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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-27
MANY YOUNG DOCTORS
LARGE NUMBER RECEIVE DIPLO-
MAS FROM UNIVERSITY COLLEGE.
THE COMMENCEMENT LAST NIGHT.
Brilliant Audience, and Interesting
Exercises at the Academy-Dr.
nuaI Banquet and Alumni Meeting.

The University College Of Medicine,
one Of the most thorough medical schools
In the South, celebrated the close of the
fifth year OF its successful career last
night at the Academy Of Music. when the
closing exercises OF the session of 1Ss7-9S
were held
The Academy was crowded with friends
OF the institution and OF the pupils who
received the diplomas. and The stage was
filled with the members OF the graduating
class and the faculty. and many OF the
alumni OF the college.
The stage was decorated with palms
and other growing plants. and these. to-
signs sent by friends Of the young physI-
Clans. made the platform a perfect bower
OF beauty. DR.. J. Allison Hodges acted
as master OF ceremonies Or. Hunter Nc.
CURE. the president Of the college. being
absent from the city. and the Academy
orchestra discoursed sweet music during
the evening. The diplomas were deliver
cd 70 the graduates by the chairmen of
the respective departments. and the ad-
dress of the evening was made by Dr.
John Herbert Claiborne. OF Petersburg.
THE EXERCISES.
The curtain rose at $50 O'Clock. and
revealed the graduates and the faculty
seated amid the palms on the stage
rev. Dr. Hoee offered a fervent prayer
ana when he concluded the national
hymn was played by the orchestra. Dr.
Hodges advanced to the front Of the stage
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FIRE

Trained Nurse" and this was responded
to by DR.. ]. Allison Hodges, who paid
high honor to the women Of Virginia.
and especially TO those gentle creatures
who so softly minister around our sick
beds, and who so deftly make us COM
Portable ere we realize that we are I'M
comfortable.
Several impromptu speeches were made
after the toast-list was exhausted. and
IL was after o'clock ere the company
dispersed.
Presentation and Alumni Meeting.
The members of the Alumni Association
or the college met in the amphitheatre
yesterday morning. and there were pres
ent also a large gathering of ladies. The
interest OF the gathering centred upon the
presentation OF the portrait Of the late
Dr. Thomas j. Moore DR.. Merwin
Branch, Of the graduating class. made
the presentation speech. in which he paid
a splendid tribute TO the dead physician.
and DR.. Jacob Michaux. In receiving n
for the faculty. made fine address.
DIR. j. Allison Hodges read an essay on
cerebro-spinal meningitis which was en-
joyed by both the physicians and the
laymen present.
The following officers were elected for
the next year:
Essayist-Dr. +. H. Hancock, Of Pin
ner's Point.
President-Dr. J. T. Taylor. Richmond.
Vice-President-Dr. Uriah Harmon.
Richmond.
Secretary and Treasurer-Dr. II. II. Nc
CURE, Winchester.
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I eloquent peroration. The orchestra play
! ed q selection after DIR. Claiborne took
his seat, and the exercises were brought
to a close with the benediction. pro-
nounced by Rev. DR.. Hoge.
The Banquet at the Jefferson.
From the Academy the doctors repair
ed to the jefferson, where was awaiting
them a sumptuous banquet. The delecta-
Bile menu was discussed with much Zest
by the medical men, and after the tables
had been cleared cigars were produced.
and a most enjoyable feast OF wit and
reason followed.
DR.. George Ross acted as POSTMASTER.
and the first sentiment proposed was
Our Countryi May She Always Be
Right: But Right or Wrong, Our Coun-
try" The Doctor, in offering his toast,
paid a handsome tribute to General Lee.
and introduced Governor Tyler to respond
to II. The Governor made happy. short
speech, in which he referred in eloquent
manner to Dewey's victory at Manila. He
said our country was the biggest country
In the world but since the recent con-
quest in the Philippines 1t was just a lit
tie too big for discussion. He took his
seat amid a storm OF applause.
Virginia" was responded 10 by Hon. j.
Taylor Ellyson, who made ringing
speech. setting forth the advantages and
the virtues of the mother State.
The next speaker was Dr. Stuart Nc
CURE, who had for his theme. 1.-THE Uni
versity College OF Medicine and Her Fa-
Guilty" He made most eulogistic ad-
dress. predicting glorious future for the
institution, and concluded by reading a
telegram from his father, DR.. Hunter
MCGUIRE. who sent greetings to the col
lege.
The Virginia Hospital" the next
toast, was responded 10 by Mr.. Thomas
Potts. who gave a brief historical sketch
of the hospital from It's inception to the
present day. emphasizing the great work
which 1t has accomplished. pausing in
the course OF his remarks TO pay tributes
to those who have contributed most to
Its success.
DIR. Travis Taylor spoke for THE So
ciety of Alumni" and referred in most
happy terms to the ties that bind student
and professor In bonds OF friendship.
To THE Class OF 'sS.' DR.. A. G. Brown,
Jr.. responded. He referred In affection
ate terms to the college he was now
quitting. and then spoke retrospectively
and feelingIy Of the session just con-
Guided
The final toast If the evening was 'The
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DEATHS.

