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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
THE BILLS.

The legislation, said Mr.. Munford, is
especially desired by the dealers in the
cities of Norfolk, Petersburg, and Ports
mouth. as well as Richmond, though
Richmond. 10y reason of her larger in
terests and superior opportunities for
conferring with the members OF the
General Assembly, has been deputed to
lead the movement, and SO the bill was
introduced III the Senate by her senior
senator. Mr. Lovenstein, and in the
House by Colonel Bnford. ltdoes seem
that when our businessmen, with an
energy and enterprise worthy OF the
highest commentator, are reaching ont
TO turn the tide of trade and prosperity
to our borders that the aw.making
power might at least give them the same
measure of liberty in trade and rellef
from taxation as is enjoyed by their
rivals in the city of Baltimore and other
markets who are their competitors in
this branch of commercial enterprise.
This, think, explains the bill and pre-
sents some of tue reasons for its adop-
ton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
KILLED ON THE RAIL.
Deaf Mute Bun Down by q LocomO-
tive.

Especial telegram 70 the Dispatch.l
GREENSBORO, n. c., January 4.-The
north-bound Richmond and Danville
mail train coming into this city this eve
ming five hours behind time, ran over
and instantly killed deaf and dumb
man named Tobe jenkins. The train
was running very fast aud on its coming
in sight OF Jenkins, who was walking on
the track, the engineer blew the whistle,
but he not hearing it did not know OF
the approach Of the train, which dashed
upon him before the engine could be re-
yersed. He was tossed into the air, had
his head crushed, and several bones
broken, causing death almost instantly.
He lived in the country four miles from
this city and was accustomed to walk
into town upon the railroad track. He
was usually very cautious, but was off
his guard to-day in consequence OF the
late hour Of the train, supposing that 1t
had already passed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
rnYea,ened with Pneurn onia.

Yesterday at noon the city ambulance
was called to George Smith, colored
man, who was on Governor street oppo-
site the Davis House sick. BE was
taken to his home, 920 north Second
street. The physician thought Smith
was strongly threatened with pneumonia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
EuRNIrURE. &c.


= 600 RELS FRESH
C.OOU RocKLAID LIME, per sehooners
j. 4 Beaehum aad Alfred koene. Also, 900
barrels sHOFFMANas" kOSKNDALE CEMENT
in slock for sale low ANCHOR LINE received
oally. Ia stock, IMPORTED PORTLAND CT
MEST. CAIcIhED PLASTER, FlIlE-B BRICK,
IATHs. Ar'. kc. WAkNEh MOORE.
ROY1-sC0TIA LUMP aud GROUND PLAS-
TRh The only place you can fresh Ground
PLASTER no ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05

II have been occasionally troubled with
coughs, and In each case havo used BRowss
BRONCHIAL TPocHEs, which have mover failed.
and must say they are second TO none In tho
world.p-EdlfE A. May, Cashier. 81 Pau, hn~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
COMMITTEE.

A number of the Richmond dealers
have organized and intrusted the matter
10 committee composed of the follow
ing merchants Messrs ". j. johnson
(chairman), Lucien l.. Bass, l.. Q.
Younger, Thomas Potts, E. A. Saunders,
r. r. Glover. John W. Cringan, and r.
j. Christian.
In due time DO doubt those who op-
nose this movement will express their
views and state why in their judgment
the laws should remain as they are If
they cannot be improved to perfect the
design of the present system.
The city of Alexandra was formerly
liable TO the provisions OF tae law re,
quiring the inspection OF fish in all
towns in tidewater having a population
Of over two thousand inhabitants, but
by special act the Legislature of lSS3-s4
relieved her so far as the compulsory
inspection of fish was concerned
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
The Fresh fragrance

Of sozoDoST renders II the most agreeable arti-
Gle ever used a. . sestt. <Sgk-. \ iss ifous Of
the acrid properties Of the astringens tooth-pow-
ders, and, instead Of contracting tho gums, IL
renders them firm and elastic.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
A BIG FIRE.
Nearly All the Business Portion Of
the Town Burned.
Especial telegram TO the Dispa,ch.I

Especial telegram 70 tho Dispatch.l
BEAUFORT, n. c., January A big
fire occurred here last night at 2 o'clock.
Nearly oil the business portion OF the
town was consumed. The stores OF
Guthrie & Co., Taylor Il Buchanan,
Charles Clauson, s. W. Gabriel, William
sabiston, Chadwick Il Jones, Thomas
Thomas, Robinson & Brother, and W.
F. Dill were burned. Part OF the stock
was saved. All insured. The loss Will
probably reach $4,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05

will be glad to see his old friends at
John f. Bass's, the fashionable halter,
S3S Main street, corner Ninth, Rich
mond, Va, (fotmerlly with j. ID. Red
ford.)
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
WITHDRAWING PROPOSITION.

