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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-01
Appear within Ten Days


WASHINGTON, August 3l.-Senator Al
lison. chairman Of the subcommittee on
finance having in charge the preparation
of the tariff bill, gives notice, in accord
ance with the understanding reached at
last nights conference, that parties who
wish a hearing before the committee
must make their appearance within ten
days. The hearings by the committee
began May 2G, 1888, and have been con-
tinued almost every day since. Several
hundred interested parties have been
heard, including many delegations of
workingmen, and information, the Sena-
tor says, has been sought from every
possible source. The hearings have
been conducted practically with open
doors, though in order to prevent crowd
ing to contribute to physical comfort
admission has usually been limited to
members of the Senate and House of
both parties and to the delegations
which presented themselves to be heard.
The evidence has been geographically
reported and printed from day TO day
for the information OF any who cared to
examine it. The next ten days is eX-
pected to be busy time. since, in addi-
ton to the bearings. the subcommittee
has to complete its elaborate report on
the bill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-01

Spurgeon has promised TO give me day
and take me to his college and orphanage.
Tonight we went again to hearSpur
geon. 1t was Pentecost. l enjoyed 1t
beyond description, though he ratified
me out Of my equanimity by sending out
into the congregation for me. He gave
me a high introduction TO his people and
made a small talk. At my suggestion
he put Mcdonald up also, and he did
gloriously. 1t is revival to see Spur
geon he is so fresh and Christlike and
so full Of Gospel power"
From London DIR. Hatcher and Mr..
Thornhill go 10 Paris. Switzerland, and
Italy. DIR. Curry has written them to
join him for time in Interlaken, Swift
zerland, where he is summerinG with his
family.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-01
TheT.P. A. Gain Another victory.

Mr.. II. +. Hirshberg. chairman of the
National Press Committee Of the Ira
yellers Protective Association, on yester-
day received official notification that on
and after to-day, September lst. the Gin
cinnati Southern railway would reduce
their charges on excess baggage from
% cents to 10 cents per 100 pounds
for 100 miles or less. This concession
was gained by the Kentucky Division
after bitter fight OF twelve months,
and for which they deserve great credit.
In making this concession the acting
general passenger agent of the Cincin-
natl Southern wrote as follows:
Trusting that any further mlsunder-
standing which may exist or may likely
arise in future between your association
and our company may be wiped out as
easily and as pleasantly as this has been,
/ remain, yours truly,
I'D. G. EDWARDS,
"Acting General Passenger Agent Gin
cinnati Southern Railway"
The Virginia Division expect to be
able soon to announce q concession on
the southern roads that will equal any SO
far made in the West.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-01
Democratic Congregational Delegates
Elect Chairman.

A majority CT the Richmond delegates
to the Democratic Congressional Con
vention which meets at the Ballard
House next Wednesday at II o'clock
met last night in the Circuit-Court room
for the purpose of electing a chairman
and other officers Of the delegation. DR..
George B. Steele was elected temporary
chairman OF the meeting and Mr.. ID. >.
Gates was elected temporary secretary.
Mr.. w. ID. Courtney, Of Madison
Ward, nominated Mr.. William Ryan for
permanent chairman, and on motion that
gentleman was elected by acclamation.
Mr.. T.. NJ. Roscher was elected secre-
tary by acclamation, and Mr.. j. $. Will
kinson was chosen sergeant-at-arms with
out opposition.
Chairman Ryan requested the ward
delegations to be prepared to announce
their chairmen respectively y on the as
semblng Of the convention.
Adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-01
THE NEWS or mAscHEsTEn.
HAP of ChesserfIeid-Personai ant
Other Stems OF Interest

