Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27
wASHINGTON's PEACE JUBILEE.
Virginians Who Were Highly Com
ACKNOWLEDGMENT Personal Notes.

| WASHINGTON, d. -, May 26-Yes-
terday was the last day of the Ma
tional Peace Jubilee, but by far the great
est and most successful Of the three. The
day was exceptionally fine, the historical
| tableauX on the floats were grand, the
music was patriotic and inspiring, the
decorations were elaborate, and the
streets, particularly Pennsylvania avenue
| including stands, balconies, windows,
| roofs, and sidewalks, were packed with
happy and enthusiastic Americans, who
cheered every representation, and every
| section of the parade as it passed. Vir-
| ginians fiocked into the city by the thou
sands, and the parade, It is safe to say,
was witnessed by several hundred thou
sand people, who came from all portions
OF the country.
BLEW OUT THE GAS.
There were hundreds of amusing in
cidents, and some trivial accidents, but
Rappahannock county, Va, contributed
the young man who blew out the gas"
and thereby came near putting an end to
his existence. Fortunately, ain open WIN
dow allowed the gas TO escape, and to
this Mr.. Samuel Baker owes his life to-
day. He was found in an unconscious
condition and hurried to the Emergency
Hospital. where the united and effective
efforts of Drs. Whitson and MOZART re-
stored him to consciousness and continued
life. lie returns with an experience
which it is safe to say he would never
have acquired in Rappahannock.
Mr.. Baker does not know whether he
D'aw out the light or turned it off and
then on again. but the impression Is that
it was the old blundef, which has cost
SO many lives.
VIRGINIANS DISTINGUISHED.
Two Virginians were honored with func-
tions of decided distinction. one OF these
was Colonel w. h. Teller, Of the Metro
politan Hotel, and the other Captain Will
liam f. Anderson, of Farmvile. Mrs.
Mckinley, who accompanied the President
to the fireworks on Tuesday night, was so
very much pleased with the exhibition
that she insisted'on going again last night
The President, owing TO previous en-
gagements. could not go, and Colonel
Teller was selected as committee of
one TO escort the first lady of the land
TO the Presidents box at the fireworks,
and back to the White House, which duty
he performed with all the grace and gal
lantry of true Virginia gentleman.
DIR. Anderson, who was an assistant
surgeon in the Second Virginia Regiment
with the rank of captain, was one of the
aides-de-c on General Hawley's STAFF
during the military parade on Tuesday
The Doctor is noted as one of the finest
looking officers in the service-tall, we'll
proportioned and handsome In uni
form or in civil attire, a gallant and
chivalrous gentleman. General Hawley
dined his staff, after which they attended
the Presidents reception. DR.. Anderson
being accorded the distinguished honor
of escorting Miss Hawley 10 the White
House. attending her throughout the cere-
monies incident 10 the occasion, and back
to the Arlington.
The Doctor should. by all means. be re-
tanned In the military service. and Colo
mel Teller, Democrat though he is, should
get fat consulship.
PERSONAL ITEMS.
Major A. r. Courtney. of Richmond. Is
In the city, partly on business and partly
for pleasure. and Is stopping at the Me-
tropoitan.
Judge Edmund Waddll, of the United
States Court for the Eastern District of
virginia is In the city, stopping at the
Ebbitt House.
knowles, OF Richmond. are here the
guests of Colonel Teller, at the Metropoli-
tan.
{. w. Clarke and wife, of No. 2e05 east
Marshall street, Richmond, are at the
Howard House.
Mr. Benjamin r.. Lpscomb. of Rich
mond. is in the city, where he has been
taking I'm the jubilee parades from the
balcony Of Wizards, where he is STOP
ping
Messrs. William Seymour and Lee
Brauer, of Richmond. have been enjoying
all the sights and scenes and pyrotechnic
displays incident TO the jubilee
Mrs. Gerhardt. wife of Captain Charles
Gerhardt. Eighth Infantry. United States
army. now stationed in Habana, Is visit
ing Mrs. Edward Payson Hall. No. laos
Chaplin street. Mrs. Gerhardt Is accom-
panied by her sister, Miss Adelaide Wat
kins. of Richmond. Va.
Mr.. Mallory, of Charlottesville, Va:
Mrs. Clay. of Rough Creek, Va; Miss
Gertrude Mallory. of Richmond. Va. and
Mr.. i. J. Edelen are visiting Mrs. @. Ii.
Frazier. No. 35S I street, southwest.
Miss George Forbes, who has been liv-
rYNE