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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-26
CARRIED IN HALIFAX.
The Subscription for a Railroad Re
eetyes $500 Majority.

eetves $500 Majority.
Especial telegram to the Dispstch.l
SOUTH BOsToN, September o.
Tie subscription for railroad was
carried to-day by $500 majority. The
following is the vote, so far as heard :;
News Ferry, 104 for and q against;
Back Walnut, 3l9 for and 10 against I;
Clover, 1S5 for and "a against Scots
burg, 100 for and 4 against; Halifax
Courthouse, 4S3 for and 80 against {;
South Boston. 402 for and 3 against :;
Omega lat 1870 P. M.) 65 for and l3
against; Clay's Mill lat II NJ 80 for
and 3 against; Meadsville, Repub-
lican Grove, Martin, Catawba. and
Slount Laurel have not been heard
from. Each will give a large majority
for the subscription.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-26
PECDH's WOUNDS.
ristaLon for n turkey and shot.

Especial telegram to tee Dlspatch.l
WARM SPRINGS, VA, September
Yesterday evening, near the Heal
ipg Springs, man named Pecor was
accidentally shot by E. b. Williams
and severely though not dangerously
wounded. Both were hunting, but not
together. Williams saw Pecor moving
through the bushes, and, mistaking
him for a turkey, fred, peppering one Of
Pecor's legs, one Of his arms, and his
body with No. shot.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-26

ready ct the close Of the present scho.
lsstic year to enter upon the work o.
the ministry. He was very popular 10
this community, . good student, and
had the promise Of great usefulness
He will be buried here, at his own re-
quest, at 4 o'clock this afternoon, IN
the battle-ground Of the seminary. Mr..
Mosby looked desth calmly In the face,
and died in the full faith Of the Gospel.
He gave minute directions IS to the
execution Of his wishes, and even Sc.
llscted the hymns and the passage Of
Scripture to be used at his burial.
There are many sad hearts here to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-26
The Mccormick Rioters - Startling
Episode at the Trial.
TBy telegraph to the Dispatch.l


CHICAGO, September "a rather
startling episode interrupted the mo-
notony Of the trial Of the Mccormick
rioters yesterday afternoon. One of
the prisoners, named Dejnek, on exami-
nation admitted that be was an An
srchist, and said that he worked for
The Future, the Little Devil, and The
Croletariat, three Bohemian papers
published here by Jacob Mikolanda.
No sooner had Mikolanda, who was
called as a witness, taken the stand,
than Policeman Casey exclaimed to
the States attorney, 81 have that
man." Officer Dewald, Of West-Chi-
cago-Avenue station, was sent for, and
at once identified Mike anda as one Of
the most active participants in the riot.
A warrant on the charge Of assault
was sworn out, but before it could be
served on Mikolanda he had disap-
peared, and has not yet been found.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-26
Jerome. Park Rnces.

10y ItIV- III " VIZ III F'F''11'I
JEROME PARK, September 2j.-Flrst
race-all ages. three foarths OF a mlle-SaX'
opy won: Jim Douglas second, EOlian third.
Time, l.l7k. No public betting allowed.
second race-three fOurtns OF mile
Fierenzl won Belyidere second, Santa
Rita third. Time. IT.
Third race-tnree-y ear-olds. one ana
three fourth miles-'The Bard won: Ella
wood second, Mollle Mccarthy third. No
time taken.
Fourth lace-all ages, one and one fourth
miles-Electric won: Wickham second,
Buckstene third. Time. 2:ll.
Fin racial ages, seven fur,ongs PEE
easus won; Witch second, PettlcOat third.
line. / 3015
sixth race-full steeplechase course
Buckra won; Disturbance second. Time,
$3.50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-26
Trying to Prevent n Lynch,ng.

by telegraph 10 the Dlspatcn'I
Sr. LOUIS September ga special from
Cuba, Mo, says: Il. p. Wallace, the sus-
pected murderer OF the Logan family, was
brought here from ST. Louis YESTERDAY.
Tron the arrival OF the train the officers
were met by an organized band OF one hun
hrt q men. who evidently intended TO mete
out summary Justice 10 the prisoner.
Prompt action by the officers. however.
averted a lynchlng. The mob was ordered
10 disperse. and wallace was hastily placed
ia a cab and driven 10 a hotel, where a
strong force of deputies are now guarding
him. Expecting that he would be taken u
steeleville for safekeeping, mob gathered
about half way between this and mat town
10 take him from the OH GERS but the latter
considered 10 unsafe 10 make the journey
81 night. He viii probably be taken there
80
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-26
TREATIES WITH TuEISOIaNs.
Important work Accomplished BY tha
Northwest Commissions.
lBy telegraph to the Dispatch.

