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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-10
The Richmond Delegates.

The members of the House OF Delegates
from this city and Henrico county have
every reason TO be well satisfied with
the appointments on the various standing
committees given them by Speaker
Ryan.
Colonel John s. Harwood. who serves
his second term. holds places on three
Of the most important committees. lie
IS third on the Committee on Finance.
second on the Committee on Claims, and
chairman Of the Committee on Banks.
Currency. and Commerce.
Mr.. Bryant. who has also been re-
elected for a second term. finds his name
on four standing committees lie is sixth
on the Committee on Courts Of Justice,
second on the Committee on Roads rail
roads,. and Internal Navigation. second
on the Committee on Militia and Police.
and chairman Of the Committee on Of
fcors and Offices Of the Capitol.
Mr. Cabeil. another reelected member.
belongs 70 three good committees. lie
rs third on the Committee on Privileges
and Elections. ninth on the Committee
on Courts Of Justice. and chairman Of
the Committee on Propositions and
Grievances.
Mr. Murphy. n now member, will serve
on four committees. He Is fourth on
the Committee on Public Property fourth
on the Committee on Counties. Cities.
and Towns. eighth on the Committee on
the Chesapeake and tt Tributaries. and
second on the Committee on House Tx
gcnses.
Mr. Reddy the fifth member OF the
Richmond delegation who IS also serv-
ing his first term. is placed on two COM
mittees. He Is third on the Committee
on Counties. cities. and Towns. and
ffth on the Committee on Officers and
Offices Of the CAPITOL.
Mr. Maupin. the. new member from
HenricO county. will servei on three
committees. lie Is third on the Com
mittee on Public Property, seventh on
the Committee on Asvlums. and sixth on
the Committee on Counties, Cities, and
Towns
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-10

4 Crowded House VIII Greet the Great
Polish Pianist Many From Il Distance.

The great Paderewsk will arrive IN
Richmond this morning at $40 o'clock
over the Richmond. FTedericksburs' and
Potomac and will proceed at once 10
the Jefferson Hotel, where suite of
rooms have been engaged for him. and
where he will make his home. and his
studio while i'm this city.
His piano has already been placed in
room 100. and he expects to get in al
least seven hours practice during the
day. He comes from Philadelphia, where
he played matinee yesterday afternoon
10 over six thousand persons. and had
TO be taken out Of the back Of the hall
TO escape the immense throng that
crowded around the stage entrance. and
refused TO dispense until they were al
lowed to enter the hall and see for them
selves that the. wizard had flown lie
will be accompanied by John &. Fryor
his manager, and the usual attendants.
and will be met by Mr. George T. Conn.
his able and affable advance representa-
tive. who has done such excellent work
in arousing enthusiasm in this city and
throughout the State.
An erroneous impression exists that
the entire house IS already sold. when.
in fact many good seats still remain.
particularly In the rear OF the parquette
circle where the price has been reduced
10 $50.
There is little doubt. however. but that
the entire house will be sold ont before
the recital begins. .as applications for
space are coming ina from all points. and
the railroad companies have notified the
management 10 expect considerable num-
bers from along their respective lines.
The roads have been exceedingly liberal
i'm the quoting OF rates, In many in
stances considerably less than one fare
for the round trip being allowed. As
far as can he ascertained. there will he
about thrty-two people from T.ynchburg.
eleven from Danville. fifty from Norfolk.
eighteen from Old point.s fifteen from
Charlottesville. twelve from Wavnes-
boro. and about two hundred from Pc.
tersburg. besides parties Of from two
10 four from various smaller points
throughout the State
Up TO o'clock. seats may be secured
at Walter d. Moses & Companv's as
heretofore. hut after that hour al the
box-ofiicc - the Academy. where the
recital will begin punctually AT O'Clock.
II will be advisable 10 secure seats early
in the day. in order to avoid the in
evitable rush. Excellent arrangements
have been made at the Academy 10 seat
ln' ""'''"'' WIN NHi'' H''H blShfiff.
and no one will he admitted durinr the
playing OF a number. Carriages should
be ordered for IA O'Clock
Mr.. Paderewski win leave here We'd
nesdav morning for Washington. whore
he will repeat the same programme that
he offers the Richmond audience
Mr.. Fryor is greatly pleased with tho
hearty reception that IL already assured
his famous star. and his remarks only
re-echo the pleasure that Is experienced
b. Mr. paAcreWski himself
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Davis Monument Fund.

