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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-13
PLANS FOR OUR DAY.
Virginia Will Hold an Appropriate
Celebration at the Atlanta Exposition.
TIE TWO EXECUTIVES TO STEAK,
Details of the parade Not Yet Agreed
Upon-GoVcrnor O'rerrall Very
Anxious for the Blues to Goa
Popular Subscription.

The I'd OF October. which has been
fixed as Virgin.a-Day at the Atlanta Ex-
position. will witness an appropriate cele.
bration in the Gate City. In honor OF
the Mother OF States. II will also SEQ
IN Atlanta most representative virginia
gathering. Large crowds are going from
almost every city and hamlet in tho
Commonwealth.
The arrangement OF the programme for
Nnginia-Day has been completed, ex-
ceDt as 70 the details OF the parade.
This Will form IN fr0nt OF the Kimball
House and will probably move straight
out Peachtree street Governor O Ferrall
and his party. which will consist OF his
stan. aud about thirty ladies and gentle
men. Will leave Richmond on a private
car attached 10 the regular train at
O'Clock on the morning OF the 2lst. At
Danvlie the party will be Joined by the
Virginia Military Institute cadets. and a
special train will be made up for those
bound for the exposition. They VIII reach
Atlanta In the afternoon.
PROGRAMME AT THE GROUNDS.
The exercises at the grounds will take
place in the auditorium, and Will COM
mence with prayer by Rev. DIR. Strickier,
of Augusta. a former Virglnian. and a
cassmate OF Governor O'Ferralrs at
Washington College. Governor Atkinson.
Georgiae chef Executive. will then de-
liver an address Of welcome 10 the as
semblei N.rginianS, TO which Governor
O'Ferrall Will respond. The audience Will
be dismissed with benediction by Rev.
Father Kelley. formerly OF Richmond, and
a brother OF ex-Mayor Anthony NJ.
Kelley, now president of the International
Court. at Cairo Any further details oe
the Virginia programme have been lefs
by the Governor 10 the Atlanta EXPOSE
ton officials
THE BLUES SHOULD co
II IS understood that the Richmond
Light Infantry Blues have almost aban-
doned their contemplated trip 10 the Gata
city upon this occasion. Some OF the
young men composing the organization
found that they were not able TO mako
the trip. The Governor Is exceedingly
anxious for the battalion 20 accompany
him to Atlanta. Certain ~ is that no
more handsome military body will be seen
upon the streets Of that city during this
great exposition. Should the Blues not
20 the capital OF the COnfederacy and
the Old Dominion would b. entirely with
ont military representation upon Virginia
Day at this important southern exposi-
ton. Recently the citizens here raised
about $l.2Jo to entertain the Boston ar
tillery 1t is thought that the battalion
could be taken TO Atlanta and back and
properly cared for for less than this sum.
The Governor would cheerfully. he says.
head a popular subscription with a nice
sum, II the people would take hold OF
this matter and send the Blues 10 the
fair. II IL probable that the money will
at once be raised for this purpose, and
that the battalion will perfect its arrange
ments 70 go.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-13
FREDERICKSBURG.
The Drought Brokcn-ADPrOnchi ng
Fair--AttnciSed by Tramps.


FREDERICKSBURG. VA, October
l2.-(Special Tho long-contlnued drought
has been partly broken by the fine rain
which fell in this section last night. It
was quite general, and farmers from
the surrounding country visiting Frede-
rcksburg to-day say that there is now
chance to 30 some following. such
work having been impossible up to this
time.
There Is a great revival OF religion in
progress at Spotsylvlnia Courthouse.
Many persons have been converted. and
tho good work Will be continued until
the 18th. Dir. Eranstord. the pastor, is
preaching with great power
MUCH PLEASED.
Our people are much pleased at the
victory Of the Fredericksburg horse.
More attention is being given here
abouts TO the breeding OF fine stock than
ut any time since the war
Frederick burg win have a daily boat
Inc down the river In tho near future.
Mr. owen Dilard and associates having
lust finished a neat little steamer that
will soon be put on the route from here
10 Laytons.
Entries for the Fredericksburg Fair
are being rapidly made. and the nearby
meeting promises 20 be the most sue
cessful the association has ever held.
walter Hord. a one time prominent
citizen ana prosperous merchant OF this
county, died Wednesday AT the county
almshouse. Mr. lIord was 7S years old
business revcrses since the war forced
him 10 accept county aid.
ATTACKED BY TRAMPS.
My. Harry Richards a commercial
Traveller. while driving along the road
near Occoquan last night, avs tatacked
by three tTamps. who demanded his
money Mr Richards was un2rped, but.
striking with the butt of his whip tho
robbcr who caught the bride OF his horse.
he broke his hold. and, fortunately, gor
away without giving up his money. Tho
roads between here AID Washington are
filled with "hohos," and outrages ara
frequently reported.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-13

