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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-24
CITY AND SUBURBAN.
SUIT OF a STATE BoADaoLDsa.

LIS Perfcns FLIED In the chaucevv Csast 70
Obtain Lies en- the state Property Re-
eeniiT Ordered 10 le Sold.
Edward Parsons, by bis counsel, Colonel
Maury. has fled his petition in the City
Circuit Court representing that b. is the
owner Of eight hundred 800 coupons OF
the bonds OF the State OF Virginia, and that
The same are due and unpaid, though de-
mand for payment has been made, where.
fore be prays the Court 10 summon the
Commonwealth OF Virginia. the Auditor oi
Public Accounts, &C., to show cause why
judgment should rot be entered In bis Ia
yor.
The Court entered an order requiring
the summonses to issue and the parties de-
fendant to appear on the 1st OF February
to show cause. II any they can, why said
petition should not he granted.
In the Cbsncery Court the record shows
the following:
LIS Pendens. commonwealth OF vir.
ginia, by Edward Parsons, TO recover OF the
Commonwealth S24,0C0. and to obtlin a
lien on 61.100 acres adjoining Tredegar.
Works. squsre bounded by Seventh.
Eighth, Canal, and Byrd streets: 267 feet
on Main street betwet jefferson and Mad
ison; 1872 feet on Cary street. corner OF
Madison, and 1872 feet corner OF Williams
burg avenue and Elm street.
This latter action particularly was grea;
surprise to the officers Of the State.
The members Of the Board OF Public
Works, who are the officers charged with
the sale OF the State property, which Is at
tempted to be subjected TO the fisipeadens,
yesterday instructed Mr.. Bowc. the aue.
tionetr, to acquaint himself with the facts
and inform them. They will not delay any
steps necessary to free the State property
from this proceeding, and viii have good
legal advice. Mr.. Bowe said yesterday that
he was sure there would be no interruption
Of the sale OF the State property, aud that
parties intending to buy would. before the
cay OF sale. have unquestionable assurance
that the Us pendenS would not hold.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-24
MORNING. DECEMBER "a, 1894.

shackIeford: Secretary. Charles ". Mayes;
ColIccior, T. y. Robertson; Treasurer,
John L. Psrr; Chaplain. s. W. Wavmack
Guide. j. X. Morris; Warden. +. G. Bar.
reif; Secretary, c. T. Monnlcastle; Past
Commander, II. A. Hare. Trustees. 7. D.
Williams. II. A. Hare, George j. Loyal.
Representatives to Grand Council. IL. A.
Hare; alternate, George W. Whitaker.
. At the last stated meeting Of VirZinia
Lodge. No. 2, Knights Of Pythias. the fol-
lowing-named officers were elected for the
term commencing January I, 1885: Alex.
andcr Robb. Jr.. p. c.; J. p. Watkins, G.
e.; A. n. FoyIey. v. c.; l.. G.. Jenkinss
p; H.. p. Eistop, NJ. of E.: T. G. Epps.
NJ. OF F.: II. +. Donniug, X. OF II. and -;
w. ii. Stevens, NJ. at A.; 4. p. Hulce.
representative 10 Grand Lodre; ii. Z. Dom
ming. l.. Z. jenkins, and J.. NJ. FARLEY,
trustees.
At regular meeting OF Elba Council.
No. 6C6, Royal Arcanum. held last night at
Laubt's Hail. the following officers were
elected to serve for the ensuing twelve
months: Wsiter +. Orange, regent; j.
Edward Hsnkins. vice-regent; william A.
Wflker. past regent; G. w. Tyler. secre.
tar,; James b. Angle, collector; II. p.
Campbell, treasurer; w. James Epps, ora
tor; George W. Saunders. cnsplain |;
George W. Epps, guide; Herman joel.
warden; A. 'Nunnamaker, sentry. John
j.. Hankius, Joseph w. Laubc. T. l..
Courtney, trustees. TIP. Campbell, repIe-
sentative to Grand Council; George W.
EpIs, alternate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-24
Marriages.

