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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-04
NORFOLK NEWS.
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correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
NORFOLK, March 3, 1888.
The oyster season is rapidly drawing
to a close, and nearly every dealer IN
tins section has lost money. This is at
tributed to the fact that the packers
have had to pay the catchers higher than
usual for stock and oy sters have been re-
markedly poor. scarcely producing more
than hall gallon to the bushel. Unless
the shuckers can get three quarts OF solid
meats from bushel the business is not
very profitable. The best oysters this
season have come from the Rappahan-
mock river; but those from the rocks IN
James river and York river never were
so poor and Indifferent. The rocks
OF the Rappahannock have therefore
been well worked as far up as BowIer's
wharf, not only by the catchers OF this
section, but by fleets OF oyster-vessels
from the Eastern Shore. Owing to the
very open winter experienced on the
seaboar1, the planters have not taken up
nearly as many of their oysters as they
would have done with favorable weather
and consequent favorable prices Last
season the oyster-packers all made
money, and this season have sunk last
years profits.
The Atlantic and Danville Railroad
Company have purchased the road built
from Hodges Ferry, on the Western
branch, and running into Nansemond
county, known as the Norfolk, Chesa-
peake and Carolina railroad, and have
connected with the Atlantic and Danville
at Hargrove's station by putting down a
mile OF track since Wednesday last. The
purchase gives the Atlantic and Danville
control OF n large lumber region IN
Nansemond and Norfolk counties.
The motive Of the murder Of Edgar
Haney still puzzles the community.
Cook refuses absolutely to tell anything
about it. and largely-accepted theory
is that the difficulty originated IN mis-
understanding of language used by
Haney, which Cook supposed to refer to
his sister, girl sixteen years OF age.
A blow from Cooks fist, it is thought,
was followed by his choking Haney un-
Ill the latter was inseusible or killed.
Then Cook, being naturally a thief, his
ruling passion prevailed, and he robbed
Haney of bis watch and jewelry.
Judge d. J. Goodwin has been retained
to defend the murderer Charles Cook.
Judge Goodwin is one OF the ablest criml-
nal lawyers in this section.
The traiDing-snip jamestown left the
hayward this morning, and after taking
on her powder at Fort Norfolk dropped
down to Hampton Roads, where, with
the Saratoga, she will remain until the
10th.
Commodore George Brown returned
from Washington to-day. lie thinks
that operations viii now be pushed ahead
actively on the new battle-ship. There
is now no other work at the yard.
The schooner Anna L. Stanford, which
sailed from Norfolk early in January for
Philadelphia with load OF coal, is now
believed to have foundered at sea, carry
ing down all on board. q.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-04
yrmG,srA ,oL,1lCs.
where sinai, shc state Democratic
Convention Ye HEIDI

The State Democratic Committee will
meet in this city on Thursday TO con-
slider aud determine where the conyen-
ton shall be- held to elect delegates 10
the national convention which will as
semble at ST. Louis June the 9th, and to
nominate candidates for Virginia's presi-
Dental electors.
This convention may also give some
utterance upon the propriety of having
a State convention to revise and amend
the Constitution "a questionupon which
the people arc called to vote at the No
vember election.
The proper representatives OF the
people OF Richmond mean to extend a
standardization TO the State Committee
10 designate Richmond as the place for
holding the party's convention, which,
no doubt, will be held in May.
It's said that invitations will probably
be sent in from several other cities OF
the Commonwealth.
The City democratic Committee will
meet to morrow night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-04


