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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-02
NORFOLK.
Homing. .PigseBs-The Disbanded Baseball
Ciab-Cotson.
rCo,~o,no,d % oS IN N Rich N n, ond f)isr0trh.1

Homi ng- PigseBs-The Dixbanded Hnse-bati
Ciab-Cotson.
Correspondents OF the Richmond Dispatch
SEPTEMBER /, 1885.
The flock Of homing-pigeons were
started from the signal-station this
morning at $40, all in good condition.
As they rose in the air all seven birds
took direct northerly course for their
destination in New York city and Key
port. n. j. The straight-away distance
is 292 miles, and the pigeons are ex-
pected to arrive home about noon. A
number Of ladies were on the station to
witness the fight, which was q very
handsome one.
This morning Judge Spalding. Of the
County Court, removed Mr.. William ii.
Barnes, commissioner of accounts, and
a good Democrat, and appointed r. g.
l.. Paige, late assistant postmaster of
Norfolk, in his place.
The members of the Norfolk Eastern
League Base Ball Club are walking
about to-day, and have no immediate
prospect of engagement. Lack Of funds
caused the disbandment. OF late the
amount taken in at the gate was hardly
enough to pay the s65 guarantee mo-
ney per game to visitors. The Norfolk
Gymnasium Club lost heavily on base
ball this season and then turned the
nine over to stock company, which
sunk $1,000 and now have to levy an
assessment Of $3.50 to pay salaries due.
The expense Of the team was about
$4,000 a month.
With to-day commences another cot
ton year, and in a week or two the
feecy staple will be pouring into Nor
folk. Our cotton merchants are all in
good spirits and anxious for work, and
apprehend no abatement of the usual
heavy trade. All the compresses have
been overhauled and repaired, and are
ready for the seasons business. The
property Of the Seaboard Compress
Company. the largest concern here,
and which owns the large cotton docks
in Gosport, belongs to the assets of the
Exchange National Bank. and will be
operated by the bank receiver, William
II. Peters, this season. G..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-02
CITY AND SUBURBAN.
THE cUsToMHoUsE YORK.

A Dlnleuity In Determining How Much
Money Has Been Appropriated for u BY
Congress.
At the last session Of Congress a
bill was passed appropriating 100000
for the enlargement Of the United
States building here for the better ac-
commodation of the post-office, United
States courts, customs Office, &c.
Later an item was inserted in the sun
dry civil bill appropriating $4,000 to
the same object.
For a good while it was thought that
sl50, 900 was the sum applicable to the
enlargement Of the building, and that
amount is really needed. The building
was erected in 1858, when Richmond
was not half its present size /; when the
work of the United States Court was
insignificant when the internal-reve-
nue. system was not dreamed Of, and
when there was no such thing as free
letter delivery. These changes and our
increased population demand much
larger building than we have here, and
it was therefore thought that sl5O,00O
was something like a suitable appro-
priation.
But the Treasury officials are in
doubt whether to consider that $780,
600, sl00, 900, or $4,000 has been ap-
propriated. There is, it seems, a sort
Of rule there that where there are two
appropriations, seemingly conflicting,
to give the smallest. II by ill-luck
any such ruling should prevail in this
case we would have but $4,000 for the
work.
An associated Press telegram Of yes
terday states that the matter has been
referred to the law officers Of the Gov
ernment for decision.
Our representative in Congress. Hon.
George d. Wise, is now in California,
but in recent letter which he wrote to
Mr.. Bell, the supervising architect, he
asked that no important step in this
work, out Of the usual order Of things,
should be taken until he had an oppor-
tunity to be heard. He expects to be
in Washington on September 18th any
way, but if his presence is needed there
on this particular account it is not
doubted that be will, if informed, start
for Washington forthwith.
Mr.. Bell, the Supervising architect, is
Republican. His bureau is in the
Treasury Department, which has
Democratic head.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-02
Tally Ho Last Night.

