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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-06
The Free.Bridse improvement.

Another week has passed, and the
Free bridge is not yet open to the pub
lie except to foot-passengers. 1t is
greatly TO be deplored that this i'm
portant thoroughfare should be kept
closed for such an unreasonably long
time. The hope now is that the work
will be completed and the bridge be
opened by the middle Of this week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-06
A BepeyoIeut A,.or,.,iou.

In the City Circuit Court yesterday
charter was granted the Independent
Brotherhood, Of Richmond, Va. The
association has for its object provi-
sion for the sick, burial of the dead,
tightening the burdens Of the poor, pro.
motion Of industry and economy, and
the provision for the widows and or
phans Of its members. 1t is allowed to
hold SO much real estate as may be ne
cessary for the proper conduct of its
affairs, and shall net exceed the sum Of
$500. The capital stock is nominal
say sl,00Q-as the purposes for which
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-06
Fire Department.

Tomorrow "the runners" in the
Fire Department will have petition for
increase Of pay before the Council.
Their pay is now 1926 per annum, and
they want the Council to make it SIS
per month. The petition will be re-
ferred to the Committee on Fire De-
partment, of which Captain John j.
King is chairman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-06
Right Here In Richmond

is made the very best cure for Coughs,
Colds, Consumption, and all Throat
and Lung troubles, and sufferers with
any Of these diseases should not fail to
try it. We refer to DR.. David's Cough
Syrup Of Pure Pine-Tar, Horehound,
Wild Cherry, &C., &c. For sale every
where.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-06

Holly Leaves, a Christmas number,
published at London, Eng, beautifully
illustrated, and accompanying it pref
ty chrome; also, the Harper's Bazar,
another Christmas number, have been
received from n. Leonard, news-dealer,
9OS Main street. CSC nc CJC
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-06
The Electric Lights.

1t is believed that all arrangements
will be completed and the electric lights
throughout the city put in operation by
Christmas. The octagonally-shaped
poles now being put up in some parts
of the city are an improvement on the
four. cornered ones.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-06
New City Hail.

The plans and specifications Of the
new City Hall are due here by the 18th
instant. Then the question will arise,
" What will the City Council do? Will
they begin the building?-and if so, will
the work be done by contract or day
labor2D
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-06
Elegant Presents.

The sale of fine Silyer-ware, Bronzes,
Clocks, and Tableware will be con-
tinued on Monday at 1920 A. NJ. and
4 o'clock P. NJ. See advertisement in
auction column.
GEORGE W. MAYO, Auctioneer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-06
~ &C Fred. JOnnston's Books.

Received from c. F. Johnston,
" U.s." an old-fashiOned story, by Mrs.
Molesworth, illustrated, 25c. THE
Golden Flood: A Cloud in Seven
Colors," by R. f. Francillon and VIII
liam Senior. l5c.; Christmas No. Of
the Fashion Bazaar very tine), 3jc. /;
Harper's Bazar, l0c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-06
CARPETS.

On our third door, which is now reached
by our Otis steam. elevator, We show the
largest and best.asorted stock OF CAR
PITS, OIL-CLOTHS. MATING, RUGS.
CARPET. SQUARES. DRUGGETS, WIN
DOW-SHADES, HASSOCKs, OTr0MANS,
MATS. and CURTAIN-FIXTURES ever
brought to this city, Call and get ride on
our new elevator. LEVY & DAVIS.
de cit lOI7 and 1919 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-06

RAMOS d MOSES" does not exist. Mr..
Ramos has no interest whatever in the old
store. but is in business NEXT TO +. B.
sPENCE's STORE, CORNER OF NINTH
AND MAIN STREETS,
Whether you care TO purchase or not call
at the new store and see the NEW GOODS
no shop worn aTtices-nO pianos that have
been "out on trial" and returned after
being made secondhand.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-06
A Cold Wave.

The cold-wave flag over the rooms
Of the Chamber Of Commerce was run
up yesterday morning at ! o'clock on
telegram from the Weather Bureau
predicting that the temperature would
fall from fifteen to twenty degrees.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-06

Fairy ry-Land-Arsbian Nights. SOC; This
World -ChatterboX, 6oc.; The World TO
Come-Story OF the Gospel, soc.
An endless variety OF books for the young
at 1902 Main street.
J.X. RANDOLPH & ENGLIsH.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-06
PRICES THE VERY LOWEST.
TERMS THE EASIEST.

