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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09
LAND OF MIDNIGHT Sun.
Weu-PreSentcd and Enjoyed by /
Large Audience.

Large Audience.
A. y. Parsons company In T.. 4. Bar
bour's comedy-drama. Land of the Md
nieht sun" entertained large audience
AZ the Academy of Music last evening
Mr. Barbour has written 90 the Land of
the Midnight sun" thrilling play, fun OF
human interest. The plot is Well conceived,
and exclaimed by dialogue of boih
humorous and pathetic language, ceFeily
interlaced. The scenes OF the piece are
laid iu two extremes OF climate. The
audience is first introduced TO pIantd-
ton scene in North Carolina, and from
there Is carried 10 the frglI climate OF
Iceland. where the climax is reached.
Nj Barbour, the author as Jolly
weather. gave a capital impersonation OK
the Jolly sea captain. Mr. Wilton lay .ot 5
Jason was excellent. AS was Paul 4eni-
fees Sunlocks. and Mazda Maitland re-
celved careful attention from Miss Belle
Stoddard. The scenic effects are sump-
tuous, especially the explosion Of the
81 phur-mlnes.
A matinee this afternoon and this eve
ning's performance will close the engage
ment.
Walter Lawrence and his company fall
ed 10 appear in Pablo Rom3ui' az the
Richmond Theatre last evening owing
10 the illness of Miss Therese Milford,
thu leading lady OF the organization. The
company left last night for Danville.
where they will III du engagement this
evening.
pr John Henry, the hypnOt5t will
resume his course Of lectures on hypno-
usm al the Richmond Theatre this eve
ming
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09

did so with some degree Of pride. How
ever. the next morning. the preacher 8
valet extracted tho dollar from his pock-
Ct before breakfast and Brother
Tucker felt as poor and humble as
ever. Nevertheless. he still says that he
will ondoavor TO pay his subscription.
PERSONAL
Rev. s. c. Clopton. u. D, left the
other day 20 take charge Of his church.
in Baltimore. lie goes TO the pastorate
Of Fuller Memorial Baptist church, which
is considered fine field for this gifted
and consccrated minister. His wife, who
is here at her fathers. will join her hus-
band about the lst Of February. She viii
be accompanied by Miss Leila keyser
ono Of our most attractive young Ia
dies. who will spend a month or two
with friends in the Monumental city.
Mrs William $. Word. a most excel
lcut Christian lady. died at her home
near Gaincs's Cross Roads. a few days
ago She was a member Of the Flint
HM Baptist church, and was about GO
years Of agc.
Miss Emma Boisscau. who IS teaching
in the Rocr r-'" '~efitutc, has resumed
her school duties again.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09
Deserts Democracy for Popullsm.

DALLAS. TEX. January S.-Ex-Gov'
ernor Barnett Gibbs who for nearly "a
quarter of n century has been a vince
horse among Texas Democrats, to-day
rcn0unced his allegiance to the De-
mocracy and Joined the Populists. In
his manifesto DE says.
"It used 20 be that a Democratic plat
form was no longer than the Ten COM
mandments. and as easy of comprchen-
sion Now IL would take Roger @. Mills
or Horace Chiffon two hours 10 tell what
70 is The result of the Democratic and
Republican strife Tor Office is that We
have strife legis alton. and the people are
eaten up by the ohice-hOiding. the pro-
tected, and the pensioned classes. Popu-
lists could not give us anything wors
than we have had and are having In state
or national government. When the Demo-
cratic party is defeated. IL will be re-
organized on a basis OF honest, economl-
cal. equal government"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09
THE EASTERN SHORE.
Funeral of Mrs. PoulSOn-iic Made
n Rcn-IInc for Unmc.


