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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-03
ACCTDENTALLY sBOT.
A Cunning ACCOMPLISHMENTS 10
baCCO Statistics.
Lsne.lnl teleEran . III DIspatch-l

lrpttAAt Atlfki an ~ tHN 'A9Fnt'i4fl
DANvmLF, Va, April 2.-Joseph
Young, a youth about sixteen years OLD,
was badly shot in the shoulder to-day
while hunting with some other boys
He had shot dove and wounded it and
II ran under a pile of brush, and while
irving to catch il the gun was fired with
the above result The wound Is not
fatal, but very painful.
4 citizens meeting was held to-day
and committee consisting Of c. q. hol-
land, J. NJ. Neal, j. q. Penn, John b.
Scheduled, aud j. r. Joplin WAS APP
pointed to confer with the Richmond and
Danville officials with reference to To-
eating their shops IN Danvlle.
The Chamber OF Copmerce held a
meeting this afternoon and recognized.
Sales OF leaf tobacco for March, 1884,
797 pounds total sales since October,
1850, 527 pounds. The increase on
sales for the same period last year IS
4S3, 223 pounds.
Danville took holiday to-day, and most
all the young people went out of the city
to spend 1t.
The Episcopal church elected yestry
to-day and agreed TO allow Dr. Dane
(the PASTOR to appoint his own assistant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-03

respec,s-bright, clear, and balmy:. The
churches were all crowded, especially the
Episcopal churches, where the music was
very fine. 49,.
Mr.. j. A. Barker, Of st. Paul, Mimi;
is in the city visiting his old homo. and
friends. He was formerly and for many
years n merchant here. he now fills the
important position of auditor OF the
Northern Pacific Railroad.
Notwithstanding the high water i'll the
streams hundreds of people are cele-
brating the Easter holidays by fishing.
The exact amount OF manufactured to-
bacco exported from Petersburg during
the month of March was GAG, AS pounds.
The revenue collections we're $25, 7OS.93.
ROBIN ADAIB.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-03
The LiquOr-Ltccnse Trouble In Phila-
deinflIa
fBy telegraph 70 tho Dispatch.l

tBy telegraph 70 tho Dispalch'l
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, April 1.-The
Judges Of the License Court to-day an
nounced their list of decisions for liquor
license on applications from the Eighth,
Ninth. Tenth, Twenty-silth, and Ihir-
tieth wards, and, as was the case in their
decisions in the first seven wards an
nounced two weeks ago, over 100 Of the
applicants are refused licenses. In the
five wards covered by the decision
to-day there were 548 applicants
for license. OF these only 2l3
we're granted. The applications Of
81 were refused, - withdrawn, and
were held over for further examine
ton. In twelve wards for which apph-
cants have thus far beer examined there
have been granted 81 licenses. In these
twelve wards there are at present 2,l47
saloons, the license for which will expire
lime Il
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-03
Public Debt statement.


WAsHlNGroy, April 1.-The debt
statement issued to-day shows the de-
crease Of the public debt during the
month Of March to be Sll, 1886, so. So.
Decrease Of debt since June 30, 1897,
SIS. jG0, ISL. IS {; cash in Treasury, 1856,
45i. 0J2. sc gold certificates outstanding,
e91. 9j9.Q10: silver certificates outstand-
inc, SlgI. 52G, i45 certificates of deposit
outstanding, S3.9lj, geo; legal tenders
outstanding, S3iG,6sl, 0l6; fractional
currency mot including amount esti-
mated as lost or destroyeN, S6,9u,-
O6I.12; total interest bearing debt;
Sl,O14. 7G4, O52 total debtof all descrip-
lions. 81, 7Ol, SJ7, 44O.6G; total debt less
cash items available for its reduction,
and less cash in the Treasury, 81, $780,
S6S. l55.1 IA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-03
4 strife at Pittsburgh.

