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The Washington times., 1895-01-25
GnnaRS
SHE GIVES CONSOLIDATION"
"Aunty'' Davis Explanation when Ar
raigned for Keeping Speak-easy.

"Aunty'' Davis Explanation when Ar
raigncd for Keeping Speak-easy-
A black "aunty'' aged and infrm tottered
into Judge Kimball's police court yesterday
and answered to the name of Laura Davis.
She was charged by Policeman C. H. Cor
don with keeping ''speak-easy" in her little
shanty on the eastern commons. near the
jail.
I'm too near de jail ter want ter br'ak in
dar.' said the old woman. II war lookin'
for sinners when the p'leceman rested me- 1
doan' glib EN- no Ticker, but l duz glib 'em
consolidation an peace OBJ MIN
Policeman Gordon said be saw crowds of
colored men go into Lau-a's house sober and
come out drunk.
Filled wild de sperit oh de Lawd, chile, -
exclaimed the aged defendant
The case was continued until to-day.
ELEGANT Mantello photographs $500 per dozen
The Washington times., 1895-01-25
DISTRICT BOWLING LEAGUE.

Buena Vista Wins TWO Ont of Three Games
from c. a. C
Neither the Buena Vista nor the Columbia
Athletic bowling teams played mp to their
standard last night, but the former team
bowled more steadily and won two ont of
three games. Meyers, of B. V. led his team
and the evening with 1s9; Mason. c. A. c.,
second with lss, he leading with individual
total of 500
Team totals are as follows:
The Washington times., 1895-01-25

1T is said that President Cleveland does
not want revenue, but insists on a currency
bill Good. There are at least 10000 OF these
highly recommended financial mind-dis-
turbers now in print, and Mr. Cleveland is
more than critical if one of them will not
suit
The Washington times., 1895-01-25

A woNAN-HATING, theater-going, short
necked assemblyman has had the audacity to
introduce bill in the New York assembly
requiring theatrical managers to cause ladies
to remove their hats and allow an unob-
structed view Of the stage. Verify the rights
Of woman are being trampled on.
The Washington times., 1895-01-25

We note with pleasure that i4ew crop of
currency bills is being supplied to Congress
by various chambers Of commerce.
The Washington times., 1895-01-25

TIE joint resolution to render the Presi-
dent ineligible to succeed himself will meet
the hearty approval of represent incumbent.
The Washington times., 1895-01-25

REPRESENTATIVE WALKER thinks the air of
the Capitol could be purified by the removal
OF Architect Clarke.
The Washington times., 1895-01-25
WE CAN CURE THE sEvEREsT

WE CAN CURE THE SEVEREST
Cases of Rupture
By the famous ROBERTS PROCESS Every
cure a permanent one. Two years after be-
ing healed Wa hingtonian writes: Have
felt strong and vigorous ever since my COM
plete cure of right inguinal hernia"
This treatment will cure you if you're rup-
tured. Ladies attended
NATIONAL HERNIAL INSTITUTE,
NsSnlns,0n BSnnes lA2l G ST., Riggs oppGslsa aaase
The Washington times., 1895-01-25
PLUMBER EERR'S VICTORY
Court Of Appeals Declares the
Plumbing Laws Oppressive.
AFFECTS THE COMMISSIONERS

They Cannot Delegate Control of tie Business
to ANY Other Persons Knockout Blow
for the Examining Board knowledge
of Physics and Hygiene Is Rot Esse2-
tial- Inspectors Should Discover Frauds.
The Washington times., 1895-01-25
Are Ynn ON 10 Its,l

The hot free lunch that's served at The Bel
ford On thirteenth street just above +, from l2
% LEO every day? All sthe boys" go there
The Washington times., 1895-01-25
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL,
>ew York stock Txcsans..
American Tobacco

Furnished hy Silsby & Co. i.tuEsrs aat
brokers, metropolitan Bank Building Fifteenth
street, opposite Treasury, Washington. d L
The Washington times., 1895-01-25

