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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-05
EXAMINATION WAIVED.
Gambling Gases Certified so the
Grand Jury-Other Police HOtes.

The continued case OF Robert II. ThaX-
ton and Charles Nateely, charged with keep.
ing aud exhibiting certsin gaming table
commonly called faro-bank, was taken up
in tie Police Court Yesterday morning. EX-
Justice y. &. Richardsou and W. +. G..
Garnett, ESQ.,, appeared a. counsel for the
accused. The only witness examHed was
". f. Peters, who sWore out the warrant for
the arrest Of the p1rties. At the conclusion
Of his testimony Mr.. Richardson announced
that they would waive further examination
and the case was certified 10 the Hus;ings
Court. Thaxton and Nlteely were balled IN
the sum Of $500 for their appearance before
The grand Jury on the first Monday 10 jan
nary. and the wilnesses-all men apparently
more than forty years old were recognized
for their appearance at the same time.
A colorea man named Theodore Thomas
was charged with breaking and entering In
the nighttime Of November 2sth the shoe
shop OF General Valentine and stealing One
piece OF sole leather, SIX psir OF shoes. three
pair OF lasts, and lot OF tools. Valentine
said an entrance was effected to bis shop
by the staple being drawn, aud he identified
a PAIR OF shoes and some lasts found In the
possession OF the accused as some OF the
property which he lost Thomas was seat
on TO the grand Jury. The accused was ar.
rested in Petersburg on Monday by Sergeant
Jeter.
Beulick Barrett (eOlored), trespassing on
the property OF the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railway Company and carrying concealed
weapons. Fined $40 and costs.
Junius Howard CcoIored), stealing one
CRATE, the property Of Louis j. Bossieux.
Sent to isil for sixty days.
Charles Lange. Cbsries Sherr, Edward
Muigin, John Wilkins, william stevenson,
and John Dugan, yagrants. were ordered to
leave the city in twenty four hours.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-05
ThaCtty yfi.aiou

The "Clty Mission" " meeting held at the
Christian Association last Saturday evening
numbered about forty ladies, all showing a
most earnest desire 10 assist in this good and
charitable work which helps the entire r0Or
OF the city 10 n certain extent The numes
rOus appeals for help from the sick, dis.
tressed, and destitute weigh heavily on the
hearts OF the ladies' OF the Mission, aDd great
deal OF their time is spent In aleyiating these
appeals.
The treasury OF the City Mission Is In q
lower condition at this time than for several
previous wears. and the ladies are In conse.
quence somewhat restrained In their efforts 10
relieve many very needy cises OF sickness
and poverty, but they believe the supply Will
in short time be equal TO The demand.
Money was appropriated at the meeting TO
purchase funnel aud Gotten. also TO supply
mill, for some persons suffering with con-
sumption. Old clothes and shoes are
much needed. Donations Of all sorts will be
thankfully received. The Nmas dinner for
the poor at the Old Market is already under
discussion. and the ladies hope the citizens
will bear It in mind, and also ask the chill
dren TO gather up their spare TOYS for the
poor little WAITS VINO have none. Mr. Lyell,
on east Broad. kindly desires TO help the
Civ Mission
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-05
POLE LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY.
ALarEe Corporation Chartered Yes
terday by Judge Wexford.

Judge Beverley r. Wexford, Jr., OF The
City Circuit Court, yesterday granted a
charter Of incorporation to the Pole
Road Locomotive Company, whose pur-
poses are to promote, establish, and
maintain the general business OF a pOe-road
locomotive company within and throughout
this State and the other states and Terrific
ries Of the United states, as well az the Dis
trlct OF Columbia. Alaska, or elsewhere, by
the means and use OF any invention or de-
vice suitable or appropriate, and partlcn-
larry OF " hat is known as the pOle-rOad loco
motive system or invention. including any
invention or system OF the same hereafter to
be made or added thereto, &c. The capital
stock is TO be not less than Sl50.000 and not
more than SjO0.O00, 10 be divided into shares
OF 800 each. No stOckholder shall be held
liable or made responsible for the debts or
liabilities OF the company In larger or
further sum than the amount OF any unpald
balance due to said company by him for
stock subscribed by him.
The principal office shall be kept in Rich.
mond, but branches may be established
wherever 1t Is deemed advisable.
The chief business to be transacted by the
company is 10 manufacture or have manu-
iacluFed the poe-rOad locomotives and TO
sell or operate the same and 10 acquire and
hold real estate or other property for that
purpose. aud also for mining aud timber
purposes.
The officers Tor the first year are {: z. A.
Lancaster, Of New York, president; William
Ii. Lucke, OF Richmond. secretary and trea-
surer; j. A. Yancey. general manager; G..
X. BAH. assistant general manager. Direc-
tors: The above and Siessrs. j. l.. Williams,
J. II. Ellerson, and William A. Price, all OF
Richmond
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-05
maNcHEsrEns CoxraIBuTIos.
Moon sent On to the Grand jury
Buiidfng Notes-PsrsonaI.

