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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-05-25
Manchester Notes.

The public schools will close June 18th.
The exercises will be held at Drewry's
farm. about two miles below the city.
There will be about five graduates, all
young ladies. There are about fourteen
medals, gold and silver, offered in the
schools. The presentation OF these, read.
ing essays, and speaking will constitute the
exercises OF the day. The place chosen is
one OF rare accommodations, and presents
many charms for both old and Young.
There will be number OF games and other
amusements.
To-day Is the centennial anniversary of
the Methodist Church here. An appropri-
ate sermon will be preached by the Rev.
Mr.. Christian, Of the Ninth-Street Metho-
dist Episcopal church, this morning. Sim
liar services will probably be conducted
tonight.
Rev. Mr. Clopt0n, Of the Meade Memo.
rial church, Is absent from the city. His
pulpit VIII be filed by the Rev. b. T. Tur-
ner both morning and night.
Mr.. William III. Garrett, formerly of
buckingham county, one OF our oldest and
best.known citizens, who has been con-
hned closely TO his home for several months.
was able to 20 to Richmond yesterday for
the first time since bis illness.
There were no cases In the Mayors
Court yesterday. Remarkable to say. the
election did not cause any arrest.
A picnic crowd from Richmond passed
through town yesterday morning en- route
lor the shades OF Chesterfield.
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OLD DIR. MARX'S MONEY.
The Latest Addition 70 Series Of Will Con
tests I'm the New York Courts.

The Latest Addition 70 . Series OF Will Con-
tests In the New York Courts.
A telegram from New York says: Old
DR.. Marx was the court physician to the
King Of Hanover. In 1915, he, his wife.
and three children came to this country
and settled ut Richmond. Va. One OF the
Doctors children, Asher, came to New
York and married a member OF the Liv-
ingston family; another, Joseph, settled in
Richmond, Va, and the remaining son,
George, went to England, where he was
married. Asher had three daughters and
one son. The latter died. Tnree daugh-
tiers, Emma Julia, Caroline Maria, and
Catharine Henrietta, were old maids.
About 1868 Caroline Maria paid q
visit to England, and on her re-
turn to this city found that Emma
Julia had died and left all her property TO
Catharine Henrietta. Caroline threatened
70 contest the win, but the matter was set
tied by Catharine giving her half the es-
tate. Caroline died in 1873, leaving her
llfe-estate IN all her property 10 the Rev. j..
b. Bradley and the rcsiduary estate to
the Catholic Little Sisters OF the Poor.
Catharine contested the will. but the Sur.
rogste upheld It. An appeal was taken to
the general term Of the Supreme Court,
where the Surrogate's decision was affirm.
ed. The case was then carried TO the Court
Of Appeals, where the decision was also
amrmed, except the bequest TO the Little
Sisters Of the Poor. which was held to be
void.
Cafharine Marx died In the early part Of
this year, and bequeathad her estate 10 the
Rev. Charles William Marx. The estate IL
vaIled At nearly $500, 600. To-day objec-
tons to tbs viii were fled In the Surro-
gates Court by the English heirs, and also
o. penal Of the Ettings, Of Philadelphia.
Inc southern heirs win also fle cbje>
nons. The ground Of the contest IL undue
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The ArchbIshop in Richmond.

