisiana street.
outside Of the city limits. the ambulance
brought him to the corner OF Main and
Ninth streets. where lie was placed on an
electric car which would take him TO Full
ten i'm n short distance Of his house
One hour later the ambulance was called
to Cunningham's drug store. ut the corner
Of Main and Twcnty-irst streets 10 the same
man. who was then very i'll. and he died in
the ambulance on Main street between Tenth
and Eleventh streets. while en- route to the
city hospital at the almshousc.
Mr.. Reynolds was well known carpenter,
about sixty years Of age, and was in the en-
ploy OF George +. Newell e Brother con-
tractors at the time Of his accident
DR.. James Taylor ambulance surgeon,
says that the wound on his throat from the
blow received was apparently simple ahra-
sion, and that when he got on the car 10 go
home he did not appear to be suffering much
and was in a seemingly fair condition.
When called to Cunningham's drug store
he found him very sick, but his death in
and n great shock 10 him.
The body was taken TO the almshouse and
turred over to his friends.
When the man get off the car and went
into Cunningham's drug store, where he
was known. he was suffering terribly and
bleeding at the mouth. He was apparently
choking and unable to give an account Of
himself Everything possible was done by
the druggist for his welfare, but he seemed
unable to swallow.
His remains we're viewed by Coroner
Taylor. but an inquest was deemed I'M
necessary.
Both the ambulance surgeon and DR.. Tay-
lor. the coroner are OF the opinion that
his death was caused from some organic
trouble. which was only developed by the
shock OF the blow. as that alone was too
slight to cause death
The home OF the sick man being outside
OF the city limits prevented his being
taken there by the ambulance. as 1t Is
against the rule for that vehicle to 20 out
side OF the corporation line. He leaves a
wife and n large family Of children.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-08
LUTHER AND LESSING.
Professor Boatwright Tells OF These Two
Great Germans.

Great Germans.
The fourth lecture in the University
extension course was delivered by Profess
sor f. w. BCatwright in the Richmond
College chapel last night. The subject
was Martin Luther and Lessing'
The Professor spoke first OF the great
German scholar Luther. Beginning with
his childhood and early training, he fol-
lowed him through his university course
and pointed out many Of the characteristic
les and interesting features connected
with this great scholar
lie became a monk in 1905. a professor
in Wttenberg in 1903. was made doctor
Of theology I'm Rome in the year 1872, and
after a varied life of usefulness and ac-
tivity, died in the town of his nativity
in the year l5i6.
His translation Of the Bible into the
language Of the common people was
Luther's greatest service to German lite
nature He was also father of the evan
gelical hymns.
Leasing was next mentioned. and fit
tingly show up as a literary Don QuiX-
ote. The result of the literary contribu-
tiCns of this scholarly man were noted.
His wide scholarship fitted him for other
work, and he appears not 10 have been
inactive The retrospective glance at
these scholars of the past. whose memo
ries and works still abide, were highly
edifying and interesting.
The audience ass ombled to hear this
lecture was large and attentive The next
lecture in this series will be given next
Tuesday night at the usual hour. Sub
ject, Goethe and His Teacher"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-08
CompICtely UproOted.

How many remedies there are which mere
ly relieve without uDrcoting disease. The
contrast with sterling medicines which such
palliatives afford not only enhances the dig-
nifty OF the former. but serves TO emraa-
size the folly OF employing halfway meas
urcs when thorough ones are available. A
marked instance OF this is the effect on the
enc hand. Of HQsteticr's stomach Bittcrs IN
eases Of chills and fever and bilious remit
tent. and on the other OF ordinary remedies
In mall dies Of this type. by the Bitters
malarial complaint in every stage, ana "f
the most malignant type are completely
conquered and lose their hold upon the sys-
tom They are rarely, II ever. dislodged by
the ordinary resources OF medicine, although
their symptoms may unquestionabiy he
mitigatcd through such means. The same
holds good OF indigestion. bllousncss. KID
rey complaint, rheumatism, nervous less and
debility. by the Bitters they are cured
when many remedies fail.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-08
Election Of Officers.

The Veteran Corps Of the First regiment
of Virginia infantry held its annual meet
ing in the room Of Company Il. at the
armory, last evening. Captain l.. T.
Christian was in the chair and the at
tendance was large.
The annual reports of several commit
tees were received, and Captain Chris
tian was elected commandant in place OF
Major George Ben. Johnston. resigned.
All the old officers were reelected, with
the exception of Paymaster J. II. Che
merry, who has left the city.
The following is a list Of the officers for
the ensuing year: Captain l.. T. Christian.
commandant; j. T.. Laughton. Jr., adju-
tant; j. w. Gibbons, quartermaster; w.
r. Glenn. commissary; w. l.. Waring, Jr.,
paymaster Committee on membership.
Captain w. l.. Waring, Lewis f. Hill.
II. A. Brannan, William Marshall Jr,
and K. ID. Adams.
A general discussion OF the purposes
of the organization followed. and 1t was
decided to hold the next meeting on
March 9Th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-08
Rlues Will Go.

