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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-25

William II. Mullen ~ candidate Tor
Congress from this districs By said ille-
gal Convention was On usurpatiou o'
the powers delegated to the representa-
tives forming 1t, thereby irjuring ID.
msny in the interests OF the few. and
we unqualifisdly rspudists said norni'
nation.
Rosoired, That in the person Of the
Hon. George D. Wise, our fsithfai
representative for the past six years,
We recognize . man who has un-
swervipgly, in season and out Of season,
regardless of time. cost, or rest, worked
for the interests of the laboring man
and we, Democratic Knights Of Labor
and wage-workers, gratefully sppreci-
ating such noble services IS he hss
rendered, and wishing to secure con
tinuance Of them in the Fiitieth Con-
gress, do hereby and now most heartily
and unanimously endorse his nomina-
ton, made by legally-qualified Con-
vention, secure and firm in the belief
that with such . representative not one
jot or title of our interests will be me-
elected or fail Of success in the hands
Of SO eminent, gifted, and fearless
son Of Virginia.
After three cheers for Me-. Wise the
meeting adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-25
John X. sturgis Pardoned.

John R. Sturgis, convicted of man.
slaughter in Accomack county, was
Jesterdsy pardoned by Governor Lee.
The Governor says he became con-
vinced, after a most careful examina-
ton, that Mears, the deceased, shot
himself, and was not shot by Sturgis.
The ball found in Mears's body exactly
fitted the number of grooves, &C., oi
the pistol owned by Mears and fred b.
him the night he was shot. For some
reason this fact was not given to the
jury that convicted Sturgis, and they
never saw this ball or pistol there.
fore they did not have the evidence
which the Governor afterwards pos
sessed. Sturgis has been confined in
the penitentiary since February last
and was in jail for some months before
that. The Governor, therefore, thought
Sturgis had been punished sufficiently
for what he (the Governor) considered
the offence-a breach Of the peace.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-25
Personals aud Briers.

DR.. Phil. Taylor has returned to tbs
city after tbree-months' trip abroad.
Rev. DR.. J. William Jones will con-
duct the services at the Male Orphan
Asylum Sunday evening at 5 o'clock.
Fox Thomas. colered man from
Pittsy ylvania county, was received a
the State prison yesterday to serve ont
year for grand larceny.
Mr.. j. +. Talbot has received an ap'
pointment in connection with the ma.
chinery department of the Miller Manual
school, near Charlottesville.
The Board of Public Works was en-
gagged yesterday in assessing taxes on
railroad property in the State. 1t did
not complete the work, so it will meet
again to-day.
A letter inclosing S. was received on
yesterday by the Charleston Aid Con-
cert-Committee from Mr.. Jackson b.
Wood, of this city, who is now visit
ing New York.
Mr.. Edward w. DeKnight, repre-
sentipg Brick POmeroy's Democrat, Of
New York, who has been in the city
several days, went to Lynchburg yes
terday afternoon.
Mr.. w. j. Thomas, with j. j. King,
was suddenly stricken With paralysis
at his residence, lis west Grace street,
late yesterday evening, and at late
hour last night his conditisG wss con-
sidered serious.
Rev. W. w. Royal, Of the Vir-
ginia Conference, Methodist Episcopal
Church, South, arrived in this city yes
terday morning. Mr.. Royal has been
in China for the last six years as a mis-
sionary, and returns to bring his wife
and child, whose health has become
very much impaired by residence in
China. lie is the guest Of Rev. j. G.
Reed, of Church Hill, and will preach
at Trinity church tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-25
isnIica Court.

The following cases were disposed OF
yesterday morning-Justice d. c. Rich
ardson presiding
George Brown (colored), sssaulting
and beating Richard Macklin with &
stick. Discharged.
Jacob Crone and William Casey, as
sault and battery. Fined $3.50 each
and costs.
William Mickens was fined s5 for
assaulting Jane Cooper.
j. W. Halt, selling goods by sam
pie without a license. Continued un-
til to-day.
Henry Jones, fighting in the street.
Fined SIS and cost.
William w. Jackson (colored), dis
orderly conduct in the street. Dis
charged.
Charles Branch (colored), disorderly
in the street. Fined $3.50 aud cost.
Ann Riddick (colored), cursing and
abusing Ann Taylor. Fined IS and
costs.
John Fl. Mills tco'ored), carrying
concealed weapons. Continued until
to-day.
S. A. FarriS fighting in the street.
Fined IS and cost.
George Lafond was charged with f.
loniously cutting George johnson. The
evidence showed that it Was accidental,
so the case was dismissed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-25

Thomas Csrara Gives One Year -
ene Psnissssaary. Ae.