The head OF our house (Mr. RAMOS) be-
ing a muslcian-an advantage possessed By
no other musical house in Richmond-en-
ables US to select better Pianos and Organs.
You can rely upon what he says, for he is
better posted upon the value and tone quail
ity OF Pianos and Organs than any person
in the business here.
Our store contains only musical people.
whoare always willing 10 perform upon the
pianos for our customers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-06
and proper that his surroundings should
be in keeping with the dignity Of ms
rtatiOn.
Inaugural Ball Committees.
These committees are republished IN
consequence Of q few names having
been accidentally omitted when the list
w.s formerly prepared for publication


was formerly prepared for publication
RECEPTION COMMITTEE: John 2. Purcell
ehssiTnminee neisne. vSnh W ID Mullen Il. N. smith. Jr
q. u. Williams, Archer Andefsos, b. a.
Nash. j. aylor Eiiyson, X. E. Blankenship
l.. l.. Bass, James III. Dooley, Joseph ~
shelton; Dr. George ESss, ,rSI,s1 MILAN hsston Ashton
starke, A. Pizzinl, Isaac Davenport
y. VI. Boykin. Dr. J. 8. Dorsey Cut
len. General J. X. Anderson, Phil. HaxsiL
III, b. Rosenbaum, George ID. wise VII
ilams G. wiekham. James N; Dunlop; r. n.
Wise. Herman Boschep. Page McCafiy,
Henry l.. Carter, Meade Hasklns, Dr: iohn
Nahopey. NJ. X. Valentine, John z. Taylor
1Manchester), John A. Curtis, w Z, Car-
rington, John j: Branch, Z; L. 1000 n v
Fuller. W. A. Boswell, b. 5. Fitch, I. M.
BAsouxr COMMITTEE: n. v. Randol ph
(chaIrrnan), J. u. Welsh, B. +. Eakle, Il; A.
Catlin, o. l.. Cottrell, John al. Higglns
son, James K. Phillips. q. Z. Wingo, l.. 8.
Taium, A. X. Woodfon, X. Taylor Pemoer-
ton, Charles i. Bigger. Il. Il. owen, Jr !,
'(Manchesfer,) w. j. Westwood, John 4.
Hughes, Y. II. cullingworth' Frank j.
FLOOR MAxAGERs. NJ. L. spotswood
(chelrman), &. j. Anderson. 10. Lane Stern,
w. W, Archer Arch. Cary. John III. lngram,
]. II. Derbyshire, 8. s. Whitlock, A. Is. Gut.
gon, w. Fred. Peasants, j. ii. Dlnneen,
]. Aston Cabell. Henry Lau6e, scot. Car
II. Allison, II. y. owens W. Cans. Z. Wip-
pernann, s. Il. Witt. i. /. Strause. y. 4.
binswapger, T. Boiling. Jr.
FISAsCE COMMITTEE; W X; Quarles
NJ. T. Clarke, John 8. Elicit, James Ne
Graw. W. A. sublett, +. J. Moses. Dr. J. B.
Wood.
(ehairman). &. OBJ. Cowardln, w. +. Tan
ner, W. Leigh Burton, Edward Archer
Julius Lotn. Louis PiZzini Lyon q. Tyler
HALL COMMITTEE: colonel Tazewell FL
lett (chairmanl. Henry G. Jones. Gene
raj j. X. Cooke, George b; McAdams
AOnfS aosain 9h,Ps " Ssteit TkfSi TSoSss 6ssrS' G.
Mathews (Manehester), r. G. Garrison
J. X. Tucker. Jr.. A. l.. Bargamin, w. e.
Bowie. Cray BossieuX, j. '. Bidgood, +. NJ.
Boykin, Jr., Sol. Cutchins, Hugh VI. MOfett,
George =. Stacy, p. Belvin.
DECORATION CoMMITTEE.-J. Aston Ca
bell (chairman), w. l.. Sheppard, G.. L. Big
ger. j. Is. Welsh. ". V. Randolph.
COMMITTEE on PRINTING AND SALE or
TICKETs, &C.: W. ID. Chesterman CHAIR
Gam John EEsoh B. Gary " Tayjar a SSsSg Teiss5
George a. Ainslie, John Il. Hankins, j. r.
TkEAsuRER W. X. Quarles.
Any gentleman who will be unable
to serve on the committee to which he
is appointed is requested to notify the
chairman Of said committee, so that the
change may be made before any further
publication.
The committeeman, in common with
al other citizens of Richmond, will pay
for their tickets of admission.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-06
rVO THE LADIES.-rrom MONDAY

