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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20
OFF FOR LYNCHBURG.
Richmond Veterans Leave for the
Hill City.

quite a goody number Of Confederate
veterans left Richmond yesterday and
last night for Lynchburg TO attend the
session of the Grand Camp Advisory
Council. which meets there to-day to hear
the appeal Of Colonel James y. Stubs,
the Grand Commander. who was by an
investigating committee adjudged guilty
OF an Intimacy with the agent Of a book
publishing house. which was deemed 10
be inconsistent with his Grand-Camp con-
nectiOn
A large party left on the train over
the Chesapeake and Ohio at l1:30 a. NJ,
and a number of gentlemen went ND on
the 1915 train last night. Among these
was Captain Thomas Elicit. the adiutant
of the Grand Camp, who goes to record
the proceedings of the council. He car
ried with him the vOluminOus transcript
Of the testimony given before the In
vestigatng Committee, and expressed the
opinion that no new evidence would be
taken by the council IL is almost GER
tain. however, that an effort will be made
to introduce some additional testimony
and that a strong fight Will be made along
this line
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20

Oak, New Kent CO., Va, Jan. AZ, 1898.
TO the Editor Of the Dispatch
On reading an editorial in the Dispatch
entitled "Our Old Soldiers" IT brought TO
my mind case we have in our county.
il is sad. but true, that We have as an
inmate i'm our county almshouse man
who. from all accounts, fought TO the
end Of the war as bravely as any other
soldier who took up arms in defence OF
the South, and this man was reared by
northern parents I'm northern state.
/ saw the old fellow a few days ago,
bent with age, SCARED by battle, and To-
tally blind taking his morning walk.
friend Of mine, who was with me, and in
the same company with this Old reb,
stopped me and said he must speak 10
that man" He took him by the hand,
and although the old fellow could not
see. he knew the voice OF his old COM
rade, and the tears came TO their eyes as
they stood with graspcd hands II was "a
sad scene TO me- Although too young TO
have been in the conflict. my sympathies
are truly southern. Senator Stubs is to
be commended on the bill he has offered
10 aid these poor fellows. My means are
very limited. but / for one am willing 10
be taxed Just a little extra to aid those
who took up arms for us and risked all
at duty's call i'm order that these Old.
worn-out rebs may at least be kept out
~ the poorhouses. w. j. TAYLOR.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20
PRETTY FULTON WEDDING.
Mr.. Rodgers and Miss Porr United
at Fulton Church Yesterday.

The pretty Fulton Baptist church was
the scene yesterday afternoon at o'clock
of the wedding of Mr.. Ulrick w. Rodgers
and Miss Ella A. Porr. two popular young
people of that borough. The church was
filed with the concourse of friends as
sembled TO witness the happy event. In
their presence Rev. J. r. Harrison, pastor
of the church. spoke the words which
made the young lady and gentleman be-
fore him one.
The ushers. who preceded the bridal
couple to the altar, were Messrs Wayer-
IL Nuckols, Edward Radford. William
Sutherland. and Edward Mitchell.
The bride was attired In becoming
travelling suit Of brown. She Is pretty
and accomplished young lady, who num-
bers her friends by the scores and hum
dreds. She is a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Peter Porr. of No. 81 Nicholson street
Mr.. Rodgers is the son of Captain
Rodgers Of the Fulton Fire Company. ard
is a popular and rising young business
man of Fulton being connected with the
Fulton Yeast-Cake Factory.
Mr. and Mrs. Rodgers took the York
River line after the ceremony for West
Point. where they continued their journey
northward 10 Baltimore and other cities.
Upon returning they will reside on Or
leans street.
The young couple were the recipients OF
many handsome and useful presents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20
IN THE CITY COURTS.
Tenney Funn Gets Eighteen Months.
Judgments Confessed, &c.

