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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-04
NEXT YEARS C. A. R. ENCAMPMENT
A Movement on Foot TO Invite the Yeter-
ans to Meet In Richmond.

Several prominent citizens are inter-
estinS themselves in an effort to get for
Richmond the annual meeting of the
Grand Army OF the Republic next year.
The meeting this year will be held in
Pittsburg during the month of Septem-
ber and 1t has been decided that next
year the meeting will be held in the
South. Richmond and Atlanta are the
most prominent cities mentioned in this
connection, and n Confederate veteran,
in conversation with Il Dispatch man,
said yesterday that il the proper effort
was made there was little doubt that
Richmond would secure the meeting.
In the fall of 1892. when the annual
meeting of the Grand Army of the Re-
public was held in Washington, many
or the veterans took advantage of the
nearness TO Richmond to visit the CAPITAL
OF the Southern Confederacy. The Con-
( federate camps extended TO the veterans
who wore the blue a most hearty and
cordial welcome. and hundreds Of them
left the city with the kindest OF feelings
Tor those who thirty years ago were
their bitter and sworn enemies.
These kindly feelings still exist and II
Is said the Grand Army OF the Republic
people would be very glad 10 come here
next year. A prominent businessman
said yesterday that he thought IL would
be good idea for the Chamber of Com
merce or the City Council to invite the
Grand Army of the Republic to Rich
mOnd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-04
Compliments to Alec. Guigon.
10 III 4 m n m iN.nnirl.. CIR, n......

Inc hampton weekly sun says:
The case Of Mr.. George Booker. OF Oh
Point, charged with assault on the edl-
tor of the News was heard in the County
Cour. Wednesday. and the news that Mr..
a. Il. Guigon, OF Richmond, son Of the
late Judge Gaigon had been employed to
assist In the prosecution and that Colonel
r. G. Marshall, Commonwealth'a Attorney
for Norfolk, had been added to the coun-
sci for the defence, drew large crowd to
the courtroom,
The closing argument Of Mr.. Guigon
was unquestionably the most logical and
conclusive expeditions Of the law, as it
applied to the case. ever heard in Hamp-
ton. and in the minds of many IL was
the strongest grouping OF facts and law
given here for years, and that III a court
where Senator Voorhees,, Hon John
Goode Judge Heath. and others have
practiCed. His keen, finished style OF
argument places him IN the front rank Of
criminal lawyers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-04
Busy Bees Entertainment

The entertainment given for the benefit
of the BUSY Bees" of Third Christian
church was a perfect success and very
much enjoyed by all. The programme was
as follows:
Galop. Mr.. Anderson. Mrs. w. J. Pey-
ton, and Miss Higgins; "Mocking Bird"
whistled by Miss Alma Turner; tableau,
Jacobs Dream; music. Arion Club re-
citation, Miss Allie Miller; instrumental
solo. Miss Clyde Durvin: vocal duet, Miss
Chapel and Miss Tompkins. Song Of
Seven-Seven Times one. Mary Farrar:
Seven Times Two. jeanne Farrar; Seven
Times Three. Miss Bette Godsey; Seven
Times Four. Mrs. J. +. Taylor; Seven
Times Five, Miss Blanche Cox; Seven
Times Six, Miss Vert Williams; Seven
Times Seven, Miss Brittle Farrar; music,
Arion Club; vocal solo. Mr.. II. d. Rid
dick; instrumental solo. Master Walter
Sewell; tableau, Pocahontas Saving Life
of Captain John Smith; recitation. Miss
Leila Miller; vocal solo. Miss Clara Temp
kins. The Galop, by Mr.. Anderson. Mrs.
w. j. Peyton, and Miss Higgins was es.
pecially enjoyed by all.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-04
WIDOW HOLDEN WINS
VERDICT IN HER FAVOR ON ALL OF
THE TEN ISSUES INVOLVED.
Col. Heck's Singular Will Probatcd-His
Estate Valued ut sleO. oO0-Enterpris'ns
Lynchburg Lumbermen.

