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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29

Baker, Bate. Berry. Brown, Burrows, But
Ter. Call, Cameron, Cannon. Carter
Chandler. Clark. Cockrell. Cullom. Dan
iel. Davis. Dubois, Eikins, Faulkner.
Frye, Gallinger. Gear. Gibson, German.
Gray. Hawley. Hlll. Irby. Jones Of
Arkansas, Jones OF Nevada. Kyle. Lind
say. Lodge. McBryde, Mcmillan. Man
tie, Martin, Mills. Mitchell OF ore
gon. Morgan. Nelson, Pasco. PETER,
Perkins, Pritchard, Proctor. Quay,
Roach. Sherman, ShoCp. Smith. Squire,
Stewart. Teller Thurston. Turpie, Vest,
Walthall, Warren, White, and wilson
g.
Nays-Messrs Caffery. Chiffon, George
Hale. Morrill,, and Wetmore-6.
The resolution as adopted Is as follows:
Resolved Dy the Senate 0he House OF
Representatives concurring), That in the
opinion OF Congress a condition Of public
war exists between the Government OF
Spain and the government proclaimed
and for some time maintained by force
Of arms by the people Of Cuba, and that
the United states OF America should
maintain a strict neutrality between the
contending Powers. according To each
all the rights Of beliigercnts in the ports
ard territory Of the United states.
Resolved. further. That the friendly
Offices OF the United States should be
rendered nN the lItNtlfil 10 lHf .'i'"'A4''a
Government In favor of the recognition
Of the Independence Of Cuba"
More than half OF the spectators AT
once left the galeries-the diplomatic
gallery being entirely empted Of It's oc-
cupants.
PENSIONS.
The conference report on the pension
appropriation bill was presented and
agreed 10.
The House bin relating to the anchor
age and movements OF vessels in st.
Mary's river, on Lake Huron, was taken
from the calendar and passed.
Mr. Mitchell Republican,. OF Oregon,
chairman OF the Committee on Privileges
and Elections. gave notice Of his inten-
ton 70 bring before the Senate the cleo
tion case OF Mr. Dupont. from the State
OF Delaware. Immediately after the con-
cluslon OF the morning business on We'd
nesday next.
At sos O'Clock the Senate adjourned un-
iii Monday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29
TO PASS UPON HIS DOCTRINE.
Rev. Mr. Daugherty's Sanctifcation
Views to he Considered.

The congregation OF Fulton Baptist
church will meet tomorrow afternoon at
2 o'clock TO determine whether It shall
remain IN harmony together, and accept
the doctrine OF sanctiication and scrip
tural communion as eXpCunded by the
pastor Of the church Rev. J. w. Daueh-
erty. "f have given the members my
int expectation Of the Word of God and
elucidated my convictions regarding
sancthcation and communion SAID MT;
DauChcTty yesterday. and thD0 De- -fl' q
significantly: "If they reject my doctrine
Mr.. Daughcrty. at the services last
Wednesday night. fully explained his
views TO his congregation In letter
which he read 10 them. There had been
murmurings Of disapproval among his
charge for some time on account or
these views. and this was the crisis. Mr..
Daugherty then invited his congregation
to vote tomorrow as 10 Wht thcr they
would accept his doctrine or not
In thie letter. said Mr.. DaughertY,
81 gave my views on Scriptural COM
munion and sanctihcation / put this
question: Who are qualified TO receive
The communion and answered il by say
ing 'An who have been immersed |
used the word Immersed instead Of
baptized TO prevent any one who might
desire to mscOnstrue me from playing
upon the latter word. | believe that
who has been baptized by immersion is
worthy TO receive communion in Bap-
ti-t church"
Mr. Daueherty added that he had in
tr0duced no new doctrines TO his con-
creation. and said that he could give
in3isuutable authority for his teachings
IL Is said that there is A rupture I'm the
church on account Of the result OF the
vote tomorrow that some members Of
the congregation will rent a suitable place
in Fulton In which 10 hold their religious
meetings. Mr.. Daugherty, when asked as
10 this said. Of course. he could not tell
whether the report was well founded or
not. II was the first time 1t had reached
hie ears
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29
WEEKLY SESSION or THE CAMP.
Action of the Board EudOrsed-pre-
sentntion-IntereSti Exercises.


