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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-06
GOVERNOR O'FERRALL BACK.
The New Steamer for the Oyster Navy and
Her Armament.

Her Armament.
Governor O'Ferrall returned from wash
ington last night, whittier he went to
look into several matters connected with
State affairs. One of his objects was to
see about the purchase OF a rapid-fre
gun for the State oyster navy.
With the appropriation for the increase
of the navy made by the last Legisla-
ture the Board OF Chesapeake and its
Tributaries have agreed TO buy In New
York a steamer n~inety-five feet long OF
thirteen feet, and drawing only four feet
of water, provided the title to the boat
IS clear. Mr.. Carter Scott and Treasurer
Hartman are In New York. the former to
examine the title and the latter TO pay
down the money II everything Is salts
factory. Captain Hudgins has tested the
boat, and says she is built for business.
She sets very low in the water. is good
for twelve miles an hour all the time,
can be pushed to fifteen miles IN hour.
and has accommodations for a crew OF
thirty.
The rapid-fire gun Is wanted for this
boat especially. While in Washington
Governor O'Ferrall consulted with Assis-
tant-Secretary-of-the-Nav McAdoo, who
introduced him TO Captain Sampson. "A
naval ordnance expert. The Governor
said last night that Captain Sampson
gave him a great deal Of information
about guns. He had In his mind a Hotch-
kiss or a Dregg-Schroeder gun. Captain
Sampson explained the difference between
the two and will write to the makers OF
both for the Governor. The merits OF the
Calling gun were also looked into by the
- L. aTuA EaI thA aIxfaa Of
Lieutenant Sullivan. The State WINS two
Whltworth and two Dahlgren guns, and
1t is proposed to put one Of the former
and the rapid-ire gun on the new boat.
The price to be paid for the boat Is $500.
1t cost $1,000 to build her, and she has
never been registered-ls. in fact, practi-
cally lust off the ways.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-06
THE WEDNESDAY CLUB,
The Singing Society Hold Their Final
Meeting for the Spring.

lit SiuhinI Sotic'y iho'N "
Meeting for the Spring.
The Wednesday Club Choral Society
held their final meeting OF the season at
the rooms Of the Richmond Music Com
pany, Z east Broad street, last night.
There was a large attendance, and the
club had every reason to congratulate
itself, for the treasurer's report evinced
the fact that their success in this, the
first year of their existence, was no less
a financial than an artistic one. Votes
OF thanks were rendered to Mr.. Arthur
Scrivenor, the in~defatigable director, and
to Mr.. Paul, of the Richmond Music
Company, for kindly furnishing the room
for rehearsais free OF charge, M also
to the committee who had III charge the
details and management of their annual
concert. Plans were discussed for the
institution of a musical library in con-
nectlon with the club. and ii was limited
that the association might lind itself IN
stalled in permanent quarters of its W
next season. q,
After the business OF the meeting had
been disposed of the following programme
was rendered:
overture from william Tell, by Misses
Mary Darlington and Bessie Peterkin;
Nendelssohn's Motett. Hear My Prayer, "
will soprano o%bligato; solo, by Miss
Eva Lawson, and miscellaneous selections
by Messrs. Charles Reid, Eugene jones'
and II. T. Molone.
The clubs next meeting will take place
on the first Tuesday in October, when
they will start work on an oratorio. Inc
object Of the club, as was evinced by
their late successful effort Is an e~ducatiVe
one. and their avowed intention is to make
every musical effort Of a strictly hrst-
class order.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-06
Work Of Committees.

The Committee on Grounds n builu
ings met yesterday afternoon. Present
Chairman Taylor and Messrs' Nooie.
Epps, Carter. and Mountcastie. n sI.as
deal Of routine business was transacted
and a number OF bills ordered to be paio.
L.ieutenaut-Colone Charles Euker. MAJOR
James r. Branch, Captain IL. j. Euker'
and Colonel Halves appeared before the
committee and urged that the new cavalry
armory be fitted up. The City Engineer
was instructed to prepare an estimate or
the cost OF this work. and also OF the cost
Of a drill-shed for the joint use OF the
cavalry and artillery.
A Joint session OF the Committees on
Grounds and Buildings and Streets was
called for yesterday. but for want OF a
quorum OF the latter the business In
hand-the consideration OF the sale of a
certain piece of property adjacent to
C%himborazo Park-was postponed until
the next semi-monthly meeting Of the
Committee on Streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-06
CHRISTIAN ENOEAVOR RALLY.
A Splendid Meeting Last Night With Very
Interesting Exercises.