Miss Ella WarGe'd. at present the guest OF
Mrs. Payne. viii leave Washington February
for trip through Mexico with the family
OF ex-senator Davis, In their private ear.
The Washington times., 1895-01-25

DIR. and Mrs. Thomas Owens VIII receive
Saturdays, February & and %. ut their home.
No. 1908 New Hampshire avenue.
The Washington times., 1895-01-25

Beautifully finished Cabinst photographs 81 80
per dozen at Bishops, 905 ennsylvania avenue
The Washington times., 1895-01-25

gathered at other than an invitation entertain
ment during the entire winter. BY happy
thought Mrs. Gibson had elected to receive
in the large banquet hall of the Shoreham,
and it was we'll she took such precaution, for
the parlors usually used for receptions would
have been wholly Inadequate for the oc-
casion.
In the little balcony. at the south end of
the room, was stationed an orchestra, which
PLAYED one familiar air after another. At the
far end OF the hall was SET q table at which
Mrs. S. Fl. Gibson, of Maryland, presided.
The centerpiece OF the exquisitely set and
bountifully laden table was large crystal
bowl OF La France roses. On smaller table
nearby WIS an immense bowl OF the famous
MaryiGnd puach, brswed only as the Senator
FROM Maryland knows how.
Mrs. Gibson received in a very elegant
gown OF pink and white brocade. with broad
stripes OF black velvet and point lace on the
coraage.
The most noticeable gown among the unuau-
ally handsome ones worn by all the ladies of
the receiving party was thar of Miss Alice
Lee. Of Boston. This was "A colonial gown
OF white silk, lowered in large bouquets of
color
The other ladies of the receiving party were
Mrs 1sador Raynor. Miss Gilders eeve. OF
Baltimore; the Misses sullivan. or l}altimore;
Mss Rasin. OF Baitinore; Miss HsAmond, Of
Baltimore; Mrs. Ton l.. Johnson, Mrs. Joseph
Washington. Mrs. George Davis, Mrs l.. u.
Webb. Mrs Philip PendictoA Powell. Mrs.
EDDY. Mrs. Talbot, Mrs. Eusk Miss katherine
Willard, Niss Jane Eau kner Mss Mary
Faulkner. OF NIartinshurE W. Va; Miss Call,
Miss Stewart, Miss Eates, Of Philadelphia;
Miss Lockwood. Miss May keyWorih Barbour.
Miss McCen y. Miss Nay!or, Miss Cissel Miss
Buckner, and Miss Lucil @ Blackburn.
The Washington times., 1895-01-25

Postmaster General and aIrs. Bisseli will
give dinner party on Friday evening.
The Washington times., 1895-01-25
IN SENATE AND HOUSE

The Argentine Minister and Madam ZebaIlos
will give a dinner party on Sunday evening.
The Washington times., 1895-01-25

Elegant MantellO photographs 81 90 per dozen
at Bishops, 965 Pennsylvania avenue
The Washington times., 1895-01-25

Mrs. Charles Gibson held yesterday after
noon the largest and most brilliant Senatorial
reception of the season The announcement
that she was to receive for the first and only
time this season served to draw out one of
the greatest crowds of ..he fashionable society
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-11-05
PREMIER BOURGEOIS.
He Announces tho Policy Of The HsH
French Ministry.
RADICALS CHEER Elm RovSDLm
The Members Of the Centre Remaia
Frigidiy silent ThrosGhout His
Address-The Railway scandals-
The Budget-Oth.r Matters.

PARIS, November AT 3J5 o'clock
this afternoon Premier Bourgeois began
reading declaration Of the policy OF
the new ministry In the Chamber od
Deputies. The Radical deputies cheercd
the Premier repeatedly, but the members
OF the Centre remained frigidiy siIene
throughout the address.
NJ. Bourgeois began by announcing that
the Cabinet would obey the wishes OF the
Chamber in opening n supplementary in>
quiry into the Southern railway scandals.
no matter what might be the result. and
would lay. before the Chamber a com-
pIete collection OF the documents in the
case, 20 as to enable Parliament to pro-
nounce political and moral judgment in
the matter.
The address was greeted with great aps
plause.
Nj. Bourgeois also said II was the i'm
tention OF the government to introduce 8
bill prohibiting senators and members Of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-11-05

DO YOU WANT 4 PIANOs
Does Your Friend or Neighbor Want
a Piano.

