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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-03

ment. Strains of music noated in from
the Vestibule where the orchestra was
stationed and added 20 the harmony of
sound for all were happy and cheerful in
that throng.
1t was not only large gathering al the
table it WAS likewise a distinguished one,
which will compare in personnel with
that of any banquet given in this city in
recent years. With a few exceptions,
every one present was 4 member of the
order, many other lodges in this and
adjoining and even in distant States be-
ing represented by prominent officers. AT
the speakers table, the toastmaster,
Exalted Ruler, Louis o. Wendenburg oc-
cupied the centre. To his right in the
order named were Hon. a. ]. Montague,
Governor of Virginia. member of the
order; Hon Richard NJ Taylor, Mayor OF
Richmond. a member of the lodge; Chair
man Preston Belvin. of the Building Com
mittee: Mr.. Thomas G. Leath, Past En-,
allied Ruler Robinson, Of Dubuque, Iowa,
a diminutive but distinguished Elk. To
the right of the POSTMASTER were seated
IL the order stated Rev. Edward n.
Calisch D. D.. Of Richmond Lodge; Dis.
trict Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Phil
G.. Kelly. one of the most esteemed of
Richmond Ilks; Mr.. 7. r. a. Burke,
so we'll known as the secretary Of Rich
y
u prominent member of the lodge: Hon.
Edward Lyle. of Roanoke Lodge, men,
Der of the Senate of Virginia.: Colonel
Gearge c. Cabell. Jr.. member Of Danvi!le
Lodge, of the House of Delegates of Fir-
ginia, and of the staff Of two governors.
weil-Iznoyvn Guests.
Among the many wel-known guests
were noted also Hon. Thomas II. Ed
wards, OF West Point; hon. W. r. Duke,
Of Charlottesville, both members OF the
House of Delegates of Virginia.; Hon.
Charles T. Bland, of Portsmouth. a mem
Der of the same body: Mr.. Maurice Table
Porter, OF Brooklyn Lodge, No. p; Mr..
John T. McSorley, charter member of
Lynchburg LoCge; Mr.. J. j. Zimmern. of
Philadelphia, No. .: Judge-elect r. Garter
Scott of this city; Acknowledgement
William A Anderson, OF Virginia,
member of the oy6er; DR.. Moses D. Hoge,
Mr.. Junius a. Iosby, Mr.. L. Dettelbach
Mr. jefferson Wallace, Mr.. William NJ.
Habliston Mr.. Il. X. Clements. of Peters,
burg. and many prominent members OF
the order from this and other States
There were city officials in great number
including seven or eight counciimen and
several aldermen. city collector. sheriff,
and the Sheriff Of Henrico, and many
others not mentioned for the reason that
there was no register from which the list
could be accurately drawn.
The menu card bore on its front an
ElE's head engraved iii the color OF the
order royal purple, and the ribbon which
bound the pages of the card together was
Of the same shade. The menu which was
arranged by Mr.. William krause one CT
the most wide!y-known caterers in Vir-
sinia, was an elegant and tempting one.
embracing oysters on the she'll celery,
,,x-t, CON cd Il
cheese sailed almonds. oyster patties,
croquettes green peas. orange ice. brolled
partridge on toast, tomatoes with mayon-
naise dressing, Neapolitan cream. assort-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-03

This meeting is to raise funds to buy.
n horse for General ]. E. B. Stuart and
erect an equestrine stature to his memory.
Many fine addresses are anticipated.
General Fitzhugh Lee will preside over
the meeting. and among those who will
be present are. General Theodore S. Gar
nett. one of stuarts aids; General STUN
Rolling. Major a. II. Venable. of Farm
vile, Stuart's Acknowledgements: General
William E. Payne. General T. T. Munford,
MANY other prominent Confederates will
be present and it is possible that Gov
ernor Montague will take part in the
proceedings with a few remarks.
The committee is, enthusiastic over tne
ma tier and hope to soon be able to place
the statue on the plot of ground at the
iuncture Of Broad and Adams streets
and Brook avenue. Some thousands of
dollars are necessary, and the association
has undertaken to raise it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-03

ual Elk They are not to be attained in
this beautiful perfection by many. but
this building shall stand as perpetual
REMINDER that there IS this high stand
ard 10 be reached and that no effort is
wasted.
The poet Gray las said: Full many
a gem etc.
And the lires are repeated with sign
that such should be here. No gem of
thought was ever so deeply hidden but
THAI some part of The world was the
wiser; no flower OF mental or moral
beauty was ever wholly wasted on the
desert air. \ man may not receive from!
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-03
ELKS' RED LETTER DAY
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE,

