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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-29
EUIT FOR FORTY THOUSAND.
This Amount Claimed for Injuries Re-
cetved tr "a Entlrond Accident.

Mr.. James Il. Green Yesterday instituted suit
In the City Circuit Court against the Rich
mond and DanvIlle Railroad Company for
so, 900 damages for injuries receiver in IN
accident on the Virginia Midland. which is
controlled by the Richmond and Dsnyille.
No declaration was filed, butthe fact. upon
which the claim is based are these: On the
lith day OF last August the plaintiff took the
train at Alexandria or Washington with
the intention OF going 10 Rapidau. At Cul-
peper the passenger train either ran INTO a
freight train which was Standing on the
track or coilided with IL and Mr.. Green was
thrown from his seat, and IN some way re-
ceiyed spinal injuries from which It Il
thought he Will never recover. When he
goes out now he has 70 be taken In roller
chair.
Messrs. Mcclure and Elicit, Colonel John
II. Guy and MIR. Hill Carter, are counsel for
the plaintiff.
Mr. Green. who formerly lived IN Ba'ti-
more where be practiced law, is now resi-
dent OF this city and practlced his proies-
SION prior 10 the accident He lot his eve
slght by accidents while at the University Of
Virginia and completed his legal education
by being read to. Despite this grave atllic-
ton, Mr.. Green's ability and legal acumen
won for him a very handsome practice while
he was al the bar,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-29
M. noyAsi and the Ltasee-Desisss.
To the Editor Of the Dispatch:


II the card which appeared In sundays
Dispatch, signed "The Committee" Dsd
stated all the facts connected with my ~.
pearsnee at the sznger-Iiali meeting should
have bad nothing 70 say coHcersing IT, But
VI has omitted some most material ones. and
those omissions place me In false position.
I must therefore ask enough OF your space
to state those.
The meeting was called By printed postal.
card addressed tc those invited, which read
as follows:
"InroRrAsr. members OF the fquor
trade OF Richmond, both wholesale and retail.
are nlos, earnestly requested and u,sss 90 y ~ J.
Senger Hall this Thursday night. January ~
1870. at O'Clock. The importance OF this meet
ing % she trade Is 20 great Is Is hoped you VIII
attend.
"By order Of tho Executive Committee.
IN. J. SMITH. Chairman.
"N r. Resrord. Secretary"
You Will observe that this IL not an invita-
ton 10 the members Of the "I.Iquor Dealers
Association" but 10 all persons interested In
the sale Of liquor.
one oi the cards was directed TO Mana
ger Richmond Club, city," aud was received
at the Richmond Club, OF which am a
member. There u no Manager OF the
! Richmond Club, and no one member OF it
1 UNT diy fl8NL AUAL fFNi VtbFt INV
not. 10 was. therefore, an invitation 10 every
member Of that club. wenttc the meeting
with that pos:a-card 10 nv hand as my inyi-
tation. In addition 10 this, eighteen bar.
keepers bad signed written request 10 me
/ to attend il and vote as thought their In.
| teresls required.
! II the meesng had been one of the " Ii
/ quor Dealers Association | should never
have thought OF going into IL until was in
vited by that association. But rs n was q
NAss-MEETING OF those interested In The sub
! iect claim that nad a. much right 10 enter
/ in the first place a. sny one else.
Being In It was not my purpose TO attempt
20 stay II msiOrity OF the meeting wss ops
| posed to ". ! proposed 10 state my position
| frankly and exactly aud then have the meet
! Ing 10 vote whether should remain or NOT.
But as soon AZ WAS asked by 4 person
| present TO leave and declined Mr. y. J..
| smith called himself 10 the platform and
| proceeded to take charge OF the meeting. l
attempted 10 address him 20 state my posi-.
ton. but he positively refused 10 hear me,
and appointed two scrgeants.ll'srm- TO put
me out.
10 was then, ard then only. that ] de-
| claIed that they would have 10 pat me out by
force. | knew something Oi my rights as A
citizen under the laws of this land and In
tended 10 assert and maintain Them. fOriu-
nAtely. Il tbis point another person present
moved THAI the meeting vote on The question
1 whether should ,tly or not. aud that De
requested 70 20 outside until the vote WAS
taken. | at once said that that was all
wished and retired. Under the circum-
stances insist that shosld have been no
better than a coward and fool II bad done
otherwise than what Gid.
WILLIAM l.. ROYALL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-29

Harvie Bowen, OF swausboro, who was
reported III last week, is slowly improving.
A small one story house in swansboro cc.
cupied by Susan Mosby (colored) was burned
sunday afternoon.
In the Mayors Court yesterday morning
Mary Alexander (coored) pleaded guilty to
stealing coat from A. w. Small and was
sent to JAN for fifteen days.
In the Hastings Court yesterday the case of
NeCouli vs.. The City OF Manchester was
called and continued until Friday. A Jury
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-29
80 VI z A~+-f
RICHMOND, Va, January %, 1889.
The street Car Mems Ba,,.

