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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-20
SONS OF REVOLUTION.
New Members Enrolled and ResoIu-
lions Adopted I'm Favor of Publish
ing Records-EIect Officers on
Monday Next.

The regular meeting of the Sons OF
the American Revolution was held last
night at their headquarters. in the rooms
Of the Virginia Historical Society. There
we're present: Messrs. Brock. Williams.
Gaines. Stanard, Tree, John a. Coke,
Coalter, Phillips, Moore, Jones, Lyons,
White, Lassiter, and Mcclure.
nIr. Charles u. williams, first vice-pres-
ident of the society. was in the chair.
Major +. r. Lassiter's address was. at
his request, postponed.
Mr.. Clarence j. Franklin and Mr.. Will
liam II. Salley were elected to member
ship. Mr. Salley is lineai descendant
Of General Francis Pickens
WANT RECORDS PUBLISHED.
Some resolutions of the societies of the
Sons of the Revolution from Wisconsin
and Florida were concurred in. The pur-
port Of the resolution was the expressed
determination to take steps 10 get Con-
gress to publish all the records of the
American Revolution, as far as possible
and to appropriate $4,000 towards the
completion of the Maryland monument
fund, which now amounts to $4,000
After some discussion, in the course Of
which 1t was proposed that the members
present should proceed to the annual
election of officers, it was decided that
the annual meeting should be held next
Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock, and that
the election should take place at that
time.
HIS RESIGNATION TABLED.
Mr. b. y. Minor rendered his resigna-
ton as secretary of the society, but, as
soon as he had finished reading the rea-
sons which had led him to this conclu-
sion, Mr. Lyons arose and moved
that the resignation should be respect
fully declined, and laid upon the table.
The members then adjourned, to meet
again at the same place next Monday at
the hour stated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-20
AT THE HOSPITAL BAZAAR.
The Largest Crowd of the Week
Last Night-sIore Donations.


