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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-08

men Of Richmond will be glad to knew
that they arc to have an opportunity .
hear native American at the mems
meeting Sunday evening At o'cloc4
Rev. .krikor Hsgop Basmajian will ads
dress the meeting. His talk will be ~
Illustrated by the stereopticon and VIII
show some OF the cities and towns
where the recent massacres took place,
and such horrible outrages committed.
and much horrible outrages committed.
Mr.. Basmajian has engaged In mission
work In Armenia. and In In this country
TO better prepare himself for evanEel-
ical and educational work In his native
land. Mr.. Basmajian will sing tn The
English. Armenian and Turkish languages,
and every Christian man In Richmond
should hear this address and post him
self concerning this the darkest blot on
the page OF current history. The doors
will open at $780, and all men are cordially
invited TO be present. MIR. Basmstian
has spoken In the largest cities or the
country. notably, Baltimore, Philadelphia.
Brooklyn. and others. and Is said to -
an entertaining speaker.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-08
CRUSHED BY A CAR.
THE sADFdTE or THsRTEEN-YEAR-
ON RUSSELL JORDAN.
In Jumping From n Wagon He Tripped
and Fell Under an Electric Car and
Was Instantly Killed.

A sad accident occurred about ) O'Clock
yesterday afternoon at the corner OF
Twenty-second street and Church HUI
avenue. by which Russell Jordan, n thir-
teen-year-old boy, nephew OF Mr.. George
ID. Pcarman. well-known commission
merchant, was instantly killed.
Young Jordan was riding In the deliv-
cry wagon OF his uncle on Church HUI
avenue. when he met electric car No. l.re,
going east, i'm charge OF Motorman X. W.
Trice and Conductor Warren Undertake.
Just before the car and the wagon got
opposite each otner the boy, for some
reason, jumped TO the ground. As 10
did SO he tripped his foot and fell TO the
ground night In front of the car. the
wheels OF which passed across his head.
G69 l,irss i5 In haIs and ses,tsrins ny, MS
body was also badly mangled.
A horrined crowd quickly collected at
the scene OF the accident. ana messages
were at once sent Coroner Taylor and
MI. PcMman. The former soon arrived.
and after viewing the remains. decided 10
hold an inquest over them at his office
TINS morning at III O'Clock. The body
was then turned over to Undertaken Bill
lups to be prepared for burial.
MOToRMAN ARRESTED.
A little later Motormsn Trice and Con-
ductor Undertake Were arrested on the
charge of murder, and taken TO the Sec
ond station. Mr.. Trice. when seen last
night, stated that his car was running at
an ordinary rate OF speed, with tns
current or The boy. he said. jumped
from the wagon and fell to the ground
on the track. not three yards from his
ear, and though he used every effort -
stop the car by applying the brakes
with all his strength he found IL i'm
possible to do until he was at least
a car length and a half beyond where
the boy fell.
Mr.. Trice expressed the greatest sor-
row at the occurrence. and said he would
not have had fl to happen for anything
in the world. II was simply matter OF
impossiblity. he said TO stop his car
in such short space. lie has been
motorman on this line for some years
and Is known 10 the public as one OF
the best men in the employ OF the COM
pany-careful. vigilant. faithful
OF HIGH CHARACTER.
He is said by Sergeant Whitlock. OF the
First police station, 10 be a man OF the
highest character, and all who know
him are satisfied that the unfortunate
occurrence was the result OF an un-
ay0idable accident.
Russell Jordan was n bright little fell
low. well liked by his playmates. He
was an orphan. and lived on Twenty
sixth street with his uncle. Mr.. Pear
man.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-08

Or the Hilarious Ride OF Motorman wa:tse
hewlett.

The inhabitants OF Manchester who re-
side upon HUI street we're considerably
startled about I'D last night to zee
electric car No a.. I'm charge OF Motor.
man Walter Rowlett rush by their doors
at the rate of about forty miles an hour.
On II went, without pause. shooting
across Mayo's bridge. every timber In the
substantial structure quivering beneath
IL. and never coming to a halt until the
end OF the line at Fourteenth and Main
streets was reached.
Probably the car might not have
stopped its wild career at that point
had not TIE conductor taken the switch
handle from the motorman and secret
ed II.
The secret OF the whole trouble lay In
the fact that the motorman. as a general
rule the most sober and sedatc OF men,
and who stands high with the manage
ment OF the company, had, by some un-
toward chance. been induced TO look
upon the wine while Il was red. In fact.
he had taken several peeps. and was m
that hilarious condition OF mind which
made rapid transit a Joy TO his soul.
BY the bes; of good luck the track
was clear, and the car stayed on thu
track, so no damage resulted from tho
wild trip. After half an hours delay at
Fourteenth and Main new motorman.
free from all alcoholic influences. was
secured. and the transportation business
again went on.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-08
LAND ron RAILROADS.
The Bill Prescribing How Much They Shall
own Passed i'm the senate.

