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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-28

4 practical and pleasant wav of oh
serving Thanksgiving night will be 10 NJ:
tend the entertainment for the benefit OF
the Male Orphan Asylum at the Young
Mems Christian Association Hall.
The programme is attractive and en-
braces a description of horseback-ride
through Judea by Rev. :. {. Clopton and
music by Captain Frank Cunningham,
Miss Mamie Trahern. and the orphan boys.
As this entertainment takes the place of
the regular monthly meeting Of the Young
Mems Christian Association members OF
the association will be admitted free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-28

The following deeds Of bargain and sale
were recorded yesterday IN the clerk
office of the Chancery Court:
Napnie j Barnes and others 10 Edward
< Brown. 80 feet on Ninth street, beng
lot No. 5 in Mayo's plan OF French Garden
John $. Bowe TO Louisa Z. Jones, % feet
ON the north side of Boyd street between
Norton and Kinney, Sl5O. -,
Patrick Craemer and wife TO Mrs. Ella +.
Williams. 20 feet on the east side of tlfth
street corner Richmond and Alleghany Kall-
road Compauy's property, $3.50.
VIII. W. Wines and wife 10 W. w. Cos
by and Giles B. Jackson one haii ,,,l interest
street between Leigh and Nj, 5.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-28
Mrs. WINSLOWS SOOTHING
vi SYRUP


Rev Syyanus Cobb thus writes in the Boston
Christian Freeman: We would by 10 means re-
commend any kind or medicine which We all
not know % bo good particularly Tor infants
But Of Mrs. WinslOw's soothing-syrup We can
speak from knowledge: In our 0wn family t
has proved q blessing indeed by giving an In
fant troubled with collie palms quie, sleep and
ths parents unbroken rest at night Most
parents can appreciate these blessings Here
Is sn article which works % perfection. and
which IS harmless; for the sleep which II AZ
fords tho infant IS perfectly natural, and the III
tie cherub swakes Is bright as button
And during the process Of teothing its valueis
lncalculabe. We have frequently heard mo-
thers say that they would not be without it from
the birth VI the child tnl IL had finished with the
toething siege on any consideration whatever
Sold by all druggists. % cents bottle.
fe i6-eOf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-28

This company have "A unusually rich de-
post Of mari 9t the historic farm OF NAL
vern Hill in Henrico county. and have
already commenced operations on large
scale. A visit 10 the banks was made Tues,
day by the treasurer and the secretary. and
these gentlemen brought back q section OF
the backbone of some antedilnvian marine
monster. which they found to measure ten
inches in diameter. The mari-bedsabound
in bones. petrihed. fossilized, and also de-
cayed. Of all shapes and sizes.
The beds are situated on Turkey-lsland
creek. tributary cf the James. and are at
the head Of bluff 10 feet above the
rrnfnr lnunl
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-28

Mr.. John ". Burrcss, of this city, and
Miss Susie c. Withcrs, Of Lynchburg. were
married in the latter city at II o'clock yes
terdav morning and are expected to arrive
in Richmond to-day.
Mr.. Burress is cashier OF the Baltimore
Tinted oil Company. and is popular in
both social and business circles.
alr. BurresS and his pretty young wife
will reside with his mother at No. 200 west
Clay street.
Messrs. r. Darlington and T.. A. Buress,
from this city, attended the marriage.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-28
FOOT BALL GAME.
Contest To-Day Between the Richmond
CnlIcge and retersburg Toams.

The Richmond College football team
viii play match game with the Oniver-
s;ty- School team Of PETERSBURG TO-DAY at
Eo.cbof,'s Park: game to be called az 2.5O
p NJ The contasting parties are said 10
h. in excellent trim, and tirst-class exhl-
bition is expected. The college team Is
better than before The rush-hpe has
been so strengthened thatit isnow deemed
almost inyincihlc. With such PLAYERS as
Allen Bolts, of the University of Virginia.
nnc MIR. Greaves. OF Oxford, Eng, there IS
mo doubt that the Uniyerslty-School team
Mill prove worthy foemeu.
A good deal of interest has been mani
f,strd and a largo audience is expected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-28