Tenney Funn (colored), indicted for as
saultng Charles T. Lewis, Clay street.
car conductor, was convicted in the Hust-
ings Court yesterday and sentenced to
eighteen months in the penitentiary. The
prisoner was defended by Mr.. Matthew f.
Maury and Giles Jackson.
Several months ago Funn, with TWO
COMPANIONS WAS put off "A Clay-street car
for disOrderly conduct on the evening OF
the same day he waited for the conductor
to pass Clay and Gilmer streets, ana as
he did so threw a large stone, striking
Mr. Lewis in the face.
The negro then went 10 Philadelpnla,
where he remained several months. Two
weeks ago he was arrested for assauitlnS
a colored woman. and at that time the
warrant was served on him in the present
case.
In the city Circuit Court judgments
were confessed in the case of Edmund
Waddll. Jr., against Thomas Moore Tor
$3.50 and the Defiance Shoe Manutac-
turing Company against Abe Valentine
fc- $40.
Notices Of motion were filed as follows
Slater Myers q Co. against Younger Low
ing; open account, &13.6O.
II. c. Boudar. receiver. against Mrs. A.
Kerse; open account. $500.
Drewry. Hughes q Co, against John
Bowers. Jr.: note. $lS3S2.
5. f.. Paget & Co. against J. "A. Brad
ley: open account and negotiable notes,
Sl5Is6.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20
A woMAN's ELoaUENcE.
Mrs. Davidson Pleads Her own Case
I'm Police Court, and Does Well.

A good many sinners paid their respects
to Justice John and their dimes and dol
lars to Sergeant Thomas yesterday morn
ing, AT the services of the White Temple
George j.. Davidson. a young man. was
charged with abusing and beating his
wife, Mrs. Willie Davidson. and was fined
$40 and costs.
Davidson was allowed to take the floor
first and presented his array Of facts In
the case. He was succeeded by Mrs
Davidson. 1t was conceded by the en-
tire assembage of worshppers that she
made by all odds the best speech. and
the sentence Of Justice John was delivered
accordingly.
The case of Peter Bolton. charged with
assaulting and beating George Tensor,
was heard and Bolton was sent on to
the grand jury.
It came out i'm the evidence that Bolton
had accused Tensor Of being responsible
for the death on his brother during the
erection OF the City Hall. and since that
time, Tensor said Bolton had barbored
a bad feeling for him. Witnesses also
said that Bolton used insulting language
to Tensor. and when the two clinched
TensOr fell and broke his arm. Wit
nesses said further that when Tensor fell
Bolton jumped on him and struck him
and kicked him. The scrimmage between
the men began in bar-room on Seven
teenth street, and ended I'm the street
Bolton was bailed in the sum OF $500,
with his brother on the bond.
The case OF William Perkins, charged
with being disorderly on Electric Car No.
50 Of the Traction Company and striking
Fitz l.. Johnson, the conductor. was con-
tinued until this morning, when important
witnesses can be secured The fight be-
tween the conductor and Perkins occurred
last Sunday.
The case of II. j. Dyer charged with
obtaining 81 from T.. j. Crane 0oloreD
under false pretences, was also continued
until this morning. for witnesses.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20
LETTER-CARRIERs TO BE OUsTED.
Orders from Washington for the Re
ductiOn OF the Force.

The effort at retrenchment on the part
of the Post-Ofice Department has involv-
ed this city and Postmaster Cullingworth
received orders from headquarters yes
terday TO remove two carriers, and make
arrangements to permanently reduce the
force. The reason TO- this step exists III
the fact that last year the department.
exceeded It's ANTICIPATION by slolOyO. ana
the carriers force is being reduced every
where 10 meet the deficiency. The largest
cut has been IN New York. where sixty
seven men have been discharged
Mr.. CullingwOrth was i'm Geographic
communication with the department yes
terday. and urged a very emphatic pro-
test against the reduction of Richmond $
force He followed this up with letter
giving M length many reasons why THIS
CITY should be left intact, and quoted fig
ilres TO show the rapid growth Of this
Office and the very substantial pront
which accrues 10 the government. The
Richmond office stands high upon the list.
being rated a No. l. and is one Of the
most profitable in the country.
The impression prevails that the fiat on
the department is nothing more than
shrewd lobbying tactic and has been de-
vised 10 rouse the carriers 10 influence
the members Of Congress in their respec-
tive districts 10 vote for the increase of
the appropriation Tor this year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20
THE CHARITY BALL TONIGHT.
The Entertainment ut the Temple
TO he Brilliant AFFAIR.

All arrangements have been perfected
for the grand charity ball TO be given
tonight at the Masonic Temple.
Nothing has been left undone by the
ladies OF the various committees 10 make
the affair a grand financial md social
success. Every effort will be made 10
add beauty and brilliancy to ne event.
The gowns Of the ladies will be of sur
passing loveliness and elegance. NUmcr-
Gus debutantes will add beauty ind life
TO the dance. Everybody will be well
taken care Of and everything viii be done
for the comfort OF the guests. The BAN
quet table will be laden with Celicacies
and all that epicurean taste may desire.
The elaborate menu will consist Of the
following. oysters on shell, oyster pat
ties chicken croquette and green peas,
cold turkey tongue. and roast beef.
Relives-Olives, pickles, celery salted
almonds. cranberry jelly. etc. Salads
chicken and potato. Desserts-cream in
shapes. Charlotte russes in moulds. cakes
of all kinds, fruits bonbOns. Black coffee.
Wines Of every variety will be served.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20
Disorder mt a Church Festival.