CHICAGO, september rs "A special to the
Times from Braiuerd. MIMI. says: The
Northwest Indian Commission, which has
been treating with certain Chippewa bands
for 7, moYal to the Whlte.karth reserva-
ton, reached here last night, having Sc
cured treaties with the Leech Lake, Gross
Lake. Ninnebagoes. and White.Oak Points
bands. They cede their lands 10 be sold for
q civilization fund and agree 10 remove 10
White EaIth: the Government 20 estab-
FISH with a house, stock. and implements
each head OF n family on l60 acres OF land; ;
each male over eighteen. not the mead on
family 10 have so acres, and under eighteen
40 acres: also. each orphan child 40 acres,
and each unborn child to have 40 acres
The eeded lands are 10 be sold-the timber
in acre tracts and agriculture In 100 acres
10 the highest bidder In sealed proposals.
This work II Congress ratlfes it. VIII wipe
out all the vast Indian reservations north
Of the Northern Pacific railroad except the
White Earth. and will open more than TWO
thousand square miles of land TO settle
ment. The commission thinks 1t has ac-
compllshed even more than the best friends
Of the Indians anticipated. The commits
slone rs 90 from here to st Paul and thence
10 the Lake-Superior trlOes and TO tie Mile
Laos reservation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-26
LATE WEATHER REPORT.

WASHINGTON, September 26--l A.
M-For Virginia, fair heather, fol-
lored BIZ local rains, nearly stationary
temperature, sOutherty tcinds:
For North Carolina and South Caro-
lima, fair heather, JollOrsd bg local
rains, nearly stationary temperature,
r,nds shifting to sOutherly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-26
Changes In tho Warrington Navy
Yard.
lBy telegraph TO The DispaI

By Telegraph % Tue DIspatcn,T
WASHINGTON. September 25.-On the LIST
OF October nearly 800 mechanics will be
discharged from the Washington avy-yard
as a result OF the recently-issued order OF
Secretary Whitney turning over the entire
yard to the Ordnance Bureau. Nearly all
the heavy plants now in place will be re-
moved TO otner yards, and the buildings
vacated will be- used TO accom- modate i'm
proved machinery for the fabrication Of
heavy ordnance,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-26
Challenge for Baseball Champion
ship.
IRv ielearanh 10 The Dlspatch.l

10y IeIeBIApu TO IHe IIIsptIUH'I
IT. LOUIS, September 25.-ln view OF the
probability that the Chicago Clue Will win
the League pennRnt and that the 81. Louis
Browns Will ca pture that OF the American
Association, Mr.. Chris. Won der Abe, presi-
Dent of the latter club, has sent letter to
4. q. Spauldlng. p es.dent OF the former,
challenging him TO play after the seasou is
over a series Of five. seven, or nine games
nr the worlds championship. II the chsl-
lenge is accepted the time, p,a q, and other
details Will he arranged later.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-26
Fatal Railroad Collision.
lBy telegraph TO the Dispatch.

SPRINGFIELD, OHIO, September
25.-A bad accident occurred this
morning on the Indiana. Bloomington
and Western road, one mile beyond
Laura, Ohio. Passenger Train No. =
going east, collided with Freight No. 10,
wrecking the engine and completely
smashing the baggsgs-car. Fireman
Dillon was instantly killed and mum
Der Of passengers seriously injured; but
it is not thought that any are fatally
hurt. A number Of Knights Tempiars
returning from St. Louis were on the
train.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-26
Heavy and Destructive Rains.
lBy telegraph 70 the DispaJcn.l

DETROIT, September ga heavy
rain visited the northern part Of the
Lower Peninsula last night, and this
morning the Grand Rapids and Indian
spolis railroad bridge across Parish
creek was washed away, and near
Reed City ninety feet of track was
washed out. In the neighborhood Of
Big Rapids there was terrific electric
storm. There are several big wash
outs, and trains will be delayed seve-
raj days. wagon-rosds in many places
ere impossible.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-26
Fall OF "a RAILROAD Bridge.

