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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-10
FIRE At SANGER HALL.
This Resort Badly Damaged by
FInmcs-i Small Blaze.

Fire broke out in the basement of San
ger Hall about . o'clock yesterday morn
ing, and did considerable damage before
the flames were checked The bar and
restaurant of Mr.. a. Schwane, the lessee
of the premises. were totally destroyed,
and much injury was done TO the uppei
part Of the building by smoke and water.
The total loss to the structure and It's
contents is estimated 10 be about 5000.
Nothing appears to be known as to the
origin Of the blaze, further than that
when first seen IT was raging In tn
basement. The discoverer was Mr.. Henry
Vance, formerly a fireman and driver of
Engine No. 3. but now janitor at the
Second Police-Staton. Mr.. Vance was OF
his way 10 his work. when he saw
dense volume OF smoke issuing from The
cellar Of the building. He FASTENED to thu
station-house. and turned in an alarm
from No. 3 box. which is located there
In the mean time Mrs. Schwane, who.
with her husband and little son. was
asleep in the second story. smelled the
smoke. and called TO Mr. Schwanes bar
tender. who was sleeping in an adjoining
room. and asked him 10 see what was
producing the smoke. This gentleman
went out in his night-clOthes TO ascer
tain where the fire was, and closed me
door behind him. When he returned 4
dress he found himself locked out, and
could not get to his garments. Tn
department soon reached the scene, and
some Of the fremen. approaching the bar
tenders position went into the room
and secured the clothes Mr.. and Mrs
Schwane and the little boy by this tim
were almost suffocated. and ii was almost
impossible for the proprietor to fst his
family out Of the place. They only es-
capped with such clothes as they coul
snatch up. Mrs. Schwane and the child
were cared for across the street. at Mr..
Heeke's.
The firemen worked vaiantly. not only
upon Sanger Hall, but upon the adjoin
ing property, and the flames were KEEP
away from the Reglmental Arm0ry and
the other buildings only by their heroic
efforts.
Sanger Hall, which is a well-known
resort. comprises a bar, restaurant. cafe
concert hail and some sleeping or house
hold apartments. and Is owned by thu
Gesangverein Virginia II was insui
for $4,000 In the Virginia Fire and
rine Insurance Company The loss COZ
not be accurately told yesterday. but tf
whole interior is practically destroyed
save the roof. Mr.. Schwane carried $500
on his stock and furniture in his bar
restaurant. and din rooms IN the Nir
ginia State Insurance Company, and this
is a total loss. The grand piano Of tn
Gesangvereln is also badly injured The
Gesangverein Virginia will. it is believed
proceed to repair and restore the Sangef
Hall as soon as possible
The alarm Of fire from Box 80, Leief
and Judah streets. at :iS \. NJ. yesterday
was coca stoned by the partial burning o.
two houses. 415 and III west Duval street
occupied by colored people. a defective
hearth caused this fire, which damaged
the property 500 worth
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-10
DESIGN FOR THE MONUMENT.
4 sketch to lie Prepared and Print
cd-How to Raise Funds.

\ 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 to dis
cuss ways and means of raising the
monument fund.
President j. Taylor Ellyson explained
the object Of the meeting. and after
-ull comparison Of views u was recon-
mended that as a means OF securing sub
scriptions 10 the monument fund a sketch
Of the proposed monument should be
printed, and that the association should
select an artist 10 make it a 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 it would
he better TO select an artist and let
him work out his design in consultation
with the Board Of Directors.
1t was further recommended that
committee be appointed by the Chair TO
work out several suggestions that were
made as 10 raising a large subscription
rom the people Of this city. The presl-
dent appointed Messrs. J. b. Purcell, p.
4. Mayo, and J. " Boyd who will report
10 the board, and another conference will
be held hereafter.
Those present were Messrs. j. Taylor
Ellyson. z. H. Mayo. John S. Elicit,
l.. Christian, Peyton Wise, w d. Chester
man, !. y. Boyd, r. G. Bosher, John Il.
Purcell and T.. T. ID. Myers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-10
DIR. WRIGHT WILL NOT LEAVE.
lie Makes This Announcement ana
PeopIe Are Greatly Rejoired.

