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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-19

Annual Mssquersdr Bail Of This Well
known Organizations.

The GeSaneverein Virginia held it's an
nual masquerade ball at Sanger Hall on
Monday night. While the attendance was
large, YET the nIluDtl 4ldldcttl MASKS
was rather small Those who had gone
10 the trouble To hide themselves behind
some general characters showed ?, mark
ably good taste in their selection, and the
collection of masks was unusually nnc.
II was not 70 be won cred q that the
committee Oh distribution of rrizes-cOn-
ssting OF Messrs. y. ION -. koScncgk, l..
&. EDel and NJ. +. Ricn'cr-hld their
hands fun to select the two best masks.
After careful consideration they decided
10 award the gentlemdn's pilze consisting
OF "A handsome walking cane. L. Dir. y. r.
Sauerwald, who represented . lGnParlan
nObleman tMagyar). while gold broche
was presented 10 Mrs. Charles -. phil
lips. who appeared as peasant ON the
Black Forest. Mr.. T.. \. Stumpf made
the presentation speech.
Among those who appeared en- masque"
Charles II. Phillips, John Bliley, Walter
Schaaf, Henry r. Miller. Carl Boschen.
Mrs G. Sauer Mrs. John Anderson. Mrs.
Fritz VIII. Mrs. Fred. Braucr. Mrs NJ.
y. Lindner. Mrs. ID. Weinbrunn, MIS-. a.
Hartung Mrs Fred. Koehlcr Mrs. g..
Misses Rosa Schumacher. Helena Brauer,
Hassell. Hennighausen, Emma Shumann,
May Greener, Carrie Emerich or Balti-
more. Briei +. Won y. Rosenegk, Lille
Splitting, Tilly Nolkmann. Euker. Julia
Liess. Lena Kobe, Emma Grimmell, and
others.
During the intermission an elegant sup
per was served by Mr.. r. 4. Stumnf.
and dancing was continued until o'clock
the next morning.
The UNUSUAL success Of the masquerade
ball was very largely due TO the un.iring
efforts OF the committee of arrangements
consisting Of Messrs. Henry f. Grimmel,
Charles r. kOehler. Edward 4. StumDf
Willie Briel, and Charles Haase.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-19

Governor O'Ferrall has signed the fol-
lowing additional bills. after they passed
both houses Of the General Assembly:
To incorporate the Virginia Telephone
Manufacturing Company.
To amend and re-e.. 1T section So
Code Of Virginia, 1857. entitled Treas
urers annual settlement with supervisors;
10 deliver books, etc, to successor"
To amend and re-e'S.ct section : OF
chapter Of an act entitled AN act 10
provide a new charter for the town Of
Graham. 81 the county Of Tazewell." APP
proved February =, lNJ2.
To allow r. y. Eason. OF Norfolk
county further time In which 10 collect
certain tax tickets in his hands not re-
turned delinquent.
To regulate the sale OF goods marked
and 10 regulate the sale of merchandise
made Oh gold
To extend the time for collecting taxes
in Roanoke city and Roanoke county.
To protect sub-contractors. supply men,
and labOrers.
TO amend and re-enact section OF an
act entitled An act 10 require the Board
of Supervisors OF Alexandra county 10
tax the sale Of ardent spirits and malt
liquors in said county approved March
:. 1871
For extending the time for collection OF
certain taxes and levies by the treasurer
OF Fiuvanna county and his deputies.
For extending the time for collection Of
certain taxes and ievies by the treasurer
of Goochand county and his deputies.
To allow William Mayo, late treasurer
OF Westmoreland county. and his deputies
further time TO collect tax tickets now
In their hands.
In reference 10 compensation OF Super
visors Of Lee county Va.
To incorporate the Virginia State Fire
mems Association.
Prescribing the pay Of the harhor-
master OF Carter's creek in Lancaster
county.
To authorize the Board OF Supervisors
Of Middesex county 20 increase the sal
airy OF the county Judge.
To prescribe the times for holding the
circuit courts OF the Sixth judicial cir
cu.t, since the addition thereto OF the
counties OF Amherst and Nelson, as pro-
vided by an act approved February 3,
1896.
To authorize the Board of Public Works
TO accept certain bonds I'm payment OF the
Indebtedness OF Emory and Henry Col
lege 70 the Commonwealth OF Virginia.
To reDeal an act entitled An arf Tor
the better protection OF game i'm Nanse-
mond county, relative 10 Ki.ins rauolts
or harcs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-19

