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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-20
TALK oE IMAGINATION.
The Jefferson Literary and Social Circle
and tho Mercantile Club.

A meeting of the jefferson Literary and
Social Circle will be held next Thursday
night TO consider tho report of the special
committee recommending an amalgaIna-
ton of that organization With the Mer-
camille Club.
A lengthy session was held for the samo
purpose Thursday night the 18th, at
which considerable opposition TO the
scheme was manifested by some of the
older members.
The circle is now in its twenty sixth year,
and in addition to l25 members has COM
Portable cash fund. The club has MEM
bership of seyentv-four and owns the
Hanewinckle property on Marshall street
nearly opposite tue High School. Thirty
four members belong to both organiza-
tlCns.
If an amalgamation is determined upon
new organization will be Incorporated.
and it is proposed to erect gymnasium
with bowling alleys and other accessories.
The friends of the movement claim that
its consummation will greatly enhance
the usefulness of both organizations.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-20
THE DAY THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
Appropriate Exercises at staunton--Pro-
cession and Eloquent Eulogy.
Especial telegram 70 the Dispatch.l

SrAuNToS, Va, January 19.-The anni-
yersary of the birth OF General Robert l..
Lee was appropriately celebrated here to-
day under the auspices of Stonewall Jack
son Camp of Veterans. A procession, con-
sisting of the Stonewall Band. Veteran
Camp, and the West Augusta Guards,
marched to the Witt 4 Holt MILL where an
interesting programme of exercises was
carried out. Prayer was offered by Chap
lain w. Q. Hullihen, of the camp; appro-
pirate musical selections were PLAYED by
the band, and the address of the occasion
was delivered by Rev. q. w. Finley,
ID. D., OF Augusta county. 1t was an elo-
ouent eulogy of Lee and the men who fol-
lowed him. and incidentally vindicatlon
of the principles for which he fought. The
celebration was made the occasion OF re-
union of veterans, there beng several
hundred in attendance. Among the promi::
nent ex. Confederates present was General
Marcus J. Wright. OF Washington. ID. Q.
FROM GENERAL BRADLEY I. JOHNSON.
The following letter from General john
son. an old Richmonder, will be read with
interest:
BALTIMORE. Nd. January 16, 1898.
Major Jed. Hotchkiss, Stanton, Va:
Ny Dear Maior,--Piesse transmit to stonewali
jackson Camp my sincere thanks tor their invi-
tation for tho l0.h instant. Bnt the 18th OF
January Is q holiday with us C)nfederates In
Maryland. We are holding this advance post,
ss We held the railroad cut August 90, 80, and
81. 1869, api We are standing Ike "a stone
wall" We have never lowered our standard
and we never will. We inov We were right; no
beiisrtaq about IT, We know we stood for Justice
10 ali: equal rights 70 the rich and 70 the poor.
ard against the rule Of might and OF plutocracy.
We believe we ought % have been successfui,
and that our failure vas tbs temporary failure
OF ce Institutional liberty on this continent and In
the world, and our oaiy regret h that wo failed.
We have never yet aimed at that condition OF
Christian charity and resignation that VIC are
fhaukful that We we're whipped, and No not be-
iIeye that II Was right or Just that We should have
neon uEsuoceesfuL Wesbow With manly and
hrage resignation 10 the decrees Of Providence.
fSs eood God, bot al the same, ws DO not te-
ave thn& We cssht 70 hsvs failed We have .
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-20
The Yncana secretarYship.

The Board of Directors Of the Young
Mems Christian Association held meet
ing Yesterday afternoon at o'clock and
considered the resignation of Secretary A.
Candlish, who has accepted call to the
Brooklyn association. The resignation was
reluctantly accepted.
The board did not elect a successor to
Ali the vacancy in the Office. but consider
ed the names of several persons who might
fill the position acceptably. The members
declined to state whom they would select
for the secretaryship and were very reti-
cent about their conference
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-20
THE BALTIMORE CELEBRATION.
Society of the Confederate Army and
Navy in Maryland.
TBy telegrapa TO the Dispatch. /


