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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-05
TYPHUS NOW EPIDEMIC.
THE DREAD DISEASE MAkfS0
RAPID HEADWAY nv NEW FORK.
The Health Officers Making Strenuous
Efforts to Check the Spread OF
the scourge,

NEW YORK. Jan. 4.-Typhus fever In
now doubtless epidemic. Before 10 o'clock
this morning the health officials had dis
covered ten rev cases. all on the east
side OF the city and in the most thick,y
populated districts. To-day's cases mako
a total Of forty-one victims since Decem-
Der 1st. when the plague first broke out.
There was one death from the disease at
North Brothers Island during the night.
John Silsky. who had been taken from
"a Bayard street. II looks as though the
disease had made great Roadway with
the Health Department.
There vas some delay in taking rigid
precautions against the scourge as far as
the lodging houses are concerned, and to
this may he attributed the rapid advance
which the disease has been making. All
the lodging fcuses south OF Fourteenth
street. ard there are li6 OF them. were
visited last night by the health inspec-
tors, every one Of the dodgers being
examined. 1t is intended 20 prevent the
overcrowding OF these places and 20 COM
pei the proprietors 10 place no more beds
in rooms than their licenses allow. The
place. "a Bayard street. where the first
case was discovered. was found 10 have
thirty-seven beds In excess The totol
number OF dodgers IN all lodging houses IN
the city is 1900.
John W. Henry. newsboy. inmate o,
the Newsboys' Home. on Duane street.
was found suffering from typhus fever
this morning. He was taken to the recep.
ton hospital
Three more deaths from typhus fever
were reported this morning Henry Knoe-
dal. twenty years old. Henry Gary forty
two years old, and ID. Brennan, forty-iive
years old-all Of whom had been taken
from "a Bayard street TO North Brothers
Island.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-05
ACONFEDERATE BAZAAR
TO BE HELD At THE REGIMESTAL
ARNORY IN APRIL NEXT.
The Southern States VIII be Represented
by Different Tables-Miss Winnie Davis
VIII Preside Over Mississippi.

A meeting OF the ladies interested in
the Confederate Bazaar. for the benefit
Of the Soldiers and Sailors monument,
was held at noon yesterday, at the Second
Presbyterian church, and numerous mat
ters Of importance in connection with this
sacred enterprise were discussed. Mrs.
j. t. Lightfoot vas elected treasurer. and
Miss Lille Peasants was made chairman
Of the decoration committee.
1; was decided that the ladies In charge
OF the tables. representing the different
States. should wear badges, and the beau
tiful idea OF using the fiags Of the re-
spective States as badges for the workers
at those tables, was adopted. In the
same way the Confederate flag was desig-
mated as the badge Of the restaurant
ladies and the juniors AZ the Solid South
table" will be known by miniature Con-
federate battle-nags.
Mrs. Townes was elected chairman OF
the Missouri table.
Miss Winnie Davis was elected TO pre-
side over the table representing the State
Of Mississippi. and she VIII appoint
CORDS Of Richmond young ladies' 10 assist
her. '"The Daughter Of the Confedcracy
will be notified at once. ard the ladies'
have every reason TO believe that she
win accent the pleasant duty. II was
also decided 10 appoint lady from each
state as coadjutor TO the work, and II IS
hoped that chapters may be formed in
each Southern State, rom which heiptui
subscription may be received.
The date for tie baZaar vas hHed Tor
April 18th. and it will continue until the
18th. The prospects for successful pa
zaar are Frightening and there is niue
doub. that 1t will be one OF the most
popular events Of the spring season.
Mrs. f.. D. Hotchkss requests the Ia
dies who will preside at the several
tables during the bazaar TO meet III the
parlur OF the Young Mems Chil5uah As
citation next Monday at II \. u.
The ladies of the Hollywood Memo
rial Association, and If the other organ
izations who intend to take part IN the
bazaar. will meet in the directors room
of the Young Mems Christian Associd-
tion on next Wednesday at noon Here
tofore the meetings have been held IN
the lecture room of the Second Prspyte-
rion church. but the attendance has Deeh
Increasing so rapidly of late that the IA
dies have been compelled TO look ior
! larger meeting room.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-05
Red Men Meet.

