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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-03
A MUSICAL PRODIGY.
ABOUT TO BURST ON THE WORLD
OF AMATEUR PIANrsTs.
DUG UP" BY ACCIDENT.
Astonfshed "a Visitor WHO Called On
Her Father and Heard Her Play
ing the Family Piano-Masters the
Most Difficult Compositions.

NEW YORK, January 29.-Musical New
York is talking about a little midget OF
5, who looks no older than 4. and who
has burst upon the amateur world as a
pianist of phenomenal skill She Is a
pretty little sprite. with expressive eyes
OF liquid black, and an engagingly un-
concerned air OF doing nothing in par
ticular when astonishing the select cir
cles of amateurs to whom her talents
have been displayed at private rehearsals.
She was found, buried In seclusion, SO
most Of these little musical prodigies are,
and dug out OF the oblivion In which she
would otherwise have remained. by ona
who recognized in her talent too wonders
full to be hidden from the world.
The prodigy is named Henrietta
Scholder. Her father, who IL poor,
workingman living at go east Thlresntt
street, has always desired that his family
should know something about music. tho
particular branch OF education that had
been neglected in his case. With this
object in view he set about taking les
sons. so that he could teach his children
what he first learned himself.
Little Henrietta took an interest In thu
piano directly It was brought home,
purchased by the savings OF her
father, and as the latter tried laboriously
to master the art OF music, the little girl
at his side watched him with wide-opeu
eyes, and when he left the plano. en-
deavored TO initiate his movements
knowing little about the meaning OF them.
No notice was taken OF the child for
awhile. but one day the father was as
tOnished upon entering the room 10 dis
cover Henrietta seated on the music
stool and rafting off with perfect ease,
from memory. the tunes that he had
been slowly acquiring for weeks. and
then had not succeeded In mastering per-
fectly.
II happened that the visitor who en-
tered the room with the father was ond
OF the best known musicians OF New
York. Professor william c. Rehm, and
he, too, was struck with the childs
ability. He saw In IL something that even
the fond father did not--an indication oc
wonderful skill that comes TO but few.
lie agreed TO take the little girl In hand
and train her as a musician. At a private
rehearsal recently given she accompanied
no less renowned a musician than tho
'celllst Karl Grienauer. When be entered
the room, leading by the hand the chubby
little child, an amused smile appeared on
the faces OF the assembled guests. Hen
rletta, however. was very much In ear
nest Her fat little legs had much trouD'e
I'm keeping up with the TAN young 'ceiiist.
and when the two made a bow In unison
the audience was ready TO explode with
laughter.
When Henrietta had been seated on the
plano stool. however. she speedily
changed the laughter OF the guests 10
absorbed attention Henrietta as msi-
sician gave proof Of musicianly instinct
that left her years far behind.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-03
1T is A MODEL PROGRAMME.
Admirable Selection to he Heard To
Night at the Grand Concert.


Madame Clementine de We're and that
galaxy Of artists which form the Red
path Grand Concert Company will be at
the Academy Of Music tonight. SO
much interest has been manifested In
this event and so much has been written
about the achievements Of the several
musicians. that their claims to public
recognition do not now need to be in
sisted upon.
The programme. which has been ar
ranged with greatest care, is a model OF
excellence. and is well calculated to dis
play to the utmost advantage all the
power and finish Of which the artists are
possessed. 1t will appeal to the popular
as well as TO the cultivated taste. and
to the student IL will be something OF a
revelation. being interpreted by musicians
Of such capabilities as De We're. sapio,
Beresford Murray, and Listemann-
Some excellent seats for the concert
may still be secured, either by telephone
or by calling at the musIc-store Of
Messrs. Walter ID. Moses q Co. The sale
will. however be transferred TO the box
office of the Academy OF Music at o'clock
tonight, and In addition to the reserved
seats at popular prices, admission tickets
will be sold.
The concert should be great financial
success, since II Is bound 70 possess ex-
ceptional artistic merit. 1t will in a
measure be test OF the musical taste OF
Richmond. and as such 1t Will be quite as
interesting as It will be entertaining.
Nine de We're was one OF the artists
spoken or as likely to appear here with
the Symphony Orchestra, under the au-
spices OF the Wednesday Club. and many
OF the members OF that society viii doubt
less be present to hear her sing tonight
The programme will be as follows:
l. Minue<, In A flat............P apendiecD
Signor Sapio.
2. Honor and Arms (Samson). ..MandeD
Mrs. Beresford.
g. Fantasia Garment. ....... (Bizet-Hubay
Mr.. Listeman.
t. Air. Softly Signing Der FreischutD
.....-....................s s.'s..t"e pel
Nine. De We're.
5. Chi MI Frena Qsucia). ..DonizettD
Mrs. Murray.
6. The Two Grenadiers..... .tSchumann)
Mr.. Beresford.
7. Ave Maria ........ .(Schubert WilheD
Mrs. Murray and Mr.. Listeman.
8. Spring Song .............-~.,..W. sap'o)
Nine De We're.
3. Scene de la Csarda. ..s.........tNacheD
MFR. Listemann.
TO- Loves Message Message dAmour)
...,........-. ..,........,...' .'s'''.''sieo
Nine De We're and Mr.. Beresfcrd.
Mrs. Murray. Messfs. Listemann
and sapio.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-03

