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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-01-19

RICHMOND. JauuaIS !, 1910.
Messrs. Editors,-Having read several
communications in the Dispatch lately re-
lating to proposed reduction in the price
of gas, I beg space in your columns TO say
few words on the other side OF the ques-
ton. Each OF the writer's intimates that no
good reason can be offered against the pro-
position to reduce the price.
Entertaining decided opinions on the
subject mvself, will endeavor as briefly as
possible to state my understanding Of the
proposition and the reasons which, to my
mind, constitute an objection to the reduc-
ton proposed.
A member of The Council presented pre-
amble in which he stated that the gas
works, after paying all expenses, and also
the entire expense of lighting the streets
and public buildings, yield large net rev.
enue to the city, which is derived from the
eas-consumers; and the member also Of
fered resolution that this required from
said consumers an unjust proportion OF the
income from the works; and that there
fore reduction should be made In the
price Of gas to private consumers.
IL the premises are correct the cenclu-
sions Of the member can hardly be disputed;
but / invite an examination OF the actual
facts OF the case, SO as to enable us to Judge
fairly whether or not the premises are en-
tirely reliable. Upon an examination OF
the municipal reports for the year 1876 we
find the value OF the gas-works estimated
by the Auditor at 81, ,050,0 600. ~.
This suppose to be the actual cost OF the
works to that time, and to represent the
amount OF capital invested in said works,
Let US call 1t $I,000,000, which is repre-.
sented by that amount Of our permanent
debt, upon which the city pays from its
general treasury for interest the sum o!
100000 per amman, and which, us a matter
OF course, in every calculation OF revenue
derived from these works, should be
charged against them on the corporation
ledger. II
Thereports show that there was expended
for coal S39, ,010, for current expenses $780,
3s7, and In view OF the fact that q large part
Of the sas-Works consists Of buildings, hold.
ers, and machinery, together with fifty miles
Of iron pipe, winch ara all subject to- more
or less decay, / think it is far below what
ought to be allowed for annual depreciation
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The Boy Orator.-rhe Baptist church
was crowded Thursday night at the exhibit
ton given by Master Ralph Bingham for the
benefit OF the poor OF Manchester. Master
Ralph fully justified the expectations that
had been formed of him. His voice is rich
and strong, his intonatlon perfect, his ges-
ticuIation very beautiful, and he is graceful
in all OF his movements. All who attended
felt that they had not only aided a good
cause, but been amply compensated for the
amount expended. Due notice will be given
of the repetition OF the entertainment. The
thanks of the public are due the pastor and
officers OF the Baptist church, and to Cap
tain James A. Lipscombe and Sidney W..
Blankenship for their efforts in behalf OF
this deserving charity.
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The CloUer-HM Mines:-' A Friend"
writes to the Dispatch from Winterpock
as follows:
"Work has been suspended at these
(the Glover HilD mines since Christmas
caused by the miners and aborers striking
against reduction OF wages. The miners
claim that any reduction OF wages paid
prior to Christmas will not support their
families, which from my observation think
is true"
It is trusted that an arrangement salts
factory alike to the employers and the en-
ployes will be speedily made. Not only is
coal needed, but the miners and laborefs
cannot afford to be idle. Capital and labor
must pull together.
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POLICE COURT-Acting Justice Crutch-
field presiding.-The following parties were
discharged Yesterday:
NJ. Rose, charged with obtaining cow
under false Dretences from Thomas s.
Michaels.
Tarlton Ellis, Robert James. Virginia
Ellis, and Mary James (al colored), charged
with trespassing on and threatening K. W..
Robinson.
Edward Jones (colored), charged with the
same offence towards Arthur Harris.
Arthur Tilman (colored), charged with
contempt Of court.
II. K. Cronie, charged with abusing and
threatening Fred. Schwarz.
Security in the sum OF $50 ior thirty
days was required Of William PaYnes,
arrested by Captain Pleasants as vagrant.
The accused was committed in default Of
bail.
Thomas w. Mccarthy, charged with
shooting and wounding Charles SPOTS, was
bailed in the sum of 5000 for his appear
ance to answer Saturday, January Goth.
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SAD AccIDENT.-The little daughter Of
Mr.. John Smith, aged twelve months, who
lives on Twenty-frst street between Main
and Franklin, met with very painful acci-
dent on yesterday morning. hilesltting on
the floor near the stove large tub of boil
ing water was accidently overturned and the
little one deluged. She was badly burned
all over the body, and it is feared that she
cannot recover.
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The FIREaEN's BALL.-Arrangements
have been made by the managers having the
matter in charge for grand tiremen's ball,
to be held on the 14th Of February in Sanger
Halle, on Seventh street. They hope to
raise $1,000 with which to buy oyercoats
and boots, and are anxious that their friends
shall understand that ail who do not attend
the ball can contribute in money to the
cause. Elsewhere in to-day's Dispatch will
be found the notice Of the Board OF Mana
gers, from whom tickets can be bought.
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"ANDREws's BAZAAR" stands among fashion
periodicals about us the atlantic Nonthty does In
severely high-class literary magazines Its columns
are full of the best reading, and its news on the
fashions illustrated with plates, IS simply ndlspen-
sable to the Of taste. ANY lady can thus have
her taste steadied by the bes! Of standards. us
published at Cincinnati for the price Of one dollar
a
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PERsoNAI..-Among the visitors to the
Tobacco Exchange yesterday were c. O..
Staples, Asheville, n. C.; W. g. Flournoy,
Chesterfield county, Va; L. Z. Patrick.
Charlotte, N. c.; James L. Clark, New
York; and Samuel Watkins, Henderson,
N. Z.
Polce-Justice Whites condition was not
improved yesterday.
William G. Estres, formerly Of Company
ii, First Virginia volunteers, who has been
in Texas and the Southwest since 1865, is
on visit to friends in the city.
Judge Guigon was sick yesterday, and
there was no session of the Hastings Court.
The criminal business having been disposed
Of. the court will in day or two adjourn
for the term.
The name OF William A. Lamkin, trea-
surer, should have been inserted among the
officers OF Jefferson Lodge, l. o. o. F., pub
lished Yesterday.
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SUPREME CoURT OF APPEALS OF VIRGINIA,
FRIDAY.-Reed and ais. as. The Union Bank
OF Winchester, &c. Fully argued by Allen
B. Magruder, Esq, for the appellants and
submitted.
Commonwealth rs. Pearman and ais.
Writ of error denied to a Judgment Of the
Hastings Court Of the city of Richmond.
Chrishman, &C., Us. Harman. Petition for
a rehearing denied.
White Us. Commonwealth. Partly ar
gued by George s. Bernard, Esq, for the
plaintiff in error.
frick rs. Commonwealth are the next two
cases, to be taken up to-day after the one
now being argued is concluded.
T. r. y. Wright, OF Essex county, was
admitted to the bar Of this court.
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9lrIlu,olld 1ispatrll.
3 Ky.TflEs CIRCULATION OF THE DISPATCH
rs LARGER THAN THE COMBINED CrRCU-
tAT1oN or ALL THE OTHER DAILY NEWS
pApERs OF THE CITY.
WEATHER REPORT

