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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23
Proposed Game-Law as to Wild
Waterfowl, &c.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
1 see that there is being carried around
this county a draft of some proposed new
game laws, or additions 10 those al
ready I'm force, for tho better protection
of our wild er-fowls--ducks, geese,
brant, swans, etc.
AS the writer is an interested party
In some 1000 acres Of lower Jdmes-riyer
land. and has shot ducks and geese, for
sport and the pleasure or presenting them
TO his friends, for tho last thirty years,
he feels that he ought 10 be able 10 ex-
press an intelligent opinion upon the sub
ject, and herewith endeavors 20 do so.
The new laws proposed only rehasn
those at present in force. with the excep-
boats" which are only movable, or float
ing blinds, and 'sneak-boats," and pro-
poses to do so by the farcical fine OF 50.
Now. the "bush-boat,' q boat with green
brush or, better yet, with dead grass
stuck around 1t. Is all right; for without
it's use and that OF the floating battery,
or "sink-box," there would be- no way to
get TO and kill the shyer and, therefore,
the more valuable and better eating class
OF ducks-notably, the luscious canvas
back" "brOadblls," etc.-because these
varieties OF diving feeders stay out In
wide water, whore you must go TO them.
With the creek feeding kinds-malards
especially II baited with corn, wheat. etc.
Stopping the use OF the ''sneak-boat"
is the best move ever made, because with
Ii the miserable law-breakers who own
them sneak about the river fats, either
on moonlight nights with Illegal guns. or
else on dark nights they start from their
vessels just before daybreak, and when
they can sec 20 arm their swivel guns,
cannons, or whatever you might call
them, they cut loose among the busily-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23
Personals and Briefs.

Miss Marie owen, Of South Boston, has
returned home.
Judge Robert w. Hughes was in the
city yesterday.
Mrs. j. d. Powell, Of No. 212 east Clay
street, is still critically i'll.
Mr.. A. S. Burgess, Of Fluvanna county.
was on the Tobacco Exchange yesterday.
Mr.. w. I. Holloway, Of No. 127 south
Cherry street, is confined to his bed with
an attack of pneumonia.
Miss Clara Sewell, of Baltimore, is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Coe, Barton Heights,
and will remain about a month.
Mr.. Thomas Gardner, of this city, has
gone to Washington on professional bust
ness, and will be absent until Tuesday.
Mr.. Barney Wertheim, Of Jersey City,
viii spend to-day with his friend, Mr..
Theodore Nelson, No. 400 IL east Clay
street.
Misses Alice Phillips and Bessie Kirk.
OF Nansemond county, are the guests of
Mrs. w. A. Lawrence, No. COZ north
Eighth street.
Miss Lila Hancock, Of Howardsville,
Va, is visiting her cousin, at the resi-
dence of DIR. G. w. Darlington, 800 south
Fourth street.
Mrs. Jennie Hassell and Miss Carrie
Meanley will give masque soiree to
their dancing class next Thursday night,
at Monticello Hall.
Mrs. T. c. Kelley and daughter left last
night for Huntington. w. va. to attend
the funeral OF Mr.. r. c. Dickinson, the
brother OF Mrs. Kelley.
Rev. Mr. Johnson. OF Grace church, New
York. will preach at Holy Trinity church
tonight. He VIII address himself espe-
cally to the members Of the Brotherhood
Of ST. Andrew.
Rev. II. II. Rawlings. Of Clay-Street
Methodist church viii preach this morn
ing on True Greatness" and his theme
tonight will DO Looking Glass or
Laver-Countenance of Character"
Mr.. John Gerlach. who was operated
on last Monday afternoon for appended
It's at the Virginia Hospital by DR.. Lewis
Wheat, is improving rapidly, and the doc
tors have strong hope Of his recovery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23
THE REFORM SCHOOL,
ORIGIN AND SCOPE OF INSTITUTION
NOW UNDER INVESTIGATION.
THE RULES WHICH GOVERN IT.
pi.tinrufshed Citizens Who Arc
Members of the Association which
directs 1.-THE Daily Routine and
General Management.

