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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-08
PADEREwsKrs INFLUENCE.
Result Of Analytical skill and "a
Powerful Musical Temperament.

Next Tuesdays concert promises to be
an event almost unique IN the annals or
Richmond musical circles The interest
evlnced in Mr. Paderewskrs appearance
here has been intense since the first an
nouncemert, and the supply OF seats Tor
the occasion has been well-nigh eA-
hausted.
The astounding influence which this pl-
anist gains over every audience is due,
first. TO his ability to construct a read
ing which is justified by the intellect ana
vitalized by emotion. and second, 10 ms
incomparably beautiful execution, when
rav.shes the ear with its caressing tones.
That there is a good deal of silly sensa-
tionalism. hvsteria, and unreas0ning hero
Worship In the behavior Of his audience -
not TO be denied, for many sentimental
young women who have no knowledge OF
the higher beauties Of piano-playlng ana
no conception Of the masterpieces OF piano
composftlon attend these performance 5.
But those who have a serious regard lot
musical art are also stirred 10 tAe UcPei'7
by this mans work.
Mr.. Paderewsh is a man or WeH-dls-
cipllned mind. lie has broadened his per-
ceptions and strengthened his reasoning
mowers by the study OF many subjects not
connected witk music His innate reinle-
ment has been polished by culture ana ne
has also made himself 4 complete mas
ter Of musical construction. lie Analyses
a composition with the skill Of mathe-
matlclan. but with the feeling or man
of powerful musical temperament. Ihat
he goes through this analytical process
with the smallest works in his reperloly,
as well as with the largest Is abuhdahliy
Accommodated by the exquisite adjustment
affarfg Not "A sins
ole measure Is ever read in sloVeniy
manner. but each one is treated win the
most loving care for its melodic outline
It's individual rhythm, its rhythmic rela-
tion 10 the remainder Of the phrase, and
its office as an element In the compost
tion as a whole. No matter how rapid or
mechanically difficult the passage, the re-
sult OF Mr.. PadorewskPs private study
as revealed TO his hearers, Is manifested III
This remarkable insistence upon the arts
tie relations Of the thousands or tones
I'm a composition. coupled with a mastery
of tone color, which preserves at an
times the vocal illusion. And behind all
this lies a mental grasp or the organic
unity of the musical work whlch gives
10 MS a symmetrical and satisfying inter-
probation. 49,,
II Is true that some compositions IN the
repartory OF the piano have been read
more convincingy by other players. But,
taking the piano list as a whole, Mr..
Padarewsd shows a deeper emotional
sympathy with the greater part OF IT, ana
a fuller intellectual mastery Of that part
than any other player since the palmy
DAYS of Rubenstein. In tone color ana
exquisite gradations OF touch Mr.. Pade-
rewskl 10 without question the greatest
master Of the keyboard ever known to
the world.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-08
THE JONES WILL CASE.
The Document Sustained-Pay of
Counsel.


WILLIAMSBURG, VA, December -
Especial THE jury in the celebrated
Jones will case this morning rendered
the following verdict, sustaining the
will: Eve the jury upon he issue, find
that the paper writing made and exc
cuted the 18th day Of June. 1891. by Bar
nett Jones, and admitted to probate on
the 18th day of December, 1894. in the
County Court of James City, and city
of Williamsburg, is the true last Will
and testament of Barnett Jones. de-
ceased. l.. q. BOOTH.
Foreman"
A motion was made for a new trial.
but was overruled, and counsel at once
prepared their bills of EXCEPTIONS to the
rulings of the court in order 10 take
an appeal.
Before adjourning this evening, the
Court made an order directing the
executor Of Captain Barnett Jones's es-
tate-ex-Judge Henry Il. Warren. Of
James City-to pay out OF the funds in
his hands from the sale Of property in
Virginia, 10 ]. +. Hubbard and II. II.
Pollard 81 900 each: out of funds arising
from the sale of the northern property,
to ID. G. Richardson and Isaac Diggs,
$1,000 each; . DR.. Richard a. Wise, who
was examined as an expert in the case,
the sum Of 500; to John c. winston. OF
Richmond, for the stenographic report
in the case. the sum Of 1851, and 20
]. G. Carlton, for reporting the evidence
on the first day of the trial. the sum
OF $40 The Court further ordered that
the plaintiffs pay TO the defendants their
costs i'm this behalf expended. The jury
fees in this case will amount to several
hundred dollars. The trial OF the case
occupied ten days. Many Of the jurors
live n considerable distance from town.
and drew mileage besides their per diem.
The Judge and visiting attorneys left
on the evening trains for their homes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-08
THE SIGNAL SERVICE
The Chief 0fnCer for Virginia Duly
Established in This City.
OBSERVER EVANS IN CHARGE.
TO Erect "a Free-Air Thermometer
shelter Above the Library Build
fur-VcaJiuu the MercuriaI Ba-
rometer-somethin of the nureau.