in the direct line of succession.
with her husband. TO the throne
of Britain, are still fresh in the
minds Of all. The Queen Of England
sanctioned the betrothal of the Duke OF
Clarence to Princess Victoria May of
Teck, in December. 1892. After court
ship of six weeks death closed ALL When
the Duke Of Clarence died the Princess
May returned with her parents to White
Lodge. taking up the thread OF her old
life with touching sweetness and re-
signation. All that she asked was to
be left alone. so that time could heal the
wound. But people were not disposed to
grant her the privacy which she natural
ly desired, and scarcely month elapsed
before gossip was busy arranging a mar
riage for her with Prince George. 1t is
easy TO understand that she was aroused
out of her composure TO demand that she
should be left alone with her sorrow. In
due time. as we know, Princess May re-
gained her spirits and vivacity, although
the trial through which she had passed
left her more matured and thoughtful
in manner. Prince George bded his time
and then urged the suit which resulted
in his marriage to the charming and popu-
lar Princess. a marriage that pleased the
nation as few royal marriages do. 1t was
love match. not an alliance in the inter-
ests of the diplomats, and it has so re-
NAMED
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-03
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
THIS ALLEGED PROCEEDING MUCH
DISCUSSED IN LONDON.
The British LION, IL Il Thought,
Backed by the United states and
Japan, Could Afford to Defy Rus
sia.

LONDON, February 2.-The afternoon
newspapers to-day comment in the most
severe terms on the alleged withdrawal
Of Great Britain's demand for the open
ing Of the port of Ta-Lien-Wan. Some
OF them refuse to credit the report. Al
official statement on the subject, just
issued, is as follows:
mo communication can at present be
published concerning the Times's Ia
Len-Wan report, or the negotiations as
a whole. The negotiations thus far are
absolutely confidential. Many kilograms
from China contain statements not
merely going far beyond the govern
ments information, but in some in
stances being quite at variance with
known facts"
The Tlmes's Ta-Lien-Wan announce
ment has created much surprise and ex-
element among politicians. and has been
eagerly discussed at the clubs. The
Liberals vigorously denounced the ie-
ported backdown of the British Govern
ment, while the Conservative members
OF the House Oh COfniuOIS ulu HVb N'H
ceal their bitter disappointment Many
declined to credit the report until 1t
should be officially confirmed.
The Liberals declare 1t would be a
humliating surrender to Russia, and a
severe blow to British interests and pres
ti=e.
The members Of the late Cabinet are
already communicating with each other,
with the view Of using the matter as
point of attack upon the government du-
ring the debate upon the Queens speech
upon the reassembling of Parliament.
wave of Indignation has swept over
the press throughout the country at
Lord Salisburys alleged backdown at
Ta-Lien- Wan. Conservatives, no Jess
than Liberals, bewail the supposed re-
treat from an unassailable position, on
the ground that Great Britain, supportss
by the United States and Japan, might
safely have defed Russia
1t is understood that the government
is angry with the Times for revealing
the position.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-03
Broad-Tired WAGONS.
Greensboro Oid.) Special to Baltimore
American)