An examination was held In the Mayors
Court Yesterday morning In the continued
case OF Richard Moon. the colored man
charged with unlawiully and feloniously
shooting through car window at Policeman
Moles while the latter vas in the discharge
Of bis duty. All OF toe material facts in con-
nection with the case were published In the
Dispa,ch Yesterday. Moon was sent on TO
the grand jury and allowed bail in the sum
OF $500.
The brck.yards, after very satisfactory
season. have closed for the winter, but the
bricklayers and others connected With house
building operations are still kept busy. An
unusually large amoun. OF building has
been done this year, and at least nifty houses
are now In the process Of erection, with new
ones starting almost daily.
The entertainment given at Cersley's Hall
last evening by the Tuesday German Club
was quite a brilliant affair. eclipslng all pre-
yious ones. The attendance was quite large,
including many visitors. The next german,
on the 18th, will be given in the new Leader
Hall, provided It is finished by that time,
which It Is expected to be. This. II Is ex-
pected. will be attended by at least one hun
dred and fifty persons.
The work Of connecting the large water
railroad will be commenced to-day. The
pipe is 10 run under the railroad track. II
Is thought that in a week or two the COM
Dany will be able to turn on water and nave
a trial OF the pipes and machinery.
The proposition made at the meeting OF
the Common Council OF Richmond Monday
night looking 10 making MayO's bridge a
free thorouehiare meets with favor among
the residents OF the First Ward, but there IS
little idea that such thing will be done,
though two free bridges between the cities
would be a great thing for Manchester as
well as for Richmond.
A new VEN OF coal was discovered several
DAYS agOa Midlothian across the creek from
Captain William Clarke's. The discovery
will give employment to a number OF hands.
Work was commenced Monday upon q
branch railroad TO tbe new shaft.
The old bridge over the Richmond and
Petersburg railroad at the CowaI din-avenue
crossing has been torn down 10 give place TO
a new structure.
The Hastings Court has adjourned for the
term.
The Chesterfield County Court meets next
Monday.
movement Is on foot to organize 4 Cha
tauQua Literary Society In this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-05
Death in Cincinnati or MIR. y. ~.
Betfe

The Boston Advertiser has the following
notice OF the death Oi a gentleman who was
q native OF Richmond and who, about year
ago, was employed IN the Western Union
Telegraph Office here:
E. II. Belts. Of Lowoll. W. Va, who was In tho
employ Of tho United Press in THIS city during a
portion OF 1857, and later OF the New England A.
sociated Press, died Sunday last at Cincinnati of
consumption: aged about twenty-five, Mr.
Belts was q former member Of tho Boston Press
Club, and his carly death will cause deop regret
30 many in this city who appreciated his sterling
worth 10 possessed considerable dramatic tai
ent which he astiduously cultivated until tho
progress OF his disease compelled him 70 desist.
lie was for a tmo n pupil OF Mr.. Nolan, Of the
Boston Museum. Mr. Bolts spent last winter IN
Jacksonville. Fla. aud the past summer at Red
Sulphur SPRING., W. Va. in q vain enieavor 10
prolong NE. His remains have been taken %
Richmond. Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-05

The CITY Circuit Court was engaged nearly
the whole OF yesterday in the trial OF the
ejectmenl suit OF james Holoran against
Philip Misel. Jr., and his father. This suit,
which involves the title Of about three acres
OF land on Chelsea Hill near the north end
OF Seventeenth street, l. iraught with con-
siderable interest, because il raises points
which baye not been considered in this
court for many years. The evidence was
all beard, counsel presented instructions
and argued them, and The court adjourned
until this morning, when the jury will be
Instructed aud the case argued.
Nessrs. Edgar Allan and j. Samuel Par
rish represent the plaintiff, and ex.Judge
Edmund Waddlll aud Bey. 4. Crump the
dnience
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-05

