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The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28

The stables at the fair ground are now rap
idly hllinG up with stock and the show In
that department will be better than ever be-
fore. Lovers of nne and fast horses can not
AFFORD :, miss this opportunity.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28

Don't forget the fair next week. Every
preparation has been made and no money or
time spared by the management In their at.
tsinpt 10 make this fair better than preced.
ing years, .t.Ha If'.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28

Mrs. DR.. Pearne, who has been staying for
some time In Mineral Springs, will arrive
In Hillsboro to-day for visit to her many
friends here. She will be guest at the res.
idence OF Captain ]. M. Hiestand.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28
For Sale or Rent.

Ny residence in the southern part OF town.
One of the most desirable homes In Hills.
boro. Lot l20x2O0. Apply TO Geo. W. Boies,
at G. 3. Bell 4 Co.'S Foundry.
MRs. ]. II. MARSHALL.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28

Ar. Morgan Stanley, who has been Waiting
In this place for some weeks past, left last
Thursday for his homo In Henderson. KY.
accompanied BY his sister. Mrs. Captain
Matthews, who will make short visit there
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28

Miss Halle Fenner. who has been visiting
relatives In Xenia, returned home Monday
evening.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28

Bankrupt sale of goods Of all kinds: u
boxss of matches cents; China sets. n
pieces, sA.50; iron.stone cups SO cents per
dossn also glassware, queensware, notious,
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28

Mrs. Mary A. Hopkine, Of Fairfield. lowe
IL visiting her brother, Mr.. Thomas Shields
on East Walnut street.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28

Messrs. Neil McGlinchy and Carey Walk.
or are rejoicing over recent ditions to their
families.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28

The Hillsboro fair is the first In Ohio this
year and II Is entirely safe to predict that NO
fair In the State will be able to max q better
show in oil departments.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28

Miss Maggie Hiestand will return to-day
from Mineral Springs. where she hes been
sojourning for two weeks past.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28

The building fund OF the Young Mems
Christian Association at indianapolis has
nearly reached S25, 900. 4. -...t.- 81
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28

Messrs. q. M. Overman. H. q. Dawson and
Uric sloane left Thursday afternoon for
Pittsburg. Pennsylvania, to attend to some
business connected with the @. & NJ. railway.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28

Miss Matte Foster returned last week to
her home In Cincinnati after visit to her
sister, Mrs. Mutton. ra-r
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28

The School Board is having the woodwork
of the school building repainted and the
ceilings white.washed. which will add much
to Its appearance.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28

A pleasant party was given at the resi-.
dence OF Mr.. James Lowman, short dis.
tance west Of town, last Thursday evening.
Dancing was the chief enjoyment Of the
evening. ..t '.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28

o. r. Burroughs 4 Co. have opened an es.
tablishmsnt in the building opposite the
NEws.HHRALD ONCE for the renovation Of
feather beds.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28

Trains leave Hillsboro at 4A5 Q. M. and
ANS p. m; arrive ct sardinia at 1881 p. M;
and S:A5 p. m; at Cincinnati at $50 a. m; at
Portsmouth, l:S0 p. M; at Winchester. 1880
D. %.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28

Miss Clara Childs and Messrs. Startling
Childs and Walter McClintock, Of Pittsburg,
are guests at the residence Of Mrs. Judge
Price.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28

Captain and Mrs. GILLIAN. OF Greenfield.
visited relatives here last Wednesday and
Thursday. slG- g
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28

Misses Sarah and Maryscott returned Mon.
day evening from visit to Mrs. r. d. Jul.
ian, Lancaster, o.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28

Recorder Hugh 9. Vance returned yester.
day from an extended visit in Uniontown
and Pittsburg, Pa.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28

Mr.. Henry L. Virgins has received his
commission from Governor Foraker and 10
now duly installed Notary Public.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28

Mr.. Daniel Sturgeon. of Uniontown, Pa, ID
the guest OF his uncle, Sheriff H. G. Dawson.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28

Mrs. 9. wolfstein, OF Cincinnati, 10 the
guest Of her daughter, Mrr. Leo Frankel.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28