i AFTERNOON TN FRipAY Ar1Ea-
SSSfAs SSSS s:ss sxss.sS s 4 .aiS g
and LANHREQUlN0. worked II A0As
skHE CHENILLE and SILK EnonOiD-
ERN ,dons On the White sing Machine.
You sre respectfully invited - eosne 70 e0A
ehAt Eyoad street. dS c-4t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-06
sxoKE TRIxY CIGARs.

AFRAGRASr BREATH Is alwaysa pleasure
and you can have 1t by using MEADE q
BAKER's delicious CARBoLIc MOUTH
WASH. 1t Itdestroys the offensive odor caused
by diseased gums and decayed teeth. and
speedily restores them 10 a healthy condi-
ton, Price, nifty cents bottle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-06

Chatsworth is the place to send your
horse until spring. See Chafiin.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-06
Great Mistake

to suppose that any house in the city
can or will sell Clothing and 0vercoats
at lower prices than z. b. Spence Il
Son, 90l Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-06
pSr WE DESIRE THE LADIES'
attention THIS WEEK. as we show Ex.
TRAoRDISARy ATTRACTIONS in
WRAPS
or ALL KINDS.

Handsome Plush. SILK. Brocaded Velvet.
Brocaded SILK. and Cloth vfsITES.
trimmed mp I'm the latest style, and at such
low prices as TO astonish you with pleasure.
We have received during the past week
another large addition TO our already
ENORMOUS STOCK OF WRAPS, and we
confidently assert that we now show the
most complete and the best assorted gtock OF
LADIES. MISSES and CHILDRENS
WRAPS TO be found In the city.
We claim TO have JUST THE STYLES
AND QUALITIES TO SUIT THE LADIES.
and we know that our prices are lower than
any other house in the city.
DO not fail 20 see our stock this week, as
Won will surely miss your opportunity 20
buy bargain.
DRESS GOODS in the latest novelties,
sold Of prices much below value.
CARPETS, RUGS. DRUGGETs, snd OIL
CLOTHS-an immense stock 10 select from,
At prices much lower than at any other
house In the city.
he sure aud give Hs q call this week,
and secure some bargains at
THALHIMER BROTHERS.,
Fifth and Broad streets.
Dc 6-Su. .Tu&Th
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-06

MITTELDoRFER's entire stock OF Carpets,
Rugs, &C.. is offered 10 the trade at prime
cost, b27 cast Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-06

BEAUTIFULLY WHITE TEETH ENSURED
by the use Of MEADE & BAKERS SAPosISE
pESTIFRIcE, which will speedily remove In
cipient tartar and scurf. Price, nfty cents
hOX
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-06

our elevator isnow running from our sub
cellar up to the third story. The sub-cellar
is used for storage.
The basement is used for our wholesale
Department and CLOAKS.
The first story for the largest general as
sortment OF DRY GOODS, FANCY GOODS,
and NOTIONS in this State.
The second story is now filled with the
largest stock OF goods suitable for H0Ll-
DAY PRESENTS ever brought 10 this city.
You can buy nice present suitable for
boys, girls. men, or women. costing from
Sc up 10 s25. We cannot enumerate our
immense stock. but can safely state that no
such an assortment was ever before exhib-
tied in this city.
We also show on this foor
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-06

A beautiful assortment Of Holiday Goods
at MIrTELDoRFER's,
527 st Broad street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-06

Dolls, Toys, Fancy Articles in endless va
rietyat MiIrELfohfEks
527 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-06
SMOKE TRIxY CIGARS.

THE DISPATCH JoB-PRISrIse HOUSE .
thoroughly equipped to ali kinds OF Book.
AND JoB-PHISTING at the shortest notice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-06

XMAS CHRER.-wHISKEY, AP-
N PIE BRANDY, FRENCH BRAN
TAWBA. COOKING WINE, GELATlNE,
GREEN and BLACK TEAS, SUGARS
nil grades, FLOUR--yarious brands. BUCK.
WHEAT. BACON. LARD. BUTTER. CAN:
MD GOODS, SOAPS, &C. Weights end
measnres guaTa nteed. All who desire INST
class goods al lowest market rates are IN
JOHN NJ. HIGGINS.
del Franklin street (ueaf Old Marketl.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-06
Neather.Strips.


