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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
Personals and Briefs.

The Supreme Court of Appeals meets
here to-day.
Mr.. Alfred T. Harris lost valuable
horse Tuesday.
Mr.. z. NJ. Alfriend has returned to the
city from the North.
The easlamp at the northeast corner
OF Marshall and Adams streets is out of
order.
The electric cars were out exercising
Yesterday evening and ran to the west
ern city limits.
Hon. Charles E. Stuart, of Alexandria,
ex-Speaker of the House of Delegates,
was in the city yesterday and spent some
time at the Capitol.
One Of the men, by the name Of Harri-
son, working at cleaning out the race at
the Old pump-house yesterday had his
arm broken by piece of stone falling
ON it.
The friends and Sunday school OF the
Methodist church in Williamsburg gave
some valuable silver tableware to the
pastor, Rev. T. p. Wise, as a Christmas
present.
c. Emmitt Hill, great sachem OF the
Improved Order of Red Men, received
notice yesterday morning of tue death OF
Past Great Sachem James z. Rely, OF
Winchester.
The British schooner Carpincho, Cap
tain Dawson, which cleared few days
ago. carried $3.50 barrels of flour,
valued at 1856 %, for Bahia, Brazil,
shipped by the Gallego Mills.
At the First Presbyterian church Tues
day evening Mr.. Lee Sutton and Miss
Ella Wagner, daughter of l.. Wagner,
ESQ, were married, Rev. DIR. Kerr Off
ciating. The bridal couple left the same
evening on northern tour.
In the Police Court yesterday morn
ing William McCuein (white) was fined
S5 and costs for assaulting and beating
Henry Christian (colored) in the Second
market during market hours. Chrlstians
appearance showed that he had been
quite roughly handled.
The following officers have been elect
ed for the Baptist Home for Aged Wo-
men: Mrs. j. L. NJ. Curry, president
Mrs. DR.. N. w. Wilson and Mrs. H..
Theodore Ellyson, vice presidents Mrs.
3. B. Van Buren, secretary and Mrs.
Richard Adam, treasurer.
Miss Grace ID. Cooke, Of Red Hills,
Fluyanna county, spent Tuesday night
with her friend. Miss Bessie Powell, at
the American Hotel and left yesterday
afternoon on the $40 train for Matoax,
where she teaches private school. She
had been home TO spend the holidays.
At the annual meeting of the Brick
Manufacturers Association, held yester-
day morning at IL o'clock at the Vir-
ginia Mechanics Institute. the following
officers we're elected for this year Bailey
Davis, president; Allen q. Maynard,
vice president jefferson Powers, trea-
surer; Greed L. Davis, secretary; ". J..
Westwood, w. s. koln, and W. j.
Ready, Board OF Directors.
At the regular annual meeting OF the
West End Building Fund Association,
No. 2, held at Tholl's Hall last night,
the following officers were elected foi
the year of 1885, Charles Il. Miller,
president; F. Il. Tholl, secretary f.
". Wagner, treasurer Frank Miller
Daniel Murphy, and J. A. Mol, trustees
Joseph Schopf. w. II. Owens, w. A.
Pennell, j. W. Parker. j. w. Penneil'
and Joseph Orschel, Board Of Directors
George ]. Hooper, Jr., solicitor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
The Confederate military Conference.

On Friday the 18th instant, at . T.. NJ,
an adjourned meeting of the military
conference of ex-Confederates for
the purpose of establishing a de-
partment will be held in Lee
Camp Hall, this city, Those who in
augurated this movement-fraught with
so much importance to sick and disabled
veterans as well as to their more
fortunate comrades-are gratifed at the
prompt response by different organiza-
tons, and consider the department an
established fact. At the meeting above
referred to the various department
officers will be elected and rules for its
government formulated.
The chairman of this conference
earnestly requests all ex-Confederate
organizations of whatsoever kind to send
representation in the ratio of one to 100
or fraction thereof to the meeting on
the 18th, and also asks newspapers gen
orally to give publication to the above.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
GENERAL m.poxALp's REponr
Some Interesting Facts Concerning
our state Military.

