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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-25

The Sunday Journal of tomorrow, the Goth
instant, will contain:
PETE'S CHANCE--A story of the Louisiana Bayous,
by Marion Manville. Printed by special arrange
Tnant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-28
Grove Road, Reservoir Avenue, aud
Broad-Street Extension.



RICHMOND, VA, January 26, 1886.
The improvement Of the above high
ways will greatly benefit the county Of
Henrico and also the city of Richmond.
Some years ago, the plan having been
matured for extending Reservoir avenue
to Broad street and improving and
grading the latter from the avenue east
ward into the city, application was
made in the County Court to open
Glover street in Sidney dedicated q
width Of sixty feet) and to make it con-
form in its alignment to Reservoir ave-
nue, and extend it 104 feet wide from
Main to Broad. Upon the assurance
then given by prominent city officials
that the city would do the work and
would grade and adorn both the avenue
and Broad street, predetermined citi-
zens Of Henrico gave the necessary width
Of land the greater part Of the way and
the avenue was opened. The gift, in one
instance particularly, was upon the ex-
press condition Of speedy improvement.
Recently q bill was introduced in the
Senate authorizing the city to control,
and keep in order Grove road and Re-
servoir avenue. Nothing was said about
Broad street. At the instance Of per-
sons cognizant Of the above facts an
amendment was adopted in the Senate
so as to include Broad street. Some
disposition is manifested on the part of
persons interested in Grove road to have
this amendment struck out in the
House. There should be no such
jealousy in the matter. The legislators
will do the right thing to pass the bill
through the House as it came from the
Senate. Not only should they do this
for the reasons above stated, but also
because if the authority Of the city
should be extended beyond it's limits
over any highway, it would seem most
reasonable to do it in the case Of Broad
street, which leads to the State Fair
Grounds, in which all Virginians feel
an interest. Furthermore, the city Of
Richmond holds a mortgage for over
$4,000, believe, on the FAIRGROUNDS,
and on this latter account all the tax
payers Of Richmond are interested in
the FAIRGROUNDS and the public
thoroughfare leading to it.
CITIZEN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-28
70 kARRY AT TEN.
The Rumsred MsGiisosia, Aiiisnee Of ths
Yeuihfui Erapsrer OF Csinas

The Runssred MsGi,souta, Alliance or ths
Yeu,hfui EIsssre Of Csinas
A Chinese paper published IN Hong
Kong prints . ruiaor TO the effect that
the Emperor Of China, who is only 10
his tenth year, intends to form matri-
monial alliance and take the govern
ment Of tho country In his own hands.
The reported outbreak In Seoul, the
capital Of Cores, on December 18th
appears to have no foundation In fact.
Early in December the Japanese Gov
eminent arrested about thirty men who
were suspected Of being engaged In .
plot against the existing Corean Govern
ment. This came to the ears Of the
officers Of the Chinese Legation ct To-
kio, Japan, in the shape Of rumor
that number of desperadoes hsd en-
barked for Seoul. This rumor was tele-
graphed to Tientstin and in turn to the
Chinese representative at Seoul. The
latter, on investigating the matter, be-
came informed Of rumor that eighty
soldiers, disguised as tradesmsn, were
then in Seoul awaiting an opportunity
to attack the palace, and telegraphsd
the rumor to the Legation 1t Toxic -
fact. The last telegram was COM
municated to the Japanese Foreign
Office, which soon dispelled the rumor.
The whole matter was investigated and
shown to be without an io!a Of truth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-28

As this question is frequently asked. We
will simply say that she Is q lady who fer
upwards Of forty years has untiringly de-
voted her time and talents as . female ply.
sieian and nurse, principally among chill
dren. She has especially studied the con-
stitution and wants Of this numerous class,
and as q result OF this effort and practical
knowledge, obtained In O lifetime spent as
a nurse and physician. she has compounded
a SOOTHING SYRUP for ehildren teething.
IL operates like magic, giving rest aud
health, and is, moreover, sure 10 regulate
the bowels. In consequence OF this article
Mrs. Winslow Is becoming world renowned
as q benefactor OF her race. Children cer-
tainly do RIsK UP and bless her. Especially
is this the case In thbs city. Vast quantities
OF the SOOTHING SYRUP are DAILY sold
and used here. We think Mrs. wlnsiow
has immorislized hsr name by this invalu-
able article. and We sincerely believe thou
sands OF children have been saved from an
early grave by It's timely use, and that mil
lions yet unborn win share is benefits ana
unite In calling her blessed. No MOTHER has
discharged her duty to her suffering little
ones. In our opinion. until she has given u
the benefit OF MRS. wINsLow's sOOTH-
INC SYRUP. Try It. mothen-TRY 1T
N0w.-Ladies' pisaor, New York Cs<y. Sold
by all drugsistA as cents bottle:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-28
DIR. ARMSTRONG'S CASE.
TRIAL STILL IN PROGRESS.
Rsadinx Evidence for the Presseu,'en =
Cue.dsns or Eyidescs- Mass 70 TssifS