The Church Of the Covenant was COM
for,ably filed last night with an enthusl-
astic audience at the rally held by the
local union of Observation-Disclosures socie-
ties of this city and Manchester. Dele
cations were present from the various
societies, and each one presented a report
OF the work done during the past three
months. These reports were of a very
encouraging nature, and showed that the
movement was In a iiourishing condition
IN this city.
The meeting was presided over by Mr..
". J. Baldwin. of the Grace-Street Pres
byterian church.
Mr.. Pratt, the secretary OF the state
Union, gave some interesting
regarding the Cleveland convention.
The missionary-extension course was
ably presented by Mr.. ID. 5. Bennett, the
president of the local union.
The services closed with an loquent
and powerful address by Rev. j. Calvin
Stewart, pastor OF the church.
He spoke on the duty of Endeavorers
and every one else In the church or not
only protesting their religion, but living
il, and striving for a deeper conservation
in the service OF Christ.
The rally was the most interesting one
that the local union has yet held, ana
the E~ndeavorers OF the city feel much
encouraged by the good showing MADE last
night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-06
Closing Exercises at Brook school.

TIT closing exercises Of Brook school,
taught by Miss Oracle Beverley, took
place last Friday evening. They were
largely attended by the patrons and
friends. Superintendent ohm X. Russell
delivered the prizes In his usual grace
ful and happy manner. The first prize,
a handsome gold medal, was awarded
Miss Mary r. King for scholarship; Sc
cond prize. silver medal. to Master Eve
rette Froman for attendance. The fol-
lowing received certificates: Emma Lind
say, Mary Lindsay. Belle Ladd. and
Lloyd Blount. Mr.. Russell closed his re-
marks with some good advice to the
children.
Refreshments were served on the lawn,
n all were attentively waited upon by
the pretty girls. An artist was on the
grounds and photographed the scene.
Many of the children and some of the
grown folks remained out of doors and
engaged in games. while others retired
to the house TO keep time to the inspiring
notes OF the violins. Thus the evening
passed most happily away. till the dis
appearance OF Old Sol in the west gave
warning that II was time for all 10 take
leave. but not before first expressing
themselves highly delighted with the eve
ming and declaring that the commence
ment at Brook school was a happy event
to Toe looked forward TO from one June
TO another.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-06

pie are especially 10. and are intensely
Interested In everything which has yet
come under their observation. The party
came direct from Anderson here. stop
ping on one day at Clifton Forge. There
they were met by Major Jed Hotchkiss,
who showed them through the mountains
OF hat vicinity INC lectured to e on
the geographical and geological forn1a-
ton OF the mountainous regions OF Viz
ginia. He accompanied the excursionists
to Staunton, and pointed out all OF the
particularly interesting places en- route.
A short stop was made at Charlottesville,
n a visit was paid to the university.
The party will take carriages this morn
ing and drive over the city. A call VIII
be made on Mayor Ellyson and Governor
O'Ferrall. They will leave for Old Point
tonight, and will visit Newport News,
Virginia Beach. Norfolk, and Washing
ton, returning home via the battle-felds
OF Manassas and Bull Run.
Mr.. John W. Carr. Superintendent OF
of Schools OF Anderson. Is In charge OF
the party. which is accompanied by Presi-
dent Of the School Board. s. NJ. Keltner,
and DR.. J. NJ. Rice. OF New York, who
will write an account Of the trip for the
August Forum. Mr.. L. l.. Truitt. gen
eral travelling passenger agent OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio. Is looking after
the comfort OF the visitors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-06
THE HON. JOHN {. MASSEY.
His View Of Norfolk Affairs and His Re
cent Connection With Them.

