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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-05

Wis. appointed by the Governor to NIL
the unexpired term Of Senator Vance,
announced before he accepted the ap-
pointment that he would be a contestant
for the seat now held by Senator Ran
som. Between Messrs. Ransom and jar
Wis there has long been a bitter rivalry.
Mr., Ransom has worn the senatorial
toga for tweDty-four years and want
TO succeed himself. He will make a Bit
ter fight to retain his hold. n the equal
determination of Governor Jarvis to win
will add zest to the race before ~unequalied.
Hon. T.. ). Mason, railroad commissioners
Is another contestant. Senator Jarvis IL
a free-silverite: Senator Ransom Is a
staunch administration man, and the adj
ministration forces will probably be with
nat Ransom. The result OF the race
will depend upon the complexion OF the
new Legislature and also whether Con-
gressmen Henderson and Alexander viii
announce their candidacy. The friends or
Captain Alexander are urging him to
enter the race and assure him OF success.
Among the many candidates for the sena-
torshlp from the Western District are
Judge A. c.. Avery. Of the Supreme Court:
Judge Armfeld. Of the Superior Court;
Judge II. T. Bennett. Hon. Augustus
Leazer. ex-speaker OF the House OF ReprN
sentatives OF the State: ex-Judge j. IL.
Nerriman; ex-Attorney-General Davidson,
and Hon. f. ]. Osborne. the present at
torney-general.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-05
SETTLE UNWILLING ACCOUNTS.
of Turning the Monument Over
10 the City Of Richmond.

The Executive Committee of the Con-
Tolerate Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Association and the chairmen OF the sub
comittees appointed to assist them in ar
ranging for the unwilling met In Room So.
Chamber Of building, yester-
day afternoon. The bills for the expenses
OF the unwilling were presented and or
dered to be paid.
On motion of Mr.. y. V. Randolph $40
was voted to Mr.. W. A. o. Cole for SER
yices In rearrangIng the veil over the
statue. which had become %entangled by
the high winds. Mr.. Randolph stated
that Mr.. Cole made no charge for his ser
vices and did not expect anything.
The Executive Committee rendered n
vote OF thanks to the several auxiliary
committees for the assistance they had
given in preparing for the unwilling and
in carrying through the demonstration.
TURNED OVER TO THE CITY.
Subsequently, the Executive Committee
held a separate session and Mayor ELY
son brought up the question OF formally
turning over the monument to the city.
He said he did not consider the formality
a necessity. as the monument was on
city property, but as the subject had been
preached several times he thought the
Executive committee Hbuib b'Atci Nph-
slider it and take steps looking to a dis
pOsal OF it.
Mr.. Todd suggested that II would be
we'll 10 have a meeting of theN a~ssocia,
ton and give some formal expression OF
thanks to the city for her liberallty in
apprOpriating money for the foundation,
&c.
Colonel Cary said that he thought the
president Of the association might look
into the matter Of formally presenting the
monument TO the city.
Mr.. Richardson said he was clearly OF
the opinion that IL was not competent for
him to take any definite steps in the
matter without a vote Of the association.
GENERAL MEETING CALLED.
Finally Mr.. Elyson moved, and the
motion was agreed to, that a. meeting OF
the association be held at the Chamber
Of Commerce at $50 o'clock Friday after
noon next to consider this matter and any
bills for work on the monument that may
be outstanding.
ON motion of Mr.. Randolph the presl-
dent was directed to arrange with Mr..
!. ". Gilman 10 turn into souvenirs the
wood Of the box in which the statue was
packed.
The committee decided to give Mr.. Ran
dolph the custody OF the veil and ropes
used at the unwilling. In order that they
might be preserved for the John L.. Cooke
statue.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-05
THE BAZAAR CONTINUES POPULAR.
Large Crowd Last Night-Features at the
Booths.