OF Delegates yesterday, and the views
Of Governor Lee were sustained with
only three dissenting voices;
COMMONWEALTH or VIRGINIA,
GovrRSoR's OrvIcE,
gIoIMoxp, VA, March 3, 1885, J
TO The House Of Delegates:
Iherewithreturn without my signature
House Bill 1872, entitled IAN act TOR the
protection OF farmers against spurious
and worthless fertilizers"
A careful examination Of this bill con-
vinces me that the farmers will get no
more protection thaa they are getting
now. while injustice viii he done the
manufacturers, because II viii be- impos-
sble for them 10 comply with Its pro-
visions.
Section first requires the analysis
made by the Department OF Agriculture
over the signature OF the Commissioner
of Agriculture to be stamped on every
sack. BAG, box, or other package. This
stamp or printed label must show the
component parts of such manure or Ter
tilizer, the percentage by weight when
1t contains OF the following con'htuenis--
viz. of phosphonc acid, soluo lie IN pure
cold water Of phosphOric acid, insoiu-
BILE in pure cold water Of available am
mona and potash, and the commercial
value of the said ingredients.
The analysis herein required ignores
the reverted phosp acld and avalla-
bic phosphoric acid, because it requires
ONLY The soluble or insolnble phosphoric
acid 10 be given. ard the farmer would
thus have no idea how much available
phcsphoric acid Is present The bill also
demands that the commercial vaiue OF
the ingredients of the fertilizer should
be gwen, but does not direct how
such value be ssccrlaiued. If the
value of these ingredients was stated
at so much per pound or ton 1t would
afford no information to the farmer,
unless the quantity of each ingredient
was also stated, and In such a statement
Of value no allowance would be made Tor
labor and skill in manufacturing.
The commercial value OF materials
used for fertilizers is subject to much
huciuation the material, which Is the
usual source Of potash, for instance, has
advanced from 81 in November 10 SD IN
February ammonistes and phosphate
rock and other materials have changed
values proportionately, too; no CONNER
cial value can be fixed to-day which
would be even approximately correct a
few months afterwards.
The proposed law carries With 1t the
penalty Of fine and imprisonment for
falsely and fraudulently using IN analysis
made by the department, forthe correct
ness OF which the manufacturer IS not
responsible, but which he is required to
print Oh his sacks and thus made to
guarantee.
The farmer has all the protection uu-
der the existing act approved March -,
1877, as he would have under the provi-
sions of this hill while the latter, II 1t
became q law, would discriminate against
Virginia manufacturers and deal rs.
These are some of the reasons which
induce me to return this bill for the re-
consideration OF the House.
FITzEUGH LEE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-04
Property Transfers.

The following deeds have been re-
corded: Edgar Allan, special commits
sioner to F. Sitterdlng, 81 feet on Mar
shall street between First and Adams,
81, $50; Peasants, Guy d Tucker, spe-
cial commissioners to Rosalie 5. Win
ston, % feet on Ninth street near Frank
lin, subject to ground rent OF S23l.25
per annum, s., 800; John c. Shafer and
wife TO Lottie b. Landrum's trustee, 33
feet on Park avenue between Linden
and Cherry streets, s., 200.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-04
Alexandria Notes.

Especial telegram 10 the DIspatch.l
ALEXANDRIA. VA, March 3.-Mr. Jo-
seph Robertson, living on the Centre
vile pike just beyond Fairfax Court
house. was found dead in his stable q
a night or two ago. IL is unknown
whether he was kicked to death or had
an apoleptic fit.
William Crump, while cunning in the
marshes below tue city yesterday, was
accidentally shot in the foot and
wounded severely.
There is rejoicing here over the pas
sage of the Mount Vernon-averue claim
bill, as no anxiety is felt as to its safety
in the hands OF the Governor.
A hslf-wltted darky named William
Madison last night lugged OFF from the
Midland track IA ,anndred pounds OF cast
ing and made his escape, Notwithstanding
three shots were fired at him. lie was
arrested to day, however.
Preparations are being made for the
reception OF the delegates to the Knights
of Honor convention which conyenes
Tuesday. The main body will be quar-
tered at the newly-opened Braddock
House.
franklin Risden, Midland brake
man. was beheaded near Charlottesville
last night. He got his foot caught in q
frog and fell beneath the wheels. He
was from Fauqaier, whence his body
was conveyed.
Major james Evans. long connected
with the old Orange road here, died in
Gordonsyille recently.
DIR. Bidiord Brown has been chosen
secretary of a prominent committee Of
the American Medical Association
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-04
The Centennial or the Federal Con-
sfftuffOn.
IBy telegraph to the Dlspatch.l

lBy telegraph TO the Dispach.l
WASHINGTON. March 3.-Ihe Senate
select committee on the centennial Of the
Constitution OF the United States to-day
Instructed subcommittee consisting of
Messrs. Hiscock, Hoar, aud Eustis, to
draft and report to the full committee
bill providing Tor the appointment OF a
commission to make preparations for a
suitable celebration in the spring of 1889
commemorative OF the centennial of the
adoption of the Constitution of the
United States The bill will alsorequest
the Presidentto invite the higher officers
of State of fifteen Spanish-American
republics to visit Washington and parti-
cipate in the celebration. 1t is proposed
to appropriate $500. 600 to detrsy the ex-
penses OF the occasion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-04