On the sleep Of the fourth sun, cold
moon. az thirty breaths past the seventh
run. Great sun Discovery 4o2 Pocahontas
Tribe, No II, Independent order OF Red
Men. met i'm their grand wigwam at
Powens Hall for the purpose Of raising
up their chiefs in public Past Grand
Sachem W. Granger. Of Virginia Tribe
from Lexington. was present. and ad-
dressed the gathering. Following the
public installation Of officers, az stated
above. at 1920 o'clock last night the Red
Men repaired TO the Masonic Temple, on
Twenty-hfth street, where an elegant
supper was served. and a large number
Of couples spent the fleeting hours IN the
may dance until early morning. Inc
installation ceremonies were highly inter-
esting. and were witnessed BY large
crowd The following were among the
officers installed W \. Webb sachem;
II. Huber, senior sycamore; John Wilkes
Junior sycamore: W. H. Tompkins, Keeper
of records: w f. Epps, keeper Of VAN
pun: T. Francis, keeper Of wigwam' e.
W. Procklngton, prophet; d. 5. Thomp-
son, trustee.
The committee OF arrangements was
composed OF A. l.. Lucas, IL. y. Gates
and II. Huber.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-05
THE WEEK or PRATER.
The Services Continue Regularly ana are
Having Il Good Eject.

The meetings now being held at Broad
street Meth. dist church trom night TO
night are of a most interesting character
Many of the most prominent ministers IN
the city are attending with gratifying
regularity. The singing has been OF
congregational character. assisted by an
excellent choir. and the music IL quite
attractive. Rev. Or. George Cooper, OF
the First Baptist church. preached last
night. BY these union services there Is
a great deal Of good being done, ana
much interest is being manifested.
Ry reason Of the inclement weather the
audience at Centenary Methodist church
Yesterday afternoon was not so large as
heretofore. but the services were OF an
interesting character. Rev. DR.. Nhlie-
head led the meeting and DR.. Hoge made
a highly interesting address on the sub
iect for the evening. which was Prayer
FOR Nations and Their Rulers rms
evening the subject will be Foreign MIS-
eions." and addresses will be made by
Rev. r. y. Sledd and Colonel John T..
Cary.
At the Grove-avenue Baptist church the
meetings still continue. Rev. Dr. ). Z.
Hiden preached last night, and services
will be held tonight at the usual hour.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-05
Sweeney. .lyIdo & Goetze's Mlnstrcls.

This minstrel troupe save an eXc'lleHi
ent arta inmt mt at the Theatre asst eVel'lne
70 an excellent house, the Indictment
weather considered. The first part was
a nil strel performance, pure and simple,
In which the jokes We're very Funny ana
the Songs. both pathetic and comic uh-
usually good. The second part H"nicy
OF minstrelsy and juggling. was aiso We
ortartaining The whole winding up with
an extremely mirth provoking piece me
scene OF white h was laid IN Ne" orleans
entitled. "Pastlmes on the LeVce.
This is not very large troupe put
taken altogether. IT is one Of the pest
which has ever visited Richmond. There
WAS an air Of originality and tniqueness
in the fun which pervaded the entire per,
Torrance. which was irresistible ana
kept the audience thoroughly amused
from the beginning TO the enc. li,e
cwoenav Nyido and GOetZe Ministries
viii receive a warm welcome when they
next appear in this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-05
FouRQuREAN, PR|cE { Co,
Silks and VGIVGttSS V6VGtS and Silks
ON MONDAY JANUARY z, 1898,
we will DISPLAY one the most Complete and Elegant ines OF '
and vavo ever offered for inspection to the ladies OF Richmond
consisting Of
RROCADED SATIN DUCHESS in all the new thtS anu ene
CRYSTAL BENGAIINES, in all the new shades
CIANGEABIE AND FIGURED SILKS in endless variety
One Of the principal fabrics used this is Velvet IN Cono
or Of which OMBRE and GLACE PLAIN FELFhlo IN COM
oo are the accredited novelties for truly elegant eve
ming and dinner gowns - >-,,,
We are also showing full line of CRYSTAL BbNDAhlNHo
in evening coIors at the price Of Soc per yard
ur stock Of JAPANESE GRAPES is now complete embracing
;l hne Nile lilac cardinal and all the new shades ohy JUG
per yard.