convenience which could reasonably be
desired.
The celebration Of the opening last
night was in keeping With the magnifi-
,Cnce OF the home ei,self. More than 300
EIls representing the order in Richmond,
IN virginia, and in many OF the States O,
ne Union ;hronred the spacious and
handsomely new lodge room ut
thc de6icatory service and later Joined
II. the celebration around the festal board
Of an event SO suspicious in the history
OF The lodge The dedication services be-
kan shortly after { Z. NJ. and occupied
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-03
TO BURN "MOTHER" JONES.
This Seemed the Object of Incen-


diaries ut montgomery, w. Va.
PARKERSBURG, VA, December s.
Especial )-"Mother' Jones, the friend of
the miners, narrowly escaped with her
life from burning hotel at Montgomery,
early this morning
Mrs. a. r. Wagner, the wife of the
proprietor of the Montgomery Hotel was
aroused from her slumbers and gave the
alarm. The room occupied by Mother
Jones was full Of smoke when she walk
ened, and in short time she would have
been S,f1Ocated.
The frs was of incendary origin, start
ing in room that had not been occu-
pied fo- three days. The hotel has been
on fire three times within the past few
weeks. and it is supposed that it was
because Mother Jones was stopping
there
John c. Todd one of the guests. had a
hip fra 2tured by jumping from the third
story WINDOW. All the guests lost most
of thei, Ealuables and clothing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-03

scarcely an hour. The banquet began
ii g. and the last toast was responded to
IND the diners began to dispense at mid
aight. Ii was g congenial. merry, and
harmonious gathering, and an occasion
Toitbv Of remembrance
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-03
CAVALRYMEN MEET.
Army of Northern Virginia Will

COEln1cfc STUART MOnNment.
general meeting of the Cavalry Asso-
citation of the Army Of Northern Virginia
will be held in the r. E. Lee Camp Hall
next Monday night.
1t is expected that this will be one
of the greatest rallies of the cavalrymen
of that great army that has beel held
for man. years. Cards have been sent
out notifying all the members Of the
association of the meeting and urging
them to come. The invitation is also ex-
tended to the wives and daughters of the
veterans and friends interested Many
have accepted and signified their intention
of being present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-03

Berlin-After an embittered political
and personal debate, the ReichstaS de-
clared, by 19S to 45 votes, that Baron Won
kardorffs notion to vote the tariff bill
as whole was admissible under the
rules. The Socialists abstained from vot-
ing.
Roots father-in-law, died this afternoon.
aged y. He was formerly editor of the
Scientific American.
Detroit. Mich.-Seventeen of the lead,
ing malIeable iron concernsS1n the United
States signed an agreement to '1or m o one
big company. with capital from Sl6.ooO-
including the s-Meehan Foundry Com
=. OF Chattanooga, are in the combi-
nation.
strike situation has beer. for the worse.
although no disturbance has yet occurred
Boston, Mass.-Reports indicating that
the contagious foot and mouth disease
is extending in this State have been re-
ceived by the State Board of Agriculture.
washington.-The first internat ional
sanitary conference of the American re-
publics convened here to-day. The gov
e r.ments of Mexico. Cuba. Chilli. Costa
United States were represented by dele
gates.
Washington-Th Navy Department
has been notified that the Asiatic Squad
ron is assembling for the series of mano-
euvres in which it will engage this win
ter in eastern waters.
sault Ste Marie, Ont.-The tug Phila-
delphia which arrived to-day, reports the
crew OF the steamer Hebard, which went
aground at Copper Point Sunday night,
al. safe.
Milwaukee, Wis.-The marine cooks Of
the Pacific coast were to-day granted q
charter by the International Seamen's
Union of America. A communicat ton from
the licensed mates Of the Atlantic coast
asking for assistance in organizing was
referred to the committee.
New York-Surrogate Thomas heard
argument on the questions raised in "a
motion for an order to show cause why
an inventory of the estate of the late
Coils P. Huntington should not be filed
in a proceeding instituted by Walter
Morshead. London lawyer. now citizen
of the United States, against the Hunt
alleged to have been wrongfully diverted
from the old Central Pacific Railroad
Company.
New York.-1nspector Donald Grant and
Police Captain John T. Stephenson, of
the Mulberry-Stree Station. had six spe-.
cif1c charges brought against them this
afternoon by District Attorney Jerome
Some of the places that have beer raided
are situated in the Drec;nct in which the
two officers are stationed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-03
PROF. W. D. BLAIR ILL.
Taken Suddenly Sick at His Home
RecoverY Doubtful.

