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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-04
supreme Conrt OF Appeals.

GSsham against Ewell, Judge, and
Others. Further argued by W. A. Jones
and B. Ran. Wexford, Esqs., for
defendants and Captain John 5. Wise
for Dlaintiff
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-04
MECHANICS LIEN LAW.
Meeting OF the subcommittee for
Courts OF Justice.


A meeting of the subcommittee for
courts OF justice to consider the amend
ments offered by Mr.. Waddill, Of Hen
rico, to the mechanics lien law (com-
posed of Messrs. T.. W. Saunders, Giles
G. Huffman. and Edmund Waddill, Jr.).
was held in the hall of the House OF
Delegates last night, and was very large
ly attended by the mechanics, material
men, and builders of the city, and par
ticularly of the two latter classes.
The committee heard the statements Of
a large number of gentlemen from this
city interested in the subject, rs well MS
the statements of representatives from
Norfolk and Portsmouth ; and the mate
rial-men and builders were represented
10y Judge W. W. Crump, l.. o. Wen
denburg, Esq, and Mr.. Harvey Wilson,
Henry 4. Carter, Lyon O.. Tyler, and
Colonel T.. ID. StarlIe, of Norfolk, also
addressed the committee.
Judge Crump and Mr. Wendenburg
had been employed in anticipation that
the reyisers of the Code would be pres
ent TO defend the law as contained in the
Code, but they declined TO appear, and
sent word that they would give either to
the subcommittee or the full committee
their reasons for the proposed change
at any time. After "A long and full
discussion of the whole subject
the committee at about II o'clock adj
journed and will meet to-day, with a
view of preparing the necessary report
TO submit to the full committee at its
regular meeting on Monday next The
subject under consideration by this sub
committee is OF the greatest importance
to a very large number of the people of
| tins community, as indeed TO the people
Of nearly every community III the State.
The mechanics lien Law MS contained
in the new Code only provides for con-
/ tractors and sub-contrac.ors securing q
lien, and for their getting only such
amount as happens to be in the hands OF
/ the owner OF the building at the time
the notice of the lien is gwen.
Mr. Waddills amendment proposes 10
secure the lien to all contractors, sub
contractors, builders, mechanics, lum-
ber-dealers, and other persons perform
ing labor about, or furnishing materials
for the construction, repair, or improve
mcnt of the building; and also to strike
ont the clause which limits the lien to
such amount as happened to be due by
the owner at the time the lien is filed.
1t is claimed that the Waddill amend
ment is practically what the law was
prior to 1875.
Che~apeahe ana ohio Reading Room.
Mr. r. +. Michaels, n well-known
Christian worker, will make the address
at 2:4j tomorrow evening.
Mr.. II. o. Williams, state secretary OF
the Young Mems Christian Association,
viii be present, and at the close of the
regular meeting will have a short confer
ence with such Christian workers as may
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-04
A Stab in the Dark

sometimes fails Of its murderous intent The
ins,dious and das;ardiy attacks made unon the
reputation Of Boslctter's stomach Bitiers by
persons who soek to palm OF cheap and nery
tonlcs a. Identical with Il. or "ihe same thing
under another name or equally az good, " In
most instances react dlsastrously upon the un-
principled traders upon popular creduiliy who
sucmpt thcm, converting their speculatiOns into
Tulnous failures Tho Bitters is pure. whole
some, ant thorough modicine, adapted 10 tho
total cure and prevention Of fever and ague,
billions remitenL dyspepsia. constipation, bill
iuusnCss, debility. uCrVuu-nes9 Hul kidney
troubles. IFS every ingredient, unlike those In
the limitations Of a.. f. OF An asccrfeincd standard
a. excellence. aud while they. 10y reason oi Their
Fiery properties, react in!Jri0usly upon The brain
ana nervous s1 stem. ~ both those organs 10 ia a
fcdatice aud inyigor0nL Refuse AL these harn,-
ful limitations. f. 2-lh,8lSaN1u
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-04
Convlet. an the Capitol square.

The legislative session is drawing 10 .
close very rapidly, but as yet nothing
substantial has been done in the way OF
dismissing the force OF conyicts from tho
Capitol Square aud putting honest labor
ers IN their places.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-04
Russian Circulars.