The ladies OF old St. johns church are
holding bazaar at COrcOrlu Hall this week.
endeayoriDg 20 raise sufficient funds TO pay
of the debt on weddell.MemOrlsl chapel.
The bazaar opened Monday night under
fatiering auspices, and will continue all the
week. closing Saturday evening. The ladies
have on sale great variety OF useful and
ornamental articles suitable for Christmas
presents, among the number eleven dozen
dressed dolls. From A TO 9 O'Clock this at
ternoon there will be "soap-oubble party +"
for children and tonight the japanese tea.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-05

It's three weeks ~ Christmas. just time
enough to think cut aud consumma,e your
plans for the celebration OF sho holiday season.
Take time by ihe forelock. Don't procrasiinaie.
and at the last mnuto rush msdiy into the shop
ping Jam. You cant do yourselves justice In
hurry aud an excitement Tho wise course Is 10
improve the opportunity at hand
You know to whom you intend 10 make pres-
onts now Just a. we'll as you will the day before
Christmas. What will you give ,hem' That's
the sticklsr, isn't ~ We eau help you Ous
wonderfully in the selections Tor gentlemen's
uses. We are familiar with what they will ap-
preciats. We have taken the utmost pains to
make our selections from such sources that
originality and uniqusness will be discernibe 81
. glance.
A gentleman disllkes anything In the Furnish
ing line that eavors OF being common NO mat
ter what the article costs he wants 1t to be differ
ent from any ono else's. Natural Wo all Ike
individuality In dress IS in everything. use
tul and ornamental present combined Il always
more highly priced than one ths. possesses only
the latter virtue.
Tho preparations we've male for thIs season
pale eyen our past successes. worecclyed such
a hearty endorsement OF our efforts last year
tha. ws'ye eIerted ourselves to place before yoa
every nov, novel. ami stylish article In Gentle
mems Furnishings that has received tho stamp
Of approval Of the scions OF fashion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-05
Rrooh Turnpihc offered ButNot sold

The property, rights, and franchises Of
the Richmond and IIeurico Railroad, Turn.
pike, and Graded.Road Company, more
commonly kn0Nn as the Brook Turnpike,
were offered for sale by public auction yester-
day at , +. NJ. by Mr.. y. w. BO1e, real estate
auctioueer, at his Office, No. north Eleventh
street. The highest bid made was s3,l15,
aud the trustees, Messrs. John L. Grubbs and
James II. Crenshaw, thinking this entirely
too little. had the property taken in.
This turnpike for many years paid per
cent. on $4,000, or an annual rental Of
1850. and il is claimed that $1,000 properly
spent in grayelling the road-bed would
make IL equally as valuable now.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-05
Coed Sales OF Property In the East


Yesterday NessFs. X. B. Chaain e Co.,
real estate agents, sold several lots OF real
estate for Hasklns & Purcell, commissioners,
AZ very good prices. They were all 10 the
county near the eastern corporate limits
The lots IN WOOdVile sold for $500 foot
and tract near the old Fairfield race.course
Of not quite two acres sold for 1000. The
commissioners will continue to offer the re-
naming portions OF this property. These
prices speak well for The eastern suburbs Of
the city. aud persons wishing 10 purchase
will DO well 10 attend these sales. The next
sales win take place to-day and tomorrow at
Il O'Clock N. aud and o'clock p. N.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-05
True Bills OF indictment Found by
tne GraHd Jury.

The grand jury Of the Hustings Court yes.
terday found the following true bills Of IN
dlciment;
Austin Black, shooting and wOunding
John Shea; same, shooting and wounding
John Mcnamara.
Mary Taylor (coloredl. stealing 4 cloal,
from Henry Meyer. THIS makes seven in
dIctments against the woman for sbOp-llit-
Ing.
The grand jury were discharged yester-
day, after having completed their work for
this term Of the court.
Henrietta Martin, the young white woman
charged with the diamond theft at j. H..
Kohler's, will be tried by the court to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-05

against the Richmond Union Passenger
Railway Company for 5000 each. The
declarations sllegc that on the ist day OF
November the plaintiffs took 4 car 81 the
corner OF Cary and Reservoir streets--ouc to
20 TO 305 west Clay street and the other 10
the corner OF Tweniy-trst ard Marshall;
that after paying their fares they were di-
recied by the conductor 10 transfer to
another car at the corner OF Harrison and
Broad streets; that they made such transfer
snd The conductor on this car demanded that
they pay their fares. and that they refused to
pay again, whereupon a police officer wos
calledin and they were forcitly Elected from
the car 10 the presence Of macy spectators,
greatly to their humiliation and ipcon-
venience. For this they bring their suits.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-05
work orthe Ambulance.

