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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23
THE NEWS OF MANCHESTER.
Meeting OF the School BOHrd-Per'
sonAI aud other Items.

The monthly meeting Of the City School
Board-Mr. i. c. u. Farmer, pres dent; D..
J. Weisigcr, secretary-was held in the
Council chamber last night, when Only rou-
tine business was tr9nsacted. The schools
close Friday, and the Committee ON Build
ings have arranged TO surrender the present
rented buildings the lst OF July. The old
desks and other furniture Will be sold ior
the best price tnat can be gotten for them.
The new buildings, on which work is pro-
crossing well, will certainly be completed, II
Is stated, by the 1st or middle OF September.
II is OF the utmost importance that they
should be completed by the first-named date,
so that the board may have sufficient time TO
furnish and equip them before the schools
open.
cieut Order of Druids will meet tonight
with Elyin Grove, No. s, OF this city. Nj.
+. :. Jones i the nOLle grand arch; T.. +.
seal, deputy; Myer Angle, secretary, and
Adam DiacOnt, grand treasurer. Among
the representatives are 0. l.. Wells, No. !;
c. c. Thon, No. .; J. X. Mountcastle, NO.
); +. L. Seal, 40. s; and q. ;. Thompson,
No. 7.
Tomorrow is election-day, and the ques-
ton being asked by most voters Of Manches-
Ter is, " Which side Is going TO wini' The
Democrats. Of course. Both sides are work
Ing with all their might to obtain the covet-
ed prize. Can It be possible that a city
which in November. 1888, gave the Demo-
Gratis LOIS out Of 1859 votes. will In May
1883, give majority 20 the opposition party,
let it be Independent or Antl-Prlmary
Democrat, Heiorm, Republican, or wnat-
ever it may be called? This is not at all
likely. The Democrats know their duty, and
they should do it, and vote for the ticket OF
the Democratic primary.
Tne Elliott Grays' committee held a meet
ing at the Chesterfield House last night to
make arrangements for the forthcoming re-
union Of members Of the ASSOCIATION. Things
are progressing smoothly, and The occasion
this year promises to be OF unusual interest.
Ruth Council OF Chosen Friends, OF THIS
city, will pay visit to Richmond Council
tonight.
Mr. W. T. Jones has returned to the CITY
from visit to Southwest Virginia.
The Hastings Court was eQgaged Yester-
day IN the trial of chancery causes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23
AQUESTION OFRATEs.
An Opinion from Attorney-Generai
Ayers.

The following shows that the Railroad
Commissioner OF the state j. fully posting
himself as to hls duties and responsibilities
COMMONWEALTH or NmGNIA,)
ATTORNEY. GENERALS OFFICE,
RICHMOND, Va, May IL, 1883. )
Hon. j. c. mn, Rdirodd Commissioner,
richmond, Virginia;
Dear Sir,-I have duly considered your
inquiry OF the 23d ultlmO, as follows:
'Plesse give me your opinion as to the
extent OF my powers and duties in connec-
ton with steam boat, steamship, and express
companies. Can | require them TO furnish
this Office with their raiesg Unless | can the
law appears to he dead letter. See sections
1907, l20s, 1909, 1912. 1914, 1915, 1916, l22O,
l22G, 1904, and 1909, new Code"
Section 1912 Code Of Virginia, edition
1887, contains the following provision:
&" 1t shall be the duty Of the Railroad Com.
missioner to make inquiry and examination
from time to time into the acts and proceed
ings OF the railroad, canal, steamboat, steam
shin, or transportation companies, and other
chartered common carriers, their officers and
agents, for the purpose OF ascertaining
whether anything has been done or omitted
in violation or contravention OF the three
preceding sections, aud II such shall be the
case 10 report 10 the General Assembly"
lam Of the opinion that the duties therein
rcouile ed OF the Commissioner by necessary
implication carry with them the right and
mower 10 require steamboat, steamship, and
exnress companies TO furnish your Office
with their rates. ours uuY,
Il. A. AYERS.
Attorney-Genersl.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23
Per.onais and Brtefs.

