The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-11-17
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p,pr ox MARKET gTREET--DgkTH OF A DAuGH
ryp OF MARSHAL. RANsDEIL--sTrIL cELE
,p.Ttxo Tur DEMOCRATIC vicToRY-THl
noys IN TuE FrKi.D-ADoPTIoN OF THE NEW
STANDARD or IMPROVEMENT TO A
WORTHY DEMOCRAT.
,corrcspoudenco OF the Richmond Dspatoh.l
NOVEMBER lG, 1889.
The brick building on short Marke'
street owned and occupied by Mr.. PhiIiif
Never rs dwelling and store was par
tally destroyed by fire this morning. tn,
fire caught on the roof from a spark. ano
had made considerable Roadway before u
was discovered. The roof was burned
aud the interior pretty well Quilted. Mr.
Never has an insurance OF $1,000 on the
building in the Virginia Mutual, OF Rich
mond. which does not cover the loss. He
also loses about 81 900 on his furniture and
stock Of goods. on which there is no insu'
rance. Mr.. Meyer was formerly citizen
az Richmond, where be is well known.
Mrs. VI. L. Jacques, widow OF the late
II. x, w. JACQUES, and daughter OF tho
late Marshal {. j. Ramsdell, Gied at hei
residence, in this city. last night. after
long and painful illness.
The barbecue given Yesterday afternoon
10 the Democrats OF Fifth Ward in token
OF the gallant fght made by them on The
9th of November was very largely at
tended. and all present had good time.
Speeches were made by DIR. George u.
RiyeS, Of Prince George; James VI. Il.
Steward. consistent straight Republi-
can of this city, and others, which created
much enthusiasm. Fifth Ward has here
tnfore been one OF the strongholds OF the
CoalilionistS. and last year gave 230 ma
jority for that party. Last week this ma
iori,v was cut down 10 about 30, and il !,
believed that next year 1t will be redeemed
20 the Democracy. with the city.
The Democratic boys Of the city, feeling
the effects OF the grand victory in the State
are making arrangements TO celebrate that
event early next week by q procession and
general iolliiicatiOn. The Mayor has given
his consent 10 the demonstration, provi-
ding no fireworks are used in the streets.
Many hundreds OF boys will participate in
the celebration.
Forty-Onc deeds were admitted TO record
in the clerks office, in this city, during the
month ending Yesterday.
The Nornml-School building on the
Chesterfield Heights is now being rooted
i'm as protection against the .wintry wea-
thel. 1t Is said that among other things
told TO the colored people TO insure their
support OF the Coalition party was the
story that this college would be turned
into a workshop IL the Democrats carried
the State. The asylum building in Din
widdie county will also be rooted in this
year.
Tie Common Council will meet TO. night
10 adopt the new standard OF time for the
city. The jewellers Of the city will also
adopt the change promptly at noon on
Sunday. rs will also the several railroad
companies.
Mr. 5. p. Arlington, one Of the members
Of the State Committee for this district,
has been presented with magnificent
gold-headed cane by bis Democratic
friends in this city. in token Of their ap-
probation OF his labors for Democratic
success. Mr.. Arlington worked day and
night during the canvass, and contributed
a great deal TO the splendid Democratic
gains in this city and throughout this Sec
ton. The compliment could not have
been bestowed on q wOrther gentleman OF
truer Democrat. He didnoDle and gallant
service.
The week OF prayer for young men has
been heartily observed IN this city. The
services are attended every day by crowded
assemblages, with many young men pre-
sent. The ministers of the various denom-
nations conduct the meetings.
ROBIN ADAIR.