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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-12
Present state Of solar Activity.

The variations in the number Of sun
spots and fdculP since 1883 have re-
Gently been given by Natre. 1t ap-
pears that the last suu-Spot maximum
was attained about the close of 1888,
the interval from the period Of least
SpOttedness having been nearly two
years longer than usual. Since that
date there has been a steady falling off
in both the number and areas OF the
spots. This diminution Of spots was
particularly marked in the last part of
1885, while the faculd have shown a
very distinct though not so rapid de-
cline.
While such able observers as NJ.
Tacchini, NJ. Wolf, and Professor Spo-
rer in Europe, and Professor Todd and
others in this country, have diligently
kept record of all the solar spots and
prominences, science unfortunately is
not able to say positively whether the
decrease of solar activity means a de-
crease Of the suns heat received
by the earth or the contrary.
The preponderance of evidence seems
to be in favor of the concla-
sion reached by Professor Balfour
Stewart, that 1.-THE sun is most power
ful at times Of maximum sun spots"
The Genealogical records of the last
eighteen months seem also to accord
with what we might expect in a period
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-12
MaNCHEsTER MATTERS.
Marriage Of Miss Rider and nr. Witch
cli-Quarries Taking ON Hands, &c.

The marriage of Miss Maggie Rider
to Mr.. John Mitchell took place at the
West-End Methodist church last night,
and this beautiful little edifcc was
crowded with friends of the contract
ing couple. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Mr.. Robertson, pastor
Of this church. Many are the wishes
for happy and prosperous life for the
young couple.
The Westham and other granite quar-
ries near here commenced taking on
hands about two weeks ago and are
now working almost full forces. These
quarries, which give employment to a
large number of persons, have been
doing but little since last fall.
Messrs. Z. F. Shinault, Henry Fur
croD, Edward Gallagher, r. 7. Heath,
and E. A. Snellings have received PEN
sions under the recent legislative ap-
preparation Of 1000 made for this
purpose. Each Of them received goo,
except Mr.. Snellings, who received
sl20. He had both legs shot OIL du-
ring the late war.
Al of the lamps on the Free bridge
are being lighted now every night. This
is a great convenience to those who
patronize this thoroughfare at night.
Assistant-B Bishop Randolph will hold
confirmation services at the eade-Me'
mortal church tonight.
A regular meeting of the City COun-
Gil will be held at 80 o'clock this eve
ming.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-12
The Pocket Seuus Of Dixie.

Every body hereabouts, says the
Louisville Commercial, remembers, and
delightfully."-, the charming little body
from Mobile who captured Louisyille's
social world by storm just before and
during the holidays. She is so small
and such beauty that she is familiar,y
known throughout the South as 1.-The
Pocket Venus Of Dixie" She has just
been the central figure OF very
romantic and somewhat danger
Gus adventure. In this interesting
story from real life, there is a lover, .
pleasure yacht, two sisters, brother,
large vessel, collision at sea in the
night. The lover sailed in to Mobile
one fine winter day and placed his new
and beautiful craft at the service of this
little queen of the South. She and
several members or her family accepted,
and they sailed (or steamed) away with
Pleasure at the helm and the lover on
deck. But in the darkness OF the Sec
ond night, near the dawn, there was
crash, and the side of the yacht yielded
to the greater force Of merchants
sloop. Everything was darkness and
confusion. 4 voice the voice ola woman
giving orders with coolness, correct
ness, and presence Of mind that would
have won the heart of any brave man.
She. who danced and talked the Decem-
Der nights away with our dear cuTled
darlngs of fashion, saw the danger and
brayely met it. \ few hours later
they sailed back on the merchants
shOp into the harbor Of Mobile, indebted
for their liyes-those who had been on
board the yacht-to this brave little
" Pocket Venus Of Dixie
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-12
..Oid ytrgiuia Never Tire. :

At the Maryland Club, in Baltimore,
a few days ago, wager was entered
into by a party Of twelve Marylanders
and Vuginians upon the merits oftheir
respective Hams, each claiming their
superiority over the other, and it was
finally resolved to test the question.
Accordingly the representatives of each
party had their choicest Hams cooked
in the most approved style, Messrs.
Christian, White * Co. entering their
celebrated GorciOn'S," which for
years have enjoyed national reputa-
tion. At the appointed hour the CON-
mittees met, each confident of victory,
and upon a Widespread table the Hams
Of each were eagerly tested, resulting
in a unanimous verdict in favor of the
" Gordon Virginia Hams" which were
without an equal, though several of
Marylands choicest productions were
put against them. There being no dis
senting voice the wager was settled by
a mammoth champagne-supper at the
expense of the Marylanders, in which
the virginians took lively part until
the " tcee small hours" of the morn
ing, when they adjourned as happy as
lords over the triumph they had gained.
Hurrah for old Virginia, and may she
never tire .
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-12

