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which may be reasonable and carry out the true
intent OF this provision.
IL Is further specified that the contract for the
supply OF water for the city shall remain In force
for the period Of thirty years. unless tue city
ayails Itself OF the privilege Of purchasing, ana
then the contract shaIl continue az before.
There are many other minor provi-
sions, one Of which is the exemption oil
the property from all taxes for five years.
PERSONAL.
Captain White came with highest tes-
timonials as an expert engineer, and the
Selma (Ala.) work constructed by him
giving entire satisfaction.
1t is said that Captain White, il be Sc
cures the battery site, will make beau.
tiful little park at this commanding and
historic place.
FERTILIZER COMPANY.
In the Senate yesterday Mr.. Lloyd, OF
this city, introduced bill to incorporate
the Manchester Feftilizing Company,
with the following gentlemen as corpo-
rators DR.. $. l.. Ingram, DIR. I. T..
Mathews, Henry Fitzgerald, j. A. Lips
comb, T. j. Waymack, L. Il. Whitney,
L. 7. Pettigrew, B. II. Morrisette, DR..
Edgar Archer, and +. W. Weisiger. The
capital stock is not to be less than $1,000
nor more than $4,000, divided into
shares of $50 each. The company is to
enjoy the right and privilege of utilizing,
deodorizing, and manufacturing for fer
tilizing purposes all oflal, street-sweep-
lngs, &c.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Mr.. j. NJ. Sublett is somewhat indis-
posed.
Mr.. Carey French, who has been quite
sick, is out again.
Miss Rebie Pittenger has returned to
her home in Ohio.
Only civil and chancery cases we're
tried in the Hastings Court yesterday
On Tuesday Patrick Moore, Jr., had
one of his feet badly mashed while at
work at Belle Isle, and T. b. Seifert was
slightly hurt at Toler & Sons furniture
factory by the falling of a bundle of
veneering.
Judge b. A. Hancock and Mr.. w.
Roaue Rufiin were III the city yesterday.
Mr.. William b. Crary, purser of the
steamer Danville, was in the city yester-
day.
The anniversary of Washington S
birthday was celebrated yesterday by the
closing Of the public schools and the
post.oi There was no suspension
whatever of business
Not more than half dozen people in
this city knew anything of the presiden-
tial party having stopped over for few
minutes here on Tuesday until they saw
Yesterdays Disp0ich, and then they
were very much annoyed that they did
not. Had they known it there would
have been a large crowd on hand to re-
ceiye him and Mrs. Cleveland.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23
(,rcuif Court.

Judge Wexford, of the City Circuit
Court, Yesterday ordered special jury
TO be summoned for to-day to try the
case of Frank Marshall as. James
Woodall for malicious prosecution.
Several small cases were tried and
chapcery orders entered confirming GER
tain leases made by the receiver of the
Richmond and Allegheny Railroad Com
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23
EHE INSTITUTE INVESTIGATION.
Inquiry ns 10 the Financial Condi-
tiOn Of the Institution.

The special Joint committee of the two
branches Of the General Assembly ap-
pointed TO investigate the affairs Of the
virginia Military Institute met IN the
Senate chamber yesterday afternoon at 5
O'Clock, and, with an intermission for
supper, was in session until near Md
night.
Almost Immediately upon the assem-
bling of the committee the question was
raised whether the board should be re-
ouired to subStantiate statements made
in their report, and which General
Smith. the superintendent, construed
as rejecting on him. or whether
General Smith should disprove them.
\ lengthy argument by counsel
ensued. and the committee, after
retiring for a few minutes, decided
that it was proper that the board should
prove the correctness OF Their report.
Mr.. Barton, counsel for the board,
rested the case here and stated that they
we're engaged in no fight on or prosecu-
ton Of General Smith.
At the night session the inquiry was
solely directed to the financial condition
of the institute just prior to the advent
into Office of the board of which Gene
raj Munford was president, and during
their continuance in Office. The wit
nesses examined were Major Wade, for
merlv treasurer of the institution, and
General Smith. The latter reviewed in
detail the management of the institute,
the funding of It's debt, the struggles
through which it had passed, &c.
Major Wade said that the credit and
financial condition Of the institute had
been improving in the last few years,
but that this was due more to the fact
that the State had come to the rescue
with increased appropriations and annui-
ties than to any acts of the board it
was necessary at times. he said, to deal
on credit, and drafts had to be dis
counted at OF 10 per cent, and
the same price was paid for provisions
that was paid by other parties. If they
had had the money TO pay cash proyi-
sjons could have been bought at 5per
cent. discount, so that the real difference
in the cost OF goods was about l3 to 10
per cent
Tie committee will meet again.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23

Bigger, G. W. Jarvis, W. II. Proffitt,
aud Nat Talley. Committee on Member
ship: Charles II. Epps (chairman), X.
J. Mcdowell, Norvell Courtney, and W.
V. Jordan. Committee on Bylaws !:
Messrs. Levy (chairman), Cauthorn, and
Valentine.
The next meeting will be held at Gen
eral Hills Office on Wednesday next at
s L, NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23
Mechanics Lien Law.

