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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-02
NEW .MEXICOS BAD START
Her Frat legislative Assembly p'''d"'
Into Three Organizations.

SANTA FEE, Jan. 1.-The Legislative
Assembly of New Mexico convened yes
terdav. The Republican members held
meeting and swore one another in. Eisht
Democrats and four Republicans were
recognized as members of the Councii,
and sworn In by Secretary Miller pu'
no Republicans claim mat seven hepup-
licans out of twelve were elected on INC
,ac. NJ the returns. In the House, which
consists of twenty -four members the sec
retarv swore in twelve Democrats. ana
decIined 10 swear In Christy. the mem
her-elect from Dora Ana and Grant
counties for the reason that under me
territorial law Cnristy was not eiiSipie'
and that the House should judge upon ms
merits. After organization christy ana
fourteen Republicans. all claiming 10 be
elected upon the face OF the returns
,hen left the House and held a caucus
which resulted in the organization OF Il
san,rate House of fifteen members. lhey
caiIea on the Secretary TO be sworn IN
huf not finding him. they administered the
osth 10 each other and proceeded 10 or
ganlze the House by electing 'hr'sy
Speaker -. ,,o,,r,aJ ,ill
Wednesday. Measures Of compromise are
hing talked Of and satisfactory agree
ment may be reached.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-02
NEW COURT OF APPEALS
WIN MEET FOR ORGANIZATION AND
OTHER BUSINESS T0-DAl'
.u,,,sr Of Offices to be Filled bV the
court-mr. Tsy'or VIII Do"0tie'' "'
Retained as Clerk.

4, - o'clock this morning the NV
.,,'aromo court of Appeals coili,o9
rIlrs y II. Cardwell, { orge Nm,
- -, John \. buchanan, JON"
h"i lanes Keith, will Gsseh'pie
hio'3 .,forence-room of the court ~
III u" 9TH of office and orsali'~V
l"No IN he no formal ceremonies ="
eonnection with the inaus IT, tal,.,
,,odv but after the oath ol o'"o ,..,,.a,+io,,
.Da,, will at once proceed 20 oi Se'li' In
=, l. understood that JUICE 80, $500,
,,,ade resident judge, ana '''e
,ooow seems to lie between non ,.no
ce' and Hon. John W. hlels 600 n ..r
'.oiarv of the resident Juuse ~ Of Inc
saIa ,,so and that OF the preslG.;on' NJ Inc
rourt 50 700. WINE w, III
',ther iudges is S3,OOV e"cH'
OFFICES TO BIZ FILLED.
Ut ,,,iu fiji a number OF once,
M ne ON elects a reporter, win -,a1nfon
- 81 asI. and for Rchlhon"' cterk. a
and Wy,heville. resPSc'iN1T6 The crier and
c CTR, n ". .re paid per diem oI - aesi"n
tlpsIdn ar ~ptinrs the court IN sessiio III,
The law requires that ttte nm In richmond
he an oitiCvt Of librarian is hllcu ny 'tS
lhe Pond is worth about Sl,Jop pc ats
-, The crier az Stauh'11in %be Mace
"e iihrariAn and at W 9t'o'
o. diIsd nv the tipstan. -. ,..nd there
FOR these positions IN i.l0" w. Robert
are a number OF apphGaihtS, mosition OF
- Ward. who has neld . .in., - viii be
tinstaff for twenty-five SG1' tbought
retained for that position, II - from his
MIR. Ward has been apsense ,s form or
most only one day duilh5 n ne
|. office. and has never peeh iFl'
by the Court. ...o. made vacant
, =" .S Praeipnotion of Mr.. Fowler. lhere
~ o severai applicants for the posi'ivn,
are hon: Nessrs. w. W. scott the
resent state Librarian; n. Il. Mi.ous
Grammar ". Morris and " y: MihoI' VI VI
Dicbmond: Mr.. Charles w. lurner, vi
Manchester: Mir. Is. j. Wysof, OF Wis.,
and others. 90 caIon, il
George W. Hansborough, OF Salehl' ~
co,rt Tenortcr There are a NUMBER Oh
Candidates for this position.
ME- TAYLOR HAS so OPPOSITION.
rho clerkship is now held by Mr.. t.eo.
I-a;th Tavlor who has for long tiIne
M, 6lied that position. He has no OF
nNr,tinn He will doubtless be retained.
A. Tho meeting to-day the docket am
,,onere will be examined. and during Inc
rnlt az the week the Court VIII fainll-
;arize itseIf with the work before them
Commencing the regular term on Satul-
dav ON which day the body VIII adjourn
over until Monday. when the cFil'ha
docket will be called. go
In last Sundays Times Will DC lou,lo
interesting biographical sketches OF the
several members of the Court toSethe'
with their pictures.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-02
Nauoleon and W hist.

