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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-06
4 RUSSIAN sUPERSTITIoN.
The New Chnrina Dresses for HeP
wedding BefOre Historic Table.

Russians are noted for their supersi,-
tons ana for the numerous legends they
hay. handed down from father 20 son.
\ curious legend is related in an English
paper concerning the Russian custom
which urescrbes that the new CZarind
must dress on her wedding morn Def0r"
IN, historical. welding-'ahls which ot-
touged TO the CZariuA Maria lVanownA.
This precious piece OK furniture Was a.
eiff from her imperial nance. and TIE j.
gand relates % ia the most NQnterful
nup.ial gift known. The young Princess
Maria WAS very pleased and proud 81 ~ +,
sha was also very beautiful loved AMI
WIS adored By her future husband. ON
her ,yeldln g~day. while her ladies wero
dressing her before this table, all az onca
tho precious mirror did not reflect the su-
perb beauty OF Maria IvunOwna nor her
magnificent dress nor her magnlncent
gems. Instead Of that. 4 rapid vision
bloodshed struggles, misfortune. In WHOM
appeared the figures OF her husband am
of sons and grandchildren dest4neS -
war the heavy crown OF the MuscoNt
succession The poor girl was trtrO'y,
frightened. and tainted az the slsht ot
these dreadful scenes. and 10 Whlch .ntN,
vents gave A tragic confirmation. Mtiie
Ivanowna, 70 whom this revelation VI
one OF advice and instruction. tNi' 'etl
the desire that the golden to'.Se- y, ,,.,
should be used by each SUCCESSIVE ~ s. 'is.'
on the dav al her bridal with the nittn,
ton, perhaps, that n the $50 ,,,t,,t.s
again reveal the mysteries or the iu'utn
- an,,b'., bride N would serve ~ an
eJwonitIon mat earthly happiness - not
IN h. attained here below, even y" mo
steps OF throne.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-06
Sound Money and Southern Demo-
crnlA.

TO the Editor OF the Dispatch:
II is truly dsheartening to one who
has always been a rigid. uncompromising
Democrat TO witness the spectacle now
presented by southern Democrats In the
national halls OF legislation. when nearly
every Southern State Is represented in the
Senate by men who doggedly Sit day
after day and refuse 10 lie finger In
favor Of sound money. nay. indeed, they
even decline To bring in any measure
unless tainted with free silyerism. which
would attempl at least 10 relieve the
strain now upon the Treasury OF the
United States. greatly imperilied by the
threatened drain OF the entire gold re-
serve How can they eddie while Rome
is burning?" How can the eloquent. chiv-
alrous, lovable Daniel the intelligent
Hunton, SIN hold out In opposition 10 the
efforts OF the President 10 maintain the
credit OF the government? Does the
free silver atmosphere OF the upper
house OF Congress- SO blind or desfen them
that they fail TO see and hear the many
portents OF the fast-coming financial hur-
riesnef Trus Democrats believe that
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-06

ever handled by them. The price
was ~ liz cents per bushel.
The weather since last Friday mas oeen
verv severe. A heavy snow-s,orm pre-
vailed vale Friday night and until noon on on
saturday. The thermometer c1inheneru
10 fall about +. NJ and Sunday morn
The Pocahontas Coal Company has gen
orous,v donated a carload OF coal to the
moor OF the city. and no time during me
.,,nter could have been selected when
II was more appreciated. The snow IL
deem and three heavy SHOWS nave laiIen
IN quick succession, and the poor are
IN NO condition to provide against the
severity of the weather.
A large furniture establishment IL to
no onened here about March LIST. The
firm will be composed. 80 the report
saws. Of W. r.. Roberts. l. H. hinstein'
Theodore I.abrune. and w. Kern. The
Gentlemen are among the most progress
Give OF our businessmen, and VIII make
tho venture n success.
Howard E,rduan, Of this place. was
badly hurt while coasting Friday night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-06
stockhoIdcrs' Meeting.

