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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
HOW 1T WILL BE ORGANIZED UNDER
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS.
Names Of Gentlemen Who are Mentioned
In Connection with the Election
Of June 4th.

To the people Of Richmond one OF the
most important laws passed by the General
Assembly at its last session was that amend
iug the city's charter 50 as to place the Or
ganizition and management Of the Fire De-
partment in the hands OF a board OF commits
soners instead Of leaving It in the control OF
the Council. n al present.
This board IS 10 consist OF six members,
one from each ward.
HOW ELECTED.
The first board Is to be elected BY the
Board OF Public Works, which IS constituted
"a follows:
From the City Council: John ;. Bethel
lchairmaD), Andrew Pizzini, Jr., Sol. Cutch-
ms. aud W. :. Gum.
From the Board Of Aldermen: \. ID. Har-
grove aud Beverley 7. Crump.
Citizens: William II. Pleasants, A. X.
Courtney, I. n. Elicit, L. o. Noting, and
John b. Purcell.
The tine fixed by the act for the first cleo
ton Is the first Monday in June, lSSS,
which is Que week from next Monday.
The meeting has not yet been called, but
in due time IL will be, when the place and day
and hour OF meeting will be designated
ORGANIZATION.
The commissioners immediately after no.
tlfication OF their election will organize and
draw lots 10 determine which one shall serve
the shortest term, the one drawing the low
est number 10 serve one year, the second
lowest two years, and 50 on.
After the first term all commissioners will
be elected-One each year-by the Council
from nominations made by the Golrd Of Pub
he Interests, and for the fun term Of six
years. 9.
DUTIES OF THE BOARD.
The board will have the election Of men
from the chief down, will purchase supplies.
try men CHARGED with any neglect oi duty,
Sc, and will have entire control OF all funds
set apart to the department.
There will be, Of course, complete re-
organization Of the department, though It
does not necessarily follow that there Will
be many changes OF men, and the work OF
the board for the first month Will be very
Oner9us,
Under the law as passed every position IN
the department will become vacant the lSt
of July. and the board Will have to elect or
ro6iect the full force.
PROBABLE MEMBERS.
The gentlcmcn whose names have been
most prominently mentioned In connec-
uoA with appointments on the board are:
Marshall Ward: William \. Boswell, John
T. Hughes. and James Il. Llmpkin.
jefferson ward: j. II. Fri,chkorn and j..
+. Mayer.
Manson Ward: John :. Elicit, L. G.
Wathan, John ;. HarHood, and Edward
CumminS.
Monroe Ward: George 4. Ainslie. J. l..
Levy, and :. II. llawes.
CLAW Ward: Charles T.. >binker, ;. MEG.
Fisher. John !. King, and r. T. Davis.
Jack son Ward: y. Y. Randolph aud Mr.
Ilulcner.
THE DEPARTMENT.
The Richmond Fire Department has a
Chief and three Assistant Chiefs; siN steam
ers. each with q foreman, three station-men,
and ninc miuute-mcn; two hose companies,
each with foreman and nine minute-mcn; 4;
two hook-anC-ladder trucks, with a fore
man, two statioRmen, and eleven minute
men each.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
GUS-FtCTOEY SITE.
probable V.sit Of ,Iie Committee so
hichsnOTd.