Although there was a rather slim at
tendance OF members OF the Senate yes
terday on account Of a number being
away on 3 trip to Blacksburg and several
being at home on business. the session
was one Of the longest and most lively or
the season.
LAND FOR RAILROADS.
The special order for o'clock was SEN
ate bill 352. 10 amend and re-enact sec
ton 1913 Of the Code Of Virginia in refer
ence 10 the quantity OF land 10 be taken
by works Of internal Improvement. The
bin provides that the land acquired by
any company incorporated for work Of
internal Improvement along its line gen
orally shall not exceed one hundred feet
in width except in deep cuts and filings.
and then only so much more shall be &c
ouired as may he reasonably necessary
therefor. the land which IL may acquire
for buildings or for an abutment along
its line generally shall not exceed three
acres IN one parcel. and the land which
II may acquire for buildings or FOR other
purposes OF the company at the princi-
pal termini OF its work, or any place or
places within FIVE miles OF such termini,
or upon the line or lines, or at or near
any terminus or the line or lines of any
railroad or transportation company which
II is authorized to use or lease. or with
which IL shall have lawfully established
connection, shall not exceed fifteen acres
in any one parcel. except that In the case
OF q railroad company so much additional
land may be acquired for it's main depots.
machine shops. and other purposes con-
nected with its affairs as shall In the
opinion OF the commissioner OF railroads
be necessary or proper for the conduct of
the business OF the said company.
COMMITTEES SUBSTITUTE.
The Committee on Roads offered sub
stitute for the bill providing that any
railroad or transportation company which
IS authorized to acquire. unite with.
4rEa4 I..nL mo nF nj Nf4V fspI IL
road or transports ton company, or with
which ~ shail have lawfully established
connection, shall have the authority 10
acquire and hold Ey gift purchase, or IN
the manner provided for in chapter forty
six. Of the Code Of Virginia. at any point
or points. upon or near any such line
20 ACQUIRED, united with. USED. leased.
or connected With, ey 1t or within ave
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-08
MKErINGs Ar THE Y. ". e. 4.
Rev. BasmaJian, of Constantinopie, VIII
Address the Men.

Rev. Basmaiiau, of Constantinopie. VIII
Address the Men.
As the attendance at the Y. NJ. G. A.
meetings increase. the announcements
OF them through the press becomes a mat
ter Of greater interest. The meetings Of
last week were largely attended. One
hundred and forty-two teachers listened
10 the helpful instruction OF DR. Pell, and
at the Saturday afternoon Bible class
one hundred and two men came out
i'm the rain to hear Rev. DR.. Fair, while
lightweight boys were present AT the
bows meeting. Within the last few
months the attendance of these meetings
has more than doubled. Every Sunday
school teacher and superintendent in the
city is cordially invited to be present at
the study Of the lesson this Saturday
evening at o'clock In Association Hall.
Tomorrow afternoon at oclck, Mr..
c. l. A. Fox will speak TO boys on
How a Boy became a Great Man"
There viii be the usual song service, and
the roll call will be made for the first
time Company No. I. or the Whites con-
tains forty-nine boys; Company No. 2, or
the Blues thirty-four boys.
II IL hoped there will be an enrolment
OF fully a hundred by the close OF the
meeting on Sunday.
Mr. Frank Wilson will sing for the
boys on this occasion.
The whole civilized world Is interested
IN the American question. and the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-08
4 sUccEssruL rNrERrAfNmENr.
It Was Given for the Benefit Of the German
Ward in the Virginia Hospital.