ATKINSON.--Died, Thursday morning
May 18th, al 615 O'clock. al the residence
OF her parents, No. 4O7 west Grace street
MARGUERITE. only child OF Samuel Z.
and Isabel G. Atkinson; aged ) years
months and IL days.
Funeral from the house FRIDAY az
p. NJ. Friends OF the family invited "
attend
Lynchburg papers please copy.
BUEK.-Died, on Thursday morning
May 18th. at 10 O'Clock. SUSANNA. infant
daughter OF c. Edward and Sue Williams
Buck.
BURTON.-Died. May &c. 1885. NETTih.
SMITH, widow Of Peter Burton, ana
daughter OF Mary f. and the late Edwin
A. Smith.
Funeral from the residence Of her
mother. 500 east Leigh street. at 7. d.
TODAY.
I.ATHAM.-Died. at his residence, NO
1914 IcDcnough street. Manchester va
yesterday. May 18th. at $50 r. I.. j. .
LATHAM. In his 7Sd year.
Funeral THIS Q'riday) EVENING a.
O'Clock. from the above number,
Fredericksburg papers please copy
TRAcY.-Died. yesterday morning. al
O'clock. at the residence OF Mr.. JohA
T. GrifYith. No. 226 south Seventh street
Mrs. BESSIE TRACY. In her 6sth year
Funeral from ST. Peters Cathedral
SATURDAY MORNING at 10 o'eioeN'
IEterment at Mount Calvary Cemetery,
Friends and acouaintanees are reoues.sa
20 attend.
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handsome floral designs which had been
sent for them by their friends.
THE DENTISTS.
This being concluded, DR.. Hodges pre-
sented DR.. L. NJ. Cowardin, chairman OF
the dental department, who handed to
the graduates of that department their
diplomas. He made short talk, en-
phasizing the hard work that the gradu-
ates I'm this department had done The
following dentists received diplomas: VIII
liam II. Arthur, Deanes, Joseph Nj
Brooker, Willisten, S. c.; owen L. Dris-
coll, Louisa; James r. Edmundson
Leechburg. n. c.. Lawrence $. Folkes
Jr., Achilles; Robert E. Hamlet, Pam
plin; Joseph 3. Lane, Leggett n. c.
Foushee o. Mooklar, Mangohick; Edward
A. Perry, Littleton, N. c.; w. 5. Love
lace, Rodden.
PRESCRIPTION COMPOUNDERs.
Mr.. T. A. Miller, chairman of the phar-
macy department, was introduced, and
delivered diplomas to the following
graduates in his department: Clyde A.
Barnes, Ashland: Hugh w. Jones. VIII
liamsburg; Warren A. Keeling, Keysville
E. Edward Walker. Broadnax.
Mr.. Stuart Mcguire announced the fol
lowing hospital appointments:
AlmSnOuse, 1ity I1O5piedi-Di. n. VI
Brown. Jr
Retreat for the Sick-Dr. c. w. Lemon.
Virginia Hospital-Dr. A. +. Wood.
st. Luke's Home--Drs. w. b. Robertson
and p. l. Gordon.
Home for Incurables-Dr. Paul w.
Howle.
Richmond Eye. Ear. and Throat In
firmary-Dr. p. w. Boyd, Jr.
Sheltering Arms Hospital--C. f. Nc
Dannald.
DR.. CLAIBORNE'S ADDRESS.
This feature OF the exercises being con-
cludee, DR.. Hodges presented Dr. john
Herbert Claiborne, OF Petersburg, the
orator of the evening. and paid a glowing
tribute to the honorable attachments OF
the speaker. DR.. Claiborne was received
with loud applause. and as soon as 1t sub
sided he began his address. Speaking
directly to the graduates. he told them
that they now approached the mountain
of life, the road thereto being coarse
and rough and beset with many am
culties. He advised them to look TO the
veterans in the profession for help, and
TO rely upon them until able TO stand
alone. He further advised them to make
the older physicians their exempiars.
Referring to their diplomas. he told the
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graduates TO make the best OF the pro-
misses held out to them by these. Cou-
rage and fidelity to duty, he said, were
the great requisites of success. The road
TO fortune leads not through the sick
room nor from the hospitals. IF you
are seeking money" he said, you must
seek 1t elsewhere than along the road OF
physics. 1t Is trite and true that man
must live by his labors. but you must not
labor only to live. You enlist tonight in
humanity's greatest cause. You must go
forth and stop always and bind up and
heal. You must be ready at all times 10
offer up your life on the altar or disease
in order to save others afflicted by the
dread maiady."
ARE TRUE HEROES.
Men go forth to battle for their coun-
try. They offer up their lives as sacri-
fees for their country's honor. and are
called heroes. but young men. yours is q
more bitter task. When called upon TO
go to a city beleagured by disease TO at
tend those suffering from awful disease,
there will be no cheering and no glamour
OF the field TO cheer you on. You will hear
only the rumbling of the hearse as IL
moves to and fro between the death-bed
and the cemetery. Are you ready for
this? II you want TO be a hero. recog-
nized and applauded by the world, go TO
war: tear up your diplomas and go TO
Cuba as a colonel. The jingoes and the
yellow journals will applaud you and sus-
tain you. They will never get in your
way or offer you any opposition.
IF. perchance. you do not care for the
battlefield, go to Congress. There you
will be safe. You can sit there day after
day with impunity and holler for war TO
your hearts content without undergoing
the slightest chance or danger OF having
to go near the guns
THE EVILS OF POLITICS.
DR.. Claiborne discussed the evils of
politics. and urged the young men be-
fore him to steer clear OF that field. He
told them TO be doctors and doctors only;
to forsake all other fields for their chosen
profession. and to give their undivided
attention 10 the cases OF their patients.
knowledge OF their profession. the
speaker told them, was absolutely essen
tial TO their success. and he urged them
TO continue their studies. never tagging.
but going forward more and more per-
fecting themselves in the great work OF
healing the sick and helping the suffering.
The proneness Of patients 10 forget their
doctors after getting well. and to forget
their bills as we'll, was touched upon.
after which the Doctor concluded in an
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-27
CHESAPEAKE FLEET.
Maryland Naval Reserves-Immune
Recruits Are Scarce.

