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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-23
AT STANTON.
An Entertainment, "a Feast, and
Speeches.

Speeches.
STANTON, VA, February 22.-(Spe-
cial. )-To-day Washington's Birthday was
observed here by the closing of the
banks, the public schools. post-office. and
public buildings. 1t was County-Court
day. too, but the lowering skies served
10 keep the farmers from town, and
rather a small crowd attended court.
At the Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion tonight an elegant banquet was had
under the auspices Of the Ladies' Aux
Hilary Of the association. A large number
OF guests were present Messrs. r. f..
Undertake, c. r. Caldwell, Frank Bear,
and Edward Euritt rendered the vocal
selection America" and the Rev. J. n.
Wells. pastor of the Second Presbyterian
church, said grace. After this the guests
sat down TO a feast. The toast 20 the
Ladies' Auxiliary was responded to by
Mr.. Allen NJ Howerson; Mr.. Roger b.
Atkinson spoke TO the toast 10 1.-THE
Press'; 1.-THE Day We Celebrate" was
spoken OF by Mr.. Stephen ID. Undertake,
Jr: to the toast, "Our Ancestors, the
Heroes of the Revolution" Mr.. John
Baldwin Ransom responded; Mr. Law
renee Washington responding TO 1.-The
Old Dominion" Judge William S. Gooch's
speech was in response 10 THE Daugh-
tiers OF the Revolution" while the adj
dress of the evening. on Washington"
was delivered by Hon. Henry " Strayer,
of Harrisonburg. The hall was tastefuly
decorated with bunting and national flags.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-23
SONS OF THE REVOLUTION.
The Virginia Society Hanquets and
Elects Officers.

Elects Omcers.
The annual meeting of the Society Of
the Sons Of the Revolution in the State
of Virginia was held at the Westmore-
land Club last night.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: Hon. James Aston
Cabell, president; Colonel Francis Lee
Smith, of Alexandria, first vice-president;
DR.. w. C. n. Randolph, of Albemarle
second vice-president; Hon. r. II. W.
Duke, Jr., of Albemarle, secretary; K
Lancaster Williams, Jr., w. Chase Nor
ton, registrar; Board of Managers.
Aston Cabell, William Chase Morton,
Charles Washington Coleman, Lyon q.
Tyler. J. r. " Daniel, r. a. Lancaster,
Jr., DR. Charles r. Robins, Dr. X. r.
williams, Jr., Willis b. Smith.
An elegant banquet preceded the. an
uual meeting The following toasts
were responded to:
George Washington" responded to by
J. Aston Cabell
"The Society,"" Judge Duke.
Corporations In the Revolution" Will
lis b. Smith.
'Surgeons in the Revolution, and Revo-
luton Surgery" DR.. Robins.
Finances" r. l.. Williams.
Speeches were also made by Messrs
DIR. r. +. Williams, A. w. Weddell, w.
Chase Morton, e. Randolph Williams,
and others.
The Society of the Sons of the Revolu-
ton is the largest organization Of the
kind in the United States. 1t has kept
its membership carefully to the lineal
descendants of Revolutionary societies
In New York, it has erected the Hale
monument i'm the City-Hal Park, and
has placed tablets at many places OF
note in the States Of New YORK ana
pennsylvania. The society in Virginia
is composed of young and active men,
and Is in a healthy and vigorous condi-
ton. The next meeting of this society
will be held at Yorktown, on the 18th
OF october. 1897, the anniversary Of the
battle. when a large attendance from
the various States of the Union is ex-
pected
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-23
IN GREATER NEW YORK.
Southern Society Dinner-Roosevet
md Seth Low.