Greensboro Cid.) Special to Baltimore
American)
Some of the leading citizens Of this
county are agirating the feasibility Of in
PRODUCING the broad-tire wagon for the
protection and benefit of the county
roads. The subject of good roads is at
tracing more than ordinary attention In
all parts of the county. There are several
bills on the subject to be brought before
the Maryland Legislature at its present
session Most of these schemes, while un-
doubtedly good, would probably involve
more or less expense, while II the broad
tire is universally adopted the cost would
be very light and il would be a decided
step along the way of Improvement. All
the roads can be rounded into fine shape
by road scrapers properly used. but can
never be kept so as long as heavy loads
are being continually hauled over them
on narrow tires. The broad tires will roll
and pack and continually improve them.
Mr.. T.. T.. Goslin, in the lower part or
this county. is making a practical test or
the brOad-tre wagon. He has a new iron
wheel a little over 4-inch tread which is
working admirably. Its advantage over
the narrow tire is apparent when the
wagon can pass over the road several
times without the tracks being disturbed
by other vehicles. 1t is estimated that
there are about 800 heavy wagons In THIS
county Now, unless the majority Of these
contained broad tires it would be almost
impossible to realize the advantage In the
way of Improvement. from the fact that
the broad tires would have to break a
new track with every load. If the broad
tire we're universally used. however, there
would be solid roadbeds, and the deep
ruts now made on the county roads by
the narrow tire would disappear.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-03
ADyICEs FROM THE ORIExT.
japanese Squadron Ordered to Chi
nese Waters.

nese waters.
SAN FRANCISCO, February Zine
steamer Rio de Janeiro, which arrived to-
day from Hong Kong and Yokohoma'
brought the following Oriental advices;
The japanese standing squadron, con-
sisting of the Full. Yaskimi, Matchima'
Itsushima, Hashidate. Chinicn. Akitsus-
mama, Naniwa, Suma, and Idzsumi, was
ordered to leave Yokosuka for Chinese
waters on January Goth, shortly before
the Rio left Japan.
The Chou Shimbun says that the
French Government has officially commu-
ncated to the Japanese Government It's
desire to borrow the Pescadores, in order
to form an anchorage for the French
squadron.
On December oath the Japanese mer-
chant steamer NaraMaru ran on hid
den rock of the Pescadore group ana
sank Immediately. OF her eighty passen-
gers and crew, seven only reached the
shore. The drowned were all japanese.
A Toxic paper states that there are
some COCO troops in Vladivostock, ready
to take the field at a moments notice.
Mr.. Sands secretary OF the United
States legation at Seoul, was assaulted
by gang OF five or six Japanese coolies
at Nagasaki on New-Year s-Day, while
walking alone No reason is known Tor
the assault, and the matter is being in
vestigated by the local authorities
Twenty-one people were killed and thir-
teen injured at the Niigati prefecture.
owing to the collapse of houses on ac-
count Of a heavy downfall Of snow
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-03
r1EYER'S, Sixth and Broad SIS.

save TO choose from the jurywomen them
selves the one possessed Of the most
robust type OF beauty, and confer upon
her the honor Of being the prize winner.
In order to prevent any possibility OF
further complications arising after the
matrons have completed their work, the
Individual who makes the above sugges-
ton proposes to add to the gayety Of
nations by choosing two types instead of
one, the first TO be called Miss Greater
New York. and the other to be known
as Madame Greater New York. The only
outcome Of his suggestion, so far. has
been TO cause the matrons to flock to-
gether and array themselves against the
maidens, so that the individual in question
is priding himself upon having made a
very diplomatic suggestion, as. while the
women are fighting among themselves the
men have a reasonable hope of being left
in peace. What the end will be is hid
den in the dark embrace of the future.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-03
Wind on the brooklyn Bridge.
CNew York Journal


The big wind Of 1898 chose Sunday after
noon for its blow time. According to the
slang Of the west, ''the wind blew
fearful" According to the reports of
the United States Weather Bureau. 1t blew
sixty miles an hour from the west. Ac-
cording to the reports of the people. who
tried TO walk across the Brooklyn bridge,
the wind blew too hard for safety.
The gusts were fierce between the
towers on the Brooklyn end of the bridge.
Several boys unable to face them. went
down on their hands and knees and
crawled.
One young woman, who confidently as
cended the stairs, was whirled around as
the blast struck her and hurled against
the lee tower. her dress holding TO the
stone as though pasted to 1t. The wind
tore off her hat and sent her hair stream
ing. Men tried TO help her. The first
man i'm line was thrown down by gust.
the second fell over him. The third could
not walk against the wind. The three
locked arms, and by this human chain
caught the young woman, and drew her
hack out of the reach of the blast She
went back and crossed the bridge by
train
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-03
Potatoes and Point.
Chambers Journal)

