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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-12

SIMPLE. ne sAys 70 Ne trsstsss, aassr
having given en- dnirAbls papsr " II
! were charged vish ysus pssecss ~
spossibility should, smeog 81 PER-
sons known 10 ne md h aoy degree
available for the. place, select Mr.
Bocock a. being, IN my judgement, ne
NEST suitable person 70 BE- professor o.
Greek 1t Hampdsn-Sidnsy College,"
He vas the unanimous choice o. tne
faculty snd Board Of Trustees.
An increase in the number Of stu
dents at the college and also st Union
Theological Seminary 10 expected. Pre-
psrations are now being made for the
opening Of these institutions about the
let Of next month. :,
The health Of the community ana
ueishborhood is excellent; but this II
nothing extraordinary. - tradition
tells MS Of only two deaths occurring IN
the college 10 tho one hundred and ten
Years of It's history.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-12
Removed for Cause.
INV telegraph to the Dispatch.


WAsuINGToN, August 1.-THE
following letter was received by the
Senate in secret sSssion, and was re.
ferred to the Committee on the Judi
ciary (Mr. Van V. Richardson, whose
nomination to be marshal Of the East
ern district of North Carolina gave rise
to tie Senate resolution, was confirmed
by the Senate on the I'd Of August:
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE,
July &c, 1886.
"To the President pro tempors Of the
Senate:
"Sir,-I have the honor to &C
knowledge the receipt Of copy Of the
resolution passed by the Senate in ex-
ecutive session on yesterday, as fol-
lows Resolred, That the Attorney.
General be, and he hereby is, directed
10 transmit to the Senate as soon as
NAV be the originals or copies OF all
official papers, correspondence, and
reports in the possession OF the De-
partment Of Justice concerning the adj
m;n;stration and conduct of the office
| Of marshal for the Eastern district
az North Carolina from the
LIST Of January, 1885, to this
date; and in reply beg leave to state
that there are no official papers, CORE
| spondence, and reports in possession OF
this Department touching the matter
spoken Of in the resolution since the Isl
day Of January, 1885. If the resolu'
ton grows out Of the matter Of the sus
pension Of j. b. Hill, Esq, marshal O.
the district named, beg leave to say
that the President authorizes me to state
that such suspension was made for th'
sole reason that Mr.. Hill left his home il
Raleigh, in 1884, while be was . marsha
of the United States, and went to th'
Republican Convention Of the First con
gressional district, in which he hat
lived before his removal to Raleigh
but from which he had removed many
years since, and that by active CANVASS
he succeeded in having himself appoint
ed by said convention delegate TO tn
National Convention at Chicago; an,
! that he attended such Convention in tn
capacity Of . delegate, and participates
! in the proceedings Of the same.
"very respectfully,
"a. II. GARLAND,
" Attorney General.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-12

A me New Professor or Gresk-Ths
Coming ssssiop.
lCprsspondence ofthe Richmond Dispatoh.l
AUGUST 10, 1856.
Mr.. Willis II. Bocock Was appointed
provisional professor Of Greek and
French by the trustees Of Hsmpden-
Sidney College, who yesterday met IN
Fsrmyille. He fills the position vacated
BIZ Professor Addison Hoge, who goes
70 the University Of Mississippi. There
vas mot . constitutional quorum pres
emit for the election Of professor, or
Mr.. Bocock would, have been elected
permanent professor. This will no
derbt b done at the next meeting Of
The Board.
Ms. Bccock ID son Of tho late John
n. Bseock. d. D., and nephew Of Hon.
Thomas 8. Booock, and on bis mothers
sids nephew Of Ex-Governor Ksmper.
He d one Of The most distinguished
yeupg scholars IN yirgipia. Graduating
VIA IL 6rst honors at HAmpdsn-Sid-
~ IL 1854, hs stood In the FIRST rank
r Latin and Greek ct the University Of
vkgisis u ~ session Of l6S4-'S5.
IL assisted Mr.. J. p. Mcclure In his
o6Seoi b Riehmesd In The session Of
lDo5-'0o. The testimonials presented
= - behalf y H. Board IRON sons
y u ablest educators h the 6tsts
M nosf ssnAsksbls. A sentsncs
~ nj 4 P5efoeeee Jehn b. Whselss,
& = Qs!sssi'y, ~ as'vs = y *
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-12
sTAUNTON.

