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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-05-13
Sunday.SchOOl Anniversary.

The annual celebration OF the Protestant
Episcopal Sunday-SchoOl Union was held
Sunday afternoon at st. PauPs church.
The services were read by the rector OF
the church. Rev. Charles Mlnnigerode,
ID. Addresses were delivered by Rev.
Mr.. Burton, of st. Johns churcb-sub-
ject, "Faith in God" Rev. Mr.. Nash,
assistant rector Of st. James church-sub-
ject, "Growth OF the Episcopal Church in
the Last Hundred Years" The singing
by young ladies and gentlemen OF the dit
ferent schools was very fine. The follow
ing clergymen were present: Rev. Drs.
Peterkin and Minnigerode, and Revs. Bur-
ton, McCulloch, Nash, and Clopton.
Nearly two thousand children were pre-
sent. A collection was taken up for the
benefit OF Christ church. The exercises
were brought to a close by the great con-
gregation OF children singing the DoX-
ology. Benedictlon by Rev. DR.. Mimi
gerode.
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Rantisf Sunday school.

The monthly meeting OF the Baptist
Sunday-School Association OF Richmond
and Manchester was held Sunday afternoon
in the Bainbridge-Street church, Manches-
ter. In the absence OF the president and
vice-presldent, the secretary called the AS
sociation to order, and Mr.. w. 5. Pitcher
was elected president pro tenn. The exer-
cises were commenced with excellent sing
ing by the Bainbridge-Street school.
Prayer by Mr.. Evan Snead. Reports from
the schools were then read, summary OF
which is given below
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Chimes OF Normandy.

The success OF tne Chimes OF Normandy
as presented at the Theatre under the
management OF Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Hof
last week was so pronounced as to cause q
desire for its repetition. In consequence
the cast and chorus determined to give a
benefit entertainment next Friday night to
Mr.. and Mrs. Hoff.
The same cast and chorus Of last week
will present the opera, and the boX.sheet
for the sale Of reserved seats opens to-day,
and the prices will be popular. Those
who desire to secure choice seats should
call early, as there will be rush, as was
the case last week. A brilliant audience
will lend appreciation and endorsement to
the musical efforts OF Mr.. and Mrs. IIotl
on the occasion referred to.
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A DANGEROUS SHOT.
The Wrong Man Wounded at the Armor,

lhc WTonk WAN "o"oueu at thr hihofS'
Last night about 10 o'clock Mr.. James
Eddins, the ianitor at the Armory OF the
First regiment. was shot by some unknown
party. Mr.. Eddins had no difficulty with
any one, but row occurred about the
door OF the Armory between some men, and
one OF them, named Miller, ran into the
Armory, pursued by the others.
Mr.. Eddins was in the act OF closing the
door, when some one thrust pistol through
the aperture left In closing the door and
fired the weapon, the ball striking Mr..
Eddins in the neck, inflictng q slight
wound. and barely falling to produce a
fatal one. At the time OF the firing q
number OF ladies and gentlemen were in
the Armory, and the wonder is that the
shot did no more damage.
Warrants were sworn out for the arrest
OF Andrew Knowles-one charging him
with feloniously shooting James Eddins,
and another with assaulting Archer Mil
Ter.
Charles Knowles, William Gibson, Jr.,
and Harvey Savage were arrested for as
saulting Archer Miller.
The row grew out Of some difficulty be-
tween Miller and the other men several
days ago.
Andrew Knowles up to / O'Clock had
not been arrested, but the officers were in
pursuit OF him.
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THE RICHMOND AND DANVILLE.
The Changes In the ManaRcment-The Two
Million Loan.