JOHN REGNAULT ELLYsoN,
No. ; north Ninth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-06
BOOKS, BOOKS,

Our popular prices In this stock Is well
known. Our stoc K and assortment are larger
than ever before. In this department an
immense save can be made. many books
being sold at one half OF the publishers
prices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-06
Blankets.

We have nice assortment OF BLANKETS
and COMFORTABI.ES AZ very low ngures;
also. a cheap line OF WHITE SPREADS,
TABLE and PiAS0-CoVEHs, NAPKINS.
TOM Ella Ac.. dc. :
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-06
SnndrieS.

A nice line OF Black and Colored Jeueys
ladies', Gentlemen'a and childrsns Un-
derweAr and 0entlemens White Hhirts
We have full assortment OF Dress ana
Cloak -Trimmingn, Buttons. Ac. Also,
yelveis and velveteens In plain aud bro
cade:
Fur Caps. Collan. and Nuns:
Casximeres for gentlemen's wear very cheap.
ID. a 4. NtTrELDORfER.
&c s.eu. .ruATh SAT east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-06

IoTHER LOCAL ON EIGHTH PAGE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-06
FuncY Goods.

We will mention a few OF the many
FANCY ARTICLES that We will show ~
soon as space can be made BY the reduction
Of our stock
A handsome assortment OF Blsque Orna-
ments;
A beautiful line OF Bisque and Wax Dolls;
Whisk.Hoders, Ink.Stands,
Writing. Desks,
Manicure Sets. Toilet Sets.
Dressing. Cases
Albums OF every description and az AL
prices.
Money Banks and Toys OF sill kinds
For further particulars call al ozT EAST
BROAD STREET, and see our display
Curtains.
Nottingham Lace Curtains nom n.So'osio
Laces ei eli KINDS by the yard from ia<e. to
cornics-folss from 7oc. to sa.so pair COM
plete;
patept spring rollers and all the nxtore<.
Tor ooc. windows better quality 'or
Tsc, window.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-06
MR.. AYERs-PERsoNAL.

Some one made the point on Friday
that the resolution passed by the two
houses appointing committee to wait
on Fitz Lee and Mr. Massey to inform
them oftheir election, should have also in
cluded the name Of Hon. Rufus A. Ayers,
the Attorney-General-elect. The reso-
luton was correct. The two houses
did not count the vote for Attorney
General; Of his election, in that way,
they have no official information. The
vote for Attorney General was counted
by the State Canvassing Board, and he
will be duly commissioned by the Gov
ernor. That's the way it is.
II is quite probable that Mr.. Ayers
will make his home in Richmond during
his term. He is q splendid man and
has q charming wife and family.
WHERE THE GOVERNOR WILL LIVE.
1t is usual upon the advent Of new
Governor for the General Assembly To
appropriate suitable sum Of money to
put the Executive Mansion in handsome
condition. When Governor Cameron
came into Office 10000 was appropri-
atsd. 1t may be that SO much will not
now be needed to reflt the house, but
whatever is the amount necessary it
ought to be and will be voted. The
Governor has many visitors to receive
and entertain, and it is altogether just
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-04-18
SCHOOL AND CHURCH.