Major Poe is expected 10 return from Bal
tlmore to-day.
Miss May Merrill, OF this city, Is visiting
friends in Washington.
The City school Board viii visit the High
School and probably the other schools to-
day.
The Henrico County Court was in session
for a short while yesterday, engaged in the
consideration Of civil matters.
Mrs. Fitzhugh Lee and her daughter, Miss
Ellen, are still at Colonel Thomas ii. Car
ter's, IN King william county.
A meeting OF the firemen will be held in
the Hastings. Court room tonight to choose
delegates to the Firemen's Convention,
which meets at Roanoke IN June.
Mrs. G.. X. Gaines lett yesterday for her
home in Holland, Michigan. Last week she
was given a high tea by her friend Mrs. DR..
Mumiord, OF this city. Mrs. Games lse Yir-
ginian, but has been living in Michigan for
several years.
The earnings OF the Richmond and Peters.
burg Railroad Company for April, 1883,
were S2J,9s3GS; expenses, Sl3,S93.i4. And
The earnings Of the Petersburg Railroad
Company for the same month were S3j,-
513.40; expenses, S2j, ,O14.79.
The commissioners sale OF the property
at the northwest corner Of Main and Cover
nor streets, which was advertised 10 Dc
made at p. VI. yesterday by Il. NJ. Qulrles
aud r. B. Cha1ln & Co., was on account OF
the weather postponed until the same hour
today,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23
RIVERSIDE PARK.
Report Recommending Its PnF-
ehnse-ActIOn or the Finance
Committee.

Al meeting OF the City Council Finance
Committee last night It was decided TO re-
commend the appropriation OF $4,000 IN
bonds for the purchase Of the property (hill
eidel on the north bank Of the canal be-
tween Church and High streets, which con-
sists Of five squaTes-said property to be
converted into a park.
The committee reiu5c6 the application
from the Southern Express Company for 4
rebate Of tax.
The chairman (Mr. PizzinD reported that
he bad during the day burned $4,000 worth
OF coupons cut from bonds not issued.
TIE coupon bonds are he'd by the Audi
tor to be exchanged into registered bonds,
and as fast a, the coupons become due the
chairman Of the Finance Committee is en-
powered TO cut of The coupons aud burn
them IN the presence OF the Auditor.
The committee deferred action on the APP.
pointment oi an expert 10 examine the
books OF the late City Collector until the
next meeting.
The ground which it is thus proposed to
convert into park is between what Is pOpu-
arly known rs oregon Hill and HOLLYWOOD
cemetery and fronts the canal. From 1t
there is an extensive view OF river scenery,
and with the expenditure OF about 1000 II
can be shaped into a delightful resort for the
families living in that section Of the city.
The claim is made, and seemingly well
supported. that II public parks are,
as alleged, intended 10 benefit the hard-work-
ing people, whse lack Of means confne
them 10 the citS all during the sumner
mooths. nowhere else could one be estab-
hshed that would do more good.
The hill side belongs to the Haryie estate
family that at one time owned nearly all
the property between the pententiary and
The western limits Of what is now Haryie-
foWn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23
AN ELECTRIC VETO.
ActinS-Mayor Bass DisapProVes the
Cnry.street Route.

The ordinance allowing the Union Passeu'
ger Railway Company 10 extend It's Hue up
Cary street vas last night returned 10 Toe
City CLERK by Acting Mayor Bass without
MS signature.
The ordinance was adopted by the Com
mou Council on the 9th Of May without dis
c,ission, and there was no recorded vole
taken. The Board OF Aldermen passed II
on the 14th by vote Of 10 to 5-as follows
AYEs.-M MessIs. Bahen, Bland. Chsppell,
Davis, DickersoD, Hill, Murphy, NoDle'
Otley, and Robinson.
NoEs.-Messrs. Crsnshaw, Crunp, Har'
grove, Powers. and Williams.
The ordinance now goes back 10 the Conn.,
mon Council.
A majority vote in each branch Is sufficient
10 make 1t law.
The simple question involved Is whether
Cary street between Twelfth and flfteentn
Is wide enough to justify the City Sonneil
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23
Rhnt Civilization Cost.