During the progress of the Associated
Hospitals bezaar, now being held in the
Armory. no such crowd has attended 1t
as that which collected last night. The
festivities of the last few days have
proyed strong CONGRATULATIONS, and
Mrs. Taylor the president. said last night:
eve had almost begun TO lose heart
but the delightful change in the aspect
of affairs Is most encouraging Ana
we'll IL might be, for the assistants at
the different booths were kept busy I'll
the evening, and the receipts from all
sources must have been something
enormous.
The entertainment given under the au-
spices Of the Old Dominion Hospital was
a great success. The programme IN
cluded a number of tableaux. and the
renroduction of old-fashioned dances. The
audience fairly taxed the capacity OF
the hall. and evinced much appreciation
in the parade of grace and beauty.
one of the most popular features Of the
bazaar appears to be the restaurant. EX-
celIent lunches and dinners are being
served by this department at 70 cents
THE CRY is. STILL THEY COME.
Contributions from all sources continue
10 flow into the bazaar. Mr.. Moses Mill
biser sent n very handsome check to
the Eve and Ear Inhrmary stall; Mr..
Cans. of A. Saks & Co.. sent TO the same
booth a Twentieth-Century bicycle-lamp,
which found a ready purchaser; and the
new bicycle firm, just established on
Main street near the corner Of Tenth,
sent n tandem tricycle. for children.
which is to be raffled, and which excited
the envy Of many bright pair OF child
The Retreat for the Sick received a
donation of fancy-word, connected with
which Is a most interesting ana tendef
story. Several months ago lady prom
| ised TO do some work for the bazaar anu
as she was an expert with her neeule
her contributions were eagerly iooKeu
forward 10. Sickness overlook Her
and death claimed her, but short
" before she died she toid ne'
rnother of the promise she had made
and one of her last requests was that
| bor nledqe should not go unredeemed
| The mother Of the lady set TO work, and
last night a parcel was delivered at thf
staIl Of the hospital, containing table
| doyIev. beautifully worked in colorec
The voting contest by which one OF th'
e,,r,,eons &c TO be enriched with n case
| of instruments is still in favor Oh Ut
! George Ben. Johnston; put Dr' hun''
! rrcGuire is n very strong favorite.
THE EMBARRASSMENT TODAY.
This afternoon there will be delight
full entertainment, under the auspices o
the Retreat. and tonight the Durlesquo
entitled "The Goose With the Colder
Egg " will be presented, under the pa
tronage Of Mrs. A. Won Rosenegk' MIS-
G. +. sauer. Mrs. F. Sitterding, Mrs
George G. DIETRICH, ST., Mrs. John stein
brecker Mrs. NJ. f. Lindner. and Mis-
Rertha Haase. 1t is the same entertain
ment that so delighted the public at tn
Academy a short time ago, and Is SURE
TO meet with great success.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-20
PHI BETA KAPPA.
Annual Meeting nt williamsburg
Poem and Address.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, February 10
Especial THE Phi Beta Kappa Society
held it's annual celebration last evening,
it being the 2O4th anniversary OF tho
charter OF the College Of William and
Mary. The public exercises were held
In the college chapel, and consisted of
n poem and an address. The poem had
been written for the occasion by Thomas
Wentworth Higginson, NJ. A., LII. d.,
OF Cambridge. Mass. the lately retired
president OF the United Chapters OF Phi
Beta Kappa. Owing 10 III health. Colo
mel Higginson was unable TO be present.
but the poem was beautifully read BY
Mr.. Charles w. Coleman, the secretary
Of the chapter here. The poem was y
most graceful tribute TO William and
Mary
The address was delivered by thu
Right Rev. Alfred Magill Randolphs
Bishop OF Southern Virginia, who became
a member OF the society upon his grafu-
alton from william and Mary. He 10
one OF her most distinguished sons. ana
hfs known gifts as an orator make
further comment unnecessary.
The exercises were opened with praycc
by the Rev. DR.. o. s. Barten. OF More
folk. The speakers were gracefully Inc
troduced By Colonel William LAMB, the
president OF the society.
After the public exercises a meeting
was held, and several new members
Initiated. 1nis meeting WAS followed by
"A reception IN the Philomathean Hail.
which was attended by the members
and the ladies of their immediate famls
lies. Prominent among those present
were Colonel Lamb. Hon. Il. H. Munford.
DIR. O. 5. Barten, Mr.. Joseph Bryan. Mr..
Ro. NJ. Hughes. OF Norfolk; 5. Gordou
Cumming. OF Hampton. Percy s. stephens
son. OF Norfolk; Professor William a..
ZONES Colonel John -. Cary. William
Writ Henry. Roosevelt Page, OF Riehm0nds
rev. Beverly ID. Tucker, OF Nor.
folk. A large number OF ladies, both
from this city and from a distance, were
present. Among the latter were MIS-
Hughes. OF Norfolk. and Mrs.Cunming.
OF Hampton. Owing TO the recent death
OF the Hon. John Randolph Tucker,
neither Mrs. Cynthia y. Coleman rof
Mrs. Lyon G. Tyler were present. a.
they are relatives OF the deceased states-
man and fdrist.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-20
ADMITS AN AWFUL CRIME.
Fiffeen-Yenr-OId John Gordon Says
He burned House.

John Raymond Gordon, the 15-year-old
white boy brought here and lodged in
the Henrlco county Jail on the charge
Of arson, yesterday to a Dispatch man
confirmed his alleged former confession
of the crime. When John was years
of age he was adopted from the Orphan
Asylum at Cleveland, o., by Dr..
Bracket, who lives near Negrofoot,
Hanover county, and lived with this
gentleman until very recently, when no
went TO live with DR.. Bracketts SON
ln-law, Mr.. Tom. Priddy, who resides
near Staples, in Henrico county On
Monday morning Mr.. Priddy's house was
burned TO the ground, and the lives OF
himself and his family was for time
placed in serious jeopardy.
Young Gordon was Immediately sus-
pected Of having set fire 10 the place,
and told several conflicting stories con-
corning his whereabouts that night. He
was arrested, and finally made con-
fession. He was brought TO Richmond
by Deputy-Sheriff J. w. Priddy ana
placed i'm the county Jail.
When called upon there by Dispatch
man yesterday he talked freely about
the incendiarism. There was no out
break Of remorse or grief, but there
was moisture in the clear, blue eyes
and tremor upon the lip as he told
his story. He said he was with a party
of boys until late Sunday night and
they were wild and had been drinking
and he drank with them. He said he
left the boys about o'clock Monday
morning, and when he reached MT
Priddy's house, went TO the barn and
got some hay, placed the dry chan IN
der the pine sills of the dwelling, and
amid a stiffness that was deathlike
struck the fame. 1t kindled, grew
bright. fiickered as II to then go out
but burned up anew. and presently the
home which since Christmas had been
his was i'm flames. Then, when all hell
was useless, he saw the terrible magnl'
tude of his sin. His heart softened TO-
wards those who were sleeping, unmind.
full of what might soon be their fearfu
doom. His hesitation was put Tor q
moment. and he was away to awake
them from their danger. When this was
done he went to work bravely 10 save
the furniture and whatever else he could
Gordon said that while at the house
of Mr.. Priddy he was treated wen. pul
that under DR.. Brackets roof he SUFFERED
many things The boy Is not large foi
his years, and his young shoulders
seemed to stoop under his crimes terri
HE weight
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-20
THE POLICE FIND MORE GOODS.
Officers Make Another Haul at
BrOOks's Place.