The regular meeting of Lee Camp was
held last night with fun ranks. Colonel
James T. Gray. commander. in the chair.
There was a large attendance Of the lady
friends OF the camp. An invitation was
received from the Sons of Veterans 10
attend their next meeting 10 listen % an
address from Il y. Dunn. on scout
Life" The invitation was accepted.
4 letter was received from the Con
fcderate Literary Memorial Society. IN
vlUng the members 70 become annual
members Of that organization. Tne mem
bers were urged 10 Join. ami In this way
aid the ladies' in their good work. In
compliance with the request Of Mrs. y.
Taylor Filyron, vice-regent Tor virginia,
in the NJ 'morial Society. Commander
Gray was instructed 10 appoint some lady
10 represent Lee Camp 10 aid Mrs. Ely
son in gathering relics for the virginia
room.
4 report was read from the Soldiers
Home Board showing that, owing 10 the
failure or the Legislature 20 appropriate
a sufficient sum. II was necessary 10 dis
charge twenty-five inmates rom the
home The action Of the board was unanl-
mous,y endorsed BY the camp. ana their
entire report. with full proceedings ana
record Of the legislative vote was ordered
10 be spread upon the records of the camp:
and the thanks OF the camp were voted
TO the Board OF Visitors for their faith
ful and eY cient services.
4 large number OF new members were
elected into the camp. \ vote Of thanks
was rendered COmrade Andrew J. Wrly
of four marble gavel-stauds. one for each
of the stationed officers. Beautiful pie
lures of Miss Meta Lee Randolph and
Miss Sallle RedCord. the little girls who
unveiled the picture Of General r. T.. Lee
on the opening night. were presented 70
the camp by Colonel Alexander w.
Archer by Comrade David G. Richardson.
Miss florence Evans recited I'm beautiful
style an original address on the character
OF General n. T.. Lee. which was re-
ccived with great applause. Splendid
music was rendered by the banjo club.
composed Of Msssrs. T.. T.. Davis. c; II.
Lambeth. and L. Hil. and the mandolin
club. X G. Woodal and A. T.. CLARKE.
Mir. +. r. Davis recited in splendid style
the Drunken Man and the recitation
.... :. r.c-LrnA u-Llh -ralI aLLrnNAL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29
4 JUDGE NOMINATED LAST NIGHT.
Mr.. j. j. woodhouse tn Preside over
Princess Anne Court.

A caucus of the Democratic members
OF the General Assembly was held IN
the hall Of the House last night LOT
the purpose Of nominating a judge 10
fill the vacancy on the bench Of the Coun-
ty Court Of Princess Anne. Mr.. J.
J. Woodhouse was chosen almost by
acclamation. He has for years been
Clerk Of the Court, ard. though not a
lawyer. IS said To- be well versed In the
law. He was opposed by Mr.. B. ID.
White, Commonwealth Attorney Of the
county.
Immediately after the caucus adjourned,
a meeting Of the House Finance Com
mittee was held. and the claim Of the
physician and nurses who attended the
Pamunkey tribe Of Indians during the
smallpox epidemic on the Reservation.
was considered. The claim was for 5000,
but Il was scaled down 10 1920, and the
bin was favorably reported.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29

WAsHINGIoN. feViuatJ ~"' Wv
pIIs least for Saturday:
mi" For Virginia. North and Sc9th
Carolina: Rain: colder weather;
easterly winds. becoming northerly.
An irregular, rl-derned depression OF
large extent covers the southern portion
OF the country. An area OF high pres-
sure has developed in Western Canada
and second hgh-pressure area exists
over the ocean 10 the east OF New Eng
land The weather has become gersral-
" cloudy and unsettled everywhere. es-
cent in the Southwest. Local SHOWS
are reported at scattered stations IN inc
Northwest. There has been a senerai
rainfall throughout the East-Guf ana
south-Atlantic States. extending north
rd On the coast as far as New Jersey
Tho temperature has risen In New
ENGLAND and New York, and on the en-
tire Atlantic coast. IL is colder tnroush-
ont the Central valleys and in the North
west
patn il indicated for Saturday in tho
a,lantie-coast districts; cloudy weather
hut probably with little rain. for tho
Lower Lake region and the Ohio Valley;
a partial cloudiness. with occasional snow
enrries. in the Northwest, and fair
weather. with increasing eloudiness. In
the Southwest.
The temperature will fall slowly In tbs
Atlantic-coast districts. II VIII be
colder In the Ohio Valley and Lake re-
gions. In the South thore VIII be htus
change in the temperature conditions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29
DISTRESS IN ARMENIA.
SmaII-Pox and other Diseases, as
Wei as Want.

