Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-05
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Perxassuss, November (, 1888.
Tbe 6ne rcsldence Of MIR. y. l.. Perkins,
- Prince George county. short distance
hon Rcams's station, was burned % the
around Two nights ago, and nearly oil the
furniture and family effects were lost The
Gre occurred Ia the early part OF the night
ma n believed 10 have been caused by Q
Aefrcttye fiuc. Mr.. Perkius's loss u nearly
ELMO which n partially covered by an In.
sursnce Of 81 900 on the dwelling.
Mn. w, w. Davies, OF Richmond, died
e On early hour this morning At her
molher's residence, In Ettrick. She was q
daughter Of the late Captain James L.
Rcblpctt, for great many years In charge
of the Norfolk and Western shops In this
city. She was greatly beloved ny large
circle Of friends Ia Petersburg aad Ches-
terfeld. j.
The Hutings Court yesterday qus.hed
the Indictment found by the grand Jury
against Mcssrs. Scott & Son. o: this city,
fcr conducting business without license.
This was case 10 which coupons bad been
rendered In payment Of the IIccnse-tax:
The Norfolk and Western Railroad Com
pauy has ordered o survey TO be made Tor q
6rsncb- road from this city 70 tue large
erspifs-ouarFies 10 Dinwiddie county. II
= teiieved this road will be built In the
s.rIv future. and n 80 II will result 10
The development of one OF the most
important Industrial enterprises In South
s,dc Virginia, and the opening TO the
markets OF the country OF almost incxhausti-
bic beds OF the finest granite In the land.
Very valuable quarr,es are located on the
Central Asylum grounds donated by the
city TO the State.
has cxteuded q cordial invitation TO the
Hsrper artists TO visit Petersburg after
having Richmond, and spend day or two
In viewing the varied industrial enterprises
and exhibits Of our city.
During the month OF October $1,000 let
tiers we're handled In the post-otfiee here,
and over 1900 postal cards.
A number OF English poplar-trees were
set out In the two parks OF this city To-day.
Judge Hancock has been holding the fall
term Of the Circuit Court OF sussex coun.
~ this week. There were no criminal
cases on the docke'. Among the civil cases
were two suits for damages against indl.
yiduals--ope against the owner oil q cotton
Gin for an accident 10 colored man In bis
employment, resulting In the loss OF q hand,
and The other against citizen named Fall
son for breaking the arm OF an employs.
The former suit broke down and failed;
the latter was on trial at last accounts.
The commissioners Of election met In the
clerks Office this morning and canvassed
the returns Of Tuesdays vote In this city.
The result Of the canvass tailed with the
figures already published In the Dispatch.
Mr.. Gaines received majority OF All over
Major Page. As light as the vote was, the
Democrats carried four OIL. OF the six wards
Of the city. and were but little behind In
the Fifth Ward.
Among the articles OF interest at the Kir-
mess OF the Musical Association Is aslipper,
donated from Washington, neatly made OF
mutiaied currency. II Is said that the orr
einal value OF the currency thus used was
several thousands.
The fair Of The Colored Industrial Asso-
eistioD opened here to- day, with ab0ua 900
persons present, including many whites
The exhibition Of stock, agricultural and
mechanical implements. vegetables, handi-
work, &c, Is very creditabe. Governor
Lee was expected TO deliver the opening
address, but telegram received from him
stated that he was detained 10 Richmond on
official business, and could not come over.
HIS absence caused much regret.
An address was delivered by Professor
John NJ. Langston. OF the Normal College.
His subject was "The Negroes Future"
which be discussed ably and deliberately.
In the course OF his remarks he passed Il
high compliment on Governor Lee.
Many people were present from Rich
mond. from which city, also, there were a
number OF exhibits.
Tomorrow some interesting races will
take place. ROBIN ApAiR'