RALEIGH, N. c.. March 3-(speciait-
In the damoss suit Of Josiah Turner
against Mrs. Holden. WHO" Vi
Governor Holden, thu jury returheo
verdict in Mrs. Holdens favor on al 'ne
ten issues involved. The jury was cut
twenty-four hours. Turner appeals 70 'he
Supreme Court
The will of Colonel John NJ. HECK
has been probated here. His executriA'
his widow, gives the value OF the 'S'a's
upon the lowest possible estimate AT
$3.50 900. The will Is singular one ahd'
unlike any ever probated in this county
Mrs Heck and her children. over Il years
old. are 10 form a council. having power
TO dispose of any property, and this Is TO
continue until she Is GO. when the ma
tority shall appoint one or more PERSONS
10 take her place. She Is given oil the
personal property, and his life insurance.
and $500 annually until the youngest
child is Il.
State-Treasurer Tate will arrive hero to-
morrow morning. having entirely re-
covered.
VIRGINIA CAPITALISTS.
Lynchburg men. who are building large
saw and planing-mllls at Ayers this
county. have purchased thousands Of
acres OF yellow-pinc timber-lanl, and
have very large orders for dressed lum-
Der.
Some Of the leading co ION men hare
say that there appears to be no doubt
Of reduction OF acreage the coming
season. The low prices now pre- aiihg.
only short time before the planting sea-
son. will prove a powerful reason for
the reduction. There will be falllng-CH
in the sales OF both cotton and tobacco
fertilizers. There Is an increase in the
sales OF fertilizers for use on truck.
a man named Wilson. OF this city.
has brought suit against three Of four
liaL dealers for damages, In causing nis
arrest. 1t appears .hlt Wilson had
nur1ber of cards pril cd. bearing words
stating that each was good for 50 mum
money If presented to Wilson, and all
being signed by him. The suits aggre-
gate some $4,000 in damages.
THE OLD PLAN BEST.
A month ago the saloon-men Of this
city requested the Board OF Aldermen
TO regulate their opening and closing
hours. Last night they requested leave to
return TO the old plan Of looking after
this matter themselves.
Colonel William II. Richardson, who for
fourteen years has been on the staff OF
the Evening Visitor. of this city, retired
from that position to-day.
Comptroller Echols calls for a statement
OF the national banks at the close OF
business February 2Sth, and Treasurer
Tate calls for a statement OF the condi-
ton OF the state banks on the same date.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-04
Getting Down to Business.

The novelty about the new Police-Court
room Is rapidly wearing off. and the busi-
ness OF that tribunal is assuming Its natu-
raj proportions Yesterday the docket
was quite a commonplace one. The In
yestigation OF the second charge against
William Crswley. the negro charged with
forging orders. an account OF whose nefa-
rious work has already been published in
the Dispatch. was postponed until next
Wednesday.
Buck Johnson, one OF the colored swells
OF the city. was up for assaulting and
beating Adde Robinson. The chastising
consisted OF the pulling OF handful Of
hair out OF the woman's head. Buck was
taxed $40 and costs. and paid 1t like a
charcoal soldier.
Sarah johnson (colored) was fined $ for
assaulting Hattie Smithers with a bottle
and brick.
Eddie and Bernard Blount and Willie
Meyer. white lads. were charged with
throwing rocks and striking Bessie An
derson ard Matte Mayo on the streets.
The evidence showed that all parties were
at fault. and the case was dismissed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-04
PROBABLY CAUGHT THE THIEF.
johnson Arrested for Two Recent Rob
beries-Suspicious Facts.