WASHINGTON. February pa long
telegram was received by Secretary Oh
ney from Minister Terrill. at CONSTANT
nople. to-day telling OF great distress in
Armenia. lie says that the inhabitants
Of Zcitoun and its vicinity are suffering
from the ravaees Of smallpox and other
diseases and want OF food. Relief cX-
petitions are being fitted out as fast rs
possible The progress is. however. ne
cessarily slow and uncertain. because the
valleys are deep in mud. and almost inn
passible. while the mountains are filed
with snow, and the weather is unusually
cold.
The English Yice-Consul (at Zeitoun)
has sent relief TO Harpoot, and the
Sultan has issued en- imperial decree pro-
vidiug protection and facilities for Miss
Clara Barton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29
Barton Heights Light and Water.
Southern Baptist Convention, Chat
.,nanua Veun Nny Stlt 10 ftth.

For the above convention the Seaboard
AIRLINE has made a rate Of one fare FOR
the round-trip. and desires 20 run solid
Baptist train from this territory TO Chat
tanooga and return, for the exclusive
comfort Of delegates and visitors.
For further information apply to
H. NJ BOYKlN,
Passenger Agent
sec east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29
Charged with Attempted Assault.

Charles Robertson. cO.Ored youth OF
Il was arrested in the Third District last
NIGHT bv Detective Gibson. charged with
attending assault upon a young lady.
Several ladies' have been approached on
th- streets late I'm the evening IN the
vicinity IN which Robertson was arrested,
and officer Gibson was detailed 20 catch
the villain. Robertson was Identified by
A Young lady whom he endeayOred 10 stop
ON her way home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29

Judge b. r. Wexford yesterday award
ed :. II. Hill the col0red lawyer lately
granted A new trial. a writ OF habeas
eorpu.. on application for bail The APP
plication will be heard in the Circuit
Courtroom this morning at 10 o'clock.
Nessrs. W. II. Beyeridge and George L.
-, viii ranrasent tho nrisoner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29
SENATOR'S BY DIRECT VOTE.
Resolutions Conte$ting Legality of
Morgun's Election.

WASHINGTON, February S.-The
Senate Committee on Privileges and Flee
tions this morning appointed a sub-cOm-
mittee, consisting Of Messrs. Mitchell,
Burrows. and Turpie. TO consider the
amendment proposed by Mr. Mitchell.
providing for the election Of United States
senators by vote Of the people. This sub
committee viii report 10 the fun commit
tee at its regular meeting next Friday.
The subcommittee appointed 10 con-
slider the resolutions submitted to the
Senate by Major Reese. Of Alabama. con-
testing the legality OF the election Of
Senator Morgan will report 20 a special
meeting called to convene Monday next
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29
Colonel John BcII bigger III.

House OF Delegates. was taken suddenly
sick yesterday afternoon during the ses-
sion OF the House. He was removed to
III Clerks Office, and after 4 bit was
able 10 return 10 his duties in the House.
lie was again prostrated last night, and
was removed TO his home In a carriage.
Al midnight he was reported quite sick.
Ills illness results from oyertaxing his
strength.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29

The Daughters Of the Confederacy have
boou invited by the Sons of Confederate
Veterans 10 be present at a lecture TO
be given by Commander T. y. Dunn
on Scout Life" next Monday al o'clock
IN II. T. Lee Camp Hall.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29
First Snring Chickens.

The use OF Victory Poultry Food Will
stimulate your hens 10 early and active
laying. 1t is the best tonic in the world
for fowls. Twenty-Five cents, by all mer-
chants.
POLK MILLER DRUG COMPANY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29
For Indigestion
Use HOrsford's Acid Phosphate.

DR. r. y. Phillips Suffolk. Va, says: 81
have been using it for fifteen years in
cases Of Indigestion. ETC., and it is SIM
p.y invaluable"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29

81 HAVE BEEN AFFLICTED with an affection OF
the Throat from chi dhood, caused by dipetbe-
ria. aud have used various remedies. but have
never found anything equal to BROWNS BsoS-
cgIN, TRocHEs. REV. g. VI. +. Hampton,
Piketon. KY seli only in boxes
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29

Old papers for sale at 25c. hundred at
Dispatch office.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29

You need not be afraid OF the twinge
OF rheumatism when you have Salvation
OIL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29
PREACH ON THE SITUATION.

