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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-12
TO ASSIST THE POOR.
Garden-Sccd from the U. =. AGrfcui-
furnl Dcpurtmeut.

Nayor Il. NJ. Taylor has received mr.
teen or twenty bags Of seed, TO be dis
,ributed for the benefit OF the unemployed
poor OF this city. This plan OF seed-dis-
,rihution was originated by ex-Mayor
Pingree, OF Detroit. Mich. the idea be-
ing to get permission for the idle poor
IN grow vegetables upon vacant lots, and
TO supply them with tools and seeds.
speaking OF this scheme TO aid needy
and deserving citizens, Mr.. Charles W.
Dabney, Assistant Secretary or the
United States Department OF Agricui-
ture. who forwarded these seeds to Mayor
Taylor. says:
Under the law. the Secretary Of Agri-
culture. beginning the LIST OF May. can
distribute the surplus seed left on hand
after all Of the orders OF congressman are
filed. The department has thus a rev
seeds. which II wishes TO use In some
good way before they are lost.
I'VE, therefore. take the liberty OF send
,nx You by mail a lot OF garden seeds.
which we will ask you 10 dispose OF In
the best manner to carry out the above
purpose--viz.. the announcement and as
distance OF the unemployed poor or your
city.
"Not wishing to burden you with this
matter, i would respectfully ask you 10
turn the seeds over TO the secretary OF the
Associated Charities. or some other chari-
table organizations that Will see that
they are properly used A notice might
he given in the newspapers. When the
distribution Is made we VIII be glad 10
have a report as TO the use made OF the
seeds"
Mayor Taylor will distribute the seeds
from his store. on south Thirteenth street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-12
FRUIT-GROwEas MEET.
They Organize with Mir. Il. w. Wood
as President.

There Is no doubt now that there Will
be a large crop of Strawberries raised in
this locality this season. and the farmers
have been in a quandary as TO what 10
do with their product. Last week Mr. j.
b. Watkins called a meeting of fruit
and vegetable-growers to discuss the mat
ter and ascertain II 1t was feasible 10
organize an association. After some dis
cussion the meeting adjourned over until
yesterday.
Pursuant to this adjournment quite
a number Of fruit and truck-growers met
in the Office OF the Virginia State Agri-
cultural and Mechanical Society yester-
day morning for the purpose OF or
ganiZing Mr.. Hood presided. He also
made a report relative TO the facilities Tor
shipping and the prices for crates and
baskets.
Mr.. T. w. Wood was present. and made
a strong speech In advocacy OF such an
association. emphasizing the fact that
with such an organization the products
of the farmers could be disposed OF much
more advantageously.
MIR. J.. Il. Watkins moved that the as
ISOLATION be organized at once. and nomi-
mated Mr.. L. W. Wood for president.
Mr.. Wood was elected, and Mr.. W. 7.
Hood was made secretary-treasurer. and
an executive committee was appointed,
composed OF the above gentlemen and
Messrs. ]. b. Watkins. Charles Mitten-
dorf, and DR.. n. c. Shepperu. The Exc
cutive Committee will meet In a day or
two and arrange suitable rules for the
association. and make arrangements for
shipping Strawberries. which Will begin
10 come In shortly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-12
Phi Gamma Delta nnnnuet.

The forty-seventh anniversary Of the
Phi Gamma Delta Greek-Letter F'rater-
nifty was celebrated in the halls OF the
Rho Chi Chapter at Richmond College
Friday night.
After the regular business a banquet
was served and several speeches were
made. Mr.. Il. ID. Quarles. one OF the
alumni OF the Rho Chi. acted as toast
master, and the following sentiments
were responded TO: "Our Chapter" w.
ID. Broaddus: Our Girls" j. Il. Law
renee: "Our Alumni" j. T. Bates; what
Phi Gamma Delta Has Done For U.s." j..
T.. Ragland. Jr: 1.-The Occasion We Cele-
brate." NJ. G.. Hartman; Royal Purple :"
j. c. Taylor; Virginia." w c. Boyd. Be-
tween each toast fraternity songs were
sung. and an enjoyable evening was
spent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-12
In the White Chamber Yesterday.