Several years ago the Chamber Of Com
mcrcc cude5Norcd 10 present To the United
States Government The advantages of Rich
mond q, site for the proposed factory for
the monufacturc Of heavy ordnance. The
Tact thlt Richmond, while at The head OF
nayigaAlc waters. Is almost impTcgnab,c TO
attack from foreign foe; Thai 70 already h.,
many ron-nllnts; that 10 is within few
hours reach ot the best mines producing
Irop for guns; th4t il j., near
the national capital and connected directly
hv several railroad lines with the North,
south. and West, induced the Chamber to be-
licyc that thc city offered just those facilities
which military and naval men would seek IN
a location. For long time The su' iect AZ
ir1cted no attention ard died odt Of public
prints, but % few DAYS agO Pre-id mt AinSlie
saw in tins paper that Commodore Porter
aud a committee oi other officers were a.
Rotuoke eN cumming that place for the pur-
pose mentioned. I0d be- q, ouce teiCgraphcd
secretary Whitney, a- follows, and received
an answer. here given, which encourages
The belief that The committee now at POca-
toutss will visit Richmond TO sec Tor them
selves what We on oiier in the way Of a
proper size for a factory for great guns:
RICHMOND, Va. May Il, lass.
Hon. William e. WdtacB Secretary Of the
AdrV:
can YOU possibly have the naval officers
nov IN Virginia return wa Richmond; 4
committee of the Chamber of Commerce
VIII meet them and show our dock facilities
and location for gun-iac'0ry. This action
on your part viii be much appreciated by
our people. GEORGE A. AINsLIE,
p.e. i1fnf (h4mbrr OF Commerce.
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work. His wound was dressed and be was
IL ~. LEI. Il.

Al 1925 o'clock the ambulance was called
10 Twenty.fiiih and Clay streets to attend
colored hnemau Of the Electric road. who
received q shock from the wires while fixing
them. lie fell from the pole upon which he
had climbed. sustaining some bruises.
At O'Clock p. NJ. the ambulance was
again called; this time n Fourth aud Broad
streets. to attend a coiored man who had
fallen In a iit. lie was taken TO the Aims.
house hOspltal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
a Nan Severely Shochod Yesterday

While some liremen were working at The
corner OF T~en,y-iiith and p streets yester-
day morning, Que of them, Josbul Brooks,
10 carving the wire up the pole brought his
head i'm contict with one Of the electric wires
aud received such q severe shock that he Was
thrown distance OF twenty-five feet. The
ambulance was called and be was taken 10
his home, where he suffered very much for
some time
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
Nirrinin Hcnf-Nlub.

At a meeting OF the Virginia Boat-Cluh
held last night committees were appointed 10
arrange for The private regatta 10 be gwen at
Warwick Park on the 4th oi July. several
other clubs are expected 10 participate, and
while no programme bas been determioed
upon, il is understood thIi there Will BE- gig,
single. barge canoe, and tub races. Tncre
will al.o be several "dry-land" sports, such
Us tennis, running races, Jumping, &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
Parnoned on Condition.

A Topeks special says: A pardon has
been issued by Governor Martin 10 Charles
B. Rotrock, OF Ottawa county, who killed
hi. wife while under the lnllueace OF liquor.
The peculiar feature Of the pardon Is the
fact that the Governor issued II upon the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
The travellers, ASSOCIATION.

The regular monthly meeting OF Po,t" d, =
Virginia Division, Travellers Protective 49,
sociilIon, viii be held a. Fofd's Hotel to-
night at $3.50 O'Clock, at which lime the on.
GERS for the ensuing year will be Installed
and otb'r business Of importance will be
transacted. A general invitation Is extend
ed 70 aIl travelling men In the city 70 attend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
Colorado Democrats.

IDy toIesrApn 70 Lno DIspaI'h.T
DESvER. CoL., May 2j.-The Democratic
state Convention late Last night selected tue
following delegates to the 1T. Louis Conyen.
ton Hon. T. NJ. Patterson. +. \. Ballard,
T. L. Ryan, James Carlisle, DR.. W. $.
Cockrell, and {. Boreld. Patterson's cleo
tiOn was by acciamatiOn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
sN-PINE-sTREEr BAPTIST

Rev. J. q. HUTsos, Psstor.-Pres'hing In the
basement at II A. NJ. by tho Pastor AT I p. Al.
opening services will oo held In tho tasIn audi
ence-rooUl, which has Just been completed. Tbs
pastors Of the other Baptist churches will take
part In The exercises. No services az night
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
psy- FIRST ENGLISH LUTHE;-

RAN CHURCH Grace and Seventh streeU>-
A. J. BowRRs Rs--Scryiccs every SUsD,Y a, 81 4.
NJ and s:l5 T. NJ sunday school NJ 930 A. NJ.
Prayer-meotng FRIDAY At S:l5 =. VI. You arc
cordially invited. Subject sunday morning;
"infant Baptism
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
suud.y.sehoei Lesson study.

