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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21
AnInccnciary Barn Burning.

On the 3lst of July the barn Of George
A. Wilson, one of the largest land
holders Of Norfolk county, together with
its contents, consisting of all the latest
improved farming implements, nine
head of mules, and cattle and horses, was
burned by an incendiary.
The j. w. Southwark Detective
Agency were employed, who sent two
operatives to Green Ridge, the scene Of
the crime, who after prompt, diligent,
and earnest work succeeded in arresting
Sampson Dey (colored), tenant on Mr..
Wilson's plantation.
Dey was taken before Justice Jordan,
and after an examination was sent on to
the October term OF the Norfolk County
Court.
Considerable excitement exists in the
community and serious threats of lynch
ing the prisoner were made, but he was
spirited away by the detectives and safely
landed in the Portsmouth jail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21
PROHIBITION.
The Nominations in the sIIth Con
gressionaI DistricL
IspecIaI teleeram b lhe DIspalch.l

Special telegram 70 the Dispsich.l
ROANOKE. Va, September 2o.-1he
Prohibition Congressional Convention
here to-day organized by eiecting Cap
tain L. X. Hice, OF this city, permanent
chairman d. ID. Lester, Of Christians
burg, and Rev. Alexander Gordon, of
Iynchburg, vice-presidents, and Rev.
John G. Posliu, of Campbell county,
secretary. After q lengthy discussion,
in which the delegates from Montgomery
showed determined opposition to him,
Congressman =. r. Hopkins, OF Lynch
burg, was nominated for Congress.
The resolutions adopted endorse the
platform Of the national Prohibition
party and its nominees for President and
Vice President, and appeal to alLiov, rs
of temperance, without regard 10 color
or political creed. to raly to the Probibi-
tion standard and redeem the country
from the liquor traffic.
after the Congressional Convention
adjourned the delegates from Roanoke
and Craig counties ard koanoke city
nominated r. ID. Martin, OF the former
county, as the Prohibition candidate for
the House Of Delegates to I'll the va
cancy caused by tho death OF Hon.
Giles c. Huifmann.
Alr. Hopkins was informed by Chair
man Rice of bis nomination and tele-
graphed back Immediately from Wash
lngton his acceptance OF the honor, also
his support of the platform of the
national Prohibition party and its candi-
dates for President and Nico-PresIdent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21
From she clerks Docket.

A colored man named Estro Moon
was before the Police Court yesterday
morning charged with breaking into the
dwelling-house of Alice Randolph and
stealing sundry articles of clothing and
five dollars in currency. There being a
doubt as to the guilt of the accused he
was given the benefit of it and dis
charged, bnt was required to give securi-
ty for twelve months in the sum OF $500.
Cornelius Davis (colored) was sent to
Jail for four months for stealing twenty
five dollars from w. p. Longworth.
Maggie Broadus and Elvira Harvey
(both colored) were fined s. and costs
each for being drunk and disorderly and
using profane language, to the annoy
ance of the neighborhood.
Isaac Anderson and Albert jenkins
were fined $40 each for fast and reckless
driving on the street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21
Langston's Reception at Petersburg

special telegram to The Dispsich.l
PETERSBURG, Va, September 90
John NJ. Langston, the colored candi-
date for CongrIs 81. met with a rousng re-
ception here tonight on his return from
Farmvile. A great crowd of negroes
assembled at the depot and rent the air
with their cheers rs Langston stepped
from the cars. Thecandldate was placed
in carriage drawn by four horses ard
escorted by the cheering multitude
TO the headquarters on Union street,
where preparations had been made for
speaking. Flags and brooms and
many devices were borne by the more
enthusiastic of the crowd, and
fireworks blazed along the whole line Of
march. On Market street the crowd
stopped in front of General Mahone's
residence long enough for the band to
play "The Dead March" and then
cheering Justify for LangstOn moved on.
In his speech LangstOn thanked the peo-
pie for the interest they had shown in
his candidacy, sketched the course be
would pursue If elected TO Con-
gress, congratulated the colored people
on the freedom mt last from
slayish political thraldom and despotism,
denounced General Malone as tyrant,
and declared his bossism ended, and even
now gasping and Kicking in the throes
of death. He paid high tribute to the
worth and character of the Democratic
candidate for Congress as man repre-
senting the intelligence and prosperity
OF the South Side, but spoke contempt
uousy of Judge Arnold, the nominee of
the bogus Republican Convention at
Farmyllle, who he said was acting
the monkey in Mahone's side
show. At every station between
Farmville and this city large crowds
assembled this morning, and when the
train bearing the Langston delegates
passed there was great outburst of APP
plause. 1t was expected that Langston
himself was on the train, and the in,en-
ton OF those who organized the ovation
was to express the satisfaction Of the ne
groes with the action of the convention
yesterday Langston, however, did not
leave Farmville until this afternoon. He
reiterates his determination TO recognize
no authority except tnat Of the people,
declaring that he will under no circum-
stances be affected by any action Of the
National Republican Committee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21
TIE CITY JAIL,
Report TO the uusttngs Court on Its
Condition.

