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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-17
The AIieghany Road.

The New York Times of yesterday
said (: IAN agreement was executed
yesterday by the Richmond and. Ale
ghany and the Chesapeake and Ohio
Reorganization Committees by which the
Richmond and Alleghany property is
turned over 10 the Chesapeake and Ohio.
The friends CT the latter company arc
expectant OF handsome results to como
from this combination
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-17
nlnes, Rand Concert.

The following is the programme for
Kessnich's (Blues) Band concert at the
Electric-Iine pavilion tonight: l.
March. ID. w. Reeves 2. Selection
Belisario, Donizette. 3. Nanon Waltz.
pfl Gena. 4. Potpouryi from Sulliyan's
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-17
The Elserrie Paxer.

The Virginia Electric Light and Power
Company in order 10 clean out short
circuit between two bars OF the comm
tator were forced to shut down on We'd
nesdsy evening. A force OF men were
put TO work endoperaiions were resumed
Yesterday afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-17
Grav Teiautorraph Company.

The stockholders of the Gray National
Telautograph Company, recently char
tered here 10y the Judge OF the Circuit
Court, had a meeting yesterday evening
IN the Office Of Major James II. Dooley,
one of the directors of the company.
Mr. c. b. Farwel, senator from Illinois
Senator Eugene Hale, of Maine Mr..
Wendall Goodwin, Of New York, and
Mr.. James 3. Pace, Of this city, the
directors of the company, and General
T. II. Logan, Major James II. Dooley,
and MIR. f. ID. Christian, stockholders,
were present.
Matters appertaining to fully organ
izing and operating the company were
briefly discussed, but no important busi-
ness WAS transacted except the coniirmG-
ton of the action Of the body in the
election of the officers and directors Of
the company at their last meeting, and
then they adjourned tomeet on Wednes-
day the 22d at Alexandria.
After adjourning Senators Farwell and
Hale and MIR Goodwin dined at the Da-
Wis House and during the evening drove
around the city, and returned North on
the ESQ train.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-17
ZOO Many a,chmon In tho Field.

The Richmonds and Norfolks met for
the third time Yesterday evening. and
the Richmonds defeated the Norfolks
for the third successive time. Norfolk
will have to hustle for a better club if
they want to play with the home boys.
All praise must be given TO Manager Bo-
schen for the selection Of so strong a
club from home talent. lie is, however.
home man, and believes firmly that a
southern boy can play as good ball as
any one that comes from any other sec
tion. All they want is the chance and
the patronage.
Manager Boschen wants to try this
club against some strong team, and is
trying TO arrange game or two with
some OF the association clubs, only to see
what his boys can do when they have a
strong team to play against. The bat
ting Of Glenn, O'Rourke. and Foster, Of
he Riclmonds was good, also of Rosen-
thai, OF the Norfolks. 1t is pity that
there was not better audience 10 Wit
ness this game. Below is score in full /:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-17
VIRGINIA AND CAROLINA soLp
This Railroad Line Bousht by Guar
anteed stock holders.

The Virginia and Carolina railroad
was sold yesterday at noon in front OF
the Chsncery-COurt room, in the City
Hall building. Mr.. George w. Mayo,
auctioreer, cried the property for
Messrs. ". W. Henry and ]. B. Win
ston, trustees. There was quite large
crowd present, and considerable interest
was manifested in the matter.
Major p. A. Wexford was the first bid
der and made an offer OF $50, 900, which
was quickly raised. Other bids followed in
rapid succession, and for awhile things
were quite lively.
Mr.. Joseph r. Brinton, president of
the. Richmond, Fredericksburg and Po-
tomac railroad, was one of the bidders.
He went as high as Sl40,00 and then
dropped out Of the race.
There was another gentleman who ran
the property up as high as $4,000. His
name could not be learned, but it was
surmised that he possibly has some con-
nection with the Richmond and Chesa-
peake.
Hon. William Writ Henry, represent
ing Moncure Robinson and others, guar
anteed stockholders, offered Sl65, 200,
end obtained the prize.
The sale is subject TO debt due the
city of Petersburg. principal and inter
est, amounting to Sl0l $40, which is to
be lien on the property in the hands
Of the purchaser. 80 the real amount
realized from the sale is 2266, $40.
The sale Was made in pursuance OF a
decree Of the Chaucery Court of Rich
moud. entered July 9Th last, in the suit
of the city of Petersburg against the rail
road company.
The purchase embraces all the rights
OF way, works, and property of the said
Virginia and Carolina Railroad Com
pany in the States of Virginia and North
Carolina. both such as was owned at the
date OF said deed and such rs has been
acquired since that time, including the
charter rights and franchises of the said
company and the rights under its con-
tract with the city OF Petersburg TO and
in the donation OF $4,000 of bonds of
the said city to be used for the purpose
of constructing depot buildings within
the said city, and also including the
equity Of redemption of the said com
pany in two lots Of land in the city of
Petersburg.
The sale was made, Of course, subject
10 the confirmation OF the Chancery
Court.
The road when completed, which it is
said it soon will be, will run from Pc.
tersburg to Ridgeway, n. G.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-17
Ihrdella's Band-Sanger Hall to- o-night