4 meeting OF the board of directors of
the Jefferson Davis Monument AssOcia-
ton and a number Of other gentlemen
called into consultation with them. was
held at the jefferson last night 10 Us
cuss ways and means OF raising the
monument fund
1t was recommended that as n means
OF securing subscriptions 10 the monu-
ment fund sketch of the proposed
monument should be printed, and that
the association should select an artist
to make IL design for this purpose
The sentiment OF the conference was
against having an equestrian statue. and
against asking for competitive designs
the general opinion being that II would
be better 10 select an artist. and let
him work out his design in consultation
with the board of directors.
ID was further recommended that a
committee be appointed TO work out sew
eral suggestions made for raising a large
subscription from the people Of this
city. The president appointed Messrs J
Y. Purcell +. Vt. Mayo. and J n Boyd
who will report 10 the board and an
other conference will be held hereafter
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-10
ASK LEGISLATIVE AID.
MEETING or ENECU7IVE COMMIT
TEEor rHE BoAkDof VISITORS
or the University OF Virginia Facts Of the
Rotunda Destruction To be Laid
Before the Law NJ akers.

The executive committee of the Board
of Visitors OF the University OF Virginia
held quite a lengthy meeting last night
at Murphy's Hotel The committee IL
composed OF Dr. w. c. n. Randolph.
rector of the Board OF Visitors and
chairman OF the executive committee.
Senator Thomas =. Martin, Judge L. H.
Watts. of Portsmouth: Captain W. Cor
don McCabc, OF Richmond; Hon. Armi-
stead c. Gordon. of stanton, and Pro-
fessor W. ID. Dabney. OF the Law De-
partment of the University.
All Of the committee were present with
the exception of Senator Martin. who Is
out OF the city. Besides these Hon. Mar
shall Mccormick, of Clark, and Hon Il
Tate Iry.ne. OF Wise. members OF tho
Board OF Visitors, also attended the
MEETING.
no ADDRESS TIE LEGISLATURE;
After some time spent i'm earnest dis.
cussion, it was decided To lay before
the Legislature at an early date tproba.
bly, to-day all the facts in connection
with the recent destruction " the ro-
tunda and annex OF the University OF
Virginia, and also to fully acquaint that
body with the present great financial
needs OF the institution. THIS done. an
the facts having been made ciear, tho
remedy will be left I'm their hahos. Inc
committee considers this the proper
course 10 pursue, as the University 10
State property, and there Is no doubt
an the minds of the executive committee
that the lawmakers VIII cheerfully 90
ali in their power for the grand off,
spring of Jeffers0n's great mind.
TIMES COMMENDED
The gentlemen OF the committee anu
the Board OF Visitors OF the University
are thoroughly I'm earnest In their work
on behalf of the University. and sew
eral members OF the executive committee
took occasion last night 10 SPEAK III
warmest praise OF the active part taken
by The Times I'm the work OF the restora-
ton OF their alma mater.
BY means OF the sum already RAISED
by friends of the institution, much OF
whicn has been contributed In Richmoqd,
the rotunda is steadily rising from It's
ashes, and there Is no doubt that the
work will 20 steadily on until II STANDS
again upon the green lawn In all its
pristine symetry and beauty
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-10

tent this will affect the work OF river i'm
frovemcnt. The impression OF the MEM
iers is that II will not affect II severely,
for although there Is no exact evidence
ca this point. IL Is claimed that the bot
tom OF the river sinks at the same time
ar d at the same rate as the soil. and That
there will In consequences be no necessity
to build the levees higher from genera
too to generation in order 10 meet this
new complication. Judge Taylor. one Of
the Commissioners. who has given this
par icular matter much study. speaks as
follows about il:
There can be. no question as TO the
sinking of the land. All the observations
conf IN IT,. IL only remains 20 be seen
whether il is merely local settling and
soidifying Of the newly deposited soil at
the mouth of the Mississippi, or a genera
subsistence extending up to and above the
city. Z Is a matter that can be deter
mined only by denni'e surveys, and these
must be made. The discovery or the sink
ing. or rather. the proof OF IT, was made
by a comparison Of the record ut Port
Eads. at the jetties. with those on the
river above. Another comparison, made
later by an assistant. between the gauges
at the upper end OF New orleans and at
the jetties, confirmed the discovery. One
thing is certain--either the land Is SINK
ing or the water is rising
OF course, this announcement mas
caused a great deal of excitement ana
there has been a disposition To exaggerate
It's effects The members of the Commis-
sion think IL worth while to declare thht
there IL nothing TO fear at New Orleans.
although that city stands only ten feet
above the Gulf level. BY accretion. the
raising Of streets and lots. the city ~
growing higher despite the sinking OF the
soil. nor does the Commission see any
danger to the jetties and the depth Of
water in them remains tho same The
sinking may injure some Of the iow-lying
lands on the Gulf. aud compel their aban-
donment for agricultural purposes. and
the fear Is expressed that the subsistence
may more or less interfere with and him
der the work of laying sewers Under
ground i'm New Orleans. This work must
be uncertain i'm a soil which Is clearly
unstable. and partakes OF the character
istics of sponge or quicksand.
The data on the subject are stu insuifi-
clent. and until more evidence Is obtained
II will be impossible 70 reach any definite
conclusions. n is probable that resur-
vev Of the Mississippi will be made at
once to determine exactly to what extent
the sinking Is going on and how far mn
the river II extends When this has been
done. II will be possible 10 understand n
great many points about the Mississippi.
and its alluvial lands. as well as the Gulf
marshes. which have hitherto puzzled
biologists and ongineers.-New York Sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-10
Successful Entertainment

