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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-22
\ RAG SVCCE~s.
Closing Day OF the TrcGericksburg
Fair.


Special telegram to the Dispafchl
FRFpEEIcKsBrRG. VA, September u. -
Tae fair which has been held here for
the past four days closed to-day This
being the last day all the Ousiness-hOuses
of tho city were closed and the em-
ployers and employees given an oppOr-
tunitv TO see IT, The attendance was
very large and the races close and oX-
citing Nothing occurred to mar tho
pleasure Of any one, and excellent order
was maintained through the entire fmr.
IN the first race -one-mlle dash h-kIl-
krankey, owned by Il. c. l.. Moncure,
won. with Fanny Emerson. owned by
Skinker, an exciting and close second.
The second race --one-mlle heat
won 10y Jack, a Washington horse,
with Niger, a Fauquior horse, second.
The third race--one-mile heat, best
two in three-was won by Lady Antio-
net, with Simmsyille second.
The fourth and last was won by Neya-
ton, with SimmsUlle second. This was
a hurdle-race Of one mile over eight hur
dles.
in the second race while preparing TO
start Jack made a sudden plunge, upset
ting the sulky, which caught the driver
underneath, dragging him some distance
and breaking one oil his fingers and
causing other slight injuries. In this con
dition ne drove him through the entire
race. The sulky was completely de-
molished and ii new one bad TO be pro-
cured before the race could be started.
A little colored boy IN attempting to
ride Texas pony bareback around the
track was thrown and received severe
bruises.
The fair has been q big success in
every particular and the officers having
it in cnarge deserve great credit FOR the
admirable manner in which the pro-
gramme was carried out.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-22

"All the Year Round in the Home
is series of papers by Christine Terhuno
Hcrrick in the Ladies Home Journal and
Practical Housekceper. The one ior
October is on Getting Ready FOR VIM
ter"
just that one paper will pay for tho
year but you shall get what remains OF
the year September besides) by sending
ten cents.
Hundreds Of thousands Of families arc
wondering how il Il We can make "a good
magazine for almost nothing. Why,
bless you, the nearer you get to a million
the easier il is 10 DO il.
Send it IN silver or stamps.
The October Hamber is on the news
stands-Six cents LADms' HoWE JOUR-
NAL, Philadelphia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-22
HENRECO COUNTY COURT.
Grnnd-Sury Indictments Licensed
10 Sell Beer Only.

The Honrico County Court was in ses-
sion for some time yesterday, and after
concluding its days work adjourned until
Monday.
The grand jury brought in the follow
ing indictments and was adjourned for
the term: Beverly Gray, selling beer
without a license in the public road at
the National cemetery on Memorial
Day; W. 4. Smith two, for failing TO
keep the public roads Of which he is sur
veyor III order James Holloran two,
for selling liquor on Sunday; same
for allowing unlawful gaming in his
place same, for selling liquor to MI
nOrs.
Judge Minor granted licenses to the
following parties to sell beer oaty in the
immediate vicinity of the Exposition
Grounds William +. Kendrick, Arthur
Dross, T. b. wilkins, and George Rein
harlt Il Co.
Thomas j. Yarbrough was appointed a
magistrate for Narina township.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-22

On the oath OF August Mr.. s. II,
Bowman, agent of the United States
Express Company, wrote letter to
Rallroad-Commissioncr Hill alleging
that the Southern Express Company was
discriminating against the United States
Express Company to the exclusive favor
OF the Adams Express Company by adj
yancing charges to the Adams Express
Company and refusing to advance
any charges to the United
tates Express Company. thereby
causing a delay and extra expense to the
patrons Of both companies. Mr.. Bow
man added "On All matter coming from
the Southern Express territory for Of
fees reached by the United States Ex-
press Company we advanced the South
ern Express Company their charges.
The Railroad Commissioner referred
this complaint to !. Z. Gibson, Esq,
agent of the Southern Express Company
here, saying elf his statement is cor
rect you are violating section 120S,
Code of 1887, and if this discrimination
is continued shall proceed against the
Southern Express Company as the law
directs
September Goth President Plant, of
the Southern Express Company, direct
ed MIR. Gibson to resume Interchange of
business with tie United States Express
Company, and to accept and advance
charges from date, and MIR. Bowman
having been so notified Yesterday for
maIly withdrew his letter Of complaint.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-22
MENAGERIE ARRIVED.
ONLY ELEVEN DAYS BEFORE THE TX.
POSITION OPENS
Yesterdays Work - Ciarsmont in Nina
ture-sugGestion About Electrical
Darkness. &c.