The Nor NAL school-MunicipaI Mat
ters-PcrsOnai.
correspondence of the Richmond Dispstch.l
AUGUST III, 1886.
The Normal. School session Of four
weeks Was closed last night. There
were addresses, vocal music Of high
order, and the Stonewall. Brigade Band
was assigned o part in the programme.
The large chapel Of the Institution
could not contain the crowd which was
attracted there. The beautiful grounds
and porticos were filled with people
who could not gain admittance into the
building. The session has been one Of
pleasure and profit, and the teachers
depart for their homes we'll satisfied
With it.
The City Council Was in called ses.
sion last night for the purpose OF let
ting to contract the addition to the
ump.house OF the water-works pre-
paratoIy to the introduction Of . new
pump, which has been heretofore re-
ierred to in the Dispatch. To NJ.
O'Keefe was awarded the excavation {;
Wilson 4 Wallace the brick-work,
carpenters work, tin-work, and paint
ing; and to George b. Greensr the
plastsring. Total cost Of the addition,
1l,l35.90.
Rev. John A. Boston, pastor Of Tink-
irg.Spripg church, is aiding Rev. George
L. Bitter in conducting the services at the
Augusta (Old Stone) church this week,
which commenced yesterday and will
continue until tho 18th, inclusive.
Recently the Dispatch correspond
ence referred to proposed repairs to the
Baptist church, Rev. DR.. Nelson pas
tor. Last Sabbath the congregation
raised $500 for exterior improvements
which, Architect Tinsley says, wher
completed, will make it one Of tho mos
attractive church. edifices in the city.
Country summer resorts are ipcreAs
ing in this section Of the Valley.
few miles east of Greenville, IN Au
gusta county, and near to the Shenau
doah.valley railroad, the MoGilvrs
Park has been opened. Several fam
lies are there. Among them are thos
Of Msssrs. H. O. Palmer. Colonel job
D. Lillsy, W. +. Smith, Thomas Hawf'
DR.. J. B. Smith, John Mish, DR.. job
n. Tate, and j. II. Carson, Of the v
ciuity, and MrA Patterson, Of Bait
more. Rev. w. D. McGilvray, Of Rich
mond, IL Of the party.
w. p. Tsms, chairman of the Finsnc
Committee z. j. Butts, Of the Stree
Light Committee. and O. Bargamin,
the Water Committee Of the City Coui
ell, were TO leave last night on tor
Of inspsction examining slectric-lie
plnnts In other cities, with the view
Introducing one here. CAxToN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-12
Unsuecessfui Dash for liberty.


OMAHA, NEB., August ia dis;
patch from Anamoss, Iowa, says |;
Four convicts made an attempt TO es-
cape from the Iowa penitsntiary, ct An
amoss, last night. Paddy Ryan. serving
. six.years' term, was instantly killed
by the guard, being shot through the
heart. Mitchell, who murdered . man
on the railroad bridge ct Cedar Rapids
one year ago, and was serving life.
sentence, was shot in the leg, which will
have to be amputated, and it is thought
he will die. Another convict named
Lankens, serving ten years for murder,
was dangerously wounded. Harry
Blunby, sent up from Jones county for
eighteen years for murder, escaped
unhurt, but was recaptured. One Of
the gates to tho prison had Q few days
ego been demolished BY railroad-car,
and temporary gate Of loose boards
had been erected instead. II was
through this that the convicts made
their unsuccessful dash for liberty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-12
NORFOLK.
- x2nnuIY AocrDYHfs y1oH
~ xYRogYxy on


