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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-01
MANCHESTER MtTTERS.
Teachers Want Their Money-rhe New
Lamps-Strcet RAILWAY HASTINGS Court.

Teachers Want Their Money-rhe New
Lumps-s,rcet Railws' Hustincs Court.
The teachers of the public schools
here are very much put out at not being
paid their salary for the last month,
which ended Friday, January the 9th.
When Treasurer Bronaugh settled with
the Auditor. soon after the general
apportionmcnt was made. he was
only allowed to keep a sufficient
sum to pay the teachers mp to Christ
mas. Mr.. Bronaugh. not having coli
lectcd a sufficient sum Of money taxes
since that time, has not the funds in the
treasury. and it is not at all certain how
long it will be before he will have them.
Similar complaint, are being made by
the SupcrintcndentS and teachers of
Ches tcrfcld and adjacent counties.
The Committee on Light has had
force of hands at work for several days
past putting up the posts for the street
lamps. These lamps will be in place
and emitting the light which is so much
needed here certainly within the next
week or ten days. With these lights,
more payemcntS, and street railway,
Manchester will compare much more
lavorably with o;hcs cities Of It's size.
The incOrpOratOrs. subscribers. COM
mitteemen. and citizens generally who
are interested in the construction of
street railway from this city To Rich
mond will meet at Flreman'S Hall, over
the Council chamber, Tenth and Hull
streets, tomorrow night at 7:30 o clock.
This railway. if constructed, will run
down Hull. out Seventh street, over
Free bridge to Main street, and will
doubles. greatly enhance the value of
real estate here, and be great contrib
utor to the building up Of Manchester.
The Hastings Court was engaged yes
terday in the disposition Of civil cases.
The trial Of the case Of llcIdcr against
Robertson for defamation of character
will begin tomorrow. There are a
large number of witnesses IN this case,
and its trial will consume nearly if not
all the week.
There will be the usual services at
the city churches to-day.
The union revival services will be
continued this week. They will be
held at the Banbridge Baptist church
tomorrow and Tuesday nights. and at
thc Central Methodist church WedneS-
day. Thursday, and Friday nights.
There has been unusual interest mani
tested during these meetings and quite
a number of conversions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-01
.Brtcfraui. Personals.

Mr.. Jefferson Wallace. a popular
young businessman Of this city, son Of
Charles NJ. Wallace, Esq, has accepted
a position with publishing company. of
Ch'ceso, and LETT last nght for his new
hone.
The Clipper Baseball Club, the
champion amateur club Of Virginia for
1884. rcorganlzcd January 9th with
the following players Sullivan and
Sales, pitchers and outliclderS :;
Cayce. catcher and iniielder; Botto,
catcher and nfelder; Saunders, short
stop: Hicks. first base; Tignor. second
base; W. Gentry. left-feldcr. and T..
Gentry. ccntrc-fcldcr. The manager is
negotiating with two other good players
to complete the team. c. W. Saunders
was unanimously elected manager.
Mary Floyd and Ida Lee, two white
girls. were before the Police Justice
Yesterday morning on the charge OF
passing a counterfeit silver dollar. The
Justice sent them before the United
States Commissioner. who will hear the
case.
Mr.. Oti, II. Russell will enter upon
the duties Of his office as collector OF
customs tomorrow. Soft is expected.
In the case of Robert a. Bryant
against Bruce 4 Archer, in the Circuit
Court yesterday, the jury having fully
heard the arguments Of counsel, retired
to their room to consult on verdict,
and not being able to agree were adj
iourned until tomorrow morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-01
Lectures by Professor winstos.

Several years ago our citizens en-
loved rare privilege in hearing the
course Of lectures by Professor Win
,ton on astronomy. 1t will be remem-
bcrcd how the Association Hall was
crowded until standing room could not
lie found and the doors were closed to
keep back those pressing IN. The lee
lures were subsequently delivered with
great success by Professor Winston in
the principal cities Of Virginia. but until
the present season he has not yield
ed to the request for their repetl-
ton in Richmond. The five lectures
will be delivered this winter in
St. Marks Sunday-SchOol room, be-
ginning on Friday night, February 18th,
and continuing Friday night of each
week until the series i, completed. To
our learned members of the profess
>ions. cur intelligent businessmen, our
hard-working mechanics, and our stu
dents in school and college, there Is a
treat in store which all will enjoy. The
only regret is that the largc-Slzed Sun
day-sChO0l room is not much larger. IL
will no doubt be crowded every time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-01
Ihe uu,r., Lirc Of Sew Yers.

