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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-31
Resolutions of Respect.
Tobacco Exchange.


Richmond. Va. March 80 1881.
At q special called meeting OF the Rich-
mond Tobacco Trade. held NJ he Tobacco
Exchange this. the 50th day OF March,
1897 Mr. James \. Boyd, president or the
Trade. In the chair. called the meeting to
order.
Colonel Francis NJ. Boykin arose and
addressing the meeting, spoke as fohows'
AS the years multiply upon Us, one by
one our companions and friends fan be-
side us. pass out Of sight, and leave us
with hearts bowed down with sorrow, but
not without hope OF a blessed immor-
tality. when in the fruition OF hope faith
will be lost I'm sight, and the souls
of the lust shall live forever In tho
Divine presence.
bowed down with sense that ever
surrounds as In the presence or death,
we assemble to-day 10 tender a loving
tribute TO the memory OF departed com
rade. man among men. true loving,
and brave, patriot. soldier, friend, ana
whether in peace or In war, was iuleniul
i'm the discharge OF duty.
"Nith q heart full OF the accumulated
tenderness of years OF friendship, ! an
nounce the death Of General Peyt10
Wise" -
ON motion OF Captain Maxwell r.
clarke duly seconded, the Chair APP
pointed Captain Maxwell T. Clarke, VII
liam NJ Bridges. A. II. Yarbrougn, iran
els NJ. Boykin, and Cazneau MCLEOD as
a committee 20 draft and report resolu-
lions suitable 10 the occasion, which CON-
mittee reported the following;
Whereas we are again called together to
evnress our feelings OF deepest sorrow at
The death OF one who was so long assoc
ciated with this trade; who gave MS
everv energy 20 It's interests, and TO me
nronotion OF its welfare, we can
but how with resignation 10 the DEGREES
OF an all-wise Providence who orderetn
ali things well and with protound
humility would give expression 10 our
feelings I'm the following resolutions:
Resolved That in the death OF Gene
raj Peyton Wise we feel not only tnat
our city. but our State, has lost one "no
was ever In fun sympathy with their M
terests. who lent his every energy ho'
only 10 the public welfare, but 10 me
General promotion OF the interests Of his
fellow-citzens, by every ehJrt ana III
every way when called upon 10 10 80.
Resolved. That General Peyton Wise
was too well known for Us TO add any
encomiums 10 4 character 80 conspicuous
a. his Brave and noble as soldier
and as a citizen, kind and gentle "a
woman. his nature was to gather around
rim friends In whatever position he was
nlacod. in whatever sphere he moved.
Resolved That we tender to his De-
reaved family our sincere sympathy. and
direct that these resolutions be published
In the daily Times. Richmond Dispatch
and state (newspapers) and that copy
be sent 10 his widow
oSiened) MAXWELL T. CLARKE,
WILLIAM NJ. BRIDGES.
A. r.. YARBROUGH,
FRANCIS NJ. BOYKIN,
CAZNEAU MBEOD.
Mr. II. c. Morton moved the adoption
OF the resolutions as read Mo'ioh &C.
conded. and II was 20 ordered.
ON motion TO that effect, the meeting
was declared adjourned.
JAMES n. BOYD. President.
cazneau Mcleod. Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-31

Trinity Lodge OF Good femplars held a
reception az the residence OF Mrs. A. J..
Pyle last night. Many friends Of the or
ganizat.0n were present. and the particu-
lar features OF the entertainment-a CO.
nundrum supper and delightful musical
feast-were much enjoyed. The supper
was served la carte. and for the trifiing
sum OF cents one might have purchased
TIE Southern Part Of Europe" "a Warm
Reception" First Love-" or other equal
ly promising dishes.
Miss Fannie Taylor played two selec-
tons for the piano; Miss Dean Gatewood
sang, and Master Howard Gatewood re-
cited. Miss Ellen Taylor and Mr.. w. w.
Eames gave a duet. Mr. George Taylor
and Mr.. Fred Beck sang comic songs,
and Miss Dean Gatewood was also heard
in a vocal number.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-31

There are six or seven sides OF bacon
at the Second POlice-Station that belong
10 some unknown person. The meat was
found early yesterday morning on south
Seventh street near the Free bridge, and
Sergeant Cosby and officer Sowell sent it
TO the station-hOuse. 4 carload of meat,
assigned 10 W. S. Forbes & CO.. was near
the spot where the meat was found, and
the car seems TO have been broken into.
a man was locked up IN the Second Po-
lice Station last night as a suspicious
character. and the officers have evidence
which points dangerously towards his be-
ing the particular man who loves swine
better than the ways of honesty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-31
UNDER THE SPELL AGAIN.
The Comedy Drama SUCCESSFULLY
Presented n Second Time.