Before the General Assembly adj
iourned for the Christmas recess there
was proposition made to allow all who
had rendered coupons to withdraw them
and pay in money to their county or
city treasurers. but the measure was op-
posed for several reasons, and when it
came up in the House yesterday was
again passed by.
MR.. CoOPER's VISIT TO ENGLAND.
1t is pretty generally rumored that Mr..
Cooper, who has gone to England, goes
to endeavor to persuade the Councilt Of
Foreign Bondholders to ship their bonds
to Richmond, so that in paying for the
licenses due in May coupons may be
used, and may be cut from the bonds by
the City Treasurer-as the law requires,
and which in O moderate way has here
tofore been done. All the coupons Of
fered in this way must be received by
the treasurers but the question is, in
the light of the recent decision of the
United States Supreme Court, will the
British bondholders care to adopt this
method of disposing Of their coupons?
A CHANCE.
In legislative circles it is pretty gene
rally believed that il the bondholders
will bring in for funding five or ten mil
lions of consols that the General Assem-
bly, will be disposed to make provision
for those coupons excluded by the Wick
ham amendment at the rate OF twenty
five or thirty cents on the dollar.
COUPON MARKET.
At present there is no market for tax
paying purposes for detached coupons.
The opinion of the United States Su-
preme Court declaring "the coupon
crusher" valid and constitutional law
has been printed for the use Of the State
officers and court officials.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
YOUTHFUL INDULGENCE

a m npernicioue practices pursued In solitude Ia
= ,aosi startling cause OF nervous and general de-
oiuty, lack Of selt-c0nhdeuce and w1ll power ion
pSVcd memory, dependency. and other attend
suts OF wrecked manhood. Suifercra should ad-
oresst with 10 cents in stamps, for large illus
Istcd treatise, pointing out unfailing means Of
pSI,cct caro- WoildS DSpensagy Medical Asso-
ciauoo, 6sS Main street, Buffalo, Y.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
nn1rcrIONs no cOMPULsORY LAws.

The objections to this compulsory in
spection law, it seems to me, will readily
suggest themselves, said Mr.. Munford.
1t does not bring one dollar into the
State Treasury. 1t imposes tax on
buyer or seller for service which he
does not desire it, more even than the
United States internal revenue law, of
whose unpopularity we hear so much, is
obnoxious to the genius of our instltu-
tions and spirit of our people, as necessi-
tating the interference by officials with
their business and an irritating investiga-
tion of their stocks in trade; but, most Of
all, it imposes a burden and tax upon our
commercial centres which is not borne
by their competitors for the like class OF
trade in other cities.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
ADVICE 10 coNsrNPTIyEs.

on The appearance OF the first symptoms, "a
general debility, loss Of appetite, pnllsr, chilly
sensations, followed by night-swoats and cough.
prompt measures OF relief should be taken
Consumption Is sCcofulogs disease OF the lungs
therefore use the great authorizations or blood
purifier and strength rostorcr, Or. Pierces
Golden Medical Discovery Superior 90 cod
hvor oil as nutritivo, and uusur0ass as q
pastoral For weak lungs, splitting OF blood, aud
kindred affections 80 has no olusL sold by dru
gists For Dr. rierce'e treatise on CONSUMPTION,
send 10 cents In stamps. Worlds DispensAry
Medical Association, 063 Main street, buffalo,
NY
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
audgment Confeasea.

In the City Circuit Court yesterday
iudQment was confessed in the case OF
i. ]. Parrish ys. Thomas s. Flournoy
for 80, $780, .68.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
Aucrros ErcHISss. RsoRAyIsas,

Ny entire stock Of goods at public sale, TO re-
duce stock. January %. 10 A. N. and p. n.
Continue until all sold.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05

Pheasanfs, Partridges, Ducks, oys-
ters, &C.,
at Antoni's Restaurant after the opera.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
GRATEFUL-COMFORTlNG.
EPPS'S COCOA.
BREAKFAST.