The concert aud bail 10 be given by the
motor-men and conductors OF The Richmond
Union Passenger Railway Company at Ar.
mory Hall Thursday night promises to be a
success. They have secured string band,
and Mr. W. W. Dalton has rendered his SER
vices rs master OF ceremonies, and will have
an able committee 10 assist him. The con-
cert vii! be given by some OF the best musi-
cal talent OF the city under the direction OF
Captain Frank w. Cunningham. The OBJ
iect Of the entertainment is to raise means
by which to procure uniforms for the ope-
ratiges.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-29

The river. which had been rising steadily
since Saturday at noon, reached its highest
point yesterday afternoon, when the water
was nearly up 70 the floor OF the Virginia
Steamboat Company's sheds at Rockets.
To be on the safe side this company moved
everything that could be damaged out OF the
sheds.
The water, which at It's highest was about
six or eight feet above the ordinary level,
began 10 fall about O'Clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-29
lIni-EeilnNra, Hall.

The bali given last night under the AL.
/ spice, % Richmond Lodge. 40. /. |. q. d..
/ T.. at Bcyidere Hall was largely attended
and a most delightful time was had. The
music was furnished by the Mozart Orches-
/ tri. Mayor Elyson, on behalf OF toe lodge,
/ presented 10 Miss Matte Splitter and Mr.. G..
/ Eyenson two beautiful gold badges, appro-
/ priately inscribed, for having sold the largest
number ~ tickels TO the Ada Gray perform
ance at the Mozart, which was given for the
benefit OF the lodyc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-29

CHEWING 4 ROSE, tP. ~. trustscs' sAis of
that brick dwelling No. III vest Leigh street;
also lot Of land. WITH Improvements on vest
side Laurel street between China AM aouy
streets.
n. W. B0NE, go r. NJ. commt<sionscs' sAls Of
K c. TiSsLRY . CO. ar. n. frame STORE ga
dwelling No $40 sect Leish street.
!. u. VALENTINE. iok A. -. hrnisssA -
hasdsars. ~.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-29

II you like to see the gsy costumes OF France
In the reign Of Louis KILL; II you like to
see loye-making and galantry; II yon like
TO see bravery matched against cunning and
honor against deceit, "The Royal Guard T"
viii please you for three hours.
Much OF the scenery used last night has
Just been painted by sevey, OF New York,
and was first put on the stage here.
The audience was large and fashionable,
and Mr. Mavo had three recalls; Miss Bur-
ress and MISS Fay Allen two each.
"The Royal Guard' will be repested TO-
night and the fine play OF "Nordeck will
be given tomorrow evening.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-29
Praperty Tran.fers.

Richmond: Edgar Allan. special commits
sioner. 10 susan snd james K. Davis, twenty
six feet on east side Fourth street near Cave,
and forty.eighl feet on Cave street; stanhope
R'ysnt To Mrs. Ann Mckinley, thirly-six
isef on west side Tweuty-hfth street near
a. S7a9; Preston Cooke. special commis-
sioner 10 the Guarantee Company OF North
Ame,ica, i've eighths interest IN tweoty-two
fset on south aide Broad street between JET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-29
APRISONER'S APPEAL
no ~ I'm JaiI for Gambling, but
DoeSn'a Understand why.


