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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12
snoKE TRIxY CIGARS.
THE FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE

THE FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE
l. OF THE NURSERY.-The following 10
an extract from letter written 10 the Ger
man Reformed Nessenger, at Chambers
burgh, Penn:
A BENEFACTRfss.
Just open the door for her. and Mrs. Wins
low will prove the American Florence Night
ingale OF the Nursery. OF this We are 30
sure that We viii teach our "Susy" to say,
a blessing on Mrs. Wlnslow" for helping
her To survive and escape the gripping. colick-
ing. and teething siege. MRS. WINsLOW'5
SOOTHING SYRUP relieves the child from
pain, and cures dysentery and dlauh9a. IL
softens the gums. reduces Inflammation
cures wind collie. and carries the infant safely
through the teeihing period. IL performs,
precisely what II PROCESSES TO perform. every
part ofit-nothing less. We have neverscen
Mis-. Winslow-k know her oaly through the
preparation Of her soothing syrup for
Children Teethibg." II We had the power
We would make her. as she Is. physical ss-
viour TO the infant nsce. Sold by all drug
gists. Twenty-nye cents bottle.
no lo-eodlw
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12
Death Benefits.

On Tuesday evening the trustees Of
Monroe Lodge, No. 735, Knights of
Honor, called on Mrs. Mary Davis,
widow of Frank W. Davis, Esq, and
handed her a draft on the Supreme
Treasurer for $4,000, the benefit paid
by this the oldest Of our beneficial or
ders.
The Supreme Lodge of Knights of
Honor, through the trustees Of Conti-
mental Lodge, No. 394, has paid to Mrs.
Elizabeth Lamkin, the mother OF Will
Lam A. Lamkin, who died September
Sd, two thousand dollars, the amount
Of Lis benefit certificate in this order.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12
PersonnIs aud Rrief..

General j. G.. Hill, Of Albemarle,
and Delegate-elect j. II. II. Figgatt, Of
Botetourt, and Senator Henry IIeaton,
Of Loudoun, were in the city yesterday.
General Malone passed through the
city last night from Petersburg north
ward bound.
Tuesday, at the residence Of the
BRIDES parents, Miss Mary Annette
Yerby and Mr.. William Hartman, OF
Charlottesville, were united in mar
riage. Shortly after the ceremony the
bridal couple left for Huntington, W.
Va. their future home.
The Board Of Directors of the Cham
ber Of Commerce will meet this eve
ming.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12
sO7 BROAD srnErr.

Intending buyers are invited TO examine
our stock and compare our prices with
those OF other houses in the city.
Our special hargains thisweek WIN amply
fnus,seiIy attractive goods and prices in
ladies aud Misses CLOAKS and WRAPS.
The following are few OF our special bar
gains In liRESS GoOoS;
Ali.Wool Tricot at 30e.:
nonblc.width Atwood Trlcot at bOc.;
louhle-width Trlcot al S5c.
b7-incBes vide All-Wool ladies' Cloth Suit.
ingS ct 55c.:
20 pieces exira-fine fall doubla-width Cash
mere In all shades and black at 23c.
big reductions in all FANCY DRESS
GOODS.
Plain SILK velyeis reduced from si.25 TO
Brocsded SILK veivets. all shades and black
~ Sl.25:
Blackend colorcd velveteen at 5Oand 7Sc.;
Black and Colored BrOcadcd Velveteen al
soc can,
A .Tec.si bargain IN Black Bfocaded SILK
Velvet at 81 25 worth 81.
Some extra bargains Ia Black Silks-prices
Bronsss l"s a Ssq would be cheap sl.s5.
FLANNEl4s.
GRAY Flannel at 1Oc.;
White Wool Flannel at loc;
Atwood e1tTa-wlde ana heaNy ked TWlu
FLANNEL al 2lc.;
An-N ool White Twin Flannel at 25c.
The best and cheapest line Of tlannels
ever shown, ~
Zen dozen LADIES' CHEMISBS at Soc
the biggest hargain ever seen In MUSLIN
UNUkkN EAR.
CORSETS.
For ease. com fort. aud perfection OF shape
our COksETS give universal satisfaction.
TRIMMINGS.
Targains IN COlored and Black SILK and
Chenille Fringes. Feather Trimmings.
v ooi Laces, Fur Trimmings, Braids, and
BHtiOns. -
MERINO UNDEWEAR.
Mems Ail-WOol Red Shirts and Drawers at
Doc:
Extra-heavy Red Shirts and Drawers at
zoe;
Very nne Red Shirts and Drawers at 81;
White Menno shirts and Drawers at 2j, 40.
90. 75c.. 81. SIPS. sl.5O. and 81.
Ladies' MerlnO Underwear from 25c. To
$3.50:
ChildIen's Mcrino Underwear. all sizes and
prices HENTERS,
SO7 Broad street
between Third and Fourth streets.
no s-su Tu&Th
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12
Manchester Notes.