The First Regiment bazaar. at the
Armory. continues to be one Of the lead
ing attractions Of the city, and last night
the large drill-han presented an excep-
tiondlly brilliant appearance. 1t was
crowded all during the evening. and as
the couples strolled around the ROOM, the
First Regiment Band mean while dis
coursing sweet music, the scene from the
gallery was enchanting.
Everybody was happy and enjoying
themselves. and contributing to the gray
Uniform fund. The attraction in Sanger
Hall was the beautiful singing OF Mrs.
Durrett Miss Rodgers, ana Messrs.
CarIozo and Watkins. Quartettes. duets,
and solos were rendered. Mir. Shepherd
Webb was the accompanist. This enter
tainment was under the auspices OF Com
pany Cs booth. This popular booth Will
present tonight in Sanger Hall "A fancy
drll and dance by thirty-siX young Ia
dies from Barton Heights. The Field
and Stan's handsome booth. with its
beautiful mechanical and fancy goods,
still attracts much attention.
The Hospital Corps and NOn-Commis-
stoned STATS table was, as usual, well
patronized. At this table the lemonade
well was doing a splendid business. Com
panies \ and IL were, as usual. doing a
good business. Company G has sold lots
of votes for the most popular minister
and doctor, and are fast disposing OF
their fancy and useful articles. Lieuten-
ant Morris. of this company, presented
Miss Rodgers and Mrs. Durrett with
beautiful bouquets of lowers at the close
OF the entertainment in Sanger Hall.
Company DIS tobacco-hooth was as
usual doing a thriving business. Com
many T. has one Of the most attractive
booths in the hall. where can be purchased
most anything in the fancy or useful
Quantities of candy are being dis
posed of at Company rs booth.
The Imperial Quartette-Messrs Wool
bridge. Francisco. Burton, and Jeter-
will sing at the bazaar tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-05
DIR. Carmichael Going Abroad.

Rev. Hartley Carmichael. d. D., rector
Of 81. PauIs Episcopal church. leaves
the city tomorrow. and. with his family,
Will sail Saturday on the Cunard steamer
Umbria for Ireland. Rev. Thomas j..
Spencer. d. D., OF Petersburg. will occupy
the pulpit Of 81. Pauls during the alb
sencc OF Or. Carmichael.
The congregations AT st. u on
Sunday were large at both services. just
before the morning sermon DR.. Carml-
chael stated that during the week he
expcctcd 10 sail for Europe with ms
family. and hoped to be in his pulpit agai;.
early in the fall. In a few graceful SEN
fences ne told them of his deep affection
and how heartily it had been returned
and how pleasant il was TO see the steady
and healthy growth of the congregation
In CLOSING he thanked his many friends
who. during the past week, had mani
tested their affection to him In a very
substantial manner. for their Kindness;
and assured them how much he valued
their esteem.
At the evening service Miss Lizzie ray
Tor. of Norfolk, sang during the onertory'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-05
THE MOZART LAST NIGHT.
a Delightful Concert Given by the Verdi
Ouartctte of New York.