The chief bureau Of the Virginia Wea-
Their Service has been duly established
in this city. The observer is Mr.. Edward
a. Evans, and his headquarters are In
the State Library building, Room p,
where the climatic conditions, rainfall,
etc. are taken twice every day; reports
made up, and information compiled Tor
dissemination throughout the State.
For a number Of years the State Board
OF Agriculture considered the question oil
having such an office in this city, in con-
nection with the work Of the Department
OF Agriculture, and strenuous elors
were made To carry out Its plans in TINS
respect Not until recently, however. ala
the board meet with the success It had SO
long wished for. After having laid III
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-08

all over the country so that when COM
piled into maps, &c. they show the exact
meteorological conditions at precisely the
same moment Of time for all portions OF
the United States. This map Will repre-
sent then. to the observer, those PARIS
where storm areas are located, ana "heie
the weather is fine. where warm, ana
where cold: shows where rain or snow Is
falling, or has fallen; gives the direc-
ton and force Of the wind, when dan
gerous winds are prevailing, and indicates
where they are likely to prevail. on th-
conditions, as SET forth by these obserVa-
tions and charts, the forecast-otiicer
makes his predictions as to probabilities
of rain, gales, fair weather, trost cold
waves. or snow.
These thermometers are usually placed
in a shelter or small frame enclosure
located something Ike 80 feet above the
top of the building in which the weather.
office IS situated. The picture printed in
this connection in this article gives an
intelligent idea Of the shelter, and how It
is reached, in order for the thermometers
10 be read The object in having these In
struments 50 far above the ground Is TO
rid them Of any influence from the heat
reflected by the earth. and give correct
record of the climatic conditions. The
thermometers will be housed above tho
Library building very shortly.
MR.. EVANS, THE OBSERVER.
Mr. Evans. the observer, is " native OF
Alexandria, Va. from which place De
entered the United States Signal-Service
now Weather Bureiu, in December, 1879
He has been identified with the work
continuously ever since. In June, 1885, he
was assigned 10 duty az Point Huron,
Mich, remaining there until the spring OF
lSS2, when he was ordered to Williams
port, Pa, from where. after few
months service, he was transferred TO
headquarters, at Washington, ID. g. Since
1855 he has seen service in the States OF
New York. Minnesota, Ohio. South Da-
kota, Tennessee, again in Michigan, and
in Virginia, 10 which last-named State
he came last summer, for the purpose
Of establishing a Weather-Dureau-station
in Richmond and making it the head
quarters of the Virginia Weather-Service.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-08

sensltized paper within. whenever
through clouds or otherwise, the sun Is
obscured. the record stops. The later
method IS based on the principle OF the
EXPANSION OF mercury from heat. Inc
instrument is adjusted at various angles
according To the season OF the year
The mercury IL inciOsed in gls ~ tube
having 4 large blackened bulb, sealed at
both ends, which Is Itself inciosed IN
another glass tube The heat Of the sun
forces the mercury UP 10 the CONTRACT
points. which Immediately records the
fact upon the self-register. The moment
the sun Is hidden behind a passing cloud
the mercury falls below the contact,
and the record ceases until "Old Sol
again appears.
MORNING OBSERVATIONS.
A regular morning weather observation
consists Of the following: Air pressure
(or weight reduced 10 freezing point, ana
sea level. temperature Of the air at the
time of observation. temperature OF the
wet bulb. temperature of the dew point,
percentage Of relative humidity, lowest
temperature i'm past twenty-four hours
direction and velocity OF the Wind at
the time Of observation, highest velocity
and its direction since the preceding re-
port. amount Of precipitation rain or
snow) for preceding twenty-four hours
amount and kind Of clouds and direction
from which moving. and the then cnar-
acter OF the weather. This Is transmitted
by telegraph. TO the central office, where
It Is used in making I'D the dinereht
charts, maps, and other matter Issued oy
the chief Of the bureau
BENEFITS or THE MAPS.
These observations are taken twice
daily-3 A. NJ. and T. NJ, eastern time
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-08
Excitement at Leigh-street school.