The regular meeting Tor tbe sluoy ot tne
sunday.school lesson VIII be held 81 oung
Mems Christian Association Hall tbs alter'
noon at 5 O'Clock. Rev. Preston G. Nash
will conduct the exereisess
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
esy- FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

UWofth and Broa1 streetse - Row. GEoEGs
COOPER, d. d.. pastor, will preach a. II A. N.
and 7:45 ?. NJ. Sunday school at ai5 A. ". Rey.
II. ". WILLIAMS. at tho chapel on Fourth street
tbelow Lolgh), ati T.. NJ. A cordial volcano
gladly given TO all. 70
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
Handsome Present, Given Away with

Don't forget the No.-l2C2 Main street
two doors below Dispatch office. with
every quarter pound Of our GIFT Tea we
give away nice present. The tea gives
general satisfaction. You will be surprised
10 see what nice present you get with one
pound.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
ns- GRACE.sTREEr BAPTIST

corner Grace aud Fousbes streets.
Pastor, w. +. HATCHER, ID. ID.
sunday school ~ %. NJ.
Preaching at II A. N. and SPIN.
Free seats and a welcome 70 all. Is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
pircct Trins 10 nl1 potnt.

Commencing Monday the 23ih instant the
steamer Ariel will resume direct trips from
Richmond to Old Point Comfort, and con-
iuue them through the sumner The Ariel
leaves here every Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday at A. NJ, arriving at OId Point ana
Norfolk early in the afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26

w. +. Barlow, grocer, al l,l2 east Frank
lin street, has made an assignment Tor the
beReft OF his creditors. Henry +. Halle l.
named Is the trustee. J. :. Moore is the
frst-class creditor for 500. The stock il
slid to be- worth sG7l.39 and the chooses in
action Sl,4j19S. Liabilities, $500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
~ sT JOHN'S PROTESTANT

EPISCOPAL CHURCH Broad street between
Twenly.fourlh and Twenty nflhl--Rev. LAWS
W. BUXTON. Rector-sundsy services az IL A. N.
and sP N.
wEDDELLAEsosIAL cHaPsL penny street,
Fultonl--Rsy. PIKE POWERS, u. d., in charge
Services: SUNDAY al tia p. NJ; TUESDAY ai
sP. N.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26

A pair OF these curious animals in good
health and vlgor, recently sent TO an inmate
OF the Soldiers Home from the tropical re-
gion OF South America, are now on exhioi-
ton at 1908 east Main street by one.legged
ltnniaderafe 4 sniIiar
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26

Remember the Afternoon Tea for the bene-
Ct OF the Hollywood Memorial Association
at Soldiers Home Thursday afternoon, 5lst
Instant
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
uarri. scnt on 10 inc Grand jury.

The only case Of the slightest importance
before the Police Court yesterday morning
was the continued one Of benjamin Harris
colorcd), charged wi,h ielonlou-ly ASSAULT
ing. biting, and wounding Nelson Harris,
with infant 10 Kill. examination resulted
In the accused being sent on to the grand
iurv
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26

A match game Of base ball will take place
this evening between the Richmond College
nine and picked nine OF we'll known play
ers OF this city. II win begin at o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
tsy- FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

CHURCH corner Grace and Madison streets)--
Rev r. p. KERR. u. D., pastor. r.-Presching at II
A. NJ. and az SIS T.. VI. by Rev c. n. VAN Hou-
rgN. Sabbath school aud Bible classes At 90
A. n.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
nv TRINITY METHODIST FPIS.