Thomas Cor1fa 0fveu Oue Year -
sns Psnisssssary. Ae.
The Hustings Court met at 0 o'clock
yesterday morning, and tho argument
in the case Of Thomas Cordrs, charged
with cutting Peter Judge, with intent to
kill, lasted until l. The counsel
on both sides made sbls and eloquent
speeches. The jury sftsr short retire
msnt returned Z verdict OF guilty
and fixed Cordra's punishment ss one
year in the penitentisry. His wife and
children we're In court, and oil present
were deeply affected by their distress.
The grand jury presented number
Of persons for having their lots In >
bad sanitary condition, and adjourned
until Tuesday.
There will be no session Of the court
to-day, as Judge French, who is not
strong, wishes to rest until Monday,
and will 20 over to Petersburg.
There has been during the week .
protracted meeting ct Ovens Hall.
conducted by Rev. Mr. Reynolds. 1t
will be continued several days longer.
The City School Board meets next
Tuesday. The time for opening the
public schools will then be decided
upon.
Mr.. j. p. Cooke, Of Richmond, yes
tsrday qualified before Judge French
as guardian Of Robert Lee Jones, who
recovered several thousand dollars some
months ago in . suit against the Old
Dominion Cotton.Mills.
Mr.. Peter Clay, well-known charac.
ter in Manchester and Chesterfield, died
yesterday. He was farm overseer'
and had lived in this vicinity many
years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-25
Lee Camp vii, Not Cooperate.

A regular meeting Of Lee Camp, Con-
federate Veterans, was held last night.
Representatives we're present from
Phil Kearney Post and the United Vet
erans, by invitation, to consult with
Lee Camp with reference to arrapgin 8
for entertaining John O. Strong Post,
Grand Army ofthe Republic, of Bos-
ton, during their contemplated visit on
the 18th Of October. The camp de-
cided not to cooperate with the joint
committee from the other two bodies
in entertaining the visitors, but adopted
resolution urging the visiting post to
remain over day longer than they now
propose as their special guests, which
request will be at once transmitted. Sew
ersl hundred dollars has already been
collected by this Camp for the enter
tainment of the visitors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-25
Hastings Court, Yesterday.

Page Morris, charged with resist
ing the police, was sent to Jail for four
months.
Lee Faudree, charged with the same
offence, was given twelve months in
Jail.
W. III. Cardwell, charged with re-
sisting the Capitol police, was furnished
lodging at the Jail for ten days.
Blair Stratton, charged with assault
ing and resisting the police, was fined
slO and quartered at the Jail for four
months.
George Brooks, who was convicted Of
petit larceny in the Police Court, given
fifteen days in jail, and who took IN
appeal, was tried and acquitted.
James 0'Connor, charged with steal
ing 800 from Thomas Carr, an old
pensioner of Hampton Institute, was
tried, and, the jury failing to agree, the
case was continued until the next term.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-25
Richmond Theatre.

On Monday and Tuesday next the
Bijou Opera Company, with Miss Ade-
laide Randall, will appear at the The
atre.
In the rendition of their operas when
this company were here before they
gave great satisfaction, and, although
they had no chorus, yet the want was
hardly felt.
Their stay here this time is necesss-
rily limited to two nights. 1t Is an
noupced that they have this time a
well-selected chorus and several addi-
tions to their company.
Balfe's charming opera the "Bohe-
mian Girl will be presented Monday,
with Miss Adelaide Randall as Airline
and Mr.. George Fraverner as Thadeus.
A full house may be expected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-25
KNIGHTS, GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Partial Programme for Their Fair
Ground Entertainment.