. Colonel Sykes was sitting by the fire
and said IL cann0L get Grand Re-
public Cigarros or Butfos to smoke l
shall quit the business
TBIBBErT & TAYLOR,
Sole Agents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-17

There are very few strangers visiting
Richmond who don't call ON Julien
Biniord, 1902 east Main street. His
Just reputation for selling medicinal
liquors aud pure groceries is well
known.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-17
Iardella's Band-Sanger Hall to night.

We are pleased to see Mrs J.. L.
Green, formerly operator for the Singer
Sewing Machine Company, but recently
for the New Home, of Roanoke, Va.
again in the city, and hope that shc will
remain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-17

the James-River Bridge Company one
fourth of the cost OF maintenance, re-
pairs, aud replacement of the woodwork
OF said bridge"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-17
TIE NEWS OF MANCnEsrER.
Police Force Organired-Deepen
The Riyer-Pers0nuI. &c.

The Board OF Police Commissioners
held their annual meeting for the re-
organization of the force last night in
the Mayor's-Court room. aud remained
in session for more than two hours.
Every member was present. They are
Mayor Attkisson (presidenb, Messrs. c.
A. Jones. j. H. Perdue, William I. Hart,
and T.. W. Weisiger
About an hour and half was spent in
reading and revising the rules of the old
board for the government Of the force.
Chief James A. Lipscomb and Priyates
r. G. Jones and Il. =. Smith were re-
elected by acclamation. and Mr.. W. 5.
Moles was chosen "a u new officer. the
Council having ordered Oh addition to
the force.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-17

Hit by pitcher Rchmonds, /. Baso on balls
Richm0nds, /. Struck out--by Deane, :: Mon
;ague. 6. Homo runs-Norfolks, !; Rlchmonds, /
Umpire, W. 4. Graves.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-17

Free bus 10 the Astor House. II you
want to get there. smoke Grand Repub-
lie Cigarros and Buffos. They arc
daisies sure. TRiBBErr 4 TAYLOR,
Sole Agents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-17

Those smokers who know the differ
ence between Havana and domestic to-
bacco will haye nothing but the Grand
Republic Ggarros or Bulfos. Watch
their smoke. TRIBBETT 4 TAYLOR,
Sole Agents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-17
DEEPENING JAMES RIVER.

Council having ordered an addition to
the force.
DEEPENING JAMES RIVER.
Mayor A. C. Attkisson yesterday re-
ceiycd from Mr.. G. 7. Il. Burgwyn,
assistant engineer OF the James-Riyer
Improvement, to whom he some time
since addressed n communication in re-
gard TO deepening the river on the Man
chester side, letter, in which he says
| The exact localities at which the money
| should be applied is determined by the
general bearing that such local improve
mont has upon the total improvement OF
the river. This question is decided by
the United States engineer officer IN
charge Of such works. in the present
instance the officer in charge il
Colonel William +. Craighill, whose
| interest in the river is so great and
/ whose skill in It's treatment is so well
! known as to make the mention of his
name talisman for its success.
My personal sympathies are enlisted on
the side of public improvements, and
what little aid may be able TO give con-
sistent with the directions of those in au-
thority will be cheerfully bestowed
Accompanying Mr.. Burgwyn's letter is
the following from Colonel Craighill
Sir,-Mr. Burgwyn has sent me your
letter to him Of tho 10th, with copy OF
his reply of the 18th.
At present am of the opinion that in
view Of the understanding by Congress
of the estimates upon which were based
the action Of that body in sppropriating
money for tho James river, the funds
now available could not be used in the
direction indicated by you.
/ expect, however, to be in Richmond
at no distant day, and will then look
particularly into this matter, as always
wish to do what is just and fair to all in
terests affected by work OF the United
States in my charge
Respectfully yours,
w. i. CRAIGHILL.
PERSONALS AND BREPs.
Mr.. Ernest Atwell and wife have re-
turned from Ohio.
MIR. and Mrs. f.. p. Voolfolk leave to-
day for New Kent.
Rev. L. NJ. Peterson left yesterday
morning for brief trip to Surry.
The Danyille Railroad Band will give
a general serenade around town tonight
in lieu of the concert.
Captain William Henry White, Of New
York, contractor for the Manchester
Water-Works, is in the city.
A meeting OF the Democrats Of the
First Ward will be held at Crump's coal
Office tonight to elect two delegates 10
the congressional convention.
The game of baseball which was to
have been played yesterday afternoon
between the Manchesters and Auroras
was postponed until tomorrow.
A largely-aitended and interesting
meeting OF the Cleveland and Thurman
Campaign Club was held at Owens Hall
last night, at which several honorary
members, among them Governor Lee
and Hon. John w. Daniel, were elected.
A six year-old son of Mr. Oryey Sa-
vory, who lives near the Petersburg rail
road crossing, is very i'll from the effects
of being pricked in the foot by catfish
fin. DR.. Archer is attending the little
fellow. and may yet have to amputate
the foot.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-17