Annie Sidenburg was In the Police
Court yesterday morning, charged with
cursing and annoying her brother-in-law,
A. Sidenburg. She was fined s..
Arthur Grant was sent 10 jail for thirty
days for cursing and being dlsorderly
In Donatis bar-room. He resisted the
policeman who arrested him. striking him
with a stick and biting him, for which he
was fined s..
James Gibbs was sent TO Jail for thirty
days in default of 500 surety sus-
picious character. lie was charged with
stealing three chickens. tho property of
A. q. Nelson. his employer.
An attachment was issued for James
Rider, who is charged with breaking the
glass in the yestibule door of LILLIAN
Williams.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-12

flcial Society will meet in the basement
OF the Cathedral.
Father McKeefrey II s'ck In 81. VIM
cents Hospital. Norfolk, Va.
The Sodality Of the Blessed Virgin OF
ST. Mary's church will go 10 communion
IN body to-day at the 10 clock mass.
There will be many devot!ons at the
Cathedral and 81. Mary's church Tues
day and Thursday nights at 5 o'clock.
The other days Of the week they will be
held at O'Clock In the afternoon at the
former and after mass at the latter. AZ
81. Patrsck's church the dcvotions will
be held every morning after mass. ex-
ccpt Friday. when they will be held at
o'clock In the evening.
Father Welbers. OF 81. Joseph's church.
will leave this week for Baltimore TO
take Father Slattery's place. who Is going
10 Rome with the Cardinal. Father Wei
bers's place here Will be filed by a
priest from Baltimore.
Very Rev. Father Frioli left last week
TO visit his sister. in Portsmouth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-12

oeveruor Beb Taylor to AID In Rails
ing the rund for IL.
tho Monument COMMITTEES Of the Pow
hatan Troop Association have issued 'ns
TDoRs PowHArAN TROOP Assn.
RICHMOND. VA. May IL. 1886.
TO THE PEOPLE OF RICHMOND:
Ex-Governor Bob Taylor. Of Tennessee,
h.. consented to aid the survivors OF the
powhatan Troop in their efforts to raise
a fund with which to erect monument
TO those Of their comrades VINO were
slain in the war between the States.
At least a score OF this company were'
or are. citizens OF this city or conhec,eo
closely with US by ties OF consanguinity.
IN, few OF them have less than one
wound from sabre or shot or cannot tell
their story Of capture and imprisonment.
Richmond may, therefore. be properly
asked TO aid in the work undertaken by
the association.
The Powhatan Troop was called "a
GOOD conpany." II could rarely count In
its ranks for effective duty more than
ffty men, and these not always on horses
III for service, so meagre was the 1000
and so scarce the shoes furnished their
beasts: yet the casualties, Killed anu
wounded, GRSTeSdtc0 Aoiey -o''Nh
MANY were wounded twice. and thrice.
But from grave to gay" Governor
Bob Taylor. who will preside at the en-
terta,nment to be given at the Richmond
Theatre on the 18th instant, Is a hui
morist who ranks in his profession Sc
cord to none. He has the power or
wiping out all sad recollections.
CAPTAIN Marion J. Dlmmock. who has
attended one Of his entertainments. says
that those who fail to hear him Will
have lost the opportunity OF their lives,
and those who do hear him will congratu-
late themselves. Persons OF weak con-
stitution who cannot stand one laugh
OF an hour-and- a-halfs duration had bet
ter stay away"
Please give up full house.
Very respectfully.
JAMES r. WERTH.
Chairman Monument Committee.
F. D. Hill. Secretary.
AUGUSTINE ROYALL, Business Man
ager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-12

The semi-monthly meeting OF the An
cent Order Of Hibernians will be held
Wednesday.
This In the day for sending In the en-
veiopes OF the Altar and Sanctuary So
ciety.
An interesting meeting Of the McGiil
Catholic Union will be held tomorrow
evening. An entertainment viii also be
given 70 the members and their lady
friends.
Branches Nos lG and is2 C. X. A..
meet to-day.
Rev. Father r. J. Lueke. assistant to
Father AcGurk. of the Holy Cross church.
Lynchburg. left for Manassas Thursday.
He VIII have charge OF the churches at
Nanassas and Warrenton. Father Lucke
II 4 weiI-known and popular priest. He
was stationed IN LynchbuTg for about six
years.
Tbs Children Of Mary. OF the Ca
fhedrsl VIII 50 70 communion to-day In
! body IT the 7-o'cIock mass. In the
afternoon at o'clock the regular month
n meeting viii b held 1T 81. Josephs
Ihapej, where instructions will be given.
Attss Sespsp to-day The Ladies' Benz
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-12
RoNal Arcanuul.

The Grand Secretary OF the Royal Ar
canum OF this State. Hon. William Isoven-
stein. Is now enroute TO ST. Louis 10 at
tend the session OF the Supreme Council
OF that order. While on his way he visi-
ted the Grand Council OF Pennsylvania.
and the papers OF Reading, where the
session was held. contain full accounts
OF his life and his picture. along with
those OF the members OF the Supreme
Council. MIR. Lovenstein met with cor
dial reception by the brethren. He
delivered an address In the Academy Of
Music. He also visited the Grand Council
OF New Jersey, at Paterson.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-12
High-SchooI COoking-CIass.