There was a very perceptible falling
off in the attendance at the bi-weekly
concert of the Mozart Association at
the Academy last night. This fact was
undoubtedly due in "a great measure TO
the sultry weather.
The attraction was the Verdi Quartette,
of New York. a clever aggregation OF
lady artists. whose delightful renderings
were equalled only If not excelled by the
charm Of an attractive stage presence.
The only thing that appeared TO be al
all inconsistent about this organization
was its name. which. TO the untutored
mind. was i~ncongruous and misleading
The uuartette was assisted by Messrs.
j. 4. and l.. Page. banjo and autoharp
s%oloists. and Professor Jacob Relnhardt
a~ccompanist.
OF the auartette Miss Ida Van Duyn
was undoubtedly the star. She appeared
in seven Of the ten vocal numbers. ana
acquitted herself admirably. She has a
strong and well-trained soprano voice
which she uses with considerable SIKH.
Miss Ida NJ. Godbold possesses a very
pleasing contralto. full, round, and SYM
pathetic, and her several numbers were
instinct with Il refined and artistic
method. Miss Jessie Alexander, with an
excellent mezZo-sopranO voice OF good
characteristics, and Miss Kathryn Kay
mer. with a contralto remarkable in the
low register, made up one of the best
ouartettes that have lately visited this
city under the auspices of the association.
The Messrs. Page rendered thinner
mans Twilight Waltz on the %autoharp-
an instrument which is rarely heard,
though 1t possesses a delightful tone
o~uahty-with considerable skill. and were
deservedly encored. .
The audience was q representative and
thoroughly appreciative one.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-05
BATTLE FOR PLACES.
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS OF COUNCIL
MEN TO NOMINATE CITY OFFICERS.
II viii Re Held Thursday Night-A Num-
Der Of Interesting Contcsts-Those
Who Have No Opposition.

There Will be a caucus on Thursday
night Of the Democratic MEMBERS Of the
new Council for the purpose OF making
nominations 10 the offices to be filed by
that body. Thirty-nine out OF the forty
members have signed the call. and much
interest Is now being felt In the result Of
this conference.
Many important offices are to be filled.
and in several instances there will be
interesting contests. Tn present incum-
bents, who, IL appears, are TO have no OPP
position. are Ben. T. August, for city
Clerk John j. Crutchfeld. for Police Jus
tice: G. V. Meredith. for City Attorney:
W. +. Cutshaw. for city Engineer; r..
W. Garter, for Superintendent OF the city
Almshouse. w. G. Adams, for Superin-
tendent Of the city Gas-Works; Charles
T.. Boiling. for superintendent OF the
City Works; Henry b. Boudar.
for Clerk TO the Auditor; John a. Mean
ley. for Collector Of Delinquent Taxes;
and the present portwardens and physl-
clans TO the poor. For the other posi-
lions there viii be contests, some OF
which promise TO be quite sharp.
THE CONTESTS BEGIN.
Scrgeant-at-Arms r. r. Ralston IS be-
ing opposed for reelection by Mcssrs.
George f. Bowden (ex-member Of the
Boatd OF Aldermen from Jefferson Ward),
+. A. Bowery. and T. B. Josephs.
There is 10 be quite a fight for the po-
sition Of Clerk 10 the Council committees,
which has for many years been filled by
Mr.. Peter j. Burton. Other candidates
for the clerkship are G. j.. Boyce and
Messrs. DE Sylvia and Mcdowell.
Captain J. T.. sullivan, Clerk OF the
First Market, IL said 10 have opposition
while those who are eager for the posi-
ton Of Clerk of the Second Market are
Messrs. James +. Flournoy present In
cumbent), Charles l.. Jones. n others.
PRESIDENCY OF THE BOARD.
Quite a battle Is being waged for the
Dr. W, r. Oppenhimer, who has for seve-
raj years filled the place. is being opposed
Or. benjamin Harrison. Others who
board are Drs. II. ID. Garcin and T. +.
The latter may become an as
pirant for the presidency.
For the Office of Harbormaster, Captain
John a. Curtis present incumbenO and
Mr.. James L.. Botto are the candidates.
Mr.. Philip O'Neill, Inspector and Gauger,
is met in the field by Mr.. James Fox, who
Is a candidate for that place.
There are several other smaller con-
tests which will, all in all. make
Thursday night an evcntful one TO some
Richmond politicians.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-05

