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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-09-02

4 COPENHAGEN matchmaker has con-
structed an electromotor to be applied
to a clock, by which the timepiece is
enabled TO run year with but an oc-
casionable renewal Of the elements OF
tha hatiory
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-09-02

CuuNG How, the Chinese diplomat
who was thrown into prison some
months ago and threatened with death
by his government for having CON
cluded an Objectionable treaty with
Russia. has been released.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-09-02

FnE trustees Of Princeton college,
New Jersey, have completed sanitary
arrangements which will etfectually re
move all fears Of an outbreak Of disease
such as occurred last spring.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-09-02

SENATOR JoNEs, of Florida, is III a
state Of great excitement in regard to
that land of flower and fruit. He says
the state is Icing filled with good and
industrious people, and its natural ad-
vantages are beginning to be cultivated
with profit He believes Florida is to
supass in growth and prosperity all
the other southern states
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-09-02

TIE English Gu,iol has collated IN
formation concerning the fruit crop
from all parts Of the United Kingdom,
and finds the outlook very discourag-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-09-02

John Mccullough has just signed an
engagement with f. B. Chatterton to
act in Drury Lane Theater, London,
next MAY
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-09-02

FIFTY cents per word will thereafter
be the charge for ocean cable tele-
Grams between New York and England
and France
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-09-02
ASNOTATIONS.

IT is reported that DR.. Tanners teeth
have all been drawn on account of sore
gums.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-09-02

According to the census Boston is
the fifth city in the Union in popula-
ton. Chicago is the fourth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-09-02

THE English hop crop has passed the
critical stage; the foliage is reported
clean and Of good color, and good
Weld is regarded as certain.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-09-02

The wife Of Fletcher W. Harper, Of
New York, and her aunt narrowly es-
capped drowning while bathing at Long
Beacn. Monday
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-09-02

Marshal Bazaine has been added to
the list Of notables who have enjoyed
reading their own obituary notices.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-09-02
Is it Possible

That a remedy made Of such common, simple
plants as Hops, Buchu Mandrake Dandelion &C.,
make so many and such marvellous and wonderful
cures as Hop Bitters do? 1t must be. for when
old and young rich and poor, Pastor and Doctor,
Lawyer and Editor, all testify to having been
cured by them, we must believe and doubt no
longer. See other column.-Posl.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-09-02

Mr.. Cornelius Vanderbilt is building
in Hartford a handsome house COM
manding a charming view. The cost OF
building and ground will be altogether
more than 100000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-09-02

The rings and largest satellites Of
Saturn are now fayorably situated fol
telescope observation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-09-02

DURING the past ten years Minneap-
oils has increased in population 100
per cent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-09-02

Ak Illinois pastor prayed for the
absent members who were "prostrate
on beds Of sickness and chairs Of we'll
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-09-02
General Hancock's reply:
DlNIsION OF THE AILANIIC,
New YORK, Jan. 2. 1877. }

Ga,. ". L Sherman United Stotes Army, Hash
ingtoR, ID. C.:
GENERAL : An anonymous communication to
the secretary ef war. dated Louisville, Ky, De
ceInber 16, 1876 reached my headquarters on the
9th Of that month from the office Of the adju-
tant general of the army. 1t represents that in
Of a contemplated rising OF the people to en-
force the Inauguration of Tilden and Hendricks,
the depot at JeffersOnyiIe Is to be seized and it Is
expected to arm and clothe the Indiana army of
democrats. The endorsement on this communic8 :
tion, made at your headquarters, dated Decent CT
24 1876. Is as follows: Official copy respectfully
referred to Major-General W. 5. Hancock, com
manding division of the Atlantic, who may draw a
company from General Ruger. commanding the
department of the south and post it at the Jefer-
sOnvie depot with orders to protect 1t against
any danger. The terms Of the endorsement imply
the exercise of discretion on my part. which
leads me to write you before taking action. In
my judgment there is no danger, Of the kind
the anonymous communication sets forth
at the JeffersOnville depot to justify the move
ment Of troops to that place. Such a movement
it seems to me, would involve unnecessary eX-
pense and would create or increase the apprehen-
sion for which there is no real foundation. There
are no arms ammunition in Jeffersonville de
pot and il such force is referred to- could be
raised for rebelli0us purposes, it Is not likely
that it would begin by seiZing a depot of
army uniforms. And therefore. if these are
grounds for the action of the government
see no danger in delay that will result from this
presentation of the subject to you. Ii, however,
in your better judgment a company should be
sent there it must and shall be promptly done as
soon as YOU notify to that effect. As | have al
ready said | DO not act at once, because in your
instructions you say may" send a com
pany, that which l construe as leaving it some
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-09-02
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY }
OF THE UNITED STATES.
WASHINGTON, Jan. =, 1877. y

