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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-15
Drummers at the Fair.

The Committee of Virginia Division. It.
p A. OF America. of which Mr.. John b.
Culpeper is chairman. appointed tolook into
the TRANSPORTATION and comforts of the dele
gates. members and their ladies, who will
visit the National Convention at Peoria. I'LL.
and thence TO the Worlds Fair. are making
good headway with the work, and by the
date OF the convention in June, all the me-
cessary arrangements for q Worlds Fair
visit will be made for the large BODY Of
commercial travellers who will go from
here and all parts OF the United States.
special meeting of commercial travel
Iers. representing ali the associations in the
United States. was held IN Chicago yestsr.
day and permanent Worlds Fair commit
tee was named. which will have charge of all
the arrangements for the great drummers'
day. June the 18th. II Is estimated there
will be from 50.000 to 100000 commercial
travellers from all parts OF the country in
Chicago on that day. and tho knights OF
the Grip" from the Old Dominion will make
. crsditabls showing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-15
THE SHELTERING ARMS.
The building Fund is Growing and tho
Payments Will he Made.

The building fund of the Sheltering
Arms is still growing steadily and it is
hoped that by the time that another pay
ment is due on the house recently pur-
chased. No. 1908 east Clay street. the
board Of directors will be able to meet it.
Since the last report 5000 have been
contributed as follows: From the heirs
and executors of Mr.. William Writ
Cabell, 800; from the concert given b.
the Baltimore orches ira, 500; from Mrs
w. y. Pemberton's Loving Circle, 500
Miss Archer's circle Of little girls have
also promised TO send SOC. monthly to
the building fund, besides 75c. to current
expenses. The names of Mrs. Pemberton's
generous circle. who have before contrib
uted so much to the ShelteriLg Arms. are.
NJ Il. Pemberton, Miss Lottie Blunt.
Mrs. Walter Blunt, Misses Emily Glas-
cow, Lucy Wall9ce, Celeste Berry. Al
berta Berry, Mary Chalmers, Dicie De-
noon. Mrs. Arthur ZEE, Misses Minnie
Wilkinson, Louie Eggleston, Mrs j. III.
Pulliam, Miss Fannie Mathews, Mrs
Frank Danner Misses Sadie Pierce. Annie
E. Warren, Mrs. Frank Binford, Mrs.
Mamie Blair Lottie Hartmann. Mrs.
Sallie Mercer. Mrs. Walter Cone, Mrs.
David Lumsden. Miss Mary Baird Mrs
II. w. Powers. Misses Kate Halves.
Precious Moore, Kate Nowlin, Mrs.
NJ NJ. Gillian. Misses Irene Bossieux.
Ellie Frayser, Mrs. II. p. Ballard. Misses
Eusfe Gordon. Ida Chalmers. Mary De-
noon
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-15
The Alexandria Liquor Question.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, Jan. H-Speclal.-
Next Friday is the day set by Judge Nor
ton. of the corporation court. for the I'M
position OF the penalties for selling liquor
on Sunday. II is reported that the sa-
loon keepers who have been indicted VIII
have their licenses revoked and their
places closed. II this Is done 1t VIII I'M
pose unusual hzrdships upon some or
those indicted, as they have their all In
vested in their business. and II would rem
der idle and valueless considerable
amount of property now yielding "a fair
return for the outlay. Business men gem
orally are averse to harsh dealing with
the saloon keepers who are under "a
cloud" at least those OF them who have
never had a complaint entered against
them ard who keep strictly orderly
houses.
II Is hardly necessary to say that the
Potomac continues to be blockaded with
Ice The Norfolk boats continue, though.
TO make their regular trips.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-15
Commonwealth Club Officers.

