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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-22

ever come before the Richmond public
and taken II by storm as Mr.. Hopkihson
Smith did on this occasion.
IL is needless to dwell on the charm OF
manner and elocution which have maue
MIR. Page famous as reader, YET on '''e
eve of the temperance in the centre OF
Southern culture OF two literary s,aIs
OF first magnitude In conjunction, III Is
Interesting 10 know the feeling they can
forth In the most exclusive and literary
OF Northern audiences, ,.
The New York Critic says: II. Hophih-
son Smith and Thomas Nelson rage nave
won the heart OF Boston. They nave ue-
voted practically the whole week 10 enter
tanning Rostonians, beginning their reau-
ing tour OF the country I'm this CITY,
''Mr. Smith, with his energeuc, acosc
and elaborate style. is the more dramauc
as a reader, but Mr.. Page. with MS sun
plicity OF action and easy. flowing s,yle
OF reading. is the more natural lucy
offer good contrast, and so anord variety
in the programme. .,,n,,r
Not only have we here an opportunity
OF great enjoyment In hearing the reau-
inps Of these gentlemen, but WIN the
pleasing reflection that the proceeos vi
tho entertainment will go to our own
Rosemary Public Library.
Tickets are 10 be had at the Academy,
a, West & Johnston's and from any or
tho ladies OF the auxiliary committee
whose names were published In the tues
dav papers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-22
The Kessnich Concert.

The complimentary testimonial rendered
bv the musicians OF Richmond to Professor
John Kessnich bids fair to eclipse IN artistic
merit any entertainment OF that character
given in years. 81.
The fact that there is united activity
among the musical fraternity in it's behalf
and the cream of local talent having prof
fered their services. will make it an event
more than worthy to attract the attention
of the community. The esteem in which
the recipient is held by his colleagues IN
the world of music, being no less shared by
the public, should make the testimonial
rOusing success. 80,
A novel feature of the entertainment will
be a drill by William ii. Culiingworth 3
Union Scouts, commanded by Captain Frank
Barnett, and also the first rendition OF a
new march, entitled Walker Light Guard"
by the First Virginia Regiment band. the
music being composed by Mr.. jacob Rem
hardt. and dedicated to his friend Captain
Frank Ward Cunningham. commander OF
the Walker Light Guard. who will attend
in body.
In addition to vocal selections, to be given
by we'll known Ladies and gentlemen. whose
names have already been mentioned through
the press. there will also be choice instru-
mental numbers rendered by our leading
musicians. All in all, it will be programme
of rare artistic excellence.
Reserved seats and general admission
tickets are on sale at Walter ID. Moses a
y,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-22
THE LAST SAD RITES.
AUDITOR TURPIN AND lfR. SHIRLEY
KING TO BE LAID AT REST.
Funeral Services of the Former at Leigh
Street Baptist Church and of the Latter
Mt st. Johns Episcopal Church.