Messrs. G. s. Mills, A. Bargamin, and
Thomas Potts, the commissioners ap-
pointed by the Hastings Court to ex-
anime the Jail, yesterday presented their
quarterly report to Judge Atkins, in
which they say:
Your commission appointed 10 inspect the
city Jail have during the last three months
made two special insY eciions OF the same. ana
have me honor respectfully 70 present 'hls ms
quarterly report as required by law. On the lst
day Of August last we made our fret visit since
the installation Of the recently-eiected Sergeant
ani er-Otici0 iailer.
The general condition Of the Jail was found
very much tho same as on former occasions, pre-
sentlng no evidence Of neglect OF duty on the
part Of tho officers in charge Tho premises. 30
far 70 Is in their power 10 render them so,
WeTo clean, and showed no lack Of proper cnfO
and sttnton. On this day We found In the jail
1876 prisOuera Of whom 3i we're wbite-B males
aud fofoalo: I02 coiOrcd-66 males and 80 10
males, and OF the latter one was iunaic.
As usual we found many OF the cells in bad
order 40 that they are unavailable for lodging
and securing tho prisoners. thus nocessitatng
OVer-crowdnR Ia tho remainder on the cells. IN
the upper or third story adjoining the female
ward there we're three or four rooms reserved
for &C asional usc Of prisoners and as tho hosp tai
OF The prison. The locks Of the doors OF these
rooms arc attached TO the doors by means OF
screws on the inside 90 that they con readily De
his escape. This tho lailer desires changed and
sccurer fastenincs substituted on the outside be-
yOnd the control Of the prisoner and more az
cessible under all circumstances TO The ialler.
The taller also makes complaint OF the TWO
solid doors commanding the entrance 10 the
prison yards on each side. As at present con-
structed these two doors close entirely the two
Yards from the view OF the tailer or Watchman
ON duty. 80 that ii il impossible for him 20 see
Whist IL going on within, and as these doors open
iuwardly II Is in the power Of enc or more rebel
lions DrIsOnors so 70 secure them on the inside
as to exclude the officer in charge and prevent
his entrance 10 quell insubOrdinati0n or arrest
an effort TO escape. The commissioners recon-
mend these alterations 10 the action OF the
Council committee having the matter In charge.
The committee revisited The Jail on the I2th Of
September and found 1b5 pris0ncrs-fory-one
whites and ono hundred and fourteen cOlored.
Tho condition OF the prisoners were the same as
On tho hrst visit. The prisoners presented
healthy appearance and seemed TO be well cared
for
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21
MUNICEPAL AFFAIRS.
Appropriations by the Common
CouuciI-COmmittee meetings.

GOuucAi-tOmmittee neeAtuks.
A called meeting of the Common
Council was held last night at z O'Clock.
Present. Messrs. Anderson, Bowden,
Z. h. Carter, Isaac W. Carter. Christian,
Courtney, Ferriter, Glover, Grimes,
Higgins, Joynes, Mann, Mitchell, Mus
sen, Peasants, Stratton, J. w. White,
Royal White. W. l.. White, Wingfeld,
and Campbell.
The Clerk read the call for the meet
ing, which was to consider the report OF
the Finance Committee as adopted by
the Board OF Aldermen.
The first item In the report-appro-
priating 81, 800 TO James-River Improve
ment-was called up and voted on and
passed-ayes, 10 noes, 2.
The second item, appropriating 81 800
to the contingent fund, was passed-ayes.
u noes, /.
The third item. appropriating $1,000
TO the Health Department, was called up
and passed unanimously.
Adjourned at T:30 O'Clock.
THE STREET DEPARTMENT.
A meeting OF the Council Committee
on Streets was held last night at 1880
o'clock at the City Engineers Office.
Present: Messrs. Curtis tcbairman pro
tem.), Capers, Stration, Glover, Royal
White, Joynes, Higgins, and Crump.
A petition was read from several citi-
zens asking thatthe alley between Broad
and Grace streets and First and Foushee
streets be paved with granite spalls.
Mr.. Samuel Cohen. OF Cohen Bro
theirs, and other citizens appeared before
the committee aud stated that the alley
in question is disgrace TO the city.
The committee voted to recommend
that the paving be done.
The committee was petitioned 10 order
the alley between Second and Third
streets and extending northwardly from
Cary paved with granite spalls.
After hearing areumenis for and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21

