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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-04
CARPETS.

The price Of every piece Of Carpet in our store
has been marked down. We wish It to be dis
tincty understood that We have not selected
few pieces Of undesirable styles and marked the
prices down on them, but we o1cr all Of our ele-
giant Carpets at prices lower than you ever saw
them before. LEVY & DAVIS.
BLANKETS very cheap. "a 4-eod
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-04
Every DeItcacy
at Antoni's Restaurant after the opera.
Fourth Presbyterian Church,

There will be no service at this church
o.night. This is the Week Of Prayer,
and there will be a union meeting Of all
Presbyterians at the Fourth church Rev.
J. Calvin Stewart pastorl on Thursday
night at o'clock, 70 which all are cor
daily invited.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-04
civil S~rvicc.

The United States Civil Service Com
mission will begin its examinations for
1888 to-day in this city. All persons who
have properly-file applications for posi-
tions in the departmental service IN
Washington will be examined.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-04

Yesterday the State and the city and q
number of the railroads paid interest on
their bonds, and numerous banks, insu-
rance companies, &c, paid their January
DIVIDENDS, which altogether put large
amour, of money in circulation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-04
EXPOSITION.
PRINTING.

The report of the Committee on Ac-
counts and Printing awarding the city
advertising to the WING, book-work to
James E. Goode, job-work TO Z. I. Wal
thall, stationery to n. V. Randolph,
and recommending that the Daily Ger
man advertiser be given the German
advertising, was adopted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-04

ASGosrURA BTTTERs, tho word-renowned ap-
petizor and inyigorator Used now over tho
whole civilized world. Beware q limitations.
Ask for the genuine article, manufactured by
Dr. j. G. B SIRGERr x SONS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-04
Mr.. D. n. afupsou

will be glad to see his old friends at
John +. Bass's, the fashionable halter,
S3S Main street, corner Ninth, Rich
mond, Va, formerly with j. ID. Red.
ford.)
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-04
Moore-Memor,al Church.

Those desiring TO rent Pews in this
Church can do so by applying TO the
Committee at tho church this afternoon
between 3 and . o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-04
Week OF PRAYER.

There was a large gathering OF the
Baptists at Grace-Street church last
night. The meeting was led by DR..
Landrum, who made the opening ad-
dress. He was followed by Rev. Messrs.
Pitt and Huison and DIR. Hatcher. Rev.
H. Allen Tupper, Of Louisville, KY, led
in the closing prayer. There will be
meetings tonight at Grace. Street, Pine
Street, and Leigh-Street churches-sub-
ject " Faith Under Trial or, The Uses
Of Affection"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-04
THREE CENTS PER COPY.

besides being handsomely decorated
were amply supplied with meats, fruits,
creams, coffee, chocolate, DC. 1t was an
evening full OF enjoyment to the Doctor
and his host OF visitors
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-04

SEVERAL OP NY CASES oF KIDNEY TROUBLE
have improved more rapidly under the use Of
the OTTRRBURS WATER than Bethesda or Buffalo
Water. j. q. TRRyILiAs. NJ. d..
Richmond, Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-04

Hettie Bernard Chase viii begin .
three nights engagement at the Acad-
emy tomorrow night in Rags, the
Wild Cat of Woodland Farm"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-04

The plain figures with which the prices Of our
garments IN tho Cloak Department are marked
shows the great reduction that we have made in
prices Every Cloak, Jacket Saoque, and Wrap
Of every description has been marked down.
Never before have you been able TO buy gar
ment as cheap. LEVY 4 DAVIS.
BLANKETS very cheap ia 4-eod
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-04
LINE, CEnEsr, PLAsrEh. &c.
900 BARRELS FRESf

c9OVV kOCkLAND LIHE. Dor schoopofs
barrels aHoFFMAN'sn R0SENDALE CEMENT
In STOCK for sale low. ANCHOR LINE received
daily In stock. IMPORTED PORTLAND CE.
MESr. CALcfNRp PLASTER, FIkk-B9lCK.
LATHS &c, sc. WARNER N0ORk
NovA-sC0riA LUMP and GROUND PLAs-
TER The only place you can fresh Ground
Plaster. uo0
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-04
PhiIlins,s piaastibls Cocoa

producesa feeling Of ightness aud buoyancy. as
against that Of weight, headache, and depres-
sion. so common with the ordinary cocoaS IL Il
nourishing 10 q high degree and easily digestod.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-04
CommereiaI TravclIers-Post ID.