Howard against Commonwealth.
From the County Court of Fauquier
county. Affirmed, Judge Lewis de-
lyeriDg the opinion.
Harrison against Commonwealth.
From the County Court of Cumberland
county. Affirmed, Judge Lacy de-
liyering the opinion.
Smith against IIenkel. From the Cir
cult Court of Madison county. Affirm
ed, Judge FauntleOy delivering the
opinion.
Saunders against Grigg's adminstra-
tor. From IIustings Court Of Danvllle.
Reversed, Judge Richardson delivering
the opinion.
Morrison against Lavell. From Cir
cult Court of Rockbridge county. AZ
frmed, Judge Hinton delivering the
opinion.
Norfolk and Western Railroad Com
pany against Smoot. From Circuit
Court of Roanoke county. Reversed,
Judge FauntlerOy delivering the opin-
ion.
Menefee against Marye and als., and
Beecher against Lewis * Bagby, trus-
tees. Dismissed for failure to print.
Robertson against Tapscott, and Ro-
bertson against Watts and ais. From
the Circuit Court Of Amherst county.
Affirmed, Judge Richardson delivering
the opinion.
Carter against Carter. Argued by
Judge Joseph Christian for the appel
lant and submitted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-12
Hastings Court.

Tazewell Dudley, charged with un-
lawful assault upon Lucy Carter, was
sent to Jail for three months and fined
$25.
Daniel Murphy, charged with false
swearing, was tried and acquitted.
Arthur Furguson, who was convicted
on the 9th day of January last of felo-
NOUS assault, and who moved for new
trial before sentence, was suggested to
be insane, tried, and found to be so.
He is to be sent to the Central Lunatic
Asylum for treatment.
Robert Coleman, charged with high
way robbery, was called in open court,
and, not appearing, his recognizance en-
tered into before the Police Justice in
the sum of $500, with Harriet E. Cole
nan as security. was on motion Of the
Commonwealth attorney forfeited.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-12
Tuckalioe Farmers CJub.

The Tuckahoe Farmers Club met
yesterday with Colonel Randolph llar-
Iison, who is its yice-president and one
Of its most active members. There
was a full attendance. \ Fence
Law" was the subject for discussion,
and Mr.. j. q. Tlnsley read an excel
lent paper, arguing that our farmers
should not be required to keep up their
fences, but that owners Of stock ought
to coniine their animals so as not to
depIedate upon their neighbors.
Remarks were also made by DR.. j.
G.. Bcattie, Julian NJ. Rulin, Frank
Guy, Otway S. Allen, K. F. Beirne, and
Walter L. Grant-all being Of opinion
that there should be no law to compel
a farmer to build fences, it being very
expensive and often impracticable.
The club will meet next month at
the farm Of Dr. j. G.. Beattie, and will
then discuss The Proper Time of
Planting and Cutting Corn for Ensi-
lage."
The meeting yesterday was held in
the ladies' saloon of Pizzini's uptown
store, No. 100 east Broad street. A
fine dinner, in courses consisting of
oysters, meats, salads, ices, cakes, &c.,
was splendidly served under the per-
sonal supervision of Mr.. Frank p.
Burke, of the firm. OF course the
members enjoyed this part of the meet
ing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-12
NotL,abie-suit Dismissed.

The on y case tried in the City Cir
cult Court yesterday was that of the
Commonwealth rs. Rose E. Doyle, one
Of the surtties on the bond Of John q.
Kasey, late treasurer Of Bedford coun-
ty, and her husband, A. III. Doyle.
This was a motion made by the Au.
Sitor of Public Accounts against Ka-
sey and sureties to recover SS,S20.60,
balance of the revenue for the year
1881 and license-taxes for 1882. The
Court decided that Mrs. Doyle was not
liable, her husband not having joined
in the bond which was given on her in
dividual property. The case was dis
missed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-12
mLAnIH NLrNKTMENT.
Chamber of Commerce.