Funeral of Mrs. POulSon-Hc Made
Bce-Linc for Home.
ONANCOCK, VA, January S.-(special)
The funeral services Of Mrs. Catherine
p. w Pousou were held yesterday after
noon a. her late residence. near Oman
cock. Rev Byron Clark. Of the Presby-
terrain church. officiating. The remains
were inferred in the family buryng-
ground, a picturesque plateau, command
ing a lne view of Onanc0ck
Accomao County Court is SIN I'm session.
trying cases of violation of the oyster
law. An amusing incident occurred in
thc courtroom yesterday. a man named
Linton. from Sykes ISLAND, was before
the Court ON am Indictment for violating
tine oyster law. lie walked about the
courtroom In a lstless manner and
yeemcd 20 take but little interest IN what
was going ON. Finally. his case was
called. and Judge Gillet asked him If
Ie was ready TO 20 into the trial. "Oh
yes. Judge" said the oystermau, ~ am
ready. sin "WhO is your counsely' In
quircd tho Judge. The islander did not
seem % understand the question. Have
you got a lawyer 20 defend you2' in
Qulred The Judge again. mo. sir" replied
the man. "Then you are going 10 plead
guilty. / presume" added Judge Gillet
eyes. judge" said the poor fellow Il
am guilty. The Judge asked the mar
several questions. and found that he had
been simply employed by a captain Of an
oyster pmgy. and that as such he was
not responsible for che alleged offence.
The judge then said: Mr. Linton, from
what YOU say. ] dC not think YOU are
guilty That's So Judge shouted Lin
ton. 'you know better than j do and.
with This he darted out Of the court
ROOM and struck q Decline for home.
on motion of the Commonwealth At
torucy. uole prosequi was entered and
thus ended The case.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09
HYMEN's TORCH RELIT.
Mrs. W. Il. Vanderbilt 10 be Married
ON the 2sth.

lNeW 1olk Ire>S.)
MIS- W *. Vanderbilt told reporter
Tuesday that her marriage to O. If. p.
Belmont Will take place on January 18th.
on the following day she and her hus-
band will sail for Europe on the steam
ship TeutOnic.
On January 22d there will be a musicale
in the home OF Mrs. Vanderbilt. at Seven
ty-third street and Madison avenue.
This Will serve as a sort OF farewell. Mrs.
Vanderbilt has asked her personal friends
and the friends OF Mr.. Belmont 10 be
present. Madame Melba Madame Nor
dica, and others will sing.
Among those who will attend Mrs. Van
derbilts wedding to Mr.. Belmont are his
two sons, August Belmont, Perry Bel
mont, who Will be best man. the Sections,
Of Hampstead. L. l.. who are friends OF
the Belm0nts the two members OF the
Denny family, and probably two or three
others.
GOOD-BY TO NEW YORK.
II was also announced at Mrs. Wander
bits house that after the wedding the
house In Madison avenue will be practi-
cally deserted fOr a long time. The family
will 90 TO Europe with about three Of rs
servants. The rest have been informed
that their services Sill not be required
after the hfst OF next month.
Gossip had II that friends and relatives
OF Mr.. Belmont and Mrs Vanderbilt are
ende4yorlng 10 persuade them from
taking the proposed step.
MAY FOLLOW HER EXAMPLE.
Mr.. Vanderbilt will remain in New York
until after the wedding. IL is reported
that tnen he Will become the husband OF
Miss Amy Bend. the daughter OF George
Bend.
After that he will take a long cruise on
his steam yacht. the Valiant. he has ask
ed 10 accompany him on this cruise his
close friends, Fred. Beach, Winnie Hoyt,
Louis Webb and probably Creighton
Webb. and Mr.. and Mrs. James NJ. Wa
terbury.
The Valiant dropped. down on Staple
ton. S. l.. Tuesday afternoon. n H0yt.
who Vas on board. said that Mr. Wander
bIrs party would board the yacht at
some southern port.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09
Winter Underwear.

Give our Underwear Department trial
before you buy your medium and heavy
underwear. II will be a matter OF plea
SAINT surprise TO find what good
values we are Offering.
soc. Genuemen's Tecks and fourth
Hands. 25c.
soc. Tan. Black, and Fancy Boot Drop
stitch Stockings, pairs for 81.
At 25c. We are selling full regular
Hermsdorf Dyes. Double Heel Toes. and
soles. 40-Gauge Ladies' Stockings; Chill
dren's Full Regular Heavy and Medium
Weight Hose, double knees, soles. toes.
and heels
Gentiemens Full Regular Socks.
double soles, toes. and heels, fine, stout.
and elastic at u lie. and 25c.. in Blacks.
Tans. and Unbleached.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09
PersnnnI- mud Briefs.