The annual meeting Of the shareholders
of the American Home Building ana Loan
Association was held yesterday az the
o:iice OF the company, No. ! north Tenth
street The secretary's report As 10 the
steady growth and financial standing Of
the association was favorable 20 the
management and heartily received by
those present The old Board OF Di-
rec'ois was reelected. with Otis II.
Russell president. \. W. CARRIER vice
president. j. 4. Pattie. secretary and
general manager: p. Z. Arnold. assistant
secretary and 5 ;. +. Patteson, gene
raj attorney
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-06
GRAND CAMP OFFICERS TO MEET
They VIII Convene Here on the 18th
for Important Business.

The following circular. which has just
been issued from the headquarters Of the
Grand Camp Of Confederate Veterans OF
Virginia. explains Itself:
"a meeting OF tho officers OF this Grand
Camp. OF the Advisory Council, Of the
COMMITTEE on Publishing School-Hls-
tory. and al others interested. VIII be
held at Murphy Hotel IN the city oi
Richmond. on Wednesday. February H.,
lss5. at S O'Clock L. ".
This meeting Cor consultation Is called
for the purpose q considering various
matters Of interest ~ Tie Grand Camp
and all Of is subordinate CAMPS, among
which IL the appointment Of delegates TO
the annual meeting Of the United Con
federate Veterans. al Houston. Tex, May
"a. -. and 18th: meeting the School
History Committee. the arrangement Of
business for the next annua! meeting o.
this Grand Camp. ~ Charlottesville, Va.
and any other matters that may be sug-
gezied.
By order Colonel Thomas Lewis, grand
commander.
THOMAS ELLETT
Captain and AcJutant
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-06
PAGES 3 AND 4.

their representatives should bend 10 the
popular win In such desperate emefgeo-
ciea. and not set up their own opinions
against the evident desires Of their con-
stituencies The truth Is always more
app 20 be found In the aggregate or
them air than in the few. however In
telligent they be. why should southern
congressman oppose the rest OF the CON
servatism and wealth-hol1ing and pro-
ducng sections Of the country. In favor
OF few silver States In the extreme
Northwest Cold IS the accepted stand
ard OF value; II is. in fact II not in truth.
al over the civilized world. with but few
exceptions, and why should we OF the
South, with all The prospects Of future
prosperity shining a,one the path 81
alliance with the conservative. sound
financial forces NJ tho world. be tied 70
the car Of obstruction run by those who
seem 20 be mere monOm1niacs upon ~"
subject Of the free coinage NJ sfver2 10
one would oppose that doctrine were "
practicable and could 10 possibly benefit
Inc peopie. our people particularly. by
relieving the financial pressure. WIZ u
Give more money not AZ an. bat even
If II did increase the volume 80 currency
would that run into the proper and de-
sired channels Of relief 10 the ordinary
wagc-earner or farmer? Not bit ~ u.
IL would simply operate 20 inc'eafe no
pregcnt congestion OF the currency az
the great money centres ana 'n4 ~
bringing the country down 10 1hN'r
basis. driving all the gold out ~ 10
country. or an least out of use as COM
and reducing the value Of doilar Gown
70 q Grfy-cent basis. or perhaps even
lower Would this benefit anybody reaily
can you coercc those who control or
handle the capital - the country oy
legislation That has been oiten tre'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-06
JESSE WALKERS THIRD TRIAL.
Testimony Closed and Argument In
Progress-AttOrney White Better.

STANTON. VA, February 5.-(Spe-
cial)-This was the eighth day OF the
third trial OF the Jesse Walker murder
case. The Commonwealth concluded its re-
buttal testimony. and instructions were
given by the Court II. S. Kerr opened
for the Commonwealth. making a forcible
exhibit Of the peoples case. Colonel j. ii.
Crosier followed for the defence. when
the court adjourned. Tomorrow Captain
James Dumgardner VIII speak for the
accused. and Mr.. Kerr will close for the
Commonwealth.
Commonweaith's-Att Meade +.
White. whose illness, detailed I'm to-day's
days Dispatch. prevents his appearance
In the argument, is somewhat better to-
day.
County-Clerk William a. Burnett issued
ak marriage licenses to-day. This breaks
the local record. one OF the grooms Is
only 10. and his bride-elect Is -.
The lons-continued severity Of storm
has caused great suffering among the
poor, and movement has been inaugu-
rated by the stanton Evening Post for
a peoples pound-party for the benefit OF
suffering humanlty-the proceeds TO be
disposed OF by the City Mission.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-06
Home Hotel for Travelling Men.