At A O'Clock yesterday afternoon Miss
Emma B. Wood. elder daughter OF Mr..
Jackson Il. Wood, was married TO Mr.. La
Fayette Fitzhugh, young Democratic
lawyer OF Dallas, Texas, but having rela-
tives in this city among some OF our most
honorable families. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. William w. LlDdrum
in the presence OF a small company OF
friends, consisting almost exclusively Of
the brides relatives. Tue bridal party left
on the Ga o'clock train for Washington city,
from whence. after a few days' delay. they
will proceed to their home. In the Lone
Star state.
At st. Marks Episcopal church yester-
day afternoon at 5 O'Clock the pastor. Rev.
DR.. Dashiell, conducted the services which
united in marriage Miss Elise Ragland,
daughter uf Samuel b. Ragland. Esq. and
Mr.. Frank Noel, well-known printer OF
this city. The church was crowded with
friends and relatives OF the contracting
barties. the ceremony was very Impressive,
and The bride looked exceedingly pretty.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Noel left the church for
the northern train, bound on a wedding
tour. Q,Ite 4 Dumber OF their friends ac-
companied thenI rs far as Ashland.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-24
Good remplars.

The weekly meetings Of Sidney Lodge OF
Good Templars. in this city. have recently
been OF an interesting character, onaccount
OF the literary and musical attractions un-
der the "good Of the order" The Lodg
has recently purchased an organ, and this,
combined with the musical talent OF the
members. has made the lodge-room one OF
rhe pleasantest places OF resort on Monday
nights in the city, and promises not only to
add 10 the enjoyment OF the members, but,
which Is far better, Is attracting new mem
bers every week-fiye being added 10 the
rolls at recent meeting. ON Monday
night last, notwithstanding the inclemency
Of the weather. the lodge-room was well
filed. The exercises were In charge OF Mr..
Esau Cocker. aud consisted OF the follow
ing: Humorous reading. David DAVIS I;
solo. "lncrease Of Crinie," Esau Cocker;
select reading. Miss Annie Calder; duet
Echoes from Judea," Miss Mabel IN.
sey and Esau Cocker; reading. Edward
jenkins: humorous recitations, James
Lake. The programme was interpreted
with interesting remarks from several of
the members.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-24
Briefs and Personals.

Eliza johnson (cOlored) dropped dead
on Grace street between Madison and Mon
roe Mondav night about o'cl !. Coroner
Taylor viewed the body, an said that
death was clused by congestion oi the
lungs. Deceased was aged about fifty. and
was employed by Rev. Peyion Hoge.
General Daniel Butterfeld, OF New York,
is visiting the city. and Is stopping at the
Westmoreland Clubhouse.
Mr. Thomas l.. Alfriend has been elected
president OF the Virginia Baseball Associa-
ilon. in the place OF William {. Seldom, re.
signed, and Sir. j. W. Maury. Jr.. the see
retaIy Of the club. has been elected treas
urer in Mr.. Al'riends stead. Mr.. Maury
Is now both treasurer and secretary. Mr.
Seldom would not have resigned but Tor
the fact that he intends removing 10 Bliti-
more.
Hon. George d. Wise has returned to the
CITY from Washington.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-24
IFor he Disnstch.l
Beggkra.


The city is overrup with professional
bcgvnrs. There IL scsrcely house wu'cn
is not daily visited bv ore or more OF this
clsss OF persons too lazy To work, ana ~no
make their living by exciting the sympa-
thies Of the ladiss. In come cases tuo
prescription dodge IL worked. and the
same paper Is made to 90 duty for many
months. sometimes 1t Il the traveller over
taken by night, who wants only money 10
get supper and nights lodging, or one
who wants to get his shoe patched. &C..
&c, In nine cases out OF ten these are
simply dodges to get money. but Tor Tear
that the really deserving may suffer, aud
without time or opportunity for investiga-
ton. help is often given.
There Is really no need for any one 10
teg IN this community. With so many
charities In active operation In our midst.
all can and will be helped II they make
their wants known TO the proper aufhori-
ties.
Captain Bigger. with his capable assist
ants aud the we'll Larranged Almshouse,
could relieve nearly every case OF distress
II reported 10 him. Besides the numerous
private charities. there IL the wide-reachiny
City Mission, affording reliefto all classes
and color. Any name reported to the no.
BILE ladies' composing this organization, will
at once be visited, and full report made as
tn their needs, and relief Will be promptly
given. We would suggest that the name
and reside nee Of all who beg at your door
lie taken and given TO the City Mission, and
let them distribute whatever aims you may
desire TO bestow. Let this plan be uni
yersslly adopted. and beggars would soon
become very scarce.
There is one class OF beggars, however,
who need the especial care OF the police.
They are the strong and able-bodled men
who only go out IN the early hours OF the
evening. generally before the master OF the
house gets IN from his business. These are
in the main only on the lookout for anv
chance that may offer for their piifering
from the hat rack or anything else that may
strike their eye.
None OF them deserve the sympathy
which they. attempt to excite by their we'll
told story, and they should be taken In
charge by the police.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-24
XANCHES TER MATTERS.
FeIcBious AssauIfs-No Quorum Ia schos
Bcard Aeaip-Persopul ls-C hrIsfsua q Note o.