The forty-sccond annual report Of the
Mutual Life-lAsurance Company, OF
New York. ike its predecessors, Is a
record OF prosperity and marvellous
financial growth. The assets have
reached yearly one hu.lrcd and four
millions. aud the surplus fund exceeds
sl2.00o, 600. The policy-holders were :
sl3.923,0G2 during the year. From
the date Of organization in 1913 the re-
cord of the Mutual Life is as follows !:
Received from the insured. t270. .992.-
5S4. paid the insured. s2l6.09t2ll.
Sum now held in trust for the policy
holders, slO3.S76l79.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-01
VIRGINIA At NEW ORLEANS
TIE Governor and STAFF 70 Visit the crsseess
City ON the Is,h or Febsuary.

The Governor ana SIAN 70 ststs t"c 't'~~-~s
City on the 18th or Febsusry.
After full communication with the
Director-General of the great EXPOSE
ton at New Orleans, the Governor
has fixed upon Tuesday the lsth OF
February as the day for oflicialpresenta-
ton Of virginia's exhibit and resources.
The Governor will attend with full
staff and representatives Of the leading
interests of the resources and industries
of the Commonwealth.
The Executive Committee of the Ex-
position extend through the Virginia
commissioners cordial invitation to all
officials Of the State government and
members Of the General Assembly to
be present on that day and accept the
courtesies of the management, and to
all citizens Of Virginia to be present
and take part in the ceremonies.
Governer Cameron has completed all
the essential arrangements for his visit.
The party will go by the Danvillc road
in a special car directly through. The
stall in every department will be repre-
scnted. and will attend the ceremonies
at New Orleans in full-dress uniform,
except the Governor and his secretary,
Colonel j. S. Browning, who will APP
pear in full civil dress.
Subjoined is full list of the staff
officers appointed and detailed so far
and who will certainly join in the trip
General V. ID. Groner. Colonel Charles
j. Anderson. Colonel W. l.. Bumgard-
ner. Colonel j. p. Minitree. Colonel H..
T. Hubbard. Colonel j. Il. Gregory,
Colonel +. f.. Green, Colonel X. H..
Berkeley, Colonel ii. l.. Turner. Colonel
W. G. Pendleton. and Colonel Jo. Lane
Stern. Inspector-General of the State
forces. Major II. c. Carter and
Captain L. u. Starke were asked
to accept detail to represent
the artillery arm of the Virginia
volunteers, hut were forced to de-
cline on account Of business engage
ments. to the regret of all concerned. \
dining and sleeplng-car, with transpor-
tation. have been furnished by the
Richmond and Danvlle Company, and
the officers will defray their own ex-
pcnscs for uniforms. provisions 6c.'
so that the State will be at no expense.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-01
BRACKETTS BLOCK.
Something Absut captain Andrew Piyzini's
aud slr. Cannsu's Houses.

ub7 nis t@Hhse y t1eerNrs
The other houses built on the site Of
the old Bracket Tavern, on Broad
street between First and Second, belong
to Captain Andrew Pizzini and Mr..
Henry G. Cannon. There is a great
deal Of similarity in the outside looks
of all these houses, and standing together
they make fine appearance and give
to the neighborhood an air of busi-
ness Importance never for a minute
thought Of by the good old folks
of the past, who used to con-
gregate at Brackets Tavern, drink
apple-toddes, talk about Hanover ne
groes and racc-horses, and feel like they
were in a big city. The old tavern,
after fighting the inroads of time for
many long years. could not withstand
the demands of business and progress,
and had to fall before them. The name,
however, fingers, and it may not be the
least part Of poetical justice if the new
block does not live a monument Of the
owner of the old tavern and be known
in our future history as Bracket 5
Block, on Broad street,
So far as position in the block is con-
cerned, Captain Pizzini and Mr.. Can
non have the advantage. their build
. ings being corner ones. Captain Piz-
zinn has built the house on thescorner
rearest to First street. Ii runs back,
like the others. l29 feet. but has one
loot more front, making twenty-five.
The work has been well done, and
when the large plate-glass windows are
finished, and the painters brush has
done its work. it will be the prcttiest
house of its kind in Richmond. and
perhaps in the South. Unlike the other
houses. the stairway to the second floor
goes up in the centre Of the first floor.
The West-End people who now go to
Andrew Pizzini's store, between Eighth
and Ninth. will find branch house OF
his business in the new building. They
will not have to 90 as far as they used
to. but can turn the corner of First
street, and
" Here can learn how things are going,
Things worth knowing
Clearly showing.
Here pretty girls KAY glances throwing
DiscOrd sowing
can realize what changes there are III
the Richmond Of the present and Rich
mond of lS40. when Captain Pizzini's
father founded the business the son con-
ducts to-day.
The first three houses from the Sec
ond-strcet corner are being built by Mr..
Henry G.. Cannon. and are not quite 50
large ~ some of the others in the Brack-
cit block. but very nearly so. The res
licences above them are admirable IN
plan. and are finished with more cost
than the others, the mantclS being fine
marble, and all the material of the best
quality.
The house on the corner has been
rented already by Mr.. Joseph NJ. Blair.
who will open branch house there,
The uptown trade demanded hous,
Of this sort. and Mr.. Blair, seeing the
want. promptly stepped forward, and
will ill it, The store will be larger
even than the one at present occupied
bv Mr.. Blair. and will be sure to attract
trade. The other two stores will be
used for dry-goodS-and-notion houses
1t will not be many days before thcS'
buildings will be finished and left gilt
tering in paint and plate-glaSs,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-01
Meteorological Report for January.

