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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28
suRrNERS TENTH ANNIVERSARY.
Splendid Celebration by Accn Tenn
pic To-Morrow Night.

whe mobiles Of Aoca Temple, Mystic
Shrine. will celebrate the tenth anniver-
sary of their temple tomorrow night.
The Observance will commence at 1880
o'clock with a grand street parade headed
by the Blues Band. The line OF march
will be from the Masonic Temple up
Broad 10 Monroe. to Main street, to the
jefferson. where the local Shrlners Will
take charge Of about 100 mobiles of Amos
Temple OF Washington. These bodies
will then march down Franklin street
TO Fifth. to Grace, TO Ninth, up Ninth
to Broad. and thence UP Broad to the
Temple again.
About thirty candidates will be on
hand 10 cross the burning sands. AFTER
they have successfully crossed grand
banquet will be given I'm the Grand-Lodge
room An excellent programme has been
arranged. and there VIII be some good
speaking and much splendid music-solos.
duets, and quartettes-will be rendered py
the best Of Rlchm0nd's singers.
The membership OF Acca Temple OK
tends throughout the state, and many
Shrlners from other towns and cities VIII
be In attendance.
Tho moonlight excursion TO be given 10
Dutch Gap on the lovely steamer P0ca-
hontas tonight under the auspices OF the
Arab Patrol promises TO be a charming
success. A concert will be given on
board the ship, and the orphans OF the
Masonic Home will go 8s the guests OF
the Arab Patrol. The crowd will be a
most select one, and a delightful time
is assured those who so.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28
nate Of the UnveiIing Changed.

There was a meeting yesterday alter
noon OF the committee of officers OF the
police force who have in charge the ar
rangements for the unwilling OF the mon
ument TO the memory Of the late CHIEF or
Police. Major John Poe. Jr Chief How
ard filed the chair. and the body consld-
cred the expediency Of changing the date
for the unwilling. which. IL had already
been decided should be upon the occasion
OF the regular annual inspection OF the
Police Department by the Mayor and
Board Of Police Commissioners, on the
afternoon of June fth.
A letter was read from Colonel John
Bell Bigger. who had been invited to de-
liver the address, I'm which that gentle
man accepted the honor conferred upon
him. SAYING that he would be pleased 10
say what ne could in behalf OF the memo
~ of his lifelong friend, the late chief.
The committee thought. however that
as Colonel Bigger was secretary OF tho
state Democratic Committee. and II was
essential that he should be at the Staun-
ton convention on June 4th, the day Sc
lectod for the unwilling. it was best to
POSTPONE their memorial exercises until
the afternoon of June 9th. at 500 o'clock.
The annual inspection has been deferred
accordingly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28

DEATHS.

BUTLER.-D Wednesday. May 2lth.
az 2.25 a. NJ, at the residence OF his
parents. LESLIE NORWOOD BUTLER
only child OF h. J. and L. II. Butler; aged
3 years, 5 months. and q days.
Had He asked us, well we know
We should say 20. spare the blow
Yes, with streaming tears. should prays
Lord, we love him; let him stay"
In love he lived. in pence he died.
His life was asked. but God denied.
The funeral viii take place from Ven.
able-Street Baptist church THIS Crhurs-
day. AFTERNOON, May 18th, at 1 clock.
Friends and relatives are respectfully in-
vited 10 attend.
HUTT.-Died in Bramwel w. Va,
May 2lth at il:2o l.. NJ, w. III. HUT;
aged So years.
His remains were Inferred at Gordons-
vile. Va. He leaves three daughters and
five sons.
WASHER.-Died. at p. NJ, May 9Th.
al the residence OF his parents. No. 1905
williamsburg avenue, ROBERT HoGE,
infant son Of Louis and NJ. Alice Washer;
aged months
Funeral from tho above residence
THURSDAY EVENING at o'clock.
Friends OF the family respectfully invited
to attend.
WORTHAM-Died. at his residence. lit
east Grace street Wednesday. the 9th.
at 1 y. NJ, CHARLES ELLIOTT WOR-
THAN.
Funeral services from his late residence
FRIDAY 10Th, at Il NJ. q
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28
CHARMING MAY FESTIVAL.
Outing of the Gesnngverein virginia
ORGAN Recital at 81. Johns.