Supervisors Spears. Nunnally. and
Lockett, Of Chesterfield, were in Rich
mond yesterday making arrangements to
have Autographed map OF the county,
which will be placed on exhibition atthe
Exposition. Mr.. J. E. Laprade, county
surveyor. who made the map, accompa-
MED the party. Another map of the
water. front of Chesterfield and Man
chester, made by Mr.. G. 2. Il.
Burgwyn especially for that pur-
pose, will also be on exhibition. Ches-
terfeld il determined to make a first
class show Of her natural resources and
wealth.
All OF the streets of Manchester were
in q bad condition for travel after the
heavy rain Of yesterday afternoon, espe-
cially those on which the water-pipes have
been recently laid. The contractor for
this work should be required to leave the
street-crossings in such condition that
they will not become impossible every
time ii rains
James Cheatham alias Brown (colored)
was before the Mayors Court yesterday
morning charged with stealing lead from
the Manchester Water Works he was
sent TO jail for thirty days.
Miss Allie Shotwell, of Madison coun-
ty, who has been visiting the family OF
her brother, Mr.. A. ID. Shotwell, on Co
wardin avenue, left yesterday afternoon
to spend two weeks with Miss Willie
Baker, at Halsboro'.
The School Board OF Powhite district,
Chesterfield county, was organized yes.
terday, with David Moore as chairman
and Benjamin P. Owen, Jr., as secre-
tary.
The remains OF Miss Katie Morris,
who died Thursday after lingering ill
ness, were taken to Scottsburg yesterday
for intermeDt.
During the month of August the Clerk
Of the Hastings Court issued six mar
riage- licenses -four whites and two CO
lored-and admitted 10 record thirty
nine deeds.
Miss Virgie Gressett, of Baltimore,
who has been visiting Mrs. A. G. Attkis-
son, left for home yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. William l.. Moles, who was re-
Gently elected a member OF the police
force, will enter upon the discharge OF
his duties to-day.
Sheriff Gill and Superintendent
Schools Bankingship, OF Chesterfield,
were in the city yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-01
WORK OF COMMITTEES.
Meetings Last evening or Electric
Light and Hesith.

The Council Committee on Electric
Light met yesterday evening at 6:lO
o'clock in the Council chamber. Pres
ent Messrs. Courtney (chairman), Tay-
lor, Mann, and Carter
The resolution introduced in the Com
mon Council providing for two arc lights
to be placed on Main street in Rockets
was. on motion Of Mr.. Mann, laid on the
table indefinitely.
Mr.. Taylor moved that light be
placed OF the corner OF Mosby street and
Doran Hin and one at the corner OF
Pickett and Venable streets. Carried.
BILL.
The bill OF the Richmond Schuyler
Electric Light Company for the month
of August, amounting TO 81, ,59L2O, was
presented.
On motion Of Mr.. Mann the bill, less
SS. 40, the amount for lights out during
the month, was ordered 10 be paid.
Mr.. Mann moved that hereafter the
Chief Of Police be requested to return to
the clerk OF this committee the report OF
lights out on the morning Of the day ON
which the committee meets, in order that
the accurnte number of lights out and
the number OF hours they continue not
burning may be calculated and proper
deduction made.
Adjourned at 7 o'clock.
HEALTH MATTERS.
The Committee on Health met in the
Council chamber at o'clock. Present ::
Messrs. Christian (chsirman), Taylor,
Snead, Grimes, and DR.. Oppenhimer,
president OF the Board of Health.
The monthly payroll was approved
and the chairman ordered to sign war
rants for the same also, numerous bills
appertinent to the department were
ordered to be paid.
The Chairman reported that in accord
ance with the order of the committee
he and the President of the Board OF
Health had purchased pair OF mules to
be used in connection with the street
sweeper at a cost Of $3.50. This action
was approved.
The committee discussed minor mat
ters pertaining to the conduct OF the de-
pmtment, and without transscting fur
tier business adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-01
Mr.. Burt serenaded.

Kessnich's Band upon their return
from the New reservoir last night sere
naded Mr.. George A. Burt. superintend
ent of the Richmond Union Passenger
railway, at the Commercial House.
where he is confined to bis room on ac
count OF indisposition. Mr.. Burt wa'
unable to appear and his assistant, Mr.
Edwards, acknowledged the compli
ment and expressed regrets that Mr.
Burt could not respond. The band
PLAYED three or four of their most choice
selections and the music was also en-
joyed by large crowd that gathered II
the vicinity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-01
on. HATCHER IN LONDON.
He and Rev. Mr. ThOrnhili Enter
tained by SpurgeOn.

