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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-28
AUCTION SALES.

PURSUANT TO A DECREE of the Corporation
L Court of the city of Alexandria rendered on
Che 22d day of October, 1888, in the chancory
cause of Annie 8. Pierpoint ct vir VS.. Minnie w.
Henderson ct als we will sell at public auction in
front OF the Market House, on Royal street, on
SATURDAY, the 26th day of January, 1889,
NINETEEN go LOTS OF LAND, beginning at
tho g. W. corner of Oronoco and Royal streets and
running west on Oronoco street and south on Roy
al street.
Terms Of Gale: One fourth in cash, and the res
idue in six, twelve and eighteen months Title
to be retained until all is paid. Conveyance at
expense of purchasers. Sale at u m.
GEORGE A. MUSHBACE Commrs.
J.K. N. NORTON, Of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-28

1 John 8. Beach, Clerk ofthe Corporation Court
of the city Of Alexandria, do hereby certify that
J. E. II. Norton has given bond IS required by
decree in the above Cause IS commissioner of sale.
JOHN 6. BEACH, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-28

NIB have authority to sell at private SALE
and will entertain any such offers up to the day
ee SALE There are houses on some of these lots
from which the purchasers can receive rent, or
compel the removal of the houses, as they may
desire, free of charge. The removal can be com
peIled in this suit and the deferred payments caH
Be held until they are removed, if the purchasers
SO desire. 1 have full description and plat %
esch lot which can be at any time at my office
dec24 "a TX. N. NORTON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-08

Personal and osher Items from Our
sister City.

The February term of the Chester
field County Court begins next Monday.
Rev. A. A. Little, of Gordonsyille,
has declined the call extended TO him by
the Presbyterian church of this city.
The mud is settling little, but walk
ing in this city is still very bad and
tlresome.
Elvin Grove, L. A. O. d., will at Their
meeting at Odd-Fellows' Hall next Fri
day have reunion and banquet. II
is expected that all members of the grove
will attend.
Work on the iron bridge being con
structcd over the river by the Richmond
and Danville railroad Company is pro
crossing well. One span is near Y com
plete. The passage of trains is not at
all delayed by the work.
A Society for the Relief CT the Poor
has been established in connection with
the Bmnbridge-Strcct Baptist church,
with quite large membership. The
society has a regular corps of officers,
including a director for each ward, whose
duty it is to inquire into the merits OF
cases reported where help is needed.
The bill to so amend the charter of
Manchester as TO authorize the presiding
Justice in the absence of the Mayor IA
try cases of ordinance violations came
mp in the Senate yesterday on It's en-
erossment. 1t vas passed by, as Mr..
Lloyd desired to attach an amendment
relating TO the duties OF another officer.
There is no objection to the bill and Its
pessaRe is assured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-08
Tho Railroad LaN.

II was at frat thought that the rail
roads of the State would acquiesce i'll the
bill reported to the House from its Com
mittee on Roads and Internal Naviga-
tion-Mr. Dabney chairman-regulating
commerce within the limits of Virginia,
but it is now clear that the measure will
be fought All OF the railroad compa-
nies will probably not wage war on it,
but il seems certain that some OF them
will.
Some OF the members of the House
desire 10 amend the bill so as to allow
the General Assembly, not the Board OF
Public Works, to elect the three pro-
posed commissioners.
This bill ives a special order yesterday,
but was crowded out by prior special or
Cers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-08
Aflen.nIisIrnnre. a