Aside from the number OF various arti-
cles which were testimony against
George w. Brooks, the pawnbroker IN
trouble in the Police Court yesterday
morning, there IS now large coliec-
ton at the Third-Police Station await
ing the Identification and owners. Serge
ant George w. Epps and Officers Howle
and German went TO Brooks's place,
ON OREGON Hill, yesterday morning, and
found q surprising variety OF merchan-
disc. which they agreed that possibly
some one else might claim with bet
ter right. so they brought a sample away
with them. 49,,
Among the articles are two watches,
three razors, one watch-chain, one gold
ring. one pair of kid gloves, one pocket
knife. a pistol, some silver spoons, ana a
lot OF tobacco ~
Deputy United States Marshal pea
SAINTS arrested youth named Eddie
Parsley for selling unstamped TOBACCO
stolen from the It. G. Williams Company
factory. This tobacco was purchased
from the boy by the junk-dealer. The
lad was taken before Commissioner
Flegenhimer, but the case was continued
over until to-day at noon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-20
Was shot by His Dog.

Thomas A. Davis. a young white man,
while out hunting In the lower end OF
Henrico county yesterday morning. was
painfully injured by the accidental dis
charge of his gun He had the thumb and
forehnger on HIS left hand blown
off and one of the shot grazed his cheek
leaving a slight wound.
Mr.. Davis was hunting I'm the woods
and had a dog with him. He had just
reloaded the piece and set the hammer.
AS Mr.. Davis dropped the stock of the gun
to the ground the dog jumped playfully
upon him. and while paving his clothing
brought one Of it's feet into the lock OF
the firearm. in its effort to extricate It's
foot from the gun-lock the dog discharg-
ed the weapon, with the result stated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-20

Messrs. David Harrison. Harding Cross,
L. s. Hawks. John Friend, William
Craig, and others.
DEATH OF MRS. LIPSCOMB.
Mrs. Ella Lipscomb. wife Of Mr.. James
Llpscomb. Jr., died at 9:45 o'clock yester-
dav morning at the residence OF her
uncle In Hollands Addition. She was
about 20 years OF age. and leaves three
small children.
AT the time OF her death Mr.. Ltps-
comb was in Birmingham, Ala, and
knew nothing OF the serious illness OF
his wife until a telegram was handed
him bringing the crushing tidings. He
left Immediately for this city. and Will
reach here this morning about 6 o'clock.
The arrangements for burial viii not be
made before his arrival, but II will likely
be tomorrow morning
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Mr.. ]. f. Rose was in the city on bust
ness yesterday.
CAPTAIN Hugh Longest, Of Bon Air, was
in the city yesterday.
Mr.. J. S. Jones' of southampton county,
Is in the city visiting friends.
Mr.. Howard H. Cosby, who has been
quite sick. Is somewhat improved.
Mr.. b. f. Gresham who has been criti~
cally III for several weeks. is slowly i'm
proving
Mr.. Robert Mercer bought n lot at
Forest Hill Thursday. He has given his
plans out, and will erect a handsome
residence at once.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-20
LEE CAMPS WEEKLY MEETING.
Picture of General Lee Presented
Other Matters of Interest.