Miss Bertha Movay, OF Columbus. IL ths
guest Of her fsiend, Miss Lulah Ketcham.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28

Misses Stella and Jennie Huggins, oi
Mount Grab, O., isited relatives last week
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28

Mrs. Kittie Graham returned Monday
evening from visit 10 friends In Xenia.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28

MISS Laura Hodsou is visiting friends In
Bainbridge and hiilicoths this week.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28

Miss Ollie Beatman, OF Rariden, Adams
county,is the the guest OF Miss Annie Con.
ard.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28

Quaker quarterly meeting will be held q
Leesburg next Saturday and Sunday.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28

Mr.. ]. M. Hiestand and family returned
Monday evening from sinking Springs.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28

A crowd from this place spent yesterday at
Rocky Fork caves. .l
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28

Mr.. Wendell Moore, Of Springfield. IL visit
ing his mother on South High street.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28

Mr.. John Brown, OF Buford. Is still very
seriously sick.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Taylor and family are
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. John F. Nelson.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28

Mrs. william Abrams /. visiting her moth
or In Lima, 20.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28

Miss Lille Harrison, of New Vienna, !
the guest Of Miss Minnie Williams.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28

Mrs. Trump, Of Springfield, was guest Of
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Dstwiler last week.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28

Try Lansdcns City Butter Crackers.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28

Miss sadie Mcclure is visiting friends In
urstnAeld. fi- -tie
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28

Mr.. Joseph Mulienix, Of Springfield, II
visiting relatives In Hillsboro.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28

Judge Edgar Evans, Of Chillicothe, held
court here two days Of last week.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28

Mrs. william Burley visited friends and
relatives in New Vienna last week.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28
Don't forge. Kelly when you come to the

Don't forget Kelly when you come to the
Fair. sl f- t.fbE
Miss sadie Mcclure is visiting friends In
0ret nneld. p -figf
Mrs. william Abrams ia visiting her moth
or In Lima, o. tr
Mr.. John Brown. OF Buford. Is still very
seriously SICK.
A crowd from this place spent yesterday at
Rocky Fork caves. al.
When you come to town 60 straight to
Kelly b and get bargains.
Quaker quarterly meeting will be held at
Leesburg next Saturday and sunday.
Mr.. ]. M. Hiestand and family returned
Monday evening from Sinking Springs.
Mrs. Kittie Graham returned Monday
evening from visit 10 friends In xenia.
Mr.. Daniel Sturgeon, Of Uniontown, Pa, 10
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-06
Rtciln,nnn Ifinatre.

a simple story prettlly told IS that Of
Sardou's play Of 1.-The Power OF Love,
which was given by Mile. Rhea's Dra-
matte Company at the Theatre last
night. Nile. Rhea in her dual charac-
ter of Martha and Piccolino showed
great histrionic power and gave eyl-
dence Of study and great taste. Her
charming manner and graceful posing
won the hearts OF her audience. She
was three times called before the cur
tain. Mr. Learock, in the character Of
Frederic d'Aryil the Artist, ably sup
ported her, playing his part in a natural
and finished manner. The whole COM
pany is good.
A the matinee to-day PygmaliOn and
Galatea is tie piece, and in the evening
" The Country Girl" in each Of which
Mile. Rhea takes the chief character.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-06
Police Court.

The following cases were disposed of
yesterday:
Oliver Jackson was sent to Jail for
thirty days for yagrancy.
John Keenden was charged with being
a person ofunsound mind. Dismissed.
Charles Sontag, assaulting and beat
ing David Matthews. Dismissed.
William Mo eley (colOred) was fined
el0 and costs for being drunk and
driving his team recklessly.
Charles A. Crouch, assaulting and
beating his wife. Continued until
Thursday the llth instant.
Amanda Byrd Ccolored), perjury in
the Hastings Court. Security required
for six months.
David Mathews, Lewis Johnson, and
Charles Braxton, three small cOlored
boys, were charged with being common
thieves, suspicious characters, and
stealing a CRATE and lot of lead pipe
from vacant house 600 west Grace
street.. They were sent to Jail in de-
fault of security.
The case Of W. d. Jerome, charged
with stealing 1870 from Mrs. Lucy
Foster, was called. The accused,
through his counsel. Edgar Allan, ESQ.,,
waived an examination. and the case
now goes up TO the Hastings Court.
The accused did not ask for bail, and was
sent TO jail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-06