70 the EdNOr Of the Dipdfch;
In your issue Of Sunday you say that
''it would rejoice the people al over the
State to know that decisive measures
were 10 be taken 10 restore the former
beautiful appearance Of the Capitol
Square, sc. What effect is it supposed
it will have on the people of the State
when they learn that bill has been re-
ported from the committee for the pur-
pose of making rratuity OF a slice of
this far property tor purpose which,
So far ass this writer can see or learn from
others, there is absolutely no demand
commensurate with the sacrifice asked
for ? allude to the bill allowing tie
widening Of Bank street DO our Citi.
zcus and the members Of the Legislature
reflect upon what this will involve? The
present lnoll which brings its verdure
to the pavement will haze to terminate
abruptly with an unsightly retaining
wall four feet high in some places addi-
tional steps viii have to be placed and
mounted at the Eleyenth-street entrance,
and q graceful tree will nave to be sacrI-
| feed at the Tenth-street entrance.
More than this, the line Of water oaks,
some of them the most striking trees in
town, will have to fall. This avenue,
which has afforded grateful shade to 50
many OF us from boyhood, which to my
knowledge exctes the admiration of all
Observant visitors, which constitutes a
noble fringe to the square as seen from
the Library or the portlco-to be deliv-
cred to the axeman And in this day
when we are adjured to plant trees and
! open parks. Imagine the visitors from
/ shaded Hartford and New Haven, whose
coming You notice in the same issue,
turning from franklin street and en-
cOuntering this scene And why should
this be done Has ever anybody seen
a Jam OF vehicles on Bank street? This
morning noticed two in the space Of
twenty minutes. Does not the street
afford a grateful retreat in the blazing
summer from the glare and comparative
hustle of Main street ? Richmond has
no attraction to offer in the way of archi-
lecture. Apart from site and historic
interest her square and sylvan streets are
her attractions. Shall they be in any
way curtaiIed by an operation which
only the imperious demands Of public
interest could Justify?
hope that there may be some further
expression Of public opinion in this mat
ter. The accommodation OF the street
has never been complained OF all these
long years. Why this sudden necessity
of enlarging it
1t is to be hoped that our legislators
will not lightly surrender this public
! property. Fr+'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-08

plars A. B. McCulloch secretary; J..
l.. Henry, financial secretary Miss Katie
Fitzgerald, treasurer; NJ. A. Campbell,
chaplain George Mum. marshal ; Miss
Bortie Campbell, guard Miss Hattie
Wells, sentinel ". w. Craig, past wor-
thy chief tempar; Miss May Sudtelle,
deputy marshal Miss Rosa McCulloch,
assistant financial secretary ; Miss Ella
Gibbs, organist Miss VI. d. Anderson,
assistant organist.
The installation ceremonies were con
Quoted by State Deputy q. ". Hawx-
hurst, assisted by j. B. Burroughs,
district deputy, and a. S. Collins.
Il. G. Traylor district lecturer, will
speak at Zion church, Hanover, next
Sunday at II A. NJ. and organize lodge
Of Good Templars.
Next Tuesday night Mr.. Traylor will
speak at Ashland under the auspices Of
Ashland Lodge of Good Tompldrs.
Rescue Lodge will hold an open meet
ing next Monday night at Central Hall,
on which occasion Church Hill Lodge
will officer and entertain the lodge.
The next visitation will be with
Charity Lodge Monday night, when APP
propriate exercises will take place.
District Lodge, No. |, meets tonight
at McDOnOugh's Hall.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-08
Personals uud Briefs

The electric cars were successfully run
and literally patronized yesterday.
William Hnyes was indicted by the
grand jury Monday for buying railroad
brasses.
Governor Lee yesterday removed the
political disabilities Of Jones Robinson,
of Richmond.
Ex-Senators Pembroke Petit. of Flu
wanna, and II. s. Trout, Of Roanoke,
were on the floor of the Senate yester-
day.
Master James Cook, who completed
his time at the Male Orphan Asylum
last Saturday, contemplates entering the
ministry.
Colonel L. D. Starke, member of the
House of Delegates from Norfolk. left
Yesterday afternoon for a brief visit to
Raleigh, n. G.
To the Police: Make the drivers Of
vehicles respect the right of pedestrians
to cross the streets at the regular cross
ings without danger to the latter's lives
Mr.. Jonn NJ. Hall, formerly an en-
ployee in the Office Of the register in
bankruptcy, and a well-known citizen,
died here night before las after short
illness.
Rev. DR.. Grammer, OF Baltimore, will
preach three times in this city next Sun
dav-in the morning at Grace church !;
in the afternoon at Monumental, and at
night at st. Johns.
The interest of the State OF Virginia
in the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Company heretofore deemed worthless
is now. since the scheme of organization
was set on foot, considered to be worth
$50, 600 or more.
The Board of Physicians Of Henrico
county appointed 10 examine disabled
soldiers applying for Communication under
the act of Assembly of last session will
meet at the court house tomorrow
morning at ii o'clock.
A fourteen. year. old youth employed
in Hoens lithographing establishment
had the forefuger ON his right hand
caught in press yesterday afternoon
and quite badly hurt. 1t is thought that
it will not have to be amputated.
The thirty. ninth anniversary of Pine
Street Baptist church was celebrated
Monday night, when there was u large
congregation present. Addresses were
made by Rev. J. b. Hntson and Rey. j..
NJ. Butler there was fine musical pro-
gramme, and many scholars received
premiums.
And now the Libby Prison scheme OF
Mr.. Gray Is surpassed By proposition
Of Colonel Therass J, EvaRa as pre-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-08
ZIG rRIzE ~ = LoTTLRY.
The small sum Of ~ Makes Man
Independently wealthy.