These are questions that involve quite
a. lot of dollars The purchase OF an
instrument involves more dollars In some
stores than others. The Hume-Minor
Company is one OF the others. They
recognize the fact that in getting a
Piano the buyer must proceed cautiously.
The market is fun of low-grade cheaply-
made Pianos that are being sold at and
above the price OF high-grade. first-class
ones The old. reliable house OF Hume
Minor Company won't allow their name
to be associated with any but the best
Pianos-Pianos like the celebrated
Wheelock and the great Weber. which
are recognized the world over as the
standards OF excellence and perfection.
Hume Minor Company sell these and
other first-ciass Pianos at even lower
prices and on better terms than others
sell the low-grade pianos, hence save
many dollars to customers. and furnish
pianos that will last a lifetime. end
be a pleasure and JOY 10 homes. lf you
or your friend or neighbor want piano
see the Hume-Minor Company. on Broad
street near Seventh. See the beautiful
Piano they are going to give away Christ
mas No matter what YOU want In the
music line see them and get chance
to get a piano free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-11-05

jor Lewis Ginter and his associates. and u
be spread upon the minutes.
Mr.. Bloomberz then called up his reSo-
luton previously declared out of order
taking away the powers Of the Board OF
Public Interests. The resolution was
adopted.
Similar action was taken in regard to
the following resolution introduced by
Mr.. Bloomberg:
That the City Attorney be, and Is here
by. requested to prepare a bill providing
n law of betterments for the city OF Rich
mond, so that owners OF property In
jured by public improvements should re-
ceive damages from owners OF property
whose property has been enhanced In
value by said improvements. ani that
copy OF this resolution be forwarded to
each OF our representatives In the Senate
and House OF Delegates, with the re-
quest that they use their best enorts
In securing the passage Of the BILL
President Glover stated he had received
an invitation from Mrs. Craisie for the
Council 10 attend the bazaar now gong
on at the Regimental Armory.
The Council then adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-11-05

LEON VICTOR AUGUSTE BOURGEOIS
the Chamber of Deputies from holding
positions as directors of any companies
possessing contracts with the States, un-
der penalty of losing their seats It
was also proposed. he said, to modify
the law concerning accused persons. mak@
ing their preliminary examinations pub
lie. as far as possible.
Numerous crises and grave and tragic
events NJ Bourgeois said had re-
tarded legislative reforms, which various
commissions had prepared long ago. and
the nation now awaits the methodical
and resolute effort necessary to obyiate
the existing deadlock. The essential ques-
ton was first. TO vote the budget upon
the normal date With reference TO tho
army. he said the government would give
satisfaction TO the desire OF the nation
| for perfect Organization and slIperyi-
sion OF expenditures.
FRENCH ALLIANCES.
He compiimented the troops in MAZDA.
gascar and said that France had acquired
alliances which re-eStablish the universal
equilibrium. The government he said.
would remain faithful to these alliances.
and pursue the pacific development OF
Frances rights and interests. The gov
ernment, he announced, would support u
probate-tax. and measures for reform In
the laws regulating the sale and use of
intoxicating drinks. providing that
hygienic fluids shall not be taxed. and ems
tirely correct the anii-democratic In.
equalties In the fiscal system by "A g,ne-
raj incomeItax. The government, he said.
did not intend 10 interfere with tho
economic regime. but would merely ask
that measures be passed destined 10 de-
fend the agriculturists against certaiI
internal speculations and 20 regulate in-
ternal speculation in gold mines.
NJ. Bourgeois expressed his belief that
a Republican majority existed In this
Chamber willing 10 support "A govern
ment actuated by the old Republican
spirit. He demanded the confidence OF the
Chamber for the government not that it
might live, but that II might be active.
At the request of Nj. Bourgeois. the
Chamber adjourned until Thursday.
NJ Richard. Minister OF Justice ana
Worship, read the declaration of The Mine
istry in the Senate.
MINISTER OF COLONIES.
PARIS, November An. Pierre Paul.
Guieyesse. has been appointed Minister
OF the Colonies In the new Cabinet. in
consequence OF the refusal OF VI. LeyeilIa
10 accept that portfolio.
NJ C;ueyesse Is one OF the Republican
representatives for Morlahan In the Cham
ber OF Deputies, TO which body he was
elected In 1890 oy 6.63S votes. lie was re-
elected In 1898 by majority OF 1856 votes
over VI. Hostier, his Conservative cppo~
nent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-11-05
Personals and Briefs.