Local Branch. No. 1921. Of the Iron Hall.
was instituted last night at Tholl's Hall by
eputy-Supreme-Justic W. Il. D. Gas
covne. assisted by +. +. Tholl.
The following officers were installed
Past Chief Justice, julius Edel; Chief JUS
tice. w. A. Pennel: Vice-Chief Justice,
John Hart, Jr.; Accountant. f. koenig
Cashier. VI. G. Seay: Adjuster, Samuel
Britain; Herald, Charles Housman; Pre-
late. f. Krug: Watchman, Conway t.
johnson: Yidette. F. II. Spies. Trustees ;
Campbell SPOTS, +. Y. Bargamin' and Ju-
lius Edel.
The branch adjourned TO meet the first
Tuesday in each month at Tholps Hall.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-28
snIt Ahnnt Tunnel Work.

The City Circuit Court was engaged yes
terday in the trial OF the case of J. 3.
Dickinson rs. J. c. Carpenter and +. IL;
Herring. surviving members of the firm OF
j. c. Carpenter 4 Co., for $40, 900 damages.
The evidence was partially heard aud the
case adjourned ovor until this morning.
Messrs. ". ". Henry and II. NJ. Tyler. are
counsel for the plaintiff and Messrs. Chris
tian & Christian for the defence.
Messrs. Carpenter d Co. were the gene
raj contractors for the Eighth-street tun-
mel. and Mr.. Dickinson contracted 10 put
uD the framing Of the tunnel and shaftng
for a certain price per square. and he claims
that By the termination of his contract he
lost his profits on the work, which would
hnve arnnnnfnl 10 -. 200.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-28
supreme Court of Appeals. Yesterday.

Shipp against The Commonwealth. Writ
of error and suG1-sedeas awarded 10 a judg-
ment of the Circuit Court Of Rockingham
county rendered October 2G. 1889.
Norfolk and Western Railroad Company
against Pendleton. Writ Of error and sll-
perseIeas awarded to judgment of the Cir
cult Court of wythe county rendered 10th
September, 1889.
Mahoney against City of Portsmouth.
Argued by Judge W. ii. Burroughs for
plaintiff in error and Major j. +. Crocker
Cor tho defendant in error.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-28
cbri.tmas rire.crackcrs and Rockets.

A potition was in circulation Yesterday,
ord yas stoned bv numerous underwriters
ana others. asking the city authorities %
nrobibit the use of rockets and tire-crack-
ers in the streets at Christmas.
The idea of the petitioners IN thuT, early
cerned timely notice.
A representative Of the underwriters
waited upon the Mayor yesterday ana
made preliminary statement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-28
FELL WITH A SCAFFOLD.
Two Carpenters Tumble Twenty-Five Feet
and One of Them is Hurt.

G. o. Ball. carpenter who resides at 702
Catherine street came very near losing his
life yesterday evening.
He and Mr.. d. s. Hardy were working on
a house now being erected for Mr.. John
Lennox. on west Cary street. and the scat
fold gave wav and they fell with the tim
bers to the ground, distance Of twenty
two feet
Dir. Ball was at first thought to be very
seriously hurt. DR.. J. NJ. Winfree was
summoned and ascertained that his bacA
was not broken. but very severely spraln-
ed. This. with few bruises. was about
the amount Of the injury he received.
He was put in Mr.. LennOx's wagon and
removed to his home. Mr.. Hardy escaped
with few bruises.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-28

The annual pound party Of the Baptist
Home for Aged Women will be held TO-
dav. The lady managers invite all the
friends of the institution to send liberal
offerings.
contributions aan be sent TO the Second
Raptist church. where committee of Ia
dies will receive, or t0the Home, corner of
Grove avenue and Beech street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-28
Help to NIake the Home Happy


II is really moro blessed 70 give
than 10 receive" If gou don't think so
send substantial ald 10 the old ladies ut the
Prcsbvteriau and Methodist Home to-day
and think of il whenyou go 10 bed tonight
and see If il does not give You more real
pleasure than the biz dinner to-day IN your
own home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-28
rhn Cnnnectlon CAnpany.