W
Through the kindness of Mrs. DIR.
Hatcher the DiSpdtch extracts the fol-
lowing from DR.. Hatcher's letters of his
iourneyings abroad:
My cablegram was received one hour
and a half before we sent it-that is. we
sent il at and it was received at 2:3O
o'clock. Our time is Just i've hours
ahead Of yours After landing at Glas-
COW We went to the highlands of Scot
land. We reached Inverness after ira
yelling two days. Had we gotten there
n month sooner We would have had no
night The lst of July the light OF day
is continuous, though the sun is not
visible. AS it was August 1st daylight
ceased at l:30 o'clock and commenced
at 2 o'clock. -. -,
/" Imagine my joy while in Mr.. Spur
oaon's church 1 heard some one say,
thatcher. Hatcher i and on looking
around saw the smiling face Of McDo-
naId who had come over the day before
from Paris. 1t was q real jollitication
we had. In London Spurgeon is my
chief delight. At this first service
IlOrnlilI ana l. hau so@V9 8" - - 49,
gallery. There must have been 3,OOO or
Z GOO persons present. His sermon was
inI Of eloouence, JUNCTION, and power.
Al the close OF the sermon spoke TO
him He said that if half the kind
things that had been said about me were
true he would be glad to know me. de
invited me 10 come TO his house the next
"I wish i could describe to You my
visit TO him. II would take pages 70 tell
of our going ont, his palace OF a home,
his old.fashioned cordiality, his gardens
conservatory. lawns, lake. horses, cows
retinue OF servants, his poultry-yard'
aquarium, his Libraries, his study, &c.
They amazed me. He had US stay 70
tea and had the happy surprise OF
meeting and sitting By Mrs ,spurgseonl
at the table. She is surprisingly modest
and unpretending, but queenly ana
kind. Our visit was over three hours
and half, and We made him do the
most Of the talking. On my return Nj
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-01

We hare some UhoicsOme 0drtcc for
crery intending carpct-buVer. We
wcrc the first Richmond firm TO make
our selections Of Carpets. We 1ccrc the
largest buyers, consequently orr pat
terms arc first choice We hare Just
about received all Of them, and besides
giUing your order, Vgircn no'c, extra
attention cc coUid MT .giuc IN the busy
season, irc 'ciH store array until YoU
are rcady torH with0W djiy chaTgc. OiT'
object in doing so is Matyou get adUon-
fagc Of selecting from the largest and
first assortment You get adraHtagc
Of special prices, as IRE are going 10 Of
Ter special bargains 10 induco our pa
irons to Juy early. We Want yoU to see
line Of many beautiful patterns Of
Yard Wide Wool TcO-PW carpets
ssUing nor for Doc, and some elegant
paUcrns Of BrUsscis carpets setting
no,o for 5jc., both of chich usually sell
for Toe. The rugs are coming M 6y
the hndrcds erery daY, and 'rc are Sclt-
ing Smyrna Rugs, alike on both sides,
Door size, for 39c., and rcdt Rattan
Door Mats at 25c., tohich arc prices Jar
bciow Uhdt is gcHeraiy 0sked. Our
special offerings Of Lace Curtains are
being addcd to cccry day, and there are
some bigger bargains nOi0 than when
first opened.
WliuS Meyer q Sons,
6O1 and 603 Broad street.
lau 3l-2u
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-01
THE EXPOSITION BUILDING
To be Received This NOrning-WOrk-
men Euuched.

=
men Euached.
Mr.. Fritz Sitterding having completed
his contract with the Executive Commit
tee of the Virginia Agricultural and
Mechanical Society for the erection OF
the Exposition Hall, that committee
had an appointment to meet at the Ex-
position building yesterday evening to
make an inspection of the work and re-
ceiye it from the contractor If the terms
Of the contract should be found to have
been complied with. Only three mem
bers Of the committee were on hand, and
there being no quorum the matter was
deferred until this morning at IL
o'clock.
About $50 o'clock q table was ar
ranged at the expense Of the committee
in tho centre Of the main hall, upon
which were spread all that was necessary
to make the occasion happy one, and
all the hands who had been employed
upon the work of erecting the great
structure were invited to come forward
and eat, drink. and be merry.
Mr.. Sitterding was called upon for a
speech, and was taken up and placed
upon an empty barrel, from which emf
nence he made few happy remarks.
Messrs. Phillips Il Stein on yesterday
began the erection of stand for their
exhibit which will be a very extensive
one, occupying three stands. The one
being erected IS in the main hall to the
left Of the grand entrance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-01

cal Society, by invitation addressed the
meeting. urging upon the club the i'm,
portance OF having fine floral
exhibit at the Exposition, and promised
all the assistance in the power OF the
society in furtherance Of this object. A
committee consisting Of Mesrs. L. w.
Wood, John f. Toler. and w. w. Turner
were appointed to visit the Exposition
Grounds and make such recommends
tions as they deem necessary. 1t Is pro-
bable that there will be 4 very conside-
rabie floral exhibit. The club will not as
body exhibit, but some OF the mem
bers on theE own responsibility.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-01
A Beautiful Home for sale.

The elegant home of the late G. ".
Purcell, Esq, in Albemarle county, Va,
near Greenwood Depot, on the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railway, will be sold by
the commissioner ut auction on Monday.
The sale will take place in Charlottes-
vile about o'clock in front OF the court
house. It's lovely home in beautiful
mountain country. For particulars see
advertisement in this paper Persons
wishing to attend the sale will have TO
leave Lere Sunday afternoon at the latest
so as to be in time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-01
A Detective Found Dying.