The following from the Baltimore Ame-
riedn contains some inaccuracies. but is
published for the benefit Of our people
nevertheless
The agitation OF southern connections by
way OF the Richmond and Danvile system
will shortly begin. with some new features.
Il has been known for some time to those
who are interested in the matter that Colo
mel Buford. the president, would be sue
ceeded by Mr.. George 5. Scott, OF New
York. MIR. Scott has recently retired from
the firm Of George :. Scott q Co., large
bankers and brokers, and now only retains
an interest in that house as special part
ner. Since bis election he has expressed
a determination to devote his whole time
and energies to building up and increasing
the business OF the entire Richmond and
Danvile system.
Mr.. Scott, with some eight or nine
friends, holds q large controlling interest
In the road, and they are reported to have
felt some surprise that Colonel Buford
should have headed the delegation OF the
Richmond Chamber Of Commerce to New
York, and in asking that the differentlals
In favor Of Richmond be maintained, they
could influence any desired legislation
from the Virginia Legislature. To thus
involve the interests OF road Of $500
miles, with connections Of 1000 more, for
one city, was not considered so broad and
expansive policy by railroad president
as was best for the great interests OF the
owners or the general public, especially as
Baltimore supplied about two thirds OF
the south-bound business over the As
sociated Lines last year. For the
large business done between here and
the South, rs far as Atlanta, the
facilities are but meagre, and there
ought to be opportunities for the issuance
Of through bills Of ladng. and the sale Of
through tickets, to accommodate business
men and travellers. An Office OF the first
class should be established, and the general
officers OF the company ought to be located
at the seat Of their largest business.
Colonel Buiord's capacity is so generally
esteemed that in all probability he will be
continued as prominent officer OF the sys-
TEN. The Merchants and Manufacturers
Association will propose to appoint COM
mittee Of three, to be met by similar COM
mittees from the Board Of Trade and Corn
and Flour Exchange, and Jointly form
conference committee TO REOPEN the whole
question OF the purchase OF a controlling in
terest or loan to the system.
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A DOWNTOWN MERCHANT having

"A passed several sleeplcss nights, disturbed by
the agOnies and cries Of a suffering child, and be-
coming convinced that MRS. WlNSLOW'S
SOOTHING SYRUP was just the article needed,
procured asupply for the child. On nreaching home
and acquainting his wife with what he had done,
she refused 10 have il administered to the child,
she was strongly in favor Of Homeopathy. That
night the child passed in suffering and the parents
without sleep. Returning home the day following,
the father found the baby still worse; and, while
contemplating another sleepless night, the mother
stepped from the room TO attend TO some domestic
duties and left the father with the child. During
her absence he administered portion of the
Soothing syrup 10 the baby and said nothing.
That night all hands slept WELL and the little fell
low awoke In the morning bright and happy. The
mother was delighted with the sudden and won
derful change, and although at first offended at the
deception practiced upon her. has continued To use
the SYRUP and suffering, crying babies and restless
nights have disappeared. single htal of the Sy-
rup never yet failed to relieve the baby and over
come the prejudees of the mother.
Sold by all druggists; 25c. bottle
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Received by Mrs. /. Lovenstein, OF the La
dies aid Society the following contributor
far the Confederation Fair, through JC-
Iius Never & Son From Daniel Holiday Il
Co. Baltimore, $50: Kerngood Il Brother,
baltimore. a.: Moses Cohen 4 Sons, Baltl-
more. s.: Halstead, Haines & Co., Balti-
more. $40; Goldenberg BrotneIs q Co.
New York, s5; Donhauser & Monsnulner'
New York, one lot OF underwear; e. Siden-
berg & Co., New York. one lot OF neck
wear: Bates AuchOncloss, Philadelphia,
spool,cotton; Hirsh u Brother, Philadei-
mia. one fine parasol; Doppenheimer q
Brother. Baltimore, silver watch; Cohen
& Co.. New York, lot Of iewelry ana fancy
goods.
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License Taxes the Same as Others.

In the United States Court yesterday
Judge Robert w. Hughes caused the fol-
lowing order to be entered in the case Of
Harvey & Blair rS. The State of Virginia, the
petitioners praying the court TO empancl a jury
for the pu pose of verifying s5O4 worth of cou-
pons tendered by them for money In payment FOR
license taxi, with a view to substituting the cou-
mons for money paid for said license. Defendants
moved the court To dismiss the for want of u-
risdIction This motion being argued. the court
sustained the motion of the defendant and dis
missed the petition, being of opinion (filec In
writing In this easel that the summary remedy by
petition pursued In this case, even II II would
otherwise lie in a court OF the United States be-
cause given In the state courts by the act of AS
sembly of Virginia of January Ia, 1882, relating
10 frauds upon the revenue, does not now lie, the
act of January IA, 1882, aforesaid, giving that
remedy. having been repealed as 10 all license cases
by the Hath section Of the act relating to licenses
OF 18th March, 1884.
According to this view Of the law the cou-
pon-killers are repealed as to license taxes,
and there is no law between the coupons
and the Treasury in license cases. There
fore taxpayers may apply as OF old for
mandamuS to compel the collectors to re-
ceive coupons for taxes.
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS AND
~ BUILDERS.

