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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-29
PR. BARTLR'S TESTIMONY.
A Movement 10 BNpeI Him from the
Nj. AOuis Exchange.


A st. Louis special says William &.
Bartlo, the retired pork packer of this
city who made such sensational state
ments to the lard Investigating commit
tee, has, to put it in his own way, pre-
cipitated his fat into the fire. The pork
corner on Change was scene Of blazing
Indignation this morning, aud the lard
dealers were busily engaged in button
holng each other and pouring forth their
wrath upon the devoted head of Mr..
Bartlc. His testimony to the effect that
he was in the habit of using diseased
hogs and those that had died a natural
death in the manufacture of lard,
and that this practice was COM
mon to all dealers in st. Louis, was cir
culated on the floor. The manufac-
turers of and dealers in lard were highly
indignant at these statements, and de-
nounced them III unmeasured terms as
unmitigated falsehoods, as far as they
were concerned, whatever may have
been Mr.. Bartle's own method OF con
ducting business. Not content with de-
nunciation, petition TO the Board OF
Directors of the Merchants Exchange
was circulated and signed by nearly all
the pork packers in the city setting forth
the statements ascrlbed to Mr. Bartle,
declaring them TO be false, and asking
that if the reports of his testimony were
correct he be expelled from the Mer-
chants Exchange, as well as all who had
aided and abetted him in his false
charges. Michael McInnis, Of the Board
of Directors, says:
"The st. Louis pork packers are hon
orable businessmen and would be inca
pable of such a crime, for it is nothing
less What Mr.. Bartle may have done
cannot say, but surely if he has put
flesh unfit for human use into lard he is
the only dealer in this city who has
done so. 1t may be that he will deny
the statements ascribed to him, and /
surely hope that he will prove that he
has been misrepresented, but if he testi-
fed as it is believed he did, before the
committee he should not only be ex-
PEELED from the Merchants Exchange,
but also from the society OF all decent
and self-respecting men"
The petition for expulsion is signed
by 100 prominent firms.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-29
parsouei. and Briefs.

Alderman James Bahen, who has been
very i'll for several weeks, is improving.
Messrs. f.. B. Slater and Thomas II.
Montague yesterday qualified to practice
law in the City Circuit Court.
Judge Hughes entered a number of
orders in the United States courts yes
terday. Judge Bond is expected here
early next week.
Mayor Darlington was quite sick night
before last, and his physician was sum-
moned about II o'clock, bat ne was very
much better yesterday.
Mr.. Manly 3. Ramos yesterday re-
turned from New York, where he had
been to perfect the arrangements with
Mr.. Thomas for the concert.
The will OF Frederick Brauer was ad-
mitted to probate yesterday. Mr.. John
c. Brauer qualified as executor. The
property, which is valued at $50, 600, Is
left TO the wife,
The Council Committee on Streets will
go on its annual tour of inspection to-
day, starting at 9 o'clock. The trip was
not made yesterday on account OF Mr..
Woodson's funeral.
A colored man named Isaac Minor was
overcome by the heat in PAGES tobacco
factory yesterday afternoon and tainted.
The ambulance was called and the ply
sician in charge restored him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-29
COLOKED PEOPLE EXCITED.
Death OF woman Alleged 10 Have
Been Caused by = wizard.

Mary Josephine Woodley (colored),
aged twenty died at 80 yesterday
in rear of No. 106 south First street,
after short illness. Coroner Taylor
was called upon to view the body, and a
number of colored people who were
gathered about the premises informed
him that they suspected that Josephine
had been brought to an untimely end
by the machinntions and medicine of
one Fannie Mills, who, among her CO.
lored kith and kin, has the reputation
of being a fortune-teller and conjuror.
Deceased had been sick for some days,
and on Tuesday was visited by Fannie,
who, as is alleged, told her fortune, and
informed her that she (deceased) had
been poisoned by some one.
Yesterday Fannie had another inter
view with deceased and left her some
medicine. A few hours later the patient
was dead.
Upon receiving this information
Coroner Taylor naturally desired to see
Fannie Mills and get her statement. 1t
was with difficulty that he could get any
one to show him where she lived. They
feared that Fannie would conjure them.
At last one bold one agreed to point out
Fannie's house, and thereupon the
Coroner proceeded TO the premises and
interviewed the soothsayer. She denied
the whole story except the visits. She
declared that she had never diagnosed
the case as one OF poison and had left
no medicine. Being confronted with
her accusers she altered her statement
somewhat However, it appeared that
deceased had never taken any Of her
medicine, and the Coroner was of the
opinion that death was caused by some
sudden lung trouble.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-29
The Gas.works Committee.