The annual report of Acknowledgement
James Mcdonald. exhibiting the trans
ACTIONS of his office from March /, 1887,
the date of his last report, to December
Isl was laid on the desks Of members OF
the General Assembly yesterday morn
General Mcdonald opens with the fol-
lowing: -,
timing Improvement in the soldiership
~ the volunteers. The number remains
nearly the sarr as at the date OF my last
report-about 1000, rank and file. The
principal change in the organization has
been the disbandment Of the Second re-
ciment, the number Of companies having
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
Norfolk Notes.

Especial telegram TO the Dispatch.l
NORFOLK, Va, January 4.-Yester-
day afternoon the schooner Matte L..
Hiles, Captain Smith, from Bay river 10
Baltimore, with cargo OF yellow-pine
lumber, ran upon one of the anchors OF
a dredge at work on the North river bar
and stove hole in her bottom, causing
her to sink within an hour in ten feet OF
water Captain Smith came to Norfolk
on passing steamer and noted protest
to-day. He also engaged wreckers to
raise his vessel, and they left to-day with
the tug Nettie and the schooner Joseph
Allen with all appliances for that pur-
pose.
The coast-survey steamers A. ID.
Bache, Blake, and Gedney were in
Hampton Roads this morning, whence
they will go South for their winters
work.
The Bay-Line steamer Virginia smash
ed into a Western Branch oyster-pungy
this afternoon on the Portsmouth flats,
damaging the pungy considerably.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
Eanf-Ind Amateurs.

The dramatic entertainment given at
Corcoran Hall Tuesday night by ladies
and gentlemen of Church Hillin aid of
charitable purposes was highly credita-
BILE performance. The comedetta entitled
"a Happy Pair" with Mr.. Will Rich
ards as Ferdinand Honeyton, and Mrs.
In. Lee as Constance Honeyton, well
deserved the hearty applause OF the
audience The stage-setting was very
handsome. That old but good farce OF
English life, "Box and Cox" was very
amusing, and was well sustained through
out by Mrs. George McMinn as Mrs;
Bouncer, and Mr.. i. n. Lee as Box, and
Mr.. Richards as Cox. Master Harry
Tompkins amused the audience with
several good banjo songs. The first
scene, very pretty one, was designed
by MIR. Richards.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
CAPE CHARLES CITY.
Masonic Loage-Ihe Building Room.

Special telegram to tho Dispatchl
CAPE CHARLES, Va, January 4.-Eyer-
green Lodge, No. 105, A. +. and A. NJ,
which has been working in this place
since April last under dispensation, was
instituted TO- night by George q. Savage,
deputy grand master, and the following
officers regularly installed j. Il. \.
Sterling, worshipful master; William II.
Sterling. senior warden, and {. II.
Savage, junior warden. After the insti-
tuition the members repaired to the
Arlington Hotel and partook of n sump-
tuous supper which WAS awaiting them.
There were present beside the instituting
officers and members quite a number OF
Masons from Eastville and Accomack
lodges. Evergreen Lodge is in flour
ishing condition, three new members
having been initiated at the meeting to-
night.
The building boom here does not seem
to abate in the least. Three more large
stores have been contracted for and will
be erected at once, in addition to which
over dozen dwellings are in course OF
erection and contracts out for several
more.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
TIE BiLIous.

dyspeptic, consiipated, should address, with 10
cents tn siampa for treatise. Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, 653 Main street, Buffalo,
~.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05

charmed the audience with exquisite vo-
calization. She has a high, ford So
prano, and uses it with taste.
Mr.. Appleby acquitted himself very
nicely and did careful and good work
throughout.
AS the Toreador Mr.. Saxon made quite
q hit. 1t wGs his first appearance here.
For the rest, they all did well. Ihe
orchestra was reinforced by an add.
tional cornet and flute, and was one OF
the most effective that has ever visited
Richmond with an opera company.
The chorus did their work very faith
fully and effectively.
Tonight The Daughter OF the Regi-
ment will be given with the full strength
of the company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
THE OYSTER NAVY.
Captain Seth Foster Elected Com
mander OF the Chesapeake.

The Board on the Chesapeake and Its
Tributaries met yesterday morning at 10
o'clock, according to adjournment, and
proceeded to consider further the ques-
tion of the selection of a commander for
the oyster-steamer Chesapeake with the
following result: -,
"Having carefully considered all
questions in relation to the removal of
Captain Seth Foster from the command
Of the steamer Chesapeake, and having
heard argument on both sides of that
question, the board have unanimously
reached the conclusion previously ar
rived at by the legislative committee
that the charges affecting the perform
ance of his duties have not been sus-
tanned and that the efficiency of the
oyster service will not be promoted by
his removal"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
Brooh.Turnpike Case.