Grocian and Roman wrestling. lie re-
signed this position, early In the sprinS
and went to school, where he took up
the Junior course under Or. Anderson. OF
Yale College. Here he studied the Link
system of Swedish gymnastics under
Jacob Bolin, 81. g., medical gymnds-
ties. consisting OF The treatment Of Ge-
for,nitics, under ID. i. Mckenzie y. A
VI. D., surgeon TO the Victoria Hospital.
Toronto, Canada, aud anatomy. physi-
ology. hygiene, and anthropometry Uhys-
ical examinatiols). under J. W. Ssaysr,
". ID. and professor OF Yale College.
At the conclusion OF this course he
left school and took charge OF Wander
bi,t's gymnasium, 1T his summer home at
Ielip, t. l. In the spring OK 1888 he re-
slgned that position 20 so back 20 school,
where he finished his course Of studies,
for which he received diploma. which
qualified him as a physical director In
the fail Of the same year the position Or
physical director was rendered him by
tho directors OF the Richmond Young
Mems Christian Association. which he
accepted, and has since filled In the most
acceptable manner.
THE CLASSES WE'LL FILLED.
All the educatl1nal departn'n,s are
filed up. Glasses are he'd six nights in
the week, The following branches are
taught. each comprising a separate class:
Arithmetic. bookkeeping. penmanship,
sten9graphy Ndvanccd and elementary
classes) typewr.ting. spelling. and vocal
music
The star entertainment course bids fair
20 be an attractive feature Of the asso-
citation this year. These entertainments
are given about every two weeks, for
which membership tickets are sold. The
da tcs for the course have been about all
filed up. The first entertainment OF the
series will be given October 3lst. when the
Lotus Glee Club. well-known musical
organization, Will be the attraction.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-13
AFFAIRS ~ KOREA.
They Are seri0us-tSHnssinnd OF
oueen-i'rincr PaiS'- Opportunity.

WASHINGTON. d. C.. October L.
4 cipher dispatch was received at the
Navy Department to-day from Rear-Ad-
mral Carpenter. commanding the United
States fleet on the Asiatic station. re-
porting n serious condition of affairs in
Korea. Admirnl Carpenter also report
"a that he had sent tha grnboat Pc
trcl from Chee-Foo China, TO Chemulpho,
Korea. the port OF Seoul. the capital.
The Petrel lcft Chc-Foo to-day. No or
dors were sent 10y the Navy Department
20 Admiral Carucnter with reference 10
the Kor. an situation, and Il is stated th't
the distribution Of his Lcet IS entirely
within his discretion.
40 adyiccs from Seoul have reached
the state Department. Prince PAX
formerly Secretary of the Interior in
Korea. ana now an exile, IS r. Wash
ne:on. IIo has called on : cT tary OIL
u,v and Act.ng-s .crctary McAdo0 and
presented letters OF Introduction, but GA
not talk on matters affecting the Korean
roIiteal situation. IT the report he true
tnat III. Queen OF Korea has he-n a.
sassiuated. Prince PAX VIII probably re-
turn - his native country.
LATEB.-I. ar-Adm!ral carpenter
cahl-eiam respecting affairs IL Korea
VS. translated this afternoon IL IS
dated NagasaIt October nth.
Hs said il WIS reported there that af-
fairs I'm Seoul. Kogca'5 capital, were
rnuch disturbed. Ile beard reports That
the Queen had probably been assas-
s,natcd. aaI tnat officers OF the hing
rai,v had taken refuge IN the United
states Legation. 81 the uIseAt c."'.iR
of the charle d'aGaircs, the marine
euard Of the Yorktown had been 70
q
instant. 10 protect tho prop Tiy and
per-1c8 there.
me eitustlon which confronted the
1-,-.sn Government at the time Of tho
events covered in admiral Carpenters
col!,arqm was similar % that Wnl'A
,,as Instrumental IN Arine.nS about the
Ianarcse-ChinCso war 10 "i~ p-cdu' -
of au instruction that both CHINA ana
rar..n sent troops into Korean territory
aud This ultimately led 10 the hosillueS
betU.ecn the two governments. II was
tlrourh the Efforts Of the queen OF
I<oro1 rc,orted 20 be assass.uatcd, that
th- King caused the arrest and exile
of Prince PAX, now ia washington.
The leader Of the parry opposed 10
t,o SuoaD Is the Kli-Fs father, anl his
,c,..esion I'D the control Of affairs may
rl.,,lr i'm the return ~ Primo" PALS VINO
10 looked on as the cominG dictator OF
his country. The King is said 70 be
ro1cri,v. who VIII not .gure, except
noriuaiiy. IN Korean history.
m. reference in AGmira! Carpenters
,i,snat,h 70 the charge d'afiaires at seoul
s,d,,sl mat Minister s!il is absent from
III. most At the STATE Department no.
tNir,- is known Of his VIII r-2oonts, but
E, is presumed That he IS absent only
Temporarily. ~ ,v.
l,rrva-1y q missionary In Korea, and at
,-, limo connected with the Korean Le-
--,ion in Washington. His official rank
~ Secretary of ]. sat.on.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-13