The great Napoleon was not great at
the whist table. and q CHARACTERISTIC
story is told of him at ST. Helena AZ
A private party of whist. he took our
four napoleons to use as markers ana
one of the young ladies took up one OF
the coins and asked him what II was
The polite hero snatched II rather rough
Iv from her. and pointing TO me I'M
preston. exclaimed: "Cest moi me
ANNOYANCE caused by this incident run
lied him so much that he made ms
The party begged him TO try again
l. 4 he did so with the same result ms
countenance then displayed the RACES OF
convIsive fury, and his anger was not
appeased until the house had been scared
ed for old cards. which could be more
Meantime the unhappy Count Las.
Casas. his only attendant, was ordered
cards alone until they should run smooth
ly. Louis Philippe showed equal re-
gard for the coin that bore his name.
lie dropped louis on the carpet whiie
Having whist and arrested the progress
of the game to look for it, whereupon
a foreign ambassador, who was one 81
the party. set fire TO billet OF 'G"i
TO give light to the King under the table
The Academy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-02
THE CHASITY VAUDKVILLE.
A Pot Pouri of Unique and Novel Fea-
lures To- lie Presented.

The grand charity vaudeville enter
tainment on January 10th is creating
unusual interest in quarters high and
low The entertainment will be entirely
unique and moral. and the like has never
been seen in Richmond before.
Ii viii be a pot pouri of choice features,
each selected for It's bright and attrac-
tive elements. The rapid stage manage
nent alone will be d remarkable feature
The stage hands of both the Theatre ana
the Academy Will keep things moving,
under tile management OF Mr.. w. A
H1onn.e) Graves. and the whole VIII be
under the direction OF Mr.. Horace +.
Smith, Polk Millers manager
No entertainment ever presented sucn
a variety OF choice attractions. and per-
sons attending Will be enabled TO see
under the most favorable and inviting
conditions interesting features with which
their only acquaintance heretofore nag
uerhaps been the bill boards on the street
or a newspaper notice. and all VIII De
presrnted In such "a refined and chaSte
manner as To win the commentator OF
nc most refined sensibilities. Many are
,h.v who would like TO see genteei
hn,f between scientific handlers or The
loves but Tor the disreputable surround
ios,s while others who would enjoy the
d.l,gld OF living pictures, are deferred
,e"s,,se OF the character OF the COM
Dsnv thad presents them
~. sa me may be said OF the skirt
a.nrs which is the poetry OF motion
and enc Of the most graceful ana arusuc
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-02