The Comedy Drama successfully
Presented n Second Time.
Mr.. T.. c. Whalen's comedy drama,
Under the Spell" was presented at Cor
coran Hall on Monday night by the
Ideals a talented amateur dramatic
organization. The capacity Of the hall
was not sufficient TO accommodate all
who applied for admission. and many
were turned away. The play presents a
strong and convincing temperance argu-
ment, and scores the social drinking Gus
tom. There IS a charming blending Of
pathos and humor, but the thread Of the
story and the logic Of the lesson is never
sacrificed for effect.
The characters were admirably sustain
ed by the members of the club. Miss
Jessie Godsey filled the leading part OF
Laura Wilbur with distinction. Her
touch was always fine. and in the emo
tional episodes she sustained the part
very cleyerly. Miss Marcie Il. Chapel
as Mrs. Kingsley. gave an inimitabie
reading Of a difficult role. Mr.. II. NJ.
Godsey played with fervor and discretion
the oyermastering part OF Colonel VIII
bur, and Miss jamie King made an ex-
cellent servant-girl. Mr. Willie f.. Gary
and Mr. Thomas Garland, as Dennis Nc
Shane an Irishman. and Hans Heinrich.
a Dutchman. gave clever character
sketches. Mr.. Wallace u. Sherer, MIR.
William c. Butler. Mr.. r. Bennett Fleet,
and Mr. Horace Burnett all appeared 10
the greatest advantage In their respective
roles The production as whole re-
Elected great credit on the Ideals as an
organization. on Mr.. William G. Butler,
the manager, and Mr. William Edward
Gary, the stage manager
1t is more than probable that the play
will be repeated at Corcoran Hall shortly,
and may also be given at Belyidere Hall.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-31
RALEIGHs BUDGET.
The Penitentiary Farms-Neternns
yIcef-Urief Mention.


RALEIGH. y. c.. March SO.-(Special)
superintendent Leazar has talked
very freely to Senator Clark regarding
what had been said as 20 the condition
of the penitentiary and the extravaganza
on the farms. Mr.. Leazer says the state
farms have on hand $4,000 worth Of cot
ton. $4,000 in good notes, and $1,000 worth
OF supplies, and that the farms could be
run the rest of the year without drawing
a cent from the state
II is said that Professor Howell, who
IS Superintendenr OF the city graded
schools Is TO be offered that position in
Durham 10 succeed Professor Larus, who
has been appointed professor at the
State University.
Junius Daniel Camp Confederate Vete-
rams met tonight 10 appoint delegates
and make arrangements for their attend
ance al the reunion in Nashville, Tenn,
iu June and also 10 make arrangements
for the Memorial-Day (Nay lOth) exer-
cises here.
THE Executive Committee Of the Teach
ers' Assembly will meet here Friday and
decide upon the place OF meeting OF the
assembly and other business OF import
ance. There is much opposition TO the
meeting OF the assembly in Morehead.
The Grand Chapter OF North Carolina
poval- Arch Masons and the Grand Com
,nanderv of North Carolina Knights
,remnlar will hold their annual con-
clayes in wilmington May 18th.
Rishop Cheshire will devote himself to
the worl, OF raising the endowment OF
81 Mary's until in May, and about the
lat of June he will 80 abroad TO attend
the Lambert Conference in London.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-31
BONES OF GIANT BIRD
THE STORY OF 4 REMARKABLE
FIND ~ AUSTRALIA.
IN LIFE STOOD TWELVE FEET.
Is Totally Unknown to History-Thc
Remains, n Vast Quantity of
saif--Without Wings.

LONDON. March 15.-Dr. f. c. Stirling.
f. r. s.. announces that he discovered,
during a visit to Australia from which
he has just returned. the remains OF an
extinct bird which in life measured y
feet IN height. The bird. as DR. Stirling
describes 1t. is unknown TO history. IN
some respects it resembles the elephant
footed moa. and in others the emu Of
the present day. It differs from all in so
great a degree. however. as TO prove Il
to have been Of class by itself. Large
quantities o. the remains were discov-
cred showing that centuries ago this
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-31
DIR. HALLS SECOND LECTURE.
The Eminent Scientist Discusses the
Mind and Body.

