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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-16
Daughters Of the Revolu ion.

A meeting Of the Old Dominion Chapter
Of the Daughters Of the American Revo-
luton was held i'm their new rooms in the
Virginia Historical Society building yes
terday afternoon at 1870 o'clock. The
rooms are on the upper floor Of the build
ing, and the use Of them has been offer
Cd 10 the three patriotic socieues-The
Association for the Preservation or Viz
ginia Antiquities the Old Dominion Chap
ter Of the Daughters Of the American
Revolution, and the Virginia Society OF
Colonial Danes Of America.
Bright rugs and curtains and oak fur
niture furnish the rooms, and upon the
walls are paintings and engravlngs Of
historical interest All the leading period
icals Of the day have been ordered for
the Use OF the society.
There was "A large attendance at the
first meeting Of the chapter. Mrs. James
\. Welch, the chairman Of the amuse-
ment committee reported plans for an
entertainment TO be given in January.
4 memorial was adopted by the chapter
TO the memory Of Mrs. Florine Staples
Gordon. the wife of Mr.. John y. Gordon,
charter member The chapter sent let
ters Of thanks 10 AIessrs. BaUghman *
Co. Messrs. West. Johnston q Co. ard
NIessrs. Everett Waddey Co., for sta
tionery sent for the use of the chapter
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-16
Justice Johns Coutt.

The docket Of Justice Johns court yes,
terday contained but few cases. ana
the charges brought before him were vi
= rather unimportant character.
Mary Johnson (coloreD, was charsTi
with Stealing a turkey aud five chickens.
the property Oi j. 4. Moore, ana Was
sent on TO the grand jury .
Blonnle Mcneil 4 SiNteel-yeir- boy
who was charged win aSsau!tins anu
beating Lettie Green IN he First mar p,
ket during market hours, was SomiNl -.
to the Reformatory at Laurel nla'l0li'
When Bonnie was about 10 leave 'ue
courtroom with The other prisoners, IN
charge OF Deputy Sergeant Raiston, ne
made his escape ana ran AZ tuiI 7peed
through the Capitol Square, but was soon
after recaptured. 81.
A few persons were brought up On She
charge OF drunkenness ana eiIhe' pau A"
fine OF were sent 20 jail
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-16
THE COLLEGE UATIOS.
DIR. c. II. Ryiand Explains the Recent IN
fortunate Troubles.
Richmond, Va Dee. %, 1881.

Richmond, Va, Dec o. 1871
Editor OF The Times: In view OF the
rather axtravagant rumors started ana
unfounded assertions made. about the re-
cont action of the trustees OF Rlchmond
College in electing Professor r. w. Boat
wrIgbt president, deem it best TO pub
lish the facts
The presidency was determined on IN
1859 This was made known at the time,
and has been reiterated frequently since.
The 6ling of the office has given the
trustees deep concern. Several ineifectual
efforts have been made to get suitable
man. Al the annual meeting in June last
II was determined 10 press the matter at
the December meeting, and committee
az five APPOINTED 10 bring in regulations
FOR the office and 10 make nominations.
NJ BoatW right was nominated, and ms
nomination referred to this committee
The board not only took the precaution
~ DELAY the election six months, out tooh
extraordinary pains TO get fuii meet
ING Every member was called ana urged
70 he present. The result was the fulles'
meeting had for "a long time, thrty-iour
o,,t ~ thirty-nine members being present
Tho four absentees were country mem
hers nroyidentialy detained. The board
sat iron, p NJ TO II p. NJ. except nan
an hour for supper. After twenty years
service on the board, / can say mat LOT
patience. fairness, thorough inquiry ana
conservative elaboration | have never
seen the equal OF this meeting. After the
usual routine the report OF the committee
was placed before the meeting, ana the
entire subject and the character ana qua
liilcations OF the nominee were exhaust
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-16
Fnov-CEurch Heyiew