The Board Of Directors of the Central Lunatc
Asylum will receive PROPOSALS FOR THE
COMPLETION OFTHE ASYLUM BUILDINGS.
situated In Dinwiddie county, Va, the city OF
erection Of the TWO WINGS not vet contracted
for. PUMPS. &C., In connection with wafer sup
plv, and PLASTERING and GAS MACHINERY
MIXTURES AND FITTINGS for the whole
Complete drawings and specifications may be
seen at the office Of HARRISON WAITE, architect,
No. 81 Sycamore street, Petersburg, Va. Bids
will be received for the whole work and for The
whole work except one inhrH airy ward, and Tor
the separate classes as follows. In either case:
EXCAVATION AND GRADING, 10 be cem-
SrONE-WORK door and Window-Sills and
Caps as required by bricLayerJ, TO be completed
BRICK-wORK, to be completed October /,
CARPENTER's WORK, to be completed OctO-
Der 20, 1854.
STATING, 70 be completed November l, l Ss4.
GAS-FITTING, FIXTURES, AND Ma
CHI\ERY, to be completed January l, 1885.
PLASTERING. to be completed December 20,
PAINTING AND GLAZING, to be completed
January /, 1855.
PLUMBING, to be completed October 10, 1884.
sTEAM-FITTlNG theatlngl, TO be completed
sTEAM.B9ILER $50 horse), to be completed
An bids must be in hand by MAY 20, 1854,
and must be clearly addressed 10 the underslgned
and marked PROPOSALS FOR CENTRAL
LUNATIC ASYLUM" A bond OF not less than
20 per centum of the amount of the contracts
will be required and the names Of the proposed
bondsInan or bondsmen must accompany each
The Hoard reserves the right 10 reject any or all
bids. Form Of contract may be seen at the Archi-
President Board OF Directors
Central Lunatic Asylum, Petersburg va
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THE STANDARD MINERAL WATER.
CATHARTIC, ALTERAT1VE.
A specific for
DISORDERS OF THE STOMACH, LIVER AND
KIDNEYS, ECZEMA, MALARIA, AND
ALL IMPURITIES OF THE BLOOD.

So enviable name has this famous Mineral wa
ter that the managers Of inferior mineral springs,
DESTROYS of initiating the natural purity of the bot
tied water of Congress Spring, inject powerful
acid in their bottled water TO preserve the crude
ingredients In solution, being so heavily laden win
LIME AND IRON DEPOSIT.
With such contrivances. bogus testimonials, and
octorcd analysis cards they seek TO rival the pure
medicinal waters of Congress Spring.
The regular season visitors to Saratoga fully un-
derstand these crude, harsh waters-manyof them
after painful experiences In proof Of this fact
aoe can produce great many responsible names
But the saratoga visitors without experience, and
many who use the bottled waters (ofen labelled as
curatiyes for disorders which they positively az
grayate), should remember that crude, harsh min
eraI waters produce headache, sense OF burning
and internal irritation, and do irreparable injury
TO the digestive organs and kidneys.
CONGRESS WATER-PURE, NATURAL AND
RELIABLE.
NONE GENUINE SOLD ON DRAUGiiT.
For sale by druggists, grocers, wine merchants
and hotels. ap24-Ih'Su@ u-"
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The VIII of the Late a. ID. williams.

The will OF the late A. ID. Williams has
been admitted to probate in the Chancery
Court OF the city OF Richmond. Messrs.
r.. C.. Williams, James Pleasants, a. H..
Boulware, and n. W. Bowe were APP
pointed executors. Messrs. Boulware and
Bowe only have qualified; Messrs. Will
liams and Pleasants have reserved the right
to qualify. Mr.. Williams's estate in Vir-
ginia is valued at $4,000; in West Vir-
ginia tie property is roughly estimated
at S200,000. Mr.. II. &. Williams, Jr.,
nephew Of the deceased, receives all OF his
uncle's books, pictures, and his rOom-iur-
niture. and Master Ad. Williams receives
deceased's gold watch and chain. Salle
p. Street, cousin Of the de3easd, receives
an annuity OF nine hundred dollars du-
ring her life.
The remainder OF the estate is disposed
OF as follows: Mr.. T.. G. Williams and
Mrs. Jane W. Moss, brother and sister OF
deceased, each receives one sixth; Rev.
w. III. Williams, half brother, aud Mrs.
Marietta NJ. Long, half sister, each re-
ceiyes one twelfth. The children OF Mrs.
Hannah ID. Parkinson, deceased, sister OF
Mr.. A. d. Williams. and a daughter OF the
late Jesse Williams, receive sixth, TO be
divided among them per capita Mrs. Re-
becca Harper. q cousin, receives one
twelfth, and Mrs. Harper's daughter. Miss
Salie p. Street, receives one twelfth; the
remaining one sixth to be divided among
the children Of Mrs. Hannah ID. Parkinson
and Miss Mamie Williams, cousin OF de-
ceased.
Mr.. Il. c. Williams is named as trustee
for Mrs. Moss, to hold the property COM
ing to her for her sole benefit.
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Henrfco Democrats.