The Richmond Light Infantry Blues hel1
their regular monthly inspection and drill
last night. There were about ffty ON
GERS and men in the line besides the
band. 4 number of musical selections
were rendered and enlivened the occasion.
After the drill the company held ousi-
ness meeting and decided 10 go to the
Inauguration next month. Sergeant Frank
NJ. Woon, who has been to Washington
TO arraI &c for the trip, reported that
he had secured suitable quarters at the
Saratoga The company will carry about
fifty men in ranks, besides the band, con-
sisting of twenty-five musicians. They
will leave Richmond Friday night, March
81. They will parade at the inauguration
and return Sunday night. The members
of the Rlues Veteran Association are also
requested to send delegation.
The company were much pleased with
the arrangements made. and expect a
glorious time on the trip.
They will march in the fourth brigade
OF the procession, which will be made up
Of detached military organizations.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-08
A BARTON Helghts Robbery.

The residence of Mr.. w. o. Shelburne,
at Barton Heights, was burglarzed Mon
day night during the absence OF the fam
lily on a visit TO the city. The glass OF
a rear window was broken, and access
obtained by the burglar by inserting his
arm and christening the catches thereon.
The thief ransacked the house, and re-
moved a number of silver spoons. jew
ery and other valuables. and got away
without detection.
Sergeant Thomas was put to work on
the case yesterday morning. and ar
rested Simon Miller at Stern's pawn
brokers' shop, on Seventeenth street,
early in the day, while attempting TO
pawn some OF the goods stolen from Mr..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-08
personal and GENERAL
Interesting Facts About Richmoud's Ciu'
rens and other Masters.

Mr. c. Y Lanirum left last night on q
business trip 10 Baltimore.
Mr.. T. u. Wrenn. OF Columbus. Miss.
is visiting friends In and near Richmond.
The Theatre will be closed the rest OF
this week. There will be no matinee to-
day.
Rev. DIR. John r. Newton is preaching
at St. Peters Episcopal church, In Nor
folk
Preparations ere being made for the
removal OF the old Morton house, at Main
and Reservoir streets.
Mr. Charles Colbert Cunningham, OF
Berkeley, now at Randolph Col
lege, is visiting relatives in Richmond.
There is great rush OF children be-
tween the ages OF six and eight for add
mission to the public schools. and the ac-
commodations are very inadequate.
The following visitors call ID at the Cap
itol yesterday: John w. Bransford. treas
urer of Lynchburg, and William III.
Brauer, treasurer OF Henrico county.
Mr.. Jacob Reinhardt. chairman OF the
committee in charge of the Kessnich
benefit concert given last Thursday, re-
ports that the net proceeds will be about
$500.
A meeting OF the board OF directors Of
the Young Mems Christian Association
was held last evening. when the usual
amount of routine business was trans
acted.
Mr.. Charles A. Coke and Miss Maud Z.
Strang were married on Monday by Rev.
Preston Nash, rector OF Christ church
Both the bride and groom are residents Of
Richmond.
Professor q. w. Rauck and family Of
Lexington, KY, who have for the past
month been stopping at the Nt. Vernon.
left yestei day for Athens. Ca, where
they will spend the winter.
Professor Minors scholars held a floral
reception at Sanger Hall last evening"
There were tableaux. after which all par
;icipated in the mazes OF the dance. The
event was enjoyable to the large crowd
that attended.
IL is said that Hon. John r. Massey will
have serious opposition If he decides to
try for another term as Superintendent OF
Public Instruction. II is believed that
Senator Flood. OF Appomattox. will lead
the anti Massey forces next winter.
Mr.. c. +. Workman. Jr.. after an *
tensive trip West, returned TO Richmond
Monday, and was one OF the guests OF the
Gilbert Williams nuptials. He stated to
me that Mr. Manly Curry Ia now In
Louisville conducting the insurance bust
ness. and not In st. Paul. MINI.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-08
Railway Telegra ',ers.