BALTIMORE, Mp. January 19.-The Socie-
ty of the Army and Navy of the Confede-
rate States in the State of Maryland cele-
bratsd tonight, in the Carrollton Hotel,
by the most successful banquet given by
the society for ten years past, the ami
yersary of the birthday of General
Robert E. Lee, chief Of the Confederate
armies. Covers were LAID for 200 guests.
The menu card was in the form OF a" Rebel "
fighting jacket which had seen hard
service. General Bradley I. Johnson, the
president of the society, while the conee
and cigars were being served. called the
attention of the guests to the intellectual
banquet which was to supplement the
material banquet being disposed of, and
Captain George w. Boone. the toast-mas-
ter, announced the first sentiment Our
Infantry-With their bayonets they in
scribed the most glorious page IN the his
tory of modern warfare"
THE SPEECHES.
Hon. John Goode was eloquent in bis
eulogy OF THE matchless deeds of dash
and daring of the Confederate foot"
"Our Cayalry-Their intrepid deeds the
foe cannot forget nor their country fail 20
honor" was responded 10 by Charles w.
Field.
"Our Artillery-The reverberation Of its
fame Will 90 down tue ages, was cauoh-
lzed bv Charles L. Crane.
"Our Navy-It had but few ships, but
those few filed the world with story and
song,n which were retold and sung again
by General Charles L. Hooker.
'"Our Dead-1hey sleep with the cause
they SO yalorously defended, and With it
they live in the fond memory of surviving
comrades aud Of grateful county,"
These had their requiem chanted BY Rev.
William NJ. Dame.
THE BONNIE BLUE PLAG."
This thirteenth annual banquet of the
MARYLAND Confederate Society was brought
TO a close by the entire company uniting IN
singing "The Bonnie Blue Flag"
Al the Confederate Soldiers Home. at
Pikesyiile, the anniversary Of the birthday
of General Lee was marked by grand din
ner 10 the inmates given by Miss Kate An.
draws. of Baltimore, and the unfurling OF
the folded banner Of the Confederacy amid
the cheers of the manned and mutilsted
veterans.
SOCIETY oyFrcEas ELrcTED.
General Bradley T. johnson. ct the pn-
nuaI meeting Of the society just before the
banouet. was reelected president. and
lanes X. Wheeler chief OF the Executive
COMMITTEES. The following chaplains vsys
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-20
I.c,ur.on DeterminsutS

Professor r. L. Gaines, of Richmond
College. delivered the first OF his series of
lectures on mathematics IN the chapel OF
this institution yesterday afternoon at 8
O'Clock before good audience. The adj
dress was purely dldactic in IT'S ma
ture. The speaker discussed the funda-
mental properties of DetermInants." and
thoroughly displayed his knowledge OF
this abstruse subject. Professor Gaines
will lecture every Thursday afternoon for
several weeks and invites the public TO
ba preaaDt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-20
Run Over By a Buggy.

A small white girl was run over by a
buggy yesterday afternoon on Main street
near the Old Market, but fortunately was
not much hurt. An electrician was APP
preaching from the opposite direction to
that in which the buggy was going. and IN
getting out of the way of that the child
ran between the wheels of the vehicle.
She was taken into Frayser's drugstore,
and DR.. Oppenhimer, upon making an ex;
animation, found that she was not injured
and allowed her to proceed on her Jour-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-20
WALL STREET EXCITED.
Gold Needed for shipment Abroad and No
Gold to BE Had.
[By telegraph to the Dispatch,

tby telegraph TO the Dispatcn.i
EEw York. January ia commotion
was caused in Wall street this afternoon
by the receipt of dispatch from Wash
ington TO Assistant-1reasurer Roberts
ordering the sub Treasury TO be closed to-
morrow, the day of the funeral of Ruther-
ford b. Hayes
The commotion was due to the fact that
q great deal of gold vas expected TO be
shipped on Saturday. This gold would
have been engaged tomorrow, but that
cannot be done now as the sub-Treasury
will be closed. The dispatch was not re-
ceiyed until few minutes before 3
O'Clock, so it was too late for the prospec-
tive shippers to engage it. The gold was
TO have been shipped on the steamer La
Champagne, which sails at p. nj. for
Havre. The mails close tomorrow at 1880
o'clock, so that the shippers will only
have about one hour to get their gold
ready tor shipment. The amount expected
to be shipped was nearly S3,000,000. and
this amount can now hardly be prepared
in that time. There was lively hustling
around Wall-street banks this afternoon
by the shippers to borrow the gold to fulfil
their engagements. but very few banks
carry much gold coin, as most of their gold
IS Ia the shape of certificates.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-20
The Coester Benefit Concert.