The case Of John Cough, the negro
boy indicted by the grand jury Of
Chesterfield for shooting and killing
little Charlie Forbes, was called in the
County Court yesterday, but was not
tried, the prisoner, through his counsel,
John II. Ingram, Esq, electing to be
tried in the Circuit Court.
The river commenced to fall yester-
day morning. aud went down several
feet during the day. 1t is quite muddy
now, though it is only about three feet
above loN-water mark, according to .he
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12
pianos and ORGANS.

There is only one store in Richmond
in which an intelligent musical opinion
of music or musical instruments can be
secured. There is only one musician
in the business in Richmond, and he is
the only one who has a salaried sales
man who is a musician. Ii would be
we'll to consult Mr.. Manly b. Ramos,
who does business at 903 Main street,
next to the corner Of Ninth street, be-
fore you spend your hard-earned money
in Piano or Organ. lie has no con-
nection whatever with the store for
mtrly occupied by his old firm, Ramos
& Moses.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12

A new schedule will go into effect
on the Chesapeake and Ohio railway
next Sunday. The fast express will
leave Richmond at G:25 p. NJ. instead
of G:30 p. NJ, and the afternoon mail
will arrive at $40 instead Of 3:45.
The train from Norfolk, Old Point, aud
Newport's News will reach Richmond
at G:20 P. NJ. instead Of 6:25 p. n.
There will be no other changes. Ths
Sunday excHrSion train to Newport's
News and Old Point has been discon-
tinued, having made its last trip on
Sunday last.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12
Buy your Hats Of Owen & Seiberling.
Old newspapers for sale at the Die
patch counting-room st 25 cents per
hundred.
smoke TRfxY CIGARS.

THE TESTIMONY OLA PHYsfcIAS.-James
Beecher, NJ. d.. OF sigourney, Iowa, says:
ForseyeTal wears have been using q Cough
Balsam called DIR. WILLIAM HALLS BAL
SAM FOR TIE LUSGs. and In almost every
case throughout my practice / have had
entire success. have used and prescribed
hundreds Of bottles since the days OF my
army practice (ls63). when was surgeon
Of Hospital No. 7. Louisville. KY"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12
Mozart This Evening.

|. Overture. Martha" (Flotow.)
Orchestra. >. Soprano solo, The Bet
ter Land" (Cowan.) Miss May Thomas,
of Boston. Mass. 3. Cello solo, Evil
liam Tell" (Kummer,) Mr.. c. W. Thi-
low. 4. a, Romance from " Le'clair, =
(Halevy,) b, Nachtliche Runde del
Schaarwache," (Jungman.) Orchestra.
s. Soprano solo, 1.-The Wedding Day
(Blumenthal,) Miss May Thomas. e,
Grand duo, clarinet and trombone
(Brogialdi,) MesSrs. Jardella and Equi
:. Valse, Musen Kinder" (Gung'l,,
Orchestra.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12
Police GOnfi.