The Old Dominion Division. No. 195. Of
the Order OF Railway photographers OF
North America. met in annual session at
Wilkinsons Hall last evening. and the
following officers were elected p C. T.,
s. c. Frear; c. T., w. II. Lusk; r. c.
T., E. w. Walden; S. and T.. Julien Price;
S. T., II. Il. Hunter; j. T.. r. l.. Richard
son; ]. S., j. l.. Bonavito o. s., Charles
Singer. Delegates to the Grand Conven-
ton. E. w. Walden. r. p. Wetmore and
w. II. Lusk.
James Il. Finnan presided. There are
over 81, 900 members of the order I'm North
America.
After the meeting a splendid supper was
enjoyed at Zimmermann's. The telegraph
ers sat down to the repast few minutes
before u O'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-08
WI OLEsALE GROCERS.
Annual Meeting and Election of Oficers.
A Cordial Invitation.


The annual meeting Of the Wholesale
Grocers' Association was held yesterday
evening I'm the rooms Of the Chamber OF
Commerce at 6 o'clock, Mr.. T. G. Leigh,
lr.. president occupying the chair.
The following firms were present at the
meeting. G. W. Antrim & Sons, Adolphus
Blair & Sons, John r. Cary. j. ID. & r. 5.
Christian. w. J. Johnson & Co., j. 5.
Moore. e. A. Saunders 81 Sons. Slater.
Myers & Co, Southern Manufacturing
Company, Writ f. Taylor 81 Co., Taylor
d Boiling Company. Charles Davenport &
20 William Il. West Company. Whittle,
Syinor d Co. and l.. c. Younger
The first business I'm order being the
election Of officers. upon motion Of Mr..
j. L. Antrim the following committee
was appointed 10 make nominations:
Herman j. Myers. J. l.. Antrim. +. A.
Saunders. Jr., J. S. Moore and Writ T.
Taylor The committee, after retiring,
presented the following nominations: For
President, L. c. Younger; First Vice
President. W. J. Johnson; Second Vice
President Junius a. Morris; Treasurer
J. n White, Jr.. and the executive
committee. the gentlemen above named
and II. =. Taylor. Il. a. Saunders, Jr.,
ad'.phus Blair, Charles l.. Brown. John
H. Cary L. D. Beveridge and j. l.. An
'nm. These nominations being put TO the
.'''l+iE the gentlemen ndmcu were uHdn-
lnoasly elected as officers for the ensuing
Year
Mr. Leigh then. in some appropriate
remarks, invited Mr.. Younger. the new
president, TO the chair, who. upon assum-
~ H. thanked the meeting for the honor
zone him. and promised his best efforts
ton
Under the head OF reports OF standing
V'fhmlttees Mr.. j. L. Antrim, chair
man OF the committee on grievances.
ave an encouraging account Of the work
uenR done by the committee, and Messrs.
mule West and others gave interesting
,"ls as 70 certain evils from which
~, trade Is suffering
an connection with the work OF the COM
,.n,,ee on grievances, Mr.. Blair moved
v a' a special committee be appointed at
e discretion OF the president TO see
,lDers OF the trade who are not mem
1T. ess OF the Association for the purpose Of
eouuclns them 10 Join IL. and 70 heartily
v'S,DpeTate In The work Of the Association.
Ia1 .n motion. being seconded by Mr..
Ign was adopted
S"osr the head Of reports Of special
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-08
The Officers Meet.

The officers Of the First Virginia Regi-
ment held their monthly meeting In the
armory last evening. The session was a
protracted one, and the usual routine bust
ness was disposed OF.
Colonel Jones stated afterwards that no
action had been taken In regard to the
rendering Of the large drill room to the
ladies OF the Memorial Bazaar although
the matter had been discussed individual
ly by some of the officers.
A called meeting OF the officers will be
held on Wednesday evening, February
18th. when probably some action will be
taken
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-08
A Girder Fell.

A loud noise at the new Chamber Of
Commerce building attracted a large
crowd yesterday afternoon about O'clock
Quite number tn ought that part of the
building had fallen in. bu. on inv .stiga-
ton II was learned that an iron girder
which was being raised through the shaft
by meals OF donkey engine. proved too
heavy for the engine when reversed, and
fell striking the derrick. The latter gave
way, breaking the guy ropes, and the top
OF the derrick struck the middle wall
knocking out a number Of bricks and
doing other slight damage. Several men
who were at work had quite a narrow es-
cape Fortunately no one was hurt with
the exception of. one workman. who re-
ceiyed a slight scratch.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-08
A Lecture for Women.