Captain NJ. A. Birdsong is still very
sick at his home. north Third street
Mrs. Emma I.ovenborg is lying critically
iii at her residence. 1909 east Franklin
street
the position OF organist at St James
Episcopal church.
4 regular meeting Of the Powhatan Club
will be held at their headquarters this
evening at O'Clock.
Miss SalIie Pemberton. of Philadelphia.
is the guest of Miss Irene Langhorne.
lOl west Grace street.
Mrs. Il. NJ. Perkins. 3o6 west Franklin,
has issued invitations for a tea to-mor-
row afternoon from 10 7 o'clock.
Mr.. Ernest Cosby presided at the organ
OF The Lelgh-Street Baptist church on
Sunday. in the absence of the organist.
Mrs. Watson.
1t is learned from reliable sources that
Mrs. John l.. Eubank. who has been so
i'll for months past with nervous prostra-
tion, has entirely recovered.
Adiutant- General Charles J. Anderson
is laid I'D al his home with a sore leg,
the result of his fall with his horse while
returning from the parade at me Atlanta
Exposition.
Professor Willoughby Reade. who fills
the Chair OF Literature at the Episcopal
High School, was in the city yesterday
on his way 10 Hampden-Sidney. where he
will deliver a series OF lectures.
Charlie Hudgins, the little messenger
boy, who was cut by negro about ten
davs apo has so far recovered as To be
able 10 sit up. He Is son Of Mr.. A. j..
Uudgins. Of 3l2 north Twelfth street.
Rev. w. II. Hinkley, OF Boston. will
deliver a sermon this evening at o'clock.
at the New Jerusalem Mission. No. IL
west Marshall street, on "fhe Glory OF
the Latter House Greater Than the For
mer."
The Washington Times says: The en-
gagement Is announced of Mr.. John Skel-
ton Williams. of Richmond. who has many
friends here among society folk. TO Miss
Leila Lefebre Isaacs. The wedding will
occur the latter part OF November.
Grand-Regent J. J. Jamison. OF Alex
andria: Pas1-Regent j. b. Blanks. Of
petersburg: Grand-Secretary william
Loyenstein. of Richmond. and others. will
address Union Council. No. 81, Royal Ar
canum. the meeting tonight at Corcoran
Hall The public are Invited.
The body of a newborn babe WAS taken
from the river at the foot of Louisiana
street Sunday. Coroner Taylor viewed the
remains. which had probably been i'm the
water several weeks. and were so much
decomnosed that II could not be ascer-
taIned whether 1t was the offspring OF a
white or colored woman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-11-05
Nr. John MesscrschmlsIt Dead.

Mr. John Messerschmidt, who conducted
saloon and cafe at No. 1917 east Main
street. died at his home at a very early
hour this morning. lie had been i'll only
about a week, and very few Of his friends.
whom he counted by the thousand, knew
he was at all sick. Mr.. Messerschmidt
was 45 years OF age. He was a son Of
Mr. John Messerschmidt. who came 10
this country from Tutweler. Germany.
more than fifty years ago. Three of his
brothers, Lewis, William, and Charles
Messerschmidt, and one sister, who be-
came Mrs. Peter Stumpf. lived and died
here. The deceased is survived by only
one brother-Mr. Henry Messerschmidt.
Everybody who Snew John Messerschmidt
liked him. He was a generous-hearted.
popular man. who ever had helping
hand for friend. His funeral will be
announced later
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-11-05