Reading Evidence fer the Prosecution =
cue.asns or EyIdescs- Mass 70 Tsaifs
Ts-Day.
Especial telegram 10 the Dispatch.l
ATLANTA, GA, January 2I.-Dr.
Armstrong appears deeply concerned
about his trial. The day has been oc-
cupied in reading evidence for the prose-
cution. The press has been excluded.
and the friends Of the reporters in court
have been much harrassed.
The members Of the court are not
lawyers, and though great latitude is
allowed under the rules in the admis-
sion Of evidence, yet the Court, while
an ecclesiastical one, desires to conform
to the rules of evidence as far IS possi-
bic. There have been two very pro-
tracted and animated contests over the
admission of evidence which have puz-
zled the Court very much. The counsel
on each side have argued the points
with fulness and ability, and with
citations Of numerous authorities, and
the arguments and authorities were so
evenly balanced that decision for one
Impractical in the law was very diff
cult. The Court has been very desirous
to do right. One of the points was SUBJ
mitted to an eminent and learned men,
Der Of the judiciary who informed the
Court what was the rule Of law. The
second point was as warmly contested,
and the Court felt some delicacy in sub
mitting it to the same authority.
1t was almost certain that these
legal contests would arise all during
the trial, and it was deemed best to
have the Court select legal umpire
who would be acceptable to both sides.
Hon. Frank Miller, Of Augusta, was
appointed dmicus curie. The trial
will not conclude for several days.
Mr.. Mann, the Cincinnati reporter, who
wrote up the Doctor in Cincinnati, has
not been put upon the stand, but will
be tomorrow. His evidence, it is
claimed, will be rare and racy. The
trial has caused genuine sensation in
this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-28
Lily wildcap's Great Catch.

1t is possible for a lady to be too
captivating, according to Burdette.
You know that stylish Lily Wildcap
who visited us last summer 2" asks
Miss -. Yes," replied her friend.
Well, she's married." "Did she
make great catch?" i should say
so. She caught widower with $4,000
and three children. The youngest child
caught the measles at school, the oldest
caught the scarlet fever at Sunday
school, the second caught the whooping
cough, the husband went to Montreal
and caught the smallpox, and Lily
nursed all Of them and caught all Of
them.'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-28

bill should pass it would be IN the most
perfect condition.
Mr.. Buchanan pointed out some
glaring errors in the bill. He wished
1t recommitted to have them corrected.
He announced himself q friend Of the
measure, and for that reason desired
that the manifest errors which appear
in the bill should be corrected. This,
he was sure, could be better done in
committee than in the House.
Mr.. Mayo said good way to perfect
bill is by the House resolving itself,
as il were, into a committee Of the
whole, and then let the bill be read
line by line, and make such insertions
and amendments as are proper. He
favored taking up the bill now and go
ing to work on it.
Mr. Stuart's motion to postpone and
print was carried.
The general understanding was
that the bill would come up to-day,
but that depends on whether the sew
eral amendments and substitutes have
been printed by the time the bill is
called. If they are not, further delay
will be caused.
COMMITTEE APPOINTED.
The following committee was ap-
pointed on the part Of the House to
visit and inspect the Virginia Military
Institute Messrs. A. Fulkerson, G. +.
Jordan, and Mayo.
A motion to adjourn was carried on
call Of the ayes and noes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-28
Mutual Reserve md Life Association

