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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20
VIRGINIA UNION UNIVERSITY.
The Architect Here Looking Into
the Letting of Contracts.

Mr.. John H. Coxhead. Of New York and
Buffalo, the architect. who has prepared
the plans for the Virginia Union Univer-
sity is at the Jefferson. The work Of con-
structiOn will be done under his personal
supervision, and it is understood that the
object of his visit is to receive bids Tor
the buildings.
The site for the university is directly 10
the north Of HartshOrn College. about half
mile distant and it will comprise five
buildings library and chapel, a lecture
hall and study. a dining hall. and two
dOrmitOry buildings.
The dOrmitOry buildings will contain
four floors. and IN addition 10 the bed
rooms for the students, the plans provide
for sitting-rOOm, a parlOr, students
room, reading-room. bathrooms ana
trunk-rOOms. The lecture hall and study
will include on the first floor reception.
class. study, and teachers rooms and
on the second. q lecture-rOOnl four class
rooms. and a laboratory. The dining-han
building contains on the ground floor the
dining hail. kitchens. laundry and iron
ing-rOOm, and on the second floor SER
Vants'-rooms and large drying-rOOms.
As soon as the estimates are received
the contract will be awarded, and the
work will be pushed forward with all
possible speed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20
sTAUNTON'S TRIBUTE.
An Address by Professor Henry
Alexander White.

STAUNTON, VA, January 19.-(SpecialD
General r. T.. Lees Birthday Was OBJ
served here to-day by the closing Of the
schools, public and private, and Of tho
female colleges. Many business houses.
too, closed their doors I'm honor of the
Confederate chieftain Stonewall jack
son Camp Of Confederate Veterans held
exercises in the Opera-hOuse to commence
rate the day. A big crowd of Confede-
rate veterans gray with the garniture Of
advancing age was present. as were many
ladies.
DR.. George Finley. pastor of Thinking
Springs Presbyterian church, who was
one of those in Pickett's charge at Gettys-
burg 10 get past the historic stone wan,
opened the exercises with a prayer.
The orator Of the day was Washington
and Lee University's professor Of history.
the Rev. Dr. Henry Alexander White.
DIR. Whites address was on "The Battle
Of Gettysburg" which ne discussed vita
scholarly ability, touching the much de-
bated questions as 10 whether or not
Longstreet was at fault in this fight DR..
White spoke Of the late hour at which
Longstreet got up" but also said that.
there were those who blamed Lee that
Gettysburg was not won, another party
blaming Longstreet He did not agree
with either of these disputants.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20
AT CULPEPER.
The Daughters of the Confederacy
Honor His Mem0rN.


CULPEPER. VA. January 19.-(Special)
There are very few legal holidays. either
State or national. that are strictly or
generally observed in this place. The
birthday Of General Robert f. Lee. how
ever. is an exception. To-day was gene
rally observed I'm honor of this great SOL
der. Mrs Charles Waite. president of the
United Daughters of the COnfederacy, gave
a beautiful afternoon tea to the Culpeper
Chapter. Her mansion on East street
was decorated with expensive eXotics
Tor the occasion. The tea was held from
3 until 6 O'clock p. NJ. Mrs. Waite was
assisted i'm receiving by Mrs. Judge
Grimslc Mrs. William Fray. Mrs John
$ Barbour Mrs. G. c. LightfOOt. and
Miss Mary Wager. all officers Of the Gull
pepper Chapter.
Mrs. q. c. Lightfoot read from a speech
recently delivered by President Andrews,
of Brown University. The subject was
Robert +. Lee. the Soldier and Man"
The refreshments were elegant and elabO-
rate. the tables being presided over by
The Misses Barbour, Waite Thompson,
and SChOOlheld. and Mrs. Laura Wood.
There were q number Of guests from
Washington and other cities present.
Mrs. Massie and Mrs. Hume Sprihkel en-
tertained the company with a number of
southern war songs.
The Farmers and Merchants Bank and
many other public places were closed in
honor of the day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20
DAY IN THE STATE.
GENERAL LEES MEMORY HoNoREp
ALL THROUGH VIRGINIA.
MAS MADE A HOLIDAY
The observance az Petersburg, WIN
chester. stanton, Woodstoch'
Roanoke, Norfolk, an"
Points-Miiitary Paradcs, &C.