against the proposition Mr.. Capcrs
moved to refer il TO the City Engineer
TO report whether the paving is neces-
sity.
armour & Co. asked that the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railway be allowed 10
extend their tracks along Union street 10
the front door OF their establishment.
Referred 10 the Ward Committee 10 re-
port upon the adyisability of granting
the petition.
MIR. w. II. Meredith, counsel for the
City Railway Company, appeared before
this committee and stated that the COM
pany was willing to relinquish the fran
chise granted them 10 lay double track
through Rockets il the citizens in
Rockets are opposed TO 0 double track.
None of The persons who had petit
toned the Council against the double
track being present the matter was laid
over until the next meeting so as to
allow all who ere interested TO appear.
Adjourned at 3 o'clock.
oEDINANcEs.
The Council Committee on Ordinances
Will meet IN the Council chamber this
evening at $3.50 o'clock, and the proposed
ordinance with reference to the Inspec-
ton of boilers will be considered.
CONTEST ABOUT TIE NAME or THE NEW
BURYING-GRoUND.
The Council Committee on Cemeteries
Mt their last meeting named the new
cemetery to be laid of on the Bankstown
farm "River View" Messrs. II. b.
Chaiiin & Co., who own land in that
vicinity, had previously called it River
View, and after learning Of the action OF
the committee they wrote to the Chair
man. Mr.. John Il. Grimes, claiming that
the similarity Of the nomenclature will
injure their property several thousand
dollars.
Messrs. Chafin & Co., will appear
before the committee at its next meet
ing and ask that the name Of the Gene
terry be changed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21
AccIden. to Major Robert @. Scott.

At the intersection Of Main and Laurel
streets is quite n dangerous place where
a trench for a new culvert is being dug.
The excavation is about fifteen feet deep.
Two barrels are kept on the side of the
culvert with light burning on them at
night to warn people OF the danger.
Last night Major h. G. Scott, promi-
nent lawyer of this city, stepped from a
street-car at this point into the culvert,
falling clear through to the bottom. 1t
was some time before he was extricated,
and he was found to be considerably
bruised.
Major Scott says that no light was
burning upon the barrels when he got
of the car.
The city ambulance was summoned
and the Major was taken to his home, at
No. 406 west Grace street, and DIR. j. s.
ID. Cullen called in.
A few minutes after Major Scott was
released from his undesirable situation q
colored boy had a like mishap. He land
ed on his feet in the pit, and was soon
rescued not at all injured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21
nesday. returned 70 bis duties yesterday

nesday, returned to his duties yesterday
morning.
The Rumford Chemical Company, OF
Providence, II. J., began putting In their
display OF goods yesterday.
habliston & Cos exhibition OF furni-
ture will be in the gallery near the
Director Generals Office. The walls and
ceiling are now being covered with white
bunting.
HoRsE-CAB LINE.
The horse-car connection up Broad
street from Laurel to Hancock will be
finished soon. This will give passengers
during the Exposition close connection
with the stesm-engine trains.
A force OF hands began yesterday
morning to change the track at Main
and Laurel streets, SO that cars can run
down Main from Harrison and Broad
during the Exposition. A number Of
cars will continue to run to the New
reservoir.
THE PATRICK HENRY BOOK.
The old prayer-book sent by Mrs.
Bruce TO the Department Of Relics was
never owned by Patrick Henry, but by
Rev. Patrick Henry, an uncle Of the
great orator.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21
The states printing.

The following contracts for the year
1888 $50 have been awarded by Captain
j. II. O'Bannon, Superintendent of
Public Printing:
Printiug-Senste journal and documents, Sem
ate bills, resolutions &c, 10 William Ellis
Jones; House journal and documents, pam
phlot work, aud Job WORK 70 James y. GOodo:
Acts Of Assembly 10 Everett Waddey; and An
nual reports 70 +. I. Walthall
The binding contracts are DIVIDED hetween w.
Il. Simons 81 Brother. Everett Waddoy. J. j..
English, and jenkins a Walthall.
The stationery contracts were given to j. w.
Randolph, l. A. Sadler, Everett Waddey. Vir-
gt 1in Paper Company, aud John A. Dushane
The prices paid. with the exception OF tho
binding. which is the same. are less than those
.,.st a., 1890
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21
Mrs. Coles tuneraI.