NEW YORK, January 27.-The Mu-
tual Reserve Fund Life Association held
its fifth annual meeting to-day at the
Bryant Building. The yearly report
showed a reserve Of 100000, and
s5l, 100000 new business during the
past year. Mr.. f. u. Harper, presi-
dent Of the Association, made lengthy
address on the subject Of the compsny's
prosperity. lie said the success Of the
Association had astonished its friends
and amazed its enemies. The system
had truth, equity, and experience for
its foundation.ston es. The fifth year Of
its business closed with more thans sl23,-
100000 Of insurance in force, being an
increase during the year Of over $780,
100000. Eight hundred and thirty
eight thousand dollars have been paid
during the year to widows, orphans,
and other representatives Of deceased
members. The company has sl,075,-
600 Of assets its tontine reserve fund
exceeds s550,00C. Since its establish
ment, five years ago, the company has
paid 81, 900 to members, and con-
ducts its business at a saving in five
years of 1906, ,26S, as compared with
the leyel-premium system Of life-in-
surance. The Mutual Reserve Funds
new business for 1885 was so per cent.
greater than the combined new business
of three fourths OF all the New York
leyel-premium companies.
After the meeting, pursuant to Gus
tom adopted several years ago, q dinner
was given a. Delmonico's downtown
Broadway establishment to the at
tachis and guests of the Association.
Among some two hundred who sat at
the tables were President Z. b. Harper,
Alfred Taylor, n. w. Bloss, C. X.
Bissell, G. F. Potter Z. J. Clark, of
Watertown, New York; F. w. Bald
win, Of Baltimore Henry Overstoz,
president Of the Fifth National Bank OF
st. Louis; N. II. Brown, Of Balti-
more /; Colonel Shields, of Philadel-
phia General j. B. Gordon, of Geor-
gia; r. s. Jones and F. T. Braman, of
New York, and Sheppard Hoams.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-28
SOME GREAT MEASURES.
Special Court OF Appeals Delinquent Lands
Railroad .Commissioner's Bill. Sr.. &c.

Special Court OF Appeals-D Delinquent Lands =
Railroad -Commissioncr's BiII. Sc. &c.
Though there is considerable una
nimity among members Of the General
Assembly as to the necessity for estab-
fishing special court Of appeals, as
yet little progress has been made In
framing bill to meet the varying views
as to details. There are three bills be-
fore the House Committee for Courts.
The greatest difference Of opinion is as
to how the docket Of the Supreme Court
shall be divided off. That point settled,
there will be no great difficulty in the
committees agreeing on all others. Ac-
tion is expected this week or early next
week.
Members Of the two houses are re-
ceiviDg great many letters from their
constituents about the sale of delin-
quent lands, and it is likely that the
pressure of public opinion will compel
the framing of still another bill. 1t
now looks as if the General Assembly
will adopt measure which, while
keeping strictly within the constitu-
tional limits, will forever withhold the
collection of all, or nearly all, the taxes
returned delinquent prior to 1880. That
is the way it now looks.
An examination Of the records OF
the Clerk of the House shows that the
Committee on Roads presented the
railroad-commissioners' bill as an
original bill. They took Mr.. Munford's
bill, struck out the 18th section, made
some other amendments, struck off Mr..
Munford's name as patron and adopted
the bill as theirs, and so presented it to
the House. The question is, therefore,
now, or rather next Tuesday will be, on
the eDgrossment of the bill. II any
one wishes Mr.. Munford's old 18th
section incorporated in the bill he must
propose it as an amendment. This puts
the bill in a different position from that
stated yesterday.
From the debate and votes in the
House yesterday it would seem that the
friends of a general local-option law
will have no difficulty in passing their
bill when a vote is reached; but they
labor under the difficulty of having no
recognized leader and having had very
faulty bill reported. 1t was their own
bill, but for all that it is very imperfect.
Mr.. Buchanan, who is a man Of con-
spicuous ability and an earnest sup
porter Of local option, yesterday pointed
out some Of the defects of the bill
all Of which have been noticed in the
editorial columns of this paper.
II the printing ordered yesterday is
done by O'Clock to-day the bill will
come up again to-day.
The conyict-labor bill reported in
the House by Mr.. EchOls, chairman of
the Committee on Asylums and Prisons,
does not fully meet the views of the
Knights Of Labor, but is still in an
anendable shape. Mr.. Carter means
to push his bills now before the CON-
mittee, and if he succeeds in having
them reported, they, with the bill re-
ported by Mr.. Echols, will bring all, or
nearly all, the questions at issue before
the House for its action.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-28
COmmandery No, ..

