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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-23
Capitalists TO Inspect virgtnta's Re
sOurees.
by telegraph to tlte Dispatch !


BkLTIhoRE, Nd. April 22.-President II. g.
Davis, OF the West Virginia Central Railroad
Company, whose chief Offices are In this city and
New YORK, accom- panied by his assistant, En-
mons Blaine, to-day left this city for Norfolk,
Va. TO join large party OF railroad-men and
capitalists of the North who will To- morrow start
for Pocahontas county, W. Va, for the purpose
" inspecting the cosl-lands In that county.
The excursion is under the auspices OF tho
Norfolk and Western kailroad Company, along
whose route the lands referred % lie.
IL Is claimed by geologists and coal-miulng ex-
perts that tho veins In Pocshontas are the largest
In the United States. In some places reaching
forty feet, while the coal Is OF the best quality,
and so far as has been tested. is equal II not su
perior for gas and steam purposes to tho cele-
brated Cumberland coal Of Maryland and the
Clearfield Of Pennsylyanis.
It Is predicted that the development OF the
PochahOntas coal region Will prove the most m
portant step that has been taken In West Viz
ginia for many years. Among those who are in-
torested in PocahoDtas property are y Is hlkins,
Of New York: Thomas r. bayard, John A. Ham,
bletOn. Of Baltimore. and many other prominent
peODle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-23
LYNCHDuRG.
A BOLD ExPREss-ReBBEB.
He Enters q Railroad station and
Cleans Gut the Agent.
[RY telcpranh to the Diepatch.l


GALLATTs, Mo-, April 22-one Of the boidest
railroad robberiss ever perpetrated by single
robber in Missouri occurred at Psttonsoorg. on
the Wabash rosd. Friday night add has tust
leaked out About O'Clock Friday night ono
masked burglar entered the station NJ Pattons-
burg. He covered the agent, the onfy person in
the station, with pistol and demanded the key,
which hs received. He then made tho agent
occupy a given position, and proceeded 70 plum
der the safe. He cleaned it out OF everything
valuable, securing money estimated at from
$1,000 70 $1,000 Among the booty was ono ex-
press package OF 5000, letter addressed TO the
Patfonsburg Bank containing 500, and num-
Der Of ess-packages. lie also took all the
express, freight and ticket funds, and robbed
the agent OF his own money and valuaoles. The
roober then backed out OF the station. mounted
horse. and rode away. The sgeny on saturday
and Western. Mr.. McGee communicated with
detectives In 81 Lo1is, and search for the robbcr
was started, which has oeen without success.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-23

W. T. Irwin, The young man from Baltimore
who was arrested here on the morning OF April
llth on a telegram charging him with the lar
ceny OF his fathers watch anu chain, was re-
leased from Jail yesterday by order Of Justice
Crutchneld. When Irwin was arrested he had
the chain in his possession and ticket from
Baltimore pawn. shop showing That the watch
had heen pawnsd there. The young mans
father, who was here s few days ago. asked that
his son bo released. and a letter from tho Balti-
more police TO Major Poe stated that the warrant
hsd been issued under misapprehe ehsion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-23

The complicsted diseases brought on by
intense study. thought. care, anxiety, etc,
are often OF the most serious nature. Heeo
sucb symptoms as loss Of memory, universal
iss.,,ude. heart disease, kidney complaints.
liver troubles, aud u general breaking down
- ns.Itb and strength. When thus afflicted,
.her the least exsrtiou esuses great fatigue,
whsn lie Stems q burden, use the reliable,
= ssrsnstbep,ng tonic, Browa's Iren BAters.
It vin afosd ysu sure re'ieL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-23
THE CITY HALL STONE
CONTRACTS FOR 1T AWARDED TO SOUTH
SIDE COMPANIES.
Proceedings Of the Weekly Session Of the
Grounds and Buildings
Committee.

