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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21
Iron-workst TO be sold.

IDy leIrsfapu % Iut bI3pAIch.I
HARRIs0SBURG. Va, December 20.-t'nder
decree OF the United states Courl here the
commissioners in chaucery In the case Of the
Fidelity Trust, Insurance. and Safe Deposit
Company Of Philadelphia Va. The Shenab-
doah Iron Company, In Page county. this
State. have advertised to sell on January Sth
the works aud personal property, $1,000
acres Of mineral lands, three msusIons, and
seyenty-seyen tenant houses. The capacity
Of the furnace is lC0 tons Of pig irou per day.
The debt against the company Is over
SQl0 (nO
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21
Norfolk Notes.
ispecIal teIegram % Lho DIspaleh.

special telegram to the Dispa,ch.l
NORFOLK, Va, December 20 To-day the
case OF l.. w. BuskeY, charged with embez.
Element OF funds belonging TO the Norfolk
National Bank, was called in the Police
Court The prisoner waved sn examina-
ton and his counsel asked for bail. Justice
Baum refused to bail the accused. aud he
was sent on to the January term OF the Cor
porati0n Court. IL IS understood that an
application for bail under a writ OF habeas
corpus will be made to Judge ID. Tucker
Brooke.
Frank Fuller. one OF the crew OF the
quarantine steamer John NJ. Woodworth,
broke his leg to-day, and the limb will have
10 be amputAted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21
Nudge waaa,,,nrd,bep poIic..

district, was a very indignant man Yesterday
morning when he read In the Dispatch ex-
trScts from Judge WsddilPs notice 10 Cap
tain Wise contesting the latter's seat. Cap
tain Epps had charge Of the police at the
Jackson Ward precincts at the corner OF
Leigh and Gilmer streets and 81. James and
Duyal streets, and visited them frequently
during the day and declares that IT Il abso-
luteIy untrue that the police force took any
psrtisan part or aided or encouraged any AZ
legged intimidation or obstruction.
At the Leigh and GiImer streets precinct,
he says. Judge Waddill and Benjamin Scott
applied for permission 10 erect a barricide
in the street, which be, as in duty bound. re.
fused TO allow. Later Judge Waddil applied
TO the Mayor for the permit, and tue Mayor
also refused n,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21

A. l. ADAMsON.4P. NJ. house and los on Porter
street. Manchester.
JAMES u. ELAN 4P. NJ, two frame tenement
dsslliugs on east Clay street
APPERsoN 8 CO.. i2 NJ. farming implements.
mules. corn, &C., et East Tuckahoe. In Hea-
rico county.
J. THOMPSON BROWN q CO., ,tP NJ. trustees
sale OF residence 1881 west Cary street
GEORGE W. MAYO. 1880 A. NJ. oil-pstntings.
WILLIAM JENKINS a SON. 1880 p. NJ, bsna-
mas, grapes, lemons, pears, aud apples.
J. II. VALENTINE. 1890 A. NJ, household furni-
tnre. Bibles, &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21
The TempIars' work.

At the meeting OF the Executive Commit
tee OF District Lodge, No. ], Good Tempars.
held Wednesday night, Steps were taken
looking to the rsisingoi funds for the lecture
work in the district, and the following were
recommended TO the Grand Cbiei Templar for
appointment a. district deputies-viz., w.
j. Hail, Of Hsnover; Z. G. Glenn and Robert
wbltlet, Jr., OF Richmond; Rev. L. V. Rit.
ter, Of Ettrick, and A. b. McCulloch, OF
Manchester.
District Lecturer r. e. Traylor was in-
strucled to visit the lodges OF the district
whenever practicable
District Chief Templar G. S. Shackeliord
was also requested to visit the lodges as often
as possible, and send a fraternal letter to
those he could not visit in person.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21
Good for Augusta.

Augusta, GA.. December 20.-Tbe break
In the Augusta canal caused by the Septem.
Der overflow Of the Savannah river Is now
repaired and The water was turned on gradu.
ally 10. day from the river. The canal will
be flied slowly, and the cottou-nills will run
for few hours Saturday In order TO get
everything IN readiness for general re-
sumption OF work on Mondsy with q full
force and regular hours. Augusta Is the
largest cotton-mannfseturing city In the
South. and the starting sf the mills again
means employment for 5000 hands and the
running OF nearly 100000 spindIes. The
mills have been idie since September Sth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21

over TO A. II. Kaufman the sum OF 81 .s0f.5o.
TO which be IL entitled under the homestead
exemption laws OF Virgins. The following
general creditors shall share alike IN the pay
ments; Frank & Adler, s704.10; stephen
Putuev & Co., s3ll.0j; Southern Shoe Com.
pany, s3i0.99; Elchengreen & Wei, $685. 40;
Clark. Ferry & Co., $500; Morrow Shoe
Manufacturing COMPANY. $1,000; William
Dorsch & Son, Si58.3j; Thomas stokley,
1890. The inventory OF the goods places
their value al S2,C00.O2.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21
Petition for the Pardon OF Atkins.

