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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-17
KILAUEA IN ERUPTION.
The Whole Fearful Display on In
Full Force.

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, January 10
Correspondence OF the United Press via
steamer Mariposa, Honolulu, January 81
The Kilauea volcano is in active eruption.
The fiery floods have suddenly returned,
after thirteen months of quiescence. The
whole fearful display Is on again in full
force
At II F. NJ. on the Sd instant light
was observed from the hotel upon the
clouds above the ong-darkened pit. This
increased SO as to be clearly seen from
Hilo. The blazing flood was boiling up
from the depths, and fast ascending the
wide shaft at the bottom. forming a
burning lake Of oval form 200 feet by fifty
in width. This was 80 feet below the
upper rim of the pit. As the lava con-
tinues to rise the lake will widen, filling
up the broad pit until it overfiows the rim
above and floods the floor OF Kiauea.
Tho United States cruiser Baltimore ex-
poets to sail for San Francisco to-mor-
row.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-17
PRoF. poLLARD's LECTURE.
lie Speaks on the Life and Works of
WashinEton Iryia=.

The first OF a series of lectures given
by Richmond College was delivered last
evening 10y Professor John Pollard. lie
rehearsed in a most elegant and scholarly
style the Life and Works Of Washington
Irving"
Washington was somewhat Of an un-
settled youth. said the speaker. He would
steal away from his home at night and
20 TO the theatre. His mother was very
anxious for him. and would often say,
"Oh, Washington, If you would only be
good"
when Irving was 16 years Of age, said
Professor Pollard, he was put in the
office of Josiah Hoffman to study law.
Unfortunately, he learned more love than
law. He fell desperately in love with
Matilda, a sweet. young daughter of Mr..
Hoffman. She soon became engaged to
the attractive law student. Her death
at IS drew a veil over IrvinS's life.
His love for her was so deep that he
never married.
Here the Professor spoke of Irving's all
ternate residences IN Europe and Anne
rica. Irving, said the speaker. was a
failure as a lawyer and not satisfied
with the legal profession. he decided TO
become an author. His first production
was "Salmagundi." the object of the pa
per being ito reform the town"
During this period Irving came TO Rich
mond, May -. 1907. TO hear the trial of
Aaron Burr. He was unusually interest
ed in Burr's trial. He was a distin-
euished guest in Richmond. The best
compliment he received in his estimation
was that some of the most beautiful
young ladies of Richmond denominated
him to be right handsome young man"
The Professor then spoke Of Irving $
works. and by quotations from his pro-
ductions brought before the audience the
author as he really was, as he really lives
to-day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-17

city had been revoked by the City Coun-
ell. Auditor Warren. when seen by a
Dispatch reporter last evening. said that
nothing else had been done In the
matter. lie remarked that Mr.. Me-
clucr first proposed TO pay the tax
on the poles under protest which he.
as Auditor had TO decline TO accept
Then, says the Auditor. the protest
was waived. hut he stll refused TO
take the money for the reasons given
above.
Mr.. Warren feels that he has no fur
Their duty to- perform In this matter
unless Il should assume some different
phase.
City-Attorncy Meredith. when seen by
the scribe last night. said the matter
had never been brought officially TO his
attention. and when IL was he would
only be able to give his opinion To the
Council. one OF It's committees. or TO the
city officials asking IL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-17
The kirmesS Hebesrsals.

Many of the dances OF the Kirmess were
rehearsed upon the stage of the Academy
OF Music yesterday. The minuet was re-
hearsed at the Armory at night. The
participants in the proposed entertain
ment are beginning to show the result OF
the training they have been put through
under Mr.. Mcdonnell and now go
through the difficult eyolutlons of the
various dances quite gracefully.
The following is the schedule OF rehear-
sails for to-day Japanese court dancers,
IL a. NJ: Nile worshippers, Il NJ; Greek
cymbal dance. l.. NJ; tambourine and
Indian girls. L. NJ; Spanish and Ger
man dancers, 1880 II. NJ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-17
Holding Their Annual Meetings.