PATERSON, ". j., Septem Der 25.-The New
York Susq johanna and Western railroad
bridge at dundee lake. near this city. gave
way last night while o freight train was
passing over. One span OF the bridge fell
into the river, carrying with IL SIX cans
want down with the cars, but escaped.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-26
/ Disappearance OF Insurance Oniciais.
ny telegraph to The DlSpatch.l

TOY ItIEhIEVl 10 III5 HI9VIR0VI'
KANSAS Cl1T. September 25.-C. ]. Wea-
theisby, president; william II. McCurdy'
tecretary, and +. Il. Penn. cashier OF tue
KaW-Valley LIFE Insurance Association, To-
Gated here have left the city. and their
Whereabouts are unknown. The compl-
ny's books have disappeared and no state
ment OF its affairs can be- made. The com
pany did business chiefly In Kansas on the
each death. Whatever surplus the COM
pany may have had has presumably dis
appeafed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-26
The Franco .Madagasenr Trouble.
The Augusta Ga > Mil Trouble

BY Telegraph 70 Ine DIspaIcn.I
AUGUSTA, GA, September 25.-
Twenty-six hands arrived this morning
from Paterson, n. j., to work 10 ths
Augusta factory. On arriving at the
mill they were cheered by the Knights
Of Labor, and refused to work when
the situation was explained to them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-26
Static OF Calhoun.
IBy telegrapn to the Dispatch.


CHARLEsTOS, September 25.-The heroic
bronze statue OF the statesman JOhn q.
Calhoun arrived here to-day by New York
steamer, and viii be unlOaded Monday and
stored until the monument Is completed.
rhe statue is the work OF Albert I. Hor-
nish. Rome. and cost sli OOO. Inc monu-
ment when ompleted Will cost about $780,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-26
heath nj Hampden.sidney.

Correspondence ofthe Richmond Dispatchl
HAMPDEN-SIDNEY, Sept. 25th.
A gloom has been cast over this quiet
and studious community by the death
Of Mr.. Stockton Terry MOsby, ofLynch-
burg, q student of Union Theological
Seminary in the senior class. A little
ovsr q week ago Mr.. Mosby had the
prospect, apparently, Of as long life as
any young man in this community. On
last Saturday night he became quite
sick, and grew gradually worse until
death ended his sufferings ct about 4
O'Clock yesterday afternoon. Mr..
Mosby was about twenty-five years OF
age, and had he lived would have been
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-26
DiscnargfDE Printers.

WASHINGTON September 25.-The sun
dan Gdzette will tomorrow announce the
discharge Of one hundred and seventy-two
printers and binders and SIX clerks rom
The Goyernment Printing Otfice. The dis
charge is made necessary by the reduced
concentrations.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-26
Two New Ltghfships.

WASHINGTON, d. O., September Is.
The Lighthouse Board has prepared
plans and specifications for two new
steel lightships, and will shortly adver-
tiss for proposals for their construc-
ton. One Of the vessels will be sta
toned near Cape Charles and the other
near winterqusrter shoals, Virginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-26
A..e..m.nt of Tnxes.

The Board Of Public Works met
sgaip yesterday in the Treasnrer's OF
fee, At the Capitol and completed the
assessment Of taxes on railroad pro-
perty. in the State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-26
ORDINARILY