The present inquiry into the manage
ment OF the Laurel Reformatory by the
House Committee on Asylums and PRISONS
makes pertinent sketch Of the history OF
tho institution and Of the objects OF 'ne
association which stands sponsor Tor It.
The school has occupied large pace
I'm the public eye during the last week or
so. and moro or less pride has always
been felt in II. for confidence in its ELL
cacy and efficiency has never before peeh
shaken by a suggestion of improperly IN
ats conduct
The Prison Association Of Virginia was
incorporated by an act Of the Gsnerai
Assembly on March 8. 1890, the BODY
polite consisting OF Rev. William i. WI
iiams, Judge George i. Christian, Hon. Dc
aaylor Elyson. Mr.. Richard f. Beirne' MI
ovcrton Howard, Mr.. Joseph Bryan MI
TLcmas S. Atkins. Mr.. Adolphus Bialr'
Hon. d. C. Richardson, Major n. " Kan
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23
Through StoryIand to Sunset Skies.

The patrons Of the popular train which
in the past two seasons has won wide
spread reputation for its magnifcence
and speed will doubtless DO glad to learn
that the "Sunset Limited" will be re-
sumed this season, and that Sunset
Limited Annex" composed OF double
drawing-room, ten-section sleeper and
Sunset Limited dining-car, the sleeper TO
run through between New Orleans and
San Francisco, will leave New Orleans
on Tuesday and Saturday of each week,
to connect with the Sunset Limited" at
III Paso. The short time consumed by
the Sunset Limited" on a trip from the
historic city Of New Orleans to natures
great perfume-laden, semi-tropic garden
by the sea, California, is almost inered-
ible. The sumptuousness and complete
ness Of equipment Of this palatially mag
nlficent train exceed that of any other
train. Those who wish TO avail them
selves OF the Sunset Limited" service
from New Orleans 10 the Pacific coast
will find that that portion Of the journey
between this section and New Orleans can
be made with as much case and comfort
as on the Sunset Limited" The South
ern railway with its through connec-
tons, not only forms tho shortest and
quickest route TO New Orleans but the
elegant equipment OF its double daily
trains, THE Washington and Southwest
ern Limited" and United States Fast
Mail" is unsurpassed. Both Of these
trains carry the most modern and elegant
Pullman sleeping-cars, and on the Wash
ington and Southwestern Limited the
passenger has the advantage Of irst-class
dining-car service between Greensboro
and Montgomery. Either Of these trains
can be taken In order to make connec-
ton at New Orleans with the Sunset
Limited Annex"
In addition 10 this elegant service, the
Southern railway has a Pullman tourist
sleeping-car,. leaving Washington, d. c.,
Wednesday and Saturday Of each week,
which runs through TO San Francisco,
Cal through Atlanta. New Orleans, and
over route OF the Sunset Limited" TO
destination. These cars are first-class
Pullman tourist sleepers, fitted with every
modern appliance, and are in charge of
tourist conductor and porter, who takes
pleasure in looking after the convenience
and comfort OF patrons. Passengers from
Richmond can make connection with
these cars at Danville, Va, $40 p. NJ,
by leaving Richmond II noon Wednesday
and Saturday Of each week, thus affording
a through connection from Richmond and
vicinity to all points on the Pacific coast;
also, 10 Southwestern points including
Texas. New Mexico, and Arizona.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23
The Craze for Old Violfns.
Household Wordsl

N1OISeuOlu Otuc.)
It was about the beginning OF the pres
ent century that the craze for The posses
sion OF the works OF tho old italian mas
tiers set IN. and England and France WED
in the ardor OF the struggle TO obtain
them. AT that time many OF the famous
Cremonese instruments. and those belong,
ing TO other Italian schools. had passed
Into neglect and oblivion, numbers ~
them being scattered about among italian
villages, in the hands OF ignorant people
unconscious OF their beauty and worth
and incapable of adequately .appreciat,rs
IT ~ lltsffHnl
Il was Louis Tarisio who acted . p75-
neer in this matter. Born OF humble pa.
rents, wholly unconnected with tho art n
music, he adopted the trade OF carpenter,
and IN his leisure time learned 70 play 4
violin. He possessed no particular mus.
cal talent but became interested In ne
construction OF His instrument 30 that
the playing OF II became az length quite
a secondary matter with him a passion
for the collecting OF viOlins was arOusei
In him, and, giving up his former eui-
ployment, he travelled far and VIDE ~
search OF lost Cremonas WANDERING
about from village 10 village Throughout
Italy in the guise OF pedler exc
changing new vioiins for old. he became
possessed OF treasures or the great
value. He then made his way 20 PARIS,
and sold them 10 the best-known dealegs
in violns of that city. His whole his
afterwards was spent In this fashion. ara
he amassed considerable wealth. He can
20 love his violins, however, for their own
sake. apart from the riches they brous.s
him, and was often 10th 20 part Win
them, even when the most fabulous sums
were offered for them. He was sccenii
and solitary in his habits, and AZ lsss
died alone In wretched lodgings In Milan,
surrounded by numerous and price,
specimens Of the Instruments he had loved
and lived for. Through his enthusiast
and that OF others who followed IN w
wake, England and France. during tN3
present century have became possess-I
OF some OF the finest masterpieces or inc
old italian schools.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23
OF THE SUN.
SCIENTIFIC OBSERVATIONS OF 1T
VERY SUCCESSFUL. "a
GOOD PHOTOGRAPHS OBTAINED.
Eject of the Phenomenon on the
Natives of India-They believe IL
Presages tho Downfall of Their
British Ru1ers.

