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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-09
Committees Didn't Get auorums.

There was To have been special meet
ing at o'clock last night Of the Coun-
ell Committee on Streets for the purpose
OF considering the ordinance granting the
Fairmount Traction Company the right
to build and operate an electric road on
the north side. A quorum OF members ga
not respond and nothing could be done.
The several Market committees were TO
have held a joint session last evening
but a quorum was not forthcoming. The
object Of the session was to have been TO
reconsider the ordinance preventing the
carts from coming any nearer than nfty
feet Of the market-houses. IL Is now saii
that the countrymen are willing TO pay
the small sum charged in order to come
within the market space.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-09
Weekly Meeting of Lee Camp.

The regular meeting Of r. r. Lee Camp,
No / Confederate Veterans, was held
last night, with full ranks, Colonel James
II GRAY. commander. in the chair.
The adiutant was directed TO have the
camp Hall photographed.
me camp voted to tender the use OF
It's nan 10 the Ladies' Committee for the
entertainment of visiting ladies during
the Confederate reunion, ana 10 the Holy,
wood Oakwood. and Hebrew Memorial
associations. and the Daughters of the
Confederacy whenever they desire it in
the daytime.
Commander Cray urged the members
of the camp to attend the memorial ser
vices and parade Of the Oakwood Associa-
ton to-day. The members or the camp
Yin rneet M ST. Johns church at O'Clock
promptly IT,
Rev. Landon r. Mason made an int
resting talk TO the camp, as ala also
Comrade Joseph V. Bidgood.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-09
WILL NOT NOTICE 1T.
Major Ginter VIII Pay No Attention
10 the New York Indictment

Major Lewis Ginter was seen by d
Dispatch man last night, and asked what
he purposed doing with reference to the
indictment found against him and the
other directors Of the American Tobacco
COMPANY in New York Thursday. when
charges them with having conspired to
iniure trade or commerce by conducting
a trust monopoly on paper cigarettes
He smiled blandly. and good naturedly
answered. nothing.
1T is simply a piece Of spite work
continued Major Ginter and Is done
simply with a view TO affecting the STOCK
market"
"Will you go to New York to answer
the CHARGE" was asked by the re-
porter. r,, ar
mo indeed" replied Major Ginter. Il
shan't take any notice Of n. The whole
thing really amounts to naught.'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-09

-, ,ho nrogramme The members re-
vo,,ed n large sale OF subscribing mem
s.orshjn ricketts,. and the present outlook
e. indicative OF crowded houses on both
nights Mr.. II. F. Smith, who mas
charge OF the business management OF
,ha festival will be at the Academy
box-off,ce on Monday from to +. NJ
80 receive reports from members of the
cIub regarding sale Of subscribers
tickets. 49,
There will be another rehearsal at the
young Mems Christian Association Han
next Tuesday night. and fun stage
rehearsal wednesday night at the Aca-
demV
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-09
DIED FROM THE INJURY.
Unexpected Result of II singular Ne
cident.

STANTON. VA, May s.-(Spe eiaL)-
Tonight Alexander Lushbaugh' aged 80
wears. died. as the result Of singular
injury. received Monday, and at 'ha'
time considered of a tri1ing nature
Eek" as he was popularity known, was
engaged i'm lathe work at the bodiey
Wagon-W Works, when his chisel point
struck a knot I'm the rapidly-reVolVlhs
wood. and Luchbaugh received quite d
blow i'm the abdomen, though there Wa
20 cut So little was thought Of the
blow that Lushbaugh continued MS
york Peritonitis tonight caused MS
death. Eek" had many frleno, ne
was a fearless volunteer firema 90 ana
last summer, when smallpox struck
stanton. rendered brave and valuable
service in guarding and nursing small
pox patients.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-09

noon. thus laying the dust. and making
the march more pleasant. At the close
Of the ceremonies at the cemetery the
parade VIII be dismissed.
Every member Of the lakewood Me-
mortal Association IS earnestly request
cd TO meet promptly al 345 =. NJ at the
brick school house. in ST. Johns church
yard. All ladies OF other associations
will report at the same place and time.
The Junior lakewood Memorial Asso-
citation will assemble at St Johns
church this afternoon at quarter to 4
O'Clock.
Members Of the Guard Of the Common
wealth, Company G, Of the First Vir-
gina Regiment, are notified 20 report at
the armory at 3 T.. NJ. In service uni
form.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-09

The wednesday Club Chorus held spe-
clal rehearsals last night at the Young
Mems Christian Association Han. There
was full attendance, and much interest
was evinced In the festival, which taxes
place next Thursday and Friday nights
AZ the Academy OF Music. Under the
admirable leadership OF Mr.. Arthur Scri-
venor the chorus Is rapidly attain
ing that degree of finish that promises
well for an artistic and highly satisfac-
tory rendering of the choruses and part
songs which will have prominent place
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-09
DEATHS.