FeIcpious Assauifs-No Quorum In school
Beard dAssin-Personsis-ChrI Notes.
Tyler Dsbney (colored) was before Mayor
Taylor yesterday morning. charged with
feloniously assaulting aud cutting Mr.. W.
c. Wells and two colored men named Early
Mayo and Robert James. lie was sent on
TO the grand jury on the charges preferred
against him in The assaults upon Mr. Wells
and Early Mayo, and the matter OF his as.
slult on Robert James was continued tilI
this morning, James being too unwell from
the effects OF his wounds to attend court
yesterday.
Last night was the time for the regular
meeting Of the City School Board, but no
quorum being present. no business was
transacted. Members Of the School Board
here are entirely too careless about attend
ing the meetings of the Board. Some OF
them are rarely ever present. Unless will
ing 10 attend the meetings they should
give way TO those who Will perform the
duties, and not cause those whoare prompt
TO have tn be disappointed so frequently.
The remains Of Captain II. A. Willis. who
died at the residence OF Mr. ID. l.. Pulliam,
In this city, on Monday, will be carried TO
Centralia on the l0:is A. VI. tram to-day,
ard will he inferred in the Public cemetery
OF that place. Funeral services will be
held Gt the grave.
Mr.. T.. Il. Howlc, while cracking some
ice few days ago. was struck in the left
eye by glancing particle Of ice. His eye
became very sore, and. fearing 1t might
prove serious, he went 10 Richmond yes-
terday and consulted an oculist, who thinks
that his eye will be well in short while.
The puolic schools here will close to-day
for Christmas and will open again Friday
the 2d OF January.
superintendent 1iOwle received his wlr-
rant Of s2,062.l7 from the Auditor yester-
day, and the teachers were paid for the
months Of November aud December.
Emmett Hood. the young man who shot
himself few weeks ago, has sufficiently
recovered to be taken 10 his home, in Luz
nenburg county.
DR.. 4. u. Mathews was out Yesterday
the first time since he had an operation
performed on his eye, about week ago.
Ilenr, Jones (colored) was also tried for
making an assault on Captain John Gee
and attempting TO murder or kill the said
Captain Gee with Ratchet. He was also
sent on TO the grand Jury. Ex.Judge
William ], Cloptcn appeared as counsel for
defence in both cases.
Rev. Mr.. Christian and others will be at
the Central Methodist church tomorrow
morning from 10 TO II O'Clock to receive
contributions OF any kind for the poor.
Mr.. James Alexander, who has been
stopping with his daughter, Mrs. $. f.
Woo0fn, in this city. for several weeks,
will leave for his home, in Charlottesville,
this morning.
T,ie trade here this week has been good,
and tie merchants who deal in toys and
Christmas goods have been quite busy.
The boys seem to have gotten Christmas
lin their bones " already, and have begun
firing fire. crackers, &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-24
Cnrt,tma. shopp,ug.

The streets and the stores were c.owded
yesterday and Christmas shopping went on
with great vim. The merchants were
worked hard, but not harder than they VIII
be today. People ure buying quite liberal
". Perhaps there is not quite as much
purchasing OF costly presents as OF old. but
with good weather to-day the aggregate
will no doubt be up to the average.
The rush OF goods 10 the express olnces
here has been quite Unprecedented. Al
the Southern Express Office yesterday the
press was so great that they had TO send ior
q policeman to keep the people back.
Mr.. Gibson, the superintendent. SAID .nat
in twenty years. experience here be had
never seen anything like 1t. His force
worked until late hour last night, ana
caught up with the work, and hope TO De
able to-day TO be equal 10 the demands upon
them.
The Allegheny Railroad Express are also
realizing a HARVEST.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-24
Another Grand Torchiight Procession

