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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-30
INTEREST IN Y. NJ. G. A. SERVICES.
Those who VIII spenk In May-Tne
Doys' GospeI Army.

Those who VIII speak In May-The
Boys Gospel Army.
The Gospel services NJ the Young Mems
Christian Association are always interest
ing. and a source Of great pleasure Emu
profit TO many who attend every SUNDAY
The following gentlemen have given IN
,sr..,,na addresses during the past
month. Rev. ]. n. Latham. Kev. James
Eair ID. d.. Rev.. l.. NJ. Omer' ana
Rev. ~. Il. Haight. Special music mas
been furnished by the foiiowins weh-
known soioists: Mrs. Maggie X: hhowlSs'
Miss Z. G. Bennett. Mrs. X. Z. Locker
man. Mrs. c. T. Brengle' MI. osct'
Lohman. Mr.. Oscar Howard, ana .ne
Shubert Quartette. Mr. u. burton
Mountcastle and Mr.. Joseph Brereton.
cornetists. Young men are always
heartily welcomed, and strangers are
made to feel at home BY the reception
Committee. The speakers and SUBJECTS
for May are as follows: Rev. >. W.
Moore "Companlonsh,p With Jesus;
Rev r.. N. Sledd, 1.-The Service OF tx
ample: Rev. ]. w. Daugherty, Thy
viii Be Done: Rev. r. T. kerr' ~. D.'
The Holy Spirit -,
The boys service. which is heid NJ
. ocIock every Sunday afternoon, has
fifteen 10 10 This marked increase Is
caused by the new feature which the
associatIon has introduced for boys be-
,cysan the ages of 10 and Is. known as
the Bows Gospel Army" Each boy re-
oeives an endeavor card. which Is care
SuIIv rood . TN before his name Is
signed. which Is as follows: by the
neip OF ,svu WA endeaVor 10 ABSTAIN
from all intoxicating drinks IRON, al
forms of tobacco. including cigarettes
and the use OF profanity. VIII ehdeaVor
to attend all meetings OF the army tsaci'
others the meaning OF the colors. which
sre-red. representing the love of Christ
and blood shed for US; white, purity and
love to mankind blue. total abstinence.
and trying to induce them to become
members" The order OF service: !.
PRAYER by captain or volunteer. 2. Roll
cali THE name and number correspond
inc with that on the endeavor card, and
as the number is called by the captain,
the volunteer answers by giving ms
number) 3. The Scripture recital. This
Is made one of the strongest features
Of the service Books of the New Tesla
ment are studied. beginning with
Matthew Each one Is announced one
week In advance. and one or more verses
are memorlZed, each volunteer stating
the chapter and verse OF each. always
standing when reciting. All of the books
are taken in the same way, until the
boys become familiar with each. 4. The
Lords Prayer repeated In concert. ..
Special music. and singing by the Orange
and Blue chcirs from the Gospel Hymns
several selections 6. Address not lasting
over ten minutes. Z. Marching hymn
1--WE Are Following Where He Leads.
Visitors are always welcome, the gallery
boiny reseryed for parents and friends.
The Young Mems Christian Association
Will be pleased TO furnish printed matter
or give assistance In any way TO churches
or associations desiring 10 form com
panies. Letters addressed TO Boys
Gospel Army. Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION. Richmond. Va. will be prompt
ly answered.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-30
THE ISLE OF CHAMPAGNE.
ThOs. SeabrOOke's Company to Pre-
sent This Bright Opera Tonight.

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sent This Bright Opera Tonight.
The Thomas Q. seabrooke Opera Com
pany will open an engagement for two
nights and a matinee at the Academy to-
night, presenting Byrne and Harrison's
bright and clever comic opera. "The Isle
of Champagne" The Isle Of Champagne,
overlooked by geographers. lies upon the
billowy bosom OF a sea OF the choicest
vintage. Wine spouts sparkling from Its
springs and courses In rivulets through
the paradise. There Is no water. not
even for stock purposes. In this very
tight little isle"
The curtain rises on the first act show,
ing q turreted castle. with moat, draw
bridge. and portculls complete. lifting its
champagne spires into the blue haze or
tropical sky. and surrounded by
bower Of vines. erected on an elevation
commanding a perfect view Of the ocean
imitation Of the wicker work Of cham
payne baskets. The towers are cham.
payne bottles. From the loop-holes the
irregular and gnarled corks peep out.
while the decorations all take their mo.
dels from champagne associations.
The story has the rare charm of origi-
nality. The lines bristle with mirth, wit,
and satire. The wit In clean and cleas
cut. The music Is bright and catchy. Mr..
Seabrooke's greatest charm lies In the
absence Of buffoonery In his acting. His
perusal OF Joe Miller's Joke-Book Is one
Of the funniest things seen on the comic
opera stage.
Not q little attractiveness 10 added to
the performance by O well-trained COM
pany Of coryphees. headed by q premiere
danseuse.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-30