The performance given at Sanger Hall
last night. under the auspices of the
Gesangveren Virginia, for the benefit OF
the family of the late George @. Coester,
was splendid success. Mr. Coester was
the bugler of the Stuart Horse Guard and
that organization attended the concert In
q body. The programme was very arts
tic one and was excsllently rendered.
The audience was quite large and appre-
niafiya
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-20
Primary Tenchers' Union.

This organization. composed Of the
teachers of the Sunday school infant
classes Of the evangelical churches in this
city, will have an institute here on the 7th
of next February. Rev. q. Il. Alden, ID.
d., and Mrs. Alden. of Washington city,
prominent Sunday-school workers. will be
present and give interest to the occasion.
Several of our eminent citizens will be on
the programme. Mrs. Alden is well known
as the author OF The Pansy Books, "
numbering more than fifty volumes. The
assemblage, which will have three ses-
sions, will be in the Seventh-Street
Christian church. Fuller notice of the
meeting will be given in due time to the
Dublic
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-20
PRIZES IN THE REGIMENT.
Colonel Jones Announces the Result Of the
Recent Competition.

Recent Competition.
Colonel Henry G. Jones, the commander
of the First Virginia Regiment. has issued
orders announcing the winners OF prizes Of
the annual competition OF the organiza-
ton which took place Monday night.
Sergeant w. ID. Drewry, of Company +,
captured the badge awarded 20 the best
soldier, while Company A achieved the
best percentage on attendance, and the
medal given to the recruit showing the
greatest proficiency In the school of the
soldiers was Won by Private j. II. Payne,
of Company A.
Rseimental pins were awarded to the
following non-commissioned officers and
men Past Quartermaster-Serge q. s.
Kraker and G. p. Thornton. Privates p.
II Gibbs and J. +. Waller, Of the ambu.
lance corps: Musician Ollie Atkinson. oi
the drum corps; Sergeant J.. I. HOWE,
Corporal J. o. Pesrsons, Privates samuel
Harris. II. Underwater. and A. O. White
COMPANY A; Corporal B. +. Garner, Pri
Yates ]. w. Starke and ]. B. Talman, Com.
many b; Sergeant b. H. Randolph. Com
pany g, Sergeant l. A. Hfshherg. Pri.
Yates q. w. Dsprisst and =. 7. Ford
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-20
I.dsraon An MRin Van WinIxle.n -

MIR. Joseph jefferson will appear at Mo-
zart Academy of Music Saturday night;
january 2sth. The play will be presented
with new scenery and accessories. The
sale of seats will commence on Monday,
January 23d. Out-of-town patrons OF the
Mozart will be enabled to have seats re-
served for them by forwarding their appli-
cations to Mr.. Cahill, the manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-20
Can Use Rubber Hands.

Several days ago DR.. w. w. Parker in
auired of Postmaster Russell whether rub
Der bands could be used around the new
double postal-cards. The Official could not
answer the question, and the physician
wrote to the Postmaster General in refer
ence TO the matter. DIR. Parker received a
reply last night stating that the bands
could be used.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-20
,,,,r,.ve of a p;sna,ch Emp,oyee

Sir. William Peroe, an employee Of the
Dispatch Company. and Miss Wanda Nav
Rozyckl were married on "Wednesday night
by Rev. l.. b. Turnbull. at the residence OF
the latter. The groomsmen upon the occa-
sion were Messrs. George Freeman and
Thomas McCook. After the CEREMONY the the
groom. where a splendid supper was en-
joyed. The bride is the second daughter
of Mrs. NJ. f. Rozycki. of this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-20
possibility o, evertins tho impending conflict
Virginia avaiisd herself Of every resource In DO
hall Of Cancellation.

