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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-09
The e" Lee-TrOphy " Contest !.

This contest between the members OF
Company ID (Old Dominion Guard) at the
Armory was witnessed by large crowd
OF the friends OF the company despite the
bad weather. The prize was closely con-
tested for, and finally narrowed down to
two men, Sergeant Il. j. Dunnayant and
Private Walters. 1t was q long time
before the judges, Colonel Stern and Cap
tain BossieuX, could decide between these
two. but finally slight error on the part
of Private Walters awarded the prize to
the lucky sergeant. The drill OF the COM
pany was decided Improvement on the
very excellent drill Of this company at the
State FAIR. when they came within one OF
winning prize.
The company needs new uniforms,
and with deserving enterprise have de-
cided TO procure the same at once. TO
raise the necessary funds they have, ut
large expense, secured the services OF Pro-
fessor Sherlock, OF London, England, who
will manage for them his grand spectacu-
lar exhibition known as the Carnival OF
Authors" commencing April IA. He will
arrive in Richmond the latter part of this
month with several carloads OF scenery,
costumes, &C., from Hartford. Conn.,.
where the carnival met an unprecedented
success. clearing over $4,000. Between
400 and 500 persons will participate, and
grand literary treat Is in store for our peo-
pie, which will no doubt prove as re-
munerative to Company ID as it will be en-
tertaining TO our people.
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THE ASYLUM BILLS.
Manchester.

The regular meeting OF the City Council
was held last night. Present: Messrs.
James r. Perdue president), c. +. Moore,
A. j. Gallagher, Henry Patteson, Fleming
Morgan, ii. b. Owen, s. II. Owens, Jr.,
DR.. r. w. Brodnax, aid Mr.. Pilson.
The reports OF the committees, treasurer.
and chief OF police were presented and ac-
cepted.
The resolution OF Mr.. Owens. chairman
Of the Committee on schools, asking for
$4,000 TO build two new sch0ol-h0uses and
g, 900 for furnishing them, was referred
to the Finance Committee.
A resolution was offered by Mr.. Perdue
and adopted by the Council asking that
the deeds to certain real estate in this city,
which had been given as security for
$4,000 in the Ericsson suit, be transferred
back to the city, this suit having been set
tied and all claims paid.
The division OF certain lands in the west
end OF the city known as Hollands Divi-
sion, owned Jointly by MIR. A. Gary and the
city, was reported by Messrs. Allen and
Adamson, the experts appointed for that
purpose. The report was approved by the
Council. 1t gives to Mr.. Gary the half OF
the lots most conveniently situated TO other
plOptftN ONntu DN iliu, duu w ehc City tuc
half most conveniently situated to its other
property.
Mr.. s. Il. Owens having moved from the
Third Ward, OF which he has been one Of
the representatives, in the Council, will ne
cessarily lose his seat in that body. His
friends expressed their regret at losing
his services as q councilman. There will
be called meeting Of the Committee on
Streets in few days TO consult about fix
ing the bridge on Cowardin avenue across
the Petersburg railroad, so that people on
the west side OF the railroad will have free
and easy access to the city. They pay
taxes In the city.
The intermediate examinations In the
public schools ended yesterday. The
scholars, as a rule, acquitted themselves
very h0norably.
The river yesterday was about three or
four feet above usual tide, and rising quite
rapidly.
Rev. W. T. DerieuX, pastor OF the Balm
bridge-Street Baptist church. will leave
the city this morning for Charlottesville.
where he will preach Sunday. His pulpit
will be filed Sunday morning by Rev. w.
ID. Thomas, d. D.. and Sunday night by
Rev. j. William Jones, ID. ID.
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A Week of Fine Opera.

The Boston Ideal Opera Company is
booked at the Theatre for weeks engage
ment, beginning Monday, February 18th.
aud our people may expect rare musical
treat. The principal artists are Marie
Stone. Mathlde Phillips, Geraldine Ulmar.
Lizzie Burton, Tom Karl, Myron w. Whit
ney. II. c.. Barnabee, w. IL. Macdonald,
Herndon Morsell, and George Frothing-
ham. They have full chorus, and bring
an orchestra OF twelve pieces. The COM
pany is said to number over sixty people.
The repertoire Is as follows: Monday, Fat
initza; Tuesday, Girole-Girola; Wednes-
day, The Bohemian Girl; Thursday, La
Mascot; Friday, Marriage OF Figaro;
matinee, Bells Of Corneville; Saturday
evening, The Musketeers. The sale OF
seats begins Thursday, February l4th, at 8
o'clock, at the box-ofiice Of the Theatre.
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Personals and Rricfs.