The entertainment of Il. +. Camp. No
!, : c. V. last night was success. not
yyithstanding the inclement weather Mr.
Carter rendered several artistic piano
solos. Colonel Pollard addressed the
camp. giviAg the objects OF the meeting.
and called on the daughters of Confed-
crates and those feeling an interest IN the
camp 10 meet at the house OF Mrs. Nor
man V Randolph. 5l2 east Grace street
TUESDAY. December nth. for organization
Hon. W. F. Reddy rendered some OF his
inimitabie Irish dialect songs.
Messrs Clark and Woodall gave as
their number some beautiful mandolin
and guitar duets.
Miss Florence Evans recited with her
usual dramatic fire
The Old Dominion Quartette sang
while the Dance Goes on" and other
selections.
Miss Sellie Bright recited a Christmas
selection ~ negro dialect, which pleased
the Audience very much.
Mr.. Woodbridge, of the Imperial Quar-
tette, sang In his usual pleasing manner.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-10

mittee 60 make the proper arrangements
f.f the selling OF the present cofored
aImsIIouse apd it's site. the prvseeds OF
The sale TO Re used for the erection OF
a new structure near the white aims
house
his rerort for the month OF November
which showed that during that time the
following inmates were received White
men. IL: women. IL: children. 2, total. ~.
Colored men. ~. women. u; children,
4 total. ~.
The following persons were discharged:
White men, -. women, Z, children. 4:
total 30 Colored men, 10: women. - /.
children 10. total. 81 The following
persons died during the month: White
men. >; colored men, :, women, 4. total.
II.
on November Goth there remained in
the institution 242 inmates, against AZ
on the corresponding day last year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-10
Personal IND GENERiL.
Interesting Facts About Kichmonds Citi-
gens and other Matters.

Interesting Facts About Nichnond- titi-
Gems and other Matters.
Mr.. w. T.. O'Dwyer. OF Atlanta, IS In
the city on visit.
Captain Il. o. Dabney is again taxi
ing care Of the Powhatan Club-rooms.i
Colone, Logan. OF Salem, who repre-
scented Craig and Roanoke counties in
the House Of Delegates during the last
session. IS stopping at the Exchange
Hotel.
Lieutenant Henry Jervey. L. 5. Corps
Engineers was in the city with his
bride Yesterday, sightseeing. They re-
turn to his post az Chicago. with all the
good wishes possible OF his friends from
his Virginia home.
Rev D.. W w. Land -um, Sunday began
the fourteenth year Of his pastorIte of
the Second Baptist churcn. Anniversary
services we're held At II o'clock at which
original hymns composed by members Of
the congregation were sung.
Miss Carrie 4. Green. OF Fayetteville,
\. c.. daughter of General Wharton
Green C.. :. Al, and granddaughter OF
General Green. of revolutionary fame. IS
eis'- '-sit 10 har friend. Mrs
W. W Davis, 2521 East Franklin street
.e.. h. W Webb late OF the Meth
odst church. in Portsmouth, but now
engaged In evangelistic work. began a
series Of meetings at the Broad-Street
Mission 1l2 east Broad street, last night.
The meetings will take place twice daily
at ~ O'Clock and at o'clock +. NJ.
All are invited.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-10
THE MOz4RT uUsICALE.
a Large Audience Was Present Despite the
IncIement Weather.

