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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-01
RICHMOND LODGE CELEBRATES.
Anniversary Celebration Of Odd-FellOw
ship In This Country.

The celebration by Richmond Lodge.
No. /, Of the seventy-fifth anniversary OF
Odd-Fellowship In this country took place
at Belvidere Hall last night.
There was d large crowd, representing
several OF the lodges Of this city and
Manchester and those of other cities In
this and other States. I'm attendance
Charles Loeffier presided over the cere-
monies. and the Grafton was delivered
by Grand-Representative George y. Davis
Mr.. Davis dealt with the order In America
from It's foundation, April 20. 1919, in Bal
timore. to its present condition. odd.
Fellowship had lived long enough to make
a great reputation and to gain the
worlds recognition. Its everything prin-
ciples would bear It successfully down
the stream Of time. The speaker referred
pathettcally TO the relief that had been
afforded the widows and orphans of those
members of the order who had already
passed away. He treated the words upon
which the organization Is founded
friendship. love. and truth-and pictured
In prettiest verbiage their beautiful sig
nifcance. Mr.. Davis properly eulogized
those brethren who had passed away
I'm the past year, and concluded with an
appeal for the perpetuation of the princl-
pies Of Odd-Fellowship His address was
attentively listened to and was consider
ed a splendid effort.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-01
A LONG Time.

Fifty years That's long time. .s /
it, but we've been manutacturing al
retailing Clothing all of that. How
many manufacturing houses AMI re,al
stores have during this long space :
time sprung into existence. tuar'a. /.
for short time, and then died 10 b.. i.r.
gotten forever.
But Burks mammoth mapuiactar..
with its many branches scatiorei o,,r
this Southland, has ever grown ani -'..
grows in public favor. II has established
permanent reputation wherever re
goods are sold. Its success cau e
ascribed only to its honest AMI .,ra.st
forward methods. and to the superiority
of the clothes it sells, which AZ alway8
skillfullv cut, serviceabiy trimmed. go.
perry and durably sewei. aud a. poriec,
in style and tit as the finest tailor c1a.i
make them. People who wear thea
know that they are more satisiactor. anil
more economical than the Ordinary.
cheaply made. jobbing house cl1tllt
And they cost no more either.
len dollars for an All Wool Suit last
year We sold goods OF the same ou l'y
for $3.50 more. The style, the maxim
and the fit are good. and We Paaru'et
that they will wear we'll Wc know "a.
they are we made EN-. Any shape coa.
you want; any shade you want. Batter
suits Mt Sl2.50 and Sl5. The best woe
ever sold, and the best you ever bought
at these prices. Good enough f)r any
body.
The Long-Cut Getaway Frocks we are
selling We think cannot be- equali,i alr.
where for style. tone, and tit. Put olB
with the tabernacle and you car IT,
'em apart. $3.50 10 $50 for Ot@
MAKE against $50 to $50 for ,imlar
suits made at q tailor's.
Chances arc you'll save money "
you'll call on us.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-01
All Saints Concert Last Night.


The All-Saints choir. assisted by Misc
Clara Bell Palmer and the Polk Miller
Combination, rendered a delightful pro-
gramme at Belvidere Hall last night
In aid OF the All Saints Guild. The audi
ence was large and appreciative one
and the popular numbers were all eff
cient.y filled by Richmond favorites The
following was the programme: Part l.
Mendelssohn's ION the Sea-" All Saints
choir; duett. THE Fishermen" (GabrussD,
Messrs. Watkins and Cardoza: solo. Pun
chinnello' (Molloyh Mrs. Durett; solo
piano-Miss &. Il. Palmer: duet, 'Estudi-
antina" Q.acomb), Miss Rogers and Mrs.
Durett; solo, Bees ase OF Thee" CTours).
Miss Rogers; Quartette. Good Night
pinsutD. All Saints choir. Part 2. Dia-
lect sketches by Polk Miller. assisted by
his combination, in negro songs and spe-
cialties.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-01
THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. co.
A FORMER sEcRETARY'S INTEREST
Mr.. Clarke Writes About the Debt of the
Richmond Association.