No one likes TO be unstylish. Itcauu,
too many nnkind remarks. Somcti,ce'
we very unwilingIy adopt the "late.,
cut" became it is not adapted 70 on,
figure, not becemiog. &C., &c. and W.
wo have 10 do II, because We can't hsln
ourselves.
Now, how different when we have n
purchase a Piano. We can 90 casnv
please both ourselves and our friends ~
purchasing a HAEDHAy Every one fsi.
in love "at first sight" with IL inn n.
sononf tome and singing qvaiities. and
unknowingly becomes a free "alye,.
tsiog agent
Another consideration is at ia TIA
style"
Tho Hardmsn is pushing ahead a.,
"first bonOrs." No other position vii
satisfy either the manufacturers or th,,-
Virginia State Agents, Walter ID. No,es
& Co., 9l4 Main street, Richmond. Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-04
Remember toe place.

The only place to buy Sheet Music at
half rates and lowest prices is at Sanders
d Stayman's Piano and Organ-rooms,
1917 east Main street-yE. T. PAUL, man
ager. Remember, We will furnish any
piece of music published in the Unite d
States at reduced prices. Call and ex-
anime stock. Orders by mail promptly
attended to. Headquarters ior the world
renowned Estey Organs and Pianos
Low prices and easy terms. Send for
catalogues.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-04
THE RICHMOND DIspATCH-sUNDAY. MARCH 4 1888

ceremonies in commemorst;on OF the in
stallation OF the Supreme Court in the
new building. Each Of the Justices will
make some remarks. Cases from the
Fifth judicial district will be called Mon
day. !,
Attorney. General Davidson returned
to-day from Asheville, where he was
called on special business.
A large number of military companies
are reported as in process of formation
at various points in the Stale. There IS
quite an enthusiasm in military circles
The law really only allows twenty five
companies in this State. That number
are entitled to $500 annually each.
There are now twentyseven companies
aud half dozen applications on file.
The old companies are recruiting rapidly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-04
To Nensnaper EcadcrS.

al the New York, Philadelphia, and
Baltimore, and Washington Sunday
papers received today. No advance IN
prices. New York Herald. &c. World,
&c. ; Times, &c. Tribune, &c. Star. sc.
Sun, sc. Morning Journal, &c. ; Phila-
delphia Press, sc. Times, Record, Sc. ;
Sporting Life, &c. Transcript, sc. Bal
timore American, &c. Washington
Post, Sc. Newspapers, daily aud weekly,
from all leading cities of the United
States. Any OF the above papers de-
livcred to any part OF the city by my
delivery cart by leaving Your name and
number at Leonard's news store, 90S
Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-04
MoxpAns AT THE TAE THEATRE.
A nts,tnru.sned yts,,or.

The First Baptist church Of this city
has been holding special services during
the last week with deepening interest
and increasing ATTENDANCE preparatory to
the coming visit of Rev. Or. p. S. hen
con, of Chicago, 70 aid the pastor. DR..
Cooper. DIR. Henson is loved by tho
old church where be VAS baptized many
years ago 10y DR.. deter. lie was Que Of
the first class that graduated from Rich.
moDd College. His visit and his preach
iDg will b. greatly enjoyed doubtless.
Beis expected IN tho city on Tuesday,
and will preach every night thereafter
during tho week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-04
RemoraI Of the Rnllrond Omce..

It would now seem that the Legisla-
ture will adjourn without taking any ac-
ton on The bill introduced early in the
session by Senator Ellyson requiring
the railroad companies TO keep their
general offices in the State Of Virginia.
At the last meeting of the Senate Com
miitee on Roads and Internal Navlga-
ton Mr.. Ellyson called up his bill and
the question was discussed at some
length, but the committee. by vote Of
( to 3 decided to report the bill
adversely. This is probably the end of
the matter for this session.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-04

terests. Such commissioner would be
very useful in gathering Information that
would be very valuable TO our law
makers in framing laws affecting tho
manifold interests OF our laboring popu-
laiion. Such bureau had been found
very useful in other States, and he
thought such would be our experience in
Virginia.
MIR. Heaton moved to pass by, and
pending the further discussion OF the
question the chair was vacated to allow
the conference committee ON the appro-
priation bill an opportunity to meet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-04
Police Items.

