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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-29
VIKINGS Sill Warm.

Washington Navy Department APP
proved the sentences imposed by court
martial at the Washington nayy-yard,
upon four white seamen gunners Tor
hazing several negroes who had en-
listed for gunnery instruction, and were
in class at the naval-ordnance foundry
here with white men. The accused VIII
be confined two months on board the
Vermont. at the New York navy-yard
and then dismissed from the service.
Mobile. Ala.-Charles r. Croxton was
found guilty I'm the United States Dis
trict Court OF violating the pension-laws
I'm filing afidavits that were never sworn
10 by the alleged pension-ciaimants.
New Orleans. lathe British steamer
Ravenswood, Captain John Newton, from
Las Palmas. In ballast. brought 20 this
place Captain q. II. Gortmaker, mate
and six seamen. comprising the crew
of the German brigantine Maria, Of Pas
enberg, which was burned at sea.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-29
THE KIRMESS TAKES.
Last Nights Audience One Of The Largest
Ever al The Academy.
BEAUTIFUL SWEDISH DANCE
The MInuct and the North German
Cause Much Appiausc--Thc other
ncnt spectators--Other Notes

The audience that assembled at the
Academy last evening TO witness the
second performance of the Kirmess was
by far more brilliant than that OF the
night before. Many thought that on the
second night after the dancers had been
initiated, and gotten over their stage
fright. the entertainment would pass OF
more smoothly. And, in many respects IT
did. though that Of the first night was
very creditablc, indeed, and surpassed
even Director Macdonnelrs expectations.
OF course. those who had season tickets
and they were many, came again, but
a majority of those present witnessed
this great carnival for the first time.
Those who have seen the Kirmess but
once have only seen about half OF this
magnificent spectacle. OF the fourteen
numbers which were presented last eve
ming only seven We're seen at the hrst
performance 1t would be difficult TO
say Just what was the feature, above all
others. of the entertainment last night
Whether II was the Grecian fete, with
the grand triumphal procession of trum-
peters. musicians. flower-bearers, urn
bearers. and priestesses, in which Diana
is carried aloft 10 her throne by four
Greek athletes, or beautiful Miss May
Handy. as Virginia in 'Sic Sempei Ty-
Iannis" Is a question that no doubt puZ-
lied the audience TO decide. The perform
ance passed off very smoothly, there
being no bitches or long waits, and the
dancers. one and all. went through the
different evolutions admirably.
THE OPENING TABLEAU.
Promptly at half past o'clock the
curtain rose on the grand tableau, show
ING the dancers OF the nations. There
was a little change in the grouping from
that OF the previous night. The queen
Miss Bessie Martin-instead OF standing
was seated on throne at the head OF
the columns and in front OF the Nile
worshippers bia-Miss Annie Nc
Guire-stood on a throne at the back of
the assembled dancers. The difficult
evolutions of the march were executed
perfectly.
The first number on the programme
after the opening tableau was the Greek
iete and it was as beautiful as the
celebration OF the overflow of the Nile,
which was the feature of Monday night.
-Four boys. trumpeters. i'm the correct
Greek costume. first enter, and are
followed by little Cupid and four ath-
lctes bearing Diana Miss Lucy Worme-
ley), on a throne covered with leopard
skins. They kneel. and Diana takes
her position on a throne, and Cupid
takes his stand beside her Then the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-29
coRRErr o. JOURNALISM.
Newspapers Treat Him Badly, lie
Declares.

a Norfolk special to the Washington
Post says:
In an Interview here to-day James d.
Corbett the pugilist-actor. branded az
a canard the report sent out from PIMA.
deIphia to the effect that he had beef
pummellod and kicked down stairs oy
young fireman.
.oThe man and l." he said, passed per
hans half a dozen words, and thal
was absolutely all Some one was JUS
telling me about Il, but l have been toe
disguised TO read 1t. That Is what
cali dirty Journalism. l am pestered D.,
that class, and can't open my moul
without some one stretching a word int
a column"
The champion then took occasion o.
say that the Washington Post had M
ways exhibited great luminosity a.
ward him, and that Il had never lca
an opportunity to magnify his faults an'
belittle his success. He said that pa
per Of such high standing should not
pursue such a course. He could not
account for the Posts dislike OK MIN, as
he termed H.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-29
NL-LElFTE - - I-E1Iz.H
TRIBUTE TO MIR. WALFORD.
The Virginia Bible society Bears
Testimony 10 His Fidelity.