Mind and Body.
Dr. Halls lecture on THE Mind and
Body" which took plase in the college
chapel last evening. was intensely inte-
resting and very instructive. The chapel
was again filled to overlooking with an at
tentive and appreciative audience. The
lecturer is rapidly winning friends, and
he is pronounced by ali as being a most
charming speaker.
nhe third lecture OF the course Will be
delivered on Thursday evening. beginning
at 6l5 o'clock. The subject will be THE
Border Land"
DR.. Hall was asked last night 70 give
some Of his impressions of Richmond.
We'll" he said, Il have often longed TO
visit your city and associate myself with
the people and the historic places near
By, but have never enjoyed that privilege
until now My visit SO far has been
most delightful one. and I shall carry
away with me happy remembrance OF my
stay I'm tho capital city OF The old Do
minion. The pleasant weather AFFORDS me
abundant opportunity for visiting the
places of interest LereabOuts. ana J spend
nearly all OF ny time out Of doors"
At a recent meeting OF the 1897 gradu-
ating class Mr.. b. b.. English was elected
class president.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-31
JOHN PENROsE. BURGLAR.
The RichmOnG Printer Victim of the
Cocaine Hnbit-Arrestcd in Newark.

-''f wv ""'''N VIC
Cocaine Habit-Arrested in Newark.
John Penrose "a printer. who lived for
some time go. Richmond. lies In Jail at
Newark n. j.. according to the New
York Herald. charged with attempted
burglary.
Impcnoi hy maddening desire FOR a
drug 90 tho use Of which he had become
addicted. masked with "a remnant Of his
dead wfc's dress, and wearing shoes
which hc had solcd himself. believing that
he Was by This means destroying n clue
'1at would lead 20 his arrest. PenrOse
entered Tho house of Mr. Alfred Y.
acnung. e. well-tO-dO merchant hoplng
io hn1 moiey with which 10 purchase
cocaine. When taken into custody the
PRISONER had in bis pockets key-hole
iW. chUeL "a small hammer, a glass
cutter and three plyers. He also mad a
bottle containing chlorofOrm. which he
.'i1. hc intended 10 use on rags 10 be
placed over the faces OF the sleeping
members Of the family 50 that he might
.afch FOR the money he expected 10 get,
urdisturbcd.
Penrose, the Herald says IS living with
ms father. well-known and highly-re-
slecied printer OF Newark. lie has
zen married twice. the first time In Har-
,.sDurs, Pa; the second time In this city.
S''h wives are dead his second having
N's- about a year aGo. and since that
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-31


three-toed bird. as large. but generally
distinct from the elophant-bird, as 1t IS
called. These birds were found in the
alluyial banks Of streams, together with
eggs which measured from thirteen 10
fourteen inches in diameter one oil
these eggs. il is estimated, would con-
tain AS hens eggs. Dr. Stirring was
aware Of the Madagascar discovery, and
made "a thorough search of the bed OF
Lake CALEDONIA for eggs of the I'M
known bird, whose remains he had FOUND
but TO no purpose This circumstance
and other facts, which he CLEANED on in
vestigating. lead him 10 believe tnat me
unknown bird buried its eggs, like the
ostrich, but in the earth. instead OF sahu'
There is any amount Of speculation IN
scientific circles over DR.. Stirlings us
covery. Theories have been formed, but
that IS as far as any one has gone as yet.
DR.. Stirling himself says that he does
not know to what class the bird De
longs. That seems to be the exact truth
so far as everybody else is concerned
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-31
FAILURE OF A SHOE MERCHANT.
Mr.. u. +. TinsIey Assigns, with Liza
bilities of S3,7OO-His Creditors.