The Young Mems Christian Association.
one of the noblest OF all our public insti.
tutions, is ever gaining new friends. and
the affections of its old ones grow
stronger rather than weaker
Letters of encouragement have been re-.
ceived from many sources, but none O,
them have been more gratifying than thu
following, received by the Dispatch last
night from former secretary OF tina
Richmond association. and now State See.
rotary of Michigan. will prove:
STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF
MICHIGAN Y. NJ. &. AS.
DETROIT. April %. 1894.
To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
| cannot refrain from expressing pub
licly my appreciation OF the noble effort
that is now being made 10 remove the
debt on the building OF the Young Men :
Christian Association in your city. "a
genera! secretary Of the association 70,
nearly five years. during which time the
original subscriptions were secured. and
the building erected, | have naturally felt
a deep interest i'm all that concerns the
welfare OF the institution / have watched
with great satisfaction the progress OF tho
association in recent years. particularly
under the management OF the presen,
secretary, Mr.. Tibbitts. One regret only
has remained-that the debt on the build.
ing was not removed. At last this IS -
be done.
am glad TO note that my honorei friend,
j. Taylor Elyson. i at the head Of tn.
committee having the matter in charge.
and that the list OF those associated with
him includes the names Of Joseph Bryan.
G.. T.. Whitlock. f.. ID. Taylor, Il. 5.
Bosher, Howard Swineford, W. j. White
hurst. James Caskie. and others who
were prominently Identified with the as
socation in the old days. In such hands
the movement is bound TO succeed.
H. NJ. CLARKE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-01
THE RICHMOND WHIST CLUB.
An Organization Effected With Justice
prasilenf.

The following gentlemen met last night
ut Murphy's Hotel and formed what Is TO
be known as the Richmond Whist Cluo:
Major John Poe. Jr., Captain j. {. Dame.
Colonel John Murphy, Messrs. Luke Har-
vey. T.. j. Walthall. S. j. Dudley, Il. j.
Warren Joseph W. Laube, Herman }.
Myers. and G.. r. Tenser. \ temporary
organization was Effected with Judge
Crutchfeld "a president and s. J. Dudley
secretary-treasurer The club will meet
Mondays, Thursslys. and Saturdays at
Murphy's Hotel
The vicinity Of Eighth and Broad streets
would appear to be whist centre TOT
the lovers OF the fascinating but rather
difficult game The Powhatan Ciub pos
sesses a number of devotees OF the game
and nearly every day and night they may
be- seen trying with all their calculating
powers 20 evolve the mysteries OF per
feet play and downing OF friendiy
rivals on scientific lines Of book play.
The two clubs do not antagonize each
other. The only permissible shibboleth Is
may the best men win.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-01
Mr.. Power, :, m. y. M. c. A.

Mr.. Leland T. Powers. impersonator,
and q company OF musicians gave very
pleasant entertainment at the Young
Mems Christian Association last night.
1t was one OF the star-course series. and
there was fine audience. The present
series Of star-courxe entertainments will
close on May 18th.
The Boat Club Of the Young Mems
Christian Association will give an ex-
cursion on the steamer Pocahontas May
18th.
Rev. DIR. Hiden conducted the services
at the association Sunday afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-01
APPEAL IN THE HOPKINS CASE.
A viii Contest to lie rried-Put Under
Peace Blonde.

The counsel for defence In the trial OF
Morris Hopkins for the 'nurder or Mr..
Henry 8. Parsons. who was convicted Mt
the last term OF the County Court. has
given notice OF an appeal TO the suTTeme
Court. , c,.,,.
The spring term Of the Henrico circuit
Court will begin next MONDAY. among
the important matters to be consiu,,eu u,
this term Will be the contes.en,wlii cass
or Shields heirs. who recently requested
valuable real estate to family OF colored
people. ,o,or. I,.-
James and Fannie Rey were before JUS
tIce ]. T. Lewis yesterday charged win
abusing and attempting to assault MIS-
Gertrude Valentine. They were put under
peace bonds In the sum OF 800 each. and
costs we're required OF them. An appeal
was taken.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-01
Funeral of Mr.. Eolkes,

The funeral Of Mr.. James Folkes, who
died quite suddenly at the residence Of his
father, Mr.. Joseph +. Folkes. No. Coo cas-,
Leigh street. Saturday. occurred sun
day afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock from Broad
Street Methodist Episcopal church. and
was largely attended. Rev. Drs Ray and
Tudor ofiicated. The deceased was only
10 years OF age. He was "A consistent
member OF the Sunday school. and n,
the Sunday school service Sunday Dr.
Tudor paid an appropriate tribute to his
character.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-01
Talking About Strikes.