Ward in the Virginia Hospital.
The concert and comic operetta given
at the Academy OF Music last night by
the German-American Ladies' Aid Aux
Hilary Ct the Virginia Hospital. for the
benefit OF the German ward. was COM
plete success, both financially and so
cially. 4 large and representative audi
euce was present. composed mostly OF
prominent and influential German citi-
zens. ana a nice sum was realized Tor
the worthy object OF charity
The concert, which was In charge of MIR.
Charles n. Phillips. was a musical treat.
Professor G. W. rhilow was the director.
The numbers were artistically rendered
and much enjoyed by those present. The
following was the programme:
l. Observation-Disclosures, Professor Nj.
2. Chorus-"How / Have Loved Thee"
e. Moehring), Gesangvereln Virginia,
Professor &. r. Mutter, director
3. soprano solo-Spanish Gypsy song
(Watson Miss Yetta Herold.
1 Baritone solO-ta) contentment Jacob
Reinhardp (b) only 10 Love (Santley),
Mr.. If. riurston Cardozd.
>. Recitation-Asieep at the Switch,
d Mezzo- soprano soIo-Arie out Of Der
Freischutz' (Weber), Mrs. Carrie Staude
Rowe.
Z. Tenor solo-"The Holy City" (Adams),
Mr.. Charles "A. Phillips and orchestra.
Z. Contralto solo-Selected, Miss Daisy
Hutzler.
Following the concert came the Ger
mania tableaI, Of recent kirmess fame.
and It evoked loud applause. IL was In
charge OF Mr. NJ Il. Under. and those
participating Were Germanla, Miss Ber-
tina Iiaase, surrounded by different Ger
man States Prussia, Miss Nora Siegei,
Bat aria, Miss EleonOra Euker. SaxOny,
Miss Josephine Haase. Baden. Miss Min
ME Bcschcn. Wurtenberg. Miss Christine
Siegel Alsace Lothringen, Miss Elise
Won y. Roseuegk, and four German sol
d,rs. HUssars. Messrs. Walter Schaaf,
Henry Miller. Waiter Hoffman, and Hen
~ Haase.
The evening was concluded by a come
dy in two acts, with tableau, entitled "A
Night in Hyacinth Tunnel" 1t was UNI
der the management Of Mr. a. Won y.
KOsenegk. The piece was ful. or run ana
laughter and was admirably sustained.
The east vas as follows:
Queen OF Night, Miss Emma Schumann.
Fairies-Amorosa. Minnie Schmidt; ee-
rina Lizzie. Seelinger; Albastc. Tina
Unkel: Klaride, Eleanora Steinbrecher;
Regina, Clara Thllow Virginia. Marie
Hartung. Lucille, Kate Phillips.
Bozelmann. living on his rents, Mr.. NJ.
f. Richter.
Mrs. Zlblnski. renter of rooms, Mrs.
NJ. +. Richter.
julius. her nephew. a waiter. Mr. Hen
~ g. Kucger
Friederike Flick. a cashier, Mrs. Lena
Thiow- Luebbert.
b. tram, proprietor OF the Hyaclnth
Tunnel Mir John Schminke.
Ladies and gentlemen ia masks. Tab
lebIN. represented by Miss Elizabeth Won
\ Rosnepk and Mr. Walter Hoffman,.
THE WIDOW BEDoTT.'
The "barn-stormers were In Inc city
last night and offered as an attraction
at the Theatre The Widow Redott.
The usual prices were charged, but the
play should be rated as cheap attrac-
zion II small prices were charged TOR
admission IL might deserve patronage.
THE Widow" Will be repeated al the
matinee to-day, aud will close with
performance tonight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-08
4 Social Gathering.

There was a very pleasant and happy
gathering Of Young people at the resi-
dence of Mrs Wicks. 1901 west Leigh
street Thursday night There was music.
dancing. and games. and the time passed
rnerrily for all. \ quartette. composed
Of Messrs. W L. Kidd. Charles Taylor,
William AGREE and William Strain sang
many delightful selections. Among those
present were: Mrs. Nancy Wicks, Misses
Maud and Annie Wicks. Marie Cowar-
din. and Messrs. James Luck, Edward
Cottrell, Joseph Cowardin. a. Johnson
Convoy Cowardin, w. l.. Taylor, James
Webb, A. Kir,ery. and \. Boyd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-08
.Phi Kama Sigma"

The phi Kappa Sigma" fraternity held
a meeting al Richmond College last nigin.
for the purpose OF initiating Two new
members making a total membership
of fourteen. After the ceremony neces-
sary TO the reception OF these two new
repaired to she dining. DOM, where they
partook OF refreshments. Mr. r. n.
chesterman presided as toastmaster with
grace and dignity. Several old members
OF the chapter were present including
DIR. Ralph Clements. Representative
Malcolm A. Coles, OF northumberland
county. and others. who made felicitous
impromptu speeches. The chapter Is I'm
a rlourshing condition. being the largest
i'm the college
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-08
Again 40 Quorum.