William Johnson (colored) was arrested
and locked up in the Second Station yes
terday. William is believed 10 be tho
negro who broke into Mr.. John o. Tay-
lor's house a few nights ago, and when
attacked by Mr.. Taylor made his escape,
but left behind him his hat and coat.
The same night some one went into the
hall Of the house of Mr.. L. S. Cease and
stole coat and hat Tho hat that the
negro lost at Mr.. Taylors proved TO be
the property OF Mr.. Cease.
Mr.. Ceases coat was found ut Stern's
pawn-shop, and from n description fur
nished OF the negro the police have been
trying to overhaul him. Mr.. Jacobs. the
Broad-street pawn-broker. was notified
TO keep a watch, and yesterday William
appeared there. the police were notified
and the arrest made.
Johnson has been identified by Mr.
Taylor as the man who was in his house.
The negro is a stranger TO the police.
who think he Is the party who has done
most Of the stealing from hall racks in
the Second District
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-04
PLEASURE AT BARTON HEIGHTS.
Several Pleasant Entertainments Last
Week-Pcrsonal and Other Notes.

Wcek--Pcrsonal and Other Notes.
Mr. John s. Ham. Of Covington, visited
the Heights on Friday
There are fifteen new houses now being
erected on Barton Heights.
Miss Emma Boyd. Of Baltimore. Is
visiting her brother. Mr.. Clarence a.
Boyd
Mr.. C. p DUEL left wednesday for a
trip TO Southwest Virginia.
Mr. ". S. Johns left Wednesday for
trip to New Orleans.
Mr.. and Mrs. Westinhaver left for their
home in Martinsburg on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs r. A. LAMP arrived Mon
day, and are spending the week visiting
Mr. and Mrs. James II. Barton.
Mr. Mckenzie Gordon, one OF New
York's sweetest singers. spent the week
on the Heights visiting Mr.. Bartons
family.
DIR. r.. III. Pitt has returned from
trip to Newport News.
The Misses Stevens. who have been
visiting Mrs. II. J.. Smith, left WedneS-
day for their home In New Jersey.
Mr. NJ. &. Mann has exchanged his
house and lot for farm of l65 acres In
Chesterfield.
Mrs. s. T. Gary is getting up chill
oren's concert. TO be given at an early
gay. for the benefit of the Baptist church.
Miss Willis and Miss Sizer who have
been visiting Miss Matte Ryland' have
returned to their homes.
The ladies' and gentlemen of the Old
Folks Concert are busy rehearsing. and
getting ready for the concert TO be given
next Thursday night at o'clock for the
benefit of the Baptist church.
A number OF little children assembled
at the residence OF Mr.. III. Lee Lorraine
on Friday afternoon In honor of the
sixth birthday of Master ii. l.. Lorraine.
Jr., and a merry time the little ones had
in the birthday celebration. Pleasant
games. cheerful music, innocent sports,
and lot of good things to eat made
the evening an enjoyable one, and the
children went home wishing birthdays
came every day.
Mrs W. X. Bache gave a charming
tea 10 n number of her friends on Tues
day evening. she entertained in her
usual cordial and hospitable manner. and
rendered some OF her sweetest vocal Sc
lections, TO the enjoyment of her guests,
among whom were the following; Mr..
and Mrs. Westinhavrr, Mr.. and AIRS
Lorraine, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul. Mr.. and
Mo Harvey Mr. and Mrs. Minor. Mr..
ana Mrs. Johnson, Mr.. Kern, MISS herh,
Mr.. Faulkner. and Miss Powell.
One of the most enjoyable Of the many
pleasant social events which add so much
To the pleasure OF the residents OF Bar
ton Heights was tea given by Mrs.
l.. i. PAUL at her home on Monday night,
In honor of her guests. Mr.. and Mrs.
Westinhaver, OF Mardnsburg, W. Va.
Those present were DR.. and Mrs. Cullen.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. III. Harvey. Mr.. and
Mrs. w. H. Bennett, Mrs. George a.
Minor, Mr. and Mrs. Sangster, Mr.. and
Mrs. Bache. Mrs. Hardin. Miss Cullen,
Miss Kern Mr.. Kern. Mr.. Willis Parker.
OF Richmond. and Rev. S. c. Hatcher.
Randolph Macon College.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-04
TO BORROW So

M ~ ~ bCAstNOb 81
w or i've year,. On flrst-c.lss ir.. ...
Danyille. Va, AZ q peg cent per 1913.
swer Lock Box 4i3. Danyilic, Va. fe-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-04