An examination OF the pupils IN the
cooking class OF the Richmond High
School, was held yesterday. Twenty-sx
young ladies were present and under
went the Inquiry. The result will be
announced hereafter.
After the examination was finished the
teacher OF the class, Mrs. III. c. Cringan,
gave u nice lunch in honor of the occa-
sion.
The class was composed OF the senior
A and postgraduate grades of the High
School.
After the lunch. Miss Mamie Morris
settle. on behalf OF the young ladies'
thanked the teacher for her uniform
kindness and excellent instructions
during the session. The principal OF the
school. Mr. Julian l.. Thomas. and the
teacher responded 10 the sentiments ex-
pressed by the pupils.
This branch Of practical instruction,
introduced by the board during this ses-
sion. has proved one of the most popular
ard beneficial features OF the public
schools.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-12
ATTRACTIONS THIS WEEK.
DR.. Hawthorne and Ex-Governor
Taylor's Lectures.


Taylor's Lectures.
Few men are better or more popuiariy
known In Richmond. than the Rev.
]. Il. Hawthorne. ID. d.. who comes 10
the aid OF the Walker Light Guard al the
Academy OF Music next Tuesday. May
14th. DIR. Hawthorne Is admittedly one
OF the most gifted divInes in the South.
and was called some years ago to Allan
n. Ga. from q brilliant and most sue
cessful passionate OF the First Baptist
church in THIS city His lecture next
Tuesday. on Courage and Its Counter
feits." IS sure to be marked by splendid
ora,ory. lofty eloIuence. and sublime IDEAS,
and is something that should on no ac-
count be missed by those who have not
had the advantage hitherto OF hearing
this noted lecturer. a large number OF
tickets have already been sold by the
members of the Walker Light Guard, and
present indications point to very large
and fashionable audience.
FIDDLING GOVERNOR TAYLOR.
An unusually interesting incident OF
the anusements TO take place during this
week will be the appearance at the Rich
mond Theatre next Wednesday evening
OF Ex-Governor Taylor, or tennessee
who will deliver his famous lecture on
.sThe Fiddle and the Bow" Ex-Governor
Tay;or Is popularity and widely known
as the "Fiddling Governor, Whlch
soubriotlet he earned through his attach
ment 10 and accomplishments on mat IN
s,rrnent. He Is a capable lecturer ana
a brilliant orator. and his appearance mere
next Wednesday Will undoubtedly %
the signal for large outpourinS OF
amusement seekers.
THE sToNEwALL BAND.
The incompatible Stonewall Brigade
Pand. Of stanton. will give concert IN
this city at the Young Mems Christian
Association Hall next Thursday evening
the 18th The programme VIII be or
ponuIar character. and has been prepared
with the skill which invariably marks
all the efforts of this capable and popu-
lar organization. The band is under the
direction of Mr. Joseph NJ. Brereton, VINO
has proved himself 10 be clever ana
efficient band-master. and 1t has a com
plete Instrumentation necessary for the
production OF first-class concert.
MUSICAL NOTES.
"Zenobia" is the title Of new song
written by Mr. d. W. Reinhart, and com
posed by MIR. George Voelker. both OF
this city. The theme is founded on the
of Zenobia, Grecian maid OF
great beauty. who was drowned by the
wrecking OF ship in which she had
sailed to meet and wed her lover. Upon
hearing Of the catastrophe the lover Is
In great distress OF soul, and the words
of Mr. Reinhart indicate his passionate
lamentations.
ST. Patrick's Auxiliary Society held
very successful meeting in the parish
school hall last Thursday evening. At
the conclusion OF the proceedings an In
teresting and very attractive programme
Of vocal and instrumental music was in
terpreted by the following well-known
local talent: Mrs l.. Kellam, Misses l..
Keck, c. Canapa. a. Bouris. Clara Temp
kins. Loretta Leahy. c. Davis. Maggie
Leahy. and Messrs. c. Canapa, Cosby,
and Cowardin.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-12

uudrins assisted Mr.. Shepherd IN en-.
pertaining his guests. After dehgntiui
evening spent In playing eucnre, .niss'
haired 10 the dInniug-roor. where an ele-
CANT supper was served. The table dec
ora,ions were pink and white. and q
birthday cake. which was mounted ny
twenty-one tapers, was cut amid hearty
congratulations. After the feast Miss
Hudgins and Mr. Blanton rendered solos
or the piano. Mr.. w. E. Crawford pre-
sented the host with felicitous poem'
dedicated 70 the occasion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-12
sr,,v rroop win Go Along.

