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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-01-07

Sold everywhere. Price: CUTIcURA, so cts;
soar, 25 cts; RRSoLyENT, Si.00 Prepared by
the iorTKR DRUG AND CHEMICAL Co., Boston,
Masa Send r HliOW TO Cure Skin Diseases"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-01-07

twas a sufferer from catarrh for is years,
with distressing pain over my eyes. The dis
ease worked down upon my lungs. used Elys
Cream Balm with gratifying results, am appar-
emily cured.-Z. Z, Warren, Rutland, VI.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-01-07

New Castle Accommodation TrHlns-Leave
Wilmington at 25O p. M. and New Castle at 700
y. IN.
Smyrna Branch Trains-Leave Smyrna for
Clayton, 7.23 1888, $50, 11.W n M, LA, IS, 440,
7.43 y. nj. Leave Clayton for Smyrna, 7.33, SAB,
1903, lilly a. M, 1.5a, 4.4g, 52G, 7.53 p. m.
COnnectlons-IrAins Nos. aud 80, at Porter's,
with Newark 4 Delaware City II. X. lat Townsend,
with Queen Annes & Kent L. II; at Clayton,
with Smyrna branch and Delaware Il Chesu-
peake Bay and Baltimore & Delaware Bay X. Il;
at Harrington, with D., Nj. d v. X r.; at Sea-
ord, with Cambridge q Seaford r. r.; at Del
mar with N. Y, r. a. N. X. II. No. 81 at Clayton,
with Delaware 81 Chesapeake r. r., at Her
rington for Lev es and inferno dlate stations No.
39-At Townsend, Tor all stations on Queen
Anneis & Kent r. h No. 22-At Porter IS,
with Newark a. Delaware City X. X. No. 80
At Clayton, with Delaware 81 Chesapeake and
Baltimore Il Delaware bay II. r., at Townsend,
with Queen Anne's 81 Kent h. X. No.l2-At
Seaford, with ambridge 81 SeAford K r.; at
Harrington, with D., NJ. 4 v. Il. r.; at PorteriH,
with Newark d Delaware City Il. X. No.16-At
Clayton, with Smyrna branch at Townsend,
with Queen Anne's ~ Kent X. Il. T'raius Nos. /,
81, 80 and 81, south bound, and Nos %, so, II
and 20, northbouud, connect with Smyfua
branch.
L. N. MILLS, Superintendent
CHAs Il. PuGn, II. +. KINNEY,
General Manager. General Supt
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-01-07

Dry sermons are bad enough, but for the
minister TO preach them through his nose Is in-
excusable. DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup will save
both minister and sermon II taken In time.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-01-07

The first parsonage ever built i'll WASH
ington still stands ON Capitol Hill. 1t is
now the home of Mrs. Gen. lander, who
was the tragedienne "Jean Davenport"
and is surrounded by houses memorable
MS the residences of the political giants OF
Webster's era. ... s-.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-01-07

The native who carried from the field
the body of the Prince Imperial, when he
lost his life fighting in South Africa, was
presented with diamond ring and pen,
stoned by the Empress Eugene. He
came to Massachusetts, and was lost sight
Of, but the ring was found last week in 0
Boston pawn shop. =@ .-. .......
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-01-07

The telegraph system of the British
Islands under the control of the post office
now amounts to 15G, 900 miles, and en-
ployes 1900 instruments. The standard
rate is IL words for a sixpence, address
included. Press messages alone now
average million words day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-01-07

Some New Points as TO the Cut and
Finish of the Evening Suit n la
Mode. .=.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-09
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

Protection Against Fioods-Indusfria'
statistics-storage Rates, &c.
The regular monthly meeting Of tbs
Board OF Directors of the Chamber o.
Commerce was held yesterday evening,
R. f. Blankenship tthe presidenD in the
chair, and present the following others
George A. Ainslie, first vice-president
r. A. Dunlop, second vice-president
and Messrs. R. S. Bosher, George l..
Christian, John S. Elicit, Gus. MILL
hiser, Henry Bodeker, 0. L. Cottrell,
W. NJ. Archer, and S. Ii. Hawes.
On motion Of Mr.. Dunlop, the Com
mittee Oh Commerce was requested to
revise the Chambers tariff Of rates,
standard Of weight and measure, &C.,
which was adopted and published in
1878.
The Committee on Commerce con-
sists of Messrs. e. A. Cstlin, Gusta-
yus Millhiser, Walter Bowie, s. II.
Hawes, and +. K. Patrick.
On motion of Mr.. Dunlop the fol-
lowing important preamble and rssolu-
tions were adopted:
Whereas the citizens OF Richmond
have on several occasions notably in
1870, 1877, and 1850 sustained the
most serious Inconvenience from fresh.
cts in the James river. and the evils
consequent upon these frsshsts could
be greatly lssssned and mitigstsd by
timely, accurate, and reliable inforus-
ton and predictions 10 regard to ths
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-09
NEW QUESTION IN THIS STATE.
Decision offhe Supreme Court I'm Ran.
dDlnh ~ Wright.