Mr.. Burks, not Mr.. Banks, voted in COM
mittee for the Porter plan.
This session OF the General Assembly
ends March 3. Unless ii is extended every
bill presented to the Governor after Feb
ruary 2G fails unless approved by him.,
Ex-Governor William Smith was at the
Capitol yesterday. He is looking very we'll
indeed.
Messrs. Williams & Bowe were the auc-
tioneers who rented at public auction on
Thursday the Greenbrier White Sulphur
Springs property.
The Zouave Silent Squad. in obedience
to orders from headquarters, assembled at
the Armory Thursday night (the occasion
of Company DIS competitive drilD for drill
and inspection by their commandant. They
went through $50 fancy movements at the
sound of bugle. Military men present
pronounced their drill almost fautless.
Some 200 persons witnessed the drill.
There was also great interest in the COM
petitiye drill OF Company ID. The prize
was won by Sergeant Dunnayant.
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Detective DOings.

Yesterday Detective Wren made a very
nice capture. The day before, late in the
afternoon, colored man went into the
iewelry establishment Of Messrs. Goddard
Il Moses and asked to see some diamond
rings. They were shown him, and he left
with a promise to return and purchase
one. Shortly after he departed Mr. Moses.
who waited on him, missed fine diamond
ring valued at 5000. He suspected the
negro and informed the police. He also
secured the services OF Detective Wren,
who yesterday morning got clue to the
whereabouts OF the man, followed 1t up
successfully, and captured him on the road
TO Ashland about ten miles from this city.
The fellow gave the name OF Stephen Syl-
vester Miles. He was on foot, and had hid
the diamond in the lining OF his hat. He
was brought back to the city, and he and
the ring both identified, after which he was
locked up. His case will come up in the
Police Court this morning.
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14s,664
TENTH DISTRICT.
SUMMARY.
Going 10 Another Field.

The Catholic ViSitOr, Of this week, has
the following announcement
"It,wiIl be sad news to large number
OF our readers to learn that Father Hanley
Is 20 leave the Cathedral, where for four
teen years he has so faithfully and jealous
y served. He will in the future be in
charge of the church in Petersburg. The
parting is indeed sad, but these are always
happening; but no matter where Father
Hanley may be, the sincere prayers and
the best wishes OF his old parishioners will
always follow him. Petersburg will GER
tainly be blessed with good, jealous, con-
scientious, and self-sacrificing priest"
Outside OF his church Rev. Father Han
ley has made many friends here who will
regret his departure from Richmond.
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The Theatre.

A fair audience greeted the presentation
Of the Shakesperian comedy Twelfth Night
at the Theatre last night. The house en-
joyed the play, and some OF the actors
notably b. W. Turner, as sir roDy Belch;
Miss Josephine Kelley. as Viola, and f. D..
Currier, as Sir Andrew Aguecheck--ac-
quilted themselves mos: creditably. Mr.
Frederick Paulding, us the Duke Orsino.
did well, but, as matter OF course, ap-
reared infrequently. The Malyolio was
bad. But upon the whole the play was
acceptable.
To-day at the matinee the house will be
filed TO see Romeo and Juliet, and an ex-
cellent entertainment will be witnessed.
Pygmalion and Galatea tonight.
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n,UousANDs FASTENED TO THEIR
j GRAVES

