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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-17
SLIPS OUT OF DEATHS CLUTCHES
Miraculous Escape of a Man Who
Braved the Whirlpool Rapids.

Miraculous Escape of a Man Who
Braved the Whirlpool Rapids.
NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y, Sept. 16.-
Charles A Percy, who went through the
whirlpool rapids Aug. 2S, 1887, in his life
boat, and some days afterward
p oceeded from the whirlpool
to Boston, attempted tho same fete this af-
tornoon. He lett the Old Maid of the Mist
landing above the suspension bridge at 4:15
o'clock this afternoon and crawled into one
of the inclosed apartments of the boat. The
boat passed the whirlpool rapids and went
out of the whirlpool safely.
THROWN OVERHEARD.
When about half a mile below the whirl-
pool the waves dashed in the man-hole door,
forcing him out into the boat. Being
thrown overheard he swan through the
dangerous rapids TO Lewiston, distance Of
three miles, where IA fisherman picked him
up ia an exhausted condition at 1880 o'clock
tonight Percy had contracted to make
the voyage from suspension bridge through
the Niagara river and across the lake to
Toronto, to be put on exhibition there with
his boat. He is II years old, unmarried and
lives at suspension bridge. The boat was
Loot
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-17
RELIGION IN THE SCHOOLS.
A Bitter Feeling Over the Action {
Cntholics at PittaburR.

PITTsBURG, Sept. 16.-Bitter foeling has
been engendered over the establishment Of
Parochial school by the Catholics, in the
first ward public school building Seven
Protestant ministers denounced Catholicism
from their pulpits today, and arrangements
have been made for mass meetings in this
city and also in Allegheny next Tuesday
evening, to protest against the use Of the
public school building for religious pur-
DOSES
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-17
Dangerous Floods Indicated.

WASHINGTON, Sept 16.-The signal
Offices special bulletin says: "The Savan-
nah and upper Tennessee rivers will rise
rapidly, and dangerous floods are indicated
for the rive In Georgia and Alabama"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-17
Baggage from Jacksonvllle.

ATLANTA, Ga, Sept. 16-A carload OF
baggage passed through Atlanta this morn
ing on route TO Hendersonville from Jack
sonvile The baggage belongs to the pas
sengers taken from Jacksonville by tho
train about week ara
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-17
Harriet Beecher stowe Better.

HARTFORD, CONN. Sept. l6.-Mrs. Har-
riet Beecher Stowe partook Of solid food to-
day for the first tine since last May. On
doors.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-17
CONDITION OF THE CROPS.
The Weather in the Geater Part OF
the Cotton Belt Favorable.

the Cotton Belt Favorable.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16.-The weather
bulletin, issued by the signal Office to-day,
says: "The reports from the corn belt, in
cluding Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri
and Nebraska. indicate that the weather
during the week has been especially favor
able, and that the corn crop, which is very
large, is generally secure and past injury
from frost. The frosts which occurred
during the week along the northern border
of Iowa and in Minnesota, Wisconsin and
Michigan did some damage to growing
crOps
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-17

DAD
yesterday the weather was somewhat
pifasanter, as 10 rain fell, but the hot sun
poured its scorching rays down without
mercy, and the exhalation arising could be
seen Ike thin mist. "This is yellow fever
"eather, said the doctor yesterday, land
yyou may now look for large increase in
sus number of cases, but it is great relief
'9l tile sick, and that we think good.
Al The mon at the telegraph Office are
WVing nobly, but they are overworked
"; >. Wallace, the day chief, lost his child
iu"y aud his wife is dangerou-ly Ill. He
tpi,.Asot is wora out with watching. j. 7.
ll'eHs, the night chief, is working under
s s,tat difficulties, and is a giant in the
1uonht OF work he accomplishes. The
stss' Us ot the country has these brave oper-
S;DGts u thank Tor the specials received. as
s,., - ,s only by their DONG large amount Of
1@''" work chat they can got them Off.
HARRY MINERS NURSES.
ms evening fourteen nurses sent by
Mar Miner arrived at Fernandina from
N'" York by steamer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-24

a LADY DESIRES a POSITION
"A Tor the summer or next fall 10 teach small
children ana assist I'm family sewing. Address
" NJ, )" Shenandoah Institute, Woodstock, Va
NH al-3tf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-24
Alabama Labor Conventions.