Tire Electric Railway Company WIZ Finish
Its Work In the Given Time.

The Richmond Railway and Electric
Company was given. by an ordinance
approved December IS, 1895, sixty Gays
in which to shift its tracks on Broad
street. As more than sixty days have
passed since then, and the work has not
been completed. some have been wondering
whether the company will be made 70
pay a fine Of not less than $50 q day or
more than $50 day for every day until
the work IS completed
IL Is said that yesterday was tho sixty
third day since the ordinance was passed,
and as the work will not be completed
before the end of the week the company
will overrun its time six days az least.
Captain n Pizzini. when seen In refer
ence to the matter by reporter yester-
day. said: "Oh. we have plenty OF time
yet. The work viii be completed easily
this week, and we have until March 10 DO
1t IN. Sundays and holidays are not
counted, and in consequence the sixty
DAYS are not up"
The company has been rushing the
work. Most OF the work has been done
down to Eighth street and only two
squares length remains. on which work
was begun at > o'clock yesterday after
noon,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-19
THE srAUNToN INVESTIGATION

Tho session of the Legislature is rapid
" drawing TO close. and the calen-
dars OF both houses are crowded with
bills pressing for action, but nothing
should prevent thorough in
vestigation of the management OF
the Deaf. Dumb and Blind Institute,
IT should be done If the session has to be
extended thirty days. as is allowed under
tho Constitution.
The only way that that institution can
be restored TO its proper position in the
confidence of the people is by a fearless
and favorless treatment of the charges
and the facts proven.
While Il is, above all. due TO humanity
and decency that the management shoud
be purged, II will also be a fearful mis-
take. politically. II the Democratic party
shows any disposition 10 whitewash a
sepulchre which Is believed 10 be full
of corruption.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-19

1 feet OF that would he that the men who
! enacted that law would go out OF bust
ness at the next election. Why, n man
rom Nebraska complained to me the
| other day that electricity had dehorse-
tied the horse. and he was wanting a
law passed by which the horse could be
rchorsetizcd'restored TO its old value.
Mr.. kem's notion is OF a piece with
that Of the Boudoun county people VINO
want the Legislature 10 forbid any man 10
make more than ten gallons OF cider.
II Is another form Of the idea that human
laws can supersede natural laws ana
suspend their operation. while tne hu-
man laws work out results that their
trainers would like 10 see. Mr.. Withors
antitrust" bin belongs TO the same
family. All Of them ought TO have a
preamble rcciing that the laws OF gravi-
tafion and the other laws of nature are
to be considered as suspended while they
remain in force.
Foolish az Mr.. Kem's idea is. 1t is the
leading idea Of that very absurd book
called Coins Financial School," which
was so much approved by weak-minded
people year or so ago. and no doubt Mr..
KEN got his idea from that book. for
IT is exactly what the book puts Tor
ward. with the difference that "Coin"
speaks OF cavalry horses for the army,
while KEN speaks Of gray horses for
all people. The thing is palpably absurd
upon its face, yet, as so many people
have been misled by It, it is just as
well 10 expose the fallacy Of it.
II the law confined the use OF horses TO
gray horses. gray horses would undoubt-
edly become more valuable for a time, be-
cause the number of gray horses would
be far short Of the need OF horses Their
increased value would not be due 10 the
law. therefore. but TO the fact that the
supply of horses was not equal to the
demand for horses. IT would be as
though a plague had killed 90 per cent.
OF the horses. But the enhanced price
of gray horses. due TO the short supply
Of them. would put everybody TO rails
ins gray horses. and in very short
time the horse market would be- just as
greatly overstocSed with gray horses as
it is now with horses Of all colors Where
would Kem's law be then?
Is il not strange that men will pick
out such fools as KEN to send them to
Congress to make their laws
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-19
THE COINNIiL RALL-
A Des riptlon of NouoI~ Beautiful soi
Event.