DR.. Mary A. Allen. national lecturer OF
the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union, delivered a lecture yesterday
afternoon at the Young Mems Christian
Association. The address was to women
only, and large audience was present.
DR.. Allen was introduced by Mrs. w. H..
Peasants and spoke for an hour on THE
Ideal of Woman" Her speech was
largely devoted to mothers. and was de-
livered In peculiarly graceful and beau
tiful manner
DR.. Allen is a petite woman. with a
refined, motherly face. which. along with
her intellectual gifts. completely won the
hearts OF her hearers.
The address was very Instructive. and
was listened to very attentively.
She will deliver another lecture OF the
same character at Friends meeting house
this afternoon at o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-08

At the last regular meeting of the Pow
hatan Club il was decided TO purchase the
VIM house, corner Eighth and Marshall
streets. and a financial plan was adopted
for raising the necessary funds.
A special meeting Of the club will be
held tomorrow night at o'clock TO per-
feet arrangements and also TO decide
whether the club Will attend the inaugu-
ration of President-elect Cleveland.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-08

shelburne's house. They were easily
identified by a number Of souvenir spoons
OF unique design. Simon Miller Is ne
gro who was employed for some time by
Mr.. Shelburne and was discharged about
a month ago. He confessed to the rob
berry. and Sergeant Thomas found the
balance OF the goods stolen the night be-
fore, and a good many that were missed
previously In a trunk on the MEADOW
Bridge road, near the city. Miller was
turned over to the county authorities LOT
Al.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-08
The Drug Clerks.

The Drug Clerks Association Of Rich
mond and Manchester held a special
meeting last night in Polk Miller & Co. s
store for the transaction OF important
business matters. Several irregularities
were brought before the meeting. and in
vestiGation OF these was ordered
The matter of prOmiscuous selling on
Sunday by druggists was lengthily dis
cussed and an effort will be made 10 in
duce proprietors to abandon this wrong.
The next meeting will be held on the
18th instant
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-08
Supreme Court Of Appeals.

Morrison against Wilkinson. Fully
argued by II. r. Pollard and c. L. Nor
rison. Esqs., for appellant and submitted.
Jordan against Kratz. Argued by n. c.
Manson, Jr., Esq, for appellee and sub
mitted.
Smith against Mason's executor Ar
gued by Judge j. X. NJ. Norton for appel
liant and submitted.
Lake against Tyree. Argued by John
f. Rixey. Esq. for plaintiff in error.
T. c. Gordon. Esq. allowed to practice
as counsel in this court.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-08
A Sanitary Company.

charter was granted yesterday by
Judge Wexford TO the Henrico Sanitary
Company. The capital stock is to be
$500. divided into shares OF 800 each.
The names OF the officers are: Thomas
b. Dorset, president; George l.. Bidgood.
secretary and treasurer; directors. the
above and John Pope. Charles w. Doulo-
~ and Henry X. Terry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-08
Helm the Ladies'.

A most delightful dinner consisting Of
all the delicacies of the season, will be
served by the lady managers Of the Shell
tering Arms Hospital next Saturday from
u TO o'clock at 500 east Main street
The ladies invite the public 10 assist
them in this enterprise, and solicit con-
tributions for the dinner. which will be
gratefully received at the above time and
placp
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-08

from the chief OF police OF Richmond. ask
ing for their arrest for similar offenses In
Richmond.
They were examined here and sent on
10 the grand jury, so the Richmond au-
thority will have to wait until they are
tried and punished here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-08

gentleman in Union county Mo-.
who is too modest a man 10 have his
name mentioned in the newspapers. was
cured o. rheumatism by Chamberlan's
Pain Balm, after trying other medicines
and treatments for thirteen years. 80
cent bottles for sale by Owens e Minor
Drug Co., 1907 east Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-08
High Degree Masons.

The Rev. Hartley Carmichael. commander
of st. Omar Council Of Kadosh. No. i, A.
and A.. Scottish Rite Of Freemasonry has
called a meeting for tonight, for the pur-
nose of comforting the Nineteenth and
Twenty-second degrees, inclusive. There
will be a number Of candidates. The de-
rrecs up to and including the Twenty-sixth.
STYLED Prince of Mercy, will be conferred
later In the month. and the class win reach
the Thirtisth degrse-ths famous Xadosh-
before EsstAA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-08
The Naval DISPLAY.

Colonel A. 8. Buford went to Norfolk
yesterday to held a conference with the
naval rendezvous committee and the local
board of the Worlds Fair Commissioners
In that city. The meeting Of the State agri-
cultural fair committee, appointed for yes
tsrday morning, was postponed on account
Of his absence.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-08
II There Bo

A reader OF this that has not used
Phenol Mouth Wash for cleansing the
mouth, preserving the gums and teeth'
and making sweet and pure the breath:
let such one begin at once TO use IT, and
the above results will be speedily accom-
plished. Price. so cents. gold hsh
and globe given with each bottle at the
City Drug Store. Eighth and Main streets.