Kingston Fountnne (colored) was ar
rested and locked up in the First station
last night on the charge of stealing a lot
OF LIQUOR in demijohns from the Virginia
Steamboat Company.
difficulty occurred last night between
Ned White and Kinney Warrock (both
colored, in which the lattcrwas cut with
a knife. Both were arrested and locked
up in the Third station.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-04
To subscriber. B,enn,ond Telephone


Please add the following names and
numbers to your lists:
52-J. @. Smith, ice-house.
4l5--yirginia Printing aud Litho-
graphing Company.
522-Davenport's leaf tobacco ware
house.
593-Seward, Sstterficld & Co.
524-Joseph ". Thomas.
530-Levy ~ Ullman.
579-W. A. O. Cole.
GS0-Richmond and Petersburg rail-
road shops.
709-neiuson & Kendler.
210-Mrs. Jane King.
\ new Catalogue VIII be issued April
1st. Hand in your names early that they
NAV be included. Z. l.. WEST,
Assistant Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-04

strength Of The colorcd Republicans and
studying and teaching the principle OF
protective tariff ana all other public
questions ,hat may arise for solution 10y
the American people. The following
officers were elected to servo for the fol-
lowing year. T. II. White, president;
William l.. johnson, yicc-prosident y.
s. Holmes, recording secretary J. II.
jenkins, corresponding secretary "A. I.
ellis, treasurer w. Il. Meanly. SER
geant-at-arrns. The meeting adjourned
to Tuesday night, March 6, 1888. Citi-
zens invited.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-04
sufferers from Consump,ioo.

Scrofula, Bronchitis, and General DA
bility will try SCOTS Enulsiou OF Co.
Liver Oil with Hypophosphtes. thy
will find immediate relief ali rcms.
nent benefit. The medical profession
universally declare it remedy Of us
greatest value and very palatable. Read.
Il have used SCOTS tmulsoninsey,rl
cases OF Scrofula aud Debility - chl.
dren. Results most gratifying w
little patients take 1t with pleasure" -
W. A. HUBERT, NJ. D., Salisbury lN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-04
mar annor Hnrenn.

Senator lllyson last night called mp
ont Of its order Senate Bill No. $50, TO
establish bureau OF labor and statis-
tics. lie earnestly pressed upon the
Senate tho importance OF the passage Of
snch O measure. II was, he said, de-
manded by the working people, who
thought 1t would be helpful 10 their in
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-04
stnte Acricnlturai society.

Every member of the Virginia State
Agricultural Society is urged to attend
the meeting to be held next Wednesday
evening, March 7th, at the Exchange
Hotel, as a vote will be taken on the ac-
ceptance of the Exposition bill passed
By the Legislature. It Is necessary to
have 600 votes represented if the scheme
Is TO be a success.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-04

J. T. Wigaman has been arrested in
Wilmington, \. G., on the charge Of
forging the name Of Mr. ". II. Mullen
to several checks for small amounts.
Sergeant Aleck Iomlinson, Of the Mid
die district police force, viii leave here
this morning for Raleigh 10 secure, upon
the reduisition of Governor Lee, war
rant OF rendition from Governor Scales.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-04
There IL Mold

at all the drugstores a remedy that h,,
never failed to cure q cough, and eyery
family should get a bo,tls and keen T.
handy, for in Coughs, Colds, Bronch.i.
Group, and all Throat and Lung.u..
eases it has no superior II has losa
tried by many and approved by all. We
refer to Dr.. Darius Cough Syran 4
Pure Pine Tar, Horehound. Wild Cherry
&c. &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-04
The Tomncrnnce Cause.