The work Of constructing the tabernacle
Il going right along. and the structure Ia
10 be completed by March 10th. II will be
an admirable building for tho purpose for
which It In to be used.
DIMENSIONS OF THE STRUCTURE.
The dimensions are to be les by LIS
feet, In amphitheatre form, the roof to DO
pitched 20 feet In the centre.
This height will not cause the rear
seats to be at an elevation that would
cause anyone 20 be apprchensive Of dan
ger. Contractor Chesterman says the
structure will be perfectly competent TO
hold 1000 persons with every assurance
OF safety.
The seats are TO DO braced with 4x6
scantlings. Right in front OF the stand
Will DO n number OF circular rows OF
chairs. furnishing accommodations fer
1000 persons. From this point the seats
begin an incline. but are easily reached
from seven aisles. The speakers stand
will be about forty feet from the rear
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-04

WANTED. BOOKS TO OPEN.
w WRITE Up. and REGULARLY kk nr
desired COMPLICATED and FNTAN:t.Enp
hCCOUOTS srRAIGHTENHD OUT end n
JUsTED. All work properly and satis'aS'o'wv
done Terms reasonable. Address Is. W.
RoYSTER, ONCE II, Crenshsw WsrehSuse;;
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-04

600 voices. The tabernacle will b lighted
by electricity. and Moses & Co. will fur
nish large pipe organ. which Will be
augmented by a large volunteer orchestra.
There will be two wide entrances on
Main street, and two on Fifth All the
aisles radiate to tho platform. which -
laid in q eemi-circle space. Tho roof OF
the building will be covered with tar
paper as a protection against possible
heavy rains 1t is not thought It will be
necessary to make any provision for heat
ing the place.
MOODY MEETING NOTES
At $50 this afternoon a song rehearsal
will be conducted at the Young Mems
Christian Association Hall, preparatory
for the meetings which will be held for
men only by Mr.. Moody and Evangelist
Bliss. Every gentleman In the city who
can sing is invited to be present.
Rev. Mr.. Needham comes to the city
on the 10Th. and will hold his initial meet
Ing at Broad-Street Methodist church on
Sunday afternoon. the 18th. He Will be
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-04
Mr.. Caryer's Birthday.

There was delightful entertainment
given by the Brookland, Jr., Pleasure
Club Friday night, in honor OF T. c.
Carver's 2lst birthday. Dancing was in
dulged in until o'clock, and then a nice
supper was served Those present
were Mrs. j. IL. Floyd, Mrs.
v l.. Floyd. Mrs. W. j. Vaughn.
Mrs. f. Britton. Mrs. w. Stack. Mrs
j. Weis, Misses n. Il. Browning. h. =.
Carver. l.. y. Carver. W. w. Carver T.
VI. Carver. II. b. Carver, y. Powell
Clara Holzhluer. Laura dalzhauer. $.
Jones. Inez Vaughn, Florence Fleming.
$. Floyd. and Messrs. Herbert Floyd,
Frank NeisZ, r. l.. Carver. Eddie Brit
ton. Charlie Britton. Walter Carter, w.
Stack. William Lucas. Victor Floyd. w.
J. Vaughn. ]. Z. Summerell, Forest Fair
lamb. and Mr.. Hugh Fairlamb. Home,
Sweet Home" was played at a. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-04
Death of Mrs. Rachel WeiseI.

Mrs. Rachel Weisel, n longtime resi-
dent Of Richmond. and until few years
since engaged IN the millinery business,
died at the residence OF her DAUGHTER
Mrs. 5. Proskaauer, No. so east Leigh
street. yesterday morning at 3 o'clock,
from pneumonia.
Mrs. Weisel vas esteemed by her many
friends. and was charitable end conside-
rate at all times. She was formerly 4
resident OF Plymouth and Elizabeth City,
y. c., and for a short while she resided
IN Norfolk b.fore removal 20 this city.
Deceased was - years OF age. and mad
only tcen sick since Sunday last, when
she contracted cold by going out I'm the
snowstorm. She leaves i daughter, Mrs.
Samuel Proskauer. and sister, Mrs.
Fannie Salomonsky.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-04
Address Before the Ministers.

