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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-30
NORTH STATE NEWS NOTES.
THE RACING AT DURHAM.
A Richmond Horse Wins - Agricultural
Fair.-An 0id-Fashioned Whipping = Re-
maTkable Man.

A Richmond Horse Wins Agricultural
Fair.-An Oid-Fashioned Whipping = Re-
maTkable Man.
Especial telegram TO the Dispatch.l
RALEIGH, n. c., October 29.-To-
days races at Durham were interest
ing. Despite the threatening weather
the attendance was good. There were
two events, both trotting. J.R. Black
nails Frank, of Durham, won the first
and James Fletcher's Henry Ward
Beecher, Of Richmond, Va. won the
second race, which was for purse of
$500.
Yesterday in the trotting race 2:29
was made, which is the best time on
record in the State. The track Is the
best in the State.
A number Of men are in attendance
on the United States District Court, at
Newberne. who have been engaged in
illicit distilling, and have voluntarily
surrendered themselves, with the under
standing that they are to be let off by
paying costs and promising to quit the
business.
The Atlantic Baptist Association is
in session this week at Morehead City.
During the Fair at Goldsboro' next
week there will be a race between two
northern horses for purse OF 81, lOo.
The south-bound train attracted much
attention yesterday. The cars were
filled with Italians on their way to
Charleston, S. c.
In Columbus county few days ago
a man went to a hog-pen where he had
been catching wild hogs. He claimed
as he went up to the pen a party OF
armed men caught him, made him
put his hands in the crack of the
hog-pen, and tied him fast. Two
guarded him, and the others, with
switches, gave him an unmerciful whip
ping-an old-fashioned but eflicacious
whipping.
Tomorrow the work Of laying wires
for the electric lights begins in this
city. The system will certainly be in
operation in thirty days.
The second day of the Charlotte Fair
opened cloudy. Before the close a
heavy rain commenced falling, but it
kept very few away. The grounds and
buildings were thronged until dark.
All were delighted at the success of the
Fair and pronounced it a credit to the
State.
One Felix King died suddenly in
Jones county, aged seventy-nine years.
lie was in many ways a remarkable
man. lie had been married four times,
each wife weighing over two hundred
pounds. He had not been to any town
since the war, nor had he ever seen a
train of cars, though he had lived only
sixteen miles from depot. lie was an
industrious farmer. raising all he con-
sumed-eyen manufacturing buttons out
Of horn and locks and keys out OF wood.
lie leaves a wife and several children
and grandchildren.
The cotton-mill at Company Shops,
formerly the Lafayette Mills, has been
renamed the Aurora Cotton-Mills.
The new proprietor, l.. S. Holt, has
contracted for CSC additional spindles,
which will make in all 1904 in the mill.
He has also contracted for 100 check
and plaid-looms.
In Richmond county, Isaac BOstick
(colored) stabbed to death his brother
John. They were at a gathering at 9
constructing, and liquor led to the
/ affair
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-30
THE FITZ LEE MEETING.
ROUTE OF THE PROCESSION.

Arrangements for the Meeting ON Monday
Night Music, Bonfires, Fireworks, aud
Cavalry-A Great Demonstration Expected.
The committee appointed to receive
General Fitz Lee and to arrange for the
meeting to be addressed by him and
Hon. George d. Wise Monday night
met last night-Colonel John b. Cary,
the Democratic city superintendent, in
the chair.
Colonel John B. Purcell was elected
chief marshal, with authority to appoint
as many assistants and aides as he may
see fit.
General Lee will arrive here from
Alexandra by the Fredericksburg train,
and will be met at Elba station at 7
o'clock by the City Committee, by Hon.
George d. Wise, by ward clubs and the
Fitz-Lee cavalry, and by other mounted
men and citizens generally.
The committee leave it to General
Lee to say whether he will prefer to
ride in a carriage or be mounted. The
escort will form near Richmond College
at I o'clock, and will move down Ry.
land street to Grace, down Grace to
Shafer, down Shaler to Franklin, down
Franklin to First, up First to Broad,
down Broad to the City-Hall lot.
The following subcommittee were
appointed To take full charge Of the
speakers stand and to see that it is
properly decorated and equipped
MessTs. Blake, Catlett, and w. II.
Moseley on display of fireworks
Messrs. Gibbons and Quarles on bon
fires-Messrs. Metzger and Mattern
to employ band Of music, &c.-MesSrs.
Catlin and McGraw ; on printing
Messrs. Hankins and Porter; to hire
the carriages needed for the City Com
mittee -Messrs. McGraw and Figg.
Mr.. John L. Mountcastle offered the
committee the use Of an elegant car
riage for General Lee, which it was
understood would be accepted should
General Lee prefer it to horseback.
Captain George II. POindexter, of
the Fitz-Lee Cavalry, reported that
great interest was manifested in the
demonstration, and that large numbers
of citizens had informed HIN they
would be in line mounted.
The City Democrats wish the help
of their brethren Of Manchester, Ash
land, Henrico, Hanover, and Chester
field, and of all other parts Of the State
in making this demonstration success,
and they ask them to unite in the escort
and in the meeting without further or
more formal invitation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-30
HON. ]. L. NJ. CURRY,
THE NEW MINISTER TO SPAIN.