Tho Snow-Church Company's Weekly
Review OF Trade says.
The complete success OF the poteth-
tncpt loan and the Teplcnishment Of the
gold reserve have not perceptibly affected
business. nor prevented an advance Of
foreign exchange near 10 the exporting
point. As January interest mas soon TO
be met. and the operations Of the syndi-
cate are thought likely to prevent much
selling Of the bonds 10 foreigners, some
exports OF gold are not improbable
The closing OF sugar Tctincries will di-
m,niSh the industrial force more than st
Is increased by the resumption OF the
Bethlehem Steel Works and a few other
concerns. The controlling fact IS that, al
though IN two instances wages have been
increased. the earnings of the working
force and it's purchasing power are not on
me whole charging at present, ana
prices u the cheap farm products 90 not
materially improve.
Cotton reached SIX cents a week or so
ago. and reached ee-slxteenths after a
week Of heavy speculation. Wheat is
one and onc-fourth higher than week
ago, and western receipts sun exceed
last years amounting since July LIST TO
lW $50 p9 bushels. against lODVOn Iaat
year while exports from all ports have
been about Il 10000 bushels smaller
The smaller quantity received last year
paid more debts by about S. 0NO 90 than
the larger quantity this year, and wheat
selling for the first time below sixty cents
just after harvest. may naturally be
held back for better returns.
Corn has advanced fraction, receipts
being larger than q year ago, and, on
the whole. the outcome for farmers has
not so improved as TO promise larger
buying boy The West and South. The
great Industries fairly maintained the
production previously reported. but can
not be expected 10 increase at this sea-
SON few more iron works have gone
into operation. and. the demand Is re-
ported larger. but there is distinct weak
Tess I'M prices.
The liabilities in failures for the third
week Of November were 2.3}S93l, against
g. 2Sj &c for the same week last year.
The decrease was an i'm manufacturing,
Of which liabilities were %l5 ,326, against
81 SSO027 last year; while Of trading CON
Germs liabilities were 81 .395 GO, against
81 1854. $40 last year. For three weeks OF
November Liabilities have been SS,0S8 429,
against ST. 9371F last year. Failures this
week have been in the United states.
2S9. against 271 last year and in Canada,
2G against B last year
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-16
scnttish Rte t'eat NJ

Libertas Lodge Of Perfection, No. g.
A. and 4. Scottish Rite Of t'reemdson-
~. meets Monday night at o'clock. The
Fourteenth degree viii be conferred on a
number of candidates. This is one OF the
Gg@st degrees OF the Scottish Rite, and
tba ceremonies are always impressively
rsndered' The Lodge of Perfection now
numbers nearly one hlu1drtd and twenty
,nemEarshlp VIII reach, il is believed. one
hundred ana fifty. Al he regular meet
mo i'm January the fourth. nth and
sixth degrees viii be conferred.
The annual conYentu5 taxes place in
Nfa,i when a large class viii receive the
Ja1:rees II Is understood that several
nsfiti0us have already been sent in for
that occasion.
The next regular meeting Of Pelican
C,Eanter of Rose CroiX, No. 2. VIII take
49, on the second .Iorday in January
when the eighteenth degree Will be con
farrsd I'm full form.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-16

The regular monthly meeting Of the
citizens Association was held In the
Wigwam last night. c,...
The Young Peoples Literary Society
viii meet at Nh Josiah Rylands on next
Friday night.
Mir. George A. Minor has returned from
Norfolk. , g.
Nr. Herbert Goodloe left Saturday for
a visit 10 Louisa county.
MIR. W. W Wheeler has broken ground
for his handsome residence. to be erected
ON Lamb avenue and Poe street.
More than fifty dollars was realized
for the fire department by the entertain
ment given on Tuesday night.
Foundation is being laid for pretty
cottage on MonteirO avenue. at the north
end II the vaduct
4 delightful dance was given al the
from the city.
The car service is excellent and gives
general satisfi Ctlon. since the extension
of the line the patronage has greatly in
creased.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-16
THERE 1850 AUcn sC1UoAL.
The Governor Know Nothing Improper ~
to the Pgrchass OF school Book.