INDICATIONS FOR To-Day For the Mid
die Atlantic States. warmer, clear or partly
cloudy weather, light southerly winds, sta
tionary followed by falling barometer.
For the South Atlantic States, warmer,
clear weather, followed by increasing cloudi-
ness, light, variable winds, and falling ba-
rometer.
For the East Gulf States, Tennessee, and
the Ohio Valley, warmer, clear weather, fol-
lowed by increasing cloudiness and rain,
southeasterly winds and falling barometer.
For the West Gulf States, cloudy and
rainy weather, warmer southerly veering to
colder northwest winds, and falling followed
by rising barometer.
Cautionary signals are ordered for In
dianoIa, Galveston, and New Orleans.
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T UST Il + CEIE ED

TUST RECEIE
CARDoZO, FOURQUREAN & CO.'S
l25 pieces NEW-STYLE SPRING CA3IBRlCs
very choice styles:
Large lot IRISH LINENS, bought slightly wet.
great bargains offered III them:
TABLE DAHASk.
NAPKINS,
SHEETISGs. &C.,
ut very low prices.
Our DREsS-GoODS STOCK has been marked
down TO close out our winter styles.
A good stock of CLOAKS yet remain to be closed
ont very low.
BLACK CASHMERE at 65, 20, So, 90c., 81, and
Sl.20-ali very cheap.
New lot OF BLACK sILKS-splcndd value for the
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-01-19

