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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-13
BARNES HISTORY AGAIN.
THE SCHOOL HOARD HEARS THE
YETERANS
On Their Objections "a the Work and Will
Take Action on the Matter-The
Speakers.

The CITY School Board held called
meeting last evening at 8 o'clock for
the purpose OF listening to the request
OF the Committee OF Veterans and Sons
OF Veterans, WAC are opposed TO the
Use OK Barnes School History IN the
public schools Of Virginia. The following
gentlemen were present from the School
Beard.
hon j. Taylor Ellyson, chairman; Hon.
JOS c. Dickinson. Aionzo l.. Phillips.
George T.. Davis. A. ID. LandvrAin, *
Edgar Shine, William +. Fox, superin-
tendent, and G. +. kady clerk. Messrs.
Loyenstein ana Starke were absent on
account OF sickness.
The following were present from the
Veterans Committee, NJ. w. Hazle-
wood. John Boiling. +. W. Manhood, Ed
win Courtney, Edwin +. Cox Peter Nc
Curdy. W. l.. Taliey and Thomas +.
Pollard.
The chairman stated that he had call
ed the meeting 10 hear the COMPLAINT
of the camps against Barnes History
Of the United States, and a request TO
take Il on, OF the schools.
The committee then presented the res
olutions OF the Camp, heretofore pub
lshcd.
The chairman Of the Board asked the
committee to give some of the objections
to Barnes History. In response to this
request, all tho members of the commit
tee stated objections to Barnes History.
These gentlemen characterized the his
tory as false in statement; so untrutn-
full that it was poisonous TO the minds
Of the children OF the South.
Mr. Boiling gave In detail his objections.
referring TO the pages Of the book, show
ing omissions and suppressions OF facts
as to the Confederate side. that were
easily proven, and giving all the glory
and honor TO the Northern army.
+. W. Mahood strongly objected 10 the
preface of the history, saying that he did
not want a history written from the
standpoint of the Union"
At this point the committee handed I'm
the communication from Or. j. William
Jones. written to the Sons OF Veterans,
discussing Barnes History. which was
read by Mr. Ellyson.
Mr.. Lakewood. of the committee,
stated that the State camps had rec
commended Holmes. Shinn's. and Hensels
Histories. and the committee would leave
it with the Board To select either OF
the three named.
Mr.. Courtney said that he favored
Mrs. Lees history, but was Informed
that It was not on the State list, and
the Board cannot use it.
The committee having retired, the
Board discussed the matter. and finally
decided 10 request the superintendent and
the principals Of the schools 10 examine
all the histories on the list OHolmes'.
Shinn's. and Honsei's). and make rec
ommendation TO the Board as soon az
possible. The Board viii then deter
mine the matter Of changing the his
tory.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-13
THE rlMEs-RICHMOND. VA FRIDAY SEPTEMBER IL. 1895.

orS. have succeeded In organizing trace
which ranks foremost IN its line.
IL has been Mr.. Won Rosenesk soo1
fortune. by his courteous manners anu
great affailility. to gain the hisness es
TEEN and respect OF not only MS GERMAN
friends and countrymen. but also OF
vast number OF the most worthy Ameri-
can citizens. He ranks hign as rha,'
being n member OF Commandeiy NO. IS.
knights T.mplar and numerous other
organizations. among all OF whom he Is
very popular and highly respected
The beginning OF the Gerrian-Day
movement In this city was manly due 10
his impulse and general widespread popu-
larity, through his unt.ring labors. In
1850. he was unanimously elected president
CT tho German-Americdn Associdt-
ton OF Virginia, which on Mon,
day, october g. 1899. celebrated
Exposition Grounds. In due apprecia-
ton OF his valuable services. he has been
annually reelected 10 the presidency OF
The organization without ever meeting
with any opposition.
WILLIAM H. zInMrRNs..
Arother prominent and repres entattve
In this city is Mt VIII
liam II. Zimmerman. born In the CITY
Of Marbury. Germany. in 1875. He came 70
this country n 1850. and after short
stOppage at Rochester. y. Y; Baltimore.
and Louisville. Ky. he made his nome IN
RichmOn1 At the beginning OF the late
war he enlisted IN the Confederate ranks,
but being then only boy OF iiftecn
years. he was not sent 10 the front, and
did military duty in and about this city.
Al the close Of the war he engaged IN
the fur business in this city, and ~ 1870
gave his undivided attention 10 tne res
taurlnt and hotel business. Mr.. Zimmer-
mann has been hard worker All ms
life. and has succeeded in being 50 blessed
with sufficient earthly goods. thai ahout
a wear ago De could retire from ac;iNe
business 20 enjoy a mucn-ne"ied rest.
However. he is stiil interested In several
banking and other mercantile. enter
priscs.
For many years he has been closely
Identified. NOT only with the German
American interests In this city, but he
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-13
"a TRIP 10 CHINITOWN."
IL Was Well Received by a Large Audience
Last Night.