A meeting Of Post D, Virginia
Division of the Travellers Protective
Association, was held last night at Ford's
Hotel. President Archer in the chair.
The officers elected at the December
meeting were installed and the consti-
tuition adopted. Messrs. J. ID. Russell
and o. E. Wilson, of New York, were
present and addressed the meeting, after
which twenty new members were elected.
The committee appointed to wait on our
merchants to interest them in the move
ment and to secure help to get hall
reported favorable progress.
The State was adopted as the organ OF
Post ID, while the Dispatch remains the
organ OF the Virginia Division.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-04

to attend auction salo Etchings. Engraying.,
Easels, &C., at LEWIS AIT GALLERY, January I'd,
10 A. NJ. and 4PM Continue until all gold.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-04

can be borrowed on good city real estate
10y applying to n. w. Bowe, Real Estate
and Loans, No. 4 Eleventh street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-04

" rHs DIFFERENT yArBRs Ihaye been using
have done me good. the OrrERBURS LTrHA has
accomplished tho greatest good ia the shortest
time. GEORGE J. HOOPER, SK,
Richmond, Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-04

ana make necessaryspace required for our early
purchases for the sprug wholesale trade as woil
a. 70 cut our stock down a. much Rs possible
prior % taking inventory, we are now Offering
our entire stock without reserve ala
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-04

OTTEBBURs LITHIA AND MAGsEsn WATER
I have had the benefit Of the best medical skin
OF Richmond and Baltimore without receiving
any lasting benefit until commenced the use of
OTrERBURS LITHIA WATER.
JnHN MANN li42 Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-04
COULD BE REARREsTED.

Should the Pennsylvania authorities
see fit they could take the necessary
steps and within twentyfour hours Sc
cure the rearrest here of the accused.
Then he could be taken to Pennsylvania
for trial As the matter now stands the
evidence is all in Richmond, il there is
any anywhere to connect the accused
with the alleged offence, and the Phila-
dclphia or Chester authorities have no
knowledge of the case.
Rosdeitcher has spent much Of his
life here, and the Dispatch is informed
that In character has never before been
questioned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-04
Tho Elites Favorite Restaurant.
Money! tfoneyil

Antoni's, Seventh and Broad. opposite the
Theatre. Every delicacy after the opera
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-04
MERCANTILE AGENCY. \
ESTABLISHED 1891
c. II. CLARK, Pres. EFF. RANDOLPH, TvAA
BRADSrRRErS
RtcHNoSpOvFIcE,
No. ilcs MAIN STREET;
Telephone Nal

lcscpncuo NO
J.H. Witty, superintendent
No expense Is considered TOO great IN pro.
curing and applying 20 ths eonducl Of the 6cst.
meas ali possibie improvements Win - pfes-
ent system for obtaining and psomulgsuns ia-
patrons as authority On ali mAstors a6ec:lng
Commercial tfedli
It's ramincslions are greater and It, business
larger than any osher simiiar Organization u
the world conducted IN one inssrse and under
Wv TnE BRzpsresEr COMPANY
PsoPafs1oaA
EyxcruvB o1yrcm:
Noo 14 80, AeD M3 BROADWAY
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-04
GANGRRNE OR PROUD FLESH NEVER AP.
PEAR WHERE THE FLUID Is USED.
CLRANsEs AND HEALS

NLhANNES AND HEALS
Oostinats Ulcers, Boils, Carbuncle~,
Eryeipelas, and running Sores of
every kind. ltdestroys the disagreea-
BILE en1uyia arising from Cancers. Alb
ecesses, Ulcers. and overy kind Of pu-
rulent discharge.
have used Darhys Prophyaciic Fluid IN
hospital and private practice for ton years and
know Of nothing better for sloughing, confused,
and lsccrsted wounds foul and indolent ulcers,
and a. disinfcctsntn-J. r. HKUsTIs, Professor
mobile Medical College. de 3O-f, f,Su,W&w
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-04
AMUSHMENTa.
DICHMOND THEATRE.
rupNry Eofrp1.t graSoN
TWENTY-FoURTH SEASON.

