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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-29

House and even these were obliged almost 10
fight their way. Long before the Speakers gavel
raped for order the gallery reserved for diplo-
matte representatives and members OF their fam
flies. which seldom has an occupant was filed
with interested spectators, and so was the Ex-
ecutive gallery. which adjoins it, Although per-
sons who were familiar with the rules did not
expect that the proceedings would be in the
least sensational everybody else seemed TO ex-
tect It, and the long rows Of faces in the gal
leries were flushed with excitement and eager
and anxious expectation which appeared to
grow even more intense as the period of waiting
wore away.
when the House was called to order there
were few vacant chairs except that behind the
desk covered with a black pail. upon which
rested a basket Of beautiful flowers This chair
and desk had been occupied until last Tuesday bv
MI Simpkins Of Massachusetts, one OF the
youngest and most popular members OF the
House, who on that day left II never On 90
turn.
After the tap Of the Speakers gavel a.. IN.
hands OF the big clock pointed to the midday
hour. there wes a short pause. and then az the
Speaker made the customary announcement that
the chaplain would offer prayer, every member
present rose to his feet and stood with bowed
head The prayer was which voiced the
thoughts and feelings OF the many hundreds IN
whose presence It was uttered, and an atmos-
phere Of unusual solernnity pervaded the cham
Der. Nobody listened as the clerk read the
journal OF Saturdays proceedings and hupdreds
OF eyes were fixed on the door through which the
Official messenger of the President was to enter
with the Message
They had not long to wait for At 1905 o'clock
hs appeared with the document In his hand. and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-02

Mr.. Harry Frazier. who was az the
Hotel Rennert last night. holds two uck-
cts for transportation from New York TO
Shanghai China. lie expects 10 sail from
New York for China on october TO- whore
he goes to represent a syndicate OF
American bankers. at the head Of which
is Mr. Calvin Brice.
This syndicate" said Mr.. Frazier,
Concluded 10 send RE TO China % exam
inc a proposed railroad route from Han
kow to Shanghai. which the syndicate
proposes 10 build. providing the condi-
tions will justify g. The proposed route
Will cover distance Of 900 miles and
viii run through the most populous part
Of the kingdom Along the route are
scattered about 20O00,0o0 people.
Tho enterprise IS sanctioned by the
highest Chinese authorities. / have let
tiers from His Excellence WI. the Chimes.
minister at Washington, and others who
are close 10 tho Chinese lhorties.'
Mr. Frazier. al present IS making his
home near Leicester. Howard county He
Is a Nirginian by birth. but a Marylander
by adoption. and is a brother-in-law of
ex-State Treasurer Edwin II. Brown and
eX-State Senator w. II. =. Turpin, OF
Queen Annes c0unty.-Baltmore Sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-02
GERMAN DAY IS
TOBECELEBRATED
Amusements for Children and an En-
tertainment for Adults.
THE PROGRAMME IS COMPLETED.
Next Thursday Afternoon and Evening
Sept. 25th. and Sanger Hall
the Time and Place-Music,
Speeches, Comedy. Dancing.