j. J.. Tnsley. the weil-known shoe
merchant at No C23 east Broad street,
made an assignment late yesterday eve
ming TO Sol. Cutchins. trustee.
The liabilities are placed az $500, and
The property conveyed consists of the
entire stock of merchandise store fix
lures. an chooses I'm action, bills and
notes. bonds book-accounts. etc
In disposing OF these assets. the trus-
tee is directed 20 use his discretion as
10 whether they shall Doe sold az public
sale or public auction. the time limit
IS TO retailing them being placed at sixty
care. The creditors are divided into
three classes each class 10 be subjected
10 the pr0-rata plan, should it become
necessary.
Creditors Of the frst-class are: Holder
Of note for $500 drawn by B. r.
Tinsley. and due At State Bank of Vir-
einia March q. 1897, secured by sixteen
shares of the Home Building Company's
stock: holder of a similar note que at
State Bank April lG. 1897 for $3.50; Mrs.
Emily Porter 1855 23 with interest; Maud
Porter Tinsiey. $l6L07. with interest
The only creditors in the secOnd-class
rr- IT, W. RomTee & Brother Trunk
and Bag Company. who are preferred
f.r S-GSl
Tr.rI-cIass creditors are r. A. Jacob,
Winco. Elicit * Crump Shoe
Company S581S; NJ Hessberg. S5lLm; ".
a. sorg & Co. $40; John b. Cary &
Son. Sd: Dr. j. S. Wexford $50, and a
number of other smaller amounts to
ISL richmond creditors. and the following
o.,-of-town creditors: Parker Holmes
d. Coz Boston. Sl1Z65; Craddock. Terry
g. CO.. Lynchburg, S7O13; J. G.. Grieb
& SON. Philadelphia. $u.73; Chesapeake
Shoe Company. Boston. $50; William
N-ely. NV York $3.50; Frank & Swarts,
Sew York. 500; Maryland Shoe Company
Baltimore $50 40: Goodyear Rubber Com
Iauy. N575, Revere Shoe Company, Bos-
ION. $3.50. Hedley d Farmer Company,
Sew York 6H; Vail Dutenhoffer. Gin
onnau &oG; j. T. Swain & Co., Win
st0n Conn. $50: Hutchinson & Smith,
Boston. S7955: Atlantic Paper Company.
%. T. p. Greason. New York, $l0l.45;
N. w. Whiredge $3.50.
Accompanying the dsed OF assignment,
Nr Tnsley filed his homestead eXemp-
ton deed amounting TO 1880; as al
owed under the laws Of the state Of
Virginia. This includes his personal pro-
Iuty ana real estate in Chesterfield
county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-31
MEYER SYCLE
Formerly Isaac Sycle & Co..,
I03 east Broad street, Next Corner First.
fmh 3O-2D
CAPT. WEST As SUPERINTENDENT
Enters Upon His Duties To-Morrow-
His Appointment Approved.

The promotion Of Captain W. r. West
from master Of transportation here TO
division superintendent of the Southern
railway meets with general approval on
the part of the people Of this city with
whom that gentleman has come In con-
tact.
Captain West enters upon the discharge
OK his new duties tomorrow. and viii
have charge OF the line from West Point
TO Danvile and the branch roads from
Keysvllle 20 Durham aud from oxford TO
Henderson He has been In the service
Of the Southern railway for thrty-fiye
years. filling various responsible posi-
lions. his latest being that OF train mas
ter here. During all that time he has
never been suspended for day or re-
primanded by his superior officers OF the
company. Such a record speaks for
Itself
Mr. John NJ. Hudspeth. chief train dis
patcher here. will assume some of the du-
ties now performed by Captain West. and
will have charge OF the Office during the
superintendents absence In travelling
over the line.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-31
LOSSES CRAZED HIM.
AN UNKNOWN MAN COMMITS SUI
eide IN NEW ORLEANS.
WORE CLOTHES BOUGHT IN RICHMOND
The Only Clue to His Idenfity-""'c
His Name ms Wilson Williams, OF
v,sh,npton-Hnd Lost $4,000, and
Was Drinking Heavily.

In the precincts OF cheap hotel In
New Orleans, a man OF marked eccen-
tricity. who had registered as Wilson
Williams Of Washington. ID. c., but who
wore clothes bought at the Globe CLOTH
ing House, in this city, took HIS own life
on Monday night. having first destroyed
every clue that could possibly lead to his
Identification. except the trade mark on
his clothing.
The following press telegram was re-
celved by the Dispatch yesterday from
New Orleans:
"a man who registered as Wilson VIII
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-31
DEATHS.