The joint committee which has been
instructed by the City Council to re-
ceive bids for leasing the City Gas
Works is composed as follows:
Finance Committee-Messrs. Andrew
Pizzini, Jr., (chairmsn,) A. L. Owen,
A. II. Kaufman, +. d. Starke, Z. NJ.
Noble, n. d. Hargrove, and M. Muir
ply.
Light Committee-Messrs. r. W.
Powers (chairman), John W. Otley, h.
r. Davis. jackson Guy, G. H. kaufelt,
John H. Conner, and j. X. Molloy.
The committee has not yet decided
when to meet and organize, but 1t is
probable that it will assemble some time
this week and decide upon the manner
in which bids will be invited. 1t is
probable that they will be advertised for.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-29
THE BUOH OF BOOKS.
Anniversary of the Virginia Bible
Society-sevenfS S-hfth Yearly
Meeting.

The Board Of Managers Of this useful
society have for many wears sought to
make their anniversaries attractive and
10 promote the great objects Of the socic-
ty 10y inviting eminent speakers to enter
tain and enhghtcn the people.
All will recollcct DR.. John Halls mas
torlv address at st Paul's church in lSSG
and Or. Talmage's at DR.. Hoge's church
last year.
This year Bishop A. W. Wilson, of
Baltimore. will speak at Centenary Me
thodist church, Grace street. He IS
native If Winchester, Va, the son of
Rev. Noryal Wilson, a celebrated man of
his day He served for four years rs
secretary Of. missions of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. South, and WAS then
elected bishop, in 1882. Last year he
returned from a voyage round the world,
in which he visited the mission fields of
the East. and thouGhtlully studied man
kind in all stages of civilization, and can
therefore tell what Christianity, with the
Bible, has done in clevating the race.
Those who know Bishop Wilson con-
slider him highly gifted in the oloquence
that stirs the heart OF his bearer.
The work Of the society has been in
creasingly prosperous the year now
closing.
The choir Of the church, led by Mr.,
John Morton, will render good music,
and Captain Frank Cunningham will
sing during the services.
Drs Hoge and Cooper will make short
addresses before the collection Is taken.
At the annual meeting held yesterday
the following we're elected to manage the
affairs Of the society for the year begin
ming April lst President, Rev. Charles
II. Read, D. d. First Nice-President,
Rev. Charles MinniQerode, d. d. Sc
cond Vice-Presideut. Rev. Moses ID.
Hoge, D. d.. Third Vice-Presidentt,
Rev. George Cooper, d. ID. Fourth
Vice President, Rev. William L. Jud-
hns Treasurer, Thomas f. Minor !;
Secretary, Richard Irby.
Naua9Crs Rev. T. &. Dashiell, ID.
D.. Rev. S. S. Lambeth, Rev. W. W.
Landrum. d. d., Rev. Robert P. Kerr,
u. d.. Rev. j. r. Surgis, Rev. John E.
Edwards, d. d., Rev. i. A. Cutler,
Thomas Branch, Joseph Bryan, A. q.
Clarke. Sr., Robert 7. Brooke, John l..
Williams, W. W. Henry }. +. McGuire,
Charles ii. Winston.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-29
MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING =
WI SYRUp

Rev. sylvanus Cobb thus writes in the Boston
Christian Fireman: We wonld by TO means re-
commend any kind Of medicine which we did
not know 10 be gOod-psrticnlarly for infants.
But Of Mrs Winslow's soothing-Syrup We eau
speak from knowledge: In our own family IL
has proved blessing Indeed BY giving an in
fent troubled with colic pains quiet sleep and
the parents unbrosen rest at night Mostl
parents can appreciate these blessings. Here,
is an article which works 20 perfection, and
which is harmless; for the sieep which IL az
fords the infant is perfectly natural, and the tit
tie cherub swakes a. "brighI as & button"
And during the process of teething iis yatuo Is
incalculable. We have frequently heard mo-
theirs say that they would not be without 10 from
tho birth Of the child I'LL u had finished with tho
teething siege on any confederation whatever
Sold by all druggists. IS cents a bottle.
NH 27-eodlw
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-29
Ladies in Charge of the HOWitzers'
mir