The Henrico County Court will be in
session again tomorrow, when Mr..
George p. Haw, counsel for the Brook
Turnpike Company, will be allowed to
file bills of exception upon which the
case may be taken up to the Supreme
Court. When on Tuesday-as fully re-
ported yesterday-the County Court
sustained the report condemning four
out of the six sections of the pike be-
cause it was not in good condition for
travel. Mr.. Haw reserved the right OF
appeal and took tile papers. Whether
the company will accept the judgment
of the Court or take an appeal has not
vet been decided.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
ALEXANDRIA.
An Escape from Jaii-Fire-Personai.
fSnecial telegram 10 the Dispatcb.l

An Escape from Jatf-ftrc-F Fersonef.
Especial telegram to the Dispatcb.l
ALEXANDRIA, VA, January 4.-Billy
Williams escaped during last night, and,
excepting brief inference 10y one Of the
Washington morning papers, there is no
trace of him whatever. Williams was
finally located, captured, and bought
from Baltimore two months ago, and
awaited the action of this term OF the
Corporation Court. He was under in-
dictment for the murder of Policeman
Arnold. The Jail was recently pro
nounced safe, and he was confined
in the second tier with Henry Jewell,
the horse thief, and two Others, and as
the night guard is Stationed within a
dozen feet of their cell-door no fear
existed. The escape was effected by
removing portion Of the partially
decayed window.sill. which gave ac-
cess to the briek-work of the outer
walls, which the prisoners mined
through by the aid of small piece
of iron, either taken from their bedsteads
or gotten from confederate, and then
lowered themselves (twenty feet below
into the yard. How Williams scaled the
wall is unknown. He alone succeeded
in doing so. however. the others being
discovered by the guard, who was called
by the barking of dog. The alarm
was speedily given, but Billy was out in
the moonshine and an hour ahead of
Lieutenant Smith.
Robert Tyler and Miss Hattie King
were united in wedlock last night.
William Taylor's wsgon-stand and
house near Falls Church, with contents,
were consumed by fire last night. No
insurance.
Lee Wright had his hand frightfully
lacerated while coupling cars last night.
There is $50 reward for the return OF
Williams and $500 for his conviction.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05

mingham. The contractorsagree 10 con-
stuct entirely new prisons in accordance
with the best modern plans, as well as
school-rooms for the convicts and
dwelling for the teachers. and to pay the
teachers themselves. The Pratt mines
supply coke for nearly all OF the furnaces
in Alabama. and produce more than 5000
tons per day. This contract for convicts
is, therefore, regarded as highly i'm
portant, since it secures the furnaces
against possible failure to obtain full
supply of coal on account Of strikes, &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
Assauiting a Lady.

A. Steiner and l.. Bernstein were be-
fore the Police Court yesterday morning
charged with assaulting and beating
Mrs. Mary Gentry, who lives on Mar
shall street near the city Jail
Mrs. Gentry appeared in court with
her head bandaged and marked with
spots of blood. She had cash on the
top of her head, which she said was the
result OF a blow which one of the men
gave her while the other looked on.
The parties accused said they had a
witness which they would like to have
summoned. The Justice thereupon con-
tinued the case until to- day and required
the two men to give bail in the sum OF
S300.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
Civil Service Examining Board.

The United States Civil Service Com
mission began its examinations for the
Washington departmental service IN this
city yesterday at the custom-h house.
Mr.. Montgomery Cumming and Mr..
Leroy 5. Edwards acted as the Board
of Examiners. There were thirteen
applicants. nine men and four women,
and the examinations lasted from 8 in
the morning until between 6 and in
the evening.
From here the board goes to Raleigh,
where il will conduct an examination on
the 9th, and on the 9th it is due in
Lynchburg.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
Hastings Court, Yesterday.

Edward Kinney, for assault on Henry
johnson. Sent to jail for thirty days
and fined one cent.
John Glasgow, breaking and entering
she store-house of Taylor & Boiling.
Sent to the penitentiary for five years.
Charles Braxton, entering the house
of Jordan Randolph. Given five years
in the penitentiary.
Sonny Johnson, stealing silver
watch from the person Of Phillip Aim-
norman. Sentenced to five years In the
penitentiary. i.
James Ruskell, playing policy. Fined
S10
All OF the above parties are colored.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
matrimonial MusicaI Harmony.