Hoyt's "A Trip TO Chinatown" proved
a drawing card at the Mozart Academy
last night. In spite OF the extreme warm
weather. a large audience assembled at
the playhouse, and there were few va
cant seats when the curtain went up.
"A Trip to Chinatown is familiar 10
theatre-sOcrs OF Richmond. The play
has been produced here every season Tor
several years. but It was never erected
by a larger and more pleased audience
than that which witnessed IL last night.
The play is bubbling over with light,
rolllcklug merriment There is no plot,
or. at least a very rimsy one. Ridiculous
situations. catchy songs, and pert with
cisms abound. while there Is nice lit
tie dash and just touch OF aS-gestive-
ness about the play, which give II
spicy flavor.
Mr.. Harry Conner as Welland Strong.
who has become quite familiar 10 Rich
mond lovers of comedy. was again the
creator OF any amount OF fun. AS
wag he is a success. His triumph last
night was his part in the Quaker Song
with Miss Anna Robinson. who acquitted
herself cieverly as Mrs Guyer. dashins
young widow quite fond OF the world.
Mr.. James II. Smith as Ben Cay.
wealthy San Francisco bachelor. MISS
Efie Chapny as Tony Gay. his hiece.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-13
Chamber of Commerce.

The regular monthly meeting OF the
Richmond Chamber Of Commerce vas
held yesterday evening at s o'cloc. Presi-
dent 3. ii. Halves occupying the chair.
There being no reports from standing
committees or new business. the pro-
ceedings were limited to the election OF
the following new members:
W. J. Gilman. plasterer; Barton III.
Wise. attorney at law: Courtney Supply
Co. railroad and machnists' supplies.
proposed by s. II. Halves: Strause. Gunst
& Co. Wholesale liquor Dealers ana
James Gordon & Co. dealers i'm metal
and grindstones, proposed by John ID.
Blair; and }. W. Young manager r. e..
Dun & Co. proposed by \. J. Bosher.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-13
From the Council Chamber.

Tho Committee on Health held its rsgu-
lar monthly meeting I'm room No.
IL OF the City Hall last evening at Z
o'clock and transacted the usual amount
OF routine business
The two branches OF the City Council
were called to meet half an hour later
as Committee on the Whole for the pur-
pose OF considering the revised city orli-
nances In view of the fact that 10 quo
rum was present. II was decided TO dis
pense for the present with any further
attempt at holding a meeting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-13

Miss Jose shalders AZ Isabel Dame, ana
Miss Sadie Kirby. in the role OF rnrt.
Mrs Guyer's maid. were each equas 70
their parts. -
one OF the most pleasing features o.
the performance was the versaunty WIN
which Mr.. Harry Gilfail displayed MS
powers as a mimic. he came ~ LOT
Vigorous rounds OF applause. MT. yuIIu:
l.. WhItmark sang very nicely several
popular airs. and his work was uppre-
ciated,
"peck's Bad Bly, will be the attraction
at the Theatre tonight and to-morro"
night. .-s~a'i -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-13
nrnutN sheriff Nor,nily Wonndcd.

QUINCY. FLA. Sept. l2.-Sher,r Ches-
ter and Deputy Sheriff Warren chased Il
negro thicf into the home OF Jason Gum.
another negro. Gum refused 10 admit
the officers. Warren turned TO 20 for
assistance. when Gum thrust a shotgun
through n window and fired. the charge
striking Warren ia the back and INJECTING
a mortal wound. Gum fled. but was pur-
sued and captured by sheriff Chester
and lodged in jail. 1t is feared he Will
be lynched.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-13
lusfice .Inhn's GOukt.

The following cases were disposed or
I'm the Police Court yesterday;
Albert Grammer (colored), was diemlss-
ed on the charge Of cursing John chavis.
Mary Holland and Emma Spurlock
were each fined $3.50 and costs for ours
ing each other.
Thomas Deane was sent TO jail for six
months. charged with being drunk and
dsorderly in the house of Ashby Deane.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-13
In Entertain the BostOninns.