the discharge Of his duty he was sent
on 10 the grand jury.
magistrate. charged with cursing and
threatening to shoot II. II. Holloway;
ana was fined Is and costs and required
TO give security for twelve months IN
the sum OF $500. $3.50.
Deputy Lew Russell. who was Injured
nv being run over by wagon last Sum-
dav week. was out yesterday on crutches.
Esquire Vincent has not yet given
over the idea Of starting paper IN
the county. He has several editorials
already written for the first issue, ana
SAYS he will probably put out the nrst
edition some time in the near future.
Mr.. T. F. Taylor, Deputy Clerk OF
Henrico Circuit Court. to whom the
nomination for Treasurer on the indie
pendent ticket was offered. VIII not &C.
cent Mr. q. w. Thomas. who was
named for the Commemorative attorney
shjp. has signifed his intention OF de-
Ginning the nomination. and IL Is under
stood that Mr.. S. B. CHM Will run in
his stead.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-30
Arrested for Incendiarisn.

The Glendower Stock Farm, near
Scottsville, Va, owned and operated by
Mr.. w. Gordon Merrick, has suffered
from two large fires since March 18th.
on that night twelve horses. including
three hackney stations. were burned,
and In the second fire. April 18th, what re-
manned Of the barn and fourteen horses.
The flames were thought to have been
OF incendiary origin, and the services Of
the Richmond National Detective Agency.
II. A. Woodall, manager, was engaged.
and on the 25th instant the detectives
went to work on the case. which resulted
In the arrest OF Charles Slaughter
(colored) on the 9th. Slaughter was
given a trial before a justice and sent on
to the grand jury. The detectives claim
they have evidence to convict not only
I'm the two Glendower cases, but for
burning Of Mrs. Peyton Coless stables
three years ago; also the house Of Lam
don Scott (coored), In which three OF
his children were burned to death.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-30
Property Transfers.

Richmond: X. c. Bristow TO ". NJ.
Mosely. personally. $500.
Y. c. Bristow to w. NJ. Mosely. int
rest in q feet on south side Marshall
street near Twenty-second. $l,6T7.5o
Miss A. NJ kuyk TO James ). and Ida
b. woodbridge. 70 feet on Pleasant street
southeast corner Union, $500.
Johr Mahony and wife to G. G. Ryan,
50 feet on south side Floyd street near
Lombardy. s6.323.4T.
Mrs. Willie C. Richardson's trustee to
y. c. Lewis. 23i9 feet on east side Tween
ty-hfth street between Leigh and ", $50.
C. G.. Ryan and wife to Thomas e.
Stage, 10 feet on south side Floyd avenue
near Lombardy street, 5000.
G. G.. Ryan and wife to William ". and
Harvey Lumber, 20 feet on south side
Floyd avenue near Lombardy street,
$500.
William Tyree's executors and Others
to william Troy. 5 feet on west side st.
James between Duval and Baker. $50.
Henrico: Mary A. and John Morton to
Lilly b.. wife Of c. w. Montague, a
acres near Williamsburg road. $500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-30
THE DRUMMERs' CONVENTION.
virginia's knights of the Grip to
Assemble Here Thursday Next.

The State Convention OF the Travel
lers' Protective Association will assemble
in this city in the hall Of the Chamber
Of Commerce on Thursday next at IL
O'Clock. Delegates will be in attendance
from Lynchburg. Petersburg. Norfolk
and Danville. The association has grown
very rapidly. and the membership in this
State numbers nearly 800. The conven-
ton will complete its work In one day.
though much important business will be
transacted, including the election of OFF,
GERS and the selection Of delegates from
this State to the national convention.
which meets at San Antonio. Texas.
June %.
The Danville Post was organized last
week at the Hotel Burton, In that city.
under the auspices OF Mr.. w. J. Crump.
of this city. 1t started out with large
membership, composed Of leading travel
ling men and manufacturers OF that
thriving city.
The delegates elected by the various
cities to the State assembly are innuep-
tial businessmen, and the local post In
tends to extend a welcome that will be
worthy OF Richmond. A banquet will be
rendered the visiting representatives at
the Imperial Hotel on Thursday eve
ming at 8 o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-30
Children Shrink