A Madras Brahmin sends TO toe Indian
Mdqdzine a simple and touching narrative OF
the difficulties be had 20 encounter before be
could come to England "to acquire the bene-
its OF English education, society, and man
ners." The young man Is nOminally married.
At the age OF twelve his marriage had been
arranged between his own parents and those
OF a girl OF five, and thus, as he puts it, the
eternal knot Of sorrow tied" This girl Is
now twelve, so her betrothed is obviously
nineteen. The father-in.law came TO the
Young man on hearing OF HIS intention 10
start for England, brought with him the in
nOcent wife, aged twelve, and entrelted the
young man not 10 bring shame on the fami'
" by going. Finding entreaty useless,
the father-in-law went away cursinc
and stating that he would regard
the child as widow rather than
send he- back TO one who would
Be outcast. Next the young mans four sis.
ters surrounded him, weeping bitterly and
begging him that the shame OF his Journey
10 England might be averted from them.
The brothers Joined in the outcry, save ore
who has had tne benetit OF an English edu-
cation, and had taken degrees in arts and
law. From the parents no difficulties could
be experienced, for, says the youth, with an
obvious sense OF relief, 81 am glad to say
they had departed to the land OF eternal
peace and JOY"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23
Good TeuDtarG,

Rev. J. W. Turner, Of this city, addressed
a large temperance meeting on Monday last
at Black-Cr church, Hanover county, at
the conclusion Of which ten persons united
with Cherokee Lodge OF Good Templars,
under whose auspices the meeting was held.
A delegation OF members OF the order from
this c,ty attended the meeting.
Rescue Lodge had very Interesting
meeting Monday night at Central Hall. a
novel entertainment, consisting OF an
" Apron nemmiug." will be beld by this
lodge next Monday night a, the hall.
Captain W. c. Dutton has been engaged
bv The District Lodge Executive Committee
to on some appointments TO lecture for ihe
order M Hanover, New Kent, and Henrlco
counties. commencing next week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23
HAnPDEN-sIDNKY COLLEGE.
Proposed Endowment OF n Professor
ship in Honor Of DR.. Uoxe.

The following circular has been sent to a
number OF persons throughout the State:
We, committee appointed at the session
Of the Second Presbyterian church OF Rich.
mond 10 cooperate with the president OF
Hamp1en.Siduey College in soliciting con-
tributiOns for the college, beg leave TO inform
you that this venerable institution OF learn
ing, which for the last hundred and twelve
years hiss accomplished great work IN pre-
plring aud equipping its msny sons Tor
noble and splendid services 10 the Church
and the state, Is now sadly IN need OF large
endowment 10 Gt il for the demands OF this
progressive oge.
This matter is forcibly presented in re-
cent discourse delivered By the Rev. Richard
Mclwane. d. d., copy OF which accom-
panies this appeal, in which it Is suggested
that fund be raised TO endow professor
ship iu honor Of the Rev. Moses d. Hoge, d..
D.. to Hgnsllize his services and perDetuate
bis influence at Hsmpden-Sidney, whose re-
lation 10 the college was altogether unique
and wholly unlike that OF any other living
man. Ills maternal grandfather, Pew. Drury
Lscv. ID. D., as yice-president, filed the Office
OF president Of that institution for several
years with distinguished success. His grand
father, Rev. Moses IIOge, ID. D., a man OF eX-
traordinary scholarship, OF vast powers as q
preacher, Of wonderful influence over all
classes and conditions % people, came TO the
college in the maturity Of his power
filled the presidency with great ability, while
acting at the same time as synOd's theologi-
cal professor, and secured for the college the
form Of an institution Of the highest grade
then known I'm the state, and died in that
position. From his birth the Rev. Moses d.
IlOgc, ID. D., has been identified with the
college. lie was born there, was educated
there, was for a time, in bis youth, connect
cd with the instruction OF the institution.
lie has been for thirty-hve years one OF its
most valued and bonOrcd trustees, was twice
elected it, president, and would again have
been the unanimous choice OF It's trustees
but that il was known that he could not and
would not leave his charge In Richmond
and We: it would be the Joy OF his heart TO
have his name iudissolubly connected with
Hampdcn-S sidney College, which mas Ie-
ccived so large a share Of his affection.
II only remains for this committee 10 say
that they or any one Of them VIII gladly re-
cciye FOR this object any contribution in
such ioim As it may please the glyer to be-.
stow it. That they have blank forms OF
bonds with coupons attached, which may be
extended at the pleasure Of the donor.
Respectfully.
MARsHtLL VI. GILLIAN
HOWARD SwHEFORD, Committee.
EDGAR ID. TAYLOR,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23