Most Reverend Archbishop James Glib
bOps, OF Baltimore, will preach ut st. Pc
ter's Cathedral this morning during high
mass, which begins at 1890 O'Clock. The
collection taken up will be for the benefit
of st. Josepb's Female Orphan Asylum,
and it Is hoped that the large congregation
which will be present to hear the Primate's
discourse will give generously OF their
means In aid Of such cause. The help
less little ones are dependent upon the
kind-hearted and charitable for support,
and no appeal in their behalf should ever
be permitted to pass unnOticed.
Vespers will begin at O'Clock. Imme-
diately after which one OF the most i'm
posing professions ever witnessed In the
Cathedral, In closing the May devotions,
will take place under tic direction OF Bro
Their Michael, Of the Xaverian Brothers, as
follows: Gross. bearer, with acOlytes, fol-
lowed bv forty little boys in blue uni
forms and twenty-four boys in white uni.
forms. preceded by Master Francis Column
bus as grand marshal. Sixty boys In black
suits will then follow, with Master William
Cummins as marshal. These will be fol-
lowed by one hundred girls beautifully at
tired and wearing white wells aud wreaths
on their heads. Forty-six acolytes will
then come out OF the sanctuary with lighted
tapers and Join the procession. After
the acolytes will come a statue OF the Vir-
gin. borne by the following young ladies /:
Misses Jennie Powers, Bessie Ryan, Annie
Morrissey, and Maggie Morrissey. Miss
Rosa Taylor will carry the crown for the
statue. Archbishop Gibbons, Bishop Keane,
Very Rev. A. Van dc Vyver, vIcar-gene-
raj Of the diocese, and oil the clergy will be
present.. After the procession the statue
will be placed in the sanctuary. where It
will be crowned, and each one in the pro-
cession will deposit bouquet at its feet.
At the conclusion OF these ceremonies
there will he a sermon. followed by Bene-
dictiOn OF the Blessed Sacrament.
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81. Nicholas for June Is bright, out. of
door No., nearly every article taking the
reader out into the woods and fields, vet
without sacrifice Of the variety of subject
and interest which Is so distinguishing a
feature OF the magazine.
A live story for boys Is written by w.
w. Fink, and called "Two Boys OF Mig
gesville it shows what energy, push,
and perseverance will accomplish under
the most unfayorable circumstances. A
hintful paper for girls is Margaret's
Favor Book" by Susan Anna Brown,
though its lessons are quite as much need
ed by the boys OF our generation.
Among the poems and verses are The
Brownies Voyage" another adventure OF
those venturesome heroes; and contribu-
tons from Lucy Larcom, Helen Gray Cone.
Alice Wellington Rollins, Mrs. b. +. Butts,
and others.
The Illustrations are numerous and beau
tiful especially those for "Queer Game"
and "Historic Boys" The departments
are full and entertaining, "Jack.in-the
Pulpit" containing a number Of commu-
instancing cases OF remarkable
longevity Of domestic animals.
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The R,chmond Ice Company.

The Richmond Ice Company (successors
to A. G.. Babcock), under the management
Of A. d. Landerkin, late OF Philadelphia,
with Office and depot at the foot Of Seven
teenth street, south side OF the Dock. would
respectfully inform the public that they are
prepared to furnish ice in any quantities
and at lowest prices. We have no connec-
ton whatever with any other company, but
are doing business now, as we have for
years past, as separate and distinct organ
ization. With ample facilities for the con-
duet Of our business we are prepared, as
heretofore, to supply the people OF Rich
mond with pure northern ice. Orders
sent to the Office will receive prompt atten-
ton,
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We beg leave to call attention to the an
nual statement OF the Washington Life
Insurance Company Of New. York, which
appears In our columns this morning.
This first-class company has been In exist
cree for twenty-iour years, and during
that period has made steady and healthy
progress.
AS will be seen by this statement, the
Washington's assets on the LIST Of January
last were "a, 0O6, $50. 45, and it, surplus, over
and above all liabilities, including amount
Necessary to reinsure oil outstanding risks,
was syl3,544.7S. The Washington pays
dividends one year from the date Of the
policy and annually thereafter. These
once declared, belong to the
assured. and are non-iorfeitable. The
Washington Is the only company whose
policies are kept IA force by dividends
to their credit, eyen though the
assured may not tender premiums when
due. M. T. l., Aliriend, No. iii Main
'trset, v tho general agent Tor Virginia Of
he WashingtoH.
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MAGAZINES Reduced.

Well. should smile. Leonard once
more to the front Harper's Magazine. zoe.
Century Magazine, S0c.; Young Ladies'
Journal, &c.,; Sunday Magazine, 22c.
Popular Monthly, &C.: The Season, 26c.
st. Nicholas, 22c. Also all the new and
popular books received from publishers as
soo- as published, and sold at publishers
prices.
cannot be undersold by any one.
N. LEONARD,
No. 90S Main street.
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BY ". H..Lyne and Co..
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers,
IlI3 Main street.
THAT MOST ATTRACTIVE, YALU.
ABLE, AND
wELL-LOCATED PROPERTY,
THE LATE RESIDENCE OF WILLIAM T.
KING, DECEASED,
AT THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF
GRACE AND TwENTY-EIGBTH STREETS,
FOR SALE BY AUCTION.