The funeral OF Mrs Mamie A. Cole,
wife of Charles A. Cole and daughter Of
Mrs. Ann and the late James ONeill,
took place yesterday morning at 10
O'Clock from st. Patricks church with
requiem high mass. The blow falls
heavily on Mr.. Cole. to whom deceased
was welded not three months ago, and
on her devoted mother and sisters, who
spared nothing that love could do to
stay the Implying hand OF death.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21
An E,ec,or wi,haraws.
IBy lalegraph 70 tbe DIspalch.l

HARRIsosBUaG. Va, September 90
Stewart +. Lindsey. elected in May last
elector for this Che Seyenth) district by
the anti Malone faction, in a long letter
to-day withdraws in favor o. Carter NJ.
Loutham, Mahone's eleetor. Lindsey
claims bis action is in the interest Of
harmony.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21
Mr.. yashon's Remark.

In yesterdays paper, in reporting Mr..
Vashon as expressing the opinion that
MIR. Columbus will return to the city, he
is represented as saying, "What is more,
Columbus will pay all his debts" Mr..
Vashon was speaking only OF Mr.. Colum-
bus's business connection with MIR. Kratz.
He does not think that the latter will lose
anything by the former, and to that ex-
tent only he spoke.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21
mr. s,ohes,s stables Burned.

The stables on the farm of Mr.. George
S. Stokes, at Boiling island, in Gooch-
land county, were destroyed by fire about
/ A. NJ. yesterday. All of his horses
were gotten out except one fine mare |;
she was burned to death.
The cause of the fire is unknown.
Mr.. Stokes was i'll Richmond and was
apprised of his loss yesterday morning
by wire.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21
A GHGIGEl

what shall purchase for my Fan Suit and
how shall trim it is tho leading topic in the To-
male mind at this season. We can assist in
solving ho problem, as we have every style of
IAnes' DRESS GOODS worn this season aud
every style OF TRIMMING 70 suit.
cur stock q UENmETTAs Is grand. This
fabri, will DO WON for some months. For
heavier dresses HABIT CLOTH Is pronounced 20
D. the correct thing, while Tor o,her tastes we
shos many novelties and fancics in bright and
dark colorings and wosyings.e
We have a large force Of experienced clerks
WHO oan materially did you in making your &C.
lection.
You must not put OF buying your FALL
wRAPTiSGs for your girls and yourself, but
choose now from the fresh stock. Our styles are
not b. De found elsewhere.
CARPETS are just now undor discussion.
Every ono WI 0 has not visited our Carpet Floor
g. surprised whom they seo tho large aud elegant
display Of CARPETS, ART SQUARES, SMYRNA
RUGS. WINDOW SHADES. CORNICE-PoLEs.
LACE CUTAINs. MATTINGs. LINOLEUS, and
OU-CLGTH.
Handling goods in the largest quantities gives
use lowest prices. hence We give the lowest price
10 al who deal at
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21
x.sarf-Dt.ease.

About noon yesterday the ambulance
was called TO the Valley school to one OF
the pupils, a colered boy, who was suf-
fering with some heart trouble. DR..
Hope, the physician in charge, found
the boy unconscious. Temporary relief
was rendered, after which the boy was
taken to his home on Venable street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21
C0louelTaIeotf.

Colonel I. M. r. Talcott, who viii
come to Richmond October lst as first
vice president OF the Richmond and Dan
vile railroad. will probably have his
headquarters in the company's building,
corner Of Tenth and Bank streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21
The snntfsxil,e Rnir

A gentleman who reached the city last
night says that the Soottsyille Fair was
largely attended yesterday and that tine
exhibit of fruit, farm products, and
vegetables WAS very tine, and that oil in
all it is great success. The fair Will be
continued to-day and tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21
Chaneery Court

The Chancery Court--Judge A. L.
Holiday presidiug-was in session
short time yesterday engaged in hearing
some small cases. 1t will be in session
again today.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21
winchester Goes We.

WINCHESTER, Va, September 20.--A
revolution OF sentiment has taken place
in this city on local option. Two years
AGO the adrss" carried the city BY l69
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21
Frank A. RobIns's wud west end
lITcns.