Citizens or Richmond Tender Him n
Public Banquet, which He Declines for
Lack of Time.
The following correspondence is Of
general public interest
RICHMOND, October 27, 1885.
Hon. J. L. NJ. Curry:
Dear Sir,-The undersigned, speak
ing for large number Of your fellow
citizens in this city, respectfully re-
quest you to name day when it will
be convenient for you to accept at their
hands public banquet as testimonial
of their high esteem for you as man,
and a token Of their appreciation of
your preeminent qualifications for the
elevated Office to which the President of
the United States has called you.
G.. OBJ. Cowardin, John G. Williams,
Benjamin II. Nash, Charles 7. Davis,
Meade Haskins, W. d. Blair & Co.,
George W. Anderson & Sons, r. W.
Powers. j. d. Patton, r. b. Lee,
W. +. Drinkard, j. B. Pace, James
II. Dooley, /. Davenport, Jr., A. Y.
Stokes, l.. L. Bass. ID. o. Davis, R.
II. Whitlock. S. II. Hawes, Archer
Anderson, Josiah Ryland, Ii. X.
Ellyson, William G. Taylor, John
Chamblin.
The reply to the atoye is as follows {;
RICHMOND, w, Oct. q, 1885.
Gentlemen, The constant and press
ing demands upon my time, during the
few days | shall remain, make it i'm
possible for me to accept your kind in
yitation to a public banquet. | must
not. however, withhold the expression
of my satisfaction at this mark Of con-
fidence and esteem on the part of my
fellow-townsmen. To have won the
good opinion Of those who know me
best is a coveted distinction, and shall
be cheered and stimulated in my labors
abroad by the knowledge that any sue
cess may attain will give pleasure to
so many friends.
As a citizen it has been my ambition
and aim to labor to develop the mate
rial resources Of our State, to preserve
her honor from reproach and stain,
to build up our educational system,
to promote a sentiment Of loyalty
and patriotism, to strengthen and
brighten the bonds of fraternity be-
tween all sections and peoples of our
country. On another theatre it will be
my duty and privilege to guard Ameri-
can honor and interests, and to show
that these are as safe in the hands of a
southern man as they would be in the
hands Of one from any other portion OF
the Union. In this shall be doing
what will be most fully in accord with
your desires.
Thanking you most cordially for
your wish to express, in public and
formal manner, your feelings towards
myself, personally and officially, | am,
yours very truly, J.L. NJ. CURRY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-30
IN JAIL SEVEN YEARS.
An EngIlshman's Long Residence in Ludlow.
street Jail.

street jail.
New York Tines
Augustine r. Macdonald has been in
Ludlow-Street jail for nearly seven
wears. lie is British subject, having
once been a captain in the English army.
Prior to the war he went South from
Boston, where he had been studying
law. lie amassed fortune, but it was
dissipated by the rebellion. When the
British Claims Commission
was erected he presented to it claim
for 100000 on account Of cotton
destroyed by the Union troops.
He was awarded s297,O0o. Messrs.
Hoyey & Dole, of Washington,
D. c., called on him to pay them one
quarter of that sum for services rem
dered him. He refused, and they sued
him. Their complaint was dismissed,
and Macdonald left Washington with
his money. They appealed, and the
order of dismissal was reversed and
an order was again put into force di-
recting him to pay half his award into
court to await the Isult of the suit.
For failing to obey this order he was
adiudged guilty of contempt of court,
and as he failed to again appear a judg-
ment was rendered against him. HoVey
& Dole then sued Macdonald in this
city and got judgment, on which they
had him put into Ludlow-Street Jail.
A motion was made by ex-Judge
Arnoux, before Judge 0'Gorman, in
Superior Court, chambers, yesterday
for leave to reopen the case and to put
in all answer. Ex-Judge Arnoux said
that in his opinion Macdonald had a
good defence, and the fact that he had
failed to avail himself Of it before now
was no reason why he should be COM
pelled to remain in Jail. lie could, Of
course, procure his release under the
Stillwell act, but he refused TO profit by
that statute against Imprisonment for
debt, because he would thus tacitly ad-
nit the justice of the judgment against
him.
Thomas NJ. Wheeler opposed the mo
ton, arguing that the judgment was
irrevocable under the present circnm-
stances, being an affirmation OF the
judgment in Washington, which could
not be set aside until Macdonald had
pIrged himself Of contempt there. De-
cision was reserved.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-30
Personals and Briefs.