The little hutter Of excitement which
disturbed The usual calm serenity OF
Leigh School for few minutes Friday,
shortly after noon. was Occasioned by
the sudden illness OF one OF the scholars,
who is d victim OF heart-disease. The
scholars. noting the ghasuy change Of
countenance. and fearing their school
mate was about 10 die, scrambled IN get
out OF the building. Their cries attracted
Principal PAGES attention, and, rushing 70
the spot. ne quickly quelled tho disturb
ance. Restora(ives were applied TO the
invalid, and he was sent home. Mr..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-08
LATEST MILITARY NEWS.
The Soldier Lads Attending Drfiis
and Taking Interest in Work

Military matters are about the same as
they have been for this season or the
year
Regular routine work goes on as OF
old, and many new faces are seen in the
ranks, which proves that interest IA
the volunteer service Is growing. Inc
new men recently enlisted show more
earnestness in their work and study. and
viii make good soldiers. Work Is not lag
cling and that of the resimental soldier
lads would DO credit to paid regulars.
The Anderson Light Infantry drill team,
which Lieutenant Bob" Masurier has the
honor 10 command. is the pride OF the
regiment. The boys execute commands
inst ike regulations are written, and
their drills are more than interesting;
they are perfect. The team IS credit
20 the regiment and company. The COM
many expects TO add a pool-table TO it's
already handsomely-furnis room.
The entertainment given last Wednes-
day night by the Walker Light Guard
and Old Dominion Guard, companies b
and ID. was perfect success, and greatly
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-08

enjoyed by all who ATTENDED. The gath
ering represented every branch OF the
service in the city. The splendid regi-
mental Band furnished both dance and
Company b has been presented by Pr-
vats j. c. Weckort with an original
election-ticket. nicely framed. which was
used at the election OF the Hon. Gilbert
c. Walker. from whom the company
takes its name-"The Walker Light
Guard "
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-08
BLACKSTONE.
Tobacco break ELECTROMAGNETIC Re-
Election of MIR. Epes.

BLACKSTONE. VA. December 7.-(Spe-
cial)-The Farmvllle Paint and Powder
Company will give an entertainment in
the Opera-House here on the 10th. "Un-
der the Laurels" will be played. and the
proceeds will go to the Confederate Ne
mortal Association. Of Prince Edward.
Tobacco breaks here were quite heavy
this week, and prices were fair. Although
the bulk OF the offerings so far have been
very common. Blackstone has quite a
number of enterprisng buyers.
Mrs. DR. l.. G. Booth and Miss Henrietta
Booth. Of Charles City county, after a
visit to relatives In Lynchburg. are stop
ping In our town, their own home.
Mr.. Ashley Adams has gone TO Cleve-
land. O., where he has accepted a position
with a business-house.
Mr.. James +. Epes. who recently under
went an operation al st. Luke's, Rich
mond. will soon return there, TO be treat
ed again. Or. w. J. Harris. Of our town.
is now an inmate there, and Is said 10 be
getting along nicely.
That Hon. Sydney Y. Epes should be
elected TO the position OF Register of
the Land Office. which he held by appoint
ment. Is just what all of his friends in
the Southsldc expected. No better proof
can be given OF his work for the party
than the fact that Messrs. Hundley and
Turnbuli were elected without any oppo-
sltion, where there used to be large Re-
publican maiortles. Mr. Epes contributed
more toward bringing about this change
than any other one man. perhaps.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-08

The most interesting OF all Dickens's
characters is the school-boy." Everybody
knows him--in fact. every man has been
there himself. Upon this interesting
theme a comedy Of unusual interest has
been constructed, which has convulsed
audiences in all parts OF England. Aus
tralia, and in the large cities Of this coun-
try. a southern company has just been
organized. and will inaugurate its tour
through this section next Wednesday and
Thursday, at the Academy, IN THIS city.
The play IS said to be particularly
bright. witty, and fascinating, and a
company OF uniform excellence has been
engaged to interpret it. The plot deals
with the experience Of a dimlnutlve bus
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-08
BOTH GO TO THE GRAND JURY.
One for Feionious Shooting and the
other for Robbery.