CROZET. VA. February 5.-CSpecial)-
Liberty Hall, built. owned. and operated
by Mr. j. VI. Ellison. has in few years
grown 70 be a wen-known summer resort,
and i'm sunshine and snow alike It IS
noted home hoter for the travelling
man. During the past few days the fol-
lowing businessmen have registered
az The Hair: Messrs George b. Peas
Icy. W. ". McCray. George a. Mundey
of Richmond j. l.. Goodloe, Staunton;
W. r. Hobbs. j. Y. Button. and John
Krider OF Baltimore; George Maslin. Of
Wsynesborough. and Mr. Towne, OF Mar
tinsyille. Va.
Messrs. William G.. \. j.. w :. and
Willis =. Ballard and jefferson l.. Jones
left here this morning for Richmond.
where they will sell their large crops Of
tobacco.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-06
RED MEN HAVE A RALLY.
MIR. ConIcy Makes nm Address ""
tho Order and Its work.

goodlv number Of Red Men, WIN
their wives and friends. assembled al '"e
Academy Of Music las; night to hs''"
n an address from Mr.. Charles e CON
low Past Great Incidence, ana no"
Great chief Of Records q. C. l. = l.
O. X. NJ. , >,avor
Tavior Justice Crutchheld. Hon. john :.
IIarwo,d Treasurer Charles II. fhl'ps'
SneriY Hughes. Hich-Constable, T. =
Garrison. and others $500, ,,o o.
At Sl5 o'clock the speaker anu '"V u
fcials Of the order appeared on ''' ,St''tN1
and Rev. pr Nandcrslice invoked p'\"',
blessine. The audience then sans ~
Of the songs Of the order ai''i W"','
Mayor TAYLOR In a few words introduce
Mir Conley. He stepped TO the i''n' an"
al once commenced his address II ""'
not strictly lecture out 'd,l a,'.i,e
formal tax. He spoke Of having during
,h. Iate war attempted 20 erect an en-
80 into Richmond without success
IIo conparcd the Richmond OF TO-DAY
,.,,h the capital OF the Confede'acN' ana
evoked loud applause. Tie Veateu AT NJ
- ,be carly davs Of the Red Men, the
causes of the organization OF the order'
and the men who composed II. me MS.
society OF Red Men. he said. was tormeu
in Annapous. Md. in l11S, and the oruer
car present an upbroken record from that
time until the present. The speaker
traced the organization through the years
until ISL when the first large meeting
U,as held I'm Baltimore. The order. ne
said had always been in the vanguard
and foremost in II had always been sons
If old Virginia. IL has expended SlrVn-
opl for the good Of man. While the order
docs not attempt 10 lead men To saliva
zion II does school them for association
with Christians. and make them better
After hcapins encOmiums on the heads
of the ladies' Mr.. Conley paid particular
attention 10 the politician. whom he char
acterized as a professional hand-shaker.
Many people the speaker SAID, have
asked why the order should be called
Rol Men. and I'm discussing this point
n. paid high tribute TO the ahorigines.
who were brave and true AZ all times.
and were in many respects worthy of
emulation.
Mr.. Conley spoke in glowing terms Of
Richmond ana Virginia, and turning TO
Justice Crutchheld he said Squire.
your lock-ups would not b. so full. your
morning sessions would not be so largely
follow more closely the teachings Of our
order" To this the Justice nodded as
sent.
In conclusion, the speaker referred 70
his former visits 10 this city. and 10 the
hearty welcome he had always received.
and hoped that the same would always
he extended him. Upon the conclusion
Of the address the audience dispersed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-06