rossipihty oy evcfunH mo impendins connlct,
Virginia availsd herself Of every resource in be-
hall Of Cancellation.
nscoLSs PROCLAMATION.
Those whose memories OF the history OF the
time have become indisiibct may have them
vividly renewed by the perusal Of synops,s
prefaced 10 Mpnford's Code Of Virginia for 1879
IN which with judicial fairness ho narratcs tho
numerous and anxious efforts made by tho
Executive, the Legislature. and the State Con-
ventiOn OF Virginia 20 mediate between the
Federal Government and the disefected States,
20 bring about a reconciliation and 20 absi ain
from sll acts calculated TO provoke conflict OF
arms.
Theso efforts ended in utter failure 10 accom-
pllsh the desired result so did all the attempts
Of tho States which had already seeded 20 In
duce virginia 10 pass an ordinance Of secession
as long as any hope OF sverting tho war re-
maiued.
The issuing Of the celebrated proclamation OF
President Lincoln arrested al efforts for concil-
iation and dlssipsted the long-cherished hope
that the disruption OF the Union might In some
honorable way DO prevented.
SCENE IN THE CONVENTION.
Tho morning after II was received II was my
ONCE 20 open the session Of tbs convention with
prayer. On entering the hall was Immediately
impressed with the sceno presented None OF
the memDers were seated; all were standing Ia
scattered groups earnestly discussing something.
Approaching the member who represented my
nsiye county OF Prince Edward, man OF noble
presence and rare intelligence, courteous and
CDlNhnouHs oNtt HeeAinE 70 kbOE Nnht was uuo
that he might DO what was right. / asked
him what had happened. "Haye sou no,
heard no answered, "Of Mr.. Lincolns pro
cinmation : d" and then proceeded 20 inform me
Of its probable effect. Up 20 that day nv friend
had been an earnest advocate for tho mainte-
nance Of the union of the States; from that day
his loyalty found new centre. When
the war commenced Virginia had no
more gallant soldier Like 20 many OF her
nobiest sous be was "a heroic in the held
as he bad been faithful 10 duty as civilian
until he received his mortal wound and was
numbered with the brave
$50 who sank to rest.
by AL their country's wishes blesL"
The gallant Thornton was type OF an un-
counted host, clinging % tho Union with pas
sionaie devotion until the imperiied Common
wealth required and received the allegiance of
her sOns-an allegiance tho intensity OF which
might find expression In the memorable words,
"1he Lord do 10 me and more also II auRht
hut death part thee aud me-
The convention. IN ITS early deliberations over
whemingly 10 favor Of the maintenance of tho
Union, nHally passed the ordinance OF secession
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-20

Funeral OF MIR. Thomas G. jackson.
The funeral of Mr.. Thomas G.. Jackson
will take place from oore-Memorial
church tomorrow at II O'clock. The
services will be conducted by Rev. MIR:
sprigg, assisted by Bishop Randolph and
Rev l. r Mason
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-20

perfect faith, as our ancestors nave nAo tof
thousand years, that
.Truth crushed 70 earth win rtse again,
For Gods eternal years are hers,
While error, wounded, wrifhos In pain,
And dies amid her worshipperz'
We who stood with stonewail, who charged
with Ashby, who followed stasfss feather. an, snc
20 onr children and 10 our grandchildren our love
OF country, our devotion 70 truth and honor. ana
our high sense OF chivairy, which n the future
ages viii be the grand resesye Oh ooufsas anJ
liberty, regulated by Law which secures TO tho
high and 20 the low. ~ tho rich ana 70 the poor,
10 the proud aud % ths humble an equal ana
fair chance OF lyiEg. happy ana aL honees hie
Tell the boys this Is the feeling OF ono whose
proudest title IL that ne was once coionei In
the Foot Cavalry
Your friend and comrsde OF the good old days
BRADLEY 7. JOHNSON,
Ex-CoIonei tho Maryland Line and Command-
er Of Second Brigade OF Jacksops Corps ~ the
Second Manassas
The Observance at Norfolk.
Especial telegram 10 the Dispatch.I
EonYoLK. Va, January 19.-General Lees
birthday was observed here as q partial
holiday to-day, the banks, business ex..
changes. courts, State and city Offices, and
public and private schools being closed.
The stormy character of the day prevented
any demonstration OF the veterans on'the
streets. but tonight there will be war
tableaux and musical and literary enter
tainment by Pickett-buchsnan Camp at
the Academy of Music. Later. banquet
In celebration Of the day will be enjoyed
by the Confederate veterans at the st.
James Hotel.
Caroiina's Legislature Adjourns.
Especial telegram TO the Dispatch.l
RALEIGH. N. c., January 19.-Both houses
of the Legislature were in session only q
few minutes today. and adjourned in
honor Of Lees birthday. which is legal
holiday in North Carolina
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-20

chosen: Revs. W. U. Murkland. d. D.. SER
geant-major In the Confederate States
Army William Dame, private; Benjamin
4. Ball, sergeant: r. w. Cowardin. SER
Reant. The last named is well-known
mem Der of the Society of Jesus.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-20

LEVY DAVIS offer a full line OF Ladies'.
Misses, and Childrens Knit Leggins, which
arc now 40 scarce iu this city. Also, Misses aud
Children's Jersey and Leather Leggins.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-20

When Baty was siok, Nc gave her Cassoris-
When she was Child, sho sried for CastoriA
When sho became Miss, she chung 70 C'sstoris-
When she had Childr-n, ale gave thsm cas,oriA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-20
De.,h os Mr.. SHIRLEY King.