from taking medicine. Tbey
don't like its taste. But thew a,o
eager to take what they Ike
SCOTS Emulsion, for instaoco
Children almost always ulo
SCOTS Emulsion.
And it does them good.
SCOTS Emulsion is the easios,
most palataole form Of Cod.live,
Oil, with the Hypophosphites Of
Lime and Soda added to nour;s,
the bones and tone up the ne-.
vous system. The way Child.
rem gain flesh and strength O,
SCOTS Emulsion is SURPRISE,
even to physicians.
All delicate children need i
DonTos psrradad 10 accept a ubs,5,,,
sectt 4 Bowne,S.y. All Druggists. 50ca..t,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-30
FUNERALS ON SUNDAY.
SENT TO JAIL FOR LARCENY.
Lindsey Mayo Takes nm Appear
other Cases Heard Yesterday.

The weather was bad Saturday nigh'
and Sunday, and the Justice only had a
few of his old friends enrolled on MS
Monday docket yesterday. Clarence
Dickerson (coloredD went to Jail for ninety
davs for stealing a lot Of car-boxes from
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway COM
pany. .,,,o
according to the evidence in the case
had appropriated unto himself pocket
book containing s.. belonging TO Mrs
Riddick. was sent down for sixty days
Lindsey claimed TO have found the purse
but his story was received with some
doubt on the part Of the Court. lie took
an appeal. 1900,
A negro boy named Lee Parker. accused
OF the larceny Of pair of shoes valued
at $3.50 from Wingo. Elicit Il Crump,
was required to give security In the sum
of 500 for his good behavior for the next
twelve months.
T.. Kaplan ard John Leahman, white
men, were fined s. each for fighting on
the streets There were only few cases
OF drunkenness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-30
MAJOR CHARLES HOWARD.
sudden Death OF This Gentleman on
sundny-Funernls.

Sudden Death or THIS HehticHuu On
Sundny-Funernls.
Major Charles Howard died suddenly
Sunday morning Of apoplexy at his resi-
dence. No. IA west Main street. Major
Howard was IN the 6sth year of his age.
and was a native OF Baltimore. AT the
breaking out OF the war he entered the
Confederate army as private, ana oy
successive promotions rose 10 Inc rank Oh
major. He served on the stan or Gene
raj Elzy. and was also with Generals
Early and Iomax in the came capacity.
After the war he settled In Richmond.
and for some years carried on com
,,ias,on business Later he engaged In
insurance. and at the time OF his death
was agent of the Mutual Reserye-Func
life Association Of New York. He wa
a grandson OF Colonel John Eager How
ard. of Revolutionary fame. and OF
Francis Scott Key. author OF The star
Spangled Banner
Major Howard married a MISS Winder
and she and four children survive him'
The remains will be taken to Balti-
more this morning for interment in the
family vault.
FUNERALS ON SUNDAY.
The funeral Of young r. l.. Rebman
adopted son Of Mrs. Christianna Repman
took place from st. Johns German
Lutheran church Sunday afternoon. The
services were conducted by Rev. Or. PAU
l.. Mcneil, the pastor.
The funeral of Charles c. Beilenot. Jr.'
was from ST. Peters Cathedral sunday
and the services were conducted 10y
Rev. Father Frioli. V. G. solos were
sung By Miss Annie XIX ana captain
Frank Cunningham. and the floral offer
ings were very beautiful.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-30
Interest In the Bible Conference.

Much interest is being manifested In
the approaching Bible conference. to be
held in Old Point, June 18th to 18th. The
programme SO far as arranged embraces
lectures by sixteen eminent Biblical
scholars. representing various Protestant
denominations. Mr. F. H. Jacobs. OF
Chicago. who conducted the singing du-
ring the Moody meetings in this city,
will conduct the singing. Mr.. II. o. VII
liams. State secretary of the Young
Mems Christian Association. will deliver
the address Of welcome on behalf of the
Young Mems Christian Association OF
the State.
Reduced rates will be furnished by the
railroad and the Hygeia Hotel, and all
lectures will be free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-30
UNION THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.
The Question of Removal to BE Con-
sidered To-Day by the Trustees.