The celebration OF German Day, which
occurs on October 9th, Will not be on as
| large a scale this year as formerly. There
Will be no parade nor ail-day picnic as
heretofore.
An entertainment FOR the members Of
the German-Amcrican Association and
their families will be given Ia Saenger
Halle ia the afternoon and evening.
From 4 10 o'clock there will bee various
sorts OF amusements FOR the children, in
Guiding dancing. Ice cream and cake Will
be served % them free.
There Will be prize bowling contest
from 4 10 o'clock and various amusc-
ments from 2 90 $500
THE EVENING PROGRAMME
The celebration proper viii begin 40 $50
o'clock Mr.. A. u. SauerWald is 90 De the
master Of ceremonies and Prof q. IT,.
Mutter the musical director. After an
overture by the orchestra. slr Carl
Ruehrmund. the president OF the Assocla-
ton. viii make an address. "Sehnsucht
mach der Heimat" by Prof Mutter. will
De rendered boy the GcsaugVerein Virginia
Then viii follow am overture and the re-
mainder Of the programme viii be as fol-
lows.
o. Einberufcn, oder. Mft Colt fur KONG
una Nateriand
Schlummorkopf. Inhaber elmer Meter
ialwaren Handling. Emil Miller.
Breicr. Buchhaltor. Lukas, Hausk-
necht; Fritz Lehrling hei schium-
merkopD schaaf. a. T.. Sauer-
wald, Chas. Harra.
Fin Schutzmann. a. Nolkmann.
Ort der Handling. Berlin, i'm Jahre
1870.
An Gcrmania." + Paccius.
a f.F
z. Selection. Orchestra.
S. Studios Pfaendung-
Studios. A. T. sauerwald.
Slberstein. A. Nolkmann.
Observation-Disclosures Fred Schaaf.
Onkel MOritz Richter.
Dancing viii begin after the programme
is concluded and viii be kept mp until 1
A. ~.
THE COMMITTEES.
Following arc the committees 90 charge
of tie affair:
Entortainment-A r. Saucrwaid J. j.
schwinke Joseph Fisher. j. S. Liebort
Charles Duncker, Il. w. Gehrmann. Aug.
L. Luebbert
Refreshments.-Otto Morgcnstern. w.
II. zimmerman, ST.. T.. A. Stumpf, Aug.
Pohlg. Joseph l.. Levy.
Door-John krausse. Emil Enders, Eu-
gene Dietrich, A. IL. Huicher Samuel
Scheer, J. A. M0ll
Music-Profossor c. r. Muttcr, T. C.
Ebel. Adolph Hartung.
Press-Juiius Straus. August Mol, II.
T. Richter, O. Hassell
Hall-A. Yolkmaun. a. ROthschid. Ja-
cob Alattern, T. @. Schmidt, c.. Haara.
T. IT. Beck. O. j. Spott
The officers Of the German-American
Association are as follows President
Earl Buehrmund. First Vice-presIdent /
A. C.. Miller; Second Yice-President. T..
q. Ebel: Third Vice-Presilent. w. IT, /
Fourth President. /
)tto Morganstcru. Secretary. August |
d0ll. Treasurer. carl WiDperman: Finan- |
.ial Secretary. AdOlph Hartung; Collector, |
A. j.. Hucher
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-02
Southern Railway Banning.

Following are the expenses and earn
ings Of the Southern Railway Company
for the month Of August, 1898 and 1897
and for two months from July 1, 1885,
compared with the same period from
July /, 1897.
Mneage-lS9S, 5255.sS; 1897 5.255.25.
Gross Earnings-lS9S Sl.99} 23234; 1897,
$l747. 355.73-increase, S2i5.N661
Expenses and taXes-lS9S 81 393, 1920,
1897. $1,2l5 S599o-increase s1S.032So.
Net earnings-ls9S 500. 33964. 1897, SOL
495.S3-increase. S9LSf3.S1.
Per cent expenses to earningslS98. 800;
1897, 7l3.
For TWO mOnths-July LIST 10 August 31st:
Gross earnings-1S9S. $3,gGf 405O9; 1897,
g. S55. 029 54-increase. $500 1850.
Expenses and taxes-ls9S. So $685. GS s.;
1897. s., increase, S35S.20f53
Net earnings-18gS. 113S. 0362f: 1897.
$685.. sos. increase. S2f17L02
Per cent expenses TO oarnings-lS9s
1.2; 1897, 49,
Gross earnings, third week in septem-
ber-lS9S $51lu3; 1897, 45f,7S2-increase,
sj99uA
Gross earnings. July 1st TO September
Hst-lsgS- s5.4539lli 1897. Si690n-in-
crease, $763,S42
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-02
s,aence an wInlamsburr avenue.