Ground Enterfafnmsnt.
The local committee appointed to ar
range for entertaining the members Of
the General Assembly Knights Of La
Dor, which con yenes in this city on the
4,h Of October, have decided upon
October 1lth as the time for having 8
grand street parade and demonstration
at the Fair Grounds. Among the many
features of attraction that will be pre-
sented on that occasion are the follow
ing:
A bicycle race, in which many ofthe
experts Of that comparatively newly
invented steed will exhibit their ease
and grace Of management. Premium,
q silver goblet to the successful bicy-
clist.
A trottipg race to harness, in which
there will be several entries. Pre-
MUM to first horse, large and beauti-
ful silver-pitcher; to second horse, on
elegant saddle, and to third horse, q
magnificent diiving-wbip.
A mule race. Premium bride,
the last mule coming under the wire to
be the winner.
A grand tournament Of one hundred
knights in handsome costumes. Pre-
MUM, an elegant and costly silver SER
vice valued at s75, to be given to the
successful knight. Hon. j. W. Daniel
is expected to deliver the charge to the
knights. Gentlemen desirous Of en-
teIing this contest will forward their
nom de plume, accompanied with the
entrance fee Of 90, to DR.. j. T. Bass,
l102 west Main street, Richmond, Va,
rs early as practicable.
The following distinguished orators
will be present on that occasion and IA
vor us with addresses Governor Fitz-
h. h Lee, Hon. j. W. Daniel, Hon. T..
V. Powderly, Hon. w. G. Darlington,
and Messrs. Trevelick, Litchman, Beau
mont, and others.
A grand banquet will be given the
delegates to the General Assembly and
invited guests.
The whole to conclude with display
Of fireworks, coronation speech, and
grand bal at night.
Excursion trains and steamers will
be run from the most important points
in this and other States at cheap rates.
Knights of Labor and trade organiza-
tioDs who desire to participate in this
demonstration will forward at once
pame of organization and number ex-
pected to be present to DR.. j. L. Bass,
llO2 west Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-25
pea,h OF nr. Archer Thomas.

Mr.. Archibald Thomas, a cigar.
manufacturer, son Of Mr.. Wilson G.
Thomas, a prominent tobacconist, died
yesterday morning at the residence Of
his father, corner of Cary and Fifth
streets. Deceased was a very popular
gentleman and had many friends here
and elsewhere. Mr.. Thomas was q
member Of Metropolitan Lodge, No.
IL, Ancient, Free, and Accepted Ma
sons, and OF Richmond Commsndery,
No. 2, knights Templar, and both these
bodies will attend the funeral, which
takes place from the residence to-day at
I0:30 A. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-25
smoke TRIxY CreARs.
4 DOWN TOWN MERCHANT

A DOWN TOWN MERCHANT
IA having passed several sleepie@ nishta.
disturbed by the agon les and cries OF q suffer-
ing child, and becoming convinced thAs
MRS. wINsLOwss ssoOTHING sYRUPwas
Just the article needed, procured supply
for the child. On reaching home and ae-
quainting his wife with what he had done,
she refused to have 10 administered to.the
child, as she was strongly In favor OF ho-
moeopathy. That night the child passed In
suffering, and the parents without sleep.
Returning home the day following the
father found the baby still worse; ands
while contemplating another sieepless
night. the mother stepped from the room 70
attend to some domestic duties. and LEFT the
father with the child. During her absence
he administered q portion OF the sOorH-
ING SYRUP to the baby and said nothing.
That night all hands slept well, and the ht-
tie fellow awoke in the morning bright ana
happy. The mother was delighted with tho
sudden and wonderful change, and although
AT first offended at the deception practiced
upon her, has continued 10 use the SYRUP,
and suffering. crying babies and restless
nights haze disappeared. n single trial OF
the SYRUP never yet failed to relieve the
baby and overcome the prejudices OF the
mother. Sold by all druggists; 2o cenwa
bottle. se al-eoclw
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-25
Another Robbery.