n0rrluuonGoRee ofeno hicnn0uu pDpasons
AUGUST IL, 1886.
A lsdy living h Bssmblston and {
eoIosed woman living On Liberty street,
3 Nssfolk, ere both rspsrtsd terribly
kurssd this morning By The explosion Of
kerosene esas while kidding fires h
prepsse breakfast. Both are said "a
ts 10 such condition that they cannot
)oee survive their injuries. There
sssns actually to b IN epidemic oil
kerosene accidents.
Many Of our naval officers here think
3 var with Mexico would be . great
thing fer the navy just now, - the SER
vice ID 20 "bsdly run down at the
bel " that only . war agitation can rs-
ssscitate Il.
The stesm.tug Cobb and wrscking
force left The harbor this morning 10 30
70 the relief Of tho schooner Csntsn-
nal, ashore ct Ocean View, with The
loss Of her sudder. The Centennial is
loaded with lumber for Baltimore, and
belongs to Msssrs. Lskies & Collins,
ef this city.
Thirteen miles ofths telephone line to
connect Norfolk and Smithield, Isle Of
wight county, have been erected. The
line goes by way Of Churchland and
across the lower part Of Nanssmond
county.
The underwriters agent Is here from
Baltimore, and will leave today for
Cape Estteras to look after the cargo Of
coffee Of the wrecked Baltimore bark
Codorus. Almost oil the coffee will Do
saved, but in damaged condition. The
bark will soon 20 to pieces.
The old Landmark building, on Main
street, has been torn down and the erec-
ton Of . stately establishment for tho
Youpg Mems Christian Association will
shortly be commenced.
R. Deversaux Doyle. Esq, left to-
day for New York to attend the meet
Ing Of the National Committee Of the
Fres.Trads League tomorrow.
Mr.. j. w. Brewer left to-day to take
charge Of the Government signal sts-
ton ct Kitty Hawk, N. O.
A private letter received here from
The Hon. William II. Parker, Of this
city, Minister to Corea, describes bis
arrival 1t Seoul on the United States
steamer Palos, attended by . staff Of
naval officers, and his audience with
the King.
J. j. Grey, Charles j. Davis and E.
+. Summers, Of this city, have just
been admitted 10 the signal service.
The Council has refused to make
eight hours days work in Norfolk.
Portsmouth has had eight hours for her
EMPLOYEES icr twelve years past.
NORFOLK, VA, August ll.-This
afternoon Q white woman by the name
Of verpzs Wyatt, living at No. 10
waverly street, was found dead in her
bedroom, having hanged herself by q
strap to one Of the posts Of the bed.
The coroner was notified. Mrs. Wyatt
was ssventy.two years Of age, and the
peculiar circumstances Of the case show
that Il was most determined act.
The schooner Centennial, stranded
near Ocean View, was towed into port
by the wreckers tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-12
by Appenon a Co..
Real Estate Auctioneers. &C.

~ THURSDAY. AUGUST IL, 1885.
AZ noon, APPERsON q CO., auctioneers,
for y. Il. Page and &. q. McRae, com mis-
s,oners of the United States Circuit Court.
&c. will cell 1T auction, In front OF the
United states court. house, on Hank street.
The WESTERN PoKTION OF SPRING
HILL In the county OF Chesterfield ana
city OF Manch ester. adjoining Giddlngss.
r. yIor's Mel cans, Farrans. HOLLANDS, and
Js "a es river, &c. containing about EIdH-
TY.FOUR ACRES.
Also. ONE UNDIVIDED HALF OF about
ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY ACRES.
pa IT OF said Spring Hill tract, lying north
Of the Richmond and Danville railroad.
with the ISLANDS. &c, In James river and
WATER POWER belonging thereto.
Also, q SMALL TRIANGULAR LOT. con-
taInipg TWO THIRDS OF AN ACRE. In
Mapchteter, bounded on the east by the
west line of the Richmond and Petersburg
railroad at or near Its Intersection with
Rainbridee street; on the west by the old
Spripg- Hill road. and on the north by the
Shotwell n Co. property.
Plat at the Office Of the auctioneers.
For fuller description, terms OF sale, &C..
see advertisements in the State aud the
l.. II. PAGE and
&. z. McRAE,
anil Commissioners
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-12
Colonel Crox ton Rsnomipatei.

Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l
FREDERICKSBURG, VA, August
ll.-Hon. Thomas Croxton, the present
representative from the First congress
SIGNAL district, was renominated by &C.
clsmation yesterday evening by the
Democratic Convention Of the First
congressional district, which met in
Tappahannock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-12
John ID. Spencer Acquitted.
telegrarn Tn the Dispatch.

DANvILLE, VA, August 1.-THE
trial Of John d. Spen = for the muir
der CT j. X. Terry in the late street
fight in Martinsville between the Spen-
Ger brothers and Terry brothers was
concluded to-day, and Spencer was &C.
quilted. The evidence all went to show
that the deceased was not shot by John
d. Spencer, but that he tried to prevent
The difficulty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-12
sLoUCEsrER.