At tho annual meeting of the Common
wealth Club. held last evening for the pnr-
pose OF electing officers for the ensuing
year. there was a very large attendance.
TO take the place of the FIVE retiring men,
bers Of the board OF goyernors-Mes srs.
Alfred T. Harris. G. L. Boiling. Levin
Joynes, James II. Dooley and Major l.. r..
ID. Myers-the following members were
elected Messrs. L. d. Christian. Barton
Haxall, X. A. Taylor. Levin Joynes and
Ashton Starke.
Mr.. Levin Joynes was eligible for re-
election. being secretary of the club The
votes for Mir. Ashton Starkc and Mr. Light
foot 7. Wormeley tied. BY lot Dir. Starke
was elected.
After the adjournment of the general
meeting the following officers were elected:
Mr. Joseph Bryan. president. Mr.. Thomas
Atkinson. yice-president: Mr.. A. s. Cren-
shaw, treasurer; Mr. Levin Joynes. secre-
tarV
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-15
Rev. lanes N. Frost.

Rev James NJ. Frost. who was Rev. Mr.
Wrights predecessor in the pastorate OF
Leigh-street Baptist church. Richmond
and who gave up that pastorate to take
the secTetarysnip or tDe sunday Scnool
Board of the Southern Baptist Convention,
has accepted tho pastorate of the First Bap-
tist church. Nashville. Tenn. where he has
been residing for the last year.
He has resigned his secretaryship. but
will perform the duties Of the Office without
salary Until his successor is elected. He
will leave the board in flourishing condi-
ton. DR.. Frost has been editing the
Teacher. the Sunday-school teachers maya
zine. published under the auspices of the
Southern Baptist Convention. Under his
management the magazine has greatly i'm
proved. and its circulation has very largely
increased. DR.. Frost will continue to edit
this magazine until the Sunday School
Board makes its arrangements TO supply his
place
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-15
The Christian Endeavorers.

The Christian Endesvor societies of Rich
mond nearly all held business meetings
last week and elected delegates to the State
convention. which meets in Norfolk Janu-
ary 9th. Tho convention is under tho
conduct OF the Tidewater Christian En-
deavor Union. composed OF the societies of
Norfolk. Portsmouth and Berkeley. The
opening programme will include welcome
speeches from the homo societies. the
churches and the city and an address by
Rev. X. N. Sledd, ID. D., of this city. One
of the questions TO be decided is the place
of the next meeting. The event next year
il invested with moro than ordinary inter-
est because of the promise of Rev. Francis
i. Clark, President of the United Society.
who is now making tour of tho world,
10 be present on that occasion. Lynch
burg. il il understood. will make a strong
contest for the honor. The societies are
growing rapidly in the State. and the repre-
sentation at Norfolk will likely be consider
able. The Richmond societies will send
from one 10 five delegates each
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-15
The Enterprise Falls Through.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 14.-One OF the
signs that the bottom has reSlly dropped
out Of the great Comstock Lode is the
telegraphic order from ID O. Mills, now
In New York. 10 suspend publication
ext Sunday Of the Virginia City Terri
torial Enterprise, the oldest newspaper
III Nevada, which for twenty-five years
has been controlled by the bonanza mil
lionaires and the Bank of California. II
was the organ Of the people For over
ten years the paper has not paid expenses
The Enterprise had the honor OF serving
as a kindergarten for most Of the noted
Californis writer's With the exception
of Bret Harte. ali have served on this
Nevada paper. Mark Twain, Joaquin
Miller and Dan de guile were reporters
in the early days, and some OF Mark
Twain's best stories first saw light In the
Enterprise.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-15
THE COLONIAL CAPITAL.
Celebration of General Lees Birthday
Buoy fredericksburg.

