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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-21
woMAN,s HOME MISSION SOCIETY.
This Body of the Methodist Church
Conyenes-HepOrts.

y
BALTIMORE, ND, October 20.-The
sixteenth annual meeting Of this Wo-
mans Home Missionary Society OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church began here
this morning, i'm the Fayette-Street
Methodist Episcopal church, and will last
a week. About 200 delegates, from
every State in the Union, are present, and
1t is expected that business of great
Importance to the society will be trans
acted at the present session.
Mrs. Clinton B. Fisk, of New York,
the president of the society, presided.
roIl-call of the delegates was followed
by addresses of welcome by Rev. G. w.
Baldwin, presiding elder: the Rev. G. ii.
Richardson, pastor Of the Fayette-
Street Methodist Episcopal church, and
Mrs. A. T.. Hopkins, of this city. Mrs.
Charles w. Gallagher responded.
Mrs. r. S. Rust, OF Cincinnati, cores
ponding secretary, read her report. She
advocated an enlargement of the
deaconess work, In which there Is already
100000 invested in homes. 1t was
established nine years ago. She said
that the society had raised s25OO,oOo in
seventeen years; that it had sent N,45o.-
600 out to the various branches OF It's
work in cash, and that it had sent s1oO,oOo
worth of supplies to poor ministers. She
urged increased activity along ali lines,
and advocated the adoption OF the uthing
system, In accordance with which the
members Of the association should con-
tribute a tenth of their incomes.
The treasurer reported receipts OF
Sl32, ,S27, and expenditures of SN.%S
leaving a balance Of SASS. The treasurer
reported nine bequests received during
the year. aggregating S3,0S0.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-21
An opportunity to Make s25.

Twenty-Five dollars in cash is hereby
offered for the best title for great dry
goods house. Messrs. Julius Meyers
Sons, now at Sixth and Broad Streets
before moving into their handsome new
establishment, desire suggestions as to q
title to be given their store, such az other
similar large dry-goods houses employ
For example, "a City in Itself" The
Big store" &c. The money will be paid
on November 18th TO the first person who
will suggest a title which the firm Will
adopt. The title must consist of not less
than two nor more than five words, and
since In their establishment everything
will be sold, an unlimited neld for thought
is offered to the contestants. The only
provision is that you must write the sus-
gestion in the coupon which Will ba
printed in every advertisement OF julius
Meyer's Sons, appearing daily ON the
third page of the Dispatch. Leave or mail
coupons to the store, sixta and Broad
streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-21
DAYS PROCEEDINGS IN DETAIL.
Addresses of Welcome and Response.
Officers Reports-PresentatiO

II was 20 minutes to l o'clock when
Grand Commander Cussons raped the
Grand Camp to order and the pro-
ceedings were opened with prayer by the
Chaplain. Rev. DR.. b. ID. Tucker. He re-
turned thanks for the loving kindness Of
the Almighty which had preserved them
I'm the past, and out of weakness had
brought strength out of sorrow joy, out
OF despair courage. He returned thanks
that the clouds had been rolled away;
that peace had come. and that captivity
had been turned into freedom. He re-
turned thanks also for the heroic dead,
who sleep in peace, but whose names will
be remembered for years and years to
come, and he prayed that the inspiration
OF their lives and examples should be
with them and their children from gene
ration TO generation. lie asked blessing
on all the soldiers of the southern
army, and on all widows and orphans
who are holy legacy from the dead.
in conclusion, he asked Gods direction
and guidance on all the deliberations Of
the Grand Camp.
MAYOR TAYLOR'S WELCOME.
Commander Cussons then introduced
Mayor Taylor. who. he said, would well
come the visitors TO the camp and to the
city. Mayor Taylor, who was received
with loud cheers. said:
Grand Commander, Ladies, and Con-
federate Veterans: The pleasure of this
occasion is enhanced by the value of it's
associations. AS the years 30 by, one by
one your comrades drop from your noble
camps and join the solemn majority. Un-
like other societies, yours Is marching
slowly TO its end When the last sad
drum-beat is heard the memories OF your
yalor and chiYalry will be folded in the
pages OF time. and bequeathed as heir
looms 10 coming generations. IL Is, there
fore. proper that while life lasts you
should keep together these hallowed
memories. /, therefore. congratulate you
on this auspicious gathering In our capi-
tai city, the capital OF the Confederacy.
Around this beautiful hall Will be found
a grand galaxy of noble chieftains who
led you TO battle, and as you gaze upon
the canvas that brings back TO you the
memories Of the past, you will be imbued
with the same spirit that actuated you
achievements never die. My high privilege
now is to welcome you 20 our hearts and
homes. l need not tell you that you are
10 safe hands. The noble men of Lee and
Pickett camps have you IN cnarge, and
their hospitality Is assured. As the Chief
Magistrate OF this beautiful city l give
you the freedom OF It's limits, and now
ao1icSte In your favor.
ADDRESS OF THE GOVERNOR.
Commander Cussons then very happily
introduced Governor O'Ferrall. He said:
Il present 70 you Comrade Oferrali,
Colonel OFerrall Governor OF virginia,
who. Ia behalf OF Virginia, viii speak
some words TO those who are IN SYM
Dathy with Virginia. The speaker was
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-21
THE BOARD TO MEET TO-DAY.
Trustees of the state Normal to Pro-
vide for Management OF School.