Governor Lee yesterday received petit
ton FOR the pardon Of John W. Atkins.
lately convicted in the Hastings Court and
sentenced to two years in the penitentisry
for embezzlng funds of the PamunkeY
Tribe OF Red Men, OF which order he was
trustee.
The petition was signed by Hon. s. B..
witt. X.Commonwealth'sA Attorney, and 4
large NUMBER OF citizens. Judge Atkins
recommended q cOmmutailon Of the sem
tence 70 imprisonment in jail.
The Governor has also received protest
from a large number Of eitizensasalIst pSr.
don or commuistion. lie has the matter
under consideration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21
We Knew ne weu,d Come.

We are not surprised IN the slightest We
sllude 10 the Christmas sales OF Psauos and
deuce with a big stock OF the :slebrated
Steinway. Hardman. ard other Pianos and
Organs we self. so that our rush OF the past
two DAYS hos In no wise broken. our large
stock. We tave heard on all sides talk OF
dull holiday trade while ours has exceeded
our expectation. We invite you all TO our
warerooms TO see the stock OF Musical In
struments we carry. WsitsrD. Moses 4 Co,
opposite Post.Ofice, 1908 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21
The " bread Rios.v

The Disnstch has received = number OF
communications on the subject OF the
" Bread Riot" and viii use oil OF them In
good time, but there Is great conflict OF au-
thority - 10 tchcre II was that President
Davis halted the mob with a speech. pro-
missing that II they did not speedily dis
perse he would order the Public Guard
(which by that time had come up TO fire.
Now, here is an interesting point that
should be cleared up. Who can tell about
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21
The street.Auenner-

This machine IS capable Of dong great
deal OF good work; hut unless the streets
are to be sprinkIed in advance OF its
triumphsl progress the police ought to re-
rort II a. public nuissnce. The clouds OF
dust il raises are terror 10 all persons on
the street where IL is in operation.
Bring out the street-sprlnkler as the fore
runner of The sWeepIng-machuel
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21
Judrments suspended.

In the City Circuit Court yesterday Judge
Wexford. upon motion Of counsel for the
defence. suspended judgment IN the case OF
+. j. Rudd Is. The Richmond and Danville
Railroad Company, IN which the iIry about
two weeks ago rendered a verdict in favor OF
the nantif for $500 for sixty days so as
to allow an appeal to be taken. Bond In the
sum OF SC, COO was required.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21

on which I was awarded First Premium at
the Virginia Agricultural aud Mechanical
Exposition:
Superior Fruit>Cake, 80 to 80 cents per
pound.
Three pounds OF Pound,Cake for 81.
Citron.C Cake. 80 cents per pound.
White Almond. take, so cents per pound.
Lady.Cake, 80 cents per pound.
Ornamental Cakes OF best quality always
on hand.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21

Dr. d. W. Moseley, druggist at the south
west corner OF Canal and Second streets, is
sn applicant for the position Of Collector OF
Customs and has a splendid backing for the
Office. Il wss rdmored YESTERDAY that the
President had sent In his name TO the senate,
bnt Or. Moseley said last night that be nad
no Information TO that effect.
Collector Russel's term expires In Febru-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21

Fine etchings, engrsyings, ezsels, and
albums at Trustees sals al Lewis's Art Gal-
lery, 9la Main street. The cntire ssoek must
be closed out at once. Call and purchase
your holiday and wedding presents at once.
&. +. DgLARUg.
Trustee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21
poisonous CsIers and Poisonous
s,nodf4a

The heads OF families owe Il ~ duty 10
those uuder their charge that none but Pure,
Wholesome Candies enter their homes, psr-
ticulsriy during the Christmas time, ana
forty.one years OF establishment u guafsn-
tee for the purity OF every pound sold over
our counters. Antonps two stores, ii05 east
Main; branch store Seventh aud Broad
strfffs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21
Tne we.t-gpa Hun,iIg Crus.

THIS club 81 lis meeting kst night COM
pleIed arrangements for It's tgular winter
hunt, which begins saturdy, December
22d, and lasts ten days. Tt members are
all in high spirits and antleipse good time,
aud those VINO w.ll 90 are a. blows; james
+. Blunt J. IL. Powell JON L. Turner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21
The ChIIdren,s Holiday.

