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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-20
Or. BAUM'S LECTURES.
A Card In Reference to the Trouble With
MIR. Leath.

HiEs lcbths
Rev. DR.. Henry Mason Baum requests
the publication of the following anent
the trouble which occurred between him
and Manager Leath of the Academy:
To the Editor of the Dispatch:
! beg TO make a correction In your
most appreciative notice OF my lee
ture Friday evening. My contract
with the manager OF the Academy
was for four evenings and a natl
nee. making five entertainments. 1t
was not because he requested payment
in advance for the evening that / made
the objection did. but because he rem
dered an incorrect bin which made the
total amount s6l more than my contract.
The amount claimed was deposited. under
protest, and / was permitted TO proceed
with my lecture. a part Of 1t was re-
turned this morning. Had the manager
stipulated when l rented the Academy
that the rent was to be paid in advance,
and a correct bill been presented before
the time for the lecture II would have
been paid. 1t was the excess charge OF
N5.25. and the manner resorted TO for the
collecting 1t that objected to. Ny repu-
tation depends upon a faithful fultilment
of my contracts. and the intelligent and
appreciatiye consideration l have re-
ceived at your hands leads me to believe
you will allow me to correct the unin-
territorial omission in your very kind
notice. HENRY MASON BAUM.
MIR. LEATH'S SIDE AGAIN.
Mr.. Leath said last night in further ex-
PLANTATION Of his side of the matter that
he rented the Academy 10 Or. Baum
for four nights for sl75. and threw In the
matinee as the expense entailed upon
the house by the evening lecture would
not have been worth speaking about. In
addition to the $l75 rent there was SIS
for ushers, doorkeepers. and tickets. max
ing Sl93 A fourth Of this. or one nights
rent, with charges for ushers, &c, was
siS25, but he had had four sets Of tickets
printed for DR.. Baum. which he Oeath)
still had In his possession The cost of
these tickets was IS. and that item was
added to the bill, making the total s54.2j.
BY a mistake. the bill was rendered for
$780, and the difference had been re-
funded.
DR.. Baum will repeat his first lecture
tonight in the lecture-room Of Grace
Episcopal church. and his second lecture
will be given Tuesday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-20
FAIR ELECTIONS CONFERENCE "oFF.'
Tho Meeting viii Not Take Place on
Tuesday, AS Expected.

On the 10th Of December last Mr.. J.
Haskins Hobson. State chairman OF the
Populist party Of Virginia. addressed a
letter 10 the State chairman Of the Demo-
cratic, Republican. and Prohibition par
ties requesting these gentlemen. with two
other prominent men OF their respective
parties. to meet similar representation
Of the Populists at Ford's Hotel next
Tuesday night Ito see IL some plan can
be agreed on by which Virginia's fair
name may be no longer be stained with
the charge Of fraud"
The conference is. however. ION" for
the present. 1t was said at Populist
headquarters yesterday that 1t had been
postponed until some time after the or
ganization OF the Prohbitionists. (which
will take place in Norfolk next Thursday.
Judge Waddill, when asked what the
Republicans had done in the way Of send
ing representatives to the conference,
said he did not know. His opinion was.
however, that they had taken no action.
though they were In sympathy with the
movement. 1t has been stated that Gen.
eral Malone will attend the conference.
and he Is looked upon as the probable
leader in the movement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-20
EVENING WITH OUR GRANDMOTHER
Something About the Entertainment to Be
Given for the ID. 4. X.

One Of the most charming entertain
nnents Of the season will be can Evening
With Our Grandmothers." TO be giver
by the Daughters OF the American Revo
luton at the Academy Of Music to-mor'
row night.
This affair. under the management OF
Mrs. James Armstrong WEIGH and large
corps OF assistants. promises 10 be
thing OF beauty, indeed, and the memory
OF 1t a Joy TO all who are fortunate enough
to secure seats.
The entertainment Is to be spectacular
and dramatic, and the audience Is eX-
pected to wear flill-dress. 50 thai
not only the stage. but the whole
house will present a festive and lovely
scene. Among the many fair daughters
OF Richmond who are to take part in the
quaint and picturesque dances OF the
olden time. and in the splendid tableauS
wants are Misses May Handy. Irene
Langhorne, Annis Howard. Alys Con-
naliy, Kate Harris. and Judith Deane.
The sale OF reserved seats begun Thurs
day, January 18th.
Several fashionable box-partles will be
a feature Of the occasion. The chief OBJ
ject of the old Dominion Chapter. Daugh-
tiers of the Revolution, is to preserve Vir'
GINA history.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-20
The Late DIR. David 8. Watson.