MONTGOMERY, ALA. March 23.-The
State Convention OF Organized Labor
continued in session to-day. An execu-
tive committee consisting of members
from each congressional district was APP
pointed and authorized to call conven-
ton it il should become advisable to
nominate a State ticket not later than
June 1st.
A platform was adopted which calls on
all who seek the emancipation of labor
to join in organizing party on a plat
form OF natural and equal justice. IL
aims at the abolition of q system that
compels men to pay their fellow-men for
the use of Gods free gifts demands
such legislation as will reduce the hours
OF labor, prohibit the competition Of
convict with free labor. secure sanitary
inspection of tenements, factories, and
mines, and compel the payment of ell
employees in money at intervals OF not
longer than two weeks.
1t also aims ut the ultimate and COM
plcte ownership and control by the Gov
eminent OF all railroads, telegraph and
telephone lines; asks that money be is
sued directly by the General Government
without the Intervention of banks. and
that postal savings banks be established.
1t declares in favor of the Australian "
system of voting.
Resolutions were adopted favoring
national aid to common schools and
demanding the repeal OF the internal
revenue laws.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-24

ONLY TWELVE HOURS BFrWrrT Hra.
MOND AND BALiiNptaIN ZACH
DIRECTION
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Alexandria Notes.

icpttldl NtAcbIoAh W eho 9pNe~hsl
ALEXANDRIA, VA, March 23.-The suit
of Roberts's heirs against the Alexsn-
dria and Fredericksburg Railroad Com
pany terminated in Judge Keith's Court
this afternoon in favor OF the defendants
Several years ago Robert +. Roberts,
ESQ.,, venerable and most promi-
nent citizen and miller OF Fair
fax, while driving over defend
ants track that crosses a lane
leading to Cameron Mills and deceased's
home, was struck by locomotive and
killed outright, as was his horse. Sub
sequently his heirs. deemiug the accident
wholly due to the criminal negligence on
the part of the company, entered suit for
$4,000. A verdict was awarded them,
but the Court of Appeals granted a new
(this) trial. To-day and yesterday a
large number Of witnesses were exam
ined and the jury taken to the scene.
Colonel Smith represented the COM
pany. He denied the charge, and con-
tended that the deceased was exceeding
ly deaf and did not hear the whistle.
Messrs. S. Ferguson Beach and John NJ.
johnson represented the plaintiffs. The
jury rendered verdict within five min
utes.
Several gentlemen from abroad propose
establishing canning establishment
here TO give employment to about
seyenty.fve hands throughout the year.
Mr.. Thomas Claggett, of Baltimore, is
heading the enterprise. 1t is said he is
backed by Colonel Charles Jerome Bona
parte, the capitalist.
Mrs. James Hunter, venerable
Quaker lady of Woodlawn, died last
night; aged eighty.
Captain Bob Williams is dead.
The Third Ward election resulted in
the choice Of Mr.. Wsddey by 100 ma
iority. Some ], 0OOyotes were polled.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-24
REAn ESTATE AZ PRIVATE SALE.