Another attempt was made last evening
10 secure a meeting Of the special Coun-
ell committee appointed TO consider the
question OF erecting a new iau, but Mr..
Der present
The Common Council has passed the
ordinance which authorizes the Commit
tee ON Grounds and Buildings 10 sell the
Clarke Spring property ana the Sea-
brook warehouse. the proceeds TO be used
for the construction OF a jail building.
The Board OF Aldermen failed TO concur
i'm the measure, but referred it back 10
the special committee with instruction
that the Clark Spring property might
be sold FOR not less than $500. and that
some other means be devised 10 raise the
remainder of the amount necessary.
The committee will be again called TO-
gcther next Tuesday evening at O'Clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-08

The next civil service examinations
will take place on March the eth. This
will be for positions in the internal rev.
enue service. Those needing blank ap-
plications can get them from Mr.. John
Finders. Jr., I'm the Revenue Department
Following this on March S0th. exaraina-
tons will begin for positions OF railroad
postal clerks IN Indian service and in the
government printing office Blank NJ
plicdiions FOR those entering can he got
ten from the United States Civil Service
Commission in Washington.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-08
mr. cor THL UHISHI.
&. Ii. iambeth's Misrepresentation Caused
Him To- Ir Indicted for Larceny.


The grand Jury of the Hastings Court
OH Monday found a true bill for larce-
ny against George r. Lambeth. a whis-
Ky merchant doing business in Raleigh.
North Carolina.
Ii appears that Lambeth recently
wrote TO Mr. l.. c. Younger. of this city,
for consignment OF eighteen barrels
of whisky, lie had previously done bus
mess with Mr. Younger, but that gen
tlelnan replied To his letter telling him
that he could not trust him for 50
large an amount unless he first knew
something about his financial standing.
Lambeth wrote back and purported him
self to be- worth a great deal more than
he was. Ills letter was plausible. and the
eighteen barrels were sent him. which
he disposed Of AT once, but did not
send his check in payment II was
to be a cash transaction. and investi-
CATION by Mr.. Younger proved that Lam
beth was decidedly short Of cash.
Mr. Younger, at the advice of Mr.. II.
VI. Smith. Jr.. appeared before the grand
jury. and as a result, the indictment was
found against Lambeth for obtaining the
whisky under false pretences.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-08
The Gas Investigation.

Chairman Gunst. OF the Council COM
mittee charged with the investigation OF
the affairs of the city Gas Works. said
last night that hh expected 10 be able
to have the reporHof the committee IN
readiness for the meeting OF the Board
of Aldermen on next Tuesday night. II
will be submitted IN printed form, ana
nothing will be made public In regard TO
II until II Is submitted TO the Council:
The committee have worked hard ana
faithfully and their recommendations
are Looked for with intense interest.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-08
Delightful Entertainment.

large and appreciative audience greet
ed Mr.. Soto Sunetaro. the japanese won
der-worker al the Y. NJ. c. a. Star
Course entertainment last night.
Mr. Sunetaro speaks English perfectly.
and proved 10 his delighted audience that
he is equal 10 the best American con-
iurers in works OF legerdemain. lie
was ably supported by the Norwegian
Mandolin Club, or this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-08
Hastings Court.

The following cases were disposed OF
in the Hastings Court yesterday.
G. ". Walton. convicted OF forgery. was
sent 10 the penitenuary for i've years
Virginia Miller. charged with malicious
assault was acquitted.
A O. Winston pleaded guilty OF run
ming a policy shop, and was lined - and
sent TO iail for one day.
Pleasant Seldin. charged with disturb
ing worship az the Fifth-Street lcoloredD
Baptist church. was sent TO jail for six
months and fined s.. lie was also put
under 500 bond to keep the peace FOR
one wear.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-08
WouIdp'f Stand nv the Shin.

A Swede. who gives his name as o.
N. Aolmeren. is locked up al the Third
police-station. on suspicion OF being a de-
serter from the United States battleship
Indiana. The sailor was met on the
street by Policeman walton yesterday
morning and, being unable to give a
satisfactory explanation OF his presence
I'm the city. the officer took him TO the
station.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-08
Again No Quorum.