NORFOLK, VA, May 8-Cspecial)-
Commander Emerson, Of the Maryland
Naval Reserves, accompanied by Com
mander c. T. Hutchlns, who is to COM
mand the Chesapeake Bay feet. came
down from Baltimore to-day. The tug ].
d. Jones has been purchased by tho
Auxiliary Board, and is now at Norfolk
being reftted. 1t was said that Com
mander Hutchins requested Commander
Emerson TO go to Norfolk and take the
vessel TO Baltimore. II was suggested
that the trip to Norfolk was made in or
der that arrangements could be perfeci1
ed to muster the remaining members OF
the Dale crew at Norfolk, where they
will wait the organization OF the new
feet 10 be used in the Chesapeake.
Captain A. NJ. Higgins, quartermaster
of the Fourth Regiment, took run down
to Norfolk from Richmond to-day. He
returned this afternoon.
Thus far recruits from this section for
the Fourth United States immune volun-
teers to be recruited in Maryland, Viz
ginia, the District Of Columbia, and West
Virginia are scarce. While the original
plan was to enlist men only who have
had the yellow-fever. 1t IL thought that
all candidates who pass the physical ex-
animation will be taken.
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and after announcing that the exercises
marked the close of the fifth year of the
University College of Medicine. said the
past year had been the most successful
In the history of the institution. He
then gave a brief review of the work
of the college, and paid high tribute
both TO the matriculates and to the gradu-
ates.
THE YOUNG DOCTORS.
The improvements in the college build
ings and equipments made during the
past year were told OF by DR.. Hodges.
after which he presented DR.. Landon
3. Edwards, chairman of the medical
department, who handed to the following
graduates OF that department their diplo-
mas: Sias Edwin Akers. Carthage;
Emile Parke Amiss, Harrisonburg; w.
Carthon Archer, Beaver Pond; Merwin c,
Branch, Richmond; Alexander Gustavus
Brown, Jr.. Ashland; Philip w. Boyd, Jr.,
Winchester; Halves Campbell. Enfield
William S. Collins Highland Springs; Ed
win b. Claybrook. Kinsale; William
James Cowardin, Richmond; Robert Z.
Chumbley, Churchwood; Bernard Heath
Early, Billsville: Leverette s. Early. Jr.,
Ewington; G. Oliver Emerson, Leather
wood; William Fountain, Tarboro'. n. c.;
Robert Z. Fortune, Abingdon: John r.
Garrett, Norfolk; George Othello Giles,
Roanoke; Patrick Lamb Gordon. Norfolk
Edwin G.. Hank, Tanners Greek; r. II.
Henderson, Wabash; B. l. Hillsman,
Richmond: Robert Z. Hollingsworth,
Mount Airy. N. c.; Thomas J. Hughes,
Chatham Hill; Paul w. Howle, Stony
Creek; James T. Jarrett, Roanoke; VIII
liam A. Jefries. Finchley; George w.
Kennedy, waycross. n. c.; Charles w.
Lemon. Longdale; Clyde x. McDannald,
Warm Springs: w. II. o. McGeehee,
Richmond: Walter p. Miller. Newport
Frank b. Olhausen. Harrisonburg; w. b.
Robertson, Jr., Plasterco; Thaddeus w.
Shore. Bonneville. N. c.: William o.
Smith VIOLA Teackle Jacob Smith.
Franktown Cornelius j. Seay. New York
city; Chomas NJ. Taylor. Richmond;
Achilles l.. Tynes. Tazewell; William Nj.
Thompson, Goggensyillc; Ernest McCue
Thrift, Madison: Hilary r. Willis. Rapi-
dan: Edgar Worthington. Doylestown.
Pa; Levi Albert Walker, Anderson. n.
c.: Edmund {. Watson, Roanoke. Austin
Flint Wood. Moorman's River; John AL
exander Wright, Lynchburg; William d.
Willis. Richmond.
After the graduates had all come for
ward and received their diplomas and
resumed their seats the ushers passed
among them and distributed the many
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-27
NEWS FROM THE FLEETS
SchIey or santiago-sampson Near
Habana-Wberc is Ceryera,