DeciAiOn OF the Supreme Court I'm Ran.
doIph W.. Wright.
The Court of Appeals yesterday re-
ersed the decision Of the Circuit Court
{ Richmond in the case of Randolph
s. Wright and wife," The case was
his In IS43 Mrs. Caroline NJ. r.
johnson, Of Chesterfield county, made
a will giving all her property to her
two sons-Edward A. and Philip T..
Johnson-in fee simple, and disin-
heriting a daughter, who was after
wards Mrs. Wright, one Of the de-
PENDANTS in error. By a codicil added
to her will in 1S4S Mrs. Johnson
provided " should either son die with
out @ will or lawful issue the surviving
son must heir all the property given
by me to him." In 1872 General Ed
ward A. johnson died without a
will and without ISSUE" he having
never married. After his death his
brother, Philip I. johnson, sold the
property in controversy in this case,
and it passed by successive convey
ances to Norman V. Randolph. In
1877 Mrs. Wright, in connection with
her husband, brought an action Of
ejectment against Randolph to re-
cover part of the lot held by him,
claiming that her brother Edward
took an absolute fee, and that
the limitation over to Philip
upon Edwards death without will
and without issue" was invalid, as be-
ing repugnant to the prior estate given
him and that Edwards share upon his
death passed to his heirs, who were her.
self and her brother Philip. The Cir
euit Court took this view, aud entered
judgment accordingly, from which an
appeal was taken. The Court Of APP
peals, constituting the will and codicil
together, were Of opinion that Edward
only took a defeasible fee, limited
il he died without issue to his
life, with power superadded to ap-
point the inheritance by ciH, but with
no power TO sell or consume the pro-
perty in his lifetime, and that therefore
the limitation over to Philip in the
codicil was valid. They therefore held
that Mrs. Wright had no interest or
claim in or to the property, and re-
versed the judgment of the Circuit
Court.
This decision is important, because
it settles a question never before de-
cided in this State, which has been the
subject Of conflicting decisions else
where. and because it involves the title
to large amount Of property in this
city and in Chesterfield county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-09

G. =. Bs,vIns stable a.a Lumssr-Yard
A0se.

This morning . few minutes before l
o'clock, as Sergeant Angle, Of the Sec
ond police-station, wss walking up
Broad street, near Tenth, . man ran up
and said there was big fire down the
street. Sergeant Angle immedi-
ately went to the Broad.Street
epgine.hou and turned in an alarm
from Box AZ, corner of Broad street
and Jail alley. lie then ran to the
scene Of the blaze-Mr. @. E. Belvin's
stable and lumber-ysrd, on Broad street
below Twelfth--and, going in the yard,
ran to the stable and liberated three
horses therein.
The inHammable material Of the
lumber furnished good food for the
flames, which soon illuminated the
lower part Of the city. The Fire De-
partment went promptly to work and
by o'clock the fire had been gotten
under control.
The flames communicated to the
stables in the rear Of the houses on
Governor street, but did no material
damage there.
Mr.. Belvin's loss is variously esti-
mated at from $4,000 to $4,000, and
he is said to be fully insured.
The fire originated in the stable, but
its origin is a matter Of surmise. The
driver Of Mr.. Bslvin's lumber-wagon,
who was the last person to leave the
yard yesterday evening, says everything
was all right then, and no light was left
burning there.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-09
Police Court.