CHICAGO, August 3l.-P. W. Van Ant
werp, the Cincinnati detective, was found
lying at the corner of Lake and franklin
streets about l O'CLOCK this morning with
his skull crushed in. 1t was learned that
Van Antwerp has been following Frank
Kline alias Julius Houston, q notorious
train-robber. for several months, and
only found him last night at the corner
OF Lake and Franklin streets. When Van
Antwerp attempted to arrest Kline the
latter struck him with some blunt instru-
ment, fracturing his skull. and made
good his escape. The 18th Of July last
Van Antwerp attempted to arrest Kline
in Monticello, Ill and was badly wound
ed by a pistol-shot. Van Antwerp was
taken to the County Hospital, where he
now lies in critical condition, and will
probably die from his injuries.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-01
Impertant Change.

The hour for the meeting at the Young
Mems Christian Association Sunday az
ternoon has been changed from O'Clock,
the usual time, 70 4 The meeting to-
morrow afternoon will be conducted by
Mr.. ID. X. walthall, the topic TO be "The
Secret Of Manly Strength, !" First CORN.
thians, xvi, Is. There will be several
short talks by young men and, rs usual.
plenty of "whole coal" singing. AL
men win receive hearty welcome.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-01
From Bar-Room 20 Pulpit.

During this month Rev. Sam Small
will deliver his celebrated lecture "From
Bar Room to Pulpit" in many parts OF
this State for the benefit of the "Vir-
Qinia Assembly," This is an orgsniza-
ton supported by some of the leading
educators OF Virginia, and has for Its
object the operation of large summer
school at Emory and Henry College,
similar in plan to the Chatauqua of
New York State. -,
MIR. Small will be here September 9Th
at the hall Of the Young Mems Christian
Association.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-01
pre,erty transfers.

Henrico Henry Burger, Jr. g, trus-
tees to Reuben Gornto, rs 7-l2 feet or
Twenty.eighth street between s and L,
Sl55 same 10 Marx Ltzner, Lot No. 10,
sl 305 r. T. and A. j. Chewing and
their wives to Amelia. wife OF w. T.
Holdsworth, 20 feet on Broad street be-
tween Thirty-fifth and Thirty-sixth,
500 Marx Litzner and wife to A. Z.
Lawsha, lot corner Twenty-seyenth and
Z streets. 81. 400.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-01
Springs for Cincinnati instead OF going

Springs for Cincinnati instead OF going
10 Richmond as expected. Mr. Axtell.
who had been waiting for him here, upon
receiving information OF this change OF
plan left for points on the Richmond and
Allegheny road.
Ii has heen raining nearly all day in
the mountains, which no doubt accounts
for President Cleveland emitting his pis-
catorial visit little shorter than ex-
pected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-01
Poiice-Court statistics.

During the past month the Police JUS
tice disposed Of 2G4 criminal cases and
tried coo charges Of ordinance violations.
On criminal charges - persons were
sent on to the Hastings Court Tor indict-
ment by the grand jury, q were convict
ell OF misdemeanor, and IS were sent to
jail in default of surety for their good
behavior. Fines collected-city, 3764
State. SS3.lS; costs, Sl75.2j. Total,
s1 n00 l2
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-01
Rase.Ran at EoScheu,- Park.

This evening at 4:30 there will be an
other interesting gam at Boscnen's Park.
The Virginia Brights have been greatly
strengthened and the contest promises to
be very close and exciting. 1t is hoped
that there will be large crowd to stimu-
late the players and encourage the sport
AMONGST rs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-01
What is ScrofuIa

tits that impurity in the blood. which. accuma
lating IN tho glands OF the neck, produces IN
slightly humps OF swelhnes, which causes painful
running sores on the arms. legs or feet: which
deveiopes ulcers in tho eyes, ears or nose, often
causing blindness OF deafness; which Is the origin
Of rimpies, cancerous grouths, or many other
manifestations usually ascribed to "humors."
hisa more formidable enemy than consumption
or cancer alone. for scrofala combines the worst
possible features Of both. Being the most ancient
It the most general Of all diseases or affections
for very few persons are entirely free from T.
How can - be eurcde by taking Hoods sArsa
parilla. which. ey the cures II has accomplished.
often whom other medicines have failed, has
proven Itself 10 he potent and peculiar medicine
fof this disease. For ali affections OF tho blood
Hoods SarssPariilais is unequalled and some Of the
cures u has effected are really wonderful. If you
snGer from scrofuls "a any Of its various forms
be suro 20 give Hoods sarsaparina trial.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
soldby All slldruggists. Si six forss. Prepared only
By c. I. HOOD CO., Apotheearies. Lowell. MasA
100 Doses One Dollar
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-01
mr.. r.InxAi,. Goe. wess.
Especial telegram TO the Dispa,ch