residence on Williamsburg avenue.
williamsburg avenue has been nicely
graveled. and is now a very good thor
oughfare.
Work on paving the street between
Fifth and Sixth with granite has begun.
Mr. James ". Neagle. OF Engine Com
pany No. s. returned last week from an
extended visit 10 North Carolina.
Engine Company No. 5 has low the
handsomest two-horse hose wagon I'm the
department. II vas put in service on
Monday :
BraXton Hayrc. the young son Of Mr..
J. NJ. Havre. Of Charles City. was kicked
In the stomach by mule last week
doctor was summoned and the lad IS SIN
suffering from the effects.
Mr.. James Penny and bride. the beau
tiful and accomplished daughter OF Lucy
A. and the late Andrew Gardner, OF Flor
ence s. c.. are visiting her aunts. Mrs.
y. O. Burch. OF 9l2 north Twenty-hfth
street. and Mrs Horace Seal. OF Louis
lana and Gillian streets, Fulton.
Master Charles Doeppe. Jr., who fell
from a horse last week and broke his
arm az the elbow. IS getting along as well
as could be expected.
Fulton Conclave No. s.. knights Of
Damon. have changed their meeting place
70 Powhatan Hall. where they VIII meet
the first and third Wednesday Of each
month.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-02

rank than Sarah Bernhardt. In salvinp,
Opiiiion' lie declares that her art il
pufer, admires an her excellences AMI
concludes with the surmlse thar her fame
LII ,DS snoft-HNed. BE thinks that this
viii DC due 10 the first manifestation ~
age as well as 10 the extremely un,I,e6
tvPetloife which she acts. Salyinis prin-
cipdl objection % the French actors ~
r,Nii "Hltttn nee TOO strictly 10 Tradition
, re thinks that Mounet-Suly suffers :,
Huch from nervousness that II IA i'm
Py9siDle Tor him TO make the best ,is,
OF ms great talents. Neyertheie4s b.
says mat M0unet-Sully Is almost emitted
20 place In the first ranks OF confeu-
g1iaIy actors. IL Is 90 COQuelin that he
gives the greatest Draise OF ali tbc
trenchmen. He coils him the most ,rtef'
Isent ana Interesting actor THAI Tho
IItHcif stage possesses, Tie consider,
MIN an unapprOachable master or sneecb
s~.4ip never fails 20 give every word rs
vulgar, artificial, or overdrawn'
through "a LOOK or gesture he can sue-
sest an entire situation" IL SaivfpP.
summary Of his talents, which are prais-
cd throughout with an enthusiasm that
seems eXrayagant Sarah Bernhardt in
ti5ufIH Iole5 receives great praise from
SaiFlnl, but her classical performances
wholly fali 20 interest him. lie Illus
uotts THIS by an anecdOte concerning her
On Iny return from North America"
- WHO ietufieQ 10 italy by way Of
Paris and saw the announcements thar
sarah Beruhardt was 10 appear IN the
version OF Schiilcrs The Maid OF Or
leans doctored % suit French taste In
my travelling dress. / went into the the
atre trusting that my presence would not
% discovered. l was anxious 10 see Nine
Bernhardt IN such n great character. I
regretted that ! had ever gone into thu
theatre. II was pltiful affair. an sbso-
lute negative OF ART. There was not the
slightest trace Or real conception OF
ne character. Of the heavenly resigna-
ton, OF the Inspiration which inhamed
the maiden. IL lacked all deep feeling
and there were moments which savored
q ourlesque. As ! sat disenchanted, dis
IN my seat word came that
| would willingly have given 500 francs
II | could have concealed myself. went
into her dressing-rcom. She hal most OF
her company gathered about almost as
n she had arranged them 10 hear my
testimony TO her greatness What was
20 doy After some ordinary Conversation
! made the sacrifice. and for the nrst
time IN my iife lied about my art
Nine. Sarah, / said yau are al
ways admirable II your role tonight
you were simply superb
After this praise she replied. turning
70 the members Of her company: Mes
sieurs, I present 10 you the master Of
all OF us New York Sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-02