KEY WEST. FLA, May 2.-Deanr.
news of the American squadrons one.
rating in Cuban waters was received
here this afternoon, fully confirming tina
general situation outlined in these dis.
patches last night and this morning
Commodore Schley is believed to be OF,
Santiago de Cuba to-day, and definite
information as to the exact situation. in
so far as 1t affects Admiral Ceryera,s
squadron. may be expected tonight or
tomorrow.
Real-Admiral Sampson is in a position
to proceed quickly TO the assistance az
Commodore Schley, with any or an ~
his ships. on receipt of definite word from
Commodore Schley. and at the same
time he remains within striking distance
OF Habana.
II. however. Commodore Schley re-
ports that Admiral Cervera is bottled 70
at Santiago de Cuba. the naval view Is
that he will be permitted to finish the
business at that point, with the ships
now under his direct command
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-27
Baptist Young People.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, May 2s.--(SpeciaL
The District Convention OF the Baptist
Young Peoples Union OF Virginia, met
tonight in the First Baptist church. Tne
church was well filled with the delegates
and spectators. and an interesting pro-
gramme was carried out. The conyen-
ton will continue in session tomorrow
and addresses Will be delivered during
the day by number OF eminent divines.
Mr.. Morgan Treat. United States Mar
shall. left yesterday with ]. ". Price
the counterfeiter. for Columbus. O.,
where Price will serve a term in the pen
itentiary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-27
DEY-H0LT.
A Quiet, but Very Pretty, Marriage
In Smithfield.

