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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-03
THE SENATORIAL CONTEST.
Mr.. HoustOn FlIes His Answer and
Asks the senate TO Dismiss
the Case.

Mr. ID. +. Houston, of Roanoke, the
Republican member of the Senate from
the Fourth district, whose position Mr..
William NJ. Ellis is now cOntesting, was
in his seat yesterday for the first time
for some days.
He was busily engaged during the
morning preparing memorial, which
was presented at II later hour by Mr..
Gee, asking that the Senate dismiss from
the consideration of the Committee on
Privileges and Elections certain matters
in the contested-election case of Ellis rs.
Houston. The paper was referred to the
Committee on Privileges and Elections.
The chief ground upon which Mr..
Houston asks that the case be dismissed
is that Ellis failed to comply with the
statutory provision requiring a contest
ant TO make oath to the statements con-
tained in his notice of contest and spcci-
fications. Mr.. Houstons answer and
specifications to Eilis's paper WAS also
filed with the clerk of the committee
yesterday.
The committee will meet this morning
at 10 o'clock to consider the case.
The primary questions TO be looked
into are whether Houston's memorial
sets forth sufficient ground to warrant
them in recommending that the case be
dismissed, and whether Ellis shall be al
lowed further time in which to get up a
reioinder to Houston's answer.
A ub-committee has been appointed
to take tue testimony, and as soon as
these preliminaries are settled this COM
mittee, should the investigation proceed,
will go to Roanoke to take testimony.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-03
Reyenue from Oysters.

The House Committee on the Chesa-
peake and It's Tributaries met yester-
day morning and had under considera-
ton the bill introduced 10y Mr. Curtis,
of Richmond, looking to the enlarge
ment of the oyster revenue. Captain Seth
Foster, commander of the steamer Chesa-
peake. of the oyster navy, appeared be-
fore the committee and expressed him
self in favor of the dredgels having more
ground. II this were done he believed
more revenue would be obtained to sup
port the oyster navy. He proposed spe-
cial dredging grounds for two or three
years, aud said that the dredgers now
have nowhere to work in the Chesapeake
bay after they come out of the Potomac ;
hence he submitted the views above set
forth.
The bill was reported to the House ia
yorably.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-03
ulnn Ltceu,. an st. Paul

A ST. Paul Mimi special says: To-
day was the last chance afforded for the
saloon-keepers TO take out their licenses
under the high-license law, and all day
City Clerk Prendergast and his assistants
have been busily engaged in making out
licenses. At the time of closing the
Office 270 licenses had been issued,
while 2S5 bonds have been fled. The
city clerk calculates that by tomorrow
275 licenses will have been paid up. 4
nnmber OF saloon-men who have applied
for licenses and others who have gone
so far as to file bonds will not put up
their 81, 900, preferring 10 wait until
they can see the effect of the high. IL
oense law or until new and more adyan-
tageous business points can be secured.
OF course, there is nothing TO prevent a
salooa.man from applying for license
at any time. The effect OF the enforce
ment OF the law has not been to close
ont as many OF the smaller suburban
places as was expected. The great cry
against the high.license legislation bss
been that it would drive all out OF the
liquor business but the largest places.
and throw the traffic into the hands
OF tho few wealthy saloon-men at the ex-
pense of. the many. Already il is 10 be
observed that this win not be the case.
The officers viii promptly proceed
against those saloon-men who attempt to
do business without at once depositing
the 81, 900. and they declare that no time
will DO given and no fayors shown. An
impression prevails among the saloon.
men that they viii be allowed until
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-03

organization. "Faust the opera OF the
opening night, has never before been
heard here on such a scale OF msgnifl-
cence. The great scenes are all to be
presented, it is promised, in the most
elaborate manner. In this work wiliap-
pear several Of the strongest singers with
the company also, the entire chorus OF
seyenty-fve and the ballet of forty, and
the National opera orchestra of fifty IN
strumentalists.
The other works in the repertoire
nohengrn and the Huguenots) have
been selected with view to making as
great a contrast as possible and present
the strongest and most interesting pro-
ductions of several of the great master
writer's of grand opera.
AS the sale of tickets for tho three
performances will commence at Ramos
Il Co. s Monday morning, it will be well
for those intending 10 enjoy all OF the
operas TO be early in line, as indications
point to a large season-ticket sale.
The single night ticket sale begins at
the Academy box-office on Thursday
morning, February 9th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-03
mANcnEsrEm,s NEwsBUDGEr.
er-works-Taik or n Christian
Churcb-Briefs and Personals.

