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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-15

At the meeting of the Council Friday
night a series of resolutions that had been
adopted by the Alert Fire Company with
reference to certain improvements in the
engine-house were read and referred to
the Committee on Public Lpnds and
Buildings. They call attention to the
fact that the floor is in a dangerous con-
dition because of holes in it and the de-
cayed state of its timbers, and that 1t IS
not provided with the necessary lights.
This committee was directed to report TO
the Council the cost Of paving the engine
house floor with cobble-stones.
HUsTINGs COUBT-LIcENsEs.
The April term of the Hastings Court
commences Tomorrow There will be
no grand jury at TINS session Of the court.
Following is a list Of the petit jurors {:
A. c. Jones, Robert 3. Toney, j. c.
Cole, Charles Wake, +. ". Bass, D. l..
Toney, II. I. Martin, Edward Hatcher,
0. O. Merritt, W. II. Harman. George
p. Walden, John Il. Holmes (colored). =.
c. Donley. 4 " Weimer, c. W. Gibbs,
and Peter Stringfel'ow (colored).
There are 10 criminal cases on the
docket. and the time of the Court will be
taken up in the consideration Of civil
and chsncery cases. Applications for
liquor-licenses will be heard aU this term.
Judge Ingram will probably appoint a
special day for their hearing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-15
,,oxor 9 uro,ner,. NOE Store

A. NJ. Meyer ( Brother have moved
into their new store, on Broad street
near Sixta, and exhibit an unusually at
tractiys line of JeweEy, Silverware,
Plate, &c. The stock also includes many
novelties never before put before the
public by any jeweller in Richmond.
The store has been beautifully fitted up,
and the large rejecting mirrors in the
middle of the store make the building
look square long. with dozens of coun-
tiers and showcases.
All persons WAC want to purchase sny'
thing In this line of goods should call al
A. Nj. Meyer 81 Brothers before they
buy elsewhere, especially if they are
after presents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-15
Charged with the Unlawful sale of
Liquor.

Robert Brown, an old colored man,
whose hair is past growing gray, keeps a
small shop in the vicinity OF Eighth and
Cary streets. OF late the officers OF the
law have suspected Robert of selling
liquor without a license, and not long
ago he WAS arrested on such a charge,
but no case was made out against him.
Another complaint las been lodged
against him, however, and yesterday
Deputy United States Marshal Chapman
arrested him on warrant charging him
with violating the United States Revised
Statutes by carrying on the business of a
retail liquor-dealer without having paid
the license, &c. The accused was taken
before Commissioner ". b. Wall and
bailed for his appearance Tuesday morn.
ing at 10 o'clock, when an examination
will be held.
Brown, when asked by a Dispatch
reporter ss to this matter, said that he
was entirely Innocent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-15
RICHMOND TOBACCO HAgzyr.

To-day was Tue most quiet Tor weeks Trans
actions were merely nolhieE though yesterday
the tone OF the market Was somewhat Improved.
Auction sales Of good West virginia wrappers
showed more ne ani higher prices for good color.
Dark leaf Is unchanged. few sun-cured oilers
have sold AZ good prices mis- week. bat offerings
we're light wlthai. Lynchbufg sales for the past
six months have soen l5.sf0eoo pounds, aud this
week will foot Up 800, 80 pounds. Low grades
are OF and duh. The lover markets will ne
doubt prevent a very heavy planting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-15
The Bagrnge-smasAer.

I have always tried to keep in stock
whatever would sell. But all previous
stock cannot be compared to my present
stock of Trunks, Vahses, Railroad Bags,
Gladstones, Clubs. Grips, &c, in all the
leading styles, colors, aad finishings. L
can promise anything in regard to them
except standing against the Baggage
Smasber. He is my best friend. All
the maledictions intended for him l
leave to a generous public.
j. A. GRIGG, Pace Block.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-15
The Yesfihnie Trims.

1t has been rumored that the vesti-
bule trains are to be withdrawn from the
Atlantic Coast Line to-day because Of the
decrease of travel between Florida and
the North. A Dispatch reporter made
inquiry yesterday at the Byrd-Street sta
tion, but could learn nothing en- the sub
ject. Mr. Charles A. Taylor, the gene
raj passenger agent, was not in, and no
one else spoken to could tell.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-15
Arrest Of FIre-Fiena Ira North Caro-
linn.