Al a needing OF the Board OF Mana
gers Of the Virginia Bible Society held
yesterday the following paper was adopt
Cd:
The managers Of the Virginia Bible So
oiety record their profound sense Of loss
IN the removal OF the beloved and honor
ed secretary, Mr.. T. l.. ID. Walford, who
had discharged the duties OF his office
in this board nearly ten years Win
fidelity and success.
His unvarying courtesy his cOnscien-
tious attention to duty, and, above all,
his piety. made association with our
brother not only pleasant, bur profitable.
While we mourn his death, We recog-
nize his constant faith In God. and.
bowling to the divine decree. we rejoice
10 believe that our loss is his everlasting
gain.
We proffer 70 the bereayed family our
sympathy and prayers. commenting them
to the source OF all grace and comfort.
the God OF their fathers, who H. their
fathers God.
This action OF the board IS ordered 70
be published In both of the morning
papers of the city. and copy sent 10
family OF the deceased secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-29

gold helmet rested upon her heaa. Too
brief were the few moments during which
the audience was permitted to gaze upon
this picture, almost divine in It's beauty.
and when the curtain came down there
was such a burst Of applause that the
fair being who was just about to step
from her place was requested TO remain.
and the curtain was again rung up. And
when Il came down the second time.
then the participants in the Kirmess. who
had been crowded back so that they could
scarcely see the tableau. gathered around
Virginia." and begged that they. too.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-29

SEAL-Died, January %. 1896. at $50
p. NJ, at his residence. 1122 west Marshall
street, Sergeant r. r. SEAL; aged 20
years.
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
SHEILD.-Died. at the Retreat for the
Sick, ar 1890 p NJ Monday. January q
1896. ALFRED p. SHIELD; aged IS years
Funeral from the residence. NO ol9
north Sixth street. WEDNESDAY, Janu-
airy 18th, at 4 o'clock =. NJ
Baltimore papers please copy.
WEEDEN.-Died, at his residence, No
3l6 west Leigh street, Monday morning'
January q, 1896, al 1890 o'clock Ed
WARD WEEDEN, beloved husband Of
Mrs. Agnes Weedeu.
Funeral will take place THIS (Wednes-
day. AFTERNOON at $3.50 o'clock. from
the First Baptist church. Friends and
acquaintance are Invited TO attend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-29

how bright and ptetty It vast To merry
music on. trimmed the dancers In couples.
and formed around the ribboned May
pole IA the centre OF the stage MGR
rily they dalcc around Il. smiles upon
their faces. seemingly utterly giving
themselves up To the enjoyment Of
May Day festival. And then each dancer
takes a ribbon that Is fastened to
the top OF The pole. and then the fun
commences. Lightly tripping around.
passing each other many times, the
ribbons in their hands gradually seem TO
grow shorter length. until the pole Is
pleated with the gay co!ors. A single
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-29

of Miss Mary Thaw's pupils. In wnicn
eome weeks be cafciuiy
instructed by her. The dancers were All
mere cnudfen. the Oldest probably no'
being over 10 years o{ age, wnile inc
Youngest did not appear to be more than
4 They were clad I'm kits OF prsn,
plaids and their very appearance causeu
n hearty burst OF applause before ts-
urc had been executed. Before tne
dance began there was so"io
marching, in which the wee
tots Kept I'm line" admirably linen
they formed I'm a row and the Highland
Fling was commenced. Heel and toe
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-29
nriiish Nntionni Defence.

LONDON, January 2S-The St. James
Gazette makes the statement that it -
the intention OF the government 10 make
the matters Of national defence and in
crease Of the navy the chief business Of
the coming session Of Parliament, and
10 take up the question Of Irish land
reform after they have been disposed OF.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-29

heel and toe" down the stage they go,
q. dance quick in motion and not easy OF
execution. There was a spontaneous out
burst of applause the most hearty OF the
evening, at the conclusion of this dance.
10 was followed by sword dance by
little Miss Fannie MitteldoTfer, which
was splendidly executed. Two swords are
laid on the floor. one across the other
and over the glittering steel blades the
little dancer trips in and out Of the angles
formed. but never once do her feet touch
the blades. \ difficult dance it was. and
received the demonstrations Of approval
il deserved
The following were the dancers OF the
Highland Fling: Misses Edith Taylor. go
phia White. Fannie Mitteldorfer. Cora
Younger. Mary Flemming. Lora Crump,
Page Shelburne. and Grace Woods.
SWEDES AND GNPsIES
The Swedes. with their tinkling bells,
came next. and executed their pretty
dance perfectly. They were followed by
the gypsy girls. VINO again proved their
ability to handle tbe tambourne in per-
feet time TO the music, while they went
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-29
MISS NELLIE PARKER.