The May festival of the Gesangverein
Virginia took place at Blandon Park yes
terday. and was a signal success. Many
couples drove out in private conveyances,
while others went out upon the electric
cars. and the grounds OF the picturesque
resort presented a pretty May-day ap-
nearance. There was dancing and boat
ing. and q variety Of games were in
dut.ed in. There was also some excel
lent singing vocal, quartette, and choru)
nv the members Of the Gesangverein.
The affair proved 10 be very enjoyable
10 the large company present.
Quite a delightful musical event was
he organ recital at ST. Johns German
evangelical church on Tuesday night. A
large and cultivated audience was pres
ont and the programme was varied ana
attractive The superb new organ was
nlaved alternately by Professors Charles
~ Thilow and Shepherd Webb. Captain
Frank w. Cunningham sang a tenor SOLO
In a sweet voice and expressive style;
the German Choral Association, under
the direction of Professor G. n. Mutter.
rendered choruses and ensembles; the
church choir. directed by AIR. John Base
Ter. supplied some excellent numbers;
Nessrs Lehman and Cunningham were
heard in a duet; Miss Porter and Messrs.
cunningham aud Lehman blended their
voices IN a pretty ihree-part number; the
Webb Quartette sang In good voice; Mr..
II c. Reuger acquitted himself nicely IN
a bass solo and Mrs. g. Fred. kohler
gave an attractive instrumental perform
ance on the piano.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28
WAKE FOREST.
season Against
state Aid to Higher Education.

commencement season Against
state Aid to Higher Education.
WAKE FOREST, y. c., May T.-(Spe-
cial)-The commencement exercises have
fully opened. The annual alumni address
was delivered last night by Rev. w. L.
Wright, Of Richmond. Just at the hour
for the address there was a heavy rain
and wind-storm which kept back the
people for an hour. but at 9I5 there was
a good crowd in the chapel. Rev. w. b.
Morton, president OF the Alumni Associa-
ton. called the audience 10 order. Rev.
DR.. Blackwell. of Elizabeth City, led the
congregation in prayer, and President
Morton introduced DR. Wright. whose
subject was Christian Education and
Religion in College" He declared that
the Christian college could do many things
for the student and for the State that
State Institutions cannot DO. He took
an advanced position in the matter OF
State aid 10 higher education. He said
higher education IS either a luxury or an
endowment and the State has no right
TO furnish luNuries TO a favored few at
the expense OF taxing the rest Of its
citizens.
In the after-meeting Of the association
Rev. W. V. Savage, OF Tarboro'. was
elected to deliver the address next year
A committee was appointed to draw up
suitable resolutions relative TO the life
ana death of the late DR.. Pritchard, who
was president of the college for three
years. from 1879 TO 1882.
Everything is bright and hopeful about
the institution. and the agricultural in
terests OF this section are lively. and
crop prospects are good. Businessmen
here say II has been a most excellent
season for them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28
NEWS or COUNCIL COMMITTEES.
More Room Needed for the Burial
of the Coiorcd Poor.

The Council Committee on Cemeteries
held a lengthy meeting at the city Hall
last evening. Chairman Vaughan pre-.
sided. and the other members present
were Messrs. Hawkins, Cottrell, and Car
ter. Bills and pay-rolls OF the several
cemeteries were approved. The matter
OF purchasing a strip or land ADJOINING
Oakwood Cemetery, and owned by Ny.
W. II. Braucr. to be used as n burying-
ground for colored paupers. was dis
cussed at some length, but action was
deferred The plot of ground In lakewood
which IL now being used as place for
burying the remains OF the colored poor
has been filled with graves, and more
space is needed. The committee directed
a subcommittee to purchase 400 feet or
less OF 3-inch iron piping for supplying
water I'm River-View Cemetery.
There was to have been a regular
soesion Of the Committee on Water last
night. but a quorum could not be secured.
Citv-Clerk y. T. August performed a
remarkable piece OF work yesterday. IL
WAS desirable that the ordinance OF the
Chegapeake and Ohio Railway Company.
which was adopted by the Board OF Alder
men on Tuesday night last, should be
approved by the Mayor as soon as possi-
bio and the Clerk began the enrolment
OF the voiuminous document early yester-
day morning. At 6 o'clock I'm the after
noon ne had completed the task, and the
measure was ready for the signature OF
the Mayor.
The Committee on Streets will hold a
regular meeting In Committee Room No.
:. OF the city Hall. at O'Clock this after
noon. and Mr. Noble's readjustment COM
mittee will meet in Committee Room No.
II at the same hour.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28

The Ordinance Has Been Enrolled
aad the Mayor VIII Sign Ia To-Day.