ROME. October 2.-AITices received
fr,,, 1gaqsoWAh state tAat On OctOJ1r
ON q. ucra. Baratieri. commanding the
italian forces in Abyssinia. made an al
vance ana carried strong native position
,t Debraalial. held by 100 Abyssinians.
commanded by Ras Mangascla. The
enemy was unable TO withstand the force
~ The attack. and after hriet bat sharp
0.ht fed to the southwark, pursued by
the Italians. who captured many prison
ers The Italians had eleven killed and
thirty wounded. The natives lost thirty
killed. and had large number wounded.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-13
The Texas 10 lie Dockcd.

WASHINGTON, y. G.. October T.
The battleshlp Texas will be docked Al
the Norfolk navy-yard on Wednesday
prepared for official trial. On her last
run her eccentric-rois heated. and while
in dock this defect will be altered. The
vessel has nov been IN the water about
four months, ard IS quite foul.
LATER.--An intlnatlon. entirely unof-
fetal. has been given the Navy Depart
rnert that the battieship Texas cannot
b. dockcd az the Norfolk nayy-yard. IN
compliance with the orders issued 10
is said that since the Texas has received
her armament, she sets TOO deep to get
into the iry-dock there.
No action viii be taken oy the depart
mcnt, unless report corroboFauna
the intimation IA received from the
constructor on duty ~ Norfolk. and. In
that event he Texas vii! be ordered else
where for docking.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-13
he cannot fail 10 be Impressed with the
sight that meets his eyes.
THE READING-ROOM.

he cannot fail 10 be impressed with the
sight that meets his eyes
THE READING-ROOM.
There. 10 his right. and close by
railing, Is the space set apart as the office
Of the secretary. A cheerful hre Is
hazing In an o.d-fashored fireplace. ana
shedding a mellow light around the en-
closure. Il suggests home, probably such
q home as he has seen In Virginia or IL
the New England States, and rot the
business-ofiice OF man VINO mas az
much work upon his shoulders pFopdO'y
as any one IN this cty.
\ few steps further. and he Is In the
reading-ro0n proper whore young men
and OH men 0Or the latter class IS by
no means debarred the benefits of the
association are seated at tables porinS
over papers magazines, and books
Al one end OF the readlnc-room pro-
baby may be seen two young men on
gagged IN playing checkers, which Is 4
common pastlmc among some ~ the
members Of the ass ciation. There IS no
loud talking hoWey r.. or h1ie -rouS
laughter. There is ID Qui"tnces VIII per-
vades the room that suggests that those
present are interested IN their occula-
tlOus. and are not there for the purpose
- wagins a war Of words with eacn
other.
THE GYMNASfTM.
Rut. what is that dumping noise which
reaches the visitors ears. and seems 10
com. from regions underneath? ,The
stranger listens again. bat the rat-tat
rat-tat, continues ~s .o-d as eVcr. lie
prchlbiy inquiries 81 some one tho a.
:pction of these s'r4Nr. sounds, and f
shown 70 the galiery - the gymnasium.
Below is a sight Ven worth any cae
who admires physical cu.tie taking
the trouble % see. We will suppose that
r. IS q few minutes before the time for
calling the young mons class a. order.
Tho humping nose IS now easily cN-
Tiaiuod
Standing before ltather-h1g which
look, like a football suspended from Il
circular board, is a young man in bare
arms vigorously punching the ba@. and
wiki every blow sending II with q Whdck
against the board. from which II con-
tIuuallv returns, only 30 be- scrt back
again BIZ a stiff blow from the hrawny
and muscular athlete standing u.!er II.
lie a eng gel in having a round witn
the "ut,uchlng-b ana very good eX-
e~riee Ii is too. O.her young mon are
exercising on the chest machines, ani
some IN tie parallel bars, while nearly
every piece OF apparatus IN the synra-
Sium il being uNeI Dy some one.
This kind q work is stopped III a few
minutes. however, by Professor Anton
Sch3tzol the physical instructor. who
stcus across tho hoJr. presses a button.
end at .ha sound Of d gong which answers
to his touCh the floor is rapidly cleared
OF mats. ra,alle.-bags. and other nppa-
ratus and the young men are drawn Up
in line. CHESTS back, toes ont" ready 10
go through their exercises am drills IN
DER the director. These exercises consist
Of wand and dumb-bell dr.ils. and work
on tae Iarailol and hor.zontal-bars. and
side-Lo-s-s.
At the conclusion Of the c'lss-wor,. the
members are allowed a short time In
which 20 take such exercise as they may
desire after which they take a bath ana
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-13
APLEASANT RETREAT
The Young Mems Christian Association
d Delightful Place.
HOW THE BOYS ARE MADE uAppY.
The Gymnasium One OF Their Prin-
cipaI PIcasurea-Life History of
Professor schafKel, the Physical
Director.
Director.