| WILLIAMSBURG, VA, Jan. H.-Spe-
cisl.-The 18th day Of this month, the
birthday of General Robert E. Lee, will
be appropriately celebrated here by Ma
gruder Ewel Camp Of Confederate Vete-
rams. That organization will assemble at
night in the theatre of Cameron Hall, and
Will listen to an essay on the life and
character of the great Confederate chief
tain. delivered by Colonel James II. AL
len, OF Tosno, who was Northumberland
of the Fifty-ninth Virginia infantry. DR..
Lyman 3. Wharton will read an original
poem, which will tell in heroic numbers
OF the virtues of the greatest captain OF
modern times. After the speaking the
camp will adjourn to the ballroom be-
low. where they will sit down to sump-
tuoUs banquet.
County court was in session several
days during the week. The case of the
Commonwealth against Henry Christian,
for attempted criminal assault committed
last November near Toano, was tried,
and the jury, after remaining together all
night. next morning returned verdict
of guilty and fixed his term of puLish-
ment at ten years in the penitentiary,
TO which place he was escorted this after
noon by Sheriff Richardson. Both OF the
parties In the case are colored.
IL WIS leuIHeu lO-udy from a Senkle-
man living on James river that the big
can buoy which belongs just above
jamestown on the Surry side OF the river
has broken from It's mornings and has
hoated over on this side and is now hard
and fast in the ice near Cowles wharf.
The condition of Colonel b. $. Ewell
was somewhat better when heard from a
few days ago, and hopes are entertained
that the old hero may soon be in statu
quo.
John Burwell, a hard working and
thrifty farmer, who resides a few miles
below town. had his house and contents
all destroyed by fire a few nights ago.
The accident, it seems, was caused by
the explosion OF a kerosene lamp.
The weather is still excessively cold, |
and is said by old inhabitants to be the |
most severe spell of cold weather expe- |
rienced here since 81 Snow has been on |
our streets ever since Christmas week. |
The creeks and mill-ponds are frozen |
over. with ice in some places eight or ten |
inches thick. The skaters sport has been |
very much interfered with by the snow, |
Dut on some OF the ponds. notably the |
AXE I'm the Asylum grounds, the snow has
been removed, and the girls and boys
'epair thther caily to try their skill.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-15
NAVIGATION DELAYED.
MANY sTEAMERS ARE FROzENF[ST
IN THEIR DOCKS.
The Oysters Business ut . stsndstin and
There II Danger Of . Wood Famine.
Tho Weather ut Other Places.

NORFOLK, VA, Jan. H-Special.-
day. The harbor was covered with ice
| several inches thick this morning, until
the arrival Of the Fairfax, OF the Mer-
cants' and Miners Transportation Com
pany. That powerful vessel, the largest
that enters this port forced her way
drought the ice. making a road-bed. as
| 1t were, for all the smaller steamers at
| this port. The next to arrive was large
steam tug from Newport News with the
| Chesapeake and Ohio freight and pas
| sengers. The Louise, the handsome little
side-wheel steamer, owned by Mr.. G.
| i. Huntington, and used by the Chesa-
peake and Ohio to run between this city
and Newport News, is frozen fast at her
dock at Newport News, and will not be
able to make her trips until there is
a thaw. The eastern, southern and west
ern branches of the Elizabeth river all
navigable streams, are closed by ice, and
it is impossible for the most powerful
tugs at this harbor to get through these
rivers.
The oyster business Is at a stand-stil,
and hundreds Of oystermen have not
earned a dollar for ten days. There is
danger Of a wood famine, as a larger
part OF tne cord WORD consumed IN this
city and Portsmouth Is received by light
ers via the Albemarle and Dismal Swamp
canals and by the Elizabeth. The Their
mometer registered degrees at the sig
nal Office this morning at 8 o'clock. At
other points in the city 1t was much
lower. The weather at II o'clock NJ. has
moderated a little with prospect of a
change for the better by tomorrow even
ing
A gentleman from Southampton county
in this city says that at the proper time
the Second congressional district will
present the name of DR.. J. w. Lawson.
member Of Congress from this dis.rict,
as a candidate for the Democratic nomi-
nation as Northumberland
Commander Weaver will turn the navy
yard over 20 his successor, CAT tain Ed |
ward Potter, at 10 o'clock Monday, when |
his flag will be hauled down and saluted, |
and the pennant of Captain Potter. as Sc !
Nor officer, will be hoisted on the United |
States receiving ship Franklin. At 9 |
o'clock Monday the fremen and quarter
men will call on Commander Weaver and
bid him goodbye. The Commander and
his party will leave for Washington Mon
day afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-15