At the invitation Of the President of
the Baptist Ministers Conference, Rev.
DR.. j. G. Hiden Will deliver his discourse
In reply to Mr.. Weddings lecture at the
meeting OF that body Monday morning
at IL o'clock. at the Second Baptist
church.
Dr.. Hiden leaves for Williamsburg on
Monday and Will spend some ten days
preaching In protracted meeting with
Rev. Il. T. Warren, pastor OF the Bap-
fist church.
Rev j. NJ. Pitcher, OF Petersburg, will
occupy the pulpit at Grove-Ayenue next
Sunday
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-04
The Competitive Entertainments.

a circular has been issued by the Music
Committee Of the Richmond Mozart Assoc
citation stating that during the remainder
OF the season the concerts will be made
additionally attractive by series of COM
petitiye entertainments by local talent.
The first Of these concerts will be given
on the 18th OF this month, when four mix
ed quartettes Will contend for the honors.
The judges are TO be the audience. Every
one present Will be furnished with a slip
OF paper and will vote for the quartette
they like best These ballots will be left
in boxes at the doors as the crowd goes
out, and the result OF the vote will be
announced In the papers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-04
PrOperfy TIaosfers

Richmond: T. n. Carter, special COM
missioner. to Harry G.. Kratz, 80 feet on
south side Main street between Pine and
Laurel, $500; Styles q Preston. special
commissioners. 10 Isabella l.. Radcliffe,
interest In rs feet on south side Leigh
street between Fifth and Sixth, S5l2; west
End Land and Improvement Company 10
Fritz Sltterding. 80 feet on south side
Leigh street between Lombardy and Bowe,
5000.
Henrico: Samuel James and wife TO
Jacob Bear. acres on Portugee road,
SIS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-04
The Powhatan,, ,reetIn,

The Executive Committee of the Pow
hatan Club met last night and transacted
a good deal OF business. The. clubhouse
is being freshly painted ana thoroughly
renovated. owing to which the monthly
meeting has been postponed FROM Tuesday
night to Monday night. the 18th. All tho
candidates for Office In the coming pri-
mary and the public are invited.
A subcommittee OF three was appointed
to arrange for and advertise pleasant
tour to Old Point next Sunday, March
18th. 4 large pImbae - nAnharn ax tia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-04

Wagers are being daily made as to the
result of the coming municipal election.
Last night two friends, Messrs. Edward
Barnes and Richard Napier. made IA bet
on the result of the City-Sergeant Eight.
The latter thinks Mr.. Epps will win, and
the former stakes his reputation as n
prophet on MIR. Smith. The fellow who
makes the mistake will have 10 roll the
other In a wheelbarroS from the cor
ner of China and i3elvldere streets 10
Monroe Park and back. Messrs j. w.
Kendler. Jr., j. Il. Butler. and G.. w.
Sales were witness 10 the agreement.
and will see that the details are carried
out IN full
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-04
Schiller I.ollye,a Cancarf.

The committee OF Schiller Lodge, 139. L.
o. o. f., are perfecting arrangements
for the big entertainment 10 be given
Tuesday night at Sanger Hall. The pro-
gramme VIII be most unique and pleas
ing one. Besides delightful concert.
there will be a ball and a theatrical num-
Der. entitled "The Lady Patient" The
members OF the committee In charge are
Messrs. Il. Metzger, Charles Pohlig.
Charles Gloss. and s. Scheer. No tickets
will be sold. as the entertainment Is TO
be q purely social affair.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-04
SCHOONER ASHORE.
THE FANNY ARTHUR GROUNDED IN.
SIDE CAPE HENRY IN A FOG.
rurs Conc 70 Her Asslstance-Ths Burned
Tenements Were Insured-Busy Build
srs-st. PatrIck's Day Celebration.