That there exists in this city gang
Of thieves is evident. Robberies re-
Gently have been frequent, and the en-
terprising burglars usually eluds de-
lection or capture. Night before last,
o; yesterday morning, the dry-goods
store of Mr.. Joseph Strause, l4l3 Main
street, was broken into, and between
sl00 and 5000 worth Of laces and silks
stolen. The robbers scaled the wall OF
the yard in rear of the store, and, with
piece of scantling, priced aside one
of the iron windows to the basement,
making hole large enough for q man
to get through. Once in the base
ment, entrance to the store by short
staircase was easy. The burglary was
discovered when the store was opened
vesterdav morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-25
EDtarfnipment nt COrcorap Hall tn
AID of Cnurleston Sufferers.

Ala Oh subfFtESs
The concert and minstrel show which
was announced to take place on the 23d
ard oath instant at Corcoran Hall for
the benefit Of the Charleston sufferers
has been postponed until the Both OF
September and the 1st of October. The
reason of the postponement was that
the entertainment might not conflict
with the concert at the Theatre on the
23d.
Messrs. G. r. Malone, John Thomas,
George A. Crump, George W. Schlief,
John Joyce, II. T. Francisco, g. Ii.
Murray, Robert Lowe, and Edgar JUS
It's are the gentlemen who will take
part in the above entertainments for
this most worthy object.
Mr.. F. w. Cunningham, who is
always ready for every good work, will
appear in sweet songs each night.
Professor Lubbock's orchestra, with
Mr.. Justis at the piano, will render
choice selections each night. II is
useless to say that Messrs. Malone
and Thomas will make you laugh.
Messrs. Joyce, Francisco, Schlief,
Crump, and Murry in their Dutch &C.
centricities, Irish peculiarities, negro
delinesiions, character songs, &C., were
never better prepared to please.
A packed house should greet these
young men both nights-6rst to help
help q good cause, and secondly to have
a good time.
TIE Board Of Directors of Corcoran
Hall make no charge for its hall.
Messrs. E. B. Marques & Co. donate
the tickets j. W. FERGUSON & Son
the programmes NJ. B. Ramos & Go,
furnish the piano free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-25
Bandoiph-m Macon College.

This institution entered on its fifty
fourth year on the 10th instant.
Nearly one hundred students have so
far matriculated, which is about an
average number compared With several
years past. The new president, w.
w. Smith, has made a fipe impression
on the students. He is full of energy
and zeal in bis work, and gives atten-
tion to all the interests Of the stu
dents-physical, mental, and moral.
In this be is ably and cordially Sec
onded by his co-professor, Rev.
j. A. Kern, late of Warren
ton, Va, who takes the chair
of "Moral Philosophy and Biblical
Literature" filed by the late President
Bennett. lie is highly endorsed oy the
Baltimore Conference, of which he has
been a member for number Of years,
and will doubtless meet all the expecta-
tions of his friends in his new vocation.
The grounds and buildings are now
in better order than ever before, and
will be further improved. A system Of
gravelled walks in the campus is being
perfected, and other improvements are
in progress.
The young men in attendance show
evidence OF studiCusness and good de-
pertinent. A large proportion of them
are members of The Young Mems Chris
tian Association. A much larger pro-
portion Of them also have joined the
literary societies than usual. A
special effort is now being made to i'm
prove and increase the library Of tho
college. The library building has been
refitted and painted.
The gymnasium is now under the
direction Of skilled attendant.
The general outlook for the college
was never better, and it is to be con-
graduated on its improved opportuni.
ties for usefulness to the State and
Church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-25
EDUCATIONAL,
Miss DANIEL WILL OPEN HET

MISS DANIEL WILL OPEN HER
ltI SCHOOL on MONDAY. September
2ftb, 81 No. SEQ east Grace street.
MRs n. r, FhHS viii have charge or the
Writing . nd Dictation classes
Moss v. l. CHOPARD will have charge
OF the French classes
W. TRENT, A. M., win teach Latin and
Gfometry.
Miss DANIFL will resume her classes In
Fnelhb iAteratnre for ladies and gentle
men ON the tTH or OCTOBER
The frat meeting viii be held 81 z. NJ.
on thRt day and the regular hour Tor the
meeting OF the class will then be arranged
a. tg.Qw
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-25