To the Editor OF the Landmark:
Please allow me to say through your
valuable paper a few things relative to
my visit 10 and speaking in Norfolk
during the municipal canvass there.
| never fail. when called upon to do
so, and It is in my power to comply, to
go to the assistance OF those who are
defending or advocating Democracy or
temperance-two causes In which |
am profoundly interested, believing them
to be the basis of all good government
and society.
These two causes. or their interests.
should never conflict. though they some
times seem TO do SO.
This was notably the case In Augusta
county last fall, when the men who were
leading the fight under the guise. or rather
disguise of "Prohibitionists," were simply
trying to defeat the Democratic nominee
for the Senate OF Virginia. who never
in all his life tasted whlskey, and who
helped to pass the "local-option law"
The Norfolk contest differed from
that in Augusta in some particulars.
Reports from there impressed our excel
lent Governor, and our Y~igilant chairman
Of the State Executive Committee OF the
Democratic party with the belief that har-
mony did not exist among the Democrats
of Norfolk city, but that 1t might be re-
stored by proper efforts. AT their So
licitation and the solicitation OF others
I went TO Norfolk. hoping | might be able
to contribute somewhat 10 the restoration
Of harmony among our friends. | soon
discovered that the task was a hopeless
one at that late day.
Excitement was high. and passions, In
many cases, aroused. | found good and
true men and staunch Democrats in each
of the ~contending parties, and was unable
TO ascertain which party had the prepon-
derance in Democratic numbers, intelli-
gence, or moral worth.
So far as | can learn the facts, II
appears that some OF the men. who were
prominent in the Augusta fight last fall.
took advantage Of the breach I'm the Demo-
cratic ranks In Norfolk. and. masaue-
rading as "Prohibttionists." helped TO
widen the breach. When Democrats be-
come dissatisfied with their candidates.
Republicans always rally TO the support
OF the disaffected party. This, i learned.
was the case in Norfolk. Hence I left
there with the confident belief that the
election would result as II has done.
greatly regret the want Of harmony
and cooperation between Democrats any
where, and sincerely hope It may be fully
and speedily restored everywhere, and
especially In Norfolk.
IL is not my province TO determine who
was right or who was wrong I'm Norfolk.
II the wrongs complained OF existed. they
ought to be remedied. and IL the present
officials are unable or unwilling to remedy
them. they should give place to those who
can and will. No party ought to sue
coed which does not deserve success.
The true way to avoid opposition is to not
provoke It. Criticism is powerless when
undeserved. JOHN T.. MASSEY.
Ashlawn, Jun /, 1894.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-06

curing that such labor shall be paid for
In lawful money. An amendment was or
fered that the manual labor be paid at
least once a month. The ordinance "a
amended was agreed TO.
THANK THE PRESIDENT.
Mr.. Davis offered the following resolu-
ton. which was adopted by a rising vote:
Resolved. That the thanks OF this body
be- extended 10 Its President OF the Com
mon Council for his efficiency aS our
presiding officer and for his impartiality
in the performance Of his duties during
his term OF Office.
Mr.. Stratton moved to reconsider the
vote by which the consideration OF the
resolution had been indefinitely postponed
which intended TO give a room In the
CITY Hall to the Richmond Bar Associa-
ton. The motion was lost by a vote OF
IL to IA.
Mr.. Trower offered a resolution inquir-
ing Of the City Attorney whether the ac-
ton OF the Board OF Fire Commissioners
in increasing certain salaries n de-
creasing others after the Council had
made its appropriations. was legal. The
resolution was adopted.
After the transaction OF some ouune
business the present Common Council adj
iourned at midnight for It's term Oh ONCE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-06
I'm the Coal Region.

General-Manager Stevens, Of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railway Company, re-
ferring Yesterday to the troubles In the
Kanawha Valley coal regions, said the
company was running about two hundred
cars OF coal a day. but everything was IN
an unsettled condition. The drum-house
at the Morris Greek mines has been burn
ed. ard the trestle over Morris creek has
been tempered with. but trains are run
ming over 1t. The Sheriff OF the county
has been called on TO protect property.
The company has not called on the Gov
ernor for State troops because II -
thought the Sheriff is able 10 give ample
protection.
Mr.. Stevens remarked that II Is impos-
sible to tell what the miners Will do. as
they are out of food and are liable TO do
anything.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-06

The Dispatch is In receipt OF the follow
ing letter, which II prints with feelings
Of both pride and pleasure:
The Society OF the Army and Navy OF
the Confederate States In the State OF
Maryland returns It's sincere thanks 10
the people OF Richmond for the generous
greeting extended TO 1t on its recent visit
TO Richmond. Its Acknowledgements are
especially due TO the Richmond Grays,
Captain Bossieux, and TO the resident
Maryianders for the compliment OF their
escort and their hospitable entertainment
Richmond and Richmond people nil the
warmest place In the hearts OF the Mary
land Confederates. God bless her and
them. BRADLEY T. JOHNSON.
President OF the Army n Navy Con-
federate Society In Maryland.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-06
Locomotive Manufacturers to Meet.

The annual meeting Of the American
locomotive Manufacturers Association
convenes in Richmond on the 7th in
slant. While here they will be the guests
OF the Richmond ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. quite
an attractive programme has been pre-
pared for their entertainment, including
a trip down the river through Dutch Gap
on the steamer Pocahontas. on which oc-
casion quite a number of prominent
business and professional men have
been invited to attend. The mem
bcrs Of this association represent
all the builders of locomotives I'm
this country. and the capacity for build
ing over 5000 engines per annum.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-06
Dance at the Pumu-House.