Some statements have appeared IN pr'ht
recently in regard 70 some alleged grave
scandal in connection with the selection
of text books used in the public Schools
Of this State. The Governor, when seen
on the subject yesterday, stated that as
FAR as he knew there was not a word OF
truth in such an assertion. He ADDED
that the State School Board, which con-
sisted Of the Governor, the Attorney
General and the superintendent or fuoIc
Instruction, selected the books USED IN
the public schools Of the state, ana the
statement alleging fraud IN connection
with this selection was the hrst ana o"'y
intimation OF any such charges that had
reached his ears The text books at pres
ent in use gave general satisfaction, and
if any change was to be made 1t could
only be done by great expenditure Oh
money.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-16
Property Transfers.

Richmond James CaskIe. speciaI COM,
missioner. TO George ). Nashon. Jr. y
Saat an the west side OF Cherry street
near Albemarle 81 $50; Helen +. Farley
N Henry =. Harper. one-half interest IN
u feet on the west side OF Locust al
Low between Main and Franklin streets
300. W. j. Leake. special omnissioner
M Nellie ID Wolf Archer. 90 feet on the
north side OF Franklin street. between
Twenty-slxth and Twenty-seyenth, y Dy
George : Vashcn. Jr, 20 Andrew j.
Wray. 90 feet on the vest side Of cherry
street near Albemarle 81 20
Henrico: J +. Campbell and wife u
Vkgiam J. Parrish. % is-l00 acres on
Charles City road, S,1H.J0; \. Monte.ro'a
trustee 10 John +. Campbell. IFS 61-l4
acres on Charles City road. s. gi0.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-16
Amendment. Mao BY the Governor.

Governor O'Fcrrall yesterday appoint
cd Or. j. Hall Moore Of this city, and
Dr. d. y. Rust. of Alexandra, as mem
bers Of the State Board of Dental EN-
.r,tDers Or Moore succeeds himself and
pr. Rust is the successor OF Dr. Gln-
erich. The new commissions are dated
December no. 1884, and are for term OF
office Of three years each.
The Governor also appointed Messfs'
= Read and James W. Hendrick as
the two commissioners to act with the
commissioners appointed or to be APP
pointed by the state Of North CaroIlha'
for the purpose Of ascertainng ana es-
tablishing. by monuments or otherwise,
the boundary line between the states OF
Virginia and North Carolina, as far as
this boundary line divides MeckIen0urs
county i'm this State, from Granville
Warren and Vance counties, in North
carolina. These appointments are made
under an Act of Assembly, approved
March 3, 1894
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-16

The case OF Eylaud Johnson, colored'
charged with the Dissertation OF graves
I'm tAc private cemetery Of the fanny %. y,
1ir Thornton Eacho. came mp before
- IS a.. vincent az the County
CnrTthou.c Yesterday. 40 has been al
r.sHy told in The Times. the negro
nl5uth,l over the cemetery. Whl," uu,
SONS the land OF Mr. Julian III, Dry ''''' " Nv
.y,.rio,s hum as farm lahorer.
rr. case was certified TO the s'""o
'' l'(,alism Brown. colorsd. was also be- De,
Cor. Justice Vincent charEtd wlln nc 'ne
larceny OF q dog. value" d, w. ~ ia,led m
5s,5eIt Of eurcty for his good behavior, o.
~ T he'' county 70 court Was in session =, a
...,, r,ne v.sterdsy morning, consider
ire civil matters. u.,., -rascners.
-, u,as held Immediately ar
terwaris only routine business was
transacted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-16
ely discussed. The speaking ended