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Board Of Directors of the Chamber of
Commerce was held Yesterday evening.
Present Messrs. George A. Ainslie,
first yice-president; X. \. Dunlop, Sc
cond yice-president; Robert 5. Bosher,
Henry Bodeker, Ashton Starke, O. l..
Cottrell, W. NJ. Archer, j. II. Witty,
and John 6. SPOTS. Excuses were
made for the absence Of Messrs. James
II. Blair and :. II. lIaweS.
In view Of the fact that there will no
doubt be an extra session Of the Lcgis-
lature this fall or winter, the following
committee appointed to urge the pas
sage Of the bill to increase the jurisdic-
ton of county courts to all suits in
volying less than $500 was continued {:
Messrs. T.. \. Catlin, F. +. Patrick,
John Cringan, G. E. Wingo, John a.
Kratz, George P. Stacy, Junius A.
Mosby, Henry Bodeker, Edgar Taylor,
and ". \. Redford.
After some other business the Board
adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-12

Murphy was up charged with violating
the city ordinance by keeping his bar
room open on Sunday. Sands, Mr..
Murphy's bartender, was a witness in
the case, and during the trial it became
necessary to inquire whether or not the
bar-room had been kept open on par
ticular Sunday, and Sands was asked
the question. lie replied that he was
in the bar-room and no one got drink
in there that day, when, in fact, it was
proved by other witnesses that Sands
did sell liquor on that day. Thereupon
be was sent on to the grand jury for In
dictment.
The jury, after hearing the case, found
accused guilty, and fixed his punishment
at confinement in Jail for twelve months
and fine of cent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-12
Tho stiIc..IInnarc ninicuIty.

Major Robert Stiles and john How
ard, ESQ.,, who were arrested Wednes-
day afternoon on the charge Of being
about to break the peace, and who were
bailed in the sum Of $500 each for their
annearance in the Police Court yester-
day morning. put in prompt appear
ance. Mr. Frank W. Christian ap-
peared as counsel for Mr.. Stiles and
Mr.. Howard appeared alone. He said
he had been summoned to appear before
tie Court at that time, but he did not
know what for. lie asked to see the
warrant, which was shown him.
Sergeant Tomlnson took the wit
ness-stand and said | heard Of the
difficulty between Messrs. Stiles and
Howard yesterday, and was instructed
to see to it. Captain Angle swore out
the warrant and ! executed it. | did
not think the matter was settled after
that gentleman pointing to Major Stiles
had slapped the Jaws of this one refer
ring to Mr.. Howard.
Justice Richardson: What do you
know Of your own knowlege abOut the
affair:
Sergeant TomlinsOn said he knew
nothing. lie was told to stand aside.
There being no other witnesses, the
case was dismissed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-12
Defafcatiou of an Iudlnna County
Treasurer.

INDIANAPOLIs,M March l0.-A Daily
Ners Nincennes tInd.) special says
An examination Of the books concluded
this forenoon shows an approximate
shortage against County-Treasurer liol-
lingsworth Of s7S.219. Everybody IS
dumbfounled at this gigantic erPose.
Ilollingsworth was prosperous and
wealthy farmer when he took posses
sion OF the treaSurer's office. What he
has done with this immense sum puzzles
every body. Conjecture is that it has
been squandered in margin-gambling
and a woman affair over which lIol-
lirgs worth has one suit in court. Ex-
County-Treasurer ". W. Berry has
been installed in charge of the treasu-
rer's office.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-12
RElDSttIlE.
Death of an x-sherim-PneuEio ouia --
shot Himself.

lCorrespondenceo otthe Richmond Dispatch.l J
REIDsvILLE, y. c., March IL, 1856.
Ex-Sherih I. ". Field died at his
residence, in this place, at ? o'clock this
morning Of paralysis. He was stricken
about two weeks ago. His death is a
great blow to his family and many
friends in this county.
Pneumonia seems to be epidemic in
this community at present, and the doc
tors are kept very busy.
A negro dude, carrying a self-cOck
ing revolver in his pocket, while fun
bling with the trigger, shot himself
through the hand Sunday.
DR.. j. W. smith proposes to erect a
brick building on Main street, to be
occupied by the pOst-otice. c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-12
Carrying II Point.

lbAn lNi'iNSI
Little Galley, whose father is just
dead has set upin great state for himself,
and is airing his new English suit on
the avenue, when beggar accosts him
" Please, sir, help poor man to a
nights lodging" Not to-day, my
man, rot to-day" S'help me, sir /;
haven't slept on a bed this ten days"
Not to-day, my man, not to-day"
Al sir, you wouldn't say that if we
was at home, sir. But somehow you
English gents, when you gets to New
York, has no art for a poor chap
that" Paw dayyll. Ileah."
Gives him a IS bill and goes to the
club to treat himself to a small bottle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-12
orIutcrcstto Athletes.