The Young Mems Christian Assocla-
tion. the most comfortable retreat in
tbs city In which 2 young man can epend
his leisure time. and enjoy n few hours
pleasantly on long winters evening.
when ali outside is cold, dark, and for
bidding, Is now looking more homelike
and inviting than ever. and the stranger
who happens 10 come within its walls
cannot help feeling that sense Of salts
faction which hearty welcome and a
pleasant company Il sure TO inspire.
When he has opened the Siding doors
Just 70 the right Of the street entrance
and stepped within the big readins-room,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-13
RiotInz In spain.

MADRID, October p-At Ferroll to-
dav q son Of the Capta!n-Genei4l OK the
province (CorIna) assaulted the edltoi
OF a Socialist newspaper. and Afterwards
arrested b n. 4 mob OF ~ workmen
made q violent protest against the editors
arrest, and marched through the streets
20 the pa.acc. several OF the large win'
dows OF which they smashed with stones.
Military finally dispersed the mob, where
upon tue workmen In the docA-yagis &C.
clared that they would 20 on strike.
Felroll Is one OF the principal nava.
arse nails Of Spain. and a large number Of
men are employed there as dock-men and
III other capacities.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-13
Bns.-EaIi Player Hnrri. 10 Die.

FREEPORT. ILL. October ls.-Tht
jury In the case OF Frank W. Harris, the
professional baseball payer. tried for the
murder OF Charles Bengle, whom he shot
last May, returned a verdict this morning
OF guilty, aud liked death as the penalty
The defence was emotional insanity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-13
rtrp YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION BUILDING.

be present: the members have been In
ylted. and the young men Of the city
generally are EXTENDED n cordial Invita-
tiOn 10 come in during the evening and
make the acquaintance OF Mr.. Mckee.
The reception Will be OF an informal
nature, and viii be held In the parlors
OF the association. which VIII be appro-
priateiy decorated. a musical programme
viii he reno red during the evening.
! FLOCRISHING CONDITION.
The new secretary Will find the asso-
citation In y hourishinS condition. so far
as the different departments are con-
cerned. The gymnasium was never in a
better condition than IL IS now, and its
classes are ali well filed. Professor
Anton Schatzel. the popular physical d.
rector, has spared no pains to make this
department "a attractive as ne can. and
how be- has succeeded Is shown by the
interest that is taken by the members OF
Ill" association in the gymnasium.
TaiS year Professor Schatzel has charge
Of siA classes, as follows Young mems
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-13
pcuusxiynnIn Law Unconstitutional

HARRISBURG, PA, October l2.--Judge
simou,on this morning decided that the
orpylslca OF the act creating the Superior
Court restricting voters 10 the CHOICE OF
six candidates is unconstitutional.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-13
Brewster x Co., Carriage Makers,
Fail.