Murder In she Fsrst Degree.
lCosruspondsnce oftns Hcnmond Dspascn.I
GLOUCESTER COURTHOUSE,
August 7, 1885.
At the July term Of the County
Court Mary i. Howard, who WAS
charged with having poisoned her hus-
band, George Howard, was found guilty
of murder In the first degree. The
Court set that verdict aside and granted
her . new trial. On Tuesday last the
new trial began, and to-day the jury
brought in q verdict Of murder in tho
first degree. The Court refused to set
It aside. The prosecution was conduct
cd by the Commonwealth attorney
Marquis Jones. ESQ.,, the defence by
Hon. B. T. Bland and Hon J. n.
Stubs. The case will be sppe aled.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-12
DEPARTURE OF srEAaBss:
<NLD DOMINION STEAM tim
" SHIP COMPANY. ssAs
FOR NEW YORK.

steamers leave Richmond EVERY TUEs-
DAY, FRIDAY, and SUNDAY.
steamers leave New York for Richmond
EvkRY UESDAY. THURSDAY, and SAT-
passenger accom- m odatiors unsnrpa sod.
Cabin fare TO New York ria james.
river route Qncluding meals ana
berth w
Round-trip tickets limited 10 thirty
days after date OF issue................... IL 90
Steerage with subsistence. .,......r..--... . ~
Steerage, without suDsistence.::...;. %
Cabin fare eta Chesa peaks and ONO
railroad ~ w
CABIN fare ria Richmond and Peters
burg ~ %
Tickets can be obtai ned at A. W. CARRIERS.
loco Main street; chesapeake ana Onlo
and Richmond and Petersburg depots, and
at company's offices, 1901 Main street, and
wharf, Rockets.
Freights forwarded and through bills OF
lading issued for points beyond New York.
Freight received daily until +. n.
Manifest closed on sailing. days one hour
PassenRers can leave New York Saturday
at 3P. N. by the Newport's News steamer
and arrive at Richmond by the chesapeake
and Ohio train the next day Sunday at
o. Passengers leaving Richmond on MON
TH RI and SATURDAYS, ~
the Richmond and Petersburg railroad ~
1870 A. NJ. will make connection at NOR
FOLK With steamer leaving those dayb
and by the Chesa pea ke and ohio railway at
9:5OP. Nj will make connection at Newport
News, steamer sailing upon arrival OF TINS
sAILrSGS THIS WEEK.
WYANOKE. Captain HULPHERs, FIJI
DAY. August 18th, at 8 O'Clock +. NJ.
ROANOKE, Captain COUGH, SUNDAY,
August 18Th at 3 o'clock A. VI.
OLD DOMINION, Captain SMITH. TUES
DAY, August nth, at 8 o'clock 7. NJ:
gEORGE w. ALLEN & CO., Agents.
No. 1901 Main street and
anil Compeny's wharf. ROcketH.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-12
by Quarles & McCurdy and N. W. Bowe,
Real Estate Auctioneeu,
Richmond, Va.
THE HEALING SPRINGS, IN
i BATH COUNTY. VA.
WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION,
ON THE PREMISES,
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST Is, 1885,