The Manchester Council at regular
meeting held ON the night of January
18th adopted preamble and resolution
authorizing the Joint Committees on FL
nance and Water TO contract with such
party or parties with whom the best
terms could be made for the establish
ment OF water system Cor this city, and
allowing the committee, if necessary. TO
employ the aid of an expert in
such matters. There has already
been grumbling on the part Of
sOmo because the committee have
not before now awarded the con-
tract. These gentlemen, however, have
the best interests of the city at
heart and are proceeding cautiously.
The services OF a gentleman thoroughly
acquainted with such matters have been
secured, and the subject is receiving the
most careful attention both at his hands
and at the hands of the committee. The
undertaking is large one aud involves
in q great measure the city's fu-
ture as well as present good. There
are several propositions before the com
mittee, aud it is quite certain that If
either one of them IS adopted Il will be
the best one 4: il suitablc one cannot be
gotten from among these, then the COM
mittee will look further. 1t appears that
they are proceeding wisely, and there IS
no doubt that in the near future Man
chester will have greatly-improved water
facilities, and upon moderate terms.
There is some talk OF a Christian
church being established in this city.
There are a LARGE number of members
of this denomination resident here. but
they have no house OF worship, and con-
sequenty have eithert to go to Richmond
or attend divine services at some other
church. There are III Manchester and
SwansbOro' three Methodist, three Bap-
tist (inciuding n colored one. one Pres
bytelian, aud two Episcopal Zone color
ed churches. They are doing great
good, and there is room for more.
The temperance meeting held at the
Presbyterian church Wednesday night
was largely attended, and eleven names
were secured for Star Of Hope Lodge,
under whose auspices the meeting was
held. These will be initiated next Tues
day night. Colonel ). Il. Miller and
Captain w. c. Dutton both made fine
addresses. They We're introduced by
Mr.. r. c. Traylor, district lecturer.
A full-dress german viii be given at
Cersley's Hall tonight by the Nanches-
ter German Club. 1t is expected that
there will be about twenty couples Mr..
Rylapd G. Williams will lead the dance.
The Manchester Minstrels gave an en-
tertainment at Cersley's Hall Inst night
for the benefit of the Alert Fire Com
pany. The programme was varied and
contained many amusing features.
MIR. Frank l.. Marks passed through
the city dag before yesterday en- route
for Petersburg. lie was returning from
Washington, where he went to attend the
funeral of his brother William.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-03
Barnes. who will prosecute the inquiry
with system and diligence.

Barnes. who will prosecute the inquiry
With system and diligence.
Mr.. Joseph Davis, Of the Davis Shoe
Company, appeared before the commit
tee and preferred the request that the
State rebuild the shoe.shop as soon rs
practicable. IN order that be may resume
work. He considers that that is the
spirit OF the contract.
Mr.. Davis gave the committee q vast
amount Of information as to how shoes
are nowadays manufactured in prisons
and elsewhere.
MIR. Davis's opinion as to the cause
OF the fire was that it was due to care
lessness.
In the course OF the committees pro-
ceediDgs Mr.. Moses was asked as to his
opinion Of the practicability Of removing
the penitentiary from Richmond. He
said that the cost would be very great
probably in the neighborhood of 500, 900.
The subcommittee will probably meet
to-day at an hour to be fixed by the chair
man.
The committee has the name OF Mr..
Smith, an employee in a collar-factory
here, who will. it is expected, testify that
he sew the flames many minutes before
any alarm was sounded.
The proprietor OF store at the corner
OF Byrd and First streets is also quoted
as saying that he saw the flames long
time before the alarm was given.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-03
Personals and Briefs.