The public schools OF Richmond, most OF
the private ones, and the Catholic schools
will close this afternoon for the Christmas
holidays snG will not reopen until Wcdnes'
day the I'd Of January. Richmond College
also closes to-day. In response 10 petition
from the students the faculty OF the Medical
College have decided TO close that institution
for one week from tomorrow night
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21
uo nn.ire.nN. Trial.

The HusiinQs Court will be In session this
morning to bear argument upon the motion
OF Robert Bossieux lcoored) for new
trial.
Bossieux was convicted upon a charge OF
felony Tuesday, aud given two years in the
penitentiarY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21

William y. Clarke. Jr., J. J. Redmond. J. J.
Martin, Fritz Keller, and Luther Bethel.
The huntIng-grounds are on the Apo
mattox river, In the western part OF Powha'
tan county, about tiiry miles west OF Rich
moEd.
The hunters will leave here Saturday
morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21

FOOD for the Nerves and Brain. an absolute
cure Tor Nervous Heais.b Mental Weakness,
Dependency, and positive cure for the Liquor
Habit Sold by W. II. scOrr, Franklin and Seven
leenth streets
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21

The special sale Of the Fine Oil Paintings
advertised for seversl days past occurs day
at ii O'Clock A. 1l. promptly. The oppors
tun,ty 10 buy such pictures rarely occurs.
The sale 10 peremplov.
GEoRGz W. MAYO. Auctioncer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21

JOSEPH b. DAVIS, Auctioneer.
2. r. COOK, Salesman.
Balance Of the stock Of Elegant Furniture
belonging TO the estate of George p. Stacy.
deceased, at public auction without reserve.
at 1905 east Main street, Monday, December
-. 1898, commencing at 10 O'Clock A. NJ.
At II O'Clock the sale Of Fine PsrIor Suits,
Lounges, &c, will take place. These goods
will be sold at the request OF the executrix.
JOSEPH b. DAVIS, Auctioneer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21
mother Factory Heard From.

copy OF a telegram.l
NEW YORK, December 90, 1883.
Messrs. Walter ID. Moses & Co., 1905 Main
street, Richmond, Va:
shipped ten Pianos yesterday. Balance OF
order goes forward saturday. HARDMAN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21

II. W. MOEsTA,
confeCtioner and Baker,
III east Dlai1 street.
Our Christmas prices are as follows:
PLAIN Mixed Candies, IL cents per pound I;
s pounds for 81.
French Mixed Candies, Is cents per pound;
pounds for 81.
Fine Bon Bons, 2j to 80 cents per pound.
Maillsrdo Chocolate-DrOps, % cents per
pound.
French COnseryes, Is cents per pound.
Fresh Mixed Nuts, 20 cents per pound;
pounds for 81.
Raisins, Figs, Ctron. Bananas, Oranges,
and Malaga Grapes very low.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21
ARunnUny Team.

4 team hitched to buggy belonging TO
Mr. John Timberlske, OF Hanover, ran Of
yeserday evening from the Second market
down Marshall street 10 Twelfth, where 10
cane in contact with another team. dam
aging Mr.. Timberlake's buggy to a con-
siderable extent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21
G.,,.ur Ready for Ciristmas.

The Council Committees OF Finance and
Cemeteries will meet to-morDw evening to
transact their regular monthly business.
These committees meet thisyeek 10 order
to close up their routine wqk before the
Christmas holidays.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21
RIaNIne Policy.

Robert Brown (colored), Granville Robert
son lcolored), and Charles Flanagan (white)
were arrested IN a house at the corner OF
Eighth and Cary streets last night charged
with playing a game Of policy. They were
taken 10 the Second staton.house.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21
Pure. Cuadulterated Candies Is the watch
word at Antonfs two stores.
your cnr,.,mn.a.,,

Only three more DAYS remain in which 10
buy. boil. and bake your Old Virginia Ham,
without which your Christmas dinner Will
not be complete. z. l.. Christian & Co, sue
cessOrs TO Christian Il White, can iil your
orders with the best Orange County, Smith
field. and Gordon Hams, selected and kept
for the Christmas trade.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21
A sfrl1inr Eenfnre.

ffy Angio-Americen cable 70 tho Dtspatct-l
PARIs. December 20.-The woFkmen on
the Ethel tower. which Il being constructed
IS one OF the features OF the exhibition next
yeax- have Rone On strike-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21