EOR SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR
4 CITY PROPERTY. FORIY-TWO ACRES
Of GOOD LAND on Hermitage road three miles
from the city with moderate improvements; hes
beautifully: running stream u water; sob coed
and suitable fer trucking. VIII pa sold on long
time or exchanged for city property
mn - eod3t FRANK ID. HILL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-24

tBy Anglo-Amencsn cable TO the Dispatch.l
PARIS, March 23.-The Court of In
quiry appointed TO consider the case of
Boulanger consists of Generals Fevre
and Bressonet, members of the Council
of War General Gressot, commander of
the First cavalry division, and General
Franchessin, commander OF the Six
teenth division. The court was form
ally constituted to-day. Boulanger ar
rived in Paris at o'clock this evening.
He was received at the station by q
crowd Of about 800 persons. The Gen
eral, who was accompanied by his
daughter, drove to the Hotel Louvre.
He was cheered by the people all along
the route.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-24
The Roanoke and Southern Rail
Especial telegram to II

Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l
DAxv11LE, Va, March 23.--The di-
rectors of the Roanoke and Southern
Railroad Company met here to-day.
Winston, n. c., Martinsville, and Roa-
noke were represented. The company
has a charter to build road from Koa
noke Ella Martinsville to Winston, and
has obtained 300 convicts from the State.
Some half million dollars have been
subscribed to the road, and the d.
rectors decided to-day to begin
work about the middle of April.
About fifteen miles of road between Mar
tinsville and the North Carolina line are
already located, and this will be built at
once. Work will begin on the Winston
end of the line a little later, and it is
proposed to complete the line from Win
ston to Martinsville in twelve months.
Work will begin on the Roanoke section
year hence. The Virginia and North
Carolina Construction Company, char
tered by the late session of the Legisla-
ture, will probably do the work.
j. H. Blackburn, who was shot on
Wednesday last by j. j. Henderson, at
Stokesland, is improving.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-24
Bold Mormons In Botetourf.

LYScHBURG, Va, March 23.-The
more intelligent people of Botetourt
county are greatly sgitated over the work
OF Mormon missionaries. The Mormons
have become so bold that they have
warned the people that any steps taken
TO force them from the county will be
met by an armed force, and have sworn
war on ali opposition by both fire and
sword. Persons living in the sections
infested are greatly alarmed, and an out
break is expected. 2
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-24
THE RICHMOND MISREPRESENTATION, MARCH 2A 1888

and from whom he was hoping TO receive
no less important proofs in the future.
He congratulates Emperor Frederick on
his accession TO the thone OF so great
and powerful an empire, and trusts that
he will receive fiom him the same marks
of friendship he did from his father.
In conclusion the Pope says: May
your Majesty's health be restored and
may you enjoy long lie for the well
fare of your subjects. We pray God to
grant tais, and we hope that He, in His
goodness, will join us aud your Majesty
in indissoluble bonds OF love"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-24

Leave Arrive
20. Richmoni. Petersburg.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-24
CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS.
Fire-AccideutaIIys hot-struck by q
Windmill Wheel.

WOODSTOCK, Va, March 23.-Yester-
day morning the dwelling Of HOwbert
Zirkle, near Quicksburg, this county,
was burned with nearly all its contents,
including 81, 800 in cash. There was a
partial insurance of $500.
George Golliday, aged twelve years,
accidentally shot himself in the hand
near Newmarket Wednesday while hand
ling supposed unloaded pistol.
William Estep, while attempting to oil
n windmill near Newmarket Thursday,
was struck by the wheel, which was re-
volving rapidly in high wind, and
thrown to the ground, a distance of
forty-fve feet, striking on his head and
sustaining severe injuriee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-24

were extiuguished by the department.
Two horses after being liberated from
the stables OF L. NJ. King a Co., near
the Gre, dashed Of, and running against
a barbed.wire fence lacerated themselves
fearfully.
The warehouses we're full of tobacco
yesterday and good prices were realized.
q
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-24
The p.ps 10 Emperor Frederick.

by Anglo-Americnn cable 70 tho Dispatch.l
BERLIN, March 23.-The North Ger
man Gazette publishes the Pope's auto
graph letter TO Emperor Frederick. The
Pope expresses deep sorrow at the death
OF Emperor William, from whom he
says he received not few by no means I'M
important proofs Of friendly sentiments,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-24
Fire ss Reidsvllie.