TONIGHT "WEDNESDAY, JASuARy 4rH,
the B0S ron IDEAL OPERA COMPANY In CAR
MEN, with the full cast OF the company.
Owing 20 this opera running nearly four hours,
the curtain will rise punctuaiy at 3 o'clock, and
the audience are respectfully requested 70 bs
la their seats before that time.
Highest price for reserved seats, N.eA
Next attraction ROLAND kEkD. Telephone
4S7 IA 4-lts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-04
DARBYS
PROPHYLACTIC FLUID,

.'''...'......... II never fails 10 relieve tho
IN CASE pain Of Burns. Scalds, BRUISES.
or or wounds OF any kind. Pre-
.o,,,,,.. vents Inflammation and sup
hNNiohNlS p0retiOn, and rapidly heals.
leaving no scar
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-04
raT PILLOw-sHAMs IN GREAT

rey~ PIILOW-SHAMS IN GREAT
variety:
large stock Of very cheap TOWELS;
Very handsome TIDES as low prices:
Five hundred remnants Of DRESS GOODS;
sCARFS and TIDES for decorations:
TABLE-CLOTHs and NAPKINS very cheap;
HANDKERCHIEF from 3c. up to s. each;
BLANKETS almost given away;
COMFORTABLES from Csc. up TO s.
Thousands Of BARGAINS at
LEVY & DAvIS's.
Sec our cheap SMYRNA RUGS ia 4-eod
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-04
AUCTION ErcuINGs, ENdRAvIxas.

AUCTION ETCuISds, ENdRAyINGs
My entire stock OF goods at public sale, 10 70
duce stock, January 9d. 10 A. NJ. and, T. N,
Continue until all sold.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-04

Phcsssnts, PsrtFiigcs, Dncks, Oys-
ters, &C.,
at Antoni's Restaurant after tho opera.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-04
AUCTION SALE
LRWIs ART GALLERY

Commencing Monday January %, at ioA
andi r. NJ, | will offer my entire stock at pun
auction TO reduce stock. Continue until all scld
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-04

A tolerably lively fight is going on
over the medical bill--that is, the bill
petitioned for 10y the Medical Society. in
effect amending the existing law and
abolishing examinations for license by
what is popularity called "District
Boards" of three, and requiring all ap-
phcants to present themselves before the
State Board, which annually meets at
Richmond.
As the law now is the graduates of the
Virginia Medical College at Richmond
and Of the Medical Department of the
University OF Virginia have to undergo
examinations just like all other appli-
cants; but they and all would-be doc
tors at present can either go before the
district Board or the State Board.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-04
RISH RECEPTACLE.

DATENTED.-A MODEL OF THE
J. MCDOWELL PATENT FISH RECEPTACLE
will DO ON exhibition at the American Motel
JANUARY 4, 1855. STATE or United States rights
will be sold st reasonable 1gures. iAt-lr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-04
.mcndment f adopted.
WHERE IS 1T ?

Mr. Kaufman wished to know what
had become of the ordinance referred to
the Ordinance Committee in regard to
requiring stationary engineers to pass an
examination. He said he had seen the
proposed ordinance in the Wing Of No
vember 5th, but had heard nothing of it
since.
Mr.. Guy. of the committee, said the
committee had acted on the ordinance
and he could not understand why the
clerk of the committee had not reported
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-04
AUCTION SALES TO-DAx.
T OsT. MONDAY NIGHT. EITHER

RICHMOND BAZAAR, 10 and II A. NJ, horses,
mules, cows. buggies, &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-04
THE FIRE BOARD.

Some objections have been urged to
the Board.of- Fret Commissioners bill in
the shape in which it has been prepared.
1t is question whether ths bill ought
TO be made operative from May 1st or
July 1st.
In the matter of naming the board
if. as proposed, they shall be named in
the bill-the city delegation, who are re-
sponsible to the people, will have to un-
dertake that duty.
There are no others to DO it.
The concensus OF opinion, inasmuch
as this bill is designed to separate the
Fire Department from partisan control,
is that no member of the City Council
should be commissioner, and that when
ever a commissioner becomes candi-
date for an Office Misplace shall ipSO .tactO
become vacant.
That is the law as to the Police Com
missioners.
1t is also thought desirable by some
Of the public that the bill should
provide that no commissioner shall
sell the department, by contract or
otherwise, any of its supplies. That, it
is claimed, is the policy of the law gov
eruing city councilmen and city depart
ment supplies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-04
METERS.