John Carter. Albert Carter. and Tim
Fenner (colored). men who are alleged TO
be members OF the Zi0ntown colOrcd Bap-
list church. near Clayton. IN TuckahOe
District, HenricO. We're before Magistrate
LOhwasser at the county courthouse
Yesterday charged with creating disorder
al a church festival recently held In Zion
town Han. The case attracted consider
able interest among the negroes. and the
courtroom during the examination wac
packed. II was developed that a good
deal OF liquor was drunk during the fes-
tival, but further than this no facts We're
elected, and the case WAS finally dis
missed
The case OF j. d. Gardner. charged with
selling liquor az Clayton without a license.
which was TO have been heard by Squire
Larus yesterday. was postponed until
January 26th, on account Of the absence
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20
Mary.
(Observer.)


The sweetest name I've ever known
Is Mary.
The dearest girl the one / own,
Is Mary.
When storms are threatening fierce ana
low.
When all is dark. and mad winds blow,
NV only refuge here below
Is Mary.
Who's always near me-tho I'm wrong?
My Mary,
Who cheers me on with love and song!
Sweet Mary.
Who thinks I'm just as pure as gold,
And prays I'll soon "be In the Told
Who never thinks I'm growing old?
My Mary.
II "A blessings due 10 one on edrth
It's Mary's.
II crown awaits cen the LOWEST blrth,
It's Mary's.
Through all her life tried and true,
Through all the years, she's been true
blue
And a fellow is blest, | think-don't you!
With sister like Mary.
JOHN w. KINSELI4A-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20
HOLLYWOOD MEMORIAL ASSN.
The Ladies Arrange for the Annual
Mass Meeting TO he Held I'm Nay.

The Hollywood Memorial Association
held a meeting yesterday at y o'clock NJ
the lecture-room Of the Second Presbyte-
rian church, Mrs. Joseph Bryan occupying
the chair There was large attendance,
and much important business was trans
acted. Arrangements were made for the
annual mass-meeting. TO be held under
the auspices Of the Hollywood Memorial
Association on May the 3D.. and Mrs. n. &.
Minor was nominated as chairman OF a
committee to decide upon the speaker
for that occasion. The programme for
Memorial-Day was discussed. The ser
vices for Memorial Sunday it was ar
ranged. should be observed in the Grove
Avenue Baptist church, should the con-
gregaton be willing.
4 letter requesting permission to carry
out these arrangements was to be written
To the Rev. DR.. Hidden. pastor of the
GrOve-Avenue Baptist church. The amount
Of s. was voted to the fund for raising
the window TO Jefferson Davis IN 81.
PAUL. church.
Before the meeting adjourned an inte-
resting letter was read I'm connection with
an article recently published I'm the New
York lie aid, which stated that the idea
Of having a decoration day in northern
cemeteries wa. originated I'm 1868 when
Mrs. General Logan was on visit 10
Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20
WILL COL. CUTsHAW LEAVE.
4 Tempting salary Has Becn offered
10 Him in Nc-ico.


As announced exclusively I'm The Dis
patch OF Sunday last, it is more than pos
slble that Colonel Cutshaw will resign his
post as City Engineer Of Richmond to ac-
cept a FAR more lucrative position in Mex
ice
Colonel Cutshaw obtained leave OF alb
sence for a month some two weeks ago.
and IN making his application before me
Grounds and Buildings Committee ne
stated that the result Of MS trip might
rebound very materially to his credit. IL
has since developed that Colonel Cutshaw
has received an OFFER Of position ln
some silver-mines at "A salary considerably
i'm excess Of the one he now draws from
the CITY of Richmond. His present salary
WIS reduced by the Council recently TO
5000 year. and though he has never
complained II is well known that he was
by 10 means satisfied at the wholesale
reductions In the department over which
he presides. which were proposed by the
Retrenchment and Reform Committee
II Colonel Cutshaw accepts the position
tcndCfed him the loss 10 the city will be-
vely great, ass he has succeeded IN raising
the department 10 high state Of efiicien-
q. and has been indefatigable and jealous
where the interests Of Richmond were
CC..Ctrned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20
Mr. Berrey's Anti-rIanging Law.