on last Thursday the Court Of Appeals, in
the case OF Wilson vs.. the Sherill of Henry
County Court. issued writ oi hdOeHS cOT@
nus. returnable January 3lsl.
The following is a copy OF the petition
submitted to the court by the plaintiff:
TO the honoral' e.Judges OF the Court OF
Anpcals OF NuguIa, humbly PRAYING,
showeth 10 your hon0rs: Your petitioner,
Charles Wilson. that In the year 1889 one
Charles Hairston was found guilty Of gam
bling in Henry county, Va; that in the
wear IsSS, in September Of said year, your
pentionec was arrested and incarcerated in
The county Jail OF Henry county by the
sheriff of said county, where your peti-
toner has been held for long time, for
about the spsce OF six weeks. Your peti-
toner Is advised that such detention Is ne
gal, he never having been guilty OF the sald
offence, never having been summoned Oy
process before the said court. IL Is very
true your petitioner told sara sherW
at the said time that his name was
Charles Wilson and not Chsrles halrston,
and 10 prove the same showed the said she
rifT bis tax ticket. receipIed by the treasurer
NJ said county; aud your petitioner would
further relate that be never had sny further
notice Of said indictment, that be was never
i'm court either In person or by attorney, ana
never knew Of the said Charles Haifston
until September, 1883. Your petitioner would
therefore pray, in consideration OF The prem
ises aud for a. much as he has no other REM
edy, that your Honor would forthwith Issue
a hdbedS corpus to the sherlh OF hehfy
county forthwith 10 bring the body oil your
De,it,oner before vour Honor, together with
,he csuse OF his detention, that he may test
the legality OF his Imprisonment, ana your
CHARLES WILSON,
by his Attorney.
The pehtion was submitted TO the court
last October.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-29
Attention, Asten.ion,, Attention ~,

Don't fail 10 see Professor Bert Reese, the
Noted Mind.Rsader and most Wonderful
Medium on the Globe, now on tour around
the world. lie Is at The ut. Vernon House,
corner Third and Franklin. Tie can be con-
suited on all affairs Of life. lie will give you
the name OF the gentleman or lady whom
you love and whom you are to marry and 10
consInee the public OF bis power he will
give each one desiring sitting test free.
40 charges made unless satisfactory. For
ladies' for two weeks only. Then will an-
nounce time for gentlemen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-29

from Chesterfield will try this ease. The
suit Of Miibry's administrator vs. The Rich
mond and Danyille Railroad Company was
continued until the next term.
A trIai Of the tire-plugs OF the Manchester
Water Company will be made this morning
at O'Clock.
several persons were received into the
membership OF the Presbyterian church
sunday morning, aud the ordinance OF bap-
tism was administered to one.
The congregation Of the Balnbridge-Street
Baptist church are considering the matter OF
having the church lighted by electricity and
IL is probable that this mode will be adopted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-29
lung Troubles and waiting

diseases can be cured. Il properly treated IN
time. rs sbown by the ioloNing statement
from d. 4. Freeman, sydney: "Haylng
been a great sun Ter from pulmonary ai-
lacks, and gradually ~psling away for the
pest two years. a affords '1c pleasure t0 tes-
tlfy that scott. Emu',l,, -. C01 liver Oh
with Lime and Soda hls given me great re-
llpi. and I ehecrtGuy recommend IL 10 all
suffering m q similar way to myself. I'm al
diuon, | would say that 10 Is very pleasant 10
takcN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-29

Musiek against MusieK. Appeal allowed
"a s,'nersSdeaS awarded to decree pro-
saa,cst snu nv tpe Circuit Court OF Russell
'0ps lIs1senfuck against the Commonwealth.
Submitted. .,., Tho comr,on.
,,sas,h Argued by Frank I. Clark. Ed,
yudce william J. Robertson, ana Judge
Wv ~ w Crunp and continued until to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-29
sailing liauor ON sunday.

Jus,ice CrutchaeId Yesterday issued q
s,wmons for Charles Herbst. who Keeps q
saloon and restaurant at the corner o. frsuN.
,,n s"d Msyo streets, to appear before court
,n,s mu '"N morning 10 answer the charge OF keep
ing i his place open and selling LIQUOR on sun
osloSnes usI .s, Of man charged with being drunk
Who ,o when asked where be got liquor on
sunday, replied that he obtained " al
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-29
Temuerauee Meetings.

Mr.. Lou J. Beauchamp delivered another Of
his eloquent addresses at the second Baptis'
church last night TO large audience. Ihe
pastor, Rev. w. w. Lsndrum. conducted
the services and introduced the speaker.
There was splendid singing by the cholr OF
the church. There IS TO be another address
at the same church tonight and at Old'har'
ket Hail tomorrow night At s O'Clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-29
Children Cry for Pitchers Castorla.
Hereditary.