The subjoined table gives the read
ings of the Thermometer, the course of
the wind at sunrise, and the amount
of rainfall for the month Of January.
The readings of the thermometer were
taken IN an elevated portion Of the city,
free from any influence of reiractcd heat,
and from French instruments, showing
the highest and lowest points of the
mercury during each twcnty-four hours.
1t is believed that no better situation
for observations of this character can
be found in our city. They have been
carefully noted, and are believed to be
absolutely correct
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-01
Ihs ssraes River snd Oid Point Com

Visitors passing through our city 70
the Exposition at New Orleans or to
Florida should hy all means take in the
beautiful and historic trip down James
river by the elegant steamer Ariel.
Passengers by this line reach Old Point
Comfort 10 tea. The splendid Hygela
Hotel is already rapidly filling with
guests. The fare by the Ariel to Nor
folk is only al Elegant restaurant on
European plan.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-01
Whiting Iempiars.

Mary Commandery, Knights Tenn
plars. Of Philadelphia. will arrive in
Richmond tomorrow morning on their
return homcward from an extended pill
grimage South. during which they Wis
tied the principal cities. and have been
the recipients Of marked cOurtesies
from their fiaters. They have a special
train of six Pullman palace-cars, pro-
yided with all conveniences for their
comfort. They will reach this city on
the train due here at 1888 A. NJ, and
be received by Richmond Commandery,
No. .. whose guests they will be du-
ring their stay here, and will probably
leave for home by the 8 p. VI. train.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-01
nsT NEW GOODS AND PRETTY
GOODS
AT
THALHIMER BROTHERS..


During the past week we have opened
many DESIRABLE Goods sui'v1 w. have
LOVELY SPRING DRESS fABhlI5 M u,
I5c that are worth 26c.; PLAID DtE@S',
GOODS, in new designs, for spring wear a.. u,
25c.; NUNS YELLING and ALAbAi 5,o IT,, 49,
for evening wear in all the delicate tlhts'
In BLACK SILKS We show some eXtraor-
dinary good values. Having made rhte
purchase. we will give our customers tug M
benefit this week. We show DbACiN
HEAVY GROS-GRAIN SILK AZ 81 per
ward that is selling eVerywhere az Sl;5OL
our new stock OF HAMBl RG. MAIN
SOOK and SWISS EMBROIDERIES Is un-
doubleday the preitiest in this city ana We
are pleased TO exhibit them to our iflenus,
our prices are much below last year :
figures. We have lovely patterns IN SM ISS.
HAMBURG. and ORIENTAL ALL-ONEK
NETS, which are so much used.
entirely-uew stock OF EGl lPIlAN anu
ORIENTAL JACES, and at prices that VIII
a new feature in our house is our La
DIS UNDERWEAE DEPARTMENT /.
which We shall endeaVor 10 make very ~
tractiye. Please call and examine our Siock.
as we are confident that our prices are lower
and qualities better than any yet seen III
the city. ......r,,.,
We told YOU something about NKAf0
last week Wcarc going to tell you more
TINS week. We were as busy III TINS depart
mcnt during the past week as we were
during the height OF The scaton. Now. why
il thise Simply that our patrons have iounh
out that we are the only house IN this CITY
that has any assortment or stock ol wrap'
10 show. But the main point IS thar oGf
Ir!ces are about one half OF what they wer'
= month ago. We do not stop To considrr
he cost Of any garment: but rs our Object
Is not To carry any garment over 10 hrAi
scakon. Nou VIII readily understand VII!
his Slaughter in pTices - made.
OurAtock OF SILK PLUSH MRAPS mus,
ne sold and yon can buy PLUSH COAT AZ
SIS that sold for S2j. ClIiLbltEN :
WKAFS are almost given away,
GuT stock Of CARPETS is very large. NOu
ran buy any 81 thcm 81 cOs' al
THALHIMER BROTHERS,
Fifth and Broad streets.
&c 1-Su Tu&Th
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-01
prc.,s.n, c,s,e,aud's Ins~xrrassss,