The work Of enrolling the ordinance Of
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Com
pany. granting 1t the privilege to build
IT'S steel viaducts to bring all its passen-
ser trains to this city into new and ele-
CANT depot on lower Main street. was
about completed yesterday. The measure
will be presented to Mayor Taylor for his
signature to-day, and he has signihed
his Intention OK approving II at once.
The company will now have 10 so before
the James River Bridge Commissioners
and the Board OF Supervisors OF Henrico
county 70 secure the privileges necessary
TO be had from those bodies IN order TO
carry out their grand scheme This will be
done Immediately.
The officers OF the Chesapeake and Ohio
expressed themselves yesterday az very
much pleased with the action Of the city
Council Of Richmond. Ii Is impossible
now 20 tell exactly when work upon the
overhead structure and the new depot Wills
be commenced. but Mr.. Axtell says II
will be begun just as soon as all the pre-
liminary details can be arranged.
The only important change from the
original plans for the Improvements made
by the Council Committee on Streets was
to eliminate the viaduct over Ninth street,
which was regarded as unnecessary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28
Ran Into the Furniture-Wagon.

Ninth street yesterday morning for a
few squares was strewn with enough
furniture TO start a young couple house
keeping Trolley-Car No. 129 was re-
sponsible for this sudden unloading Of
household goods on that thoroughfare
The wagon Of w. j. Smith had just taken
on heavy load Of furniture. and was
standing in front Of George w. Mayo's
auction-house. when the troiley-car shot
around the corner into Ninth street. Be
fore the motorman and driver were
aware of the danger the front OF the car
struck the rear of the wagon and dam
aged It considerably. The horse taking
fright at the shock, dashed down the
Ninth-street hill, wrecking furniture and
vehicle along the course. Becoming de-
tached from the wreck. the animal came
10 n standstill at Cary street. but little
damaged by its wild race.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28

Mcssrs. J. Thompson Brown & Co. sold
yesterday afternoon thirty-two building
lots in the Winfield Scott addition, west
of the Boulevard. under deed Of trust,
90 various purchasers, amounting 10
St795. the prices ranging from S2.JO to
$3.50 per front foot.
Messrs. Brown & Co. and II. a. Nc
Curdy also sold, by public auction, for
Messrs. Preston, Ellyson, Crump, and
Cooke special commissioners the brick
dwelling No. Si7 west Grace street, for
So. 500: brick dwelling No. S2j west Grace
street for $3.50; and two frame tenements,
on Moore street, for $40. Total sales for
the afternoon $lS6sj.
The consensus Of opinion among the real
estate agents of the city is that all pur-
chases now made at the exceedingly low
prices is money wisely invested and what
they believe to be upon the turn Of the
tide TO higher prices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28
A Fine Musical Programme.

A most delightful musical programme
has been arranged for the silver tea TO
he given this evening from TO 10 O'Clock.
under the auspices of the Peterkin Gulld
OF 81. James church. Mrs. Robert
Blankenshlp has kindly rendered the use
of her handsome residence on souIh
-bird street. for this attractive entertain
mont which will comprise a dainty menu
of ices. etc, as well as music by the best
richmond talent. Some Of the ladies'
who have kindly consented to sing are:
Mrs. Galoupe Morton, of BROOKLYN; the
Misses Rogers, Meade, Pace, Watkins
and others.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28

Mr. II. p. Gulesian. the Armenian who
is assisting in the exhibition al Forest
Hill Park, is in receipt OF q letter from
his sister. at Marash. Asia, dated April
18th. which gives an awful ana vivid de-
scription of the terrible work that Is
being carried on 10 force Armenians TO
adopt the religion Of the Turks. Gulesian
was informed by the epistle that his wife
and two children had been burned TO
death I'm a house; his oldest brother and
uncle had been killed, and the writer es-
timated that at least 4,5c0 lives. had been
sacrificed. The churches had been closed
and the priests thrown into prison. The
letter goes on to say that If IT was not
for the assistance from America many
would starVe 10 death.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28
Company HIS Meeting.

An assembly Of the now military COM
panv. which has been designated as Com
panv II. was held in the First Regiment
Armory last night Forty-two members
of the company were present for In
struction. and were drilled by Mr.. W. y.
Jones. a graduate OF the Virginia Mill
tary Institute last session.
The young soldiers manifested consider
able interest in the drill, and there is no
doubt that they will be In goou shape Dy
the reunion.
Thursday night was adopted as their
regular drill night. but they viii meet
TUESDAYS and Thursdays until the re-
union, in order to prepare for that oc-
ca sion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28

oniccr, OF che Company in Richmond
Yesterday.