The Board OF Trustees of the Virginia
State Normal School will meet at Farm
Vile to-day for the purpose of taking
suitable action in regard 10 the death OF
Dr John A. Cunningham, It's principal,
and 20 make proper arrangements Tor the
management of the school until DR.. Cum
chosen. 1t is not thought that an cleo
tion Of a principal will be gone into until
the hoard holds its next annual session,
though already number OF prominent
Educators are being spoken OF In connec-
ZION with the place. Among these are
Mr.. George Merrill, principal OF the Col
ored Normal School, OF this city; Mr..
Reed. of the West Point (Va) Military
Academy; Mr.. Willis II. Jenkins, OF
Portsmonth: Mr.. Richards of Warren;
Mr.. Hal. Watkins. of Halifax; Mr.. j. w.
E;qgleston of Roanoke, and Mr.. Thom-
The position pays s200 per annum.
THE following gentlemen are members
NJ the BOARD of Trustees of the State
Normal. several of whom spent last night
In Richmond en- route to Farmville:
General William b. Taliaferro, of Glou-
cester. president.
DR. lanes Nelson. of the Woman's Col
lege. r..,a -. p.,,.
vice-president.
yania. ,.,-
csnarai George j. Hundley, of Amelia
Mr. J p. Jeffries, of Fauquier.
Mr. Jacauelin Ware, OF Clarke.
Mr. John Jackson, of Richmond.
Hon. William A. Little. Jr.. of Frede-
Mr.. Mike Glennan. Of Norfolk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-21
GEORGIA SOUTHERN AND FLORIDA.
Meeting of StOckholders-L@iect
of Directors.

MACON, GA, October 2O.-At the an
nual meeting Of the stockholders Of the
Georgia Southern and Florida railway,
held here to-day, pools shares of stock
were represented. Messrs. S. Spencer. OF
New York; William C. Shaw, Of Macon;
s. Wilmer and Thomas b. Gresham, OF
Baltimore; +. NJ. Edwards, of Boston;
H. p. Smart Of Savannah; G.. w. Par
soft, of Atlanta; j. +. Hanson, of Ma
CON- r. G.. Rogers Of Macon l.. ID. Tins
ley, Of Macon; Morris Happ OF Macon;
j. Nj. Johnston, of Macon; II. II. Tift,
of Triton, Ga; A. S. Pendleton, of Val
dosta, and w. A. Merriday, of Palatka,
Fla. were elected directors for the en-
suing year.
The date of the annual meeting of the
stockholders was changed from the .hird
Wednesday to the third Thursday in Oc-
tober.
The annual report of the president and
directors was approved and adopted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-21
REINDEER TO CARRY THE MAIL.
This the Solution of Transportation
Problem I'm Alaska.

SEATTLE, WASH, October 0.-Dr.
Sheldon Jackson, United States Superin-
tendent OF Alaskan Schools, who has just
returned from Alaska, says: There is
but one solution TO the transportation
problem in Alaska, and that is the REIN
deer. / believe that the mines of the
Yukon can never be fully developed with
out the use OF the reindeer. 1t is my be-
lief that the government could accom-
plish great good for the people living In
Alaska by establishing reindeer stations
on the Yukon all the way from Dyea TO
st. Michael. In this way mails could be
transported regularly and expeditiousy,
and the food supplies would never be al
lowed to get to that point where famine
ia imminent"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-21
CARRIAGE-BUILDERs ASSN.
David A. AinsIie, of This City, n
yfce-President.