Yesterday, February I'd, was ground
hogs day.
Alderman Joseph g. Dickerson was out
yesterday for the first time since his re-
cent sickness.
Sergeant George II. Matthews, Of the
city police force, First district, has re-
turned from visit to Washington.
Mr. n. w. Bowe has been elected
vice president of the Virginia State In
surance Company Uicc Edward Cohen,
deceased.
A colored man named John Watkins
WAS before the Police Court Yesterday
morning charged with abduction. The
case was continued until this morning.
The annual meeting OF tho Young
Mems Missionary Society Of the Seventh
Street Christian church will be held
next Sunday night, and will be addressed
by Rev. Mr.. Spencer.
On Wednesday the 9Th instant, at 8 p.
NJ, at Christ church, Macon, Ga, Miss
Augusta Lamar Bacon and Mr.. Manly
B. Curry will be married. The groom
elect, who formerly lived here, is now a
resident Of st. Paul, Mimi, and IS the
son OF Hon. j. l.. NJ. Curry.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-03
STATIONARY ENGINEERS.
Richmond Braneh of the National
Association Express Their Views.

Hon. John A. Curtis, one of the Rich
mond members of the House of Dele
gates, has received the following:
RICHMOND. Va, Jan. 27, 1888.
Dear Sir At a regular meeting Of
Richmond Branch, No. |, OF the Ma
tional Association of Stationary Engi-
neers, held on the above date, was di-
rected to inform you that the association
did by a rising vote extend to you vote
Of thanks for the manly position you
have taken in calling the attention Of the
General Assembly to the Importance OF
placing competent and licensed men in
position as engineers, not only at the
Capitol of our State when the Legis-
lature is in session but when it is not in
session. Incompetency might cause the
building and papers, &C., in it to be de-
stroyed with great loss TO the State.
And we would further ask your assist
ance in calling the attention Of the As
sembly to the importance OF having COM
petcnt aud licensed men in the large
manufactures OF this State, where there
are thousands and thousands oil people
at work and are unaware at what mo
ment they may be hurled into eternity.
Yours fraternally,
Il. Il. RODGERS, Secretary,
5l2 north Twenty-Eighth street, city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-03
ASHLAND news.
a Child Burncd-The Cotiege-Whss
the PcepIc Arc Doing.

lCorrespondenco OF ths Richmond Dispafchl
ASHLAND, Feb. 2, 1883.
The littlo daughter OF Mr' Jones,
living about two miles from here, was
burned to death on yesterday. The pa
rents had left the little girl AZ home, and
during their absence she got TO playing
in the iire and was unable to save her
self.
Rev. Mr.. Holderby has been selected
TO preach the sermon before the Ashland
branch OF the Evangelical Alliance in the
college chapel on Sunday night next
The period OF the intermediate
examinations in the college ends to day,
and the "last half" as il is called, begins
tomorrow. About twelve new students
have mstriculAted.
The funeral OF Miss Mary Brooks,
daughter OF Mr.. Edward Brooks, living
near here, took place yesterday, and the
remains were inferred in tho Ashland
cemetery.
Mrs. Q. b. Porter aud family will leave
here on the 22d Of this month for their
future home in Kansas City, Mo.
The Jubilee Ten held a pleasant meet
ing tonight at the residence of Mrs.
Barksdale. Dancing was kept up till
late hour and most pleasant time wss
had by ali.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-03
DECIDEDLY NEW MOVE.
The Mozart Governors to Take Con.
troll or the Academy

at a meeting of the Board of Govern
ors OF the Mozart Association held last
night it was unanimously determined
that the association take possession Of
the Mozart Academy of Music and
hereafter run the same under the man
agement of the Board of Governors,
allowing only frst-class entertainments
to be given therein, and to this end the
board is taking active steps to secure the
best combinations possible for this and
future seasons.
The regular musicoles will hereafter
be given semi-monthly, beginning
Thursday, 10th instant, with the Weber
male quartette (yocaD OF Boston aided
by fine soprano and orchestra.
Mr.. James Lyons has been elected a
member of the Board Of Governors cicG
Mr.. G. OBJ. Cowardin, resigned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-03

