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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-25
LEx-neNUmENT PEDESTAL
New Bids TO be Advertised for with
out Changing specifications.

Mr.. G. p. i. Burgwyn, the engineer
in charge of the erection OF the Lee
monument, who advertised for the pro-
posOls for furnishing the materials and
supplying the labor to build the pedestal
for the monument, opened the bids at
his Office Thursday evening. He found
them TO be nearly double what was
thought reasonable therefore in confer
ence with the Governor it was decided
10 readvertise the first of next week for
other proposals.
Mr.. Burgwyn was seen yesterday and
asked by Dispatch reporter what
notifications would be made in the spe-
cifications for the pedestal. "None,
whatever" he replied. 1--WE propose
TO readvertise the matter and send the
specifications to contractors in different
parts of the country. While we do not
propose to buIldoze any contractor into
accepting the work, nor ask of them any
donation TO the Lee monument, yet the
committee does not feel able to squan-
der money on the work
Continuing, he said {: "Some con-
tractors ere peculiar men they do not
seem to know the real cost of certain
work in their line. Some time ago we
let to contract some work upon the James
River Improvement, and some con-
tractors bid $l00, 900 higher than the one
to whom the work WAS given, and still
the one who did the work made about
$4,000 out OF the contract.
n is proposed now to make copies OF
the specifications to be sent to different
contractors and quarrying companies 80
that the work and material may be tho
roughly comprehended by the parties
before proposal is made. There were
only four proposals received in response
to the last advertisement. Three of
these were from quarrying companies in
the vicinity of Richmond, aud one pro-
posal was received from Washington.
Colonel Suowden Andrews. superin-
tendent of the Westham granite-quarry,
was the lowest bidder, and Messrs. Me
Carly & Bauldwin were the Washington
bidders.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-25

Mr.. Lyon G. Tyler, who was on Thurs
day elected president Of the William and
Mary College, is a son Of the late Presi.
dent Tyler, and has been resident OF
this city since tthe year 1882. During
this time he has taken an active part in
politics. At the election last fall he was
chosen member of the House OF Dele
gates, and at the Democratic primary IN
the spring he received a fiattering vote
for the Office Of Commemorative Attor-
ney.
When the bill appropriating $4,000
annually for the Normal Department OF
William and Mary came up in the House
at the last session MIR. Tyler championed
its cause and made an eloquent appeal IN
behalf OF his alma Mater.
Colonel John l.. Buchanan was offered
this position recently, but refused to &c
cept and Mr.. Tyler was elected unani-
mously on the first ballot
Mr.. Tylcr's untiring energy and liberal
education especially qualify him for the
position, and he will make a good presi-
dent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-25
WIZ. CHKIsTIAN's AssArLANTs.
He Says Re Knows Them and Will
Have Thorn Arrested.

William Christian, the colored man
who was reported few days ago as be-
ing severely beaten by some unknown
parties, was seen by a Dispatch reporter
Yesterday at the city almshouse. He
says that about a week ago he had a
difficulty with another colored man,
which terminated in fight, and that he
(Christian) got the best of the tussle.
On the night that he Was beaten up he
says that he was with friend IN lot
near the corner of Eighteenth and
Franklin streets when the party
whom he had whipped came up
with six or seven friends, and
the whole crowd pitched into him and
beat him numerically, leaving him in
sensible.
Christian received some ugly wounds
about the head, but the physicians at the
alnshouse say that he will be out in a
few days.
Christian says he recognized most Of
his assaiiants, and will have them ar
rested as soon as he is able to be out.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-25

pany to recover 5000 damages The
declaration alleges that on the 18th day
OF February last the plaintiff, whiIo
riding in an electric-car and with his arm
in the window, but not projecting out
side, was badly injured, bis arm be-
ing caught between the electric-light
pole then in the centre Of Broad street
at the corner OF Seventh that his arm
was broken and crushed, from the effects
OF which he has not yet recovered.
Mr.. W. II. Beyeridge, counsel for Jo-
seph J. Drummer and wife. yesterday in
stituted suit in the Circuit Court OF Hem
rico county against Macon s. Ford and
wife for $4,000 damages for alleged
SANDER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-25