The Committe on Second Market
asked that the ordinance in relation to
gas in the markets be SO amended as to
have a gas-meter put in each stall, so
that occupants will pay for gas actually
used and not by assessment as at
present.
The amendment was adopted.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20
ORGANIZED FARMERS.

The Conference at Wichita Organizes as.
the Southern Kansas Farmers Associa-
ton.
WICHITA. Kan, Dec. 12.-Tffe farmers
conference yesterday passed the following
resolutions:
FL st-That it is the Judgment and recon-
mendation of this convention at the farmers
In all the different counties of Southwestern
Kansas form in their respective counties
sociations to be known as the farmers in
stitute." which shall hold annual meetings in
the interest Of agriculture and the general ad-
vancement of matters pertaining to the welfare
of the farmers; and it shall be the duty Of the
vice presidents Of this convention TO take charge
OF this business AID organize this ASSOCIATION in
their respective counties
Second-That this convention become per-
manent organization. to be known aSAhe South
ern Kansas Farmers Association.
Resotced, That it is he sense OF this conven-
ton that the Legislature OF Kansas this winter
should make some arrangements for supplying
seed corn to any farmer in Western K2
who may have failed to raise corn crop ther
past year AMI who may be unable to furnish
himself with the same.
ResotCed, That this convention urge upon our
Legislature the necessity Of passing an equity
redemption law Of two years after Judgment to-
reach such cases as those who living upon
their farms and endeavoring TO m AXE for them
selves permanent home of the same.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20
FEDERATION OF LABOR.
St. Louis

Annual Convention Commences at st. Louis
-GOmpers' Report.
81. LOUIS, Dec. 12.-The annual couven-
tion Of the American Federation of Labor
began at Turner Hall yesterday afternoon,
when the delegates were welcomed by G..
II. Woodward, director OF the manual
school Of Washington University, and by
Mrs. s. s. Bass, q lawyer of st. Louis.
President Gompers replied in fitting terms
and the convention then took q recess tus
let the committee on credentials. which
had been appointed, prepare its report
After the report of the committee on
rules President Gompers began the read
He dwelt with especial emphasis upon the
necessity for reduction in the hours of le-
Dor. He urged that the subject of an as
sessment not exceeding 5 cents per
week to aid affiliating organizations en-
gagged in strike be- kept constantly be-
fore the members. SO that they might see
the necessity and benefit of adopting this.
measure. The proposition was defeated
when last submitted. Referring to rikes,
he condemned the men who were continu-
ally decrying them Strikes were not
looked upon with favor, but to know when
to strike. and particularly when not to-.
strike, was a science not yet fully under
stood. There were but two notable in
stances of great signal victories Of strikes
in the past year-the Ama1gamated Assoc
citation of Iron and Steel Workers and ihes
American Flint Glass Workers Union
both affiliated with the federation.
After the announcement OF standing
committees the convention adjourned un--
til this morning, when the presi-
dent announced a special committee OF
seven TO report on the eight hour clause OF
his report A banquet was rendered the
delegates last night
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20
RIVERS AND HAReoRs.