lSorfespohoohceo COZ the hieninond DnpetchI
RErDsyILLE, N. C., March %, 1883.
A two-story frame building on the cor
ner Of Scales and Morehead streets was
burned this morning. The house was
occupied by j. l.. Neal as furniture
store, and the entire stock was con-
sumed. The building was owned by X.
p. Richardson, ST., and insured for
81, 900. while Meals stock was insured for
1900. The fire was large one. and ad-
Joining houses or both streets caught, but
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-24
The Hurricane-Creek Disaster.

tBy Telegraph 20 the DlspA'ch.I
SAVANNAH, March 13.-Mrs. 7. p.
Thompson, Of New Orleans, who was
among the wounded in the Hurricane
creek disaster, died at Waycross last
night This makes a total of twenty-five
deaths. The broken trestle has been
rebuit. and trains have been running
over it regularly since Monday night.
Most of the wounded have been re-
moved from Waycross and sent to their
homes. c. d. Humboldt, OF Cumber-
land. Md, who was one OF the injured,
was taken North to-day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-24
VORK.RIVER LINE (vLA WEST
- POINT.


The tavcrite route 20 baltimore Thesicaniers
on this line are modes OF beauty, elegance, aud
comfort Leave Richmond '30 y. d. leave
West Point Tuesdays, InUrsdays, and saturdays
at p. NJ; leave Baltimore tuesdays, Thurs
Gays, ana Saturdays at4 r ~. arrive at Baltl-
more A. NJ: arrive Of Richmond I0.40 A. NJ.
Fare Richmond 70 Baltimore First laas, 81
second class. also.
The York; Line Affords superior advan.
taSes 10 business men 10 enabling them 70
leave Richmond near tho close OF the days
transactions and arrive az Baltimore early next
morning. after having enjoyed g delightful
nights rest, free from the dust aud noise OF rail-
way travel
WEST POINT ACCOMMODATION.
Leave Richmond Clventy-third
Street depot .............ss.... MA A. VI.
Arrive Richmond tiweDty-third
street depoO ............ s.s....... 1910 \. W.
Daily. fDaily except Sunday
Depot and uckei-oface: foot Virginia street
Uptown once Corner Tenth and Main sireetA
JAS. L. TAYLOR.
General Passenger Agent
~. POTTS,
Divlsion Passenger Agent
Richmond Va
SOL HAAS. Trafuc Manager,
rkxToN kANDoLph. General MAaaser. dsls
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-24
yhe Emperor,s Improved Condition.

IBY AngIO-AWeTlcIH CaUIo 70 Iu5 UIsPuIVu'T
BERLIN, March 23.-The Emperors
disease is more decidedly less alarming
than it has been in many months, and
this gives rise to the hope that possibly
he may be cured. He passed a good
night last night. To-day he walked in
the orangery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-24
DELINQUENT TAXES.

DELINQUENTS, TAKE NOTICE:
~ ON the iirss day OF the May term OF the
day OF May, 1888. will offer for public sale ali
the REAL ESTATE belonging 70 delinquent tax
payers. a description OF which real estate can be
seen In the County Court clerks ONCE or my Of
nee. GEORGE K. ANDERSON,
Treasurer OF Hsnrico county.
March II, 1855. NH l7-sals
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-24
EapitSsa Races.

TByAnelo-American cable to the Dispatch.l
LONDON, March 23.--The grand ma
tionsl steeplechase of 1000 sovereigns
was run at the Liverpool spring meeting
to-day. Playfair won Frigate second,
Ballot Box third. Twenty starters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-24

(By Anglo-American cable 10 the Dispatch.l
LONDON, March 23.-Gladstone has
summoned his leading supporters to meet
at Lord Spencer's residence Tuesday to
discuss the local government bill
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-24
HENRY LEE STAPLES & CO.,
REAL ESTATE AND LOANS,
ll03 MAIN STREET