The following cases were disposed Of
yesterday:
L. f. Bussell, unlawful gaming. Sent
on to the Hastings Court.
John Locks, stealing. Turned over
to his father for correction.
Branch Glazebrook, stealing. Turned
over to his father for correction.
Martin Schwann, drunk. Failed to
appear.
Richard Hodges, contempt Of court.
Dismissed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12
RnhhcrY OF SiIXarnare.

The dining-room of Mr.. Allen NJ.
Lyon, who lives on First street between
Cary and Canal. was entered last night
about : o'clock and robbed of a guam
tity Of silverware. The thief probably
entered the premises by way Of the
side alley. The property was taken
from a sideboard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12

Visitors to and members Of the
General Association Of the Baptist
churches of Virginia are cordially in-
vited to examine our large and varied
assortment Of Clothing, Overcoats, and
Mems Furnishing Goods, which we
will sell at the lowest prices and with
liberal discount to ministers.
L. b. SPENCE & Son,
Ninth and Main streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12
Popular Music.

See-Saw Waltz, 25c.
Nanon Waltz, 25c.
Mikado Selections. instrumental, Csc.
Don't Leave Your Mother, Tom
Song, 20c.
The above are our recent publica-
tions, all Of which we can recommend.
Orders by mail promptly attended to.
Walter d. Moses Il Co., 9l4 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12
Change OF Schedule.

The following changes have beon
made in the schedule of the Richmond,
Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad,
which goes into effect Sunday the 18th 4;
The train which leaves here at 7:l5 p.
NJ. will leave at 6:20, and the train
which now arrives at the Byrd-Street
station at 9:43 p. NJ. will arrive at 9:0S
?. NJ. There are also several changes
in the sleeper accommodations.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12
Important 10 Everybody.

If you don't know the prices Of
Clothing we do, and we will give you
the benefit of our knowledge by telling
you precisely what the fabrics are, and
will sell you under guarantee to be
as represented or money refunded.
OWEN & SEIBERLING,
3l3 Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12
s,o IN ssa Devu.

balance monthly. Pianos and Organs
sold this way by Manly B. Ramos q
Co., next to Spence's clothing-store,
No. 903 Main street. Catalogues free
at request. &C
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12

Judge Farrar will deliver one of his
humorous lectures at st. Johns Epis-
cOpal church next Tuesday night, for
the benefit of The Little Cleaners
Society" Subject " Lights and
Shadows; or, The Story Of Life"
and "Miss BRIDES Wedding-Day.r
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12
An sdius,men, or Freight Rates.

The unsettled condition of west
bound freight rates has at last be-
come adjusted. The trunk lines hay-
ing made an advance in freights-
west-bound-will necessitate a corre-
spondent advance by southern lines, to
20 into effect on the 18th instant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12
Organs from s22 Up.
Ryland 4 Lees, 9l3 Main street.

just arrived, an elegant line OF Boys
and Children's Suits, at prices to please
everybody.
OWEN & SEIBERLING,
3l3 Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12
eenerai Association OF virginia.

Delegates and visitors are offered
special bargains in Boots, Shoes, and
Trunks by Williams q Ford, corner
Fourth and Broad streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12
DRESS GOODS.

Cashmeres, all cOlOrs, from l0c. to 81 a
yard:
Flannels for 80, 7Jc. and 81 yard;
All. Wool TricOt Cloths for so, 60, 75c., and
yard;
Worsied Pla ids for 25c.:
A large stock Of CalicOes for 30. yard
VelVeteens for trimming from 40c. TO 81
yard:
SIX Velvets from 81 to s5 yard:
BTocade NelVets from Sl.5O t0si yard;
A full line OF New Dress Buttons very
cheap.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12
SMOKE TRIxY CIGARS.