NORFOLN VA, Feb ESPECIAL. -
The Colonial pan which took place mere
THURSDAY night presented an exquisite
scene. Imagine tne portraits az your am
cestCrs descending from Their frames, ana
In the rich and gorgeous robes oil long
ago, tleadlnS the measure OF the stately
dance, while enchanting strains OF music,
exquisite liOwCrs, ana brilliant lights lent
their AID to this scene OF encEAntment.
General Washington pcrsonated by
Hon. JOln Goode, stool WITH Lazy
Washington airs. W. Love Kelly, and
the Marquis lie Lafayette (Mr. Miller)
10 receive the fair danes and stately
men VINO were presented by Captain W
II. White, The master OF ceremonies.
The mnuet which followed was the Tea
ture OF the evening. II was led by Miss
Lizzie hOwdOin anu Mr.. Saunders ray
lor. Miss Bowdoin, who looked lovely
in green satin, made with vatican ana
paniers. and bertha of priceless OLD lace.
persOnated her ancestress, Ehzdpeth
Bowdoin Temple, wife OF Hon. James L..
Winthrop. The dancing OF this couple
was the very poetry OF motion. After
the minuet came the Riley, danced by
sixteen couples, In costume OF We olueii
time, and "A graceful, stately dance IL
was Where all the ladies' were lovely
and the gentlemen stately and handsome,
il Is almost impossible 10 particularize,
but Mrs. II. W. Page, az her great
t-grandmothcrs Lady Boush, IN
court train OF ruby velvet ana MrS.
fheo. ; Garnet, rs her anccstress.
Mrs. Frances HOpkinson. wife OF the
signer FL quilted and sp8pgied skirt
OF white satin. with exquisite court
train Of Dresien brocade and pearl Orna-
ments were considered the handsomest
ladies' I'm the room. Mrs. Floyd ftnghes,
i'm white satin, looked lovely. Among
the gentlemen. Mr.. Miller as Lafayette,
MIR Willie Gait as Surgeon General Gait
Judge Garnett as George Mason, were
the most noticeable.
The close of the ball was as brilliant as
its opening. the supper-rOom was brilliant,
and the menu al that an epicure coud
have desired. The ladies' of Great Bridge
Chapter are to be congratulated on the
success OF this beautiful entertainment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-19

Commemorative ttorney III. VI. smith Is
Hard Hit ~ tn BilI cf Yesterday.

That the Special Committee on Criminal
Expenses have been at work I'm earnest
was evidenced by the bill framed by them
and engrossed by the Senate yesterday.
regulating the fees Of Commonwealth )
Attorneys The bill makes sweeping re-
auctions and cuts down the salary OF al
most every Commemorative Attorney In
the State. and thereby saves TO the Conn.,
monweaIh about 5000 per annum.
Two thousand dollars OF this amount is
saved right here in the city OF Richmond
at the expense of Commonwealth At
torney II NJ. Smith. Jr.. who, under the
provisions Of this bill. is not allowed to
make more 5han s2,cO0 a year An effort
was made by Mr. Flood when the bill
came up to Increase the allowance made
Mr. Smith TO $500. but the amendment
which he offered for that purpose was de-
feated ~ a. very decided vote, az were all
other amendments proposed.
when Mr. Smith was asked by a Times
reporter after the adjournment OF the
Senate. whether the bill made any con-
siderable reduction In his salary he replied
that il was cut down at least fifty per
cent. thereby intmating that the Office
was at present worth at least 1900.
Mr.. Flood. in speaking on behalf Of
Mr.. Smith. stated that the latter's duties
were extremely onerous, and that he was
engaged I'm the States business between
two and three hundred days in the year.
and. therefore, had but little time TO
devote TO his private practice. and for
these reasons he thought $500 was not
too much TO allow him.
The Senate. however, could not be con-
WINGED that any more than $1,000 should
be allowed him
The bill also cuts of the fees heretofore
paid Commonwealth Attorneys by Cir
cult Courts. which will result I'm con-
siderable saving to the state. The bill,
as a whole, seems 10 meet NE approval
of n majority Of the members OF the
General, Assembly. and will doubtless
soon become law.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-19
HE'S All RTGHT.
Mr.. Meredith Does Nos rhinN Baker is a
Fraud.