Aruett & wemple. Dauville. $1,000;
Wemple Il Co.. Danville.. s29j.l1 and
Sl4L55; L. :. Arnett. Danville, s796.S7:
Williamson e. Bethel, Danville, 81 900 and
$4,000; G. W. Spicer. Petersburg. $4,000;
Washington and Western Railroad Com
pany, $50; Seaboard and Roanoke Rail-
road Company, $3.50: y. III. Peay. Jr.,
Richmond, SS; Roanoke, Norfolk and Bal
timore Steamboat Company, $4,000; Rich
mond Male Orphan Society. IS; Helen NJ.
Cook, Fauquier county. 210l.5D; Mrs. NJ.
A. Crew, Richmond. S23.63: l.. l.. Strause,
Danvillc, $1,000; y. l.. Pollock, Danville,
si20.63; John 4. IIoIleman. Isle OF Wight
county. SO: &. A. Heller a. Co., Wlnches.
ter. e2; =. J. Crew. Richmond, Sj;
John d. Martin. Staunton, 81; J. l.. Hen
bricks, Bovdton, S2j; NJ. G. Jameson, ex-
ecutor, Lynchburg. Sj9s.57; Y. 4. Craig
hill. Lynchburg. S20j; J. l.. Henley, Dan-
vile, $3.50 BIansenship d Dodson. Pitt
sylyauIa eouniy, sGs2.00; II. p. Adams.
Richmond. Si29.l0; jacob Bohraus. Alex
andria. S239j; Thomas Cook, Stephens
City, sl37.15: DIR. A. Nash Johnston,
Goochland county, 800; G. w. Button,
Lynchburg. $4,000: Bass & Jefferson, Dan.
vile, S27.l2; Whitehurst e. Hrnter, Nor.
folk. Sl,s19.5j John Caddlc, Liberty.
1925; W. III. Fowler, Staunton. $50: j.
L. Gorrell, Catlett's station, $500; lIanni-
son & Co., Luray, s12.49; W. II. El4m,
Mecklenburg county, $1,000; :. +. Not
ley. Danyille, S9S0. 20; city OF Richmond.
s3.S7; Joshua Ellis, Alexandra. Sl.364;
". I, Crute, Mecklenburg county. $50;
estate OF T. and {. w. Ferguson. Lyncn.
burg. S1O2; J. c. Davidson, Winchester.
s93.3O; Shenandoah |. and L. Complny,
Page county, s21S.2l; I. w. Miller. stras.
burg. SS; Martha Sprinkle, Marion,
slC9 so: estate OF John ". Love, Lynch
burg, s5; Richard Adams, Richmond.
$50 aS; John NJ. Noting. Richmond, $40;
4. y. Penn, Alexandria, 5000; Polk
Miller, Richmond, &c.
The above sums were contributed by the
Hamburg-Bremen Fire-Insurance Com
pany. JoHN W. GORDON,
General Agent.
No. ) north Tenth street.
N -
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r,.r..an af0aeers.

Nelson Encampment, ,Independf oraer
of Odd-Fellows, night before last eiectea
for the ensuing term: ID. w. Bowie.' cnieI
patriarch; T.. r. Sims. high priest, Ar'nu'
A. Splitter, senior warden; W. T.. fea';r'
scribe; Louis AnbcI, treasurer; j. H. W
johnson, junior warden. .,,
Ala regular meeting OF stuart Councn;
No. 1872, A. l.. OF H., held 1T springnes".
Hall on The 2ed instant, the following ON.
Gers acre elected for the ensuing r.m rm
Commander, v. II. Wyatt; v,cf.novS'
nander, W. b. Haynes Orator, oeo'se .
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-24

fBkiGnr DxrOT,l
RICHMOND Avp DANvIs LIE RAILROAD Co.s
RICHMOND, December 23, 1854.
NOTICE To SHIPPERS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-24
Caution.