A curious dish, potatoes and point,
,,ae said TO be only too common among
the poverty-stricken inhabitants OF west
ern ireland, who used. according TO one
explanatory legend. TO place a salt heT-
ring in The centre of the table and point
their PIRATES at it in order to get TN, the
favor; according to another authority,
cat in the days when there was a heavy
49,, mon Il took the place of salt fish.
THE dish is mentioned in the Memoirs OF
cantain Rock" printed in 1924: When
there Is but q small portion of salt left,
the potato. instead of being dipped INTO II
Inv The guests, is merely, as a sort OF IN
S,,ioance 10 the fancy. pointed at It, X.
Anderson. in one OF his Cumberland bal
lads, says:
n,nnerless gang ae hawf O the week;
II we get a bit meat on sunday
she cuts me nae mair than would physic
sneype, =,
Then we've 'taty and point every M~-s-
day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-03

"If any of We know just cause or impedi-
ment why these two persons should not De
Joined together in Holy Matrimony ye are
TO declare it, or forever after hold your
peace" If physicians obeyed this solemn
admonition in the marriage ceremony and
protested with the honest and scientific rea-
sons in their possession half of the unhappi-
ness, sickness and death in the world would
cease to exist. The man or woman who has
developed symptoms of that dread disease
consumption should not marry until cured:
Consumption should bar the way TO welded
life. II is crime to transmit to future gen.
erations the death dealing germs in the
blood of the consumptive.
Many physicians pronounce consumption
an iucurable disease. In this they are mis-
taken as thousands will testify. DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery cures 9S per cent.
of all cases of consumption. II corects all
disorders Of the digestion. 1t promptly I'M.
proves the appetite and makes it keen and
hearty. II fills the blood with the tissue
building elements Of the food, and acting
directly upon the lungs, drives out all i'm
purities and disease germs. II makes rich,
pure blood, builds new, firm, healthy flesh,
and strong, spriugy muscles. II soothes
and invigorates the nerves Thousands
have testified TO their permanent recovery
from consumption through its use, after
they were given up by the doctors and all
nope was gone. Druggists sell II and moth
ing else is Just as good"
There cannot be too many good, practical books
In home. DIR. Pierces Common Sense Medical
Adviser II . good practical book for husbands
wives. mothers. daughters aud sons Send a.
one-cent stamps. to cover cost Of mailing only to
worlds Dispenssry Medical Association, Buffalo
NY Fer sl9lh bindiug. asad - ltslRpA -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-03
Some Long Boards.
Boston Transcript.

Perhaps the best-known beard IN the
I-uited States is that OF ex-senator PETER.
of Kansas, which was said TO measure
three feet long. but there are many which
exceed that in size. The museums ire
ouently contain men five feet and over
whose boards sweep the floor. when they
stand up, but. perhaps, the longest OF al
is that of Legrand Larow, of Lamar MO-
which is said to exceed any other In the
world II is seven feet in length. and has
measured seven and one-half feet. MI
Tarow was born in Tompkins county
In 1872 and his relatives are
noted for heavy boards. but not extraor-
binary length. He is six feet in height
and weighs 10 pounds. When standing
with his beard down, 1t extends two feet
,,,on the foor He has not shaved for
over twenty years. In the year 1877 Mr.;
T.arow came West, and was a farmer and
stock-raiser for many years. lie wears
his heard braided and wound around his
body. or else wrapped and lodged inside
his vest.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-03
DEATHS.

HOLIAND.--Died at 10 o'clock =. ~.
February ID, at Holland HIN. Chesterfield
county, Mrs. s. III. HOLLAND. widow OF
Henry Holland, Sr.
KENT.-Died. February .. isss, at iz:tS
A. NJ, at the residence OF her sister: Mrs:
A. ]. Trainham, Miss SARAH JANE
KENT. in the Goth year OF her age.
Funeral notice hereafter.
sTRIBLING.-Died. at Newport News
February ist. Mr.. ERASMUS sTRib-
LING, Sr.
Funeral services at the residence. No.
goa p street. THIS Thursday NORM
ING at II O'clock. Friends and acquaint-
ances invited 70 attend without mrtner
notice.
stanton and Petczsburg papers please
copy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-03
BULGARIA TO THE PORTE.
Demand for Immediate Cessation of
Oppressive Measures.