pis -hf'thith DOCS NO. ihinh Bhker - "a
Fraud.
Last week Mr.. Peter Stumpf, OF the
Home Brewing Company. received a let
ter, which was published I'm Sundays
Times. from the Bartholomoy Brewing
Company. OF Rochester. y. Y, asking
FOR information regarding a man named
ID. j. Baker who was soliciting subscrip-
lions for the University OF Virginia, and
expressing the fear that he might be a
fraud.
Mr. Wyndham Meredith. an alumnus
Of the University. when seen about the
matter yesterday morning, stated that
the first intmation he had of the affair
was what he had seen in the papers.
Mr.. Baker. Mr.. Meredith said, was at
college with him. and he had known
him OFF and on all his life. A short
while ago Baker had come 20 his Office
and told him he wanted to work this
plan, and thought he could make money
for the University by IL. as he had been
successful with the same plan for the
benefit OF the Richmond Grays Mr..
Meredith gave him a letter OF introduce
tion "a Mr.. Thornton. at the University.
and this was the last that he had heard
of him.
Mr.. Meredith stated yesterday morn
ing that he hoped and thought tnat upon
investigation this matter could be set
right.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-19
HIS LIFE CRUSHED OUT.
CAPT. ALOyzO KIP MEETS WITH
4 TERRfBLE FATE.
He 10 Caught Under the Boom OF n Dredge
and Instantly kilied-He Came
Here From New jersey.

Captain William Alonzo Kipp, Of dredge
No. 4. owned by the p. Sanford Res
dredging Company. Of Jersey City. y. j.,
which is at work upon a government
contract at Goodies rock. about two miles
below Richmond. was instantly killed
about y o'clock Yesterday by the falling
Of the boom which carries the bucket.
The machinery OF the dredge is driven by
steam, and the boom swings around d.
rectly over the pilot-house, from which
the captain gives his orders.
CRUSHED TO DEATH.
Just before noon yesterday. the heavy
boom fell when 1t was directly over the
pilot-house. IL crashed through the frail
box-likc structure and struck Kip, crush
Ing his life out.
The accident happened so quickly that
there was no cnance Tor escape. The
body was found plnloned under the boom
and life extinct when the crew rushed
10 the scene but moment later.
Acting Coroner Pierce was notified, and
went down on the company's tug. and
viewed the remains. but did not deem
an Inquest necessary He returned last
night. and brought the body back. It
was turned over 10 Undertaken J.. L.
Christian 10 be prepared for burial.
FROM NEW JERSEY.
Captain Kip was about fifty years OF
age, and came TO this city about a year
ago from New Jersey. accompanied by his
wife. The couple have since been board
ing at 2103 east Grace street.
He was one Of the most reliable men in
the company's employ, and was member
IN good standing of the knights Of Py-
thias and the Odd-FellOws.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-19

A still-alarm was turned in from No. Z
engine house Monday evening at 5:0s.
caused by "A small blaze on Basin bank
between Sixth and Seventh streets. dam
age amounting TO $50.
On No. rs arrival home II was called
again 10 Taylor & Browns shoe store.
No. 9iN east Main street. Arriving there
the store was found 10 be full of smoke.
but on examination Il proved that IL
came from defective fiue. A very shor.
time after reporting. No. was again
called out. this time TO an ash barrel OF
fire In the alley behind the Chamber Of
Commerce. This was quickly extinguish-
ed by hand grenade. The barrel be-
longed 10 Messrs. Gay & Lorraine
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-19
cHlNGE ~ rhMPLRArUEE.
A si gle Good Road in Buckingham
GO ties "a Big Industry.