A fracas occurred near the ,ld market last
night between three color9 women, 10
which two named Collier wee slightly cut
with knife by Mary Smith. The latter was
arrested and lodged in the First station.
housa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21

No PLACE IN RICHMOND like the Publication
Rooms, Tenth aud Main, brsI floor over Me-
Adams K Berry's, for beautiful aud valuable
gifts at small cost, J. ID. X. SLMGHT.
Business Superintendent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21

Not quantity but purity our motto for
Candies. Antcni, The manufacturer Of The
finest. ll05 east Main; branea house, seventh
and Broad.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21
COIL aud sec

the handsome display Of the largest and best
stock OF Coniectonerles. Bonbon Boxes,
Foreign and domestic Fruits, and general
line OF Christmas goods. HuyleT's aud Mail.
aird's Bonbon Chocolates at PIZzINPs,
100, east Broad,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21

We sell all goods on merit. The best Of
everything is our motto. No free gifts or
chr0mos awarded our customers
PiZzINI's, l09 east Broad.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21
PRICES forCnr,.,m.. candies.

We are unable to publish prices for i'm
pure Candies. as they cannot be found At our
houses. one quslity. one prics-the lowest
for pure goods. Antonps stores, 1l05 Mais
street; branch, Seventh and Broad streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21

Mems Castor and Buck Gloves reduced
from e1 and Sl.50 10 I5c. and 81. Mems Kid
Gloves, spotted, 69c.. reduced from $3.50.
CONSTABLE BROTHERS.
$40 east Broad street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21
Nen'n Pnns.

We have Just received a new and very
large assortment OF Mems scarfs. Puifs. zoe.
Very cheap. CONSTABLE BROTHERS,
4i9 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21

THs YEARS crop Of Nuts Rsisius, Figs,
&C. Not one pound OF the old crop IN stock.
The price the lowest 1T AnionIs stores, li05
east Main street aud seventh aud BIosd
streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21

II. ". Moesta will give on every dollars
worth Of goods sold for cash one chance on
"Gipsy Queen" yaiued at $50, exhibited In
bis window.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21

LEVY DAVIS don't intend carrying any OF
their essan, Plush ase Goods over. 90 they VIII
allow discount Of IS per cont This Is sn actual
discount
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21
Turkish Life Tahlsts.

twenty-five per cent taken on on ell OF the
handsome Piush-case Goods at Levy q DAvDs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21

A CORDIAL WELCOME 20 oil our friends at
the Publicstion Rooms. Tenth and Main.
j. -. u. sLZIGHr,
Business SupsriDteudent,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21
Fancy Fruit Baskets Decorated with

Nothing is prettier for Christmas present
Leave your orders early at either OF AnionPs
stores. l1Oj Main, or branch, Seventh and
Broad streets
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21
Impure Candies.

Anton's manufactures of Pure Candies.
Prices the lowest at Antonrs two stores.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21

A LITTLE MONEY secures the brightest
Gems OF the season at the Publication
Rooms, Tenth and Main.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21

FISEsT EXHIBITION ofFreneh Candies ever
In Richmond at Antoups store, 1i05 Main
street; branch house, seventh snd Broad
streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21

Leave your orders for Christmas parties
aud entertainments. Weare the oaly house
In our line fully equipped 10 serve you.
PixztAi's, 100 east Broad.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21

Beautiful Phoiographs-lowest prices LES
GkLLBRY, Tenth and Main streets. sixcard Pho-
iogrsphs, Soc: one dozen csoicets. sf.5o
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21

Large additions 10 our Holiday Stock. We are
prepared TO suit everybody TO-DAY.
LEVY & DAVIS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21

Antoni publishes no price for common
throat Candies. We lead In pure goods at
lowest prices. AntonPs two stores.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21

There will be a meeting OF the collectors
ct the hotel fund this evening at D be'elock In
the Chamber OF. Commerce rooms.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21

Those lovely Cologne Bottles with Photographs
At LEE GALLERY, Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21
Save YonrseirTreuble.

Seekers for impure Candies will NOT end
them al Antoaps two stores.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21

Levy a DAVIS advertise thss they win take cd
e5 per cent on all Of their Fine Plush Goods.
You can rely upon what they say.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21
Furniture at Auction.

Beautiful Bonbopnier Boxes at AntonPs
two stores. Select while the stock Is complete.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21

A Necessity for Your Cbristm rs Table.
A few pounds OF Pure. UnaduIierated
Candies from Auioni's, 1l05 Main street;
branch house. seventh and Broad.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21

TUE DAISTIEsF AND CHOICEST GIFTS At The
Publication Rooms, Tenth and Main streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21
NIchmoua,, Firs.-CIassCandy House
Chri.1masr Chri.tmn.ff

Antoups stores, 1lO5 east Main snd
Seventh and Broad streets. No impure
Candies sold.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21
Flrt works ss low as The lowest.