10 has been sad that marriage Is a lottery, and
it probably is WHOM we consider The very lA"co
proportion OF blanks % prizes stil mairmony
John A. Grady, Of % Nassau street. Ncw York,
viii inc1nio.utly prove Here ' what no says:
NEw YORK, August 81. 1884,
Gsntonen. Last summer spcnt my vacation
Of fow wecks in Now Jersey, being thoroughly
worn ont and broken down Ly ovcrwork and
brain exhaustion. While IN Nov jersey ] pro-
sumo ttaj caught some malaria and ia my
weak state began 20 be tormcnteG with elccp-
lcssncss, terrible dreams and Nightmares when
d.d get a nsp. cola swcl's heRdacne, and a
terrible ncuraic. pain over my heart ttat seve-
ral times made me faint away entirely. I niso
had n most acute dyspepsia ui'd several
doctors bat 81, no help.
Ono lnv went 90 sea Drs. IT, NJ Reyes and
william Georhan Of New ork. aui they said tha:
ifTdliuf into immediate steps 10 get relief !
would lose my mind anl perhaps my h'e. They
both decided that there was but one mcdirinefor
me. and that yogr scotch Oats lssenco. Although
consider pnioui meIlci0cs lottery J tried IT,
Thank God / DID, I certainly should not lave
done so u two such doctors hal not ordered IL.
To-Cay an weu, strong, and hearty. ! sleep
lise atop, eet tIkoa canniual have no malaual
troubles, no headscbc. in fat nothing but per-
feet health ! consider scotch Oat- Essence my
Mascot u was a lucky lottery FOR me after all
Truly yours,
fest john A. GRADY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-08
Richmond Theatre.

Tonight Mr.. Louis James and Miss
Marie Wainwright appear at the
Theatre. They need no introduction to
the Richmond people, having on their
former appearance here given great sat
isfaction and established themselves
as favorites. The play tonight is
Gretchen" suggested by Goethe's
"Faust." Miss Wainwright as Gretchen
is spoken of in very high terms,
and it is declared that hardly anything
can be more beautiful than her por
trayal of the growth Of the maiden's
love, she having the beauty and grace to
look Gretchen and the dramatic ability
to portray the character. In Mephisto
Mr.. James has an excellent opportunity
to display his versatility of talent, and he
is spoken of as ably taking advantage Of
it. He is an entertaining fellow-jolly,
good-natured, full of sarcasm and hu.
NOR. The support is said to be a good
one.
The three performances will be fully
attended, judging by the excellent sale
of seats yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-08
uustings Court, Yesterday.

William Redford Page (colorod.
charged with bigamy. Pleaded guilty.
Sent TO the penitentiary for three years.
James Sweet (colored), charged with
malicious assault upon Thomas Jackson,
was tried and convicted and sent to the
penitentiary for two years.
William Jackson (colored) charged
with feloniously assaulting William Pal
mer. Pleaded guilty and was sent to Jail
for three months and fined one cent.
Edward Tracy, housebreaking. Plead
ed guilty and was sent to jail for four
months and fined one cent.
John Robinson alias Woody, resisting
the police. was sent to jail for thirty
days.
William Fitzhugh Johnson (coloredD,
feloniously asslulting Henry Washing
ton. He was convicted, sent to jail for
tyelve months, and fined one cent The
verdict was set aside and his case was
continued till the next term of the court
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-08
rne penitensiary Contracts.

In the House yesterday Mr.. Carter In
troduced the following resolutions:
R,soircd JY tie Gnerat assembly
the Senate coucurrinG), That on and
after the expiration of the terms of the
contracts made and entered into by the
Board Of directors of the Virginia Pen
itentiary and Larus Il Brother and Joseph
Davis for the hire of convicts confined in
said institution for the manufacture of
tobacco and shoes, the same be not re-
newed.
.. That the Board OF Directors take
(atter the expiration Of said contracts)
immediate steps to employ such convicts
confined in said institution in the man
ufacture of such articles as they may
deem proper, without the aid of power
machinery being used in their manufac-
turc.
Referred to the Committee on Asylums
and Prisons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-08
The Attention of the Police - Asked.