DR.. W. l.. Wright, pastor Of Leigh
Street Baptist church, returned Sunday
morning from Greensboro, n. c.. where
he had been in attendance upon the Bap-
fist state Convention.
DR.. Wright was prominently spoken OF
i'm connection with the secretaryship OF
the Boards of Mission and Sunday Schools
Of the North Carolina Baptist State Con-
vention, and has for some time been con-
gldering whether he would allow his name
TO be presented before the convention in
connection with that position. After ma
ture deliberation, however, he decided
not to go into another field, but to remain
here and so informed that body at its
session In Greensboro last week.
When DR.. Wright announced his deter
mination from his pulpit Sunday morning
after his sermon, he was almost over
whelmed with the manifestations of graft
fication with which his congregation re-
ceiyed the information. For an hour he
vas kept busy shaking the hands Of the
members Of his church. who pressed for
ward TO assure him of the delight with
which they received the news.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-10
VIII Have Plenty of Time.

Cornelius Brown tcolored was given
six months I'm Jail yesterday for the lar
cany Of a gold watch. the property OF
Charles Lewis (coloreD. and twelve
months as a suspicious character. Lewis
persuaded Brown to engage in a game
Of cards with him. and told the latter TO
put up his watch as a sake. II Lewis
won he was to receive SO; If he lost.
Brown was TO take the watch and give
him $50. As Lewis only valued his watch
at sij ne readily consented 10 this as
he saw thar he would be winner by IL
either way the game went When he laid
down the watch. however, Brown decided
that a bird in the hand was worth two
i'm the bush. and grabb the timepiece
and made off with it. Lewis described
the thief to the police. and they soon had
him
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-10
lie spoTTs COMPANY FAILS.
Liabilities Placed ut 81, O0O-News
of City-HniI Courts.

a deed of assignment was filed IN the
office Of the Clerk Of the Chancery Court
Yesterday by the SPOTS Manufacturing
Company to Wilioughby Newton, trustee.
The concern has been engaged In the
manufacture of elders, vinegars, baking
powder, etc. and IN dealing in druggists
supplies, fancy groceries, etc, al NO.
lO5 south Twelfth street. The Liabilities
are about $1,000, and the deed contains
4 list Of assets. without any valuation be-
ing affixed thereto. The usual expenses
in connection with the execution Of the
trust are provided for, and the creditors
of the first class are named, as follows:
Holders of three notes for S.1J0, 1925,
and $500. drawn by the SPOTS Manufac-
turing Company and Austin +. SPOTS,
and made payable to Betty p. SPOTS;
and a note drawn by Austin Z. SPOTS
and endorsed by the SPOTS Manufactur-
ing Company and payable to the Sc
curity Bank.
The principal creditors Of the second
class are Blome & Sons, $0756; Darby
Manufacturing Company s392.72; Foote
& Knevals, $lji.76; Standard Refining Com
oany, $l7706: George T.. Bartol x Co,
$500; y. w. Taussig. S206O2; Armour
Packing Company, Slo6.50; Buffalo Chemi-
cal Works, Sl5l.2l: Hygenic Chemical Co.,
s271.9S; Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing
Company, 1888; Nichols Chemical Com
pany. $303sS Alex j. Howell, $40; Chris.
Lips Company $1,000; Buman Chemi-
cal Company $40; Price Brothers &
CO.. SSO1 20: Moses Snyder $50; National
Cigar Manufacturing Company, 500;
Smell Brothers, $40; S. r. Kocher
$3.50: William II. Crawford & Co.,
SlO3.55; George b. Kester, s15792; Potter
Parlln Company S21.Sl; Bevan & Co,
500; Chatham Tobacco Company. $3.50;
George w. Evans & Co, S26iO9; Had
ley & Smith. s25L6o; Crescent Tobacco
Company, SIPS. V. l.. Cavanna & Co,
slf2; Bennett. Day q CO., s20lSl; VIII
lard Manufacturing Company S05.S): +.
+. Shol & Co., Si39S8; Philadelphia Vine
gar Company, S262ls; Parliament &
Espert, $3.50 50; A. H. Barber, $262 -; S.
II. Cenover sl3S7S: a. G. Dow & Co,
S2S592: Ellison & Harvey, &720, and
Bachelor Brothers, $500
II there should be any residue after
the above claims shall have been settled,
the other cred tors are TO share ratably.
The December term or the Law and
Equity Court commenced yesterday, Judge
Minor on the bench. There was a good
~ attendance Of members Of the bar, and
the cases TO be heard were fixed for trial
In the case Of |. Smith against G.. A.
Kass, Jr., judgment was rendered in
favor Of the plaintiff for $l27l2.
The suit Of W. l.. Fleming against Fritz
Sitterding will be tried tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-10
VETERANS PARADE.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF NEW
YORK ORGANIZATION MEETS.
Resolutions Providing for Auxfii"ry
state Committees, and Asking Ih"t
pu,,,t and Press give Publicity to
Proposed Demonstration.