No. ga RUSSIAN CIRCULARS. sizes 81 and
80 Black SIR Rep. az so that were falo0.
No. G--l RUSSIAN CIRCULAR, sire ~, Black,
10. 53s~4 RUSSIAN CIRCULARS. sizes %
aud -. Black, AZ s. that were SIS
No. 54i-3 RUSSIAN CIRCULARS. sizes "a, -.
and 80, Black, at ~ MAT were $3.50. 4
No. 6io-3 RUSSIAN CIKCULAIS, size -,
Blnck Rop. at 81 that were $3.50
No. 4g--5 RUSSIAN CIRCULARS, sizes - %,
and -, Black. at $50 that were fH
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-04

Many have taken advantage Of the uemsn-
dOus Bargains We offered on sunday, and eonse-
quently our list is greatly diminished. Our stock
Of CHILDREN's AND MISSES GARMENTS Is 80
greatly reduced that we DO not list them In this
al. Como and get wnAt Is left st YOUR OWN
PRICE The same applies 20 LADIES' GAR
MESTs. CONE TO-DAY OR YoU WILL BE
LEFT"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-04
oRGANIzArIoY OF THE BOARD.

III. The members OF the board OF
fire commissioners shall meet on the
"a day of July. 1883, at the headquar-
ters Of the Fire Department or other
suitable place and after taking the oath
Of Office proceed to organize by electlng
one of their number president and by
clectiDg a secretary. They shall then
proceed TO draw lots and by numbers for
the term of Office that each shall serve :
that is to say. the member drawing the
lowest number shall serve one year, the
one drawing the next lowest two years,
and so on until each member shall have
designated his term by the number
drawn by him. -Four members of the
board shall constitute quorum for the
transaction OF business.
Each member of the board shall be
entitled to one vote, and the board may
determine the manner IN which any vote
may be taken on any subject brought
before it. The said hoard shall have
power to elect a president pro tcmpOre
to serve in the absence or in case of the
temporary disability OF the president
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-04
Owing 10 the Complete Success
ATTAINED ~ OUR
Caa3 and Gnat
SALE

of LADIES' GARMENTS last week va have de-
termined 10 throw our entire stock of Garments
on tho market kEGARELESS or COST ~ close
them out We DO not claim % be public bene-
factors to the extent ~ sacrificing oar goods FOR
the publics gain tas some adyeriiscinenis read,
but tho case Is simply this, stated n clear man
nor from a business point Of view: We need the
room these goods occupy: we need the money
invested In them. 80 that We can turn it over and
over before another season rolls around 40 arc
willing 10 make. and have made, the greatest
concessions - secure our ends, aud II you dont
take advantage Of the bargains We shall oner
some others will. and you viii be tho loser. Cut
this out. bring it with you, compare numbers
and prices given below with goods, asd prove
the truth Of our assertion. Ihstls all we asa.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-04
POWERS OF THE BOARD.

V. The board Of fire commissioners
shall have and exercise fully and exelu-
sively all powers necessary for the gov.
eminent, management, maintenance, and
direction OF the fire aud fre-alarm de-
partment of the city. and the premises
and property thereof, All real estate
fire apparatus. hose, implements, bells,
and bell.towers, tire.telegraph, and all
property OF whatever nature in use by
the firemen or fire and e.alarm de-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-04

THR WEATHER IN RICHMOND YESTERDAY was
clear snd milo, Wiih slight rain - night
kAnnn Ol nnI ImnmainT leslnriAY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-04
LATE WEATHER REPORT.

U'NAtteEfhpn 10 mo DiHpaAcn-i
p WhsuN6ToN, February al 4. NJ
Il nn,, Ter Virginia. threaonlng woathor and
\ NAN rain, slight rise IN temperature, light
4 10 fresh oAstoriy winds, becoming varis-
k-ble
For North Carolina. threatening
weather and rain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-04
THE FIREMEN.

