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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-27

exceed so 10000 with that. II e.. there.
fore. evident that the new artillery arm
ament is 10 cost practically as much az
tho maintenance Of the new Imperial
navy for whole year. Nobody knows.
moreover that II viii not be necessary
10 add p or 80 per cent. TO the original
sum demanded within a year or two.
or, indeed. that the army will not require
another entirely new equipment I'm this
branch by the close Of the century
IL used 20 be the fashion 10 comment
on the successive additions 10 the Euro
pean military budgets with sarcastic
speculation as to how long the machines
would run before breaking down But
when q nation like Spain can put 20000O
men into Cuba and can afford 20 maintain
them " is time 10 have great confidence
i'm the capabilities OF Germany and other
governments TO maintain three or four
times as many soldiers at home. 50 fa-
as can be learned no European govern
ment Of to-day ever expended as much
as so 10000 on improved ordnance ana
incidCntals at one stroke. A few years
ago II would have seemed absurd for Ger
many 10 talk Of doing Il. one can hardly
restrain a feeling OF admiration for the
man who is bold enough 10 formulate
such plan. The war lord OF the H0hcn-
zollerns shows that he can find the money
10 support his government, and. more
important than that. for he Will certainly
obtain the funds somewhere. that he ana
his advisers calculate on keeping Ger.
many I'm a condition to withstand attacks
from its foes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-27

sent North 10 be sworn TO. MT Parsons
ia 1890 sold forty acres OF land IN hehilOo
county. about one and one fourtn iHhes
northwest OF the grounds OF the Virginia
Agricultural and Mechanical Society. TO
Miss Julia W. Morris and Mrs. +. IL
Newman for S6,0oo-one undivided TWO
thirds interest TO Miss Morris and one
third undivided interest to Mrs. Newman
IL IS charged that the taxes became de-
llnouont for the year 1899. and that II
was then bought by the Treasurer OF
Henrico. The papers recite further that
after two years had elapsed, on February
L. 1886. Mr.. w. G. Newman filed with the
County Clerk an application for the pur-
chase OF the tract OF land In accordance
with the law regarding delinquent lands
He purchased the land for ASnbS, the
amount Of the taxes, and obtained deeu'
A very interesting point Is raised by
the counsel OF Mr.. Parsons. 1t Is mat
the advertising OF the fact that taxes
were due on the property was not pro-
perly made and that the Treasurer OF
the county did not go to the magisterial
district IN which the property is located
10 receive the taxes, as required by
statute. IL Is also claimed that the
Treasurer had no right TO add per cent
until he had fulfilled the requirements
of the statute i'm going 20 the district
after advertising TO receive taxes.
Mr.. Parsons claims ignorance of the
delinquency, and says that the transfer
of the property was accidentally discov-
cred by the trustee, while on a visit 10
the Clerks office.
Mr.. Parsons is seeking to upset the
deed of the Clerk OF the Henrico Court,
given to Mr.. W. c. Newman, in con-
sideration of the taxes that he PAID.
Judge Edmund Waddill has been en-
gagged 10 defend the suit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-27
THE RICHMOND DlsrArCH-wEDNEsDAY. JANUARY p. 1897


was married lie and his bride win return
to this city the latter part OF TINS VEIN
There was quiet wedding AZ the To-
donce of Mr.. William Barham on Perry
street Sunday night. when Rev. >. "a
Spencer, pastor OF the Cowardin-AVei'ue
Christian church. made Mr.. j. w. 1las
gov and Miss Daisy Linen man anu
wife.
The Independent Social Club was or
ganized Monday night at the residence
OF Miss Eta Coles, on Semmes strect
near Seventh. The object OF the cruz
Is for social pleasure. The following IA
dies and gentlemen were the organizers;
Misses Annie Williams, Eta Coles. l'iz-
zie Collie and Maggie Murray; Messrs'
A. r. Crostic. j. J. Murray, w. ii.
Wake. and c. w. Wingo
a negro. in the act Of stealing, fired nj
Car-lnspector Andrew Hooker. near
Bclle-Isie Junction Saturday night. 1t IS
thought that the thief shot at Mr.. Hoop
or only TO make good HIS escape. when
the inspector reached this point on MS
rounds he saw the negro stealing brass
and IS he approached. the thief became
aware that he was I'm a tight place. For
tunately. the load aimed at the Inspector
missed its mark. Neither the gun nor
the man have been captured.
Mr. Simeon Haufel Ayres. Of Jersey
City. and Miss Hcttie Arteen Goolsby
Of Manchester. will be married by Rev.
Charles n. Van Houten. at the resi-
dence OF the brides parents. Porter and
Twelfth streets this evening at o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-27
THE EVE Or ST. AGNES.
Mr.. Surette's New Piece Sung by the
Wednesday Club.