PETERSBURG. VA, January H-'Sp'-
ciaI) anniversary Of General Lees
Birthday was appropriately observed here
by the camp OF Confederate veterans
and our military. A. =. Hili Camp es-
cortea by the Petersburg Grays' Captain
Nichols. and the A. Il. liill Rifles cap
tain Jackson. formed a line ON Boiling
brook street this afternoon and marcned
through the principal streets, making
fine display. The further observance
was continued tonight by 4. 7. Hill
Camp. when a large assemblage OF the
veterans and their friends, embracing
ladies OF the Memorial Association ana
Daushters of tho Confedcracy, heard and
enjoyed masterly address on Tho
cruise OF the Shenandoah" by Captain
william c. white OF Norfolk. This
Address was delivered in the hail OF tho
Young Mems Christian Association, IN
order 60 accommodate the large number
who desired TO hear 10. Captain Wmttle
gave as fun history OF the
achievements Of the Shenandoah
as was possible 90 give in the space Of
time consumed and the address was one
OF the most entertaining and interesting
in its historical aspect ever delivered
in this city. The Shenandoah continued
its cruise and its warfare on United
States vessels for fully three months
after the close of the war. its officers
not having heard of the surrender OF the
ConfedcrateRrmies.
After the aidress the camp returned to
its hail. where an elegant banquet was
spread and the campfire kindled. Here
the pleasures Of the evening were en-
HANGED by talks on war topics by Colonel
j. T.. Fitzgerald, of Farmviie; Rev. DR..
J. William Jones. of Richmond; Inspector
General r. c. Morton. OF Staunton. and
others. Historic "reminiscences were re-
called and eloquent tributes paid TO the !
memory Of the great Confederate leader. |
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20
CAUCUS AT NASHVILLE.
Democrats Vote for Nominee for
SenatOr-Seven ballots.

NASHVILLE, TENN, January l9.-The
Democratic members Of the Legislature
held caucus tonight for the purpose OF
nominating a United States Senator. Ex-
Senator Turiey. Congressman McMinin.
and Governor Taylor were placed In noml-
nation. The first ballot was: McNfillin
20; Turley, 80; Taylor. 10. Seven ballots
were taken without essential change. and
the caucus adjourned until tomorrow
night. Forty-five votes are required 10
nominate. The last ballot was the same
as the first.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20

hanks city Offices. and many business
horoaa Tonight plckctt-Buchanah
camn Confederate Veterans. gave -
magnifconf BANQUET at the Atlantic ho'el
AT which addresses were MADE 10y many
DISTINGUISHED ex-Confederates-jon
n Porter. one OF the designers OF the
Merrimac. and several others.
President Andrews. OF Brown 1niIsi-
slty. was eulogized In toast by Mt;
Charles sharp. as follows: we na',
him as the fOrerunncr IN the movement
for ,ndenendont thought. with the keen
perception TO see the truth and moral
courage 20 speak a. His recent utterance
I'm euloey OF Lee rests on the solid rock
OF Justice and was inspired by patrlot-
ism which marks the author as great
American. whose wise counsel tends TO
cement the bonds OF restored union.
AZ Newport News.
NEWPORT NEWS. VA, January 10
tSpecial) -Genoral Lees Birthday was
observed in this city to-day as a State
holiday. the banks and schools being
closed Tonight Bethel Chapter. Daugh-
tiers OF the Confederacy. entertained Ma
grudcr Camp Confederate Veterans at
Moss's Hall 4 programme, consisting
OF vocal and instrumental music. recita-
tons. and addresses. was carried out.
Several social functions were given in
honor of the holiday. which marked
the 9ist anniversary OF the birth Of the
Souths great chiefian.
Campfire ut Roanoke.
ROANOKE. VA. January l9.-(Special)
William Watts Camp. Confederate Vete-
rams. held a rOusing campfire here to-
night in honor of the anniversary of
General Lees Birthday. The meeting
was largely attended. and the veterans
had a good time telling stories of tho
heroism of their comrades during the
war. a number of those present person
ally knew General Lee. and many were
the remarks as to his Christian character
and noble manhood.
The day here was very generally OBJ
served. 1t was q holiday in every sense
of the word. The various schools had
their Lee" Day. Rev. h. W. Patton,
rector OF Christ church. delivered quite
n notable address before one OF the
schools. For one so young. his address
was quite remarkable for its eloQuence
and erudition.
A Portrait Presentation.
WINSTON. n. c., January lg.-(Speclal)
General Robert T.. Lees Birthday was
celebrated by Winston's city schools to-
day. a lifesize portrait of General Lee
was presented TO West-End School by the
senior class. Hon. G. b. Watson made an
address, in which he pictured
the great general as he knew him and
as he saw him on the battlefield Re
ferring TO the portrait, Mr.. Watson said:
While it was fine one, IL did not show
up the man as he really was that to see
him on horseback riding in front Of the
lines was TO behold a man who had the
appearance of a god.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20
HOUSEHOLD BOUND, HOUSE LOOTED
Robbers Stay Long Enough to Cook
and Eat Breakfast.

