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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-21
Personals and Briefs.

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Mr.. William II. Peasants is in Alex
andria.
The fish in the New Reservoir lake are
still dying in large numbers.
The Masonic Temple Building Com
mittee held a meeting yesterday but
| transacted no business of interest
Miss Jessie Webb, Of Goochland coun-
ty, who has been visiting Mrs. Colonel
Purcell, returned home yesterday.
DR.. Marion l.. Dawson, who recently
graduated from the Baltimore College OF
Dental Surgery, has returned to the
city.
In the case OF William T. Butler, who
was charged with felonious assault in
Henrico County Court, the jury yester-
day morning returned verdict of not
guilty.
James E. McKenney qualified in the
Chanccry Court yesterday as admins
traitor of the estate Of the late John Il.
Doherty. The estate is valued at 81, 900.
Councilman +. J. Parater has been ap-
pointed an alternate delegate to the Su-
preme Lodge of the Order of Tonti,
which meets in Philadelphia on the 23d
Of April.
An old battered officers bugle which
was dug out of Dutch Gap some timeago
by a dredging machine was presented
last night to the Richmond Howitzers by
Bugler w. II. Cowardin.
At meeting of + company Captain
II. NJ. Boykin) last night Second Lieu
tenant Il. z. Lyon, Jr., was promoted to
first lieutenant and Mr.. Barnes M.
Rucker was elected second lieutenant.
The Board Of Aldermen has been called
to meet in extra session on Friday night
to consider the appropriation ordinance,
and also the resolution adopted by the
Council Monday night in regard to leasing
the gas-works.
In the Police Court yesterday morning
John Jones, who was charged with at.
tempting to obtain $40 on fraudulent
check from John O.. Fensom, Was re-
quired to give security for three months
in the sum of S100.
Amove is being made to induce Edwin
Farmer, the youthful pianist, formerly
of Richmond, to appear here in a con-
cert. He has made quite a name for
himself in New York and other northern
and western cities, and his many friends
here will look forward to his coming with
no little interest.
The funeral OF Mrs. Writ Robinson,
which took place from st. James church
yesterday evening, was attended by
large number OF sorrowing friends. The
floral tributes we're numerous and taste
full, the largest piece being the offering
of the Gesangverein Virginia. The SER
vices were conducted by DIR. Peterkin,
assisted by MIR. Nash.
Hon. A. NJ. Kelley, now a Judge OF the
international Court at Cairo, Egypt,
will leave for home on the LIST of June,
and after spending a few days in Paris
will take steamer for New York, arriving
in Richmond about July 1st. He has
five months vacation. but will remain in
this country only month, and viii then
return TO Paris, where his family will re-
main, and spend the rest OF the time
visiting points OF interest on the conti-
nent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-21

the various ladies' societies OF the
churches, when the ladies will be per-
sonally appealed to. II one hundred
ladies can be induced to take lists and
secure ten signatures to each all the
money necessary for the future preser-
yation OF the grounds will he secured.
These lists contain printed heading set
ting forth the needs of the association and
requesting an annual subscription of one
dollar with blank space below for sig
natures.
The ladies were all enthusiastic in their
determination 10 bring the requirements
of the association before the public and
look forward to their next celebration
with confident expectations of a return
to the old-time interest.
Committees were appointed to report
regularly on the condition OF the grounds
and to select an orator for the next cele-
bration.
The meeting then adjourned 70 meet
on Thursday, March 30th, at 8 p. NJ, at
the same place.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-21
PENIFENTIARY sHOE.SHOPs.
Opening or Proposals for Rebuild.
ing Them.