Thomas Coke alias Thomas Copeland,
was sent to the grand jury yesterday by
Justice Crutchheld. upon the charge OF
shooting Robert Boyd with intent to
kill The difficulty between the two men,
which occurred some time ago. grew out
OF quarrel over a game of cards.
John Goode (coloreO was sent on TO the
grand Jury on the charge Of entering
Mr.. ". j. McDowelrs house. near the
corner Of First and Clay streets. about
S o'clock Friday night, and stealing
checks to the amount OF S2672 and $l2
In currency. Mr. A. u. Mcdowell, a son
of Mr.. W. J. Mcdowell. who rs a member
Of the City Council, was at home at the
time. and hearing a noise in the rear
part of the house went 10 the back porch.
where he saw Goode with "a bundle under
his arm. Goode dropped the bundle and
ran. and Mr.. Mcdowell pursued him and
overlook the thief In the alley in the rear
Of the house. He was turned over to the
authorities.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-08
THE PRESIDENT LOST.
It's known. However. Thar nc W"
Re nj uatteras To-Day.

NORFOLK. VA. December 81 n', y
one day that President cle'elahi W
thoroughly succeeded In losns hA''
Last night the Violet stopped "ai's
light OF Currituck. but disappeaf,'
fore day this morning. slice ~nie"
no one has seen anything OF th' N"
Not lighthouse along the coast n1' -,
beer visited, 30 the Keepers f,ie.. ~.
night IL il positively known. \,
that the presidential parry "~ -
uat(eras tomorrow. -. ----
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-08

Pace said last night that tae schoo. "a,
not suspended more than quarter
an hour altogether, and as one h4l ...'
hurt IN the stampede Ills inYesusi.
into the matter. with view 80 nli..'
out who turned In the alarm OF
at tho corner OF Second ana L-s
streets. and who first started me i-'
for the doors. had so Tar proved rn'''.'
Ing
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-08

ispherial cups, which. revolving upon
horizontal axis, makes about 800 revolu-
tions for each mile of wind that passes
AS the 50Oth revolution Is completed an
electrical contact Is made which Iecorda
the mile on the self-reglster. The IN
strument Is technically known as an
thermometer.
The sunshine If recorded by two me-
thods-the Photographic and the electri-
cal. In the former. ray OF sunlight
passes through small hole In the in
strument and traces line upon the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-08

NEf-tE bIIIIITIg-I
band. who Is passed Off by his wife as her
son. I'm order THAI she may secure the
position OF matron IN boys school. The
principal OF the establishment falls des-
perately In love with the matrOn, and in
sists that her son shall be educated I'm
his academy. The hapless husband is ac-
cordingly relesT.ed 10 the boys part Of
the house. and IS treated by the big DULLES
Of the school with scant courtesy.
Berte Coote has been engaged for the
title role, and the rest may readily mag
ineI.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-08

These observations are taken t~l'
daily-s A. NJ. and =. NJ, eastern time
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-05-05
Four Big Successes.

Having the needed merit to more
than make good all the advertising
claimed for them, the following
four remedies have reached a phe-
nomenal sale. DIR, Kidg's New Dis
covery, for Consumption, Coughs
and Colds, each bottle guaranteed
Electric Bitters, the great rem
edy for Liver, Stomach and Kidneys,
Bucklen's Arnica Salve, the best
in the world, and DR., Kings New
Life Pills, which are a perfect pill.
All these remedies are guaranteed
to do just what is claimed for them
and the dealer whose name is at
tached herewith will be glad to tell
you more of them Sold at Smith S
Drug Store. l
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-05-05

1t is stated that Jno. a. Page,
formerly editor and proprietor of
the Warren News has been peremp-
torily discharged from the govern
meat printing office upon the charge
of having written Il private letter
criticiaing the administrators 6nan-
cial policy. This then is TO be the
Cleveland test of Democracy. Sup
port the administration on its gold
platform or out Of Office and out of
the Democratic party you 60 This
will only make more friends for sill
yer, The silver tide is rising most
grandly aud gloriously
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-05-05

There is more catarrh in this sec
tion of the country than all other
diseases put together, md until the
last few years was supposed to be
incurable. For greet many years
eoctors pronounced it a local di-
sease, and prescribed local remdies,
and by constantly failing to cure
with local treatment, pronounced
it incurable' Science has proven
catarrh to be a constitutional di-
sease and therefore requires consti-
tutional treatment, Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by +, j. Chen
ey & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the only
constitutional cure on the market,
it is taken internally in doses from
10 drops to a teaspoontul 1t acts
directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. They offer
one hundred dollars for any case it
fails to cure, Send for circulars
and testimonials. Address,
f. ]. CHENEY B Co, Toledo, O.
Be6" Sold by Druggists, 75c.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-05-05