The Committee on Grounds and Buildings had
meeting last night lasting from $50 to nearly
II o'clcck.
Tho awarding Of the contract for the stone for
the fourth story OF the City Hall was discussed
aud took up the major portion Of the session.
RICHMOND COMPANIES DEFEATED.
The contrast for the ashlar was awarded to
tho Petersburg GRANTEE Quarrying Company,
and that for the stone which Is TO be dressed TO
the Wakensld Quarrying Company OF Peters
burg.
The bids Of these two companies we're found
70 bs In tho aggregate about fl,100 lover than
the lowest OF the Richmond companies.
A PROTEST.
A committee of four from the Richmond
sione-Cutters' Union appeared before the com
mittoe In opposition 70 using the stone uom one
OF the Petersburg companies.
One Of the stone-cufters said 70 a Dispdtch re-
porter that they only appeared to show tho
committee that the city, while gaining on he
low prico for the granite, would lose in another
as tho Petersburg stone n harder 10 work than
that from tho Richmond quarTies, and the
mosey lost In paying the workmen 70 cut the
hard stone would more than cover the difference
In the bids
ANOTHER VIEW.
II Is understood that when one Of the members
OF tho mmittee asked tho stonc-cutters II their
objection to the Petersburg company was not TOR
some other cause they admitted one OF their OBJ
joctions was that the Petersburg man favored
the Introduction Of cOlored men 10 work In COM
petition With the whito stone-cutserS
wINDow-YRAMEs.
The contract for the wndow-frames was
awarded 70 j. J. Montague.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-23
PETERSBURGS.

Earned runs-Petersburgs. 8; Virginlss, 9
Two baso hts-Ford, q PerSinsOp, !. First on
balis-On Dean, 1; of Quaries. 4, First on
erro-s-virginias .; PetersburRs T. stolen
bases-Petersburgs, 3; Nirgnias, 8. Let on
bssea-Petersburgs ?; Nirginiae. g. Struck
out-By Dean, s; by Qusrles, r. Paesed balls
NigginA 2; Hall, /; Gardner, l. Time, l:45
Tmnire Schenk. Scorer, WHARTON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-23
BEATEN AND SENT BenE.
The "virgtnias" Return from Pc
ter.burr ns Fallen Fees.

The "yirginias," baseball club composed
entirely OF amateur players OF this city, went
over 70 Petersburg yesterday. and In the after
noon played an exhibition game with an ana
tour club there. IL being holiday, and tho
Cockade city having a large delegation OF
transient visitors. the game was quito well pa
tronized. The contest was spirited one, but
our bows found their opponents too well prsc-
ticcd for them. and the result was they came
homo heroes, but defeated ones.
Tha foffopvfuO IL tho ecOre.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-23
AZ. Pafrfek,s Fair.

The fair at Corcorsn Hall for the benefit OF st.
Patrick's Female school gives promise OF sstis-
factory success The first OF a series OF agree
able entertainments will be given this evening.
when the beautiful little operetts "The Fairies I"
will be presented. Professor Caulneld win have
direction and preside at tho piano.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-23
Easeand Comfort for the Eyes.

RICHMOND, VA, April ID IooJ.
DR.. s. Galsski. 9l5 East Main Street:
My Dear Sir,-It gives me pleasure to as
sure you that the glasses you made for me
are by far the best i have ever used. can
read no " the finest print With ease and COM
fort. Your glasses seem to rest the eye in-
stead OF the fatigue caused by all others here
toiore used. 1 cheerfully recommend your
skill. Respectfully,
A. MOSTEIRo, NJ. ID.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-23
The Lana Damage Matter.

The Henrico County Court adjourned for the
term yesterday.
In the matter Of the report OF the commission
ers who assessed land damages for the Belt Line
70 which the railroad and certain Of the property
owners both excepted, Judge Minor stated that
IL both sides would consent he would enter an
order appointing a new commission. Sucn an
agreement was not reached between counsel.
and the case nov goes ever until the next term
Of tha
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-23
Do You Want the Finest Suburban


on the msrketf II so buy the Dwelling and
Grove at auction this afternoon az 4.30. Sale
commences opposite Soldiers Home.
j. THOMPSON BaowH & Co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-23
Treasurer OF buckingham.

In case nou being argued In the Supreme
Court 81 Appeals the question is whether mo
Judge Of Buckingham county shall order an
election 10 fil the oeice Of treasurer or whether
the appointee OF the Judge shall hold over until
the regular election comes on.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-23

Krake against Alexander and ah Further
argued by George d. Gray, Esq, for appellant.
and @. A. Aushback, Ksq.. for appellees, and
submitted.
Garneu and ais. against Hall, Judge. Argued
by John X. Moss Rsq. for plaintiffA and Camm
Patteson, ESQ. for defendant
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-23
Auburn, Ala.. February Is. 1879.