The Democrats OF Henrico met at the
courthouse yesterday to elect delegates to
the State Convention. The meeting was
called to order by Mr.. l.. 7. Wickham,
and G. X. Sands requested to act as secre-
tary.
The following were elected delegates:
Brookland township, John +. Broaddus; Tuck
ahoe. T. Ashby Wickham; Fairfield, William III.
Brauer; varina, John Murphy. William NJ. Me-
Gruder and William Frayser were elected dele
gates for the county at large.
The following gentlemen were elected
members Of the Executive Committee:
Tuckahoe-w. A. Smith, DIR. r. L. Gaskins, and
W. s, Leake; Varina-,JOhn Murphy, William r..
Frayser, and John y. Childrey Fairfield Charles
Austin, Hugh Davis, and II. C.. Heeher; Brook
land-Wilham j. Lloyd, Joseph Solomon, and c..
II, Sands
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Widow Redott Last Night.

The inimitable Bishop appeared before a
full house last night at the Richmond
Theatre as Widow Bedott, supported by
an excellent company. The audience
laughed from beginning to end, and it is
needless to say that Charley Bishop had a
great deal to do with the making. The
play will be repeated tonight, and those
who fail to be present will Mss rare op-
pOrtunity for fun.
Tonight will be the last night Of the
dramatic season.
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SAPOLIO
It will shine to her credit.

"The house shows the owner" and if she uses
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LOCAL MATTERS.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
Regular Monthly Mceting-City Engineers
Salary-Alleged Butter.

Salarv-AIleaed Butter.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
Board OF Aldermen was held yesterday
evening at 7:25 o'clock-PresideDt Bass in
the chair. The following members were
present: Messrs. Burwell, Chaflin, Cohen,
Cole, Crump, Dickerson, Glasgow, Plea
SAINTS, Powers. Rankin. Taylor, Wander
vail, Wexford, and Williams.
The President announced that he had
assigned Mr.. Vandervall to all the COM
mittees upon which Mr.. Duffield was for
merlv a member, except the Committee on
the Improvement OF James River, which
vacancy would be filled by the committee
ITSELF
Mr.. Williams, from the Committee on
Streets, presented an ordinance for the
construction OF q side-track by the Rich
mond and nanville Railroad Company
crossing Twenty-eighth or Pear street and
Dock street. Adopted.
Mr. Glasgow, from the Committee on
Streets, presented an ordinance providing
for the destruction OF matured coupons on
city coupon bonds unissued and still in the
custody OF the Auditor. Adopted.
The Clerk read number OF resolutions
passed by the Common Council. all OF
which were concurred In, except the reso-
luton in reference to the requirement OF
certain land by the city for the purpose OF
opening up streets, which was referred to
the Finance Committee.
The ordinance increasing the salary OF
the City Engineer TO $4,000 was taken up;
whereupon MIR. Glasgow said that he
hoped the body would adhere to its former
action increasing the same to $4,000.
The President stated that the question
did not come up in that form; that it was
up for adoption or rejection, &c.
Mr. Wexford moved to lay upon the
table, with view OF having a committee
Of conference, and it was so ordered.
The President appointed Messrs. Glas-
cow, Wexford, and DIckerson the COM
mittee on the part OF the Board.
The appropriation concerning the gas
works passed by the Common Council was
submitted and referred to the Finance
Committee.
The Board inserted 10th OF July in the
blank occurring in the new bonds as the
date from which they are to be effective aud
interest-bearing.
The President announced as the COM
mittee OF conference on the disagreement
between the two branches on the question
Of tax on water by measurement Messrs.
Wexford. Burwell, and Taylor.
Mr.. Powers offered resolution request
ing the Committee on Health to report an
ordinance which will absolutely prohibit
the sale Of oleomargarine within the cor1o-
rate limits OF the city.
Mr.. Williams offered resolution to
amend the report Of the Committee on
Streets by striking out the word "east "
and inserting west" providing for GER
tain curbing on Twenty-ffth street be-
tween n and Venable.
Mr.. Pleasants presented petition from
Messre. Swineford, Apperson, and others
for closed culvert to be continued
through the gully north Of Leigh street to
the creek, which was referred TO the Com
mttee on Streets.
A number Of other petitions OF no gen.
eral importance were presented andappro-
priately referred; after which the Board,
at $3.50 O'Clock, adjourned.
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One hundred and five new scholars, Is conver-
sons, 32 baptisms, and 2 deaths reported for the
month.
After the reading OF the reports Rev. c.
II. Corey addressed the Association in
brief speech on the subject Of "The Ne
elected Ones" and was followed in the
same hne Of thought by Rev. John Pol
lard. Jr., ID. ID.
The duet by two young ladies and
dialogues by members OF the school were
admirably rendered and very much en-
ioyed, and reflected great credit on the
managers. After the usual collection had
been taken the Association adjourned.
Notice Of the place for the meeting the
second Sunday IN June Will be given in
due time.
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.
OFFICE BOARD SISKING-FUND COMMRS,
RICHMOND, May 5, 1854. y
DY DIRECTION OF SECTION 2D OF
I'D AN ACT OF THE LEGISLATURE OF