| large buses were called from George
| town. In which TO convey the men to the
| Alexandria jail. Just as the hacks Were
| loaded three men appeared on a blum
near the place. and commenced firing at
the buses. The detectives declare that
! one OF these men was Ed. Heath.
The shooting frightened the horses. and
one of the buses broke down. Twenty
prisoners took advantage OF the break
down and the shooting and escaped.
Detective Jefferson exchanged shots
with the three gamblets. and one of
them fell A search for the injured man
was made later, but he was not found.
IL Is said that his name is Levy.
HELD FOR THE GRAND JURY.
The Dispatch received the following spe-
cial telegram from It's Aiexandria corre-
spondent last night:
At 3 o'clock this morning the ten men
arrested at Heaths gambling house in
Alexandria county last Saturday night
were brought before Justice Schlevogt.
where a hearing took place. Mr.. Samuel
G.. Brent had been retained as attorney
for the defendants Nearly all OF the
men had given bogus names, and IL was
agreed during the hearing that II the
genuine names be given to the Corpora
ton Attorney all should be bailed to
Jury at the coming session of the County
Court.
George Heath was bailed In $1,000 Mr..
Theopilus Ballenger, being surety: John
Over was bailed in $780, with Mr.. James
Peyton as his boDdsman: Jim LaFon-
taine gave 81, 900 bond. with Simrod Nolan
as security. The others were released on
their personal recognizance to appear
when called. a portion of the gambling
apparatus was preserved as evidence
and the residue was carried TO the county
court house lot to be burned. IL is under
stood that special grand jury will be
called at the next term OF the court
and that the gamblers. together with
others recently Indicted for gambling in
the county. will be called for trial.
THE GOVERNOR MEANS BUSINESS.
The Governor has been greatly worried
over the condition OF affairs in Alcxan-
dria county. Several times has he en-
deavored to break the eambing-dens up.
but each time the gamblers were tipped
on, presumably by some one or other
OF the officers. and so it was decided TO
inaugtirate a raid thar the Alaxendria OFF,
cials should know nothing or. and Attor-
ney Marbury. of Alexandria, was engaged
by the Governor TO prosecute the men
arrested Commonwealth's-A Attorney John
SON of Alexandra county. and Sheriff
Palmer were left H. entire ignorance Of
what was going on.
The Governor said last night that he
hoped this raid would put an effective
stop TO gambling In Alexandria county.
Said he: IF IL does not, | shall put my
foot down on II in still more effectual
manner | do not propose to tolerate
gambling i'm Virginia, and every man who
breaks the gambling-laws of this State
will have TO suffer for it. II any other
houses open up in Alexandria county, |
will have them raided promptly. and will
continue my crusade against the nefari-
Gus trade until it is blotted out Of exist
ence. | desire the gamblers to take warn
ing. and to keep away from Virginia,
and 1 desire Them also to know that
under no circumstances Will l extend
them clemency."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-11-05
COTTON-sTATEs EXPOSITION.
especial Rates''-"AtIanta speciar'.
Via the seaboard Airline.

especial Rates'-"Atlanta speciai"-
Via the seaboard AIRLINE.
Only line running solid trains between
Richmond and Atlanta. Pullman bunet
sleepers and vestibuled day coaches. No
extra fare on vestibule trains. On Tues
days and Thursdays Of each week fare
from Richmond to Atlanta and return.
only $l2.4o good for ten days from date
OF sale.
DOUBLE DAILY SERVICE:
Leave Richmond 905 A. N. and i2:33
A. NJ; arriving Atlanta next day at $50
A. NJ and 400 p. NJ.
Remember, commencing October 1st. the
Atlanta sleeper will be open at Union
Depot at p. NJ. This sleeper Is placed
In service especially for the benefit Of
the Richmond travelling public.
For other rates and information apply
to II. VI. BOYKIN.
Passenger Agent,
sos east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-11-05
The Only Line Entering the EXPOSE
tiOn-GrOunds.