LIMA, o., January l9-At an early hour
this morning five masked men entered
the residence of Mrs. Anna Graft. two
miles east Of Beaver DAM this county.
and at the point Of a revolver bound and
gagged every member of the household.
consisting of Mrs. Gratz, "a daughter
three sons (aged from 10 TO IS years., and
two farm hands OOhn Hauenstein and
Adolph FOlletD. Leaving one OF their
number 10 guard their victims, the re-
naming four robbers looted the house.
securing $50 in money, two gold watches
and some jewery, after which they re-
paired TO the Kitchen, and cooked break
fast. After eating a hearty meal they
departed. leaving the family still bound.
About an hour later one Of the family
succeeded in getting free, and gave the
alarm. The robbers have not been caught
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20
THE WINCHESTER CELEBRATION.
An Address on StOnewaII Jackson by
Rev. DIR. smith.

WINCHESTER, VA. January l9.-(spe-
ciai)-General Robert r. Lees birthday
was appropriately celebrated here to-day.
All the banks, schools, and municipal Of
ices were closed. and tonight a parade
Was held In which the Turner-Ashbv
camp OF Confederate Veterans, Turner
Ashby Guard, the entire local Fire De-
pariment, and the Daughters Of the Con-
iederacy participated. Afterward before
an overwhelming throng Of enthusiastic
southern veterans admirers and sympa-
thizers. an interesting programme was
carried out Rev. Dr. James r. Smith
editor Of the Central Presbyterian m
Richmond, delivered an address on
"ktonewall Jackson in Winter Quarters
al Moss Neck" and other short speeches
were listened TO-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20
british warships at kiao-chau

LONDON. January 19-The British adj
miraliiy has just issued a list OF the
Whereabouts OF the warships Of Great
Britain in the far East. III shows MAJ
the first-ciass twin-screw armored cruiser
Cndannted (of $500 tons, $500 horse-pow-
err ana twelve guns). and the twin-screw
sioop Algerine (of 1850 tons. 400 horse
power and six gunsl ara at kisa-Chau
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20
A Portrait Presentation.
THE MARYLAND CONFEDERATEs.
Celebration by the Army and Navy
SOciety-Bnnquet.

BALTIMORE. MD, January 19.-(spe-
ciaL)-The Society of the Army and Navy
of the Confederate States, in Maryland,
held its eighteenth annual banquet to-
night at the Carrollton Hotel over two
hundred members were present. General
Bradley T. Johnson, president, presided,
and Captain George w. Booth, acted as
POSTMASTER. The toasts responded to
We're: "Our Infantry" General ID. II.
Maury. of Richmond; "Our Cavalry"
Colonel Bennett II. Young, of Louisville.
Ky; Our Artillery" George Savage. of
Baltimore. who was a member of the
Otey Battery; "Our Navy" Congressman
w. A. Jones. of Virginia, and Our
Dead" Rev. DR.. W. NJ. Dame of Balt-
more.
Miss Magdalene II. Burger. recited lee
at the Wilderness" and Miss Leila
Ball sang the Bonnie Blue Flag"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20
Richmonders I'm New York.

NEW YORK, January Especially R.
y. Lee, st. Denis; a. S. KralSer. Broadway
Central; J. Frank Continental. II. ).
Myers. Hoffman,, +. Ellitt and A. Han
cock, Grand; +. Shepardson, Imperial.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20
A Smnll Fire.

An alarm of fire was turned in from
Box Sd yesterday morning. occasioned
by small blaze at No. S25 William street.
frame house owned and occupied by
negroes. The damage was very slight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20
stole His Masters shoes.

Robert Fuller. a colored hoy OF tender
years, was arrested last night. and locked
up at the Second Station. charged with
stealing pair OF shoes, the property OF
Mr.. J. O. Sansberry.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20
AZ Norfolk.