Mr.. John Lesncr, OF Norfolk, with his
mcnagcrie, arrived yesterday. This
show will be free, and is destined to be
n great centre Of attraction. The ami
mails are all in cages and boxes, and
the entire lot Is surrounded by wire
fence
Among the animals the two balloons
will perhaps draw most attentltl. Like
all species OF monkeys. they are exceed
ingIy playful, ant their antics and capors
will riyct tie eyes Of crowd all day.
Then the wildcats, four in number. will
growl and show their teeth when looked
at, while the two black bears will he
curiosllics 20 some people. even though
they come from the Dismal swamp
Three hmcnc1neagles that once scared
aloft viii be seen tapping their wings
fr the perch OF a cage. Noblc-look-
ing birds, these.
\ cute little trio are the owls Mr..
Lcsucr calls them the three little maids
from school, because they cluster to-
Qcther ina row like little maids in the
Mikado. These owls were caught in
Norfolk county.
Then there are three wild geese from
one of the sounds near Norfolk. Two
erouud-hogs occupy one box, dozen
httlc Guineapigs another, and three
riug-taii monkeys n third. Tho baby
monkey, Moxie, IS given tie freedom Of
the place. aud will create much amuse-
ment. This monkey was bought from a
German sailor in Norfolk. who parted
with his pet with tears in his eyes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-22

DR.. \. q. Wollard, Of Richmond. Va.
is having great success In treating cap-
GERS. lie has cured hundreds ur1-
nounced incurabic uy oth,r ph'eieIms
Knife not useL SonI stamp for PAM
phlet with ccrtiicu,es Olicc, No. =
north Sixth street where Lc Is pcrma-
IDENTIFY located. Richmond. Va
References:
Hos. JoHS D.. M,sWY,
Lieutenant Governor,
Charlottesville. Va.
Rev. ). S. lAHUTu,
Richmond. N0.
c. Is. Moaro>. w. D.,
fredericksburg. 50.
GEoHGr D. VIZ. 81. g.,
Third Congressional District of virginia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-22
Inrnes.Hiyer rI,nnroYrment.

The Council Committee on james
River Improvement met yesterday eve
ming at & o'clock. There were present
from the City Council Messrs Crenshaw
(chairman), Bodeker, Chrstian, and Ca
pes, and from the Chamber of Com
merce Mcssrs. George W. Allen, =. O..
Noting, ). II. Hawes, and Thomas
Christian.
The meeting was called TO consider
the bill of Messrs Talbot Il Sons,
amounting t. 81, 1872, for the new boiler
for the tug Henry Christian.
On motion Of Mr.. Allen the bill was
ordered to be paid.
Adjourned at $3.50 o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-22
THE EBUsrtNGs COURT.
Gases Of Saunders. Lucas, aud Winn
Continued Until October

The Hastings Court-Hon. Thomas
S. Atkins presiding-was in session
again yesterday.
Most of the time was occupied in set
ting dates for the trial of unimportant
cases.
The case OF Hezekiah Saunders,
charged with the murder Of Augustus
Riley, and that of Lucas, charged with
the murder Of Thomas j. Grafton, were
continued until the October term.
The case Of Edwin A. VIM, charged
with larceny, was also continued until
October.
Accused appeared and renewed his
bail bond. The bond remains IN the
same sum (35,OOO with the same sure
ties-Dr. J. +. VIM, i. b, Exall, and
DR.. John S. Wexford.
Nr. Ninn WIS accompanied to court
by his counsel. Messr3. Samuel B. Witt
and Tazewen Elicit.
The Court will Try some minor cases
to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-22