ttOr the DlSpatcn.)
In the opinion Of many thinking men
the criminal class is getting worse The
busy Legislature cannot spare time 10
waste on this old, oft-rejected question,
and / hope some member will move to
lay the bill on the table. Hanging was
never more needed than now; speedy
hanging too. If hanging were dispensed
with. lynching would be speedily substl-
tuted. Which shall we prefer? a word TO
the wise is sufficient L.
January a. 1898
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20

The Economists Francois, in giving
some particulars as to the extension Of
the telephone system in France. states
that there are at present 1l2 towns with
a population Of 100000 which have 1871
subscribers half of whom are in Paris.
The article further shows how little the
telephone is used by comparison with
neighboring countries like Germany and
Switzerland; for while the number OF
communications" I'm France last year
was only 100000 the total for Germany,
excluding Bavaria and Wurtemburg, was
over 424O0OO0O. Switzerland, with a popu-
lation barely a tenth of Frances. had, at
the end Of last year, over 1000 miles Of
telephone lines, with 29533 subscribers
and about 100000 communications
While the cost of the telephone ex-
change in Switzerland is more than COW
cred by the receipts. the contrary is the
case In France. though the subscription
price is much higher than in any of the
other countries. being as much as $50 per
annum in Paris, and from $40 to $50 in
provincial towns. to say nothing Of each
subscriber having TO contribute toward
getting connected with the system. In
Switzerland. in addition to the charge OF
getting an instrument put in and connect
ed. the charge is S per annum, and
centimes q cent? for each conversation
of three minutes duration. The Govern
ment of Switzerland operates the tele-
phone system.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20

Whether appendicitis can be effectively
treated by medical means alone. or
whether the use Of the knife is necessary
in most cases. is the subject of a discus
sion in which the New York medical ana
surgical experts are at present deeply in
terested.
In a recent number Of the Medical
Times. DIR. Terry. surgeon-General Of the
New York State National Guard, defends
his practice The treatment as he de-
scribes it. is substantially as follows:
AT first cathartics Of castor oil and
sweet oil followed by hot water are
given. until the bowels are thoroughly
cleaned out. This treatment is followed
by enemas of glycerine and sweet oil.
Flaxseed poultices soaked in sweet oil
are kept on the abdomen. The diet Is
restricted TO very light. easily-digested
foods. The oil treatment. DR.. Terry
says. removes the friction Of the intamed
tissues and relaXes them during resolu-
ton In this way, he says, he has cured
cases Of chronic, recurrent appendicitis.
To prevent a return of the trouble after
the original treatment, he prescribes
tablespoonful Of sweet oil. followed by
glass of hot water, before each meal for
several weeks"
DR.. Terry declares that forty-nine out
of ffty-one cases have been successfully
treated by him in this way; but some Of
his fellow-practitioners challenge his
statement. DIT. Robert =. Morris, of New
York city, says the trouble is that DIR.
Terry does not know what became Of the
i 1.
and that the probability is many of them
have died or have been compelled to seek
relief through a surgeons knife.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20
First National 81
AAEA ANANNNAAAA AfHIN' ~
Richmond. Va. January n. 1855.

Richmond, Va, January II, lNN.
A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
stockholders OF the FIRST NATIOAAh
BANK OF RICHMOND. VA, is hereby
called, I'm accordance with chapter q ste-
tion l. of the natiOnal-bank act. Oh b0
held on MOND l. the 18th day of Fob-
1l0f east Main street az - O'Clock noon.
for the election OF directors for the enc
suing year and for such other business
as may appear. H. G. BURNETT.
ia l2-tFel4 Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20

Pension commissioner Evans not salts
fed with knocking the breath out Of the
pension sharks, has sent the oiHce-seek-
ing element 10 their corner in a dead
swoon. He has told the Appropriations
Committee that he could do the work OF
his bureau as well as it had been done in
the past for 100000 a year less, by dis
charging 100 clerks, as "there are divi-
sions that are overcrowded and the pay
rolls carry considerable dead lumber"
Now he is going, he says, 10 discharge
these unnecessary ofiice-holders, using
the records OF the whole force as the
basis Of his action. and dropping the most
inefficient.
Even the papers that approve Commits
sioner Eyans's boldness stand aghast at
II. and wonder If such things can be.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20
MEETINGS.