A meeting Of the city officials was held
yesterday afternoon at 1870 o'clock in
the cnCouil Chamber to take appropriate
action in regard to the death of City
Auditor Miles Turpin.
City Clerk Z. r. August briefly stated
the object Of the meeting, and, on his
motion, Mayor Ellyson was elected chair
man.
On motion of Captain Frank w. Cum
ningham. the clerk of the hastings court,
Mr. William Z. Lawton, was elected sec
rotary.
Mayor Ellyson, in taking the chair,
stated that the object of the meeting had
already been announced. 1t was TO do
honor to the memory of one who for a
number of years, had been a faithful
servant Of the city. In the life Of the
deceased was dearly illustrated the value
and power of religion in the life of
mankind. Whatever people thought of
Mr.. Turpin. no man could question his
integrity. 1t was fitting, therefore. for
the officials of the city TO come forward
to express their esteem, not only of him
as an official, but also as a man.
On motion OF Mr. August. 1t was de-
cided that the Chair appoint a COM
mittee of six to draw up suitable reso-
lutions.
Mayor Ellyson appointed the following
committee: Is. T. August. city clerk; Col
onel w. +. Cutshaw. city engineer; John
| X. Childrey, treasurer; Colonel Robert
b. Munford. commissioner OF revenue;
| Captain Frank w. Cunningham. city col
| lector w. G.. Adams. superintendent OF
| the city gas works.
The committee at once retired and. Latter
| a short consultation, submitted the fol-
| lowing resolutions through Colonel Cut
| shaw:
In the providence OF God a good man
| has been removed from our midst, the
| many years of his life having been spent
| in this, his native city. His history is
familiar to all. and his many virtues so
endeared him to our hearts that We
hereby place on record our estimate OF
his character. Therefore be 1t
| Resolved, first, That in the death OF
| Miles Turpin, auditor, the city has lost
an officer who was exceedingly courteous
| In the discharge of his duties, con-
| scientious in his convictions, and faithful
| to the trust committed TO him.
Second. That in his long and useful
! life we saw a beautiful exemplifcation
| OF the religion he professed.
Third, That we hereby tender to his
bereaved family assurances OF our heart
| felt sympathy. trusting that the Holy
| Spirit which sustained him may be to
them n solace and comfort In this sad
| hour OF their afiiiction.
Fourth, That as a further mark OF
respect we will attend the funeral SER
vices, and that copy of these resolutions
be forwarded to the family.
The resolutions were adopted without
an discussion. on motion OF Mr.. William
II. Williams. special assessment clerk.
Captain Cunningham desired TO know
whether II was not possible TO postpone
| the hour OF the funeral. lie added that
another city official had died about twen-
| ty-four hours before Mr.. Turpin. and
that his funeral had been hxed for the
same hour.
NJ. william n. Williams stassh that he
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Fredericksburg.

rprnrRTC VA, Jar. n -
rau c;ties have better musical talent than
Fredericksburg. and a few nights ago some
of the music lovers called meeting ior 10"
purpose of organizing musical assoe'h,
lion. The meeting was largely attehneu
and much interest was manifested lbo
folIowino organization was effected:
President. j. W. Adams; Secretary, ;. /.
Comnton. Treasurer. i. V. ID. CONWAY
Musical Director, A. b. Bowerlng; wee
Wusicai Director. George +. Wheeler.
Board Of directors: j. w. Adams. ;. !.
Compton. 2. V. ID. Conway. A. IS. Bower
ing. George +. Wheeler. 5. j. quinn. A. II.
Bowering. A. W. Atwood. j. +. anderson
and w. I. Smith. Various committees were
annointed and large number OF names
have since been added TO the roll OF mem
bership. The association will give pubic
entertainment in the near future
Mr.. David Lee. of Kansas. and MISS hlice
Willouphby, of Orange county were mar
ried Wednesday in the Christian church ~
knoxville. Rev. L. r.. Perry oflciatinS.
The newly married couple lett immediately
after the ceremony for stony Clty' hAS''
where they will in future reside.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. i. Durrett celebrated
the fifteenth anniversary of their marriage
at their home "Oak Grove" near this CITY
Last Monday night. A large number OF
friends were present TO offer their con-
gratulations and enjoy a pleasant eYehlng
which was spent in dancing and other
pastimes. refreshments being served IN pro-
fusion at intervals.
Cards are out for the marriage OF Mss
Cora l.. Carter to Mr.. Charles Is. Mahon.
The ceremony will take place AZ upper
ZION church, Caroline county, tuesday
January 2lst, at 4 o'clock Z. NJ.
MT. Edgar II. Goodrich and Miss Lucy +.
Rowe, daughter of Mr.. f. G. Rowe were
married last Tuesday night in the Metho'
dist church. Rev. Rumsey Smithson ON.
ciating. Mr.. James Rowe was best man
and Miss Mary Rowe maid of honor mo
ushers were Messrs. James Jones, Eeorge
Truman, A. II. Bowerng and l.. l.. Layton
Professor A. b. BoweriDg rendered appFo-
pirate music on the organ.
The nuptials of Mr.. A. II. f. Bowers AMI
Miss Fannie f. Harris, both OF TINS CITY,
were celebrated Tuesday night at the resi-
dence of the brides parents on Fourth
street. The ceremony was performed Oy
Rev. Rumsey Smithson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-22

A Grand Tableau Of Ice-Sieighing in and
About illamsburg.