Soon after II O'Clock Yesterday morning
the city ambulance was called TO the print.
ing Office OF J. W. Ferguson q Son, on
Fourteenth street near Main. to Henry Ro.
gers, 4 press.bOy, whose big toe on the right
foot had gotten caught I'm The lower part Of
the press and badly l1cerated. DR.. Hope
dressed the injured member, and Mr. Fer
gusson had the youth sent 10 bis home, on
Reservoir street.
ASP. VI. the ambulance was summoned
10 the corner OF Seventeenth snd Franklin
streets to a cOlored man who was thought 20
be m. Or. Hope was Of opinion that too
much liquor rather than pain was the trOu-
bic. and therefore turned the man over 10
the police.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-05
pure Kentucky Crsb.Appio Cider
sold on dTaught and by the gallon st .
GE0RGg SCBGS's,
Eleventh and Main.
Musical Instruments as the Expesi-

In reply 70 question "a 70 the number OF
Henry &. Jones' Dirsctaf-Geaoral 0f the Virgins
Agricultural, Mechanical. and Tobacco Expo
silica, writes a. follows:
'''' There wero Ave exhibits Of musical
Instruments entered With us for exhibition
namely. Walter b. Noes 6 Co. Hume. Minor &
Co, Saa1ers q Stayman. kyiand & Les. Charles
A.. Stelff, and one entered f0r competition
namely, that OF 81. b. Ramos 4 Co"
Thus it appears thst i've houses entered for
exhibition only and 0aefor competition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-05
nafarfixa blackburn.

A recent letter TO this paper from Caper.
ton, W. Va. stated tba. man supposed 10
be Julien c. Blackburn, OF Richmond. had
been shot and wounded near that place.
The writer forwarded 10 this paper one OF
Mr.. Blackburn's business-cards said 10 have
been found on or near che wounded man.
Now = letter written on one Of Mr. Black.
burns letter. heads and purporting 10 be
signed by hin comes, saying: "Tbe story
Is not true; | am well, aud there are two
other detectives here with me, who came
from Maryland 10 take this man back 10
Maryland. | arrested man by the name Of
Sanders for murder" &c.. &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-05
THE Best for the Eyes.

Or. s. GaIeskrs accurate comfort lenses
are positively the most perfect made. They
are pure. brilliant, aud soft TO the eye, aud
when accurately fitted according TO exsmi'
nation DO not only give good vision, but
preserve the eyeslgbl 10 the fullest extent.
Thousands are using them to their delight
and lasting benefit. As heretofore examine.
ton IS free, and all glasses adjusted accord
ing to actual need, no matter how severe the
visual defect may appear,
DR. :. GALEsKI,
Ql5 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-05
Tur T,rysr Novstry-Balsam Fir Pill

The LATEST NOVELTY. - Balsam Fir PHI
lows, Tor the parlor, bedroom, &c. Redo.
lent with the odor OF balsam and posscssln <
soothing and healing powers for Insomnia,
headache, nervousness, catarrb, and all
Iung-diseases
A Bslsam Fir Pillow FREE With each cake
Of Balsam Fir Soap. For -ae st
BROAD STREET PHARMACY.
433 east Broad. corner Fifth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-05

An excellent remedy TOR headache from con-
stipaiion and gastric dsrangemenf. a. ia fast is
Is for noSt OF tbs troabIes originating with tho
digestive organs. is simmons Liver Regulator.
Il Is what tho name indiee.ss-s regulator Of
thas most important organ, tho liver II is q
vegetable preparation and very yalasbls FAINT
ly medcine for the various ailments arising from
arrangements Of the stomach OF bowels. AS q
headache remedy few things equal IL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-05
Tho Circus money.

Tn the Henrico Circuit Court yesterday
Judge Wexford entered decree in the case
OF Kennedy ct ais. against Shelby et as, d.
rectlng the distribution OF the funds real
zed from the sale OF the circus property. A
large number OF needy persons are Inte-
rested in this fund.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-05
To Denver aud the West.

The shortest and quickest line Is ria 81.
Louis and The Wabash Western railway.
Pullman Buffet sieeping-Csrs, st. Louis 10
Kansas City, Denver, and Cheyenne. Only
One change Of ears between 81. Louis and
san Francisco or Portland. Train leaves 81.
Louis daily at s:3j z. NJ. All agents IN the
United states and Canada sell tickets via this
short route.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-05
The students 90 he Addressed,

An interesting meeting VII be held In the
chapel Of Richmond College this afternoon
at O'Clock. Hon. Alexander :. Bacon, oi
Brooklyn; Rev. J. +. Elder, %. d., and Rev.
L. A. Crandail, Of New York city. viii be pres
eat and address the studeutss The friends
Of the college are cordially invited 70 be
present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-05
Money ON ReaI Estate.