The Rocky Mountain News. published at
Denver, Col, In referring to the death of
DR.. David $. Watson, says:
Though residing only short time
In Telluride. DR.. Watson had drawn
about him a host Of friends, and had
begun to do n lucrative practice. His
friends and relatives in Virginia will feel
comfort in knowing that in his last hours
he was surrounded by loving friends. who
ministered to all his wants. The re-
mains. which were sent TO Richmond,
Va. were looked after in Denver by his
nephew. DR.. George w. Archer. Edwin
w. Hon, ]. W. Brauer. and Walter
Bourne"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-20
MAKE MANY BROOMS.
SOMETHING ABOUT THE BIG COMBINE
OF PLANTS IN THE EAST.
The Goodman Company to Ne Benefited
by the Change-Mr Payne Retirss-
Details OF the Organization.

The recent combining Of all the big
broom-factories OF the East into the
American Broom and Brush Company
centralizes them into one Of the largest
corporations In America. The new con-
Germ has n capital stock OF &1.5Oo.ooo and
comprises the following plants: j. ID.
Blood e. Co.. Of Amsterdam. N. Y,
Myers G. Parker. Fultonville. N. Y: l..
Howard e. Son. Fort Hunter. N. Y;
The Dallas Company. Dallas. Pa. and the
Goodman Manufacturing Company. OF
Richmond. Va. These embrace all the
largest plants in the East. Some smaller
plants will probably be absorbed. At any
rate. the combine will control the broom
manufacturing business Of the East. The
Goodman company. Of Richmond, will
be the southern branch. The Goodman
company will be materially benefited by
the change. as 1t will control all the
business OF the South. Now that plant
employs about $50 hands. bun II Is ex-
pected that the change will soon make
an increase necessary.
MIR. PAYNE RET1RES.
Mr.. w. J. Payne. for several years the
manager Of the Goodman Manufacturing
Company, through whose fundamentally
the new company was organized, retires
from the business entirely. as he has
other affairs which claim his time. He
was rendered the Office of secretary and
treasurer of the American Broom and
Brush Company. but declined 1t for the
reasons already stated.
Mr.. Payne worked for several months
upon the formation of the new corpora
ton. and succeeded after two other gem
tlcmcn had failed in the same undertaking
Before accomplishing the desired end
II was necessary 10 get control of
patent machine known as the hand
stitch broom sewing machine" without
which. IL is said. frst-class brooms can
not be made. Another obstacle in the
way was the plant OF J. u. Blood & Co.,
of Amsterdam, n. Y, which finally had
to be bought out for cash at a large
figure.
LIKE THE AMERICAN TOBACCO CO
The organization OF the company Is
somewhat after the plan Of the American
Tobacco Company. The company con-
trolls the patent machine necessary 10
the business, and the plants in the com
bine are paid for in stock except that
Of the Blood company. The officers are
as follows: w. L. Myers. of Myers &
Parker president; c. L. Howard, OF T..
Howard & Son. vice-presldent; A. NJ
Stelnhardt, of New York. secretary and
treasurer.
The Goodman company will continue its
operations just as before for the present
1t has not as yet been decided who will
manage its affairs. though the Goodmans
will remain connected with that branch
This plant has a capacity for turning out
500 dozen brooms a day. and is one Of
the largest concerns Of its kind In the
country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-20
Reductions,
Reductions,
Reductions.