Oeader of the Greek Cymbal Dance)
beautiful dance. fun of grace, and du-
ring its execution the yari-colOred cal
cium-ligh,s give "A striking effect 10
The picture. The dancers, always In per-
feet time. bend low to clash their Gym
balls In front. and then raise their
HANDS on high TO sound the brass in
struments above their heads.
One OF the prsttiest figures IN this
most graceful dance IS when the dancers
form in two columns on each side of the
stage facing each other and then APP
prOach 10 the centre, where they meet
and clash their cymbals together, then
turn and sound them. and then again
face each other. and strike them together
Then there follows some very pretty
intermarchiug.
The dance Is ended when Diana leaves
her throne. and approaches the foot.
lights when the dancers kneel behind
her. forming very pretty tableau. Misc
Wormeley. who made beautiful
Goddess Of the Chase, wore handsome
satin gown of white. with Greek gold
figures.
GREEK cYMBAL-DANCE
The Greek cymbal.dance was led by
Miss Nellie Parker. who was radiantly
beautiful. She Woie Il Greek dress Of
delicate pink crepe. brocaded ia sill
yer.
The following we're the cymhal- dancers.
Misses Nellie Parker. Fannie Mcclure.
Della Stringfellow. Mary Mccaw, Marie
Williamson. Maria l. Dunlop. VIZ
gina Mcleod. Stanley Atkins. Marianne
Meade, Judith Deane. Annie Merrill
Mary Binford. Lucy Pegram. Mary Saun-
ders.
MAY-POIE DANCE.
Next came the May-pole dance. and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-29
pont-y-Pridd Mine Disaster.

CARDIFF. WALES. January 2s.-The
latest and corrected reports of the num-
Der OF persons in the Pont-yPrdd mine
at the time OF the explosion OF fredamp
IN the pits yesterday show that there
were So, all told. OF these. 81 have been
taken out dead. 80 were rescued alive.
and are still missing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-29
Georgin Politician Dead.

ATLANTA. GA. January 2.-Colonel
A. L. Harris. a well-known feature IN
reconstruction politics in Georgia. died
this morning Of paralysis. lie was Speak
sr Of the Republican House OF Represen-
tatives or Georgia, and was a prominent
Republican politician I'm the stormy re-
construction scenes following the'war.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-29
Five Years I'm the PenitentInry.

PETERSBURG. January 2S-(Special)-
At midnight tonight the jury in the case
OF Louis Oliver. indicted for completely In
the murder OF Coleman Toran, came into
the courtroom. and reported that they
mad found the accused guilty. and fixed
his punishment at five years In the peni-
tertiary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-29

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. January d
Tire House Committee on Military AZ
fairs to-day reported favoraby the Dill
Of Mr.. Catchings, providing for the es-
Enlistment Of national military park
at ViclSsburg, Miss. Fifty thousand col
lars are appropriated for beginning the
work
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-29

to cooperate on the principe ana au
vance the great cause
Politicians here say this throws COW
the gauntlet 20 the Republicans. ana ''A
81 - evident the latter purity has rej'c,'e
Buffers proposition TO support onlJ t"tt'
men: ana say further t1ai u forces ,.'
silver issue squarely upon the Rcpuol
cans. and that the latter must acce1e 70
the Popuiiats's demands or set no Iopr
list votes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-29


Oiana)
Greek cymbal-dancers. twelve in num-
Der. all clad in flowing pink robes, trim
med with gold, and cut low in
the neck, and four attendants, clad in
robes of white, enter and form in two
columns in front of the throne Diana
then slowly and gracefully walks up TO
the front of the stage, followed by
Cupid, and then with measured tread
returns 10 her throne. The cymbal-
iancers then form in three columns in
'front.' OF her.
PRETTY FLOWERS FOR DIANA.
Just here a little incident worthy OF
lote occurred. 4 large bunch of roses.
which had been thrown on the stage
Surfing the execution Of some Of the
figures, was carried by one Of the ath-
letes and laid at Diana's feet This lit
tie interruption over, the dancers form
In two columns, and slowly approach
The footlights, clashing their cymbals
ia time 10 the weird music. 1t is a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-29
might be allowed to see her before sne
stepped out OF the frame.