Professor Walter D. Blair is very Sc
riously i'll at his home. corner OF Fifth
and Franklin streets. He was taken i'll
suddenly last night.
DR.. George Ben Johnston Is attending
Professor Blair Yesterday morning many
of his friends feared that he would not
be bic to survive the attack.
Professor Blair was for mary years
Latin instructor at Hampden-sidney Col
lege He retired several years ago and
came TO live in Richr1ond. He is known
by hundreds of people all through the
State graduates of the school who were
taught their Latin by him and hundreds of
others, friends and connections of his
family.
Professor Blairs family consists of
himself. his wife and one daughter He.
is brother of Judge Henry e. Blair and
of Mrs. Walter Claiborne. 80
5f5-----O-----
Wnrshipas on the Scene.
. CARACAS. VENEHUELA, December;
2.-The German cruisers 3Vineta and Fake
have arrived Tia Guairas from Cnracoa.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-03

IN. me world the honor to which he is in
.asuce entitled tanl the poet probably
meant moro. but the gems are not hidden
ana me flowers are not wasted: some
ohe somewhere has been Instructed and
i'eipeu. and, humanity mas been TO that
extent the gamer.
AND each for himself. looking back
upon his years of Eldom. will realize for
nimseif the beauty of Moore's lines: Let
Fall do her worst, n:c
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-03

Washington-The Navy Department
has been notified that the Asiatic Squad
ron is assembling for the series of mano-
euvres in which it will engage this win
ter in eastern waters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-03
Scene i'm Banquet Hall.

This ended the dedication service pro-
per, and after few moments spent in
an inspection Of the spendidly-e equipped
nome. the hosts and guests were ushered
down into the spacious and beautiful
banquet hall used thus for the first time
From the toaStmasters table which ran
along the north side of the hall, other
tables We're arranged at right angles
thereto and extending the entire length
OF the hall. The scene was brightly illum-
mated by the glare of many incandescent
globes and when the guests had all been
seated al the prettilydecorated tables the
scene was an inspiring one. There were
few vacant seats of the $50 provided. All
remained standing while Rev. DR.. CaIisch
invoked blessing, and when the entire
audience resumed its seats there was a
mighty noise, which soon gave play TO
laughter and jest and song and merri-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-03

Sault Ste Marie. Ont.-The tug PhiIa-
delphia which arrived to-day, reports the
aground at Copper Point Sunday. night,
al. safe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-03
Tcncts of the Order.

FOLLOWING Mr.. Kelley. Acting Grand
f,Salsed Ruler Siegel introduced Rev Ed
ware ~ Calisch. a distinguished member
Oh the lodge who made an address ex-
Posisory and culogistlc OF the cardinal
principles of the tene,s Of the order OF
f.iks. Referring in his opening sentence
10 inc legend concerning the building Of
ihebes, the eloquent speaker very hap
pity applied it to the construction of the
new hall 1t had been built by the love
OF the members of the order. and was the
result OF sacrifices for the interests and
comfort OF the order. lie spoke of the
TOUR great basic principles OF the order.
ana made an address which while
thoughtful, was not too heavy for the
OCCASION, flashing with imagery and fe-
hcltous figure. Charity he defined as
greater than faith or hope, since men diff
Tered AS to faith and hope. while all men
were agreed as to charity. DR.. Calisch
necessarily spoke much along the same
Lines covered by the preceding speaker,
but viewing the subject from the stand
point of another, man ana through the
medium of another mind, there was no.
where a repetition. The speaker we'll
sustained mis- reputation as one of the
most graceful. forceful and versatile
speakers in Virginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-03

Washington.-The first international
sanitary conference of the American re-
publcs convened here to-day: The gov
e r.ments Of Mexico. Cuba. Chill, Costa
RIGA. Salvador Honduras. and the
United States were represented by dele
gates,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-03

Milwaukee, Wis.-The marine cooks Of
the Pacific coast were to-day granted a
charter by the International Seamens
Union of America. A communication from
the licensed mates of the Atlantic coast
asking for assistance in organizing was
referred to the committee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-03

Boston, Mass.-Reports indicating that
the contagiou foot and mouth disease
is extending in this State have been re-
ceived by the State Board of Agriculture
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-03

Marseilles. The only change in the
strike situation has beer, for the worse.
although no disturbance has yet occurred
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-03
BOILED DOWN TELEGRAMs.