Richmond: G. c. Hobson to y. II.
Hobson, 33 feet on Twenty-eighth street
near y, $50 Elizabeth Kerr and Others
TO Mary NJ. Thompson, 20l feet on Mar
shall street between Monroe and Henry,
Loco.
Henrico. r. T. and J. Chewing and
their wives TO Amelia HOldsworth, wife
Of W. T. Holdsworth, p feet on Broad
street between Thirty-fifth and Thirty
sixth, $50 c. II. and J. b. Cosby and
their wives to Melvin Hill, 20 feet on
Washington street near HaryIe, 5000 ;
Adm Diacout and wife to Trinity Evan
gclcal English Lutheran church's trus-
tees, - feet on Iwenty-ninth street,
corner r.. 500; James II. Dooley and
Joseph Bryan and their wives 10 Mrs
VI. l.. Pierce. 80 feet on Grove road
near Robertson street. 81, 800; William
Loving to Emma H., wife OF f. ".
Rock, - feet on Wood street, $3.50 ;
A. IL. Perkins and wife to J. Thompson
Brown, 81 feet on Walker street near
Robinson, $1,000; Chloie Peasants TO
kichlri Grimes, I93-lO0 acres on Old
Brook road, $500; Jacob Nachter and
wife to Anna b. Toye, l3, acres on Nine
Mile road, 500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-22
After Negro Fiend.


CHARLESTON, w. Va, September d.
George Simpson (colored) made an in
decent assault on a respectable white
lady near Echo on Friday last. He
failed IN his purpose, but was lodged in
jail at Fayetteville. Last night mob
Of eighty colored men surrounded the
Jail and demanded the prisoner, but the
sheriff had sent him to the woods in
charge of deputy. The prisoner was
taken before the court this morning,
pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to
three years in the penitentiary. Another
visit from the mob tonight Is expected,
and every precaution is being taken to
insure his safety.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-22
DOWN-TOWN NFRrUANT

Il having passed several -.olirs nights,
disturbed by thc aFonios aui CRIES of a sufirr-
ing child, and becoming oontin--i that MRS.
W1NSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP wa Jus, no
artlcle needed. p7vrurei n supply f.r me child.
On rcBghug home and arlusiuting bis Vifo WITH
what he had done she refused iO have II admin
isbTcd 30 mo chil. n ~le Wa strongly in favor
of iIOmpopathy. mas nIght fho child la.scd ia
suffering and the parent, without sleep. ko-
turning homo the lay following no father
found the baby atill worse, and while ontein.
plating another sleolle-s night the mother
stepped from tue room b. attond % somo do
mesac duties and left tie father wish the child.
During her ahaence he Administered p0fIon
II tho Soothing syrup D. the baby ani sad
nothing That uight all hands sl"yt woll ani
The uttle fellow sgoke in tho morning bnght
aud happy The mother Sas delghDod aitb tho
sn1don and wonderful change. ami. although q.
frsl offended o. tho deception pfactcci upon
her has continued 10 u-o ule syrup aud suffer
ing crying babies and restless ni CHS have disaI-
peared. single Trial of the syrup ue,or yo.
failed 10 rolioyc tho baby and overcome thl pro
,udices II The mother. Sold ~ ali druggists .
cents "A bottle. apScod
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-22
FxpRFss COMPANIES.
OIL FROM Corr0N SEED.

4 number of Indies visited the Exp
sition building yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-22
A Secret Naval Mission.

