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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-16
DEATH OF MIR. MEYER HELLER.
This weII-Known Citizen Dieh SUI
denly Yesterday Morning

Mr.. Meyer Heller, one Of the best known
men of Richmond. died suddenly yester-
dav morning. while talking with his
nephews-Messrs Moses and Isaac May
I'm their place of business--the Model shoe
Store. on Broad street.
Death resulted from an affection OF the
heart. with which Mr.. Heller had suffer-
ed for some time, having been coniiheu
70 his room since being seized with
paroxysm induced by acute indlsestlo
while attending social function dI ui0
Jefferson Club, Monday night.
Yesterday morning Mr.. Heller felt much
better and went around 10 visit his kins-
men He was engaged in pleasant con-
versation I'm the store. when the attack
came DIR. r.. c. Croxton, who was pass
ing. was called in and DR.. stuart NC
CURE. a personal friend. was haselly sum
moned. but death was almost lnstahlaIlT-
ous. The body was removed to the bache-
Ior APARTMENTS OF the deceased, at NO.
zoo north Sixth street, and prepared tof
burial.
Mr.. Heller was IS years Of age. He came
TO this city from Pretzfeld, BaVatiI
when he was IL years OF age. re
never married. He was Tor years Wen
known in Richmond business circles. liz
was at one time sbHiOl ihciiDNt
firm of Heller & Freshman, and later a
member Of the firm of NJ. }. BLOCK q
Co. Several years ago he retired from
active business. and has since enjoyed
the substantial fruits of his business en-
ergy and ability.
Mr. Heller leaves numerous relatives,
among them two sisters-Mrs. Jonas
Hirsh, Of Hamilton. o., and Mrs. Amelia
Straus. of Norfolk-and one brother, Mr..
Jacob Heller. Of Norfolk. He has two
brothers dead-Messrs. Gerson and VIII
liam Heller-and two sisters, who also
died some time ago-Mrs. Jacob May and
Mrs. Joseph Solomon, mother Of Sheriff
Simon Solomon, of Henrico. He leaves nu-
merous nephews and nieces in Richmond
and the West
Mr.. Hellers sterling integrity and his
| lavish hospitality made him hosts OF
friends, who deeply regret his death. He
| was one of the most widely-known men
in Richmond.
The funeral will occur from the NOR
tuary chapel at the Hebrew Cemetery at
4 o'clock this afternoon. Rabbi F.. n
| Calisch will conduct the services. The
! following gentlemen will act as pall-bear-
ers:
Honorary-Messrs. NJ. 3. Rosenbaum,
DR.. Stuart MCGUIRE, Junius b. Mosby,
Jonas Marcuse, J. F. B. Jurgens, Julius
Straus. Isaac Held, Aaron Eichel, Samuel
Cohen. Herman J. Myers, Moses Hutzler,
Joseph L. Levy.
Active: Messrs. f. Raab, S. w. Flesh
man. Henry Rosenheim, L. Z. Morris,
Richard NJ Taylor, i. l.. Strause, Elias
Hauff, Myer Kirsh.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-16

feast" on the 18th Of January Tor tie
benefit of the dispensary.
The committees for this entertainment
are as follows:
Tickets, Miss Hunter Ferguson.
Decorations, Miss Annie Godd!n.
Supper, Mrs. Virgie Pleasants.
China, Miss Hunter Ferguson.
Music, Miss Ruby Bodeker.
The Junior Cotillon will meet tonight
at the Jefferson Hotel. This is their See
cond meeting at this place, and the young
er set Is anticipating a royal good Tine
which the splendid floor. good music and
delightful promenades OF the Jeuels9h
will afford. The next meeting Wlll be Ao
Christmas cotillon, which Will Boz held "a
the 26th Of December.
One Of the hendsOmest entertainments
of the season was a cotillon given last
night at the Jefferson by Miss Grace
Shields, who is one Of the most pop1af
debutantes Of this year. The dance was
held in the magnificent dining-Fogms o'
the jefferson, and at n:So a superb sup
per was served. Many beautiful nslIts
were led and it proved one OF the most
enjoyable events OF the season
The tea which the Alumnae Assocau9A
OF the Woman's College will siye Al 'A'
college on Saturday Afternoon IA AoAy.
OF the faculty, students, and trustee -
that institution, promises 20 De a sie-'
success in every way. The 'ecepu'h' w
which the officers OF the association WI"
be assisted by the president ~ the U-',
tees, president Of the college. d"
faculty will begin at o'clock. Aoo1l
o'clock. the toasts, which are 70 oe re-
sponded 10 by DR.. r. ii. PIT fiea.l..'
Z. W. Boatwright, and others, VIII ~
delivered. The refreshments WlA N
served Informally during the Afternoon
by the younger alumnae ana lne s,N.'
class will assist In the social feature .t
the occasion. All alumnae are cordially
inviated. and a delightful occasion OF i.'
union and intellectual pleasure Is auDI'
pated The hours are from 20 p, ana '".
place of the reception is in the e0"'7'
chapel.
Miss Leake, who has been the CUES. o.
the Misses Harvie, on Third street.
returned 20 her home, IN Hoo'N.'''
county.
Misses Annie Anderson and stella " W.
lams. who have been the guests OF Ai'
Bickerton Winston, % Hanover, nave l''
turned home.
Mrs. A. Dickinson has returned 20 .s.
home. in stanton. She has ne'n az
guest Of her daughter. Miss Bessie D''A
inson.
The Ladies' Matinee Musicale VI" pr
at the residence Of Mrs. q. W. ~, ,.t
$40 Floyd avenue, Friday, Decenlp-l 4.'''
at 40 u. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-16