NEW YORK, october 2O.-The Car
riage-Bullders' Association, in session
here to-day, elected the following Of
fcers for the ensuing year:
President, George II. Babcock, Water
town, n. Y.
Vice Presidents Maurice Woodruff.
Dayton, O.; George N. Brockway, Homer,
n. Y; James Hume, Amesbury, Mass;
s. X. Page, New Haven, Conn; s.
Staver, Chicago; Frederick w. Seese,
Philadelphia; w. A. Patterson, Flint,
Mich; John p. Camp, ST. Louis; N. Nj.
Thurman, Columbia, o.; w. 7. Jones,
Carthage, n. c.; John NJ Smith, Atlanta,
Ca; II. A. Muckle, st. Paul, Mimi; Il.
Connolly, Dubuque David A. Ainslie.
Richmond, Va; John Colyer, Newark.
n. j.
Secretary and Treasurer, Henry c. Nc
Lear, Wilmington, Del.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-21

knife. top and marbles, and quantity
Of other things common to boys pockets.
In getting into his seat the boy banged
his dangerous collection against the desk'
causing an explosion. which will probably
cost his life. and which was heard for
two blocks.
The child's right hand was blown on,
and In his right groin terrible wound
was inflicted. from which the surgeons
say he cannot recover. The teacher. Miss
Mack. was close by. and had her skirts
torn into shreds, but she was not hurt,
The explosion caused panic among the
other children, and several were hurt m
trying to get out of the building.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-21
RAILWAY WRECK IN JAPAN.
Whole Train Goes Down Embank
ment-Djsastrous Landslide.

VICTORIA. b. c., October 20-The most
serious railway accident that ever oc-
Cured in Japan happened October I'd on
the Tokai Do railroad. between Oyama
and Yakameta- The road has been dam
aged In the floods, and train was pre-
cipitated into the river valley. OF forty
passengers only five escaped without IN
juries and seven were killed.
At Mimagun, Japan, landslide occur
red. by which $500 houses were buried
and five men were crushed to death.
The Japanese steamer Sesstu Maru has
been missing since September Sd. the date
of the big storm. She had twelve pasSen-
gers and crew of forty-five.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-21
THE CzAR AND THE KAISER.
They Meet, Embrace, and kiss
Grand Duke of Hesse.

WIESBADEN, october 2O.-The Car
and the Grand Duke Of Hesse arrived
here at 1890 p. III. on visit to Emperor
william. They were met at the railroad
depot by his Majesty and the Prince OK
schaumburg-Lippe. The two Emperors
cordially embraced and kissed each other.
After the usual presentations their Ma
1esties drove to the castle, warmly cheer
ed by the crowds lining the route.
RETURN TO DARMSTADT.
DARMsTADT, october 2o.-The Car
and the Grand Duke OF Hesse returned
here this afternoon from Wiesbaden,
where they visited Emperor William, OF
Germany. The latter will return their
visit here tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-21
BIEBERsrErN GOES TO TURKEY.
He VIII Replace Won Jeltsch-Rose-
berry Visits Bismarck.

BERLIN. October 0.-It was officially
announced to-day that Baron Marschaii
Won Bieberstein Is going to Constantinopie,
there to replace Baron Saurma von
Jeltsch, who is going to represent Ger
many at Rome. In succession to Baron
Won Buelow. Baron Marschall, however,
retains the title and rank Of Minister OF
State.
Lord Rosebery, the former Premier and
leader of the Liberal party Of Great Bri-
tain. in company with Count Herbert
bismarck. is visiting the former Chancei-
lor. Prince Bismarck. at FREDERICKSBURG.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-21

Mrs Minnie Mills. wife Of Mr.. G. j.
Mills died at 10 o'clock last night at her
horne. 900 west Twelfth street. Manches-
ter ter. Deceased was daughter OF DIR:
bullock. Of Louisa county and was about
friends during her residence I'm Man.
chester. The remains will be taken to
Inuisa Tomorrow on the 1920 train. and
the interment will probably be made that
afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-21
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
Omce-Seekers Denied Admission
President Anxious About Ohio.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., October 2O.-
Special 1.-The President shook hands
with delegation of New England peo-
pie in the East Room to-day, and later
received a delegation of colored Grand
Army men In the Cabinet room. Office
seekers were denied admission, and they
left the White House with long faces.
They will call again tomorrow, but with
no assurance OF better luck.
Between his portrait painter and the
Ohio campaign the President Is very
busy man. 1t is known that he Is pre-
pairing two speeches for Ohio consumI-
ton, and that he expects to deliver them
in time for general circulation through
out the state before the election. There
is no attempt on the part OF the Repub-
lican officials here to disguise their ap-
prehension over the result OF the Ohio
election.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-21
ILLINOIS MOB AFTER ITALIANS.
seven Of Latter Charged with Bra
tai Murder.