TI71 0'7'' y II y E''1 IT NJ
WASHINGTON, September 2l.-lt is
now settled that the launching OF the
cruiser Baltimore at Philadelphia will not
take place until the end Of next week on
account Of the delay of an alteration Of
her ground ways.
Orders have been issued to have the
United States ship Boston, now at the
New York navy-yard, put IN readiness
for sea service IN IL few days. The vessel
is under secret orders 10 proceed to the
West Indies on diplomatic mission, the
precise character Of which cannot now
be ascertained. 1t is believed, however,
TO have some connection with the presi-
Dental election, which takes place in
Hayti on the 10th proximo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-22
WELLS RECORDED.
TWO Admitted In the Chnncery Court
YeSlerday

The will of j. J. Sutherland was ad-
mitted to record in the clerks Office OF
the Chancery Court yesterday. He be-
queaths all OF his household and kitchen
furniture and his livery-stable outfit on
Eighth street to his wife, and all Of his
horses, hacks, buggies, etc, in the Syca-
more stables on Eleventh street to his
SON. l.. A. Sutherland, and appoints his
wife execrtrix. The estate Is valued at
$1,000.
The viii OF Mrs. Johanna Kent, widow
Of Dallial Kent. was also recorded in the
clerk s Office OF the Chancery Court yes
terday. She bequeaths all of her pro-
perty to her daughters, Mrs. Ella Nc
Donough and Mrs. Mary Ann Davis,
and appoints Frank f. Burke as execu-
tor. The value of the estate is small.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-22

TO purchase supplies. They became in
toxicated and engaged in a saloon brawl
with coal-miners Une OF the strangers
drew six.shooter and cmptied IL into
tho crowd. Dick Davis was instantly
killed. and Philip Shsfier and Daniel
Harrison wounded. After the shooting
the strangers jumped into their wagon
and drove rapidly away Two officers
who followed on foot were fired upon by
the immigrants. In the exchange Of
shots one stranger was wounded and
both horses killed. The men were ar
rested. The miners tried to take the
prisoners from the officers while cn route
to jail. There is every probability that
the men will he lynched. Rock Springs
WAS the scene of a Chinese not several
years ago The element which led in
the slaughter Of the Cinnamon still pre-
dominates there.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-22
Supreme Courtor Appeals.
rspsciaI teleernm 10 The Dlspatch.I

Special telegTam 60 lhe DIspatTh.I
SrAUSToN. September IA petition
for a rehearing III the ease Of Ferguson
rs. Fishburne, from Roanoke, was flied.
Eiddleherger rs. Newman. Argument
concluded by General james Ii. VII
liams for appellant aud submitted.
Lancks administrator rs. ReIley. From
Frederick. Dismissed on motion Of ap-
pelant.
William Rieley ~. KinzcL From
Frederick. Argued by G. W. s. Barnes
for appellant and f. Holmes Boyd and
Holmes Conrad for appellee.
Appeal AMI sUpcrS.ic awarded IN
the case Of Gilbert :. Mcem ys. ii. q.
Dulsney, from Shenandoah.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-22
The Photographic Nuisance as APP
piicd to Etfe sIemDers.

~ tff rum " tft' frtoffNtfhNs
saw Yesterday "A copy Of the circular
sent from the Presidents Office OF the
Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical
Society to the life members. WAS glad
to see that they have determined 10 be
very strict in regard to admission. for
there is no doubt but that the old society
lost bv this very matter in years gone
by. But may there not be such thing
as oyer.stepping the mark and trampling
on the rights of members? For in
stance, note at the bottom OF the
circular says: "Richmond members
10 hare photographs Now, |
would like to know by what authority
the society can demand that | shall haze
my photograph taken ? IL they have
this authority, then they can also direct
that it shall be a certain size and shape,
or if must have it taken, the order
might have gone little farther, and di-
rected that il should be done by some
particular artist Why not a? No. Mr.
Editor, the thing is wrong, because
happen 10 live on the east side Of Lom-
hardy street, | must have my likeness
taken while my neighbor across the
street. is not subject TO the rule. Is that
right?
Unless this rule is reseinded there will
be "howl." know a member of the
society whose family OF eight are all en-
titled 10 go in. Is he TO have photo
graphs taken Of each one before he Will
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-22
TIE rya1xEEns' ASSOCIATION.