pe,y,nr on testimonials written In vivid. glow
,as ,sneoagt OF some miraculous cures made bv
.u,e puffed-up doctor or patent medicine,
has haicneJ thousands TO their graves. believing,
a. ,helr almost Insane fsith, that the same miracle
x,I, be performed on them, and that these testi-
,au,a,s make the cures, while the sc-called mcdi-
,oe IA all the ,ime Fastening them to their graves.
Ne have svclded publishing testimonials. as they
Al not make the cures, although we have
THOUSANDS upoS THOUSANDS
n ,,cm. Of the most wonderful cures, voluntarily
s.ntns. II Is our medicine, Hop Bit,crs, that
makes The cares. 1t has never failed, and never
.,n VIC will give reference TO any one for any
disease similar 70 their own, if desired, or win re-
Ger 10 any nelghbor. as there Is not neighborhood
.. The known world bat can show It's cures by Hop
Bn,ers. . ,o
pronineni physician Of Pittsburgh said to a
,.s, patient. who was complaining Of her con-
saee IN health. and OF his inability TO cure her,
,oslngly aid TrY Hop Bitters," The iaeytook
4, IN earnest and used the Iiiters. from which she
.h.alned permanent heslth. She row laughs at
,he doctor for hts Joke but he Is not so well pleased
with n. As Il cost him good patient.
FEES OF DOCTORS.
The Zee Of doctors is an item that very many per-
ems are interested in We believe the schedule for
s,si,s Is ss, which would tax man confined to his
hed for a year. and in need Of daily VISIT over
$1,000 a year for medical attendance alone: And
oDe single bottle ofIIop Biiters taken IN time would
save the 81 900 and ali the years sickness.
LADY's WISH.
soh. how do wish my skin was as clear and SOIL
=. ,our.." said lady TO her friend. You can
,..,,y make 81 so.r answered the friend "How?"
,,ovlred the frs; lady. "By using Hop Bitters'
,,,, makes pure, rich blood, and blooming health'
~ main for me. as you observe"
GIVEN UP BY THE DOCTORS.
.Is IL possible that Mr.. Godfrey is up and at
work. and cured by so simple reinedy?"
.Iassure you Is true that he Is entirely cured
and with nothing but Hop Bifters, and only Ten
davs ago his doctors gave him mp, and said he must
die from Kidney and liver-troublel"
3l-Th(w)Sa&Tulm
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-09
G. CecaIia Quarfette.

One of the finest musical entertainments
that has been given In Richmond IN long
time was that OF the st. Cecilia Quartette at
Mozart Hail last night. The ladies ren-
dercd their respective numbers with the
greatest ease. No one would suppose that
four persons could Ill such bill. Miss
swan. who has sung here before, gained
for herself additional laurels. Miss Det-
weller as second soprano was all that the
most critical could wish. Mrs. Powell,
in her song Sweetheart" rs well as In
her other parts, was superb: Mrs. Mills
as second alto was the wonder oil every
one. These ladies have decided tn remain
and give matinee at 2 T. VI. to-day.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-09

Are you disturbed at night and broken OF your
rest by sick child suffering and crying with the
excruciating pain OF cutting teeth. II ", 20 as
once aud get hottie Of MRS. wlNSLOW's
SOOTHING SYRUP. II will relieve the poor little
sufferer Immediately depend upon it; there Is no
mistake about IL. There Is not mother on earth
who has ever used II who will not tell you st once
that II viii regulate the bowels and give rest to the
mother and relief and health to the child, operating
like magic. It is perfectly safe 10 In all cases,
and pleasant to the taste, and Is the prescription OF
one of the oldest and best female physicians and
nurses in the United States Sold everywhere. 20
cents bottle. fe 1-eodlw
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-09
Norfolk via Old Point.

In adopting the new schedule February
10th the Chesapeake and OHIO railway
will carry passengers for Norfolk, taking
the 1l:2j A. VI. train uid Old Point. Pas
sengers will be furnished with transfer
from Chesapeake and Ohio depot TO the
wharf, from which the Old Dominion
steamship ferry leaves on Monday, We'd
nesday, and Friday at 2:SO p. NJ, and
Tuesday. Thursday, and Saturday at 4:30
p. NJ. arriving 10 Norfolk one hour later.
Norfolk passengers via 4 y. VI. train will
be carried Uia Newport's News.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-09
ua.,,ur yy,thout Nea,.,,..

Yesterday morning, at Mozart Hall, DR..
McMullen treated many poor sufferers, all
OF them having been troubled with some
lingering, chronic disease. The Doctors
method OF treatment in these cases l. mar
vellous, all receiving instant relief. He will
treat the sick free every morning from 10
to IL, at Mozart Hall, and has also taken
parlors at the st. James Hotel. where he
can be consulted free.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-09
Hastings Court.