Gcueral-Manager J. X. Sherwood ana
TaMt-lianager y. w. Thompson, OF the
Daytime Steamship COMPANY were m
Richmond yesterday on business con
rcctod with the extension OF the Bay-iAne
service 20 THIS city. thus giving Richmond
direct. all-watcr connection with Bal
tw0fe
Some time ago the Daytime people
purchased land In Rockets and erected
wharf just below that OF the Virginia
steamship COmpany's. and IL is under
stood that the company has it's steamers
icaly to inaugurate the service 10 Rich
mond az very short notice
The nrt report that the Daytime
was coming 10 Richmond gained circu-
alOn when II became known that the
southern railway intended TO establish
Dine Of steamers between Norfolk and
Portsmouth and Baltimore The Bay.
Line Is very closely allied with the Sea-
board Airline which VIII enable it 10
sun reach the South. though II has no
connection with the Southern. It's Rich
mond line will not only offer to The people
OF The capital city an all-wafer line TO Bal
timorc. bur carry the Seaboard's pas
scngers who desire 10 come by way OF
Richmond en- route North on through
tickets. Freight that comes by way OF
Ai"hraaDh 1i1 also hs handled ord the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28
cIrY-uALL COURT NEWS.
Convicted of stealing from the ohes-

Convicted of stealing from the Ches-
npcnIse and Ohio-Othcr Matters.
In the Hastings Court yesterday the
eases of william Cousins, Washington
smith. and Charles Astrander. charged
with breaking into car of the Chosa-
reake and Ohio Railway Company, were
ON TRIAL The first two received thirty
days and cent fine. The latter re-
eenel fifteen days in Jail and L cent
lle.
Henrietta Pollard, charged with keeping
a gIsoriorlv house, was fined So and given
thirty days i'm Jail.
The jury was discharged for the term.
The case OF Deitrick Brothers against
Samuel r. Hicks was dismissed IN the
city Circuit Court yesterday. Similar ac-
ton was taken IN the cases OF chester
Clay-WorRlng Company vs.. Greed T.
Davis and l.. NJ. Faulkner vs.. q. T.
HlWcs.
judgments we're rendered in this court
yesterday as follows: Standard Wagon
Company VS.. j. ID. Seabrght. for Sollo'
lane Manufacturing Company VS.. Tai
b0tt q sons, for Sl330c2, subject 10
credits.
j.. j.. Tmer was appointed trustee OF
the Cav-Stroet Methodist Episcopal
church. TO- I'm the vacancy caused by the
death of John w Jordan. J. w. Gilman
WAS appointed TO an the vacancy IN the
same trustecship, caused by The death OIL
William j. Scott.
Ilo Law and Equity Court was en-
faeeI in hearing the case OF BaKeI
against the Chesapeake and ONO RAM
way Company for $500 damages. 1t was
given f1 the Jury at $50 o'clock but tnai
1.Ir failed 10 arrive al verdict, and
WAS adjourned over untn 10 o'clock this
morning.
In thls court Mary Z. Cook was grant
oil divorce from Edwin Nassar COOK
hr husband.
I.fe yesterday evening DR.. John Ma
hHO brought suit against William Ryan
and j.. J.. Routt. for 2,l069; action Of
debt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28
SIN Testing Car-Fenders.

The subcommittee of the Common
Council on streets, to select a fender for
the street-cars Of the city. held meet
ing last evening and tested several sam
pies submitted for examination. the
most satisfactory fender tried was one
manufactured by the Crawford & Bell
Company, of Roanoke, which consists OF
a wire network. and which easily picks
up anything from the tracks. 1t worked
exceedingly we'll
Mr.. Evan r. Snead, Jr. had on exhibit
ton a model OF a fender, the object OF
which is to push object from the tracks.
The subcommittee decided not TO make
any recommendation until sample could
be made from this model which VIII be
done at once. that 1t may be tested on
June 18th along with a fender made by
Messrs. Van Horn x Son, OF this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28
Now. from the County Court-House.

Lawson Good (coloreD was charged be-
fore Justice Vincent. Of Henrico. yester-
dav with committing an unlawful assault
upon Lucy Johnson, a colored girl, ana
was sent on to the grand jury.
Zeke Johnson. the negro VINO was
charged with disturbing religious wor-
shin. Is being prosecuted by the members
Of Antioch church. and not Gailiee. - l ne
,,,etor ~ Galllce. against whom a serious
rborge was made. is back in the county
ana is occupying his pulpit His case Is
eef for trial to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28
r,,e,o, Of DR.. Robert Lecky.