BIBLE MEETrNG.-A general meeting will
be held in the Seyenth-Street Christian
church on Sunday night in the interests OF
the Virginia Bible Society, services COM
mencing at u O'Clock. Dr.. Hoge will pre-
side. Drs. Judkin and Peterkin will deliver
addresses
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steam nearly across the street. There are very
few horses, even the most gentle. that will
pass through this steam. Which is the best
calculated to scare horses, the boys riding
on Yeiocipedes or this column Of steam
going across the street? My horse has been
frightened very often by the steam, but
never has yet moved 4 muscle when the We
locipedes pass. PRIVATE CITIZEN.
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RETRENCHMENT-A CUT-DowN AT THE
CApIToL.-The Senate yesterday passed a
bill reducing the pay OF members 355 per
cent. 1t goes to the House, and Will un-
doubtedly pass there if direct vote can be
obtained on it. the House Committee on
Retrenchment and Economy yesterday.
through their chairman, Mr.. Edmunds, re-
ported bill reducing pay Of members to
the level Of the Senate bill, and pay Of otti.
GERS and clerks Of the government (with
few eXceptions) 20 per cent.
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NEW FIRM.

HAVING PURCHASED THE GOOD
Il WILL and INTEREST Off. BURGESS & co.
we prepared to furnish at al times The finest
MEATS atiowest market prices. Fine BEEF, NUT
TON, VEAL, PORK, DRIED and SPICED BEEF,
C0RSED BEEF, DRIED DBEEF-TONGUES, sAU-
SAGE OF all kinds; The finest stPORk-SAUSAGE TO
behad In the city. WOODS Il LIN .>sEY,
ia l5-lin Stall No. 8, Second Market.
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Scenes Of Revelry by Night" Key
West Baseball Club celebrated its anniycr-
sary at Lyceum Hall last night. The hall
was beautifully decorated, the attendance
was large, the costumes beautiful, the music
OF the best order, and the gay jewellers en-
ioyed themselves until long after midnight.
The affair was under the efficient manage
ment OF Messrs. q. W. Blankenship, Edgar
4. Duke, John Smith, and c. W. Childress.
The calico ball, which took place last night
at Cersley's Hall, was we'll attended. An
elegant string band enliyened the occasion,
and the ball was an enjoyable one to all
present.
The Gcranium-Lcaf Locals gave select
cotilIon soiree at Green House lthe residence
of Charles S. Maurice, ESQ., lust night
The soiree was one OF the most brilliant OF
the season, and it was nearly daylight when
the festive party dispersed to dream the
happy hours away.
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Tue RIVER IMPRovEAENTs.--The Norwe-
gian bark Sorideren, from Liverpool, with
four thousand sacks OF salt. drawing full
fifteen feet OF water, came up to Richmond
Yesterday. The salt is consigned to Messrs.
Davenport Il Morris.
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Editors Dispatch: AS you are SO kind as
to make mention OF nuisances about the
city beg leave to call the attention OF the
proper authorities to one that is, in my
opinion, OF the greatest in the city to those
who ride horseback or drive through the
streets. AT several points on some OF the
most frequented thoroughiates the waste.
pipes from steam-enaines come under the
pavement into the cutters and throw the
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-01-19

We viii oa.r, for the next sixty days our
ENTIRE STOCK AT COST FOR CASH.
in order 10 reduce stock before taking inventory.
BUYERS who wish 10 secure BARGAINS will find
ths 4 rare opportunity.
our Stock consists, in part, OF the following goods
CLOTHS. CASsIMEEES, FLANNELS,
WOESTED DRESS GOODS,
BLACK SILKS, COLORED SILKS.
TABLE DAMASKS, NAPKINS, TOWELS.
QUILTS. COMFORTS, BLANKETS,
SHAWLS, CL0AIiS,
MEEINO and WOOL UNDERWEAR,
GLOVES, CoRsETS, HASDKERCTIIEFS.
LINEN-BOSOM SHIRTS,
rLAIE and FANCY HOSE.
BLACK GRAPES, GRAPE Wells, &c.
COURTNEY & POWELL,
429 BROAD street,
jal4 between Fourth and Fifth streets.
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For the Middle Atlantic States, and dur
ing the month Of January, winds blowing
from the northeast or southeast, or from di-
rections between those points, are found to
be the winds most likely to be followed by
rain or snow. Winds blowing from the
north or west, or from directions between
those points, are found to lie the winds least
likely to be followed by rain or snow.
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amUSEMENTS.