MONEY TO LEND In sums If 800 and up
wards on real estate IN Richmond city or Hen
rico county, az lowest market rates.
HOUSES AND LOTS in Richmond for sale or
MANY DESIRABLE FARMS for sale, and
some TO exchange. -
DEEDS CAREFULLY AND NEATLY PRE-
PARED, and notarisl services rendered IN any
part " the city.
MONEY ADVANCED on rents.
We solicit your bu-ine q and guarantee salts
faction. HENRY l. STAPLES r CO.,
ll03 Main street
Tolephona -q- fe iS-eOd3m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-24

THROUGH ALL-RAIL FASr-FREf.Hr M
10 AND FROM BALTIMORE. IufLt.
DELPHTA, SEW YORK ANJ
EASTERN AND N.rI.
ERN CITIES.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-24

Jean Moreas, the French poet. was
challenged by an editor Of the EUcnc-
meat. He satisfied the Journalists honor
with two stabs in the side and one in the
back Of the quilldrivers hand.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-24
Prohibition Congregational NOmina-
by Telegraph U the DIspateh.l

LOUISVILLE, March pa special to
the Euoning Times from Harrodsburg,
Ky. says: The Prohibitionists of this
Eighth congressional district have
nominated Hon. Green Clay Smith for
Congress to run against the present in
cumbent, james b. McCreary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-24
NOTICE.-SEALED PROPOSALS

~ FOR THE GRADUATION. MASONRY.
AND TRESTLE-WORK on the following sections
OF tho Lynchburg ami Durham railroad vii be
reCclyfl by the uugcrslgued. AZ my Office, in the
city OF Lynchburg, till TT tuesday,, April 3, 1883,
at Il o'clock NJ:
l. Ten miles from Rustburg, In Campbell
county. Va, running south.
. thence The next Ten miles southwark.
2. Thence three and nine tentns $50 miles 10
the south side VI StauntOn river, including tho
bridge masonry.
l. Bridge across stanton river.
,. The first ten miles Vut OF tho city Of Dur
ham. y. e., running north.
These hiGs land bidders will please note par
uculdrly TIC following viii be stated under tho
following heads for the first ten miles:
First. cash BID: second. ono half cash and one
half CampOcil county bonds; third, all Campbell
county bonds.
Second ten miles 90 be stated I'm the same way.
The three ami niIo teutns miles 20 be stated
~ tho same way.
On the bridge 10 be stated IN the same way.
on the Durhsm ten miles: First. cash bid
second, ono half cash and one half Durham
county bonds: third. all Durham county bonds.
Plans, specifications. prOdlo-, and maps can
De seea IN my oncc. Privilege Is reserved 20 re-
jc,t any ana all bios. Bils should DO placed in
n sealed onrelopo and plainly marked "soaled
Proposal and then placed IA another envelope
and dressed 20 the Undersigned.
j. W. GOODWIN,
chief Engineer.
nh i7-Sa&WtAp3 LynchDurg, We.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-24
GRATEFUL-COMORFTING.
EPPS'S COCOA.
BREAKFAST.

"Bya thorough knowledge OF tho natural laws
which govern the operations Of digestion and nu-
triton, and by careful application OF the 1ne
properties Of well-selected Cocoa, Mr.. Epps has
provided our breakfast-tables with delicately
havored beverage which may save Us many
heavy doctors bills. IL Is by the judici0us use
OF such articles OF diet that constitution may
be gradually built up until strong enough 70 re-
sist every tendency 10 disease. Hundreds OF
subtle maladies are floating around US ready TO
attack wherever there Is weak point We may
escape many fatal shaft by keeping ourselves
well fortified with pure blood and properly
nourished frame. ~ Cirii- Service Gdzette
Made simply with boiling water o. milk. Sold
only Ia hAlf-pound tins by grocers, labelled
thus: JAMES EPPS x CO.,
Homeopathic Chemists, London, England
70 10Th,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-24
BY Frank D. Hill & Co.,
Real Estate Auctioneors.
TRUSTEES SALE OF NICE BRICK