Mrs. W. G.. Mcdowell, who has been
quite sick, is able to be out again.
Miss Lullie Barham. Of Newsoms. Va.
Is visiting Miss Ethel Slater, No. II north
Laurel street
Rev. j. n. Mastin, Of Trinity Methodist
church. will preach at the almshouse to-
night at S o'clock.
The Council Committee on Ordinances
was to have considered the bicycle ordi-
nance yesterday, but failed 10 get quo
rum.
one Of the lady skaters at Reservoir
lake yesterday afternoon lost her cloak
It was taken away while she was on
the ice.
Mrs. G. Z. Saunders. wife OF Mr.. c. f.
Saunders, the Broad-streat grocer. had
quite severe cal. yesterday morning.
caused by slipping on the ice.
The third quarterly meeting Of the
Woman's Foreign Mission Union will be
held in the lecture-room OF the First Pres
byterlan church to-day at 1870 o'c-ock.
Mr.. 5. 5. p. Patteson was elected first
vice-president Of the Powhatan Cub
Tuesday night. instead Of Colonel John
Bell Bigger, as enormously reported yes
terday.
The funeral Of Mrs. w. ]. White. whose
death was announced In yesterdays Dis
patch. will take place from the residence.
g05 east Clay street, this afternoon at ?
O'Clock.
There will be an interesting meeting OF
the Woman's Baptist Foreign Missionary
Union at the Second church to-day at
ll.S0 A. NJ The subject Tor discussion
will be Italy and Armenia"
There was a quiet marriage Tuesday
evening at o'clock at 62) south Be'vldere
street when Mr.. Charles VI. Rice and
Miss Lizzie "a. Silvey became man and
wife Rev T. j. Taylor OBLIGATED
Rev. J. Y. bowman, rector Of AL
Saints church, Will preach under the
auspices Of the Monumental Chapter,
brotherhood of ST. Andrew, al the ST.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09
nuSIin
Underwear.
THE kIRMEss DANCES.
The Schedule of Rehearsnls Ar-
ranged for This Week.


ranged for This Week.
Mr.. 4. j. Mcdonnell. from now until
the 30th Of January when the last Of
the series of three performances Of the
Kirmess will be given at the Academy
will be a very busy man. The rehearsals
for the dances, under the direction OF
Mr.. Mcdonnell. will take place at the
Armory Hail, and there will be about
three a day. Yesterday the Little ia
panese" and Little Egyptians went
through the beautiful movements OF their
respective dances, and though IL was
their first rehearsal. under the careful in
struction Of Mr.. Mcdonnell they soon
learned the difficult steps, and WILL no
doubt in a day or two be able TO execute
the dances in the most graceful manner.
The following is the schedule Oh re-
hearsals for this week.
The little Japs and little Egyptian
sphynx worshppers meet this afternoon
at 4 o'clock.
The scotch dancers meet at the same
hour
further organization on Friday at
o'clock
The North Country German Peasant
dance. chaperoned by Mrs. Valentine, Will
rehearse on Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday at 1880 p. NJ
Gypsy tamborlne dance, Monday. We'd
nesday and Friday at z. NJ. The In
dian girls moon dance same days and
hour.
The Egyptian Nile worshippers, Mon
dav. Wednesday, and Friday, y noon.
Greek cymbal dance, same days at
o'clock i. NJ
japanese court dance, Friday. II o'clock
A. NJ, at the Armory, and Saturday
T. NJ. az Belvidere Hail.
French minuet dancers, p. NJ, satur-
day. at Bevidere Hall
Swed sh Christmas-Eve festival dancers.
Tuesday. Thursday. and Saturday, at
7gO p. ~. excepting tonight. at 6IJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09

The Verdict of an Allegheny County

Jury.
CONVICTION. VA. January S-tSpe-
cial)-Goorge Kennedy, negro, - years
Of age. was sentenced to-day in the
Allegheny Court TO eighteen years In the
penitentiary for The murder OF Blanche
Wormlcy Ccolored). of this place on
the night Of tho 9Th OF July last Kenney.
armed with q pistol, went I'm search Of
the woman, who had repealed his atten-
uons TO her; and finding her 30 tho
company of another negro man, shot her.
INJECTING wound in the thigh Medical
attention was promptly rendered by the
best physicians. and several weeks
afterwards. bood-poisonng and gan
greene having set in, &c was decided to
send the woman TO her home TN Louisa
county.
The case grew worse, and carly I'm Sep
TENDER &c was found necessary 10 ampu-
tate the limb. The patient died shortly
afterwards. and konney, who had
skipped az tho time of the shooting, was
arrested at Basic City, and brought here
for trial.
The defence was represented by eX-
Commonwealth's-Att Allen. who
made a strong plea FOR his client. claim
Ing that the physicians. and not Ken
ney were responsible for the woman's
death.
a motion for a new trial was made.
the defence alleging irregular conduct on
the part Of luryman. who Is said
10 have become separated from the other
members OF the jury during the progress
OF the trial
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09