In view Of the destruction by fire on
January the 3lstof the shoe shops at the
penitentiary, the General Assembly at it's
recent session passed the following bill :
An bet 10 authorize the Board NJ Directors Qf hs
Psnitentary Of Virginia 10 Resiore The Burned
Buildings or that Institution and 10 hdke an dp-
preparation for the Same Approrsd february
g, 1888.
/. BE il enacted By the General Assembly Of Vir-
ginid, That the Board Of Directors OF the Peni-
teuiiary be. and they are hereby, authorized and
directed 10 proceed. without delay, in coniunc-
fion with the Superintendent, who shall utilize
as far as practicable the unemployed force at
his command. 10 restore in plain and sub
stantihl manner, the buildings recently de-
str0yed by FIRE in that institution, provided that
the entire cost OF the buildings hereby Autho-
rized shall not exceed f3O.OO0.
2 That a sum not exceeding thirty thousand
dollars Is hereby appropriated for that purpose,
TO be paid out OF any money in the Treasury not
otherwise appropriated, upon the warrant OF the
Board OF Directors, c0untersigned by the secrc-
tary Of said board, upon the Auditor OF Public
Accounts.
9. That the said Board Of Directors shall mako
al full aud specific account Of their proceedings
10 the Governor, 70 be by him communicated TO
the General Assembly.
L. This act shall be in force from its passage.
The board employed NJ. j. Dimmock,
Esq, as architect, and at the latter's Of
flee at II NJ. yesterday. in the presence
of the board and large number of bid
ders, the bids were opened.
The specifications allowed bidders to
include in their sums total alternate fig
ures for putting slate or tin on the roof
and for using granite or slate for door
and window Finding now that the
appropriation will admit of it the board
will no doubt use slate on the roof and
granite for door and window-sills.
Without passing upon the bids the
board, after opening and receiving
them, adjourned to meet at the call OF
the president, General John II. Cooke.
The bidders were as follows: j. Q.
Dickinson, W. o. Burton, W. I. Loving,
Writ Chesterman, Il. j. Lambert, +. E.
Wright, Wingfeld Il Ware, Joseph
Heppert, John ]. King. F. A. Wilkie
& Co., +. A. Sitterding, A. G. Houston,
W. A. s. Davis, j. NJ. Newell & Son,
James Fox, Joseph ". Thomas, and
Forbes &, Mann.
The bids ranged from $4,000 to
S30,095.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-21
what "a Washington Paper says of
DR. Pages Readings

Night before last the second of a Sc
ries of entertainments called authors
readings was given at the Congregational
church in Washington. Many prominent
writer's participated. In criticising the
reading of DIR. Thomas Nelson Page the
Washington Star of yesterday afternoon
said
"Then came tho two big treats OF the evening.
Mr. Thomas Nelson Page recitod 'unc' Geoes
White Folks an amusing poem Ia negro dialect,
aud then read scenes from 'Meh Lady, one Of
his stories. The latter also In the rcal negro
dialect, of which Mr.. Page Is a master. The
reading made a deeper impression on the au-
dience than anything else OF the evening. and
not few ladies were seen 20 quietly put their
handkefchiefs 20 their eyes o. the quaint narra-
ton untolded IN the picturesque dialect Of tho
plantation tho. trials and .the heroism OF 'Meh
Lady aud her lover. Tho great charm OF the
recital was ia perfect naiurdness. without
suggestion Of theatrical exaGgeration or tricke-
ry. being thus in beautiful keoping with the
simple pathos Of the story"
The President and Mrs. Cleveland
were in the audience.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-21
N MfuarY Report.

The following shows the actual NOR
tality in the city of Richmond, Va,
showing ages of decedents, sex and
color, and annual death rate per 1000
inhabitants for the week ending March
II, 1888:
Cause Of Death: Accidental killing by cars Of
Richmond and Danville railroad, ]: anasarca,
1; apOplexy, /: cancer OF womb, !; cereoro-
spinal meningitis, congestion OF tho brain, ! /;
congestion Of the lungs. q consumption, 9: de-
bility. 2: debility (congenitall. |: dropsy. 2;
dropsy lcardiac), ; fever lmalariaD, /; heart
disease. /; hemorrage (probably from rupture
Of an aneurism OF left common or internal lilac
artery, /: marasmus measles, /; old age,
Q; paralysis, 2; paraplegia, (; pneumonia, 8 !;
poisoning caused by taking through mistake
llniment containing aconite and laudanum', ] (;
premature birth, 2; softening OF the brain, ! !;
tetanus udiopathicl, l; unknown, q.
Whole number OF deaths In the city, exclusive
Of siill-blrths, 40.
Still-Births: Nales-white, /: colored, 2 Fe-
males-colored. 2 Total s.
Rate: Rate OF mortality OF whole population
was 2J.4S per cent per 1000 per annum rate OF
mortality OF white population was % 81 per cent
per 600 per annum rate Of mortality OF color
ed population was 2s.3o per cent per LOO per
annum.
Ser and Color: White males. 10; white fe-
males, 6-total, IS. Colored males, 10; colored
femsles. i1-total, 81.
Age: one day 10 thirty, 3; one month 10 six,
I; SIX months 10 twelve. 2; one year 70 three,
three years 10 five, =: Ave years 10 ten. B: ten
years to twenty, /: twenty years 10 thirty, 9;
thirty years TO forty,2; forty years TO ffty. Z {;
nifty years TO sixty 5: sixty years to seventy,
seventy years 10 eighty. 4.
Condition: single, "a married, II; widowers,
3: widows, &
yatisity: Richmond, IL; other parts Of the
United States, "a Germany, 1; Ireland, 2; Can
ada. / Nora SCOTIA
Lceahty' Marshall Ward, 5; Jefferson Ward,
z; Madison Ward, q; Monroe Ward. 5: Clay
Ward, O.; jackson Ward, IL; aimshouse,4.
C0mpdraf,rs Weekly Mortality: Total deaths for
week ending March 10, is67-white, i3; colored.
IL till-born--colored. I. Total deaths for week
ending March II, Isse-white, 60; colored, ~
still-born-rhite. J colored.
Temperature: MeaE temperature for week
ending March ~, 1881. 4ata Mean tempera-
turc for week ending March II, 1889, ia
Amount Of rainfall for the week ending March
10, 1857, .0f inches. Amount Of rainfall for week
ending March ~, lsSa. LEO incheA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-21
The Efeetrfc Cars