The Senate Committee for Courts Of
Justice yesterday heard argument from
Mr.. +. II. McGuire and William Josiah
Leake in opposition to the mechanics
lien bill introduced by Mr.. Ellyson at
the request Of Richmond mechanics
The committee then decided to report
the bill adversely, and when the Senate
mot did so
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23
The Rush 10 Florida.

Following the President and Mrs. Cleve-
land the rush of northern visitors to
Florida over the Atlantic Coast Line has
been immense. The fast mail at 2:3O r.
NJ. Yesterday passed here with lGO on
board bound for the land OF flowers,
the vestibule train was crowded to its
utmost capacity of ninety, the II p. NJ.
train had on $50 for the same destina-
tion. and special excursion train fol-
lowed from New York with 100 more.
This made over 500 on the Coast Line
alone.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23
The CoIOred GnEnbIers.

The young colored men and boys OF
this city arrested on Sunday last near
the Fair Grounds by Deputy Sheriil
Neurohr on the charge of gambling
were tried at the county courthouse by
Justice Gill. Ex-Judge Edmund Wad-
dill represented one of the accused and
Giles jackson appeared for several of
the others. Robert Harrison, Joe vii
son. and William Bird, small boys, were
dismissed with an admoWtion James
Walker was required to give security for
twelve months in the sum of $3.50 and to
pay costs William NJ. Branch was dis
charged J. q. johnson was fined 81
and required to give bond for year,
and Arthur Tole was made to pay costs
and placed under bond in the sum OF
$50
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23
Peculiar

To Itself in many important particulars. Hoods
Ssrssratiiia is different from and superior 10 any
other medicine.
Peculiar in combination. proportion and prep
syaiion o. ingredients. Hoods SarsaraTilla pos
sosses the full curative valnc Of the best known
remedies Of the vegetable Kingdom.
Peculiar 10 ia medicinal merit, Hoods SarsapA-
rila accomplishes cures hithorto unknown.
Peculiar in strength and economy Hoods Sar.
faparilla is me only uodoine Of which can truly
bs said 100 doses ono dollar. Medicines in larger
and smaller bottles require larger doses and do
not produce as good results as Hoods Sarsaparia.
Peculiar In i's good name athomc g. thero "a
moro 81 Hoods Sassapa,illa soldin Lowell. where
hlsmsde. than of an other blood purifiers.
Peculiar in its phenomenal record OF sales
shroad no other preparation has ever attained
such popularity Ia so short q time. L. no, be in
duced 70 tAkcsny other preparation. leisure to get
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Soldby alidrusgsts. 81; six Tort sS. Prepared only
b. G. l. HOOD co, APo;heoarles. Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses Ono Dollar
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23

There's one too,h-wash. the ladies' pride,
Beloved by bellies DER every " wash beside;
One dentifrice there Is supremely blest,
A sweeter, better one than all b4 ysse.
Aud you will ind IA every land the samo
That sOZoDoSTs ia Old, familiar name.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23

The sale by catalogue OF desirable law
and miscellaneous books will commence
this evening at o'clock aud he contin-
ued tomorrow friday at SAME hour
Book buyers should not overlook thla
sale. GroEGE ". MAYO,
AuctiOnocr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23
The Grcnt steinnnr mann

is used in the Campanini-Gcrster con.
certs. This pianois king among stringed
instruments. The Virginia agents,
Messrs Rylnnd n Lee, sell them cheaper
in Richmond than you can buy them IN
New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23
Constable BROTHERS, tt9 Fast broad


have Ladies, ChiIdrens, and Mems,
Hose in black that they guarantee will
not stain the feet nor change color in
washing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23

For THROAT DISEASES. CoUGHs, COLDS, etc,
effectual relief IL found In the use Of BROwS's
BRONCHIAL TROCHEs.n Price . cents. .Sotd only
in bOrcs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23
Their Son III.