10 the Editor Of the Dispatch:

TO the EdttOF OF me Dtspdtch:
Nobody has asked my opinion re-
specting the model OF the Lee monu-
ment therefore, / propose to give it for
what it is worth, and for that only.
| think il is q beautiful conception OF
what the monument ought to be.
II seems to represent the great COM
mander in the character OF general
arriving at tho moment OF an engage
ment-calm, self-possessed, alert--and
at the same time receiving from his
troops the evidence of the confidence
they felt in him, and Of his ability TO
lead them on TO victory.
This is beautiful idea OF the genius
OF the artist. At the same time do not
understand why no should make the
rider of horse perfect in form and in
oil its points the rider perfectly erect,
even to hairs breadth. looking only
stiyJsfiy to the left, and yet the stirrnp-
leather on the right side considerably
shortened, as il the body Of the rider
was turned in the saddle, which does not
appear to be the fact in the model.
The likeness OF the General, together
with the other surroundings. seem to me
TO be splendid, aud l cannot imagine Z
more perfect horse than the artist has
given in bis model
In coming out OF The Capitol building
glanced at the Washington monument
There the rider Is depicted with his faoe
turned considerably 70 the rlght while
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-25
IN DEATHS COLD EMBRACE.
Captain Gill and Others Goue 70
Their last tResttng-PIace.

Information was received here shortly
after noon yesterday of the death at his
home, in Milford, Caroline county, at
11:55 A. NJ, of Captain John W. Gill,
who was well known In Richmond as
well as by the travelling public gene
rally. He was fifty-seven years of age.
and leaves q wife and four children.
Captain Gill came TO Richmond when
quite young man from one Of the tide
water counties, and for many years was
q resident of this city. He was for about
thirty years o conductor on the Rich
mond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
railroad, and was universally popular
both with the authorities Of the road
and the travelling public. He was
especially kind TO ladies travelling
alone and to children, and with
this latter class he always be-
came soon acquainted and was a great
favorite. The Captain retired from rail
road service about five years ago and
took charge of restaurant at Milford,
which business he conducted up to the
time OF his death.
Deceased, who was up to that time ap-
parently in fine health, was taken sick
on Tuesday last. and steadily grew worse
until death Dame to claim him. Captain
Gill was particularly fond Of the sport OF
hunting and was president of the Game
Point Ducking Club.
The funeral will take place at Milford
Sunday morning ut IL o'clock, and his
remains will be taken to Fredericksburg
for interment. The funeral will be at
tended by Richmond Commandery, No.
2 knights Templars, of this city, in a
body, who will go up on a special train
rendered them for this purpose by the
railroad company.
DR.. b. L. Cobb, who not very long
since came to this city from the State OF
North Carolina, died Of paralysis yester-
day morning at his residence, No. l04t
west Grace street. Deceased was IN his
sixty-third year. His funeral will take
place this morning at 10 o'clock from St
Peters Cathedral.
Mrs. Emily S. Tyler, widow OF the late
John Tyler. for many years Cary-street
commission-merchant, died yesterday
morning at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Willeroy, in King William county.
Her remains will be brought to Rich
mond for interment in Hollywood. Mrs.
Tyler was the mother OF Messrs. W. II.
Tyler, of the United States internal
revenue Office, and 5. n. Tyler, of the
Danville railroad clerical force in Wash
ington,
The funeral Of Mrs. Mary A. Orange,
who died Thursday night at her resi-
dence, No. 7O6 Catherine street, in the
twenty eighth year of her age, took
place from the Clay-Street Baptist
church yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock
and was largely attended. Deceased,
who was most excellent Christian lady,
was the wife of MI. Walter f. Orange,
grand councillor OF the Grand Lodge,
Junior Order United American Me-
ohanics, and worthy citizen.
The funeral of Miss Emma G. Lucas,
whose death was announced in yester'
days Dispatch, will take place at 8
o'clock this morning from st. Patrick's
church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-25
Loaf aann.ArfuuifY.