When the Electric Line was opened to
the public the cars only ran as far up.
town as the corner of Clay and Hancock
streets Yesterday they were running
as far as Cary and Reservoir streets, and
Superintendent Burt yesterday afternoon
said that they would be run further as
soon as the track can be gotten in pro-
per condition.
"We expect" he continued, "to have
the line in full operation within a week,
with all of the cars running from the
eastern terminus to the New reservoir,
where the line has its western end"
A number Of new cars have been re-
ceived lately. and they are being put on
the track as fast as they cdn be fitted up,
SO that the line may be able to afford
more accommodations to IFS patrons.
The new egg-shaped trolley is work
ing very satisfactorily.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-21
The Late n. r.. BIanlenship.

Upon the receipt in Atlanta of the
death OF Mr.. Blankenship the leading
hardware merchants of that city held a
meeting with John A. Fitten as chair
man aud d. NJ. BAN as secretary, and
passed resolutions expressive of their
appreciation of the deceased and Of
sympathy with his family. They say
that "much as he was to be admired for
the loftiness of his business integrity
and universal fairness, to those who knew
him in social life be shone the bright
est, and they declared that " such life
is worthy of the emulation of every
young man who desires to carve out his
own future and make q lasting impress
sion upon the day and generation in
which he lives"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-21
MANCHEsrER HAPPENINGS.
Personal and other Items from Our
Sister City.

The Hastings Court will be in session
to-day.
Mr.. Walter Lowell, of Atlanta, Tor
merly OF this city, is on visit to friends
and relatives.
Rev. DR.. Tyree left yesterday morn
ing for his home in Salem.
Miss Bessie Broaddus, who has been
the guest Of Mrs. T. J. Hewlett for sew
eral months, leaves today for her home
in Caroline.
1t was rumored on the street yesterday
that Mr.. Wiley Thaxton, freight con
ductor on the Danville road, had been
seriously injured by an accident on the
road. While coupling cars at Burke
vile on Monday he had his forearm
slightly mashed, but it was not sufficient
to prevent him from remaining on duty.
He was painfully but not seriously hurt
The gentlemen recently elected by the
Council members of the City School
Board should qualify before Mr.. II. L.
DuVal, clerk OF the Hastings Court,
prior to the 4th of April, when their
terms of Office viii begin.
Intelligence has been received here of
the destruction by fire on Friday night
last of the large tannery of Martin
Brothers & Baker at Halsboro', about
twenty miles up the Danville road.
None of the particulars have been re-
ceived.
The City Democratic Committee will
meet tonight TO consider the question
OF having q primary election for the
nomination of city officers. 1t is fore
gone conclusion that the primary will be
decided upon, and that most if not all
of the details will be arranged. At the
meeting held night before last Mr..
Farmer, president of the Third Ward
Club, suggested that the voting he con-
fined to one precinct instead of all four.
The idea is that by this method the e1-
pense will be great y reduced.
Several candidates have announced
themselves dnring the last few days, and
there will no doubt be an interesting
contest
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-21
%.

For $3.50 you can get a Lady's Kid
Boot, one of the best Philadelphia makes,
sizes | to 6, G, ID, and f. lasts-all arc
%, $3.50, and 81 Boots-just ninety-nins
pairs. For $3.50 you can get the Best
Kid or Pebble-Goat Button Boot ever .
lady wore for the price. For sl.50 the
prettiest and best Opera Slipper ever
seen in this town. For $3.50 the clean
est, most stylish Gentlemans Lace Shoe
and Congress Cater to be had, for Q
good wearer.
j. A. GRGG, Pace Block.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-21
Andrew jackson club.