Quite number OF the military officers
OF the city held meeting al the Cham-
her Of Commerce building last night to
make arrangements for the reception OF
the Ancient and Honorable Artillery. OF
Boston. when they come TO Richmond
next month 10 hold their annual neld-
day. An organization was perfected ana
plans mapped out by which the visitors
will be given a hearty welcome.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-13
Mistaken Identity.

telegram from Washington several
DAYS ago stated that William Kemp. the
negro hoy who shot and killed Norris
BOYD. had been arrested IN that city:
The Richmond police have sent iull
have as yet heard nothing further about
the matter. They are inclined to think
that it is case of mistaken fndentity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-13
| am with great respect.
You're very frIIV


CHARLES T. R'FtlsItAiis.
Mr.. william II. Zimmerman next step
MOI forward and said that he regretted
ueeplv that the Governor was absolutely
prevented from being present by sickness.
Eoweyer. be had been kind enough 10
delegate 20 a gentleman of eminent 1T
ness and prominence ia the affairs OF
The state the privilege of taking his place
and representing the old Commonwealth
ON this occasion. He. therefore. TOOK
great pleasure in introducing TO the au-
dicnce a distinguished gentleman. VINO
really did not need any Introduction,
Hon Joseph T. Lawlcfs, the Secretary OF
the Commonwealth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-13
srcnrr.HY I,wLrss' SPEECH.

Mr.. IaWless then Spoke as follows:
MIR. Chairman. Ladies. and Gentlemen:
II was a matter OF surprise 20 me. no
less than matter Of qualification, when
day before yesterday | receiveu an IN
vitution from the efficient Chairman OF
yocr COMMITTEE of Arrangements 10 par
ttcipate in to-day's celebration.
The tender OF the invitation surprised
me. because knew his Excellency. Cow
trnor O'Fsrrail. desired md expected to
attend on the part OF the State. to voice
Sentiments Of welcome 10 visi.iag guests
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-13
Civ Circuit Court.

A suit was instituted Yesterday morn
ing in the city Circuit Court by McCau-
ley Davis & kilsroye, against NJ. T.
Anderson Company, etc, damages, $780,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-13

In the Chancery Court yesterday, Joseph
Hart qualified as executor OF i. Nc
Govern. deceased.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-13

Richmond. Va. Sept. 3, 1895.


Secretary OF the Communication As
ISOLATION. Richmond. Va:
My Dear Sir.-l regret exceedingly that
] cannot be- with your association m -
celebration Of German-Day next Thurs
day.
For the last week / have been very
much indispOsed and confined partially
TO my house. on yesterday ] was bet
ter and was encouraged 10 hope that
| would recover sufficiently 10 participate
with you, but to-day ] am not so well,
and J have heen advised 10 go 10 the
mountains for few days, which l shall
DO tonight
Let me assure you and every member
of your association that my disappO.nt-
ment really gives me pain, and that /
viii be absent simply because my health
VII not allow me 10 be present.
The occasion Of your celebration Will. no
doubt, be most Inspiring, and would al
deed be glad 20 enjoy IL with you. You
viii assemble as native-born sons ana
daughters Of Germany. 10 attest your
warm love tor your fatherland, and at
the same time as adopted sons and dausn-
ters express your devotion 20 this land
of republican liberty and constitutions
goyernmcnt-your fidelity 10 the tradl-
tons and memories Of The one. your loyal
~ % the glOries and institutions or the
other
Nou come Of great race-a race whose
prominent characteristics have been dt-
clared To ho honesty ialthiuihess.
yalor thoughtfulness. perseverance,. ana
industry What combination. Al
these traits DO not constitute "a nlsh ana
exalted race. / would not know what 20
add
OF the German-Americans OF Virginia
VIII saw that their native land should
be proud that she has here sucn worthy
reprceertatives. and that Virginia is
proud that she has enrolled them among
her adopted sons, for they constitute a
tower Of strength and upon them she can
ev.r RELY 10 aid her in the march OF pro-
gress and TO defend her IN time OF dan
ger.
not be with you.
| am with great respect;
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-13
PARADE, ORAIORY, SONG
Employed 10 Attest Their Lasting De-
yotiOn 10 the FalherlaHd.
EXERCISES AT tbs FAIR GROUNDS.