PTrsBURGH, April "A general strike
was inaugurated at Sprang. Chaltante
a Co. S pipe-mill at Htna tins morning.
Six hundred men refused to 90 TO work,
and before the trouble Is ended there is
apprehensious that the entire works OF
the firm will be directly concerned.
Trouble has been brewing at these works
for some time and the prccipatiou Of a
general strike at the pipe-mil today IS
looked upon only Us a elimination.
Everything was quiet at Ntna this after
noon. but the strikers, who are all mem
bers Of the Knights OF Labor, are de-
termined to resist any attempt by the
firm to resume operations with non-anion
men.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-03
Destructive Haii-storm.


DECATUR, ALA, April 2.-The con-
tinued heavy rains of the past few days
was accompanied to-day by the heaviest
hail-storm ever seen in this city. All
houses without window-protectors are
completely riddled. Hail fell in pieces
the size OF hen-eggs, some weighing two
to three ounces. The hail lasted fifteen
minutes and travel on the streets WAS
completely cut off during that time. 1t
is thought that great damage has been
done to the fruit. One building was
blown down. 4 large amount OF water
fell also. Tennessee river will likely
continue to rise. The railroads are
again running on schedule time. Elk
ford Cooper, of Uniontown, KY, was
killed by falling building, his body be-
ing terribly mangled.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-03
COCKADE CITY.
Death or Thomas 81. HOIt-PoIiticai
notes.

NOTES.
tCorrespondence Of the Richmond Dispstch.l
PETERSBURG, April 2, 1888.
Mr.. Thomas II. Holt, well-known
Young citizen and notary public, died
last night OF consumption. His health
had been feeble for some time, but not
so much so as to keep him from bust
ness. He was ont attending to his duties
Saturday evening. MIR. Holt was the
agent in this city of the Mutual Aid So
ciety of Virginia. He was member OF
several of the secret orders and leaves
insurance policies to- the amount OF
several thousand dollars to his widow.
The Republicans of Petersburg began
the organization Of their ward clubs to-
night. commencing with First Ward.
Tomorrow night the Secondhand Club
will be organized, and so on until the
Sixth Ward Club is organized on Satur-
day night. On the night Of the 10th
delegates will be chosen TO the City
Nominating Convention, which Is 'to
meet on the 1lth.
Sixty.sir deaths occurred in this city
during the month of March--forty-two
among the colored and twenty-four
an,oag the white population. Nine
deaths we're reported from consumption
and twelve from pneumonia.
Easter sunds, sas lovely day in all
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-03
Alexandria Notes.
Especial telegram to tho Dlspatch.l

Especial telegram 70 tho Dispatchl
ALEXANDRIA, Va, April 2.-Rhoda
Wilson. colored youth at Hewes a
Aitcheson's woodward, cut of his left
hand with n circular-saw to-day and
lacerated the arm so as to necessitate
amputation at the elbow.
During the absence of Mr.. James FL
lott. of north Patrick street, yesterday
four tramps entered and ransacked the
lower portion OF his house. Mrs. Elliott
was sick abed, and, hearing the noise,
called small boy, who brought assist
ance and the trsmps were all arrested
and to-day sent to iall.
Thieves last night entered Avery S
grocery. but were scared of.
Mr.. Lawrence Bayne, foreman at
Shoots tannery. was stricken with pa
raiysis to-day and died.
The statement that the Old Domin-
ions had entered the Philadelphia re-
gatta is incorrect.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-03

The school Board Excited-The
Freshef, Again-PerssnaIs,d &c.

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatcnl
TREvLIAN's, Va, March 81, 1883.
The School Board is still investigating
the attempt to burn the public-school
house near here. They have offered a
reward OF fifty dollars for information as
to the guilty parties. A clue is being
worked which some think may be sue
cessful.
Reports continue to come in regarding
the high water. The roads are almost
impossible in some places. The rainy
spell has at last broken, but no work can
be done ana but little hauling. Even
high land is miry to n depth of twelve
inches.
Mr.. Reuben Chewing has been quite
sick at his home, Mountain View" but
is convalescing.
The Misses Wills are spending the
Easter holidays at home.
Mrs. Horace Gooch is visiting rela-
tives in Washington.
Our public schools have about closed
for the session-a shorter term than that
OF last session. IwIG.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-03
Suing Insurance Com panies.