Edward Poindexter alias Edward
Brooks, charged with burglariously enter.
ing the dwelling-house Of John w. Robert.
son and stealing therefrom one silver
watch. 150 cigars, and five pounds Of
was found guilty and
sent to the penltentiary for i've years.
The same was TO answer another indict-
ment charging him with another burglary.
but the Commonwealth attorney entered q
noiie proseqw In consideration OF bis hav-
Ing been convicted In the other case.
George j. Lumpkin, CHARGED with iorg-
ing check, was acquitted.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-09
Mail Train DELAYED.

Thursday night about O'Clock an east
bound freight train on the Chesapeake and
Ohio railway ran into slide near Cow
ington, wrecking a number of ears. The
road was blockaded for several hours, and
the mail train due here at O'Clock yester-
day morning did not reach the depot until
about half-past So'clock yesterday evening.
No one was injured.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-09
rur MrLLEIx.PLAxr.


Dr. Quiiinn. celebrated physician Of Dublin,
has Just written. 10 English medical Journal, Of
his wonderful experimental results with the CONF
mon inulsein-plant upon lung and bronchial at
fcctlons citing cases where bc had given 1t to con-
samptives with the most Astonishing result, and
recommends It's use by the profession. Referring
TO the above, we would state that Taylor's Cher-
okee Remedy Of Sweet Gum and MulIcip," made
from the formula OF the medicine.men Of the
Cherokee nation, Is composed not only Of the mul-
lein-pant. but has incorporated with It tho sweet
gum, the finest stimulating expectorant known.
presenting an agreeable taste and certain pam
acea for Coughs, Group. whooping. Cough, Colds,
and all bronchial affections.
For sale by all leading druggists at 25c and e1
per bottle.
Manufactured by Walter A. Taylor. Atlantis,
Ca. proprietor Of Tayior's Premium Colegue.
The best assortment Of Valentines at L. LKw-
Is's, at haif price. 912 Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-09
REINFORCEMENT.
The Dunlop Plan Amended by tie
Democratic Caucus and Then
Adopted.

The Democratic caucus was IN session
last night until ~ o'clock, when 1t adj
iourned, having adopted the following
plan, being that proposed by Mr.. Ham.
Shepperd aud offered by Mr.. Dunlop, and
amended In caucus:
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-09

SAVE Movxy by having your printing done =,
the DISPATCH rRSSTiSs-lloUsr. tiood wolk
low prices. snd satisfaction s,aiaIteed.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-09
PAINTINGS, ENGRAvINGS, &c.
EREE EXHIBITION DAILY AT L.
LEwIs's ART-GALLERY.

PAINTINGS, wATER-CoLORs,
oLE0GRAPHs, STEEL EN6RAvINGs,
AND cHRoMos FOR SALE.
AANTEL- and PIER-MIRRoRs, BIsQUEs,
and R0GERs's GROUPS constantly on hand.
sxl0 FRAMES, In Gold, Bronze, Plush, Ebony,
and Walnut. from 25c. upwards
CABINET FRAMES in every styie--a large
assortment hand and for sale at very low prices
FkAnEs MADE TO ORDER and PICTURES
shAAkD II the latest and most artistic manner.
eALESTINE-CAkDsi IN every style.
EAsELs and CoRNlcES made 10 order.
a full line or ARTIsTs' MATERIALS con-
SANITY On hand. l.. LEwfS's Art Gallery,
sl6 oi2 Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-09

Received from n. Leonard, No. 90s
Main street. The Season, a fashion Pc
rIodieal, and Hdrper'S Bazaar.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-09

"BRowS's BRONCHIAL TnocuEs are widely
known as an admirable remedy for Bronchitis,
Hoarseness, Coughs, and Throat troubles. Sold
only In boxes.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-09

Owing 10 the dissolution OF our firm. to take
effect on the lst day Of February, We will have
A GREAT CLOSING AND CLEARING-UP
SALE OF DRY GOODS.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-09

The largest stock Of Valentines in the city TO be
closed out at half price as l.. LEwIs's,
gi2 east Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-09

Having during the past two weeks, by the great
slaughter of our stock, made room on our FIRST
floor. we will on
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-09

VALENTINES, Valentines. at =. LEwIs's, for
half price. ola east Main street.
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Consumers

insist upon having the Sealskin Cigar
They are easily obtained.
OWENS Il MINOR, Agents. Richmond.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-09
THE DTSPATCH,