James Robinson, trainer Of athletes
at Harvard and Princeton Colleges,
writes from Princeton, January "a,
1885: For cuts, bruises. strains,
rheumatism, and colds, always use
Allcock's Porous Plasters for myself
and pupils. Never have known them
to fail in over one hundred cases. They
strengthen the muscles and give instant
relief. They are the only external
remedy used by our athletes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-12
GOULD NOT BEHAVE HIMSELF.
Luther Jenkins. an Ex.Convicf, se"'
10 the q rant Jury ON Two Charges

Last Saturday night the dwelling.
house of Mr.. 7. Wiley Davis was en-
tered by way Of a window opening on
the back porch, and robbed Of an organ
cover, dozen lace tides, small ebony
table, four curtain-chains, four books,
and sundry other small articles.
Suspicion pointed to Luther jenkins,
a colored ex-convict, who had just been
discharged from the penitentiary about
a week before after serving a sentence
OF two years for HOUSEKEEPING, and be
was arrested on Wednesday by Officers
Hall and Enright. His case was called
in the Police Court yesterday morning.
Mr.. Davis identified certain articles
found in the possession of the accused
as some of those stolen from his house.
A colored woman named Sallie
Clarke testified that she met Jenkins
on the street last Sunday night and he
offered to sell her an Organ-coyer and
some lace tides, which she declined
to buy. Later in the evening Jenkins
came to her house and again offered
to sell her the organ-cover. She again
refused to make the purchase, and, be-
lieving il was stolen property, went out
to inform the police. The officers
went to the house but the man had
left. The next morning her children
found the cover in her back yard under
a beer-barrel.
The accused was sent on to the grand
jury.
THE OTHER CHARGE.
There was another warrant against
the accused, sworn out by Sergeant
Whitlock, charging him with stealing a
horse and buggy, the property Of Mr.
Il. Tay lor McCue.
Last Thursday night Mr.. McCue left
his horse and buggy standing at the
corner Of Grace and Adams streets
During his absence some one drove it
off. He notified the police Of his loss,
and on Monday the horse was found in
stable kept by Daniel Randolph (col-
ored). on Franklin street, near the Fish
market; the buggy was found IN Fish
alley, and the harness under the draw
bridge spanning the Dock at the foot of
Seventeenth street.
Yesterday morning Sergeant Whit
lock, while in conversation with the
prisoner at the First station-house,
asked him what about that horse and
buggy Jenkins replied " If you are
speaking of the horse and buggy stolen
last Thursday night, all can say about
it Is that | net a fellow with it at the
corner of Tenth and Broad streets
about 10 o'clock Thursday night and
he wanted me TO take ride with him."
Sergeant Whitlock, after hearing this
statement, swore out warrant against
jenkins, charging him With the above
offence. Mr.. McCue SAID he did not
know anything Of his own knowledge
to connect the accused with the larceny.
Daniel Randolph. the keeper Of the
stable. said that the horse was brought
to his stable late last Thursday night,
and lie was quite certain that Jenkins
was the man who brought it there.
The accused was sent on to the grand
jury in this case also.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-12
CENTS PER COPY.

of declinirg solar activity, as there
have been marked deficiencies OF tenn
perature in countries Of the northern
hemisphere where the thermometer Is
best observed.
Making allowance for the different
results arrived at by different computers
of the sun-spot period, it would appear
probable that we have now nearly
reached a minimum, and that before
the present year closes the suns activity
may begin to increase slowly again. In
this case we may possibly have milder
seasons next year than We have hsd
since 1883.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-12
Distinguished Lady visitors at the
Capitol.

Mrs. Whitney, of Washington, wife
of the Secretary of the Navy, is in the
city, stopping with Mrs. Archer An
derson.
Mrs. Harrison, wife of Mr.. Burton
Harrison, who was during the war pri-
yate secretary Of President Davis, now
a prominent lawyer Of New York, is
tie guest OF Mrs. DR.. Fairfax.
Yesterday these ladies, with Colonel
and Mrs. Anderson, visited the Capitol,
and were shown through the building
by the Governor.
This morning Mrs. Whitney and Mrs.
Harrison will so down to Brandon, on
the James, and after a brief stay there
Mrs. Whitney will 60 to Florida.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-12

held a meeting at Sanger Hall last
night. The proceedings were secret
One Of the officers stated that he was
not at liberty to tell anything about It,
Nevertheless it is understood that one
of the purposes Of the meeting was to
make ready to give material help to
some of the towns in which local-option
elections will soon be held.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-12
Assignment.