Consumers OF "Dilrs Best" tobacco will
please notice carefully the yellow tag on
same, and see that It hes the wording, In
black letters. eDilps Best" Other tobac-
cos are being placed on the market With Q
tag similar In coloiing to the "Dilps Best =
tag, and may mislead consumers OF this
celebrated brand Of tobacco. TO be genu.
inc. the little yellow tag must have on 1t
"Dilrs Best" In buying, do not ask Tor
the little yellow tag, as formerly, but
"Dilps Best" and see that you get what
YOU ask for"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-24
n. Columbus and III, CONNECTIONS.

'Tis the day before Christmas, and all
who fail 10 provide their households with
the goodies demanded by this joyous sea-
son will feel that they hare neglected sa-
cred duty. ID. Columbus. Broad and Third
streets. has stock. mostly OF his own man.
uiaciure, where every demand in the way
OF Cakes, Candies, Oranges, Graoes, Christ
mas Tree fxings, &C.. &c. can be supplied.
His fancy candies made by bis own work.
men-pure, excelenty favored, and bright
to look upon, are specIaity; but there is
nothing In his line which Columbus Is not
prepared to furnish. Prices low rs such
goods can be sold for. Call early to-day
before the rush commences.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-24

Sir Frederick Abel, chairman OF the CoUn-
ell OF the Society Of Arts, London, believes
the results OF recent tests seem to fore.
shadow future for the employment OF
electricity as the motiye-power not merely
OF small pleasure. boats. but OF small vessels
in which silent progression Is a desdcra-
ium sufficiently important TO counierbal.
ance the defect due to the limited period
during which the motiye-power can be
maintained. The future OF the transmission
OF heavy weights on land by means OF elec.
tricity is not less full Of promise. Professor
JenkIn is soon to make u practical applica-
ton at Millwall, London, OF a system for
moving goods-trucks by telier.lines sus-
pended on poles as telegraph. wires are now.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-24
HsISeAy eeees. -,~y>,,~
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CLOAKs.
Our stock Of CLokks Is complete In every de-
tail All the styles that now prevail are shown by
ue IN our handsome ciosk-parlors-NEWMAR
KETs, RUSSIAN CIRCULARS, DoLMANS,
PALETOTTks, BAvELoCKs, &C.. &C.
We would suggest that n nice present tor q child
would he ono of oar pretty PLUSH AND AsTRA-
CHAN-TRIMMED HAvELoCks at from ~ TO
sl2-50.
Remember tha: our stock Of CLOAks VIII have
10 be sold before Christmas. Go they must
rLusHEs, sILSs. vELvETs.
In th,s department we stu keep our reputation
Of giving the best goods for the least monry;
PLUsu IN all colofs, sl25;
Observation-Disclosures In all colofs, 50c.;
SILK vELvETs, all colors. 1928:
GRAY AsTRACHAN, BROWS-BLACN AS
TRACHkN, suitable for thinning, 1925;
A full line Of CLoAKINGs, sAChiNGs, SUIT
ISGs, &C., &C.
BLANKETS.
ABLANKET fer 81 worth $3.50; BLAN-
KTT for s1.5O worth s2; BLANKET for -
worth $3.50: BLANKET for $3.50 worth 80
ssBIANKFT for $3.50; a s5 BLANKET for
a.. BLANKETS all Sizes all qualities all prices.
GENTLEMtN's FURNISHING GOODS.
We have replsnished this department for the
HOLIDAYS. and are prepared TO show As fuli line
Of FURNISHING GOODS rs any dry-goods or
furnishing goods house IN this city
oh fNTLENEN's ALI-siLk and sArlN-PUFF-
I'D SCARFS. 2Sc.:
BoI - WiNDsOR sCARFs. 25c;
GrSTLTMfN's WINDSOR sCARFs, 25ce-
some of these scarfs are worth si'
GENTLEMEN's DUDE COLLARS all men,
GESTiLEmES's AIL-LINEN TURN-DowN
coil ARs. three for 25c.; .,,,,,,
GFSTIFMfN's WHITE HEMsrITCHED
uaNDKERCHIEFs. three for 50c.;
ALL-LISEN HASDkERClnEFs, l0. 12s, ICY,
rvsTHT1Iyui. 1H T1Iyui CoIoaED BoRDhRED HEM
su.RGND CoTToN uUFFLERs;
GfNTLEMEN's RIplNG,GLoyEs, fur tops;
GESTITMFN's JEWELRY;
HEAuIIEUL RHiNE-srUNE SOLITAIRE
SCARF.PINS:
CTFF-BTTTOSs, COLLAH-B BUTTONS &C., &C.
LADIES FURNISHING GOODS.
MILL HANDKTRCmEFs, coloscd borders,
FMhr6iibERTD hANDKERCInEFs. hem
1,spS ,i,Ses1 ihxf lh2ffi standing and ,uru-dowu;
RHINESTONE JEWFLR1 In all de'isns,
nRniTs' CGSHNERE GLOVES. black AMI
calors. n, 2Oc.-s ~ al BARGAIN
CDIIARFT'TTS. LACE COLLARS;
LACE HANDh EReIilFFs, &c.
SILK BANDKt RCHTEFS.
Jrs IcsSiyS,9 pr expr,s. Sco & .Gze1 i Sth
The goods were bought cieap, aud VII ne 500
cheap. The prices are 2Jc.. SOc Soc, 4Oc.. orc,
eOc., 75c,. and 90c.. 81. sl.25, sl.5O, 81, and
s2.5c. Thee goods are ali siik.
Eemcrnher tie ilme-beiween now snd Christ
mas. The place, sYCLE BROTHERS,
de I4-suW&F5t 3Il Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-24
Episcopal High.SchoOi Boys I'm Rich
mOgI.