propagation of ideas OF equality. the
fighting Of illegal trusts and combina-
nati0ns-these are the objects that every
editor must have at hearJ.-W. r. Hearst,
in New York Journal
Says General observation-disclosures OF
the United Brotherhood OF Carpenters
and Jolner5 Mcclure when the United
Brotherhood was formed in ISL the ten
hour day was universal Among the car
penters At this date there are only %
cities under our jurisdiction working the
ten-hour day; 10 have the eight-hour
rule and ga work nine hours day. This
Us gain OK 80 cities ON cur eight-hour
list since the last convention. Two years
ago. Besides that since 1851 We have ad-
vanced the rate of wages In hundreds OF
cities and towns and established trade
rules. securing generally better treatment
for the men in the trade Since 1883 we
have expended sos 106 in death and dis
ability benefits. Ss3fi in sick benefits
and S35i.28 i'm support of strikes and
trade movements 10 get better conditions
for carpenters In that-,perl0d we have
had 1.026 strikes and .0ckouts. Of which
500 were successfuu, CT were lost and o.
compromised. The past TWO years we
had 3 strikes lost -, compromised Z and
won 60 OF them. eXpending 1851 for these
az LlhNt lAINHI-IiI' l.n DNtA f|AHNtARlA III
the hours of labor per day has given en-
ployment TO 1870 more carnenter-. union
and nOn-uniOn men. We have further
more increased wages by fixing a union
scale in number Of cities. and In 20 per
cent Of the cities under our jurisdiction
wages now average go cents a day more
than they did before the union was start
ca. Estimating - eight months work
IN the year in union cities FOR twelve
years back. we have a gain OF 81 500 00C !
annually. or S14000000 more wages the !
past twelve years for an expenditure OF /
1854 2e3 In strikes" T. Chandler, the gem
eral secretary ~ the English Amalga- !
mated Society OF Caroenfers and Join
ers, IN his latest report states that |
wages have been advanced az Working. |
ton while no Grantham wages have been \
i-2d per hour from July l. and
similar increase VIII be conceded on July |
I. 1902 AZ ST. Adams a code OF working
rules have been agreed upon. n come in
70 force on October l next. together with (
an advance OF 1-2d per hour New
branches have been opened az Arlington
Iancs) and Manchester The total mem.
bership IS now 55287 with 7H branches.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-02
DARING HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
North Carolina Farmers Held Up Near
Wythevillc and Their Money Taken.

WITHEVILLE. VA, Oct Especial
one OF tho most daring highway r0D-
DeIles that ever occurred iu this county
took place about TWO miles southeast
night about ID o'clock near the residence
~ Mr Bourne. William jackson and
William Snow, OF ut. Airy y. O.. came
10 WytneviAe yesterday afternoon with
c-eue4 To- dispose OK about the streets OF
the town. where they sold most Of tleir
load, and about dark started out of town,
ut way OF the ROCK road, with snug llt-
le sum of money. When they got out
lew miles, darkness oF 9rtakius them,
road near kcnts 4lllL
According 10 the story Of Jackson they
had finished their evening meal and
were about Co retire when two men ape
preached them from the direction OF
Nytheyilie and asked for the use OF their
axe % cut club. one ~ the men took
the axe and went over into the field near
pyf and cut s1plng and came back
and borrowed Jackson s. knife 20 cut the
knots or. Tho tallest man (DOth We're ne
groes), was the one Who went after the
club.
The smallest one had n short breach
loading shot gun, which Jackson took IN
his hands and examined and handed IL
back 90 the man ne got lr from. As Jack
son turned around fle small negro put the
gun 90 his head and t0lf him 90 throw
other drew his club and told snow 10
hand out his money.
Snow showed him back and ran. but
the largest negro ran after him ana over
taking him struck him in the head with
TIE club and knock . Hun sensfless and
proceeded 90 rob him oi his money
amounting 10 sixteen dollars which DE
carried BOO his inner vest pocket All the
while the other negro kept Jackson COW
cred with the gun. and when the tau
one came back DE went through Jack
son. getting about four dollars and hali
after which Doe ran on up the road. jack
son was ordered % go around behind
bis wagon and when be got there. The
small negro also ran in the same direc-
ton as bis confederate. 'BOth made good
their escape in the direction OF Wythe-
vile.
This morning two negro men were ar
rested by the names OK Charles Wells
ana Bud jenkins.
When Jackson and Snow were confront
ad with these two men Jackson sWOre |
positively as 20 jenkins, but not as 20
wells. Snow could not swear positively |
be- 10 either on the evidence before the |
MAGISTRATE both Wells and Jenkins were |
sent ON 90 the grand jury which meets |
10 about ten days.
j. A. Sanders and Robert W. Blair ape (
Feared as counsel before tle magistrate |
ind viii defend the prisoners before the /
county court
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-02
MAMMOTH ENTERTAINERS,
And Two Big. Accomplished Herds II
Them October 4th.