At st. Peters Cathedral Yesterday
morning at 10 o'clock Mr.. Antonio Equi,
Richmond's accomplished trombone So
loist, and Miss Lizzie U. Dickman, a
charming young pianist of this city,
were Joined in holy wedlock by Very
Rev. Father Van de Vyver. The music
for the occasion was unusually fine, the
Wedding March being played on the
organ, assisted by a large orchestra OF
the professional musicians OF Richmond.
BY this marriage there is happy blend
ing of temperament and talent, and both
the principals are great and deserved
favorites in their respective circles. Mr..
and Mrs. Equi left on the ii o'clock
A. NJ. train for a northern tour.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
TaoRTY.YEARs EXPERIENCE OF

T AN OLD MUSEUMS. WISsLoW's
sooTBING-sYRUP Is the prescription OF one OF
the best female physicians and nurses In the
United statos, ard has been used for forty years
with neyer-falling sai0iy and success by millions
of mothers and children. from tho feeble Infant
of ons week old 10 the adult II corrects acidity
Of the stomach, relieves windcoiic, regulates mo
bowels. and gives rest, health. and comfort so
mother and child. We bciisveit the best and
surest remedy In the world In all cases OF Dysen-
terry and Diarhea IN children, whether arising
from teethlng or from any otner cause fuli
directions for using will accompany each oo'tie
None genuine unless the Jae- simiIs OF CURTIS
a PERKINS Is on the outside wrapper. Sold BY
an Medicine Dealers. 70 cents bottle.
ia Seodiv
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05

fallen below the minimum required by
law and three companies have been
mustered out OF service, but three Others
have been added, making the force to
consist at present of-infantry compa-
nies, As /; artillery batteries, b; cavalry
troops, 4.
OF the infantry companies l6 are COL
ored.
The law allows 60 companies OF infan-
try, batteries Of artillery, and 10 troops
OF cavalry. Several new companies are
now in process OF formation.
Several OF the companies now in COM
mission are in so unsatisfactory condl-
ton as to render probable their early
disbandment unless improvement is soon
visible, but the great body Of the State
troops are to-day better dressed, better
drilled, better disciplined, better armed,
and better prepared for prompt and
effective service than at any time since
the re-establishment of the volunteer
service in 1871. Three times during the
present year, once at Newport News,
once at Petersburg, and once at Poca-
hontas in Tazewel, bodies of them
have been called on to aid the civil
authority in suppressing or prevent
ing riotous proceedings. Their response
in each case was immediate and cheerful,
and their presence at the scene of disturb
ance was of itself sufficient to quiet dis
order and restore the reign OF law. On
several other occasions, at the burial OF
Ex-Governor Smith in this city, at Deco
ration Day in Norfolk, at laying of the.
cornerstone Of the City Hall in Rich
mond. at the national encampment and
drill at Washington, at the celebration
of the centennial of the Constitution In
Philadelphia, and at the laying Of the
corner stone OF the Lee monument at
Richmond, they were together in bodies
varying in number from two hundred to a
thousand, and were on each occasion con-
spicuous for soldierly appearance and
bearing in ranks, and for good conduct
when off duty. On the last of the above
named occasions the line included, for
the first time since the war, brigade of
infantry, with brigadier-general and
staff at its head, battalion of artillery
with major and staff, and battalion OF
cavalry with a major and staff. The
scene was made more splendid and im-
posing by the presence in the line OF the
two admirable corps of cadets from Lex
ington and Blacksburg, as well as that OF
a fine company from North Carolina,
and one from Maryland. Several com
panies that did not take part in the
Washington encampment had encamp-
ments of their own during the summer
Details relating to the condition of the
various organizations and their opera
tions during the year will be found in
the reports herewith submitted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
Wneh Of BrnNPr.

The interest in the union Baptist meet
ings is rising higher and higher. There
we're three meetings last night-one at
Leigh-Street, one at Pine-Street, and
one at Grace-Street church. All were
largely attended, but the great crowd
gathered at Grace-Street. The meeting
was led by Rev. Mr.. Pitt and was par
ticjpated in by a number Of ministers
and lsymen. There will be meetings to-
night at the Second church and at
Yenable and Clay-Street churches-sub-
ject, Revival of Christian Steward
f,;n
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
rniop prcsbytortan services.