TALNI British India, Between Amrasti
and Nagpur, January 2-The observa-
lions Of the eclipse Of the sun to-day, by
E. w. Maunder and C. T. II. Waite, were
most successful. The sky was perfectly
clear. and the light during the middle of
the totality equalled full moon. Photo
graphs were obtained son scale Of 4x5
inches to the suns diameter, and also
on the scale of 1x1O inches 70 got the
coronal extension.
Three photographs OF the corona were
obtained on a scale of'7xlO inches to the
SUMS diameter and also on the scale of
1xlO inches. Good spectrum photographs
were obtained.
The Lick Observatory party, under Pro-
lessor Campbell, wire that the sky IS
clear, and that the observations nave
been successful. The light in the middle
OF totally was greater than that Of the
full moon, and the general shape Of the
corona was similar to that in the eclipses
Of 1856 and 1885. 1t extended to the dis
tances of nearly two diameters from the
sun. The greatest extension was along
the line of the SUMS equator.
RESULTS MOST VALUABLE.
CALCUTTA, January 22.-The eclipse OF
the sun was witnessed at all the stations
under favorable conditions. The weather
was perfect and the results were most
valuable. The totality at Buxar lasted
one and one half minutes. Five special
trains went TO Buxar with Europeans.
There were no disturbances.
Immense crowds of natives bathed at
Calcutta, Benares. and other centres du-
ring the eclipse
At Dumra, seven good pictures. of the
corona were obtained. The spectacle was
magnificent, and excited awe and aston
ishment among all the beholders.
The natives in many places regard the
event as presaging the downfall OF their
British rulers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23
A VERY REMARKABLE RECORD.
Phenomenal Growth of the Lffe-In-
surance Compnny of Virginia.

Tho annual statement OF the Life In
surance Company of Virginia for the year
1897 is published this morning In another
column Of the Dispatch. 1t tells OF a
year OF unprecedented success, and shows
a most remarkable, yet steady. growth.
Ten years ago-in 1SM-the premium In
come amounted TO $99,566, last year 1t
reached the sum of $50, 2lLS7, with a gross
income of SIS, S34.67.
The company has 16S,4i6 policies In
force. aggregating sl7,GOl, Sl5 at the pres
ent time, and has paid TO policy-holders
since organization the colossal sum OF
s., III, 4i9.9S.
The operations during the past year
show an increase i'm the number Of poll
cles in force of 10102, and an increase in
the amount OF insurance amounting to
81. ssl, 159. The death Claims and dividends
paid last year amounted to S41,9SL66
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23
Good News for Everybody.

The court and creditors have granted
the manager of the Great Bankrupt AS
signee's Clothing Sale. which is now
going on at No. sol east Main street.
Richmond, Va, an extension Of time.
The sale will be continued for four days
longer. Sale will positively close on
Thursday, the 9th. Prices have been
cut TO less than cost of material.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23
Rig Blaze. But Little Damage.

The alarm of fire sent in from Box -,
corner of Thirty-frst and Broad streets,
last night about 9:3O O'Clock, summoned
the department to the alley in rear Of
Allard's Row., on Thirty-second street,
opposite Chimborazo Park. where an I'M
occupied shanty was in flames. The
building was destroyed, and for a time
made a big blaze. but the damage will
not exceed SIS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23

BERLIN. January 22.-Dr. Swengcner,
Prince Bismarck's physician, in an inter-
view to-day with the correspondent here
Of the Associated Press. said the condi-
ton OF the former Chancellors health
was not serious. provided he is cautious
I'm not exposing himself TO the weather,
and follows strict hygienlc rules.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23
Mr.. j. A. Scott Explains.