NEW YORK, February 2.-Patriotlsm
was manifested I'm the observance ol
Washington's Birthday in and about the
Greater New York to-day. The national
flag hoated from the public buildings ana
from innumerable business structures ana
private houses. Business was generaly
suspended, and the day was given over 10
ceremonies, parades drills, sports, lee
lures. entertainments, dinners and recep-
tions, and to meetings of all KINDS by pa
triotic societies, military organizations
political, religious, educational, charitable
civil, and athletic. associations.
The day was notable for the meetings,
dinners. and private receptions given by
members OF the various patriotic societies.
the Daughters Of the Revolution, the EN-
pire State Society, the Sons Of the Revo-
luton, the Colonial Danes OF the state OF
New York, the Daughters OF the war OF
1912. the Mayfiower Descendants, the Co.
lonial Club the Washington Heights so
ciety Of Children of the American Revoiu-
ton. the Southern Society. the Loyal Le-
gion, the Grand Army Of the Republic
and the National Guard Regiments.
Hugh s. Thompson presided at the
Southern Society's dinner. About ITO MEM
bers Of the society and their guests were
present. Among the more prominent were
George Gordon Battle, Rev. Alexander
Carson. Justice II. p. Dugro, ]. Henry
Harper. S. NJ. Inman, and Colonel r. H.
Savage.
There were four toasts responded TO,
as follows: washington" Theodore
Roosevelt; New York and Greater New
York" Seth Low; what the South
Wants" Richard NJ Venable, and Some
Southern Ideals" John Fox, Jr. The
members Joined I'm singing "Dixie' and
other southern melodies between the adj
dresses.
In the British Capital.
LONDON. February 2-Washington's
Birthday was celebrated by the American
Society In London with brilliant recep-
ton at the Hotel Cecil. Ambassador
Bayard. Mrs. Bayard, and their daughter
received about 300 guests. including Lieu
tenant Commander Cowles. naval attache
of the embassy and Mrs. Cowles. Colonel
and Mrs. Taylor, Mr.. Welcome. president
of the American Society. and honcure ID.
Conway. After the reception supper was
given
Under the Lfndens.
BERLIN. February 22.-Ambassador
Uhl and Consui-General De Kay attended
a dance given tonight at the Kaiserhof
I'm honor of Washington's Birthday. A
fine musical selection was rendered in
Guiding well-known American airs.
In Paris.
PARIS, February 22-The big flags of
the American Embassy and Consulate
General were out to-day, and red, white,
and blue bunting was displayed from
many American houses, both in the bust
ness and the residential quarters, but the
event OF the day was the second dinner
Of the season given by the American Uni
versity Club at the Hotel Continental this
evening. Some sixty or seventy persons
were present, representing over a score
of universities and colleges. The British
Ambassador, Sir Edmund Munson OK
ford presided, and spoke TO the sentiment
washington and the Mother Country"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-23

not rise until a late hour. Speeches anu
good cheer were the order OF the evening"
The battalion OF colored military, COM
posed OF the three companies In TINS cry,
under command of Major Jackson, ais"
paraded this afternoon In honor OF the
day
The Norfolk Light Artillery Blues
Celebrate.
NORFOLK, VA. February 22.--fSpeclal.)
The Norfolk Light Artillery Blues ceie-
brated tonight It's sixty-ninth anniver-
sary by an elaborate banquet Mt the d.
James Hotel. Toasts were responded TO
by number Of distinguished gentlemen,
among whom were Mayor Mayo and Colo
mel William Lamb. The command IS one
of the oldest and best-equipped commands
I'm the South, and IL has a glorious MIS-
tory. The battle OF Charlottesville was
opened by a shot from one OF the Blues
guns. but the most notable work Of the
command was on the line Of battle near
the Boydton plank-Eoad. near Petersburg.
At this point the fgnting was terrific, the
command suffered severely. and was final
~ captured. lighting TO the last gun.
They were taken 10 Point Lookout and
held until 1866. when the close OF the war
brought their disagreeable thraldom 10
an end.
In Lexington.
LEXINGTON, VA, February 22.-(Spe-
ciaI) -Academic classes were suspended I'm
the Virginia Military Institute and Wash
ington and Lee University to-day In honor
OF the memory OF George Washington.
The annual celebration Of the Washing
ton Literary Society was held in the uni
versity chapel tonight.
The declaimers medal was awarded TO
r. Wholewinder, Of Kentucky, and the
debater's medal 10 w. s. Cox, Of Virginia.
The celebration was attended by a large
crowd, and was much enjoyed.
A. Roanoke.
ROANOKE, VA, February 22.--(SpeciaL)
Washington's Birthday was celebrated at
the Academy Of Music this afternoon by
the presentation Of Bibles and flags 70 the
public schools Of the city, under the
auspices Of the Junior Order Of United
American Mechanics. Rev. Dr. w. {.
Campbell pastor Of the First Presbyte-
rian church, delivered an address on
washington. The speech accepting the
flags was made by Roy 3. Smith, Of the
City School Board.
At Woodstock.
WOODSTOCK. VA, February 22.-(Spe-
cial)-Washington's Birthday was not
generally observed here to-day. The
closing of the banks was the only evil
dence Of a holiday. The annual Martha
Washington tea-party under the auspices
of the Lutheran Church. is In progress IN
the courthouse tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-23