A union Presbyterian service was held
last night in the main audience-room Of
DR.. Hoges church. There were adj
dresses by Rev. Messrs. HowisOn, Camp
bell, and Drew, and DR.. Kerr and Dr.
Hoge also participated in the pro-
gramme of exercises.
Tonight there will be union services
held at the Fourth Presbyterian church,
Of which Rev. Calvin Stewart is pastor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
rre.idenslal Nominations.

WAsHISGros, january 4.--The presi-
dent has sent to the Senate the following
recess nominations Interior BentonJ.
Hall, Of Iowa. 10 be Commissioner OF
Patents. 10 be Interstate Commerce
Commissioners. Thomas NJ. Cooley. OF
Michigan William Il. Morrison. OF Hi
nois Augustus Schoonmaker, OF New
York Aldace Il. Walker. Of Vermont
and Walter L. Bragg. Of Alabama.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
Tho Academy Tonight.

Tonight Miss Hettie Bernard Chase,
a soubrette actress, will begin q three
nights engagement at the Academy
in "Rags, the Wildcat Of Woodland
Farm" The scene of the play is laid
around vicksburg, Miss, during the war,
and is said to be very interesting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
luexpedient TO Change.

A joint meeting of the Council Com
mlttees on the First and Second Mar
kets was held in the Council chamber
last night to consider the advisability OF
changing the ordinance regulating the
renting out Of stalls, so as to provide
that it be done by putting them up at
auction. After fully considering the
subject it was agreed to let the law re-
main unchanged. 49,
Only stalls which are unoccupied will
be offered at auction, as was the case q
few days ago at the Second market.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
The Goa, moyemeut 10 Cincinnati.

PrrTsBURGH, January 4.-This morn
ing the tow-boat Little Bill, in attempt
ing to pass through narrow passage
made by the lowering OF some OF the
wickets at Dayis-island dam, struck one
of the broken wickets and knocked it
down, clearing the channel for space
of 200 feet. Boats are now passing
through the opening made by the acci-
dent. and about 1900, COO bushels OF coal
will get out for shipment TO Cincinnati
and Louisville, instead Of 100000
bushels as expected. The river is re-
ceding slowly, with seven' feet one inch
in the channel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
All of the above parties are colored.
TIE Thearre Las, N,ght-Carmen.

The Boston Ideals ecIIpsed themselves
last evening in their very successful pre-
sentation Of Bezet's beautiful opera
Carmen, and most brilliant audience
was assembled to hear it. The charming
wild and weird strains. with the beauti-
full orchestration throughout, so riyetted
general attention that little thought was
given TO applause. /,
Miss Zelie de Lussan is truly an ideal
"Carmen." With little makeup" she
presents the true type OF the spanish
girl, while her acting feryid. coquettish,
and impasnoned by turns-fitted the rdfs
10 perfection. Her costumes were ex-
quisite and she sang beautifully.
Miss Avery was in good voice ana
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
AIabama's Conviets Lcf Ont by
Contract.

MONTGOMERY, January 4.-The State
of Alabama has let out all her conyicts on
ten-year contracts to the Tennessee
Coal, Iron, aud Railroad Company.
They number about 600, and the average
price is sl3 per month each, which is
"a more than the State has ever before
received. The convicts will all be worked
in the great Pratt coal-miness near Bir-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
Every DeIieacy
at Antoni's Restaurant after the opera.

We wish TO call the attention OF the
Richmond housekeepers to Jennings
fine quality of Fruit Preserves, qua
ranteed TO be made from selected fruits
and pure sugar. Ask your retail grocer
for them. TAYLoB& BoLLINd,
Sole Agents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-05
Travelling Cioek.nender Murdered.

lDJ IoItBfaPEI 70 'I1V DI7P's7111sI
RALEIGH, N. c., January 4.-The
dead body of an itinerant clock.mender
was found in the woods four miles from
Cresswell, in Washington county, yes
terday. The appearances indicate that
he had been murdered. His head was
horribly crushed and he had been dead,
apparently, four or five days. Three
negroes have been arrested on suspicion,
and one of them has confessed to seeing
another kill him. A letter in the dead
mans pocket showed his name to be Z.
Dawman. Robbery was the object OF
the murder.