In 1879 contracted Blood Poison OF bad type.
and VISA treated with mercury, potash. and ssr-
saparilis mixtures, growing worse all the time.
took seven email bottles e s. =, which cured
me entirely. and no sign Of the dreadful disease
hss returned. j. G. NAscL
Hobbyrslie, Isd. January 10. 1889.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-23
To Omen To-Nixhf.

The FruhlIsgstest will begin at the Armory to
night and will continue ten days, Tho doors Will
be open from l2 O'Clock noon until II p N. The
entertainment - TO be given by the ladies OF all
denominations for the banent OF the Retreat for
tha
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-23
Organs, 81 per week.
at Hume, Minor Il Co.'s, Ninth street.
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoda.
Poisoned bya Calf.

My little boy broke out with uiccrs and soreS
the result OF the saliva from cslrs mouth
coming In contact with . Gus nsger. Tho ulcers
were deep and very painful and showed no In.
clination to heal I used quite number OF
remedies, with no benent. but got swifts sps.
cinc. and he improved with the nrs, few doses.
and In short time was sound and we'll Of the
poison and his general health mnch improved.
JOHN 4. HxARp.
Auburn, tLa Febriary Is. fSS9.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-23

inspecting all the new fabri.. all the old And
tried TRENDS ~ well. II the prscss are - cheap
or cheaper man elsewhere w,oidn't 10 30 10 your
interest 20 assist In butldlEg up businsas rixos
here thar 10 worthy Of city sx times the sizs o.
this.
THE UMBRELLA AND PARAsoL DEPART.
AESr sasss up space OF upwards Of ,vsssy-
ak feet. tight packing. Every oonccisebis loee
Is represented The nness Giora made-i0 q
them-es- aud eSinch. Win elaborate hsadiss %
IA and io-kArst gold, 20 70 y The usual Pre-
s2 - 70 eAss will bs our prhe this vess. ei0
lor a-inch Nicksl-platsd Gloria 8 Tor WA
Umbrella with guarantee OF tveive tnooth8
wear, OF VIII rscoysr Il for yoa free Of charge
MD CLOVIS.
Most of you that buy there goods here ere
never diss opotnted II special shade styAA %
Length il called for. Tho oesx vaiues< Tie bose
roos.s made. the cheapest ~ veil bus nooo bos
what arc recommenda5t- several speciA-pgico
iots u1Il b ecld this week.
That BA3ENESr. too mus, b looked into "A
hc apprecIated Every stnd a HooneBaso.
Many a. one third ths prize you bay ~ enne
eoods for elsewhere.
=
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-23

Beautiful Photosrsphs-Iovess prices LIS
GALLERY, Tenth and Main streets sixcard Pho
tographs. 5Oc.: one dozen cabinets. si.A
Copies from Old ptcturss beautifully tsksn.
and a. low prices. Agents wanted
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-23
A Great Victory.

A great victory over the rayages OF bowel
trouble was achieved when old Dr.. Biggers
gave his remedy, DR.. Biggers's Huckle-
berry Cordial, TO suffering world. It's the
great bowel panacea.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-23

Now Is the time to call At 1902 Main street and
see our assortment OF Easter Cards, Booklets.
and Novelties The low prices will please all
BUYERS. RAspoLFH q ErGLisH.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-23

The railroad from Tho east end OF the city 10
Seven Pines Was opened for travel yesterday and
quite number OF exeurssoriss visited tho old
battle-nelds The frst passenger-csr ran over
the rokd sunday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-23

Especial telegram 70 he DlspatcnI
CHARLESTON. W. Va. April cav illism Nil
Ter. aged eighteen, burglariged the store OF the
Black Band Mining Company last night aud car
ried of q largo number Of articles. lie was ap-
pretended this morning and lodged In Jail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-23
Don't Forget

no buy one Of those handsome lots on Franklin
or Grace streets 20 be sold this evening. lou
will soon want IL 10 build on aud your only re-
gret will DO that you had mot bought TWO OF
them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-23