NEW STORE. VA. Feb. Is. Special
Al II o'clock NJ yesterday the thermom-
eter registered So degrees and ~ eighteen
hours dropped down TO "a, making "A
difference in the temperature OF 81 de-
grees. ,
An immense quantity of tobacco IS being
hauled 10 Fa,mvlile from this commune
ty. Moderately good prices are realized
though the market Il overcroWded.
The tie business h. suDersedine. an
others i'm this community The railroad
ties are hauled 10 White Hail. ON the
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, on the
famous Ridge road. which Is the pride OF
the county. being the only good road IN
The public schools are i'm a fiourishing
condition. owing 10 the remarhapl. me
weather we have had up TO the present
time. I'll. IN
be killed. as most Of the fru-t-trees were
The people, as a rule, are enjoying good
The Rainbow Circle OF Kings Daughters
will give a rainbow tea az AndersohN 40
on tho night of the 2lst instant Tor me
benefit of the circle the subject on the
exercises being "Old Times
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-19
PERSONAL IND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Richmond's Citi-
gems aud Other Matters

Invitations have been Issued TO the mar.
rage Of Mr. William u. Gates and Miss
Agnes Brown. The ceremony will take
place Wednesday afternoon. February
18th. at $3.50 o'clock az Laurel-Street Meth
Odlst church
Richmond Lodge. No /. /. o. O. F.,
heard speeches from Messrs. George g..
Davis. l.. a. Tucker and others Monday
night and then repaired TO the jefferson
Hotel. where the members were hand
sOmly entertained.
Major Richard f. Walker was I'm the
city yesterday. after an absence OF two
years. He is now located In Norfolk
Abner Elklns. a hOstler. was currying
spirited horse I'm the livery stable on
Cary street near Eighteenth yesterday
morning when he received a kick from the
animal which fractured his knee-cap
and probably injured him otherwise.
Mr. and Mrs. T. y. Ewers left for a
Southern trip yesterday morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-19

The following letter was received by
Secretary Loehr yesterday:
Orange. Va. February II, 1916.
&. T. Loehr Esq:
On behalf OF my brothers family. !
desire, through you, 10 return our hear
ty thanks TO the members OF the Old
First Regiment Association and Pickett
Camp for their kind attentions and
with my best wishes for the health and
happiness OF each. am, my dear sir.
Very truly yours.
JOHN @. WILLIAMS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-19
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1896.
ro-pAY,s MEETINGS AND EVENTS.

Schiller Lodge l. O. .. T.. Schiller Hall
Pocahontas Tribe. j. q. X. NJ. Poweifs
Hail.
phil Kearncy Post. q. a. r., Eagle
Hall.
The state Council Chosen Friends. Cen
iral Hall.
stonewall Camp. Fraternal Legion, Junior
.. l.. 4. VI. Hall.
Mi. Erin Beneficial and Social Society.
PoWhatan Hail.
Virginia Lodge. Sexennial League Druids'
Hall.
Company a, First Regiment. Armory.
Ancient Order of libernians. Lee Camp
Hall.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-19

The Kelley Institute AZ A-hiand' Va Is
Now Located at the Hotel Woodson.