The annual meeting OF the stockholders
Of the Kanawha Coal Company was held
at the Office of Mr.. Eugene {. Massie
yesterday morning at Il o'clock.
Judge II. H. Marshall was elected presi-
dent; Judge W. j. Leake, vice-president,
and Mr.. r. Z. Brooke. secretary and
treasurer The following gentlemen were
chosen as the Board Of Directors: Messrs.
II. II. Marshall. w. J. Leake. Eugene g.
Massie. \. 70. Chandler. Roosevelt Page,
and n. W. Maury. This company owns
vast lands In West Virginia and are ship
ping large quantities of coal.
The annual meeting OF the stockholders
Of the Title and Trust Company. OF Rich
mand. was held Wednesday, and the fol-
lowing directors elected for 1896: w.
S. Forbes. Ware t. Gay, Howard SWINE
ford. NJ. NJ. Gillian. W. j. Whtehurst.
John G. Slater, Charles +. Belvin. John
II. Williams. Or. Moses ID. Iloge, Jr.,
and NJ. NJ Blacker.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-17
LEE CAMPS NEW BUILDING.
Formal Opening of the Splendid
Hall This Evening.

Hall This Evening.
Il. L. Lee Camp. No. J, Confederate
Veterans. will celebrate the opening OF
its handsome new building on Broad
street this evening. The exercises will
be appropriate and interesting. and viii
be attended by large assemblsge of
men prominent ~ military. public. and
civic life The entertainment VIII con-
ciude with grand banquet on the third
floor Of the building. The following is
the programme for the evening;
The camp will meet In the old hall at
7.9o o'clock. and Will be called TO order
by the commander. After being formed
the body will be turned over 10 the chief
marshal. Comrade Joseph " Bidgood, who
will march the camp To the new hall,
accompanied by n band of music.
Chief-Marsha Bidgood will see that the
battle-hag will be placed on the right,
and the Camp-Map on the left of the COM
manders chair. and that the United
States flag is placed on the right. and
the Virginia colors on the left of the
second lieutenant commanders chair
Comrade Alexander ". Archer, chair
man of the Reception Committee, will
sec that the invited guests are seated.
and will also introduce the speakers.
The ceremonies VIII he as follows:
Prayer by Rev. Or. Moses ID. Hoge.
Music.
Historical address. by Comradc y. Y.
Randolph
Music.
Grafton by Colonel W. Gordon McCabe.
Unwilling of portrait of General
II. E. Lee. 10y Misses Ceiland Ran
dolph and Sallie Bedford
Music
After the exercises in the camp hall
Chief Marshal Bidgood will form the line,
and proceed TO the banquet hall, where
divine blessing will be invoked by Rev.
George {. Nanderslicc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-17
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF WEST POINT. JAN. IL. 1886.
(By telegrapn)
ARRIVED.
Steamship Charlotte. Bennett. Baltl-
more; passengers and general cargo.
SAILED.
Steamship Charlotte, Bennett baiti.
more; passengers and general cargo.
PORT OF NEWPORT NEWS. JAN. IT,
(By telegraph
ARRIVED.
British steamship Abarenda, Shields,
Steamship Saturn. Boston, Captain
Lewis
British steamship chamois. Phiiadei'
Italian bark Mabel. Baltimore.
Schooner +. J. Hamilton. New YORK.
Captain Crowley
barge Kingston, New York.
Barge Rondout, New York.
SAILED.
Steamship 4. Thompson, Lynn.
British steamship Esheiwaido. New
castle.
British steamship Dunedin. Dublin.
Italian Bark Barrette. Baltimore.
Schooner Massasoit. Fall River.
Schooner Daylight. Baltimore
Schooner Independent. Boston,
Barge city OF Atlanta. New YORK.
Barge McCauley, Boston
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-17
Cigar Manufacturers Assig n.

NEW YORK, January 16.-Zeidenberg.
Stiefel & Co.. cigar manufacturers, as
signed to-day.
The business has been established nine
years, and the senior partner was esti-
mated to be worth s350,0O0. He is an OFF,
Ger of the National Cigarette and Tobacco
Company.
A stock company has just been in
corporated, with a-capital OF 100000 under
the style of l.. Zeidenberg, Stiefey q
Co., to succeed to the business.
The liabilities are $4,000; nominal as
sets, 500, 900
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-17
TO BANQUET THE LEGISLATURE.
Chamber OF Commerce VIII Have
soIons ms Its Guests at jefferson.