Ny father died Of Cancer, aud the same irou-
be developed near my right eye ia lss& IL was
AZ first a strawberry COLOR bu. changed 10 pur-
PIE, aud grew to tho size Of partriige-egg. Ny
right ego became much innsmed. aud the iresi-
ui disease was rapidly wasting my no away.
use1 quito number ot remedies. but without
benefit. AZ this crisis I began taking Swiirs
Specific Ths improvement was apparent 10 a
few days. And continued " use |, until the can
Ger was entirely gone and my health faily 70.
Stored, aud know TINT :. ;. :. alone did IL. be-
cause left OF all other treatment. II saved mo
from this hereditary cancer, which went away
over two years ago and left not a sign, and owe
my life under Providence 10 ;. g
Mrs. LACEA +. DEEGAs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-29
phillips's Digsstible Coco.,

Unlike other cOcoss or chocolates II is not
greasy. and though containing ali the nntriment
OF tho richest cocoa boan, IL Is 40 prepared that
It will not disturb digestion. and makes adeli-
cious table drink.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-29

The following was received sunday;
w.saIsoroS. ID. e.. January 20 1881
Chamber OF Commerce.
o..o p. M.-Ho,st cold-wsse s'gnal. Tenn
.,,,re g.y wili fall 10 freezing point before A.
M. January s9th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-29

E.tclle CLAYTON is advertised to appear as
Barbara IN "rhe Quick or the Dcad' on
Thursday The interest felt in her is eN.
pressed by the demand for seats, the sale OF
which commences this morning at the
MnZArt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-29
Meeting woman's Missionary so

There Will he called meetingof the Wo-
mans Missionary Society at the second Bsp-
It's, church at IL o'clock to-day. A full at.
tendance Is desired.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-29
Death OF an Actor.

by telegraph % the Dispatch.l
COLUMBUS, OHIO, January 2s.-C. w.
Barry, the veteran actor who was stricken
with paralysis on the Grand Opera-Horise
stage last night, died this morning. Tue
remains will be taken 10 New YORK.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-29
aIper " eek Paid

IN our Walch.Clubs secures a handsome
Gold Watch. or anything else II equal value.
at the cash price. JON now the new CLUB
forming. Goddard II Moses, jewellers, go
Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-29

The Bat Poudrs will take place at Belvl-
/ dere Hail on "Wednesday, January Both, In
stead OF Thursday. The guests are request
ed to be present promptly at ., a. the grand
march will take place at 9:30. Strictly Ba!
[ POulFe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-29
Change of Venue.

lBy telegraph 10 the Dispaichl
NEW YORK, January pa motion was
entered TO-DAY for change Of venue for the
trial OF ex. Alderman Cleary, OF Broadway
Doodle fame, and the case was adjourned TIL
Wednesday to await decision on the mo-
tion
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-29
Turkish Life Tablets,

FOOD for the Nerves and Brain. an absolute
cure for Nervous Healsche, Mental Weakness,
Dependency. and q positive cure for tbs Liquor
Habit sold by W. II. scorr, Franklin and seven
ieanth siroetA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-29

When Baby was sick. We save her Castoris.
When sine was a Child, she 0ricd FOR Castoris.
When sne became Miss, she chung 10 Castoria.
When she had Children, She gave them CsstoriA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-29

Beautiful Photographs-lowest prices Les
GALLERY, Tenth and Main streets. siscsri Pno-
tographs. 50c.: ono dozen csoicets, fij1
Copies from old pictures beautifully taken,
and at low prices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-29
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria
A D,amepd s.tux or stud,

or anything else OF equal value, can be pus.
chased at a cash price on the easy terms OF
81 per week by subscribing TO the Watch
Club. Join now The new club forming II
Goddard & Moses, jewelers. 9ao Main
street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-29
Green Apples.

eaten in the spring>time, on any other season
are liable to give one bowel louble, which can
be speedily checked by the use OF DIR. Big
gers's Huckleberry cordial. Also for children
teethinR.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-29
500 worth orGoosi.

at the lowest cash price can he secured on
The ea.y terms n q pr week b, becominga
member oi Goddard ~ Mo.e-' Waich-t tluD.
CAL 81 90 Nam street and ipln tAe new club
forming.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-29
Brass onyx.rop Tab,e. ana Cabinets.

just received an elegant new line Of these
goods, which are tno handsomest ever shown
IN Richmond. GoddId a Moses, jewellers,
9a0 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-29
Dawson. Ga, Septem Der 20. 1873.

A SLIGHT COLD. II neglected often attacks tho
lungs BROWNS BRONCHIAL Ts0CaEs give SURE
aud Immediate relief Sold only Ia boxes.
prl.a u centa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-29
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.