To Gen. ". S. Hancock Nelc York:
DEAR GENERAL:-I did not receive your most
interesting letter of December 2Sth from Caron-
dolet, Mo-, till yesterday. | am very glad to have
your views IN ertcRso upon subjects of such vital
Importance. Our standard opinions mostly
formed on the practice of our predecessors but a
great change was made after the close of the
sivil war by the amendments of the constitution
giving to the freed slaves certain civil and polit-
zeal rights and empowering congress to make the
laws necessary to enforce these rights. This
power is new and absolute and con-
gress has enacted laws with which we
are not yet familiar and accustomed.
(See pages 34S 349 and $50 revised statutes, sec
tions 1899, edition of 1873-4) As a matter of fact
cts, but the president has the lawful right to use
the army and navy, and has exercised the right as
he believes lawfully and rightfully, and our duty
has been and is to sustain him with zeal and sin
cerity As to the presidential election are in
no manner required to take the least action but
to recognize him president, when the lawfully
appointed officers declare him to be such person.
hope and pray that congress will agree on some
method before the day and hour arrive, but in
case of failure to elect. By or before the 4th Of
March. there will be a vacancy in both offices Of
president and vice president, in which event the
president of the senate becomes president pro TEN.
and new election will have to be held under the
law of 1892. See Title III, Chap. !, pages 81
% and %, revised statutes. 1t is well we should
compare notes and agree before this caisis Is on
US, but | surely hope may pass this order
safely and peacefully. | will be pleased to hear
from you at any time.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01

CONVINCED AoAJxsr Hrs Wrtl. Arp5ror
MA8EY rs Or THB. Ex1fn Or5xnUS Sr1g Z. =
Inc Following are Auditor Hzs>eey7s lsiesI
Instructions: s. s $50 = -
.CoxnoxwEALTn on vms1x1A. I,
OFF1cE AcpfTeR Public Acc6Uz1s. {
hsax0SD, Aprif20 no,
10 on Collation. Offhe Rspsnut for a.
+. commonwealth ~ Virginia:
Ina Circular xddressed 70 ron on 1be "a
instant Instructed Fou to retain from MI
coupons. received by you whIelyt had Rpen
taken from bonds Known as 10. 40's the tox
named therein. ~
also instructed y0u not 10 receiye eop.
pom IN payment of that portion of the
revenue which had been dedicated 10 puh-
nc freescbeof purposes by the Constitlihop
OF Virginia, and the laws ms de In conIor,a-
ity thereto--to wit, the capitation tax and
one NTH OF the propertytax.
A majority Of the Judges OF the Supreme
Court OF Appeals hsyf, contrary to my ex-
pectation, decided that DO tax must be cox
iectcd from the coup0nspf the 10 40 bonds,
ana that coupons must be received IN psy.
ment OF all taxes, including the capitntion
lax and the property tax Zone fifth), which
had been dedicated TO public free-school
purposes by the Constitution and laws Of
the state 4 -. - = - {. {, A.
MyfnstrScti6us sfven du tac I'd fustsn,
were In accordance with what then be-
lieved. and sill believe. TO be mandates Of
the Constituti0n-the organic law OF the
Commonwealth. Yet, while my opinion Is
unchanged, II becomes my official duty TO
instruct you, which hereby do, to conform
TO the opinion OF the Supreme Court Of Ap-
peals as II il stated above.
Very respectfully,
JOHN 4. MASSEY,
Auditor OF Public Accounts.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01