COPAL CHURCH corner Of Broad aui Twen-
teih s,roetsl. sl.-Preaching AT II A. ST. ~ he Pas-
tor. The sermon will ho adapted ID tho chill
drer's lay. The Sunday schooi win celebrate
the seventy thlrI anniversary ~ NO school In
the afternoon. exercises % commence az I
o'clock. No service AT night
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
nsy-CLAY STREET METHODIST

EPISCOPAL CHURCH, SOUTH lcomer Of Clay
and Adams Streets Preaching az II A. w.
and p. NJ. ~ tho pastor, Rev. w H. AfwILL-
Seats free All are most cordially invited u
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
Qtcl,,aa.n ,rn.a,re

The Mlkado was rendered by the Grau
Comic Opera Company last night, and 10
good-sized house. Notwithstanding u has
been very frequently sung In Richmond u
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
psy-BROAD.STREET METHODIST

CHURCH Broad ani Tenth stroetsl Tho pAs-
tor, Rev. ; ;. LAMBETH. Will proach 40 u 4. h
At SIS =. ~ tho pulpit Will 10 nlled boy Rev
GEoE0E COOPER. d. d., pastor ~ tho First Bap-
tist church. Prnyer-mecting no 9 A. ". sunday
school and Bble-css-es at g.30 A. ST. A cordial
welcome % al.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
no. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH

(eorner Main and sixth stroets)-Rey. W. ".
LASDRUM, D. d., Pastor-MorniDg services at II
O'Clock. Evening service At o'clock ~ tho re-
quest of several lodges OF Good Templars, the
Pastor will preach on temperance at night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
say- vENABLE-STREET CHURCH

corner OF Twenty-arst and yenable).--sundsy
school at go A. NJ. Preaching by tho pastor,
Rev. X. Ii. PITT, at II A. N. and at 7:45 r. II. =
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
oss- OORE-MEMoRIAL

CHURCH laurel street opposite tho parkl-
sunday services at ii:i5 a. N. and Sis r. N.
Ushers az all tho doors Will gladly show
Strangers seats.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
r5rSEvENTH.sTREET CHRIS

TIAN CHURCH.-Servicss at II \. VI. and ais
p. ". conducted by Rev. /. J. SPENCER. sun
day school az 9:ij 4. NJ. Mems meeting a. 8
r.. VI.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
na- THIRD CHRISTIAN

CHURCH Corner Twentysixth snd Marshall
streots' Services st II A. n. No sermon.
Preaching at s:l5 2. NJ. by Rev. Mr.. MNIcK
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
ray- SECOND PRESBYTERIAN

Gil further notica AZ Oll-Market Hau a.
o'clock +. ". "a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26

Hay- FOURTH PRESBYTERIAN
CHI URCH Grace above Shaferl--Roy ;. CALVIN
STEWART Pastor. Preaching by tho Pastor a.
Il 4. NJ. and 5P. 81. sunday school at 90 A. n
Wednesday night lecture at O'Clock Soau
free All welcome. =
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
Tea Opening To-Day!

The public should call on The Overland
Tea Company OF san Francisco Ia their
quarters at 1909 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26

received yesterday hne lot Of Florida
Peaches, and can furnish very delicious Peach
Ice-Cream today and Sunday. Please send
your orders. II. w. NoEsTA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
.sT MONUMENTAL CHURCH.

Rev JOHN B. Nswros. Rector--Diyine services
atIf A. NJ and al p. n. sunday school Of 30
A. II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26

ssy- HowARD'S-GROyE CHA
PEI--Prsaching a, s O'Clock P. M..by JoHs
COxEs Sunday school at si5 A. N.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
Cor WEST MAIN-STREET BAP-

sIsT CHURCH corner Main and Beech streets
Preaching SUNDAY a. II A. N. aud p. N.
by tho pastor, Rsv. W. J. sHIPnAs. Ali are In
yltcd 20 attend. u
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26

~ want some SoZODOST.n p said he.
"Just out" the cunning druggist said.
"Bus here's some powder known 70 be
A. good" The patron turned and Hed,
Asking, "Do you suppose don't
Know nothing equals sozoDOSrr"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
Try MoEsrl's Ice Cream soda and Mix Shakes

Call and see MOEsTA's beautiful Soda Fountain.
All kinds Of new and old drinks dispensed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
METHODIST