The Question Of Removal to De Con-
sidered To-day by the Trustees.
The Board of Trustees of Union Theo-
logical Seminary will meet at the semi
nary to-day to receive the report of the
committee appointed to consider the ques-
ton Of the removal Of the institution
from Hampden-Sidney to some other
place.
II the trustees. after hearing through
their committee the offers Of sites that
have been made, should deem removal
advisable. they will so report to the sy-
mods OF Virginia and North Carolina,
with which bodies the final determine
ton OF the question rests.
Richmonds claims to the location, II
removal shall be recommended. will be
urged before the trustees by Rev. DR..
Kerr and others OF the committee ap-
pointed for that purpose.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-30

On Thursday evening Mr.. Alfred A.
Farland, the phenomenal banjolst, will
give banjo recital In the Young Mems
Christian Association Hall. assisted by
Miss Mayme Leahy. reader. and Profess
sor Jacob Reinhardt. pianist. Mr.. Far
land has given recitals In nearly all the
principal cities from the Atlantic to the
Pacific, and from the great lakes TO the
gulf. and the almost unanimous verdict
has been that he gives a most extraordi-
nary musical performance. Mr.. Farland
Is the only person In the world who rem
ders the most difficult classical compost
tons on the banjo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-30
Dr. Mccaw to speak ON Jerusalem

Dr. McCaw 20 speak ON Jerusalem.
DR.. T. B. McCaw has consented to tell
his friends on Wednesday evening at
Sis o'clock what he saw on his trip to
the East. and the impression made on
his mind. before the st. Andrew Broth
erhood OF st. Paurs church. The lecture
will be In the school-room Of st. Paurs,
and all OF DR.. McCaw's friends. both In
the congregation and out of II. ladies
and gentlemen. are invited to hear him
DR.. McCsw Ii graceful and Impressive
speaker, and will give valuable informa-
tion about the Eastern country and the
city Of Jerusalem.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-30

chapters. At night he will make an ad-
dress on brotherhood Work 10 tns
general public ut the Church OF the HOY
TRINITY, and on Monday night. May ON:
he will be present at the conieren.e "
bro,herhood men only In the lecture
room OF 81. James Episcopal church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-30

Polk Miller Is now touring the States
Of Tennessee and Kentucky. On the 9Th
OF May he Is In Louisville. Sth. st. Louis,
and 18th. In Philadelphia. All three OF
the last named cities will hear Mr.. Miller
for the second time on these dates. Mr..
leave about the middle OF next month
for Houston, Texas. where Mr.. Miller will
deliver his recitals four consecutive
nights. after which Mr.. Miller will spend
about three weeks touring the larger
cities and towns In Texas.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-30

DR.. Thomas Ward White sends this
greeting to the Richmond Howitzers:
NEW BIRMINGHAM, TEX.
April Is, 1885.
Comrades: will try to meet you at
Houston.
yours In Christ Jesus,
THOMAS WARD WHITE"
DIR. White was the first chaplain Of the
Howitser Battalion commanded by Mato,
George w. Randolph.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-30

Judges Keith and Cardwell. OF the su.
preme Court Of Appeals. piloted by Colo
mel John Bell Bigger. went to Providence
Forge Saturday and caught over ninety
atlver march,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-30

Magistrate James r. Lewis yester.
day hned John James (coiorsd) q and
costs fer being drunk on the highway.
aud for RESISTING Oficer. A c. Geean In
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-30

the missionary OF the society in charge
Of the Methodist churcnes near Seven
Pines. His report showed much improve.
ment In the work. The board appointed
committee consisting OF Rev. DIR.
Young, Rev. w. Asbury Christian, and
Misses Willis and Muhly 10 report as to
the ACCESSIBILITY Of new Sunday school
in the southwestern .'art Of the city. A
discussion also took place concerning the
best manner Of making out the reports
Of the board.
The meeting Of the board for May was
changed from the second Sunday In
that month to the third. and 1t Is 10 be
held at the Denny-Street church. THIS
change was made on account OF the
dedication of the new Methodist church.
Asbury. on Lombardy street. which
will take place on the second Sunday.
Rev. Mr.. Hatcher, If Barton Heights.
assisted Mr. Moore last week. and the
meetings were very successful. There
were a number Of professions and seve-
raj accessions to the church. The sell
vices will continue for the present.
The meetings which nave been In pro-
gress at Laurel-Street Methods. church
for the past few weeks closed Sundiy
night. These services hav, been we'll at
tended, during which time many souls
have been converted. and the church
greatly strengthened.
brief Notes About Church Services.
Rev. Mr.. Omer preached at Marshall
Street Christian church Sunday morn
ing. and Rev. DR.. Jabez Hall occupied
the pulpit at night. Rev. Mr.. Garrison.
the new pastor. II expected to take
charge next Sunday.
Very Rev. F. Willibald. O. 8. D., cele-
brated high mass at st. Aary's church at
1880 o'clock Sunday morning. The SER
vices were quite pathetic and impressive.
Before beginning hts sermon Father
Willibald stated thai tho day was the
seventeenth anniversary Of his first holy
mass. and requested the prayers OF the
congregation In his behalf.
A general meeting In the interest OF
establishing boys chapters Of the Broth
erhood Of 81. Andrew will be held for
boys Of proper age next Sunday after
noon At Grace Episcopal church. Upon
this occasion Mr. John W. Wood, OF New
York. general secretary OF the brother
hood. viii explain the work done BY boys
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-30