ehl hhFlng IN fhflN
youth consumed much candy and used his toeth
10 crack hicEory-uuts and the lgc. he found It
necessary 10 procure fun sot Of false teeth. Not
teing used TO them ne had much trouble with
them. On Inst Modnes iay night he GwoGo from
q dream IN which he thought some one was try
ing 90 stranele him, and 20 his horror fonnd his
upper toeth, plate and all, missing. a terrible
pain and sense Of construction in the chest made
clear TO his mind where bis teeth were-,walloW-
ed
Ills agony increased momentarily until his
noarl y-dstracted wifo was obliged 70 summon n
physician, who ordered his immediate removal
20 hospital. There ne vas given enetcs. pro-
bangs and extractors forced into his esophagus,
and every means known 20 medical science was
used TO relieve the agonized patient just as all
hopo was about 70 bo given up telegram was
received from his wife. which read:
Thank God, John; found teeth under the
bed"
Mr.. Brent walked home.
There are many Diseases Of nervous nature
that are purely imaginary, a. witness the case of
Mr. Brcnt: hut there arc thousands 0i men who
would be better of II they gave heed 70 little
warnings that indicate the onset Of grave ner-
vous affections. n they did So and 10y the use
Of Scotch oats Essence stopped these first symp-
toms Of weakening brain. failing heart, or con
tracing kidney, thoy might now be happy aud
healthy. Some men have too much Imagination,
some too little. lie who uses Scotch Oas Is
sence is surely on the safe side and can make no
mistake. fe S-1t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-03
THE FIRE COMMISSIONERS.
Expectation shat the Bill Would Be
introduced Yesterday.


For n month or more the city delega-
ton in the General Assembly have had
under consideration a bill to establish a
board of commissioners to have control
of the Richmond Fire Department just
as the Board Of Police Commissioners
have charge of the police force here.
In the course of the inquiry made
many questions had to be settled, but
the greatest of these was " Who shat
appoint tie commissioners ?"
There were four propositions:
l. That the commissioners should be
named III the bill.
2. That they should be elected by the
City Council.
3. That they should be nominated by
the Board of Public Interests and elected
by the City Council.
1. That they should he elected by the
Board of Public Interests.
For numerous reasons it was thought
that the fourth plan was the best, so far
as the election of the first board is con-
cerned. And SO a majority of the dele
CATION determined. But as the terms OF
the members of the first board expire the
vacancies will be flied by nominations
to the City Council by the Board Of Pub
lie Interests.
Certainly four, possibly five, of the
members of the city delegation are in
favor of this bill but it has not been in
troduced simply because it is desirable,
if possible, to have the delegation
unanimous in its support.
1t was expected that under these happy
conditions the bill would be introduced
in the House yesterday, but the desired
unanimity could not be obtained.
The days of the session are now
apidly gliding away, and If the bill is
to be presented at all, very little more
delay can be made.
Our delegates must make up their
minds promptly and either urge the bill
forward or abandon it altogether.
The following is list of the members
Of the Board OF Public Interests:
John S. Bethel, chairman.
Common Councilmen Pizzini, Cutch-
ins, and Griffith.
Aldermen Halgrove and Crump.
Private citizens William II. Peasants,
A. II. Courtney, T. II. Ellet, T.. o.
Noting, and John B. Purcell.
BOARD OF PUBLIC INTERESTS.
Senator Lovenstein introduced in the
body OF which he is a member a bill to
amend the charter of the city of Rich
mond by adding additional sections to
chapter !, concerning city officers, SO as
to provide for the appointment of
Board of Public Interests.
The charter provides that the Council
shall appoint certain committees, but
makes no mention of the Board of Pub
lie Interests, and that committee is now
appointed by ordinance. The object Of
this amendment is simply to place the
appointment of this board on the same
footing as other Council committees
whose appointments provided for in the
city charter.
The bill was referred to the Committee
on County, City, and Town Organiza-
tions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-03
.Coosuup,,ou Can be Cured, :,

DR.. J. S. Combs, Owensyille, Ohio,
says: 81 have given SCOTS Emulsion
OF Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphites
10 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, and emacistion.
All these cases have increased in weight
from sixteen TO twenty-eight pounds.
and are now not needing any medicine"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-03
The Late Ex-suage Anderson.

A largely-attended meeting OF the
bench and bar was held in the Supreme
Court room yesterday morning to take
action expressive of sorrow at the death
of the Hon. Francis L. Anderson, OF
Rockbridge, who was for twelve years a
member Of the Supreme Court of Ap-
peals, and who died few weeks ago at
his home near Lexington. The meeting
was called to order by the Hon. Joseph
Christian, and on his motion the Hon.
Lunsforl l.. Lewis, president OF the su-
preme Court, was called to the chair.
On motion a committee of nine was ap-
pointed, with Hon. George l.. Christian
as chairman, 10 prepare resolutions,
These were subsequently reported, and
speeches in favor OF their adoption were
made by Messrs. William Wirt Henry,
James Lyons, Jr, w. W. Crump. and
J. II. Fl. Figgat, and the resolutions
were then adopted.
All these gentlemen spoke with elo-
quence and earnestness OF Judge Ander-
son as pure and good man, an humble
and trustful Christian, and Judge fair
minded, clear-headed, and able,
The Hon. Joseph Christian was ap-
pointed to ask ths Supreme Court to
spread the proceedings OF the meeting on
its records at Richmond, Wytheville, and
Staunton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-03
Byrd-EsIaud Reservoir.