r. f. Lee Camp, No. /, Confederate
Veterans. held their regular meeting last
night. Commander John Nj. Warren pre-
siding.
An invitation was received from
Pickett Camp, inviting this camp TO at
tend their meeting on Monday night, the
occasion of the delivery of an address
by Rabbi Calisch. The Invitation was
accepted. Chairman Laughton present.
ed 70 the camp, on behalf OF the COM
mittee. the picture of General G.. w. C.
Lee. which was received by Comrade
Arthur G.. Evans.
The camp voted unanimously 10 invite
Comrada Virginius Newton to deliver an
address next Friday night. and appoint
ed the following committee TO convey
this invitation 10 Comrade Newton:
Comrades Thomas A. Brander. Max
we'll II. Clarke, Alex. w. Archer
Commander Warren appointed Comrade
Virginius Newton as member Of the
P,oture-Galiery Committee. The aims Of
This committee were enthusiastically dis
cnssed by Comrades Thomas A. Brander.
AIex. w. Archer, David A. Brown. Jr..
and others.
The following comrades were reported
slck: G. III. Baughman. Third and Arch;
q <, snodgrass, Is south laurel: A. B..
Sutherland, Marshall between Twenty
third and Twenty-fourth; John X. NAL
Tory Twenty-third and Main: Charles III.
Epps. Adams and Clay
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-20

The Central Womans Christian Tenn
nerance Union held It's monthly meeting
al the Soldiers Home on THURSDAY MORN
ing. DIR. Starr. of Broad-Street church,
preached an eloquent sermon 10 iarse
congregation Of the veterans. Inc poc,ol
was visibly affected as ne looked over inc
~ ,,,e-scarred' soldiers before him. and
Ia ,hem he. too. was a Confederate
soidier and served during the entire
war" His text was taken from the 10Th
cbanter of John--"Greater love hath no
man than this. that he lay down his iiie
far friends" Captain Cunningham sang
s.shall We Meet Beyond the River In a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-20
Reception to the singin' skuie.

The Epworth League of Broad-Street
Methodist Episcopal church gave a re-
ception last night to the members Of the
Singin' Skule. The evening was spent In
singing by members Of the skule. recita-
tions, &c; after which a supper was
given. The table was beautifully deco
rated with flowers and Illuminated by
lamps with fancy shades. The supper was
I'm charge of the ladies' Of the church. All
who were present spent a pleasant eve
ming, and all adjourned at a late hour TO
meet next Friday night. when the Skule
will be given again. and a great many
new features will be added.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-20

BAZILE.--Dsed. al the residence OF her
son-In-law Thomas ". Rowe. No. ~
west Cary street, Mrs. sTEPHAki&
pAZILE. the widow OF j. NJ, Baxllfr
native Of France. In the Nth year o. hsD
she leaves tive childrsn--Aime fiazlte.
OF Hanover county, and Mrs. r, n. Rowe
OF Richmond.
Fureral will take place from shs AbQro
res,dence. thence 20 81. Peters Calhedralu
az 10 o'clock SATURDAY MORNING.
February 10Th. In,erment viii b ~ ~
homestead. IA Hanover county,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-20
The Union-statien Revival.

The revival services at Union-Station
continue with augmented interest. the
Rev. Mr.. Wiley preached last night TO
100 people. There was the utmost at
tention to the moving discourse. Mr..
Wiley is very devout minister gifted as
an evangelist and never fails TO arouse
religious enthusiasm. The Rev. Mr.. Lear,
DR.. Lafferty, and the Rev. Mr.. Rosser
assisted in the services There were ten
converts and a wide. religious influence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-20

We would earnestly call the attention
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-20

feeling manner. He Is a great favorite
with the boys" and told them he thought
they needed some fun out there, and
he intended to ''whoop UP crowd ana
come out"
The hospital was visited and books and
papers. magazines. and prints distributed,
which were enjoyed by the veterans.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-20
SHE IS AN ACTRESS NOW.
A Resident of Richmond Adopts the
Stare as n Profession.

Stage rs IN
The announcement is made IN TINS
weeks Dramatic Mirror that Miss Eal'n
Harcourt, daughter Of Sir Harcourt Lees
an English baronet, has adopted the stage
as a profession. and is member OF James
Young's Dramatic Company
Miss Harcourt is better known mere as
Mrs r. III Gade, having divided her time
between Richmond and Petersburg ior
the mast seven years. She will be known
IN the profession as Miss Edith harcourt'
using her two first names as nom ue
guerre. -. No.. IN
..tIamlet' Madame Deschapelles in the
.Tadv OF Lyons" and Araminto IN
"Dayld Garrick" 1t is said that her sue
cess considering the fact that this Is her
first season, has been something remark
able.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-20
New Trial Refused.