Harper's, The Century, Scribner's,
Young Ladies journal, New York Fash
ion Bazsr, and all the leading fashion
monthlies for August at N. Leon ards,
nows-dealer, 00o Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-17

Opera Patience, l.. Conterero. 3. March.
L. r. Robinson. G. Medley on Latest
songs, u. Boetger. z. Turkish Patrol,
Th. Michaelis. 4. Browns Autograph
Polka, Mr.. J. Hindhonn, soloist.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-17

Garden Concert Sanger Hall to-
night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-17

AxaosrusA Bussns. shs vorsd-rcnovoed ap-
pssiser ami invigorAtor. imports = ds,isieaa
favor 70 all drinhu end cures dyspspsls. dr.
rhsss~ fever a,d suse AK for 10 eeon1po
Asxss,rs. sssnafaosassd ~ N J. q. = ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-17

AN ExcKrLsxr AsDicNE.--"My wife and ny.
self were In bad health for some nfsssn yeseA
ehanced 70 be looking over ooe Of sfnmons
Liver Regulator Ainsnacs and SAW A. H.
stephenss and Bishop Pierce's names 70 sssd-
monials- 1 thsn obtained soms of ne hcguis-
tor. aAd can heartily recommend NE Liver Re
gulator 70 nay ffssDas - an excellent mcdiSioA,.
Z.E HAssssox, u. D., 9osAoasviIie. VI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-17
wHRRE Is 1T rsHD ?
S wnter-pas generally u.ed ?

Is NuktI hho Etlti "a y AtNh
Watergas Is now made and distributed
in nearly all The larger cities OF the
! United States New York has about
/ three fourths of its supply in the form
of water-gas Chicago about the same,
! Baltimore about the same. Washington
has been supplying a mixture Of coal
| gas and water-gas, and IS now building
very large new water-gas plant.
Boston and Philadelphia, cities that
have been coal-gas shongholds, are
now introducing watergas also. Many
cities are supplied entirely with water-
gas-such rs Omaha. Savannah, Pater-
son, Harrisburg, Waterbury, Jersey
City, Johnstown, Marshall, Yonkers,
| Cape MAY, Coney Island, Lewiston, st.
| Albans, Bavonne, St Augustine, Ponsa-
cola, Columbia, Vicksburg, Allentown,
and many others. (All these last named
are owned or operated 10y the United
( as-Improvemeat Company We also
have many works where We send out II
mixed gas-as Kansas City, Des Moines,
Burlington Qa.), ST. Louis, Fall River
&c, &c.
Many other cities could be mentioned
as using watergas wholly or IN part Ii
you wish to extend the list-Minneapo-
lis, st. Paul, San Francisco, &c.
Toledo we are now putting water
gas plant i'll for. This shows that
water-gas has for years ceased 10
be an experiment, and has made
its way in spite of the opposition
of the old coal.gas element. In fact, IN
many cases this very element has been
obliged 10 call in the water-gas to help
them compete with the wide-awake cleo
trc light men. Water-gas Is much more
brilliant. and therefore better able TO
compete with the newer light.
ADVANTAGES.
What are the advantages Of water
gas
In the first place, in most instances it
can be mado more chesply.
II can be made of very much greater
light-giying power, and is, therefore,
more able TO successfully compete with
electric light.
II can be made with less expensive
apparatus, and especially SO as 1t does
not need such large holder capacity.
This brings us 10 another adyantage--lt
can be made more rapidly, and IS there
fore better able 70 take care OF emergen-
cies OF all kinds. Some coal-gas engi-
neers put in q water-gas plant almost
entirely on this account.
Again. if used with coal-gas, 1t can be
made OF snch power that when naked
with tho coal gas the mixture will be OF
the desired candle-power, so doing away
with the expense OF camel coal.
What is the saving per thousand ef-
fected by water'gasp
Water gas can be made in Richmond
(based upon equal candle-powersl for
len cents per thousand less than coal.gas,
said Mr. Humphrey in conclusion.
THE INQUIRY.
That water-gas can be made cheapiy
that il gives firstyate light there seems /!
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-17