Mr.. Gaines, on behalf of the Enei-
neers' Association, askel that the city
have n boiler inspection and that the
engineers he licensed. He declared
there were many boilers in the city in
bad condition and incompetent men were
attending them and human life is con-
stantly in danger.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-22

Governor Lee yesterday removed W.
7. Clarke rs a notary public for the city
of Winchester
NJ Clarke left the State several
months ago for the West, and not having
returned the facts were communicated to
the Governor for his action with the re-
suit stated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-22
Nnior seott's Condition.

When a Dispatch reporter called yes
terday afternoon at the residence of Ma
ior Robert q. Scott (who in ahghting
from street-car at the corner of Main
and Laurel streets Thursday night fell
into a sewer-tronch fifteen feet deep he
was informed that the Major was sleep
ing quietly. He was quite sore about
the body from being drawn out of the
ditch by means OF ropes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-22
Conc 70 Invite tho President.

4 committee consisting of Chairman
Ryan, Mayor Ellyson, Major Patton,
and Messrs. Wortham and Skelton left
the city for Washington yesterday eve
ming, and to-day, with Senator's Daniel
and Barbour, Will wait on the President
to invite him and his wife to be present
at the Democratic demonstration IN
Richmond October 2ith.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-22
CENTS PER COPY.

be allowed 10 take them into the grdunds7 ?
And il so, would it not be well for too
society 10 prescribe the attitude, and that
they should ~ taken With hat or bonnet
on. as the case may be, otherwise idenii-
fication might be difficult, ss 1t IS we'll
known that these things make q great
difference IN the appearance. W..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-22

Mr.. S. L. Bishop will conduct the SER
vices a. the Young Mems Christian Asso-
ciation tomorrow evening at ( o'clock,
Mr. l.. b. Scott, general secretary Of the
Eutland (Yt. association, will be present
and take part IN the service. Mr. Scott
was formerly connected with the associa-
ton here, and has large acquaintance
among the young men Of this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-22
RatlrORd FarninCs.

The earnings Of the Richmond and
Petersburg kailroad Company tor Au-
gust, 1898, were so, ass. u; expenses,
500, SOC. y and the earnings of the Pc
tersburg Railroad Company for the same
month were $3I,620.jo; expenses,
81. .0lT.G9.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-22
Presidential gominatiOns

WASHINGTON, September 2l.-The
President to-day nominated John q.
ParkhurSt of Michigan, to bee Envoy
Extraordinary and Minister Plenipoten-
tiary Of the United States to Belgium,
and Walter c. Newberry, postmaster Of
Chicago uIce 5. c. Judd. resigned. He
also withdrew the nomination of John
Fitzpatrick TO be United States Marshal
for the Eastern district of Louisiana.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-22
The Actiyea,

At n meeting of the Clay-Ward Ac-
tiyes Thursday night it Was decided to
attend the demonstration Of the Union
Democratic Club Tuesday night next in
u body. and a committee was appointed
to report uniform to bc worn on Demo
cratic Day. October 9th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-22

Last excursion % Washington Mon
day morning. September 9TH Train
leaves Elba at ~ o'clock 4. VI. he.
turning leave Washington Tuesday cve-
ming, September 18th, at o'clock
sharp. Round-trip, =.
CrAsH, Mcdowell y ADAMS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-22

As soon as the large armature became
disabled experts were sent down here
from Pittsburgh and 1t has been
.ewrapped and will be ready for opera
ton in d day or two. These arma-
lures are the most delicate and costly
parts Of the electrical machinery.
Mir. Cole says by Monday night, GER
tainly, he viii have the entire system Of
incandescent lights in full and successful
Operatlon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-22
Good TampiaFs.