Richmond Commandery, No. 2,
Knights Templars, held its regular
communication at its asylum, st. Albans
Hall, last night. Commander
James II. Capers was in the East, and
there was a full attendance Of Sir
Knights present. Among the pleasant
incidents Of the evening was the pre-
sentation, as a dying request, Of the
regalia Of Right-Eminent Sir John Far
ran Regnault, as Grand Commander OF
Virginia, tn Richmond Commandery,
No. 2, Knights Templars, which was
thankfully received by No. 2 as trea-
sured memento Of their old Eminent
Commander. The degree Of knight Of
the Red Cross was conferred, with the
usual solemnities, on two postulants.
The invitation of st. Johns Com
mandery, of Providence, R. l., to visitit
the coming summer was read, gratefully
appreciated, and referred for considera.
tion and determination to a select COM
mittee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-28
RICHMOND, January 26, 1886.


To the Editor of the Dispatch:
We appeal to you as one Of the tri-
bunes Of the people to expose a certain
piece of legislation which is now being
carried out. We allude to the attempt
to have the smallpox hospital removed
from its present secluded position and
placed in the midst of a thickly-settled
neighborhood between the Brook and
Mechanicsville turnpikes. We call this
legislation unjust because all the i'm
proyements for many years past have
been made at the west end Of the city
and on Church Hill, mainly, however,
in the West End, and you cannot point
to a single improvement in the direction
where it is proposed to move this hospi-
tai. But, unfortunately for us, we are
poor people out our way, and so the
committee appointed to select place
think it will just suit US. They have
attempted to purchase before the pub
lie could hear of the scheme. We learn
that large sum has been subscribed to
influence the removal. We therefore
earnestly ask you to use your power to
protect US against the contemplated
outrage. Why not leave it where it
now is? No more secluded spot could
be found than the one it is in. Your
aid in this matter is our reliance.
HENRICO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-28
A TaiIor's Suit Decided by Trying the
Trousers.
New York rrlbunel

ls'ON tNAh aAAptbtst
Alexander ii. Strouse ordered suit
Of clothes at his ,ailors, Cavsnalgh,
Sanford & Co., Of No. IL west Twenty
third street. II was a s55 suit and
Mr.. Strouse expected to look ex-
tremely "swell" p" when he got 1t
on. But, alas when the suit
came home he could not button
the waistband Of the trousers. This
was too much. and when the bill came
in be sternly refused to pay it. Csya-
naugh, Sandford 4 Co. said that il Mr..
Strouse chose to grow so fat between
the time Of taking bis measure and the
completion Of the suit il was none Of
their business, and so Mr.. Strouse found
himself with two suits on his hands
the second one being . suit at law for
the s55. This suit was tried before
Judge Hall and jury in the City Court
yesterday.
The testimony for the defence was
Mr.. Strouse with the suit on. He came
in from an ante-room and asked the
gentlemen Of the jury to try to button
the trousers, The first juryman who
tried it was a stout man with q bald
head. lie squeezed Mr.. Stroase until
the unfortunate man was nearly cut in
two, but the waistband would not meet.
Then slim juror solemnly adjusted his
spectacles and jerked Mr.. Strouse nearly
off his feet as he tried to bring the ends Of
the waistband together by vigorous
pulls. But it was Of no use, aud he
sat down and looked thoughtful. The
jury felt the full importance OF the task
they were engaged in, and mindful Of
their oaths to swell and truly try"
some Of the younger and more vigorous
members took hand. The effort was
futile, however, and the jury looked
thoughtful. The testimony for the de-
fence being all in, the Judge delivered
an impressive and pathetic charge,
quoting the law laid down by Coke and
Blackstone on short Wristbands and
large waists. Then the jury retired.
After profound deliberation they decided
that pair of trousers which could not
be buttoned up were "no good" and
that this vitiated the suit Of clothes and
the suit Of the plaintiff. So they gave
verdict for the defendant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-28
Peniteniiary Appointments.

Mr.. W. W. Moses, Superintendent
of the Penitentiary, made the follow
ing appointments yesterday, and they
we're approved by the Governor W.
r. Booker, of Patrick county, fourth
assistant superintendent, rice R. II. Pc
terson, removed W. d. Haynes, OF
Franklin county, fifth assistant super
intendent, rice W. 4. Sydnor, removed.
Mr.. Moses says that there will be no
other appointments made for the pre-
sent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-28
A Hermit Who Lived I'm u Hollow
Cumberland (Md.) Times.l'

Cumberland (Md.) Times.l'
Information has been received from
Point Of Rocks of the death of General
Fout, an aged hermit. For several
years he had lived on an island near
that place. His abode was the trunk
Of an old hollow tree. A few months
ago the tree fell, nearly crushing the
old gentleman but all efforts to make
him abandon his mode Of living were
Intellectual. He then built himself
house Of fodder. A few days ago a
party went to see him, and found the
fodder house in ashes, and the hermit
dead among the ruins. lie was seventy
one years old.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-28
COLLISION OF BOATS.