Do you need anything in the Linen line !?
Our Special Inventory Sale affords you
an excellent opportunity TO get the best
;,o,- graces of Linens at very
I-ii~iio' low figures. Anything in
the Linen line that YOU may need
Damask Towels, Doylies, Tray Cloths,
Napkins. Crashes &c.
$40 Damasks. Csc.
COO Dsmasks. 45c.
Si35 Damasks 81.
Remnants Of Damaszs. ranging from
two 10 five yards, $i25 and Si.3j values,
a 50 90 95c. per yard.
81 Evening Silks Warp Prints, zoe.
zoe Evening silks. soc.
Sl2J skirt and Waist Silks, 69c. yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09

year-old daughter white). were lynched
last night.
The assault upon Mrs. POmeroy AMI
daughter occurred last August. Fuller
and Simpson were arrested shortly after
ward. and positively Identified. They were
taken to Nashville for safe-keeping. where
they remained until yesterday. The au-
thorities supposed the excitement at Lex
ingt0n had subsided and the prisoners
were accordingly returned for trial
When the train arrived az Lexington Il
was met by a strong mob, the Sheriff was
overpowered, and the prisoners were Sc
cured They were hustled into the woods.
some distance from town. where fifty
shots were fired into the bodies Of each.
Prior 20 the assault upon Mrs. Pomeroy
and daughter EULER and Simpson were
guilty OF a similar crime upon another
white woman
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09

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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09
InMndes NoM GoNernor.

ANNAPOLIS. ND, January Sion.
Lloyd Lownd s was formally inaugurated
as the successor of Governor Frank
Brown shortly after the noon hour to-
day. Never before In the history OF
this ancient city has there been such
"A large or enthusiastic outpouring OF
Maryland citizens 10 witness an inau-
e1iraI ceremony. Party lines were blotted
ont. hundreds Of lifelong and well-known
Democrats were conspicuous in and about
the state House Many OF them had
voted for LOWndes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09
The Dry-Goods Market.

NEW YORK. January S-There has
been some increase In the number Of
buyers i'm the dry-goOds district, but only
a limited number have found their way
IN the primary market.
Spot business thus continues OF indiffe-
rent volume. Buyers who have come into
the market from distance are, accord
ing to their own accounts unfavorably
affected by the general tone and con-
ditions prevailing here, and some OF them,
who were prepared under other circum-
stances 10 make pretty free provision
for spring have considerably modified
their intentions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09

No such opportunity has been offered
before 70 the Richmond public TO secure
such values in the Cloak line as we now
ClOakc are offering. We have taken
our entire stock of high
grade Jackets and divided them in two
lots and marked them S. and $40
apiece
SO Wraps, now $.
81 Wraps now s..
Sl2 Wraps. now S.
Sl3 Wraps, now s.
SIS Wraps, now SlU.
so Wraps, now SO.
IS Wraps, now so.
$3.50 Wraps, now $40.
Every day reduces the stock and the
choicest garments are the first ones sold.
Our entire stock OF choice Fur Wraps
go IN this sale and we have put prices
Eurc on them 20 make them quick
III - sellers. You can save rom %
to 30 per cent. on Furs by buying them
now.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09
North Carolina Baptist state Mission
Board.

RALEIGH. y. c., January s.-(Speclal)
Last night and to-day the Baptist State
Mission Board was IN ession here, TWEEN
tv-rina members beirF present. John G.
Scarborough, presided, with John T.
White as secretary. The board has $4,000
al its disposal. and appropriated $1,000
Of this the remainder Is TO be appro-
prated as applications are made. a
cravon portrait Of the late Rev. DR.. 20
nmbus Durham was ordered 10 be placed
i'm the mission rooms The State Sunday
school Comm ttee was called 10 meet here
on the 10th TO take charge Of the supply
ctOre
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09
An Interesting Pamphlet for Distri-
button.

4 neat pamphlet. incorporating therein
the speeches made before the Chamber
Of Commerce some weeks ago on the ques-
ton. whether IL is TO the Public Interest
That the Departments OF the City
Affairs Should BE Under the Control OF
Commissioner has been gotten out by
the secretary Of the Chamber and is be-
ing distributed among the businessmen
generally
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09

Luke's chapel. Washington and Beverley
streets, this evening at o'clock. All men
are welcome TO this service
The Independent Quartette which is
connected with the Independent Club. OF
Church Ill., composed OF the fol owing
well-known gentlemen: Joseph Cherry,
leader; George Acre tenor. Louis Dial
ton. baritone. David Rlchwine basso,
sings this evening at the residence OF
Mr.. George AGREE, 5o4 - north Twenty
fifth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09

TOANO. VA, January S--(Special)-
Mr.. Emmett Richardson, OF New Kent
county. has just bought the Central lot
of this progressive little town. Mr.. Rich
ardson intends erecting a large hotel
building. store house, and cannory He
gave only 500 for the lot and small
storehouee.
Mr.. Rely Luckhard died on yesterday
after a few days illness He was about
90 years old. and was a very deserving.
industrious man.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09
rree-sil,eritcs Defeated.

