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The herald., 1895-03-10
She Braved the Gar
7adame Modjeska in Russia

A Chicago dispatch to the New York
World says:
Ralph Modjeska, son of the popular
Polish actress, received a letter from his
mother this week, in which she outlines
her trouble with the Russian authorities.
Mr.. Modjeska is civil engineer, and
lives at No. 1117 North Clark street
I ''Soon after my mother spoke at the
Chicago ArG Institute on the subject of
Polish women" said he, "she was mott
fed that she could not again appear on
the stage within Russian jurisdiction
In her last letter to me she says
The Russian Government has forbid
den me to play in Poland. | must tell
you how this happened. When was in
Posena proposition was made to me to
give performances in kallsh. Tickets were
sold 20 the amount of 1906 roubles before
the bills were posted. 1t was benefit for
Polish political prisoners. On the day
before the performance was to have been
given the manager of the theater was no.
titled that the police had orders to pro-
hbit the appearance of Nine Mod ieska
Now this only serves TO make me more de-
termined than ever to go to Warsaw itself
and make plans for performance there.
In regard to kalish it could be said that
the prohibition must be inspired from st.
Petersburg and must be carried out by
the Governor. Yourko was more bitter
and extreme against our people than is
the present Governor Schouvaloff, and ii
Schouvaloff prohibits us in Warsaw it will
be plain that the act is really the act of
the Gar"
The dispatch from Odessa saying that
she had been barred out of q Warsaw
theater tells Its own story and evidently
satisfies Nine. Modjeska that it is the act of
the Gar. The address that brought down
upon Nine. Modjeska the wrath of
Russia's young ruler, was delivered in
this city before the Worlds Congress of
Representative Women on the evening Of
May 10, 1898. 1t attracted large and
dignitied audience, including many
World Fair notables. She prefaced her
address with the statement that the reg
ular delegate from Poland mad failed to
reach Chicago, and that she appeared as
substitute. The words to which the
Car objected are these:
Il shall not dwell upon the develop
ments of our political institutions. They
have laughed to- scorn the belief that
there ever was Polish nation. They
have restricted, if not wholly prohibited,
the use of our language. Under such
conditions could there be any organized
effort of women? Why it would be con.
The herald., 1895-03-10
The EIderbloW Club
A Unique Organization of Women

There are several woman's clubs in Bos-
ton, and the reports of the doings Of one
or another OF them are found in the pa
pers every week. There is one that is
unique in character that does not allow
reports of it's proceedings to get into the
newspapers, and has thus far no public
fame outside it's locality, says the Hart
ford Courant. 1t exists in the suburban
town of Brookline and is called The Ell
derblow Club. 1t is composed entirely of
elderly lad .es, who meet at the houses Of
its members once fortnight during the
winter season at each they have a spe-
cial entertainment provided. No one
knows what it is to be in advance except
the committee of arrangements. Some
times it is lecture, sometimes a concert,
sometimes reading, or variety enter
tainment of some other character. 1t is
always attractive, and the Elderblow is
altogether the most popular social affair
in the place. Admission to the club ia
eagerly sought, and a class of women who
are generally>left out OF active social life
are bet er provided for in this way than
any other.
The herald., 1895-03-10

formed to crush out our country, rob it
of it's free government and destroy our in
situations. The gates have been closed.
We have deserted Poland, but her women
have stood guard at the gates of their
country. 1t was she who reserved patriot
ism and honor in spite of Siberia, and
what is worse, the LASH to the everlasting
disgrace of the Russian Government.
(Applause.) Our enemies make great
mistake if they think they have destroyed
us. AS long as a Polish woman lives Po-
land will live. (Applause.) We may have
merited punishment for our frailties.
God knows. Maybe we have. We have
heard much of the Roman and Spartan
mother. That is we'll; but hope tae
world will hear more of the Polish moth
er. (Applause.) The Polish mother is
waiting patiently for the resurrection,
and if there is justice on earth she will
not wait in vain"
The herald., 1895-03-10

sidered political crime; it would bring
its punishment. | cannot tell you what
the Polish women are doing, because to
do SO would bring punishment upon the
heroic workers. There would be greater
number of Polish women here, and en-
titled to be here to speak for Poland, but
for the Russian government. Sensation,
mingled with applause. There would
be more documents here from Polish
women but for the scrutiny of the mails
by the Russian government. The Polish
woman retains strong feeling of nation
atty Applause she loves liberty and
longs for the restoration of national
power. Courage, patriotism, are charac-
teristic of the Polish women.
After an eloquent picture of a bride
sending her husband forth to battle for
his country, the address continues:
We have had constant struggle for
independence. An unholy alliance was
The herald., 1895-03-10