At the next meeting OF the Council a
resolution will be presented recommend
ing that $500 be appropriated to estab-
lish reservoir between Ninth and Tenth
streets and Byrd street and the basin.
This reservoir is to be made out of the
old gauge lock, and is to be used in cases
of fire.
A petition in support of this move will
be presented to the Council signed by
citizens and merchants i'll this neighbor-
hood who represent some S3,OOO,0 900
worth Of property.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-03
Married I'm 1870; Remarked In 1855

An Eagle River (Mich.) telegram Of
the 1st says A strange wedding has
taken place here. Colonel William h.
Wright, an old settler and well-known
kotel-man, was married again 10 the wife
he married forty-eight years ago. He is
the recipient of large pension from the
United States Government, and, know
ing Low difficult it would be for his wife,
in case of his death. to draw his pension
without marriage certificate, had a
new ceremony performed. The Colonel
and Mrs. Wright we're married at Sack
etts Harbor, n. y, in November, 1870,
but while moving from Eagle River
many years ago the marriage certificate
was lost.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-03

A FAMILY fLEssisG.-Simmons Liver Reguls-
tor-the fsgorite home remeiy-.is entirely ysge-
table, and Il the pures; and 0es, family medicine
that Is compounded. No error 70 be feared Ia
administering, no Injury from exposure after
tasiog no loss OF time. lis the best preventive
medicine, aud safc - take, 10 matter what 'hs
sickness may proys 20 b., and n any ordinary
disease will effect 3 speedy clre.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-03
Ssafe Pension Law.

The House Finence Committee yester-
day reported, with some few amend
ments, the bill OF MIR. William A. Ahder-
son. of Rockbridge, proposing to provide
a system OF pensions FOR our disabled
soldiers and widows OF soldiers killed in
service and now remaining unmarried
The bill was recently published in this
paper in full.
II is proposed to appropriate for this
purpose for the first year $4,000.
This bill is in pursuance OF pledge OF
the Roanoke platform.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-03
Sou.ns,ee undepend.n. Cinb.

Last night there was new club or
ganized by the workingmon OF Oregon
Hill under the name OF the Soutnside
Independent Club. The following ofi-
GERS were elected James Creamer,
president William Bowers. vice-presi-
dent James L. King, secretary and
Charles Bgrfoot, sergeant-at-arms. This
club commences with eighty members
and under most favorable auspices. The
meeting was addressed Ivy Mr. Meade
Haskins, u candidate for the Office of
Commonwealth Attorney for tho city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-03
The Police lusftcc.

MIR. Curtis yesterday asked that the
bill in reference to a Police Court for
the city Of Richmond be referred back TO
the committee, as there was a great
deal of opposition to it, and he desired
to give tho opponents Of the measure an
opportunity to appear and he heard on
this guslion.
The bill was recOmmltted.
The Fulton Democratic Club-Mr. T..
VI. Roscher president held its weekly
meeting last night. Routine business
was transacted, and resolution was
unanimously adopted protesting against
the passage of the bill of Mr.. Curtis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-03
Do You Intend

to continue TO suffer with Cough, Cold,
Bronchitis, &C., when you know a single
bottle OF DR.. David's Cough Syrup will
cure you? Don't put OF taking it until
it is too late, but get bottle at once,
for all druggists keep it and gladly
recommend it for what they know it has
done.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-03
southern TeIcgra,h COMPANY.

A deed was recorded in the clerk 8
Office of the Henrico County Court yes
terday from Messrs. Turner and Boul-
ware, special commissioners appointed
under decree Of the United States Cir
cult Court, conveying TO the New York
and Southern Telegraph Company the
property, rights, and franchises OF the
Southern Telegraph Company, which
was sold by auction some months ago.