Eloquent Addresses by Pres idcnt 4. Won
fo>c"cgN, Secretary Of the Common
wealth Joseph 7. Iawless. and
charles II. Philiips-A Letter
noin Governor Charles 4.
O'Icsrau Parade
Cnc ofthc Most Inn
posing seen I'm this
city order OF
the Parade.
Committees.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-13

singers. male ana female, who have to-
dav chccrcd our hearts and ears ana
foremost Professor Mutter. who with
irou-liGe energy. surmOunied all ohsta-
cles to create such musical treat. there
hy earning our sincerest thanks Also
many thanks 20 the German and English
uress for their STRENGTHENING support.
This German-Ddy is an American hcli-
dav which we celebrate, because ~ wears
AGO our forcfathcrs selected this Beautiful
land. this proud America. as their future
most beautiful section. in our above all
beloved ana dear Virginia.
LOWS THIS COUNTRY DEARLY.
No American citizen loves and honors
this our present home more and none
are more proud Of II. and at the same
time willing to make any sacrifice for
the republic, than the German-AMcricans
But our forefathcrs, who lett their
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-13


Cd pom 10 perform much greater plea
urc TO me and also TO all assembled. ana
that u.s. | am deputizcd by the Ladica
Auxiliary of the German-American Ladies
Aid Association Of the Virginia Hospital TO
present YOU with the wreath OF laurels,
is a token OF esteem In which you are
not only held by these. but by the whole
II asses here assembled for the intere-/
you have always taken IN cvcrytht'
connected with the German. To You.
sir. / hand ii with pleasure. and trust
you may live long to continue IN the good
work in which you take so much IN
tcr5st and pride"
saving that be felt very grateful 10 the
ladies for their compliment and that
his only desire had always been TO up
hold the Germans i'm their position. Mhcn
he thought they were entitled 10. lie
requested city Treasurer Phillips TO eA-
press his thanks 10 the president, ana
other ladies' Of the Auxiliary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-13
LADiIs IN CARRIAGES.

The following young ladies occupied
p>nts 81 carriages:
Miss Rosa Mattern. Miss Angie Keller.
Mrs Ernma Mcneil. Miss Lula Thalmann.
Mas Lille Eattern, M.ls Linz Kobe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-13
eoyrnNon o'rEnRALI's L.rrln.

Te Gesangycrcin Virginia then sang
pie hab len sic zelcht." and Mr.. cam
RuehImund. chairman of the Committee
on Invitations. expressed the regrets oi
the association that Governor Charles i.
O'Ferrau had been prevented 10y iudispo-
ton from being present. He then read
the following letter Of regret from tho
Governor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-13

Mayor Taylor then briefly spoke as FOL
lows.
American citizens:
/ cannot recall a pleasure during my
official lfe that inspires me more thah
this occasion. which hOuors me with your
social relations. The history of the Ger
pan people is infertwined with the ma
lions of the world ln such manner as
10 bring about q unity OF feeling ana
spirit-that is the envy OF ali nations TO
us In America. this feeling ana good cltl-
zenshtu Is such as we would have all
anulate and as Mayor / desire 10 bear
nv willing testimony TO the excellent
citizenship of our German residents. /
am sure the dav viii bc pleasantly spent.
and | thank YOU heartily FOR the OPP
uortunitv OF being present with you.
When Mayor Taylor had ended, AZ the
suggestion Of the presiding officer, three
cheers were given him with a VIII.
Senator I.Oyenetcin was next Introduced
TO the assembled Germans. who cOngra-
tulated them on the success or their cele-
bration. ard stated that his heart was
always with them.
expressing the regrets OF the members OF
the association as 10 the absence OF The
Governor and after the singing Of "Das
deutsche Lied 10y the tresangNerein Nlr-
ginia the official programme was closed
with a march by the Blues Band. and the
hall was az once cleared for the dancers.
The invited guests and the ladies who
had taken Il prominent part and greatly
added 10 the success Of the celebration OF
German-Day were then invite! 10 one or
the upper galleries. where Mr.. j. III.
Blumelink. Of the Hotel Clifford, the
chief marshal OF the parade. rendered
them an elegant collation.. which was i'm
rncnsely enjoyed and highly appreciated
bv an
Part Of the Blues' Band entertained the
audience with q promenade concert dur
irg the balance OF the afternoon and
evening. while the rest furnished the
Music Hall
II was . O'Clock last evening when
the festivities came 20 a close. and the
sixth German-Day was voted by all TO
be a complete success.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-13
MS rusrSrss PURSUITS.