"Bvs thorough knowledge Of the natural laws
witch govern the operations OF digestion and nu-
tiuon. and by careful application Of the hno
properties Of wel-oclscted Cocoa, Mr.. EppS has
provided our brcakfHat-t8bles with delicately
dayoroi beverage which may saye Us many
heavy doctors bills IL IL by the iudicious use
~ such articles OF diet thAt q constitution may
be gradually built up until strong enough 70
resls, every tendency % disease Hundreds Of
elbtle maladlcs are floating around us ready
a. altsck wherever ihere Ia weak point. We
may escape many q fatal shaft by Keeping our
selves wen fortified with pure blood and
operly.nourlshed frame n-Ctya-SeTeiee Ga
Gstte m,
soid only in Lali-round tins by RrOcers, Ia
rolled thus: JAMES EPPS K CO..
Homeopathic Chemists,
,agsTh Tu6~aiv London. kng.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05

The law with reference to the inspec-
ton of fish is still more Objectionable,
said Mr.. Munford. 1t requires the in
spection Of all fish offered for sale in
packages in the cities and towns of Tide
water Virginia having n population OF
over ?. 900 inhabitants. Why should the
people Of tidewater be subjected to re-
strictions not imposed upon the residents
of other portions of the Commonwealth ?
And with what propriety is it sought to
tax the citizens OF specified towns IN
that section and relieve others similarly
situated except as TO the number of the
inhabitants of the municipality i'll which
they happen to live ? as in the case of
-four, this statute requires the inspection
of the package of fish Notwithstanding
neither party to the sale may desire 1t,
and NAV in fact protest against the injury
done the fish by the inspection and the
fees which this undesired service entails.
This compulsory feature of the present
law is all that it is designed to change
by the bill which have prepared, while
the right of the purchaser to require an
inspection is still secured to him if he so
desires
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
AUCTION sALg
LBwIs Art GALLERY.

Commencing Monday. January ID. AZ 10 A. NJ
snd4 p. NJ, / will offer my entire stoekst pubic
auction 10 reduce stock. Continue until all scld
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05

DOOK AND JOB WORK NEATLY
~ EXECUTED AT THE D,sPATcn.fhisI'
ik9-H0UsE,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
DON'T FAIL

TO attend auction sale Etchings. Rngraying..
Rasels, &C., at LEwIs AEr GALLERY, January %,
10 A. NJ. and 4PM. Continue until all sold.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05

A STATED MEETING OF JOP-A
"A LODGE, No. "a. A. y. and A NJ, w
will be held al 81 AlDans Hall THIS
CThursiay1 EVENING st ~ O'Clock.
Member OF sister lodges and all transiens
brethren are frsternally invited 10 DO present.
By order Of the WOnhipfui Master.
GEORGE c. JEFFERSON,
in s.ft. Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
THE COUPON-C -CRUSHER
OFFICERS OF THE coMxoswRBLrH TO
90 AHEAD AVID EEF0RCE 1T.
Mr. Cooper's Return TO England; the Posi-.
BILE Meaning Of It The 0utlawed
Coupons.

Attorney-Geueral Ayers said yester-
day that it is the duty OF the officers OF
the Commonwealth charged With the exc
cution of the act OF Assembly known as
:" the conpon-crusher" to proceed at
once to discharge the duties that the law
imposes upon them. The following
blank form of notice to coupon-tenderers
has been prepared by him and has been
sent to all the attorneys for the Com
monwealth
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
CAKES. CRACKERS. &c.

old DOMINION CAKE AND
~ CRACKER WORKS,
J.H GRIFFITH & CO., lToprietors.
No. II south Twelfth street, Richmond, Va,
Manufacturer of all latest styles OF FANCY
BISCUITS. CAKES, and CRACKERS. This isa
homo enterprise, 10 which We especially invite
the attention Of cur merchants and the sur
rounding country. no l6-Sm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
INSPECTION LAWS.
RICHMOND MERCHANTS oRGANIzIsa TO
SECURE AMENDMENTS 10 THEM.
Bills introduced in the Two Houses Yes
terdsy-what Their Promoters
Hope TO accomplish.