The funeral of DR.. Robert Lecky,
took place from the Second Presbyterian
church Yesterday afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock,
Rev. Qr. Moses ID. Hoge conducted the
solemn service. The interment was at
HOLLYWOOD Cemetery, and the following
gentlemen acted as pall-bearers:
Honorary-John H. Worsham Sylyanus
Gresham, Joseph Anthony, and William
Wilson.
Actlve-S. II. Halves, DR.. J. Ed Moyler'
w. c. Smith, Il. Edgar Shine, Thomas l..
Alfrlend T.. b. Thomson, John b. New
ell. and Thomas jenkins.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28
The Moonlight saturday Night.

Owing to the inclement weather the
moonlight excursion, which was To have
been given on last Tuesday night for the
benefit OF the BroadStreet church Up
worth League, has been postponed until
next Saturday night Having this eNcur-
sion on a Saturday evening Is an oppor-
sunity not often offered, and there VIII
doubtless be a large crowd TO take advan-
tage of this chance. There will be ample
time TO reach the steamer after the ball
game. as the Pocahontas will not leave
until G o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28
ALuMNAE-DAI
A Happy Occasion at sniem's Female
College.

WINSTON. n. c.. May H.-(Special)-
This was alumnae-dsy in the happy and
successful commencement exercises Of
Salem Female College. Class reunions
were held at o'clock. and an hour later
the Alun1nae Association met In annual
session. when reports were made by the
officers and letters OF greeting read from
many members who could not be present.
The treasurer's report showed fund OF
Z, oo0 for the education OF poor daughters
OF the institutions graduates. Four hun
ared dollars was added to this amount
to-day. one OF the pleasing features OF
the meeting was the formal presentation
~ the beautiful 'ls95-class memorial
organ." which cost 81 900. The alumnae
banquet this afternoon was another in
tei.esting and inspiring feature OF the
meeting. Several addresses were made.
principal clewell made a talk In which
he discussed the adyisability OF a ''centen-
NAL memorial for lso2, when the college
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28
The Three Friends SIN Aaoat.

KEY WEST, FLA, May T.--The res
port that the Three Friends. which Is
bound from Jacksonville TO Cuba on a
nllbustering expedition. had been sunk In
an attempt TO escape from the revenue
cutter Winona IS without foundation. The
Winona returned TO this port at $50
o'clock to-day. and reports going as far
as Knights Keys. and that the Three
Friends was not seen by her. The vessel
that went ashore near Matacumbie Key
was the Mexican tug Asturias. The
wreckihg OF this tug was reported in
these dispatches yesterday. This dispatch
was evidently the basis for the report
about the Three Friends
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28

sures TO provide for the inspection OF
the cows, dalries. and surroundings. ana
the careful examination OF suspected
milk, not only for the presence OF tucer-
cular disease. but for other sources OF
disease. The inspection. likewise. OF
cattle on the hoof and Of al meat offered
FOR sale. whether killed In this vicinity
or western meat. was advised. ana the
urgent need OF immediate action in the
matter was dwelt upon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28

will celebrate i.s 10Th anniversary. The
prevailing sentiment among the alumnae
present favored memorial In the
shape Of an assembly hall or auditorium
tor their beloved institution.
The grand musical concert was given to-
night with great success. Tomorrow Will
be commencement-day proper. The adj
dress will be delivered by Rev. DR.. Hark.
president Of the Moravian College for
Women, Bethlehem, Pa.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28
4 Quiet Afternoon Marriage.

Mr.. Hermann Kindervater and Miss Re
becca Tyrce, both of this city, We're
married at $3.50 o'clock yesterday after
noon, at the residence of the brides pa
rents. Rev. G. J. Oehlschlaeger per-
formed the ceremony in the presence OF
the immediate family and few intimate
friends. The couple left on the after
noon train for Old Point.
Mr.. Underwater IS a popular young
man. and holds a responsible position
with the =. II. Mayo Brothers Company,
and his bride is an attractive young lady.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28
TO Change the Library Hours.

Since the City Council has cut off its
appropriation for the purpose of keeping
the state Library open at night, move
ment has been put on foot 10 have TINS
action reconsidered and the present plan
I'm this respect somewhat modified. Al
the next meeting of the Common council
which will be on Monday next, a resolu-
ton will be offered to keep the Library
omen from A. NJ. to until 10 p. NJ. Seve-
raj prominent men and scholars Will ap-
near before the Council and urge 1t 10
reverse its former decision.