The hour of noon yesterday was the time
fixed for the annual meeting of the Rich
mond, Fredericksburg and Potomac and
the Richmond and Petersburg Con-
nection Company, but there was no
quorum present. and. as is usually the
case, no meeting was held.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-28
Twelve Temptations" at the Academy

Despite the rain an audience quite equal
10 the capacity of the house was present IN
the Academy of Music last night TO witness
the presentation of the Twelve Tempta-
tions."
Grand scenery, gorgeous costumes. and
ghttering accessories served TO bring a
large measure of success TO the perform
ance. A better attempt at spectacular
production or n more earnest endeayor TO
keep faith with advance representations Is
seldom made.
OF the actors in the cast, Mr.. Jacques
Kruger as Suoro Apropos and Mr. Albert
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-28
Ma.I,ed His Hand.

The ambulance was called 70 A. b. Lips,
combs wagon-wOrks yesterday TO one oi
the employees who had his finger mashed
by a slcdge-hammer. The wound was
dressed by Dr. Henson and the man was
left with his friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-28
THE NIX FAILURE.
Payments Commenced Under the Compro'
mise Proposition.


The Greenvllc (S. c. N0os received here
yesterday SAYS A goodly number ot tho
Nix creditors were still M the city yester-
dav and the proposition for compromise
was generally talked Of bv them. 1hey
were divided on the question. as ia the
meeting on Saturday. a very prominent
man and one Of the creditors who lad a.
ccpted the % per cent. proposition shid 10
"a NorS reporter that 1t would not supr@e
him If Mr. NIN attempted to Withdraw lhc
proposition for the reason that II was
larger thing than be- had contemplated o.,
anticipated. The gentleman further 9Wd
that he was .tayIur u the city TO wafch
every movement and If possible hold Mf;
Nix 90 hi. .urOposltlou in case ne attempted
n back ont Iln WAS of THE Oplni3n tnai
Nr. Nix really did not know his Liabilities
when ht Gr-t proposed "a settlement on mat
ias.s. thinking that thev wero probably
only about Sl3j.00) or $4,000.
MOTION FOR IrcrGvTE.
ropor-cr interviewed "a number Of the
heaviest creditors and thor rcpresenta-
tiyos. among them being Major Thomas W.
CarUile. of Savannah, thomas x. Mar
shah. of Richmond. and Mr.. Reed, OF Now
York. and asked what they thought OF the
assignment and Mr. NiX. IN many IN
stances Che answers were uch o. might he
construed ms lihell0u II printed.
The motion for the setting aside oi the
decd OF assignment and the appointment
of "a rerciv,rvlil bc argued pro and can be-
before judge Norton, IN Edgcicld, to-moI-
row.
The resignation of the receiver and the
appointment Of o. now one, u the assign
ment holds. will. ID is probable, also come
mp before Judge Norton about tLe tlihe
that the motion is heard.
..f.r r,rarf.tI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-28

Considering the inclemont weather tho
attendance last night at the ladies bazaar
now being held in .he ArmOry was very
good.
To-day they viii have Thanksgiving
dinner spread from 90 5 o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-28

Have YOU tried that famous Kentucky
Crah-Apple Cider? Now receiving the new
crop. The purest and finest ever offered
in thi, market 40 GEoRGr SCHTS's.
Eleventh and Main streets and 525 Broad
street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-28
T,. backbone of a Marine Monster.

The backbone oi h1rihc honater.
The Malvern-HIll Marl and Phospate
Company is new organization. of which
Mr.. b. j. Baldwin is president, George w.
Brown treasurer. and j.. II. Webb-Peploe
secretary. Mr.. Aaron L. Carpenter. late of
New Jersey, is general agent and manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-28

Governor Fitzhugh Lee was the first man
thought of for the position, and had he
consented 10 allow his name 10 be used he
would have been unanimously elected;
But it is understood that when approached
on the subject the Governor said he could
not serve under any circumstances. When
his term az Chief Magistrate of the State
expires in January he will move to Lexlng;,
ton. and his whole time will be employed
in directing number Of private business
enterprises in which he has become inte-
yaafaI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-28
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria,
Job Printing neatly executed e' the Dispatch
Job-Prinrng House
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.

ASGosrURA BTrEEs Were prepared by DR.. j.
G. B. siegert for his private use. Their Teputa-
tion is such today that thoy have become gone
rally known as the hest appe'izing toni. be
ware OF counterfeits. Ask for the genuine arti-
cles manufactured by Or. j. g. B. siegert s.
soma
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-28
GRUBBSCAN HAVE IT.
HE WILL Be MADE ASSISTANT POST
MASTER IF He WISHES.
smith. walker, and Others 90 Be Cared
for. Provided Russell Gets Tn he
fore Congrcs. Meets.