The Bazaar for the Home for lncuraoies
was a scene OF light and beauty last hlsnL
On the spacious floor of the Armory many many
were dancing, the booths were suir0 ,l 0,N
nv Interested buyers" and gay tax ana
laughter pervaded the happy scene. Espe,
ciaily attractive is the restaurant ana
most attentive is the bevy OF busy wan. wan,
ers' There will be cake walk to-nigh'
by the colored folk Of jackson Mara'
those inimitable fun-loving performers.
The first prize Will be handsome CAKE
and s.; the second prize q cake ana ~
Refreshments. consisting OF chocolate;
coffee, cake. and ice cream. VIII be SOLO
w ro.inp contest for a beautiful palm
for the most popular Broad-street mer-
chant There are still great many fancy
articles 10 be disposed OF which would
make cheap and lovely Xmas presents
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-16

issue OF territorial expansion IN the an
TILES and the East Indies would not nave
been raised.
but could we have justified such
course? IL there any one who wouid no"
declare apother to have been the better
course? With less humanity ana Tess
courage on our part, the Spanish nag, IN,
stead OF the stars and Stripes, would sun
be floating at Cavite, at Ponce, ana AZ
Santiago, and chance In the race OF
life would be wanting TO millions Oh
human beings who to-day call this nation
noble and who. trust, will live TO call IL
blessed.
WB HAVE DONE OUR DUTY.
THUS far we have done our supreme
duty. Shall we now when the victory
won In war is written I'm the treaty OF
peace, and the civilized world appiauds
and waits In expectation, turn tlmluiy
away from the duties imposed upon the
country by its own great deedsF Ana
when the mists fade. and we see WIN
clearer vision may we not go forth. re-
ioicing in a strength which has been
employed solely for humanity and al
ways been tempered with justice and
mercy, confident of our ability 10 meet the
exigencies which await Us, because we are
confident that our course is one OF duty
and our cause that Of rlght?"
OVATION TO WHEELER.
After three cheers for Mckinley had
been given with a will, at the conclusion
of his speech. General Wheeler rose from
his seat on the platform. Then came such
enthusiasm, such pandemonium, as Is sell
dom seen. For three minutes the audi
ence cheered and yelled and waved thelr
hats over and over again this little
southern general tried TO begin MS
speech, and over and over again he was
compelled TO wait for the cheers to stop.
Then the band played Dixie" and once
more the crowd broke into frantic cheers.
General Wheeler eulogized the Presi-
dent, and expressed his great pleasure at
the reception given TO Mr.. Mckinley by
Georgia.
HOBSON.
Hobson responded to loud calls with an
impassioned speech, in which ne drew the
attention Of his hearers, not only 20 the
bravery Of the American soldiers ana
sailors, but to the chivalry and bravery
Of the Spanish soldiers especially Of Ad-
miral Cervera.
SKATER AND LAYTON.
Generals Shafter and Lawton scarcely
more than bowed their Acknowledgements
! Of the plaudits, and the meeting closeu
with a short speech from Governor John
ston, of Alabama, in which he referred
| to his States honor in possessing two
such distinguished sons as Wheeler and
/ HObsOn.
AN ACCIDENT.
The presidential party then drove back
to their hotel. On the way the carriage
| in which were Generals Shafter and Law
| ton was run into by a street-car, and the
\ two distinguished officers were thrown tc
| the street Neither was hurt, and both
/ were taken into a carriage secured by
| Private-Secretary Cortelyou.
public reception at the Governors
Mansion had 10 be postponed on account
of the lateness of the Auditorium affair
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-16
Died In baltimore.