A STATED CONVOCATION OF a.
LAFAYETTE ROYAL ARCH "
CHAPTER, No. 49, will be held in w
its Tabernacle at Masonic Temple.
corner OF Broad and Adams streets, on
January %, 1895. az O'Clock
+. NJ. No work. Members are requested
TO be prompt. Companions OF sister chap
tiers are invited to attend.
BY order Of the NJ. r.. IA. p.
ia colt l.. +. MASON. Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20

It is boldly announced that Great Brl-
tain is ready TO fight If necessary, for
the maintenance Of her Chinese trade.
She has always been ready and willing 10
fight for trade. That Is one reason why
she rs great.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20
The New England Way.
Hartford Post.)

Virginia proposes "to- tax bachelors
over 30 years Of age" An exchange says:
New England beats that 10 TO in profit
bv taxing the bank accounts and property
of unmarried women" 1t might be
good thing for some of the old bachelors
of Virginia to emigrate to New England.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20
Somewhat Dissimi1ar.

Nonkers StatesmanD
Bacon: l suppose running for Office is
good deal like running for a railway car
some get there and some miss.
Egpert: Yes; but remember that i'm case
of a car if a man doesn't get there he
doesn't have TO pay.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20

The man who is his own lawyer having
a fool for client. according TO the old
saw it may be that Luetgert Will do ms
case more harm than good by taking the
wltness-stand in his own behalf, as he
proposes to do tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20
old Dominion Bulldlng ana

Loan AssUCIIITUTI
Richmond Va. January 10. lSf>.
THE EIGHTH ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE STOCKHOLDERS OF IHE
OLD DOMINION BUILDING AND
LOAN ASSOCIATION viii De held IN mo
hall OF the Chamber Of Commerce. Rich
mond. va. on TUESDAY. January -,
1898, at IL O'Clock a. NJ.
l.. 4. BARBER.
"a ltd Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20
Putting II De.ic-teIy.

Puck.J
"There is one thing / like about How
ells's novels"
why, what Is that?'
"They never make you late for an en-
gagemeut"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20
REDUCTION OF INTEREST.

Metropolitan Bank, Of Richmond Va
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN
THE METROPOLITAN BANK. NF
RICHMOND. VA, hereby gives uN.,
that after the Isl DAY OF FEbki AIS
1885. THE RATE or INTEREST w .l ,i .
REDUCED TO THREE PER CENI 4 ..s
ANNUM on all deposits with lheh N-'
bearing interest above this rate. ,,
II. A. WILLIAMS.
a. c-,Eas Cashier
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20
In The Art Gallery.


She: So. this is your picture? 1t is
true representation Of the dining-room
of an ocean steamer; but why didn't you
introduce some characters?
He: Because that picture is entitled:
THE Dinner-Hour During Rough Pas
sage"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20
An Obedient WIG.

Philadelphiu HecordJ
Here my dear said far-sighted
husband put this money in the stock
ing Tor a rainy day" So she bought
pair. and they really looked lovely on
Chestnut street yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20
Succession Operation Performed.

DR.. ". j. Harris. Of Blackstone. who
was suffering from appendicitis, was
operated on at ST Luke's Hospital Tues
day afternoon by Or. Stuart Mcclure.
The operation was entirely successful,
and Or. Harris. who is in his SJth year,
ie doiug we'll
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20

II Governor Bob Taylor gets into the
song and dance with him. and do what
he cen to tighten the heavy burden Of
senatorial dignity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20
+e%e+e+e+
The Bell Book and Stationery Company
72S east Main street.

Mr.. JACK ENGLISH formerly with
J. w. Randolph & English, will be glad
to welcome his friends at this house.
and TO be favored with their orders.
either in person or by mail, which will
have prompt attention.
Ga 2-Su .W&F)
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20

UPTOWN OFFICE. BRoAD-sTREET
PHARMACY, 5l9 EAST BROAD
STREET.
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1908 HULL
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20

unitcd-States-s Senator Mason must ex-
pect 10 pay the penalty now and then for
not looking like a senator.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20

The Norfolk Pilot Of last Sunday was
thirty-two page illustrated paper, devoted
to showing the recent growth and pro-
gress of Greater Norfolk The exhibit
is a splendid one. not only for the city
by the Sea, but for our enterprising con-
IN -11,rnrN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20

"a the Treasury to provide iooo a'''
shelter for our veterans then '''e e,'
tax scheme may be safely advanced