NORFOLK, VA, January 19--(Special)
General Lees Birthday was observed here
to-day ~ the closing Of the schools,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20

perish from of the earth, or will you
take up the work, when other hands shall
droop and fall. and see that they shall
live IN the history OF coming years? True
they fought and lost. but IL that all?
Is that all? was duty naught?
Love and Faith made blind with tears?
What the lessons that they taught7
What the glory that they caught
From the onward sweeping years?
Here are they who marched away.
Followed by our hopes and fears;
Nobler never went than they
TO a blooder. madden fray.
In the lapse of all the years.
Garlands still shall wreathe the swords
That they drew amid our cheers;
chidren's lispings, women's words,
Sunshine. and the songs of birds
Greet them here through all the years.
With them ever shall abide
All our love and all our prayers,
"What OF them?" The battles tide
Hath not scathed them 10. they ride
Still with Stuart down the years.
Where are they who went away.
Sped with smiles that changed to tears?
Lee yet leads the lines OF gray
Stonewall still rides down this way;
They are Fame's through all the years
GIVEN VOTE OF THANKS.
Captain Parks was frequently applaud
ed during his speech, and at It's close he
received quite an ovation. Captain STRAIT
ton moved that the thanks OF the camp
should be extended to the distinguished
speaker for his eloquent and patriotic
Grafton, and the motion was seconded,
though before il could be put Captain
Alex. Archer moved to amend II SO as 10
include the thanks OF the entire audi
ence. The amendment was accepted, and
the motion adopted by a rising vote.
The Tony Miller Combination played
several selections. and Mr.. Eugene Davis,
Sr., by special request. sang several dia-
lect songs, which were literally APP
plauded.
JUDGE FARRAR SPEAKS.
Judge F. r. Farrar was called upon by
Commander Peay. and responded very
happily. He prefaced his remarks with
a graceful compliment to Captain Hrrks
and said he had no desire TO mar the per-
feet autonomy. as he wittily termed it,
of the occasion by any words Of his. He
was induced 70 proceed, however, and
with his well-known versatility he fitted
from grave to joy, and touched many
tender chord I'm the hearts Of his listeners.
Leaving the platform he took one Of .he
viollns belonging TO the Miller Combi-
nation and played some old-fashioned
Virginia reels and other music. which
fairly delighted his hearers.
Refreshments were served in the COM
adjoining the camp hall,
and the rest OF the evening was spent in
telling war stories, singing, playing, and
impromptu speechmaking
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20
Ralbriggan Hose.

A lot of Ladies' Balbriggan
Hose, imported goods, very fine,
from SOC. to 19c. per pair.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20
Notions and Fancy Goods.

Our Notion and Fancy Goods
department is replete in every
particular.
The newest things in Jewelled
Belt Buckles.
The best English Scissors,
full warranted, at the price Of
inferior goods.
Fine assortment in Belts, new
feathers.
Pocket-Books and Card-Case
Combinations.
Complete line Of Dress Trim
mings.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20
Plain Hose.

A handsome line of Plain No
velty Hose, splendid values, at
80 and 75c. per pair.
Special Attention to our SUI
perb line of Black Hose, the
very best qualities to be gotten
at 25c. pair.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20
Bicycle Hose.

A lot of Fine Fast-Black BIZ
cycle Hose, heavy quality, for
boys wear, reduced to 23c. per
par.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20
COlOred Dress Goods.

we WISH 70 close out eVerV
yard of Winter Dress Goods; our
present reductions will do it.
Fine Silk and Woo! Plaids from
- to 75c. yard. Fine Imported
Suit Patterns from S12 to $3.50
each. Fine Imported Suitings
from Soc. to soc. per ward.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20
Ladies' Flannel Waists.

Our entire stock of these service
able, useful garments, in Plaids and
Solids, reduced toS2 each.
BUTTERICK'S PATTERNS and
also the February numbers Of TIL
DELINEATOR, THE GLASS OF
FASHION (Up TO date. THE
GRAND ALBUM, and FASHION
PLATES, are now ready.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20
ClOakS and Wraps at soc. on the Dollar.
Special Reductions in
Gentlemen'S Furnishings.


) Gentlemen'S Furnishings.
D Great values in Unlaundered
; Shirts, splendid garment, abb
( solutely all-linen bosom-all
I sizes, SOC. each.
? Better grades, finer material
2 and workmanship, all sizes, 75c.
D each.
, Dress Shirts.
. We show the very finest Dress
) Shirts procurable, finely laun-
: dered, at 75c. and 81 each.
Z GENTLEMEN'S s HIRT S,
: DRAWERS, and HALF HOSE
2 at big reduction.
? Handkerchief.
: A lot Of Fine, All-Linen Gen
? tlemen's Handkerchiefs, full size
) and hemstitched, from 35 to 25c.
: each.
: GENTLEMENS DOGSKIN
( GLOVES, lined or unlined, at
prices to make them go.
|, Gentlemen'S Umbrellas
of the best Umbrella Silks mode,
with stylish natural wood, sill
yer, and ivory handles, from
. $3.50 to $3.50, from So to $3.50,
from So to 81, from $3.50 to
$3.50.
j. NJ. FOUROURI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20
Ladies' ClOakS
and WrapS.

