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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-11
Veteran Cavalry Meet.

The Veteran Cavalry Association held
a meeting last night in the First Virginia
Armory The association completed the
arrangements for the lecture OF Mr..
Royal, on 1.-THE Campaign Of Gettys-
burg" which will be given at the Thea
tire March nth. The object OF the en-
tertainment is to raise funds for the
Stuart Monument Association.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-11
Ruried I'm lakewood.

The funeral OF Annie Gosgrove. who
has heretofore been called Annie Rooney,
and who died at the almshouse Sunday
night from the effects of burns caused by
the explosion of a kerosene lamp Satur-
day night, took place yesterday afternoon
at o'clock. Her remains were inferred
in lakewood Cemetery. Her father re-
turned to BROOKLYN this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-11
STRIKE SETTLED.
The Ffremen and Coal-Passers on
the Paris Return 20 Work.

the Paris Return 20 Work.
NEWPORT NEWS. March io-(spe-
cial.)--The suit of the firemen and coal
passers on the American liner Paris.
against the captain and owners OF the
steamship to recover the money due them
for services rendered came up before
United States Commissioner r. 81. George
Wilcox last night at the courthouse. and
was decided against the complainants.
The International Navigation Company
was represented In court by SIR. II. @.
Blckford. and Mr.. Harris L. Moss argued
IN behalf OF the plaintiffs. The case OF
John Miller was called as test case.
and a number OF the firemen offered
testimony To support the Gains made by
Miller. Thcy claimed that they had only
contracted to bring the vessel here and
remain with her while she was at this
port: that no articles o. agreement had
beerl read 10 them. and that the clause
defninx round-trip had been inserted
after they had siEnsd tor shipment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-11

Leonard Stokes. the colored driver for
George II. Kratz. confectoner. while
driving down Main street near the JEFF
ferson Hotel Monday. met with painful
accident. One OF the iron nuts on the
forward axle loosened and came on,
causing a wheel to roll or also. The
driver was thrown violently to the ground
by the careening Of the body of the
wagon and dislo ,ated his shoulder.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-11
BICYCLE RECORD BROKEN.
The Ten-MiIe Figure Lowered
2l.5H by Harry EIkes.

JACKSONVILLE. FLA. March n
The ten-mile worlds bicycle reeoi'
paced. was lowered to PASS by Harry
Fixes. OF New York. in this city, al "a
villa Maynard track. this afternoon -
track is Of boards and in poor condits-
Fixes was paced every half mile D.
fresh team. which gave a hot pace ~.
kept the lad busy. He showed up 10 la
shape at the close OF the race. and on w
last lap made squirt that was wono,.
fui He was apparently as fresh wnea
got through as when he started.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-11

An interesting meeting Of the Baptist
Foreign Mission Board was held yester-
day afternoon. Rev. 4. Y. Mullins.
the retiring association secretary, was
present for the last time. and the men,
bers, while expressing deep regret at his
leaving, assured him Of their best wishes
for his success In his pastorate. at New
ton Centre, Mass The committee APP
pointed to recommend his successor was
given further time. In the mean time
DR.. willingham has two young men as
sisting him In his office-work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-11

ness-men in Maryland. and president o.
the Sons Of the Revolution 10 that state.
II was he who secured for Richmond TINS
year the annual convention OF that or
eanization. st. Paul. Mimi, had been =
good as decided upon for the place OF
appeal for Richmond. II had been gene
rally acknowledged that his speech
changed the convention from the far
western city to the capital Of the Old Do
minion. The convention assemblies mere
In April.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-11
Crr,,. ,s sam,I of Posen.

Mr. NJ. b. Curtis and his merry COM
many in "Saml OF Posen." will be
the attraction at the Academy CT Music
this evening. =,
Mr.. Curtis's characterization OF SAM
~ Posen Is one of the best
denictions OF dialect comedy on the
stage HIS idea of the Hebrew salesman
Is fertile and robust.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-11
Interesting Masonic Meeting.

At a stated communication OF st.
Johns Lodge. No. Sc. held at the Masonic
Temple last night the fellow-craft de-
gree was conferred. and Mr.. A. s. Gard
ner. having resigned his office Of senior
deacon, Mr.. II. Carter Osterblnd was
elected to fill his place. and Mr.. Allie
G.. Quarles was chosen junior deacon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-11

rndesvor societies Of South Carolina was
onened a. the Circular church, In this
citv. tonight. A large ruzAber Of dele
eates from al over the stsse are present.
The addresses OF the evening were made
BY Rev. Mr. Grant, OF Charleston: DR..
stokes, OF Branchville; Mr.. Shaw. OF Bos-
ton, and Miss Race. OF Florida. The con-
vention will be In session tomorrow ana
next day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-11

Senator II. d. Flood has been engaged
rs counsel for Emmett d. Gregory, who,
on Saturday last shot Christian and
ham county. Gregory was baile<i In the
sum Of 5000. with twenty-five or thirty
OF the most prominent men In Bucking-
ham county as his sureties One of the
Cover boys II reported to be dangerously
wounded. and will almost surely die
while the Other = likely % rsocvsr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-11
bought Ii. Haragrove Factory.