This grand event will take place IN
Washington city 4th Of March next.
which. accompanied by the pomp and
grandeur incident upcn such occasions,
will in n9 way interfere with the reg'i-
lar business Of Chewning 4 Rose. A
representative Of this firm can always
be found at their office. You will lind
them ready to make loans on city pro-
perty at the lowest market rates. Pro-
pcrty rented and prompt returns made.
A comfortable conveyance, in charge OF
= polite assistant, furnished those who
wish TO examine property with = view
of renting or buying. They publish no
catalogue. but have upon their books a
varied collection of valuable property
from which TO select. Their office ~
No. J north Tenth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-01
Another Missing Man.

Coroner Taylor received the follow
ing letter and the photograph alluded
to yesterday. The man found in the
dock had the day before been fully
identified as Fleming Carter, mulattC,
and so he wrote MeSsrs. Woods 4 Nc
Cue:
CHARLOTTESVILLE, January -.
Dear Sir: The description of the un-
known drowned man found floating in
your dock, as stated in the Richmond
Dispatch of Thursday, January 29th,
answers very well that of Professor
Leopold OFT, who disappeared very mys-
teriously about the Sth of December
last. He had recently undergone a
contracted and seemingly painful attack
of rheumatic fever, but had partially
recovered-enough to enable him to
take moderate exercise-yet he seemed
at times to suffer agonies, judging from
the large beads of sweat that would be
on his forehead occasionally. We were
regularly retained by him as counsel
before his disappearance, and have
since, together with his brother, Mr..
Louis OFT, used considerable activity TO
ascertain something definitely as to his
whereabouts; but all our efforts have
proved rather Intellectual. The only
definite information we have gotten was
by letter from Rev. Greene Shackel-
ford, of Ashland, Va, in response to
ours, in which he stated that Professor
Leopold OFT spent the night at his house
about the latter part Of December last,
and have heard that DIR. Palmer, Of
your city, had seen him since in Rich
mond, and that he seemed to be suffer
ing from mental affection.
Professor Leopold 0tt was a man OF
GOOD standing, German, taught music
in several of the female institutes OF
this place, and gave generally thorough
satisfaction. His brother. Mr.. Louis
ott, says that he carried in his pocke-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-01
Total surrender.
Total new issue e.--............. 81 -
The RnsfOn ideals.

This fine operate company will com
mcnce a weeks engagement at the The
atre Monday night, which will include
matinee Wednesday and Saturday.
There has been great demand for seats
for the several operas, but those who
desire to do 80 can even now get seats
for any night. OF course those who
90 first will have a better chance for
selecting good seat than those who are
tardV
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-01
To EuSiue.s.uen and Capitalists.

When your friends ask you to go on
their surctyship bond, kindly but firmly
refuse. and refer them to The Guar
antee Company of North America"
10 Persons ~ Places Of Trust:
When you have to give bond "
for faithful performance Of duty don't
ask your friends to "go on it," but ap-
ply to The Guarantee Company OF
North America"
PLEAsANTs & Co..
General Agents.
ll04l Main street, Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-01
IN. Mi.ai Ilaot. and Shoes

We advertised to sell are those We made
TO order Of best French calf and hand
made. and which did not lit or were
not called for. aud we will close them
out at less than cost. Onc more week
only. for cash.
". B. DREW 4 Son,
500 Main street. corner Eighth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-01
taiiti0u.

Consumers Of" Dill's Best" tobacco
will please notice carefully the yellow
tug on the same, and see that II has the
wording in black letters, " Dill's Best"
Other tobaccoS are being placed on tho
market with n tag similar in coloring to
the Dill's Best" tag. and may mislead
consumers of this celebrated brand Of
tobacco. 10 be genuine. the little yell
low tag mus, have on it Dill's Best. -
In bu,ing. do not a~k for the little yell
low tag. as formerly, but Dill's Best, "
and see that you get what you ask for.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-01
Too much Gas PRESSURE.