Garden Concert-Sanger Hall to-
night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-17
THE GAS QUESTION.
HOW SHALL TsE APPROPRIATION OF
$4,000 BE sPgNTf
A Council Subcommittee to Leave on a
Tour Of Northern Inspection
This Morning.

As heretofore stated tho Council Com
mittee on Light met Wednesday evening
TO consider the best method Of increasing
the generating capacity Of the gas.works.
They bad before them a proposition Of
the United States Gas Improvement
Company, Of Philadelphia, for the manu-
iacture OF gas from water and oil, and
also an offer from Captain W. II. White,
of New York.
On motion Of Mr.. Hsrgrove the com
mittee appointed the Superintendent Of
the Gas-Works, Mr.. w. G. Adams, and
Councilmen w. J. Gum and John r..
Grimes a subcommittee to visit northern
cities where the vater-gas system is in
operation and to inspect the same and to
make report thereon.
The subcommittee in conference yes
terday decided to leave on the 1880 train
this morning and will visit Washington,
Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York
and see Il it is practicable to put Ill a
water-gas plant as On auxiliary to our
present works.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-17

Garden Concert Sanger Hall to.
night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-17
NOT THIS YEAR.

Mr.. Bryan said yesterday that having
been subjected to this delay ne did not
think his line could be operated by cleo
tricity this year, as he does not wish to
commence the undertaking in the winter.
The contracts were all made for the lst
of October, but they have been declared
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-17
FREE BRIDGE ROAD.
PROBABILITY THAT MR. BRYAN WILL
YETBE ALLOWED WHAT BE AXIS
But BE viii Hardly be Able to Do 1t In
Time for the Exposi-
tion.

Manchester, il seems, is to have cleo
trio cars after all This fond hope of
her people will hardly be realized this
year, as was at one time promised, but
there is little doubt that they will be in
operation early in next year.
Mr.. Bryan has been granted permis-
sion TO use electricity for propellihg his
cars across the Free bridge, and the
Street Committee will reconsider and 1t
is hoped change the ordinance recon-
mitted by the Board of Aldermen, IN
which they originally recommended that
Mr.. Bryan be allowed to use electricity
on his line only upon the condition that
his track on Ninth street from Basin to
Main street be taken up and that another
track be laid Uia the Byrd-Stroet station
70 Seventh street, and thence to and
across Main street to Franklin.
WHAT Is WANTED.
The citizens of Manchester and vicinity
and their Richmond friends feel reioiced
that the Board OF Aldermen sent this
ordinance back to the committee and
hope that n substitute may be reported
which will allow the use OF electricity on
the street-railway as now located on
Ninth street. This is all that Mr.. Bryan
asks and Just what the T.. Manchester peo-
ple want. The idea that they desire to
be landed in Richmond at the corner Of
Main and Seventh streets instead Of
Ninth and 10 stand and wait for cars
where they will have no protection from
the weather is preposterous. They do
most devoutly hope that the day ls
not far distant, and the Dispntch Is
informed that it probably is not, when
there are such transfer arrangements
that one fare will carry person from
Swansboro' or Manchester TO any part OF
Richmond. The section of the ordinance
that authorizes an intersection of the
tracks of the Manchester Line and the
Union Passenger Company, at the corner
of Seventh and Franklin streets, which
rather implies transfer arrangement, is
the only feature OF the ordinance that IS
acceptable to the travelling public, and
there is no reason why the transfer
might not DO as easily made at Ninth
street.
The Street Committee labored under
a wrong impression if they thought their
ordinance was in keeping with the
wishes of either Mr.. Bryan OF the people
of Manchester. The citizens OF the
South Side have no bad feeling in this
matter. They simply want direct route
to Richmond, aud respectfully protest
against the railroad companies being
given exclusive control over Ninth street.
NI,AR
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-17

That water,gas can be made cheapIy !;
that il gives a tirst-Tate light there seems
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-17
TIE DECISION.