-....., ,.. ,l,o .,,co,e.or of William II
s.a.t..,.,,e :.,.. -.
'd"''- "'i'.'' 30, '' ~
The President has rendered Mr. EusscH
tho office aua hc mas accepted win an ni'
larf. iut 10 d. not certain when he VIII hc
,-..aI .u control of the important ostab-
'....-,t
-l .-l. ,..,...,.. ,,o.1o sbou coi
.'Hi' .'. .".. onJ ,boy tLiDk he Nth be
POI l''', ''.,'' ..l',i ti,. ,l,ro IL sorne
u. ,,,ii of .',,rsr Ioye di.H.
..',..,.. .i,. ,,s, ool 'bon1 ro9uired
.'. ,.,.-, ,,r,,,,, tbef ho cam
'.....i .,'i ,rrrrted bvtie post-
n'...-...'.,'. ,..f,in ,bo nrvt tbreo
l.., .t... .,.. ,,...,,, r,a,. bir,.,e fbc oucs-
....'.4. ...,,,,.,,c,. of tIe
.r c'',..,.I.. r..',. ,lauJ.y. and II ha,
. ..r...-.I fh,f unless Mr.. Russell i-
i,..-.-.l tto office pror 10 that time
i. tn.o.rfm,n. wiI have 90 hc confirmed
I.f.. S...'r before if becomes effective.
,...il moan rreat delay and possi-
...I 1.f.at tl tho man who hes seem
..n Inn "a ioae and earnestly wagod
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-28

AN EXTENDED PoPULAEITY.-BGowS's BRoH-
cnrAL TR0CaE5 have for many years been the
most popular article in use for relieving Coughs
AMI Throat-trOubles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-28

Economy and strength are peculiar 20
Hoods Sarsaparilia, the only neuIcihe "
which "fO0 Doses One Dollar" Is true.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-28
LEFT TO THE BOARD.

The Nominating Committee had meet
ing here Tuesday night, and II Is under
stood that it was learned positively that
Governor Lee would not allow his name to
be presented 10 the board.
The committee then decided not 10 make
a nomination. but 10 leave the whole sub
ject TO be disposed Of when the board
meets.
Three well-known gentlemen are now
mentioned for the position. They are Col
ouel Scott Shipp, General Charles W.
Field. Of Washington; aud Colonel W. +.
Cutshaw. OF Richmond.
Colonel Shpp has long been connected
with the institute and Is commandant OF
the cadets. as we'll aS professor.
General Field Is An eN-Contederate hrlga-
dior aud made n fine soldier He Is a Viz
ginian 10y birth tie resided IN Baltimore
for some time. but now lives IN Washing
tor. Tie WAS Doorkeeper of the House OF
REPRESENTATIVES few years ago.
Colonel Cutshaw Is the City Engineer for
RichmCnd. and Is one of the most efficient
and popular officers we have. lie ls a
graduate of the institute and was once a
professor there. He is president OF the
Alumni Association as well as president OF
the Richmond branch of the same.
lt Is very probable ono of these gentle,
men will be chosen &c succeed General
smith
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-28

produces u feeling OF Ightness and suoyancy ns
against that Of weight. heaiache, and depres-
sion, so common with the ordinary cocoas Your
druggist and grocer bayo L.
Statistics show marked diminu;lon Of late
years Of fatal kerosene accidents. This Is no
doubt largely duo 10 the almost universal use OF
PRArT's ASTRAL OIL IL Is fortunate, also, ihs.
this celebrated Oh combines such excellent nlu-
minating qualities 10 connection with its essen
tal feature u absolute safety.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-28
The Dispatch Job-Printing Hou'e Is prepared
toekecute ell work I'm tho best style.

when Baby was sick, We gave her Csstoria
Whom she was q CHILD, she cried for Castoria
when she became Miss, she chung to Castons
When she had Children, sire gave them CastoriA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-28

The Governor's Reception Fostp""eu' Dc
The reception VIII was to have taken s1
place at the Executive Mansion las. nisIt \.
was postponed on account OF the ram ~
will be held tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-28
GEN. SMITHS PLACE.
WHO IS TO SUCCEED HIM AS SUPER
INTsNOeNT or THE MILITARY
INSTiTUTEl
The Names of Shipp, Cutshaw, and Field
Mentioned In This Con-
nection.