title was perfect, but be would not re-
fund the money. Later Hsmourg's accom-
plice confessed that Hsmbsrg had deiiOerate-
ly planned to rob Parker OF bis money. Inc
jury then found Hamburg gully, anu tne
Court in sentencing the prisoner regretted
that the crime OF which be was guilIy was
only misdemeanor IN California. The Judge
then sentenced him TO imprisonment 10 tne
county Jail for one year and that he pay anne
equal to double the amount OF money he
frsuduIentlY obtained from Parker namely,
fine OF sl9.000-and that in default oil pay.
ment Of the fine be be further inDrlsoned AZ
the rate OF one day for each dollar. u the
fine is not paid Hamburg will therefore have
to serve altogether tlity-three years ana
twenty DAYS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23
THO Catholic Unircra.tY.

Arrangements have been perfected, and q
large delegation will leave thl, city for Wash
iuRton on the 7:2J a. NJ. train to morrow 70
attend the laying of the cornerstone OF the
new CathOlic University. Tickets, which
nave been secured at reduced rates, are gooo
tll saturday the 10Th Instant. and can be OBJ
tanned from Mr. William Dal.roo, chief mar.
sbal: Me.srs. John NJ Higgins, John VI.
Uuchsr, aud john Ryall, the Committee Oi
Arrangements; from Mr.. ID. Columous, the
secretary, aud at other places designated IN
another column.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23
Ricnmond Theatre.

GiroGG Giro1a will be given on Thursday
nicht at the Theatre by GraUs Comic Opera
Company. The sale OF reserved seats com
mences this morning.
tIs proposed by the management to have
the election returns read from the stage to-
morrow night.
The repertoire OF this company is full
one, enabling them to give different oper'
each night, so that a variety OF tastes will b'
gratifed. Crowded houses ought to gree
the company. as they help to bridge the gaI
between the seasons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23

intent 10 kill. The shooting, as stated yes
terday, occurred night before last in Henry
Albert's bar.room, corner OF Graham ana
Hancock streets. Haskins was seDton to the
grand jury; Toles was required to give Sc
curi,y for twelve months IN the sum OF S2OO.
W.T.. Bohannon was fined s. and costs
for trespassng on the premises OF and as
saultng Oliver b. Lee.
John NJ. Lumm. abusing and threatening
10 beat and Kill 4. p. Turner. Fined 8 and
costs. lie was also fined g for contempt Of
court.
Charles N. O'Nell. lighting and creating a
disturbance in Charles Herbsts bar-room.
Fined a. and costs.
John Goode, assaulting and beating VIII
ham Goode. Security required for twelve
months in the sum OF 500.
william Jones (colored( disorderly con-
duct. Fined g and costs.
John Sullivan, fighting in the street and
resisting the police. Fined $40 and costs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23
Fair and RaEnar.