We have several large amounts 10 lOlr
on good Richmond real estate-S2. 800, $1,000
&C.. at per cent.
Also, small amounts.
Charges moderate.
FRASK ID. HILL & Co.,
Real Estate Brokers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-05
rhrsn n.nno. $50 Zach.

II desired, will sell on instruments Of s.
month.
All kinds OF Christmas bargains IN the
way OF musical instruments. Cheap organs
on any terms you can ask. Walter ID. Moses
& Co. (musicll beadquartersA 1905 Main
street-Opposite p0st.Onlce.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-05

Tbe snie or the Superior Collection
Of drst.class siIyer-plstedw with fine
clocks, bronzes, figures, and a large line OF
bridal and holiday presents, Will be con.
tlnued 10. day at lOt aud O'Clock p. NJ.
GEORGE w. MAYO, AucliOneeI.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-05
ThsY nera Pni nn q sfreef.car.

Harry l.. Depocu and Robert sanford
hsason have, through their counsel, Major
Robert Stiles and wfItsn Etysop, Esq. M
stitutsd suits in the C:ty Circuit Ceurt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-05
Holiday Umbrellas.

Large assortment Oi Gold and Slyer-Han.
die SILK and Gloria Umbrellas for sale at low
prices at the Little store Around the
Corner" l.. LESLIE SPENCE. Agent,
No. @ north Ninth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-05
rurkI.h Lifs rablst,.

a food for tho Nerves and israia. sn absolute
cure for Nervous Heaasche. Mental weakness,
DespondsDcy, and q positive cure for the Liquor
Habit Sold by W. u. sccrr, Fraaklia sad ssvsa-
tesnIh sirsesA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-05

BALsAM FIR PILLOWS GIVEN AWAY with
each cake OF Balsam Fir Soap. Price OF Soap,
Csc. per cake. BE0AD-SrREEf Pharmacy,
433 east Broad, corner Fifth,
I. A. MILLER, Proprietor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-05
Bnreains In Diamonds.

Open until December 18th. Third annual
exhibit al George w. Nayo's, q north Ninth
street. Al private sale only.
j. NJ. ZIgGLER, In charge.
Best light from 70 L. II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-05

My Dear Sir--I am this day in receipt Of a
copy Of Appleton'e Encyclopedias as an expres-
sion OF esteem on the part Of kind friends. Per-
NIT me 70 thank them through you most heartily
Tor tho gift and % express the hope that from
source Of 30 much knowledge I may be led Into
paths o. usefulness 70 those among whom 1--we
IL Il has already been my fortune 90 accom-
pueh any one thing for the veal Of my people 10
Is n matter Of the greatest satisfaction 30 me, ard
this expression from them will be ever held a.
the plsasantest reminder OF the Virginia Exposi-
ton Of iSSS
Again rendering my profound thanks
Si1ceraiy, ASHTON STALKg,
President Virginia State Agricultural and Me-
clIniral S1cietv
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-05
The list Of donors is as follows:

Ell & Guveruator, p. II. Mayo & Brother. A.
X. Yenable. Jr.. ID. d. Talley, 5. W. Watkins. T.
pany, Richmond Locomotive aud Machine
Works, Thomas Branch b sou, Levy & Davis,
William Reuger. Isaac Davenport Jr., W. j.
johnson B Co. ). $. Moore. II. whitlocs, Peyton
Wise, James y. BOYD, &. W. Branch & Co. VIII
liam II. Palmer. c. W. Tanner e Co, Wcst.
Johnson & Co, Founqurean, Price & Co. l. r.
jackson, A. w. Tyler. Old Dominion Steamship
Company, d. Appleton b Co, John Murphy.
Virginia Paper Company, John Bswsrs. Joseph
Ellison * Harvey, r. Stttarding, Maurice h.
Flynn, William u. Cullingw0T,h, G. Z. hcciuer,
Rufus $. Lytle. George d Mayo. COnterno &
Sons Band. 4. l. Shepherd & CO., n. 4. HolmeA
Joseph Hall & Co. n. Z. Cham bin. W. = Forbes,
J. h. johnson. 7. /. Alfrlend, DR. r. A. Pstter.
son. v. 4. Pate. A. Dli, W. N. Rodford, :. $. Cot
trell 8 son, Berger & Leath. aud Louis Euker