The regular weekly rehearsal of the
Wednesday Club. which took place in the
Association Hall last night. was an event
Of more than ordinary interest. As an
nounced in the Dispatch yesterday, Mr.
Thomas Whitney Surette's latest work.
'The Eve Of ST. Agnes" was to be sung,
and. subject to the approval of the mem
bers was TO be submitted TO the favor
able consideration of the Music Commit
tee for inclusion in the clubs May fesi-
val repertoire.
1.-THE Eve Of st. Agnes" is founded on
Keats famous poem of that name Mr.
Surette has made a selection of words
from the poem which have made a fine
dramatic story The work introduces the
three characters Of the pOem-Porphyry
(baritone). Madeline (sOprano), and
Angela (alto). 1t is scored for a full
chorus and orchestra, and the time con-
sumed in the performance Is about forty
minutes.
The piece has been sung privately three
or four times in Philadelphia, and Will
be given early in the spring in that city
in conjunction with Mr.. Surette's new
opera. "Cascobel."
The poem, which IS one Of Keats most
characteristic works. is very imaginative,
and Mr.. Surette has carried out these
imaginative effects in his music. For
example, IN the chorus for female voices
.'The Frost Wind Blows" the orchestral
effects accentuate all the characteristics
of the words. The scene also in Made
lines chamber. beginning Full on this
easement shOne the wintry noon" has
been treated in a similar manner.
The climax Of the work IS in the scene
when Porphyry and Madeline make their
H.. CT Afr 70
has combined the three melodies of the
score in a fun dramatic climax, which
closes the work with the exception Of the
epilogue.
"The Eve of st. Agnes" was received
with much favor by the society last night.
The solos were sung by Miss Elizabeth
TAYLOR. Of Norfolk, and Mr.. Arthur
Scriyenor. IT was impossible TO judge
the full value Of the work from the
cursory view presented last night. 1t is
undoubtedly very tuneful and possesses
great merit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-27
The Long-Distance Telephone.

The Council Committee on Streets Will
hold a regular meeting in Room No.
Of the City Hall tomorrow afternoon
commencing at 5 o'clock.
The petition of the American Telephone
and Telegraph Company to be allowed TO
run its lines along the streets of Rich
mond. with a view of connecting this city
with Washington, Boston, New York, and
other large cities of the Union, will come
I'D for final disposition. Senator John W..
Daniel has twice appeared before the
committee in the interests Of the petition,
while Captain A. b. Guigon. general
counsel for the Richmond Telephone
Company spoke in opposition TO the
granting of the franchise at the meeting
of the committee on the 18th. This oppo-
sition is due to the fact that the long
distance company desires local rights.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-27
TEMPERANCE MATTERS DISCUSSED
Union Meeting Held Yesterday-Ad-
dresses.

A union-meeting Of the Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union and the Young
Woman's Union was held in the parlors
OF the Womans Christian Association
yesterday afternoon. and addresses were
made By Mrs. Thomas Whitehead and
Mr.. II. w. Trimble.
The parlors were well filled with those
interested in the cause Of temperance,
and there were present representatives
from Central Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union East-End Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union; the Yates Wo-
mans Christian Temperance Union
Church Hill Young Woman's Christian
Temperance Union. and Richmond Young
Noman's Christian Temperance Union.
Mrs. whitehead spoke Of the temper
lnce law in Virginia, and traced the
brink traffic from its incipiency In this
country. The address was very much
enjoyed, and showed that the lady had
given the subject careful study and deep
thought.
She was followed by Mr.. Trmble, who
told what the Good Templars had done
and hoped 10 do in regard TO having the
laws governing the whiskey traffic en-
forced
On February 9th another meeting Of
his kind will be held. when there will
be an address. telling what the women
are doing IN the State for temperance,
followed by an address from me. State
Secretary OF the Young Woman's Branch
OF the Virginia Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-27
DAUGHTERS or OUR PRESIDENTS,
The Oldest Presided ut the White
House over Half "A Century Ago.