Roll of Honor at the PabiSc Schools. The
following pupils were on the roll OF honor
at the public schools this week:
High ScbooI-E. MOrrissette principal
Maggie Calligan, Hattie Owens, Minnie
Vadeu, Orie Walden, Salie Whitworth, vii.
lie Mathews, Willie ii. Winfree.
School No. 2-Mrs. A. L. Walker teacher
Annie Brodnax, Hattie Briggs, Agnes Ely,
Maude Gibbons, Bessie Hail. Annie Jones,
Nemmie Morrissette, Mary MCGEE, Carrie
Moore, Matte Owens, Clara O'Brien.
Mamie Snead. Emma Turner, Maggie Top
ham, Lula Walker, Hattie Wells, Matte
Williams.
School No. 3-Miss Bette L. Irvine
leacher-Lillie Baird, Carrie Archer, Lille
OVERLY, Cora Harrison, Nellie OVERLY,
Eva Harrison, Ida Brander, May BlaDken-
ship, John Robertson, George Ray, Grace
Hall. :
School No. Miss Rachel Lyon teacher
Ida Bass, Rosa D0rnin, Maggie Holt, Nellie
Leonard, Rosa McCullocb. Lille Speed,
Cora Snelings, Garland Burnett, Lazy.
renee Bailey, Dannie Brodnax, Alopzo
CARRIER, John TOpbam.
School No. 5-Miss Mamie Hatcher
teacher-Ett Adams, Daisy Anderson,
Hattie Blankenship, Ida Bishop, Sarah
Bradshaw, Bessie Farrar, Lena Fisher. Ada
Hancock, Addie Leonard, Minnie Morri-
settle, Alinfa Spain, Eula Spain, Mary Smell.
Iings,S Fannie Sharp, Carrie Wilkinson,
Edwin Adams, Walter Freeman, Paul
Walker.
Primary School-Mrs. Hall teacner-Bir-
die Farrer, Heltie Goolsby, Florence Leon
ard, Carrie Mccullough, Mttie Walker,
Claude Farmer, Chastain Riggans, Douglas
Sharp, Burleigh Anderson, Henry Buell.,
Willie Bollar. Ollie Elder, Morton Graves,
Willie Mitchell, Terry TOtty.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01
KallOch.De Young.
is THE ARREST OF A WITNESS FOR PERJURY
THREAT To KAIIoCu's FRIENDS?


THREAT TO KALLoCH's FRIENDS?
SAN FRANCISCO, April 2S.-Clemetshaw,
the witness who testified before the coro-
ner's jury last evening that De Young nred
the first shot at Kalloch, was arrested this
evening and locked up on charge OF per-
| Jury. =,
In the Police Court this afternoon |. Nj.
Kaloch had q preliminary examination on
| the charge OF killing Charles De Young.
| The prosecution offered the testimony OF
eye-witnesses OF the shooting, the medical
men who performed the autopsy, and OF
the officers who arrested Kalloch. The de-
fence offered no testimony, and the pri-
soner was held without bail.
The Post this afternoon publishes the Ioi-
lowing card from young Kaloch:
Editor Post: have not word 10 say
about the facts or merits OF my cause;
wish II to be tried in the ordinary way, es-
pecialDy towards man charged with mur'
der, which is supposed to be characteristic
of American communities. But expect no
fair play on or before my trial II the 1ast
men and corrupt detectives who surround
the Chronicle Office and ass, me to run this
city can prevent it. 1t is infamous that
public officers who are paid by the commu-
nity should work illegitmately for pri-
yate individuals, and convert what ought
to be honorable prosecution into malignant
persecution. The denial published in
The Chronicle of last Sunday shows
how some OF our detectives will invade pri.
yate houses and try to frighten ignorant
people. AS for the arrest OF Clemetsbaw,
have this to say: do not know the man.
and | make no statement as to my version
Of what transpired; l do not say whether
his testimony was correct or incorrect. But
| do declare that he had no motive, so far as
/ can see, to conceal or peryert the truth,
and that there Is nothing in his evidence 10
indicate perjury. 1t looks to me as II MS
arrest is intended by the Chronicte and the
detectives to warn the citizens OF San Fran
cisco that they must not testify to any facts
that would even tend towards my exculpa-
tIon. Yours, truly, j. NJ. KALLocH"
The Post, in anoiber column, says now
ever improbable it may appear In the race
of the testimony given at the inquest on tne
body OF the late Charles De Young, IL Is
confidently asserted by the friends OF l. NJ;
Kaloch that at least dozen witnesses VIII
support the testimony Of CIemetshaw TO thc
effect that De Young did fire the first sho'.
The rumor is given for what II rs worm,
but there is no possible doubt that sucn
evidence will be offered and form part OF
the defence.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01
DIR. e. ncLANE's vERMIFUGE
1,HE GENUINE DR.. Z. McLANR'S
AMERICAN WORM SPECIFIC,
SYMPTOMS OF WORMS.
VsRAiIFUGE