GRHENBRIER WHITE SULPHUR SPRNos,
w. Va, August 31.-In consequence OF
the destruction by floods in West vir-
ginia OF a large portion OF the Chesapeake
and Ohio bridge in course Of construc-
tion across the Ohio at Cincinnati Presi-
dent ingalls, this morning left Warm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-01

We guarantee the fit Of every shirt
made to measure in our factory. A trial
solicited.
WILLIAM MITCHELL & Co.,
Manufacturers,
corner Ninth and Main.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-01

RACINE. WIS, August 3l.-At tho
town of Franksville yesterday son of
Rev. Mr.. Evans accidentally set fire TO
fourteen stacks OF grain, and 10000
bushels were destroyed. Two hundred
and fifty farmers turned out and after
working seven hours, hauling water with
teams, subdued the flames, saving the VII
lage from being wiped out Of existence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-01
y,.r,.,. as the Expe.,.iou.

At meeting Of the Richmond Florists
Club, held Thursday night, after the
adoption OF q constitution and bylaws
and electing several new members,
Major A. X. Venable, Jr.. secretary Of
the yirainia Agricultural and Mechani-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-01
s,eeper Discontinued.

The Pullman sleeping-car attached to
Night Trains Nos. and OF the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railway between Rich
mond and White Sulphur will be discon-
tnued, the last sleeping-car leaving here
to night at 1920 and the White Sulphur
tomorrow night at $40.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-01
Deed.nnd LtcenAes.

The number Of deeds recorded in the
Clerks Office of the Chancery Court du-
ring the month OF August was'234 and
there were thirty-one marriage-hcenses
issued by the Clerk Of the Hastings
Court during the same period, twelve OF
which were to white persons and nine
teen 10 colored couples.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-01
Died in Chattanooga.

The following letter was received by
the Dispatch last night
CHATTANoOdA, TENY.,
August 80, 1888.
"W. J. Irwin, male (white), aged
forty, claiming to be from Richmond,
VA, and painter by trade, died in the
City Hospital in this city August 20, 1888.
He was given a decent burial in the
Catholic cemetery by the Catholic
Church.
81. l.. GAsToN, NJ. d..
"City Physician.
This name does not appear in the
Richmond Directory.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-01

Now. Central, you're posted; come, give US
your Views;
N q brush at tho front what's the powder 10
useg"
He winked at a star as he puffed his cigar,
And slowly replied: "In a brush az hsJront
Insyer use powder, but-SCZ0Dosr."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-01

excursion of J. NJ. Thompson & Co. will
be run next Monday night, September
Sd. Train leaves Elba station at 1890
o'clock p. VI. Art Gallery will be open
September lst. Fourteen hoursin Wash
ington.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-01
E,ORTY-YEARs' EXPERIENCE OF

A. AN OED NURSE-ARS. WINSL0W'S
sooThING-sYRUP Is the prescription OF oneot
the best female physicians and nurses 10 tho
United states, and hiss been used for forty yoars
with neVer-faillng safety aud success BY miiiions
OF mothers and children, from tho feeble infapi
Of ono week old 10 tne adult II correcis scidiiy
Of the stomach, relieves wini-colic, regulates ths
bowels, and gives rest health, and comfort 20
mother and child. We believe 1. tho test and
surest remedy in tho worliin all cases Of Dysen-
terry aud Diauhes In children, Whether a. ising
from teething or from any other cause. Fuii
directions for using win accompany each bottle.
None genuine unless the Jsc-st'sts OF CURTIS
& PERKINS Is on the oatside wrapper Sold By
ali Medicine Dealers - cents bottle.
sp ei-eod
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-01
Hanged Himself at Siacty-three.

WATERTowN, n. Y, August 3l.-John
Fillhart, aged ninety-three, hanged him.
self in his sons barn at Depauville, this
county, last night Ills wife has been
dead for some time, but he had happy
home with. his son. No cause is as
signed for the act.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-01
THE MOTIVE.

It seems that the old man wanted TO
get the boy home and knew OF no other
way than the course which he pursued
The Commonwealth failing to make
out a case the prisoner was discharged.
The watches will be returned to the
parties to whom they were pawned.