We are showing some artistic patterns in DAMASh LIABLE
m OTIs and NAPKINS Some Of the finest productions Oh Tue
French and Irish looms r.. 81 ham
Fine HUCK TOWELS, in plain and NOTED i'"S0 "'' '
stitched ranging in price from zoe to slOO apiece
UUCK TOWELS from 10c upwards
REMNANTS of Table Damask, Crash and Towels al very
low prices.
Are you in need of few suits OF oNDHH hn' ~ r ~
weather? Try some of our nonshrinkng garments " f
Have received NEW STOCK of orr Cus,om,n""o
DrRFD UNLAIINDERED and NEGLlGEE Shihl''
UNLAUNDERED SHIRTS at 5Oc Toe ana sh0o
IAUNDERED SHIRTS at s10O and $40 .
NEGIIGEE SHIRT ever offered at sl00 and some twenty
,. 70 select from made of the material and every one '
coors perfect fitting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-05
THE DRUMuKR BOYs.
4 Meeting Of the Travellers Protective
Association and Banquet.

There was an enthusiastic meeting OF
the Travellers Protective Association Of
America at Lee Camp Hall last night
President r. $. Christian WAS in the
chair and George Gibson, Jr., secretary
The committee on the Torey bankrupt
bill were authorized to address letter to
Judge Torey and Congressman George u
Wise approving the same.
The following gentlemen were elected
board OF directors: r. s. Christian Joseph
Wallerstein, John r.. Cuipeper. W. II.
Weisiger. -. S. HarwOod and c. '. CIash.
A communication Of the T. +. a. Build
ing Association. OF st. Louis, Mo-, was
read and received.
a committee was appointed consisting OF
the following: John b. Culpeper CHAIR
man. Joseph Wallerstein, {. W. Saunders
and william Rheinheimer TO inquire into
the ARRANGEMENTS for the transportation
and comfort for the delegates and men,
bers of the Association and their ladies
who will attend the National Travellers
Protective Association Convention at
Peoria, ILL.,, I'm June and thence TO the
Worlds Fair at Chicago.
1t is expected that a large body VIII
attend. as the week following Will be
known as commercial travellers week al
the Worlds Fair, and 1t is estimated
that from 10000 to 100000 commercial
travellers will be in Chicago that week
A Headquarters for the T. +. A Is now be-
ing fitted up in two rooms of the Missouri
state building, and it will be conven-
lent place for members Of the Assocla-
ton 70 get any information or directions
that they may require to make success
full Worlds Fair visit.
After the adjournment OF the meeting
a fine oyster supper was served In one
Of Murphy's private dining-rooms' anu
the boys enjoyed themselves TO lleIr
bcort's content. telling side-spitting sto~
r,es and anecdotes Of their experiences
90, tho road
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-05
An ICE GORGE LIKELY.
The BLOCKADE Broken Up Yesterday But
Further Trouble Threatened.

James river was frozen from bank 10
bank yesterday morning. but the Clyde
steamers for Philadelphia, which left at
an early hour broke up the sheet of ice,
and the steamer Ariel followed at her
reeular hour without difficulty. The
steamer Richmond, of the Old Dominion
line. which was due yesterday afternoon
lid not arrive owing to the fact that Mon
day was holiday in New York, and no
work in the way Of leading could be done
The river was full OF drift ice all day
yesterday, and a gorge lower down was
feared last night.
At midnight the mercury registered sew
cral degrees below freezing and the ice
was forming rapidly at the wharves, and
a blockade to-day was expected block
ade now with the existing conditions
would probably break up ell navigation
for several days. Should the river FIRE ~
her, the Ariel will be telegraphed TO stop
at City Point to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-05
PHI. KERN POST.
Public Installation of Ofiicers-An Inter-
e-ting Meeting-Supper'