The topic for the mems meeting at
the Young Mems Christian Association
tomorrow at p. III. is in Acts xvii,
3O-33 They let slip their opportunity, r"
Mr.. Robert NJ. Smith will conduct the
meeting.
Christian workers are urged to come
prepared TO take part in the service.
Short talks are desired. Plenty Of
singing. Young men are invited to at
tend
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-25

10 John II. Nuckols, 30 feet on venable
street between Twenty-sixth and Twen--
ty-seventh, $500; James Godsey and
wife TO John Drever, 22i feet on Madi-
son street near Cary. $3.50; Thomas W.
and J. B. Joyce TO John William John
son, interest in LOT on Seventeenth street
near Lownes Ann e. Mason's trustee to
Philip Mayer, 26 feet on Twenty-seyenth
street corner Marshall, $500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-25
Knen Neshing About It.

Maggie Farmer, white woman, was
before the Police Court yesterday morn
ing charged with stealing $40 from Mr..
4. G. Lowry. Several witnesses, male
and female, we're brought in and sworn.
Mr. Lowry was first put upon the
stand, and when questioned by the Court
said that be knew nothing about the
matter that he did not make any charge
against the woman. He admitted having
been drinking quite freely OF late. and
said that he did not know whether the
money was stolen. or whether ne gave it
away, or what became Of II.
The Justice thea dismissed the case
without further investigation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-25

Richmond: Christian @. Boltz to
August Ruppert, 20 feet on Leigh
street near Kinney, sl,00e; Cyrus
Bossieux and wife to Robert l.
Butler 70 5-12 feet on Eighteenth
street between Main and franklin,
81, $50; Gyms Bossieux and wife to
James II. Signsigo, 23i feet on Eigh-
teonth street between Main and Ffank-
lin. S2.300 Bernard Frishkorn and wife
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-25
F.s, yr.un,,u-strse. prorer,y.

There was yesterday recorded in the
clerks Office of the Chancery Court o
deed from Griffin b. Davenport and
wife TO Francis Gallagher conveying
tenement No. 1917, fronting q feet and
6 inches on the south side of Franklin
street, and also lot in rear of the above,
fronting on Smiths alley 4S feet and
running back to the lot on which the
house is situated. The price paid was
90 sS0
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-25
CItx wcnub,ievu Commi,tce.

Captain Henry Hudnall, recently ap-
pointed chairman OF the City Republican
Committee vice e. p. Murphy, who re-
signed on account OF business engage
ments at this season of the year, will
formally open the headquarters che first
of next week, when the banner bearing
the names OF Harrison and Morton will
ha upfrirled
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-25
rne Work Goes On.

The work on the Eighth-Street tunnel
is now progressing rapidly. The tram.
way has been completed and small cars
are now used to carry the dirt from the
shaft to the dump at the north end Of
Eighth street. Wheu a reporter visited
the works yesterday he found a large
number OF hands at work on the north
end OF the tunnel. The contractors ex-
pect to finish the shaft IN three weeks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-25

A colored boy came down Capitol
street yesterday evening riding o horse
at rapid pace, when the animal STUN
bled and fell, throwing the rider over his
head. several parties near by ran to the
boy, who, beyond having received a few
bruises, was unisjured. The horse was
canght by some men short distance
down The street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-25

A woman changes oft. Who trusts her
is the softest Of the soft but Grand
Republic Cigsgros and ButTos are al
ways the same.
TBIBBErT K TAYLOR,
Sole AcentS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-25

II you want 10 keep friend, do not
use him some will not wash But
Grand Republic Cigsrro can be de-
pended upon as all times, both day and
night. TRrBBErr & TAYLOR,
Sole Agents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-25
Lord Beqeonsield

cherished English primroses as the sweetes,of
flowers. But Mother roses, lilies. nor butter
cups are sweeter than the mouth of ina, fair one
who uses sozopoSr daily TO keep her teeth wti,s
as the driven snow ana her gums red as June
rosos
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-25
FRom THE GOVERNORS OFFICE.
Rewards for an faceDdiary, q Mur'
derer, and IA Burglar.