The ladies in charge Of the fair and bazaar
have removed their assortment OF articles to
The Armory. The attractions are changed
every night.
Hon. :. B. Witt is ahead on the piano
lamp; Miss LESSEE Molligan was voted q
handsome bracelet, and Miss Mary Ryan the
badge. Miss Maggie Kelley is ahead on the
watch; Miss Lou Fox on tue watch-chain
Father Van de Yyver on the horse; james
Kirk on the diamond ring; j. ii. Whitty on
toe gold-headed umbrella, and J. ID. Lewis
80, tho orold yvasqb
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23
PFoperIy transfers.

Richmond: J. j. and +. Il. Donaldson,
trustees, to Caroline +. Hare, 40 feet on Cary
street near Eighth, 81.
Heprico: Barney Branch and wife TO
Alpheus j. Chewning, 80 feet on CarrlnRton
street between Tulip aud Jessamine,
SI43.55: John J. McEyoy, Jr., to A. Gold
back, 80 feet on Ashland street corner Wash
ington, 500; Thomas b. Murphy 10 L. J..
Powell. 10 100 acres on Nine-Mie road,
S427; +. II. Fisher aud wife to James A.
Lewis, 90 feet on Goddin street. Sl2O.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23

granting this franchise. II Is thoroughiare
usually crowded with wagons going to and
from the dep5ts and mills, and many pro-
perty.holders insist that even a single car
track would be ruinous TO the business IN
that neighborhood. Many others take the
opposite view. They think that the oblec-
ton made Il as Invalid as was the objection
that street-cars would be rulnous to Broad
way, New York.
IL the electric line could get this franchise
II would give 1t practically belt-line for all
the city west oi Seventeenth street; they
already have n belt-liue on Church Hill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23
Maxim's Improvement on the Dyna-
mite GUN.

ZalinskPs dynamite gun has already been
adopted and improved by the English ord
nance builders. Henry Maxim, one OF these,
retains the pneumatic principle which has
been utilized with so much success by Ia
linski, but instead Of using compressed air
alone, he mixes with this a quantity OF yola-
tile hydrocarbou, such as the yapor oil gsso-
line. This mixture is introduced behind the
projectie and the pneumatic pressure IS
applied to start the proiectile forward
in the chamber OF the gun. After 1t
has moved a certain distance the proiectile
itself uncovers decorating fuse and an ex.
pIosIon then occurs, the air furnishing the
oxygen for the explosion, and the pressure
being increased about eight times. lie
claims that by this method his initial pres
sure does not need to be more than half as
crea, as that used by Zallnski, nor does he
require that the barrel OF bis gun shall he OF
such great length. His highest pressure Is
about 1000 pounds TO the ineh, the initial
pressure being not more than one tenth Of
that
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23
The Tile n.r pefcn,irs.

A dispatch irom San Francisco saws; A
heavy sentence has been imposed on Simon
Hamburg for swindling man out Of Sl0,-
600. Last November Hamburg and an ac-
complice sold 10 q man named Parker, an
Oregon farmer. certain real estate In this city
TO which they had no title. Parker did not
examine tue title, but gave them $1,000 cash
and his farm In Oregon worth $4,000. When
recently the title 70 the city property was
found 10 be detective Hamburg entered a
plea that he sold under O belief that the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23
A west-End Rally Tonight.

The Democratic rally under the auspices
Of the Clay-Ward Actlves, which will take
place at Belyidere Hall tonight, will doubt
less draw out large crowd. State-Senator
James l.. Gordon, OF Charlottesville, will
speak, as well as Hon. Il. G. j. Pendleton, OF
indianapolis, very prominent man In the
Indiana Democracy. Among the other
sneakers will be Messrs. j. Taylor Ellyson,
Tazewell Elicit, James II. CapeIs, and NJ. l..
Spo.swo0d.
The ball has standing capacity Of about
900 or 1000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23
A Chieken-ThfeT whO WAS Arrested
IHrnned.