In view of the fact that since the new
gas-mains were laid there is excess of
pressure in many parts of the city, it
would be well for the city to send
around men to regulate the pressure at
each house.
1t would cost something of course,
but it would be for the general good.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-01
Hanrico liens.

A meeting of the Electoral Board OF
Henrico county was to have been held
at the courthouse yesterday. No quo
rum being present the meeting was post
poned till next Saturday.
The Circuit Court was engaged yes
terday in dispOsing of civil cases.
The County Court will be IN session
again Tuesday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-01
How 90 Enjoy the Opera.

Buy one Of the celebrated Lemaire
0pera-G Glasses. which can be seen in all
styles and sizes at astonishingly low
prices at Goddard d Moses, 920 Main
street.
n. B.-They also have plush opera
glass bags in great variety at sl.75 and
go
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-01
Country store Burnt.

An old store. known for forty years
As =. Smiths store" on the Old-Chnrch
road. in Hanover county, and kept re-
Gently by man named Manlow, was
totally consumed by fire on Saturday
night oath. The origin ofthe fire is not
known. Loss on goods, about 800
on building. about $500. Partially in
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-01

Received from c. r. Johnston The
White Witch, a novel, (Franklin
Square,) 20 cents The Crime Of Christ
mas-Day-A Tale of the Latin Quarter,
tSeaside,) price 10 cents; Harper's Ba-
zar. 10 cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-01
January statistics.

Thirty-eight marriage-licenses were
issued by the clerk of the Hastings
Court during the month of January, OF
which twenty-five were to white couples
and sixteen to colored couples.
Two hundred and forty deeds were
recorded in the clerks office of the
Chancery Court during the month OF
January.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-01
I.m.. r,x.r smproyement.

There will be a called meeting of the
Board of Directors of the Chamber OF
Commerce tomorrow evening at D
O'Clock to consider matters in relation
to James river improvement and other
huSiuess
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-01
DOMESTICS
IN AA-ll

hay" HAMBURG EDGlNGS AND
INSERTINGS;
TURKEY-RED HAMBURG EDGlNGS:
INDIGO BLUE HAMBURG EDGINGS;
WHITE HAMBURG, with BLUE RED
and BROWN EDGE;
WHITE HAMBURG EDGINGS and IN
SETTINGS;
HAMBURG FLOUNClNGS, in all widths;
ALL-OVER HAMBURGS;
TORCHON EDGINGS and INSERTlNGS;
ORIENTAL LACES In all widths-some
extra wide for Flouncings;
A large stock OF LACES and INSERrINGs
OF the latest styles.
LEVY < DAVIS.
See our CHEAP CARPETS. ia 2s-eod
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-01

a. Light rain during the uay.
- Raining and freezing all day.
t3 Light rain during the day.
a. Raining all day.
ttJ Light shower AZ night.
49, Light rain at night.
7 Rain all day.
~ snow in afternoon. followed by rain
and Sect.
o. ght rain IN forenoon; rain nj night.
tlOI Rain NJ night.
Gl Rain az plght.
Rainfall TOR the month. 2 % Inches.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-01

We will offer for ten days only our
stock Of Ready-Made Clothing and
0vercoats at prime cost for cash. This
is an opportunity to obtain firs,-class
Clothing at very low prices. No
humbug' but strictly prime cost sale
for cash for ten days.
L. ID. SPENCE & Son,
9Ol Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-01
RIaur Ahinmeufs

The British barkentine Huntress, 227
tons, John Gum master, cleared yes
teiday for Rio Janeiro, Brazil, with
$500 barrels -four, valued at sl4,5ll,
shipped by Messrs. Dunlop 4 Nc
Car ee. Also, the British brigantine
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-01

AFRAGRANT BREATH is aIwsysa pleasure
and you can have IL by using MEADE Il
BAKERS delicious CARBOILc MOUTH
WASH. ltdestroys the offensive odor caused
by diseased guus and decayed teeth, and
speedily restores them 10 n healthy condl-
ton. Price, nfty cents bottle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-01
LIME. CEMENT. Ac.

& n00 BARRELS FRESH ROCK
84XOO LAND LIME In the dock and
H1H 0ikcharging for sale low from vessel.
~ Anchorn brand LINE always on
&di iHPoRrED aud AMERICAN CE-
XEfI6 Ia slock and for sale low. CAL
k]Ll ZN fl4AkTER. LATIIS. ffRE-BRiCK
6E4 MAY, fl.AsTERERS' HAIR. &c.
WARNER MOORE,
~ 49<ptefnfh street, south side Dock,
md Vscand Plaster. Sumac. and
~ js23