NEW YORK. October III. b. Brew
ster & Co.. Incorporated, carriage manu-
facturers, have failed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-13
GREW IN MEMBERSHIP.

inc frl.ct CNi'rie VINO lNSlitllel the
musical evenings contcnte1 themselves
with singing slees and part songs. recog-
ftrr the fact that great choral works
..ru.t le rendered without great
-r..Is 20 render them. Bat tho fame OF
L- club. which met az first for their
mutual enjoyment ana entertainment -
rapidly spread abroad, and the member
flip rapidly increased. The first ambi-
tious work CssIyti Icy them was on
Glucks opera. "Orpheus.' which. after
Cue rcheaIs.us. WAS sung at Mr H. r..
Ntiou.y's residence, on tie 18Th of June,
l,. The solD.-ts We're Mrs. II. IT, Me
l1rev. who sang The part Of orpheus;
,'s- Evie Lave. %. who sang the part Of
b..rlIce. and 1irs. conway Gordon. who
...r tre part ~ Amor At t.o time %
r- inst notable achievement the mcm-
l..-tr. which al that time numbered
-..-. Was - follows.
-.rr Mss Auce Arnot. Miss Nellie
t.-a Nss. T. H-lve Blair. Miss Ellie
20 Nre Conway Gordon Mis- Etic
-.r.- tfiss Kate Meade, Miss Nellie
'.is Nrs. Hugh Taylor. Miss Louise
Nr-Nss Annie Ball Miss Claire GaG-
t' C.ra.ic Johnston. Miss L0u.s-
"e Nrs n r. Mrloncy Miss Fanny
r N.sz Dele Minor.
"...r Nr. Conway Gordon. Mr. Henry
H..rer. Nr W g Noaud. Mr W
f.v NJ. Rutherford EDse, Mr.. j.
Williams.
Sir j. II Blair. NJ james IIlr-
SIR A,.e S HINT Mr Eugene Jonos
H N Floyd. Mr. i. :. Powers, Mr.
W. Wlun.
trH.r Scrivenor was the director
Misses Zele Minor and Fanny
"..- the accompanies.
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2 good rundown. and are out OF the
gymnasium by half past Q. feeling as
lively and active as young colts.
BENEFITS OF THE ASSOCIATION.
The benefits OF this great institution
ars too numerous 20 meation, and no
one is, perhaps. foolish enough 10 deny
that Il has doae great good In this
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-13

cla =s. husiness-men'3 class. LEADERS, class,
a separate class each for small boys and
large boys. and 4 ladies' class Professor
Senate. IS Il harl-wori;-T. i trained ath-
lete of rare ability, and handles his
classes in a manner that cannot but pro-
woke admiration. In the manage Of
small boys, always a difficult task, he has
. peculiar tact. and has been eminently
successful with the l!ttle fellows who have
been placed under his charge in the gym
nasilm.
SKETCH OF HIS LIFE.
Professor SchatzeVs history Is an ex-
tremely interesting one. lie WAS born
in 1851 In Vienna. At the age Of
he began his rhys:cal education at tho
schools OF gymnastics and athletics Of
Vienna, going through a regular course
for elsht years At the age Ot Il re
graduated. but lis father, not liking the
idea OF lett..g him study physical cul-
tuce any further. took him in his bUsi-
ness. where he began the study OF statu-
arv cng:avlEg and carving, In which
after three Years, h. graduated. His
father through misfortune. was compelled
70 give up his business, ard
was made a good offer by merchant
of this country - take charge Of his
large works at New York After con.
sidering the matter for u short time. he
decided 20 come 20 America, taking his
son. then Il years Gf age, with him.
After working at his trade for three
years. besides studying tho English Ian
.riase, NJ Schat4-!. az the age OF 81
not pleased with his occupation, struck
out for himself, and, very much against
the will Of his parents. began anew 20
study physical culture, his love for gym
nast.cs having never lessered, his highest
ambitious being some day 10 be a strong
man. lie went 80 Akron, o., and took
a course IN gymnastics under Professor
J.. Zarsky. who made him his assistcnt
letting him take charge Of tho boys
classes. After wording with him for
time. Mr.. i. y. Gum. the general Sec
retary OF TIE Young Mems CHS IAN As
soc.atlon. interested himself In him. al.
vlsed him 10 study and make physical
culture his lifewOrh.
WENT TO NEW YORK.
In October, 1850 Mr.. Schetzel went 10
New York. joined the Young Mems
Christian Association, and took a two
years course In gymnastics and athletics
under Dr.. James II. McCurdy. and n one
years course in German gymnastics and
fencing at the German Gymhastlc School
OF New York.
H. 1892 he took charge OF the High
School. on Fifth avenue. New York. and
also had charge OF the East-Side Athletic
Club. OF New York, teaching the art OF
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