\ number Of prominent citizens have
decided to tender n banquet at the JEFF
ferson on the 25d to the members of the
General Assembly, and invitations will
be Issued 10 the lawmakers in a day or
SO.
The banquet will be under the manage
ment OF committee Of arrangements
composed Of Messrs. 8. II. Halves, Joseph
Bryan, George l.. Christian, J. Taylor
Ellyson. and william II. Palmer, and the
Reception Committee of the Chamber OF
Commerce. consisting Of. Messrs. X. r..
Arlington. IT., Henry r. Pollard. 10 Lane
Stern. Allen Talbot. ". Il. Trisg, and
j. Randolph Tucker Jr.
Much interest is being manifested i'm the
affair. and those citizens who desire TO
participate IN the entertainment are re-
quested TO communicate with Secretary
H. y. Dunlop.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-17

ROME. January 1.-the government
has received adviccs from Abyssinia to
the effect that another attack was
made by the Abyssinians upon the
Italian stronghold at Makel. on January
18th, with the result that the natives
were repulsed with greater loss than that
which they sustained in their assault
upon the place on January 18th.
When the enemy fell back the Italians
pursued them, and. taking advantage OF
the state of things. the troops remain
ing within the Notifications were en-
abled to obtain for the fortress a new
supply Of water, Of which the Italians
were greatly i'm need.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-17
Wagc-Reduction and strike.

PITTSBURG. PA, January 16.-This
morning $50 men and $50 women. en-
ployees OF the Western Hose Company,
in East Pittsburg, were notified Of a .
per cent. reduction in their wages. At
noon they decided that the reduction was
unjust, since for some time they have
been able TO make only half time. and
they quit work In a body. IL Is rumored
that wage reductions in other departments
will be ordered tomorrow, and that the
1000 affected will also refuse to continue
work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-17
Inr MUSICALE LAST Evening.
"ne of the hest of the Wintcr-Thc
hinstrels and Fariand Tonight.

The 1sSd musicale OF the Mozart Asso-
citation was delightfully."- rendered by the
Washington Philharmonic Quartette at
ihe Academy OF Music last evening. The
qlarietle Is Composed OF soloists OF seye-
raj or The prominent churches Of the ma
uohal capital. and their singing. a. a
wnoie and Individually. is smooth and
displays study and cultivation
~. g. Fields Ministries viii appear
al the Academy OF Music this evening and
to-moffo~. matinee. and evening. The
company this season IS composed OF the
lest artists that the minstrel stage af-
loiuS. Prominent among them Is Dan.
hminitt the author and composer OF
Dixie who leads the orchestra dCNng
the rendition OF Dixie" at every INr-
formance
Mr. Alfred A. Farland. the banjo
genius, will give recital at the Rich
momd Theatre this evening lie will be
aply assisted by the Old Dominion Sex
ieiie OF this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-17
that "no-ton Tea Party

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
I read with interest several weeks agJ
your account OF the Boston Tea Party"
given by honored ladies connected with
the Daughters OF the Revolution" ard
have no doubt that the occasion was one
of rare interest and enjoyment.
] have no word OF criticism or OF con-
dcmnation for the managers Of that cesf-
bration. 1.-THE Boston Tea Party was an
interesting event In American history,
which the Daughters OF the Revolution"
may appropriately celebrate. and there Is
not much danger that our children. or
our children's children. will ever forget
it. since II is embalmed In history. song.
and story. and is brought TO the front on
all occasions.
Indeed, some OF the so-called histories
which are taught in our schools or find
places on our library shelves make the
incident so prominent that one "
tempted TO ask whether we really ever
had an American Revolution, or whether
IL was not after all q small difficulty be-
tween toe Boston Tea Party and the
Crown OF England.
But my object in this note IL to re-
spectfully suggest 10 the Daughters Of
the Revolution tina there were other
tea parties which, while they have
are not 50 well known. are really more
worthy of celebration tnan the Boston
tea party"
In Boston the tea was thrown over
board at night by party disguised as
Mohawk Indians. and performing their
work 80 secretly that their names were
never made known.
The cargoes OF tea which reached New
York and Philadelphia were not allowed
to land, and that which came 10 Charles
ton. ). g., was permitted to land only on
condition that IL should be stored In
damp cellars on the wharves where las
| II was well known would be the CAGE
II was soon spoiled
AT Annapolis. Md. the ship Peggy
Stewart with her cargo OF tea, was tow.
ed out into the harbor, where other yes
| sells would not be injured, and was burn
ed TO the waters edge, with her entire
cargo.
But the boldest and most heroic tea
party" of them all occurred at Whining
ton, n. c.. where In broad daylight and
without disguise party OF citizens. led
by Cornelius Harnett. John Ashe. and
Hugh Waddell. boarded the tea ship and
destroyed her cargo
Would II not be wise for southern chap
tiers Of the Sons" and Daughters OF thu
Revolution" instead Of blindly scceptlns
the story told by northern writer's, IA
search the records and bring out the real
history Of the Revolution, which shows
beyond all question that the Southern
Colonies hot only furnished the great
leaders of the Revolution. bur furnished
much the larger number OF troops In pro
portion to population, were the bone and
slnew of the war. and produced historic
men. events. and places worthy OF oui
admira ton. and whose anniversaries We
may most appropriately celebrate?
j. WILLIAM JONES.
Miller school. January Is. 1896.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-17