Yesterday morning deed Of assign
m,nt from Messrs. Branch 4 Bugg
Clinton II. Branch and Henry S. Bugg)
to Conway r. Sands, trustee, was put
on record. Assignors have been for
some time in the cigar-manufacturing
business at Is west Broad street. The
deed is made for the benefit Of their
creditors. Assets, s5,7l9.S7 liabili-
tics S5 QSS "a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-12
nut I. I,psfy

The answer to this question is in re-
ference to a cure. for Coughs, Colds,
Consumption, Bronchitis, Group, and
all Throat and Lung.Diseases--Dr.
DAvIp's COUGH SYRUP. This is the
Simplest, pureat, and most elicacious
remedy known, and physicians pre-
scribe it as such with results that
astonish them most agreeably.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-12
THE kErREAT.
Work or u Year-What the Ladies'
wanf-ElecfiOn Of officers.

The annual meeting of the Board
Of Lady Managers Of the Retreat for
the Sick was held in the building Of
that institution on yesterday. 1t was
well attended by the ladies represent
ing the different denominations Of the
city, and the managers may well be
congratulated on the success of their
efforts to alleviate human suffering and
to restore to health the sick. From the
YnSsident's report it appears that during
the past year 257 patients were re-
ceiyed. OF these thirty were given
2,4l7 days of entirely free treatment,
430 days being given by the different
churches and the remainder by the Re-
treat. OF the 227 paying patients
none paid over IS per week, and
majority Of them not as much, while
all have enjoyed comforts and atten-
tions which could not have been pro-
cured elsewhere for so small an
amount"
The report says that the lady
managers are working wholly in the
cause Of charity, and would most gladly
open their doors freely to all worthy
sufferers without money and without
price, if that was possible. As it is,
they only ask such assistance from this
community as will help them in caring
for the poor. If the public would re-
cognize the fact that the Retreat is the
only charitable institution Of the sort in
the city, that it has no endowment
whatever, and affords equal privileges
to all physicians, there would be no
necessity for entertainments to be given
OF other extra efforts made to supply
deficiencies in its income, for all would
feel it to be a duty to aid in supporting
such a blessing to the city. The present
condition of the Retreat is encouraging,
and its managers feel that it needs only
to be better known to be appreciated
as il deserves. There have been thirty
one Dhy sicians in attendance during the
year. 1t seems almost unnecessary to
say that no member Of the Board re
ceives any compensation for services"
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: Mrs. W. \.
Jenkins, president Mrs. Ed. Cohen,
first vice-preSident; Mrs. j. 7. Ellyson.
second yice-president; Mrs. 7. 5. Bald
win, third vice-president; Mrs. j. B.
Gentry, fourth yice-president; Mrs.
Jack Temple. treasurer Mrs. j. i.
Iightfoot, secretary, and Mrs. F. c.
Tucker, assistant secretary. Finance
Committee: Mrs. NJ. 5. Smith Chair
man, Mrs. A. S. Lee, Mrs. Il. Adam,
Mis-. Richard Peckham, and Mrs. II.
Asher.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-12
The Academy.

Little Mufets" " was again played
at the Academy last night to good
audience, Miss Calef well acquitting
herself in the title role.
This afternoon and tonight " Fam
chion" will be put on, and the house
will doubtless be crowded.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-12
s.Rht.G.s. BTGGiE>. 81.

AZ {. SMITH. 3l4 NORTH egs1>
w FIFrK sTKFhT.-i nave 80
g. .sEt o. my OWu manufacture. EiCiD-
EiAH. EETENaI0N.TOP FAMILY CAR
HL5IS LADIIA' PHAEIONs. JUMP
sEAT ROCEAWANS VliLAGE.CA ARTS
and KOX.BG GGlE- also. numOer Of
secood hand CARGiAGES PHAErONs.
CAIgfc. BCGGiES snd WAGONS a. very
low prts1K. Catalogues furnished on appli-
ebilon. 4 call LJlicite$
IL I'm W. {. SMITH.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-12
Last nance,

We will continue to sell up to Sat-
urday night the 18Th instant QUE
stock of 0yercoats, Suits, &C., at prime
cost. Now is the time to secure q bar
gain.
OWEN, SEIBERLrNG Il Co.,
3l3 Broad street,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-12
Rithmou,l Theatre.

Tonight Oliver Byron, supported by
Kate Byron, will appear in the comedy
drama entitled the Inside Track
written by F. 5. Scudamore. 1t is a
love story interspersed with some very
laughable incidents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-12
Fatal Explosion OF Pow der Nils.

by IeIe.lAHn 20 me DIspaIcn.1
PORTLAND, Ne, March 1.-Two
great powder-mills Of the Gambo Pow
der Company, eleven miles from here,
blew up this afternoon, killing Clarance
Clary and Henry Hooper. The loss
will be heavy.