IBy teIeEfapn 70 IIIo UEsPaICH.I
WASHINGTON, February 22.-Speaker
Carlisle and Mrs. Carlisle left Washing
ton last night for Wichita, Kansas, where
their son is i'll.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23
AiuGenf- from a nlsfance

are weekly entering the Old Dominion
Business College, 1901 Main street. The
school never enjoyed moro extended
DatrOnaQp
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23
Thursday,
YouNe MEMS Christian Association,

corner 81 Main and Sixth streets, 90 express
their sense of the great wrong inflicted upon oar
ooas,Fise trade by tho present law, which e1srts
a li-eu-e-tnx of every coastinc vessel for the
privilege Of trading in the waters of Virginia.
Not one dollar Of the tax thus collected goes into
no Treasury Of The Commonwealth, and the
pilots. who under the present law are allowed 10
levy this tribute upon oar trade, render not ono
moments service Tor the same. We desire the
people 60 hc informed as 20 this important mat
tor We desire thnt The business Interests Of our
communiues. which are now being injured by
this Jaw. may bc considered, and the reliei
which they so much need be accorded. We de-
sire that The shippers from all over the State,
who are now suffering from the decline Of our
water transportation. shall have an opportunity
a bringing their grievances TO the notice Of Tho
public.
The following gentlemen have been selected
a. ofl-lals Of the proposed meeting:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23

COLONEL ARCHER ANDERSON.
VICE PRESIDENTS:


VICE PRESIDENTS:
James R. Pace. I-aac Davenport, Jr.,
rtwar1A. Saunders, George Watt Taylor,
Norman =. Randolph, William A. Boswell
John P. Branch, James H. Dooley
Page NrCarty, u. G.. Williams,
Richard J. Brown, A. W. G. Nowlin,
Phillip Ha1au. Joseph r. Anderson,
Charlie. /. Todd. William T.. Tanuer.
Jobn NJ. Higgins. Robert F. Williams,
Iiciap l. Bass. William n. Palmer,
r. O.. Noiing l. G. Younger
W. II. Cuningworth. ~ Milhiser,
Frederick r. Scott, Peyton Wise,
q. William Pemberion. y. W. Bowe,
n *. Fllyson. r. d. Dunlop.
James y. Boyd.
SECRETARIES:
so. p. CheNerman, Il. T. Ezekiel
William Ryan, b. J. Waller
The following gentlemen have been invited 70
te present and deliver short addresses:
CotoSFL A. $. BUFORD, Of Richmond;
~ vs.. BOWIE. Of Richmond;
NA,oE CHARLES NJ. BLACKFORD, OF Lynch
barg;
Hos. r. b. MUNTORD. Of Richmond
S. DABNEY CRENsHAw, Esq, Of Richmond;
SrEAKER R. II. CARDWELL,
MAJOR PETER }. OTEY,
CHARLES v. MEREDITH. Of Richmond;
Hos. GEORGE ID. WISE.
toloNEL JOHN B. PURCELL Of Richmond;
CoiosEL TAZEwELL ELLErT, Of Richmond,
And others
let our businessmen attend and inform them
selves upon this important subject
GEORGE A. AINSIIE,
rresden, Richmond Chamber Of Commerce;
HENRY c. HARDY,
Prcsiien, Petersburg Chamber Of Commerce;
JAMES NJ. NEAL,
President OF Danvme Chamber Of Commerce.
feT3
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23

Scrofula and all humors are cured by
Hoods Sarsaparilla, the great blood pu-
rifier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23
MARINE INrELLIGESCE.
PORT OF RICHMOND. FgBKUAEY -. !sss

PORT OF RICHMOND. PEBKUASY ~. !ses
SAILED.
Steamer Ariel, Deyo. Norfolk. United stste>
mail, merchandise, and passengers. l. d. rsIuua.
agent -
Schooner II. p. Heyens, Hansen. Bermuda
Hundreds, 10 load wood for New York.
Schooner John X. Halladsy. Moore, hariipgs,
70 load pine wood for New ork.
schooner Bessie Brown. phillips. Turkey Bend,
10 lead pine wood for New York; vessel Curtis 6
Parker.
PORT or NEWPORT NswS. FsssuAsY y. issa
by telegraph.
ARRIVED.
Steamship Countess, Waters, Pensacola. 20
coal
schooners Mollie J. Saunders, ingersoE, Union
Island, lumber for dry-doek; Frank hsrr'ng-
ton, Norfolk. light
steamship Oxford. James, Liverpool. ssa Nor
iols, coaled and cargo Of cotton
fux l. Q. Ward, -, with barge Heilcon,
schooner city OF Augusta. Meady. Boston,
coal
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23
OTHER BUSINESS.