General Francis II. Smith has served
with distinction As Superintendent Of the
Virginia Military Institute.
His term viii expire January lat. and he
declines to be candidate for reelection.
IL will be the duty Of the Board Of Visit.
ors to choose q new man for this RESPONSE
bic position, and they will meet in short
time to perform this important duty.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE.
At the June meeting of the board, when
it was known positively that General
Smith would not accept the eposition again
a committee was appointed 10 nominate q
new SUPERINTENDENT AT the next meeting OF
the board. :. n. Letcher. Esq. Of Lex
ington; Mr.. W. II. White. Of Norfolk; DR.
George Ross. and DR.. John l.. Buchanan
cOmpOse the NOMINATING Committee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-28

of all schools, for the brain, nerves, and
stomach,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-28
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria,
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.

BrrcHAMs PILLS cure bilious and ner
vOu- ills.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-28
ruE 1uuBrBMEN Won't UNLOAD.

Major Scott explained ri Iength why The
increase was made. IL was found neces-
sary 10 do this because the lumbermcn
would not unload their ears promptly.
The company was compelled 10 use the
ears and something lad to be done To- pre-
vent their remaining for days in Rich
mond. The North Carolina roads said
thcv must have their ears promptly, and
advised that rates Doe increased, which
would probably cause them 10 be unloaded
sooner.
After considerable further discussion the
committee adjourned to meet at u o'clock
Monday in the office of Mr. Sol Haas.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-28
TIE pArRoNAGE.

THE patronage Of the Richmond post
Office is quite large. m
There are sixty-1ye men employed. lhe
fuurriDtrndent Of mails is appointed by
the department al Washington.
The assistant postmaster, superintendent
Of the registering division, superintendent
Of tine money-order division and one clerk.
general business clerk. stamp clerk. box
clerk. acting for stamp clerk, night clerk,
and superintendent of ietter-carriers are
selected By the postmaster aside from any
official restrictions. but the remaining
clerks Who haYe nothing 10 do with hand
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-28

Inc rNUTOII ONIONS, ~. IINI7 d-I'T-T'
had intended TO reduce the rates and put
in use some regulations which would end
the trouble. and were preparing the papers
Yesterday when summoned TO appear
before the committee. He wanted action
postponcd in order that the committee
could see the yards in Richmond and Man-
chester. and at the next meeting he would
present some facts which would have an
important bearing on the subject.
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THE ADVERTISER,

"S or many years been noted for its Reports Legsa
Important Law Cases, etc. These recorded
eraum when the Importance of the warrants it.
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THE ADVERTISER

Represents the Interests of the Politician the Merchant the
lmter the Sorekeeper the Lawyer, the Workman and in
fact, all Glasses of the Community
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THE ADVERTISER,

coPoUS and prompt in the publication Local News and
It's readers are kept constantly posted to the course IF ~
IN oner parts of the world particularly United States
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THE ADVERTISER

necessity to Every English speaking Inhabitant of the
NI"goom who desires to keep pace with the times
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Mr.. ~ There, Mr. Wun Lung and Mr..
Sing 10. NO sat pretty we'll back on the off
side of the upper balcony, thought that the
American Play was too brief They claimed
that too much had to be cut out in order to
play one of our dramas at one night stand.
. Altogether l like this Bowery show better
shan the KIND we used TO have on the frontier
the AIbamnra, of Cheyenne for instance
Nobody was shot during the evening and no
.ooacco quldS were pasted ON the decolleta
head OF tie boss orchestra fiddler.-Biu I'VE
Tn New York World
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-04-03
BILL NYE AT The PLAY.
He Details the Allurements of a Bowery

T is 70 be regretted
that duriu z tho
past week SO little
attention has been
paid by the bright
and able amuse
mcnt and theatri-
cal writer's Of the
New York press to
the bill nightly
presented by the
London theatre, of
this place. Ger
tainly for those
who enjoy an even
s....u..a.ra
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-04-03

JeSsup Whitehead, the gastronomic writer
says the infallble rule 10 know when rriad
potatoes are done Is this: When first thrown
INTO the tat they sink; when done they rise
eltyI l'oau. After that it is only question of
Budget. ''''oD