the regulars were out In force. as usual
and had good time picking the WIN
ners from the bookes. IL was the
talents day with a vengeance, and they
pumped their money In on the books right
along from the first to the last race.
4 sprinkling shower fell as the last race
20; away from the post, and the indica-
tions fo- racing tomorrow are very
strong The track AR condition.
Fnst race-six furlongs. seillng-Pan-
way q to - won, Rancocas second, Dave
Pulsiner third. Time. lis "a.
Second race-seven furiongs. purse
Nero won. Prince Imperial second, Full
cher c. third. Time 1872 IL
Third race-six furlongs, selling-Tramp
C6 to 81 won. Ben Wilson second, Readina
third. Time. III.
Fourth receive furlongs-Birdcatcher
% To 81 won. Festival second, Ransom
third. Time. lot
Fifth race-six furlongs-Mole g to ID
won. Ed. Brown second. Insomnia third.
Time lis i-2. -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-06
, seIf-Mnds yIrginian.

uarr,son II. Fould. Nirsinian and
y -, man. arrived In New YORK
with less than dollar and no ., aSaua mt
Snce in this city. nine years ago.
A. Fouid is southern Demo
crat OF French descent. and a nhsai us-
scendant OF Count de soui"' Lous
PhillIppes Minister OF f'nsnss. ie s
49, ,,.,,.souipped gymnasium on his Loo
q " sarm i'm Westchestsr. Mr.. Fould has
mat bought for a residence handsome
nronerty on Forty-hfth street near
broadway. HIS offices and laboratory are
at 2ls Sixth ayeaae -. ~,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-06
The Tebea Nerein Entertainment.

Among those who will take part in
the entertainment 10 be given Wednesday
night. February 9Th. by the Tabea Neren
a. 81. Johns German church, corner
Eiehth and Marshall streets, will be the
Mascot Musical club. composed of The
following young ladies: Misses Maggie
Leehey. flute and mandolin: Annie Hig-
gins. violin. Christina Thon. mandolin;
Mahei Higgins. Matte Benedict. Mamie
Leahey. guitars; Minnie Thon, piano and
guitar Miss Wayne Leahey Will give
some OF her choice Rotations during the
evening. Refreshments Will be served in
II. Ia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-06
Grcc,esyiIIe County Court-Personai

EMPORIA, y, February 5.-(Special)
The County Court Hon. George =. Bar
ham presiding. was in session all day
Yesterday trying civil cases. The court
adjourned for the term this morning.
There were no criminal cases on the
docket
Licenses was issued on yesterday for
the marriage Of Mr. q. VI. Thomas and
Miss T. X. Massey.
Mr.. f. IT, Russell, Of Mecklenburg,
was in town to-day.
Mr.. r. w Manson. OF Lunenburg, was
here to-day
The Republicans and Populists both held
meetings yesterday. 1t is not known what
was done. There is some talk of a fusion
between the Republicans and PopUiists.
Everything looks as If the spring cam
paign would be a lively one
hear that Rev. Samuel Small will de-
liver a lecture here al an early date.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-06
They Swapped Watches.

Last night Jack Wyatt lcOlortW was
arrested and locked up at the Third
Police Station on the charge Of assaulting
and taking a watch away from j. W.
Snead, a white man. From what could
be learned OF the case Il appears that
Wyatt and Sneai traded timepieces, ana
that after the bargain had been consum-
mated WYATT came 70 the conclusion that
h. had gotten the worst Of the trade and
wanted TO swap back. hut this the white
man refused 10 DO. 1t was then that the
negro assaulted him and took his watch
ont Of his pocket. thereby obtaining both
the articles: hence his arrest
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-06
Death IN Montana of Mr. ". +. Camp

A telegram received last night by Mr..
Charles NJ Crutchheld announced the
death yesterday afternoon in Hamilton,
Mont. of Mir. Robert +. Camp native
OF this city.
Mr. Camp was a grandson Of the late
George i. Fisher. and until about five
years ago resided in Richmond. He vas
very popular here. and WAS possessed Of
a wide circle Of friends He was in
bad health when he left Richmond. but
went West with hope Of regainng his
strength lie engaged in business in
Montana and had been very successful
His death was great shock 10 his
friends in this city. and as yet no par
ticulars have been received His remains
will leave Hamilton for Richmond today,
and will proba bly, reach here Saturday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-06
Father and Son burned to Death.