ORDINARILY
We ARE NOT ABLE To FIND BOYS
SUITS FOR WINTER WEAR OF A SAL IT'S
FACTORY NATURE FORs2.50.
BUT THIS YEAR WE HAVE Sue
CEEDED BEYOND OUR MOST SAN.
GUINE EXPECTATIONS IN GETTING
HOLD OF SOME REALLY CHEAP SUITS.
IN CHEAP GOODS WE HAvETo wATJH
OUR CHANCES TO GET ANYTHING
WORTH HAVING TO SELL FO. THIS
PRICE. II SUCH ARE TO EHADWE
ARE BOUND TO HAVE THEN, FOR
CASH AND QUANTITY
NEVER FAIL TO BRING THE BEST Re-
SUITE.
TWO LOTS
ON THE FLOOR, \ LITTLE BETTER
THAN THE USUAL TWO.FIFTY SUITS.
But THE ONES YOU ARE WAITING
FOR ARE now in THE STOCK ROOM
AWAITING TURN TO BE MARKED TWO
FIFTY ALSO. THEY OUGHT TO BE
THREE FIFTY. AND WE KNOW II.
WILL BE Up TOMORROW MoNDAY).
$3.50 ANDsi
ARE OUR NEXT PRICES FOR SUITS
FOR THE LITTLE BOYS. FOUR 70
TWELVE YEARS OLD. WHO WEAR
KNEE PANTALooNs. WE HAVEN'T
MUCH TO SAY ABOUT THEM. EXCEPT
THEY ARE GENERALLY GRAY-AND.
BROWN MIXTURES. OR THE SAME
CoLoRs IN CHECKS. ANDAREAS MUCH
BETTER THAN THE TWO-FIFTY SUITS
AS THE DIFFERENCE IN PRICES REP
RESENT.
WE ADVERTISE
THESE CHEAP SUITS TO SHOW YoU
WHAT WE AbE DOING ALL OVER THE
HOUSE. We WANT THE GENERAL
TRADE. WE HAVE NO STANDARD
BUT THE POPULAR DEMAND. IFYOU
WANT SUITS FOR THE LITTLE ONES
FOR TWO FIFTY tAND MANY ECO.
NoMICAL PERSONS PREFER TO GET
TWO OF THESE TO ONE AT FIVE DOL.
LARs) We AREN'T GOING To
SAY NAY.
WE INTEND TO KEEP UP WITH THE
PROCESSION WHATEVER TUNE THE
BAND PLAYS.
OUR OPINION
MAY NOT BE WORTH MUCH, mas.
MUCHAs WE ARE INTERESTED PAR.
TIES; But We VOLUNTEER IT NEVER
rHELEss. TO THE EFFECT THAT THE
BEST RESULT Is OBTAINED By THE
PURCHASE FOR THE SMALL BOY OF A
FIvE-DoLLAR SUIT.
WHEN Essay A FIvE-DoLLAR SUIT
Is THE BEST PURCHASE WE MEAN
FOR FALL AND WINTER WEAR. A
FIvE-DoLLAR SUIT YSU CAN GET
MADE OF ALL.wOoL FABRIC. THERE
FORE WARNER THAN ONE OF THE
CHEAPER SORT. NECESSARILY PAR
TALLY MADE OF CoTToN-JUsr THE
DIFFERENCE ETwEEYANALL-woOL
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. SUCH
AS YOU YET FIND IN soMK oLD-FAsH-
IONED COUNTRY HOUSES.
AFTER
YOU HAVE FITTED THE YOUNG GEN
TLEMAN OUT, ON SECOND FLOOR
WITH A SUIT TAKE HIM DOWN STAIRS
AND TREAT HIM TO y POLO CAP
PRICE, FIFTEEN CENTS. OR \ HAT.
FIFTY CENTS.
GENIUS SOCI,
FURNISHING GOODS DEPARTMENT, Is
ALWAYS LYING IN WAIT FOR TIE
SMALL BOY TO SUPPLY HIM WITH
SOMETHING IN HIS LINE.
MAY BE. A COLLAR. PERHAPS A
SHIRT, POSSIBLY A NEcK'TiE. OK
WHAT NOT.
BOYS AND CHILDKEN's CLOTHING,
SECOND FLOOR
HATS AND CAPS,
FIRST FLOOR
FURNISHING GOODS.
FIRST FLOOR.
A. sAKs q CO..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-26
The Cht,no.eopa.

Monday and Tuesday nights, at Liu.
rel Street Methodist church, an enter
tainment will be given, in which will be
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-26
No Race.


fBy telegraph 10 the Dispstch.l
MARBLEHEAD, September 25.--
There was no race between the Nay
flower and Galatea to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-26

SATURDAY. September 81. isss.
SAIFs--FIhsT BoARD 800 Richmond
city 6sst l2l; share Charlotte. Column
bia and Augusta ~ az. shares do. At so.
HoXKRNMEsI NEeI, ~ ar. pa. .asafs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-26
CIIY-EALL MATTERS.
Contract for Groniie Given ine Vest
ham Company, &c.