a. AAtaNtlH4A4o s-AAN7't
When Senator's Edmunds and Rid
dleberger started out to make fools of
themselves the 3atter, having bad more
experience in that line, naturally got
the start. The Vermont Senator, find
ing be was going to lose prestige il he
allowed himself to be beaten in the
very outset, had TO seize the Senator
from Virginia by the coat-tails and hold
him until be could catch his wind for
a new trial.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-06
DROPPED From HIS WAGON.
Sudden Death from H~arr-D.,ease Of VI.
William GOcII.

William GouI.
Mr.. William GOetz, who kept a con-
fectionery at sos east Broad street,
while driving up China street about
l:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon
dropped ircm his wagon in the thrOes
Of death. lie was taken into the house
No. COG, in front Of which he fell, and
every thing possible was done for him,
but all TO no avail.
Coroner Taylor was summoned and
reviewed the body, but it being clear
TO his mind that death was the result
Of heart-diseaSe, no inquest was held.
The body was turned over to friends,
and was by them taken to deceased's 5
home.
Mr.. Goetze was born in Koehlen, Ger
many, October 20, 1880. When quite
young man he came to America aud
established himself in business in New
York. lie came to Richmond little
more than thirty years ago aud opened
the confectionery which he kept up to
the time of his death. He never lived
nor did business in any other house in
Richmond. During his residence here
he won the confidence and esteem Of all
with whom he was associated.
Deceased was member Of st. John 5
German church, Eighth and Marshall
streets. and belonged 10 Schiller Lodge,
No. l39, |. o. o. F.; Concordia En-
campment, No. 30, |. o. o. F.; Ger
mania Lodge, No. Is, Knights of Py-
thias Virginia Lodge, No. SOS,
Knights of Honor; Excelsior Assem-
bly,, Knights Of Labor, and the German
Sick Assistance Society.
His funeral will take place from ST.
Johns German church, Marshal! and
Eighth streets, Sunday afternoon at
2:30 O'Clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-06
SNoEE TRGNY CIGAR.
MOTHERS! MOTHERS!!

Are you disturbed A. night and broken ~
your rest byasiclS childsuitrlng and crlin
with the eXcruclatlug pain of emitting teeth
II So 90 at once and get a bottle OF MRS.
WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP II Will
relieve the poor littlc sufferer immediately
depend upon D.; there rs mo- mistake abOa,
II. There is not mother un earth who has
ever used 10 who viii pot irli you az once
that IL viii REGULATE tne bowels. and give
rest 20 the mother and rrl.rf and heath to
the child. operating like magic. II - por-
fectly safe 10 use IA all eases ani pleasant -
the taste. and is the prescription ol one u
the oldest and best female physicians aud
nurses in the United states. Sold eyefy-
where. twenty-five cents a bottle.
IA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-06
IlnNnnnn irnrnospun.

Having been solicited so to DO, the
manufacturers Of the above brand Of
Chewing Tobacco have prepared a tine,
pure, unadulterated article, with the
addition of small quantity Of pure
Albemarle honey. This brand is man
ufactured from strictly Sun Cured Late
OriHoco, cultivated on new ground,
which makes the sweetest chew known
to lovers of the weed. We only asa a
trial of this fine Tobacco.
Manufactured by Noryell, Gates &
Snead, Fork Union, fluSanna county,
Va.
Office and store, 1904 east Cary
street, Richmond, Va.
The Fluyanna lIomespun Tobacco can
be found at Christian a Whites AMI
Polk Miller a Co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-06
Hastings Court.