PITTSBURG, February 5.-Frederick H.
Miller and his G-year-old son were burned
IN death early this morning Miller kept
a store and resided at No. 226S Second
avenue Fire was discovered in the
kitchen at midnight. Miller. his wife
children. and hired man ran to the
front Of the building. Mrs. Miller lost the
way. Mrs. Miller. one child. and the
man escaped 10y jumping into blankets
from second-story windows After the
fire Miller and the boy were found lying
on the floor Of the bedroom dead They
had been sunocated
John Finnegan's residence, No. 2267,
was also burned Fireman John Patter-
son was badly hurt by fall from a
ladder.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-06
Hopkins VIII Tie Sentenced Monday

There was but little Of interest TO be
Gathered from the County Court yester-
DAY Clerk Waddill issued marriage
license 10 Edward j. Clopton, OF New
Kent, and Miss Europe p. Carter. OF Hen
rico.
Morris Hopkins. the murderer OF MI.
Parsons. in whose case the supreme Court
o. Appeals refused to interfere VIII pe
brought into County Court Monday morn
ing. when Judge Wickham will resentence
him 20 be hanged.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-06
Iron-NiIi Employees Discharged.

JOLIET. ILL. February "a decisive
step was taken to-day by the Illinois
Steel Company in regard TO the Joliet
Rolling Mills orders have been given to
discharge ev,ry man at work. except In
one mill and blast-furnace. All the
yard-men. mechanics. blacksmiths. roust-
abouts, and ofiice-men have been notihed
Of their dismissal
The officers say the mill Will start when
ever the men are ready 10 20 TO work.
and Il is for the men to decide. The diff
ficulty Is because the forty-two tonnage
men will net accept the p per cent. re-
duction in the scale. When this Is ad-
justed the 100 other employees Will 20
10 work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-06
Mrs. CordrIin Dnbney Dead.

BOSWELL VA, February 5.-(SpecialD
This community was much grieved to
learn Of the sudden death If Mrs. Corie-
liza Dabney at 1890 o'clock this \. VI.
She was the esteemed wife Of Captain
G. W. Dabnev, Of this place. and although
r years Oil was comparatively well
until within the last few days, when
attacked by severe cold.
Captain Dabney's condition incidental
to this sad shock and his advanced age.
was precarious this morning, but at this
writing he is somewhat better.
Mrs Eliza Watkins Of Richmond. sis
ter 10 Mrs. Dabney. arrived on the :
o'clock train this evening.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-06
THE Y. VI. L. BOARD MEETS.
Post-Grsdunte Course In Math"-
u,nfics-I'roposed Cavalry Drill.

ufHltcH-IFnpOhFh -
Yne serni-annual meeting Of the Board
OF Visitors Of the Virginia Military insu-
tute Was held at the Exchange Hotel
last night There were present General
Charles j. Anderson. Colonel Tazeweil
Elicit. Hon. Henry Fairfax. Hon. John
y Massey. Colonel II. T. Parrish Mr
Alexander Hamilton. SIR. S IL. Letcher.
Colonel ". r. POague. and Colonel scott
shipp. superintendent Of the institute.
Colonel Ship submitted his semi-an-
nusl report. which embraced mainly mat
ters OF routine in connection with the
school The board established post
graduate course OF mathematics and me
chanlcs. comforting the degree OF master
of science upon those graduates OF the
institute who complete the course
The matter OF introducing the cavalry
drtu at the institute ia addition 10 thal
OF infantry. and artillery was reported
unon by committee. and considered
ty the board. but action WAS postponed
until the meeting IN June.
number OF routine matters were
disposed OF. and the board adjourned un-
IN ~ O'Clock to-day. when they VIII wait
uton the Governor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-06
Southern Associated Press Extends
Its Territory.