TIREMEN'S BALKAN OPPOR- @
a TUNITY TO AID A WORTHY CAUSE. MA
TO THE PUBLIC: As q means Of raising S4.YSs
city. which II is proposed to expend In procuring
for them suitable oyercoats and boots to protect
them from the cold or stormy weather while In the
discharge of their perilous duties we. the UNDER
signed, propose holding BALL AT SANGER
HALLE on ST. VALENTINES DAY 1.-THE l4th
Of February and ask the cooperation OF all tho
friends of the fremen who think they deserve the
com forts they ask ,,r,rr,~, ,,,,,,
1t Is desirable to raise at least FIFTEEN HUN
DRED DOI LARS and to our friends who will not
attend the proposed ball. but who wish 10 aid US, we
bey TO saw that their contributions In money wiz be
gratefully received by any OF the olcers or the De-
partmeui ami will BE- properly applied.
MANAGER GE0RGE 4. AlSsbIE, Ghief Ed
MINOR. G. W. TAYLOR, NJ. r. PHILLIPS. j. +.
WINGFIELD, a. l.. FUQUA, Commanders In .! the
Filc DE- pariment. u to-ot
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The WEATHER YESTERDAY was clear and
delightful.
THERMOMETER YESTERDAY: 6 A. NJ, 33
8 a. NJ, "A; noon, So; ?. NJ, So; 7.
NJ, 40; midnight, 36.
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Observation-Disclosures HALL.-The op-
era-boutie extravaganza EvangeIine was
produced at Mozart Hall last night by the
dience. The plot is confused and difficult
to understand, and the dialogue is often
tame, but the music is for the most part
spirited, the acting frst-rate, and many OF
the situations truly ludicrous. The COM
pany is large and elegantly costumed.
There are in it three or four handsome
young ladies. They afford the greatest at
traction and have the prominent parts,
though the eccentric characters, the singing
and dancing, the music from the orchestra,
and the scenic arrangements, claim large
share of the peoples approval.
The entertainment has in it so much
OF variety, and affords so great opppor-
tunity for nice dressing und for the en-
Dlovment of the well-trained chorus, it Is
surc to please nine out Or ten people Of all
ages and conditions. The play, being at
tractive and without Objectionable features,
should command good audiences ut the
matinee to-day and concluding performance
tonight.
Go.
The CONTEMPLATING by member of the
orchestra will ensure attention and aD-
plause on every occasion.
A lady in the audience last night was so
moved back and forth by laughter that she
involuntariy ierked the bonnet from her
head and landed it in gentleman's lap. 1t
was quite an embarrassing incident, but
nevertheless was a strong testimonial to the
amusing character of the performance.
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NATIONAL TASTE CLEARLY DEFINED.--The
sale of hTK1NSoN's White Roe exceeds that of any
other perfume aud constantly creasIps; can hardly
fall short Of quarter Of million bottle; annually.
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JUST RECEIVED at 1909 Main street OVER
COATS, DRESS SUITS, BUSINESS SUITS. Fought
for cash sold 1t small profit tor cash.
j. II. SIMPSON & Co,
1000 Main street
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NJ. ELLiS"N & CO.. advertising agents, ,nsert ad-
vcrtsements in all Of the newspapers OF the United
Sla.cs at publishers rates Orders LEFT III the Dis
patch counting room viii receiv" prem.t aiteI-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-01-19

Scribner's Monthlu Harper's Magazine,
and Popular Monthly. for February, re-
ceiyed from Ellyson & Yancey, 1112 Main
street.
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THE LEE MoNUMENT.-The Board Of Man
ayers to-day approach the people of this
city in direct manner for 4 contribution to
the proposed monument to General Lee.
We understand that at every house has been
left an envelope endorsed with an appeal by
the Board, and request that the contribu-
ton Of the family shall be enclosed. Rich
mond owes q debt Of love aud gratitude 10
General Lee wich cannot be ignored, and to
this family, we were going to say personal,
appeal her people cannot safely turn deaf
ear.
The arrangement by which it was in
tended the envelopes shall be called in to-
day by collectors failing to be perfected, the
Board OF Managers request that those who
shall receive shall return them, with such
contribution as they may feel willing TO
give, to this office, or that OF the Wing or
State, or to their respective pastors, if incon-
venient to deliver them at the. office of the
Board in the Capitol.
On this anniversary OF the birth Of Gen
eral Lee let every man in Richmond give ac-
cording to his ability.
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PARDONED.-The Governor yesterday par
doned Edward Andrews (colored), who was
convicted at the January term, 1877, OF
the Hastings Court of Petersburg, OF petit
larceny, and sentenced to twelve months in
the city Jail, with thirty-nine lashes.
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10 EE''s Si:e