On motion Of Mr.. Anderson the Au-
ditor was instructed to issue the bonds
bearing interest from the lst OF July.
Adjourned al 7:l0.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-09-16
Reception to Mr.. Brigham.

The reception rendered to Mr.. Nat.
NJ. Brigham, of the Omaha Lodge OF
Elks, by the Salt Lake Lodge, at the
club house last evening, was among the
social successes of the year, and for
several hours the spacious rooms pre-
sented a handsome and animated ap-
pearance. Mr.. Brigham sang Last
Night" and in response to voclfer-
1.-THE Linden Tree" Misses Bayliss,
Young and Dean sang the TITO from
the opera; Miss Bayliss' rendition OF
an air from "Roliento." was so loudly
appIsuded that she was compelled to
again respond. and gave her opening
solo in Mr.. Sampson. Some very clever
Rotations by Mr.. W. B. Calvert FOL
lowed, and an adjournment was then
aken to the dining room, where
tempting collation. was spread, anc
after q couple of hours had passed, the
guests dispersed loud in their praises
of the hospitality of the Elks. 1t was
a very enjoyable evening.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-09-16
A Midnight PrOWler.

At about o'clock yesterday morning
two ladies who reside on Fifth South
Street. between Eighth and Ninth East,
were aroused by a noise at one OF the
windows of their bedroom. They were
all alone in the house at the time, and
were, of course. considerably frightened.
One of the ladies arose from the BED,
and going quietly to the window, lifted
the blind, when the light from the room
fel upon a man who was evidently
trying to gain access to the mouse
through the window. me lelio" III
medieteIv ran off, while the now terri
fed ladies commenced screaming at the
ton of their voices. Their cries aroused
the neighborhood, and a number o.
gentlemen were soon on the scene, bu
the midnight prowler was nowhere tt
be found.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-09-16
Judge Cartoons Letter

SALT LAKE City, August Z, 1883.
Dear Doctor:-Before leaving for the
east | wish to express my appreciation
of your treatment of a complicated case
of the eyes. I have tried for several
wears to get far-seeing glasses, and L
had concluded that l could get none
that would be of any benefit to me: But
after I saw the wonderful benefit of
YOUR system, take pleasure in saying
that the glasses furnished by you have
restored my vision both for reading and
Ffar-seeing to the same condition as IN
nv boyhood. 1 resolved to have you
furnish me glasses after witnessed
your system to beautiful young lady
of 16 wears, from Summit County
afflicted with complicated condition
of the eYesight. She told me she had
never been able to distinguish ones
face at a distance of six feet. With
IDr. Prentice's glasses she could see as
we'll as any one. AS she looked up and
down the street, and for the first time
in her life saw the distant mountain
tops, she was greatly delighted, and IN
onired with childish simplicity, do
other people see this way?" 1t seemed
that the new world was opened to hel
view, as novel and beautiful as Eden g
ROSY bowers" appeared to our hrs
parents. Yours truly,
f''- A. B. CARLTON,
Chairman Utah Commission.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-09-16
CANDY AND CRACKERS.
Two Industries That Have Grown
Up Under Adversely.

We hear good deal now and again
OF new enterprises. In the desire that
thew should come we are often unmind-
full of those already FACING ahead. How
many people would believe that d. A.
Tuckett, who six years ago began in a
little s K 10 place to make candies, and
who was laughed at and had to use
eastern brands to get the people to buy
his goods, is now turning out two tons
of candy day, has to use steam and
gives employment to some thirty per-
sons? Bv his grit he has forced Idaho,
Wyoming, and more marvellous STILL
Utah-to buy his sweets, and made
work where there wa no work before.
His accommodations are always I'M
equal to his demands, though he has
made addition after addition. How Is
this for pluck?
The same is true of the Utah Cracker
Factory, of which Mr.. Henry Wallace Is
the proprietor, and inswhich that A No
| .:all-round German miller. Mr.. George
Husler, is also interested. From an IN
stitution that was of comparative lnslg-
nifcance it has, with the right men anc
pluck behind it, grown until 1t exports
and also supplies the home market anc
gives work to workers. People may
talk as they please. but these are the
! kind of men we need, and We are no
particular where they come from o
what they believe-they make good CIT
liens and are public benefactors.