h,ndro1 persons were fed during the
evening. This by no means eXhaustsu
the supplies. and the remainder OF nv
contributed Victuals VIII be hdhueu -
day TO some deserving desututeS III '''''
city. 49, ,.,.,. =, tho
" nile everybody was kept pusy IN Ime
imnrovised dining-rOOm. ahotheI me-
crowd gathered in the parlor TO listen W
the various numbers OF an int oxec,,ted
musical programme, which was eAeculeu
there unlh $3.50 L. NJ. The asseInplase
contained quite number OF ladles, "no
expressed ihemselVt5 equallN piedseu 81
the members of the association ID resdi ,.
IA the attractions offered. Ihere Nelc
,,i,po solos rendered in the most perfect
sfvle bv Miss NJ. Everett. of NatertoWn'
\ / 4 cousin of Mrs. II. -. NlllaHl9,
who is visiting the latter at the plcSeI'
time. and Mr.. Aubrey Kelley VINO az
though quite young, mas alreauE E 9hero
a mastership IN piano playing neIe
were also banjo recitations by MI MAI
CON, Shackelfo and the Imperial quar-
tette. consisting Of Messrs. RlGnard ~.
Woodbridge. J. Clinton Burton, + harry
letter and II. r. Francisco. upheld thelr
old reDutation. and by their excellent rem
ditions largely added 10 the general hlerri-
MIR II. McJones also contributed to the
entertainment by giving NUMBER oi
amusing chalk talks. ..r %
tho hic hall where an interesting gym
nastic exhibition awaited them. livery,
thing passed OFF very satisfactory, anu
the various numbers of the programme
were executed with great skill and rare
nerfection. Those who participated IN the
exh. nition were Messrs. Robert Morr.sett
perrv Einney. c. y. Westman. \. Schat-
zel. ". \. Haskell. w. IL. Ramkey' ). r.
PAYNE H. Kindervater. j. {: Blake
T.. J. Hersman, John Rutherioru anu ~
). Carter. ,... 49,. 80,
This part Of the entertainment was IN
der the direct supervision Of Prof. Anton
SchatZel, the physical director, VINO w
serves great credit for the time anu
labor which he has expended IN arranging
Al the close of the entertainment there
y,os another supper served TO the per
formers and ushers. ana Il Soo'i Hi"I,s
neoDle fingered in the parlor untll nearly
midnight All present were nna Vnaru r a.
centton of 1895 was the best entertainment
ever given within the walls OF the asso-
Air George f. Tibbitts, the general Sec
rotary of the association. VINO, by tne
way was the soul OF the eHtl'V 49,,
tainment. has received quite AulnpeI
of subscr;ntions of various amounts from
ladies' interested in the association Wvrh
for the reading TOOm ana these con- Iyu'
lions will be used IN securing .'uIiD ~
of periodicals and dairy papers iol ~.
use Of the members during Tue
year. 1871, -. iss,,in,, q,
,.oserved seats viii begin at The office Oh
| The association building for the MIN slai
course entertainment, whlch WI , ,dh'
rIoco ~, Friday evening. when the IVES
In I-niyersity Glee and Mandolin 'lut
,v,ll anpear before a Richmond audience
| % ranutation of that organization II
| sufficient guarantee that the entertain
ment viii be highly satisfactory ohe'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-02
NEW YRAk Ar TINE <SSOcIAffOH
The Entire Building Thrown open 10
Numerous Visitors.

A happier crowd of members and friends
of the Young Mems Christian Association
never filed the building than yesterday
afternoon when the usual New year
reception was held. The ladies' or the
entertainment committee worked very
faithfully all the morning and part OF
the afternoon In preparing the many
v,ands that had been sent In to feed the
hundreds of visitors. There were turkey
beef tongue and other meats IN aouhu-
anc. and excellent coffee and chocolate
was prepared by the ladies while Ice
cream and cake were supplied 10 complete
the tempting repast. shortly, after .
o'clock the first callers dropped IN, ana
then a constant stream OF visitors CO.,
tinued TO arrive and occupy every cha.r
in me library and reading room that hsd
been transformed into temporary res
taurant. Quite number OF the active
WORKERS OF the association assisted the
ladies in waiting on their hungry custom
ers. and II Is estimated that about seven
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-02

A vnrv nleasant New Year episode
RHRA AT THE HC5DHNF.
Two Excellent New-Year Performances
Other Attraction This Week.

The New Years performances at the
Academy OF Music yesterday afternoon
and last evening were enjoyed by fash
ionatle and appreciatiVe audiences. THE
Lady Of Lyons" and THE New Magda-
len" were acted by Nine. Rhea and her
able support I'm a most admirable man
ner When the ideal is manifested by
unfolding an attractive personality, then
we have art. II an actress Is great be-
cause of her ability to reveal the human
soul, then Rhea is great As | studied
her variety of expressions | found each
phase COTrespOndcd with some mental
action. She possesses a voice that Vi
brates with symbol of thought. She not
only does something. but she reveals the
experience Of the character she is i'm
persCnating by giving herself up 20 her
emotions. Rhea is not as snowy as DaN-
export, yet not as suggestive as Duse.
While most actresses make US stare,
Rhea makes is think.
Ia "rhe Lady Of Lyons yesterday
afternoon she gave Us simple, lovable
and genuine Pauline that was the de-
delight Of the audience. The twink'ng
OF her eyes. the attitudes OF her ha DIS,
the positions of her body were all eX-
pressions of a beautiful character and
Nine. Rhea's pleasing individuality made
her cOnspicuOusly clever
THE New Magdalen" at night was
very effective, though il seems to me
that the first act could be improved by
cutting 1t. Rhea sustained her reputation
and the other members Of the company
gave strong support
The work Of Mr.. w S. Hart deserves
special mention. lie is a young actor of
much promise. and, though strong emo
tions make him read his lines rather
rapidly. ne expresses himself with clear
ness. Mr. NJ. l.. AlsoS proved himself 10
be an actor Of unusual polish, with the
power of adapting himself TO every situa-
lion. '"rhe Parsians," FOR the benefit OF
the Elks. Will be produced tonight
The Passing Show" will be seen az
the Academy of Music Thursday evening
The Two Colonies" begin an engagement
at the Academy Friday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-02
pE8sOyaL and GENERAL.
Interesting Facts Regarding H'chmo""s
Citizens and Other Matters.