BsS- ARK-PLACE METHODIST
EPISCOPAL CHURCH-Rey ". p. EVANS, Pas
tor Preaching at n g.. VI. and A. 3 j.. ". hv ma
Rev. JOHN a. kERN, professor u Biblical Liera.
ture at Rando:ph-Macon college. Cia-s-mcet-
Ing al 33O pm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
PEACHES AND CsEAx at NoEsrAs.
UHE FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE

Tor Sundays dinner order PIzzISI's Leg
CREAM All llfiayOra Phone 4,a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26

DANACEA WATER CURES DYS-
j. pepsla. Debility, Chronic oiarrhea
serofula, EczemA Reliable. Wonderful
GEORGE SCHEN.
ny &tts loo AaiaAtrssS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
Iprre s,ock Of kefrigerators

Dry Air and others. Low prices.
JoBs BowERs,
No. J Governor street,
Riehnond, Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26

PEACH IcE-CREAa made out OF Florida Ripe
Peaches at NOEsTAs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
reyTHIRD PREsBYTERIAN

-" AAAANR ~ - - - L - ~ "a y
CuURCH.-Sund school AZ 30 A. VI. Rev. r.
X HowIsoN, pas,si, at Il A. n. aud s.ij p. N.
seats free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
e. GRACE.STREEr PREsBYTE.

RIAN CHUBCH.-Dr. THOMAS DREW. Pastor.-
Services az II o'clock 4. NJ. AMI So o'clock =. ".
Preaching by Rev. JOSEPH RENSIH morning AMI
night sabbath-school services at % O'Clock A.
n. WEDsDDAY NIGHT services ats4 O'Clock
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26

corner Twenty-fourth ans n streets).-Preach-
Ing at Il A. NJ. and 7.lO r. N. by tho pastor,
Rey. JANIS e. MARTIN Is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26

~ CLAY-STKEET BAPTIST
CHURCH Corner Of Clay and Graham strsets)-
Rev. :. &. CLoPToS, Pastor Worship al II A
N. and s:l5 p NJ. u
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26

Cut-Flowers Of all kinds At J. j. Haryey's
this morning. No. 0 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26

eay- CENTENARY METHODIST
CHURCH tGra'e streot between Fourth ami
Flfh streeisl-Rey. WIrLuN r. JUDEINs.
Pastor.-Preachlng a. n O'Clock 4. ". by ma
Pastor. Anniversary and Chiiirene Day eKer.
cises at4H O'Clock T.. II. SO service o. night
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26


bersburgb, Penn:
A BENEFACTRESS.
Just open the door for her, and .hs WinsloS
will prove the American Florence Nightingale
OF the Nursery. OF this we arc 50 sure that wo
will tench our "Susyn 10 say. a blessing On
Mrs NluslOw" for helping her TO survive and
escape the griplng, colicking, and teothing
siege. MRS. WINSLow's SOOTHING SYRUP
relieves tEe child from pain and cures dys
entery ani diaxvhDa- IL sos,ens the gums, re-
duces Inflammation, cures wind-coiic. and car
ries tno iniadt safely through tho teeihing pe-
rlod It performs precisely what IL Processes 10
perform, every psrt OF it-nothlng less We
have never seen Mrs. Wlnslow-know her only
through the prei araion Of her "soothins
Syrup for Children Testhing.' II We had the
power we would make hsr, as shc "a, a physical
saviour 70 the infant race sold by all drug
gists. IS cents bottle ap iocod
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. fAA%@ q ~F-~-f - -
1 OF THE NURSERY.
A BENEFACTRESs.