The following are here spending their
Christmas holidays: :. X. Tabb, Edw.
Hanewinckel, +. c. Milton. Samuel Mere
dith. e. X. Lee. j. II Scott. I. b. Scott, A.
B. Blair, j. II. W. Curtis, X. l.. Brown. j.
p. Winston, j. b. Newton. Allen Potts.
The High. school boys will give grand
porty after New Years day. and the young
ladies of Richmond propose giving the boys
a ball in return for the ompliment PAID
tiam
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-24
The Colored Prcsbyterfans.

Last Sunday when DR.. Hoge said he
wanted a contribution for the mission to
the colored people the moderate amount
he named was for an immediate purpose.
He had only to mention the small sum re-
ouired in order to get il from his own con-
eregation. But il is also proposed to build
d church for the colored people, and when
that work Is undertaken large amount will
be needed, and all the Presbyterian
churches in the city will have the opportu-
uity OF contributing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-24
ssoltee COurs.

The following cases were disposed Of yes
terday morning:
William Blair and August Teskey we're
lined 60 each for being drunk.
William shonberger, mute, arrested
for being drunk aud Gisorderly In the
street Fined $3.50. Jailed in default Of
payment A
Edmonia and Mary Jeter (both eolored)
were lined $3.50 each for disorderIy con.
duet.
Watson st. Claire was fned s. for fight-
ing and creating disturbance In the house
of George r. Hulcher. IN default OF pay
ment sent TO jail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-24
CHRls TMAs, 1854.

We again make our annual lthe forty. y.ff,h) s1lu-
taiion 10 our friends aud the public. and beg TO
offer our cOngT atdlaiions for what measure OF hap
pinrss and prosperity they have enjoyed In the
psst, and our good wishes for their future well
faie. .
We make cur usuIi m9gafcent exhibit OF
CHRISTMAS GOODS,
aud believing that the love ef the people for good
books has largely incrg ascd. We have cndeiVorcd
10 reei ihcir wants this respect and 10 THIS cad
cfer them very large collection OF
STANDARD WORKS,
the production Of men whose names the "wOrld
viii 81 let q e. We mention. in part. shak-
sreara, Mil on, Scott. Burns. Byron. Thaekerdy,
Dickens. Tennys0n. George Elliott, MIS-. lrown-
ing. Goeth. schiller, Prescott, Motley, Cooper
Irving, Longfeiiow. &c .. .,.,,...
our supply Of BIBLES PRAYER-BO 0KS,
AND HYMNAL> Is very fine. -..
or the smaller wa-eS. such ns NRlIlNG-
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-24
oeuernl George 2. Pickett.

The State Of Virginia has purchased for
the use Of thesState Library and gallery an
oil portrait Of General George 4. Pickett,
The hero Of Gettysburg. This work OF art
comes from the studio OF Mrs. Powers.
wife Of our worthy citizen, Mr.. William
II. Powers. Mrs. Powers has displayed
marked talent In portrsit-painting. and Is
fast securing u prominent position In her
speciaI line.