The authorities are making every
effort for an early selection OF
a permanent home FOR as Is known
to reaIe~s OF The Times, the
beautiful institute building was re-
centlv destroyed by Gre. The patients.
however are perfectly comfortable at the
hotel and no selection will be made until
a house can be obtained or one built that
will in every way meet the requirements
OF the growing institution.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-19

will be sent free by mail a sample bot
tie OF Dr. Edsons Aseptolln the newly
discovered treatment for consumption
etc. together with DR. Edson's paper.
reprinted from the y. Y Medical Record
of Feb. :, 1895. Those who have patients
suffering from consumption are urged 20
test this remedy. None but physicians
can use Il. Address Equitable Chemical
Co, 30 Reade street. New YORK.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-19
fraudulent Pension Agent.

Another warrant has been served by
Deputy United States Marshal A. Janney
Peasants on John r. Waldman. who IL
now incarcerated in the city Jail with TWO
indictments found by the grand jury II
Alexandria hanging over him. This last
warrant charges him with obtaining S.
from Mrs. Bette r.. Green under the
guisc OF a pension agent. His case will
come up before United States Commits
sioner Henry Flegenheimer Tomorrow
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-19
A a cake Sale.

The ladies OF the Guild OF All Saints
gave their annual luncheon, dinner and
pancake sale at No. si6 east Main street
YESTERDAY.
A large number of people dropped in
TO enjoy the delicious m w -
sisted OF salads. oysters. turkey. and pam
cakes; and from Appearances extrsogdi-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-19
Henrico Comfy News.

In the llenrico County Court yes
terday George WashiT gton tc0iofeal.
charged with larceny. was given fifteen
Gays in 1ail and lined s..
The condition OF George Woodruff. who
was shot by Powell. was improved yes
tcrday.
a marriage license was issued yester-
day 10 Edgar W. Lawrence and Mamie
4. Ford.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-19

nary success has attended the ladies' CT
forts.
The dinner was given for the benefit OF
All Saints church. which needs to be re-
stored and enlarged. and II is the wish OF
the ladies of the Guild to raise funds TO
renovate or rebuild the chancel by their
own efforts, and to help 10 accomplish
their purpose the dinner was given.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-19
Changinv the Court DAYS

Rolls and Clerk OF the House OF Dele
gates. has received a copy OF an
order. Of the County Court OF
Bland county, changing the time
for the holding OF this court from
Tuesday after the first Monday in each
month TO the Tuesday after the fourth
Monday In each month
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-19
ABOUT SUPPLY AND
IEIAND.

facJhc Washington Post gives the follow
hors account Of a scene In the House
re' Representatives. day or so back:
agair. Lacey. Of Iowa. In his speech IN
ne rsor OF the soUnd-money doctiine. N "a
s.tle side scene with Mr. KEN, raised
cha perry laugh in the House. MIR. Lacey
so. ,ught that II Congress had the power TO
radl value by Law, II could leSislate as
racfcessfully with regard 10 the value OF
t,msses as silver
not |" men tne gentleman taiks ABOUT IN
inesasing the value VI horses by law
est "a Mr.. Kern. 'let me say 20 MIN
Qacxt n there was universal law enacted
70 q this Government. compelling people
6nnn}se nothing but gray horses. the valve
gray horses would be greatly increas-
To-" was Mr.. Lacey's reply. tho et-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-19

II you want a safe and profitable invest
ment, buy our per cent, fuli-pald stoch'
nrice SIfsD Der share cash dividends pay
able semi-annuany January and July.
For particulars call or address
UNITED BANKING AND BLlLD,
ING COMPANY,
s-sl east Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-19
IOSEPH WALLERsTEIN.
GEO. b. DAVIS.
4. ID. IANDERkIN.

Mr.. August promptly complied with
the request.
The Finance Committee recently re-
commended TO the city Council the
adoption of a resolution apprOpriatlng
the sum of $1,000 for the erection OF
an auditorium for the accommodation OF
the Confederate veterans at their reunion
In June next.
The resolution was laid on the table
bv the Common Council at its last meet
ing and subsequently a special COM
mittee was appointed TO consider the
matter and confer with a similar COM
mittee of the Confederate veterans. This
special committee Will tomorrow night
report a resolution recommending the
appropriation.