The following cases we're disposed Of
yesterday:
John johnson and Collie Jordan, as
ssulting and beating Samuel Jordan.
Continued until to-day.
Maggie Hatcher tcolored), disorderly
on the street. Fined s5 and costs.
Robert Scott (colored), an old Of
fender who was dis harged from Jail
Wednesday after serving q term OF
nine months, was arrested night before
last by Policeman Otey for being drunk
and creating a disturbance in the street.
He was committed to jail for twelve
months in default of security for his
good behavior.
Riley Brown (colored), interfering
with Policeman j. T. Parkinson while
in the discharge Of his duty. Sent to
Jail for twelve months in default of Sc
curity.
Thomas Scott (colored), drunk aud
disOrderly and trespassing on the pre-.
mises of the City Mission soup-house.
Security required for his good behavior
for twelve months and committed in de.
fault.
John O'Mara, charged with being .
deserter from the Soldiers Home at
Hampton, was sent to Jail to be held
until the authorities of the Soldiers
Home could be heard from.
James and Albert Clark, charged
with being comnon vagrants. Dis
charged.
John Davis (colored), abusing Vic
toria Ford. Security required for
twelve months in the sum of sl0O.
Cornelius Robinson (colored), steal
ing s4.45 in money, the property Of
William b. Scott. Continued until to-
morrow morning.
Eliza Mann (colored), assaulting and
striking Edmonia Harris with . rock.
Fined s5 and costs.
William Bradley (colored), asssulting
and threatening to shoot Emily Bradley
with a pistol. Security required in the
sum Of 600 for twelve months.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-09
Gould Not Take . Rest.
fro-.a Gffttn1,l


Major Gassaway, prominent San
Antonio lawyer, seemed tired and worn
out on returning to his residence.
"You look tired, dear. suppose
you have had hard days work again
in court?" said Mrs. Gassaway.
Yes, I'm very tired. I've had Q
difficult case, but I've won it,"
"You had better take cup OF tea
and then 20 to bed and take a good
nights rest"
"No rest for me tonight. I'll have
to sit up and watch the stable with Q
shotgun to see that the carriage-horse
is not stolen"
why, who is going to steal it?"
"You see, l was defending one Of the
worst thieves in Western Texas this
afternoon. and l cleared him. lie is
footloose now, and | am afraid be will
come around tonight and steal my
horse. Nobody's horses will be safe
until that double-dyed scoundrel is out
Of town."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-09
supreme Court Of Appeals, Yesterday


Grayely against Gravely's admins
traitor. Appeal refused to decree OF
the Corporation Court of Danville, rem.
dered at March term, 1886.
Hinton against Bland. From the Cir
cult Court of Petersburg. Reversed,
Judge Lewis delivering the opinion
Judge Hinton not sitting.
Doyle against Patterson. Appeal
allowed to a decree of the Circuit Court
of Lynchburg, pronounced on the llth
Of April, 1885.
Davis against Tebbs. From Circuit
Court of Loudoun county. Affirmed
Judge Lewis delivering the opinion.
Blanks against Robinson. From tht
Corporation Court of Danville. Re
versed, Judge Hinton delivering thu
opinion.
Almond and others against Foster
Appeal refused to decree of the Circuit
Court of Gloucester county Of est
January, 1886.
Tabb and wife against Hughes and
wife. Appeal allowed and supersedeas
awarded 10 a decree pronounced by the
Circuit Court Of Gloucester county on
the 3Oth Of March, 1885.
Smith against Snyder. Argued by
C. V. Meredith, ESQ.,, for plaintiff in
error, and submitted.
Nash against Richmond, Fredericks-
burg and Potomac Railroad Company.
Argued by Judge Edmund Wsddill,
Jr., for plaintiff in error, and by Colo
mel John b. Young for defendant in
error, and continued until to-day.
Cumming against Simpson. Sub
mitted on printed notes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-09
Genuine Imported westphaiia Hams,
Choice Beef Tongues,
Smoked Salmon,
and every table laxury at
CHRISTIAN, WHITE & Co.'s.

o. II. Holberg, pastor Of Woodhavsn
Methodist Episcopal church, South
Woodhaven, Queens county, N. Y,
states: 81 have used Allceck's Plss-
ters for thirty years. Never found them
fail to cure weakness Of the back, spine,
and kidney difficulties. They are very
agreeable and strengthening. A short
time ago got in profase psrspirAtion
while preaching. Imprudently going
homo without my overcost, I lost Tie
use of my voice, and the next day had
violent pain in my back, kidneys, and
chest. ! could hardly breathe. Three
Allcock's Plasters applied to my back,
chest, and kidneys cured me completely
in six hours. was astonishsd how
quick my breathing became easy after
applying"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-09
Roekbridge Alum Springs.
APRIL 8, 1886.