DIP. Broughton. Of Roanoke. who has
been conducting services at Isign-Street
church for the past two weeks, left last
Friday for his home, but the revival will
be continued through this week by DIR.
Wright. There were fifteen professions
Of faith on Sunday.
Rev. II. A. Bagby. Of Calvary Baptist
church. has returned from Scotland Neck.
n. c.. where he aided Rev. r. T. Vann
In a series OF special meetings. In which
some thirty-ive or forty professions were
made.
Rev. r. b. Hatcher. OF Norfolk, IL Ia
the city In the interest Of his church,
building enterprise there. He II psstoH
Of the First church In Norfolk. which
has long been hampSrea In its work ky
~ unfortunate location. II 10 proposed
now for the church 70 buy the property
Of the 0rsnby-Strsst Methodist Epis Coz
pal church, which 10 building one of the
most costly houses IN vkg)nia elsewhere
In the city. Mr.. Hatcher iAd his people
ere hard ct work endssvaA.. ~ zAiss
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-21

The City Sports big show, one OF the
most popular combinations on the road,
is the attraction for the Westminster
Theater the coming week, opening with
matinee Monday and continuing through
the week. This we'll known company
presents a new bill this season, and its
past record here Is a guarantee OF the
quality OF the program promised. On
this occasion two new and up-to-date
burlesques are offered, I'm which all the
pretty girls OF the company will be seen
and a carefully selected olio II provided,
including many OF the best speciality ar
lists. Included in the number is the four
Nelson sisters, whose fame extends over
the entire world. The balance OF this
part OF the program Is furnished by
Mackie and Walker, parody singers,
smith and Champion, character sketch;
Wren and Daily, Carmenalli and Lucille,
comedy musical act; the Sheridans, Phil
and Crissie; William Hail, descriptive vo-
calist, and beautiful ballet introducing z
Miss Lillian Lancaster, Americas best
grotesque dancer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-21

Harry Lacy's "Pianter's Wife," which
has always been popular among the
theatergoers In this vicinity. Is the at
traction announced for next week at
Lothrop's Opera House. 1t is the in
tention OF the management to place 1t
upon their stage on this occasion in a
manner consistent with the high repu-
tation that the play has already obtained
and no expense has been spared In the
preparations. The right to present this
drama was secured by Manager Lothrop
only after great expense OF time and
money, and 10 to be produced at . high
royalty under the personal direction of
the owner-aotor, Harry Lacy. The story
of the play is familiar, but ever retains
its popularity aud interest. There Is fine
blending OF bumor, patbos and the heroic
an It's lines, and every character has been
drawn with a skilliul hand, true TO the
life. The company selected TO interpret
the drama Is strong one, recently or
ganized, and Is headed by the charming
actresss, Miss Maud Miller, who has at
tanned great reputation through the
south and West.
The cast will include Harry Leighton
as Albert Graham, wealthy Southern
planter and an officer in the Confederate
Army; w. ;. Perry "a Harry Livingstone,
false friend Alexander Gaden as Arthur
Blake federal prisoner; Charles G. Pat
terson as Simeon Simcoe, who is writing
historyi W. T. Hodson as Uncle Joe,
an old negro servant; Frank kirke as
Walters. an important witness; Miss Maud
Miller, as Edith Grey, North hern girl
Miss Margaret Pierce as Dora Graham,
Albert's sister; Miss Marie Arkwright as
Angie Gordon, a cousin; Miss Kate Med
niger as Aunt Susan Gordon, a widow.
Lindsay Harris, Esq, OF this city, for
merly with Mary Anderson, W. j. Flor
ence and Mckee Rankin has made ar
rangements with Manager q. T.. Lothrop
for the production OF his powerful play.
"a Wife OF Two which will be pro-
duced for the first time in this city al
Lothrop's Opera House week OF Septem-
ber 80, by the popular actress, Miss Rater-
inc Rober, supported by her superb
company. Special scenery IL being painted
and elaborate costumes prepared.