expression and wondrous s"ee'ne'''
1.-THE Sword OF Bunker HILL"
THE Old Mountain Tree was sun9
by Mcssrs. J. L. Pearman. Roy rv.u,
John nIngle. and Charles Mead Inv
next number on the programme war "
solo by Professor J. l.. Mltcneii' WI, NJ
sang 1.-THE Red. White. and Blue. ln ms
concluded, God Be with You TIL we
Meet Again" was sung by the gathering
led by Captain Cunningham. and az us
conclusion prayer was offeted by Kew
T. J. Taylor.
The Doxology was sung by all, s,anu,
ing. and the gathering was disinlsseu
with the benedictlon, pronounced by rev
Or. w. T.. Hatcher.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-23
CELEBRATION IN wAsHINGToN.
coolest Inhabitants" Meet"@-
Daughters of American Revoiuton'

WASHINGTON. d. c., February e.
Wet weather prevented any outdoor ceie-
bration Of washlngton's Birthday IN
this city, but exercises of different sorts
wero held under the auspices OF various
neutrality-suspicious., social, ana
other-during the day, and others are III
progress tonight.
One Of the regular features OF the ceie-
bration of the day in this city Is the
meeting of the Association OF Oldest
Inhabitants Of the District ms was
held this morning at the headquarters
Of the association. and the programme
included the reading Of Washington
farewell address. The day was also
marked by the opening of the SKIN
continental congress Of the Daughters OF
the American Revolution. which Is 10 be
IN session through the week. The sons
of the Revolution, the Sons Of the Amerl-
can Revolution. and the Children OK the
American Revolution also celebrated the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-23
sEABROOKE IN SPECULATION.
An Excellent Performance Wen Re-
ceiyed at the Academy.

Thomas Q. Seabrooke made his re-
entree at the Academy last night under
very happy circumstances. The inhu-
ence that this clever actor has gained
over the hearts of Richmond play-goers
was emphatically attested by the pres
ence of an immense audience, which had
braved the elements TO see him once
again in his last seasons success-"The
Spectator"
The piece has been partly rewritten,
and strengthened in several points where
strength was essential, and has been
given a most complete scenic investiture.
1t tells vivid story in vastly enter
tanning way, and furnishes Mr.. Seabrooke
with an admirable vehicle for the dis
play Of his exceptional ability.
MIR. Seabrooke's support this season is
particularly strong. and the performance
is one that certainly should not be
missed.
There will be matinee and evening per-
formances to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-23
JASPER AT THE BAZAAR.
The "sun-DO-Moyc" Orator Draws
Large Crowd-Other Attractions.

Large Crowd-Other Attractions.
John Jasper. OF ''Sun-do-Moye" fame.
was the attraction at the hospitals
bazaar last night. The Armory Drill Han
was almost crowded. Notwithstanding
the extreme inclemency OF the weather.
Fully five hundred persons listened 10
John Jasper's sermon and TO the music
furnished by his choir. This entertain
ment-one which yielded $40 profit-wi.s
given under the auspices OF the Retreat
for the Sick.
The gay and frivolous. who love the
art Terpsichore. enjoyed themselves
boundlessly In the balcony TO the drlll
hall, wherein the Blues Band furnished
the music.
The voting upon the elegant couch to
be given the most popular hospital was
quite spirited last night. The Virginia
was a little ahead at closing time last
night.
Tonight will begin the aucilonlng
OF the articles on sale at the bazaar.
There will also be on hand Companies
b and L. OF the First Virginia Regiment
Old papers for sale at the Dispatch
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-23
Martha Washington Bazanr.