Mr.. Walter Stilson Hutchins, Of the
Washington Post, was in the city yes
terday.
1t is Mr.. E. F. Lockett, and not
c. Il. Lockett, who is one Of the
Democratic candidates for the House
from Chesterfield county.
All Democratic citizens living on the
route of march are urged by the City
Committee to provide themselves with
fireworks and " colOred fire " for Mon
day nights demonstration.
There was heavy fall of rain here
night before last and yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-30
The IFOOp OF Gold.

Last night at the Richmond Theatre
a tolerably fair house-considering the
bad weather-was present to witness
the play, " Hoop Of Gold" as presented
by a company under the management
of Mr.. Lee b. Mosher. The audience
seemed to really enjoy the performance,
and were very liberal in their applause.
The Hoop Of Gold is very sensa-
tional story Of English life, with much
of the impossible about it in the shape
of startling situations and exciting
scenes, calculated to please those
who DO not trouble themselves in the
matter of perfection in the plot.
Ruth Bullion-Miss Layinia Shan
nop-in the title-role attracted atten-
ton by her good looks. Mr.. George
Crump, Richmond boy, took the part
of Henry Bullion, the millionaire. He
was recognized by many old ac-
quaintances here.
The play will be repeated tonight
and tomorrow night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-30
Compsnfn1 OF Gas.

Yesterday was very, very dark
evening, and at half-past 5 o'clock the
pressure of gas in some of the city
mains was so Slight that it was hard to
get enough to halfway light room.
There is much complaint on this
score.
If the works are making enough gas,
why not let the people have it?
Chairman Bowie, Superintendent
Knowles, and the Committee on Light
are earnestly entrested to do what is
necessary to give the people more gas
early in the erening.
II consumers are willing to pay for
the gas, why should they not have it?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-30
Esmagina to Rioi's Iaopo or Pardon.
Inv Telegraph to the Dispatch.l

TORONTO, October ga special
cable dispatch to the GlObesays A letter
appeared in the London Times, which is
believed On good evidence to have been
written by Lord Bramwell Justice
BramwelD, condemning the action Of
those who are urging reprieve for
Riel. His lordship considers that "no
man deserves punishment so much as
the man who leads rebellion. Riel in
particular was a very bad rebel, having
carried on his rebellion for gain. This
is his second offence, and," says his
lordship, she has done more mischief
than a score of burglars, murderers,
and other criminals"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-30
Illegally Registered.

All Democratic citizens are urged to
return to their ward clubs, with the in
formation asked for, the blank forms
sent out requesting information as to
colored voters registered from their pre-
misses. Ifthese questions are promptly
answered a great many illegal voters
will be detected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-30
John How ers.

The following prizes were taken by
John Bowers, dealer in stoves, tim
ware, &C., at the late Fair
First Prize: Florence Oil Cook
Stove, Florence Heating-Stove, Lamp
Stove, best Brass Tenders, Fire Set,
Coal Hod, Oil-Lamp, Tile Hearth,
Times Coal Cook Stove, over all (;
Times Coal and Wood Cook Stove.
over all; Times Wood Cook-Stoye,
over all /; Perfect Latrobc Stove, over
all; Our Fayorite Range, for brick
setting, over all; best Ol-Chandelier,
best Gas Chandelier, best Gas-Chande-
lier assortment, best Gas Hall-Lantern,
best W God Mantel, best Brass-Trimmed
Crate, best Coal Heating-Stoye, best
Coal Heating Self-Feeding Stove, best
Coal Heating Base-Burner Stove.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-30
A CONFIDENCEMAN DID 1T.