HOLZHAUER.-Die at her husbands
residence. No. 2Sl0 west Cary street
May I, 1896. at p. NJ. PAuLlNA NJ,
beloved wife OF II. Holzhauer. Jr.. ana
daughter of Mrs. c. and the late jacob
Ilesfeld.
Funeral will take place from ST. Johns
cerman-I lutheran church, corner Eighth
and Marshall streets. SUNDAY, May
I0th t4P. NJ Friends and relatives
of the family invited to attend. 2'
MCARTHY.-Die May TN. at 7:SO =.
NJ. at his residence. $40 east Cary street.
PATRICK MCCARTHY. native OF
County Wexford. Ireland; aged 40 years;
Funeral from 81. Peters CathelrSi
THIS saturday. MORNING. at . o'clock.
Friends and acquaintances invited 10 At
tend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-09
Death of Mrs. Kenney.

Mrs. Anne Kenney died AT her -. -
dence. No. 2l3 south Laurel street lhu i,'
dal. at 4:l5 =. NJ, after a lingering IL
ness. which she bore with Chrlsual ioi
titlde. The deceased was most q una
BILE lady. and the rehct o. MI
Thomas Kenney. She leaves seye cn,'
dren. a sister and brother-Nlis' a.
Rooney and Mr.. John }. Iole-aiu a
number Of other relatives anu I,'s ,,'
80 r,o,,rn their loss. Her funeral VIII
,ote Mace from the Sacred Heart church
this morning at 10 o'clock
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-09
NJ. xyehster Ia 90 10 BOSTON To-Day.

Mr. william II. Webster, Of Ainslie q
Webster. managers Of the jefferson, VIII
leave to-day for Boston, whittier ne goes
TO open the engagement books OF Maple-
WOOL Hotel White Mountains. n. n.
The Maplewood is charmlhsiy-lo ca'eu
rasort catering to q refined patronage,
mar annually visits this favored spot
for health. pleasure. and recreation.
Afr Webster will be away from Rich
mond about two weeks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-09
King George Democrats.
PETER sBURG.
Sudden Death of n Lady-PersonnI-
Carrier Pigeons.

PETERSBURG, VA. May S.-(spe-
cial)-Miss Belle A. Crowder, daughter
OF Mr. William j. Crowder. died very
suddenly at her home on Old street this
afternoon Of, as is thought. heart affec-
ton. Miss Crowder was a lady Of fine
culture, and was one Of the most accom-
plished and successful teachers in our
city, as well as a lady Of great popularity.
She was noted for her benevolent deeds,
and at the time Of her death was actively
arranging for dramatic entertainment
TO be given at the Academy Of Music on
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-09
VIII Not Preach Mere sunday.

A telegram received yesterday from
Rev j. II. Harrison, the newly-elected
pastor OF Fulton Baptist church, stated
That he had started for Richmond. but
couldn't get here in time 10 preach to-
morrow. II IS probable that he stopped
over at Chattanooga to attend the South
ern Baptist Convention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-09
TO GO TO STAUNT0N
MORE DELEGATES ELECTED TO
STATE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
The Voice of King and Queen
Counfy-For Free silver Hut
Against the Unit RuIe-Reprcsen-
tati0n of Sussex.

KING AND QUEEN COURTHOUSE.
VA, May Especial THE Democrats
OF this county held a mass-meet.ng yes
terday to select delegates to the Staun-
ton convention. Resolutions opposing
the unit rule, endorsing Hon. John w
Daniel and w. A. Jones, and I'm favor OF
the free coinage of silver, produced, were
nagspd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-09
Russell and GrnysOn.

Both Russell and Grayson counties
elected delegates to the State Democratic
Convention. at stanton, this week. In
the meeting In the latter county resolu-
tions were adopted renewing devotion
TO tariff reform and condemning a high
tariff. and for the free and Independent
coinage Of silver at the ratio Of IS to L.
The delegates were instructed to vote for
delegates TO the national convention VINO
favored the above resolution. Resolu-
tions were also passed endorsing the
financial course OF the Hons. John W.
Daniel and Claude A. Swanson in Con-
gress.
The Russell Democrats took no action
on the financial question.
King George Democrats.
Thursday the Democrats Of King
George met at the courthouse, elected
delegates TO the State convention, at
stanton, and instructed them for free
silver.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-09
The Georgia and AIabaDia's Earn
ings.