James f.. Scheduled. the lay evangelist
of Danville, is conducting a successful re-
viyal at Salem.
Mr.. James n. Parramore, one Of the
oldest and wealthiest citizens Of Accomac
Courthouse, IS dangerously III.
Jacob Loop. a ~well-known and highly
respected citizen OF Botetourt county, Is
dead. He was II years OF age.
The payroll OF the Roanoke Machine
Works for May will aggregate $500 an
increase OF more than $4,000 over each or
several preceding months.
Mrs. George Goode. an aged lady Of
Ark, Bedford county, was Knocked down
and run over by a flock OF sheep a few
DAYS ago and had one OF her arms broken.
Mrs. Z. b. Silverthorn, a former resi-
dent OF Roanoke, has accepted the posi-
ton OF director OF voice culture and
music Instructor in Virginia College for
Young Ladies' for the session Of lS9i-5.
A committee appointed by the miners
OF Jackson county, o.. has started TO
Roanoke TO make a formal request Of he
officials Of the Norfolk and Western 10
haul no more Pocahontas coal into Ohio.
The salt-works at Saitville are owned
by an English syndicate, who are putting
in a large amount of machinery for the
manufacturing OF soda and other articles.
They have a payroll now OF between
5000 and $1,000 per month.
John Robert Lionberger. a native Of
Page county, die recently in st. Louis,
where for years he had been a prominent
businessman. After making a number OF
beauests his will divides Sl,00o,000 equally
among his four children.
Mrs. Mary Tharpe. who lives near Mar
shall. is probably the oldest person I'm
Fauquier county. She is 81 years old.
She brought up nine children. and all
but one are living-fve daughters and
four sons. She has forty-six grandchil-
dren, 100 great-grandchlldren, and three
Observation-Disclosures.
Rev. DR.. II. NJ. Wharton has returned
TO Baltimore from his evangelistic work
in the South. and Sunday he occupied his
pulpit at Brantly Baptist Tabernacle. He
left Baltimore two months ago, and after
spending two weeks at Roanoke and Nor
folk, Va, went to Texas. where he con-
Quoted successful revival services al Dali
las. Austin, Kyle. and other places In
that State. on hts way home he stopped
al Memphis. Tenn. for two weeks. He
was unable TO be present at the Southern
Baptist Convention at Dallas.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-05

DRESS UP

Our ready.to-wear Clothing is rs good
as tailors make to order it's better than
the regular r~eady-made stuff that's sold
.hereabouts, because we MAKE it our
selves and see that every garment is pro-
perly made before it leaves our work.
rooms. The best Cassimeres, the best
Worsteds, the best Cheviots, and the
best Serges, such as the merchant tailors
charge enormous prices for Gust because
THEY mako them to order), can always
be found here, made up in all styles and
in oil shapes-clothes cut and made with
as much care and which fit as perfectly
as those custom clothes, which actually
cost double what we charge.
You certainly ought to have L of
those stylish Long Cutsway Coats and
Vests for dress-one that we made-per-
feet in fit. correct in style, trimmed with
best Innings, and, in all, made in q man
ner which cannot be surpassed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-05
A TRIBUTE TO WILLIE ABEL.
His Death the Subject of a Touching Poem
10y Rev. j. &. Hidden.