CONSTANTINOPLE, February 2-The
Bulgarian agent has presented note to
the Turkish Government, pointing out
the seriousness Of the occurrences in the
vilayet OF Uskub. where 500 Bulgarians
have been arrested on The charge CT
storing arms.
The agent further alleged that many
of the Bulgarians had been tortured to
death, and that women and girls had
been assaulted and as a result were
dying.
Therefore, the agent urgently demanded
an immediate cessation of the oppression,
the withdrawal of the military surround
ing the locality, the transfer OF all prison.
ers to Uskub for trial. and the dismissal
of number OF officials.
The note has caused considerable sem
sation among the Turkish ministers and
at the palace.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-03
Florist. shop Interview.

philadelphia Record)
Brown: Hello! Smith. how's the family?
Smith: What family?
"Why. aren't you married yetT
Don't you see I'm buying roses at $40
per Dozen"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-03

cards. Bill-Heads. Statements. Letter
.teads Note-Heads. Circulars, Handbills.
Dodgers. &c, printed by the Dispatch
Company at low prices. VIII give you
GOOD work al same prices you pay for
Interior work. Send Us your orders ana
we viii guarantee satisfaction " everx
pAgtlculaE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-03

Hon. William A. Anderson, widely
known lawyer of Rockbridge county and
ex-State Senator, and Mr.. w. G. Mat
thews, Of the same county, were at the
Capitol yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-03
FEMALE POPULATION OF
GREATER NEW YORK.

The following Is a statement in
detail compiled from the latest sta
tistics obtainable. The natural in
crease in inhabitants since this
census would make the present
feminine population one million six
hundred and fifty thousand This
appalling number Of the gentler sex
are divided as follows in the various
cities, counties, and towns which
have now been merged into Greater
New York:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-03

In the Embroidery stock there
are thousands of yards of Laces
at reduced prices. The largest
lots include:
Torchon Laces, one inch
wide, per yard. ............. aCs
Valenciennes Lace, per
Ladies Hose, fast Black, seam
less, velvet finish, per ,n
pair. .............. IVCs
Children's Hose, perfect Black,
ribbed, sizes Z to %, per -
pair. ......... ........ JeCs
Kid Gloves for ladies, 2-clasp
p. K, Green and Black, re-
gular 81 quality, per pair. 5bcs
Among the big lot of Ribbons
are:
Scotch Plaid and Roman Stripe,
all silk, 3 to 81 inches wide,
were 19c. per yard go. IUCs
Satin Ribbons, all silk, l inch
wide, Navy and White, per
yard. .......... ...... 80. iCs
Needles, gold eyes, 2 pack
Rufled Web, all silk,
fancy, per yard. ............ l5c.
Ladies' Shirts, natural wool,
silk tapped, pearl buttons, -,
for. :. ...... 37sc.
Ladies Vests, feeced
lined, Jersey ribbed. ....... IUc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-03

old papers for sale at the pispa'e'
oflses
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-03

our endeavos removing The bad weather has
retarded reductions have been made
future selling By all TODAY.

Mems. Shirts, Numbered, color
ed percale and Madras, at
tached collars and cuffs. -. 33cs
Mems Wool Sweaters, Navy
Blue, cape collar, laced "a.
front -. ...... SScs
Ladies' Shoes, laced and button,
Wei and French kid stock,
per pair. ............... 0SCs
Children's Shoes, chrome kid,
extra heavy soles, 81 to
Mink Mufs, silk rufie, heads
and tails, were $3.50,
now. 49,. ........... SosGO
At the Silk counter fancy Tai
feta Silks, changeable col
ors, were &c., per yard. =. 5 Iscs
eros Grain Silks, "a inches,
Black Cashmere, extra finish and
width, regular 81 quality,
per yard. ................ tycs
One lot Plain Cashmeres, dou-
bic width, all colors, per
yard. .....,......... 49,. &C.
Fancy Novelty Suitings, Bou-
rette effects, handsome de-
signs, 3S inches wide, per
Black Dress Goods, thirty-eight
inches wide, fancy stripe,
per yard. =. Iuc.
Camel's Hair Cheviot, popular
weave, so inches wide, all
pure wool, best finish, per
yard. NATURALIZATION. QUO.
~ "a