Mr.. ]. A. Scott, one of the witnesses
who testified before the House Committee
on Asylums and Prisons Friday night in
the reformatory investigation, said yes
terday that he did not say or intend TO
say in his testimony that his son was
sent 10 the reform school for obtaining
money under false pretences.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23
uee,lnr of Retrent nonrd ro-Morrow

A meeting of the Board Of Lady Man
ayers has been called for Monday noon
Mt the Retreat for the Sick by the presi-
dent. Mrs. w. A. Jenkins, for the purpose
of considering proposition of interest
- tho institution.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23
Organs from 25c. Up,
Richmond Music Company.
TalIsing-Mnchines, $40.

No end Of fun. They talk, sing, play
cornet solos, and reproduce the playing OF
sousa and other well-known bands. New
records received daily. All kinds Of sup
plies for Graphophones and Photographs.
No trouble TO show these machines.
WALTER d. MOSES & CO.,
1905 Main street opposite post-office.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23

acc. White French Organdle. at our re-
moval sale. 19c. yard. Very Large-Size
Honey-Comb Towels at &c. Pure Linen
Damask Napkins mot tho common,
checked ones), at this sale Ssc. dozen A
Well-Known Brand OF Cotton with brand
onl at 4lxc. yard. MEYER SYcllE.
100 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23
In a Library.

(BOstOn rranscrpt)
Old friends are here. In straight and ser
Bedecked In dress so different from Their
old, III
But In their gilt and pageantry seem coz
For those warm friends when ones
counted mine: ,.,
or brotherhood they give DO secret sis"'
AloOf in cold indifference seem 20 nos"
With majesty. imperious, and bold ,..,.
Their stole way. "Ah. now wnat b''-'
thine, A.,t
Estranged friendsi Does any Lying ha's'
Or eager eye dwell foncly on thy pasN'
In thy rich dress IL any In tho isiil
Who seek thy truth or beauty f''''
and sage ..,,a -
Neglect. ignore thee. Unconsulted s'tiN 4,
While over thee there creeps the "u'' -
~ ASHLEY AUBURN SMITH
Old papers for sale at the D''e'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23

,nended Many of the boys have also pe-
como GOOD house painters, carpen,,,
bakers. skilled broom makers, ana VIVA
makers. -,,...,,o, M
There are 1e2 boys in the institution a.
fhe nresent time About one huhuieu -.
emnioyed in tho factory operated py w
Laurel Manufacturing Company, W ,or,
ufacture shirts and overaiis. w erie
of the younger boys are empioseu ~ COR
way. The company pays WV .
tho labor thus supplied by the ihs.i'ee'vs''
Tho hovs work eight hours on all "oan
davs. excopt Saturday. when they ~. -,
work FIVE hours. They have an nour to'
recreation. and hours and forty -nNc i,'.,-
utes for study. Saturday Is a hail no, ee,'s
,,'or,, ending at s O'Clock, and no LESSONS
are taught on that day.
TuREB FAMILIES IN ONE
Tho school is divided into three families
~ t,ftv or less boys, graded by sizes, an'
each family has its separate play
ana is cared for by family father hh'
assistants. &c
yrhe whole school meets together In as.
soroblv-room or chapel for morning anu
evening worship, with Mrs. sampson az
,,oo, for n fifteen-mnutes' Bible reading
an sunday school. for public worship, OF
church-seryice lectures, and general III
struction. ,,.,
The boys eat their meal In one dining
room. The food is served In FAMILY style,
and after grace has been said Us passed
around by the waiter Smallest boy On
each table,. who serves himsei1 iast.
Tbey are well supplied with meats Csalt
and fresh). fish. bread, potatoes, beans
rice hominy. oatmeal. vegetables from
their own garden. fresh and dried fruits
tea coffee. cake once a week, and pie
and apples occasionally.
The boys are in charge of the super
intendent. and twenty assistants, guards,
cook, physician. watchmen. farmer etc.
The following statement of the assets
and liabilities Of the institution on jan
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23

be sure and use that old and well-tried
remedy, Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for children teething. 1t soothes the
child softens the gums, allays all pain,
cures wind collie, and is the best remedy
for diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents bottle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23
II Cures where Others

fail We refer to Dr.. Davids Cough
syrup-pure pipe tar, horehound' ana
wild cherry. Best on earth Tor coaghs,
colds. groups. bronchitis. and all throat
and lung troubles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23
FirewOod Cheap.