The International Association OF Ma.
cinists. through Its General Executive
Board, which has been in session here
for several days. Is making drive
against thu reduction Of the wages of its
members. The board was engaged yes
several matters pertaining tn the strike
now on In the Great Northern system
and other threatened troubles. No def
mite conclusions were reached with regard
to these questions. however. The board
expects to adjourn tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-01
New Buildings,

Plans are being drawn for large three
story brick office and store building TO be
erected by Mr.. Jacob EbPl. on the north
side of Main street between Eighth and
Ninth.
The new j. X. Williams factory Is rapid
Is nearing completion. IL is rumOred that
the Blues will occupy the third story Us
an armory
Newell & Son are building upon First
street between Main and Cary four neat
houses
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-01
GENERAL EASTERN PAss'R AGENT.

Mr.. Carpenters Appointment-Mr' Liib"rn
Myers Resigns from tho =. ~ lie
Mr.. r. d. Carpenter. formerly commits
sioner of the Associated Railways OF Vir-
GINA and the Carolinas. with headquar-
tiers in this city. has been appointed gene
raj eastern passenger and freight agent OF
the Richmond and Danville II. X. 60.
with headquarters at New YORK. MT
Carpenter was with the Associated RAN
ways for number Of years. ana is very
nonular in both railroad and business
circles
Mr.. Liburn T. Myers, general superin-
tendent OF the Seaboard Airline. has
rendered his resignation. to take effect
to-day. His successor has not yet been
appointed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-01
SENATE AND HOUSE.
A Savage Attack on Aidrich ny Turpie' OF
Indiana.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. April 3o.-SEN-
ATE.-Mr. wolcott promptly brought on
a tariff discussion In the morning hour
by asking Mr.. Harris IF It Is not fair
10 us that ne should inform us whether
or not this Is the bill on which We shall
be called upon to vote. Here IL a bill
reported by the Finance Committee.
Every section must be dependent and in
terdependent on other sections. If you
cut off revenue by changing the duty on
one article, you alter the whole scope
and harmony Of your bill. II this bill is
TO be the bill upon which your party Is
TO stand; IL this bill is TO furnish you the
revenue for which alone you institute a
tariff, with possible incidental protection.
10 II not extremely unfair TO us to ask us
now to vote on sections OF the bill. having
In your mind the knowledge that COM
mittee amendments will be offered that
win entirely change its scope and char
acter?
1T has been widely and openly as
serted that the tncoms-tax provision Is
to be emasculAted. or changed: that the
sugar trust II to receive an additional
differential giving II In all about one
fourth Of O cent q pound that SPECIFIC
duties are to be restored for I'D valorem
ones; that the lead trust Is to receive
from one and one half to two cents
additional. and that then. with the In.
come-tax cut out, the bill 10 to 20 through
booming. II Is not fair TO US that we
should be called upon 10 vote for section
after section II the knowledge rests within
the heart Of the Finance Committee. or
any members Of IT, that there are
changes contemplated. understood the
Senator frem Tennessee. the other day. to
deny Indignantly that there were to be
any changes. do think that those Of
us who want to neip set the question
settled are entttleA to know whether or
not this 10 the bill on which we are to be
called upsn 70 vote" y
DEMOCRATIC CONCESSIONS.
Mr.. Harris: stated to the Senate on
Tuesday. and am ready to restate It
here now. and ~ oil times. that ! am
ready 70 compromise conflicting opinions,
and am willing 70 make notifications
where they are sbsolutsly necessary In
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-01

law for deductions from the salaries OF
rhs Senate at $50 adjourned till to-
marrow nj IL O'Clock. that hour being set
IN order 20 enable the senators to attend
shs funeral OF Senator Morgan's wife.
The House. Immediately after the Tor
mai routine proceedings Of the opening
Of the session, took up the army nppro-
or,s t,on bill and passed II without any
important amendment either OF appropria-
ton or Of legislation. go
The agricultural appropriation bill was
then reported from the Committee on
Agriculture and the House ao'ou'"eu
until tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-01
Not Returned to Work.