There will be p bic Temperance
meeting held at Cathedral Hall, corner
Ninth and Marshall streets, Monday eve
ming at g o'ciocl, under the auspices OF
the Catholic Total Abstinence Society Of
this city. Rev. Father Tcrncy, Of the
Cathedral parish, will be the orator OF
the evening.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-04

Constable Brothers, 4l9 Broad stree,
are selling their Flannel Overshirt, ior
men at much below cost Blue Flannel
Shirts reduced from 81, $50. and b ~
81. ID; Gray and Mixed Flannel SHIRTS
at &c. reduced from 81.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-04
Cnnrged Win attempted Assault.

Nathan and Gus Michelbacher were
arrested last night for attempting to as
sault Moses Thalhjmer. The difficulty
grew ont Of remarks said to have been
made by Tbalhimer in II gard to a rela-
tive of his wOuld-be assaiiants.
The parties viii be before the Police
Justice Monday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-04
To The Public.

want my friends to know that l am
now with g. Evenseu, Ill6 Main street,
where will be glad to see them and the
public generally. No speciality is made
OF fancy drinks, but If the dudes want
or ask for any OF them they Will be ac-
commoda,ed. Nothing passes across the
counter but the best
JAMES BAGNALL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-04
seconu-,rand PIANOS.

An Emerson Square 7-Octaye Piano.
Also, Ridgeway square Piano OF ~
octaves at low prices and easy terms. A
knsbe square Piano. only slightly used,
Mt $500. We also have Chickering
Square Grand Piano at a bargain. Write
10 us II you want particulars.
MANLY Is. RAMOS 4 Co.,
903 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-04
% van wear Hook sncctacIe, :

If so examine the Spiral Frame al
DR.. S. Galesk's, 9l5 east Main street.
1t adapts itself to the shape of the head,
is extremely easy to the wearer, and un-
excelled for durability and comfort
generally. All other glasses correctly
fitted to the eye at moderate cost.
Examination free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-04

AFRAoRAsr BREATH Il slWsyss pleasure. sai
you can have Il BY using MADE Is BAzess l,-
llcious CARBoIIc h0UTH- VASE D. DESTROYS a,
offensive odor caused 0y diseased guns sri ..-
cayod teeth. aud speedily restores nem D.
healthy condition. Price atty cents d lo.ae.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-04
Grand Gerry.

The following are the grand jurors for
the March term OF the Hastings Court
which begins tomorrow: Messrs !:
Michael Murphy, David Wilson, Joseph
Allard, Jr., j. Is. Moore, Robert Parker
tcoloTedD. Robert H. Willisme, Manfred
Call, Gilbert j. Hunt, L. d. Champlin.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-04
The Ynnnr nnn n,f,ea Medium

DR.. G. 3. Dewey, VIII remain one week
longer in this city, and can be consulted
at his office. 1908 Broad street. day and
evening, on Personal Difficulties and
Chronic Diseases. lie will find lost ami
mails or articles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-04
shiuries Anrc.

A few Shingles caught ahre on q house
occupied 10y colored people on Central
street near the Cbesapeake and Ohio
depot last night about halT-past 10
o'clock, aud an alarm was turned In. No
material damage was done.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-04
Fxe,e,, p,a,,s ,vere,, planes.

Last week two OF the most prominent
pianists of Richmond selected each an
Everett Piano for pupils Certlinly no
Piano has achieved SO signal success rs
the Everett in so short time. Prices
modest and thorough guarantee. Sole
agents for Virginia.
MANLY Il. RAMOS & Co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-04

AL ladies interested 10 the Truhlings-
fest are specially requested 10 be present
at the meeting to be held on tuesday,
March 9Th, at 4:30 p. NJ, at the rooms
in the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton Hall
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-04
Auction SALES MONDAY.

GEORGE W. MAYO. lo( A. ". a collection ~
hne art Italian sta-Iarg 90 No as cast brolt
street.
&c. GARRISON. lQH A. NJ. High Cous'ah' -
sale Of merchandising goods, g., % l-.I
east Franklin street.
GEORGE W. MAYO. l0K A. ", household f-.-
niture. cl9thing, elevator, sc.
1. POWERS. r. NJ, apples grapes, &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-04

A meeting of eolorcd Republicans was
recently held, at which Republican
Tariff League OF colored men was
formed. 10 be styled the Central League.
having for ih main object unilx}ng the