own special divinity was bsaminR APPROX
ingly upon him. who could fail to do bis
clubs covered themselves with honor.
Every number Of the programme called
forth. q hearty encore. and in several in
stancks the performers were forced to re-
spond to second call from the highly en-
thussstic audience.
The songs BY the Glee Club were espe-
cally good. The whistling solo BY Mr..
Warren Elliott was charming. the notes
rising from the clear trills Of tho sky-lark
to the soft wooing sound of the dove. He
was recalled again and yet again.
The instrumental selections by the banjo
and mandolin clubs were beyond CRITICISM,
and throughout the varied programme
there was evinced careful training and
faithful practice. which reflects much credit
on the managers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-15
RECEPTION TO MR.. TUCKER.
He Makes Speech on Tariff Reform and
its Relation to Free Trade.

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-THE Reform Club
rendered tonight an informal receptions to
Hon. John Randolph Tucker. of Richmond
Va, president OF the American Bar Asso-
citation.
During the evening Mr.. Tucker made
an impromptu speech to the members OF
the club on tariff reform and it's relation
to free trade.
Among those present were: John C.
Calhoun, Arson Phelps Stokes, Judge
John A. Dillon, Oscar Strauss ex-minster
to Turkey. l.. Ellery Anderson and ex-
Secretary of the Treasury Charles 5. Fair
child.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-15
Will We'd fin ST. Louis.

Mr.. John A. Cullen left last night on the
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad for St Louis,
where he will be married to Miss Carrie
Fulton Shields. daughter of Mr.. b. p.
Shields, on Wednesday afternoon at 5
that city. Mr. John d. Potts accompanied
Mr.. Cullen on the trip. Miss Shields is a
sister of Mrs. John ID. Potts. of this city
and is very popular here.
MIR. Cullen is prominent young society
man Of this city. and his many friends are
congratulating him on his good fortune in
capturing so rare prize. The ceremony
will be quiet one, owing TO the bride
elects being in mourning at presen. 4 be
young couple will return to Richmond
about the first OF February
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-15
Presented With Beauties.

At the performance of Lady Lii" last
evening the Walker Light Guard presented
Miss Lillian Lewis with beautiful bouquet
of American Beauties. They were handed
to her over the footlghts after the third
act.
The members of the Guard who took part
in the excellent bayonet drill introduced in
the second act of the drama were rs fol-
lows: Lieutenant J. J. Hayerty. Sergeants
+. +. Duesberry, S. j. Mayfield Corporal
c. j. Talisferro. Privates John w. Starke.
J. Edward Parsons j. n. Green. William
II. BowJes. W. c. Hunt. l.. X. Shelton. j.
j. Dancey, Charles o. Dickinson. Charles
Chapman. A. W. Miller. j. G. Chandler. A.
l.. McDuffie. Horace Dudley WAS the bu-
gler.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-15
Golden Chain Officers.

At a regular meeting of Anchor Lodge
No. 8. Order of the Golden Chain held at
Schiller Hall Friday night. Deputy Supreme
Commander @. Y. Bsrgsmin installed the
following officers for the ensuing term /:
W. /. Richardson. commander. Geor @ T.
Wilson. vice-commsnder; Thomas f. lay
lor assistant commander: w. II. Wilkin-
ron, past commander; Charles w. Ragland.
guard an; Albert White. secretary; Oscar j.
Adams. collector; W. II. Barrett. preat
X. 4. Cox guide p G. A. Stecker. senti-
mel. After the installation. Mr.. c. =. Bar
gamin was unanimously elected treasurer
and ins.alled
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-15
THE FIRST ELEPHANT.
A Description OF the "Animai' as He APP
peared at Frederick sburg in 1898.