The Griffths-Mayo Manufacturing
Company. which was recently chartered
In this city, has purchased the old Hard
grove tobacco factory. near the foot Of
Libby HUI. and will begin business az
soon as the large building to be erected
there can be erected and equipped. The
work Of building has already begun.
Colonel william r. 0riniths, Of Balti-
more. who, with Mr.. David c. Mayo. Of
this city, u the leading spirit In the en-
tsrprIss. u CO q ths bsst-known bud
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-11
Wednesday Club Rehearsal.

The Wednesday Club held their weekly
rehearsal at the Young Mems Christian
Association last night. Preparations are
now on foot for the spring seasons festi-
val to be held under the auspices Of this
musical organization. and the event pro-
misses to eclipse all former efforts OF the
club
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-11

LINCOLN. NEB.. March 1o-stndents
In the eighth grade OF the Park school
AT a supposed prearranged signal, made a
rush yesterday for Spanish dag which
hung on the walls. pulled II down. and
tore Il into shreds. The teachers were
hardly given time to interfere or object.
even II they were 30 disposed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-11

Your committee conGfatuiates Won
upon the bright prospects under which
the Republican banner In the coming cam
paign viii be flown TO the breeze. success
being weil-nigh assured TO the nominees
..of the party at the very threshold OF
the campaign Under these auspIcious
circumstances, and In view OF the fact
that the party policy within the State
and district for the last few years has
heen one Of nop-action rather than &c
ton. trusting that by this means the
would arise and rebuke fraud, II
bchooves US. and now becomes I'M
Uortant that you SHOULD arouse from
4oor Iethsrgy and rsdouble your efforts
eow end "a The future to Sc that suc-
Evening star., 1896-04-07
One as Good as
Another.

1t is easy to say that one prepara-
ton is as good as another, and it is
easy to waste money by buying
something you know nothing about
and receiving no benefit. When
the body is weak and you want to
give it strength, when health is fail
ing, what wisdom is there in expert
menting with a substitute, when for
a few cents more you can buy the
original article? For more than
twenty years SCOTS Emulsion has
been the standard Cod-liver Oil
emulsion. 1t contains more pure
Norwegian Cod-liver Oil than anv
other emulsion in the world, and will
stand the test of time as being a PEI
feet, inseparable emulsion. You
can't afford to take a substitute for it.
Evening star., 1896-04-07
DEATH OF CAPT. j. b. JOHNSON.

A WashtnGtOn hoy Who Served With
DisttnctiOn Through the War.
Capt. John b. johnson of the third United
States cavalry died April 5 at jefferson
barracks. st. Louis, Mo-, of diabetis and
heart disease. Capt. Johnson was a Wash
lnGton boy, entering the army at the age
OF sixteen as second lieutenant in 1862.
He was In many of the battles of Virginia
and North Carolina, and commanded a
company of volunteers at the end of the
war He was transferred from the volun-
teer to the regular service, entering the
seventh United States infantry as a second
lieutenant. He was later on transferred to
the third cavalry, in which regiment he has
been first lieutenant and captain for the
last twenty-five years. He was ranking
cavalry captain in the army, and would
have received his commission as major had
he lived few days longer. He has. filled
many posts of trust and honor with credit
to himself and the country. He was a
member of the Loyal Legion and of the So
ciety of the Sons of the Revolution. He
leaves wife and three children. 1t is not
determined yet whether the interment will
take place at Arlington cemetery or in Chi
cago the home of his wife and her family.
Capt. johnson was brother Of Mr.. A. b.
johnson and Dr. Jos. Taber johnson, both
of this city.
Evening star., 1896-04-07