swiudlinr a NJ. Louisian OutOf Sl,2OO in the
Parlor of the Firh Avenue.
A St. Louis special says: Alois
Helmbacher, senior proprietor of the
Helmbacher Rolling-Mills, arrived home
to-day from New York, and tells how
he was ileeced out Of 81 200 there by
confdence-m man, who introduced himself
to him in front Of the Filth-Avenue
Hotel as a son of r. j. Lakeland, pre-
sident Of the Boatmen's Bank. of st.
Louis, representing, also, that he was
on his wedding tour. Upon his inyi-
tation Mr.. Helmbacher accompa-
MED his new acquaintance to the
hotel parlor, where he met the
alleged bride, handsome young woman.
Mr.. Helmbacher was very happy to
meet them both, and when Mr.. Lack
land remarked that "the old man was
slow about sending that check" Mr..
Helmbacher Immediately volunteered
to relieve them Of any embarrassment
which the delay might cause them.
The offer was most gratefully accepted,
and Mr.. Helmbacher's check for Z 200
handed over to the bridal couple. lie
didn't know of his mistake until he
reached home and called on r. j. Lack
land. The New York Lakeland is bo-
gus. He or somebody else played the
same trick on another st. Louisian
about a year ago, using R. j. Lack
lands name.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-30

will be needed during the coming win
ter, owing to the ravages Of the small
pox. Business there seems to be pros
trated, and such Of tbe'poor as are not
un~ell appear to be preparing to move
south and establish new homes in New
England. So many have already ar
rived in New Hampshire as to give the
authorities OF that State much concern,
and Drs. Conn and Watson, OF the
State Board Of Health, were to-day in
conference with the Boston Board, with
view to prevent pauper immigration
from Canada.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-30
nnnnna-Trcas I'm FruIf.

Those who are fond Of this nice fruit
can see it growing at j. j. Harvey's
greenhouses, No. Q east Broad street.
1t is an interesting sight to see the ba-
mana growing here. A large collection
of beautiful Chrysanthemums, one Of
our prettiest fall flowers, may also be
seen there.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-30
A l'nri.
A Card.
To Our Patrons and the Trade

To Our Patrons and the Trade:
We desire to state that we have re-
built our Planing-Mill and Box-Fac-
tory (recently destroyed by fire., and
are now prepared to furnish all kinds Of
Pine Cases and Packing-Boxes (; also,
Mouldings, Brackets, Cornices, &c.
We will make speciality Of working
flooring and surfacing lumber, and will
be pleased to furnish estimates for any
thing in our line.
We guarantee satisfaction for all
work intrusted to us.
Yours respectfully,
HARDwICKE q MITCHELL,
Eighteenth and Cary streets.
Telephone No. 337.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-30
Manchester Notes.

The Democrats OF this city seem to
be thoroughly aroused and the pros
pect is that the vote pollcd here next
Tuesday will be unusually large. The
Republicans are working very quietly.
They have not had single public
meeting here during this canvass, but
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-30

coz TO al25 WILL BUY ~
@JJ YouR SOUND. cHUxEy-xn
BUILT WORK. Hoksks. weigh ffQIn I "
TO i. $50. suit any busins's or taxnaln9 -
posea: also. sias for rAsI.In0xt tIl9
MARE. little tender in 'front.' sesss - ~ g >
WoEoE 4 RTHtfk. can trot nils n 0;o4
srd roaa is lilies an hour, enc - ~ ~
cns ~ S,lve Csuse of sellinG VIII - gfvoo
49,. ao7 north fiahth street. oe(y444
Tarsf ali and clsy streets - >o'&I
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-30
5aoKE TRIxY CT6ARs.

LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS FREE.-Chry-
santhemums, Violets, and Roses; Plants for
Decorations: Bouquets, Baskets. and Cut
Flowers, at No. north Ninth street; (;
Phone SI2. Greenhouses one square from
Hollywood; Phone 3ss.
III. A. CATLIs, florist.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-30
sadi,on-Wara Democratic Club.

A meeting Of this club will be held
at their rooms, in the Hannewinckel
building, tonight at 6t o'clock, for the
transaction of important business. A
full attendance of the members is earn
estlv re0uested,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-30
& CO..
No. 1905 EAST MAIN STREET,
RICHMOND, Va.