Mr.. George Kelly. the motorman who
disappeared from home hast week. and
who 50 marvellously accounted for his
absence. claiming 10 have been assaulted
and drugged. has not yet returned TO
work The street-car authorities are not
satisfied with his story. and the question
Of his being allowed to resume his duties
Is still under advisement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-01
Broke Mrs. Wilson's Nose

John W. Jones. white man. while
drunk Saturday night. assaulted Mrs.
Wilson, an elderly lady. and striking her
in the face with his fist. broke her nose.
A warrant was issued for his arrest by
Squire Frank y. Jones. but he has no,
been apprehended
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-01

There was q large attendance upon
the meeting Of Pickett Camp last night.
A letter was read from Colonel J. 8.
Mostly expressing his regret at not being
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-01
LADIES' PLACKE7- CLOSER

Most every lady is constantly annoyed by her skirt
gaping open at the packet Many remedies have been tried
but none have succeeded any degree OF satisfaction Until
the new PLACKET- CLOSER out. 1t Is sImpI, a-
langement of snap buttons tape to attach to the pa
the dress slight pressure of the finger closes the bu
TONS which hold the dress firmly together Simple effective
and just what every lady wants.
1jC. \ SET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-01

NEW YORK. April 0.-(SpecisL)--A. c.
Hin. union.Square: g. NJ Williams. 81.
Denis: w. 8. Morris. Broadway Central;
Il. p. Cox. Grand Union: w. J. Johnson,
st. James; @. H. Ingalls,, Brunswick: d.
L. Fry. 6weeney's: c. n. Binford, Aston;
J. r. wsrth. Imperial; @. A. Gibson.
Hoffman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-01

was not the bill which would be hnally
presented for action. There had been. he
went on, denials of Mr.. Aldrichs state
ments by four senator's. He trurpie) be-
lieved the greater number and disbe-
lieved the lesser number, or rather the
lesser unit-the diminutive unit which as
serted the contrary. VINO, ne ASKED was
the father and author OF all these reports
with reference to these actions? Who
claimed the paternity OF them? The hon
orable Senator from Rhode Island was
equal to such paternity That Senator
might claim the fatherhood Of many more
such fables, such fictions. such falsehoods.
The only notice which Mr.. Aldrich took
Of this bitter attack upon him was q
quiet remark that he did not suppose that
the Senator from Indiana represented
anybody but himself. and that under
other circumstances and other conditions
that Senator would not have made the
speech he had Just made.
oUAY's THIRD INsTALMENT.
Mr.. Quay then took the floor and de-
lIvered the third instalment Of his speech
against the tariff bill, assisted by Mr..
Gallinger In the reading Of statistics. He
was asked by Mr.. Mitchell. Of Oregon.
at 8 p. NJ. whether he would conclude to-
day, and replied that he would not.
Mr.. Mitchell thereupon moved to adj
journ. and that motion was voted down.
yeas. 10; nays. 80.
Mr.. Quay went on for few minutes
longer. snd yielded for motion to 20
into executive session. On that motion
there was no quorum. The roll was call
ed and a quorum appeared. On the ques-
ton OF going into executive session there
appeared the same result as before. and
I'm, ha thoro n rO1l-oull n M
vote by yeas and nays Finally Mr..
Harris tired Of the fruitless waste Of
time and agreed to move IN adjourn
ment. He gave notice. however. that X
the Senate should be left without a quo
rum again he would move that the Ser
geant-at-Arms be directed to compel the
attendance Of absentees. and Mr.. Cock
rell chairman Of the Committee on APP
preparations. added that ne would intro
duce q resolution directing the Sergeant
alarms to put in force the provision OF
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-04-12
Revival Work.

A religious wave is sweeping over
Chillicothe, the leading spirit in the
work being Rev. Culpepper, of Georgia,
assisted by Frank Kilgore, who at one
time travelled with the John L. Sulli-
van party, together with all the minis
tiers in the city. The number of con-
versions has already reached into the
hundreds. In response to a petition
presented to the mayor, that official
issued a proclamation on the I'd re-
questing business and professional men
to close their places of business from 10
to IL o'clock on the. Sd, that all might
have an opportunity of attending the
meetinpS
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-04-12
Action by Christian Ministers.

At the Christian ministers meeting
il st. Louis Rev. O. A. Bartholomew
reported the organization of the Comp.
ton Heights Christian church on St.
Vincent and California avenues, St.
Louis, with l66 charter members. 4
committee, consisting of Frank G. Tyr
rell and J. L. Parsons, was appointed
to cooperate with Rev. E. w. Hayes,
the colored evangelist of Fulton. Mo-,
in his work among the colored people
of ST. Louis. This denomination has
been doing noble work in st. Louis for
the past year, and does not seem to tire
II, tic forts
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-04-12
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