Asis known to many Dispatch readers
there has during the past few months
been lively interest manifested by our
merchants in the law relating to the COM
pulsory inspection Of flour and fish. Two
cases against merchants have been car
ried into court by the Inspector arising
out of the Interpretation placed upon the
law by that official as to his right to GER
tain fees, the first of which cases was de-
clded in favor of the merchants, while
the second is now in the hands of the
Judge of the Hastings Court, aud his
opinion may be expected at any time.
WHAT THEY CLAId.
Learning that a delegation OF mer-
chants bad waited upon the city repre-
sentatives in the General Assembly with
a view to Recurring the enactment of an
amendment to the existing law, and that
Mr.. T. B. Munford had been employed
by the merchants to prepare the bill, a
reporter for the Dispatch calledupon that
gentleman yesterday to learn something
in regard to the movement and the cha
racter of the legislation proposed.
"Well, ," said Mr.. Munford, ''it is true
that bill was to-day presented to the
General Assembly amending the existing
/ inspection law so far as to abolish the
compulsory inspection of flour and fish.
In the present statute there is a section
which provides that all flour brought
into this State and offered for sale therein
shall be reviewed and have the Virginia
inspection marked thereon and that
any person Offering to sell such flour
without such review or inspection shall
be fined five dollars for each barrel SO
offered for sale. >"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
rrTzgUoH LODGE. no. %.

The following officers of Fitzhugh
Lodge No. 80, were installed night be
fore last by District Deputy Grand Mas
ter A. POllak: Past Grand, William
Ryan Noble Grand, A. A. Vaden
Vice Grand, j. Cooke; Secretary,
Charles Spencer Treasurer, S. b. Hern-
don; Warden, Il. j. Winston; Conduc-
tor. w. s. Ford Right supporter of
Noble Grand, w. II. Godleff; Left Sup-
porter of Noble Grand, A. Pollak Out
side Guardian, A. Lowry Inside Guard
ian, f. j. Ford; Right Supporter Of
Vice Grand, L. j. Cousins Left Sup
porter of Vice Grand, J. I. Hawks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
THE INsrALLATION SEASON.
officers of Many Orders Inducted
into Office.

Local Branch, No. 1913, Order of Iron
Hall, at its meeting Tuesday night in
stalled the following officers for the term
Past Chief Justice, l.. Bloomberg Chief
Justice. W. II. d. Gascoyne Vice-Jus-
tice. w. J. Davis Accountant, Sol. l..
Bloomberg; Cashier, H. NJ. Walthall
Adiuster, 6. Smith Prelate, j. J. Will
liams; Herold, II. j.. Vandeventer
Watchmen, James Callahan; Vidette,
II. Noting. This branch IS in flourish
ing condition, and continues to increase
in membership.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
FLOUR.

This law, as you see, said he, ere
quires the compulsory inspection of all
flour brought into this State and offered
for sale, whether either party to the
transaction, buyer or seller, desires it or
not. 1t is II tax upon the article paid, of
course, in the end by the consumer for a
service which he does not desire and
from which he receives no appreciable
benefit. Except in the larger cities this
law is almost wholly disregarded, and |
doubt not that there are hundreds of mer-
chants throughout the State who, either
from Ignorance of the existence OF any
such statute or by simply neglecting its
requirements, have rendered themselves
liable to its penalties. While l would
not express an opinion, yet am inclined
to the belief that the statute is uncoDstl-
tutional because it imposes tax and re-
striction upon goods brought from other
States and offered for sale here which we
do not impose upon our own.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
PERSONAL.

The groom is a wealthy merchant OF
Louisville, KY, and is president OF
steamboat company. He is highly re-
spected and hes numerous friends here.
The bri1e is the Oldest daughter OF Mr..
James b. Pace, one of Richmond's fore
most citizens and capitalists. She is a
great favorite in society. Her many
friends wish her happy life in her west
ern home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05

TTlHF OLD AND RELIABLE ~
i UNION LOAN OFFICE make lib 4 -
eral advances on Diamonds Watches. - VI
Jewelry. silyerWare. Guns Pistols, Clothing, &c,
In surns from one dollar 10 one thousand dollars.
All transactions strictly confidential
UNION LOAN OFFICE,
1922 Main street, between Thirteenth and -Four
teeutb streots 40 2O-Su. Tu& Ih3m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05

Hoods Harsaparilla cures rheumatism
by neutrAlizng the acidity Of the blood
which causes the disease.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05

BUSINESS orpsRrCNirIks.