Desth OF Mr. shirlsy King.
Mr.. Shirley King. foreman of the Upper
Gas Works. who was taken sick on Sunday
evening last, died this m1rning ct l:25
o'clock. No arrangements have yet been
made for the funeral.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-20

Six hundred and ffty-six bags of Corn
will be sold NJ auction 10 the highest bid
der at i2 u. to-day by George ". Mayo.
Auctioneer, at A.. ). Lees warehouse.
Twenty. eighth and Dock streets, for the
Richmond and Dansille Railroad Company.
for whom il may concern.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-20
Mothers shnnld Iknep

close at hand bottle OF that old-fashioned reme-
dy Of Pine Tar. Borehound. and Wild Cherry
DR. DAvIDs C0CGB SYRCP-and give Il 10 their
crolpy and coughing children and prevent dis
ease from taking hold on them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-20

Anderson's Lemon Lotion. the great
chapped.hand remedy. prepared aud sold
by ". NJ. Anderson, 500 west Broad street.
Samples for the asking.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-20
DEATHS.

New line Of Cotton Fabrics iist received at
LEVY & DAvIss for tho Cotton-king Bal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-20

Fur and Blanket Robes, tor sleigh or carriage,
at LEVY & DAVIES a. very low prices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-20

You have not done your hands justice
unless you have used Apderson's Lemon
Lotion for chapping.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-20
Fpns,sI Notice.

The funsrsl OF THOMAS q. JACKSON
viii tske place from Moore Memorial
church e. n O'Clock on SATURDAY. Jan-
usry a.. 1888. 81
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-20
OvyIcn on CIR wAfxA-woRKsl
NO. ole Bn0Ap sYn1vy,
Ricnyosp, Va. January ~ lse3.
yXyATER.TAKERSi

II i most Important th.. yce sae.l1 - yAss
tGPPLiRD WITH wATER 10 lgsnnnRs = .
ment Co4Ah 04tAy&4ke
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-20

The most astonishing results in healing
wounds have been shown By salvation Oil
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-20

Of virginias psrt In tho great conflict can neither
be appreciated nor understood save of Inose
who shared In II ana who mad q persosal know
ledge OF the mon whose virtues gave u cnarac-
tor all is own.
Thero were many corlpiex problems involved
In 10 which tho outside public may never COM
prehend. but n IL tho glory OF such men es Ro-
bert Il. Loe 20 stsnd forth ~ the emDodimeh.'
the incarnation, OF the Visible spirit whicn ani-
mated and hailowed the conflict.
The more his noble life Is studied tne nlore y
viii his character command the reverence OF
mankind. and tho time may come when Ia TINS
and In other lands that stainless life WIN pecoms
tho true interpreter snd the fun vin1csD, ~
the cause 20 which he consecrsted all that nc
could give ana all that he could sacrifice.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-02-14

The Panama Investigating Of Congress
Getting at Facts.

Getting at Facts.
New YORK, Feb. 13-The Panama in.
vestgation committee of the national
house met here today and examined
Boyard. who at various times &C.
cupied the position of general
agent, secretary and purchasing agent
of the Panama company. He declared
that he had never made any disburse-
ments, except those he was officially au-
thorized to make. He was instructed to
appear with all the books and papers.
Secretary Colne, of the American commit
tee, testified that he turned over his books
to Gen. BristOw six months ago.
Nathan Appleton, Of Boston, was the
first witness called after recess. In 1879 he
received letter from De Lesseps, asking
him to accept the position of general agent
of the canal company in this country. HIS
idea was that shares of the company's
stock should be placed on sale by the
national banks in this country. The
estimated cost of the canal was $40 600. :
OO1. In 1sS0 subscription for $4,000. 600
OF stock was opened in this country and
was a great success. The amount was
covered three times over. At that time
he had not heard of the American commit
tee. He had drawn salary of $4,000 a
year as general agent Of the company ever
since through the banking house Of J. 81
". Seligman. To earn this salary he did
all he could to promote the interests OF the
project by writing articles for the papers
having himself interviewed, etc, etc. He
did not know what inducements had been
offered Thompson to give up the secretary
ship OF the navy and accept the presidency
OF the American committee.