". The force Of the Fire Department
of the city of Richmond shall be ap-
pointed by the said board Of fire com
missioners as herein provided. The said
force shall consist OF chief engineer,
one or more assistant engineers. and Il
secretary, and as many fOrcmcn. station
men, hose-men, aud ladder-men as ircm
time to time may be required, except
that the force of foremen, station men,
hose-men and ladder men shall not be re-
duced below the number employed at
the date Of the passSSe OF this act. The
chief engineer, assistant engineers. secre-
tary, and other members of the depart
ment shall be appointed for period of
three years. The said officers and mem
bers OF the fire department may be re-
moved by the said board for cause at any
time, or such fines or suspension may be
imposed for cause as the board may
deem proper as hereinafter provided.
Ia any investigation pertaining TO their
duties the said BOARD shall heve power to
send for persons and papers, and by
their presiding officer administer an
oath. The board OF IRE commissioners
are hereby empowered to prescribe the
duties of tue chief engineer, assistant
engineers, and secretary, as well as OF
other members or employees of the Fire
Department, assigning to them such du-
ties in the department as the board may
deem proper.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-04
PRESENT CONTRACTS.

XVIII. Nothing in this act shall be
construed to interfere IN any manner
with any contrnct or agreement that may
exist at the date of the passage of this
act between the city of Richmond and
any railway. telephone, or telegraph
company in reference to the occupancy
of the streets by telegraph or telephone
wires
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-04
TIE CONTRACT QUESTION.

IL is observed that there is a provision
forbidding members of the board con-
tracing with or selling to the board or
department any supplies, &c, hut there
tx no penalty attached. There are some
who think that the general law suffi-
ciently covers it, but inasmuch IS there
is certainly doubt, our city delegation
will probably resolve to take tho safe
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-04
TIME FOR ORGANIZATION.

XIX. The fire and fire-alarm depart
ments of the city OF Richmond shall re-
main as at present oiganized until July
2, 1855, at which time the said board OF
fire commissioners shall proceed to or
ganize the SAID departments as herein
described and assume all the powers
and duties conferred upon them by this
act.
Xxx. All acts and portions of acts in
conflict with this act are hereby re-
pealed.
XXI. This act shall be in force from
its passage.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-04
REPORTs 10 THE COUNCIL.

XVII. The said board shall keep in n
book TO be prepared by them for the
purpose detailed account of their ex-
pendituros, and shall report said ex-
penditures to the City Council at IFS first
meeting in the months OF January and
July of each year, and they shall be at
all times prepared TO substantiate such
expenditures by proper papers and
vouchers. They shall also report to the
City Council at its first meeting in jan
uary i'll each year the condition Of the
departments under their control, with
all information germane thereto and not
preiudicial to the service
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-04

Now that is very clear that the Comp
troller won't pay if you pass this bill IN
its present form.
1t was not asked to substitute Blacks
burg for the University in this bill, be-
cause it is not right to have either in the
bill on account of the first objection
gwen. Let separate bill accept the
provisions Of the bill, and let the law of
Congress decide where it is TO go.
He had nothing to say against the
University except that it was now re-
ceiving enough from the State-S40, 900
annually. That is the school that rich
men can attend under this bounteous
provision of the State. Let it fulfil its
high destiny in educating the profess
sional men who go to its classic shades,
but don't turn il into an agricultural
school, and by that means iniure the
institution established for that pur
pose, where poor young men
can acquire a knowledge OF busi-
ness or mechanics or agriculture.
But If the comparison is to be made be-
tween the hills of Albemarle and the fer
tile fields around Blacksburg it was due
TO the latter to say that God has not
made more lovely region OF this grand
old State or blessed any section with a
more productive soil, nor where grain
and grass, fruits and flowers, grow more
luxuriantly, or where dwell nobler men
and most beautiful women. This station
should be at Blacksburg under the di-
rection OF the Agricultural College OF
the State, aud there should be branch
stations in connection Herewith in the
different parts OF the State, where soil
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-04
PAY-ROLLs, &c.

XIII. The said board shall fix the sala-
ries and compensation Of the officers and
members of the Fire Department ; but
the aggregate OF such salaries and COM
pensations shall not be reduced below
the SUN appropriated by the City Coun-
cilannually for pay-rollsofthe saiddepart-
ments ut the date Of the passage Of this
act and they may be increased only by
the City Council after recommendation
of the said board.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-04
and climate differ from that of the prin-