By request of tire executor and heirs Of the late
William 4. King We shall sell by Lubltc auction,
on the premises, on
THURSDAY, JUNE 5. 1884.
AT @ O'Clock p. NJ, the HANDSOME RESIDENCE
AND GROUNDS located rs above. having front
of l34 feet on Grace street, and depth OF 4 Do
feet on Twenty eighth street % an alley 20 feet
wide: most substantial, commodious, ana we'll
arranged BRICK DWELLING, containing eleven
rooms, in thorough repair with the N odern con-
veniences-hot water, bath, excellent Latrooe
stove. cook lagrange, gas, city water and good
we'll on the loi: neat and substantial brick sta
Bile. with servants rooms attached.
The grounds are well set with very handsome
shadetrees, choice shrubbery, rare flowers, and an
abundance OF fruit-grapes. peaches. pears. apples,
cherries, plums, nectariDes, currants, damsons
&C.; all OF superior quality.
The property, while most attractive In It's en-
tirety. will I've sold either whole or subdyided,
as may be deemed best at the time OF sale; plat
of subdivision To be exhibited at the sale.
The we l-known beauty Of situation and desira-
BILE character Of this property; the time skin, and
upon IT, and Its susceptibility TO advantageous
subdlvision-aforoing several valuable and beau
tiful building lotS-entitle IL to special consldera
ton, aud should command for this sale the atten-
ton OF all parties who desire 10 purchase.
We desire TO call attention 10 the fact that IN
this beautiful section OF our city. and In the i'm
mediate vicinity Of this property, many new and
attractive buildings are now In course of erection
and many more are contemplated. showing the
return TO better appreciation OF the fact that
property yields as good percentage In this a. Ia
the western portion OF tue city.
TERMS One fourth cash: the residue IN e!usl
instalments by negotiable notes al six, twelve aud
eighteen months, with interest added AID secured
by deed Of trust. W. II. LYME & CO.,
N.Y. 20 Auctloueers.
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Auction Sale OF Blandon Farm.

The sale OF this beautiful place-95 acres
OF land adjoining New Reservoir Park on
the west-will take pace on Monday, May
26th, at 8 o'clock 2. NJ, by 70. Stiles and
G.. X. Macon, trustees. This sale will offer
an opportunity rarely had OF purchasing
such beautiful tract OF land in the direct
way Of improvement. Adjoining as 1t does
the new park and grounds owned by the
city 1t must in the near future become very
valuable. Conveyances will leave our office
at A. o'clock Z. NJ.
FRANK d. HILL & Co.,
Anctioneers.
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Thesan on the new paving on Twelfth
street between Main and Franklin should
now be removed. Its duty 10 done and Il
- blowing into the st. James and all the
surrounding stores and rooms.
The people OF the nelghborhood beg Colo
nei cul1haw 70 have the nuisance absted.
But u u 10 the Official judgment that fhe
sepd ought not to b removed II can be
sprlnkled daily By the city authorities |
until u can he removed,
Lei The nuisance b sbstAd.
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New York Veterans.

A considerable number Of the veterans
OF the Twenty-eight New York regiment,
who have been visiting Staunton, Lexing-
ton, and other places OF interest in the Val
ley. were expected to arrive here at an
early hour this morning on special train.
They will spend to-day In Richmond.
Tomorrow they will 90 to Old Point.
No doubt Lee Camp and Phil Kearney
Post will unite to show them such hospi-
talities as the day and the limited notice
given will permit.
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All purchasers Of Dry Goods. Nattings. Carpets,
Oil-Cioths, Rugs, Parasols: Ladies', Children's,
and Gentlsmen's Underwear; Hosiery, Notions,
Fancy Goods, Unlaundried Shirts, Hose, Domes'
tics, Mems Wear, White Goods, &C., &C., should
read ID. & T.. MITTELDoRFER's new advertise
ment In to-day's paper front page, and give them
an early call
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A Good Report.

We learn from one Of the managers OF
the Huguenot Springs that out Of $50 visit
ors that boarded at these Springs during
the seasons of 1882 and 1SS3-more than
half OF that number being children that
there was not a single case Of chills or ma
larial fever. This speaks well for the HUI
guenot, and we hope the number may be
doubled this season.
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The ambulance was called out 10 the
planing-n,ilb Of Hercus 4 Savage, on
Sixth street, yesterday 10 . man who was
suffering nom yayicosc veins. The Doctor
sdmtnistered relief, and left the sufferer
MIN his friends.
Atnia, about 60, the ambulance Was
celg eppoelte Ncrep's fows.Sardfn, On
feas y - rpen Ssn-str,ck. Hcwas
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-05-25

The correct score, by innings, OF all
games played by the virginias during their
absence from the city this season. Win
" struck.outs." base.hits. and errors, can
be seen on bulletin board at all tunes ut
ANDREW KRoUsE's RESTAURANT,
Broad street near Brook avenue.
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HE OLDEST AND LARGEST IN AMERICA.