sMITHFIELD, VA, May 26.-(specia)
On yesterday morning at o'clock sim
pie, but beautiful, marriage ceremony
was performed by Rev. ]. X. Jollin, the
pastor Of the Methodist church here, at
the home of Mr.. w, G. Bunkley. The
contracting parties were Miss Martha LII
liam Holt and Mr.. Joseph Charles Dey.
The bride wore blue silk, tailor-made
travelling suit, and carried an exquisite
bunch OF American Beauty roses. when.
after the ceremony, were distributed
among her friends. Miss Yirgie Bunkley
was bridesmaid, and the cousin OF the
groom. Mr.. Willie Dey, OF Norfolk, was
best man. Following the ceremony the
bridal party took the steamer Luray for
Old Point Comfort, where they will spend
several days before going TO their future
home, in Norfolk. The bride is the dausn.
ter OF Mr.. Joseph Holt. OF this place, ana
is one OF the most beautiful and popular
OF the young ladies OF Smithheld. Tne
groom is a prosperous merchant OF Nor
folk
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-27
COLONEL CARTER NJ. BRAxroN.
He is Critically III at His Home, II
Newport News,

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. May 26.-(Spe-
ciai.)--colonel Carter NJ. Braxton. one of
the Oldest citizens of Newport News and
one of the best-known men In the State
of Virginia. lies In critical condition
at his home. and II Is not expected that
ne can survive another twenty-four hours.
His death is momentarily expected. Colo
mel Braxton has been i'll for the past
eight months. and recently his Illness has
so changed his appearance that he would
hardly be recognized by those who are
most intimate with him.
A deed OF assignment was nled to-day
for the benefit OF the colonel's creditors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-27
MMer8R0Qds.
1.-The AlwayS-BuSy Store"

the consideration being 5000 and thu
trustees being Messrs. Segar and Lett.
Evening journal., 1898-03-03
PEN1NsuLA NEWS PARAGRAPHs.

mad dog caused intense excitement
in Laurel and before 1t could be killed bit
two small boys and an OK.
The colored people of Banning's sta
tion, near lsridgeville, engaged in free
fight started by jealous woman. Pokers,
ia zors and blackjacks were used and sew
eral were wounded. ..-..
At a special meeting of the Trustees OF
the Poor, held at the Sussex Almshouse
Yesterday Frederick Walls, a prominent
farmer Of near Georgetown, was elected
oVerseer OF the poor for one year to sue
ceed Henry W. Hickman.
Pike, herring and mullet are unusually
plentiful. al Laurel this Spring.
Hog cholera Is epidemic In and about
Laurel r. John Hearn, dealer bought
a carload from Virginia, which he sold
around town. every one Of which has died
The loss falls heavy on the poorer classes
Herbert r. Bertham. an aged farmer
near Redden. shot four horses, FIVE cows
three pies and scores Of chickens while
| temporarily insane. He says they were
| safi possessed of evil spirits. which con-
tinuallv ridicule him when he comes ir
| their presence. The old man declares
spirit voices often annoy him, and DE wiz
| KIN himself in order TO be able 10 punish
| them. HIS family have made arrange
| nients TO commit him TO the Farnhurs
| Asylum.
Evening journal., 1898-03-03