COUGHS AND COLDs.-Those who are sur
fering from Coughs. Colds. Sore.Throat, ETC.,
should try BROWNS BAoscnIAL TRocHEs.
Sold only IN Loxes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12
Pianos from si75 Tp.
Ryland a Lees, 9l3 Main street.
The MnrId-RaunM ned

Howe Sewing Machines. You can get
one of these light-ruuning new &c"
Howe Sewing Machines. with all the
latest attachments, warranted for five
years, for $50. at 223 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12
HcnricO County Court.

The Henrico County Court was in
session yesterday, but transacted no
business Of special interest. The court
will meet again Friday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12
Miss Marie Kelley, daughter OF Hon.
A. NJ. Kelley, is visiting Mr.. Alfred
Moses, III east franklin street.
Good News.

Stop in your promenade on Rich
mond's Broadway at 3l3, and see the
prices of our Clothing, Gents Furnish
ing Goods, and Hats.
OWEN 4 SEIBERLINo.
3l3 Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12
BARGAIN. I'm p,nno, and orvans.

Three floors filled with instruments,
new and secondhand, at prices to suit
the times, at Ryland 4 Lees, 9l3 Main
street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12
ARE STILL TRIUMPHANTi

For fifteen years they have steadily
gained in favor. and. with sales constantly
Increasing have become the most popular
corset throughout the United States.
The & quality Is warranted 20 icear t,cice
as tong as ordinary C0rsets. We have lately
introduced the & and Il n grades with Er-
ira LOug Vast. and we can furnish them
when preferred.
Highest awards from all the worlds great
fairs. The last medal received is for First
DeOree of Merit from the late Exposition
held at New Orleans.
While scores OF patents have been found
worthless. the principles of the Glove-Fit-
ting have proved invaluable.
Retailers are authorized to refund money
if on examination, these COrsets do not
prove as represented.
For sale everywhere. Catalogue free on
application.
oc 18TH ,SuGTu6m New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12
pD- SMYRNA RUGS.

paS- SMYRNA RUGS.
our stock is again replenished with all the
NEW PATTERNS MATS and RUGS 70
match. Our low prices are very taking.
Look at our large-size TAPESTRY RUG at
sl.4s. worth s2.25;
Largest size TAPESTRY RUGS at s1.ss-
we'll worth $3.50.
CARPETS, CARPETS, CARPETS.
Chelsea, Jute. Hemp. Rag. Ingram, Cotton
Chain. Wooi-filled extra super Two Ply.
kfdderminster Three-Ply, koxbury
Tapestry, Tapestry Brussels, Body Bros
sells. and Moquette Carpets.
We have a very large stock for you TO se''ct
from. We guarantee lowest prices nd
good workma nship,
Extra super, Kidderm nster, and Three-iiy
Kensington Art Squares.
WINDOW. SHADES nom s5c. pair up.
no l2-eOd LEVY a DAVIS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12

Masnn A Mamlln Organs.

Also. the Wilcox & White, Burdett,
and Shoninger's, at iocea factory
prices, at Ryland q Lees.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12

Delegates 20 the baptist Convention
will find a large assortment Of Fancy
Groceries, Teas, Cotfees, Roe Herrings,
Corned Shad, Picked Salmon, &C., &C.,
&C., for sale at moderate prices, by
JOSEPH NJ. BLAIR, Grocer,
sos Main street, pace Block.)
Branch Store Second aud Broad
streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12

THE DISPATCH JoB-PRISTISo HOUSE Q
thoroughly equipped TO do all kinds OF BOOK.
AND JoB-PKISTISG az the shortest notice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12