The business OF this Comps ny Is SOLELY that OF
granting BONDS OF sURETYsHlP for the
faithful discharge Of the duties of employees in
positions of trust. In this IT not only obyiates the
necessity which formerly existed for these dan
gerous responsibilities being assumed continued
by private individuals, but affords The employee an
opportunity to be his own independent surety II he
be reputable person, and so to establish his repu-
tation I'm the most satisfactory manner possible.
conditions, and give absolute security 20 the em-
ployer. They are. moreover, not Initiated by
change In the position OF the employee, and can
be transferred from one employee to another
without expense.
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Sale by FRANK d. HILL & Co.. Auctioneers.

HIGH-CONSTABLE SALE OF FUR
IL NITURE, PIANO, LARGE MIRROR. Of
FICE-DESK. SCALES, SHOWCASES, &c.-l
will sell at public auction on
MONDAY, MAY 26, 1884,
at 1Ok O'Clock A. NJ. at my Office. 1906 east
Franklin street, the following PROPERTY, TO
tatisfy sundry wrils IN my hands:
MARBLE-T0P CABINET,
MARBLE-TOP WASHSTANDS,
BUREAUS, CENTkE-TABLES.
LOUNGES, BEDSTEADS, MATTRESS,
FEATHER-BED. TRUNKS, CLOCKS,
PICTURES. SHOWCASES, ICE-BOX,
GLASS JARS, COUNTER-SCALEs,
CARPET, 1 LARGE LOOKING-GLASs,
OFFTCE-DESK, CURTAINS,
MATING, TOWEL-RACkS,
TERMS: cash. f. HOLZINGER.
my24 III. Z. =. u.
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Dy Chewing q Rose.
Real Estate Agents, Auctioneers, and Brokers,
Once. No. 5 north Tenth street.

A UCTION SALE OF IMPROVED
IA AND UNlMPROvED SEVENTEENTH
STREET PROPERTY.-By request OF the parties
In interest," We will sell by auction upon tie pre-
misses, on
FRIDAY THE 3cTH DAY OF MAY, 1884,
at O'Clock =. NJ, in the order following
First. That TWO-STORY BRICK STORE, No.
1907 north Seventeenth street, with DWELLING
ABOVE. fine LOT has front Of 35 feet on the
east line OF Seventeenth street. by depth Of l2o
feet more or less. TO street in 80 fee, WIDE.
Good well Of wTter In the yard.
Secondly. Immediately after the sale OF the
above, we will sell the SMALL BRICK DWELL
ING adjoining the above en- the north, and num-
bered 1909. The LOT has front OF 25 feet, by
100, To the street in rear.
Thirdly. After the above, We will sell the TWO
VACANT LOTS adjoining the above on the north.
Each lot has front Of rs feet, by the depth named
above. The lots are well suited for building pur-
poses and would yield handsome per cent.
upon the amount required 10 build. Property In
this locality commands ready tenants. owing TO
Its noarness 20 the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
and Messrs. Tanner Company's shops.
TERMS: Easy, and made known at time OF sale.
CHEWNING a ROSE.
my 20 Auctloneprs.
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Last night an alarm Of fire was turned in
from Station 8, At the engine-house on
Broad near Tenth street. The alarm was
caused BY the explosion Of q kerosene
lamp IN room occupied by two colored
women on Twelfth next door to the corner
Of Broad street. No damage was done the
but one OF the colored women
was eighty burned. The Fire Depart
mept responded promptly, but found their
Ieruces unnecessary.
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By John NJ. Goddin
aud
Furman Upper,
Auctioneers.


TRUSTEES SALE OF THAT VERY
\ VALUABLE AND DESlRABlE RF>l-
DENCE AT THE sOUTHwEsT CORNER Of
GRACE AND MADISON STREETS AT PUB-
Lie AUCTION. by virtue OF a certain deed Of
trust TO the undersigned trustees dated he 22d
o oy OF November, 1881, recorded IN 'he clerks
ounce OF Tie ChSncery Court OF the city of Sirh.
mond, ID. b. q. page $50, def uls esv o. I'LL
made In the payment OF oae OF the notes s,cnreJ
therein and b,irg required so to do by The bsner-
'''''' We VIII oner ior sale ON the premises, on
FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 1884,
at ~ o'clock p. NJ, the PROPERTY located n.
above described. The HOUSE contains twelve
rooms gas aud water: stable. carrai e-houss. 20.
an alley 30 feet wide.
TERMS: Cash AS to 80 wuch OF the proceeds or
safe as may De necessary 20 defrxy the expenses Of
executing the trust and 10 psy note Of $4,000,
with Interest from the 22d or February. 1884,
I'LL paid the balance upon such terms as may be
announced 1t the sale.
J. n. GQDDiN, Trustee;
mvZo t. TUPpEk, JR,, Trustee
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Raspberry Vinegar (delicious), In bottles
Rice Flour, in pound packages;
Tapioca, in pound packages;
Sage, in pound packages;
Delicious Mixed Tea at soc. per pound;
Best Coffees, roasted every day;
Pure Sugars at G, I, and ste. per pound /;
Market and Fancy Lunch Baskets, for
ale by JOSEPH NJ. BLAIR, Grocer,
Pace Block.
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BY Furman Upper,
Real Estate Agent and Auctioneer,
1O16 Main street.