You can save money By buying your Shoes,
Trunks, and Satchels at our removal salc. They
must 20 now or will be sold at auction. Baltl-
mora Darllngs and Sperce5 Coffin Toe Shoes at
sl25 +. II. SPENCE,
The Shoe and Trunk House.
Sls east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-23
STATE NEWS
Condensed from the Dtspatch's spe-
ciaIs of Lsat Night.

ctals OF Lat Night.
Assistant Bishop Randolph confirmed clsss
OF eight at the Episcopal church at staunton
Sunday. in the evening the Episcopal Sabbath
school made a suitable Offering OF love TO the
memory OF the late Judge Shelley.
DR.. Blackford, tho ncvlyelected superiufend-
eut OF the Western LHnatic Asylum, arrived at
Staunton yesterday.
LYNCHBURG.
Two men were drowned yesterday at Joshua
Creek dam, nine miles below the city, by the up
setting OF a boat. A third man who was in tho
boat Lost his hat and ehoes. No namesobtaina-
Bile.
some OF the Home Guard will 60 to Nov York
with the Alexandria Light Infantry and others
with tho Chatham (Piitsylyauia> company.
Yesterday evening four women and three men
(an colored) attempted to cross the river from
the Amherst side In a bOak The boat cspsized
The men deserted the women and swan ashore.
White men rescued the women.
DANYILLE.
Bishop whitus confirmed a large class at
Epiphany Sunday
Patrick county sufferers have sent out another
appeal for aid.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-23

The popular blood-purifer, Hoods sarss-
psyilla, Is having tremendous sale this
season. Nearly everybody ,takss IL Try u
yourself.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-23
STUDY OF MEN AND WOMEN.

As regards tho study OF living things we need
not then be surprised that il began with the OBJ
servatiOn OF men and women; AM mat early
biological theories we're mainly based on what
tho Individual man observed on himself or ms
follows. And It required oil the ages until ABOUT
100 years ago 10 gain glimpse OF the fact thht
10 base beliefs as 70 the nature OF life or HhAt was
seen in human beings was much ike trying 10
hnlancA q cone ON ia aneA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-23


CBGE ESE %
ALUEOF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-23
You uuss Re There.

Omnibuses will carry you out 10 the sale OF
west Franklin and Grace-street lots 70 come on
this evening at a little after o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-23

TIE Raster celebration Of the four Sunday
EnOOls Ia TIE OLD ~ John's parish, hclc In ~
Johns church st 3: 30 o'clock sunday afternoon.
Eus Joyous Brd happy occasion and attracted
very large congregation. la tue chancet were
hev. Mr. burton. rector q ST. Johns parish;
hey. j. 4. Newton, rector OF Monumental, and
Rev Nf sackus, OF Massachusetts,.
The children u t1o three mission schools
Calvary Mission. WoQosil- Memorial, ana Good
Shepherd the last-nemed colofed-vere seated
g. The church when tho school % ST. Johns en-
tered. slngng tie prCcesHlonel hymn, Hail 10
uc klpg Ia Glory. key DR.. Newton. Of honu-
men al church, delivered the address OF the eve
ming WAicE thoroughly Oontsed tho occasion. and
a. siiTccago programme OF exercises, In which
the children acquitted themselves Ia a highly
crodiia0le ma8nof, sas presented, Dr. Nestons
sidross on "Easier. tho Qgoon Festival OF tho
Year" Was gem .
rosd lie report ff0m tho schools. They were
e. johns officers and teachers, II scnolArs.
fS SniFary Mission. oflicers ond tsschefs ID
scholars, 90. Woedeil.Aomorial, onicers and
teachers, II scholars, III. Good shepherd, on-
csrs and teachers. 10 scbo,afs, III. The sscra-
MsDt Of BAPTISM vas administered 70 sixteen In
fauts--nine tSJA and esyen giris-
Tho oliertnry was devoted 70 doinceuc ana
foreign nissions, and Included all the coninon-
t.oas Of tho enilcron In nlfte-Doxes cnfipg Loaf
The amount Was very large. 10 ssch scholar
vas given hsndsoasiy-saErsvsd ssr&n'sss'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-23
A Large stock OF Choice Fiewering
Plants

at low rates for htteon days to clear ths houses
for repairs at 723 SOUTH LAUREL STREET,
NJ Il CLTIIs,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-23

Secure q Grove-ROsd or boulevard
Lot
while you can and got the best at our sale to-
day at4:3O +. ". J. THOMPSON BROWN s. Co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-23