We offer our entire stock of
these goods, every garment Of
which is of this seasons pro-
duction, at just FIFTY CENTS
ON THE DOLLAR-half
price.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20
Hosiery.

A splendid lot of Ladies Fine
ast-Black Hose, splendid elias
tic wear, from soc. to 35c. per
pair.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-12-15
OF A PERSONAL NATURE.

The duke of Cambridge is the only
member of the royal family who en-
ploys woman cook.
young man named Shivers has been
arrested at Chillicothe. Mo-, for stealing
a stove.
Though one OF the youngest general
officers in the confederate army Gen.
Wheeler was the oldest in the national
service against Spain.
Gen. Wood, military governor of San
tiago, before the war broke out was an
obscure army surgeon with a salary of
$2,4OO and no prospects.
Rev. Frederick c. Brown. now on the
Iowa, which is making the voyage to
Manila, is said to be the youngest chap
lain in the navy. His age is 25.
Senator Fairbanks, of Indiana, is said
to be one of the greatest readers in the
senate. All new books, especially his
tory and fiction, are at once purchased
by him.
Harrison NJ. Seal, of Whitcomb. near
Brookville, Ind, probably holds the vot-
ing record for that state. He voted for
Jackson in 1928 and for each democratic
presidential candidate since then.
Paul Du Chaillu. who is visiting ir
Boston, said the other day: 81 don't
know why I'm always called the
african traveller ! spent three times
as many years in exploring the land of
the midnight sun"
Balzac's birthday, the goth of next
May, is his centenary, ant it is to be eel
ebrated both at Paris and Tours It is
said that his long-forgotten play, "Mar-
atre," will be performed at the Paris
Odeon.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-12-15
GATHERED FROM ABROAD.

Kissing a woman's lips is gross in
suit in Finland.
The Singalese, after extracting the
honey from the bee, chew up the insect
itself.
The Chinese tael is a coin which has
never existed. 1t is simply unit used
for convenience.
Fashionable Japanese young ladies
when they desire to look attractive,
gild their lips.
Swiss village is to be constructed al
Paris for the exposition. at a cost of
5000 600
The revenue of Denmark is 40, 900 900
crowns, one-half of which sum is alb
sorbed by military expenditures.
Waiter girls in some of the large
Munich cafes receive no wages. because
they get as much as three or four dol
lars day in fees.
Since 1879 more than 5000 houses
have been detenanted and closed in
Dublin on account of their unsanitary
condition.
When dog barks at night in Japan
the owner is arrested and sentenced to
work for a year for the neigh bors
whose slumbers may have been dis
turbeS.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-12-15

| witch. Ev'y night, soon as dc women
went to bed and turn over on her back,
dat witch would come and jump OH
her and ride her hard, SO she couldn't
move. So one night she fix for dat
witch. She put pins in de seat OF a
chair. and when de witch come, she sat
right down on de pins. Witches have
TO sot down befo' dey can get out dc
skin; dey can't ride you long as dey is
in dey skin. Well, de witch sot down
on the pins, and she stuck fas'. She
couldn't git up out er de chair, and she
beg de woman to let her go, and she
promise, eff she aid, she wouldn' come
back no mo-. Den de woman let her go!"
Six volumes mark the progress of the
society outside of the Journal. These
are "Folk-Tales of Angola" (Africa), by
Hell Chatelain: Louisiana Folk-Tales, {"
ty Alice Fortier; Bahama Songs and
Stories" by Charles l.. Edwards; Cur
tent Superstitions, Collected from the
Oral Tradition of English-Speaking
Folk" by Fanny d. Bergen, with an in
"Nanako Legends" by Washington
Matthews; "rraditions of the Thonp-
son River Indians of British Columbia"
ty James Teit, with introduction by
Franz Boas.
And here, there and everywhere does
the research 60. The society has sew
eral local branches. notably one in Bos-
ton. one in Baltimore, one in Cincin-
rati. That in Baltimore is diligently
sending negro'folk-lore. There is to be
special range of folklore studies in
tIe direction of music, Henry f. Kreh.
biel. of New York, having collected
much in this way.
DR.. Henry Wood. of Johns Hopkin.
university, is the society's president.
Charles L. Edwards is the first vice
president. Miss Alice C. Fletcher the
second vice president, William Wells
Newell permanent secretary and John
II. Hinton, of New York. treasurer.