BALTIMORE. MD. December l5.-(Spe-
cial.) -Wiliam s. Justls. native of Rich
mond, Va, and one Of the Oldest jewellers
in Baltimore. died to-day in the Sith year
OF his age. He came here twenty years
ago and started a small place. and later
established a well-known business. He
was the father of thirteen children, only
one OF whom survives.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-16
Scottish Masterpiece.

MIR. Ambrose MacNeil. NJ. a, ihe -.,-r
nent Scottish marine painter an~ .,-s.ts
soon to exhibit another OF his mts, .'..
pieces here. a very beautiful ana pr
turesQue scene on the coast OF ,l',,irs
mantle Isle Of Skye Scotland, s, mn
the ancient ruin OF the castle or IdN A
one OF the lords Of the Isles. ,.,..-s Z
The picture will be treat 20 i,.f,Sf .q
art and the romantic and beantii- 49,
nature. Mr.. MacNelrs picture, "A tss
on the Coast OF Scotland wn.,H ....-s,
been on exhibition the past three srf
AT the JEFFERSON. is still on we" ISL.
attracts many enthusiastic adIii ~ test
painting is pronounced by an tns .i..s
Judges wso have seen Il masle.p'''S
x the highest class.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-16
LONGS SPEECH BEST OF DAY.
The Famous Dispatch to Dewey Pro-
bnbIy Written by Clerk.

ATLANTA, December 15--Secretary
Longs speech at the banquet this evening
was the happiest of all the efforts. The
Secretary was introduced by Mr.. Howell
TO respond to the toast, THE Navy" but
his remarks for the first fifteen minutes
were on almost every other SUBJECT tndn
that assigned. 1t was nearly IL O'CLOCK
when he was accorded the floor, and owing
TO the frequent and hearty applause which
interrupted him it was long after that
hour before he had reached the end or his
address. The Secretary extended the
greeting of the old Commonwealth Of
Massachusetts to the State OF Georgia, and
said that as a citizen of the OLD colony
State he greeted his fellow-citizens of the
State of Georgia. He referred humorously
TO everybody. from George Washington
down to the present. and paid high tribute
10 the American blue-jacket, who, he
said, was the typical American citizen
THE DISPATCH TO DEWEY.
Referring to the famous dispatch 10 Ad-
miral Dewey, TO sail from Hongkong TO
meet and capture or destroy the Spanish
feet at Manila, the speaker said NOW
about that dispatch. On the Sunday after
war was declared, and after the dispatch
had been sent 10 Admiral Dewey. i took
IL over TO the President and asked his
permission 10 send IL to Dewey. He, of
course, approved it and said IL was in my
department. Further regarding that dis
patch, / don't know now who wrote IT,
1t was handed me by Commander Crown
inshield, of the Navigation Department,
and / don't think he knew who wrote II.
Coming right down to the facts II was
probably written by some clerk In his
department, but anyway Ii was sent, and
you all know the result"
The speaker then referred in happy vein
10 General Wheeler Lieutenant Hobson,
and the members OF the feet which for so
many long and weary days watched the
harbor at Santiago.
PRESIDENTIAL TIMBER.
He related an incident OF the day which
set the tables on a roar. During the day,
while the parade was making its way 10
Exposition Park he said. a grizzled citi-
zen from county near Atlanta had rush
ed through the throng passing the Presi-
dent. passing the ostmaster-General, who
might have given him a position, and
reaching his hand out 10 him Ohe Secre-
tary IF the Navy. said: Mr.. President,
/ want 10 shake your hand" This, said
the Secretary was no detraction OF the
President; Il merely denoted the timber
that Presidents are made Of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-16
scaboard Air-Line Case.

Judge Leigh r. Watts, OF Portsmouth.
and Mr.. Goodrich Holton, counsel Tor lhe
SeabOasd Airline, were In the city yes
terday 10 appear In opposition TO the APP
plication of Mr.. Thomas II. Ryan for a
mandamus from the Federal Court com
pelling the Seaboard Company 10 allow
the inspection OF certain books. The court
not filed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-16
AT THE AUDITORIUM.
Presidents Speaks on War Results
aud Problems Before Us.

Seven thousand persons rose from their
seats as the Chief Executive entered The
Auditorium to-day. The band played the
'star Spangled Banner" amid consider
able applause, but when the strains OK
pixie" filled the building, the crowd
went wild. President Mckinley stood up
and waved his hat above his head
Mr.. Hemphill president OF the Jubilee
Committee. made a lengthy speech. He
was followed by Governor Gambler In an
address OF welcome.
As the President stepped forward. the
large audience applauded heartily. The
speech was punctuated by constant
cheers, but there were no outbursts SINH
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-16
scarIet-Fever in West End.