lington received Is Republican votest
Goeisboroueh. 10: Westcots. IS: auliikep.
I; Dryden. 4: Dixon, 2 Smith and Page
Democrat) received - and . votes. re-
speetiveiy.
The Gcidsborough following was anxious
for a second ballot to-day, but the propo-
sition was lost by a vote Of IS 10 q, ana
the Joint convention adjourned TO meet
at noon Tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-17

has South Carolina In this direction.
Energetic committees have this In charge
and IL Is likely that sced-beds will be
soon planted to furnish plants to a num-
her Of planters IN time
The Richmond Tobacco Trade will
have a premium tobacco sale on the
18th OF this month. which offers the
planters over $500 In cash and various
most useful articles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-17
KENTUCKY DEMOCRATS READY.
They VIII Gust Republicans III Their
Oppoueuts Unseat Democrats.

FRANKFORT, KY, January M-The
Senate this morning appointed a COM
mttee to investigate the eligibility OF
Senators James. Jones. and Dingus. so as
TO be able TO unscat them In case the
Republicans In the House carry out their
programme of unseating three Demo-
Gratis. 1t was also provided that this
committee should be privileged to report
at any moment. The senator's named are
charged with riding on railroad passes.
The law prohibits any State Official from
accepting such favors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-17
Officers Hcing Examined.

The Military Examining Board held
meeting on Wednesday night, and the
following officers were successfully ex-
amined: Captain II. II. sheen. Second
Lieutenant G. r. Vance. Of Company A,
Fourth Regiment. Norfolk; Captain
Thomas J. Nottingham, ordnance officer
of the Fourth Regiment: First Lieutenant
r. l.. Masuricr. OF Company f. First
Regiment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-17

Mention is made in the scientific press
of deodorizing attachment brought fot-
ward in France for the purpose OF OF
Waiting the odor OF oil and gas-englne
exhausts Its principle action depends
upon the absorbing properties Of bone
black, or the affinity which the latter
has for certain other substances, among
these being the Objectionable components
OF the combustion gases from oil-englnes.
The bone black, In this case, Is made 10
exercise double effect-acting by absorp-
ton. as well as In "A mechanical way, by
filtration. The device consists OF a box,
divided into two compartments by per-
forated partition, OH which the bone
black is spread in a moderately thick
layer. The exhaust gases from the en-
CINE enter into the lower compartment
at the extreme left, pass through the
perforated dividing wall. and superim-
posed layer OF absorbent into the upper
Compartment; and thence escape into the
open air through a pipe at the upper
right-hand side Thus the ammonia and
fetid hydrocarbon gases are absorbed by
the bone-black, and whatever liquid OF
fenslve particles may be In the products
OF combustion are retained by IL me-
chanically. Water of condensation COT
Letting in the lower compartment may be
drained OFF through drip-pipe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-17

WILLIAMSON. w. VA, January Ia
This afternoon Maiinda Jackson (coloredD
entered restaurant owned by II. T..
Swanson (white). and without word OF
warning plunged a knife into his body
several times before she was overpower-
ed She claims that Swanson insulted her
"A few days ago. His wounds are fatal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-17
Dr. Coke Smiths Lecture Tom u 1.

Rev. DR.. A. Coke Smith will deliver one
of his most popular lectures at Broad
Street Methodist church tonight. DIR.
Smith ~ one OF the most gifted and bril-
liant speakers in Virginia, and will GER
tainly be heard by large audience.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-17
.ro,ncr Honaurean Uprising.

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. January iG.-
According to news brought by the Pana-
ma steamer city of Sidney. there Is
likely TO be another uprising In Honduras
before long. Colonel Drummopd, an Eng
Ilshman. IL said TO have some connection
with the scheme 10 overflow the present
government. The plot Is being formed
In Guatemala.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-17