Final arrangements for the great AS
hsocla,Ion for the Preservation OF virginia
Antiquities excursion to jamestown are
complete. The Pocahontas IL iaree,
30 chairs diyana etc, 80 everybody will
be comfortable. There Is on the island
a house, with four rooms. to which the
tired people can repair. The boat viii
leave at A. NJ. and return at r. M.
Pamphlets descriptive or river places
,rn, hs ON sale. Lunch and ice cream
will be served.
Mr.. A. i. Bohannon. first lieutenant OF
the Surry Troop. has just written to the
president OF the Association for the Pre-
seryatlon of Virginia Antiquities and
begged to be allowed 10 join the ex.
cursion. and go TO the part OF the is'ano
heIoucing TO tho A. =. v. a. He wishes
TO parade and have a target-practice. the
troopers were invited TO Join the pic
nickers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-12

.ens were appointed as committee 20
interview Mr. George Il. Fisher; OF tns
electric company, with view OF oo.a,n-
IN 4 scent fnrs 20 and from h.cnmona.
fIfber concessions were also Vigorously
advocated. and the committee va vi
,s.,s,ire a more liberal policy towards
residents along the line. 49,.
Dr. Collins (chairman). Messrs. Duo
,ov Harkes. Matthews. Smith. Newell.
Atwood, Boston. and Sydnor were named
as the committee. 49,,
Efforts are being made to secure tele-
nhone communication from Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-12
Highland Springs Personals.

Mr.. and Mrs. Coburn have returned TO
their northern home. They are highly
pleased with this city and its surround
ings. and are much improved in health.
Mr.. Coburn has purchased house here,
and intends returning in the fall TO spend
the winter.
The Literary and Musical Club held
their usual meeting Wednesday night,
when an interesting programme was rem
dered.
Mr.. Calder. We regret 10 say. Is very
sick and confined TO his bed
At a public meeting in the Town Hall
a night or two ago several citl.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-12

n 10. take the York-River Line.
the most attractive and agreeable route
for summer travel. The Baltimore Linn
ifed'' fast train leaves the Southern
railway depot daily Except sunday AZ
AS p. NJ. connecting n west POINT Win
the elegant steamers Of the Ycrk-River
Zine Close connections made at Bsiti-
mora with the Baltimore and Ohio ana
pennsylvania railroads for points east
Round-trip tickets on sale at the FOL.
lowing rates: Baltimore. fifteen days
limit, 500; Philadelphia. thirteen days
limit, $500; New York. thirteen days
limit, 3i20o.
Information will be cheerfully Furnish
ed and state-rooms can be reserved IN
advance at the passenger once. NO. w
east Main street. JOHN NJ. BEALl.
Travelling Passenger Agent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-12
brandon He'll to he TOIied.

When 500 people gathered TO commemo-
rate the landing OF the Co.onists Thomas
Richie. the veteran editor and patriot,
organized and perfected the plans for
this magnificent gala-day. A few weeks
ago his granddaughter. an honored and
useful member OF the Association for the
Preservation OF Virginia Antiquities. died
at Brandon. and the president Of the
association has ordered the bell at Bran
don to be tolled in memory Of the typical
Virginia gentlewoman. Miss Belle Har-
rison.
Mr.. W. G.. Stanard. Mr. Barton Wise
and Mr.. r. A. Lancaster were yesterday
unanimously elected as members or the
Directory Board of the Association for
the Preservation Of Virginia Antiquities.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-12
Calculated Fla Hirfhday.

Mr.. Il. Morgan Shepherd entertained
a few OF his friends at his home on west
Main street Friday evening. the occasion
being his twenty-first birthday. Among
those who enjoyed his hospitality
were Messrs. II. ID. VIM. c. H. Clarke,
X. b. Forest. J. p. Jones. w. T. Craw-
ford. a. s. Crawford. C. Z. Blanton. John
Organ, u. o. Michaels. J. II. Shepherd.
Jr.. and l.. q. Burruss.
Misses Emma Shepherd and willstts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-12
Good Tcmpiar Delegates.

There was q well-atiended meeting Of
the Good Templars OF Sidney Lodge, No.
AIS. at Bclvidere Hall Friday night. Mrs.
Irene Donnan, Miss LOWE Smith. Mrs.
Clara Hulce. Miss Matte Turrell. Mrs.
G. r. Merriman. and Mr.. Joseph II. Shep-
herd were elected delegates to the dis
trict lodge. which meets In Williams
burg OH Monday. May 10Th Messrs. Ed
ward Williams. Ellis White. Cad. Smith.
DIR. Leo A. Pussy. o. T. Gillian, and
Miss Elizabeth Haurand were. chosen al
ternates.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-12
A Pretty Home wedding.