lively discussed. The speaking ended
only by common consent.
The first vote was upon the motion to
postpone till the annual meeting IN 9une
next. This was defeated by vote OF
seventeen 40 to twelve G2). Nominations
were then declared I'm order and invited.
A vote was taken and MIR. Bodtwrisht re-
ceived on the count twenty-seYen out OF
thirty-one votes cast. This was the hrst
and only vote taken for president.
Having paid their presldent-elect such
a tribute as this, his acceptance VIII be
greeted with the most cordial support
by the board. They invite the cO-operd-
;ion Of all who have the interests OF the
institution at heart.
Nothing was done 10 impair the system
of schools: nothing 10 interfere with the
work OF any professor
c. II. RNLAND,
Secretary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-16
Phi Kanna .igma Convention.

The annual convention of the Phi Kap-
IA sigma Fraternity will be held in
washington. d. c., on Friday, December
9s 1894 In the parlors of the Ebbltt
House which will be the headuarters OF
tho delegates. The convention will be one
~ the most important ever held In the
history of the fraternity. The Phi Kap-
ma SIGMA is one OF the Oldest college fra
ternities. and was organized at the Uni
versity Of Pennsylvania in 1870. There are
,rany prominent alumni in this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-16
Fnltrn No,es.

Mrs Barbara Walters, who died very
suddenly last Tuesday evening. was one
of the Oldest and most highly respected
residents Of Fulton. She leaves large
circle of friends. who mourn her death
with profound sorrow. Her funeral TOOK
place from her late residence No. GIG
state street last Thursday morning,
MIR. ID. j. Moore is here for he purpose
of spending the holidays with friends
and relatives.
Wednesday night last some person I'M
known made an attempt 10 effect an en-
trance into dwelling on Denny street
and was scared of by the discharge OF a
pistol by one Of the inmates
Mrs DOuahue and her son, James, OF
Philadelphia. who have been visiting
relatives here all during the week, left
flr home yesterday morning
Mr. oscar Holmes. accompanied by a
party OF gentlemen, succeeded in killing
TWO large deer during the week. one OF
the deer. 10 Is said, was the largest ever
seen iu this vicinity
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-16
On. NATURALIZATION soc!ety.

The annual meeting Of the Virginia
uist6rlcal Society viii be held at IN TIE e
tociety's building, No. 7O1 east Franklin
street. on Tuesday December bth' al
J. 81 .,,.,,.,I -.
mort showing the work OF the society
during the past year, and outlining Us
work for the coming. The officers for me
ensuing year viii be elected. and there
,9iiI be an address on Elections In the
Ct,Ionial Age" 10y President Lyon q.
Urler. and probably other papers by
monument members OF the society.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-16
TIE Kings Daughters.

Miss Boykins Circle OF Kings Daugh-
t-rs will give an entertainment al No. II
west Franklin street on Tuesday next.
from I o'clock through the evening.
There Will be a Christmas tree and chill
drsn are especially iavited from 4 o'clock
until G. They will be charged only ten
cents admission and each Will receive d
little present from Santa Claus. Grown
people Will be expected 10 attend the
silver tea later in the evening. The en-
tertaiument will be of a novel and in
teresting character and promises to be a
conspicuous success in every particular.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-16
Mnl Knonn SOUTHAMPTON People "

COURTLAND. va. Dee. Especial
William r. Edwards. a prominent and
proyperous farmer living near here. died
last night from hemorrhagic fever. after
a brief illness. lie leaves widow and
six children.
DR.. 4. j. Pretlow. who has been very
III for the past two weeks. is thought 90
he improving lie had slight stroke
OF paralysis about ten days ago, the cvi-
dsnces OF which have not yet entirely
disappeared.
Csptain William II. Pretlow, OF ivor.
who has for the past two weeks been In u
critical condition. is very much improved.
and Is out agaia.
Our town seems 10 have received new
life recently. as there are now not less
than half dozen buildings In course OF
construction.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-16
New onHCts.