CARRIERS GROVE. JAMES RIVER,
VA, JAM O.-Special.-Snow, snow upon
snow, and now the ground is covered a
foot deep. Yesterday there was another
fall Of the beautiful snow" which
seems to have come to stay. The grand
old James looks grander thar ever this
lovely morning Like vast white plain
1t appears as the eye is cast down the
stream towards Isle OF Wight county,
fifteen miles distant. or up towards
jamestown. ten miles Ii is said that
the river is frozen across hard enough
to bear a mans weight, and people are
walking out over mile from shore.
One man said he was going to walk
across to the opposite side.
Out on this white plain" can be seen
a number of huge blocks of ice glisten-
ing in the bright sunshine, and what
scene Will be presented when the great
breakup takes place, and mountains OF
ice come rolling down the river, bring
ing, 1t is feared, 10 many
wharves. and all sorts of craft, de-
s;ruction and loss of property. How iso-
lated must many of the people feel. who
reside fifteen or twenty miles from a
railroad, with no communication with
the outside world by steamer or rail, and
the county roads almost impossible, ex-
cept by sleighs. Fortunate and thank
full We are, who live near railroad,
though Immediately upon the bank Of the
beautiful James. and can drive In our
sleigh to Williamsburg and enjoy social
intercourse with the hospitable and cul-
tured people OF the "old capital"
The writer drove up six miles yester-
day afternoon and found the road aver
aging ten or twelve inches deep with
snow, even where there was no drift;
and merry. lively time were the peo-
pie OF tn ''old burg" having with their
numerous sleighs. And there was a
sound OF revelry by night" for the deni-
gems OF 'ye ancient town" were gay and
happy, In spite OF cold weather and
, volumes OF snow on the streets. One
might have thought last night that the
burghers were preparing for big ball
like the one given to Lord Dunmore on
the eve OF the revolution, the nth OF May,
l774, when the windows OF the old capt.
toll "blazed with light and all the grace
and beauty OF the city and surrounding
country had assembled to do honor TO
the Governor and his family, when Lady
Dunmore and her sprighty daughters
had 10 make up, by their bright smiles,
for the hated Governors grim. surly
/ ysage and disagreeabie manner" Will
I, liamsburg was full OF slelghs. music and
! gayety. and the young Virginia students
I showed the gallantry and acted with the
true courtesy OF the knights ''of ye
| o,den tyne" A brilliant scene; but In
/ striking contrast with the rough and suf-
/ fering time many were having far out In
| the country, cut off from the necessarles
of life with little money TO buy provis-
| ions when they are able to go TO the
stores.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-22
RAILWAY LEGISLATION.
FIGHT PRECPITATED on A BILL
FAVORABLE TO RAILROADS.
IL Will, However, be Passed by the Sem
ate Monday--The First Contested Case
Postponed Till Monday.