1.-The next time / 90 TO the sea-
shore" said gentleman a short time
since, 81 will 60 TO the White Sui
phur," and last night Tally Ho
opened at the Theatre with the presen-
tation OF :. A Regular Fix" farce not
put down on the programme until the
doors opened. The regular fix could
have been left out without detriment.
and, in fact, the company cripples itself
in the dual performance.
Tally Ho is sensational, but not too
much so, and while the plot is not
deep, it is sufficiently strong to excite
and hold the interest Of the audience.
The scene is laid in the Sierras, and
abounds with wild western adventure
and thrilling situations, thrown together
in an easy and captivating style that
cannot fail to furnish enjoyment to the
average theatre-goer. While there are
dramatic situations that are telling,
there are also some very funny sayings
and laughable hits, and the play. taken
altogether, is fully up to the average
melo-drama.
OF the company it may be said that
Mr.. r. L. Downing, who tosk the lead
ing character in both plays. acquitted
himself with credit. He has a fine
stage presence, good voice, is not
wanting in elocutionary gifts, and
is good actor. In the song
- Tom Moore" last night, be was re-
warded with rounds of deserved ap-
planse. Mr.. W. w. Taylor, as
Squire Brown, was also excellent,
while suffering from a severe hoarse-
ness. Miss Florence White. as Roail.
and Nellie Cox - "Betty, Hanks Pro-
tege," acquitted themselves very agree
ably.
The behavior OF some of the audi
ence deserves reproof. At one time,
in the midst Of one Of the most dra-
matte situations in the play, Mr.. Down
ing was forced to break the effect Of
the scene by rising and coming before
the footlights and saying " Ladies and
gentlemen, 1t is impossible for the per-
formauee to continue while th.. mau
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-02
SiguaI.Seryfce Flags.

The Chamber of Commerce has been
persistently at work for some weeks to
have the signal-service flags displayed
here as they are in most Of the large
cities Of the country.
The desire is that they shall be floated
from the custom-house building, and the
Secretary Of the Treasury has consented
that it may be'done, provided the War
Department signal Service Bureau
will pay the small expenses incident
thereto.
The War Department, though ap-
piled to some time ago, has not yet
signifed whether it will meet these ex-
penses or not. So the matter stands.
Meanwhile the period is fast approach
ing when, if the flags are ever to be used,
they Will be the most serviceable, for
it will not be long before a frost may
cnme-a timely warning Of the ap-
zach Of which would save our tobac-
,o-planters much money.
The Chamber is doing all that it can
10 hurry the matter forward, but there
j. certain routine at Washington which
seems unavoidable, and it consumes
much precious time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-02
Police Court.

The following cases were disposed of
yesterday:
Rosa Randolph Ccoloredl, assault.
Continued.
Sallie Hunt (colored), disorderly.
Sent to Jail to await a commission Of
lunacy.
John O'Brien, druak. Fined $3.50.
Mary Green (colored), assault. Fined
$500.
George Paul, drunk. Fined $3.50.
Frank Arnall, Eddie Griffin, Beyin
Redford, David Cartwright, and James
Redford. assault. Continued.
Jane Jordan (coloredl, threatening to
poison. Dismissed.
Park Miller tcolored). drunk. Fined
$3.50.
Peter NJ. Alvey, drunk. Fined $3.50.
f. T. Kern, disorderly and carrying
concealed weapons. Fined 800.
Andrew J. Randlett, assault. Fined
s20 and costs. Appealed.
Sarah Harris (colored), larceny. Con-
tinued.
William Berry, creating a disturb
ance. Continued.
Richard Jones and Richard Pollard
lcolored), vagrants. Ordered to leave
town.
BGttie James, contempt of court.
Fined 81.
Samuel Bryan, abusive language.
Fined s6.l0.
Lewis Johnson, larceny. Jailed for
thirty days.
Mike Dolan. assault. Fined $500.
William Anderson and Elyira Brown
(colored). misdemeanor. Fined 800 and
costs each.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-02

A Philadelphia special says: A
young woman with weary look on her
worn face stood before the crowds at
the Central station hearing this morn
ing. In her arms was a babe with
death on its face. In the dock was a
blear-eyed, swollen-faced man, shaking
with the nervous twitching resulting
from a prolonged debauch. A lawyer
represented the wife and mother, and
told the court that there was no desire to
prosecute the drunkard if he would re-
form. Their child is dying" he said,
land its mother will forgive her hus-
band if be will take the pledge and 30
home TO help their little one in its last
moments" The man gave the name Of
William MeCloskey and expressed his
willingness to swear of. . For how
long ~ asked the magistrate. Three
months, nervously answered the pris-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-02
SHOT By AN OFFICER.
A Ball Intended for One Man Kills an limo.
cent Spectator.