On the night Of Thursday, April 9Th,
there was an attempt made TO burn the
meat-house OF Mr.. c. w. Nicholson at
Oakville, Warren county, n. c.. and on
Saturday night, April 9TH, fire WAS
discovered bursting from beneath
one of the porches OF the dwelling
house. BY almost superhuman efforts
the dwelling was saved without
much damage. After this fire the
services of Nrens Detective Agency
we're engaged, and Mr.. Wren in person,
with one Of his operatives Immediately
left for Oakyihe. \. c., to investigate
the case. Mr.. Wren, after careful inves-
tiration, succeeded in locating " the fire
fieni " in the person OF a servant girl
about seventeen years OF age employed
in the house by Mr.. Nicholson. After
working up very stroug circumstantial
case against her he sYore ont warrant
for her arrest, and Special Constable
u. 4. King executed the same,
and the prisoner was Immediately taken
before J. VI. Brian end W. j. Davis. JUS
tees Of the peace of Warren couaty, n.
c.. where she was confronted with the
testimony obtained, when she made a
full confession in open court She stated
that che made the two attempts at burn
ing. and gave for her reason that some
Of the folks had made her mad. She was
sent on for arson n capital crime) to the
grand jury of the Superior Count OF
Warren county, y. c., which meets Sep
tomber Il, 1898, and was committed to
lall without bail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-15
mea,Iesand Other Dtseasesio Louisa.
lCorrs.Dondsncs Of tho RicamoRd Dispatch.l
o.-.-. L.a...r-la-.-. LII IA.a

Louisa COURTHOUSE. VA. April IL, 1883.
There is . dearth Of news in this section,
politics being az stsadstill and tho farmers all
busy at home trying 70 make up fer lest time
caused by the excessive wet weather OF the early
spring.
Measles have been holsing high carnival
tarou gaout this and Gdjoibing counties, in some
cases being complicated with wkooptcg-c0
and chicksn-poX and in others with diPhthsria.
II h as proved fatal 10 > large number OF casee,
and regret 10 state that Ar. j. Z. Bieb, OF this
place has in the last ter days lost his three Oldest
children. he has the sympathy OF the entire
community in his sad scaictisn. N.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-15
Uuaha Piauo-A Rargaiu.

We have large full sized Seven-Oc-
tave Rosewood-C Case, handsome Carved
Legs, and -Four Round Corners Knabe
Piano in perfect condition at 500 cash.
If any time is wanted s per cent in
terest added to deferred payments. We
mean business. We are the only author
lied agents for Knabe. II you want q
Piano call next to the corner of Ninth
and Main streets.
MANLY b. RAMOS & Co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-15
Riehm end Theatre.

Last night the Theatre curtain fell on
the close of the regular season. There
may probably be more attractions to fol-
low, but the regular season is now con-
sidered at an end. Mrs. Powell mas dsae
sll in her power to bring the best sttrac-
tons here, and has succeeded. The book
ings for the hext season are unusually
numerous at this early date, and give
promise of very attractive season.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-15

trustee 10 Cassie o. Lyme, 2os feet on
Fourth street between Cary and Genial,
81, 700: W. j. Jones and wife TO Mary
L. Wood, 6 feet on China street between
Laurel and Cherry, 500; Franz Schultz
and wife TO Charles Scott, 20 feet on
Boyd street between Harrison and Han
cnck eGn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-15

Excursion to Washington ria the
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
railroad Saturday night, Nay 5, 1888.
Train leaves Elba station at 1899 clock.
Fare for the round trip 50. For particu-
lars call on J. NJ. Thompson & Brother,
corner Second and Bread streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-15

BALTTg0Rg, Mo. Aprn Lotion dull; nii-
dllng. g-.sItc Flour lrm. win K.ci inquiry.
WReAt-SOurhorn steady and quiet: rel. g2a)fc.;
amber, ga7i5; w,slcrn higher; No. : Fin'er
rcd. SCOT, t9tlc. ask~I: MAY. ~ 80 ic. June,
giaJlLc. july. = lHc toru-0outher1 WIRE
easier. yellow higher: white. H2 = s63.; yell0E,
62a63c.: western higher, niisoi. Hp)t b2th2 49,;
May y1s.all sc.; juu-. ab4c. Oats -tridy;
southern aud Pennsylvania, f'aiic.; westera
white. 4iaf-c.: western mixed. s-a3"-- hls
firm AZ i0as4O. Provisions slfaAY. rigs easier
a. - 4HlGc. coffee g,cs'i 10 nIn cArGo"-, ordinary
% fair Ifaitl5c. SuFar nrrrr ; -oft, l3 49,;
coppe--rehned hrm 1nd as.i'e az lbHalec. WINS
kew steady "A g2l4u... OJnfr articles un-
changed. frrigtts f1 Liverpool per steamer
duh. cotton, l-l5l. n0nr, per ion, -; grain. ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-15
A Distressing Tragedy.