for being np-to-date in unstable mod
ern battleships. the gallant Maine did
not at sea turn turtle and carry all
hands TO the bottom, as every ship that
is over-built is liable to do.
Modern battleships are but costly ex-
periments. They have never had a fair
test to establish their standing on the
high seas. The nearest approach to a
test was in the recent conflict between
China and Japan, and 1t is conceded by
naval men the world over that that
test was far from satisfactory.
These new ships are handsome, pow
erful and awe-inspiring, but they are
far from the end OF the experimental
stage when the high explosives, pene-
trating projectiles and fury OF the ele-
ments are considered.
Evening journal., 1898-03-03
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES.

Charles Roberts, Of Kansas City. Mo.
is visiting relatives in the city.
William Lincoln has returned from a
visit to Greenwood.
Mrs William Robinson delighta1lly
entertained a number of her friends AT
her home, at Tenth and West streets.
last night.
Superintendent of letter. Carriers
John A. Mitchell is confined to his
home by rheumatism.
G. J. DUPONT is registered at Hadd.5n
Hall, Atlantic City.
Presiding Elder L. E. Barrett and
Rev w. l.. S. Murray, D. D., attended
meeting Of the Methodist Episcopal
Board Of Church Extension in Phi,adel-
p'hia yesterday.
Francis H. Hofecker is conwalescins
at The suburban homie of friends near
Philadelphia.
William Dean, of Providence, r. l.,
is the guest of William o. Merricl.
]. T. Cullis and Miss Hannah CuIlis.
OF Chester, have been visiting in the
city.
Edward Mullin, OF St. Louis, is Wis
lting in This city, his former home.
James w. Ponder was in Philadel-
phia to-day.
Mrs. William J. Dukes and Miss
Laaira Mason, of EastOn, Md, are visit
ing relatives in the city.
Rev. c. A. HILL, of The NJ. e. Church,
OF Easton, Md, and Mrs. Hill, were
visitors in the city yesterday. Mr.. Hill
has been invited to become pastor of
the NJ q. Church ait Smyrna
Charles Hayward went to New York
to-day on a business trip.
J. WGken- Strahorn. who has been
under the weather for several days, is
again able to lbe out.
Members Of Calvary Baptist Church
will tender a reception to Rev. Elmer
w. Powell, the pastor, and his bride
next Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. #. j. Murphey have 10
turned from a visit to Dover.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. L. Cooper are enter
tanning Mrs. ]. J. Reese and Miss Ida
G. Cooper, OF Dover.
Evening journal., 1898-03-03
HOW THEY GOT THE AIR OF
"YANKEE DOODLE"

After the representatives OF Great
Britain and the United States had near
ly concluded their pacific labors at
Ghent, in making the treaty Of peace
which ended the war of 1912, the
burghers of the quaint old Dutch city
determined to give an entertainment in
honor of the ministers. They deter
mined, as a part of their program, to
perform the national airs Of the two
powers.
The musical director was sent to call
upon the American ministers and OBJ
tain the music Of their national air. A
consultation ensued. at which Bayard
and Gallatin favored Hail, Columbia, "
while Clay, Russell and Adams wanted
Yankee Doodle"
The musical director asked If any OF
the gentlemen had the-music. None of
them had it. Then he suggested that
perhaps one of them would sing OF
whistle the air.
"I can't" said Mr.. Clay. It never
whistled or sung a tune in my life; per-
haps Mr.. Bayard can"
Neither can l. =" answered Mr.. Bay
ard. Perhaps Mr.. Russell can"
Mr.. Russell, Mr.. Gallatin and Mr.
Adams in turn confessed their lack of
musical ability.
Il have it," exclaimed Mr.. Clay, and
ringing the bell he summoned his body
servant. John" said he, "whistls
Yankee Doodle for the gentleman ,
John did so, the chief musician notel
down the air. and at the entertainmen'
the Ghent Burghers' Band played tn,
national air Of the United States witt
variations.-Youth's Companion.