Messrs. Campbell. Gibbons, and
Roscher were appointed committee to
report place for the regular meetings
of the board.
Messrs. Ryan, King and Porter were
appointed committee to report plan
for a system of club visiting.
THE MEANING or 1T.
Article H. Of the plan adopted for the
government of the Advisory Board reads
as follows: "1he object of this board
should be 10 promote good fellowship
and advance the harmony Of the Demo
cratic clubs Of the city, and to bring
about and maintain a more compact or
ganization among the rank and file. This
board shall have no legislative power
nor shall it encrOach in any wise upon
the work of the City Central Commit
tee, but it will aid the City Committee
in collecting information and in any
other way that may suggest itself.
Article III. reads: "The membership
Of tins board shall be composed OF three
delegates from each regularly organized
Democratic club in Richmond, to con.
sist of the president and two other mem
hcrs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23
WORKING DEMOCRATS
ORGANIZATION OF THE ADVISORY
BOARD LAST NIGHT.
Representatives, Of the Clubs Linked To-
gether for the Advancement OF
the Party's Cause.

The Advisory Board OF the Demo
cratic clubs of Richmond WAS perma-
nently organized last night. The meet
ing was held in the Old Dominion
Democratic Club room. and MIR. James
W. Gibbons was temporary chairman
The Committee OH Credentials reported
the following delegates as entitled 10
seats in the board
From Clay-Ward Actives- William
Ryan, c. +. Ingersoll, and Wyndham
Il. Meredith.
From Elba Club. j. King, T. p.
Campbell, and G. l.. Gardner.
From Andrew jackson Club Monroe
Ward)-A. c. Porter, Joseph L. Levy,
and j. r. Sheppard.
From Solid Democratic Club of Ore
gon HID. II. Reid, Joseph Lee, and
j. w. Gates.
From Madson-W Ward Club 49, Sol.
Cutchins and J. Taylor Ellyson.
From Old Dominion Ciub-James W.
Gibbons, Ii. Miller, and john NJ. Hig-
gins.
From Jeflerson-W Ward East-Fnd Club
James w. Cannon, James Rotto, and n.
". Bailey.
From jackson Ward No. 1-E p.
Hill, Charles ?. Bigger, and NJ.
Doherty.
From Union Cuba. X. Pride as
proxy for g. ID. Pearman, Joseph W.
Carter, and W. L. Loving.
From Fulton Club-E. VI. Roscher
and j. l.. Sorg.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23

Mr. j. TAYLOR Ellyson was elected
president Of the board by acclamation.
BY unanimous vote Mr.. John NJ. Hig-
gins was elected vice-president and Mr.
William Ryan secretary. Mr. ID. r.
Reid was elected scrgeant-at-arms.
Mr. Ellysou upon accepting the presi-
dencv made IA speech, short but 10 the
point.
Upon invitation, Mr.. Tazewell Elicit,
chairman of the City Democratic Com
mittce, addressed the board, conglatu-
lating it upon Its organlzationand point
ing out the good that it might accom-
phsh.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23
PORT OF NEWPORT Nsws. FsssuAsY p. isS
n =.

DOOK AND JOB WORK NEATLY
I'D ExEcyrkp AT TIE DISPATCH rkiNf'
lNG-hOUSR
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23
CAPITALIzAIIoS.

Tue city requires the contractor 10 make uue
and accurate report OF the cost OF said water
works. embracing engines, pumps, mains. tower,
and appurtenancss OF all kinds, and. II so re-
quired oy the city, shall permit full examiha-
tiOn Of the books bills, and accounts showing INC
cost OF said works. and is further required that
whenever the annual revenue received by the
contractor from the sale OF water 10 private con-
sumers and the amount received from The CITY
for rent OF nre-hydranis shall exceed ~ per cent
upon the capital stock. which NAV be % per
cent more than the actual cost OF the works, mat
the amount In excess Of 10 per cent. revenue
snail be paid 10 the city. But II Is 10 DO under
stood that no supernuous salaries or unneccs-h-
~ expenses shall be added by the contractor 70
the operating expenses la order 10 reduce the
said net annual revenue. and II az any tlme a
controversy shall arise upon tnis question the
city shall have the right 10 move the Husuhss
Court OF the city Of Manchester by mouon 70
that effect 10 reduce the same 70 an amoun'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23
GENERAL PROVISIONS.
contractor shall commence
The contract further provides :