ST. PAUL, April 1.-The State In
surance Commissioner this morning be-
gan suit against twenty-three insurance
companies doing business in this State,
alleging their Noncompliance with the
State laws regulating insurance matters
among Others those requiring that they
shall file copies OF their charters duly
accepted, furnish statements OF their
condition, aud pay over 2 per cent. OF
all the premiums received.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-03
WnSbsprfou Nonr.,

WASHINGTON, Apri a--Frotessor E. A. Paul,
principal of the Distract Hlg1n schoOi. was run
over by horse riddes by acolored man atur
day n light and died tas morning. Tho accident
occurred 10 front Of I3h own door as be was about
20 dismount from has bicycle. Sir. Fauis back
vas broken.
The Public Lands eoussigteo Of The house has
decided TO report bHs trteitng sbout forty mil
Hons acres Of Northern shf southern Pacilc
railroad land grsnts and tho Outonsgon grant
Tho Presldenthas Dop me ed Ezekiel H. smith,
u Fayetteville y C.. " ~ Ministsr H. sideDt and
Consul-G ensraA o. the uitsd ststea 81 LiDoria-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-03
inc memorial TO tho House OF Repre-

ing memorial 10 tho House OF Repre-
sentatives:
We are earnestly watching the action
Of the Rouse on the Blair educational
bill, having followed its history from the
beginning with un6agging solicitude
and interest IN this great and benefcent
movement which seeks TO provide for
the education Of the nations youth,
that they may be prepared to be bless
ing, and not q curse, rs citizens We
pray you each TO use your utmost in
fluence and give your vote for this bill.
lSignedl Frances Willard. Susan B. An
thony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Mary
Livermore, Mary 4. Lathrop, Clara
T. Hoffman, Zerelda g. Wallace,
Mary i. Eastman. Caroline Il. Mer-
rick, Sarah J. Lippincott, Laura w.
Johns of Kansas, and others.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-03
EmperOr Frederick.

(By Anglo-American cable to the Dispatch
BERLIN, April 2.-The Emperor had a
troubled night, coughing more than
usual He remained in bed until IL A.
NJ, when he became somewhat more
comfortable. The Emperor did not re-
ceive the Ministers to-day. He occupied
most Of the day III writing.
Another of DIR. Hahn's cases of par
tial excjsion of the larynx has resulted
fatally. These cases are helping TO bring
about reaction among medical men IN
DR.. Mackenzie's favor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-03
The Marvellous Growth Of the south
lRr telegranh 20 tho Disnatchl

WASHINGTON, April At $40 to-
night the manufacturers and professional
men of New England, TO the number Of
twenty-four, who were taken TO the new
South nine days ago by the Hartford
Posts southern bureau in charge of Mr..
Sperry, arrived IN this city "a route
home. They will remain here until :
o'clock tomorrow. They all express the
highest appreciation Of the courtesies ex-
tended, and agree that the marvellous
growth of the South has not been IN the
lnest eXnpOf rafed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-03
Two Boys Drowned whiie Fighting
on ILsc lee.

w toIfEfIVH 10 INo UIsDa'VH.I
DETROIT. MICH, April 2.-On Lake
ST. Clair live two farmers named De
warra and Gravier, whose farms adioin,
and who have a quarrel of long standing
overthe boundary-line. Their sons, aged
twelve, adopted their parents dispute
and quarrelled while on the way home
from school. They fell while clinched,
and rolled upon a weak place in the ice,
broke through, and were drowned. The
bodies remain under the ice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-03
Fatal Fire in philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. April "a fire
broke out this evening in the large
furniture warehouse of James b. Hooley,
122 Walnut street, and before it was sub
dued one fireman was killed by falling
from ladder. Several others were bad
ly injured, and more we're overcome by
heat and smoke, but returned to work
after being revived by the use of proper
restoratives. Loss only about 10000
Fully insured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-03