Tbe following cCnvicts were delivered
=. tba nenitentiary yesterday:
Nv DEPUTY Sergeant S. ID. Womack, OF
r1aryiiIe-Thomas Galloway, colored. to
serve two years and "A half for grand
larceny: Charles Rig0n, colored ten
lars for robbery. and David Owen. f1ye
,,ears for malicious assault.
nv Sheriff 5. +. Coleman. of Appomat-
tox-Hugh Nixon, to serve four years tor
cattle stealing, with five years added for
second conviction.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-16
salre II. Hartman, and Daisy and Lille

Salie II Hartman, and Daisy and Lillie
Todd
All OF the characters were well pre-
sentcd. MIR. Fourqurean, az Scud, the
colored servant. IL up 10 date, and MISS
Hartman, as Mother Cary. reputed
fortune teller. evidently has been telling
fortunes before.
II is understood that the company has
several engagements for the future. Inc
Citizens Association, under whose aus
pieces the entertainment was given, ten
der TO each and all Of the members OF the
company their sincere thanks. and Wish
them Merry Christmas and HAPPY
New Year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-16

The drama. Among the Breakers. very
pleasing play in two acts, was presented
10 a large and appreciauve audience III
the hall al Highland PARK Friday hlsh'
~, the following ladies' and gentlemen:
Nessrs william +. Redd b. Mercer
Hartman, Herbert Goodloe. Joseph r.
Fourqurean, Sidney OJBannon, X. W.
Taylor and Misses Hattie OBannon'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-16
A StIi 4 arm.

A still alarm OF FIRE was turned IN at
1927 O'Clock last night The Gre was IN
The house OF Mr. j. Thompson Brown
No. 100 south Third street.
Carpenters had been working IN the
house, and IL Is supposed they must have
left some fire. which caught the floor
The damage was trifling.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-16
Colonial Robert @ lncerso l

The wen-known lawyer infdel and
lecturer Colonel Robert G. lngersoll. will
aecture at the Richmond Theatre to-
morrow night on What Shall We DO
to be Saved" Colonel Ingersoll is an
eminent orator, and seldom fails to draw
a crowd In this city
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-16
richmond, Va. Dec. Is. 1894.

III" IIITIITIII 10 ~ 10 I"'I'
Mr. II. +. Smith, care The Times
Your very kind letter received. ! shall
be very glad 10 assist I'm the entertain
ment for the poor. at the Mozart Acad
envy, on January 10th | have selected for
my number a series Of statue poses"
depicting various emotions and express
sions-love. anger, joy. sorrow, &c.-gld-
ing from one TO the other.
Respectfully and with thanks
MRS. ". CARLETON ADAMS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-16
Ia~dOn Refused.

Governor OFerrall yesterday declined
10 grant a pardon TO James II. Clements
who, in February last. was sentenced IN
the Nansemond County Court TO one year
and a half imprisonment in the penten-
tiary for housebreaking.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-16

The Supreme Court of Appeals Will re-
sumo It's sessions next Thursday quite
a heavy docket will occupy the attention
OF the court. The new court will be inau-
gurated early in January.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-16
BL1CK5BURG SOTEs.
Improvements in the Town-Wsnt OF Raj
road Counections-Coilege Matters