PROGRAMME FOR TONIGHT
Director mcdonnell has arranged an
elaborate programme for tonight u viii
open with the Egyptian Nile-worsh.rpers
ard little Egyptians VINO dii not appear
last night. after which will come all the
spirited and jolly dances Of the kirmess.
only the most popular numbers VIII be
performed The beautiful Grecian fea-
ture will make it's second appearance.
Owing to the large number OF dances to
be performed. 1t may be the last chance
to witness the Greeks. The programme
tonight will not be so long as last nights
was.
There has been large advance sale
for the matinee tomorrow. n specially
selected programme will be given iot
ladies' and children.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-29

The funeral OF Mr. a. A. LORENTZ
will take place az ST. Marks church,
corner First and Clay, THIS MORNING
at II o'clock
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-29

To cure cod in one day take Laxative
Bromo Quinine Tablets All druggists re-
fund the money II II fails to cure. sc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-29

orders for printing sent 10 the Dispatch
Company will be given prompt attention,
and the styles OF work and prices will be
sure 10 please you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-29

MISS MARY CATHAR1NE DREWRY.
Qeader of Spanish Wedding Dance)
through as pretty a dance and executed
as difficult figures as any in the Kirmess
The Indian girls moon dance was next
presented. amid the applause OF the audi
ence. and the piercing war-whoops OF the
braves. The latter executed their ghost
dance with all the blood-curdling yels
which characterized 1t on the first night.
none OF them having lost their voices by
their efforts then Miss Annie Mcclure
again posed as Columbia. and the "old
squaw" (Mr. Henry Valentine again had
10 put aside his long pipe 10 carry a
huge bunch OF roses which he laid at her
feet.
MISS HANDY AS VIRGINIA.
The last number on the programme was
the tableau Sic Semper Tyrannis." with
Miss May Handy as Virginia" 4 beau
tifu vision she was, this quesn-llke wo-
man, as she stood over the PROSTATE
figure, her superb FORM her perfect face
and rounded arms whittier than alabaster
marble" showing out clearly beneath the
powerful calcium light. She stood behind
a frame. and the black cloth which hung
just "A few feet back Of her, heightened
the effect OF the picture.
Her bodice was a suit Of mailed armor.
while her skirt was Of pure white. y
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-29
NY NEW JERusAT,EM MISSION

~ west Marshall street.-The Rev ". II.
HINKLEY, Il Brolkline, hRse., VII deliver a
lecture 10 the sIssiCp Room "WEDNESDAY, Janu-
ary -9lh. et 3 p. NJ. oubec -" What shall Do
te Be ayed?' A cordial invitation 10 ali.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-29

first time las, .--,,t not a mistake was
made.
The following were the dancers: Misses
Mary X. Drcwry. Carrie Walden, Ella
Mayo. Gertrude Weisiger. Ellen Weisiser,
Mildred l.. Drewry; Messrs. Raleigh
Green. Richmond T. Minor. ID. l.. Broad
max. Lacy FencRy William Il. Cox, Ber-
nard Walden.
THE SCOTCH DANCE.
After the Spanish dance came what
proved 10 be tho hit OF Ike evening. II
was the Highland-Fiing. danced by eight
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-29
GREEK cYMnAI..DANCE.

MAY-POIE DANCE.
Next came the May-pole dance. and
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-01-28
A Precious Congressman.

Voters in this congressional
district are now receiving copies
of great speech made in con-
gress by Joel Heatwole, on the
subject of the tariff. The speech
was never delivered on the floor
Of the house. It was merely
written out by Mr.. Heatwole, or
perhaps by his private secretary,
inserted in tho congressional rec
ord under the rule allowing
leave to print.' It explains all
about how the reduction Of the
potato tatiff caused the price of
this vegetable to drop from IS to
8 cents per bushel, and how the
Russian and Canadian barley has
taken the bread out of the mouths
of the Minnesota barley grower,
and how Canada is discriminating
against Minnesota by putting a
duty of a cent a pound on prunes
from the United States.-Litch.
field Independent.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-01-28
Bro. Stephens of the Paynes
vile Press SAYS:

Bro. Stephens of the Paynes-
vile Press says:
We are trained too much in ruts
The boy who is trained by his father
to be Republican will look upon all
other parties as utterly wrong. If he
is trained to be a Democrat he is eqally
sure that others are on a false basis,
and If he has been reared a Populist
or ProhibitiOnist he is sure that both
the Old organizations are composed
OF men who care not fig for the good
OF government but are solely bent on
plumber.
just allow us to suggest in this
connection that the number of
membe of the populist party
who have been reared as such is
mighty small. The vast major
ity are there because their indi-
vidual convictions forced them
out from the old ruts. We can
call to mind at least two score of
young men who have become pop
ulists in opposition to home ten
denotes. Say what else you will
about us, but please don't intim-
ate that we are pops because we
have been brought up on a pop
nursing bottle, Still we believe
that when such independent spir-
its as Bro. Stephens will be
called to account for following in
the rut Of some old party ma
chine to the detriment of their
country, they willfind themselves
lacking even so reasonable an ex-
cuse as that their fathers had
done SO before them and conse-
quent]y they did not know any
better.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-01-28
How Eddy Campaigned.

He talked Norwegian, bought
the bars, hired brass bands, and
thus converted whole towns to
Republicanism:
The following is from the Pion
eer Press of Jan. %, 1896:
Zone of themostpicturesque OF
the new members is Frank M.
Eddy, of Minnesota. He is the
first man to come to congress
from Minnesota who was born
in that state. AS boy he was
so poor that he worked in a. brick
yard to get money to pay for his
schooling. He is a remarkably
homely man, unpretending in
his manner and full ofq uaint hum.
or. His stories of adventures
during his recent campaign in
the pinerles are side=splitting.
Ex-senator Washburn went
along to help him out; but his al.
ly did more harm than good.
His boiled shirt and high hat
gave offense, and he did not care
to shake hands freely with the
wild looking lum bermen. Eddy
understood things better; he
wore a flannel shirt, tucked his
pantaloons into his boots and
talked to the men in the lum Der
camps in their native Norwegian.
On reaching a town his method
was to buy the bar, hire a brass
band and get UP a meeting: II
this way he cut down estah
Democratic majorities to almost
nothing or converted them Into
Repu blican majorities. IL one
town there were no Repub licans
at all; but, not all discouraged,
he visited all the salo ons, set up
unlimited drinks, and announced
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-01-28


Mrs $: Lease [.s $ painted her her pict-
ures in in somewhat deeper hues
than the reality in this section
warrants, but the lady is evident.
lyydeeply impressed with the i'm,
portance other message, is honest
earnest and able: The newspapers
have done her great injustice in
represe nting her as a sort Of Kan
sas cyclone, on the principle Of
the Minnesota Blizzard On the
contrary, she is 9 dignified, cul-
.tured refined, INTEL actual woman
She has idea hat IS the trouble
" heelo ck's eekly !. Dem.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-01-28

smallpox. Lock up Jeff Davis
and slide Bub Ingersoll into the
hell box, and leave the pi alone
until after dipner. Put the ladies
form to press and go to the devil
and put him to work on Deacon
toggs article on eternal punish
ment: . Now this is all simple en-
ough when translated into Eng
llsh and not near so rough as the
reader imagines.-Elk River
Star News.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-01-28

. Wedding stationery at the
TRIBUNE office.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-01-28
FROM the Atwater Press

Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Broberg mourn
Inc loss OF their baby boy who died
last week Friday. The funeral was
held at the Swedish Lutheran church
last Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Flygare, accom-
panied by Mrs. Flygare's father, F..
Hallbcrg, of Willmar, started last
Tuesday morning for few weeks visit
at their old home, Providence, Rhode
Island.
Henry Boese is one OF. our MANY
citizens who feel we'll repaid for pat
ronlzlng the Atwater creamery. He
has but six COWS and he received from
them during 1896 s209.57 for butter fat
and had all the milk left to feed.
Hon. Marcus Johnson has DISPOSED
or half interest in his lumber business
to Peter Larson who has been business
manager a number of years past.
The new firm starts out under success
full auspices and will be known under
the firm name of Johnson & Larson,
we join in wishing success to the new
firm.
A new Cooperative Creamery is be-
Ing organized in Harrison, and can
vass is now being made for patrons,
The outlook is very hattering for the
successful launching Of the venture
and will surely prove very good one
Tor the stockholders and patrons.
Atwater is in the center Of the cream
cry belt and with the starting of this
one IN Harrison, she will have nine
creameries in operation within a rad.
ius Of fifteen miles.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-01-28

a meeting at the town hall. Then
he hired a band, which was re-
luctant to be engaged because of
Democratic principles, and soon
hewas followedto the hall by near
ly every man, Won an and child of
the resident population. In that
town a Democratic majority of
800 was reduced to ten.'