To stab the peoples Free School Isl
to pierce our country in the hearts,
matricide " Il. YenabLe, in LateLli-.
gence.
The cost of the maintenance of re-
ligion in the United States is estimated
at one-half cent per annum for each in
diVidual.
1t is doubtful" says the New
York Graphic, ''if there are fifty men in
the United States who speak and write
the English tongue correctly" 1t is
probable that every one of these fifty or
less is teaching foreign language in
university. - Chicago Current
The annual meeting of the Ameri-
can Tract Society was held atWashing-
ton, d. c., recently. The reports showed
receipts of the year, 1857, 40; ex-
penditures, $345, 083; books, tracts and
periodicals circulated, 9,250,0O0; num-
Der of colporteurs, 161, who made 1885,
225 family visits.
The nine leading denominations in.
London provide sittings as follows:
Church Of England, 677,645; Congre-
gationalsts, ~, 547; Baptists, 136, 178;
Wesleyans, SO, 40; Salvation Army,
30, 1870; Presbyterians, 32.22l; Primitive
Methodists, 1878; Methodist Free
Church, 17,100; Roman Catholic, ST.
1870.
The growth of the Free School in
popular favor has had striking dem
OnStration in Berlin. In 1888, 122 098
children received gratuitous instruction
rs against 53,7S in 1872, while only
34,6l6, or p in 100, children paid for
instruction in 1888, as against 81, 995, or
80 in 1872. At the present time about
four-tifths of the Berlin children are
educated at public expense.
In New York there are 489 churches,
chapels and missions, which have ac-
commodations for 375, 900 persona. The
396 Protestant places of worship can
accommodate 275,O00. OF the 304, 1872
children in the city, 115, S26 are in Sun
day-schools, while 1888 is the esti-
mated attendance at the day schools,
public and private. The current ex-
penses Of the churches amount to about
$4,000, 900 a year-N y Heratd.
In a report to the Baptist General
Association DIR. Evans states that while
ChiSg wanna Ht%u ID pOpuidJlOn vi dDOut
4,5O0,O00 only 800, 900 are members of
Evangelical churches. There are eleven
counties with a population of 100000
without a single Baptist Church and five
counties each having only a single
church of the Baptist denomination.
There is only about one Baptist to every
sixty-six or siXty-seyen of the popula-
ton.
"A writer in the CongregatjonaJist
says that when some one asked Rev.
DR.. Meredith how he would deal with
Christians who refuse to join the church,
the eminent divine made this character
istic reply: Il would talk with them, |
would not tell them they could not 90
to heaven unless they joined the church.
but that they had better do 50. think
| would talk to them in this way. If |
were going to Europe | would 90 down
to the Cunard wharf and take
passage with others on a large vessel
made on purpose for such voy-
age. But if | were a fool L would take
an eighteen-foot doryn'
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-04-18
CURRANT BUSHES.


cure the Best Results.
The most important point in setting
out currant bushes is to set them out.
Set them where you can cultivate on
each side of them, and not against the
fence or wall. AS often treated, cur
rants are a nuisance. The bushes soon
become stunted and covered with moss.
the caterpillars destroy the leaves, and
what few currants we get are small I'M
ripe and nearly worthless. Why should
they be otherwise /? They are never
MANFRED, never cultivated or hoed, rare
lY pruned, and no efforts are made to
destroy the caterpillars until half the
leaves are stripped from the branches
If any of our readers have such bushes,
the first thing to do is to set out new
ones on new land. Let the old ones re-
main until the new ones come into bear
ing and in the meantime give the old
ones dressing of manure, cultivate or
fork and hoe the ground around them
and keep down the weeds, afterwards
cut out all dead branches and all that
are 50 far gone as to be hopeless. AS a
field crop, when you have access to a
railroad station or near market, and can
secure piakers, cIN'rants can be grown
with considerable profit. But you must
plant on rich land, or make it rich with
manure and keep the so | all through the
growing season well cultivated and free
from weeds. Were we about to set out
several acres of currants, we should set
them out in rows not less than six feet
apart and three feet apart in the rows.
This would give twenty-four hundred
and twenty bushes per acre. Seven or
eight feet apart would be better. The
most popular red variety is the cherry
---EgchanGe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-04-18
Smart London Girls.

The latest way of making money is
that of Il girl in London, whose method
is to remain peroUc near any house she
intends to operate on until the mistress
goes out. Quickly noting the more
striking details of the lady's costume,
rural innocence waits awhile, then
marches up to the house with her bas-
ket and rings the bell. To the servant
who attends the summons she relates
that a lady had told her to leave the
contents of her basket at the house on
receiving payment. What lady? The
artless one does not know her name,
but she wore such and such raiment
seemed so many years old, etc. The
servant, recognizing the description as
that of her mistress, takes in the country
produce, consisting of fresh butter and
newly laid eggs, and pays good price for
it, receiving Il proper courtesy in return.
The denouement is, of course, that the
fresh butter is discovered TO be curiously
rancid, that the newly-lald eggs appear
to have been for some time in an in
cubator, and that the mistress disclaims
the honor of rural innocence's &C.
quaintauce. London Standard.