The basket is of silver and the thread
like metal is woven into clever represen-
tation of basket work. 1t is not much
larger round than dinner plate, but
when lined with channels tinted a delicate
shell pink, with compartments cleverly
devised for scissors case, thmble case,
needle case and almost dozen more
cases. The cost was $225.
The jeweled thimbles kept in stock in
this establishment, and which are mag
nificent enough for ordinary gift makers,
range in price from $50 to SIS, but as
none of these is fine enough for the taper
fingers of his beloved, this extravagant
lover ordered one that should be ex-
quisitey beautiful without regard to cost.
He got one that deserves a place in the
museum OF art, for it is probably the
most costly thimble in the world, the
price paid being $3.50.
Around the bottom is a row of dia-
monds, the stones being so large that it
only takes eight to complete the circle.
These stones, as well as the tiny diamond
studded monogram, are sunk we'll into
the gol /, so that the thread will not catch
in the setting.
The scissors case is a daintily beautiful
affair of pink channels, with the mono
gram in gold outlined with small da-
monds, and inside are six pairs of scis-
sors of various sizes. The blades are of
wonderfully tempered steel and have
quantity shaped handles of solid gold.
with the monogram repeated on each pair
in flashing diamonds. The cost OF this
addition to the work basket was an even
$500, $50 for the case and the rest for the
scissors.
Two new fashioned needle cases go with
the set. At glance you would take
them to be match boxes, but closer in
spection shows>that they open laterally,
and inside OF each is space for four papers
of needles. The cases are of gold, and the
tail monographs are, after the fashion of
the others, set in beautiful fire flashing
Jewels The cost of the two is about $3.50.
AS there are no gold or silver needles for
these luxurious cases, with their delicate
pink lining the old familiar steel needles,
in their homely Enclosure of dark brown,
almost black papers, have to do service
for lack OF something more esthetic.
The herald., 1895-03-10
A Costly Work Basket
The Jewelled Tools Of q Belle

This is the story of a work basket that
cost $2470. 1t is birthday gift to Fifth
avenue belle who sews things for charity,
and it has been made at the order of very
lavish young man, who hopes thus to
emphasize the measure of his affection
for the young lady, says the New York
World.
This $2470 work basket itself is of solid
silver. 1t has all the things which pro-
perly equipped basket should have and
they are all of either solid gold or silver
and ornamented with many igh-priced
gems. fashionable uptown jeweler
made the basket, which is the most mag
nificent production OF this kind that has
ever been made in this country at least.
The bill this young Croesus has received
shows the following items and prices:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-08
International timetable Conference

Senator Jones, like Senator Daniel ~
one OF the congressional delegates TO the
proposed international bimetallic confer
ence But Senator Daniel fears that the
conference win not be held this year.
whilst Senator Jones expects II 70 DC
held a Washington telegram quotes
MIR. Jones as follows:
lie said In discussing the prooapil-
tiea that while Germany had not 10 MS
knowledge issued an executive eau IV'
a conference the action of the keich-
stag had been accepted as official by the
governments OF the United states,
France, and Great Britain. and added
that he did not believe the executive au-
thorities OF the German empire would
allow the other countries 10 conclude that
she had been trifiing merely. Hence ne
believed that the invitation would come
I'm due form later IL 1t had not aireahy
been sent out. He said the conference
would probably be late in the season.
not earlier than october. and possibly as
late as November. lie said that botn
sides OF the controversy were apparently
anxious for delay. and. this being the
case. no believed they would be grail
fed The English bimetallists claim 10
be making substantial Roadway. ana are
asking for all the time that can be given
before the meeting OF the conference
We would faln hope that Mr.. Jones IS
right I'm his forecast. IT, as so many
persons believe. such conference could
re-establish the parity between silver
and gold. II would do the whole civilized
world incalculable benefit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-08
WEDNESDAY,. MAY s, 1895.
The IucOme-Tnx.