AZ frn continuous experience Of twenty
ouN Going one of the largest and most
,rce. kfui pRI-GOODS Bl SINESS ever
ouc tn the state. with facilities unsur-
. 80 n, vc are now prepared To furnish our
"a ol Nos from our very large stock bought
uIn Fan late prevailing low prices. and
.hlci }cannot now be replace q owing to ad-
GuCtb a compete assortment OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-30

The gem of the programme was Sig
nor S. D'Anna's rendition of 4" Cupid's
Query his last piano composition.
1t has been recently published by WAL
ter d. Moses & Co., 9l4 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-30
nsa,h Lurkod I'm His pumpkin.Pic.

A Randolph On. " special says:
Mrs. Mary Wileman is being examined
at Steamburg, five miles from this place,
on a charge of numbering her husband
on the 18th Of September last, the
crime being committed in South Valley,
near the Pennsylvania line. Last spring
Wellington Staples, of Steamburg, rent
ed the farm of Edwin Wileman, living
in the family Of his landlord. An in
timacy sprang up between Staples and
Mrs. Wileman, but Wileman became
suspicious of his tenant, purchased his
claim to the crops, and allowed him
to 90. 1t is now claimed that
Staples and Mrs. Wileman frequently
met prior to the 18th, on which date
Mrs. Wileman prepared small pump
kin-pie which she gave entire to her
husband for lunch, claiming she did not
feel hungry. In half an hour he was
taken with cramps, and local doctor
pronounced it cholera-morbus. Mrs.
Mary Mackin, q near neighbor, was
summoned. To her Wileman said !:
Mrs. Mackin, she poisoned me. |
am dying, and if anything happens
want you to have my body opened to
see if l am poisoned. An analysis of
the stomach last week showed the pres
ence of arsenic in quantities to cause
death, and Deputy-Sheriff McCleary ar
rested Mrs. Wileman on Saturday. The
prisoner is thirty-five years old.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-30

The lady managers wish to let their
friends who were kept away from the
Pound-Party yesterday by the bad
weather know that they will be glad to
see or hear from them to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-30
mr. nun,op ., s..nser Hall Tonight.

Hon. James n. Dunlop, at the inyi-
tation OF the Madison Ward Club, will
address the voters Of this city tonight
at Sanger Hall. 1t is needless to say
that the issues Of the canvass will be
discussed with eloquence and ability.
MIR. Dunlop, within the past two or
three years, has made a great reputa-
ton, and he deserves it. He is truly
an orator. His speeches are full OF
fact, gracefully presented.
Give him packed house.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-30
Whole ramily Drowned.

MONTREAL. October pa boat
containing whole family-father, mo-
ther, and child--was capsized in the
St. Lawrence to-day opposite the Isle
de Grace. All were drowned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-30
Cfay-WRrd Acftyes.

There will be an important meeting
of the Clay-Ward Actives tonight at
No. 600 west Main street. The election
is drawing near, and it is the duty Of
every member to be present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-30
Dt,tre.s On Montreal.
[By telegraph 20 the Dispatch.

IBy tsIekfNpu 20 INC DIspatuh.I
BosToN, October 90. 1T is estimated
by the authorities Of Montreal that the
daily expenses Of the city are about
$1,000, and that at least $4,000, 900
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-30
rheumatism.

For certain cure for rheumatism,
buy the Medicated Shirts and Draw
ers from L. b. SPEScE Il Son,
COL Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-30
rURN,rUHE. CARPETS. STOVES. se

THE ELEGANT SUITS OF0
L FIRNITUKE ON which we re- SIR,
cclNcd TWO premiums al the Tar cam |
be bought at a considerable reduction
nom former prices. We have on hand
great variety OF goods.
=. W. HARDWOOD & son,
ocG'-2f Governor street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-30
TOBACCO NOTICE.
aPORrING GOO Oa.

GUNS, GUNS. GUNS.-I HAVE
~ ON hand q large and very compiete
stock Of GUNS, RIFLES, aud PISTOLS,
both OF English and American makes, end
SPORTING GOODS generally, to which
the attention OF merchants and sp0rtAmen
IL invited, as will sell ss cheap ~ xmllne
goods can be bought anywhere. Also sgeue.
for the celebrated DEAD-SHor PoWDkA>
T. w. TI0N0R. 1912 Main street.
oc 21-1m Richmond Va.