BLACKSBURG. VA, Dec. i5.-Speciai.
our town without doubt is c: periencins
a great boom. Never before in its his
tory or in he remembrance OF that ven
cradle parsonage. the oldest inhabitant
have there been such pronounced signs or
Improvement. Besides the eight new and
handsome buildings on the college cam
pus. many improvements are I'm course or
construction in the town.
RAILROAD CONNECTION.
The great objection and only drawback
TO this thriving town is the utter lack or
railroad connection. Al one time 1t looked
as If the the electric line between Chris
tiansburg and Blacksburg, connecting with
the Norfolk and Western railroad at the
former place was an assured fact; many
OF the people on the route and I'm this
vicinity were specializing on the convent
ence and pleasure such needed improve
meut would offer, but, alas, Il never came.
The northern capitalists who were the
chief promoters Of the enterprise refused
10 lend their assistance or financial aid
unless they could secure control OF the
rich coal mines In this vicinity. As yet
their efforts have been unsuccessful, but
we are told that recently some new plans
have developed and ere long the much
talked-of and needed railroad will be a
reality.
COLLEGE NOTES.
The V. A. NJ. c. Thespian club Will
give one of their delightful entertainments
this evening In the college chapel The
club Is composed Of the best amateur
talent in the college ana a pleasant even
ing Is anticipated
ON the evening OF tbe 10Th instant the
Maury Literary Society will hold their
annual public debate. The following
are the young orators and debaters VINO
will represent their society: President.
George H. Senface. Orators. l.. ID. Kline
and b. l.. Umbarger, Debaters, F. W.
simpson, j. Il. Carper Claudius Lee ana
II. l. Roop, Chief Marshal, {. NJ. Chris
tan.
The Lee Literary Society. on the follow
ing evening, will give similar entertain
meat. with the following list OF speakers;
President, A. s. Eskridge; DISCLAIMERS. W.
NJ Scotland, A. r. Morrssett orators,
Paul Keenan, and W. n. Baron; Debaters,
w. r.. Dodd and G. j. Richardson.
Lieutenant John L. Knight, L. ). A.,
who has been detailed by the War De-
partment az instructor OF the Virginia
Volunteers was FOR three years commando
ant OF cadets al the Virginia Agricultur-
al and Mechanical College. Ills many
friends here and elsewhere will be pleased
10 learn that this popular officer Is once
more stationed IN his native state. Lieu
tenant knight while at West Point was
the roommate u our present efficient
commandant. Lieutenant ID. G. Shanks
The Christmas holidays will begin on
Thursday, the I0th, ana VIII last Tor Two
weeks. The majority OF the cadets VIII
take advantage OF the long release. and
cheap rates to visit their homes ana
friends The Richmond club expects 10
send a large delegation OF its members
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-16
ROBERT l.. NASH.
Richmond. Va, ]

IIchm0nd. va, Dec. II, INF.
Mr. Horace +. Smith:
Dear Sir,-I beg leave to say that the
Old Dominion Sextette very gladly and
willingly offer their services on the oc-
casion Of THE Times Charity Enter
tainment' FOR the benefit Of the poor
Of the city. We are glad to be able 10
contribute our mite for so noble a cause,
and would thank you very much for the
opportunity. Hoping that PMS enter
tanment for so good a cause may be a
grand success, l am as ever.
Very truly yours,
w. PENICK SHELTON,
for Old Dominion SeXtette.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-16

Men, women and children should Sc
cure Queer People Something new.
don't you know. and entirely unique.
The Times offers you this inducement.
Look In The Times ''ad."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-16

Richmond, Va, Dec. 10, 1894.
MI II. f. Smith. city
Dear SIr,-Your apple for the
Academy OF Music TO be used on the
night Of January 10. %, for TIE enter
tainment 10 be given for the poor is
received. In reply permit me to say
that willingly tender the house free Of
charge and wish The entertainment m >
large measure of success which its worthy
beet should. and doubtless will, receive
from the citizens Of Richmond.
Yours truly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-16
City Circuit I ourt

A suit was Instituted in the City Cir
cult Court esterday by the Citizens
Bank against w. J. Tyler. Amelia Tyier
and j. y. Dickinson, damages, $zOo.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-16
sAML CRowDER.
Ricbrond. Va. Dec. Is. 1894.

Richmond, Va, Dec. ID, 1891.
Mr.. Horace f. Smith Richmond. Va:
Dear Sir.-Your invitation to supply a
number in the entertainment mentioned
is received. II will give me great pleas
ur TO lend my assistance in 50 worthy an
object and / name as my contribution a
scene from Richard Ill" and have Sc
lected "Clarences Dream
Yours very truly.
SAML J. YOUNG