The Virginia and North Carolina
wheel Company is Offering I<iln-Dried
Hickory and Oak Wood In suitable
lengths for cooking-stoves and heaters.
This wood Is unsurpassed for cooking
purposes, and II you use it once you VIII
nee nothing else. Drop us a card. or
'phone US. Old phone, All; new phone,
f1Oc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23

1t will pay you to get one OF our new
price-lists. $. uLLMAN'S son,
Uptown store, sos east Marshall-old and
new phones. 81 Downtown store, 1920
1922 east Main--old phone, 3l6; new
phone. coo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23
Got the LnfIer,s Key.

James Rutherford. confined in the corn-
Nv Jail OF Rappahannock, charged with
larceny, escaped from confinement Friday
night, and has not been recaptured.
ilutherford's wife visited him during the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23

NEW YORK. January 22-(Special.)-
]. S. Elicit aud wife. Fifth-Avenue; Miss
Mcclure, Mrs. Mcclure, Dr. II. Mcclure,
j. +. Smith, St. Denis; II. Wood. Park
Avenue; l. Hutzler, Marlborough.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23

Great cut-sales on Groceries at 5. I'LL
mans Sons. Read his great 40 In TO-
days paper. All goods at half price.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23

in curing rheumatic pains. strains, spralns
and everywhere first-class Hninent ID
indicated. Best on earth Tor potn man
and beast. Remember, we mean DiAle
Nerve and Bone Liniment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23

day, and II is thought she took him the
jaller's key. which was missing. Tho door
had been unlocked.
About year ago Rutherford escaped
from the Jail at Front Royal, carrying
or his bed-clothes with him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23

by using Dr. David's Liver PMS ana
thus get and keep the liver IN healtny
action. Best on earth for sick headache,
constipation, biliousness, and all stomach
and liver troubles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23
slightly Used.

Several full-size Upright Pianos at
largo reduction,
RICHMOND MUSIC COMPANY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23

Homemade Catsup. 60. bottle; Macke-
rel. In cans, 10c.. at S. Ullmans Sons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23

Look to your interest. You can buy
Salvation Oil. the great pain cure. for
% conta
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23
IT The Baby IL Cutting Teeth

Jelly, &c. pound; S-pound can Apple
Butter, &C., at S. Ullman's Sons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23
4Ofv Against Disease.

Creamery Butter, 15c.; Mountain-Roll
Rutter 15c., at S. Ullmans Sons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23

Country Jowls, &c. pound; California
Hams, &c. pound, at s. Uliman's Sons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23
r. uary /. $685. will be submitted to the
S26.ss4 50
THE PRESENT OFFICERS.

The present officers of the institution
are: James Casl1ie, president Robert
Stiles, first vice-president; A II. Chris
tian. second vice-president; w. 3. Will
liams, secretary and treasurer; w. c.
Sampson, SUPERINTENDENT
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23
COMMITTEES.

Executive-A. H. Christian. Jr Chair
man, Robert Stiles, Virginius Newton,
Thomas Potts, and u. 7. ID. Myers.
Finance-B. 3. Addison (chairman), J.
w. Cringan. J. w. Blanton. John S. Har-
wood, and George G. Jefferson.
Law and Legislation-J. Ran. Tucker
chairman, Roosevelt Page. James c.
Lamb, y. B. Munford, and Thomas S.
Atkins.
Membership-Fritz Sitterding Chair
mani, Thomas Poindexter. John A.
Broaddus. Marx Gunst, and S. NJ. Wood
ward
The members of the above committees
together compose the Board Of Directors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23

Old papers for sale at the pisP'''a
Office.
The silver star., 1898-03-03

first article appeared, and have just now
published another article about it in which
the original reports arc completely rcrifed, tho
cure Is permanent, and theU publish a fac
sfmfle of the check giucn bD the Canadian Mu-
tudt Life Association for si650.o amount Of to-
tai disability cldim paid bB them to Mr.. Petch.
The first account stated that the patient
lsee address below had been paralytic for
five years, that there was such total lack
Of feeling in his limbs and body. that pin
run full length could not be felt that he
could not walk or help himself at all for
two years he was not dressed. furthermore
that he was bloated was for that reason al
most unrecognizable, and could not get his
clothes on. The paralysis was SO complete
as to affect the face ndprevented him from