ON THE PREMISES,
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST Is, 1880,
BETWEEN IL AND 2 O'CLOCK.
This Valuable PROPERTY. en-
bra cling the SPRINGS and Sll ACbfS Or
LAND, with all the improvements IL one
that should attract the attention OF hotei-
men and capitalists generally, rs IL pos.
sesse s advantages as summer resort AUD
as a home for inyalids equalled by but
few mountain resorts In Virginia.
Its location is I'm the famous warm
Springs Valley, eight miles from the warm,
three miles from the Hot, and fifteen miles
from Covington, on the chesapeake and
Ohio railroad. and on the route OF the pro-
posed Warm. Springs Valley railroad, when
will IL is confidently believed soon be built,
and which will add 100 per cent. to the
value Of the Springs property. At present
the route to the Springs-by an excellent
turnpike-passes In full view OF the noted
Falling Spring and the grand scenery OF
jackson river. both OF when enchsnt
sea-level Is $500 feet: the surroundings
attractive, especially the lawn. which is
shaded by handsome trees OF orlgln
growth; the temperature equable aud de-
lightful, and the Air pure and e1hilarating.
The Improvements are OF SUBSTANTIAL
character, In good condition, well arranged.
and tasiefully constructed. The bathing
arrape en- ents are complete and modern.
Its waters have an acknowledged eIncacy
IN q large class OF disorders, being almost
specific IN pulmonary. gastric and nervous
diseases. The sale OF these waters would
prove highly profitable II energeticaiy
pushed.
The prospe ctive value OF this property In
the near future is assured, but the owners
of the different interests-of which large
proportion belongs to estates In liquida-
tion-are for that reason prevented from
holding on TO 10. and thus reaping that large
enhancement te result from the building OF
the railroad above referred to, and from
the general accumulation OF wealth now
finding expression In the yearly-increasing
number of persons visiting health and plea
sure resorts.
With the real estate will be sold LARGE
PART OF THE PERSONAL PROPERTY
thereon.
THE TERMS, which will be liberal, will be
announced at the time OF the sale.
Write for maps sc.
n. w. BOWIE,
au 7.eod&1S Auctloneen
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-12
PROPOSALS..
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.
LAND OFFICE,

COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.
LAND OFFICE,
RICHMOND. VA. August 8. 1885.
PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED
i at this ONCE for Furnishing the Capitol.
Governors Mansion, State court-house. &C.
&C., with FUEL for the coming year, com.
mencing OCTOBER !. 1885, and ending
SEPTEMBER so, 1857.
In said proposals will be embraced
WHITE Asa EGG COAL. about 100 tons
more or lees:
NUT COAL. about 90 tons more or les;
WEST VIRGINIA SPLiNT, about rs tons
more or less:
STOVE C0AL. so tons more or less;
PINE WOOD, about 90 cords more or les.
Coal to be screened, and all 70 be OF the
best quality. and 10 be delivered In such
quantities 1T sucn times ~ may be needed.
III convenient TO contractors, the bulk OF
said coal will be received on OF before the
lsT OF OtTOBkR.
Wood must be OF best quality pine.
Proposals Will be considered on MONDAY
the l6ih day OF August. and the right to
reject any aud all bids reserved.
]. A. WINGrIELD.
superintendent OF Public Buildinga
On eAl2
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-12
Body Recovered.

Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.l
CLIFTON FORGE, August 10, 1886.
The body of the unfortunate young
NAH who was drowned while bathing
here yesterday was found last mig ht
about s o'clock. 1t was taken to the
McCurdy House and enclosed in q neat
cssket and forwarded to Harrisonburg.
The deceased was very popular with
The railrosd boys, and much loved fof
bis manliness of character and gentle
disposition. Il.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-12
Meath OF . Promfneus Cfsi,en OF Not
f0way.


BURKEvILLE, August ii, 1886.
Mr.. j. p. Robertson, assessor for
the county Of Nottoway for many years,
died at his residence, in this place, Sum
day night between the hours Of IL and
IL. His funeral took place yesterday
from tho Presby terrain church, DR..
Pryor officiating. Mr.. Robertson served
in the Confederate army as second
lieutenant Of Company B, Second Viz
ginia cavalry, and WAS promoted from
the ranks to that Office. He lost his
left arm by shell while charging .
battery at auckland on the 10th day Of
October, 1868. He had many friends
in this county and also in Lynchburg.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-12
NORFOLK AND WESTERN RAIL
IN ROAD.
DCHwpULn LIN EXPECT JUNE 81. lsss
TWO DAILY TRAINS TO NORFOLK.
TWO DAII,Y TRAINS TO LyNHBURCI