A very happy evening was spent in
dancing last Friday at the New
pump-house. chaperoned by Mr.. and Mrs.
James b. Patton and Mrs. Marriott. Re
freshments were served and heartily en-
joyed. Among those present were Misses
Mamie Baughman and her guest, Miss
Taliaferro, of Orange; Kate and Alberta
Williams. Robena and Serena f1nney
Miss Evans, Sallie Walker, Katie Camp,
of Norfolk: Tucker, Taylor, George VII
son. Ouarles, Kate Bidgood. Messrs.
George Bidgood. George Morris. Albert
Williams. Beverly Tucker, Harrison, Ben
Barratt, RIB, Palmer, Claiborne. Jim
Watson. Dick Moncure, Philip Barraud,
DR.. James Ellis. and Boiling.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-06
THE GRAY SUITS ASSURED.
The First Regiment Bazaar still Attracting
Crowds-A Financial Success


The First Regiment bazaar continues to
be a drawing attraction. and last night
was no exception TO the general rule.
The large drill hall was thronged through
out the evening, and the various booths
were literally patronized. The entertain
ment in Sanger Hall was under the aus
pices of Company c, and an exceptionally
creditable programme was rendered.
Thirty-six young ladies from Barton
Heights executed a drill. and Mr.. NAL
colin Shackleford and the Imperial Quar-
tette rendered sweet music. Tonight
Messrs. Wilson and Bosher Will give
character sketches. and Mr.. ]. NJ. Sales
will give an exhibition Of club swinging
for the benefit OF Company a,
The attractiveness OF the various
booths has not decreased. and the many
fancy articles which are displayed on
them are as fresh and bright as when
first placed on exhibition.
From a financial aspect the bazaar has
been a great success. and the gray suits
for the soldier lads are now assured.
The fair will continue until Saturday
night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-06
Officers OF Hsprieo Lodge.

At a stated meeting OF Henrico Union
Lodge. No. 100, held at their hall. on
Twenty-ffth street. Monday evening. the
following officers were elected for the
ensuing Masonic year: Il. Lee Hechler.
w%orshipful master; II. c. Lewis, senior
warden; w. b.. Riddick. Junior warden;
Worshipful w. NJ. Williams. treasurer;
william Wilson, secretary: II. o. Gates,
senior deacon: Andrew Martin, junior
deacon; Worshipful o. II. Kelly. chaplain;
W~Orshipful John Pitt. steward and tiler.
Stewards Committee-A. w. Weisiger. a.
MICA. Parker, J. O.. Phillips. W. J. Heck
Ter. J. r. Lee. and George G. Parker, Jr.
Worshipful r. r. Richardson. representa-
tive 10 Masonic Relief Board.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-06
c,o.,,, rx.rci... IN Madison.

MADISON, VA, June 6-(SpeciaLf-Ths
Madison Female Institute. Miss Nellie II.
Lewis. principal. held It's seventh annuas
commencement exercises Thursday night.
The art medal was awarded to Miss p.
Laeta Rixey. Of Culpeper. Va. ana tno
medal for general Improvement 10 MISS
Fannie Buckner. The FIRST session OF inc
graded school closed Friday, after =
most successful year.
The old Madison house. which was pur-
chased some time X by A. n. Thonias'
OF this place. has been thoroughly osvi-
hauled and reftted. and viii be opensd 70
the general public BY the 10Th OK INC
month.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-06
STUDYING FROM NATURE.
A Party of Anderson und.) Pupils on a
Tour Through Virginia.

A party of seventy-six teachers and
pupils from the public schools OF Ander-
son. Ind. arrived in the city over the
Chesapeake n Ohio railway yesterday
afternoon. md. are ouartered at Ford's
Hotel.
The young people who are In the party
are those pupils Of the primary grades
who are studying geography and history.
and the object OF the excursion Is to af-
ford them the opportunity OF studying
history and geography and botany and
geology by means Of travel and OBSERVE
ton. This Ii the FIRST excursion attempted.
end all are enthasiastie. The young peo-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-06