There are quite a number OF cases Of
scarlet-fever reported from the West
End, but Dr. Oppenhimer assured a Dis
patch man last night that the disease
was i'm nowise epidemic, and that he did
not think there was much possibility Of
it becoming so. The cases are scattered
about. principally on Floyd and Grove
avenues and the streets contiguous there
20, and every effort is being taken to
prevent the spread OF the disease. None
of the cases are considered to be very
malignant
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-16

DWALE, DICKINSON COUNTY, VA,
December l5.-(Speclai MARK Davis, a
driving a wagon yesterday morning when
the team ran away. He was thrown out
and the wheels OF the wagon passed over
his body crushing him so badly that IL is
not thought he can survive many hours.
Davis is about 80 years of age, and leaves
a wife and several children.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-16
HOwitzers' Inspection.

There will be inspection of the Rich
mond Howitzers at the Armory tonight
also inspection of stan. The ladies are in
vited to attend as usual, and numbers OF
them will probably do so. as the old How
tiers are fayorites with Richmond ladies',
as well as with the public generally.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-16
The Commonwealth Smoker.

See your guests approach;
Address yourself to entertain them
sprightly,
And let's be red with mirth."
The foregoing is the very suggestive
quotation on the cards OF invitation 10 a
smoker at the Commonwealth Club Satur-
day night
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-16

A Morgantown, w. Va. dispatch says
that the 100 acres OF land I'm the oil sec
ton OF that State which reyeris 10 Or. w.
w. Parker. OF this city. under the decision
OF Appeals yields the Standard Oil Com
pany about 10000 year. The company
has twenty wells IN operation on the
tract.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-16
Richmonders in New York.

NEW YORK, December 'l5.-(Speclal)-
q. A. Breant, Waldorf; c. G.. Bosher.
Holland; G.. NJ Booker, Broadway Cen
trial; c. Y. Meredith and II. W. Rountree,
Imperial; McC. Goodall, c. NJ Knox, r.
y. Jacobs, and Miss Beck, Marlborough
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-16

His speech was one Of the best Of the
evening
The President, as he arose, was the
recipfent OF hearty and spontaneous
greeting. The cordially with which ne
has been received on all occasions during
his visit was nowhere more evident than
al to-nIghts gathering The Executive
was compelled TO stand and bow some
minutes, before those about the tables
would permit him to proceed. lie said'
PRESIDENTS ADDRESS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-16

Book and Job Printing neatly executed
- the Dispatch Printing House.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-16

Take Advantage of the Cut Prices
and buy your Plano this week. Our Big
stock is going fast. Call quickly.
CHASE BROS. PIANO CO.
AS east Broad.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-16

There was meeting yesterday OF the
Auxiliary of the Homeopathic Free Dis
psnsary al the residence OF Miss Marga-
ret Prosser. the president. at O'Clock.
The auxiliary decided TO give q calendar
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-29
CITY POLITICS
Beginning to Cut Some Figure About
Town---TWo Good Men for the
Democratic Nominations for CITY
Sergeant and Mayor.

Municipal political matters are be-
ginning to make stir in this city, al
though the next election is more than
nine months away Candidates are
getting into line, and there is a quiet
enquiry going on among citizens as to
the best men for the more important
offices. The City Sergeancy is partic-
ularly the subject of talk, and more
discussion has taken place regarding
this Office than appears upon the sur
face. 1t is conceded that ex-Lieuten-
ant Will A. Clemans will be the Re-
publican nominee-at least, no one so
far has seriously disputed the honor
with him. He resigned from the force
at the beginning of the year in order 10
be an available candidate under the
law, and he and his friends have al
ready done much quiet work on their
side of the political fence. On the
Democratic side James w. Nichols
Jimmy" as he is popularity known
has made very considerable progress
in getting things in the right shape for
the nomination, and with no compe-
tition in any quarter, up to this time,
worthy of the name.
Within a few days another excellent
Democratic candidate has beel pro-
posed, for the Office of Mayor, in the
person of August Wiedebusch, of the
Fifth ward. No more popular or ca
pable man for the place could be sug-
gested, and Messrs. Wiedebusch and
Nichols would head ticket which has
only to be reinforced by a proper Sc
lection for City Clerk to become in
vincible before the people, and such
a ticket will be sure winner when
next January rolls around
OF course, the field is open to other
gentlemen, with no favors, and any
friendly rivalry on the Democratic
side will only serve TO add to the in
terest of the occasion. but however this
may be. the people will congratulate
the winner in the primaries and then
see that the election goes the right
way The city Democracy is getting
on deck for the liveliest campaign
for many a day, and they are going
in to win.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-29
FRENCH PRESS COMMENT.