all the charitable people in South Wash
ington would patronize the affair, bec2use
Of the objects for which it is to be given.
Free 'busses will connect with the street
car lines, and there win be dancing after
the lecture is finished.
The committees. in charge Of the affair
are:
Executive committee-M. J. Brown, chair
man; DR.. j. 7. Hoskins, T. r. Burch. Sec
retary; Jas. Crupper. James Horan, treas
urer; Robert Akers. John Quinn, Charles
Mullen, Henry Storey, o. L. Kenny.
Finance committee-W. A. Richards,
chairman; M. J. Brown, Jas. Martin.
Reception committee-Dr. ]. T. Hoskins,
chairman; James Crupper, John Quinn, NJ.
J.: Brown. G. g. Eaton, D. Schlessinger,
w. A. Richards
Stage committee-Robert Akers, chair
man; Samuel Brinkley, L. Hixon.
Committee on order-Henry Storey, chair
man; c. R. Howison, W. G. Kidd. Thos.
Martin, Thos. Dwyer, H Norton, Thos.
Green. w. Norton. R. Rand, r. Story.
Ushers.-Alfred Richards. o. L. Kenny,
=. Ash, Geo. A. Martin, VIM Horan. ]. +.
Grinder. w: J. Martin, B. Kines, E. n.
Rlchards, E. Sanderson.
The association indorsed the affair, and
promised to lend all the assistance it could.
Evening star., 1896-04-07
LOCAL MENTION.
lMUsEMENTs TONIGHT

Academy of Music.-Josepn Hart MA
Gay Old Boy"
Aliens Grand Opera House.-Gustav Hin
rfchs' Grand Opera Company in Faust
Columbia Phonograph Company. 910 PENN
sylvania avenue northwest.-ExhibitioAg OF
the Graphophcne and kaleidoscope.
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-Irving Broth
ers' Big Show.
Lafayette Square Opera House.-The Whit
rey Opera Company in Rob Roy"
MetZerott IIusic Hall.-Lecture by John
L. Stoddard, on Napoleon.
National Rifles Armory. G street between
9th and 10th streets northwest--BaH and
supper for the benefit of the Victor Bugle
and Drum Corps.
New National Thea ter-Jul!a Marlowe
Taber and Robert Taber in "She Stoops To
Conquer"
Warder Building, 9th and F streets north
west--Prof- Haupts Illustrative Lessons, at
Ais, and S pm.
Evening star., 1896-04-07
Transfers of Real Estate.

Deeds in fee have been filed as follows
Lena C. Baines to Boyd NJ. Smith, lots 5 to
g. block >. Rosedale and Isherwood; $40
Frank L. Calhoun ct al trustees, to Geor-
giana Shopland, lot 162. square 1908; S21I5
a. NJ Green ct ux. to Clement Dorsey, part
original lot 26. square AL; $1,000. Frank E.
Murray to Minnie NJ. Strayer, lot 81, suuar re
80; $40. Herman X. Viele ct ux to Ella
Mccormick, lots j, and Z, block 3, Tun-
law Heights; lot 80, block 4, Fairyiew
Heights, and lot 6. block 131. BurIeith; s.
COO Elizabeth Thomas to VIM. Il, Dewitt
part cf Woodward's lot: So VIM. E. De.
Witt ct ux. to Rebecca II. Mattingly, same
property; $40.
Evening star., 1896-04-07

A reception was rendered Rev. DIR. H. A.
Naylor last night at McKendree Church by
the members of his congregation. Decora-
tions of palms and flowers were used in
adding TO the attractiveness of the room.
A hearty welcome was extended the new
pastor by more than 800 of the congrega-
tion and friends. Bishop Hurst and sew
eral of the Methodist pastors were present.
ADDRESSES We're made by DIR. T. C.. Smith,
MIR Il. Jones. Mr.. r. V. Belt, Mrs. Lake
and Mr. r. V. Middleton, and to these a
happy !esponse was made by DIR. Naylor.
1nterspeTsed in The program were solos by
Miss Wahley, Mr.. Moran and Miss Alice
Pillsbury.
Evening star., 1896-04-07
Declared Innncenf.

The charge of stealing stamps from the
Treasury Department, preferred against
William Washington, oolored. was nolle
pressed ty District Attorney Birney yes
terday and the man was released. He was
alleged TO have been connected with Ed
wards CT lored messenger, in the theft OF
the stamps. but Mr.. Brney became con-
WINGED that the man was innocent.
Evening star., 1896-04-07
temperance Society.