In an interesting article IN the February
Ladies' Home Journal IL is recalled that
there are eight surviving daughters -
Presidents OF the United States. IN addIs
ton TO the three of President and Mrs
Cleveland. Mrs Letitia Tyler SomDle "a
the eldest OF the group. and Mrs. PHILLIP
Pendleton cambridge is the next Tho
former IS the daughter OF President Tyler,
and is living IN the Louise Home. WASH
ington, ID. q. Mrs. cambridge rs ma
daughter OF President Taylor. and pre-
sided az most Of the White House func'
tions during her fathers brief occupancy
a little over a year; she lives I'm Winches-
ter, Va. The only surviving daughter Of
President Johnson, Mrs Martha Johnson
Patterson. lives in the old Johnson home-
stead AT Greenville. Tenn. Mrs. Ellen ~.
Grant Sartoris, the only daughter W.
President Grant. is now living In this
cOuntry-since the death OF her husband
IN Washington. ID. G. The only daughter
OF President Hayes. Miss Fanny Hayc.,
passes much OF the winter IN travel. ant
spends her summer at the Hayes home
stead, in Fremont. o. Mrs. Mary Garhe.t
Staney-Brown, the little Moilie" OF IA
Garfield family, lives in Washington du-
ring the winter and at the OLD family
homestead IN Ohio. IN tho summer. The
only daughter OF President Arthur, Mics
Ellen Hernd0n Arthur, lives IN Albany
~ Y. with an aunt. and spends much
time IN travel Mrs. Mary Harrison M,.
Kee. the only daughter OF President Har-
rison, lives at Saratoga. y. Y, and fhs
Cleveland children. OF course, are al hons
in the White House.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-27
CHRONIC GAS POISONING.
New Disease Discovered by "a Well.
known ST. Louis Physician.

A ST. Louis dispatch 10 the New Yor;
Herald says: Or. Felix W. Garcia. "a wei.
known surgeon and chemist. has discover
ed a new disease. From researches maQ9
at his Office and home. and from close
observation in his daily practice, he has
reached the conclusion that thousands Oh
persons IN ST. Louis are victims OF chronic
gas poisoning. lie has treated several
cases recently which led him TO believe
that the leakage OF illuminating-gas from
mains and pipes is a constant menace 20
health, and that II Is the cause of dis.
tinctive malady, which he has named
'efiiuvium anaemia."
II found" Dr. Garcia said, that the
purifying methods used by the gas c0mpa-
MES are commercially adequate, but not
scientifically perfect. My experiments
show beyond a doubt that even after The
gas is purified by the company the sll-
phur products, the deadly carbonic-acil
gas and the hydroprussic-acid gas are
still present I'm sufficient quantities tc
cause disease wherever the gas IS permit
ted TO escape into the air.
This IS a matter for serious and
thoughtful consideration. The far-reachinq
and alarming import OF my conclusion
will be readily seen when II is remember
ed that statistics show that wherever ii-
Illuminating gas is distributed over a large
city one third Of the product is lost
through leakage
lone faulty joint IN a residence may
imperil the lives Of an entire family. the
gas is all the more dangerous from thg
fact that il does its work slowly and inc
sidiously, impoverishng the blood and
running the constitution almost impsr-
ceptibly and getting q closer hold on IFS
dy Il causes becomes constitutional"
The physician cited several cases whicf
he had treated. saying that I'm each in.
stance the poison was discovered IN the
blood. and subsequent examination show
ed a slight leakage IN the service-plpe
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-27
Mr.. surette's Lectures.

Mr.. Thomas Whitney Surette, OF Phila-
delphia. the well-known lecturer on musi-
cal subjects, delivered an address on
"ParsifaI" before the pupils OF Mrs.
Bruce's music school Monday night. HIS
lecture was illustrated by stereopticon
views.
Yesterday afternoon. Mr.. Surette de-
livered another lecture address before the
class. His subject was Beethoven.
He spoke of the rugged republcanism
of Beethoven, his deafness, habits OF
composing. and personal traits. and he
played numerous selections from the
masters works to illustrate certain traits
of his character.
At the conclusion CT the lecture
death mask of Beethoven was thrown
upon the canvas. and Mr.. Surette played
the famous funeral march.
Arrangements are being made here Tor
the presentation at an early date of Mr..
Surette's first opera. Priscilla Mr..
Surette's prestige as a musician. and his
close connection with the Wednesday
Club. Of this city. ensure a very serious
consideration of the work, and it is more
than probable that a very distinguished
cast viii appear in H.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-27
Interesting Meeting of the Academy.