At Wrkinsons Hall last evening there
was a public installation of officers OF
Phil Kearnev Post, Grand Army Republic.
The exercises were interesting and
largo crowd thoroughly enjoyed them.
rand Leader Brereton Of the Blues
Ind commenced the entertainment by
eonndinp the reveille Then followed the
INSTALLATION. as follows. Commander ID.
Y. Wilson: Senior Nice-Comrlander a j
burgess: Junior Nice-CommandeI,
Davis. Quartermaster J. e. Newell; Ad-
tutant 3. A. Cook
The post was then Inspected by deputy
Inspecfor Charles Mcdonald, of Ports
rnoi,th who was very well satisfied with
the very excellent appearance the vet
Grams made.
"Tenting on the Old Camp Ground was
splerdidiv rendered by Misses Bessie
Pattce and Mamie Lcahy recitation by
Miss Maggie Leahy was also loudly ap-
plaudcd.
Cantain 3. 4. Cock recited the story Of
the old flag. lie displayed the battle-torn
remnant Of the flag. which was carried
by his company through the Gettysburg
campaign. The flag was afterwards do
mated to the post.
Comrade y. ]. Smith recited In pleas
ing manner "Me and jim" and Colonel
Pattee, accompanied by his daughter, Miss
Bessie Pattic, played several harmonious
selections on the violin.
Captain Frank W. Cunningham sang
"Oh. Promise Me" In sweet manner, and
Miss Mamie Leahy was completely captl-
waiting in her recitation, Music in Camp.
After the entertainment an army
supper was served, aud "A merry time was
ep.ut around The f. stiVe board.
Captain William II. Barton, OF Brooklyn,
was among the guests present. lie mad 2
a brief speech that elected much APP
Ilause
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-05
A Rapih Car.

About o'clock yesterday afternoon
one of the Brcad-street mule cars started
down Eighth street. The snow had
made the track slippery and the driver
soon found that he could not hoid MS
car. which was gaining speed every sec
ond. He put his brake on, but the "heels
were too slick. Neither dld the sahd'
which he sprinkled in front OF the car
do any good. When he reached Franklin
street the mules were in full gallop TO
keen out OF the way Of the car. which
went down the hill like switchoack
carriage. At Main street the car LETT the
track and came very near crashing
through the window Of Grigg's shoe store
M one was hurt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-05

Mr. Charles L. Sicgel died yesterday
afternoon. after p ling ring Illness. at
o'clock. in his nfty-nf.h year. Mr.. sicgcl
had been failing for over year. and
suffered three attacks Of the grip. Last
srrinC chronic pneumonia set IN. and. al
though he recovered at the time, he
never got over The effects entirely. Since
September 18th he has been confined to his
room and bed.
on Friday last hc suffered stroke
n corebro-apoplcxy. and has since thor
been in coWatosc state. ON Monda'
be rallied somewhat at one time. bat -
NAMED unconscious. The funeral Wi
take place ON Friday morning from 81.
lohn's Lutheran church. az IL O'Clock
Mir. Sicgcl was treated during his sick
ness. at bis request. by IFS son i'r.
Charles L. Sicpcl. and during th' past
few weeks DR. Lewis G. Boshr was
called in for consultation.
cha les l.. Scigol was born I'm he town
OF Kcrch-hoim. Khcin. Pals. p-ovince 81
Bavaria. and was in the hfty-fJurth year
or his agc.
Fond Of adventure. 10 cine 10 the
United States of America When only
hoy OF thirteen, bright. clover thirs;ns
for new scenes. lie Was fsl 'ilIN'FfI
as "a messenger boy in Ncw York. where
OFFS diligence soon made nm friends
This was too tame an existence for the
Young Sicscl lie had dways been fond
- music. like AN his brethren OF the
Fatherland. and We ind him saving his
earnings beyond i.vius and buying
flute % play on.
he soon acquired n knowledge OF that
instrument. for he had a quick ear, and
growing himself capable at flute and fife,
ls enlisted on a man-of-war as must
clan. and went on cruise TO South
America.
Tor several years he travelled thus.
seeing the South and Central American
Countries. and coming back TO the States.
De was proficient I'm the knowledge II
tlc c0rnct clarionctte and violin. With
plenty of local work 90 do. he again
earned for change and took tie road
F.. bandmaster Of "a circus band. perhaps
tne hardest work that falls TO any mu-
s..ians lot.
All over the country they Travelled. after
the manner OF circuscs, pitching their
moving tent iu different places nightly.
Several seasons of life with the circus.
and then be settled down 10 work In
Charleston, S. c.. I'm his profession.
Then came the war and the prepara-
uous for the going 10 the front.
Mr. Siecel organized a band and went
with a regiment in General Kershaws
brigade through the war
His stock of incidents and rcc0llections
Of the many happenings i'm camp and
field was a large one. and. told in his
original way. delightful Ills was the
first band TO play his arrangement Of the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-05
PrOperty Transfers.