The Trinity NJ. E. Sunday School Gospel
Temperan Society held their monthly
meeting Sunday afternoon, there being
about 100 of the children present. Mr.. Ben
jamin F. Fuller Of Douglass Memorial
Church gave an illustrated lecture, with
three lighted candles. which was enjoyed
by the children. Six signed the pledge.
The president, T. y. Stahl, presented the
members with Easter cards.
Evening star., 1896-04-07
: ''Tac Carriage of the Fufu-e,

Mir. VIM F. DowLey of this city is the in
ventor and patentee of a new and improved
carriage, which. if it possesses only a por-
tion of the merits claimed fer it, will be
fairly entitled to the title given to il as
above, as 1t Will certainly supersede in a
large degree the old forms now in use Some
OF the advantages are set forth in the adver-
hsement in another column of todays pa
per. but. better yet. examples of the new
invention are on exhibition at the Downey
stables. 1622-2S l. street, where the public
are invited to call and see for themselves.
Evening star., 1896-04-07
Bethel Memorial Services,

The Bet lei Literary and Historical Asso-
ciat:on held memorial exercises in honor of
two of its deceased members, Rev. S. b.
Wallace and Mr.. Charles A. Johnson, last
evening. Rev. James G. Martin of the Miles
Tabernacle, c. NJ. E. Church. and Mr.. Thos
A johnson delivered the addresses. Brief
Tributes were offered by the members.
Evening star., 1896-04-07
Want to Sell.

A bill in equity has been filed by James
B. Mcsher and others against Eleanor B..
Goodfellow and others for the sale and
partition Of part cf "Youngsborough," of
the estate of the late Robert Y. Brent. At
torney Samuel Maddox represents the COM
pla.nants.
Evening star., 1896-04-07
Dividing Her Estate,

The will of the late Ruth Johnson, dated
June 10, 1891 filed yesterday afternoon. ap-
points her son. George E. Johnson, execu-
tor, and bequeaths the sum Of $1,000 to her
daughter, Rebecca II. Doyle. The residue
of the estate is to be divided between the
son and Ruth v Mitchell. another daush-
ter.
Evening star., 1896-04-07
A Cafe Tfera.

At the cafe tiera to be given at the Cairo
for the benefit of the Church of St. Mich
aei and All Angels this afternoon from
to Z Miss Miles will pour the coffee,
Miss Harold pours tea, and Miss Katie
Roy and Miss Lowndes will serve lemonade
and ices. TIE room will be decorated with
American and Russian flags, ard the wait
Iesses will be in Russian costumes
Evening star., 1896-04-07
For Divorce.

A petition for divor.e was filed yesterday
by Gottlob Aufrecht. in which he charges
that Augusta Aufrecht. to whom he was
married March %. 1881, deserted him
March q, 1891.
Evening star., 1896-04-07
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester fer Mount Vernon.
Glymont ard intermediate landings at ~
m.
Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach
and river landings at . am.
Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and For
tress Monroe at : pm
Evening star., 1896-04-07
Bitten by n Horse.

Clarence L. h. Jones, colored horseman.
was severely bitten on the hand yesterday
by the race horse Traitor while putting the
animal on a car bound for the Elkton race
track The wound was dressed at the
Emergency Hospital.
Evening star., 1896-04-07
Pullman Buffet Parlor Car,

"ushfnStoh 10 oId Foiht Com1oFt.
For the accommodation of patrons of the
New Chamberlin and the Hygeia hotels,
commencing Saturday, April 4, buffet
parlor will be attached to train leaving
B. and p. station 1857 am. daily, except
Sunday, and run through to Old Point Com
fort via Richmond and the Chesapeake and
Ohio railway, without change, arriving Old
Point 6:35 pm. Only all-rail line. For tick
cts and reservations apply offices Pennsyl-
vania r. r.
Evening star., 1896-04-07

Reeves. Poole & Co., 1909 F st. NV,
have over 90 different varieties of chocola les
and bcnbons in their 4Tc. mixture; they
guarantee them the finest in the city. Made
fresh every day.-Advt.
Evening star., 1896-04-07
CITY ITEMS.

The Finest Table D'HOte Dinners
in town are served daily at Hotel johnson
Evening star., 1896-04-07

Attention is called to the advertisement of
peremptory sale of the frame dwelling No
4S9 l. street s.w., which takes place tomor-
row afternoon at 4:3O O'Clock
Evening star., 1896-04-07

Big sale at Latimer's tomorrow Fne
antique and modern furniture; also large
consignment china and glassware. 12,0
and 1881 G street.-Advt.
Evening star., 1896-04-07
White Spotless Arms.

Soft, white hands, skapely rails, an unblemishcd
skin and luxuriant hair are produced by the cele-
brsted CUTICURA REMEDIES when all others
fail. In facial blemisLes the severest humors
and diseases Of the skin and scalp with loss of
hair, even when scrofulous hereditary, they are
equally successful Sold everywhere.
Evening star., 1896-04-07
Opening Week.
NAPLES TOILET CO., 1921 G ST.