RALEIGH, N. c., Jan. 2l.-Special.-
The first fight upon legislation In favor
OF railroads cropped out in the Senate
to-day. 1t developed in connection with
the bill to allow railroads TO run fast
limit trains through this State without
being required to stop at all stations
along the line. The bill also provided for
local accommodations in addition. II was
introduced by Senator Day. OF Halifax.
In contemplation OF fast through train
TO be put on by the Seaboard Air Limo
from Jersey City TO New Orleans. The
object OF the BILL as explained by It's
patron, is TO avoid the possibility OF per-
sons buying tickets at small stations and
suing the railroad II the train does not
stop. The bill was opposed and fought
by Senator Brown, of Columbus county
II however passed second reading. and
would have passed a third reading bu,
for Browns objection, which placed Il
upon the calendar. 1t will probably be
passed Monday.
Among the important bills which passed
the Senate were the following To pro-
vide adequate water supplies for public
institutions OF the State: TO prohibit de-
tectiyes from carrying concealed weapons
In the State.
In the House to-day bills were intro
duced TO reduce the marriage license tax;
20 amend the Constitution so as 10 en-
tirely abolish the homestead exemption;
The contested election case from Warren
county, in which the seat OF Wright Rep)
Is claimed by Long Dem), came up In
the House as a special order to-day. but
was postponed till next Wednesday by
members voting by mistake FOR motion
10 that effect. This motion was made 10y
W. III. Kitchin, OF Halifax. who had been
absent from the chamber, and who on
returning made this motion for some IN
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could not speak by authority, but he
thought it would be impossible to change
the hour.
The meeting then adjourned
The two branches of the City Council
will meet this afternoon at o'clock in
Joint session, and from there start in
carriages to Leigh-street Baptist church.
The Following gentlemen have con-
scented to act as pall-bearers.
Active-C. Straughan Turpin, G. VIII
mer Turpin, A. Rufus Yarbrough. Chas.
+. Picot, Hamden Peasants Arthur i.
Clarke. Samuel Cartwright, Jr, w. Miles
Turpin.
Honorary-Edward ]. Warren. w. j.
Westwood, Robert II. Whi-lock, John
Enders, Sr., Charles ID. Larus, j. Taylor
Ellyson, George Watt Taylor, James IL.
Hardgrove, Henry Willeroy, W. Ben
Palmer, Samuel c. GreenhOw, John X.
Childrey. Joe Shelton. l.. A. j. Clopton,
Joseph n. Cullingworth, Jackson b. Wood
shirley King.
At a Meeting OF the employees of the
Gas Department held for the purpose or
taking suitable; action in regard 10 the
death Of Mr.. Shirley King, foreman OF
the upper gas Works. Mr.. w. c. Adams
was called to the chair and Mr.. w. T..
Knowles made secretary.
The following resolutions were adopIed:
Whereas. it has pleased the Almighty
in His divine wisdom, to take from us
our beloved companion and faithful
officer, Mr. Shirley King. late foreman of
the upper gas works. who has so efficient
~ and promptly discharged the duties OF
that position for many years; therefore,
be il
Resolved, That we deeply feel the loss
of this efficient officer and steadfast
friend, who was always courteous and
kind to those around him.
Resolved, That we extend to his family
our heartfelt sympathy in their loss of
such a kind, loving and devoted husband
and father.
Resolved, That copy of these reso-
luton be forwarded to the widow Of our
deceased friend"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-22
PHYSICAL CULTURE.
A Series OF Lectures for Gymnasium Mem
bers.

Dfrs.
Professor Horace f. Smith. physical
director of the Young Mems Christian
Association, has been fortunate enough
70 secure the services Of number OF
prominent physicians in this city, VINO
have kindly consented to give a series
of lectures on physical culture, beginning
with February I'd, on six consecutive
Thursday evenings.
These lectures will be free or charge
TO members Of the gymnasium ana thelr
gentlemen friends. Admission VIII be by
tickets. which can be procured from
,vmnasium members and at the office OF
the Association.
The lectures will be free and practical.
They will be held on the floor of the gym
nasium, and illustrated by cnai'S anu
special class work ,.-,
seats will be provided in the visitors
gallery for young men, whether they are
members OF the Association or not. The
lectures will begin at $3.50 Z. NJ. sharp.
The following is the programme OF the
series Of six lectures to be held:
February Cd, How TO Treat the In
tured." DR.. George Ben. Johnston.
February 9th, THE Story OF Human
Anatomy" Dr. John N. Upshur.
February 10th, How the Body Grows
Or. d. 4. Kuyk.
February 23d. breathing as a Fine
Art" DR.. Charles II. Chalkley.
March %, THE Nervous system Dr'
Z. T. Baker.
March 9TH use and Misuse Of the
Gymnasium" DR.. Jacob Michaux.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-22
THE WEATHER. md THE POOR.
Another Cold Wave and Much Suffering.
Murder I'm BERTHE County.