The 7gist musicale Of the Mozart AS
ISOLATION drew large audience to Che
Academy last night. despite the inciement
weather The programme was one OF
the best that the association mas yl.cIeu
in long time, and was thoroughly APP
the Old Dominion Sextette gained gol-
don laurels for themselves In their TWO
numbers. and were loudly appiauIed.
Mrs Beria Lincoln Hentis, OF Dubuque,
Iowa. In her soprano solos, Sap'uieu the
audience. She has a voice OF exceptional
puritv and range. and handles II IN mat
soulfiilly pathetic style that IS the cN-
ponent OF the true artist Her second
number, For All Eternity. was sun;
with a great degree of expression. ana
she was forced to respond 10 an encore,
Mrs Hentis has a charming stage APP
pcarance and delightful enunciation.
Miss Florence McKelly. OF Washington.
sang her two cOntralto solos IN n most
acceptable manner but she was by 10
means up to her usual form.
Mr. Leo Wheat was given an ovation.
The audience listened with unusual N
terest and the performer was called
back three or four times. His playing
was fun Of that strength and power Tor
which, he IS so well known. At limos
that delicacy of touch, which must he
heard 10 be appreciated, that sensitive,
refined expression which characterzes
only the true musician, was breathe-i into
the numbers, and completely captivated
the audience As the soloist Mr.. Wheat
was at his best. His original COMPOST
ton. "Fantasie lmpromptu. appeared
10 every true lover OF music in the house
"Meh Lady's Schottische,' another COM
position n Mr.. Wheats. was no less
enthusiastically received The piece
abounds I'm those ripping bits OF melody
that steal into the hearts OF ali VINO
recognize and reel music when they
hear 81.
.'rhe Cocoanut Dance" that rollicking.
FASCINATING little erection. a. contagious
as II Is beautiful was skilliully handled
by the performer, who brought out us
true merits with charming effect. MI.
Wheat was forced 10 respond to TIM q
encore. and with his version of "SwanCe
River" Dixie" and other familiar airs.
ne quite captivated the entire audience
Mr. Jacob Reinhagdt was, as ne always
is. the same skillful and accomplished
artist.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-10
RronMosD LocouorfvE woRKs.
An Immense 400 Horse-Power Engine Has
Arrived for Use Their.

SATURDAY a new four-hundred horse
mower engine for the Richmond Locomo-
tive AID Machine Works arrived, and in
a Few Gays Will be placed in position This
engine is Of the tandem compound type,
and fas a ny-whecl eighteen inches In
diameter. II will take the place OF the
seven small ones now used 10 run the
plant. This engine was built In Prov
idence. r. l.. by the Providence Steam
Engine Company.
Work at the works Il now very promis-
ing. a large order for locomotives. being
expected next week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-10

The Governor has received letter
from y. L. Wandell OF San Francisco.
who during the late war served as COZ
poral in Company *. Ninth Regiment,
Vermont Volunteers, Second Brigade.
Third Division. Twenty-fourth Corps, Of
the Union army. He states that he Is
I'm possession Of some papers which he
secured when the Federal army entered
Richmond in lSGJ. one is a land grant
or survey Of some land dated i'm 17ie
and signed by Lord Fairfax. The other
is "a proceeding OF a rebel" court-mar-
tial, dated in December. iSG4 and signed
by General Anderson. Nh Wandall
who says he US getting old. desires TO
return the papers The Governor Will
send for them. and will probably place
them in The Lihrary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-10
Total .Sl3.371.4 3s Slo,3iG. 1876
Az m II SfrR ALTON

As an Illustration Of the results thai
would be accomplished by strict sdhe-
renee to the views expressed by the GOV
ernor In ms message, | am told OF tne
following occurrence by a member Of the
General Assembly who raises race horse:
Some two weeks ago mat gentleman
sold blooded horse for the sum OF saw
bur as soon as the Governor sugses-
tions az 10 pool-selling and book making
had become known, the purchasY called
on the gentleman who had just gold him
the horse and endeavored TO cancer Inc
given $50 for the horse had he then
Known the Governors views on the sub
iect In question.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-10

4 shooting scrape. I'm which a drunken
husband IS said to have attempted the
murder of his wife. occurred at Fair
mount. I'm Henrico county, yesterday.
The man, whose name could not be
learned came home In an intoxicated con-
dition and beat his wife. and then drew
"A pistol and shot at her twice II Il re-
ported that he inflicted a flesh wound I'm
one Of her arms and then fed. Warrants
ale said 10 have boon issued
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-10
Pickett Camp.