On the night of the Doth OF May last
the hotel belonging TO Major Philip +.
Brown, at the Blue Ridge Springs, was
burned to the ground. Governor Lee
Yesterday received communication from
Oommonwealth's- h's-Attorney Haden. Of
that place. stating that there was no
doubt about the fact that the hotel was
set on fire by fire-fiend or some mali
cious person (unknown) and recon-
mended that the Governor offer q reward
of $3.50 for the arrest and conviction OF
the person or persons and that, as due
efforts had been made TO detect the
offender. he thought the only resource
OF detection was TO secure by money the
secrets OF those who have the confidence
of the criminal.
The Governor offered Sl00 reward for
the arrest and conviction OF the offender.
MURDERER AT LARGE
A communication was yesterday re-
ceiyed from Mr.. William Stands, the
Commonwealth attorney for Southamp-
ton county, requesting the Governor TO
offer a reward for the arrest and convic-
ton of the murderer of John Freeman
tcolored). The deceased was compare
five stranger in the vicinity where he
lived and was murdered. On the morn
ing of the 1Ith of August he was found
wing dead on the public highway about
three miles from CORTLAND 0ormerly
.Ierusalem). Southampton county, with
a nistol-shot wound in the face near the
left eve, the bali lodging in the back OF
the head.
An INQUEST was held and the jury rem
dered a verdict that Freeman cameto has
death by pistol.wound inflicted on HIM
by some person unknown. When killed
the deceased must have been walking
along the road eating apples, Tor at the
,,ostsaortcm bis mouth was found fnl OF
fresh apple.
The Commonwealth Attorney stated
that he had made dihgent efforts to de-
tect the murderer but without success,
and that the grand jury oi the county
had also made an investigation. but that
nothing could DE learned Of the idertity
or whereabouts Of the offender.
The Governor offered Sio0 Tor the ar
rest and conviction oi the murderer.
ApAnIgG ROBBERY.
On the night Of August 2lst the Office
Of n. s. Tusnbull, attorney at Law 81
LswrenceviLle. Va. was broken into py
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-25
Last Grand sssursay-sigas Exeas.

The Ariel viii repeat tho poprlar Ex-
cursion 10 the Seashore this Saturday
night, August eth, for the last time.
Only 81 round trip and no time lost from
business. See advertisement under
Excursions" for attractive schedule
and particulars.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-25
Tho Preacher WANTS Uts son.
Major Poe yesterday received the fol-
lowing letter;
m,..os, D,-r.. D. ,ov.xr,y ~ ~

MhJOT oe geolekudJ lSCeifou eho AOl-
lowing letter;
TBYoN CRY, Polk COUNTY, n. O.,
August %, 1888.
To the chief Of Police Of Richmond'
Dear Sir,-My son Frank left home
July 24th, and We have not heard from
him since. Although We have searched.
written, and telegraphed in different di-
rections, We can get no trace OF him.
He is thirteen years old, rather small for
his age light complexion, and light but
coarse stiff hair; he wore gray knee
pants and calico waist, straw hat, and
was barefooted. His clothes were con
siderably worn. II you will make q
thorough search in the machine shops
and among railroad-hsnds and elsewhere
you may find him. He may change his
name. Please do this great favor for me
and let me know At once. IL found take
care OF him till / get there. Yours truly,
Il. ANDERSON,
Pastor Methodist Episcopal Church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-25
Had q Els.