The Richmond Academy of Medicine
and Surgery held their regular meeting
at the Young Mems Chtistian Associa-
ton last night. There were present:
Drs. J. n. Upshur. Cowardin. Hodges
Gordon. Jordon, Edwards V. W. Harr-
son. Irving. II. NJ. Taylor, Garcin, Il. {.
Levy. Kuyk, Henson. and MichauX.
DR.. Upshur presided and DR.. William
II. Parker acted as secretary.
Or. j. T. Taylor was elected n mem
Der OF the academy. and DR.. Thomas H
Marshall was nominated for fellowship
by Drs. T.. c. Levy and Jordon.
The routine business having been dis
posed OF, several interesting and instruc-
tive papers were read, and discussed.
DR.. Z. c. Levy gave an address on the
bubonic plague, which was discussed by
Drs. Cowardin and Edwards.
Or. Arthur Jordon read paper on
"Acne Vulgaris, or, Simplex"
The subject announced for discussion
was "Bacillary Meningitis" 1t was
opened by DR.. j. A. Hodges. who read an
able and exhaustive treatise, and nearly
every member of the society took some
part in the discussion. which followed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-27
CAPTAIN JAMES e. TAYLOR DEAD.
WeiI-Known Conductor Passe'
Away suddenly Last Night.

weiI-Knoyyn Conductor Passed
Away Suddenly Last Night.
Captain James =. Taylor. one of the
Oldest and best-known conductors on the
Atlantic-Coast Line, who has run be-
tween this city and Rocky Mount for tho
past twenty-five years. died at his home
No. 81 east Marshall street at five min
utes after y O'clock last night.
Deceased had been sick since the Sth
Of this month. but he was not considered
dangerously ILL., and his death was. there
fore in the nature Of severe shock to
his family and friends Up until a few
minutes OF his death, Captain Taylor was
in the best of spirits. and seemed to en-
tertain no thought that his end was so
near
He leaves two daughters, who were with
him at the time of his death, and one
son. who resides at Rocky Mount, and is
employed as an engineer on the Atlantic
Coast Line.
Arrangements for the funeral have not
vet been made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-27
Mnss-Meetiug OF Builders.

There will be a meeting Of the
Builders Exchange at the Chamber of
Commerce at o'clock this afternoon.
After the businc~s Of the Organization
has been dispose Of the session will be
adjourned and a mass-meeting of Rich
mond contractors will be held. at which
addresses will be made by Captain NJ.
J. Dimmock. Colonel w. f.. Cutshaw,
Mr. Albert II. Hunt, Mr.. William c..
West. and Mr. Harvey Wilson,
the object OF which is TO demonstrate
tho great advantages Of the Builders
Exchange. The committee in charge Of
the meeting IS composed Of Messrs. Gil
bert ]. Hunt. James II. Scott, William K.
Mason. and II. c. Binswanger.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-27
Personals and Briefs.

The Misses Elder Of Staunton. are
guests Of Major and Mrs. James ii.
Dooley.
Mr.. Charles Philips. Of west Cary street,
is very i'll with pneumonia.
Mr.. w. A. Coles. Of New Brunswick.
\. j., is visiting Mr.. a. Y. Stokes. Of
this city.
Mr.. +. ]. Parater, Jr.. is dangerously
i'll at his fathers residence, 200 east Mar
shall street.
Mrs. G.. Randolph Cannon, who has been
quite i'll at her home, on Grace street.
continues to improve.
Mr.. julius Judah, prominent travel
ling salesman. from Louisville, Ky, is
in the city on business.
Miss Elise Harrison, Of Petersburg, is
spending a few days with her uncle Mr..
Montgomery West No. 1911 Floyd avenue
officer Carlton Parker, of the Capitol
police force, who has been sick and alb
sent from duty for a fortnight, has re-
turned to duty.
The Webb Quartette and the Old Do
miniOn Sextette gave a concert in Peters
burg last night for the benefit of the
Young Mems Christian Association in that
city.
Mr.. n. Riddick, of No. 1927 west Main
street. will leave to-day for New York,
where on Friday he will sail for Lima,
Peru He expects to remain abroad till
June.
Professor Moses Stein, leader of the
orchestra Of the Academy of Music, has
returned from Washington where he
spent several days visiting members Of
his family.
Mrs. Annie l.. Leyelius, Of No. 6lO Ross
street, Hamilton. o., has written 70 the
Chief of Police, requesting that officer to
assist her in finding her father, John 5.
Starr who is thought 10 be somewhere in
or around Richmond.
Mr.. ]. H. Lawder yesterday rendered
his resignation as a member Of the Com
mon Council from Marshall Ward. lie
was recently elected a member OF the
Board Of Aldermen to succeed the late
Joseph Il. Mountcastle.
Messrs. C. A. Slaughter. Treasurer OF
Petersburg. and r. G.. Southall, Common
wealth's Attorney OF Amelia county. were
I'm the city yesterday, and called at the
office Of the Auditor OF Public Accounts
in the State Library building.
Mr.. w. II. Hartman, engineer Of the
State Library building, met with severe
fail Monday morning He was OH step
ladder when one of the steps broke. pre-
cipitating him TO the stone floor. lie was
badly bruised, but fortunately no bones
were broken. He bravely continued his
duties and refused 10 go home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-27
Old Dominion Hospital board.