Richmond.-Jackson Brandt TO Helen
c.. wife of William II. Valentine. 81 feet
Oh west slIe Thirty-third street, near
Marshall, $500.
John A. Lancaster TO Ida, wife Of l..
l.. Lynch, 4 IL feet on cast side Eleventh
street. between Clay and Leigh. $500.
Ana II. and IL c. Terrell 10 Herbert
Z. Richardson. 70 % feet on south side
Clay street. between Norton and Kinney,
81 SOC.
William II. Valentine to Jackson
Brandt 20 feet on west side Walnut
street. near Grove avenue. $40.
Levi Woodson's trustee TO Samuel II.
Puiliam, II Sc feet on west side Second
street. near Federal. 800
Henrico.-Mark 0. lIankins TO Louise
Harkins. IL interest in IS acres on Har-
Via ROAD 81 100
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-05

Mr.. James Rankin. well-knoWn ana
highIv esteemed citizen OF this city. died
M his resideroe corner of Marshall ana
Jefferson streets, yesterday afternoon at
IN o'clock. His death will be sincerely
regretted by a host Of friends
He came 10 this country when nineteen
wears OF age from County Loutn'
ireland. and some years afterwards mar
ried a Miss Mccoy. He served saiiahtiy
,bronph the late war, and returning TO
pichmond he engaged in the grocery busi-
ncss until the time OF his death.
MIR Rankin vas In bis fifty-siXth year
He leaves seven children-three daugh-
ters and four sons. one OF the daugnters
Ia urs. y. McDonough. aud the others
are Misses Kate and Annie Rankin me
sons are: Messrs James. Edward VIII
liam and Thomas.
Mr.. Rankin was for years an active
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-05

Those were nights TO be remembered, ana
all engaged IN them will bring up MEM
cries OF pleasure. thinking OF the re-
hearsals. the Jolly good fellowship That
music makes. and especially the time OF
the performance.
Thomas gave three more concerts In
1855, April 9th. matinee 18th, and night
~ ssadef" tsic.
Mr. Siegel and Mr.. Manly b. Ramos
had him here on these occasions.
Orchestral concerts were given with
Miss Emma Juch as the soloist.
For several years back Mr.. Siegel has
been managing the Sanger Hall restau-
rant until his late fatal Illness began.
He kept on his feet as long az possible
until some months since when he took 10
his bed. growing gradually weaker until
his death.
Charles l.. Siegel was a remarkable
man. 4 remarkable man is generally call
ed a genius; but he was more than
genius, ne was a hard worker
And man he was, too, OF great execu-
tive ability. and Of such disposition
and temperament before his last lingering
Illness came upon him as Inspired work
from those under him.
How many people, principals ana chorus.
have I heard tell him, at rehearsals OF
various operas which he was directing,
Really. Mr. Siegd, ! can't do this or
that part or keep up With this hard
chorus work"
And his reply quick and ready would
be always. In his English when ever
kept the touch Of the great German
speech I'm It. Excuse ne, / know you
can. Don't say can't There should he
no such word IN your language 10 any
one not q cripple and IN health
And they would take heart OF grace
and study and work your only touch
stone Of success). and the night" would
come and they would surprise themselves.
Leave II 10 me-" Siegel would say ~
you choose not 10 sing H. I'll DO II mysei
from the orchestra" That would fetch
the tinlid singer and amateur every time.
And they sung IL with fresh courage and
voice looking at the baton Of SieSei.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-05
Later Nail.