NEW YORK, December 9.-The EXecu-
five Committee Of the united veterans
parade met to-day at noon in the - ara
OF Trade Han. Mr.. Charles A. DANA
chairman of the Executive Committee
not being present. General Daniel Butter
field was selected as temp rary chairm III
Colonel Garnett the secretary. then
read letters from c. p. Huntington, carr
Schurz. Jordan l.. Mott, william Alien
Butler. Colonel Daniel G. Appleton Alex
lnder Hamilton. Captain Edwin {. owens
C.. F. Dillingham;, c. G. Shane, and ex-
Governor Flower, c-nsentinS to serve as
members Of the Executive COMMITTEE as
requested, or to cooperate in any way.
desirable.
But two-General Horace Porter ana
Colonel c. NJ. Blss-declined, both SWING
business reasons.
General Butterfeld stated that 1t had
been agreed that the committee was too
small. and Mr.. Dana had eemad it
best to increase it by addiIs twenty fiy-
new members.
Colonel Garnett then stated that he
had some resolutions to ofer and read
them. The first was that the chairman
Of the committee, Mr.. Dana, appoint
for each State and Territory auxiliary
committee Of live members. one Of
whom should reside in New rk city,
and have charge Of all matters pertaining
o that state OF Territory. This resolu-
ton was adopted.
Colonel Garnett also offered a resolu-
ton, 10 the effect that the chairman
the Executive Committee prepare an ad-
dress to the Governor Of each State and
Territory, inviting them, with their STATS.
be present and participate in the
parade; also, that similar invitations b.
sent to the commanders of all Grand
Army posts and United Confederate
Veteran organizations.
\ third res luton invited all unor-
ganiZ6d veterans 10 effect organization I'm
their neighborhcods, and take part in the
parade.
All clergymen throughout the country
were also asked to lend their assist
ance to the parade from the pulpit and
otherwise, and newspapers requested 10
give the invitations mentioned all the
publicity possible
Colonel Garrett. in Offering the resolu-
tions. said he considered ii wise to pass
these resolutions; that in order I make
the parade a success, II must be given
all the publicity possible. He did not
doubt bat that he proper invitation would
be senr to all in time. but thought that
the Grand Army men need d considerable
notice. in order to perfect their arrange
ments to come, and he considered that
these invitations would have a good effect.
After some discussion. all the resolutions
were ref rred 70 the Committee on Plan
ard Scope, after which the commit
diourned to meet at the call of the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-10
The Opcretta LniIn Presented Last
Night.

A large and weil-pleased audience WIZ
messed the cantata, "Laila, or, the Noun
tain Child" at the Young Mems ChriS-
ton Association Hall last night. Inc pre-
sentadon of tn oDeretta was FOR inc
benefit Of the Old Dominion Hospital, ana
was under the auspices OF th lady mana
gers Of that institution. The particip MS
were members of Park-Place sunday
school. who have on several previous
occasion pres nted the cantata. lbs rem
dition last evening was i'm every way
success. and Mr.. c. w. Montgomery.
the popular young tenor OF Park-Place
church, deserves much credit for the
management OF the affair. wAich was
under his direction. Mr.. Richard WOOL
bridge added an enjoyable number to the
programme by the excellent rendition or
a solo, while Mr.. III rbert Daton gave MS
darky sketch i'm the most amusing man
ner. The accompanies were Mrs. LYMAN
and Mr.. W. Reginald walker
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-10
NEWS FROM THE COUNTY.
Little Done I'm Judge Wickham's
Court-A shooting ARRAY.

The Henrico County Court convened
yesterday for the December term. with
Judge 4. Ashby Wickham on the bench.
The Judge handed down the final order
authorizing the extension of lakewood
avenue TO the Williamsburg road.
w. T.. Stewart. who was recently fined
s. and costs, made a motion 10 have the
verdict set aside, which the Judge refused
TO DO. and he was committed TO jail.
John Wilroy was before Justice Pierce
charged with trespass. and was fined $3.50
aud costs.
4 shooting ARRAY, in which two young
Henrico farmers We're involved. took place
on Chelsea Hill yesterday morning II
vas rumored that the shooting was the
outcome of a violent quarrel and that
one of the men was slightly wounded.
A friend Of the wounded man applied
for warrant at the courthouse yes
terday evening. but no magistrate was
on hand at that time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-10
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
The New Boy and sOusa's Band To
BE at the Academy This Week.