The following is a comparative state
nent of the earnings Of the Georgia ana
Alabama railway, Of which Mr. John
shelton Williams Is president, for the
month of April. this year, ana last:
1896. 1885.
Mileage $40. Mileage, 265.
Week ending April
80 .Sl5.2S0 $77O5
,,., 90 Anr,I 5sO2i -. SD
Increase in mileage, 2S per cent: In
crease In earnings for the month Of April
IS per cent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-09

A meeting Of the Art club. for mem
beers only, will be held at $50 DECK to-
night. A musical programme will be rem
dered and a private exposition OF pic
lures. to be exhibited next week, viii be
made
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-09
n,cbmonderS iu New York.

NEW YORK, May S.-(Special.)-H. w.
Crenshaw, Imperial; Mrs. Wyte, Grand
Union; J. W. Rice, Ashland; W. Mathews
Metropole.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-09
MEMORIAIrDAY NOTEs.

The Gay & Lorraine Company have
Alndly agreed to sprinkle the streets
"''ns The line OF march this after
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-09
CHARLES EUKER. Colonel.

'IifNI4flo 10 htt, IUIOntI
captain Lockwood then addressed a
e''cr 90 Chief-Marshal Hughes. explain
my The embarrassing position In which
.' troop found itself and its inability
tsc0rt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-09


IS second letter touching this subject
fas fhcu sent 60 Colonel Euker by Cap
-n lockwood. IN which the latter re-
ln.-eI that his command be relieved
fou participating in the parade Of the
iasWooi Memorial Association. Captain
.a kWool stated I'm this communication
.aat Doe made the request because the
'rcumsances were inauspicious for his
hoop Co parade. and because he believed
-ftt This plan would be for the best
interests OF the service
To ths Colonel Euker replied as fol-
nwe.
s.r-ln reply 20 yours Of this date
asking 20 bee relieved from participating
lhg lakewood Memorial parade on May
'h would say that the compliance
" you with the order YOU received will
.' more Tor the Interests and good Of
.ne service" than Il would 10 relieve you
IRON H. ]. therefore, most respectfully
l'cine 90 grant your request.
kosucctfuliv
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1896-07-17
W0 FAIL U r Els.

lie was not much Of a man to look at
a. he leaned back In the chair opposite
the city editor In the dlngy little news
paper ONCE. Hts rough sandy beard
showed several weeks growth. his blue
eyes had an uncertain. vacant express
sion In them that verified the story told
by his breath. his clothes were shabby.
and bis old oyercoat. even In the
warmth Of the once. was buttoncd up
close under his chin In a way that sug-
gcstcd a doarth OF other clothing. llo
did not look like a gentleman.
The city editor opposite. even In his
shirt sleeves. with the ugly green shade
pulled down over hls eyes, had n pa
triclan bearing that was unmintakable.
They were not at work They were
waiting Tor the telephone 10 ring up
the account OF the hanging down at
Scoop. The Office was dark except for
the one lucandcsccnt light that swung
over the city editors table. and the
hgurca Of the two men on either side
stood out IN bold relief. showing sharp
~ the contrast between thCm-a con-
trast 10 decidedly In the city editors
favor Yet there had been time. ten
years ago, when Mrs Marvin. the social
leader OF the town. then a mining camp.
had refused to allow llcthcrly. the city
editor, to lavish his attentions and at
foctiona upon her pretty sister and had
smiled on shorwln
lfothCrly and Shcfwin were friends
'hhas ahaa-baso chuma "a cotlene. where
Sherwin. the moro brilliant OF tho two.
had coached lietherly all the way
through. and solved his problems.
translated his Greek and written hia
daily themes. A few years after they
graduated they had met In the west
Unexpectedly and had renewed the
friendship. For more than q year they
worked together ON daily paper.
II was not strange. after having
learned during HIS college course to be-
licyc that shcrwln was all-powcrful,
that Hethorly should turn to him when
the course Of his love affairs failed Ia
run smooth. Shcrwln was equal to the
emergency, II was comparatively
simple arrangement Mrs Marvin ia
yored shorwin and Elsie. the pretty
little hazol.oyod sister. favored lIcth-
erly.
The scheme by which llcthcrly and
Elsie profiiod everything and shorwln
nothing was FIRST put into execution
the night OF nrcman's ball. TO which
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1896-07-17