The Executive Committee of the Dis
trict Lodge held an important meeting
at the Grand Secretarys office last night.
Rev. J. Il. Tillery was engaged for a
months work as lecturer. The follow
ing were appointed TO complete
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-22

Among the smaller birds the cuckoos
take the lead. They arc beautiful. Two
are white and have yellow hoad-phmage,
and the other one has a strawberry
and cresln-colorcd breast and gray
wings. There are two maccaws, both
red, one white century bird, two gray
African parrots with red tails and Il do
TO- This lastnamcd bird is jct-black
except lis breast and hill, which are yell
low. He feeds on bananas, which he
takes in his mouth and throws down his
throat without much ado as a do-do
should,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-22
FaIIana Winter rnriernesr.

We have our complete line of Mems
and Youths Underwear for fall and win
Ter now ready. We make a speclntty ~
Men'a Weights, both N mcriuo
and all-wool.
CoNsTAnfE BE0THERs,
ll9 east Broad street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-22
Enlarged aud Im proved with "a Full
gresh NtoCk.

Fine Candies, French Fruits. Pre-
serves. Brandy Peaches, Fine Choco-
latcs, Sc. For o.day, Mixed Tally and
Buttercups at - cents per pound. Ice
Creams the best aud purest.
HIzzINT's, l09 tast Broad.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-22

Though purs ani simple. aui bob mid.
lt might bee used hy anr chilI.
Yet sDD0L0Sf is so -nin aaI -uro.
Tlstm0Iii and teeth visa aonlrrus spool,
From tartar ana from ta.ut arc freed
TIN they bccpmh sweet Write. ant pure.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-22
NenrnIgia nfthe Heart.

About A. O'Clock yesterday afternoon
the city ambulance was summoned TO
2209 east Main street to an unknown
white man, thought to be a stranger,
who was suffering from neuralgia OF the
heart He was taken to the hospital.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-22
scafolding has to be used in putting it

up.
The Richmond Stove Company's stall
is ery.brightly trimmed and painted.
Walter ID. Moses & Co. began putting
in goods yesterday.
II. W. Rountree & Brother have COW
cred the ceiling OF their stall with differ
ent colored sheets Of tin, such as are
used on trunks. 1t is very ornamental.
a lady who arrived a few days ago
from Connecticut said she never heard
Richmond would have an Exposition
until she came here.
THE HESBIco EXHIBIT.
The Henrico county exhibit, which is
TO be mostly Of agricultural products
and manufactures cannot be prepared
before the week the Exposition opens,
many Of the vegetables and the greater
part of the fruit being still ungathered.
Colonel NOrmand Smith, the commits
soncr. has nearly oil Of his exhibit Sc
lected and the section hoored and rallied
IN.
In the Henrico space there will be an
exhibit OF Old records, autographs, Colo
NAL and Revolutionary relics, and In
dian and battlefield curiostics. They
will be shown in glass cases.
The Commissioner sOlIcits contribu-
tions OF curiosities from Henrico resi-
dents for exhibition. Also, varieties Of
late peaches-ten of kind to be exhibit
ted on plates.
EXPRESS COMPANIES.
The Southern and Adams Express
Companies will have an Office in the Ex-
position building with view to accomo-
dating the public.
CONEY-IsLAYD CARS RAILWAY.
The progress made on the street-rnil-
way extension on Broad street during
the past few days has been marked.
Strngcrs have been laid for most OF the
double track, and rails have been spiked
on three fourths of the length of the
single track.
VISITORS.
4 number of ladies visited the Expo
sitlOn binding Yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-22

The Chanoery Court-Judge A. l..
Holiday presiding was engaged in
hearing some minor cases for short
time yesterday. The court will not be
in session to-day,