Berlin.-After an embittered political
and personal debate, the Reichstas de-
clared by 19S to as votes, that Baron Won
kardorff's notion to vote the tariff bill
as whole was admissible under the
rules. The Socialists abstained from vot-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-03

New York.-Salem H. Wales. Secretary
Roots father-in-law, died this afternoon,
aged p. He was formerly editor of the
Scientific American.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-25
EVERYBODY WANTED THE
BEST FOR CHRISTMAS

The amount of money spent in the
city market yesterday was considered
a sure index to the present prosperity
in Savannah Mr.. H. logan, the we'll
known butcher, stated that it was the
best Christmas Day he has seen in the
city market for ten years.
1T was a satisfactory day from
more than one standpoint" said Mr..
Logan to the Morning News. More
good cheer seems to prevail among the
people. Everybody was out for the
best there was to be had in the mar
ket. and we have found the demand
especially good for the better grades
of everything. Not only at my stalls,
but all through the market trading
has been brisk, and the people have
apparently satisfied their desires. 1
cannot estimate the amount of business
done in the market day, but Judging
on basis of my own business 1 am
sure IT is the best day the market
people have had in ten years.
Mr.. Logan has been noticing an :n-
.crease in the buying of household sup
plies Tor some time. He states that
from the market viewpoint Savannah
was never more prosperous than now
II the people are forced to stint them
selves he cannot see it. They buy free
ly, and want the best of everything.
THE future of Savannah is as bright
as that of any other city in the coun-
try" Mr.. Logan added, land look for
no immediate change in, present pros
porous conditions"
Mr.. Logan is not only well posted
from the city market standpoint but
he is also familiar with the shipping
OF savannah, and speaks with a knowl-
edge of its present and prospective
benefits to the city.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-25
THE TELFAIR ACADEMY
A Gem Among the Art Galleries of
the Country,

Gem Among the Art Galleries of
the Country.
The people of Savannah do not seem
one of the very finest art galleries
of the country. In fact, many of them
do not know anything about It, never
having visited it. and many of those
who have visited it do not seem to
appreciate it at it's true value. Once
in awhile. however, there comes along
a connoiseur, and then the Academy
is appreciated at it's true worth. Such
a one is Miss Annie NJ. Goodwin, OF
gallery yesterday, and afterwards
talked with a representative of the
Morning News about it. She was en-
thusiastic in regard to it. She said
that she had visited all the art gall
leries of this country and some of those
in Europe, and that she had nc. hest
tation in saying that it was the gem
of the galleries OF this country.
There are of course she said gal
leries which have many more pictures
but there are none which have so
many really fine ones in proportion to
the whole number. Some of the pic
lures in the Telfair Acamedy would
attract attention in the most noted gall
leries of Europe. l am told that the
Savannah people do not visit the gall
lery-that is, that the number of home
people who visit 1t in the course of
a year is very small. l do not under
stand this. / am sure that any other
city in the country would be proud to
have such a collection. The people
would regard it as a great attraction,
and would take their friends from other
cities visiting them to see it, l am
sure that in no other city in the coun-
try can there be seen pictures better
worth seeing"
Miss Goodwin spent an hour or
more In the gallery and very much re-
GREETED that she was not able to re-
main longer. She had the pleasure of
talking to Director Brandt and was
delighted with his charming talk on
are and his description of the pic
lures
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-25

S. E. McCara, a white man having
imbibed too much Christmas spirits,
dropped into Rowlinski's drug store
about o'clock last night and began to
raise a rough house. officer Fleming
was near by and broke up the fight by
shipping the man in the first wagon
load to the barracks. He was care
fully registered and given an abiding
place at the haven of the over charged
Christmas celebrants. A few hours
later a couple of his friends appeared
at the sergeant's desk carrying his hat
and overcoat. Dubious as to whether
the eXuberant celebrator had been able
to give his name or not, they ventured
mis- correct one and inquired if he was
safe within the arms of the law. They
We're Informed that he was, and some
what delighted at the information they
pleaded that he be kept there until
morning. No insistance was necessary.
and the probabilities are that the
young man will not be so thoroughly
enthused at the next Christmas tide.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-25
HARDWARE CONCERNS MERGE.

Mr.. w. H. Ketting. president of the
Miner Ketting Hardware Company of
Birmingham, has been in the city for
several days for the purpose of effect
ing merger of his company with the
King Hardware Company of Atlanta,
both of which have agencies here. The
consolidation was made, and wins be-
come operative after Jan. l.. Mr.. Frank
NJ. Miner who has heretofore repre-
scented the Birmingham concern, will
hereafter be the local representative of
the consolidated companies.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-25
REMEMBERED 1.-THE BOSS;
WERE REMEMBERED BY HIM.