Round trip tickets will be sold from
Richmond as follows:
Daily, until December IL. 1886. inclusive,
with final limit January Z. 1896, $23.25.
Daily. until December l5 1885, inclusive,
with final limit twenty cQ) days from dafe
Of sale. $l705.
On Tuesdays and Thursdays OF each
week. until December "a. 1885, inclusive.
with final limit ten q0 days from date Of
sale. $40.
Correspondngly low rates from all other
stations. For additional informa ton and
for sleeping-car reservations apply TO tick
ct agents or at passenger office. 920 east
Main street. G. W. CECIL,
Travelling Passenger Agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-11-05
1.IeI,rmfed Pagers.

John r. Gentry and Joe Patchen. ceie
brated PAGERS. VIII race In Richmond
Thursday. November 7tb. For this ocs
caslon the Southern railway Will put or
cheap-rate tickets. as follows, which viii
be on sale November 5th and 9th, good
TO return on the sih:
From Danviiie to Richmond and re-
turn. S.I5: from Burkeyille. 80; Amelia
Courthouse. tl.eO: West Point. $3.50: and
from all intermediate stations eorrcs
spondingly low rate will be given.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-11-05
Arrested as Fugitives.

Louis Simons and Alexander Gross. who
were before the Police Court yesterday as
fugitives from Philadelphia, were arrest
ed here Sunday by Detective Butler
These two men last Thursday took quite
a number of boxes 10 Sweeney's stables
No. 8 south Eighth street. and left them.
saying they contained dry-goods valued
at about $500 and intimating that they
were going 10 start business In this city.
Detective-Ofiicer Butler said he had been
after the men for several days. and that
they were wanted in Philadelphia on a
charge of a conspiracy against certain
parties in that city. Further than this
the detective refused TO talk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-11-05
The Retreat. Atlanta Excursion.

The ladies OF the Retreat for the Sick.
who are to conduct a personally chaper-
oned excursion TO Atlanta. will start from
Richmond. November 18th. They have
made arrangements to give nine-days'
trip. three entrance-tickets to the exposi-
ton grounds, stroet-car fare for three
days to and from the grounds, drive
over the city. ride on the electric
launch.
The terms for the trip. including rail-
road fare. board. and lodging while in
Atlanta. will be $50. The ladies In charge
are Mrs. Anna F. Rahm and Miss Bette
Eliyson. The former has been TO Atlanta
and perfected oil arrangements.
Those who contemplate going are re-
uuested to register at the Retreat Tor
the Sick as soon as possible.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-11-05
The New Ticket Oaicc.

The Norfolk and Western railroad has
opened ticket-ofiice at the Jefferson
Hotel where tickets can be purchased
to all points reached by this company =
lines. including Norfolk. Lynchburg,
South Southwest, and the West. Baggage
can be checked through to destination
at the Jefferson Y. W. COURTNEY.
District Passenger Agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-11-05
.ExPOsITION FLYER"
To Atlanta Exposition via southerm
Railway.

The Southern railway run through
sleepers to Atlanta every Tuesday ant
Thursday. leaving Richmond, 7:z5 r. NJ.
on the Exposition Flyer" arriving In
Atlanta the following morning at 1875
Ten-day limit tickets sold at si2.io good
on this train. Returning. this train
leaves Atlanta every Wednesday and Sat-
urdav afternoon at s o'clock. arriving
In Richmond the following morning at
S:55. This train affords the RICHMOND
public elegant service and quickest time
TO Atlanta. For all Information as to
rates. time tables. etc, call At city Pcs
senger Office. $50 east Main street
C. w. CECIL.
Travelling Passenger Agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-11-05

II q Piano does not sound as Il should.
send to US. We will advise whether or
not the tone can be restored. The noss
trustworthy tuners and guaranteed work.
Especial care In taken with Pianos pors
chased In former years from as.
MANLY Il. RAMOS 4 CO..
Main. next corner Ninth street.
Telephone $50.