Let everybody know that there
is very little more silver than gold
in the world today and all the talk
as to the white meta being redun-
dant too plentiful and cheap dis
solves like mist before the morn
ing sun. Silver has been debased by
legislating agaiustlt; its free and
independent coinage will prove the
greatest boon Of the 10th century
will increase the price oflabor, farm
products, etc, and being better times
and general prosperity,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-05-05
The Fort Smith Times heretofore

The Fort Smith Times heretofore
a gold monometal'st has come over
to free silver coinage. Hear it ye
doubling Thomases and profit there
by The Times is always a supper
ter of Cleveland because Of his IN
tergrity, earnest judgement and
high class politics. But it is well
nigh useless to blind ones eyes to
the fact that the South and West
are now solid Tor free silver. Illinois
will surely declare for the famous
ratio, other states will follow suit in
all probability but whether they do
or not, the next National Democrat
ic Convention will surely do So
There are those of us who have been
opposing l6 tvl as the unmitigated
essence of things not wise comes the
question. Where are we atY'
Whenit comes to such pass as that
the Times chooses TO get in and stay
in the Democratic fold whether the
banner that floats above be emblaz-
oned by the golden rays Of the sun
or tinted with the more mid and
sorteroncs of the silver moon, The
interest Of the grand old Democratic
party surpass that of any ratio and
II the party cry Is tobe sixteen to
one our lungs are about as good as
those of the good and great Arkau.
sas Daily should be,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-05-05
For over Fifty Years

AN OLD AND WELL-TRlED REMEDY
Mrs, Winslows Soothing Syrup
has been used for over fifty years
by millions of mothers for their
children while teething, with per-
feet success. 1t soothes the child,
softens the gums, allays all pain,
cures wind colo and is the best
remedy for diarrhma 1t is pleas
ant to the taste. Sold dby druggists
in every part Of theworld. Twenty
five cents a bottle, It's value is IN
calculable. BE sure and ask for
Mrs, Wlnslow's Soothing Syrup, and
take no other kind 6-b-93-ly
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-05-05

I have just. finished reading Coins
book ''up to date" If somebody
doesn't answerit and prove it a lie
it will shake this country from cen
ter TO circumference. The bankers
and spectators and money kings
will be overthrow and the danger
is that the masses VIII go too far in
revenging their wroogs, aud like
Sampson, pull down. the temple and
crush all alike Bill Arp.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-05-05
$31,40 to Washington, D, c., and
Return.

The Iron Mountain Route will sell
tickets on May 9th and7th to Wash
ington, d, c., and return at one
fare for the round trip Tickets
good returning Is days from date Of
sale, with an extension of 10 days
by departing ticket with joint agent
at Washington, D. c., thus making
80 days limit. This rate is made on
account of the annual convention
Southern Baptist Association and
will apply via Memphis or st,
Louis 9, u, SwINDELL,
Ticket Agent,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-05-05
A Hop, Skip and Jomp.

An athletic caper of this sort
would scarcely be considered indec-
orous in one, even of mature age
and sedate habits, impelled thereto
by excess of JOY ON recovering his
digestion through the instrumental.
ity OF llostetter's Stomache Bitters,
foremost among remedies for dys-
pepsia, biliousness and constipation,
4 trio of evils usually found IN con-
junction with each other, AS .the
Btomache RECEIVERS It's tone, and the
gastric juices are secreted In
healthful plenitude through the ag.
ency Of this superb restorative
nerve tranquility appetite and sleep
return, the body gains in substance
and the muscles in yigor For the
prevention aud cure of malarlous,
rheumatic and kidney trouble the
Bitters Is amost direct and through.
going medicinal agent, lts effects
are speedily felt and comprehen-
glve,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-05-05

The Texarkanian is the
official organ of the city of
Texarkana, for publishing
all ordinances and other le-
gal advertisements.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-05-05

We agree with the Helena World
that the News and Democrat of Hot
Springs should cease their everlast-
ing nonsensical quarreling and give
their readers a rest,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-05-05
Save Money and Patronlze Home In
dustry,

l am now receiving my spring
stock of latest styles Of suitings and
pants goods, which were bought for
cash at bedrock prices, | can save
you money by patroni2ng me, Come
and examine. | will make you clay
worsted suits for $40 and $25; ten
dollar pants for SG and 81, and every
thing else in proportion. Satislac-
ton guaranteed. l-25
G, j. SKIpwlTu.
P,S, viii duplicate any eastern
house.