The plans for the Martha Washington
bazaar. TO be held on the second Monday
after Easter. were completed at meet
ing of the ladies In charge OF the affair
held in the rooms OF the McGill Union
last Sunday afternoon.
The bazaar promises 10 be very pic
turesque. The ladies' taking part will
be attlred in costumes OF the Colonial
period, and the tables will all be deco
rated In the colors OF the original Colo
nies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-23
Arrested as n Suspicious Character.

A young white man Of very nice APP
pearance giving Frank Haas as his name.
was arrested by Detective Gibson and
lodged at the Second Police Station yes
terday, charged with being a suspicious
character. A man answering the de-
scription of Haas has been working a
fiimfiam or short-change scheme In some
OF the lower counties. Detective Tomlin-
son recognized in Haas a man whom he
ran out Of Richmond four years ago for
trying to work the same racket
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-23
r,rst Cattle Sold I'm pens.

The first sale OF cattle at the union
pens since the quarantine law went into
effect was held yesterday. About five
carloads were disposed OF. The capacity
of the pens Is 10 be doubled. and II is
proposed 10 build non-Quarantine pens
al the same point. which Is about a mile
and half from the city on che Chesa-
peske and Ohio railroad
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-23
sherer Hns Gone Home.

William b. Sherer. the young man who
attempted to commit suicide on Saturday
afternoon In the Capitol Square. left for
his home. In Philadelphia, by the early
train yesterday morning. Sherer spent
Sunday quietly at the residence of his
father-in-law, Mr.. A. j. Berry. His wife
will remain with her father for the pres
ent, and nothing definite could be learned
as to the plans Of the young couple
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-23

Old papers for sale at the Dispatch
office.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-23

not rise until late hour Speeches anu
good cheer were the order OF the eVenins-
The battalion OF colored military, COM
posed OF the three companies IN TINS cry,
under command Of Major Jackson, aiso
paraded this afternoon In honor OF inc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-23
Under the Lindens.

BERLIN. February 22.-Ambassador
Uhl and Consul-General De Kay attended
a dance given tonight at the Kaiserhof
I'm honor Of Washington's Birthday A
fine musical selection was rendered, in
Guiding well-known American airs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-25

ahead of the game something like s22 per
week.
There is another man who also succeeds
in getting more than "a share of the same
kind of work. He is not in the Council,
but he has "a pull with the Red Sealers
while other men probably moro deserving
cannot secure any work for their horses
and wagons.
1t looks like case of grab.
There are other men also we'll favored
in some of the departments. Most OF
the officials who receive from $1,000 10
$1,000 per annum do but little work for
their money. The reason is that this was
to be an economic wear, but in place OF
discharging some of the officials. or lay
ing them of while there was no work
going on, they received their salaries just
the same.
Some Of the officials pay "A tax upon
$500 worth of personal property which
they do not possess, while the taxpayers
OH real estate have been denied work.
In speaking with taxpayers wno have
been refused work i'm some of the depart
ments expressions were uttered To the
effect that thev will he heard from during
the coming fall election.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-25
SHOT A COMPANION.
Austin KaleS AIMED Pistol Which
He D.du't Tn nix Was LOaled.

Thomas Gilmartin,. IL years old Of Is
Huron street, was the victim of "
didn't know it was loaded" this fore
noon.
Gilmartin ana Austin Hates. f. wears
old, of l2 Canton street were assisting
Sarah Cone In moving into 50 Regent
avenue.
Young katas saied pistol in an old
banu box and this he took and said 10
Young Gilmartin. Look out for me, | am
Buffalo Btll. and at the same time fired
at him.
Young Kntes was thoroughly frighten-
oil when he saw the smoke and heard the
report from the weapon. for no had no
idea that 10 was loaded.
Iho bullet. which was small one. -
nlitrc, hit young Glmnrtin in tho front
mart of tho left leg n few inches from the
hudv. but did no Rrent damage as the
bullet only broke the skin and then fell
TO the floor.
The injured lad was taken To his home
where he was attended tSDr Carroll,
who says that there will to no serious re-
suits No arrests were made ns the boys
have ALWAYS been very friendly. and there
ia no question but that the shooting was
unintenti ional.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-25
A FREE SHOP NOW.
MOulierS and COremakers in a
Wareham Foundry on Strike.