ham Company. &c.
The Committee on Grounds and
Buildings met at 8 o'clock last night
in the office Of the City Engineer. Pre-
sent Messrs. Render tchairman), Am
mons, Crenshaw, Pizzini, Snead, Colo
mel Cutshaw, City Engineer, and Mr..
c. V. Meredith, City Attorney.
GRANITE FOR THE CITY HALL.
The following bids for furnishing the
granite to be used in constructing the
lew City-Hall building were opened
Richmond Granite Company, 81 per ton;
600 tons, 240 ts 10 ton.
Westham GTRDite Company, 50 per ton;
SEQ tOns, 2,24O rs. 10 ton.
Westham Granite company, 1910 per
Westham Granite Company. 1912 per
Westhsm Granite Company, 1918 per
Westham Granite Company, $500 per
K. Maynard, 81 60 per ton.
Mr.. Pizzini moved that the contract
for 500 tons be given to the Westham
Granite Company, and if said company
will furnish the remainder Of the $500
tons at the same price the City Engineer
be authorized to contract for 1t.
Adopted.
COST OF ENCHANTING.
The City Engineer then submitted
the following statement of the amount
expended in excayating the new City
Hall lot during the past week, which
" rs received and approved:
CITY ENGINEER's OFFICE
RICHMOND, VA, sept. rs, 1883. !
10 he Chairman and Members Of me Com
fatftee on Grounds and BuiidtAgS:
Gentlemen,-I respectfully report the fol-
loving work and cost OF same done upon
lie new CITY Hall for six days ending Sep
TENDER 20, 1885,
Cubic yards OF material excayated and
hauled TO the north side ravine on
seventh north OF Leigh street (5,l5O
feet distance) ............ 10
Cubic yards OF material eKcayated and
hauled to the south side rayine on
seventh north OF Leigh street 5000
feet distance) .......................... go
Cubic yards OF material excavated and
hauled TO the south side ravlne on
Eleventh north Of Clay street tl,300
feet distance I5l
Total cubic yards o1cavated d. !. ty9
Hire OF hands ISL. so per day)........s $50 IS
Hire Of carts 81 75 per day ........... $40 Is
Hire OF four horse pillow (Ss per day) AZ 90
Foreman 7.30 OF q month at SIS
per month. .............................. II so
Purchase OF tools and material
tS6O.l7), per cent. depreciation. OIL
Total expended .....................sl OLE Al
or cost OF excavation. 42c, per cubic yard.
Respectfully submitted.
w. r.. CUTsHAw, City Engineer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-26
The Comparsment.Car Mystery.

lBy Anglo-American cable to the Dispatch
LONDON, September 25.-Moritz A.
Fischer, the gentleman found uncon-
scious and bleeding in a compartment
car on the underground railway Thurs
day evening, has remained insensible
ever since, and still lies at the hospital.
The police have formed the theory that
Fischer received the wound on his fore
head by coming in contact with the
brickwork Of the tunnel while leaning,
through curiosity, cut of his comPart-
ment window to observe the occupants
of the adjoining compartment while the
train was at full speed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-26
Observation-Disclosures.
PO.r or RICHMOND. sErr. IS. Isss.


steamsb Up Breskwster. Jenny, New YORK.
merchandise and passengers, George w.
Allen a Co., agents.
steamer Wyoming, Pannill, Philadel-
pills, merchandise and Passenger, j. W.
McCarrick. agent.
steamer Ariel, Deyo, Norfolk. United
states msil, merchandise and panengsrA
Schooner l.. A. Rose, Rose, New York.
salt, Davenport q Morris.
SAILED.
steamship Breakwster. Jenny. New YORK..
merchandise and passengers, q. w. Allen
Rrix Ksluu, johnson, Galveston, railroad
material, The Tredesar Company; vessel.
Curtis a Parker.
schooner Ellenora vaudusen. Godfrey,
PhiIadel phia ola Bermuda Hundreds gran.
tie ard poplar wood; vessel. Curtis q rHf.
her.
PoKr OF NEWPORT NEWS. SEPT. IS, 1889.
lBy telegraph
ARRIVED.
Steamship Seneca, Walker. West Poiu;.
and sailed for New York.
steamship Roanoke. Couch. New York
Steamship Scotia (br.l GlAdwins New
York. 10 load for Asplnwsh.
steamship kanswha, feArce. New York
light
Steamship Cralghm (Br.h Mitchell A.
's,esmship merchant (sr). brown. Hsl-
fast, Ireland. having eoaled.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-26
THE RICHMOND DIsPATcH-sUNDAY. SEPTEMBER &C. 1885

introduced . chimoscops. reproducing
scenes in Charleston during the recen'
earthquake. This will be the iifst ex-
hibition Of chimoscope in this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-26
NORFOLK PEANUT MARKET