The countepance Is pale and leaden- colored, with
sc c,sonal nushes OF circumscribed spot on one or
ao,h cheeks; the eyes become dull; the pupils
a,e an azure semicircle runs along the lower eye
Nd: The nose is irritated, sweIls, sEd sometimes
se.ss: swelling Of tho upper lip; occasional
AsadaeAe, with humming or throbbing of the ears;
,n un-sual secretion OF saliva: Shiny or furred
tongue; breath very foul, particularly in the morn'
ing; appetite variable, sometimes voracious. with
sknawing sensation OF the stomach, at others en-
;Irely gone: neeting pains in the stomach; occa-
uoasl nausea and vomiting; violent pains through
ont the abdomen bowels irregular, at times costve;
rcols Shiny, not unfrequently tinged with blood;
belly swollen aud hard; urine turbid; respiration
occasionally difficult, and accompanied oy hic-
cough; cough sometimes dry and conyulsive; un-
NV and disturbed sleep, with grinding of the
eeth; temper variable but generally irritable &c.
Whenever he above symptoms are found TO exist
DIR. c. McLANE's. .vERMIFUGE
WILL CERTAINLY EFFECT A CURE.
1T DOES NOT CONTAIN MERCURY
any form. 1t is an innocent preparation, not ca
ys5ls Of doing the slightest injury to the most
tadeT iEIfuRt.
The genuine DIR. MCLANEs VERMIFUGE bears
be signatures OF c. MCLASE and FLEMING BROS
9Bihe wrapper.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01

SUSPICIOUS DEATH. Coroner Taylor yes
terday viewed the body OF Walter Coleman
alias Davis, colored boy four years Of age,
who died quite suddenly Thursday under
very suspicion circumstances. The child,
1t seems, Was apparently well up to short
while before his death, and 1t appears that
he died from the effects OF IaudaHum ad-
minisiered by some person unknown.
Coroner Taylor viii analyze the contents Of
the boys stomach and will hold an inquest
next week. The boy was only four years
OF age, and notwithstanding bis tender
youth he would frequently go Off from home
and by some means get liquor and make
himself drunk. This seems remarkable, yet
the testimony Of a number Of witnesses who
were examined by the Coroner yesterday
went to establish the fact.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01

POLICE CoURr.-The following euses were
disposed OF at the Police Court yesterday
by Acting Police Justice j. j. Cru.sh.
field
Alice Hurt and Ellen Smith, for anIaw.
fully trespassiug upon the premtes Of
Fannie Williams. Discharged.
Nelson Meadows tcolored), for abnsine
and threatening violence to Coleman.
Browpy was fined 81. 80.
Robert Shelton (colored), for assaulring'
and striking Andrew Jackson, was As--
charged.
Julia Pox and walter Hudnall, charged
with keeping unlicensed dogs on their
premises, were discharged.
A. Il. Moore, j. l.. CarriDgton. A. j..
Ford, stephen Hunter, and John s. Dod-
son were fined S2 for allowing their drivers
to Violate The city ordinance by leaving
their teams on the street and not holding
the reins.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01

misunderstanding will be held at the
different townships in Chesterfield county
May Sth for the purpose OF appointing dele
gates 20 the Democratic State Convention
which meets in Richmond May 10Th to Sc
lect delegates to the Presidential Conven.
ton. Chesterfield will send seventeen dele
gates, to be selected as follows: From Man.
chester township, 2; Midlothian, 2; Glover
Hill Store. 3 4; Goodies Store, Il Bermuda,
L; Dale, 2; Ma.oaca, 2; Ettrick, 9; Win
frees Store, l.
Several magistrates and constabes are to
be elected at the coming election, which
takes place May 9th.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01

In bis address before the Artillery school
at Fortress Monroe few days. ago
General Sherman produced volume
containing the tactics OF one hundred
years ago, and read therefrom extracts
showing what the orders and motions
were which bad TO be made in order
10 load and discharge those old matchbox
muskets. This produced great deal OF
mirtb IN the audience, such orders as "draw
your match-box,' "tske out match,"
4 bite OF the head OF your match" "placee
n Under the hammer /" take ready" and
{" dischsrge,v being Of such q quaint. un-
civilized nature that the house came DOWN
In applause.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01

KID GLOVES, KID. GLOyELs.--We offer large
stock Of Two-BUTToH oPERA KID GLOVES at Csc.
pair I; best ONE-BrIT0N BLACK SEAMLESS KID
GIoyEs--sixes, bT aud 81. and Opera Kid. ~. TX.
and Kat csc, pair the best Toe. aud N KID
6LsxEs ever offered I'm tisis cify;t koeFsn KID
GLOVES, With 'he patent lace Interchangeable best
kid gloves in tho world. LEVY BRoTHEBs sole
agents for these celebrated gloves. THREE-{3Ur-
TON OPERA KID GLOVES at 35e apair; BLACK
LACE MITTs in all qssiiies; COLoBED. LACE
NITTs; a large stock OF LIsLB-THgKAD snHBER-
LIN GLOVES HOSE for women and children In
great variety at LEVY BROTHERS.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01