FIRE works 80 low as the lowest.
Christmas Ornaments In great variety.
Ice,Cream Of oil imaginable flIvors and
all shapes and styles manufactured Of Al
pure cream.
Give us n call and oblige yours truly,
n. w. MoEsTA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21
AUCTION SALES TO-DAY.

Four wagons and ten por,ors now employed In
delivering LEVY q DAvIs's Holiday Goods
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21
CHRISTMAS STOREHOUSE.
R. |. CHRISTIAN & co.
These are among their Suggestions
for ihe Christmas table:

These are among their Suggestions
for The Christmas table:
De fourier and Gle
RateS, Ham, Tongue.
Chicken, TURKEY. P0tted
Game Delicacies, such as
Snipe, Wo0dcOcb, Grouse.
Napier Lunch Pdtes.
Irish SGuSa6re. Home
Mute Mince- " e u T.,
OliUeS, FarcieS, Plum
PucStlinG. Rockford, For
maze de Brie, &iitOB,
an d other luscious
CheeSeS. Figs In M0rid-
schinO. Old VirSini0
HaDas. In the matter of
Vines and Liquors their
stock is unsurpassed.
70 WiRd up. Huyler's
Pure COnfectiOnS, con-
siStiRG Of Chocolates,
PepperDaintS, Crystal
M@ed ROSe Le0UeS, Orange
Blossoms, Sc.
X. L. CHRISTIAN & CO.,
FAMILY GROCERS.
fde 2i-ltl
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-21

more agreeable to the officers. Colonel
knight accepted ths aud tie meeting nd-
iourned 10 January 10TH at IL O'Clock ~.
While no statement has been made public
it 4 known that tue Exposition was a success
and that II paid an enormous percentage on
the money Invested. While there :. deficit
OF some few thousand dollars the property Of
the society has improved and iis value
been enhanced very largely. There are
yet additional resources which, when con.
verted into money, will no doubt meet
the small balance, leaving the society
out OF debt and prepared for greater useful
ness aud prosperity than has yet been
achieved. The clerical work since the close
OF the Exposition has been very great; and
Mai0r Nenablc. the efficient secretary, who
has spent the lsst month"; day and night, on
the grounds, aud hrs corps Of assistants have
done we'll TO complete their baance-sheets
and many financial statements ready for the
use Of the Prcsiden, in framing bis report.
Got No Work. bat " Coteh Two Geese"
William Smith, sn sQed individual, whose
complexion Is OF an exceedingly dark hue,
was before the Police Court yesterday morn
ing charged with stealing two geese the
property or some person unknown. AT the
request OF the Court, Giles B. Jackson
represented the accused. and the develop
ments ia the case were highly amusing.
The officer who arrested the prisoner
said that he found the old man with
a bag, and his suspicious were aroused;
that upon seatching the bag II was found 10
contain two dead geese.
The testimony OF the prisoner himself was
rich, and kept al OF the officials Of the court
and the immense crowd OF spectators in an
uprOar Of laughter. Baihif Turner and
Sergeant Thomas both shouted "Order." but
q was very hard matter to maintain any
degree OF silence. william said he went TO
Hanover. where be has relatives, to get en-
ploymeDt, but failed utterly. Returning
thfou,h an open field long way from any
house be saw two goose" aud being deter
mined 10 have some compensation Tor bis
loss Of time he concluded 20 fcoich" +" these
fowls, which seemed 10 be without an owner
81 ruined after one" said the prisoner,
and cotch him. Then ! Killed him and
laid bin down 10 wait until ! cotch 'tother
one. cause didn't think 'tgOud do to leave
this Que by itself to get lonesome. Then |
put 'nm both IN de bag and fOtch um 10
town. Dis, sar. Is de whole truth" Will
liam was required 10 give security for bis
good behavior for sixty DAYS, in default OF
which ne was sent 10 jail. lie Will doubtless
ENJOY nlS uihuet 'hete ~ muOn as OpOuSH no
had the geese.
jim Bowles (colored), charged with beng
drunk and disorderly on the street, was
fined 50 and costs.
Peyion Harris (colored) was sent TO Jail for
ninety days for stealing $40 from Phillip
Hill.
John Martin was fned s. and costs for as
saultlng ard abusing John II. stout on the
street.