Waltham, Mass, Aug. %. Ninety
moulders and coremakers at Davis 8,
Farnum's iron foundry went on strike
this morning, ana what promises to be a
lengthy dispute between u section of the
employees and the management is in prog
rcSs The foundry will hereafter loo con
ductod as non-union shop, according To-
notice posted after the strike.
Inc strike was caused hy tho foundry
accepting work which was undertaken by
the Mechanics fuundry a: RoNbury, and
which the latter wanted completes~ht
onco The Roxbury foundry recently had
some difficulty with the employees, with
rho result that the owners decided to
make free shop"
The union here objected 20 doing tho
work of n concern which did not recog-
nize union labor.
Aftor the strike notice was posted in
forming the men they would bo taken
back as individuals but not ns union
men. Tho notice stated that hereafter
tho foundry would b. free shop v
Tho pattern makers sheet iron workers
and carpenters are still NJ work, but may
be involved in the trouble
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-25
CRAZED BY RELIGION.
Farmer Tries 10 Offer Up HS Young
Son as a S crif &C.

Wooster, o., Aug. "a. Samuel Hostett-
Ter. young farmer residing near here,
while laborinR under religious excite
ment, attempted 20 o1or up his young son
as n sacrifice lie carried the boy into the
rear yard and gathered large quantity
Of wood.
The boy helped his father gather tho
wood. and was In high glee ovor the
pleasure no expected tn got out Of hon
fire. phc young wifc came 10 the rehr
door Of tho house and watched the prepara-
tions curinusly for moment Sho did
not anticipate the intention of her hus.
band until after the pile was in readiness
to light ana Hostcttler drew n razor from
his pocket and calledshe child 10 him.
Realizing the fate In store'for her child,
she rushed toward her husband crying for
an explanation. lis told her he had beon
directed by Divine power TO offer up his
child as n sacrifice and explained that he
was going To cut his throat ana burn him
on the pile of faggots, and warned her that
she would 90 10 he'll If she intorfered She
tried TO pull the child away, but failed,
nnd then she fought for the razor. She
finally got the razor but not until her
hands and arms were cnt badly. Neigh
bors got the husband under control, and
no was lodged i'm Jail.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-25
Politics Pay Well in Paw
tuCket.
How Officials With Pulls
Fatten Their Salaries.
One Committeeman Manages TO
Have Teams Employed Year Round.

A well-known Democrat of Pawtucket
says that be believes it pays certain peo.
pie in his town TO be in politics.
Being asked to be more explicit in his
statement, he said that there is one ooun-
Gilman in the Second ward who has several
horses and carts in the employ Of the city,
Some are oil the highway department. and
others in the sewer department.
The same man also stated that nearly
all the summer four horses and carts
owned by tho councilman in question
have been working for the city, while he
himself Is engaged In other business.
he hires men at g. 90 "a week 10 do the
WORK. and of course they take care of tine
horses.
For each cart and horse with a man 10
drive the amount paid is % cents per
hour and as there are 81 working hours.
weather permitting, in each week, the
total amount the councilman draws from
the city treasury is SS0.4s Deducting
from that amount $50 for four mems
wages and about q for the feed of the
horses. ana allowing for wear and tear Of
the carts, il is safe TO assume that he is
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-25
SAVED THE BOY.
Bold Attempt at Abduction Frustra-
ted by a Young Lady.

Kingston. n. ", Aug. 2A-A bold at
tempt 60 abduct q son of ex-Mayor John
Il. Kraft Yesterday afternoon was frus'
trated by the prompt action of Miss Ella
story, the boy's aunt. The little fellow
had been sitting on the carriage block in
front of the house of his grandfather, An
drew i. story. Mrs. story and her
daughter Ella were sitting on the front
veranda, concealed by heavy vines. ON
looking through the vines toward the
sidewalk Miss Story was startled 90 see
stranger with his arms around the cnllu
coaXing him 20 20 down the street. Inc
boy seemed dazed but not unwilling TO
go.
Leave that child alone" Miss Story
exclaimed as she hurried 20 the sidewalk.
Il only wanted him To show me the
way Co good hotel, replied the
stranger. who still clung 10 the hoy.
He knows nothing about hotels ana
cannot show you, Miss story answered
as she took the boy by the arm ana ieu
him away.
The stranger hurried out OF town.