ADVERTISING RATES.
Half inch. or less, ] time so cents; times u;
8 times si;50; times e2.70; I3 times eS.2Os
month sD.SS: 3 months t25.
ReaiiDS notices I'm reading matter type, tines
or iess 81 In agate loaded as cents.
Card Of rates FOR more.space furnished on sp-
plicatlon.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-09

No one shoudlose the opportunity to secure some
of our EVENING and SUMNER SILKS, which at
the price now marked win soon go. as they are far
below the cost Of production. our stock Of
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-09
BLACK SILKS

Is yet good, having some of our best grades left.
which at the price now being offered are cheaper
than the same goods have ever been sold In this
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-09
DRUGS. MEDICINES. Ac.
EOR SICK-ROOM ms.
E u IL 81 " n" N " " d -
THE MOST AGREEABLE, EFFECTIVE, AND
CoNvENIENTPURIfIER OF SICK.
ROOMS Is
BLAiRs CHL0RAL THYM0L PRoPHYLAe.
TIC AND DIslNFECTAST.

For sale by Druggists. Pr,ee 90 cents aeess.
Read the following:
"BLAiK's ClL0aAL TiiYN0L PROrdY.
LACTIC Is the best disinfectsur hat have eves
used" fsisnedi HuSrga wf6riat. N. u.
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| II AND BELOW COST

CARDOz0, ALsOP, MOsDY 4 co.'s.
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MOTHERS! MOTHERS! MOTHERS

The best assortment Of Valentines at L. LKw-
Is's, at haif price. 912 Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-09

TIME AND TIDE
WAIT FOR NO MAN.
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MONDAY, 21sT INSTANT,

LAST SUMMER STOCK OF DRESS GOODS
AND
LINEN AND COTTON LAWNS
AT A SACRIFICE.
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CONTINUED SALE.
SHEET.MISIC.

The above sale will continue until further no
tice. ies-im
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LACEs, LACE-CURTAINs

LADIES' and GENTLEMEN's UNDERwEAR
at great reduction.
Call before IL Is too late to secure the BAR
GAINS. CARDOZO, ALSOP, MOSBY & co.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-09
THE PETERSBURG CHARTER.

As soon as the bill defining the bounda-
ries OF certain wards and providing for the
election OF registrars in the city OF Peters
burg was reached the Coaltionists COM
menced diatory motions, and an hour was
consumed in this way; after which vote
was reached and the bill was passed. Coali-
tionists voting NO" On the motion to
reconsider, the filibustering was again
practiced, and two or three extra roll-calls
followed before the House refused to recon-
slider.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-09

The following papers were presented
and referred to the Committee on Finance.
The first Is letter from Mr.. j. NJ. Forbes,
addressed to Mr.. John 4. Massey. II
reads:
II will in a day or two present to the
General Assembly an application for CON-
pensation 10 Mr.. NJ. b. Seaweil, General
James G.. Field, and myself for the labor,
&C., we rendered in the matters between the
Commonwealth and Messrs. Bradley L.
johnson, Poe & Poe. as well as in the
investigation, &C., rendered necessary
prior to the institution of the suit in the
Circuit Court OF Richmond city, and which
was taken to the Supreme Court OF Ap-
peals, as also In the preparation and trial
thereof in these courts.
"The measure OF compensation asked Is
as follows: To Mr.. M. b. Seawell, 81, 800;
to Mr.. j. M. Forbes, S1,500; to General
j. G. Field, who during the investigation
and prior to the suit was appointed Attor-
$3.50. Each OF us was paid
by General Kemper out OF the contin-
gent fund, then greatly reduced, the sum
OF $500, which is a credit on each OF the
above sums.
ssYou were chairman of the committee
Of the House OF Delegates appointed du-
ring the session OF 1S7G-'77 to examine into
these matters, and which recommended the
adoption OF the resolution OF the House OF
Delegates Of Goth March, 1877, under
which Governor Kemper was instructed to
employ counsel, &C., &c.
"This position gave you opportu-
nity to form an estimate Of the time
md labor required to investigate and make
up the report and opinion rendered by
myself and my colleagues TO Governor
Kemper, copy OF which send you TO
,efresh your memory. ! do not know to
what extent you became conyersant with
he subsequent proceedings In court. I
would be obliged to you TO inform me
utter presenting your means OF forming an