TWO DAILY TRAINS TO NORFOLK.
TWO DAILY TRAINS To LyNHBUR9
e LEAVE RICHMOND
r1.aO A. n. Daily, etd Rich moud and Pc
tersburg railroad. Arrive Pes
tAuburg 1920 =. n; leave Pc
tersburg 1890 p. n. daily A.
rive ct Norfolk $40 p. n.
lls9o 4 II. Daily rta kicL mond aud Peten.
burg rsilJsAt. Arrive At Pc
teHbuK 1920 p. ~. No.
leaves Petessburg l2:io 4. N.
for farmvills. 1.ynchburg, RD-
anoke, Bristol Knoxville, aud
all points South and West.
40 p. n. Daily. except Sunday. ria Rich.
mond and retersbury railroad.
Arrives Petersburg Tl5 Z. "
Leave Petersburg 7:2o p ~
daily, arriving Norfolk 1000
Mao Pm. Daily, except sunday, va Rich.
mond aud Petersburg railroad.
Arrive at Petersburg 7:l5 =. NJ,
connecting with Train No. 1,
leaving Petersburg At s:25 Z.
NJ, for Faruoville. Lynchburkl
Roanoke, Bristol. KNOXVILLE,
Chattanooga, and sill points
South and West.
PULLMAN BLEEfIN0-CAR ACCoMMC-
No. l-Sleeping-csr from Petersburg 70
Bristol without CT nge.
No. S-Roahoke to Montgomery, Chattas
nooga and Memphis without change.
TicNeta, baggage cnecks, aud al In formeS
ton can be obtained II Richmond and Pe-
ber's. 1000 Main street. w. b. BEVILL,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent
CHARLES q. EDDY, Vice President.
General ONCE. Roanoke. Va. le 30
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-12
CHERRIES SALE.

BY virtue OF an execution In my hands In
favor OF =. =. Cadot rs. J. w. Megloben &
10. / will sell at storehouSe No. Ills east
Main street, on
FRIDAY, AUGUST Is. 1885,
at IL O'Clock NJ, FORTY CASES OF PRIME
GINGER ALE. in lots TO suit purchasers:
Manufactured by j. w. Meglb6en & Co, OF
Cynthiana. Ky; LEWIS Is,r r, w p,o6 49,,
an g Snerlu tuy vi nlOu uonu.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-12

CHESTERFIELD COURTHOUSE,
August 4, 1885. !
I. T., II. Flournoy, clerk OF Chesterfield
Circuit Court do certify that the bond re-
sulred OF the com missioners In this cause by
decree OF the 18th day OF June, 1850, mas
been executed and filed in my office.
A copy-Teste: 4. III. FLOURNOI.
on Clerk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-12
FIRsT.CLASS MEALS.

The elegantly rebuilt and last steamer
ARIEL,
carrying United States MALI
Il. q, ID. DEYO, Commander,
leaves Richmond every
MONDAY, WEDN k.SDAY. and FRIDAY a.
IA. N. (BROAD-STKEET CARS COMMENT
in FULL TINED for above named places. ar
irving at Old Point at 4. 80 Z. H. and Sorfolk
Al 5:3OP. NJ. Returning. the steamer leaves
Norfolk, Old Point. and Newports News on
alternate days, arriving ct Richmond about
Through tickets TO above-named points
ON Az la on steamer and AZ CARRIERS Agency,
1000 Main street Baggage chec ked through.
STATE-ROOMS ENGAGED FOh DAI
OR NIGHT,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-12
OYyIcE BOARD or HEALTH.
lI0 WRIST CLAY STREET,

PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED
i AT THIS OFFICE for purchasins the
whole or . portion Of the Carriages Of this
city, either from garbage dumps outside the
corporation or TO collect 10 within the city.
Proposals VIII also be received from persons
on their premisea For Information apply
10 +. Y. 6TRATrON.
Presidsnt Hoard OF Health.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-12
NEW LINE BETWEENfGv,i
RICHMOND AND JoNEs's WHARF,
sURRY COUNTY.

COMMENCING TUE SDAY. AUGUsr
1oTH. the steamer NORWOOD. Captain
GEORGE II. CLIFFORD, Will MAKE IWo
ROI Nd TRIPS PER WEEK between klcn'
mond and Jones's Wharf, Surry county,
stopping at ell intermediate landings. =,
Leaves Richmond on TUESDAYS ana
FRIDAYS at A. VI. Returning. leaves
,Jopess Wharf WEDNESDAYS and SA-
TURDAlS at 7 A. NJ.
FKEIGhT carefully handled OF reason-
able rates. ~
No Richmond wharfage charged. =.
Passenger accommodations rst olasss- and
The Stea mer NORWOOD and NORWOOD
PARK can he engaged for excursions and
pIc-pics on MONDAYS and Thu R5DAYS,
and on WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY, and SA-
TURDAY NIGHTS at low rates
+. :. BAKER. Manager.
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