The following ladies' will take charge
of the tables at the Howitzers' festival,
which opens at the Regimental Armory
April 9th:
Restaurant, Mrs. VI. A. Herbert, OF
Buck Roe, Va.
Refreshments, Mrs. ". f. Simons
Fancy tables, Mrs H. l.. Pelouze,
Mrs. Joseph G. Williams, Mrs. W. q.
Stokes. and Mrs. Thomas J. Todd.
Candy booth, Mrs W. A. Barrett.
Tobacco stand, Mrs. George Stacy.
Flower stand, Mrs. A. w. CARRIER.
Miss Katie Black will have charge of
the rattle Of horse and phaeton.
Lieutenant Charles q. Bosher has
charge OF the war-relic exhibition.
The chairmen of the standing commit
tees are as follows Executive, Captain
B. Lorraine Balloting, Lieutenant John
A. Hutchinson; Floor. Lieutenant
Charles G. Bosher; Door, Sergeant
Baker Amusements, Sergeant I. H.
Starkc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-29
Malone Like a Kitten in n Ball OF
Yarn

Hon. John S. Wise, in the concluding
paragraphs of a circular enclosing the let
ter he recently had in this paper, thus
speaks of General Malone:
Fed thus by our own folly, the result
is that he has become more and more
exacting. untilnow he thinks it dislOyalty
to party and to friendship for any one to
oppose him. He does not mix with the
people as we DO. lie does not know
how odious some of the things he pro-
poses are 10 the people. And we have
let friendship make US weak and yield
ing until General Malone has injured
the party and himself. Now let us be
affectionate and kind with him, but firm
and unyieldinS in our demands that
these things be amended.
Let us demand that he yield some Of
this absolute power with which he has
wound himself about. lie has accumu-
lated to himself all the functions Of all
the offices Of the party until he Is like a
kitten in a ball of yarn-spoiling the
yarn. yet so tying herself up that she
cannot walk. BE firm and kind and true
with me, and let us get the party and
General Malone out Of this mess. Let
me hear from you.
Yours truly, JONI ). WISE.
Mr.. Wise says, however /" am in
favor of General Manone being chair
man. No one else can serve half as
well.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-29
4 New street Proposed Near the Tre-
degar Works.

At the meeting of the Finance Com
mittee Tuesday night it was decided to
recommend the appropriation OF Sl2, 900
to build retaining wall in rear of the
Tredegar Iron-Works and open a street
by which access for vehicles will be
gained to the Old pump-house. At the
present time the only way to reach this
part of the city's property is through the
works of the Tredegar Company. This
the company object to, claiming that 1t
is dangerous because the yard-engine Is
liable to frighten horses.
If the Council decides to adopt the
recommendation the new street will run
from the foot of Seventh street along by
the river side, on property which will he
given for the purpose by the Tredegar
COmDanV.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-29
Members Monthly Meeting.

The regular monthly meeting OF the
Young Mems Christian Association takes
place tonight at their hall and promises
TO be of an interesting character. A
short business programme will be inter
spersed by quartette-singing under the
leadership Of Mr.. NJ. Dickie and steps
will be taken to push vigorously the
campaign for new members. Every
member of the association Is urged to be
present. Refreshments will be served.
t'Small bows" are not expected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-29
a NICE HAUL
Alleged Stolen Goods seized-Beatcu
with q DilIiard.Cue.
SPECIAL tolegIan 70 the DIspatch.l

l'INNinA h'AtEAdih W Ahc DaSRafNhsI
PETERSBURG, Va, March 2S.-The
police this afternoon seized goods to the
value of several hundred dollars. said TO
have been recently stolen from a car OF
the Norfolk and Western Railroad Com
pany while it was passing through Pc
tersburg. The seizure was made in the
store of W. II. Scott and John Crocker
(colored), on Old street, and the goods,
consisting of blocks OF velvet, ladies'
fine dress goods, hats, ribbons, &C., were
identified. Information as to the loca-
ton Of the goods is said to have
been impaired TO Detective Early, OF
Roanoke, by the confession of
negro named William Grasty alias
William Jones, arrested by that
officer in Danville and now in jail at
Lynchburg, who acknowledged stealing
the goods and told where they could be
found. Detective Early arrived here to-
day and communicated the facts 10 the
police, by whom the seizure was made.
Scott and Croclser were arrested on the
charge of receiving stolen property, and
were bailed for a hearing on Friday, by
which time Grasty will be brought here
as witness They both deny all know
ledge OF the theft and claim they came in
possession of the goods by legitimate
purchase. The affair caused quite a SEN
sation among the colored people. The
case will probably develop some interest
ing facts touchinga series OF robberies Of
which this road has been the victim.
A - RA11,vrr
brooke Hotel tonight between two
young gentlemen-,J. II. Marshall, pro-
prietor of the billiard-hall, and George
Hatchett Hatchett was very badly, if
not seriously, injured, being beaten
over the head with a billiard-cue by
Marshall. Marshall's injuries are very
slight. Both parties were arrested.
Marshall was allowed bad, and the case
will he tried as soon as Hatchett is able
m abpaar at cOurk
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-29