Some or the Proposed improvements
which WIN Absorb o11.5oo. 900.
WAsHINaroN, Dec. 1.-The River aud
Harbor Appropriation bill was completed
yesterd ~ and the committee will probably
report it to the House this week. It is the
intention to call tho bill up at an early
day to secure its passage before the holt
days. It appropriates an aggregate OF
about 81. SOC, 900. The appropriations de-
voted for the various improvements have
been generally one-third of the amount
estimated by the Chief OF Engineers as the
sum which could be proftably expended
pended on the work during the fiscal year
has been departed from in many cases
where the circumstances required it The
exact amount appropriated for specific
localities can not be given to-night, but
the following are the approximate appro-
priations for some OF the principal enter
prises: Improving the Harlem river, New
York. $165, 900; removing distractions in
the East river and He'll Gate. New
York, $165. 600; improving the Della
ware river. $4,000; improving the
James river below Richmond, $135. QUO; inn.
proving the st. James river, Florida, 800, =
600; the Black Warrior river. Alabama,
500, goo; Sabine Pass, $l25, 900; improving
the Cumberland river, $40. 600; improving
the Tennessee river, $325, 700; Improving
the falls Of the Ohio at Louisville, $125, 900;
improving the Hay lake channel. Michi-
gan, S160, 900; improving st. Marys river.
Michigan, $500. 600; improving the Missis-
sippi river, from Minneapolis to the Des
Moines rapids, $3.50, 1000. from the Des
Moines rapids. to the Illinois river. $9o, 900.
between the mouths of the Ohio and
Illinois rivers, 100000, from the head of
the pass to the Ohio river. 81. 300, GOO and
continuing SURVEYS, 5000; improving the
Missouri river. S375, 900; Columbia river,
Oregon, $3.50, 900; Oakland harbor, Cali
fornia, $751; 600; Buffalo harbor, $123 900;
improving the harbor at Philadelphia,
100000; improving Galveston harbor,
$3.50 COO; Vaquina bay, California, $65, 600;
Humboldt, SIS, 900.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20
A LANGTRY PANIC.

Panic in a Theater at OsweEo. -. Y, WJhfcII
Might Have Been Very Serious.
OSwEGo. n. Y. Dsc 13.-DurIng Mrs
Langtry's performance here last night in
the Academy OF Music. there was a cry of
fire from the rear of the house, and thick
clouds Of smoke came up from a lafger
register in the middle of the house. The
crackle of flames was heard under the
floor, and the large audience arose, panic
stricken, and made for the exit Ccsu1
headed men sprang upon the stage and
called out to the people that there was
no danger This succeeded in partially
quieting the people, and in two minutes the
wnoie theater was cleared. just as the
names sprang up through the floor. By
this time the fire department. was on hand
ana streams of water were pouring. into
the building. The fire was soon extin-
gulshed- 1t caught from an over-hea.ezI
furnace directly under the center aisle
ana near the main entrance. But for its.
timely discovery it would have shut off tho
people from escaping by the main door.
and there would have bean q terrible
scene, as the house was packed. Mrs.
Langtry escaped through the crowd and
took refuge in a saloon until her carriarer
found her. The theater was BLACK xx;sh
smoke before all the people got out
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20
AN EXTRA SESSION.

The Probability That an Extra Session of
the New Congress Will be Called.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-There was con-
siderable discussion yesterday concerning
the probabilities of an extra session and
the prevailing opinion among the shrewd-
est judges of public affairs was that mat
tiers were now tending in that direction.
They said it was apparent that but Titles
If any, important legislation would be ac-
complished at the present session.
This view is emphasized by the fact Of
the attitude of Democratic Senators toward
the Allison A!drich Tariff bill, which it is
clear they intend to fight inch by inch
Should a vote be reached in the Senate on
this bill it is equally clear that the Demo-
cratic House will adopt the same course of
antagonism and tariff legislation at the
present session will therefore fail.
The wide differences of opinion. respect
ing the admission of various Territories
into the Union developed in the caucus of
Tuesday night is regarded as another prime
factor in forcing an extra session, and the
ambition of the several candidates for the
Speakership will also play an important
part in this Congressional drama.
While the majority Of Senators and
Representatives, both Democratic and Re-
publican, are averse to an extra session,
which if called will undoubtedly last sew
erai months, and doubtless the
President-elect, who is thoroughly
versed in cognate affairs, would
much prefer that the Fifty-first Congress
should assemble in due course on the first
Monday in December next, yet the large
amount of business likely to remain un-
acted upon at the present session OF
political as well as National character, can
not in the nature of things be postponed
until the ensuing winter.
Moreover, in view Of the narrow Re-
publican majority in the House. the Re-
publican members are anxious to perfect
their organization, appoint COMMITTEES and
otherwise secure control of affairs before
death or other casualty may intervene to
prevent such contamination.