OFFICE VIRG'A STATE INSURANCE CoMpANY.l
RICHMOND, January Is, 1873. )
TTHE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING
4 of the Stockholders OF the VIRGINIA STATE
INSURANCE COMPANY will be held on TUES
DAY the 22d instant, 12 O'Clock NJ, at the office
of the company.
il 16-lw j. NJ. TATE, Secretary.
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JNO +. LAUGHTON. IL 4. NJ. trustees and COM
missioners sale of carriages. horses, hcarSe. har-
ne+s. household furniture. &C., ut Nc. 1885
Franklin street.
#. l.. WHITING. High-Consiablc, IL 4. b., brick
building, fixtures, implements, toos. patti rms,
castings, and materials cd In The foundry busi-
ness, at The foundry Of w. +. jenkins & Sons,
Cary street.
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MEETING OBJ THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE
JAMES RIVER AND KANAwHA CoMPANY.-An
adjourned meeting Of the stockholders Of
the James River and Kanawha Company
was held yesterday evening. Present: The
city Of Richmond, by John II. Higgins,
proxy; the city OF Lynchburg, by B. Fl.
Nowlin, proxy; individual stockholders IN
person and by proxy; and the Common
wealth OF Virginia, by Messrs. A. Graham,
b. II. Nowln, and Thomas W. McGance,
proxies.
Mr.. McCance resumed the chair.
Mr.. HaXalI, one of the proxies Of the Bu-
chanan and Clifton-Forge Railway Com
pany, submitted a bill prepared by CON-
mittee appointed by the Board of Directors
Of said company, entitled, " A bill changing
the name OF the Buchanan and Clifton-F Gorge
Railway Company to the James-Riyer Rail-
road Company, and providing for the extern
sion by said company Of its line OF road
from Buchanan to point at or near the city
OF Richmond or to such point between
Richmond and Buchanan as the means Of
the company may allow, with q branch to
the town OF LeXington.''
The President explained the provisions
of the bill, and the additional section and
amendments proposed since the bill was
printed.
After consultation in regard to the pro-
visions OF the bill the meeting adjourned.
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DIssOLUTIONs & PARTNERSHIPS.

RICHMOND, VA, January IA, 1878.
T HAVE ADMITTED INTO CO-PART-
L, NERSHIP. with equal interest, In my business,
to date from The Isl day OF January, 1878, Dir.
JOHN ENDERS ROBINSON. the style OF the firm
to be OLIVER Il ROBINSON.
Thankful for past fayors, and with increased ia
cilities for supplying the trade generally with all
styles of CHEWING and SMOKING TOBACCO, as
also CIGARETTES and CIGARS, respectfully So
licft continuance Of the patronage heretofore eX-
tended me for the new firm.
ja l5-6ts ROBERT w. OLIVER.
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AUCTION SALES TEsES DAY.

s5~ IN. GN SGi,S nr r,UL Estate MGGt ject-s.I
the lSt NJ Jnh"0i'H onj t"sf of Jn1t TIE ht..s fs7
tie 1t,fSsT yenT hnrEfn tS Dnid mi tie pnr"I1fe..
n1 M S0ies nnht httrr"e1 the 1Sf nf Jpin "H.'ist
u tire geDrNe tnItS t"r' ~ br iau bY ~. .,i'.E
This custom was .idOU'"! ahou rfirr!l ''.,r ago
hr all The real estate agent IN ri m nur' .n,' s.
nlCs 10 RirhNnMh and vicini1y.l
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CISlTsalNG.

MILITARY COMPANIES, BANDS, and COL
LEGES UNIFORMED at the shortest notice. Salts
faction guaranteed In cut. style. and trimming.
Prices reasonable. Autographs and directions for
measurement, with sample of goods, &C.. furnished
on apulication. 3-S. .TuS'fl3m