The Andrew Jackson Democratic Club
Of Monroe Ward held its regular weekly
meeting last night at Columbus's Hall.
There was large attendance of men,
bers, who. after very spirited but
friendly contest. elected Sol l.. Bloom
berg, Esq, as president Of the club To-
fill the vacancy caused by resignation
After the transaction Of important work
in the direction Of thorough organization
the club adjourned until next Tuesday
evpninO
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-21
Richmond Theatre.

Tomorrow night j. X. Emmett begins
a three-nigbts' performance and Satur-
day matinee at the Theatre.
Emmet's career this season Is said to
have been most successful. His play Of
"Fritz, Our Cousin German. is reno
delled. and is now claimed to be his best
drama and greatest success. The criti-
cisms wherever he has appeared all give
evidence that Emmett has lost none Of
his prestige and is as attractive as ever.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-21
Richmond college Receives q GIFT
fra,,, "a Ntssfonary Now Dead.

The treasurer OF Richmond College
received not long ago $500 from Rev.
Dr. Matthew L. Yates, OF China, the
first instalment of 81, 900 he proposed to
give to found scholarship in the col
loge. Saturday evening after the news
of the missionary's death was received
here the second $500 came. DR.. Yates,
though native OF North Carolina, adj
mired and loved the Richmond College,
and wrote that his gift was to be SO used
that the income might annually help
some ministerial student who would con-
tinue TO preach after his voice was
hushed. A scholarship bearing his
name will be founded.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-21
Assignment Of Mrs. M. RoGan.

Yesterday afternoon Mrs. H. G. Bo-
Gan. who for some time has been con-
ducting store at la east Broad street,
made an assignment for the benefit Of
her creditors. The liabilities amount to
about $500. and John d. II. Young is
named as trustee, and he is directed to
take immediate possession of the pro-
perty, which consists Of notions, furnish
incs, and other miscellaneous goods.
The first-class creditors are Watkins,
Cottrell & Co., S67.6i; Garcin, Mosely Il
Bohmer S32 SO Stephen Putney x CO.,
S25 Louis Eschner Il Brother, OF Phila-
delphia, go; G. A. f. Began (Mrs. Bo-
gan's husband), clerks hire for twelve
months at $40 month, S2l0 The bal
ance of the creditors are to be paid pro
rata
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-21
Governor Lees southern Trip.

Governor Lee and wife, together with
Colonel John B. Palmer, first vice. -presi-
dent of the Atlantic Coast Line. and Col
onel COB. Cowardin, of the Governors s
staff, will leave this morning ria the At
lantic Coast Line at 1858 o'clock for a
southern trip. They will 60 direct to
jacksonville, spending several days
there, and thence through Southern
Florida to Tampa, where they will take
steamer for Havana. The Governor will
return by the same route. and will be
absent about ten days or two weeks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-21
DuDIop & McCapce Milling Company

A meeting Of the corporators of the
Dunlop j. McCsnce Milling and Manu-
featuring Company was held yesterday.
Present: Isaac Davenport, Jr., William
Ii. Palmer. f. O. Noting, n. V. Ran
dolph, and John b. Purcell.
The following officers OF the company
were elected Thomas w. McCance,
president, and James T. Gray, George
l.. Christian, ". j. johnson, +. h. Ad-
olson, W. Miles Cary, and L. William
Pemberton, directors.
1t is expected that general meeting
of the stockholders will be called for the
23d of April 10 perfect the organization,
and in the mean time operations will be
fully resumed at the mills in Manches-
ter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-21
A Petition I'm the Canal Cnsc-what
II Claimed.

~
A petition was rendered in the Circuit
Court yesterday morning by Dir. W. Il.
Meredith, receiver, &c. who sues for
himself and other holders Of guaranteed
bonds Of the James River and Kanawha
Company in the suits of Terrill and
Bocock, trustees, Us. Richmond and AL
le2hany Railroad Company, and Alexan-
der and Ellyson as. the same. The re-
ceivers, Messrs. Myers and Axtell, were
allowed thirty days to show cause why
the petition should not be filed.
The holder of the bond claims about
S3. 800 for himself and that he has q spe-
cial lien upon the dock revenues and
that he has also lien upon the entire
road along with other canal creditors, ora
right to have the purchase annulled un-
less the conditions of sale are complied
with. He also claims that the funds de-
rived from all sources have been applied
in payment of salaries of two receivers,
S25, 600 to New York counsel in one bill,
and other such extrayagant expenditures,
and in paying junior creditors or per-
sons claiming through or by them.
The petitioners ask that the canal
creditors of the same class and others
may be allowed some share in the man
agement and distribution OF funds and
property, which they have rights para
mount and prior to the first and second
mortgage bonds, and for a speedy sale of
the property unless the money is paid.
He also complains OF the scheme OF re-
organization in which the junior credi-
tors, such as the first and second mort
gage bondhOlders, are provided for, and
the holders of the first liens upon the
property are entirely ignored.
The petitioners counsel are Thomas
NJ. Miller, of Powhatan county, and
Wyndham r. Meredith and Willis b.
Smith, of this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-21