In 1850. hesecured an humble position in
a hardware business. but gradually work.
ed his way up. until tive years later he
had an opportunity of accepting the posi-
ton Of manager Of the Richmond branch
of the Bergner and Engel Brewry Com
ncny. OF PHILADELPHIA, which tlrcreh his
efYorts largely Increased In business
In 1891, Mr.. Won Rosenegk entered into
business OF his own with Mr.. r.. kersten
who a short while before. had established
the Richmond Brewry end Hygela Ice
FACTORY. and who BY their united cndeav-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-13
AuFnrp yox SIcEIscH ncsexFeK.

,fr Alfred Won Nickisch Rosenegk. IN
presiding officer at the celebration o.
Germa n-Dav. was bora IN Stottin. Ger
many. I'm November. 1862 He bears IN,
name Of bis late father who was n Colo
ncl I'm the German army, while his mother
nee Sophie Won Kleist, was also OF nobi,
birth.
At the age OF ten he entered the Mill
tary Academy IT Potsdam, and subse
~ entity that at Berlin. where he RENAME,
until 1870 when he was transferred Z.
the army ~ subordinate officer. II,
served during the Franco-Prrssis- wal
and was promoted commissioned officer
In 1875, he severed his connection viii
the army and came TO this country. aftel
having Joined with Miss Anna Weissel
IN the holy bonds Of matrimony. Durin,
the FIRST five years Of his scjourn In thi,
country, Mr. Won Ecsenegk had quite ;
hard strut gle for existence, as reithel
he nor his wife had mastered the English
language.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-08
CONDENSED TELEGRA Ms.

Now York, August THE United states
crnisprs New York and Cincinnati, saied
today for Newport.
Chicago. August T,-GoOrge II. Root, lne
noted composer, died suddenly VI b"'"'
Island. Nc, yesterday
MIddlesboro, Ky, August THE Watts
Steel and Iron syndicate have ihuue uho'n'
or 10 per cent. raise In the wakes VI sh,
ploycs. This is the largest basic steel
plant In the South.
:, t1oud, Mimi, August IA receiver
was appointed today for the ~ Oi2ha
Street Car company on ths grounu !nn.
default had been made Ia tue pay Iheht Oh
Interest on Sl2o.OJO bonds.
roc,nort n. V. August John Dodge
dronped dead today OF heart disease ne
~ graud master OF the Masons OF the
slate OF New York last year; and W"S d
prominent and inhuehlihi ei'iAeH
Inndon. August THE court OF appeals
hns dismissed Countess Rnssells appear
against the Judgment OF lnst ,Apri Gus, aus,
missing her suit against ner huspNlul Iit'
RUSSELL for restoration OF eohlusa lsh'H'
Tnlbytlp August IA big wheat con.
,,anfion will he held here September nnd
I consisting OF growers, buyers ana ln'lu-
htrs OF the Southern Millers association
ma Will be under the auspices OF tue Dur
eau of agriculture
noltImore August 7.-John Van Rcest,
che ~ pound champion of the world is
matched 10 meet turkey ioint htorr.
smith Of Baiimore az M r.o A tnntn, S wliI
1 1a ,Urr rounds, the men weighing
about i25 pounds. -
Minneapolis. Mimi, August THE
limited 1'ypotheta met In thls city today,
moving over from ST. Paul. Ihefe was an
address OF welcome by Mayor Platt anh
repiv by ]. j. Little OF New YORK, II nm
hee,i settled that the next convention wiz
he held In Rochester. NJ Y.
Nashville. Tenn. August l. Thirteen
drrns mt In bids for the now penltcnllhyi
20 cost $500 900 The bids were opened - y
arnf dnvs ago by the commission. The blis
.nd Mans OF s. W. Patton Of Chattanooga,
are believed 10 have been decided upon ny
| ne commission as most favorable.
Pierre. s. D.. August &c. =, MeCo,
turned over 10 Attorney General SiaNiptl
| today 10000 as promised when defaultihE
| state Treasurer Taylor rstuin.u 20 tn'
STATE The money was palo Just NJ noon;
| Tavlor and wife are here. Inc ttlai WIZ
he on the 18Th Inst.
Topekn. Kan, August TAI West More
Iand Pottwamie county. ]. W. Milier and
| hls son ia were held under bonds Of SlJ,
| each 10 answer for their appearance u
| santemher 10 answer 60 the charge OF tar
rins and fcathering the Rev L. D. Rooksi
| on July %.
New York August IA dispatch reteN
ed at the White star line oulcf thls nitsr,
noon states that the steamer Dermal,e wa
| lighted on Fastnef at 1;Sp y, IN. lime. .
| dsys % hours. % minutes. Ihe osr
nnanie's best previous run was Mlauc ~
June and was I days. hours. AUD 81
| minutes