The office of the Electric Supply Com
pany ]. S. Walker, proprietor, was the
scene last night of probably the hap
piest lot of workmen in town. They
assembled twenty-five strong about Mr..
Walker, whom they presented hand
some silver shaving set and a stag
carving set of sterling silver. Mr..
Walker then did the proper thing from
his standpoint by giving the men
Christmas holiday, with full pay, and
also an extra days pay as a Christmas
gift. For a time tkNre was an old
fashioned love feast in the supply COM
panys office. Mr.. Walker remembered
the employees of his Charleston branch
in similar way. He stated that the
men had been faithful in the dis
charge of their duties, and he desired
to show his appreciation in a material
way.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-25

tie Deum Laudamus" in D. Sulli-
van. --.
"Jubilate Dec" (chanD, Anon.
Hymn 5S1. 20. Little Town of Bethle-
hem." Redner.
"Kyrie Eleison'' in f. Tours.
Gloria Tibi" in A, Peiyel.
Hymn 539. Joy Fills Our Utmost
Hearts To-day Smith.
Offertory (organ), pastorate from
Senate No. /, in d. minor, Op. AZ, Gull
mant.
Office of the Holy Communion.
Organ postlude, Hallelujah chorus
from The Messiah" Handel.
ST. Paurs Church.
At the chief service in st. Paurs
Church. Rev. ]. L. Scully, rector, the
music. to be given under the direction
OF Miss M. E. Gnosspelius, will be as
Professional hymn No 81. Sing. oh,
Sing, This Blessed Morn!"
Chant, Lord Prayer and response.
''Venite" &C. ]. Elvey).
Gloria" (H.- P. Danks).
tie Deum" in A erwin w. Read.
"Jubilate Dec" in B-fat DanksD.
Hymn No. 81, "Harkl the Herald
Angels Sing"
"Kyrie Eleison" in E-hat lE. w.
Read. af
Gloria Tibi" in E-hat tE. w.
Read.
'sursum Corda" in E-hat (E. w.
Read.
'sanctum' in E-nat &c. w. Read.
Hymn No. 50. ut Came Upon the
Midnight Clear"
Offertory, while Shepherds
Watch'd" in G &C. T. Steele, solo and
chorus. 81
"Agnus Der in E-1at (Read).
Gloria in Excelsis," old chant.
Recessional hymn, No. so. Angels
From the Realms-Sof Glory"
Organ prelude (BeethoYen).
Organist, Miss M E. Gnosspelius.
Cornetist, George Gerber.
The members of the choir are Miss L.
c. Kinsey, Miss Emma Kinsey, Miss
Mary Bartlett, Miss Olive Blight, Miss
Clara Adams, Miss Lottie Glidden, Miss
Eulalia Cox, Miss Daisy Derby Miss
Laurina Keller, Miss Maud Banks.
Miss May Witt, Miss Edith Durham.
Messrs. W. w. Edgerton, ]. E. Kenan,
Z: ). McCants, e. c. Mccarthy, Edison
w. Glidden, Lucian Spencer, Byron
Smith, Leonard Wolf. Leonard Booth.
John Bennett, Edward Mcintyre, King
Purse. Jake Kaufman, Lawrence Dun
nam, Warren Ostein, Walton oliver.
Charles Keller, Frank Dana. Willie
Bartlett, Henry Geber, Octavus Meyer
Norman Warrick, John Lakewood,
Willie Lakewood, Charles Lakewood
Edgar Bennett, Raymond Witt.
Church of Ascension. >.
In the Lutheran Church of the AS
cension. Rev. DR.. w. C. Schaeffer.
pastor, will conduct the usual services
and deliver sermon at IL O'clock.
The programme of services will. be:
Organ prelude (Scipio).
Chant, Jesus Came. the Heavens
Adoring' (Shepard), a ~.
Confession.
Introit.
Gloria Patri" Kvrie).
Gloria in Excelsis."
Collect. 81 -
Epistle.
gospel. esh.-....t s5a. l
Apostles creed. sae
Chant. "Hark. the Herald !. Angels
Sing" a.. H. Brewer). ~
Hymn, Angels From the Realms OF
Glory" tsd
sermon. suos af
offertory, Peace Good Will to Men
pa prar mscne'' dTA. 49,
Hymn, Calm, on the Listening Ear
Va ANis
Doxology.
Benedietion. ,-1- ~
The choir is composed of Mrs. F..
Barber, Miss Annie Schroeder. So
pranos; Mrs. F. Hubner alto: Mr.. c.
Touissant, tenor; Mr.. r. E. Thomson
bass. Prof. F.~Warth, organist Prof
Franz Hubner. director. 80.
ThunderboIt Church.
There will be Christmas services at
the Thunderbolt Union Church at II
o'clock this morning conducted by Rev
John P. Wilder.