Special telegram 70 Tho D.spatch.l

TNUF'IuI IFItETHII 70 ITIV TITT''IV-TI'I
CHARLESTON, ". VA. April Gov
ernor Wilson, accompanied by Colonel
!. ". st. Clair and lion. Eustace Glib
son, will leave Tor Louisville tomorrow
morning 70 appear in the Hatfeld-Mc-
Coy hab az corp1s case before the
United -tates Court.
4 man named X. Muriord, a netive OF
Lancashire, England, died yesterday at
the Farley House. He had no money
nor friends in this country has family
living in England, and their address
beng unknown he was buried to-day at
the expense OF the county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-03
Farfhnuahe Shoch.

HorBRooK, A. T., April 2.-Last
night slight shock Of earthquake was
felt here, lasting ten seconds. The Vi
bration was from east 10 west and was
quite perceptihle houses trembled.
A strong wind ives blowing from the
south at the same time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-03

Hawkins against Gresham. Further
argued by Roosevelt Page, Esq, for APP
pellant and submitted.
Courtney against Beal. Argued by
Judge John Critcher for appellee and
submitted.
Hurst against Dulaney. Submitted.
Porter against Young. Argued by j..
r. Tucker, jr., Esq, for appellant and
Judge L. II. I'itzhugh for appellee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-03
Supreme Court.
(By telegraph to the Dispatch.l

10y teItBTHpn 70 IHo DI5palCH.I
WASHINGTON. April 2.-The Supreme
Court of the United States to-day rem
dered decisions in only half dozen
cases, none Of them OF striking general
interest. An order was made assigning
Justice Harlan TO the Fourth judicial
circuit, to fill the vacancy caused by the
death OF Chief-Justice Waite.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-03

In response to numerous inquiries
made by letter at the Office of the Secre-
tsry OF the Commonwealth, Judge
Flournoy desires it to be stated that the
new Code is not distributed by him. but
by the Superintendent of Public Print
inc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-03
Fmp.ror Frederick. Amnesty

BERLIN. April 2.-Germsn Socialists
in Switzerland have parodied Emperor
Frederick's amnesty decree and spread
$50, 900 copies in the principal towns Of
Germany. Twenty five persons who had
copies in their possession have been ar
rested at Leipsig.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-03
Bonds to be BOugbt.

The Commissioners of the Sinking
Fund yesterday resolved to purchase on
April both $4,000 of Virginia BIS.
They do this under the old law, but it
is the last purchase that they can make
under that act.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-03
MisAassipDt's Capital building az
DGnaGF.
by Telegraph 20 the Dlspatch.l

TTY T0TeE1pN ~ IIIE UIsUHN'H.I
JAcECoS, Mss, April 1.-The recent
heavy rains here have caused the rear
walls OF the Capitol building TO sink, and
great feacs are entertlined for its safety.
An architect who is now examining the
building thinks that en- expenditure Of
alJ0.G00 in repairs will he necessary to
put it in a safe condition. The Capitol
was built fifty years ago. For several
wears put it has been thought 10y many
that the building WAS in dangerous con
6ition. The Supreme Court has removed
its quarters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-03
Fu.eraIorCsroneIw Williamson.
Special telegram to the Dispstch.l

IHEUNItII 0IIo E'F7I-F'1l'I
LEXINGTON, Va, April 1.-The funeral
of Colonel Thomas II. Williamson, pro-
lessor of drawing and architecture at the
Virginia Military Institute for over forty
years, took place this afternoon with
military honors. A long procession fol-
lowed the remains to the cemetery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-03
RICHMOND LIYR-srocK kARxxr.