METROPOLIS. ILL. October 2o.--
Sheriff Parks, of Williamson county, and
a deputy arrived to-day from Cartersviiie
with seven Italians. TO be lodged In the
Massac county jail for safety from an
infuriated mob of 10 men.
The Italians. Ii is charged. murdered
Mr.. Young Saturday night near carriers
Vile. brutality stamping out his brains.
while George Colombo. IL Is alleged. cut
the poor victims liver out with butcher
They win be held here until next Mon
day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-21
SUFFRAGE AT HARVARD.
University Council Favors Letting
All Graduates Vote.

CAMBRIDGE, MASS. October 2o.-The
members OF the Harvard University coun-
Gil have expressed themselves in favor OF
the extension of suffrage for election Of
overseers, to graduates of all departments
of the university. At present only those
who held degrees Of B. A. are elected.
The council has also requested the corpo-
ration 10 select a costume OF cap and
gown for all academic occasions. This re-
quest was made in consequence OF an ef-
fort by several Harvard graduates who
are In favor of q prescribed uniform.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-21

a most successful entertainment was
held al st. Mary's Hall Tuesday night
under the auspices of Misses Katie Lam
dars and Emeiine Lyneman. for the bene-
AT of their booth. at st; Msry's bazaar.
"a. he held next month. 1t was a decided
success A large and well-pleased au-
dience was present. and they manifested
their approval by frequent and well be-
slowed applause. The programme as rem
dered was most enjoyable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-21

ASGosruRA BrrTKEs is . household word IN
over the world For over 80 years II has -.
ysrrissd itself by its meritA Is is now adveEs
,ised 10 warn ths public against countsrseaes.
The genuine article 10 manufactured By d.
O. H. siegeEt 4 sons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-21
noY AND STICK OF DYNAMITE.
He May Not survive-His Teacher'a
Dress In Shreds.

sPRINGFIELD, MO-, october 2o-Ray-
mond. the 2-year-old son OF A. ID: Alien,
stenographer IN the Circuit court. VEN
to school carrying a portion OF stich o'
The explosive. which the boy had found
stone-quarry, was In his pocket WIN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-21
Grand Camp Confederate veterans'
Reunion, Richmond, VA, Oct0bes
oOfh IN 22d Anciusfves

For the above occasion the southern
Railway will sell tickets from all sta-
tions In Virginia, the 10th, 2ist. and I'd
good returning until and including Octos
Der 18th, at one fare for the round-trip.
For further information apply to any
agent Southern Railway.
C. w. wEsTBURY.
Travelling Passenger Agent. No. $50 east
Main street. Richmond. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-21
The Coupon

for suggesting title for Meyers New
Store was inadvertently onitted from
their advertisement yesterday. II will be
found to-day on the third page.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-21
OCTOBER SUNDAY OUTINGS.

To Old Point and Norfolk via G. a
d. Continued.
The ONE-DOLLAR Sunday Outings ot
the Chesapeake and Ohio railway to Old
point and Norfolk will be run on Sunday,
october oath and 3ist. The Outing train
leaves from Chesapeake and Ohio Broad
street station at $50 A. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-21
Pulaski Invites the Grand Camp.

The Grand Camp, United Confederate
Veterans will meet to-day In the upper
hall of Lee Camp at 10 o'clock TO elect
officers The delegates TO this camp are,
for the most part the same as to the
Grand Camp, Department OF Virginia:
The meeting, IL is expected, Will be OF
short duration, and but little interest has
been manifested in IL. There is very little
speculation as TO who will be the next
commander.
Pulaski is the only city, so far, that has
submitted an application for the Grand
Camp to be held there next year. General
Brander has received the following letter:
Pulaski. Va, October 18th.
General r. A. Brander:
Dear General,-The James Breathed
Camp. United Confederate Veterans, at a
meeting held Saturday to appoint dele
gates TO meet with you this week, passed
a resolution inviting the Grand Camp Of
Virginia to meet at Pulaski City in 1885,
Will you please use your influence in our
behalf. All parts of the State have been
honored by your meetings except the
Southwest and If you can induce the
members present to select this place 1t
will be the cause of many new camps
being formed in this part of the State. |
wrote and sent list of delegates appointed
from my camp. which l hope has reached
the Adjutant-Generai. Very truly,
j. MACGILL, Commander.
p S-We would like to be represented
from this part of the State in the list of
officers in the Grand Division. and nope
you will honor us with a place In this
years selection.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-21

This is the last week OF the vaudeville
AZ the Auditorium. The bill Is one Of the
best OF the season.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-21

THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND
YESTERDAY was wet and disaErceab1e,
rain falling steadily throughout ths dan
state OF Thermometer:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-21
The Weather.