then smoke briefly, sddrsssins words
Of sympathy and kindness TO the
bsreavsd family and friends. Toe
choir, consisting Of Mrs. Reinhsrdt,
Mrs. Knowles, and Msssrs. Cunning
ham and Guigon, sang "Lssd, Kindly
Light" and /" Abide with Me-" and
Captain Cunningham sang "What .
Friend we have In Jesus" Tho psll-
bearers were w. J.. Bosher, George
Gaines, W. E. Word, +. II. Ssafks,
Wilmer Turpin, A. b. Clarke, Jr.,
Manly B. Ramos, and Charles Lsusr.
The remains were inferred in Holly
wood, and ; quartette from tho Arion
Society, composed Of Nessrs. II. L.
Reese, e. W. Norvell, A. W. Miller,
and I. jenkins, sang that beautiful
song " How Gan Leave Thee?" ct the
grave. The grave was covered with
flowers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-25

The Governor has received requisi-
ton from the county Of Russell for
thirty convicts to put in good repair
the county road from Hansonville to
Whecler's Ford, on Clinch river, and
from Hansonyille to Lebanon. A re-
QUESTION from Botetourt county for
thirty convicts has also been received.
Both will be complied with.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-25
skulIs and O,her Homes.

Yesterday morning q colored nan
went to the Second station.house and
stated that he had been directed to re-
move a lot Of bones from an old closet
in house on Fifth and Leigh streets.
The darky said be had refused to touch
them, because they "looked like peo-
ple's bones" Captain Angle inquired
into the matter and found two human
skulls and several large human bones.
1t is supposed that they were taken to
the house by some medical students
long wears ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-25

This is an absolutely new registra.
tion. The old books will be done away
with, and only those persons whose
names appear on the new ones will be
allowed to vote in the coming election.
Every good citizen should avail him.
self Of the FIRST opportunity and regis
ter. The opposition are registering
their full strength, and the Democrats
should do likewise.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-25
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-25

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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-25
A Raby Glacier.

One of the best illustrations os what
scientists call sliding glacial action may
be seen on the north side Of the pre-.
sent dump of earth taken from the
City.Hall lot, on Seventh street. Sew
eral hundred tons Of dirt have lowly
moved down the edge Of the bank,
and where the slipping edge passed the
stationary edge the stone and gravel
have been scratched and abraded as iD
the great glaciers where the edges o.
the ice-felds rub against the side
the mountain,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-25
Ambulance C.,,..

The ambulance was called yesterday
morning to the Chesapeake and Ono
shops to look after Q colored msn
named George Lee, who had cramp'
collie. He was taken home.
At 2 o'clock another call came from
Twenty-fifth and Venable streets,
where msn named William Virgins,
who was cleaning ont well, was hit
on the head by the bucket. lie was
taken to his residence. Fifteenth aud
Poplar streets, only slightly bruised
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-25
Fell Through q sky-Light.

Yesterday afternoon a sky-hght in
the ceiling Of F. B. Robertson & Bro
theirs store, 622 east Broad street,
gave way, precipitating to the store be-
low Mrs. d. E. Killion, with an infant
which she had in her arms, while walk
ing the floor above. Both were con-
siderably bruised, but not seriously in
jured. DR.. McCaw attended the par
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-25
Reduction I'm Railroad Rates.

The Piedmont Airline will meet the
reduction of rates made by the trunk
lines from New York and the East to
the South aud Southwest by selling
tickets from Washington, Charlottes-
vile, Lynchburg, and Richmond at the
same reductions in rates, thus putting
travel from this section upon the same
footing as from New York and the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-25
DIR. Landrum Returned.

Rev. W. W. Laudrum, d. D., pastor
Of the Second Baptist church, has re-
turned to the city from his European
tour, and he will occupy bis pulpit to-
morrow morning and night. DR.. and
Mrs. Lsndrum had a charming trip.
They had the pleasure Of meeting DR..
and Mrs. j. L. NJ. Curry in Paris.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-25

The funeral of Mr.. N. Bush Pleas
ants, who died Thursday night, took
place from the First Baptist church at
A o'clock yesterday afternoon with a
large congregation present. The pas
tor, Rev. George Cooper, d. d., read .
number Of passages Of Scripture snd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-25
Board of Aldermen Meeting.

There will be q meeting of the Board
of Aldermen next Tuesday night to
consider appropriations to the water
department rejected at the last meeting
of the Board,