NORFOLK, VA, March 3--(Special)-
The four-masted schooned Fanny Arthur.
Captain Douglas. bound from Baltimore
to Cuba, with coal. went ashore in fog
this morning Just inside OF Caps Henry,
where she remains.
The crew are on board. The foretopmast
and flying jibboom arc gone Tugs have
gone to her assistance.
The six small frame houses burned on
Southall lane last night belonged to a
colored man named EstiIl Southall. ana
were insured. The report that a child
was burned to death in one Of the build
ings proved untrue.
POST-OFFICE INSPECTION.
Colonel Samuel A. Hooten and DR.. w.
A. Brown. of the department in Washing
ton, arc here inspecting the post-oiiiees
OF the two cities.
General John B. Gordon will deliver MS
famous lecture here N April.
Anthony Howell, of Smokytown, has
been lodged in the county jail for steal
ing thfrty-four bags OF guano from the
Norfolk and Carolina railroad station at
Hodges Ferry. The stolen stitT was re-
covered, and Howell will tako trip to
Richmond.
The Emerald and St. Joseph Societies
are making arrangem en:s FOR the celebra-
ton of S. Patrick SHAY with banquet
but no parade, except procession to the
church.
EXPORTS.
The total value of exports from Nor
folk for the month just closed, as shown
at the custom-house, amounted TO NO.
SJ7.
The new Fifth Ward tust added TO
Portsmouth Park Vew) will have mass
meeting OF voters en- ldonday night ana
elect councilmen, members OF the school
board. registrar. police commissioners.
members Of the Board OF Health, and the
Executive Committee.
ALL HANDS AT WORK.
The builders all seem to DO busy Just
now, and many improvements are going
on in the city and on the suburbs. the
same may be said OF Portsmouth and
Berkeley, and all our mechanics In that
line, except those suspended from the
nayy-yard, seem 20 be employed.
Rev. C. y. Donaldson, well-known
Baptist divine, who went to Northumber-
land county to reside. has returned to
Norfolk to live.
During the month OF February six
vessels entered Norfolk from foreign pots.
and twenty-seven cleared or foreign
ports,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-04

The first meeting Of ,he Citizens Aux
Hilary Committee OF rhe Virginia State
Agricultural and Mechanical soeiety will
be held Monday evening at o'clock In
tho Office OF the secretary OF me society
In the Chamber Of Commerce building.
The resident members OF the Executive
Committee will also be present The
Guarantee Committee will make its re-
mort. and several matters pertaining TO
fhe coming exposition VIII be discussed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-04
Pres. In.pcctIon and banquet.

Mrs. A. d. Atkinson. the popular pro-
prietor OF the Lexington Hotel (the new
ly-remodelled American) will tender
luncheon and banquet To the press Of Vir-
ginia next Thursday. The inspection OF
the hosiery will take place between the
hours OF and o'clock In the afternoon
and the banquet will commence at 10 =.
NJ. The affair promises to be a splendid
success.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-04

The Scottish-Rite Masons haFe ABOUT
completed their arrangements Tor the
April conventus. March the sth 10 the
last day for receiving petitions from can
didates for the degrees. About twenty
petitions have already been received. and
these will be acted on at tho regular meet
ing on March 10Th. Those that are
prf sented on March 9th will be acted on
al the conventus. April 9th. 1t Is believed
that there will be not less than twenty
FIVE or thirty candidates for the degrees
of tie Lodge of Perfection.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-04
An Escaned Convict Recaptured.

WARRENTON. VA. March 3.-(Spe-
cial)-Randolph Porter. who escaped from
the per itentiary in Richmond six months
ago, was arrested yesterday at Harper's
Ferry, and brought here at the request
OF ]. =. Jeffries, Commemorative attor-
ney. The detective who captured Porter
will receive a large reward.
Colonel T. NJ. Jones has been appointed
superintendent OF Indian schools at Santa
Fe, y. NJ. His family will soon join him
there
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-04
French Literature.

The first lecture OF the university extern
sion course on French Literature in the
XVII Century will be given next Tues
day evening In Grace-Street Baptist
church. Professor Boatwright's topic will
be introduction to French Language,
Life, and Literature" This lecture will
prove highly interesting to all admirers
OF the brilliant and varied literature Of
France