TRUSTEES SALE OF NICE BRICK
1 DWELLING. No. 503 NORTH TWELFTH
STREET. NEAR CLAY STREET. AT AUCTION
BY virtue Of deed ~ trust dated January ~,
ISL and recorded in clerks oGlce Richmond
Chancery Court, Deadlock l25 A. page 20,
default having been ma1e in the payment OF
certain note therein secured, aud being re-
quosted by the beneficiary in said deed, we VIII
sell al public auction, Oh tho promises. ON
SATURDAY, MARCH 81, 1883,
at go p. NJ. the HOUSE AND LOT described IN
said deed ~ follows: Beginning ~ rect from
the northeast corner Of clay and twelfth stree q
and running uorthwardly l6 feet 20 an alley IN
common feet wide, thence back between psr-
alleI lines about 1872 feet. Tho improvements
consist Of q new brick dwelling with modern I'M
proveMouts containing or 10 rooms. All IN
nice order. Property ~ noV rented TO q hrst-
class tenant at o good rental.
TERMS: f2,CG) with interest from 2Sth ~ Jan
uary. 1858. ana expenses Of sale cash: balance
on six and twelve months yi'h interest added.
FRANK ID. HILL.
WILLIAM II. MCCARTHY.
NH 81 Trustees.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-24

A clear complexion, free from pimples,
may be had by taking Hoods Sarsapa-
rillA .
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-24
PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS FOR TOBACCO
L MARCH q, Is8s.-SGALED PROPOSALS, en-
dorsed Proposals for Tobacco" will be ro-
celved. from manufacturers or regular dealers
only, al the Bureau Of Provisions ana Clothlng,
Navy Department, Washington, ID. G., until IL
o'clock A. NJ. April 20, 1883, aud opened imme-
diatcly thereafter IN the presence OF bidders, ior
the supply, on OF before November l, 1883, al tho
nnyy-y8rd. New YORK, OF one hundred ana my
thonsand u50OO9, hounds Of NAVY TOBACCO.
Tie bids decided By lot Bidders are referred to
tho Bureau Of Provisions ald Clothing. Navy De-
partment, Washington, n. G.. for specifications,
forms OF offer, and all information relative To
the crticic required. The proposals must be
made IN duplicate on the proper blank forms
and fiiei our as indicated by the blank. The De
partment reserves the right to reject any propo-
sol not considered advantageous 10 the Govern
ment JAMES FULTON,
NH 2l3nt PAYmaster Genoral. I. \. navy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-24

These trains also make close connections 3
Farmulle. Lynchburg. and Southwestern po.n'N
and oil stations on the Norfolk Hnf western 3.
road, except the lUSS train Passenger li
points YES, of Petersburg should teke e
train instead. Il. y. stILl.
supertnteudea-
E. 7. d. MYsRs. General Superintendent
7. VI. ENnERsOS. General Passenger Ag.n-
SOL HAAS. Trgffic Manager t'N
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-24
Adjourned at $50 P. NJ.
THE FIRE.

While the big fire was raging in Man
chester night before last Mr.. William
Henry White, Of New York, was on his
way to this city to look after the estab-
hshment Of water-tower here. Yester-
terday he and Mayor Taylor went over
to Spring Hill, where the tower is to be
located. and the Mayor told. the Dis
patch representlve last night that Mr.
White was ready to begin work. The
exact site has not been agreed upon as
vet. but it will be somewhere on Spring
Hill, but pot inside Of the battery. The
prospect of Manchester having water at
an early date will be hailed with great
delight by her citizens.
A number of the public schools in the
Powhlte district, Chesterfield, will close
for the session next week.
DIR. j. p. Gillian and Mr.. W. W.
Clarke, of Chesterfield, were in the city
yesterday.
A regular meeting of the City School
Board will be held next Tuesday night.