A VT IIIL Y IN7TLNI l.
The following Is an extrsst from letter writ
ton to tho German ReJormea hessenger, at Cham
bersburgn, Penn:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26

The Richmond Fire Department has a
Chief and three Assistant Chiefs; siX steam
ers. each with q foreman, three station-men,
and ninc miuute-mcn; two hose companies,
each with foreman and nine minute-mcn;
two hook-anc-ladder trucks, with a fore
man, two statioRmen, and eleven minute
men c9rh
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26

4 moment after adjournment Major
Thomas G.. Jackson, counsel Tor the ity
Railwsy Company, came into the hall with a
petition asking permission to run that road
up Broad street to the EXpositlon-Grounds.
An attempt was made TO reconyenc the
Council, but it could not readily be done, 50
a meeting was called for to-nignt at O'Clock,
when the petition OF tle horse-cir line VIII
be presented.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-13
DEPARTURE STEAMERS.
Steamers every saturday from Now York 4
IngnDAD-nr,U

Cabin passage 70 Glasgow. Londonderry. or
Liverpool, H43 and $50: second class. $50;
steerage outward or prepaid. $40. Saloon
excursion tickets az reduced rates Travel
lers circular letters Of crodig and drafts
for any amount issued at lowest curren.
rates For books Of tours, tickets, or further ia.
formation, apply 10 HENDERSON BROrHBh-.
New York; or GEORGE ". ALLEN * CO., Ola Do
minion steamship Company. or A W.GAkBER,
1000 Main street, or ANDREW WELSH. Southern
Express Company. Richmond. ap ll-6m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-13
uccess. and we'll did he succeed. Mr..

success, and we'll did he succeed. Mr..
Langhorne is young 10 years, but che
knows how 10 keep hotel, and it Is TO
be regretted that this rainy spell has cut
short the delightful season.
The german was led by Mr.. +. u. Les
ter, Of Lynchburg, with Miss Mamie
Taylor. OF Taylorsville. Va. who was
charmingly arrayed in blac6 velvet and
diamonds.
Miss Annie Langhorne, white albatross
and lace, with MIR. j. II. Carter.
Miss Nellie Echols, Gala Water, Va,
pale blue silk and Spanish lace, with Mr.
j. Kyle Harriss.
Miss Marion Upshur, Westmoreland,
Va, blue cashmere and pearls, with Mr..
Edward Talbot
Miss Katie Lester, green and pink
nuus-vciling, with Mr.. A. A. Lang
horne.
Miss Minnie Talbot, pink and blue
silk, diamond ornaments, with Mr.. Ed
ward Peters.
Miss Mamie Echols. Gala Water. Va,
black silk and jet ornaments, with Mr..
Eminent Talbot.
Miss Fannie Upshur. Westmoreland,
cream and red challis, with Mr.. James
Blamayer.
Miss Florence Talbot. garnet satin and
natural flowers, with Mr.. Eugene Read.
GROVER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-13

Mrs. Allen G. Thurman, it is said, has
never had a photograph taken.
John Lucas, the Saratoga head waiter
who died recently leaving $50, 600, made
most of his money by tips. He dis
dained fees of less than $50 if fayoritism
was expected Of him.
The wealthiest man in st. Louis is
John T. Davis, a dry-goods merchant.
He has fortune of from Sl5, 200, 600 to
S20, 0O0,0 600, the foundation of which
was laid by his father.
Mrs. Andrew Carnegie carried an in
Simultaneous detective camera on the
memorable trip Just completed by the
Carnegie coach, and took photographs
of the principal objects Of interest along
the road.
Ex-senator Evarts recently sent to
Mr.. Bancroft the following letter {:
Dear Bancroft / am glad to send you
two products of my pen to-day-a barrel
of picked pork and my eulogy on Chief
Justice Chase. Yours, Evarts. "
Miss Emma Black, the rival abroad Of
Miss Chamberlain, the famous American
beauty, is reported engaged to a wealthy
American. Last season the gossips de-
clared that Miss Black might have had
the place that has fallen to Mrs. Ham
mersley.
The Rev. j. J. Jayne, appointed
bishop of Chester by Lord Salisbury,
was not the choice Of Queen Victoria,
who wanted the post for Bishop Barry,
of Sydney. The income of the bishopric
is worth 81, 900 year. Other preachers
had strong backing for the place. but
Salisbury sang, Jayne, my pretty
jayne, and Jayne it was.