ny Telegraph 20 the Dispstch,l
WOODBURY., n. j., April H.-COasfsbls Jacob
Yearicks, Of Red Ba1t, is one Of the "asatn-
watch over George Ldakan. in Jail here for
murder. His wife visited him to-day, aud az
they sat side by side fearcks's cot In the jail
corr idor Ysaricks stsopoa 70 pick up a book. Ills
heavy revolver dropped from his pocket upeE
the stone nOOr and was discharged. Tke bullet
entered Mrs. Ieanckss heart. Killing her in
stautly
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-15
The Richmond ana Chesapeake
Road.

The annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers of the Richmond and Chesapeake
Railroad Company was advertised to be
held yesterday st u o'clock M. at lOl4
east Main street, but there was no quo
rum present An informal conference
was held and another meeting will be
called for some day this week. The day
has not yet been agreed upon.
Mr.. fanny and several other gentle
men from the North who are interested
in this road are here and they seem to
feel confident that this road will be built
and successfully operated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-15
Two Year. in the Penitsn,isry.

WOODSTOCK. VA. April i4.-Tss Jury IN the
case Of Sram r. HRusSHauck. q vell-to-co resi-
dent Of Shenandoah county. GA trial for she be-
trayal OF young woman. Mary Alice Rinker.
brought ia to-day q verdict ef guilty with i'm
prisOnmeDt IL the state peniteBSiary for two
years motion for a new trial was overruled.
Bills Of exception were taken and the case win
DO carried % the Court OF Appeals.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-15
THE TERMINAL

Mr.. f. d. Christian, who is interested
in both Terminal and Danville affairs,
was asked yesterday what he thought OF
the trouble among the Terminal people.
He replied that he did not suppose it
would amount 10 anything; that he
really knew very little mere about it than
he had read IN the newspapers.
Mr.. James y. Pace, one OF the Termi-
nal directors, endorsed what was said by
Mr.. Christian. :" think, said he, cit
is perhaps only bluff, and will all blow
over before tho meeting called to be held
in this city May 3lst.
Mr.. Pace SAID further thai he thought
it highly probable that this dissention
was created either by the Georgia Cen
trail with a view TO getting control of the
East Tennessee and thereby the eastern
North Carolina freight or OF spectators
who are endeavoriRg to get back money
that they have lost in this stock. Mr..
Pace thinks harmony will probably pre-
vail before the Richmond meeting and
that ii held the attendance will be small.
The PRESIDENT.
lie could not say who would be
chosen president but thought it would
probably be Inman, Brice, or Scott, pre-
sident Of the Danyille. None of them,
however, seem to care for it. he said, as
they have succeeded in getting Sully
out.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-15
West Point Nsies.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dlspatch.l
Mgsr PnINr " AnrIl Il lAAa

fCOrresp0ndence o. Tue Wehmond Dlspatch.l
WEST POINT, Va, April IL, tSSS
The revival at tho baptist church has closed.
There has been continuous revival at the dit
fersut churches in tswu for niue weeks. Rev. T..
l. West immersed seven candidates In tho
NattaEOni yesterday evening.
The James River COnvocation OF the Episcopal
Church viii neethere next Tuesday night
The steamship Guy Maunaring, Of Liverpool.
has sailed with cargo Of $500 bales Of Gotten, a
large quantity OF tobacco and general mer-
chandi-e. This is the largest ship that has ever
cone here.
The green sandman beds along the Pamunbey
are being developed. THIS mari Is said q excel
the famous green sandman Of New Jersey as q
fertilizer.
The steamer Havana has taken tho place az
one OF the regular Baltimore steamers for 3 few
days. ALPHA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-15
prauerty transfers.