NORFOLK, VA. February is,-(spec'stD
Judge Hankel. OF the Corporation Court
has refused 70 grant a new trial IN the
case OF ex-councilman Samuel couous
who was recently convicted or attemptins
a criminal assault upon a girl ana gwen
seven years In the penitentiary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-20

A small fire occurred at the Academy
,as, night during the progress OF the per-
sormance. II originated In a GetectiVe
oue on the dress-circle moor, Inc alarm
was not communicated 70 the auuience,
.t,o doors were locked 10 prevent any
pue from going in or out. and the fire
orr nromptly extinguished without any
damage being effected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-20
c.ora,n and Alabama hallway.

The approximate earnings Of tns
Georgia and Alabama railway tos tne
sscond week IN February were: Week
ending February IA. 1897. rzoe; iSS,
no5e Increase. sil,572. Or 10 per cent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-20

Orders for printing sent 70 the Dispatch
Company will be given prompt attention.
and the style OF work and nriccs wsh b
sure 10 please you
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-20
III You Need Tonic
IL uarsfnrd,s Acid Phosphate.

7, stimulates the stomach. nourishes .ne
.,,as huilds the brain tissue. won
derful tonic Makes delightful De's'
rage.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-20

take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
Dfuggists refund money IL falls to cure.
&c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-20

old uapers for sale at the Dispatch Office
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-20

pna,caily' protest against the proposed
,eeucuon IN our force. which. In our
5uVshent. would seriously cripple the eff
nelency OF our department, we shall be
SVinpeueo 10 acquiesce In the outcome
"a "a Svur communications. when the Coun-
Gil shall have adopted them.
We shall endeayor 10 devote the sane
care and faithful attention 10 our work
as We nave always done; but. n delays
OF lack OF efficiency In the execution OF
our work should occur. from want OF
snihcient force TO meet the Increasing
demands upon the department your com
mittee' as the body charged with the adj
ministration as well as execution Of n
most Important portion OF the city az
fairs viii be looked to for the response
bility.
Very respectfully
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-20

Messrs. David Harrison. Harding Cross
l.. s. Hawks. John Friend, William
Craig, and others.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-09
THE CORDES TO MARRY
BUT If DIVORCED AGAIN SHE
WILL CLAIM NO ALIMONY.
Eight Different Times Has She Sued
for DfvOrce-Lnst Time She
Got $4,000.

Herman and Augusta Cordes, who were
separated by divorce in the Superior Court
a few months ago, met in lawyers office
yesterday and signed a ante-nuptial con-
tract preparatory to entering the married
state again. The domestic affairs of the
Cordes family have been freely aired in the
county courts in the last five years.
Herman Cordes is a wealthy German
brickmaker residing on the Shelbyville pike
three or four miles southeast of the city
The records of the courts show that his
wife Augusta has brought eight different
suits for divorce, the last one being grant,
ed. The others have all been dismissed or
settled up in some way There are ten
Cordes children living. When Mrs. Cordes
procured her divorce she was granted ALI
mony amounting to about $4,000. Accord
ing to the ante-nuptial contract made yes
terday, she does not give up the property
awarded her by the court. According to
the contract Herman Cordes is to be TO
his wife good and faithful husband and
is TO provide for her according TO his means
and ability. He is not to abuse her and
is not to permit their children to mistreat
her. On her part, Augusta Cordes is TO be
a true, kind and faithful wife 1t is agreed
that if they shall be divorced again, the
wife shall not receive aliInony.
Immediately after the contract was
signed it taken to the Office of the
county recorder and offered as a matter
of record.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-09
Now SHIFTS Filled.


The Board of Works had light day yes
terday No remonstrances were filed
against the following improvement resolu-
tions and final action was taken:
For paving with cement the sidewalks OF
Minnesota street, from Meridian to Union
street. .
of Illinois street from Kentucky avenue to
Maryland street.
Electric lights were ordered located as
follows:
one at Twenty-frst street and New Jer-
sey street
One at Northwestern and Congress ave-
One at RAIDER street and Congress ave-
nue..
one at Union and MINNESOTA streets.
One on Bismarck street, between Wright
street and Virginia avenue.
The Water Company was directed to lay
a water main in Chestnut street, between
Palmer and Hill streets.