Rev DR.. r. II. Pitt will preach in tho
Rarton Heights Baptist church to-mor-
row morning on "The Present situation
in Barton Heights, and What May Be
Done TO Meet r." A. night his sermon
VIII be the second OF a series on 'Reh-
zion i'm the Home" his theme being "Du-
,ia- of Husha uds"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29

The WEATHER IN RICHMOND YESTERDAY
was rainy during the greater portion oi
the dag.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29
SHERMAN

.ir sherman. chsirmau Of tho com
mIrtea Oh Foreign Relations. said that he
til not disguise from himself the danger
AND possibility Of hostile movements fol
lowing the action OF Congr.v SDaif was
sensitive. proud, ana gallant nation.
- would not submit 10 what she CON
tl.Isi on iniustice. A. the same time.
t.s convictions were strong made strong
.r every day-that the condition of affairs
.u Cuba was such that the intervention
of the United states must We given,
sooner or later 10 Dut an end 70 crimes
almost bevond description.
Mr. sherman alluded Co the historic
crue.ties exercised by Spain and her mill
tary commander Pizarro aud Cor
tez, Ia Mexico and Peru and by the Duke
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29
The Weather.

- WASHINGTON. February 2s.-Fors-
piln least for Saturday:
""" For Virginia. North and scsth
Carolina: Rain: colder weather;
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20

bic to hang II with wreaths aud ropes OF
green like public hall.
The Christmas dinner table should be tho
central point OF decoration. and this can be
carried out with a very moderate amount OF
trouble and expense. on the fine damask
table cover should be laid central strip OF
sash-Curtain silk in scarlet or old red, cN-
tending from end to end. aud bDrdcrcd all
around with guipurc lace. 4 strip OF any
other material In rich Coloring may be sub
stituted for the silk, only heavy lace would
be appropriate, and q narrow fringe could
he used instead OF lace.
Tho central ornament Of flowers is placed
on this strip, and great white chrysanthc-
NUNS, frightened with holly berries and
leaves, are particularly in harmony with
the season. The shy Christmas rose, which
can sometimes be found, but It Is not pro.
mixed with other flowers.
ruby-tntod, lonE-stemmed glass with a
spreading top displays this shy blossom TO
the best advantage. and the only foliage
used should be the daiutiCst Of ferns or the
delicate teudrilS Of the graceful maurandia.
Such a decoration on either side Of the
and holly berries would
please the eye with a sense OF harmony.
Or crystal bowl Of crimson roses would
also be appropriate and a wreath Of holly
leaves about the edge of II might be used
Glass candlesticks at each cor
ncr of the cloth would be pretty with red
candles the receptaCles being wrcathed with
smilaN.
This delicate vine should also drape the
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20

season with salt aud pepper. Serve in a
sauce boat
A SORBET
Pineapple Shorget-An ice Is always re
freshlng between COURSES 1t clears the
palate, and so makes way for fresh navors
Pare one large pineapple with a silver knife
and remove all the eyes. Hold the fruit In
the left hand and with The fork tear or shred
the pulp, leaving the hard core. Put the
shredded pulp In dish, covering each layer
with powdered sugar. Place on tee and let
stand for twenty-four hours when quite
soft mash aud strain through fine sieve.
To the Juice add that OF three oranges and
one and onc-half lemons.
Boil one quart and one pint Of water with
two pounds OF sugar until a syrup is formed.
Strain and add the fruit juice when cold,
freeze Serve in glass,s.
SALMI OF WILD DUCK
For this dish redheads or malaryis will be
found equally good, They should not be
plucked until the morning OF the day they
are to be served Draw, clean, two good
sized ducks. Place them in a baking pan
and put a thin slice Of bacon over each
breast Add half a supful OF water to the
pan and bake in a quick oven for thirty
minutes. Take from the fire and carve them.
making eight pieces OF each duck-the wings.
legs and second joints together; two pieces
Of the breast and two Of the back. Put two
tablesgoonfuls of butter in a saucepan ana
stir until a dark brown then add the -four
and mix until smooth Stir in one pint OF
stock and continue stirring until it boils,
then add one tablespoonful of onion juice,
one Tablespoonful OF mushroom catsup. one
Tablespoonful lemon Juice. one bay leaf salt
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20