Richmond II. q. Cannon, sole
acting trustee, TO Planters National
pspk' ne feet on Cary street
corner Seventeenth, Sl1,e0e; II. g..
Cannon To Michael Kelly, sc feet
ON Twelfth street between Clay and
Leigh, sos Caroline b. Gwathmey 8
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-15

street, which they will occupy, when re-
modelled with new recess front, &c,
about July lat. The interior viii be
fitted up in antique quartered oak.
making one OF the handsomest places Of
business in this CITY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-15
STATE EXPOSITION.
AN ADDITIONAL LIST OF SUBSCRIBERS
TO THE STOCK.
Plans for the Building TO be Erected at
Once on the Grounds Of the
Society.

The followingnamed persons have
subscribed to the Exposition stock since
the publication of the list on last Sun
day. As was stated with the publication
a week since, all persons whose names
have been omitted and who will take the
trouble to inform the secretary Major
A. Il. Venable-may have the same pub
lished
it is worthy Of note that five Of orr
colOred citizens have subscribed to this
stock, and, considering their financial
ability, certainly they have set sn ex-
ample of public spirit worthy of emula-
ton.
The D'spaich hopes to have the
pleasure of publishing another long list
of new subscribers nCNt Sunday
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-15
THr WEATHER IN RICHMOND YESTERDAY was
rarflv cloudy and windy
Mean tenperature. .........-.. 49,.

| have few cid Hams cured by Mr..
Thomas Hewitt OF WeyanOke, Va. No
such Hams can be had at this season.
Tho increasing sales OF my 81 80
Whiskey prove its quality 81 per gallon
will hardly procure a purer article.
JULIEN BISFoRD,
two doors below Dispatch Office.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-15
A Gaaa Mars.

Messrs. Walter ID. Moses & Co., who
have been much eramped for some
time in their present quarters, have
leased the cVmmodious store lately
occupied by Cardozo Il Co, 1905 Main
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-15
A Chicago Sensational Suicide.

fBy telegraph 10 the Dispatch.l
CHICAGO, April H-ln tbs presence OF hun
dreds Of people on euslnsss thoroughfare In
Chicago Simea kosenesla. q travelling sales
man. stabbed himself 10 tbs heart this afternoon
and fell TO the sidewalk dead. state street near
Washington. the csatrs Of the fashionable shop
ping district, was tho scene Of ths tragedy. A
poc5et-knife was the weapon. No explanation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-15
NORFOLK PEANUT MARKET
rp....,.-,.S - fh. flf.,at.h

ATaIL lL-Market steady. VITA fair sslss of
good stock all tho week. Poor grades are hardly
WORTH handling az all. as tho factory men is-
uana the BEST. Prices. hsgeyeT. keep steadily
down and show no inclination u advance Prime,
2lta3c. extra. &c. common. lHiAc.; shehei,
2a2sc.; spanish, 24seic; factory hand-picked,
sake.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-15

The jefferson Beneficial and Social
Society viii give an encuraisn to Mount
Pleasant on Whit Monday, May 2lst
An excursion train will leave here on
the 18th Of May for Washington, giving
exeursionists Sunday and Whit-Monday
ia Washington,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-15

TONI VI NV TVNf INV :, MINI 10 E7IE
.by telegraph
AERffED.
steamship KanGWha. Sears, New York.
Steamship PTegress, sears, New lOrk; coaled
aud sailed for ProRrsso
Steamship intrepid. New orieans. % coal.
steam-y yacht Nohiaas, Old Point 10 coal
san.ED.
Steamship Kanawha, sears, New York.
Steam ship Washington City. Havana, coalet.
Schooner Ida II. Matthias. Ssw York, grain.
SchooEers IsviniS Cam ,eoll. Veal, Now lork
II. b. ogden, Harrington, New YORK; W. II. Bat
lev. Pesrco New Yer: yfkiHg. Church, Port
land: Wey bosaet. Tov 20, Portland; J. Howell
Leeds, Crsmmer, Ne Ifyyort; ". ID MARVEL
OiEeife, Bosl0a- a coal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-15

CIscINNAri. tpril N.-iiour strong. Wheat
strong: No. , re-. $50. tora strong and higher
No. mixed. 5li.c. Oa'- 1rmf. 40. mixed,
3ibc PORK drn,r at s,tJl Lard strong and
higher at 40 HuiS-nta.s firm: short-rlh-,
$50. Bacon hor,-ceor, sn15asS.sss. Whis-
koY. aiO9 HOss llgner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-15
LATE WEATHER REPORT.

- WASHINGTON, April 15-l 4. A-FOr
Virginia, slightly colder, fair weather,
kllH winds becoMing light 20 fresh easterly.
'''" For North Carolina, SOath Carolina,
-Iagd Georgia, si ,hly cooler, foir Wea-
Their, light 70 fresh variable winds, be-
lmine generally easterly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-15
MINOR MENTION.