A UCTION SALE OF FRAMED
IA DWELLING, No. COL, NORTH TWENTY
SEVENTH STREET, CORNER OF LEIGH
STREET.-By request of the owner viii cell by
public auction the above DESIRABLE PROPER.
TY, on the premises, on
FRIDAY, NAY 80. 1884,
at O'Clock p. VI. The HOUSE contains seven
rooms. and on the lot Is u stable and other out
buildings and good well OF water. The LOT
fronts 33 by 1875 feet 10 a wide alley.
Those seeking neat, attractive home or n first.
class investment should attend this sale as a bar
gam can be had.
TERMS: One fourth cash; balance In six.
secured by deed OF trust, with per cent Interest
added: FURMAN UPPER
my 20 Auctiopeer
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| The excursion season Il here. the days
arc long, the city hot, dry, and dusty, an6
| the excursions ripe and ready to be pulled
Here are some. Read and remember thu
times and places.
PROVIDENCE FORGE.
Get on beard whit-Monday and run
down to Providence Forge with the East
End Beneficial and Social Society. The
picnic grounds are very fine. II Is the
Oldest colonial forge In Virginia. Beautiful
lake, three miles long. New and commo.
dious dancing pavilion, so by so feet. At
tractions: Music, dancing, boating, 6sh-
Ing, swinging. quoit-pitching, target-prac-
tice. and match-game Of baseball be-
tween clubs from Richmond and Williams
burg. An elegant ladies' gold watch and
chain will be drawn for. Good order will
be preserved Refreshments in abundance
at city prices.
ATTENTION, xAsoNs.
An excursion will be run to West Point
next wednesday, the 2Sth. when the cor
ner-stone OF new Masonic hail will be
laid with imposing ceremonies. The cere-
monies will he conducted by the Grand.
Lodge officers, assisted by two subordinate
lodges. Dinner, consisting Of oysters, fish,
crabs, &C., will be provided at reasonable
charge. Train viii leave Danville dep0t.
Richmond. at S:15 A. NJ, arriving at West
Point at 9:45 A. nj. Returning will leave
West Point at $3.50 P. NJ, arriving in Rich
mond at s p. NJ. Tickets may be had at
the DanviIle depot and on the train.
THE NATIONS CAPITAL.
The first excursion Of the season to
IN. abr DsohnnoH Eradortoto
burg and Potomac railroad will come of
Whit-Monday, Juno 2, 1884. Train leaves
Elba station. head Of Broad street, at $50
A. M. Returning, leaves Washington at
10 O'Clock p. NJ, giving you eleven hours
TO stay in: the capital city to see It's Won
ders. and no time lost from business. As
the excursion will be run by the Rich
mond, Fredericksburg and Potomac rail-
road, tickets will DC good only on excur-
sion train. Special coaches for colored
people. Tickets for sale by j. M. Thomp-
scr, 405 east Broad street; Anderson q
Lyon, corner Brook avenue and Broad
street j. b. Lambert, 902 east Main
street; l.. b. Thomas & Co., 214 east Broad
steeet; also by the committee at the train.
PICNIC PARTIES
are invited to give their attention to
Young's Pond, two and bali miles from
the Fair Grounds, on the Hermitage road.
Beautiful grounds, new pavilion, row.
boats; 70 intruders. Apply on premises.
MAYO's ISLAND.
This pleasure-resort will be opened to-
morrow.
The Richmond Pleasure Club have erect
ed on this island an elegant pavilion sixty
feet square, refreshment-stand. and ladies'
dressing room. Comfortable seats in abun-
dance. eThis Is one Of the finest pleasure
resorts near the city Of Richmond. Music,
dancing, boating, fishing, swinging. quoit-
pitching, glass-ball shooting, &c. Refresh
ments at city prices. Good order will be
preserved, and no improper characters al
lowed on the grounds. No intoxicating
liquors will be sold or allowed to be used
on the grounds. Open from p. NJ. to
A. M.