IL r. evident from the arguments ad-
ranced this week in the income-tax cases
shst the Supreme Court of the United
States intends 10 decide these cases once
Cor all. The court will review them at
Whatever length may be necessary. and
will render soon the judgment which ought
90 have been rendered last mOnth-that
L. 70 say. the new decision Will be treated
rs n final settlement of all the questions
Involved. we shall soon know what the
fathers Of the republic and the trainers of
The Constitution meant by the phrase "di-
rect taxes" We shall soon know whether
that income-tax is "A constitutional tax
or not. And as Mr.. Guthrie said, the
counsel engaged in the case feel that
great constitutional controversy should
not be allowed TO transform itself into
test of shrewdness or a battle OF the
LAWYERS instead Of discussion Of great
constitutional questions. we shall soon
know something definite, mot so much
ss 10 whether Congress has the power
% tax, but as TO It's method Of taxation
Mr.. Guthrie. of counsel for the men try
Ing 20 have the income-taX pronounced
unconstitutional, said on Monday That
this case ought TO settle finally and for
tver "the greatest constitutional question
lver brought before the court Ihat
; a strong statement TO make If II be
true the court. so IL seems 10 layman'
ought to have allowed more than five
hours time for the discussion Of the mo-
tion for new hearing. Mr. webster
.ald by way of apology In the celebrated
Iudia-rubber cases that he had not had
time to prepare short speech. 80 In
this case there are 50 many important
Noints raised that We do not know how the
court hopes to get through its work. I'M
les. indeed. the justices expect 10 have
heard enough when MIR. Justice jackson
uelivers his opinion In the cases. or else
Intends to discuss all these great ques-
lions In their own consulting chamber.
Mr. Guthrie also said that under such
circumstances as are presented in TINS
lncome-tax the doctrine Of stare decisis
pueht not to be- applied. In saying this
the learned counsel rather admitted That
the decisions lie did not wish 10 stand
merely because they were decisions were
Sot N his favor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-08

In view Of the suspicion entertained
that New Orleans juries have In the re-
cent past been tempered with. Judge
Noise OF the Criminal Court of that city,
has issued an order prohibiting the giving
OF a copy OF the venire Of jurors drawn
for any month to any person. and pro-
hibiting the showing OF the lists to any
person until after the jury Is empanelled.
Another change is the reduction OF the
venire from 800 names to 2l5. 30, and,
gradually to 100 names, thus making 1t
easier for the deputies to serve the
subpoenas and less onerous on citizens
to answer. and insuring careful selection
on the part of the judge. And still an
other improvement is the placing OF
jurors upon their voir dire, and asking
them If they have been approached by
any one with reference to cases TO be
tried during the ensuing month. and
warning them not to let any one APP
proach them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-08
rNHE BON MARCHE.
Il THE NEW STORE.

4o5 east Broad. between Fourth and Fifth.
Browns Shoe-Dressing. Sc.
Mason's Shoe-Dressing, s..
Bixby's Shoe-Dressing. SC.
Largc-Size Mason's Black, &c,
Small-Sze Mason's Black, &c "a.
Madame De la Notes Face-Soap, loc'
box q cakes).
20-inch Cotton, Birds Eye. Soc
Pinch Cotton. Birds Eye. BIC
2i-inch Cotton, Birds Eye. SIC.
27-inch Cotton. BIRDS Eye osc
Ladies' silk Mltts. II 1-2c.
All STYLES of Black and White Dotted
veilings. single and double widths
Chiidren's Bbs. &C.; Velvet Skirt Bind
ings. Sc; Whalebones, &C.; Bone
Casing, &c: Patent Hooks and Eyes
&c: 20 styles Fancy Shell Hair-Plns,
ana 10c. Side Combs. ;. 10. and loo;
Binding. 5. Z, S, 9. and lCc. a.
Commercial Note Writing-Paper. Zoe.
pound; Decorated writing Paper, In
boxes. Sc; Fine Old Homestead
Icc.: ii; pounds OF Fine Islinston
Note-Paper. only 2ic.
Composition- Books. Sc: Memorandum
Books, J: 3. I; ;, and doc, Toe. -
No. I An-Snk Satin Ribbon, &c.
No. . All-Snk Satin Ribbon. lac.
No. u Al-Sill Satin Ribbon, l-5c.
40. IL AIl-Silk Satin Ribbon. l0c.
No. % Al-Slk Satin Ribbon, lie.
IL l-2c
Ladies' Fine Fast-Black Stainless Hose.
high spliced heels and double soles,
DC.
Fine Lisle-Finish Balbriggan Hose. Zoe.
\ full line OF Ladies' Fast-Black oxford
Grays Fancy stripes. and Balbriggan
Hose. at ;. s. and Toe.
Children's Fast-Black Ribbed Hose, DC.
a large assortment Of Children's Muslin
Caps. Hats. and Bonnets at prices
from S 10 7jc.
Ladies' Waists, o. IS. 70. and S5c.
\ large assortment of Boys Cashmere
and Corduroy Pants. to II years,
%. 30. 30. q 10. q. and 50c a pair.
Umbrellas. ~. so, 60 l-2, IS. CSC. Si.25, $50,
and g.
A full assortment OF Gentlemen's Fur
nishings of all kinds at % per cent.
less than ever offered before. Four
ply Collars. all styles &c.; 4-ply CUTS,
all styles, IL lie.
Suspenders at Z IL. u. II. 20. p. and soc.
THE BON MARCHE.
nv s-W&F i05 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-08