Services will be held in all of the city
churches to-day.
The meeting at the railroad reading
room this afternoon promises to be espe-
cislly interesting
A stated communication OF Manchester
Lodge, No. II, a. L. and 4. NJ, will be
held Saturday night.
Most Of the Chesterfield schools have
closed. The Manchester schools will
close on Friday, May 18th.
Fish are now plentiful and are selling
at moderate prices. Large crowds flock
10 the river daily to enjoy the sport and
the seine men are doing well.
The brickmakers have begun opera
tons III their yards and expect a good
season.
The five spans OF iron bridge recently
built bv the Danville Railroad Company
in substitution of as many spans OF
wood are being painted white,
the standard bridge color. This COM
paay's bridge over James river Is now
one of the best III the country. Seven
snans are iron Of the best and most i'm
proved style, and the eight spans OF
wood are strong enough to support Mo-
eul engines or any other weight ever
placed on a railroad.
An adjourned meeting OF tho City
Democratic Committee viii be held to-
morrow night in the Mayor's-Court
room TO instruct the canvassers recently
elected and prepare them to enter upon
the discharge OF their duties Tuesday
morning. One has been selected Tor
each ward.
Mr.. A. f. Gouldman and his son-in-
law. John f. cranberry, whose houses,
together with others, were destroyed by
fire seme three weeks ago, are having a
handsome double-tenement brick bulld-
ing erected, the street floors OF which
will be used for storehouses and the mp
ner mart as residences. The other peo-
ME whose houses were burned the same
night will soon have them replaced. In
fact. work has begun on one OF them.
Mr.. Williams, who came here from the
State of Pennsylvania to assist in the
operation OF the Bessemer-steel plant on
Belle Isle, left the city Thursday night
for New York, and expected to sail on
the Etruria for England.
Judge William |. Clopton and Messrs
F. W. Weisiger and Arthur l.. Adamson
returned late Friday night from the Co
boke Pond, where they caught some
fine club and perch. Judge Clopton
drew to the top of the water very fine
chub. the estimated weight Of which was
at least ten pounds, but it succeeded IN
extricating itself before 1t was taken INTO
the boat. -,
Mr.. William J. Williams, highly re-
spected resident, died yesterday at his
residence, No. 420 Maury street. in the
ffty-ffth year of his age.
Rev. Mr.. Richardson, editor OF the
Central Presbyterian, will preach at
the Presbyterian church this morning.
The Elliott Grays' Executive Gem
nittee will meet at the Chesterfield
House Tuesday night to make the pre-
liminsry arrangements for the reunion
10 be held on the 10th Of May.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-15
CAPITOL sQUARE SQUIRRELS.
Toronto tCanada) Wishes TO Get {
supply OF Them.
The following was received yesterday ::
MAYORS OFFIcE,l
TORONTO, April II, 1855. !



MAYORS OFFICE,l
TORONTO, April II, 1855 !
Der Nr. MAJOR:
Last month Instructed my secretary to drop
YOU line i'm reference 70 getting few Of the
iu ours, Az not having heard from You have
concluded that the nst0 has gone astray. Two
o. our aldermen wore in your city on thelr re-
turn frem New Orleans tho last festival. and
have described 20 eftsR ths great attraction they
were our people are very anxious 70 see them
here IN our pBrks. We Win ~ pleased 10 eG-
change from our collector in the LOolegichl
Gardens. or should they be tue property Of
private individuals / will be pleased 10 pay
whapcver price you consider them worth.
HOIinF 10 have the pleasure OF meeting you or
any OF the members Of your Council who may
favor our city Win visit during the coming
/. F. CLARKE. Mayor.
His Honor tie Mayor Of Richmond. Ia.
The Mayor leaves it to some of the en-
terprising boys of Virginia to inform
our Canadian friend how ana where such
squirrels can be obtained. as he has no
information on the subject
The Capitol Square squirrels were pre-
sented 10 the Commonwealth by citizens
of various counties, and but for the fact
that many of them have wandered from
the grounds and fallen prey to rapaclous
DOGS and cats there would be some to
send to Canada in answer to this letter /;
as it is the present crop is not large
one
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-15
Damaged Music.

We have large lot Of Music at &c. q
copy. Call ut once and make your So
lection. MAsLy b. RAMOS l. Co.