Scott & Bovine. manufacturers OF tho we'll
known Scott's Emulsion OF Cod-LiVer O'l, oner a
nosr beautiful Faster gft-composed Of eight
artistic studies OF Birds and Flowers. put up IN
portfoliO-worth st least 81, for p cents. On re-
ceipt OF above in stamps, Il VIII bs mailed al
once. SCOTT BOVINE.
1872 south Fifth ayeDue, New YORK.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-23
Children Cry for Pitchers CastOri'
Secondhand Pianos
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.

very cheap as Hume, Minor d Co.'s, Nintl
street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-23
A Besuttfui EASTER GIFT,

Sheet-Music. Ten Cents,
at Hume, Minor g. Co.'s, Ninth street.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1889-04-23
ila. 6. n. aktfiELn,
2a0 E&earRey Street,
AN FRAN DISCO, CA

Consultation strictly confidential, by etter
or ct office, FREE For the convenience of
patients, snd in order TO insure perfect secrecy.
have adopted a private address, under which
all pa ckeges are forwarded.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1889-04-23
TRIAL BOTTLE FEE.

SufYicien show its merit, will be sen TO
Anyone wing ~ .etter, stating nis symp-
toms sno age. Communication strictly conf
Dental ais
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-12-02
LITTLE BLAINE. KY.

Since the election we have heard
SO much arguing that time could
not be spared to write, though We
feel sure we will all be satisfied
with the change.
We were glad to see W W. Flu
gift on cur creek: hope he had a
good time, and will call again soon
Henry McKinster is calling on
the fair sex here. She says his Wis
it is always pleasure.
B. F. Thompson and family are
Westinghouse relatives atthis writ
ing.
Preaching on Thanksgiving day
by 2. H. Moore.
J. S. Thompson and David Moore
have returned from '.below" where
they have teen looking for a suita
BILE place to farm.
H. D. alderman is talking OF
moving to Ashland. We are sorry
to have him leave US.
David Moore says he is SORE
over his trip, as he had to be
ipd folded and backed in the
He says if he moves TO Cana
will go on horse back.
"a. and A, B. Martin passed
ldow1,our creek with a fine drove
ef turkeys last week.
Weslie Miller is hunting for SAT-
Tin our neighborhood Hope he
viii be successful. Good will to
all. HoRsE FLY.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-12-02
500 Reward 500.

The readers OF this paper will be pleas
dtolearn that there is at least one dread
al disease that science has been able to
cure in all its stages and that is Ca;arrh,
Halls CatarTh Cure isthe only Festive
cure now known to the medical irlter
nifty. Catarrh being constitutional dis
ease, requiresa constitutional treatment
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
hereby distroyin. the foundation Of he
disease, and given the patient strength
by building uP the constitution and as
sisimg nature IN docing it, work. The
proprietors hayes SO much faith in its
curatiye powers, that they offer One
Hundred Dollars Tor apy case that il
fails to cure. Send for list oi Testim
onials. Address. F, j. CHENEY ~
Co, Tol do, o.
"Sold BY Druggist 75:,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-12-02
Our Duty.

An exchange says that it il an
Iditor's duty 10 speak OF his town
as the loveliest place beneath the
blue arch OF Heaven. Speak of a
deceased citizen rs a fallen oak
when he dies of iimiams. Call a
man a prominent and Influential
aizen when you know he is the
poker player in town, Speak
! little street Arab as bright
Youth on the ROAD to fame, a
Footed, newly married woman
as the beautiful and accomplished
bride. Call III. man who has .
few dusty bolts Of calico and soil
dier's blue coat, Il prosperous and
experienced dry goods merchant,
call lawyer a loading light Of
whom the profession should DO
proud when you know him TO be
~ ordinary pslufogger
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-12-02

The BEsr PLAsrER.-Dsmpen a piece
OF flannel with Chamberlain's Pain Balm
and bind it on over the seat Of pain. 1t
is better than any plaster. When the
lungs are sore such an application on the
chest and another on the back, between
the shoulder blades. will often prevent
pneumonia. There is nothing so good
for lame back or pain in the side. a
sore throat eau nearly always be cured
in one night by applying tianel band
age dampended with Pain Balm. 90
cent BOTTLES for sale by Louisa Drug Co.