10 Nte LNttW " Uc DtSUuttHs
1t seems to be favorite amusement
of large number OF drivers OF hacks
and other vehicles in this city, particu-
larly in turning angles and curves, to
force pedestrians, young and old, 10 in
dulge in very rapid and inconvenient
movement Of the neither extrefnities, or
incur great hazard to life and limb.
Would it be breach Of the Law under
circumstances of this character to arrest
the dangerous intentions OF the offender
by huIling a small stone, say about the
size Of hens egg, at his bead ? have
often felt strongly tempted to try this ex-
pedient and test the question afterwards
as to its legality.
Seriously this thing has become grea!
evil, and our city authorities ought, to
adopt some stringent means to arrest it.
OLD CITIZEN,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-08

The following delegates have been Sc
lected to represent the Richmond Young
Mems Christian Association in the State
convention which convenes in Peters
burg on Thursday Messrs. W. A. Price,
c. X. Willis (treasurer), W. l.. Willis,
S. f. Bishop, II. L. Moore, j. ID.
Crump, Hon. j. Taylor Ellyson, W.
p. Earnest, Barrett SydnOr, =. A.
Arthur, G. $. Crenshaw, c. f. Thomas
general secretary, j. L. Nicholas las
sistant secretary, Thomas Cornelius
(gymnasium directory, Carter White, j.
ID. Walthall, and James Caskie. A com
mittee of four will also go over to give
an exhibition Of gymnastics.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-08
LEWIS Arr GALLERY,
.ce..u,up,iou C.. es Curea :,

DR.. j. y. Combs. Cwensville, Ohio,
says: 81 have. given SCOTS Emulsion
of Cod Liver OIL with Hypophosphites
TO four patients with better results than
seemed possible with any remedy. All
were hereditary cases OF lung. disease,
and advanced to that stage when coughs,
pain in the chest, frequent breathing,
frequent pulse. fever, aud emaciatlon.
All these cases have increased in weight
from sisseeu 10 tweply'si6ht rounde,
and ace ROW not needjng any uedtslnA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-08
City Circuie Court.

The February term of the City Circuit
Court opened on Monday, and will
probably continue two months or more.
There had been docketed for this term
over $40 motions i'll cases arising under
the coupon crusher These have been
continued until Wednesday the 18th in
slant, when it is expected that proceed
ings in at least $50 more will be begun.
Yesterday orders were entered in one
or two trifing cases, and Mr.. Edward y.
Darlington qualified as an attorney to
practice in this court.
The attachment cases against f. Four
Mon were also heard yesterday. The
sums involved aggregate about $500. No
order was entered, but Judge Wellford
decided that the attachments would hold
good and would not be barred by the
homestead law, as the defendant was be-
yond the limits of the State when the
attachments were served.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-08

poses to take Belle Isle and place IL just
as it looked during the war In the centre
of Lake Michigan. II is in the plan OF
this wonderful enterprise to have line OF
steamers running between Chicago and
the transplauted isle.
At meeting Of the Old Dominion
Democratic Club held February 2, 1888,
the following was adopted:
Resoiced, The thanks OF this club are
hereby extended to the Hon. John A.
Curtis for the manly stand he took on
the floor of the House OF Delegates in
defence Of competent or licensed enei-
neers, and the Richmond delegation in
the General Assembly are requested to
support the resolution offered by Mr..
('urtig
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-08
jenkins seat ON 20 ,he Grand Jury.

James jenkins (colorcl) was before
the Police Court yesterday morning
charged with fclomously shooting John
Titmus, with intent to kill and w. H..
Hall (white) was charged with trespass-
ing on the premises Of James jenkins
and beating him with stick. A full ac-
count of this trouble, which occurred in
Jenkinss bar-room on Eighth street
Monday evening, was published in yes
terday's Djspatch. Justice Richardson,
after hearing the testimony, sent Jen-
kins on to the grand jury. While 1t
was clearly proven that Jenkins shot at
Hall, who had attacked him, and through
mistake hit Titmus, inhicting Slight
wound on the shoulder blade, the Justice
was not entirely satisfied that the shoot
ing was a case OF self-defence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-08
Real Eatafe Sales.

Among other sales made recently by
n. W. Bowe, real estate auctioneer, are
the following: The residence of DIR.
Curry, at the southwest corner of frank
lin and First streets, to Mrs. A. Y.
Stokes, for $4,000, and the handsome
lot on the north side OF Park avenue be-
tween the residence of Judge Witt and
that of Mr.. II. Il. Ellyson, fronting
70 5-12 feet and sold for $40, ,0O0 to Mr..
Gilbert j. Hunt, who will at once erect
thereon three handsome three-story resi-
1nncns
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-08
Police Paw.