Miss Lottie Cosby is visiting relatives
In Hanover county.
Hon. James l.. Tredway, OF Pittsyl-
vania. Is at the Exchange.
Mr.. Joshua Brown. Of Salem. who Is
attending school at Hampden-Sidney,
spent the holidays with relatives III IRIS
city.
A marriage license was issued IN Wash.
inrton Monday TO Joseph &. Chiiton, OF
Warrenton. Va, and Elicit ID. Lounge
of Richmond. Va.
The Misses Hattie and Sonia Heck
man. of north Twenty-iifth street; aller
a most delightful visit 10 friends anu
relatives in skinquarter, chesterhei"
county. have returned home.
Miss Irene Boschen, OF Glen Allen. gave
her friends most enjoyable entertain
ment Monday evening at her nome
Among those present were some OF Rich-
mond's bellies and the countys beauS.
Mr.. Il. Morgan Shepherd. who Tor some
tim. past has been with T. ". Noo,'
e Co. has severed his connection Win
mai firm, and Will take charge OF the
business department or the southern
Planter.
The Allen & GInter Branch OF the
American Tobacco Company yesterday
sent to both the white and colored aims
houses two large packages OF cigarettes
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-02
COLO ED DRESS G zoos.

All the newest styles and this seasons
M. gs'jn ,' Soc. WOoLS AND SILK AND
MDOLS reduced to DC. , ,,,,,e.
~ ana iO-inch ALL-WOOL DRESS
GOODS reduced from 75c. to gc. ,.,,,,
t5-inch MINED SEX ES 49, ~ 'o' rit
IL and 50-inch COVERT CLOTH AND
sFRGFS reduced from $50 and fl.S1 TO ~:
SO and si2 SUIT PATrEHNS reduced
uS 80 and ga PATTERNS reduced to $40.
S5oinch ATL-WOOL CHALLlES, best
French goods. light and dark coior'hS''
reduced from Coz 10 tc. ,,,,,,r,rs
SILK STRIPED FRENCH CiHh~i"
reduced from $50. 10 opc,
'V pT>,rNtRER. EVERYTHING Is NEW
,NNn irisESU No OLD STYLE, TX
SH0P-WoRN GOODS AMoNP IN"
COLLECTION.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-02

..rhe New York-Florida Special vest-
buled train. composed entirely OF Pullman
oars mat has contributed so much In pre-
vious seasons to directing. southern travel
by the Atlantic Coast Line ana ,a,, fi lth
;rhis s,iperbly equipped train will leave
New York daily except sunday via Penn
.vIvanla railroad at l:3O T.. NJ, Philadei,
phia I p NJ, Baltimore 80 T. NJ ana
tVashington 1913 +. NJ. arriving al jack
'on,,ille and st. Augustine the following
syening. rhis is the only linz. running
sssooiidi7 trains between New York and
Florida. and it is understood there WIZ De De
.iaS tor The improved service. The cars
a arn t eam-heated and lighted through9uti
a. aIectricity. The dining-car Is provided
NJ Vim the best supplies, and Il affords IN
route an the luXures OF ilrst-ciasS ho'o''
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-02
EFFORIS 40 nHORGANIZ6.
The Fowhatan Club Held It's Annual
Meeting Last Evening.

The Powhatan Club held its annual
Eighth street last evening. with the
president, :. l.. Kelley. I'm the chair,
while Mr.. c. Roddy Tenser recorded.
The committee appointed TO make an
effort TO secure $50 members who are
willing TO contribute 81 each for the
present year, made partial report, and
upon MIR T. Aston Cabells motion, u
was decided TO extend the time until
January 18th when a final report rs 10
be made, in order TO decide the future
Of the club
on motion OF Mr. Tenser, the commit
tee was enlarge by adding all present
at the meeting OF the club who did not
vet belong TO IT, The committee Viii
evening at \ o'clock.
The election OF officers for the present
year was postponed until the next meet
ing
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-02
When London Sher rs Eat Goose.