q member of the syndicate who have
purchased a controlling interest in the
company, are in the city.
Mr.. Ingalls, said yesterday that the
principal offices Of the road will be kept
in Richmond under the management Of
General Wickham, who is now receiver,
but Mr.. ingalls, will spend much OF his
time here after reorganization is effected.
The work on the Ohio-river branch Of
the road, he reports, is being pushed
forward rapidly, and the Chesapeake and
Ohio will be worked in harmony with the
"Big 4" system, which has extensive
and valuable connections in the West.
Mr. Ingalls, is young man yet, but
has for years ranked high as railroad
manager. lie is travelling in his special
car and will go from here to New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-29

OF the wires fell across the street-car wire
and dropped TO the track below. The
consequence was considerable electrical
display. One OF the wires blazed up in
a blue fame, and one or two insulators
on the street-car wires were burned. No
damage was done anybody, and the
workmen rectifed matters in very short
time-not, however, before a conSidera-
bic crowd had gathered.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-29
Coad Yempinr Vtsitations.

Sidney Lodge Of Good Iemplars VIII
visit the Confederate Soldiers Home
Lodge next Thursday night with fine
programme of literary and musical exer-
cIses. A representative from each lodge
in the city will also be on hand to pre-
sent the badges purchased by the Joint
contributions of the lodges.
Jefferson Lodge will be the centre OF
attraction to Good Templars tonight,
being visitation night to this lodge.
Trinity Lodge Bazaar will open on Mon
dav night next.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-29
n,ed IN Chattanooga.

Major Poe received the following tele-
Gram Yesterday, and tried TO find some
ono who knew the deceased person men
toned, but was unsuccessful A:
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, March %, 1888.
TO Chief Of Potice'
John Mayes died here. His father
lives thcre. Notify if possible.
john EDWARDS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-29
The Excursion 90 Washington satur'
day Night.

Messrs Clash, Mcdowell, and Adams,
the well-known excursion managers. pro
rose to Give the initial trip OF the season
10 Washington on Saturday night The
tro;n will leave here at IL o'clock, and re-
turn to Richmond Tuesday morning
early leaving Washington at 80
o'clock Monday night. This excursion
sill Give parties an opportunity to spend
two days in the Federal capital.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-29
DIED FROM EIIsINJURIES.
Crushed While at Work on n Pile.
Driver.
Special telegram to the Dispatch.l

Special telegram 10 the Dlspatcnl
NORFOLK, VA, March 28. William \.
Ellyson, the carpenter who fell thirty
feet from the dry-kiln shed Of the Roa-
noke Railroad and Lumber Company,
died this afternoon at his home here
from the effects Of his injuries.
At Churchland to-day 4. NJ. Bryant,
employed in building trcstle on the
Western Branch railway, was crushed by
the falling of the frame of pile-driyer
and seriously if not fatally injured.
All the Chesapeake bay steamers failed
again to arrive until this afternoon on
account of the heavy fog last night. The
steamers from West Point are also de
layed.
Detective j. L. James left here to-day
for Hanover county to work up case.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-29
Baid-Knobbers to Hang.

Sr. LOUIS, March 2S.-The Bald
Knobbers, John Matthews, William
Walker, and Wiley Mathews, who had
recently been convicted at Ozark, No.,
for the murder OF Charles Green and
William Edens in one OF their night
raids in Christian county about year
ago, were sentenced to be hanged at
Ozark Friday, May 18th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-29
WIN Hna An1ndonf

become the staple Dentifrice Of America Sim.
ply because it 10 impossible To use IL even for
week, withou: percexfng its hygieuic effect upon
the teeth, the gu ms, and the breath.
SUFFERERS IRON CoCGHs, so8E THROAT. &C..
should try "BRoBSs BKoscHIAL TRocHEs,"
simple but sure remedy. S0id-0nly- in boxes.
Price % cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-29
Something New for Easter.