Eau ini&ndtd Tor one wan NILS q fnno-
cent Spectator.
A New Brighton special says As
Chief Kennedy was passing up Broad
way last evening, near the residence Of
DR.. White, in the vicinity Of the Soaer-
beck Hotel, he was told by the bar
tender that there was disturbance at
the bar. The chief went there at once,
but the trouble seemed to have quiet
ed. He then went into the hotel, and
had engaged in conversation with Mr..
Robinson, the proprietor, when again
he was called to the bar-room TO
quell an impending row. Upon enter
ing the place he met two men under the
influence Of liquor--Joe Weaver and .
companion named Francis. They were
having trouble. They saw the officer,
and, joined by man named Andrews,
they tried to keep him out. They call
ed him vile names, declaring that he
could not enter.
Assisted by two other men they sue
ceeded in overpowering the officer.
Weaver jerked his mace from him, and
Andrews knocked him down. AL
though the officer had made repeated
calls to the citizens to assist him, they
refused. The chief finally reached for
his revolver and fred ct Andrews, but
missed him and hit Hugh Poe, . young
man who had just come 10 the spot 70
learn what was wrong. The ball en-
tered Poe's left side, passing around the
bowels and lodging just under the skin
Oh the opposite side. He fingered con-
scious until ! o'clock this morning,
when he died. Chief Kennedy sur
rendered himself into custody.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-02
CENTS PER COPY.

cused him Of deiAming her ehsrsetss.
Warner. wealthy farmer Of fity, get
no chance for reply, as Miss Taylot
quickly drew . cowhide from her drsss-
folds, and in the presence Of the coz
gregation slashed Warmers face, each
blow bruising or cutting the flesh.
Warner Was in . corner. and tried 70
grspple with Miss TsyIor's whip-hsnd,
but failed. Some Of the congregation
finally interfered, when Miss TAylor's
big brother and her father in turn took
q hand, and there was . lively row.
Quiet was after some time restored, and
Warner threatens an action against his
Amazonian assailsnt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-02
ne,eororoxieaI Report for August.

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 August.
The readings Of the thermometer were
taken in an Elevated portion of the city.
free from any influence Of refracted heat,
and from French instruments. showing
the highest and lowest points Of the
mercury during each twenty-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, 1885-09-02
/; cholers-infantum, 2; consumption,
~~,,1cfor. .~c~~k.f -. Jtor

1; cholers-infantum, 2; consumption,
3; convulsions-infantile, l.; diar-
rh~s, 3; diphtheria, l dysentery, ! (;
fever-typhoid, 1; heart-disease, 2;
hernia, infantile lockjaw, 2; inAam-
nation Of bowels, L; marasmus, ] !;
measles, l old age, 2; paralysis, l /;
py@mis, l; scrofula, ! /; teething, /;
unknown, other diseases, /.
Age.--0ne day to thirty, 8; one
month to six, {; six months to twelve,
a; one year to three, s.; three years to
five, l; five years to ten, /; ten years
to twenty, l thirty years to forty, 2 !;
fifty years to sixty, l; sixty years to
seventy, a; seventy years to eighty, 81;
eighty years to ninety, A.; ninety years
to one hundred, /.
Tempyature.-Mean temperature for
the week ending August 22d, s2.57 (;
for the week ending August 29th, 0.s5.
RaisfaR.-Amount of rainfall for
the week ending August 22d, 600
inches for week ending August 29th,
0.0s inches.
Rate.-Rate Of mortality Of whole
population was 2l.49 per 1000 per
annum; rate Of mortality Of white
population was 1882 per 1000 per an
mum; rate Of mortality Of colored pop
ulation was 1890 per 1000 per an
mum.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-02
Fire at Cameron. y. q.

lBy telegraph To the Dispaich.l
RALEIGH, n. c., September L.
Six buildings and contents were de-
stroyed by fire this morning at Came
ron, a small station on the Raleigh and
Augusta Airline railroad. The losses
are as follows: Muse Brothers, store
and warehouse, 10000; insurance,
$4,000. Moses Britton, hotel, ware
house. and two bar-rooms, si,500 :;
insurance, $1,000. If Muse Brothers
books, which are in a safe, are de-
stroyed, their loss will be increased
1900. The fire is supposed incen-
diary. But for the strenuous efforts
Of citizens the whole town would have
been DESTROYED.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-02