- WASHINGTON. October ~
lEfiR Forecast for Thursday:
For virginia-Probabiy clear.
ing weather in the morning; faas
In the afternoon; slightly warmer; north
erly winds. shifting TO westerly.
North Carolina. South Carolina. ana
Georgia Generally fair weather; slight.
ly warmer; north to west winds
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-10-27
MORE BLUE STOCKINGS.
Giles Mis+rabieS'' bsrred Out of ,
High school

.
/ High School
/ NEW YORK, October IA special
TO the Herald from Philadelphia saws:
Les Miserables," Victor Hugo's mas.
/ terpiece, has come under the ban OF
educational conservatism. The com
mittee of the Board of Education OF
the Girls High School declared against
il yesterday afternoon, when Principal
William d. Roorer presented to the
committee list of text books required
for the school. containing the book in
French.
Chairman Thomas G. Morton de-
clared he must object to Les Misera-
bles." He had read it, he said. and re-
garded it as decidedly improper TO put
into the hands of the girls in the High
School. He proposed that it be stricken
from the list.
Mrs. Mary E. Mumford, the only wo-
man member of the committee, was
the only defender Of Hugo's immortal
work, but her solitary protest was
speedily overruled She said it had
doubtless been recommended as being
typical of the highest classical French
literature
Chairman Morton thus expressed his
views: Il think that we who have
charge of the public schools have sa-
cred trust, and we cannot be too eau
tious in setting before the young girls
and boys that which detracts from
their ideals of virtue and purity.
Their parents hold us responsible
and we owe a duty to them and to the
girls. If the book is in library that
is a different thing, for the child's par
ents are supposed to keep an eye over
what she reads, but to require pupils
to read tainted book is wrong.
would object to any classic, even some
of Shakespeare's works, if they are i'm
moral"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-10-27
NEAL DOW.

Neal Dow, who recently died III
Maine, spent the best part of his
life for forty-five years, in trying
to make men good by legislation.
He was perfectly sincere, persist
ent and intelligent. He hated the
infinite evils of the liquor traffic,
and the misery created by rum
drinking, and he believed that he
could prevent these evils by law.
He failed, not entirely, for out
wardly the liquor traffic was sup
pressed in Maine. So far as the
easy opportunity for obtaining
liquor was concerned, he did much
good. The man who wanted a
drink had to work for it. The
fear of the constable kept many
men out of places where liquor was
illicitlv sold. Drunken men were
less common on the street. To
this extent the ''Maine Liquor law
was a success. But in the largest
sense, it was a failure. Any person
who desired to get liquor could get
lit, if he took the trouble to do so.
Public sentiment was, at no time,
sufficiently strong enough to en-
force the law thoroughly. The
number of total abstinence" men
was very small. The men who did
not drink habitually, but occasion
allv. did not like to interfere with
the freedom of their neighbors. 1t
is delicate matter, to tell your
neighbors, that you know better
than they, what is bad for them.
The great majority Of physicians
say, we believe, that the excessive
drinking of tea is chad" for
women.
It has been said in public a
thousand times, that women injure
themselves permanently by eight
lacing." But if laws were passed
forbidding the sale of tea, or the
material for tight lacing, does any
one suppose that the women would
not get hold of the tea, or the
cords which make wasp waists!
Many of those who profoundly
realize the vast amount of misery
created by the use of alcoholic
drink, and would like to see the
article anihilated, are not willing
to see the majesty or the dignity of
the law impaired, by giving it an
impossible work to do.
Neal Dow ended his forty-fve
years of effort in making a "short
cut to temperance, by seeing an
amount Of whiskey consumption in
the United States which is appal-
ling. If he had studied the social
conditions, he would have found
that a nation given up to gambling
in land, in grain, in stocks, ma
ton full of feverish young men,
hungry to be rich, and all intently
watching ''the jewelled hand of
chance" as it throws the dice on
the green table,-he would have
found that the people of such a ma
tipn, living such an unnatural life,
will resort to unnatural stimulants,
and no law can prevent it.