cipal station.
Mr. Anderson next spoke upon the
bill, favoring Mr.. Bufords amendment.
He made lengthy and pointed speech
upon the question.
BLAcKsBURG.
Mr.. Mayo said that the Federal appro-
priation for the establishment OF
an agricultural school with military
feature should have gone years ago
to the Virginia Military Institute,
but that log-rolling had diverted
il to Blacksburg in order to
satisfy the Southwest. So this new
appropriation belongs by law Of Con-
gress to Blacksburg. He announced
his intention of voting against the bill II
the Buford amendment WAS retained,
being OF opinion that the money should
go where Congress had intended it. In
deed he asserted that it could go nowhere
else than to Blacksburg.
Mr.. Dabney hoped that the House
would not reconsider the amendment,
saying that the money was intended for
general educational purposes and not for
agricultural uses only. He appealed to
the members to vote down the motion to
reconsider. He thought that it would
be we'll not to have the station attached
10 any educational institution.
Mr.. Elan thought the money was in
tended for and belonged to the Blacks
burg College.
Mr.. Buford thought Mr.. Figgat was
drawing too close line in reference to
duality of objects in the bill, but he had
too much respect for the members pro-
iessional knowledge TO dispute the point.
The House agreed to reconsider
ayes, As; noes, 80.
This reopened the whole question.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-04
Che~apeaae ana ohio Reading Roou

VT. n. y. MICTIdVTsI WtII-KIOWl
Christian worker, will make the address
at 2:4j tomorrow evening.
Mr.. II. o. Williams, state secretary OF
the Young Mems Christian Association,
will be present, and at the close of the
regular meeting will have a short confer
ence with such Christian workers as may
be present. RaiIroad-men from any part
OF the city are especially welcomed at
these social gatherings.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-02-22
Sumter News.
[Advdnce.l

DR.. S. NJ. Dinkins has had second at
tack of paralysis.
A pounding was given last Thursday
evening to Rev. J. S. Besseley, P. E. Of this
District, which was participated in by all
denominations.
On Friday morning the 18th inst, about
S o'clock, Mr. F. Haltom Folsom died, after
g short decline of health. He was Al years
of age.
On Friday morning about $50 o'clock,
CAPTAIN James NJ. Carson, departed this lie.
Captain Carson was cashier of the Slmonds
National Bank, and was about % years OF
age.
Dr.. John S. Hughson, of this city, has
been invited by the Grand Lodge of the
KNIGHTS of Honor of South Carolina to de-
liver an oration at their next meeting, which
will be held in Beaufort in April. DR..
Hughson has decided to accept the invita-
ton.
Begins old stand is now occupied by MIR.
Ferdinand Levi, who hasju returned from
the North with large and elegant assort
ment of goods. The ladies are respectfully
| invited to call and examine his beaut!tu
spring and summer dress goods, notions
etc. Mr.. Levi also keeps on hand tui
supply of staple and fancy groceries, whlct
he sells at the lowest prices. Give him
call and ask for Mr.. Aaron Sueres, Mr.. Leo
pold Strauss, or Mr.. Charles Singleton, an,
Of whom will be delighted to show you owe
the establishment.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-02-22
Notes from New Zion,

We are having some beautiful
weather, and our farmers are making
use of it. They have gone to work as
if they mean business. Judging from
the general outlook, there will be a
decided improvement in agricultural
matters this year over that OF last:
More orange blossoms in Salem.
Married at the residence of the brides
mother, Thursday of last week, by the
Rev. ". G. Gleaton, Mr.. R. N. Mel.
lette to Miss Rebecca Vasser, all OF
this county. May the bright and
lovely pair spend a long and happy
welded life; may their troubles be
few and their joys many.
Miss Pretty Stanley, of WhitevilEe,
n. c., is visiting her brother, VIM. d.
C. Stanley, of this neighbolhood. Miss
Stanley is quite charming lady IN
deed, and the young men wish her a
l:ngthy stay. Mr.. Stanley has opel
ed stock of general merchandise IN
the store formerly owned by MIR. &.
NJ. Hicks, and we understand he is
doing fine business. Mr.. Stanley is
a polite and jovial gentleman, and we
welcome him in our midst.
Rev. W. G. Gleaton preached an
excellent and impressive sermon in
the New Zion Methodist church last
Sunday to very large and attentive
c aggregation, from the following pas,
sage: 2 Kings iv.,-2e: ''Run now, l
play thee, to meet her, and say unto
her, Is it well with thee? is it We Il
with thy husband? is it well with ths 9,
child? And she answered, 1t is well" :"
Mr.. Gleaton is a young but an exec =
lert preacher.
The main road leading to Manning
between Doggett's Cross Roads and
}. W. Fleming's is almost impossible
in consequence of Messrs. Griffin and
Melleard's log carts. BEARTER.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-02-22