Have you seen the elephant?' In
fauratiye sense. doubtless, many or you
have 0r think you have tn literal
ora in this CITY. on October 4th, you VIII
sea- him in majestic numbers. 10 the
best advantage. and under the most
entertaining conditions How s0y why,
because DE will immensely and hilarious
Iv materiauze. AMI the two most cele-
bratel and most sagacious separate Aelas
of him. one. of which is the original Adam
Forepaueh herd and the other that or
sells Brothers. b0-h appearing slmlita-
noouslv. and each perfectly Illustrating
the methods and results Of different
schools OF training The united and rival
mammoths and m'dgets Of their saga
ci0us species. including ccnferlHians and
babies from Asia. Africa. Caylln Borueo
and Sumatra. elephant soldiers. come
dnrs clowns. dudes s9i0ists, cquilorists,
dancers m0untohanks. athletes, actors.
policemen. urizc-f rhters. walters. wheel
mon. racers musicians. aldermen. tum-
bIers. acr0hats and mimmics. Many or
chase colossal creatures have been IN
continuous active training for az least
half "A century and have reached status
OF unraceiented proficiency. They are
Of thoms Ives two great shows. and yet
but one feature in double aggregation
Of the biggest menageries, circuses and
hinpodromes.
First-ciass aerial performances possess
the most thrilling interest for everybody.
and in This branch ~ arenic art the COM
5inod Great Forepaugh and Sells Broth
ars' circuses are prominently strong
They present an unparalleled number Of
the greatest and most venturesome and
original male and female mid-air trapeze.
horizontal. bar. floating ring. Invisible wire
and funambulisric experts. in thl
itrancest and most startling and stu.
lend0us flights. dives, evo.uti0ns. catches
and combination They give the town
plenty 10 talk about.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-02