Mrs. Georgia X. Gaines. who recently
left Richmond for Holland, Mich,
where she proposes in the future to re.
side, has many friends here whose good
wishes will follow her to her new home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12
Special Discount TO Ciergymeu

on Pianos, Organs. and Sheet Music at
Walter d. Moses & Co.'s, 9l4 Main
Streat
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12
rsy~ MITTELDORFER'S, 527 EAST
BROAD STREET.
WR IBc

w KAIS.
Newmarkets from $3.50 TO S25;
Rus ian Circulars from S4.25 TO $50;
Ladies Jackesis from 81. 80 TO So;
cloth Visites from SO 10 $40;
Plain and BrOcade SILK Visites from $40
To S25:
Rrocade Velvet Vistes from $3.50 TO $50 !;
10 mans nom 81 TO $40.
BLACK FUR and FUR COLLARS;
BLACK and COLORED & IL EMIL +
PRINCES from soc. to sl.jO;.
COLORkD WOKSTED FRiNGES from
3bc. TO 81 yard;
MOSS TRIMMING, all cOlors, for soc. a
yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12

psy~ TRICoTS, ALL C0LORS, AT
SOC. yard worth 75c.;
ExTRA-wIDE TRICoTs in desirable co"
lors;
BouCLE in various grades and shades;
He ndssme FRINGEs In new designs;
Elegant BLACK and COLORED BROCADE
VELVETS:
Plain BLACK and COLORED VELVETS.
noI2.eod LEVY & DAVIS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12
Ihc Mlnslrela.

Tonight, at the Theatre, Barlow,
Wilson d Rankin's minstrels will ap-
pear for one night only.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12
s FOR poRrIEREs.

We have an elegant stock OF BAMIE and
SILK. .AYp-wooL TURCOhAN STRIPES
for making PoRTIEREs. Prices a. low as
65c. yard. -
TuRCoMAN CURTAINS. all qualities
some specially cheap ~ 1918 pair;
FRINGE for PoRrIEREs Just received;
WALNUT and GILT POLES.
poiaeod LEVY & DAVIS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12
gauge on one Of the pillars Of the Pc

gauge on one of the pillars Of the Pc
tersburg bridge.
The November term Of the Hastings
Court will commence next Monday.
DR.. d. X. Baston, Of Fluvanna, was
in the city last night. He will leave Tor
home to-day.
No services were held at the Baptist
church here last night on account OF the
General Association, which was in ses-
sion in Richmond.
Rev. d. b. Winfree is stopping in
the city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12
{. guue Meeting -

Steinwny. Fisher, and Other Planes,
at Ryland d Lees, 9l3 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12
specIa, D,>eoun, TO CIergymen

on Pianos, Organs, and Sheet-Music at
Walter b. Moses & Co.'S, 9l4 Main
street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12

CARPETS.
Hemp Carpets for iS 20, and 25c.;
cotton Carpets for 20, 20, and Soc;
Mixed Carpets for 25. 80. 37s and 40c.
Wool Carpets for 80. 62H. rs. S7Izc , and 81;
Three Ply Carpets for 70, s71zc., and 81;
Tapestry Carpets for G2H and Zoe;
Tapestry Brussels for 10 and S74c.;
Body Brussels for 81 25 "A yard;
Velvet Carpets for Sl.62H yard:
Floor Oil-ClOths from 80 10 50c. square
yard;
LiDOcum for 81 per square yard. ~
10. a r.. MITTELDORFER'S
no S-Su, ,1u&Th j27 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12
oGiclal Vote Of The CITY OF RIenm ond.

Below will be found the official vote
of the city, now on file in the clerks
Office Of the Hastings Court, as attested
by Clerk W. p. Lawton
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12

CORSETS from 3jc. to SO;
a nne IO.4 WHITE BLANKET for s2.0
worth SO;
CALICO and CRETONNE COMFORTA-
BLES nom 75c. to 81;
LACE CURTAINS and CORNICE. POLES
very cheap.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12
Ninc-Sfop Organ. sJJ.
sIight Change OF Time.

Walter d. Moses & Co., 9li Main
street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12
TOYS AND NOVELTIES.