INDIANAPOLIS. IND, January g.
The free-siiyer element in the Democracy
of Indiana met defeat in the conventions
in the thirteen congressional districts to-
day for tn. election Of members of the
state Committee. The money question
was the only point on which any issue
was made OF the thirteen elected. seven
are opposed to tree coinage, five are for
H. and one Is classcd as doubtful.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09
Nuny ships ut Mobile.

MOBILE. ALA, January s.-Sixteen
vessels OF various nationalities and
classes. with total tonnage OF 1900
tons, passed up from Fort Morgan to-
day. bound FOR this port. There Is no
sneciai occasion for this number OF yes
sells arriving here at once. II only hap
nened as coincidence: but IL IS the
first time In the history Of Mobile that
such a number OF vessels have been in
mort al one time
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09
STEAMER EALING WRECKED.
The Crew Supposed TO Have Landed
IN safety.

IN safety.
HALIFAX, y. r., January S.-The
schooner Lorne has reached Isaacs Har-
bor bringing information that the name
OF the steamer which went ashore on
Southeast breaker west of Greenlight
near lsaacs Harbor, en- Monday night IS
the British freight steamer Ealing.
There were none of the crew on board
and all OF their clothing was gone. There
were noticed fresh tracks in the slush on
the steamers decks, and il Is supposed
that they LETT last night The compass
was gone. and lantern was hanging
over the side Of the vessel
The steamer Fastnet ia now at the
wreck. II is supposed that the crew have
landed ON some neighbOrng island.
The Ealing is Of 2,026 tons gross, and
is owned by Watts, Wards * CO., OF
London. She was commanded boy Captain
Meek, and was built In lSS- at Blythe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09
poubiy-f'ataI Duel.

JACKSONVILLE. FLA. January s.
Near Mt. Pleasant. Gadsden county. yes
teriay. Henry Thomas and Albert Stafford
fought duel about a young lady. for
whose affections they were rivals. Both
were killed. IL is said the young lady
cared for neither and had been engaged
for three months 10 man In Georgia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09

CONVICTION, VA, January S.-fSpe-
ciaL)--A colored man. while attempting
this morning 20 beard west-bound
freight train near Jerry's Run. a station
on the Chesapeake and Ohio road. about
ten miles west Of this place. fell under
the train and was instantly killed. The
man was about 90 years old The rail-
road company have taken charge of the
remains which wilt be brought here. His
name has not been learned
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. January s.
(Special) THE friends Of l.. NJ. Braxton,
a we'll known attorney Of this city, Will
present his name 10 the Democratic eau
Gus as the successor Of Judge q. NJ. Peek.
RE has the support Of nearly all the
members Of the bar.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09
RichmonderS In New York.

NEW YORK, January S.-(Special) -R.
II. Boykin. Marlborough; A. T. Miller.
Union Square, +. ID. Hotchkiss Neither
land; ~ r. Wood. d. Spencer, Barrett,
p. II. Berghelmer Cosmopolitan; j..
Brandt Gusey.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09

ROME, January S--The government has
received advices from Abyssinia stating
that the vanguard OF the native army
under Ras Makonnen has had a skirmish
IN Italian patrols, In which several
Abyssianians were killed. The Italians
had no men killed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09
Winter Dress Goods.

The near arrival OF new goods pushes
as for room. so we have cut the prices
ON all our present stock. You can save
from s. to $40 on every dress you buy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09

MEMPHIS, TENN. January S-Harri-
son Fuller and Frank Simpson, two ne
erOcs, who were TO have been placed on
trial al Lexington, Tenn. to-day for an
assault upon Mrs. Pomeroy and her 10
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09
Expo.ition at ~. Louis.

ST. LOUIS. January s-The preliminary
steps were taken last night FOR the cele-
bration In this city OF the centennial an
niversary OF the Louisiana purchase In
1901. Ex-Governor Francis presented the
matter and from the plans outlined he
contemplated celebrs ton or exposition
will excel in scope and spendor anything
the world has ever seen Congress viii
be approached 10 aid.