| evening. Change Your Minds" Students
| Of the various schools always find a
pleasant church-home at the First"
The morning service at the Soldiers
Home to-day will be conducted by
several students from Richmond College.
At 4 =. NJ. Rev. Landon X. Mason
will preach. At this service Mrs j. r.
Gin. superintendent OF the Male Orphan
Asylum. viii preside at the organ. and
her choir Of boys Will sing
To-day at the morning service at
Marshali-Street Christian church there
will be a roil-call Of the members. and
every member IS expected 20 answer to
his name. There viii be a special must
cal programme. also. The service will
be one Of great interest.
At St. Johns German Evangelical Lu-
theran church this morning Rev
Isul J.. Mcneil Will preach his farewell
sermon prior 10 leaving for Jerusalem.
All the members and friends OF the
church are cordially invited to be pres
cnt.
Dr. sweeney's subject this morning
viii be The Temptation az Christ" and
sunday evening. The Triumph Of His
Kingdom"
Rev. Charles r. Hyde. pastor of the
Third Presbyterian church. returned 20
the city yesterday ana VIII nh his pulpit
to-day. preaching az II o'clock A. " and
S o'clock l.. 81
To-day being The feast OF the "Holy
Rosary" St. Josephs devotional mass
win De sung and az tho onartory Bucks
ave Maria" % soprano solo. bv Miss
Herald. At 7. VI. musical vespers and
magnihcat Dudley Bucks "salye Reg
ina" "A beautiful contraito solo by Mrs.
j. Sebastian Rafferty,. p. Hamn4's go
saiutaris." soprano solo by Miss Yetta
Herald. and Pensuius devotional Tan
tum Ergo basso solo by SIR. james Hal
loran.
Calvary Mission Sundav-scho0l WIN
commence the fall and winter session at
Magon's Han Franklin street. between
Eighteenth and Nineteenth. this MORN
ing The school has been held there f0r
twenty years with Major b. r. Howard
as superintendent
To-day Rosary Sunday viii be ceie-
brated with great so'emnitv an ST. J0-
seph's C0iorcd Catholic church
There win be high mass at 10 o'clock I'm
the morning and an excellent musical
programme viii be- rendered
IN the afternoon az 4 o'clock the Rosa
~ Procession by the school children
dressed in immaculate white. with music
by the choir and The children
The music is under Tho direction Of the
Organist. Miss Maggie Ryan
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-02
SALVINI ON ACTORS.
Many Opinions of His Contemporaries
Expressed.

Alexander saivinl has written HIS me-
m0irs and they will soon De given 10 the
world. 80 feature is likely 20 be more
interesting than his opinions o. his con-
tempOraries. OF the great actors OF the
time Saiyini has written with unusual
frankness Among his count men he
places Ermete Novelli and C.-.udio Leig-
heh at the head and om!ts the name OF
ZOccOui. lie calls Nove.li an uncOmmOniy
intelligent and conscientious actor, who
can observe and portray in the finest
manner possible the most varied types OF
character. lie describes him as CO.
median OF wonderful. versatility capable
OF portrOying the weaknesses and hu-
mOrs OF the human character as no other
living man can. Salvini concludes his
analysis OF NOvellis art with the state
ment that Novell IS the greatest come
dian thar he has ever seen.
OF the well-knoUn Italian he remarks
that they are far behind their predeces-
sors IN the point OF technical method and
natural talent. Grouping them t0geth-
er, he writes that Tina Dilorenzo. Eman-
uel. Mariani. and others are greatly In
ferior 10 Modena. Ristori and Ernesto
ROssi. He does justice 10 the talents OF
the actors. but IS positively In the asser-
ton OF their inferiorlty.
Elsonora Duss Is entitled to q highss
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-02
AWorthY Movement.

The canvass for the erection OF a hand
some " NJ O.. a. and gymnasium build
ing 40 the Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Is being conducted with great diligence,
and 90 Is a movement worthy Of the
thought consideration and support Of the
people OF virginia and the South. Il is a
much needed bul ding and viii be or great
benefit 20 the youth who gather at this
splendid institution OF learning frcm year
70 year.
Something like $1,000 has already been
subscribed, so the success Of the move
ment IS assured.
Mr.. Lawrence Priddy, a member OF the
class OF 81. the chairman Of the commit
tee. Is in the city in the interest OF the
movement. and we bespeak for him a cor
dial welcome and willing support
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-02
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-02
Pleased With the Camp.

from q trip to Jacksonville and the camps
at that place and vicinity and states that
he was surprised to find the camp and
the hospital In such splendid condition.
THE camp of the Fourth Regiment is
neatness itself" he said. land the food.
from what i could see, was an that
could be desired.
"The hospitals were in hrst-ciass shape.
and I was told by patients that they
were receiving the very best attention
and treatment.