TIE steamer Rsanste, schseucr Warner
Sisere. and rms smith Petit Damaged.
The Old Dominion left her wharf at
1880 o'clock yesterday morning for
New York, but only got about length
and half in the gorge, when, finding
she could not force her way through,
she returned to her wharf. Another
attempt will be made 10 break through
this morning.
1heg gorge is Just below the city, and is
about five hundred feet in length. In a
number Of places the ice is several feet
deep. Below the gorge, as far as the
naked eye can reach, the river is clear
Of ice. The river above the gorge is
about as it has been for several days,
with the ice gradually disappearing.
The schooner Blanche that has been
taking in -four for Brazil at Dunlop &
McCance's wharf was broken out Of the
ice yesterday by the tugs Petit aud
Simpson and was towed to the dock,
where she now lies. The tugs next
went across the river and brought the
schooner Warner Moore from the Dam
vile wharf where she had been lying
to keep out Of the ice) over to the dock.
When nearing the lock-gates the
schooner took a sheer, and the tugs
being unable to break it, the schooner
and the steamer Roanoke (which was
lying at the Old Dominion wharf had
q collision, and the starboard rail, the
brfjge, q shroud, and derrick Of the
sttsmer were damaged to the extent Of
about $3.50. The schooner broke her
jibboom and split her starboard cat
head. The total damage to her was
about sl00.
When the bow Of the schooner struck
the Roanoke the current swept the lat
ter around, catching the tug Smith Pet
tit between her and the stern of the
Old Dominion, smashing the pilot.house
Of the tug and breaking her starboard
rail. Damage, sl00.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-28
One Hundred ana Five Years ord.

A Wilmington DELI telegram says /:
Miss Lille Todd was found dead at her
home in New Castle yesterday. She
was one hundred and five years old
and lived alone in a small house ad-
joining the Knights Of Pythias' Hall.
Before the erection Of the hall she had
lived for many years on its site and as
far back as thirty years ago was popu-
larly called " Granny" Todd, in defer
ence to her aged appearance. A fall on
the ice last Saturday caused her to take
to her bed, but her death is credited to
apoplexy,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-28
BOYCOTTED BY THE KNIGHTS.
War Declared on the Agent or the Bates Mills
In Maine.

war DeClared on tue Aseut OF the butts uits
in Maine.
A Lewiston special says: The city
has talked of nothing for day or two
but the absolute and complete boycott
ordered and enforced by the Knights Of
Labor against Mr.. ii. l.. Pratt, agent Of
the Bates Mills, one Of the largest
manufacturing corporations in Maine.
At meeting Of the Knights Of Labor
last Monday it was voted to boycott
Mr.. Pratt " for antagonizing the Or
der by cutting down and discharging
members Of the order without Civ
ing reasons for doing so." On Tues
day the Knights of Labor notified the
doctors, BARRIERS, lawyers, druggists,
blacksmiths, and general tradesmen not
to have any dealings with Mr.. Pratt or
his family, on penalty Of being them
selves boycotted. Mr.. Pratt to-day
said he had no idea what caused the
action of the Knights. The only COM
munication he ever had with the mem
bers of the order was short interview
with a committee about three months
ago in regard to the discharge of one
man. The first notice he received
of any trouble was the receipt
Of a note from a grocery firm
stating that they could no longer
supply him with food. Mr.. Pratt
thinks the trouble is entirely with peo-
pie outside the mills, as he has received
no complaints from his operatives. lie
had an application not long ago from
the weayers for more pay; but on Mr..
Pratt's explaining the depressed condi-
tion of the market the request was with
drawn. Mr.. Pratt says he has had no
difficulty in supplying the wants of his
family, and he has received offers from
Independent tradesmen who are willing
to supply him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-28
SMALLPOX uospital Lot.

A meeting of the Council committee
appointed to select and purchase q site
for smallpox hospital was held yes
terday afternoon. Several places were
considered, but the committee finally
agreed upon that known as the "Mor-
ris 4" tract, which is located north Of
the city about three miles. The cost
is $3.50. The tract contains us
acres, and is one Of the most isolated
spots around the city, the nearest in
habitant being half mile off. The vote
was as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Chat
fin, Crenshaw, Ammons, aud Ran
dolph--4. Nays-Messrs. Turpin and
Frischkorn-2.