holly berries arranged so that the smilax
will look as though caught up here and
there with careless grace.
A. red rose with tiny ferns for each lady,
and holly and mistletoe for the gentlemen
would make appropriate boutonnieres.
To carry out the scheme thoroughly tho
viands dispensed at the Christmas board
should as far as possible, represent the
cOlors of the season Thus soup might
be spinach asparagus or mock turtle, with
plenty of the green coloring while the blue
points could be served on individual blocks
of ice wreathed with smilaX The trencher
containing the turkey should be wreathed
with holly, and all sorts of pretty and ap-
prOpriGte dishes scattered about would help
to make the table attractive.
Molds OF cranberry jelly trimmed with
little tufts OF mstletoe; Spanish cream col
orad with pstache, and wearing a necklace
of hollyberres small glass corner dishes
of strawberries made of almond paste,
shaped and coOred in exact imitation Of
the fruit; dminutive tarts, with green fill
ing that proves to be Of the same material,
but colored with pistache, and the inevita-
BILE plum pudding decorated with bright
central cluster of holly-are all in char
acter.
The hostess would look Christmasy and
attractive In a gown of red silk, with much
soft lace at the neck and sleeves. soft
white dress trimmed with green and bright
ened with red roses would be equally ap-
pTOpriate.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20
Knte ThYsnn Mari

Kate Thyson MARI.
HPeasc, mamma, pease tiss me dood-
night"
My blue-cycd love with sunny curls
Stood pleading tween her sobs and tears
l said, II can't kiss naughty girls"
led her to her snowy cot, .,
"Pcasc. mamma, pease,' she sobbed
'T won't be naughty any more"
l left her, all her pleadings vain.
] had been reared in Spartan school,
And deemed it duty to control
with rigid rule nor never knew
That love with love should sway the
soul
I heard her sob, my mother heart
With yearning filled, to soothe and
cheer,
Yet / refrained. and in her sleep
My baby still lay sobbing there.
Twas midnight. when I felt touch
fever'd hand lay on my brow;
My white-robcd baby pleaded still
''Pease, mamma, pease, l tan't s'eep
now"
All through that ngonizng night
Delirious she moancd in pain,
The little broken heart still plead
For kisses that l gave In vain.
At dawn the angels lowered near
She nestled close, and smiled and said:
81 won't be naughty any more"
And in my arms my babe lay-dead.
And I am old: tho passing years
Have brought no comfort i'm their flight;
MY heart still hears that sobbing cry
"Pease, mamma, pease, tiss me dood-
night"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20
TINS DISCOVERY.

weeks wages, handed IT to the sullen look
! ing fellow, saying. You are discharged
The fellow attempted buster, but the
young boss sienced him.
Go at once. and do not be seen around
here again. | want no mischief makers
about here. Because 1t is Christmas eve.
and you have a wife, l have given you a
weeks wages that you have not earned.
Now go" And Pierre, with an evil look on
his face, turned on his heel and went.
Now. TIM that Christmas eve. had made
great preparations to lie awake that he
might see Santa Claus
Christmas had never been made much OF
in that little family, partly because the
Quaker mother had not believed In IL, and
partly because OF the poverty that had pre-
vented It,
But the pretty wife OF the young boss had
been much interested in Tim and had taught
him many things, and lately told him OF
Christmas and Santa Claus.
So Tim lay with wide open eyes. long after
tired Mary was sleeping soundly.
IN ask him TO give Mary new dress.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20

and our natures But in the meantime we
must keep the spirit alive so that it may
glow the warmer and softer in old age. Let
us have an old-tlme mcrrga Christmas this
year; real, old-fashiOned happy one. Let
us make everybody forget that there is any.
thing in the world but good fellowship and
happy laughter, To the sick let us bring
forgetfulness OF pain; to the sorrowful, the
sweet balm of happy smile; to the aged, low
iE5 thoughts of consideration; to the poor,
a suggestion Of the greater material bless
ingS which are ours. Then, as we bring
light to other eyes, color to other cheeks,
happiness to other hearts, we shall be happy
ourselves. The Christmas spirit will keep
alive within u.s. Our years must be spanned,
not with Christmas at either end but with
an unbroken bow Of happy Yuetides the
center brighter even than the beginning
and the end Living memories must inter-
twine and link together the golden curl and
the snowy lock. Then we viii live in the
full richness of the Christmas that lies be-
tween: the Yuletide of the present, the
Christ day that is now and here"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20

happiness. To fail to do something be-
cause you feel that you cannot do much Is
wrong. What seems ever so trilling to you
may make some little heart sing all day
long which hui for you might pass the day
without a note Of happiness. Don't grow
impatient OF the Christine. dyth or legend,
Keep IL alive. God knows that we have
few enough ideals in these investigating
days Of ours. Let us not disturb the Christ
mas traditions. 1t Is duty to our
selves to keep thiI day as unlike any other
And we can only do this by tanning into
fame the smoulderng embers of the Christ
mas spirit which Is in every one OF us God
implanted it there. II was good that we
should have it, or He would not have given
it to us. In childhood the fire burned
brightly enough within us; in old age the
light of Christmas will reflect in our faces