WASHINGTON. d. C.. February g.
The Southern Associated Press has ex-
tended it's service into Northern Louisi-
ana and Mississippi, taking in the Mon
roe Q.a) Daily News. Vicksburg Miss)
Post. and Jackson Miss) Daily News.
:hus adding to It's list of forty-odd papers
comprising all of the leading journals in
the southern territory, which recently en-
tered into close combination with the
United Press and its eastern and northern
allies 0he New England Associated Press,
and the New York Associated Press,
aggregatng several hundred journals.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-06
rr.e-Dispensary Reception To-Day.

The ladies' composing the Board OF
Managers OF the Free Dispensary Fnd
Maternity Hospital earnestly solicit dona-
tons Of groceries. fuel. bedding. money
sheeting. material. and clothing. some
member OF the board viii be at the hos
pital. No. us west Cary street, from
A NJ 10 6 j. NJ to-day To receive such
dona tons Their purpose is TO make
the hospital as much an institution OF
the city as the dispensary has become.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-06
CixiI-seryice Examinations.

The local Civn-SeIvice Board. Composed
of CAPTAIN r.. !. Levy. chairman. j. I.
Fitzgerald. secretary. and Moses IL. Car
Ter commenced yesterday the regular
serni-annual examination OF applicants
for the positions Of clerk and letter
carrier IN the Richmond office. The
class was 50 large that II was divided
Yesterday there were Il candidates for
the position OF carrier and 80 for clerk
ships. with no vacancies IN sight. The
class to-day viii probably number 81.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-06

The Cotton States and International
Exposition will have some very strong
attractions In the way OF amusements.
Mention has already been made or Ha-
genbeck's Wild Animal Arena Negota-
tons are In progress with Mr.. Nate sails
bury, manager OF Buffalo Bits Wild West
Show, who wishes 10 bring 1t 10 Atlanta
during the Exposition. The exact location
mas not been decided on. but II Will be
within the grounds. and several eligible
sites are being considered.
A concession has lust been let TO one
OF the ablest and most experienced theat-
ricaI mana gers for a vaudeville theatre.
in which are TO be produced living pic
lures which viii be mounted as finely
as any ever exhibited. He will have noted
specialty artists and me orchestra
during the Exposition. hrst-class cafe
will be run In connection with the thea
tire.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-06
AIbemarie Convention Called.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. February
5.-tSpecial)-The County Democratic
Committee has called a convention to
meet April Sth To nominate candidates
for county officers. The primaries are 10
be held April 9Th. Hon. George w. Nor
ris was elected chairman Of the com
mittee in place of Il. W. Duke. who de-
clinnH rn-nlnrflnn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-06
II,cruture for the Couyicts.

I'pon recent visit TO the penit >Atiary
with party Of friends Mr.. John =.
Branch. president of the Merchants Ma
uonal Bank. Of this city. handed Superin-
te'.dent Lynn $40 with which 10 buy
some suitable reading matter Tor the
prisoners This sum Major Lynn has
spent very advantaeeously in books that
viii be great comfort To- the phi sonris
No less than nfty-onc volumes We're pur-
chased with the Sl0-a very considerable
addition. indeed. Ia the meaGre library
OF the institution.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-06
WiIIurd's Hotel Changes Hands

WASHINGTON, February 5.-At c
O'Clock last night Wizards Hotel changed
hands. Mr.. o. c. Staples retired and MIR.
Morgan Il. Lewis took charge. Mr. Lewis
is a well-known hotcl-man He has for
several years managed one OF the big
caravansaries at Virginia Beach Mr.
Lewis paid Mr. Staples $4,000 for his
lease and the hotel property.