DY DIRECTION OF SECTION % OF
ID AN ACT OF THE LEGISLATURE OF
VIRGINIA, approved March Is, 1884. intended
TO set apart fund for paying the interest on the
public debt of the state as established by the act
approved February IA, 1882 by monthly scch-
mutation for that purpose, the undersi gned, Com
InissionerS of the SinkiI Fund of Virginia. have
appropriated on, of the surplus Of the Treasury.
ONE HUNDRED TIL pUSAND DOLLARS, FOR
THE MONTH OF MAY, FOR THE PURCHASE
OF THREE PER CENTUN BONDS OF THE
STATE. WITH ALL THE MATURED COU-
PONs ATTACHED THERETO; and they hereby
advertise that they viii receive offers for the sale
of such amount Of the said three per centum bonds
rs the said sum Of one hundred thousand dollars
viii enable them TO purchase. All proposals must
be I'm the hands Of the Commissioners at or before
SP. VI. or the 18Th DAY OF MAY. 1884. All
offers shall be made in writing, addressed to the
COMMISSIONERS OF THE SINKING FUND
OF VIRGINIA. shall be sealed, and shall be OPEN
ed by the Commissioners, or a majority of them.
ON the GOTH DAY OF THE MONTH, At NOON,
in the presence Of the Secre, airy of the Cannon
wealth. The bonds offered al the lowest price
shall be purchased TO the extent above mentioned.
II the 2Oth of the month shall fall on sunday
legal holiday the said offers shall be opened the
next day which is not legal holiday. Bonds ac-
cepted under this proposal shall be delivered or
before the PATH DAY OF MAY at 3 z. VI. Par
ties desiring the above extension Of time for de-
livery must deposit five per cent. Of the amount Of
their bid in cash. check satisfactorily certified
Provided. however, that the said Commissioners
shall have authority to reject any and all bids
made in pursuance of this act, or To accept pOr-
tion Of the bonds that may be offered by any party.
FRANK G. RUFFIN,
MORTON MARYE,
ISAAC X. BARKSDALE,
nv 7-10t Commissioners Sinking Fund.
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The course Of familiar talks to men
only, given under the auspices OF the
Yeung Mems Christian Association, will
be closed this evening at o'clock, in
the lecture-room Of the Medical College,
by DIR. Christopher Tompkins, In talk
on Bones" illustrated by skeletons. The
talk will be of special interest TO railroad
men. Accidents will occur, and 1t Is well
TO understand bones and the setting Of
them. Tickets are free, and can be had at
the rooms, Fourth and Franklin, or from
the railroad secretary.
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SPRING

-
Is the season In which bad or poisoned blood Is
most apt to show itself. Nature, at this juncture
moods something 10 assist 1t In throwing on the
impurities which have collected by the sluggish
circulation of blood during the cold winter months.
swlfts Specific Is natures great helper, as 1t Is
nurely vegetable Alternative aud tonic.
Rev. l.. r. Paine, Macon, Ga, writes we
have been using swift's Specific ut the orphans
Home as a remedy for blood complaints ana as
general health tonic, and have had remarkable re-
suIs from its use Oh the children and employees OF
the institution. II is such an excellent tonic' anu
keeps te blood so pure, that the system is less ma
Bile 10 disease. II has cured some o. our cili'ureh
OF sstofula."
W II, Gilbert, druggist, AlbaHt' ss,, Us y,
.sWe are selling large quantities OF ritsSttN ~
ar spring Alternative and general u, anu ,,ssd
and with the best results. III Is nov iaxes n, % sr
,s a preventive and cure for Maaria. Lugne J ,hIs
many remarkable evidences OF lts nei' i" '"''
section"
Our Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases iha'ieo
iree 70 THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co,
Drawer 3, Atlanta, 6a'
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