boys. In homespun aud drcadlully ILL.,
fitting clothes, made from garments
formerly worn by their elders, were
there. silently watchful and there
were also there the "unto auld," feeble
In step and with marks Of time set deep
around their lusterloss eyes Every
body was awaiting the new minister.
Some one approached, and there was
nuttcr throughout the entire church.
The minister stepped to the front OF
the pulpit and every eye was liked on
him with q solemn expectancy. lie was
an old man. who has been almost u
lifelong contemporary with DR., Hawk
ins, and It was naturally expected that
either before or after his sermon he
would offer some remarlH about the
departed brother Besides. there was
the announcement OF the funeral which
was to be made, and. altogether, Il was
momentous occasion for the little
country church.
There was pause after the first
hymn had been sung, and the minister
taking up a roll OF papor, coughed
slightly and advanced again 10 the
front OF the pulpit, At this point an
extraordinary occurrence happened,
At the door OF the meeting house, and
walking up the aisle came Rev. Heze-
kiah Hawkins In person, his lace dead
~ pale. but bearing hlmleslt with calm
ness and dignity almost supernatural
Every face in the church was lmmedl-
ately turned toward him, every eye
spellbound with terror There was no
installing that form and figure, the
long hair falling back IN venerable
waves over the sligllly stopped
shoulders. lie advanced to the pulpit
steps. mounted them and turned to the
congregation. and the startled people
noticed for the first time that he car
rled In his hand q large roll Of written
manuscript, evidently the notes Of his
/ farewell sermon.
For few moments nothing was said.
The people were so stricken with
amazement and fear that they dared
not even test their voices In expression
OF wonderment. while as for their be-
loved old minister. he seemed trans
figured with strange surrounding OF
almost ghostly serenity suddenly his
powerful and naturally sonorous voice
was heard reaching every nook and
corner OF the building, falling on the
listeners with cadence not entirely OF
this world. and chilling them with the
deep solemnlty Of its tone,
II am the resurrection ana the life
saith the Lord; he that belIoyeth In me
though he were dead yet shall he live
and whatsoever llyeth and belleyeth IN
me shall never die"
The beautiful and musical chant Of
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1896-07-17

the well-remcmbcred words came eau
fortingly and assurlngiy 20 the hearts
Of the listeners and dispelled for a
moment their fears The minister
paused AS the opening invocation was
delivered. and. a rare thing With him.
smiled n was quaint smile. holding
within it suggestions OF much
knowledge, suffering. forhearance and
sweetness: bringing charity with q
and much humility The smile that
some OF the disciples might have greet
ed the master with, so inuFht It was
with faith and love everlasting Then
he took up his well-beloycd Bible. and.
fixing his compelling gaze ON the con-
gregntlon, he again. though slower
than before, commenced impassively;
Il am the resurrection and the life.
saith the Lord. he who belieyeth In
me, though he were dead. yea shall he
live: and -" Al this juncture his
hand fell. he tottercd. and this time. be-
yond all possibility OF a trance, even
past the questioning Of his Maker. the
old preacher fell back In the arms OF the
visiting minister. dead.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1896-07-17

exercise his maleyolent influence upon
the jury system aud the honest sport
OF the land Of the iree?" At least ffty
Chinese have been sent back to China
within the past year as the result OF
their having served term In state
prison. Little Pete was convicted OF
jury brihing and sent to Folsom, and al
though he succeeded In securing his re-
lease before serving out his term. he is.
nevertheless. an ox-conylct. But the
federal law has loophole In II. Little
Pete has escaped the deportation clause
through a tochnicallty. An amend
mont TO the Geary act prohibits the Is
suancc OF laborors' certificates to con-
yicts, and the lack OF the certificate IN
the crime for which they are sent out OF
the country Far from II. lie has
never been known to soil his hands
with hard work, since the days when he
was small cunning looking Chinese
youngster In Chinatown. being edu-
Gated carefully by well-meaning Chris
tians for successful criminal career.
lie Is a merchant and merchants are
not required by law to have laborers'
certificates. They are not required
TO register in this category and conse-
Quently criminal record deba ring
them from registering does not nffcet
their status. So little Pete Is secure
from deportation. He says he does not
mind being excluded from the Bay Dis
trict track. Perhaps not, lie could
well AFFORD to rest on his oars.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1896-07-17