All.wool Ia White Blankets II Is remark
able, but nevertheless II is 20. Tor ~
Cat o Bed Comforts, very heavy, VIII Only al
swer Tor single beds. 50c apiece.
An carly purchase of new Spring Mating.
We 70 asking i0c. yard for good HEAVY
lslec. Guys an Extra HEAVY Mating.
Our lie. Mating will match any o: our com.
Chenille Table-Coverr, 45c. They have been
"a Chenille Table-Coveis, eoc., former price
S7i.c.
centre pieces, prics has pesn ei.25, nov Doc.
100 Chenille Curtains Onlg LOO pair.
Just two IN slcck-Dgmask Covers, tlnssl
uixed-to close only Doc.
Tambo Maslin. by the yard for trsnslcnts,
only DOC yard.
1,tlray's Lace cur'aln.s.retcners. four yards
long and hinged, only 3lfs
About 70 pie es OF Ingram Carpet, Jus. about
enough in eacn piece ter rooin almost a! your
own ngures.
pain Linen Scrim .or fancy WORK, lie a yard.
We have the exclusive sac 81 TnAycrs Baoy-
Carriages. They are ext a long, YER, VIDE and
roOmy. and have all the latest Improvements
piece Rag Carpet 20 yards In tie piece,
only l0c yard
Boys White sairts. plain bosom, size, ~ TO
l3tS. only i2c.
Poys White SHIRTS, p'ea,ei bosom. $40 IL 70
imrported lair Cloth for dresses. only 2jc
yard. All oiner houses arc asAing 30 and
zoe.
Iuit,tion Hair Cloth, Toe. yard.
Or 10th for tracking. I0c. y1Ti.
shelf Oil-Clotn. SC. yard.
Brown Corduroy for Pants. only soc. yard.
All Wool Cashmere, only DO. yarf.
Light-B Red. and PlnE Chlnclilis for ere
ming wraps and cnildren's cl0aks. 50c. yard.
Felt Scarfs, chenille embroidered ends, re-
duced 10 1Jc.
lar price $3.50, reduced 60 e..3O.
Plush Centre Mats, with fancy borders. re-
duccd TO &c.
Unbleached fable Covers, with borders. var.
ranted pure linen, full y. yards ions ani ~
wide. oniy sll0 We have tie sane IN PLAIN
he'd Damask Tab.e Covers. NTH fancy Gre
ciaa borders. reduced TO Doc
Pore Linen Napkins, with nsai borders, only
soc. dNZen.
81 Whl;o Toilet Quilts, slightly soi'ed. only g..
Long 9th, - yards 10 piece, only Stu.
Long Clo.h, 36 inches wide. only l%isc. yard.
VETO CambIic, better than Tale. ~.
Jones's Fine White Canbrlc 2jc. yard.
Damask Towels, 81 inches long. - inches
wide, fancy borders. only 33c.
Another LOT same quality but smaller sizes,
All Of our $40 Black cloaks marked dovns
&c.
8 White and sOlid-BIacE Crochet sSir,src.
soid.Browu SIX Skirt reduced to si5o-
former price $3.50.
Cream Cashmere shsvls. fringsi, reduced y
15c.
Crochet shavls, all coors, reduced 10 i5c.
Few Red Breakfast sAasls, ioc. APIECE
li-Mool Gray Breasfast snawl-, 81.
Fancy SKIRTS. made D; heavy Gi1gham, on)
zoe.
10 Black and White skirt Patterns reduced 70
75c.
Long Cream Cashmere Cloaks. embroidered
at bottom A. 80 eulbroi tere1 cape. Only sl.JO.
Chlidreus Cloak. ci,rs ?, 3, ani gosr',
made OF fancy scotch chesi9t, onj Sd "gri
t5, trimmed win sus0ra fur We slso haTsa
nice lot at 81.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-20
COLLECTING MILLIONS OF STAMPS.
The Whimsical Scheme OF an Illinois Girl
Reachea Richmond.

Businessmen in Richmond have been
greatly annoyed lately by minor imposi-
tons, the latest OF which Is the cam
celled-stamp fend.,
Letters have been received by num-
Der OF persons OF prominence here.
stating that a medical institution had
offered to treat a young lady who was
crippled. IL she could collect 100000
cancelled stamps. The communication re-
quested each recipient to make three
copies o. the letter and send to the adj
dresses OF three persons, returning the
original, with ten cancelled stamps en-
closed. to certain address. Kaneville.
III. Any one not wishing TO do this Is
requested in the epistle to return II. also.
in order to prevent the chain being
broken.
A Richmond gentleman who received
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-20
ILLUSTRATIONS or oNIpENos
Paid By the Northwestern Mutusi Life
Insurance Company.

Paid BIZ the Northwestorn MutusI Life
Insurance Company.
Mr.. Robert y. Munford. Commissioners
Of Revenue, Richmond. Va. became In
sured in above company June ISIS. on tho
teu-psyment life plan. for 5000. At an
annual premium Of $z74D On making
the tenth payment the policy was paid
up In full for H,s0. The non-forfeitaole
additions since then have amounted 70
Sbtt, 60 that he policy IL now PAID UP ior
1854. Payments ceased six years ago,
but dividends continue, the cash oiv'deno
last year being S9.42.
Another policy Of same date, age. ana
amount was issued to Mr.. Munford. Q"
the ordnary-lIfe pan. the annuai pre-
MUM being SALTS. In June. lS'4. ,he
dividend additions amounted TO 3. 500. the
addition for that year being Nf--neariy
equal to the amount Of the premium. IN
case Of death before next anniversary
June, 1880, an additional cash dividend
will be paid on each policy.
For further illustrations and informa-
ton apply to
JOHN b. CARY g. SON.
Richmond. Va. General Agents
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-20
MEN STAND BY COLONEL JONES.
The Revolutions Endorsing Him Approved
by Many Of tho Privates.