Public attention has recently been called
TO a poem written in 1864 by Rev. j. c.
Hidden. now the talented pastor OF the
Grove-Avenue Baptist church in this city.
in commemoration OF the gallant death OF
a Confederate soldier.
In Rev. DR.. j. W. Jones's admirable
book. Christ in the Camp" pages AS
and 40, appears the whole story ar taken
from the Charlottesville Chronicle. 1t is
here given:
W. heard a day or two since an Incl
dent related which we think should be
published, as not only Illustrating n
fine trait of character I'm our young
townsman, William NJ. Abel. who fell
on the battlefield, near Luray. just a
week ago. but as illustrating also the
spirit of devotion to duty which actuates
so widely all Of our young men.
"Nr Abel. who was acting-sdjutant
Of his regiment Fifth Virginia Cavalry,
had gone forward to reconnoitrc in adj
vance of the skirmish line, and discov-
cred that a squadron belonging to his
regiment was in a position where il was
about to be cut off, OF which IL was UNI
conscious. He started Immediately to
inform the colonel, that IL might be with
drawn. and just at this moment he re-
ceived the fatal shot through the body;
but In this condition he galloped on. gave
the Information, saved the squadron, and
then lay down TO die"
And then comes the poem:
1.-THE bah has pierced his vitals.
But still he grasps the rein;
The squadron is in danger.
And he takes no note Of pain.
He bore up in the saddle.
uT.,,, Ito.1 HE InIy IaVa1.
But he spurs his faithful charger
The squadron must be saved.
ole gnllopG through the carnage;
No vavering-no pause;
A1C lie pours his very life-blood
In freedoms holy cause.
His life is swiftly ebbing,
His strength is waning fast.
But courage and his message
Sustain him to the last.
'The body may surrender;
Tie mortal coil may fail;
But mis- dauntless, untamed spirit
Has rever learned 10 quail.
Ills voice is raised; he utters
one piercing, eager cry,
'Oh. Colonel, save the squadron!
Then lays him down 10 die.
'-Time-honored Old Dominion,
What heroes hast thou borne!
Thy mothers eye is weeping.
Thy lovely bosom torn.
But still. thy grand sic Semper'
Denantly shall wave;
Thy sons will bear It proudly
TO freedom, or-the grave"
y. c. HIDDEN"
Charlottesville October 8, 1864.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-05

granite Rutter-ou the south side OF Mar
shah street from Twenty-sec0nd TO Tween
ty-third street. and TO grade and 10
pave sidewalks. &95 to grade. curb, and
pave granite gutter on the Wet side
or Twenty-second stree; from Marshall
street TO Church Hill avenue, and TO
grade and 20 pave sidewalks: sos 10
grade, curb, and pave granite gutter on
south side Of Peasants street from
Pickett street 20 Twcnty-secoad street.
and 10 grade and To pave side walks: SIS
10 lay granite Tagging on the east side
OF Pickett street. crossing Nenablc street:
SlS 10 lay granite tagging on the east
Fid" or Pickett street crossing Clay street:
N."D TO grade. rcset curbing. and TO pave
with granite spalls the road-bed Of Se-
vcntcenih street from Grace TO Broad
Strcet' and to. grade and 90 epave side
walks; N.OSo TO grade, curb. and pave
granite gutter on the north side of NJ
street from Twenty-sccoDd TO Twenty
fourth street. and 10 grade and 10 pave
sidewalks. $59i to grade. curb. and pave
granite gutter on the south side OF N
street from Pickett 20 Twcnty-second
street. and TO grade and to pave side
walks; f5ai to grade, curb, and pave
granite gutter on the north aide Of Plea
SAINTS street from Pickett TO Twenty-se-
cond street. and to grade and TO pave side
walks: $3.50 to grade, curb. and
pave granite gutter on the north side
OF Marshall street from Twenty-nrst TO
Twenty-second street. and 10 grade and
10 pave sidewalks; 1875 TO lay granite
tagging on tho north side Of NJ street.
crossing Twenty-third street; SIS to lay
granite Tagging on the east side OF
Pickett street. crossing Burton street.
JUDGMENT TO BE PAID.
From the Committee on Finance came
The recommendation that the resolution
providing for the payment OF the claim
OF Edward s. Gentry, who was a few
days ago awarded a judgment against the
city for $500 10y the city Circuit Court.
This was agreed TO.
The same body urged the rejection OF
a resolution appropriating 5000 for adj
ditional electric lights for the city. which
was done.
The Council. after a little argument.
concurrcd in the second report from the
Committee On Council Printing. with re-
gard TO the printing Of the ncwly-codifed
city ordinances. BY the present plan all
the old bids are rejected. and new bids
advertised for, the type not TO be
Kept standing.
At this point In the proceedings Mr..
Davis moved 10 adjourn. The motion pre-
vailed. and the Chair announced that he
would call the body for S o'clock tonight
to finish the business Of the session.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-05
THE RESIGNATION ACCEPTED.
The Governor Comnends the Alexandria
Company for Excellent Work.