1.-The New Boy" rafting comedy
from the pen OF Arthur Law. Will be per
formed al the Academy tomorrow and
Thursday. The play has already had
fattering career in London and New
York. 1t IS purely farcical in its -haracter
and il fuiflls its mission as farce
That is TO say, ii keeps the audience
laughing for large part OF the lime
while the curtain Is I'D. 1t is moreover
Of the style Of farce which belongs or
the English speaking stage, the kind in
which the comic complications rise from
various accidents and incidents of life
and not solely from intrigue, as Is usual
on the French stage.
The appearance Of Sousa and his band
a. the Academy next Saturday for two
grand concerts will arouse a genuine
interest in artistic and musical circles in
this city.
There is no need to enlarge upon the
merits of Sousa or his band. Their DO
sition is assured. and their laurels have
been honestly won. Sousa comes to ue
with increased prestige. His band is
now playing toward the close of the
largest series Of continuous concerts ever
given i'm this country by an instrumental
body. and the organization is playing In
q form which is the natural result OF
such a lengthy series of concerts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-10
THE TELEPHONE SITUATION.
According 10 Ordinances the Bell
Can Operate TIL June 18th.

The telephone situation here Is quite
interesting. Mr.. George W. Cross
general manager for this district OF the
Standard company, viii reach here to
day to supervise the preliminary arrange
menis for the construction OF the new
telephone line, and attention now turns
10 the movements. or lack of movement.
OF the Southern Ben
The ordinance repeating the ordinance
which gave the Bell the privilege to ope-
rate here was approved by the Mayor De
cember H. 1891. and is as follows:
BE II ordained by the Council q the
city OF Richmond. That the ordinance
approved June &c. 1884 granting the rlcht-
of-way throughout the city 10 the South
crn Bell. Telephone, and Telegraph Com
pany be and the same is hereby re-
pealed.
?. That. in accordance with the nth
section OF said ordnance. ell privileges
and rights granted by said ordinance
shall cease and be determined at the OK
pira ton Of twelve months from the APP
prevail OF this ordinance by the Mayor.
IL can be seen that this ordinance con
tains no clause fixing a penalty upon the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-10
Council Committee Meetings.

The Council Committee on Relief of the
Poor held a regular meeting at the city
almshouse last night. Bills and pay
rolls were approved. and some other
routine business was transacted. Suparn-
tendent Carter submitted his monthly re-
port, showing that there were 2f7 inmates
the almshouse on November 3Oth, as
compared TO 2i5 last year Dur'no the
month OF November II persons died-5 of
whom were white and u cOlored
The Council was to have held a meet
ng last night as Committee Of the Whole
or the consideration of the city ordi-
nances. but the only members on hand for
he session were President Turpin. Of the
Board Of Aldermen. and Mr.. King
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-10
Election of Bank Directors,

The annual meeting of the stockholders
t the Citizens Bank of Richmond. was
held yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock.
The president. Mr.. s. G. Wallace sub
m tied his report showing the hgnk to
be In growing and fourishing condi-
ion.
The members OF last wears Board
# Directors were reelected with the
exception of Messrs. c. l.. Todd and c.
= Wingo who retired. They ere sue
ceeded by Mr. w. Otto Noting. Of the
firm of f. o. Noting. Sons & Co.. and
w. NJ Habiston. vice-president f the
National Bank. Of Petersburg. There will
be another general meeting two weeks
from date.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-10
Pickett Camps Weekly Meeting.

George +. Pickett Camp. Confederate
Veterans. held its usual meeting i'm she
amp hall on Fifth street last night.
An invitation from the Sons OF Veterans
TO attend their concert in Lee Camp
Hall was received. and the adiutant was
rdered 10 gratefully acknowledge the
,ourtesy.
The committee appointed TO secure a
ali IN which 10 hold the future peetings
of the camp reported, but the matter was
ontinued until the next meeting Of the
amp
Historian Lakewood read a very inter
sting paper on General Jackson at
White Oak Swamp"
The meeting adjourned shortly before
% o'clock
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-10

The report that party of land-seekers
from Michigan, Nebraska. Iowa, and
Ohio--numbering I'm all about ffty-had
been prospecting in the Peninsula with
a view TO securing homes in that section
seems to have been without foundation
Mr.. John ID. Potts who. It is said, had
been acting as pioneer to the partly
was seen by Dispatch reporter yester-
day. and denied all knowledge Of the
matter. He said that prospecting par
ties frequently come from the North and
visit various sections of Virginia which
are reached by the Chesapeake and Ohio
railroad. but that no such party as the
one minated in the published report had
come here, or, so far as he knew, made
any arrangement to come here. Mr.. Potts
said that on an average about two
1arties Of prospectors visit Virginia each
and every week, but there was nothing
charitable in the occurrence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-10
PUSHING THE WORK AHEAD.
A Force of 900 Wen Now Employs"
by the Traction Company.