CHICAGO, August 3l.--The ffiends
Of the Irish National League In this city
are very jubilant over the news con-
tanned in the Toronto Globe that Arch
bishop Lynch has endorsed and become
. subscriber to the Parnell parliament
AIRY fund. John p. sutton, deputcd BY.
the Irish National League OF America
to organize branches Of the League IN
America and TO solicit subscriptions for
the Irish parliamentary fund, received
the following letter from Archbishop
Lynch as an endorsement Of his mis-
sion
ST. MicHAEL's PALACE, I
TORONTO, August %, 1855.
Dear Mr.. Sutton am sorry that
l cannot subscribe more than e25 " the
Irish parliamentary fund, which, ac-
cording to his Grace the Archbishop
Of Cashel, is absolutely necessary In
the present crisis Of Irish affairs. The
dawn Of q better day is fast approach.
ing for Ireland, and it behooyes every
true Irishman to hasten the event.
Yours faithfully,
JoHS JOSEPH LYNCH,
Archbishop Of Toronto.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-02
A RUSTIC HOME.
The Queer Dugout in Which n Cherokee
Man Lives.

The Queer Dugout in Which n Cherokee
Man Lives.
Cherokee (Ga.) Advance.
In company with Mr.. Britt we re-
Gently visited the home place Of Mr..
Connor, who has been living on or in a
piece of land be bought from Mr.. Britt,
in a dugout" " hut, which, for rustic
pirturesqueness, cannos be excellei.
lie is an eccentric, thriftless sort Of fel-
low, doing and having things just as
be sees lit to fashion, regardless Of
the more modern ways Of his neigh
bors. Among the steep hills on Mr..
Brltt's land. about two miles east of
this place, he selected home and bar
gained to pay Mr.. Britt in annual in
stalments tthe only way Mr.. Britt sells
land or anything else. This spot is
some distance from the road, and
scarcely any one ever sees the premises
or the "man Of the house" and his
family, consisting Of his wife and two
children. The construction Of his domi-
cile is something after this plan At the
foot Of very steep hill, about ninety de-
grees, square is dug out Of the side Of
the hill. about twenty feet wide, running
into the hill till the further wall is
about eighteen feet from the dirt-hoor
to the top. Then hole cut out of the
wall is made into a chimney, and
small well-shaped hole cut down from
the top serves for chimney fue. The
sides and top, not covered in with terra
trina, are covered with split pine
boards, and then the one room in which
hi family lives and ekes out an appa-
rently happy and cOntented existence is
completed. lie and his family lived
there several years, and cultivated a
portion Of the hills surrounding their
den in corn and cabbages. Occasionally
be comes to town with "a turn OF
corn" which he exchanges for meal,
and then YEARLY plods his way
homeward." In manners he is very
afIable, and when drawn out in conyer-
sation quite intelligent. lie and family
occasionally take /" French leave Of ab-
sence," and are gone for months at a
time, where no one knows. 4 short
while since. like the Arab" he fold
ed his worldly possessions together and
silently stole away to spend the sum-
mer, perhaps in another cave more
pleasantly situated against the summer
heat
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-02
Concert and Feast aI Glen Allen Bap-
tlsf Church.

The ladies Of the church will have a
Feast and Concert tomorrow Thurs
day evening. September Sd, at the
church, and a most delightful time is
promised all who 90. The fare On the
railroad is only so cents. Parties who
intend going can leave here on the 4 or
6 2. NJ. train Of the Richmond, Frede-
ricksburg and Potomac railroad, and
return by $40 o'clock the same eve
ming.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-02
sehoOI-BuiIdiDg Burned.

ISpctIdI ttItKIHH % euo UIhpdIEH.I
GREENSBORO, y. C., September |.
The new bailding known as King Hall,
at Newt Garden school, was totally de-
stroyed by fire last night. The origin
Of the fire is unknown. The building
and furniture were valued at s2l, 900,
and were insured for $1,000. The
school is not interrupted and will go on
as heretofore. Tie hall will be re-
built Immediately.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-02
our stock OF
FALL ovERCoATs

garments saves DOCTORS BILL. Itka
comfort and convenience 10 have one II a
traveller. They are no wise burdensome,
and the price is SO low that II Is no longer q
LUXURY TO own one. Our climate adapts
itself to fall-welght oyercoats better than
those commonly known principally by
their weight a. winter top coats.
We shall be glad 10 have you Inspect our
stock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-02
ireIght Train Wrecked.