n DossfiPtioh oI inc '4itinal' as Tic AD-
peared at Fredericksburg In 1898.
In the Virginia Herald. Fredericksburg.
Va, of Friday. October 26. t79S. the fol-
lowing advertisement appeared:
THE GLEPHANT.-Th stupendous an
imal, the only one ever seen on tire CONT
nent, Will be in Fredericksburg during
the races. He was purchased for 10000
dollars, has grown about two feet aud
a half since he first landed, being aow
seven feet high: he eats about one hum
dred and thirty weight day, and drinks
barrel OF water; he is very fond OF
strong liquors, porter. wine. etc, having
some days drank forty bottles OF porter.
drawing the corks with his trunk. lie is
years old, measures In length II feet.
round the body IL feet. round the head 8
feet. round his feet 3 feet; he weighs
about $500. travels 3. and 8 miles an
hour. and travels loose.
Elephants are generally IS or 10 feet
high, grow till 40 or so. and live 2 or 800
years; their tusks weigh leo or 100
weight.
Admlttarce. % cents: children half price
NO admittance twice without paving
twice. except Gentlemen attend Ladies
or their families. No admittance after
sunset. or on Sundays.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-15
Resolutions of Respect.

Whereas, under dspensatlon Of On All.
wise providence, our esteemed friend.
CHARLES l.. SIEGEL. has been taken from
us by death, Il is therefore meet that the
Gesangverein Virginia, whose deserved hon.
orary member he was express It's deepest
sympathy and regret at his early death.
Resolved. That his worth IA a man with
high talents and capacity. as a friend amt.
able and sacrificing, TO whom the interests
or our Gesangverein were always AZ heart
and who stunned no toll 10 serve us most
faithfully Tor many years as director. and
whose example Is 10 all OF Us one worthy
CT imitation; BE It therefore
Resolved, That cur city, as we suStains
by his death severe loss OF an energetic
just. honorable and esteemed man and citl.
zen.
BE 10 further resolved. That his family
sustains the r-to-be-subs;ltuted loss II
loving husband and father: that the &C.
sangyerein Virginia sustains a most painful
loss by his death, and that page IN their
minutes be dedicated TO his memory.
BE IL further resolved. That copy Il
these resolutions be forwarded 10 his be-
reavsd family, and a copy be Published In
the daily papers.
The committee.
THE COMMITTEE.
DIEIZ, Secretary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-15
Feed The Birds.

Mr.. Polk Miller. president of the Virginia
Field Sports Association, has issued the fol-
lowing with the request that IL be copied
by all the papers in the State
ITO Members OF the Virginia Field Sport
Association. The severe weather which
now prevails throughout the State is calcu-
lated to destroy the birds IN untold num-
beers unless some step is taken to feed them,
aud trust that our country members. as
well as the farmers generally. will look
after them and lend their help before it is
too late.
1" will say to those who are not engaged
In farming. and TO the merchants. depot
agents a9d others who are in a position TO
help in this matter. and who have no trash
wheat or other food on hand. that we will
furnish the same on application.
If immediate steps are not taken to feed
them II will take fully five years to restoek
the country with birds.
To all lovers OF field sports / would
urge the importance Of prompt action in
this matter"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-15
HENRY THOMAS PAIRO DEAD.
He Was Banker and Exchange Broker In
Richmond in 1889.