APRIL 2-Receipts: 1888 head Of cattle, e4s
sheep. S54 hogs.
sales: $40 head Of cattle, 22l sheep, 65i hogs.
Prices:
Cattle--Best, 4ka5c. gross; medium 70 good,
3,.alc. gross; common 10 fair, gaaSHc. gross.
Sheep ta8Hc gross.
HOgs-6a1Ac. net.
Bulls-9Aa3Lc. gross.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-03
vKw YORK corroN FuruRKs
NORFOLK PEANUT MARKET.
fUa.,rtnf o. fha ng.r.f.h


fBy Angio-Amerscan cable TO the Dispaten.I
RoME, April 2.-Advices from Masso.
wah say that the envoy OF King John re-
NAMED in the italian camp until to-day.
Negotiations continnebetween King john
and tho Italian commander. The King
has placed troops OF bis own command in
front and the Ras Alulas forces in the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-03
Female Mayor and Council Elected
I'm Hnssas.

lBy telegraph 70 she nhpsich.l
OsEAboosA. KAN, April The City
ticket. composed OF women FOR the
council and a woman for mayor, was
elected here to-day by sixtysix ma
jority. They are representative ladies,
and reform administration is looked
for
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-03

NEW ORLEANS, La, April "A large
cotton warehouse ut Bsrnes's Landing,
Miss, owned by Wilczinski, together
with sixty bales OF cotton and lot OF
seed, was burned to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-03

You can't come it," said a custo-
mer to q druggist who endeavored to
palm OF his own mixture when DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup was asked for, and
Bulls he got. Price 20 cents bottle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-03

If the little darling is spending such
sleepless nights, slowly and piufully
wasting away by the drainage upon It's
system from the effect of teething, give
DIR. Bigger's Huckleberry Cordial, and q
cure will result
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-03
AFTER THE COUNCIL.
Delegations Continue the work by
Besiegfng Congress.
TBy ,oiegraph 70 tie Dlspstch.l

10y sNlosi "DA ~ ttto Dt'P"tI ~
WASHINGTON, April about 5O
woman sufragists assembled in the
ladies reception-rOom Of the Senate at
10 o'clock this morning, where they were
given an audience by the Senate Com
mittee on Woman Suffrage. Miss An
thony, Mrs. Stanton, Mrs. Shattuck,
Mrs. Grote Of Norway, Misses Trieg and
Finlay, Mrs. Chant Of England, Mrs.
Julia Ward Howe, Mrs. Merrick Of
Louisians, Mrs Keefer Of Toronto, aud
Miss Willard in turn addressed the
committee in favor Of woman suffrage.
The remarks were stenoeraphicallyre-
ported and will probably be printed as q
pubhc document for distribution.
Sixty prominent womeu belonging 10
the International Council, Just adjourn
ed in Washington. presented to-day
through Hon. John y. Long the follow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-03
ITO CIGARETTE MANUFACTU-

ITO CIGARETTE MANUFACTU-
A. RERS, SHIPPMsS OF VIRGINIA AND
NORTH CAROLINA LEAF TOBACCO, STRIPS,
AND CUTTERS: The undersigned, who has
been engaged Ia tho Australian colonies eJclu-
siyely in tho tobssrco and cigar trade since is52.
and now on hts eleventh visit 70 the United States
tobacco districts, IA prepared u Eicte sur1gC-
menis with leading firms who would DO willing
70 cOnslgn 70 him for sale such goods are suit
able for the AusHslian market, either under cash
advances or otheYwkso.
A the advertiser u about shortly % return 10
Australia early appbcatien BY written appoint
ment Is earnestly solicited.
JULIUS WTTTKOWSKI
No. soutb Filth street, Richmond, Va:
RICHMOND, VA, April =, lhsS ap 32'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-03