The Hastings Court did no business
yesterday. The case Of Fannie Dabney,
charged with beating a child, which
was continued. was not ready for trial
on account Of the absence Of certain
witnesses for the Commonwealth. 1t
was continued until the next term.
The following cases we're set for trial
to-day:
J. W. Conway, burglary.
John Monroe, felonius assault.
NJ. Burns, Adeline Jackson, ". NJ.
Ledley. Ned Randolph, A. W. White,
and Armistead Jordan, for violating
the revenue laws.
Judge Thomas S. Atkins has ordered
special grand jury to be summoned
for next Tuesday to investigate the
Gallego Mills matter. Mr.. 5. B. Witt,
the Commemorative attorney, is now
engaged in preparing the papers in this
case.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-06
T,,c Conyict-Labor Question.

At the last meeting of the Senate
Committee on Public Institutions a sub
committee, consisting of Messrs. Sta
pies, Blackstone, and keezell, was ap-
pointed to draft a bill on the convict
labor subject.
1t is probable from the instructions
given by the committee that the bill,
when reported, will embrace features
Of Senator Staples's bill and some Of
Delegate Van DOran'S.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-06
Ltauors Poured Into the Gutter.

A Wheeling w. ya.) special says !:
Cameron, a town Of 1000 popula-
tion, situated about twenty-d miles
from this city, is experiencing a wou-
derfnl religious revival under the in
spring presence Of Miss jennie Sher-
man. the evangelist. About 200 con.
versions have taken place since the
meetings started, and the town is in
a high state of religious excitement.
Among the converts are several Of the
wealthiest residents Of the town.
Miss sherman and her co-worksrs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-06
The wu,ua,L,fe Of New yor. .

We publish to-day remarkable
financial exhibit, being the annual state
ment Of the Mutual Life-Insurancs
Company. The accumulstions Of this
company have now reached the enor-
nous sum OF sIOs, sos, ,967.5l, being
an increase OF over sj,000,00O over
last years figures. The amount pail
to policy-holders during the year
amount TO over 81 i,0G0, 200, or over
$4,000 for every business day in the
year. The alwsys.iuoreasing prosperity
of the company, under the active and
conservative management Of Preslient
Richard A. McCurdy, i, certainly graft
fying to its legion of policy-holders.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-06

foc, jn tue pan OF tne CITY VI w."
mond, and appointing trustees for that
purpose.
To amend the Code Of 1873 relating
to beggars and vagrants.
To authorize George y. Parker to
erect wharf on Chuckatuck creek, IN
Nansemond county.
To amend and re-enact an act TO in
corporate the Washington, Cincinnati
and St. Louis Railroad Company. ap-
proved March Is, 1872, as the same
was amended by an act approved March
l3. 1877.
Resolution to appoint joint com
mittee to examine State securities, &c.
deposited in the basement Offices Of the
Capitol.
HOUSE BILL PASSED.
To incorporate Glsde-Mountain Man
ganese Company.
DISMISSED.
The bill to amend section | OF chap
ter 24l Of the Acts of Assembly OF
lS7G-'777, in relation to the basis Of mu-
nicipal taxation, came up in its order
on the calendar. This bill was report
ed from the Committee on Counties,
with the recommendation that it do MT
pass.
Mr.. Dupuy moved that the bill be
dismiss ed, as there was already an eX-
isting law which covered the ground
the bill proposed.
Agreed to.
REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COM
MITTEE.
Mr.. Dupuy moved to take up out Of
its order, on its cngrOssment, House
bill to provide for the erection Of addi-
tional buildings. &C., for the State Fe-
male Normal School, and to make an
appropriation therefor.
The bill was taken up and referred.
MECHANICS INSTITUTE.
House bill to incorporate the Virginia
Mechanics Institute and for other pur-
poses, which had been reported from
the Committee on Manufacture and Me-
chanical Arts, was taken up and re-
ferred to the Committee on Finance.
SPECIAL ORDER FOR TUESDAY.
On motion of Mr.. Powell the bill to
increase the usefulness of the Depart
ments Of Mining, Manufacture, and
Agriculture was called up out Of its
order on its engrOssment.
Mr.. Hay moved to make it the special
order for Tuesday next at II NJ.
Agreed to.
SUSSEX, SOUTHAMPTON AND sURRY
RAILROAD COMPANY.
Mr.. Sebrell moved to take up ont OF
its order bill to incorporate the Sussex.
southampton and Surry railroad.
Agreed to.
Mr.. Waddill moved to adjourn.
Lost.
Mr. Waddill moved to pass the bill
by. Lost.
Mr. Waddill aid he thought it wrong
for a gentleman at such a late hour in
the day IG O'Clock to call up a bill Of
such magnitude and importance. He
therefore moved that it be made the
special order for Thursday week. Lost.
Mr.. Munford moved to adjourn.
Lost.
The pending question was ordered
and the bill passed.
Adjourned at Il p. NJ,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-06
CENTS PER COPY.