IL the senate, on the 18th, after the
passage of some unimportant bills an
executive session was held at which,
after the transaction of considerab BILE
routine business, consideration of the
Chinese treaty was taken up......In the
mouse, no quorum appearing on one or
two questions of no general interest,
adjournment was had at 2:10-the eu-
logies upon the late Senator Gibson, of
Louisiana. going over.
THE statement of the associated
banks of New York city for the week
ended on the 18th showed the follow
ing changes: Reserve, decrease. 50, sOa.-
123; loans. increase, s6,627, 900: specie,
decrease, s56l, 200; legal tenders, de-
crease, 1852. 500; net deposits. increase,
&c. 75a, 700; circulation. decrease. 500. 200.
DANIEL WHORLING was released from
the Pittsburgh (Pa.) workhouse, on
the eth, and went to the vegeta BILE
stand kept by his wife, an estimable
woman who had supported him for
years, and shot her three times. She
died in fifteen minutes.
THREE men were killed outright and
three others seriously injured, on the
7th, by premature explosion of giant
powder and dynamite near the new
works of the Westinghouse Electric
Co., now in course of construction at
Brinton. Pa.
BEN KING, the Michigan poet and
humorist. who appeared at the opera
house in Bowling Green. KY. on the
night of the 9th, with Opie Reid, was
found dead in bed in his room in the
MOrehead house on the morning of the
18th.
THE navy department is not con-
cerned about saving the wreckage
from the Kearsarge, and no further
attempt will be made to procure any,
thing from the vessel, except the me-
mortal plate and the ships bell
REV. w. NJ. THOMPSON, aged SIS, the
well-known author of THE Land and
the Book" and for forty-five years
missionary in Asia Minor, died, on the
sth, at his daughters home in Denver,
Col.
IT is believed that the Costa Rican
government has granted certain con-
cessions to the church. Many more
political prisoners have been released.
REPRESENTATIVE WHITING, of Michi-
gan, has announced himself candi-
date for the gubernatorial nomination
In his state.
ON the 2Sth the New York associated
banks held $50. 797, IT'S in excess of the
requirements of the 25-per-cent rule
COL C. s. WILLARD, one of the best
known citizens of Indianapolis, Ind,
died, on the Sth, OF paralysis.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-04-12
sThe Elder Moderatorshfp."

At meeting Of Presbyterian minis.
tiers in st. Louis Rev. Dr. Meade e.
Williams read an interesting per on
''The Elder Moderutorship." He dis
cussed the question as to whether or
not ministers and elders are on parity
in church government, and was of the
opinion that in the three recognized
gatherings of the Presbyterian church,
the synod, presbytery and general as
sembly, the moderatorship should be
confined to the ministers. The gener-
al discussion which followed developed
a wide difference of opinion among the
ministers. Encouraging reports were
received from the various churches.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-04-12
MISSOURI STATE NEWS.
raxable wealth OF n1,ssourI.

The report of the state board Of
equalization was completed the other
day.
With but few exceptions the board has in
creased the valuations of real and personal
property, returned by the county assessors,
the total increase on real estate being s:'4 1885,,
101, and on personal property $2.S20, GIL an ag-
gregate increase of 37.Of6,712. The following
table shows the valuation of all property in
each county of the state, as fixed by the board:
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-04-12

A DISPATCH from Scottdale, Pa, on
the 5th. said: THAT the strike is a
failure is not questioned now, and it is
only a matter of few days until the
shortest and most destructive labor
trouble in the history of the coke re-
gion will be but deplorable thing of
the past
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-04-12
Progress All Along the Line.

Ehe Missouri State Christian En-
deavor executive committee held n
meeting at the Y. M. c. A. head
quarters, st. Louis. Resolutions in.
dorsing the Christian Endeavor min
sionary extension course, carried on
by the Christian Endeavor Missionary
institute, were adopted. The depart
ment vice-presidents and state secre-
tary made reports, showing progress
all along the line.
The Endeavor campaign of mission
airy work was given its initial impetus
at a meeting held the other night at
Mount Calvary Episcopal church, St.
Louis. Able addresses were delivered
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-04-12

"A REQUIs1TIoN from the governor of
Michigan upon Gov. Flower of New
York for the surrender Of Thomas p.
Tuite, ex-city treasurer of Detroit.
who absconded from that city two
years ago, taking with him funds to
the amount of SIS, coo, was honored on
the 9th.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-04-12

A BILL was introduced in the house,
on the 4th, looking to the construction
of a grand boulevard, with a roadway
on each side and promenade through
the center, shaded by trees, from the
Atlantic ocean at New York to the Pa
cific, the cost of which is roughly esti-
mated at 500, 600. 900.