Thayie's Inn. I'm Holborn, nice. qulee
spot, was formerly an, Inn OF Shapcery;
J'havie was an armorer OF the time ot
EDWARD UI-probably Welshman. and
in all likelihood a 'Dayie. and perhaps
The original Tafy OF English prejudice.
There Mere plenty OF Welshmen In Hoo
born in the days OF the plantassn,h,,s ~,
stru,ting down from your Inn toward
The court. and oYer cheeses OF the kind
they called 1alsar at less than market
rha city baillfYs would run them 10
II they caught them. and generally kept
a sharp lookout for forsstaliefs anu e..
gratters and people Mlth ,as." f to
thinner. John Clerk. pouitsrer. met jon,s
spencer, with twenty-five gfese ~ nu'-
born when coming 10 the city, ani torth-
Win bon.ht the whole flock. tie WAS
adjudged a forcstaller. and me sessS'
were forfeited 10 the use OF the snsr ~.
40 that there would he rare Eoos3 W.
at the next city feast--Ah 1ho isS
Round.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-02

thrown the whole colony into A trans"
port Of delight.
The Russians pow in this city csmo
here for the most part by way OF siberia.
Nany of them had been cAiled. neary
all Of them deprived Of their social anh
property rights In their mother country.
A prominent Russian said that he dli NOT
believe there was single one OF ms
coustrymen living in San Francisco VINO
couN have safely returned home nhn"r
the rule Of the former car tnder On.
laws then enforced IN Russia the emu
M an exile was given no right which the
,a,her Nd no. possess Many members
~ the colony had been sent TO Siberia for
minor offences. such as neglect TO pay
taxes. Some have grown wealthy IN san
Francisco. and they may visit Russia, De
restored TO citizenship, and even 10 form
ar ,r,nerty rights.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-02

Visitors comment on the number OF
nianos and variety Of makes and cases TO
he found i'm our warerooms-hnaDe, Ever
cit. Gabler. Chickering, Colpy, BfoWh
s,i,,,,,,son breU and other manufacturers.
Bargains in Square Pianos which We have
taken I'm exchange as part pay Tor new
Instruments. Also. three Upright ramos
i'm stock at half their original COS. ~, ot ~,
of Ninth street n.,toc Q. 90
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-02
Enop1 PEMBERToN c0RDEs and West Broad s11ee!
EVENING SHADES.

and smoking tobacco which was h'shiy
enjoyed by the inmates.
ne Religious Herald of yesterday prints
a long and interesting letter IRON rev
Ro. RvIand. d. D., the first president OF
Richmond College. giving his recollectlons
of Alexander Campbell. In this article
DR.. Ryland gives his views OF me Hues7,
ton of the union Of the Baptists ana
In his ninetieth year is professor in the
BAPTIST Female Institute. at Bristol, Tenn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-02
Virginia DIVISION T. L. 4.

The Virginia Division, Travellers Pro-
tectiye Association. has issued invitations
to a reception to be rendered Mr.. John
4. Lee, of ST. Louis president of the
National Travellers Protective Assoc'a-
ton. at the rooms of the DIVISION, NOS
20 and 80 Chamber of Commerce build
ing tomorrow evening at o'clock. The
committee in charge is composed OF
Messrs. X. L.. Christian. George Gibson,
Jr.. and Joseph Wallersteln.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-02
,IrErLED SASH CURTAINS

RUFFLED SASH CURTAINS
SIS. reduced to sl.& pair.
81. reduced TO s. pair.
$3.50, reduced to So pair
FRILLED TAMBOURED MUSLIN re-
duced from Soc to 3Oc. per ward
SWISS MUSLIN, SlLkOldNtS. -
TEENS. reduced from 10 20, ~ ana |S'
to II lie. per yard. ,.,,,,,, CURES co.,
10 a. and SOC. TAMBOU RED SW iSS. ior
Sash curtains, reduced to 35c. per YARD
q. 80 and 35c. grades reduced 10 %,,
Snecial value in CROCHET AND MAX
sAIIIF,S BED SPREADS. ranging III
nrice from soc. to $40 piece IAN
Excellent values in COl,OREl, MAI,
SEII.LES SPREADS. light shades ana
perfectly fast colors.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-02
Pm sin, EXILE, Made Happy.