About O'Clock yesterday morning Oiheer
Shields. OF the Second police station, arrest
ed q negro on Grace street between Eighth
and Ninth as a suspicious character. The
man had six live chickens and four dead
ones I'm his hands. On the way TO the station.
house the negro broke from the officer and
ran away. The officer fired two shots at
hlm, and one Is believed to have taken effect.
The man has not yet been arrested.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23
- ENGIYFEn'B pOsITION.
Hit with PayinS-Etone.

Yesterday morning about l O'Clock two
men, Thomas Grafton and Joe Lucls, got
into an alteration. They had been to .
dance at the old Blenncr's Park at the
western end Of Marshall street. The diff
Guilty led to blows and Lucas hit Grafton on
the back OF the head. it Is alleged. with \
paying-,tcne. All yesterday Grafton was
unconscious at his home, 1914 west Leigh
street. Lucas escaped after the fight, and
had not been arrested at II O'Clock last
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23

Consumption, and Wasting in children
Scott's Emulsion of Pure C0d.Liver OIL With
Hypophosphites is a most valuable food and
medicine. II creates an appetite for food,
strengthens the nervous system. aud builds
no the body. Please read: ." tried ScotFs
Emulsion on young man whom physicians
a. times gave up hope. since he began using
the Emulsion his cough hss ceased, gained
fesh and strength. and from all appearances
his lie viii be prolonged many years. -
JoHS SULLIVAN, Hospital Steward, Nor
rarXI, Pa.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23

Tue Fulton Democratic Club Z. Nj.
Roscher. president, presiding at Wash
er's Hail last night, and after lrsnsactlng
routine business re0non was held, when
the Hou. j. Taylor Ellyson, Colonel M. l..
spotswood, and John X. Chiidrey addressed
the meeting In short, ptthy speeches.
The members OF the club participated IN
refreshmeuts, which were served In proiu'
sion and heartily enjoyed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-23

In every home who're ehadAeofs hap
py laugh" ls heard the subject Of Shirt
waists must he ons Of in;eree, to parents
shirtwsIsts, then. will be our thome To-
day.
sAKs AND COMPANY,
Tho demand for sn,rtwalsis has be-
cone 80 great in our house, the variety
OF tastes so vast and so radically different
ths, It has become absolutely necessary
TO carry In stock every kind and style
that's made, and We DO Il
sAKs AND COMPANY.
While We have other styles possessing
great merit, ye. We must say the "sTAR"
brand shines as brightly in popular favor
as Its "axed" sponsors do in spotless
space. Its popularity will not rsne be-
cause each succeeding season the manu-
iacturers come out with some new i'm.
proyemen,, anticipating every want We
control tho "Star" Shlrtwaists for vir-
ginis.
sAKs AND coMPANY.
The Mothers Friend il another
brand that iuds popular favor. It's Pc
cuiisr construction recommends n 70
mothers OF boys who hsbltusliy burst the
buttons of their waists. In this case tho
buttons are sewed on bsl,. the button
holes being on tho ueist The same belt
can be worn with any number Of waists.
sAKs AND COMPANY.
The "Brokaw1 woollen Waists are the
best that are made; In contradistinctioa
10 all others that ara madc of woollcn
fabrics they NJ perfectly. They are tho
roughly shrunk and thu colors aro per-
fectly safe. We have tho choicest pro-
ducts OF the "Brokswp Manufacturing
Company. Prices 81 oS2Jo.
SAKS AND COMPANY.
Unlaundered Waists from q to ~ cents
Laundercd from ~ cents 20 $40 No
mattor how cheap tho waist, tho ~ will
be found perfect We have no place In
our stock for goods that will no, n,.
SAKs AND COMPANY.
when thought clashes with thought tho
truth will omanAte. SO when designers
interests clash nner patterns arc sure %
be produced. Tho patterns We are show
ing this season are the most beautiful Ne
have ever seen.
c.Tu q nnNfnANv