The Council Committee Oh Water was
called 10 order last e-ening ae~'.y o'clock
In room No. y OF the city Hall. for the
second time. for the purpose OF electIng
q superintendent Of the pump-nouse. IN
the place OF the late Isaac w. Tomlin-
son. OF the nine members Of the COM
mittss, only I'VE sre N the city 81 tAau
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-08

Among the more prominent guests at
the Exchange Hotel YESTERDAY were the
following: Judge -. 'ncser BROOKE. OF
Norfolk: Judge Thomas n. Wilson, OF
Norfolk. :. "A. llansbrough OF Winches-
of Salem: James William cormick. OF
Norfolk: Hon. John u. Moon. OF Char
lottesyiile: Il. n. Borland. or Norfolk;
Alvah H. Martin, of Norfolk: Colonel X.
c. Marshall. OF Portsmouth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-08
Seat ON fofhe Grand Jury

Garfield Poindexter and Trent Gill. both
colored. were before Justice James II.
Lewis AT the County Courthouse yester-
day morning charged on cross-warraats
with assauting and beating each other.
Poindexter was sent on 10 the grand jury
10 answer for felonious assault while Gin
was discharged.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-08

time. ana one OF these. Captain Brock.
Is confined to his home by sickness.
No other effort will be made TO hold
another meeting OF the committee until
Monday. Febrrary nth. the time for the
regular seml-monthly meeting, when the
vacancy Will be iilled.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-08
10 Advertise for Bids.

The Board OF Police Commissioners
have authorized the Committee on Po-
lice Of the Third district TO secure bids
on the specifications and plans for e.
new station-house. submitted by Mr.. Carl
Ruehrmund. the architect, which Is to be
erected in that district.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-08
Law and Equity Court.

The Law and Equity Court will to-day
adjourn for the term. The February term
will begin ON Monday. February 10th. ON
which day the whole docket will be called
and cases be fixed for trial on motion OF
either party.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-08
DR. Ianhrum Will Speak

Dr. Landrum will address the Young
Peoples Union Of the Second church
Sunday evening at 7:i5 o'clock. \ large
attendance Is desired. Subject. "Bdp-
tism-lts Mode and Meaning"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-08
A Slight Wreck.

slight wreck occurred on the Atlantic
Coast Line near Maury's siding. Just
south of Manchester. yesterday after
noon. damaging the track for about
TWENTY-FIVE yards. No one was hurt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-08

In the city Circuit Court yesterday the
hearing OF evidence was continued IN the
case OF James II. Dooley against j. X.
Williams.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-08
cor. L.. ~. WILLfiMs' REMAINS.
The Old First to Have Them Removed From
baltimore TO HOLLYWOOD.

The old First RI cfrnent held meeting
at the Virginia Fire and Marine Insur
ance office last night, with Colonel h.
l.. Reeve in the chair, 10 take action IN
reference to the removal OF the remains
OF Colonel Lewis Il. Williams. who was
killed at Gettysburg, from Baltimore TO
Hollywood.
Letters were received from Secretary
G. Il. Loehr. explaining that Colonel W.
r. Patton's remains had already been
moved, and that the Confederate Society
Of Maryland would cooperate with the
delegation from the old First in the
reinterment. The following committee
was appointed TO visit Baltimore and ar
range all tho funeral ceremonies, and
escort the body TO Richmond, where II Is
TO be turned over to Pickett Camp. which
will have charge OF the burial: Colonel
W H. Palmer, Captain r.. r Reeve.
Colonel z. l.. Maury. William II. Dean.
W. ElIyson Morton. w. T. Woody. Col
onei Chas r. Loehr, w. f. Humphrey.
Logan s. Robins. o. JEFF. Vaughan.
James r. Vaughan: also Commander T..
n. Northen, ACCOMPLISHMENTS y.
T.. Winston. and :. J.. Yates. from
Pickett Camp.
The committee will he ready TO so 10
Baltimore as soon as they hear from all
OF the parties interested
A letter was read from Mr.. John NJ.
Patton, Of Gordonsville Va. i'm reference
TO the remains OF his brother, Colonel
Waller Tazewell Patton. which were sup
posed 10 have been buried in Baltimore.
In this letter ne says.
Just after the death Of my brother, AT
Gettysburg. his remains were placed with
those of Colonel Williams i'm the private
vault OF William A. Cuttings Esq. who
kindly received them. / promised the
authorities OF the Virginia Military Insti-
tute (his alma mater that they should
be finally inferred In the memoria. chapel
Of that school, then contemplated. hut
years passed away. and this chapel never
materiaized. HIS brother, Colonel George
Patton. was killed in one OF Early's bat
ties Of Winchester. and was buried in
the public cemetery OF that city. When
the "Stonewall Cemetery" Of Winches-
ter was inaugurated. the authorities of
that institution applied 10 me TO consent
to the burial Of the iwo brothers therein.
To this consentex and they now lie
there in one grave. over which I erected
a monument ia them both. II would
scarcely be advi able II now practicable.
to sever them again.
Please thank Pickett Camp for their
communication through you. and believe
me- Truly yours,
"JOHN NJ. PATTON