bushels was made today. tho isrssss In the
history Of this exchange. each. Tfc may,
f7a47ssc. Oats strong and higher; cash. DYc
May, 1skc. Nhiskey steady attl.P Tfoylslons
week Fora ys7s Lard. us sded. Dry-sslt
cI clears S.r.io, ciss-ribs, a.@sszao; short
clears s7sa6.fs Bacon thszod f-snculders,
sSssL: ionesciear, ts.75sf7 20 - n<ribe. y .s9s
f7.eo. shortclssrs, ts.O5ssSitk. bans sseahys'
si0ssiz
CrxciSsArf, April s..-FIour in good demand
and firm. Wheat in good demand ADD stronger;
oats frTnsr; No. mixed, 3ik as4,.c. Pork duh
tsIA Lard stronger at u1H. Bnlk-mesfs
dull and lower; short ribs, f7:isass.zo. Bacon
easy: short clear. 6S62N. Whifkey steady ~
ti.O9. HOGS slow and 5ai0c. lower; com non and
light, ti.f0a$5.35; packing and ouichers', Sste
sa65. -
WILMINGTON. April a. Turpenuns quiet a,
3SAc. Rosin nrm. stranei szkc,; good strain
cd, S7Ec. Tar nrn. Crude tarpeDtne nrn;
hard, 81 yelios-dip aud virgin a.
NEW YORK COTTON FgruRRs
NEW York, April 1-couou--Nss receipts,
HIS bales; groes reeesps1 los haics Futures
closed 9uie. ssles A. 200 bAIess April, 40.
sasi: May. sa.7oaso n; June. $40. JOY, 81 sga
1850; August. tS.9iAtse5; September, p.7is
,t27s; October, se.asskabI; November, tsss
I 10; December, f9.Spat95i. January. saGs
sa4S
NORFOLK PEANUT MARKET.
(Reportcd for the Dispsich.l
APRm 2-hsrket steady. Prime, 2'ta3c. er-
ira. 3Xc. common, ltsa2c. sbsilet, 2a9fc;
Spanish. 2s2hc: factory hsrd-picked, 3Aathc,,
and some "a Tow AZ Sc. The factories complain
that prices keep yery low for cleaned e0odA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-03

Compare Hoods Sarssparilla with
other blood purifiers aud you will see
that il is by lar the beat.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-03
BALTIMORE STOCK MARKET.
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.

BALTIMORE, Nd. April 2--VirEinia 6s. past-due
coup ons, 63; do. l040s, Is; DO. new 3s, o. Bid
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-03
OUR NEIemBoR CITY.
Personal aud Other Items from Man.
chester.

A meeting of the City Democratic
Committee will be held in the Mayors
Court room tonight to make final prepa-
rations for the primary election to be
held ON Thursday. The candidates are
working like beavers, and the indications
are that an unusually large vote will be
polled. There will be elected the fol-
lowing officers Mayor, Commonwealth
Attorney, City Sergeant, Commissioner
of the Revenue, and a councilman and
justice Of the peace from each ward.
IN THE CHURCHES.
AT the Bainbridge-Street Baptist
church on Sunday the congregations
both morning and night were large, and
the pastor, Rev. L. r. Thornhill, preach
ed fine sermons At the morning ser
vice eleven persons were received into
the membership Of the church, and at
night ono was received by letter, one
professed conversion, and six were bap-
tied.
The various churches in this city were
largely attended on Sunday. Al the
Episcopal church special Easter services
were held. The meeting at the reading
rooms in the afternoon was very inter
esting. A number Of workers in con-
nection with the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad Association, Richmond, led
by Engineer Il. G.. Goodwin, had charge
OF the services. Next Sunday number
OF the Richmond and Danville workers
will return the visit and conduct the
afternoon service at the Chesapeake and
Ohio reading-rooms, Richmond. These
interchanges will doubtless be both
pleasant and profitable.
GENERAL NOTES.
Yesterday was observed here as gen.
eral holiday. The schools were closed,
many of the workshops suspended opera
tions, nothing was done III the city de-
partments, most Of the stores were closed
after noon, and the streets were filed
during the greater portion of the day
with excursionsis. The street-cars did
thriving business
During the month of March the clerk
of the Hastings Court issued five mar
riage-hcenses-four to white and one to
colored parties-and recorded thirty
deeds.
Miss Mary Turnbull, Of Petersburg,
is visiting the Misses Sublett, and Miss
Florence Sublett, who Is teaching school
in PowhataD, spent the holidays at home.