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. THE TWO
thous,nd Russians in the Local COLBY
are refugees and ex.ies no 'ohse', ~
..sr,,ad the brand that was upon them.
,rhe f,rst copy OF the imperial prociama-
ZION has Just reached here. and II has
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-02

represen,ations OF living movements 'na'
can be imagined. ...., eoa+ures will
These and other nn n,ana e., ie" this great
, ,'aNc q" NV and their presentation VII,
be- hy ladies and gentlenrs,n IN the most
eSasfe and irorenssive , s.yhle. Of Music
me po oncn Monday. January Ith,, AZ :
%''' "' FOR the sale OF tickets. sh9 'hs,
~ o., desire 10 engage box before sm INA
;vnc address II. f. Snith' niaiase''
80 of The Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-02
BLANKETS.

All the $2.2j. $3.50 and 1926 BLANKETS,
an good values at the prices. now y
All the $3.50 and 81 BLANKETS SOFT
" mite Wool. elegant borders, now =.
All the $3.50 and $40 BLANh r. = al l
fornia Wool, white with assorted DorueiS'
hu the $3.50 and Sc BLANKETS, s..
Xii the so and $l2 BLANKETS, made OF
the finest California Wool, beautltul poi-
st9 CALIFORNIA BLANKETS reduced
All the SIS BLANKETS, this IS the
finest BLANKET that the looms can p'o-
duce, and we have reduced thch ~ ''''
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-02

WOOL SHIRTS AND DRAWERS re
dmced from sl.25 TO 81, voor
WHITE AND NATURAL NCOL
SHIRTS AND DRAW ERS' reHuceh from
All the $50 and 80 GENTS SHIRTS
AND DRAWERS reduced to =.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-02
Observation-Disclosures
NE ACCEPTS TIE CHIEF OFFICE or
RICHMOND COLLEGE,
AK. That tho Board of Trustees VIII Hold
. Special Meeting and Invite Anyone
TO VentiIatc His Views.

Prof I. w. Boatwright, Of tho chair
y, modern languages OF Richmond cob
LOGO who was on the lith OF December,
20, elected by tho Board OF Trustees OIL
that institution so the presidency OF INC
college. has notified the board of his 'c-
ccptancc Of the position. The letters AT
tachcd are explanatory.
Richmond. Va. Dec. p 1894.
Professor Frederick W. Boat"i'h"'' va
\. Richmond. Va.
Dear Sir.-At a meeting OF tne lIus ,p,',
OF Richmond College. on the mn me-
YOU were elected president y. -" ~
10 toko effect two days ait'I t'' -,
20 80 ,.,.,ncrt inc circumstances con-
nccicd with The election, me ,ohs , i,,i as
consideration the run anu Nt..I 80 thc
cUssiro INC prayerful communal ol , .,r
49, "a pfrlrc guidance. the chaIdN'el
of fho hard the unusually iuii ".a.'t.
ance OF the members. give spt. "a % >,
c,,ce 10 your choice, ana hidhc ~ "
Commitment which may Wen DC 90, s
lated bv so young man. NJ u u'eIa'
,.,,csine fullest cOnidJnce IN your ; -"oI'i
ftp ab,,fv. broad-miudednesS, ~ 80 "a,
MOI, devotion TO your Anna Maze -
mat your administration VIII nc ~ a.
ablc TO Yourself ana promo'Nt "a -
creased prosperity. and honor ioT our CUT
Tho undersigned are happy IN being the
n,oo,um of communicating lhc '"l "SS1
,,isnss OF the trustees mat you may az
cent the position with its duties ulais
and responsibilities -, -.
The recommending regulations viii snow
that ,yas Intended TO be the effect OF the
change of policy In having chei eNecu-
fiy. officer FOR the college. me salary
was fixed at 800. which includes your
COMPENSATION as professor IN the Schooi
Of Modern Languages, position the
trustees desire you TO retain.
Itnc may suggest a modncatloh OF INC
r,,las and other. changes, but IN such an
event as well as in SUSTAINING you IA Wv
dt.,b.r,-, Of the function of the high and
Jcfcate Office. the trustees will act win
libcralitv and with cordial confidence IN
YOUR right purposes, and in the WISDOM
highest interests Of the institution.
We are. dear sir,
Yours very truly.
l.. NJ. CURRY.