Paris, March 2S.-The Figaro, COM
men ing to-day upon the Cuban sltua-
ton, says:
There is more reason to-day than
yesterday to suppose that the ostenta-
tious policy of the United States Will
be transformed into ready, active pol
icy. The sole danger of war lies IN
the new Cortes allowing themselves TO
be drawn into replying to the impert-
inences addressed to Spain"
The Eclair says that in spite Of the
pessimistic cable dispatches we do not
believe that war is inevitable"
The Journal approves of M. Hano-
tauxs adoption of neutrality, the NOR
al standpoint of which permits him to
assist in solving the difficulty.
Paris, March 28.-The Temps adj
mits President Mckinley is in a most
difficult position and strongly urges
the "disputants to consent to media
ton or even arbitration, adding: In
any case, Europe is ready to offer
her good Offices"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-29
THREE TIMES TEN AND OUT.

To the Editor of the Register.
| see by the Intelligencer this morn
ing that in order to let the populace of
Wheeling know when our government
declares war against Spain they will
have all the fire bells in Wheeling an
nounce the event by striking ten three
times. This seems to me to be very
silly procedure on the part of the In
telligencer and equally as silly on the
part of the authorities. If the people
want to know when war is declared
they can ascertain that by examining
the newspapers. or looking at the bull
letin boards at any Of the newspaper
Offices
1t would appear TO me that this is not
a good thing TO permit the newspapers
to announce. by ringing the fire bells.
when they have a sensation. Many
people will really find it out soon
enough, and others are disposed to wait
til they read it. If such undesirable
information should come to hand in
the dead hour of night, who would
care to be disturbed by this fire bell
arrangement? Certainly very few. A
tired man does not want his rest dis
turbed. Neither does the household
which is troubled with sickness care to
have the unnecessary changing of
harsh bells at any hour, let alone the
hour of midnight.
The newspapers these days are hard
up for some novel plan by which to at
tract attention, and must devise some
means to draw attention to themselves.
even if it becomes necessary to ring
the fire bells all night
am in hopes that if war is declared
the announcement will come in the day
time rather than at night / do not
care to be disturbed. and | feel sure
that other people feel the same way.
WARS ALARUM
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-29
AN AMERICAN EXODUS
From Havana Has Already Begun-Ameri-
cans in Danger in Case of an Outbreak.

From Havana Has Already Begun-Ameri-
cans In Danger in Case of an Outbreak.
New York, March 28.-It is now said
on good authority that the Mangrove,
which sailed for Havana on Friday,
went there ostensibly to bring away
material saved from the wreck, but
really to be on hand in case of an out
break in Havana, so that Americans
could take refuge on the vessel, ayers
the Key West correspondent OF the
Herald.
Twenty-one American citizens arriv-
ed here on the Oliyette from Havana.
Among these were Captain Sigsbee and
other officers of Maine ordered home
by the Washington authorities. Cap
tain Chadwick will remain here tenn
porarily; all the other officers contin-
ued North
Tampa, Fla, March 2S-The concen-
sus of opinion is that an exodus OF
Americans will take place, owing TO
the recent attitude Of the American
government. Unusually strict censor
ship has been maintained over the ca
BILE, to prevent any information being
known regarding the attitude OF the
United States government, the authorl-
ties fearing violent demonstrations TO
the American residents of Havana.
Among the passengers who arrived
were Julio Hidalgo, of the prominent
banking firm of Hidalgo & Co., Haya-
na No better informed person than
Mr. Hidalgo or one who is better quail
fed to express an opinion regarding
the present conditions in Havana have
been found.
The fact of his being careful, con-
sentative bushes man gives weight to
any assertion that he might make. He
said that the city of Havana might be
likened to Vesuvius eruption at any
moment. The enforcement Of string
ent measures, aided by bayonets, had
been able to hold the rabid populace IN
check, but he feared this element was
determined now on a conflict with the
United States and could no longer be
controlled, more especially as the
movement would have among its most
active leaders and ardent supporters
well known military officers and prom
inent merchants of the island. once
started, there was no telling, he said,
where an uprising would end.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-29

MRS. KATE G. HANDLAN,
Fine Millinery, City Bank building
Rooms / and 3, Market Street.