WELDON, n. c., Jan. H.-Speclal.-
Another cold wave visited this section
last night. and the thermometer registered
below zero this morning. The snow,
which is ten inches deep, is not melting al
all. and the river continues frozen over
from above CASTOR 10 below Noriieets
ferry. q distance OF about ntty miles.
People transport merchandise across on
sleds. The cold is unprecedented IN East
ern North Carolina. The Cape Fear Is
frozen. and Albemarle sound also, 80
that navigation has stopped a rev Gays
ago a party OF several men, with their
baggage, crossed Albemarle souhd rom
Edenton. n distance of eight miles. on the
ice Much suffering has resulted III ue
larger towns, and relief committees nave
been organized and are at work III hal-
eigh. Henderson, Wilmington ana New
Berne.
News has just been received her OF the
accidental killing Of Lewis Daugh-eiFy
and TIP Allen in Berthe county lhey
were coon hunting. and Daughtrey sno'
at a coon and killed Allen then Tree
which Allen had cut down ana Whl'n
lodged against another fell and Killed
Daughtrey.
The Brunswick. Western and Southern
railroad from Southport will enter the
city of wilmington on the tracks or me
Wilmington Bridge Company, torminf
junction with these tracks I'VE miles
from the city. The trains Will use me
station either Of the Coast Line or tte
Seaboard Air Line. The road Wall be
completed to Wilmington by june
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-22
CAPRIVTS ARMY SPEECH
CU4ycELLOR REFERS TO THE DIS
TORTED PRESS REPORTS.
The Members OF tho Reichstag Sounding
Their Constituents as to How Ihey
Should Vote on the Army BIZ.

BERLIN, Jan. 21.-Before the Reich
stag committee on the army bill adjourn
ed for three days, on account OF the court
fetes connected with the marriage OF
Princess Margaret, Of Prussia, to Prince
Frederick Carl, Chancellor Won Caprivi
made a significant reference to the COM
munications that had been received from
foreign powers arising from what he
termed the distorted press reports OF MS
recent speech. The Chancellor said that
he had no reason to regret the exchange
of views thus elected. Mutual declara-
lions ION the situation thus enabled the
friendly powers to affirm their sympathy
with Germany, while no hostile express
ion or complaint had been received from
any quarter.
A semi-olsicial note in the North Ger
man Gazette further explains, In response
10 the assertion that the Chancellor had
pledged Germany to an armed support
of the Austrian policy in the Balkans.
that no such guarantee exists. There
was nothing, the paper adds, told by the
Chancellor to the committee to warrant
an assertion that any departure from
the known principles of the Austrian alli-
ance was even intended. much less ac-
complished This explanation has rather
chilled Austrian enthusiasm over Won
Caprivi's policy, but II rectified his posi-
ton in the fact OF the contentious or the
opposition that he had committed Ger
many 10 such terms as would place all
the military resources Of Germany at the
service OF the Austrian ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
As the time nears when the committee
will report to the Reichstag the political
H. - 81
bers OF the Reichstag Of all parties have
been sounding their constituents. in order
to ascertain the probable result If the
Reichstag is dissolved over the BILL Per-
sonal inquiries made In the Hobbies OF the
Reichstag enable your representative 10
state that both the Centre and Freisin-
nige parties have learned enough TO cause
them to shrink from dissolution of the
house.
Should new elections be held they
would result In the return of an in
creased number of Socialists and con-
servatives with an anti-Semitic pro-
gramme and South German Democrats
I but the election Of the bill would leave
such weaving of the Frelsinnige rep
resentation as would nearly amount 10
temporary extinction. The party WILL
therefore. compromise. The adherents OF
/ Herr Richter continue to head the irricon-
! ciable section but Herren Richter.
Bamberger and Barth are ready TO ac-
cept almost nominal concessions as an
excuse to vote for the bill. The meas
ures for taxing alcohol and bourse trans
actions. both Of which are associated
with the necessity for finding money for
army expenditures. have been referred
TO a COMMITTEES. During the debate on
the proposed alcohol tax a number of con-
! servatives pronounced themselves TO be
In favor OF State monopoly OF spirit
production. Others OF the party pro-
| tested that tax on beer would ruin
nearly 5000 Of the smaller breweries.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-22
The PlumLers' Officers.