The regular meeting of Pickett Camp
was held last night in Central Hail. with
Commander Sullivan presiding Owing TO
the inciement weather there was a small
attendance Of members.
The Hall Committee did not make their
report In full. but will do SO AT the next
meeting The same committee was in
structed 10 examine into the feasibility
Of building hall for the camp ard to re-
port as soon as possible. ~
After .transacting routine business, the
camp adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-10

The two branches OF the city Council
were called last evening at 30 o'clock
i'm the Council chamber. for the purpose
of continuing the consideration OF the
revised city ordinances. The only per
sons present were President Turpin. OF
the Board OF Aldermen. city Attorney
Meredith Scrgeant-at-Arms RalstOn. ami
CaDfain Coke. the codiiicr. 40 business
could be transacted
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-10

At the annual meeting Of the stockhold-
ers Of the Citizens Bank Of Richmond.
held yesterday afternoon at > o'clock the
dents report was submitted, showing
the bank 10 be- I'm "A growing and flourish
ing condition. The old board OF directors
were reelected with the exception OF c.
T. Mingo and &. l.. Todd. retiring They
were succeeded by W. otto NOlting OF
the firm Of T. o. NOlting's Sons n Co
and W. NJ HablistOn. vice-Dresident OF
the National Bank OF Petersburg Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-10
Doctors 10 Meet.

The regular meeting Of the Richmond
Academy of Medicine and Surgery VIII
be held at the Y. NJ. G. \. Hall this even
ing at $50 o'clock.
Subject for discussion, 'Iherapy OF
Typhoid Fever Leader Or. i.andon Is.
Edwards.
At the next meeting the election Of Off
GERS for the ensuing year will take place
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-10
The Death Kafe.

The number of deaths In Richmond for
the week ending December eth was
white. - colored. 10. Annual rate OF NOR
tally per i.coo-white, Ills; colored. 1854.
Total 1916. The number OF deaths for
the week ending December $ 1894 was
white. f.. coored II.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-10
TIE pir.rIr OrjIa,nce

The Committee on Ordinance will meet
in Room No. . OF thc' city Hall to-mor-
row evening AT Z O'Clock to consider the
bicycle ordinance referred TO them by
the City Council. All persons who de-
sire 10 be heard on the subject are In
yited to be present on that occasion,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-10
Hastings Court.

The following cases were tried I'm the
Hastings Court yesterday:
James Mayo. convicted OF unlawful
assault. was sent 10 Jail for six months
ana hned one cent
Sallie Gaines. convicted of the same
offence. was sent 10 jail FOR nine months
and fined one cent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-10

Robert c. Ingersoll has a new lecture
and he will deliver it at the Richmond
Theatre Monday evening, December 18th.
The title is The Foundations OF Faith. d"
and IL purpOrts 10 be an exposition or
the agnostic's views on the great question
of religion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-10

STATIONS pretty operetta Loaila. was
presents last night in the Y. NJ. c. A.
Hall - an appreciative audience. al
though the attendance was smaller than
II would have been had not the night
proved so nciement. The affair Was UNI
der the auspices OF the Ladies' Auxiliary
Of the Old Dominion Hospital.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-10

The entertainment given by the Impe-
rial Naudevilles last night at Belvidere
Hall for the benefit OF Sidney Lodge OF
Good Templars was an enjoyable affair.
and. considering the weather. drew a
good crowd
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-10

The Committee on Relief OF the Poor
held It's monthly meeting 1T the aims
house last night
A resolution was adopted requesting
the City Council to authorize the COM
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-10
Fire at Jarrett's. Va.

About ? o'clock this morning. IRE as
Jarretts Station. Va, on the Atlantic
Coast-Line railway. near the North caro-
line line. seriously interfered with Tho
telegraph wires. 1t was impossible to
learn at o'clock this morning what
building was on gre. as Geographic COM
munication had BEEN interrupted by the
flames. Jarretts is small station
twenty-seven miles this side OF Weldon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-10

An election Saturday, In Psndleton
county. w. Va. resulted In favor of Is
suing fifty thousand dollars worth Of
county bonds in favor Of the Chesapeake
and Western railroad.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-10

Miss Bessie G.. Lewis. OF Brunswick
county, Is on a brief visit 10 the city,
and is stopping at No. 20o south Third
street