Though It is generally assumed that oak
is the wood capable OF being put to the
greatest variety OF uses. II Is known, as
matter OF fact, that the pine IL really
the most used. on account OF its great
abundance; nevertheless. the timber or
the oak combines I'm itself the essential
elements OF strength and durability hard
ness and elasticity, in degree which
no other tree can boast-unrivalled as a
material for ship-building also superior
in architecture. cablnet-making. carving.
mill-work. cooperage. and innumerable
other purposes. while the bark Is OF great
value as furnishing tan and yielding a
bitter extract IN continual demand for
medicinal purposes But OF uses for the
pine, details would be well-ngh end
less The timber Is invaluable in house,
and ship-carpentry; common turpen, ne Is
extracted from IL I'm vast quantities. and
immense supplies OF tar. pitch rosin. and
lampblack: in the manufacture OF lrcifer
matches and. above all. paper-pulp thou
SANDS and tens OF thousands OF acres or
pine forests are cut down every year. and.
briefly, the timber OF this tree, consti-
tuting as II does the chief material or
English and American builders, may be
said to be more used than all other kinds
Of wood nut together.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-17
n.uk at Minnenpoll. Closed.

MINNEAPOLIS. MINI. January t.
the doors OF the Irish-American Bank
were closed to-day. Bank-Examiner Ken
Won is now In charge. The bank was
indirectly connected with the American
Savings ard Loan Association. which
went into the hands Of receiver . few
days age. --
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-17

No'hing developed yesterday with re-
Ferd TO the payment OF it's pole-tax BY
me Southern Bell Telephone Company
A. was published exclusively In the Dis
pa'ch Yesterday morning. the company
.VNoeIed the payment 10 the City Auditor
on Wednesday. but that official de-
..lhfo TO accept the same. on the ground
a~' the eompany's franchises In this
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-17
Painting st. Paurs SteepIe.

Crowds of people stopped near Ninth
and Grace streets yesterday and sus-
tanned cricks in their necks while watch
ing workman swinging from little
scaffold at the top of ST. Paurs church
steeple and engaged in putting coat
OF paint upon the spire with as little con-
Germ as il he had been upon the sidewalk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-17
BUSINESS in THE SOUTH.
Property values-Coal Output-Cot"
u.NfIls-Railr0ads.

BALTIMORE, Md. January iO.-ln It's
weekly review of the business interests
of the South the Manufacturers Record
shows that the assessed value of property
In the Southern States from 1880 to 1896
Increased 1851. 10000. or rs per cent.
while the Increase In the ten States or
Ohio. Illinois. Michigan. Wisconsin, Min
nesota- Iowa. North and South Dakota.
Nebraska, and Kansas was $S0lx.VoO. or
Is per cent, and the increase In the Pa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-17
"oId Judge DistiIicry Assigns.

FRANKFORT. KY, January l6.-The
"Old Judge Distilling Company made an
assignment yesterday TO III. II. Watson.
cashier Of the Deposit Bank II Is thought
to be bad break. All the whiskey In
bond is pl$dged to banks as collateral for
ioauQ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-17
FIRE AT SING SING PRISON.
EIectrocutiOn Building Gutted-
COnvicts Act SpIendidIy.

SING SING. N Y. January ga
fire at the prison this afternoon Quilted
the building occupied by the hair-pck-
ing industry. and containing the dynamo
used in electrocutions.
The village Fire Department, assisted
by the conyicts who acted splendidly,
fought the fire for nearly two hours.
IL is supposed to have originated from
the overheating OF the machine used for
picking hair. The loss is about 5000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-17
Manchester Gra,s Give ~ Dance.

The Manchester Grays gave an i'm
proInptu dance at their hall last night
and a most enjoyable evening was spent
The gallant soldiers with their sweet
hearts tripped the light fantastic for seve-
raj hour.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-17
:. A. 4. Depot In Atlanta.

ATLANTA, GA, January is.--The Sea-
board Airline railway will erect q
freight depot here to cost $1,000 The
Nashville. Chattanooga. and 81. Louis
viii occupy half Of 1t. Work on the
building begins tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-17

NEW YORK. January l6.-tspecial)-
II. A. BEDFORD. c. G. Pickney. Misses
stewart. Waldorf: j. Il. Culpeper,. w
ID. Rice. Marlborough: IL. Frazier. Hol'
land: A. l.. johnson. Astor; A. M
Glover. W. II. Fitzgerald. Brunswick
A. q. Briggs Marlborough.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-17
Lonbct President of Scnntc.

PARIS. January 16.-M. Emile Loubct.
formerly Prime Minister Of France. Min
lister Of the Interior and Minister OF
Public Works. was to-day elected presi-
dent OF the Senate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-17

ANNAPOLIS. Md. January 1.-THE
succeed Hon. Charles H. Gibson. taken
at noon to-day. was not materially
changed from the preceding counts Wei