are also doing great work in
the temperance cause, and cohiFi-
buttons are being taken up to assist the
workers in their lsbors. A large sa-
loon owned by a man named Minget,
was purchased by some Of the money
subscribed, and al the liquors were
poured into the cutters. Mixed whis.
key, beer, and wine are flowing freely
all through the town tonight. IL IS
understood that the contents Of sil the
saloons in the town will be purchased ani
given their freedom in the same man
ner. This is undoubtedly the creates,
revival ever held in this region, and !,
is thought that il il keeps up a. ,bs
present rate all OF the citizens Of he
place will become converts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-06
Rnhin IEnnfl

is essentially a home production-.he
hbretto by a Richmond gentleman and
the music by our well.known townsmin
and musician Professor T.. Louis lde.
1t will be rendered by ladies' and gen.
tlemen who will take pride in present.
ing to the public the work Of our own
musicians. If you want a good seat
reserve II early,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-06
,so1E ErRrsYcre,rs.
SMOKE TRINl CIGARS.

SCorr's EMULSION % PURE CoD.LIyER
on. win llNrOrHu~ HuIrEs. ~ CJS-
SUMPTION ANp WAsTISG DISEASES. DR.. g.
W. Barringer. Pittsburgh. Pa, says: ~
think your Emulsion of COd-Llver oii IS q
very fine PREPARATION. and ais IA long. ielt
want. 10 Is very useful N consumption
and WASTING diseases
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-06
Iiernfcd 60 the i,eerage.

LONDON. February 4.-Sir Charles
Henry Mills, of the banking firm Of
Glyn, Mills & Currie, and Ssmnel ALI
sop. Of the firm OF Samuel Allsop a
Sons, brewers, have been elevated 10
the peerage.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-06
com WEATHER.
Tie Ttrmomeiet gclow Z,ro in Richmont
Ncsi.fJpy NAMING.

H., Ttrmometer gclow Z'ro in Richmond
NcsiafJpy Naming.
On Thursday night the weather was
the coldest Of this winter. and takes
high rank among the coolest in ten
years. Thermometers in the city, ac-
cording to the places Of exposure,
read I, 5. and 6 degrees below
zero. At AtAshland, sixteen miles from
Richmond, it was reported as ranging
from II to 20 degrees below zero.
Additional proof, if any is needed,
Of the great severity Of the cold
is to be found in the fact that
during the night the James river froze
over from shore 10 shore opposite the
lower city front.
Sleighing parties had a merry time Of
it all day yesterday, and. in the after
noon particularly, Franklin street was
crowded with fine turn-outS, and the
Jingle Of the bells made very merry
music indeed. The snow, however,
wa, not in particularly line condition
it was too much like hail ; but the op-
poriunity for fun was too good to be
lost, and so the young people ayailed
themselves of it to the utmost.
The street-car company had a large
force OF laborers at work clearing their
tracks. and the cars. run with double
teams -four horses, got along quite
well and seemed to be literally patron
lied.
Asa matter Of general interest we
publish the following as marking the
lowest point of the thermometer reach
81 J,,;,, tka rr;ptorc uorpal
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-06

The caSe~ Of lIouchens and others
Is. The Mutual Protective Association
and others have been set for trial in the
City Circuit Court for to-day. These
cases involve many nice points of law.
and able counsel are employed on each
side