Richmond in 1889.
DANVILLE, VA, Jan. H.-Special.-
Henry Thomas Pairo died here this morn
ing at the residence of his son. John L.
Pairo. Mr.. Pairo was born in Washing
ton in 1913. He spent the early years Of
his life in Baltimore, and in 1899 moved
TO Richmond. where he was the pioneer
as a banking and exchange broker. He
did large business and had correspond
ents all over the State He retired from
this business during the war. and went 10
his farm in Prince Edward county, near
Farmville, where he remained until after
the close OF the war; and then removed
to Baltimore. where for several years he
pursued the grocery business, until
1873, when, on account of cid age, he re-
tired from business. Since that time he
has lived with his children, spending most
Of his time with John L. Fairo. OF this
city.
Sonny Buford (colored), alleged to be
a member of a band of burglars recently
operating in Salisbury, II. c., was ar
rested to-day. and will be taken to Sails
bury Tomorrow -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-15
SECTION HOUSE BURNED,
A Heavy Snow Storm sets in-Petersburg
Club Officers.

PETERSBURG, VA, Jan. 14.-Special.-
The section masters house OF the Norfolk
and Western Railroad Company, at Suth-
erlands station. In Dinwiddie county,
together with the water tank. pump
house and 'machin Try, was destroyed by
fire last night. The loss is ia the neigh
borhood of 81, 900.
The annual meeting of the Petersburg
Club was held tonight, when the follow
Ing officers were elected: President, Ed
ward G. VenabIe; Vice-Presldent, Robert
Gillian; Secretary. T. L. Shippin; Treas
urer, A. b. Wood.
A gentleman from Nottoway county
told me this afternoon that the report that
DR.. Algie Epes had been frozen TO death
while going from Crewe 10 Nottoway
Courthouse. on Tuesday last, was err
roneous. My informant says that he
talked with DR.. Epes at Nottoway Court
house on yesterday.
A heavy snow storm set in hero to-
night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-15
The OYSTER Snpnly Exhausted.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, Jan. IL
Special.--It f. a rare occurrence Turing
the oyster season for that article to be
scarce in this market, but the frozen con-
dition OF the Rappahannock river has.
cut off the usual supply
The weather has been so extremely
cold throughout this section that wells
and springs have been reported as frozen.
Mrs. Clement Nash died yesterday at
her home in this city; aged forty years.
Her funeral took place this evening from
the Baptist church
Much sympathy is felt here for Cap
tain and Mrs. II. Won Schon, who lost
on yesterday their only child. an interest
ing boy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-15
TIE LOWER LINES.
Number OF Buoys Carried Away by
tho Ice.
Carriers Grove" James River.

January IA. 1893.
Editor The Times:
The steamer mentioned in my letter
OF the 18th is reported to have been one
or the Old Dominion line. which, coming
up the river very early wednesday morn
Ing and finding some of the bouys carried
away by ice, turned back to Norfolk
The large black buoy just off Hog
Island Point is said to be gone, as we'll
as many other smaller buoys.
The ice continues to accumulate out
In the stream. and being piled up in some
portions. greatly erdangers wharyes
where the great break up takes place.
Another snow Thursday morning, which.
falling upon the ground. frozen. and al
ready covered several inches. will be here
some time. Sleighing had almost become
"a thing OF the past" In this region. Now
we see number OF rough and rudely con-
structed sleighs. and these Tidewater peo-
pie are having lively time on their level
roads. The merry Jingle OF all sorts of
bells can be frequently heard This
weather is particularly severe upon the
colored people. who have no means of
going to the stores and to MILL Those
who have steers" can't 90 about on
the slest ana snow. T1pEWATER.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-15
A Library Soclable.

The ladies forming the Junior Aid Society
OF st.. Johns Episcopal church have ar
ranged 20 give novel and interesting
entertainment in the frame school in 81.
Johns church-yard on Thursday, the 10Th
OF January. commencing at $50 ia the eve
ming. The principal feature Of this enter
fainment will DO q library sociable.' All
who attend are requested TO represent
either by action. costume or badge the
name OF a book, author or well-known
character. This. however is not obliea-
tory. but 10 desired. and will condnce much
% the success of the entertainment An
oyster supper will also b . feature in the
entertainments.