For strengthening and clearing the voice,
Use BROWNS BRONCHIAL TROCHES.-
II have commended them to friends who
were public speakers, and they have proved
extremely serviceable. Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher. ap2-eo3t
Evening star., 1896-04-07

Delicious Homemade Pies, zoe. Drop
postal to Holmes & Bro. Landover Market,
LIST and T. StS- nv. Phone, 1854.
Evening star., 1896-04-07

Reeves Poole & Co.. 1900 F. st. NV,
are manufacturing the finest chocolates and
bonbons in tie city. Price, only 4Ic per
pound, put in hardsc me boxes-Adyt.
Evening star., 1896-04-07
r1adam lie FeVre's
TEMPLE OF BEAUTY.

At the old stand, lilo st., METZEROTT bldg
Facial n assage, steauling, all treatment for the
complexion; also manicuring and shampooinx
Madame Le Fevre's preparations fresh and in
good condition, can only be had at these parlors.
mh17-tu, ,ths.tf
Evening star., 1896-04-07

Rockbrfdge Rye, Finest Made,
81 per gal; 81 quart bottle; 5Oc pint; 25c.
sample bottle. LYNCHS. 404 9th st. NV.
fe25-tu&Stf
Evening star., 1896-04-07

Carpets of Most Delicate Texture
are cleaned without the least injury by our
n n.atchless process. Made moth-proof free
Empire Carpet Cleaning Wks. ,631-5 Mass av
Evening star., 1896-04-07

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES sticks everything 1Oc
mh5-t,f,stf
Evening star., 1896-04-07

81 CP-S2 UP-2 UP-s2 Up
that's our price for papering rooms with rich,
stylish paper. Finest work. Nolte, $40 9th st.
Evening star., 1896-04-07

PalfnEs and Pickcts. White Pine.
clear, s.. 80; dressed; all styles. F.LibbeySCo
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1896-04-07

Poplar. dressed, per 100 IT., 81, Mt
F. Libbcy 6 Co.'S, 9th ST. and N Y avenue
advertisement
Evening star., 1896-04-07

PnlfnE<. Spear Head, per 100, 81 %.
#. Libbey & Co. op. Convention Hall-Adyt
Evening star., 1896-04-07

Money to lend at 5 and per cent on real
estate Frank T. Rawlings. 1905 Pa. ave-
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1896-04-07

Mems Derby ard Fedora Hats, latest
styles, ST. $1.50 and s. Extra value. A. +.
Lewis, I25 7th ST.
Evening star., 1896-04-07

Actually kicking. n Tug Load
Every Few HOurs-No Ice Used.
Delivered right at R. A. Golden's fish and
game stands, Center market-Large Live
Potomac Seire-caught Roe Shad, Boiling
Rock and White Perch Don't miss this
chance to get these kind of fish. Telephone
S44. ap1
Evening star., 1896-04-07

In everybody mouth: '.l2s5'' Cigar. 5c.-Ad
Evening star., 1896-04-07

If your Silverware is dull Crystal
inc will make. it bright and new.
Shines everything with a dazzling
brilliancy. A large sized box costs
but 1oc.-worth more than double
that amount. For sale everywhere.
ap6-1M
Evening star., 1896-04-07

OPENING WEEK.
LES TOILET CO., 1921 G st.
Evening star., 1896-04-07

Human Artificial Eyes. Hempler's, sth&a
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-02
ROAD NETTING ~ KING WILLTAM.
Aylett Has the Worst Mail Service in
Virginia.

AYLETT. Va. Jan 3l.-Special-Tues-
day last was the regular term OF King
William County Court, Judge o. o.
Gwathmey presiding.
Very little business was transacted.
After dinner Judge Gwathmey. gave up
the court house 10 Circuit Judge r. r. b.
Wright who was on hand to hold a spe-
cidl term, to deliver some opinions in
several chancery cases.
Later in the evening their was "A mass
meeting Of citizens. in regard to the
Road Law now before the Legislature,
speeches were made by Col Aylett. Hon.
A. T Mooklar and others, against such
"A law and Ii was voted down. The peO-
pie here dislike very much 70 he always
complaining. but there are times when
forbearance ceases to be a virtue.
Undoubtedly We have the worst mail
system here. now, that was ever known.
The carrier from King William c. H.,
comes and often brings no mail bags. and
often when the bag comes. not a letter
or daily paper comes. the postoffice de-
partment should send and inspector and
try 10 find out where this trouble is
The steamer Matte will commence her
regular trips to this place on Wednesday.
Feb jth.