1t has all been one-sided. win tne
elimination OF the negro from politics TINS
condition. to large extent. has disfp-
pcared. OF course. however. the present
preliminary canvass Is confined to Demo-
Gratis. The Populists have not yet stated
whether they would place a full ticket IN
the field or not. 1T Is believed. though
that they will.
A correspondent OF the New Orleans
Times-Democrat writes that In many re-
spects the campaign reminds the oioer
citizens OF campaigns that used to take
place In the days of Foote. McClung'
Davis. Brown, Matthews. McNutt' ana
other distinguished statesmen who hour
lshed prior 10 the war.
While the financial Is the question most
generally discussed by the candidates for
the United States Senate and Governor
questions OF State policy are by no means
ignored. Notwithstanding all OF this ths
campaign continues good-natured. and all
differences between Democrats Will be
buried on Its termination.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-08
TEuileaSee.

The Nashville American exuits over
the election Of Mr. Turney 10 be Governor
Of Tennessee Ii claims that everything
was done decently and In order and that
there is no cloud upon his title to the
office. 1t ia also held by those who know
Mr. Turney intimately that he would
not accept an Office to which he ala not
believe that he had been fairly elected
There are some Democratic papers In
Tennessee. however. which do not like
the manner Of Governor Turneys cleo
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-08
DOydtOn Notes.

BOYPTON, VA, May 7.-(Special.)-
Last week the Rev. +. Il. urgent. OF
richmond, assisted by the rector. Rev.
J.. NJ. Boyden. held an interesting and
fruitful mission in the Episcopal church
here, and this week the Rev. f. NJ. Ed
wards Is conducting series of revival
meetings in the Methodist church.
Owing 10 splendid natural season
our tobacco warehouses sold large quanti-
ties of the weed during the past week
a, fair prices.
A very lengthy docket VIII engage the
attention OF the spring term OF the Cir
cult Court. which Will convene here on
the 9Th instant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-08
PROPOSALS..
OFFICE OF THE TREASURER OF
THE CITY OF PETERSBURG.

OFFICE OF THE TREASURER OF
THE CITY OF PETERSBURG.
PETERSBURG, VA, April y, 1886.
Proposals will be received al this Office
up 10 ~ o'clock noon on WEDNESDAY.
the 18th day OF May, 1855, for thu pur::
chase OF $i9l.50o REGISTERED COUPON
BONDS OF the city OF PETERSBURG.
bearing interest al the rate OF per cent.
payable half-year.y. on the lst day of
April and LIST day Of october, and ma
turing IN forty years from the LIST day of
April, 1875.
These bonds are ISSUED by and under
authority OF section l., chapter I, OF the
charter OF the city OF PETERSBURG.
which was passed and approved by the
Legislature OF Virginia on the Nth day
OF March, 1873. and are entitled, South
sice Railroad Renewal Bonds." issued TO
refund city loan maturing on the lst
day OF August. 1896. for similar amount.
Each proposition must be sealed and
directed 10 the Treasurer OF the City Of
Petersburg, "a Petersburg; vIIRGI,NiA."..
and the right "a reserved TO re.
ject any and all bids. should
Il be deemed necessary 10 do 80 20 pro-
tect the interests Of the city Of PETERS,
BURG CA. sLAuGHIER;
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-08