IfePOfUtu TOT mo DIspttcH.I
NoRToLk, September 25.-Nsrket quiet |:
q few sales reported Al quotations. Prime,
ssshc.; fancy, SIC: common, ia2c. |;
shellsd. 2a2hc.; factory hand picked. "a
Sac. The new crop viii DO coming In this
market next month.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-26
baseball Yesterday.

by Telegraph 70 Tue DIspAIch.I
Pittsburgh Pittsburghs, 5; Athle-
tics, /.
Cincinnati: Cincinnatis, s; Brook
lyns, S.
Louisville: Louisyilles, Z; Metro
politans, l. =
Washington: Washingtons, 3; St.
Louis, /.
Philadelphia Morning game-Phila-
delphias, IL Chicagos, 4. Afternoon
game-Philadelphiss, 5; Chicagos, 0.
st. Louis Game postponed on ac-
connt Of rain.
Boston : Bostons, 2; Detroits, l.
New York: New Yorks, 3; Kansas
Citys, 3. Game called at the end Of
the sixth inning on account Of darkness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-26
LEND THEM THE ARMoRY,
LEND THEM TIE AhMUN1'
Mr. Ammons offered the following,
which was adopted

LEND THEN The AhMOh1s
Mr. Ammons offered the following,
which was adopted
Having gotten the consent OF all OF the
officers Of the First Virginia regiment 10 al
low the Little Sisters OF the Poor 10 have
the use OF the ArmOry two weeks In either
the month OF November or December;
therefore be IL
ReSolred, That their petition be granted.
HowITZER ARMoRY.
The sum of $3.50 was appropriated
for the purpose Of repairing the How
itzer Armory, on Eighth street north Of
Leigh.
ARMoRY FOR CoLORED MILITIA.
The subcommittee appointed to Sc
lect site to build an armory for the
colored militia stated that they were
not ready to report.
Mr.. Pizzini said that the most avail
able place that he knew Of in Jackson
Ward was piece Of property opposite
Alderman Bain's place Of business.
THE CITY JAIL.
Mr.. Charles Y. Meredith stated to
the committee that the Judge Of the
Hastings Court had been pressing the
Council about building a new city Jail,
and that he had gotten the judge to
agree to 60 down to the jail some day
next month with the committee, and
see what changes in the present build
ing would satisfy him. His reason for
so doing is that as the city has on hand
at present the building Of the City Hall,
he would see whether the building Of a
new Jail could not be postponed.
THE MYERS PLAN.
After the disposal Of other business
Of minor Importance the committee adj
journed to meet Monday evening, when
the Myers plan will again be submitted
for approval. 1t is expected that Mr..
E. E. Myers will be here at the time,
aud il so, it Is believed that there will
be no further trouble regarding them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-26
He has actually applied for = nsw trial.
he will hardly get 1t.
FATALLY SHOT.

lie viii nardly got u.
FATALLY SHOT.
AZ Davidson College yesterday Isaac
Sheriff. tcolored) was shot end almost
instantly killed by . negro. The latter
makes the claim that the shooting was
accidental.
RAILROAD MATTERS.
II is felt to be q stroke OF policy to
build q railway from Unska, N. o., TO
Knoxville, Tenn. Surveyors under the
direction OF James w. Wilson, ensi-
neer ofsthe Western North Carolina
railroad. will begin work in q
fortnight, it is expected. The
capital stock is nearly oil owned by
stockholders Of the Richmond and Dam
vile road. Colonel A. b. Andrews,
one Of the vice-presidents OF the latter
company, is president Of the Board OF
Directors of the new road. lie says
that great interest is put in the enter
prise. Like interest is shown In the
extension of the Northwestern North
Carolina railroad from Winston to
Wilkesboro'. The Richmond and Dan-
Vile road is showing great energy in
railway extension and development in
this State.