Ibave Iust returned from the North with
a large and well-seec stock of TOYS aud
many novelties, which will sell At BOT.
TOM PRICE. In the Iine OF COStEC-
YlONkkf you will find full supply Of my
Own manufacture FANCY, POUND. ana
FRUIT CAh rs and ali kind OF CASDlE&
Give me = call. ALEX. WER5T,
No. 225 east Broad street.
no io.ru ThSsust corner Third.
MUSIC-V0CAL AND INSTRU.
AVA MENTAL.
Pupils graduated At reasonable terms.
Lessons given st all hours.
Residence; all east Clay street.
nc I0-Tu ThAsusts ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-12
PERSONAL.

!. 7 ~ - ~ s1se~N<e~>
TO H0RSEMEN-A CARD.--L
pr; ~ q; tso'kss. v. s.. N. n q. v. a.
= ,.;ss' ~; W enn,'snse y soy msn calling himself
college 10 show bis diploma and viii A..
iosltsloo0 in the state Bank Of virxinin
lIi-w r...y.a. ROGERS. VA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-07-28

TENDERED THE FREEDOM OF LONDON.
DUBLIN. July oS.-Hon. Patrick \. Collins, of
Boston, has been rendered the freedom of this
lity, which he has accepted for some time he ct
month.
AMERICAN SECURITIES STRONG.
LONDON, July 2S.--Amercan railway Securi-
ties are strong on the news OF the probable
amaigamation of the West shore with the New
York Central railway system.
VIENNA, July 2S.-Mr Hecher chaplain of
the British embassy in this city, has compiled
a report OF the British and Americans resident
in Vienna, based on the census of 1SSO. lie
finds that these residents number ,316. OF
this number 291 are Anglicans, IS:; Roman
Catholics, 311 Lutheralls, Ill Jews and 2;s OF
no religion.
RESTRICTING THE SALE OF ARMS IN RUSSIA.
Moscow, July 2S.-An order has been issued
by the governor of Moscow forbidding the sale
of arms To any one who is not licensed by law
to deal in such articles. Severe penalties Will
be imposed for violations OF this order.
THE EGYPTIAN LOAN.
LONDON, July 2S.-The Egyptian loan will be
issued on Thursday OF this week.
DYNAMITERS IN FRANCE.
MoNTCEAU-LEs-MINi2S, rs, July 2S.-Three men
have been arrested here on a charge of attempt
ing to blow up church at San Nignes with
dynamite.
RACING AT GOoDwooD PARK.
LONDON, July 2S.--The meeting at Goodwood
opened to-day. The race for the Iioodwood
stakes was won by Baron de Rothchiid's four
Mr.. J. X, keene'sl five-year-oId chesnut horse
Blue Grass came in second, and the Duke of
Beauforts three-year-Old bay colt Pellegrino
third. There were four starters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-07-28
MIR. RORch'S Contracts.

SECRETARY WHrrNEY's LETTER TO THE CON-
TRACTORS ASSIGNEES.
The letter of the Secretary of the Navy to Mr..
John Roach's assignees in regard to dealing
with the matter of ROachs contracts with the
government, suggest as q practical method OF
arriving at a solution of the matter q meeting
Of the assignees and their counsel with the At
torney General and the Secretary of tho Navy,
at whicn some practical method of dealing with
the subject may be arrived at which shall be
within the Secretary legal authority. The letter
margin of moneys reserved to unable 1t to pro-
tect itself In the present situation. All the ten
per cent reservations have been surrendered
except $26,67O. In addition, there are unpaid
bills for extras amounting to $26, ,6SS.95, and in
dispute On the Dolphin 500 Observation-Disclosures
(mOstly in dispute) $S3,3O4.O3. On tho other
hand four ships are in the hands of the assign
ees, upon which over $4,000, 600 has been
paid, which ships must be completed to be val
uable. liable to greater deterioration by neglect
than all the moneys unpaid and In dispute
would repay.
1t understood that Secretary Whitney pro-
poses to accept the unfinished cruisers Chicago,
Boston and Atlanta in their present condition,
In case John Roach is unable to resume, ana
have them completed by the government In tho
best manner possible. The vessels are nearly
paid for, and Secretary Whitney regards their
acceptance as the only escape by the govern
ment from serious loss.