Water shall be furnished TO private consumers
upon terms not % exceed the rates now or here
after charged by the city OF Richmond, and Man
chester agrees 10 rent from the contractor nfty
fire-hydrants at the rate OF s5S per annum, and
for each additional hro-hydrant that the con-
tractor may erect upon order Of the Council
the city will pay the same rental, SAID fire
nydrants 20 be put up at such time and
ri such locations as the Council may direct
Said hydrants are 10 be used for the purpose
Of extiuguishing fires, sprinkling streets. and
flushing sewers and cutters, flushing 20 be done
20 cutters only whenever said streets may De
curbed and guttered. The city Of Manchester
agrees 20 pay the annual rental OF the hydrants
above mentioned In quarterly instalments.
The contractor for himself, his successors, or
assigns agrees that the city of Manchester shall
have the right 70 purchase the works at the end
OF the first ten years after the completion OF tho
works ready for use, and the furnishing OF water
thereby, or at the end OF each aud every ten
years thereafter; the price for the same 20 DO
ascertained by arbitration.
The city will grant the contractor the right at
any or ali times 70 lay. maintain, repair. and tap
all mains upon the streets and alleys within the
city. and win pass and inforce such necessary
ordinances during the continuance OF this con-
tract as will enable the contractor 10 control ana
protect his works, and the contractor Will be re-
quired 10 abide by and be governed by such or
diuHnces 80 long as they do not interfere or con-
Nict with the terms OF his agreement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23

TTENTION, SUB-CONTRAC-
" TORS-There will no a general meeting OF
THE SUBCONIRACIOks AND MAI hhIAi~
NTN A. the Virginia Mechanics Institute THIS
(1hursday) EVENING al 0 o'clock 20 take action
i'm regard 70 the Mechanics Lien Law.
BY order Of the President.
eg9-lt CREED 7. ID AVIS, Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-28
saIini Tho Penrnap. >,

COMPARATIVE CHnROGRAPHY AS MIRRoRED IN
THE MIND oP SIR CHARLES YOUNG, AUTHOR
or Tue ABOVE PLAY.
Sir Charles Young, author Of "Jlm the
Penmau." which ia tn be produced at the
Mozart November 1st, %, and Sd, with
Frank c. Bangs, an Old Richmond fayorite,
in the title.role, died in London a year ago
last month. Sir Charles had previously paid
two visits 10 America the first with Lord
aud Lady Dufferfn, when he was unknown
10 dramatic fame, and again after hrs sue
oessful play had sent his name well-nigh
around the world One day, when seated
with party Of friends who were chatting
on personal aud professional topics. the con-
versation turned upon "Jim The Penman"
aud the probability Of the plot OF the play.
Sir Charles cited several parallel cases. any
one Of which would have afforded proof OF
the adage that truth is stranger than ic-
ton"
at all events" SAID the Baronet, as a
dreamy look came into his eyes, Jim and
Nina and Lois aud the Baron are all real 20
me. Why. have a hundred times iancied
1 could see the forged letters and the drafts
and checks by which Jim got his vile and
wealth. The forger's signatures have re-
solved themselves from fancy into fact, and
are photographed upon my mind "a plainly
as those OF my wife and mother. ] have
scrawled them often while writing the play
and scene. For instance he said, as he
drew bis chair to the table and wrote upon a
sheet OF paper, "this Is the way l conceived
Jim himself would have written. You will
remember that in early life be was bank
clerk. Here II is" and he dashed of 10 a
running business hand
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-28
BUSINESS WITH.
miller. RhOsds & Gerhart's splendid
New stOre-MOdern Designs and
Bea uttfui Fixtures.

The firm OF MIiier, Rhoads & Gerhart be-
gan business three years ago at No. III east
Broad street, which place they enlarged after
their second year. Seeing the nee ssliy OF
stiIl more room, they contracted for the new
building they now occupy, 500 and OIL east
Broad street, which WIS built expressly for
their use. This spacious building which
they occupy from basement to third flOor-ls
one OF the hestlighted aud best-ventiate6
business houses in Richmond. The fixtures
are Of the most modern design, being
constructed in snch manner as 10
utilize oil available space. The cash
system and elevator. when completed,
WIN be run by electric power, and
viii be the only system OF the kind In
the city. On the first floor are displayed
foreign and domestic dry goods, notions,
fancy goods, hosiery, underwear, gloves, and
small wares. On the second floor are ladies'
and children's cloais and wraps, shawls,
Jerseys, and muslin underwear. lace cuTtains,
upholstery, and casslmereS. The third hcor
VIII be devoted TO the use Of salespeople as
cloak and lunch-ro0mS, The basement will
be used for receiving freight goods and du-
piicate stock. IL is tie aim Of the firm 70 be
leaders in the retah dry good. trade, and
their bnsiness principles 10 the future as IN
the past will be conducted upon the broad
and liberal plan CT one prlce TO all, aud that
the lowest