A RARE OPPORTUNITY Is OF
N FERED TO PURCHASE A BUSINESS NAV
Is now paying from s3,eoo &, si,0o net cash PEI
annuui Long CREDITS Will 10 gwen on tnc
realty aud personal property. For psfusaiAs
'''s..e q s.eoass II. 9. STAPLES . CO
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05

The Elites Fayorite Restaurant,
Antoni's. Seventh and Broad, opposite the
Theatre. Every delicacy after the opera
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05

Take netice that on - day Of -, iss-, IN accord
ance with tho statute in such cases made and
provided, shall move in the Circuit Court Of
for Judgment against you In favor Of the COM
mOnwealih OF Virginia, for the sum Of s. win
interest thereon frcm the - day of - lsS-, VII
paid, that being The sum due by you % the said
Common wealth Of Virginia for taxes, together
with the penalty thereon. In payme0t OF which
papers or instruments purporting TO De- cou-
pons detached from bonds Of tho state OF ' n
gtnIa have been rendered and not accepted a.
payment and which taxes have not been other
wise paid. due on certain - propertysin the
-. Tho said taxes, being the same assessed
according TO law by the Commonwealth OF Nir-
ginia, for tho year ending day OF - lSS-,
upon the property aforesaid. - -, tor
tho Corn nnonwaalth of virginia
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-15
The Good Elder Deceived.

He was an old man, attired in somber black.
says the Philadelphia Times, and had come on
to attend the Presbyterian convention. His
blue badge waved gently in the wind, and he
had been down to the academy to hear the
speeches and take part in the debate On his
way up he stopped in popular cafe with the
intention of purchasing a good cigar After
considerable delay cigar was selected through
the joint efforts of the reverend visitor and the
attendant at the cigar stand. He lighted it and
asked its price. 1t was quarter. Was there
ever such price paid for a cigar beforeY He
thought not and began to expostulate
vigorously against such extortion. In the
meantime a prominent lawyer who was
standing near, and had been taking in the
whole scene approached the cigar-stand and, in
a quiet voice, remarked to the attendant:
Robert give me cigar-one OF the usual
kind" at the same time drawing from his
pocket So bill, The clerk, who knew the joke,
passed out the cigar, took the S. bill. placed it
in the cash-drawer and turned away The
country clergyman was dumfounded. He left
the place without a word, and the odds are
about ninety to one that some quiet village will
be electrified in the near future by powerful
sermon on the extravagancies of city life After
his departure the lawyer returned and got his
change-S4 IS. The age Of deception has not
entirely passed away.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-15
a COSTLY FEAST, IF TRUE.
Banqueting Table Described by Cor
respondent of London PAPER.

From the London Court journal.
The following details of c dinner which was
given the other day by New York lady may
be read with interest by people who want to
know the latest thing in the way Of American
extravaganza.
The dinner table was arranged about NINA
ture lake, in which palms. lilies and ferns ap-
peared to be growing, while tropical trees rose
from the banks amid miniature parterres of
flowers. Small electric lights, with vari-colored
globes were arranged about the lake, and cleo
tricity was introduced under the water of the
lmprovised lake and caused to dance about
in imitation of varicolored fish. There
was fountain in the center Of the lake. ana q
colored glass ball. lightedby electricity, spurted
up and down jet of crystal water. There was
no cloth on the table, and each of the twenty
courses served at the dinner was place before
the guests on a natural palm leaf. The wall and
room decOrationS-Some of which came from
Florida and South America-generally were of
smilax, ferns, ivy and palm, mandarin, banana,
orange and other trees. Hanging among them
were hundreds Of very small colored electric
lights.
The decorations of each plate cost $50, the
favors 500 and the menus were painted to order
at $40 apiece. The trutfles came from France
and the strawberries cost 81 05 per bunch of
five berries. Roman punch was served in
oranges banging on the natural trees, the pulp
of the fruit having been deity removed, so that
the guests picked the oranges from the
branches.