Tea slippers.
New designs received to-day.
T.. II. SPENCg.
Shoe nnd Trunk House,
SIS east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-29
naUti Hntferran.

who was before the Police Justice last week
4, not the David HOllns. the blacksmith
that works at the Richmond Locomotive anC
Nachine-Sho
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-29
Mail Packages Left on the Boxes.
RlCBNoSD, January %, 1889.
To the Editor OF the Disnatch:

Last night during the rain | passed the
corner OF Fourteenth and Main streets and
found placed between the letter-box and
lamp-pOst a small package, but too large to
nut into the box. This is the second time
during the last six months at this box that
have found a package thus, addressed and
stamped for mail.
This is very careless, rs the packages are
liable not only TO be stolen but II lost will
cause complaint against pos,-office employees,
for which they are not to blame. Are mail
gatherers expected TO take such packages
Are the boxes Intended fer packages. clrcu-
lars, or snything else except postals ami let
tiers? Please answer through your columns
If you deem worthy OF your attention?
Respectfully, b. K. f.,
who is not post-ofice employe.
The above was referred to the Postmaster
with the result following:
Posi-. OFFICE
RICHMOND, Va, January %, 1889.
Respectfully returned to Dispatch with in
formation that the letteT-carrieTs daily collect
packages Of SAMPLES % merchandise, &C., left
on street boxes. Ii has been decided In the
highest courts that all matter deposited on
boxes and not inside is at the Otcnsr's risk,
and this well-known fact has appeared IN
your columns more than once to my know
ledge. Very respectfully,
WILLIAM III. CULLISGwoRTH, Postmaster,
Per +. c. JENKINS,
Assistant Postmaster.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-29
COUNCIL COMMITTEES.
Discharged street -West-End
Harket-Cffy Hall Contracts, tSc.

The Committee on Grounds and Buildings
met Yesterday evening at G:30 O'Clock.
The contract to- furnish hoor.beamS for the
new City Hall was awarded TO the Phoenix
iron Company. OF Philadelphia, AT @GO4.5S.
The CITY Engineer was instructed 10 pro-
cure plans and get estimltes for the market
building to be erected at the corner OF Cary
aud Linden streets.
The motor.men and conductors Of the
Richmond Union-P Passenger Railway Com
pany asked the privilege OF uslng the Ar
mory for the purpose Of ball on the 3lst
instant. Granted.
STREET COMMITTEE.
The Committee on Streets met at s O'Clock
in the city Engineers Office.
Mfr. sirattOn offered q resolution that Pink
alley between Sixth and Seventh aud Mar
shall AMI Broad streets be paved without cost
to the prOperty.hOlders.
Justice Crulchfeld appeared before the
committee on behalf OF the properiy-hold-
ers, and stated that the alley in question Is a
great business thoroughiare, and that por-
ton has already been paved at the expense
Of the city and he thought iL but Just that The
remainder should be.
The proposition was recommended to the
Council.
Tue resolution introduced into The Board
OF Aldermen by Mr. Capers, asking that the
ordinance passed last October be enforced
recurring the Richmond Union Passenger
Railway Company to remove the track on
the north side Oi Broad street between Han
cock and Ryland, was referred to The ward
Committee for report.
Colonel Cutshaw, City Engineer, an
nounced the appointment OF Mr.. =. p.
Taliaferro To succeed Mr. +. L. ID. Myers,
Jr.. as Assistant City Engineer, and nc was
confirmed.
The committee spent some time IN discuss
ing the annual BUDGET, which they will ask
Of the Finance Committee. 10 was decided
that the street Committee will appear before
the Finance Committee to press the claims OF
the streets for sum sufficient to meet the
growing demands.
Under the call OF the wards for original
resolutions Mr. Crump (colored), OF Jackson
Ward. presented q petition from thirteen
colofed men who have been discharged from
the street department asking that they he re-
lnsta,ed. He stated that be did not think
these men could have been discharged on ac.
count OF their politics, as none OF them Voted
ai the last election. They were at their work
when the polls opened and It'll at their places
OF employment when the polls chosed.
Tne matter was lald on the table until
other business was disposed OF, and before
the petition was again called up Dir. Belyin
moved to adlourn-whlch was carried.
The vote 10 adjourn stood:
AYES Mcssrs. Crenshaw, Glover, Curtis,
Belvin, Slrattou, and Joynes.
NOEs-Aessrs. Higgins, Chappell, Crump.
and Royal White.