The platform of the Democratic
party in 1884, adopted in Chicago,
and upon which Mr., Cleveland was
elected, declared that "the system of
direct taxation known as the intern
al revenue is war tax, and so long
as the tax continues, the money de-
rived therefrom should be sacredly
devoted to the relief of the people
from the remaining burdens of the
war" Those who know have no
doubt that the meaning was to retain
the tax as long as the war debts and
pensions remainsd.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-02-22
williamsburg News.
rCn,n,u Record.1

County Recond.l
yelling & Reeves's comnissary at their
mill near Lanes, was destroyed by fire Sun
day night The property destroyed is val.
ued at about S225, and no insurance. The
origin of the fire cannot be accounted for as
there had been no fire in or about the prem
ises. Only short time ago these gentle
men lost their sawmill at the same place by
fire. The firm offers reward of $50 for tn.
incendiary.
At the court last week Jack Shaw, convict
ed of hog stealing, was sentenced to the pen.
itsntiary for three years and pay tine OF
five dollars.
VIM. Swinton, convicted of housebreak-
ing, was sentenced to the penitentiary for
one year.
Herbert Mccullough, convicted of lar
ceny from the field, was sentenced to the
penitentiary for one year.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-02-22
Wonderful Cures.

W.D. Hoyt g. Co., Wholesale and Retail
Druggists of Rome, Ga, say:We have been
selling DR.. Kings New Discovery, Electric
Bitters, and Bucklen's Arnica Salve for four
wears. Have never handled remedies that
sell as we'll, or give such universal satisfac,
ton. There have been some wonderful
cures effected by these medicines in this
CITY. Several cases Of pronounced Conspmp-
ton have been entirely cured by use Of a
few bottles of DR.. Kings New Discovery,
taken in connection with Electric Bitters.
We guarantee them always. Sold by Din
kinS l. Co.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-02-22
! and I ak.
OFFICE OF COUNTY AUDITOR,
MANNING, S. c., February 4, 1883.

OFFICE OF COUNTY AUDITOR
MANNING, S. c., February 4, 1888.
The following act is published il
accordance with Section 8:
An Act to Allow Unimproved Lands
which have not been on the Tax
Books since 1875 to be Listed with
out penalty.
SECTION BE it eraa.ted by the Senate
and House of Representatives of the State
of South Carolina now met and sitting in
General Assembly, and by the authority of
the same, That in all cases where unim-
proved land which has not been upon the
tax books since the fiscal year commencing
November l, 1875, and which are not on the
forfeited list, shall at any time before the
lst day of October, 1888, be returned to the
County Auditor for taxation. the said Audit
or be, and he is hereby Instructed, to assess
the same and to enter it upon the duplicate
of the fiscal year commencing November l.,
1887, with the simple taxes Of that year.
SECTION 2.-Ihat all such lands as may
be returned to the Auditor for taxation be-
tween the first day Of October, 1888, and the
lst dar of October, 1889, shall be assessed
and charged with the simple taxes Of the
two fiscal years commencing, respectively,
on the first day of November, 1887, and the
first day of November, 1888.
SECTION 3.-That as soon as practicable
after the passage of this Act, the Comptroll.
er General is directed to furnish copy of
the same to each Auditor in the State, and
the Auditors are required to publish the
same in each of their County papers, once
a week for three months during the year
1883, and for the same period of time dur
ing the year 1889; and the cost of such pub
hcation Shall be paid by the County Treas
urer, upon the order Of the County Com
out Of the ordinary county tax
last collected.
Approved December 10, 1887.
D. j. BRADHAM,
I,1;tor Cloron6oo ConOtv
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-02-22

Last Sunday week ago, consider
able hail fell in several parts Of the
county. At Mr.. James E. Davis's the
hail fell more than half inch thick,
aud in fence corners and such places
it was more than six inches deep. 1t
occurred about 3 o'clock, just a few
minutes after Mr.. Davis and family
had returned from church. The hail
stones were small.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-02-22
TERMS:

SUBSCRIPTION RArEs.-One copy, one year,
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one COPY, three months, so cents. All
subscriptions payable in advance.
ADVERTISING RATES.-0ne square, first IN
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so cents. Obituaries and Tributes OF
Respect charged for as regular adve5tse-
ments. Liberal contracts made for three,
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For further information address
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