Mcintosh, jamie Powers, Genevieve Raab.
Emily Raab, Agnes Reinhart, Clara Sale,
Bessie Scott.
United States History-Lacy Caldwell,
Gertie Clash. Bertha Curtis. Daisy Goode.
Belle Jones, Lizzie Morris, 1tuperta Rem.
ME. Edna shelton. Lizzie Thomasson.
Arithmetic-Gertic Clash. Genevieve
Raab. Emily Raab, Nina sutton. Lizzie
Thomasson.
Arithmetic-Lacy Caldwell. Maria Chill
dress, Rosa G~reentree. Edith Hatcher.
Bertha Williams.
Preparatory Latin-Annie Allison. Lacy
Caldwell, Alta Cooper. Bessie Belle Davis.
Kate Foster, Lucille Hamlet, Efie Lacy.
Sadie Thaihimer.
ON ONLY ONE EXAMINATION.
The following were distinguished on In
termediate examination only: Nellie
Watts, algebra: Annie Allison. algebra;
Ethel Burgess. Latin, 1nez Barnes, al
zebra, Lain: Sallie Cunningham.
geography. grammar: Cora Zones. alge-
bra; Rosa Gary. history; Jennie Gates,
English; Kate Haywood, Latin; Bessie
Hagan, algebra; Bertha Horde. gram
mar: Rosa Phillips. physical geography;
Lucy May Quarles, algebra, arithmetic;
Nara Robinson, algebra: Maud Steel. Eng
lish history, physical geography; Wilson
ShcItOh, dlbtDfa, carrie ontdu, hlSeOTd.
Beulah Stewart, English: Sallie Vaughan,
algebra: Sallie Airport. English grammar;
Matte Baker, English grammar: Bertha
Curtis, English grammar: Fannie Edel,
physical geography; Eta Greentree, Eng
lsh grammar; Belle Jones. English gram
mar: Florence Meyers. arithmetic; Hattie
Ready. English grammar; Carrie Thomp-
son. English grammar: Ellen Tunstall.
United States history; Bessie Staples.
Latin.
On final examinations only: Nellie
Watts, arithmetic. English; Annie Allison,
English; Edna Butler. history: Margaret
Carney, history; Bertha Clarke. arithme-
tic: Kate Gum, grammar; Bessie Hagan,
history; Florrle overly. arithmetic,
Latin: Mamie Powell. Latin; Rosa
Phillips, Latin. arithmetic; Bertha Smith,
English history; Alma Swift. algebra
Sallie Vaughan, English: Florence Will
son, history; BERTHE White. algebra: Edna
Williams. history, rhetoric: jamie Thomp-
son. algebra. Latin. literature: Iris Fallen.
Latin. history; Hattie Rudd, history;
Matte Baker. arithmetic: Eta G~reentree.
physical geography; Gay Jones, United
states history; dina Shelton, Latin.
arithmetic; Kate East, Latin, algebra,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-06

Richmond: W. N. and j. ii. Gregory to
NJ. l.. Hancock. personally, ~.
J. u. Pace n wife to Randolph-Street
Baptist church's trustees. $50 feet on
Beverly street northwest corner Randolph.
$500.
II. cabeli Tabb and wife 10 James H.
Crenshaw. % feet on south side Bloody
Run street. $3.50.
Henrico: Robert Armstead's trustee 10
Albert Warren. l10 acres near junction OF
Three Chopped and Westharn-R River roads.
$500.
Henry J. Baughan and other to p. u.
w. Noryell Z acre., 20
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-06

The pleasant effect and perfect safety
with which ladies may use the California
LIQUID laxative. Syrup OF Figs. under all
conditions. makes II their favorite remedy.
To get the true and genuine article. look
for the name Of the California Fla Syrup
Company. printed near the bottom q The
package.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-06
Trea nd

Although hong and oossinsieiy oesssa e'sa
free - atr become the bowels when hos'ss.o.s
stomach Bistsrs d used 70 rci,ese a.a rsssnss
them. Not that The great LAXATIVE opef Ss.sssr
dcoa h, cause eripins. Ia both n sss p~aisEes.ss
Il g preferable 70 . violent eathartie. ss.ss
Daters foe malArisi y rheums.e sMss3
Itdnsy uoabls. bin0usaesh ayspss''>s
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-06
Adopted "a Seal.

The Hollywood Memorial Association
met Yesterday afternoon. and adopted a
seal. The action was necessary In order
to perfect the papers the association had
TO sign in receiving the De Renne col
lection. which has been bequeGthcd TO 1t,
and will be placed in the museum of the
Confederate Memorial Literary Society.
The seal IS an impression of the Soldiers
monument at Hollywood.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-06
,...w.,., won A. Mulboro..

MILLBoRO'. VA, June 5.-tSpecial.)-
The election between the "Wets" and
"Drys' passed OF very quietly. The
"Wets" won by S. majority.