The mail which formerly arrived here
ahout 8 o'clock from Petersburg does not
now reach here until nearly IL o'clock.
This seems TO be due to the fact that
the fast mail that formerly left Peters
burg about I 4. NJ. now leaves at 2;45
4. NJ. This train does not come to Rich
mond. but goes North by way OF the
belt line. Richmond passengers and mail
from points further South than Peters
burg are brought here In special car
from Clopton, which is drawn by the
fast mail engine. The fast mail crew has
charge OF the car.
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be withheld from publication until

will be withheld from publication until
the list Is complete.
The caterer has not yet been selected.
Messrs. ]. w. Allison and Alfred T. Har-
ris constitute the subcommittee that VIII
select the caterer. They met at the West
moreland Club yesterday afternoon. bat
came to no decision. They Will meet
again this afternoon.
Major N. v. Randolph who has charge
Of the decorations and printing, mas
awarded the contract for the flag decord-
tions 70 Mitteldorfcr. Hocn & Co. will do
the engraving.
The invitations to the guests were sent
out Yesterday morning. Those 10 persons
who are expected to buy tickets VIII be
mailed to-day. The sale OF tickets VIII
commence Saturday at 10 o'clock a. NJ. at
Captain Thomas Ellett's Office I'm the Me-
chanics' Institute building
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-05

Colonel william y. Wicitham' OF the
First regiment. cavalry. while III WASH
tnoton recently. conferred Wit A member
~ the irauglral committee. Colonel WICK
ham IS the opinion that in all proha-
bilitv ths Virginia cavalry will have the
nost Of honor on the occasion OF the sec
ond iuauziration of Grover Cleveland.
The V.rginia delegation in Congress VIII
use fts influence to that effect ana It Is
expected that go or more Virginia cav
airvmen will be I'm line. some OF whom
have served during the late war.
Colonel Wickham will visit Washington
again next Tuesday TO hasten decision
in the matter.
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ne,th ~ Thomas 4. Brannan.

Mr.. Thomas A. Brannan died suddenly
al his residence, No. 1909 west Main street.
Tuesday night at llab o'clock, in the
thirty-seventh year Of his age. lie was
a well-known brick contractor, and
consistent member OF GrOve-ayenue B&p-
fist church. and belonged to Trimty
Lodge No. &c. Ancient, Free and Accepted
Aiasons. and Friendship Lodge. Indepen-
dent order OF Odd-Fellows. He was a
brother OF Policeman T.. |. Brannan His
funeral will take place from Grove-ave-
nue. church at Il. NJ. to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-05

Miss s. l.. Antrim died last evening az
II 10 o'clock. at No. IL east Grace street
I'm her twenty-ffth year. She WIS me
only sister Of Messrs. c. H., J. H. ana
Hugh Antrim, and daughter OF the late
c. w. Antrim. The young lady has peeh
sick for over year. and her death mas
been expected for some time. the run
eral will take place on Friday. The hour
will be published later
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-05
For Stealing 0yercont>.

Thomas Branch (c"iCred was arrested
yesterday afternoon by Detective Hail.
charged with stealing three overcoalS four
robes and hat from PerSo"s Hnkn, va
At the same time Sergeant Hall arrested
A. Coplan. white man. dealer IN sorond-
hand clothing on Seventeenth street near
the Old Market Branch was IN the ~ re-
when arrested selling enc of the roles.
Later In the day Mr.. Seldom Taylor
recogniz ID one OF the robes as his property.