The traction company put an extra
number of hands TO work at their Broad
street track yesterday morning.
There are now in the neighborhood OF
200 men employed in laying the rails ana
erecting the posts for the new line. One
and a half miles of track have ALREADY
been laid, and the men are now at work
on the road between Jail alley ana Iwen-
ty-first street.
The majority Of the poles to carry the
electric wires are already In position
Nearly all Of the material for making the
road is on hand. and the plans for the
pOwer-house have been designed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-10

nth. at l:SO p. NJ. for organization. IN,
strumental selections were con 'riou'ea
by Mr. w. Carter on the piano. am
NIesers. Clark and Woodall on the mahuo-
lin. Miss Florence Evans. or VI -
ter gave .wo read ngs; HON IL,
Reddy sang a character sons. In Ia
peria. Quartette sang several JUS, a ,tc
,fiss sallie Bright recited two dramatic
poems. =, os IN
Hon. ID. G. Richardson. VINO was 10
have delivered an address. was rhaVoiu-
ably absent through pressing business
affairs. <..,.o,,
Great credit is due to the Committee
Of Arrangements, composed OF Messrs'
J. T. Taylor. f. II. Courtney an' Nine
tree Folkes. for the smoothness ana sue
cess Of this very pleasant entertain
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-10
TRAFFIC MANAGERS TO MEET.
Important session of Southern
Freight-Ncn 10 lie Held To-day.


There will be an important meeting at
the jefferson to-day of the Southern
states Freight Association.
This Is one Of the leading railway or
sanlzatlons Of the country, being COM
posed of the traffic managers of all the
lines OF the South. The territory covered
by this association may be said TO be that
country between the Potomac river on
the north the Atlantic ocean on the east,
ne Gulf Of Mexico on the south, and the
Mississippi river on the west, and the I'M
1ortant matter of rates IS considered by
II at every meeting.
Atlanta has generally been the place OF
meeting, but this time Mr.. 5. III. Hainea
the commissioner OF the association, called
IL for Richmond. Mr.. W. l.. McGill Is the
secretary OF the association
Among the members from distance
who had engaged quarters at the Jefferson
yesterday are Messrs. Y. Van Denberg
Louisville: s. II. Haines. commissioner;
w. l.. McGill. secretary; It. j. Frecr. j.
NJ. Clup, OF Washington: T. NJ. Emerson,
Wilmington. y. c.; G.. y. Biles. Cincin-
natl; w. c. Bullitt. Roanoke; J. {. Whit
ney. Baltimore.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-10
Now GoNernors Chosen.

At a meeting, of the Board OF Govern
ors of the Mozart Association, held in
the Chamber of Commerce building Fri
day last, ways and means for enlarg-
ing the membership were discussed.
Messrs Everett Waddey and b. II.
Marsh retired from the board. and Pro-
lessor Il. f. Gaines and Mr. W. c. Mer-
Ger were elected to fill the vacancies.
The board extended TO members Of the
State Legislature invitations 10 attend
the musicale given last night and many
availed themselves of the courtesy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-10

a very pretty wedding was celebrated
II Paramount Methc list church at s
o'clock last night. The contracting parties
we're Mr. William r. Waynack and Miss
Edna b. Alexander The church was pref
thy decorated for the occasion, and the
ceremony was performed by the pastor Of
the church in the presence OF a number OF
e.auons and friends OF the young couple.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-10
Died from Heart-Disease.

Matthew Hope (colored). about So years
Did. Sunday. aboG, noon. fell from d
chair in which he was sitting. and x
pired almost instantly. Coroner Taylor
was summoned. and after viewing the re-
mains decided that Hope had died from
heart disease from which n had been
a sufferer for years An inquest was
deemed unnecessary. Hope kept IN eat
ing-house at No. 220 north Eighth street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-10
Iay.It to His Enemies.

George Collier (colored), who lives in
the East-End, just beyond the
city limits, was before the Po-
ice Court yesterday charged with
crimna ly assaultng his eleven-year-
DID daughter. Justice Crutchheld turned
him over to the Henrico authorities, as
the alleged offence was committed beyond
the city limits. Collier denies his guilt
md says that enemies, who wish TO get
aim out Of the way, preferred the charge
against him.