CUNNINGHAM.-Died at Lee Camp
Soldiers Home March 80 1897, Veteran
PEYTON Il. CUNNINGHAM, Company
G, Fifty-eighth Regiment OF Virginia In
fantry. of Rockbudge county; aged 81
years.
Funeral from the home chapel TO-DAY
Wednesday. at II o'clock 4. NJ.
NASHON.-Died. at his home In Hem
rico county on Tuesday, March 30 1897,
GEORGE 5. VASHON. aged u years.
Funeral from 81. Johns church APRIL
LIST. at Y o'clock NJ. Friends and ac-
auaintances invited TO attend.
WISE.-Died, at his residence, Nc. 100
west Main street. at Hes O'Clock Mon
day morning. March g. 1897, General
PEYTON WISE.
His funeral will take place at o'clock
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON from st.
Paul's church ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-31
THE RICHMOND DIspArCH-wEDNEsDAY, MARCH 81, 1897

ly destroyed. and the following sine was
all that was found in II: The Palace
Hotel has my watch The dead mans
effects consisted OF n few collars and a
light overcoat. and the clothes that he
wore. The weapon he used was an
American bulldog. His name was on his
spectacle case. but before killing himself
he had erased It. This gives rise TO the
belief that Williams was not his name.
His overcoat was bought from the Globe
clothing house. Richmond, Va. The re-
mains were sent to the moSsue in the
patrol-wagon"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-31
TO IMPROVE THE HARBoR.
Committee to Go TO Washington for
Aid TO Remove n big Rock.

Aid TO Remove n big Rock.
For long time the large rock IN
James river opposite the Old Dominion
steamship wharves has been menace
TO navigation in that stream Recent
~ the Chamber Of Commences Com
mittce on Inland Trade appointed n spe-
cal committee, composed Of Mcssrs.
Warner Moore and John A Curtis. and
one other gentleman. to 80 10 Wash
ington and confer with the CHIEF en-
glneer of rivers and harbors. with "a
view OF improssing upon that official the
Importance Of the government making
an appropriation to have this obstacle
removed. Subsequently. the Committee
ON Improvement OF James River met and
appointed a committee. composed of
Chairman James r. Vaughan and Mr.
Edgar II. Ferguson, TO go along with
those delegated from the Chamber
These gentlemen will leave on the noon
train to-day TO perform this mission.
They will be absent a couple Of days
probably. ana will do ali in their power
10 at least have the government make
thorough investigation Of this matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-31

time he has been employed as a brake
man on the Delaware. Lackawanna and
Western railroad. In attempting TO make
his escape penrose Jumped from a win
dow Of Mr. Genungs house. fifteen feet
above the sidewalk he was chased by
policeman. and dragged from under the
stoop OF his fathers house. TO which he.
fed for refuge Penrose Is described az
having a weak. emaciatod, smooth-shaven
face, scanty light hair blue eyes. and
voice that indicates pulmonary troubles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-31
shadowing "a Thief.

Detective John Hall has recovered
several OF the vessels that were stolen
from st. Patrick's church last week The
thief wrenched the cups from their
handles and sold them 10 a pawnbroker.
He had made Intellectual attempts to dis
pose OF the cups at several places, and
the detective has a good description OF
the man.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-31

A still alarm OF fire was turned In at
Truck Company. No. 2. yesterday morning
at $40 o'clock. and was caused by a small
nre In the bakery and dwelling at 1905
east Main street. occupied by Mr.. NJ r..
Wright The fire started from the oven.
and was extinguished without loss to the
stock, and with trifiing damage otherwise.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-31

Cards, Bm-Heads. Statements. Letter
Heads. Note Heads Circulars, Handbills.
Dodgers. etc, printed by the Dispatch
Company at low prices. VIII give you
good work at same prices you pay for
inferior work Send us your orders and
we VII guarantee satisfaction in every
narticular.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-31
Dies I'm winston, n. C.

WINSTON. y. c., March S0.-(Special.)-
James w. Penn. native o. fatrlck coun-
", Va. died here last night; aged 80 years.
The remains were sent TO ReidsviIle to-
day for interment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-31
RIchmonders In New York.

NEW YORK, March S0.-(Special)-P.
Whitlock and W. B. Tenant, Hoffman;
w. L. Royag. sturtevant; J. II. Estes ST.
Denis; II. RSab and wife. Holland.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-31
MEYER SYCLE.
ladies' TailOr-Mdde
Suits.

A large line of Ladies Tailor
Made Suits. We have taken
especial care iii the manufacture
of our stock to give good value
at little cost. Very small prices
on all our Tailor Made Suits.
Prices: s29s. 1888. Ass. S.9S. $3.50. 81,
$50 10 Si5
Special orders taken on higber-prlced
Suits.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-31
Wrappers.

We shall sell this week 81 dozen Ladies'
Lawn and Percale Spring Wrappers. new
styles, at soc. each
A grand display OF Hamburg and Swiss
Embroideries.
We take orders on soleil (or SUM Plalt-
ing and ACCORDION Plating.