There was meeting at the Armory last
night Of the enlisted men Of the First
Regiment. and the report made by the
committee appointed to circulate the reso-
lutions adopted on the night Of January
9th. endorsing Colonel Henry c. Jones,
was highly gratifying to those who are
in sympathy with the commandant.
The meeting Of two weeks ago was
informal, but II Is claimed that 1t was
largely attended. 1t embraced non-com-
missioned officers and privates, every
company. band. drum corps. and non COM
missioned stan being represented. Ser
geant ii. v. B. Moore presided. and q
motion to appoint a committee to draft
suitable resolutions endorsing Colonel
Jones, and entreating him not to re-
sign the colonelship of the regiment
and 70 secure signatures Of all non-ocm-
nissleusl omessa ana nrivAiAA ef the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-20
Music, Refreshments, and Dancing.

Friday evening at 400 north Twelfth
street. tho residence OF Mrs. Kate Fer
gusso1. there was given a charming So
ciable, followed by music. refreshments
and dancing. Among the guests were the
Misses Alma Jenkins. Lille Jenkins, Beu-
Ian Ferguson, Cora FERGUSON
Daisy Porter. Ella Woodbridge. Maud
Grimes. Pattie Colley. and Fair
fax Beach. together with Messrs. W.
Lee Ferguson, z. o. Ferguson. A. c.
Patterson, Herbert L. Barlow. Annie
Preston. J. y. Farley. A. +. Shelton. John
Bigger. George Wilson. J. u. Tufts. Joseph
Williamson. Hunter W. Mountcastle. j.
r. Wilson. Charlie Newell. Willie Chill
dress. John /. Ferguson. and J. II. Col
ley.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-20
HOLLYWOOD Assocjation NeafIn.

The Hollywood Memorial Association held
a largely-attended meeting yesterday and
transacted good deal Of routine business.
The orator for the next memorial-day
was selected, and arrangements made for
the proper celebration OF Memorial Sun
day and the Confederate meeting always
held on the 81 Of Msy-the anniversary
of the organization Of the association.
A communication was received from
Jackson, Miss. lnqurins about the Local
ton OF a soldiers grave; another from
Louisiana requesting permission TO erect
a monument over the grave OF one OF
the fallen heroes OF that State, now rest
Ing in Hollywood. and another from the
National Federation OF the Daughters Of
The Confeleracy. whose headquarters are
In Nashville, Tenn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-20
THEIR INDIVIDUAL WORK.


II will be observed that while the bat
ting average OF the Richmond club as q
whole was not SO good as the opposing
teams: the hitting was much heavier, re-
suited in a much larger number OF bases
being gained. and brought IN l6S runs
more :han their opponents made
To Tate clearly belongs the lsurels for
having been the best batter during the
past season. for notwithstanding the fact
that his average Is somewhat; below that
of Wells. II is unfair 10 compare MS
game OF the entire season with that or
Wells. who only played during the latter
portion. Both. however. are excellent hi.-
tiers.
Tate will not retire from the baseball
arena. as was stated. bu: Is negotiating
with several clubs for this season ana ex-
meets TO sign with either Norfolk or Roa-
noke. He will not play with Richmond.
West-End Park viii be thoroughly reno
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-20
VACCINATION PROGRESSES NICELY.
The Special Physicisns Resumed Their La
bors Yesterday Morning.

bOro Yesterday Morning.
The public manifestations have been
opened again. and the special physicians
selected by the Committee on Health to
make the house-to-house canvass for the
purposes OF vaccinating the occupants.
began their work yesterday morning.
The weather was good. and the doctors
met with no revcrses in the matter Of
performing their duty. 1t will take abou.
six weeks for the canvass to be made
of the entire city. and the whole ground
to be gone over a second time. in order
to ascertain whether or not the vaccine
shall have taken.
ton districts and the physicians in
charge:
First Dlstrict-all east of Twenty sixth
street-Dr Reams.
Second District-all between Twenty
sixth and Seventeenth streets-Drs. Beas-
ley and Woodward.
Third Distrct-all north Of Clay and
west OF Seventeenth street-Drs. Lum-
kin and Stratton.
Fourth District-all between Sixth and
Seventeenth streets and south Of Clay
DR.. Hugh Mcclure.
Fifth Dlstrict-ali west Of Sixth street,
south of Clay. and east Of Belvidere-Dr.
Badkns.
Sixth District-all south Of Main and
west OF Belvidere street-Dr. Levy.
Drs. Curd and Brock are on duty at the
manifestations.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-20
Tho Best IL tho Cheapest.