Messrs. Goddard 4 Moses, 920 Main
street, have just received the latest no
velty, which are magnificent parasois
mounted with silver heads and ferules,
and are called ladies' "French walking
sticks They are shown in number of
shades and patterns and can he made to
match any dress. Call and look at them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-29

MRS. FRANCES j. BA ARNES,
vi OF New York, Natiorzi superinten-
dent OF the Young Women's Christian Tenn
perance Union, will hold meStings az follows;
At Laurel-Street Methodist chunch THIS Nnurs-
day EVENING 1t O'Clock: ARD at Fulton bsp-
tist church FRIDAY syESISG as O'clock. Sns
will also give BIBLE READING az Broad
MORNING. MRS. BARNESis sn earnest speaker,
and will never fail Of interest 10 an audience.
The public are invited 10 attend these meetings.
NH 2g-ft
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-29
The African Comet.

On February 18th Sawerthal, at the
Cape OF Good Hope, discovered comet
visible with the naked eye. 1t was then
too far south TO be seen in the northern
hemisphere. Data for computing its
orbit were telegraphed from the cape to
Berlin, thence to Boston. and the Science
Observer. of Boston. shortly afterward
circulated an ephemeris, by means Of
which it was hoped that the comet would
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-29
Inhrment. Asainst State OmciaIs.

in the City Circuit Court yesterday
INDICTMENTS were rendered in favor of the
Commonwealth against W. q. Miller,
treasurer of Rappahannock county, and
his sureties, for 81, S54 % also, against
G. II. Lillard, sheriff, administrator of
B. F, Miller, deceased, who was one of
the sureties of w. q. Miller, for
s2.S54. 80. A third judgment was rem
dered against w. G. Miller for s., 1853. %.
A Judgment was also recorded against j..
II. and Il. +. Sears Qate State Trea-
surer) for 81, 429. 66, the amount OF un-
Maid revenue of 1886 due the State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-29
An luquIry.
RrcmloND, March %, lsss.

RIcmoND, March 2S, 1883.
TO The EditOr Of me DiSDdtch:
Why is it that the City Democratic
Committee has set such big fee on the
candidates forjustices of thepeace? One
half Of them DO not make that much
(Sl0) in the whole Of their term.
Let the committee reconsider the mat
ter and reduce the amount to one half
of what it now stands
A DEMOCRAT or CLAY WARD.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-29
money forthe CITY Hall.

The Finance Committee has decided
to recommend the Council to adopt
resolution appropriating $500, 200 to the
new City-Hall account
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-29

registered pharmacists, have to stand 90
per cent. on all subjects embraced in the
list.
II is probable that the examination
will conclude this afternoon.
The board is divided into branches as
follows: Mr.. I. Roberts Baker (presl-
denD examines on pharmacy; Mr.. j. ".
Thomas. Of Norfolk, on chemistry; Mr..
Edgar Warfeld, of Alexandria, on mate
ria nicdtca; Mr.. Robert Brydon, OF
Danville, toxicology and posology. Mr..
u. Il. Beckwith is secretary Of the board.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-29
LExING GION.
A VIII Contest CiOsed-BuriaI OF DIR.
Pratt.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l

Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l
LEXINGTON, Va, March 28.-The
Riplogle will contest was brought to a
termination to-day by verdict sustain
ing the will. Over fifteen thousand dol
lars was involved, and over one hundred
witnesses were summoned. The case
was hotly contested by able counsel.
No exceptions were taken to the rulings
of Judge Mclaughlin on the part Of the
contestants during the trial OF the case.
The remains Of Rev. J. W. Pratt were
inferred here to-day in the cemetery.
DIR. Pratt at one time was the pastor OF
the Presbyterian church at this place.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-29
Meeting Of the state Beard OF Phar-
macy.

The State Board of Pharmacy resumed
;ts session yesterday morning and did
not adjourn for the day until 6@O
There are twenty-seven candidates be-
fore the board, who, in order to become
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-29
A Quarrel Causes a CUT on the Arm.

Yesterday morning about 3 o'clock
Henry johnson and man named Barnes
both colored) engaged in a quarrel,
which led to blows, and Barnes was cut
on one arm with knife just below the
elbow. The ambulance was called and
tho man was taken home. The wound
hled freely. but is not serious.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-29
prnre..nr Ynnnr,s Lnst Lccfnre.

The last lecture here of Professor
Young, the astronomer, viii be delivered
tonight at Richmond College. For the
general public this will be the most IN
teresting one of all, as the subject Is
"The Photography of the Sun"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-29

Lilies, Japan Sperea, Towering Peach,
Hyacinths, Niolcts, Carnation. Lily Of
the Valley. }. j. HARyEY,
east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-29

The largest stock of Cut Flowers and
Plants on Friday and Saturday at w. A.
Hammond's. 32l east Broad street. No
increase in prices.