Years ago, in time OF financial dis
tress, the pay of the police was reduced
10 per cent They entertain the hope
that the Council will now restore it.
They receive but meagre compensation
for service that is at once exacting, dis
agreeable, and dangerous, and without a
doubt the tax-paying public would be
glad to hear that the Finance Committee
Of the City Council sees its way clear to
recommend a restoration of the old-time
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-08

AFixTLy BLsssING.-simmons Liver Rssuls-
tor--the fayorite home remedy-is entirely vege-
table, and Is the purest and eest family medicine
that Is compounded. No error 10 eo feared In
administering. no injury from exposure after
taxing no loss OF time. It Is the best preventive
medicine, and safe 10 take, no matter What tho
sickness may provo TO b.. aud IA any ordinary
disease will effect a speedy cure.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-08
Opera seat.-Cnonse Of Programme @

The season sale Of tickets for the Ma
tional Opera engagement proceeded yes
terday in a satisfactory manner The
gross sales up to last evening were
slightly short of $1,000, it is officially
stated. Tomorrow morning at $ O'Clock
the sale OF tickets for single nights will
begin at the box office of the Academy.
A change in the rcpcr'ory for the en-
gogemcnt has been made in compliance
with the request of many music-loylng
citizens. Instead Of "The HuQueno's -
on Wednesday night Karl Goldmark's
"Thc Queen of Shoba" will be pro-
duccd. "Ihe Queen Of Sheba ~ has an
Oriental locaic and abounds in splendid
opportunities for spectacular display.
The story OF the opera is based upon
biblical incidents connected with the
visit Of the Queen OF Sheba to the court
OF King Solomon. In the last act n ter
rible sand-storm scene in the desert is
presented. The opera will be strongly
cast.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-08
Po,ice-Court Cases.

Among the cases before the Police
Court Yesterday were the following
Minerva Patterson, drunk and Gre
atino a disturbance and annoying the
conere cation of the Eighteenth-Street
Baptist church. Sent on to the grand
j. J. Boyle, disorderly on the street
and fast driving. Fined $40 aud costs.
G. W. Higgins and Daniel Mack,
stealing 81 from the person Of George
Higgins. Continued until Thursday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-08

From time to time the members of the
House of Delegates are almost driven out
of their hall by smoke issuing from a
register to the right OF the Speakers
chair.
The significance OF it is that it comes
from some unknown crevice in the flue.
The danger is that it will set fire to
the Capitol
A stitch In time, &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-08
A ('o,uDlaias.

Many citizens complain that dirt-carts
with leaky tail.boards are allowed 10
use the streets and sprinkle their loads.
whether it be red clay or ashes, over the
crossings and roadways. thereby be.
coming public nuisanes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-08
oood.rempiaryi Visitation.

Last night was visitation night among
Good Templars for Star of Hope Lodge,
Manchester. A delegation of twenty-five
from Churh-Hill Lodge were present,
together with smaller delegations from
Kescue, jefferson, Charity, and Sidney
lodges. Grand-Secretary Hawxhurst pre-
sided and initiated eeyen candidates.
The following officers were installed
viz. II. @. Trsylor, chief templsr Mrs.
X. @. Traylor. wee templar Mrs. Lucy
Kidd, superintendent Of Juvenile lem
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-08
Supreme Court of Appeals. Yestcr.

Gibson and wife against Rixey's ad-
ministratrix and ais. Appeal allowed
and SupcrscdeaS awarded to decree
pronounced by the Circuit Court OF Eau
quier county on the 23d of December,
1881
Robinson against Crenshaw. Rehcar-
ing denied.
Virginia Midland Railway Company
against Whites administrator. Argued
by Major T. j. Kirkpatrick for plaintiff
in error and f. S. Brown. Esq, for de-
fendant in error and submitted.
Burroughs administrator against
Blackford, trustee. Argued by Major
L. j. Kirkpatrick for appellant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-08
ponbIe rrcr..lN On ,lInnta.

IBy loIogrlph U IN UHUtiCl.I
ATLANTA, GA, February This
morning Bob Cloud (colored) wayaid
his vile and a negro named Henry
Phelps in an alley and fired with a shot
gun. taking of The top Of Phelps's skull
and killing hin insiently. he then fa-
tally wounded bis wife, after which he
surrendered 10 the police.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-08

The committee to whom was referred
the bill providing to charter company
to build railroad from Richmond to
Petersburg, TO follow for several miles
line close to James river, met last
night, and after hearing the views of
Colonel L. G. Ruffn and others declined
10 report the measure favorably.