Mr.. James Barron Hope, writing from
this city TO his paper, the Norfolk Land-
mark, and speaking Of how beautiful Rich
mond looks, says: Ten years hence the
name OF Colonel Cutshaw Zone OF Stonewall
Jackson's special friends among the young
officers OF the Army Of Northern Virglnia)
will have monument in these improve
ments more enduring than one OF brass or
marble; and l avn told by gentlemen who
know the facts, but have no personal ac-
ouaintance with the engineer, that all this
has been done through the skill, science,
and devotion Of Colonel Cutshaw at 8 trining
cost.
The ladies' OF the West Point Baptist
Church Sewing Society will giye an excur.
sion from West Point to Richmond on
Monday, May 18th, for the benefit Of toesE
Society aud church.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01
cCSTON.HOUsE REPORT.

During the month Of April three foreign
vessels entered at the custom-house from
Liverpool, England, with cargoes Of salt,
valued at S0,2G4; and two from Nova Sco-
tia, with cargoes OF plaster, valued at S526.
Total, $4,000.
Nine foreign vessels cleared during the
month. OF these four had cargoes of corn,
comprising 103,752 bushels, valued at S57,-
334, for Ireland; four had cargoes Of -four,
comprising S,964 barrels, valued at S64,644,
for Brazil; and one cleared with a cargo OF
lumber and slaves, valued at 5000, for
Spain. Total, Sl29,04S.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01

SENT On TO THE GRAND JURY.-In the Po-
lice Court yesterday morning, Coleman
Brown (coloreO was up charged with IN.
lawfully and felonou.ly assaultiDg and
wounding Nelson Meadows (colored) with
q hickory stick. The two men got into a
ieht at Ford's Hotel, and during the fight
Brown dealt his opponent n severe blow on
his head, making a confused scalp-wOund.
Meadows claims that he was knocked sense
less, and when he came to his senses Brown
was still beating him. Justice Crutchfeld
sent the accused On to the grand jury, and
allowed him bail in the sum OF 1900.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01

KxIuHTs OF HvSon-A DISTINGUISHED
VIsIToR.-T. III. Plumcr, Esq, Of Worccs-
ter, Ohio, Supreme Reporter OF the Order
Of Knights OF Honor OF the World, will ar
rive In this city tonight on the 1875 train
over the Richmond, Fredericksburg and
Potomac railroad. lie will remain here till
12 NJ. Monday, when be will take the south
ern train to Charleston, s. T..
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01

BRIEP ITEMs-PERsoXAL.-R do San Sc
nero. The poe, and hlstoriograpber, VINO is
At nreseut in Richmond, Is commissioned Dy
the Academy o. AK, and not by the frencn
Governments A.. o.
The Governor yesterday removed the po.
litical disabilli OF j. II. MeLain, VINO was
convicted of petit larceny in the Hastings
Court ob this city. ,s ..,ar.
The Court Of Appeals adjourned yesier,
day. the next term OF the Court Degins as
Wytheyille July 10Th. a ra,n,.
4 very large number Of co'ored pesP'e
paid their pcIl-tax yesterday
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01

ADDITIONAL APPARATUS FOR THE FIRE
DEPARTMENTAL a meeting OF The Com
mittee on the Fire Department held last
evening Mr. Todd's resolution from the
Board Of Aldermen in reference to an ad-
dltional truck company was considered,
and the committee agreed to report the
same favorably to the Council, as well as
resolution for an additional supply OF hose.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01
Not u ReadjuSfer.

Messrs. Edltors,-I have been no little
annoye ed Mt seeing what is taken by many
OF my friends to by my name In your paper
OF this morning as one OF the Readjuster's
Executive Committee. While have never
been an active politician, am certainly no
Reddjuster, nor do l believe that party can
claim any OF my name among its followers
in Richmond. Very respectfully,
4. y. LAFoyG.
RICHMOND, April 90, 1880.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01

Brief Hems.-Two parties charged with
fighting on the street We re before the
Mayors Court yesterday, and were fined
81 each.
The Chesterfield CouJ ,ty and Circuit
Courts will convene May 10th at II O'Clock.
There was no musicale at Beethoven Hall
last evening on account OF unavoidable cir
cnmstances.
The judges Of election for this city will
probably be appointed by Judge Clopton
in vacation.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01

THE RIVER IMPRovEMEST.-Mr. Lewis ID.
Crenshaw, Jr., chairman OF the Committee
on the Improvement OF James River, has
received letter from General Beae an
nouncing that the Committee on Commerce
had unanimously agreed to increase the ap-
preparation to James river to $4,000. This
will be very gratifying news TO those who
did not read our Washington dispatches
Vestprilay