Mr.. Albert G.. Spratley and Miss Julia
VI. Quisenbery were united In marriage
on Tuesday afternoon at the residence Of
the brides father, Mr.. j. NJ. Quisenbery,
No. 7l3 east Marshall street A gathering
Of close friends and members Of the fam
lily witnessed the ceremony. The services
were conducted by Rev. DR.. w. w. Lam
drum. pastor OF the Second Baptist
church. assisted by Rev. DIR. James Mel
son. The bridal party departed for the
North via Old Point.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-12
Beware of 0intments for Catarrh
That Contain Mercury.

az mercury will surely destroy the sense
OF smell snd completely derange the
whole system when entering through the
mucous surfaces. Such articles should
from reputable physicians, as the damage
thy will do Is ten fold TO the good YOU
can possibly derive from them Halls
catarrh Cure. manufactured by \. j.
Cheney Co, To,edo. o.. contains no
directly upon the blood and mucous sur-
faces OF the system. In buying Halls
catarrh Cure be sure you q the genu-
Inc. II u taken internally. and made In
timonials free.
sold BY All druggists. Price. wc. per
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-12
BARTON HEIGHTS NEWS.
Another silver Social-PersOnal
and Other Items.

Mr.. T. A. Lamb has returned TO Cleve-
land. o., after spending a few days here.
Miss Marion Kidwell. Miss Rohodil
Cooksey. and Mr.. Charles Schoheld are
visiting our townsman. MIR. J. +. Hard
ing.
Mrs ]. b. Hutson is visiting Mrs. J. III
Rogers, Mr.. Hutson and daughter being
among the delegates to the Baptist con-
vention In Washington.
The next silver social viii be held at
the residence OF Mrs. Perkins, in Brook
land Park. on Tuesday night.
Miss Annie Gedds. Miss Mary Cronn!e,
and Miss Sall!e Reese, who have been
visiting Mr.. W. II. Kidwell, returned 10
Washington last week
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-12

summer Homes asA Msantaia Me-
sorts on the Lins Of The G. = o.
Railway.
The. new lists Of country homes for
summer boarders with terms. etc., and
pamphlets Of the mountain resorts on
the line OF the Chesapeake and Ohio rail-
way. for 1886, have been received, and
can be obtained ut tbs Chesapeake and
Ohio railway passenger Office. No 02
east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-12
WILL TRY AGAIN FOR BAIL.
Another Attempt VIII Probably he
Made TO Get smith Ont.

Frank Lockwood Smith. the gold-brick
swindler. who declined TO accept the offer
OF Judge Barham TO bail him In the sum
OF k0.coo. returned from Emporia yes
terday morning at 7 O'Clock. In GUS
today OF Sheriff Solomon ana Deputy
RUSSELL. and was driven Immediately 10
the county jail, where he was once more
locked up. Smiths counsel. although UNI
able to give 50 large bail bond. think
that they have gained point, In that one
judge OF the State has decided that the
prisoner was entitled to bail. and they
Will probably now go before another
Judge on the plea that the amount re-
quired Is excessive.
Mr. L. o. Wendenburg OF his counsel.
II is understood. has gone 10 Norfolk TO
consult Judge Hughes. OF the United
States Court. on that point, and may. In
she early future make application before
him for reduced bail. just how this mat
ter can. In its present shape. come be-
fore the United States Court does not
appear.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-12
schoen's New Fountain.

Schoen's new fountain Is one OF tne
great attractions Of the city, NOT only
On account of the numerous delicious.
harmless. but refreshing. drinks II dis
peuses. but on account as well OK It's
beauty. 1t Is. in fact. three fountains OF
white onyx, inlaid most artistically with
gold. and variegated oynx. the whole over
arched with mirrors, and panelling fol-
lowing a Colonial motive. The fountain
was designed especially for MI. Schoen.
and is in all respects one OK the most
superb ever turned out by the manufac-
turers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-12
Excavation to WnHhlnGton

Monday morning. May 10, 1896. by the
ladies' OF Grace-Street Baptist church.
for the Southern Baptist Convention, at
Washington. Train leaves Broad and
Hancock streets AT 8 o'clock a. NJ. re-
turning, leaves Washington Tuesday the
18th, at 7 o'clock p. NJ, sharp. Two
DAYS. Round trip, $50