We are Glad to see that our Common
Council has agreed to a resolution pro-
,osing the appointment Of joint COM
m,tt.e OF the two branches Of the city
Council to consider the propricty Of re-
arranging the wards OF this city.
This Is IN the line of the policy of metro
poItanism urged by the Dispatch. Wheth-
or Manchester IS t. be consolidated with
Richmond or not this city should have
more wards and the ward division should
b. upon "A falrer basis than 1t now Is.
When Richmond was laid of into wards
Il quarter OF a century ago there were
sound political reasons for the adoption
OF the present ward system, but those
reasons no longer exist. We may now
arrange our wards differently without
running the slightest risk Of handing
over our city government to ignorant and
irresponsible voters.
Ten wards would not be too many Tor
c,sy OF our size and population. Then the
average ward would be much smaller than
II Is now. ana We believe that We should
then be able 10 get some very desirable
men 10 offer for the Council who are now
deferred from 80 doing by reason OF the
extent OF the territory that they would
have % cover in making a canvass. Win
smaller wards and the use OF the Walton
law australian BALLOT at our municipal
primaries. we doubt not that we could IN
ducc many prominent gentlemen VINO now
keep out OF politics to enter the service
Of the city.
our wards as they are now laid or arr
UNEQUAL In population. unequal IN proper
~ interests. and are ill-arranSed VIII
respect 10 topography. \ competent com
u,,,ee of earnest men could devise a fai
fal,er aud much better arrangement Ther
A. their plan should DE adopted rcpresen
,a,,on could be distributed with justice
and then Richmond would have her dig
nifty and importance enhanced 10y havni
wards to a number usual with cities OF
our size.
We know that there are persons ready
20 Jump on" this scheme and crush IL
but they VIII find this an exceedingly diff
cul, task II the public-sprited people OF
Richmond once become interested in IN,
matter and come TO realize how pro
foundiy unjus, and oppressive Is the ware
system under which We now live.
We would suggest 20 Colonel Branch
who was the mover OF the resolution IL
the Common Council. TO gather up anc
publish the statistics on the subject-sta.
tisilcs showing the population, taxab,es
number Of houses. number Of registered
voters. number OF acres Of ground. sc,
in each Of the wards as at present con,
stltuted
with these facts before our voters. We
~heNe that they would never rest unit
There was a Encouragement Of the wards
The scheme might be once or twice de.
feated, but II would be successful IN IN,
end demand - obviously just couic
not possibly b. forever ignored.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-08
NcckIenburr's Bcncfactor.

A wcll-known citizen of MecKiehours
county has signiiled his purpose to con-
tribute during the rest Of his lie N'"V
annually FOR the support OF sup 7rain"-
ated and WORKOUT members OF the VIZ
,,,,,a Methodist Conference. 4 well-known
citizen Of that county gave on one Il
not more. occasions a thousand dollars
10 be distributed among The disabled CON
federate veterans OF MecklenburS Inc
public will not be slow IN guessing that
tho benofactor in both directions Is one
and the same man.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-08

In Henrico during the month OF July
II ne should be hanged and the Incidents
OF the Hopkins case are then repeated.
the demand from the people OF Virginia
will be so general and 30 insistent that
the next General Assembly viii surely
repeal the obnoxious features OF the
anatomical law.
We would advise the college 10 whose
lot Nicholas's body may fall to waive
Its rights and deliver II TO any Of Nlcho-
lass relatives who may ask for 1t.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-08
! hat Tired Feeling

'ischarging a watery fluid, and the burn.
ing and itching would drive her nearly
wild. Unless we incased her little
hands she would tear patches OF skin
from her face and hands. We tried
many doctors and many remedies and
at last gave the case up as hopeless.
But our daughter Cora tried Hoods
Sarsapariila, to cure scrofulous lump
near the left breast which caused her
much pain and after taking bottles it
disappeared. Blanche, who ia new
eleven, had spent seven years OF suiier-
ing, 80 concluded to give her Hoods
Sarsaparilla. She took s bottles and her
face Is smooth and soft as Q baby's, the
color OF rose petal. Her hands are
soft and white, where four months
ago they were blue and red and
cslloussd nearly like leather. / can
not express my gratitude by pen or
mouth. 1t seems q miracle and our
friends are surprised" Mrs. ANNA
L. CLARK, 40l E. 4th st.. Duluth, Mimi.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-08
Hopkins aud the Mealca, Colleges


Some OF our Virginia exchanges seem
to be under the impression that the
body OF Morris Hopkins was carried TO
the Virginia Medical College In this city
for dissection.
Not 30: II was carried TO the city
morgue (Which Is AZ that college,. and
was there packed and thence forwarded
" the University OF Virginia. where we
suppose. II was used in the dlssccting-
room. But we have no doubt that the
university authorities would have sur
rendered the body 10 Hopkins's parents
had they been promptly Informed of the
circumstances Of the case. When cluyerius
was hanged the Virginia Medical Col
lege Of this city waived its claim TO the
body, and 1t was delivered 70 friends OF the
decreased for burial. and was by them
carried down tho country.
Nicholas II condemned 10 be hanged