Tho Press December 2A ISL
OPENING or RoBTNs's WINTER CIR-
cUs.-The opening Of Frank A. Robins's
Winter Circus was a treat 81 circus
loving people. and more than S.0J0 spent
their Christmas Eve IN witnessing the
performance. They we're wei, repaid for
their attendance. The programme WAS
replete without being wearisome. aud
the rapid succession Of change Of acts
was in pleasant relief to the ordinary
routine that attends ring performance.
The acrobatic exhibitions we're really
wonderful and novel, and the equestrian
ism Is worthy of particular mention
even in these days when comparative
perfection in the art is go common Tho
aerial artists did some daring acts, and
the ring generally was excellent.
The troup Of trained animals showed
much educational Advancement and the
menagerie WIS in itself al interesting
study.
Frank \. Robinss Will West aud Cir
Gus will exhibit at Richmond, Monday,
October lst. Lot head Of Clay street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21

tomac railroad and carried to the Retreat
for the Sick about a month ago. was
taken to bis home in Caroline county
yesterday by DR.. Ashburne. His condl-
tion is very much improved.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21
Grand sarurday-N -N,gnsrxcur,ion.

The Ariel will repeat the popular t'x-
cursion 10 the S,a5fore next Saturday
night, September 2,L Only a rouIi
trip and no time lost from business. see
advertisement under Excursions 20 Tor
attractive schedule and particulars.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21
prYsNa AND CLEANING.

rI'AKE YOUR DYEING AND CLEAN
i ING 90 the RICHMOND SrEAA-DYEiNG,
SECURING, AND CARPET g. L A N n @
WORKS, the largest and beeteguipped house OF
nc South, No 3ib north FlfIh sthkhi Rich
nOnd, Va hAn. g. >. ~ LIZ,
20 2-eodsin Proprieifess.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21
majority. Tho "wcts" carried IL to-day
by Ill majority
su.penn.a rnh,irstaee.

ATLANTA, September 90. The Weekly
Commonwealth, the Prohibition organ,
and the Fortnightly Southern Criterion,
literary magazine, both suspended pub
lication to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21

There is help and pleasure for every
housekeeper, real help aud pleasure, un.
expected help and pleasure. The cost
at the end of the year is nothing at all
We prove it.
For ten cents now we send The Ladies'
Home Jonrnal and Practical House.
keeper all the rest Of thisyear. beginning
September. That is what proves IT.
The October number il on the news-
stands-six cents.
Send it in silver or stamps. LADIES
HOME JOURNAL, Philadelphia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21
MORE KELICs.

Among the relics received yesterday
were an old bugle captured at Wlnches-
ter and another dug up at Dutch Gap.
From the HowitzeTs collection also
comes "Johnny Reb," statuette by
Mr. W. L. Sheppard, and the trunk of n
tree which was split by a Federal can
non-ball near Fredericksburg in Decem-
Der, 1862.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21
q Com piains.


hlcHhoND, VA, sept lJ, 1000.
To Ue Editor Of The Dispatch:
Iwould like to ask tho School Board
through the Dispatch If any one OF
them would send one Of his chill
dren 10 the rooms occupied by
class from Madison School while
the Madison building is being en-
larged. The rented room is very damp
and dangerous, and for one will have
to stop my child from school, as fear IL
would cause illness. One OF the board
was there to-day, and he is fully capable
of Judging of the condition OF the rooms,
especially when the school opens in the
morning.
The teacher has been sick already on
account Of it. (She dos not know OF
my writing thiSl / hope the board will
examine into the matter and obtain moro
suitable rooms 4 VorER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21

l.. POWERS, O'Clock, b-uanil; 2 O'Clock cab.
bag'.
J. II. VALENTINE. iOx A. ~. household and
kitchen furniture.
WILLIAM JENKlN', l2:0 r. ~. lcmo1s oa-
nnnls, apples, ami pears.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21

NOTICE ANY ONE HAVING On
~ A GOOD SADDLE AND BUGGY-ZI&A
HORSE can make afatisfa-tory arrangement for
using it ono half the time for very light work and
excellent care taken of L. Apply al 52i north
Second street 90 2l2t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21
Carrisd fo Carelfna

William Beasley, the young man who
was hurt on the fredericksburg and Po-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21
MACHINERY.

The Vermont Machine Works of Bur
ington began placing their machinery
and exhibit yesterday. The latter con-
sists of churns, plows. &c. In this ex-
hibit will be churned the milk furnished
by Mr.. James Il. Branch.