The Board of Managers Of the Old Do
minion Hospital held a largely-attended
meeting yesterday in the Medical Col
lege chapel. DR.. George Ben. Johnston
presided, and a good deal Of bushes was
transacted. All Of the reports sub
mitted were encouraging. The hospitals
finances are in good condition; there are
thirty-four patients; five charity beds
have been added; the Westinghouse sys-
TEN, recently put into operation, has
worked successfully, and some Of the
homes Of the city have employed these
nurses The Entertainment Committee
reported progress
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-27
IT FELL TO THIRTEEN
THIS THE LOWEST POINT REACH
ED ny THE THERMOMETER.
EXTENDS OVER The WHOLE COUNTRY
Much Poverty md Want Exposed
The stntion-Hogses No Longer
Afford Shelter to Wayfarers-
Skating Prospects.

If the trite saying that misery loves
company has any foundation IN fact,
then the announcement that the cold
wave. which has been one of the un-
pleasant experiences of the last thirty
six hours, has covered a vast area. will
come as a solace The cold wave COW
cred the country yesterday from Texas,
north. to the Great Lakes, and from
the Rockies, east, to the Middle Atlantic
States.
Section-Director Evans. Of the Weather
Bureau. said to a Dispatch reporter
yesterday that the lowest point had
been reached Monday night, when the
mercury went down to 13 degrees.
From now, on. the weather will grow
slowly warmer" the Director continued.
"A storm appears to be developing to
the south Of Florida. and indications
point TO its northerly movement, In
which case IT should reach here very
shortly. If It travels rapidly. it will be
accompanied by snow" said Mr.. Evans,
but II Il comes slowly, and so gives
time for precipitation, it will be accom-
panied by rain"
Is HARD ON THE POOR.
The attendant evils which follow in
the wake Of these cold waves have
been unusually pronounced The amount
Of poverty and want that il has brought
TO light is something appalling, and,
though the City Mission workers and
other charitably disposed persons have
labored diligently. many very sad cases
have been brought TO light.
The edict that went forth recently,
prohibiting the police-stations from
housing 'wayfarers. has been felt 10 be
particularly hard, and scores of appli-
cants for shelter have been turned away
by the sergeants of the three station
houses during the past two nights.
The lakes and pools around the city
are all frozen. and II is believed that by
this morning the ice will be I'm splendid
condition for skating.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-27
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mcssrs. Florsheim and knstciberg
Ia Re Hurled To-Day.


The funer q Of Mr. Benjamin Florsheim,
whose death in Baltimore Monday was
announced in the Dispatch, Will take
place from his late residence. over HIS
clothing store, No. S2S east Broad street,
at 2:SO o'clock this afternoon The SER
vices Will be conducted by Rabbi Calisch,
and the interment VIII be made in the
Hebrew Cemetery.
The funeral of Mr.. Randolph Kastelberg
will take place at 3 o'clock this afternoon
from 81. Mary's German Catholic church.
The following gentlemen will act as pail
bearers Active-C. Wipperman, c..
Schrandt, c. Well r. sitterding. II. Grim
mel, G. Ross, J. w. Brauer and Joseph
Bliley. Honorary-Messrs. William IL.
Scott. II. Block, W. j. Hechler, a. Welsh,
DR. Wexford. W. I. Hechler a. Hestern,
William Hill, j. $. Brauer, J. Rebman, j.
Carson. and +. August
A telegram was received yesterday ar
ternoon from Arvonia, Buckingham coun-
". announcing the death Of Mr.. J. j.
Roberts. the well-known quarryman. No
particulars were given, except that his
funeral will be held to-day.
The funeral of Mr. w. w. Timber
lake took place at noon yesterday from
his residence, No. 500 west Grace street.
The following gentlemen acted as pail
bearers: Active-Messrs. 7. w. Pember-
ton. j. c. Joplin. p. p. Winston, S. IL.
Pulliam, n. T. Smith, n. w. Bowe. j. {.
Roy, and b. T. watkins. Honorary
Messrs. A. w. CARRIER, J. NJ. Bailey,
Charles Phillips. George l.. Christian,
Walter Sydnor. b. Alsop, S. II. Cornick'
and T.. ID. Starke.
The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth f. Ian
drum, wife of Mr.. l.. w. Landrum, Will
take place this morning at IL o'clock from
the residence and the interment will be
I'm Oakwood.