The Plumbers. Gas and Steam Filters
Union. No. 10. met last evening and Install
ed the following officers Charles Burkert,
president. o. II. Gillian. vice president;
j. L. Curry secretary and statistician: r.
4. Drew, examiner; A. j. Bowman. treas
urer: G. II. Perry, inside sentry: A. f.
Grimmell, outside sentry; q. w. lyey,
Judge; d. S. Costello, Judge advocate; o
A stanley Trustees: q. T.. Hill, w L
Hinchman and d. j. Costello.
After the installation the members re
paired to Sanger Hall, where an elegant
supper was served Some excellent banlc
selections were rendered by Mr. Eugene L
Davis, and several vocal numbers Were sung
much to the enjoyment of all present
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-22
The Democratic Banquet.

Tho hill Of fare for the Democratic
bannuet has been arrang ID. and, az be-
fore stated, the menu will consist chiefly
of old Virginia dishes. The music on this
occasion will be unusually fine.
Following is the musical programme
I. Cleveland March composed for the BAN
Quet.. ''e'N
Southern Plantation Melodies. .Boettger
2. Cornet solo. "Old Folks at Home
Mr.. a. j. LESS.
4. Overture. Fra Diavolo. ........ .AuDer.
5. Waltz, Senorita. .............. .Noelker'
6. Trombone Solo, blue Bells OF scot
land" ....................S lEnOr Euu'
7. Democratic High-School Cadet March
.Sousa.
The band will consist Of thirty pieces,
and will be directed by Mr.. John Baseier.
Dr. Moses d. Hoge will ask the plesslhs'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-22

George L. Herold died on Friday even
ing at o'clock at his residence, No. 500
north Fifth street in his thirty-fourtn
year. The funeral Will take place TINS
afternoon at o'clock from the German
Evangelical Lutheran church on sixth
end Clay streets.
Mrs. Mary Anne Howell breathed her
last on Friday morning at 11:45 o'clock
at the residence OF her daughter, Mrs
Martha j. Sutherland. 905 east Clay
street Deceased was In the eighty-nirth
year Of ner age. The funeral services
viii be held at the Second Baptist church
this afternoon at o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-22
brotherhood Officers.

On Thursday night, in the vestry-room
of st. Paul's church, the Richmond Local
Council Of the Brotherhood of st. Andrew
held its annual meeting. The officers
chosen for the ensuing year were: Dr.
John r. Wheat Of Grace Chapter, presi-
dent: Mr.. John f. Glenn of Moore Me-
mortal, vice-president; Mr.. p. A. Arthur
of St. James, secretary and treasurer
The officers and DR.. James p Roy of st.
Pauls and Mr.. p. A. S. Bruce Of Monu-
mental compose the executive committee.
Interesting reports were made by the
delegates of the work being accomplished
by the various chapters. The Local
Council is composed Of the chapters IN
Richmond, West Point, Manchester and
Henrico county