10 inc uOtC
There being some doubt Is to
whether the Rockbridge Alum Springs
will be open the coming summer, owing
to the fact that the Springs are adver-
tised for sale, to those who feel an in.
terest and for the benefit Of many who
are making such inquiries write this
card. The property is now undergoing
repairs, and will be in good order by
the time Of sale. If q price is obtained
sufficient to satisfy my lien or Judgment
of s57, 800, Of October ], 1850, posses
sion $50 far as am concerned) and con-
firmation thereof will be granted the
purchaser; and Of course he will not
permit the property to lie idle ell sum-
mer. If not sold, then the writer Of
this will have the place ready for guests
at the usual time-June lst. So in any
event the Rockbridge Alum Springs
will be open during the coming season.
JAMES A. FRAzIER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-09
LOCAL MATTERS.
DIVIDENDS AWARDED BY A DEcIsIQy
or THE SUPREME COURT YRs.
TERDAY.
Case Of Gordon's Executors versus the
Richmond, fredericksburg ani Po-
tomae Railroad Company.

The case Of Gordon's executors Us.
the Richmond, Fredericksburg aud Po-
tomsc Railroad Company was yester-
day decided in the Supreme Court OF
Appeals. This was really contest
between the guarantee stockholders
and the common stockholders. Be-
fore the war the railroad company de-
sired TO raise money to change the
track from the old "slat" rail to the
j" +" rail, and after the war to repair
the road-bed and restore the rolling
stock, which was much depleted by the
war. In order to raise money for this
purpose the company created pre-
ferYed stock. the condition OF which
was that the preferred stock was to re-
ceive a certain per centum lone OF 6 and
the other Of 7 per centum), aud If the
common stockholders ever received .
dividend exceeding the 6 or 7 per
centum the guarantee stockholders
were to share equally with the COM
mon stockholders in the excess.
In 1881 the company made stock
dividend of 20 per cent. for the benefit
of the con.am. stockholders. The
guarantee stockholders claimed that
under the contract they were entitled
to share in the excess over the or I
per centum in that stock dividend.
This the company and common stock
holders resisted. The suit was decided
in favor of the company and common
stockholders in the court below, but
the Supreme Court Of Appeals reversed
the case, deciding that the guarantee
stockholders were entitled to share
equally with the common stockholders
in the excess.
The case was sent back to the Cir
cult Court Of Richmond and that court
confined the benefit of the decree Of
the Court Of Appeals only to the guar
antee stockholders who had brought
the original suit and TO those who had
filed petitions.
Then the case went the second time
to the Court of Appeals, and yesterday
that court reversed the court below,
deciding that the guarantee stockholders
were entitled to share in the excess, and
that it was the duty Of the court below
to permit them all to come in and par
ticipate with the common stockholders
in that stock dividend. 1t also decided
that counsel who had brought suit
for the benefit of the original
plaintiffs were entitled to compensation
for their services from all the guarantee
stockholders who had not counsel at
the time the decree was rendered and
furthermore directs an inquiry to be
made as to who are the stockholders,
the amount of stock that they hold, and
what would be proper compensation
to counsel by each guarantee stock
holder. the court holding that it was
not right for the guarantee stockholders
to have the benefit without bearing
their due proportion Of the burden.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-09
Mr.. Rlair-S l.eelure.

Mr.. Hugh Blair's lecture on John
Wesley at Centenary church last night
was listened to with great attention by
a good audience. The lecturer sho we'd
great familiarity with the life Of this
reformer and high appreciation Of the
man and his character. The appear
ance of layman in such a field is
somewhat unusual, but by no means
inappropriate or unsuggestive.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-09

Court BY Thomas Daniel Ryan, u:
dsvisee IN said viii named. All Of
Ryan's property, valued At about
100000, was lsf to 7. d. Ryan ana
his wife, leaving out the three other
children. who reside in England. Ine
probate was opposed by Msssrs. At.'n-
son & Dsvies-representing the cn'i-
dren in Esgland-on the ground tnst
Ryan was of unsound mind at the
time the will was made. An issue out
Of chancery will be ordered to try the
question as to the condition Of Ryan's
mind. Mr.. W. W. Cosby, Jr., repre-
sents Ryan and wife.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-09
strictly Pure.

No mercury, but purely vegetable.
We refer to DIR. David's Vegetable
Liver-Pills. lfyou suffer with dyspsp-
sia, indigestion, biliousness, sick head
ache, constipation, or any disease Of
the liver, get box containing twenty.
five) Of DIR. David's Liver-Pills and
take them by the directions around the
box, and you will be cured. Price
25 cents, five boxes for 81, every
where.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-09
Personals aud Rriefs.