INpecIAI IeIegfam 20 IIs DIspaIcn.T
GREENSBORO, y. c., September l..
The freight train going south this
morning ran over and killed eight COWS
at jamestown. Two cars were thrown
from the track and overturned. No one
was hurt. The track was blocked about
five hours and the mail trains delayed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-02
Rarlx.RInce Church

The work on the new Park-Place
Methodist church is going forward
rapidly under the superintendent of
Mr.. Gilbert j. Hunt, from plans made
by Mr.. Wood, a well-known architect
of New York.
1t is to be beautiful building, and
occupies beautiful lot on west Frank
lin street, opposite Monroe Park.
1t is through the liberality OF Mr..
James h. Pace that this building is
erected. 1t will be credit to him, to
the city, and to the denomination whose
house Of worship it will be.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-02
Tuesday md Thursdsy MoonIights.

Don't forget the excursion to Dutch
Gap tomorrow evening by the steamer
Ariel. Music, dancing, hot fish and
crab supper, &C., &c. Choice songs
by Miss Annie Graham, accompanied
by Mrs. Greener, pianist. Gentlemen,
so cents ladies, 25 cents. Leave at
7:30; return at 1890 p. NJ. Street.
cars connect both ways.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-02
Total surrender.
The Cxyupaieu.

The first No. of The Campaign, Cap
tain Page McCarty's paper, will appear
on Saturday the 5th, and will be full Of
rscy campaign matter. The cartoon
will depict the Trick Mule of the Circus
praneing in the gubernatorial canvass.
The paper will be furnished to sub
scribers during the campaign for 25
cents
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-02

BE sure and attend the sale of fine
stock at the Richmond Bazaar to-day.
Mr.. Davis will sell without limit some
valuable colts and cows Of his own
raising.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-02

Merchants and manufacturers gene
rally report an improvement in busi-
ness, and the indications are that the
fall and winter trade viii be better
than for several years past.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-02
Personal.

Mrs. Sig. Einhorn, Of St. Louis, now
stopping with her sister, Mrs. Gus
Thalhner. 403 east Clay street, will
leave for home on the 4th instant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-02
state Licenses.

Mr.. r. B. Munford, Commissioner of
the Revenue, gives notice to all persons
who have not paid their State licenses
that list Of such delinquents will be
handed to the Commonwealth Attor-
ney by September 10th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-02

a. Light showers in the forenoon and
early evening.
i2J Rain in the forenoon.
81 Fine misty rain all day.
"a Rain in the afternoon.
90 Light rain during the day and heavy
showers al night.
80 Light showers in the forenoon.
Rainfall for the month .............I.6 90 Inches.
In the table below we give the mean
temperature and the amount Of rainfall
during the month Of August for the
past SIX years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-02

JAS. MACDouGALL. furniture, mat
trenes. refrigerators. &c. NJ los A. n.
RICHMOND BAZAAR, 10 A. NJ. all stock
sent.
RICHMOND BAzAAR Thoroughbred COWS
buil, and four highored colts, st II
O'Clock A. A.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-02
FREQUENT CHANGES

In our weather demand careful atten.
tlon. II may be up in the seventies to-day
and down TO forty 10. morrow, or rice usrsa.
No GENTLEMAN
can afford 10 be without a lightweight
oyereoat. II too warm. carry It on your
arm. and thus be prepared for a sudden
change.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-02

The following is the Official mornary
report for the city Of Richmond for the
week ending Saturday, August 20,
1885:
Whole number Of deaths in the sity,
exclusive Of still-births, 81.
Cause Of Deat1.-Apoplexy, / /;
casualty. L; cerebro-spinal meningitis,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-02

the Winston Reinforced Linen-Bosom
Shirts at CT cents, and those Pepperell
Jean Drawers at A. cents, and those
stylish Silk Scarfs at % cents, all Of
" hich are at 90l Main street.
Z. B. SPENCE 4 SoS,
Merchant Tailors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-02
smoke TRIxY CIeARs.

THAT CoLoRED FIGURED scEIm AT LEVY
a DAWES Is the cheapest bargain Of the
gfaSOu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-02

THE CENTURY and THE SEASON
for September received from n. Leon
ard, sos Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-02
SMOKE TRrxY CIGARS.

REooLLEcT, you can buy window-shsdes
OF all colors. with patent fixtures. for sjc. q
pair, at LEVY q DAYIs's.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-02

CALL on LEVY & DAVIS for Ginghams a
&c. They are selling the beat goods ever
offered at that price.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-02
BADLY BEATEN AGAIN.
The Bridssporfs Administer Another Defeat
10 the ylrcinias. -.. 4. ...-.
special telegram to the Dispatch.

BRIDGEPORT, CONN, September
l.-Hyndman pitched good game
against the Bridgeport Club to-day, but
was miserably supported and the home
nine won with. ease. The batting was
weak on both sides. Attendance, COO.
Score