neighborhoOd. The reverend gentle
man was going to preach his farewell
sermon. and was preparing for Il when
he was taken III. Everything was done
for him. but his condition did not i'm.
prove and on Good Friday he apparent.
ly died and was placed In HE cofhn.
Another minister was 10 occupy the
pulpit In the church.
Old men and young mcn. mothers,
wives, girls In their teens. the old peo-
pie with that look which solitude and
repression stamp on the human physi-
ognomy; brown. furrowsd faces. mark
ed with inenaccably mournful lines,
the faces Of children almost. In that
stlll look In their deep.set eyes. the
faces OF statues nearly In stony ihdiffer.
ence OF look Peerlng from their
queer. old-fashioned hats were ii,
faces Of the men. a little vague curt
osity In the gaze. perhaps, and a great
pathos In their scanned and sunbuml
faces. The women were dressed gen
orally In rusty black. with here and
there an Impossible looking flower
spray or a totally incredible repre-.
sentation OF fruit. The llt,lo girls nnl
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1896-07-17

The emperor OF Germany Is man
OF versatile accomplishment and rarely
rests any length OF time without APP
pcnring In some new role. Recently
he was entertained at dinner by his
officers OF the culrassiers and enjoyed
himself thoroughly-so much 30 that
he prolonged his stay over six hours.
As the time went by he entered into
conversation with the bandmaster on
the subject OF historical marches With
a quick. impetuous movement the em-
peror jumped TO his feet and. summon
lng the musicians OF the band. seized
the baton and conducted the "Hohen-
friedburg March," by Frederick the
Great. As his baton fell on the final
note and the music ceased he turned
and, In an enthusiastic manner. cried
out:
"Ah, II Is fine like that! I'll have II
like that throughout my army"
II Is to be wondered II the emperor
proposes to wander about his country
rehearslng the bands OF his army to
suit his musical -Elarper's
Round Table.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1896-07-17
their constant and indlscreet use in the
hands Of the crank
IF. wHGTMYEF. u. y.
MARY eLLEN ANp rHs pARTY.
She Ooe. TO a Masquerade and Enjoys
10 immensely.

She Goe. TO Masquerade and Enjoys
~ immensely.
went to a masquerade party over In
Brooklyn last week. an sometimes l
most wish hadn't. fer then I shouldn't
never have seen George In a kings
custom consistin' OF red velvet knee
pants with lace rufilcs on EN- an
velvet mantle trimmed with kittens
fur an pasteboard crown on his
head. says Mary Ellen in Judge.
II was Emma Goslin'a birthday party
her 18th. 30 she says. but wouldn't
like to be hung by the heels since she
was 10 years old.
Two or three days before the party
Mamie Darling come over L our house
an she says T. me.
MARY Ellen" she says, II wish
you'd git me a pair OF Bob's old white
socks. 80 I I can cut tho toes on. I'm
goin' dressed as a baby"
says: "1'll get ye the socks all
right. but you won't need L cut EN- on
none. You needn't give me no such
gag as that: know the size Of yer
feet"
80 do know yours" she says. "an'
yer toes turn mp like sleigh runners"
why don't you 20 for a museum fat
woman" | says. IT'D be cheaper for
you"
She'd got the socks by this time. 80
she says: be sure you powder that red
hair o. yours: then nobody'll know it
unless they could feel II was coarse as
fiddle-strings."
Well the party was success. an
some OF Us got our names In the Brook
Ign Buzzard. bob an me went for
'Bub an Sis and folks said I we
carried It ont frstrate No wonder.
II was Bob's idea. and he put mo
through moro rchearsals than the Van
derbllt weddln' George is good COM
pany nj party, fer although he can't
sing, he can dance: an when Mrs. Cos
lin wanted L intorduce him to n lot o.
wallflowors he says:
I'm afraid I'll have 4 20 slow on
roun dances this cvcnin. Mis- Goslln.
fer see Mary Ellen's beglnnin' T. git
her back up already. an you know how
she Is. She's liable. once she gifts
started, t keep II up all night" SO l
enjoyed myself dancin'.
But didn't enjoy the supper very
much. The sandwiches got mixed an
every time tried T. get ham got
corn-boef-an' cant bear corn. beef:
| think rs fairly low"
After we unmasltod we had klssln'
games, an George got mad nj me Ter
not choosln him fer "postofice": but |
told him jest couldn't kiss him with
them ridiculous clo'cs on.
jest after we got over the bridge.
comm home. perleecoman stopped us
an made Us show him what we had In
our bundles. I asked him n he didn't
think a man oughter get six months fer
woarin such toys as them an he said
he did.
IL was broad-dayllght when we got
home, an we went In with the milk
man.