The city ambulance was called to Seven
teenth street yesterday to colored man
named Luther Pryor, who had an epi-
leptic fit. Hewas taken to the almshouse.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-25

Mr.. Edgar Allan, counsel for Anthony
J. Steinmetz. yesterday instituted suit in
the City Circuit Court Agsipst the Rich
mond Union PasseDeers Railway Com
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-25

Our friends who are not dealing in at
ticles wanted will please not Gallon us 10
supply their wants. We do this 10 pro-
tect the retail trade, both in and outof
the city. TEDBErr & TAYLOR.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-25

Another invoice of French Flannel
Oyer-Shirts. tho prettiest oyer-shirts We
have had this season. All sizea
WMLIAM MrrcBKLL Il CO.,
corner Ninth and Main.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-25
Dyspepsia


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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-25
ORDINANCES.

NiT. llO Oh
Streets, presented three ordinances for
the Councils approval, but no formal
action could be taken on them. The
committee, however, had authority TO
frame the ordinances, and it was not ne
cessary to bring them before the Coun-
ell.
One was that granting the Dunlop &
McCance Milling and Manufacturing
Company permission to construct con-
meeting track from the Danville railroad
to their mills. There is a clause in the
ordinance which retains to the Council
the right at any time after six years to
revoke this privilege, and another pro-
yiding that il any of the other establish
ments on the water line shall hereafter
be granted permission to connect with
this track they shall be required to pay
a reasonable proportion OF the original
cost OF construction.
In the ordinance authorizing the Rich
mond and Manchester Railway Com
pany TO use electricity as motive-power
for their cars on the streets of the city the
Council reserves the right at any time 10
repeal the ordinance and to compel the
discontinuance OF the use OF said motive
power whenever in the judgment of the
Council it shall become dangerous or
hurtful to the public interest upon rea-
sonable notice TO the company.
The use OF the said motive-power
in the operation of said railway shall be
at all times subject to municipal control
and TO the police regulations and ordi-
nances OF this city now in force or to be
hereafter made.
The construction OF the work shall
be done according to plans submitted TO
and approved by the Committee on
Streets, and shall be done under the
supervision of the City Engineer.
At few minutes before l0o'clock the
Council adjourned.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Manchester Lodge. No. IA, Of Masons
meets tonight for work.
Misses Mary and Maggie Lynch, Of
Baltimore, are visiting the family of Mr.
John O'Brien.
Applicants for positions as teachers
in the white schools Of Chesterfield were
examined at the county courthouse yes
terday by superintendent Biankingship.
Rev. Il. w. Moore, OF Amelia county.
will ill the pulpit Of tho Bainbridge-
Street Baptist church regularly in sep
temher and will preach morning and
night every Sunday. During his stay
here he viii be the guest Of AIR. w. IL.
Moody.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-05-26
MR. BLAINE AGAIN.


What Chairman Jones Says Of His Candi-
dacy.
P1rTsBuRa, Pa, May 1S.--B. T. Jones,
chairman of the republican national COM
mittee, who returned from the east last
evening, made the following answers to
questions:
"No, Mr.. Blaine has not appointed re-
sidinary legatee nor has he expressed a
preference for any of the candidates. His
wishes are that the beft man will win.
No. Blaine will not write another letter,
affirming, or Withdrawing his declaration,
at least no reason exists why he should do
so. That was intended to be final.
eyes; I believe Mr.. Blaine would have
been nominated by reclamation had he not
Withdrawn from the field. do not know
what he would do, should he receive the
nomination by the Chicago convention, but
should think it would be hard to resist the
demand of the party which had so highly
honored him. Upon the whole think these
questions are not for me or Mr.. Blaine to
answer, but for the republican party in as
sembly met.
There is na truth in the report that Mr..
Blaine's close friends have had concerted
action for the purpose of putting him for
ward again as a candidate, nor is there any
truth in the report that Mr.. Blaine has re-
Tented and would now like to have his name
go before the convention. Any feeling that
may exist here, or throughout the country,
which favors Mr.. Blaine's nomination, not
withstanding his declination, is purely
spontaneous. have not received q letter
from Mr.. Blaine since the Florence COM
municatiOn.