Acknowledgement Charles j. Anderson
has notified Colonel H.. NJ. Boykin that
the Governor has accepted his %resigna-
ton as colonel of the First Regiment
Cavalry. and has requested him to turn
over to L.ieutenant-Colone Charles Euker
all properties in his possession belonging
TO the regiment.
The following general order was issued
from the adJutant generals office yester-
day:
THE Governor thanks the officers and
men Of Company i, Third Regiment. at
Alexandria. for their prompt response on
the several occasions. February sth, sth,
eth, 18th. and March 7th n sth. to
prevent threatened violation OF the laws
AT Manassas. and the officers and men OF
Company ID. Third Regiment, at Char
lottesville. and Companies X. stanton.
and c, Harrisonburg, Second Regiment,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-05
TRADE CONTINUES QUITE DULL.
Slight Improvement in Richmond Last
Week-Other Points.

tth-oNfc foinfrs
The snow-Church Company's weekly re-
view of trade is as follows: Reports
from numerous Virginia cities speak Of
trade generally remaining quiet, with
little or no Improvement. while business
at Richmond. on account probably OF the
unwilling ceremonies having brought a
great many buyers to market, has some
what stimulated sales In all lines. This,
however, Is looked upon as only tenn
porary. Merchants, however, report bust
ness at this market OIL an upward ten
denCy.
Danville tobdccopists and wholesale
grocers state that business at that point
Is very quiet. with little encouragement
for better sales for some weeks ahead.
Sales OF tobacco show little advance in
prices, mainly on account Of the quality
exhibited. still, good wrappers are in
great demand. and selling for good. If
not high, prices.
The condition in the tobacco interests
remains at Lynchburg and South Boston
"a above stated. Large sales are, how
ever. reported. Dealings report a large
stock still in the hands of farmers. UNI
sold. which is being held back for better
prices. General trade at Lyn1hburg IL
about on a par with that at other iobbing
points. some merchants reporting fair
trade. but. as a whole, business Is reported
very unsatisfactory.
a decidedly unfavorable condition Of
general trade is still prevalent. Continued
delay in the legislation OF the tariff Ques-
ton prolongs the stiffening effect upon
business generally. Coal-mining effects In
Virginia have "A favorable tendency. but
reports from sister States which ere UNI
%dergoing depression from strikes. etc,
have their varied effect upon the jObbing
trade. without signs OF any cary I'M
provement. However. our merchants still
remain hopeful. and are depending on
future trade, but 1t is hardly looked for.
with any material advance, until the fall
season.
Reports from the Richmond Clearing
House Association show this week 1885,
3li.2S: compared with correspon ling week
Of 1899. $l.S7i.gO.7 showing an increase
Of 81 .103.J5
a comparative drawing Of clearings for
the month of May. 1894. shows 81. 30. 2l2. 90.
For May. 1893. 1891, 1861, showing a de-
crease I'm monthly totals OF SG3S. 033. 90.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-05
THE RICHMOND DISQUALIFICATION. JUNE s.. 1884,

for their readiness In obeying his orders
OF April 10Th and May 81, calling them TO
assist the authorities In Staunton against
anticipated disorder.
For the second time this year the State
has been put to much expense In money
and In the time Of the volunteers In as
slstlng local officers In UNFOLDING the law
seriously violated by the Infamous crimes
Of more vicious criminals. The results
In each case show that the civil power Is
the supreme authority In Virginia AMI
must be upheld at every cost IL is a
Measure to have the prompt response
Of such good soldiers for such disagree
able duty to know that nearly every avail
able man responded and that the duty
was well done: and the COMMANDMENTS
Chief In. the name OF the people congratu-
lates all concerned In the satisfactory
termination of the duty in each case.