A certain standard exists in every
given class Of things-in apparel for gen.
tlemens wear It is those made by John
+. Ewlg, formerly Shafers, No. 1904 east
Main street. The prices have been greatly
reduced for January and February. II
you want a bargain give me call.
think Il will please US both.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-20
A Great Loss by water.Meter.

To protect others. I give my experience
In the use Of water-meters. Hayinl
been led to believe that a great savinI
could be made by their use, found al
the end Of the first month instead OF s
Ordinance rate, the same by meters was
so. / went before the committee to ask
the privilege OF taking them out. Th'
superintendent decided with me that as
l had paid for the meters they belong to
me, and had the right to remove them
as I was willing to pay all cost OF same
The Water Committee refused to allow
me TO remove them. AS the meters be-
long to me, think II Is a great injustice
not to be able TO remove them, as they
were put in simply on trial. they mol
proving as recommended. j. &. SMITH.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-20

one Of the letters took the trouble to
write to man Of good standing In Kane
willie. ILL.,. concerning the crippled girl.
He received reply yesterday. stating
that the STAMP business was originated
by a school girl. who had cripple sis
ter-in-law: that no medical institution
ever offered to treat her for cancelled
stamps. and that the whole scheme was
simply within. as the girl was receiving
over 100000 stamps a day. which would
probably DO sold by weight for paper
raga
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-20
A CHANGE OF SYSTEM.
The New Order Regarding Letter Carriers
90 Take Effect Monday.


The new order issued by First-Assist-
snt-Postmaster-Ge General Jones in respect
OF letter-carrlers will go into effect In
the Richmond Office on Monday. When
the order was first promulgated POST
master Culiingworth wrote to the depart
fnent stating that II would work serious
detriment here in the matter OF prompt
delivery of the mall and that the carriers
themselves did not object to the system
In operation here.
The order absolutely prohibits the car
rlers from performing any clerical work
They cannot report prior to schedule
time they must not remain at their desks
or In the working-room OF the Office du-
ring any interval or Swing between
their trips; they must make record OF
the exact time consumed In each trip;
under no circumstances must they or SUI
perintendents conceal the fact that over
time ia being made. Men detailed for
collection service exclusively must not
enter the work-room except to deposit
their collections: and all other work ex-
cept that named in the circular and the
duty At the delivery windows on Sunday
must be discontinued.
The more experienced distributors In
the Richmond Office are carriers, and as
no additional force Is allowed for the dis
tribution department.. the Postmaster will
be seriously handicapped in getting out
the malls with promptnesa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-20

There will be charming course OF
lectures by Marion Harland at the
Young Mems Christian Association Tor
the benefit OF the Virginia Home for In
curables on the 23d. oath. 18th. and 18TH
OF January II Is hoped the lectures
will be literally patronlzed. Tickets can
be had at Ramos & cos. Taylor q
Powers's, Schoen's, on Main street, Nor
ris's. on Broad, and from any Of the
ladies' Of the board.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-20
A Donkey Party.

Master Henry and Miss Eva WASH
gave their little friends a delight
ful donkey party Wednesday eve
ming from 4 10 Z at their resi-
dence. H7 west Marshall street. The
little ones INDUCED in many games until
q o'clock. when refreshments were served.
Master George Fore won the first prize.
and Lille Savage the BOBBY prize. Those
present were: Girls-Ruby Valentine, Eva
Slaughter, Josie Rabineau. Gerte Rabe-
neau. Edna Heller. Mamie Whltlock.
Clara Thompson. Garnet Thompson. Halle
Fore, Lille Savage. Hazel Hix, Maud
Davis, Louise Mallory. Rosa Brock. Fan
ME Bsiiy. Clara. Katie and Lucy Messer-
schmidt. and Eva Wash: boys-Henry
Wash. George and Allen Valentine. Jim
Slaughter. Brother Heller. Theodore Whit
lock. George Fore. George Sent. Willie
Fuller, and Edwin Bailey.