of stationary engineers in order to raise
the standard of efficiency in their pro-
fession.
The capital stock is to be not less than
800 nor more than 81, 500, divided into
shares OF 81 each. The real estate to be
held shall consist OF such land and tebe-
ments as the association shall acquire for
its purposes, not to exceed at any one
time one quarter OF an acre.
The following are the officers for the
first year: John Maxwell, chief engi-
neer John Vandeventer, first engineer /;
J. A. Cowsrdin. second engineer; L. Z.
Jones, first assistant engineer Richard
Denoon, second assistant engineer; II.
j. Schlosser, third assistant engineer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-21
How 60 Gain Eie.h and strength.

Use after each meal SCOTS Emulsion
with Hypophosphltes. 1t is ss palata-
bic as milk. and easily digested. The
rapidity with which delicate people i'm
prove with its use is wonderful Use il
and try your weight. AS a remedy for
Consumption. Throat affections, and
Bronchitis it is unequalled. Please read:
81 used SCOTS Emulsion in q child
eight months old with good results. He
gained four pounds in a very short
time. Tho. Prim, NJ. ID. Alabama.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-21
Studying the sunday.school lesson

In consequence of the fact that the
next lesson for Sunday schools is a re-
view lesson, the arrangement for teach
ers' and officers meeting, heretofore an
nounced for next Saturday afternoon at
Young Mems Christian Association Hall,
will be postponed to Saturday afternoon,
3lst instant, at o'clock. Professor
Charles II. Winston, of Richmond Col
lege, has consented to lead the meeting,
and it is proposed to organize regularly
and hold these meetings thereafter week
ly for the benefit OF the officers and
teachers of Richmond and Manchester.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-21
N ashed His Leg,

About 10 o'clock yesterday morning q
colored laborer employed at the Trede-
gar Works was caught under a heavy
piece Of lumber and was painfully hurt.
The ambulance was called and DR.. Irwin,
the physician in charge, found the mans
leg badly confused. The injured man
was taken to the City Hospital for treat
ment
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-21

g. not surprising whom NC consider the facts IN
fhc case Diseased fathers, weak and exhausted
mothers. climatic changes dangerous 70 the life
o. oven iho hardened alCli; the cKtrcme heat
a summer. that strikcs Gown the strongest; tho
constant dosing OF delicate s,omachs aud weak
brains with cal1mclpowdcrs and mercurinls, or
The supplying Of brain and smothering Of heart
with dcG!ly-soothinr and CORDIAL doses
"Diseascd or doblitn'cd parents cannot havo
healthy children snii The late Professor VIII
lard Parker. And q is truc Why, then, do not
mothers 81 once build up their systems. enrich
thoir blood. steady and restore their brain and
nerves. carry OF au poisons by tho bowels. ana
put themselves iu strong and vigorous health OF
brain aud body by such food ana remedy as
scotch Oats Fssonco! Your child's life, perhaps
his sanity and his success ga after years, depend
upon iL
Besides. you have your own reward. Scotch
Orfs Essea-t IS the only remedy that will give
quick. short. md painless labor. II win yield
yo1 rich, nolrlshing muk; give phosphorus TO
your 5ahys bones muscles, aud brain, and
strengthen 10 80 tnlt the chances If commissions
6ud the like are reduced % per cent
n tho little one is born, cast aside all narcotic
syrups. use scotch Oats kssence yourself, and
give 30 10 baty. 10 VIII 90 Us grand WORK without
your bidding. and perhaps save your little ones
life. Bar for .t many d cradle would be empty
today. NH 2lIt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-21

views we're beautiful and well shown.
The dissolving effects and coloring were
greatly admired.
Mr.. Bolton is conversational In style
and proved himself a most entertaining
talker.
Tonight he will deliver lecture on
"The Lands Of tho Midnight Sun" at
the same place.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-21
stat,en.rv Eugsneers.

Judge Beverley R. Welliord, Jr., Of
the City Circuit Court, yesterday grant
ed a charter TO Messrs John Maxwell,
John Vandeventer, j. A. Cowardin,
Ritchard Denoon. and II. J. Schlosser, in
cooperating them as "the Virginia AS
socistion Of Stationery Engineers,
whose purposes are to advance the in
terests Of its members, to provide for
the education, training. and examination