Mr.. E. G.. Edmunds, treasurer of
Fauquier county, was in the city yes
terday.
A regular meeting of the Manchester
City Council will be held at 7:S0
o'clock tonight.
Judge Bond left the city yesterday
evening for Baltimore, where he will
hear an important case to-day.
Mr.. George G. Lafferty, who fell and
broke his arm a few days ago, is get
ting on very well under DR.. McGuire's
treatment.
Mr.. John 7. Halls little six-year-old
son John died yesterday. His friends
will remember him as bright, cheerful
little fellow.
Messrs. Robert Whitaker, sheriff Of
Fauquier county, and R. A. Edwards,
sheriff Of Isle Of Wight, were at the
Capitol yesterday.
Mr.. C. w. Hall having declined to
do the painting on the Free bridge, Mr..
Ii. G.. Wilkins has been awarded the
contract at 81, ,l20.
The docket Of the Chancery Court OF
Richmond is crowded with business OF
a general character, and Judge Holla-
day has his hands full.
Several of the brick contractors OF
this city are working white men as hod-
carriers in place Of the colOred men
who are on strike for increase Of
wages from sl.25 to $3.50 per day.
The Virginia State Board Of Medical
Examiners, which met Wednesday in
the hall Of the House Of Delegates, was
still in session at late hour last night
examining applicants for permission to
practice medicine in this State.
The Seventy-first regiment, National
Guard of the State of New York, have
postponed their proposed trip here from
April Goth to July 2lst. Our military
and citizens generally will give them a
cordial reception whenever they come,
Rev. DR.. John Potts, Of Toronto,
Canada, arrived here last evening on q
visit to bis brother. The International
Sunday-School Committee, of which
DR.. Potts is a member, will meet next
Wednesday in Baltimore. DR.. John
Hall and DR.. Moses d. Hoge are also
members of this committee.
The trustees of Richmond Lodge,
No. 2l9, Knights Of Honor, accompa-
MED by p. P. d. John q. Teller and
Thomas Jackson, reporter pro tem.,
Yesterday delivered to Mrs. Hester A..
Blunt, a draft for $4,000, the amount
of the benefit certificate Of her deceased
husband, Mr.. Ira W. Blunt.
The ordinance abolishing convict
labor (chain-gang) on the streets OF
Richmond will be approved by the
Mayor tomorrow, and force Of free
laborers will be at once organized to
take their places. Everybody will be
glad to know that the unhappy wretches
from the Jail are never more to be pa.
raded in our streets with balls and
chains on their legs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-09

,ysDf- SCOTCH ZEPHYR GlNG-
HAMs-the best quality at only 23c.
yard;
SCOTCH cRINRLED SEERSUCKERS-th
best made-at only csc. yard;
BROAD CHECK MUsLiNS ~ i2gc: yard
worth 15e., and at l2hc. yard worm
1ee.:
EXTRA FINE INDIA LAWN at 1850.
4 yard-would be cheap at 2oc.:
cHECKED NAlNsOOK MUSLIN at 12Sc.
ayard worth 20c .,,
sOssAMER WATERPROOF GARMENTS
for Men. Women. and Children. we
only sell garments that are fully war
ranied.
pCkAbACK TOWELS = cheaper than ever:
AMBUKG ED6lNGs and INSERrlNGS
very cheap:
be largest. best asserted. and cheapest
stock of real TOkCEON EDGiNGS aud
i<SEisfIN6S In this city At
ape LEVY a DAviSS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-09


KANSAS CITY, April S.-rhs zimss's
Topeka lkan.) special says State
Labor Commissioner Belton, in "a 10
terview yesterday, expressed the opis-
ion that il the Missouri Pacific ofilcisls
continue their discourteoas treatnsnt
Of the officers Of the Knights Of
Labor . general boycott against
Gould's system will bs ordered.
The Commissioner said that the
western roads at his request gave
him figures regarding their scales Of
wages, from which he made . tabulatsd
statement demonstrating that the Mis-
souri, Pacific paid an average Of 80 per
cent. less wages than any other road.
The Commissioner also expressed dis
belief in Gould's statement that TIE
company had retained in Its employ
hundreds Of unnecessary men for fear
ofprecipitatipg trouble with the knights
of Labor.