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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-10

two white men on the ticket, but the con-
vention disregarded his wishes in this re-
appct and nominated a mixed ticket. not
withstanding the most earnest protests OF
tho more Conservative delegates in the
body.
The actual work Of erecting the Man:
chester Presbyterian church, corner ot
Tenth and Porter streets. was begun yes
tcrday.
The City Council meets Friday night at
g O'Clock.
Miss Lola Jordan is visiting friends in
Petersburg.
Mrs. Mary c. Robinson is stopping with
her son. Mr.. Stanley Robinson, on IYenth
street
Mr. r. B. Howell, Mrs. Sarah f. Gary;
Misses Florence and Susie Nelson, and
several Others from this city have gone TO
Baltimore 10 attend the Exposition.
The Misses Mayo. OF Decatur street, have
returned from a visit 70 relatives IN row
hatan county.
Nj. and Mrs. 4. w. Small have returned
from o visit to Baltimore.
Messra Edward Eastwood and Alexander
Roberts are in Baltimore, where they Will
spend 4 week.
Captain james A. Lipscomb is erecting q
handsome dwelling on the site OF ms ola
residence on Maury street.
Dr. S. l.. Ingram. who has been spending
some time in the mountains, IS expected
home during the present week.
Miss Lizzie Eckenrode, Of Fredericks-
burg. who has been visiting Miss Fannie
Moody. Of Chesterfield, returned home
yesterday.
Miss Amy Fletcher. Of Washington. and
Mr.. y. ". Wattles. Of Alexandra, are IN
the city visiting Mrs. D. W. Prettyman.
Miss Fannie Thornhill, If AppOmattox,
arrived in the city Saturday afternoon and
left yesterday morning for Mississippi,
where she viii teach school this winter,
While here she was the guest of ler bro
thcr, Rev. l.. *. Thornhill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-10

DEATH OF MR.. WALTER RlDDlcK.
Fatal Illness Comes Upon Him nj the
Police Picnic

About G.SO o'clock Yesterday evening Mr..
j. A. Barefoot, of No. 100 Laurel street,
brought in a wagon TO the Office OF DR.. D..
VI. Minfrcc, No. 70l west Grace street,
man who was in an unconscious condition:
The Doctor did all that he possibly could
to restore the sufferer, but his efforts
proving nbortive the ambulance was SUM
moned, and the patient was placed IN II TO
be taken 20 the City Hospital for treatment,
but ne died before rcaching there.
Coroner TAYLOR was summoned and made
an examination of the body and 1t was ap-
parent that death was from natural causes.
From the marks Oh the cuffs and shirt OF
deceased il appeared that the name of de-
ceased was Walter G. Riddick, and he was
subsequently, fully identified
Mr.. Rddick WAS thirty-nine years oi age
and single. and lived with his mother at
No. Gil nth Seventh street. For long
series Of wears he was a baggage master on
the Richmond and Danyille railroad, but
OF late had been in i'll health and had had
no continuous employment. He was sub
iect to fainting spells. probably from heart
trouble. or lungs and heart combined. lie
was very unwcl yesterday morning, ana
when hc spoke Of going TO the police pc
mic his folks told him not 10 90, that ne
was too unwcll. but he persisted, and ms
home people heard nothing more OF HIM
until notified of his death.
The police say that Mr.. Riddick was
seized with what appeared TO be falntlng
spell while IN the concert-room, and that
friends about him gave him all the ntten-
ton possible. Mr.. Barefoot and others
then nut him in four-horso wagon and
came on 10 town with hlm.
The body has been removed TO Mrs. nd
dicks residence.
Deceased was generally known as
Dock" Riddick. and he had many friends
in the city, and his relatives and conncc-
tions are among our worthiest citizens.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-10
BUSINESS OF THE COUNTY COURT.
Opening of the September Term-Road
and Other Matters.

The Henrico County Court-Judge Z. C..
Minor. presidinC-met yesterday morning
at II o'clock. There was the usual large
crowd present, but politics rather than
business was the attraction.
This being "A quarterly torn there was q
regular grand jury. Of which Mr.. William
Y. Mordecai was chosen foreman, but there
was very little to engage the attention of
the Jurors. The body was in session for u
short while and examined some few Wit
ncsses, after which, without making any
presentments it adjourned over until Sat
urlay.
The Court granted the following liquor
licenses: +. ~ Persons. on the Charles
City road, bar and retail Gideon i. Mar
tin, on the Henrico turnpike, lar and re-
tail G. T. PembertoG Oh the Westham
road, bar.
The case of John Booker (colored).
charged with breaking into the house Of
Charles Timborlake, was continued until
the December term. and several other con-
tinuanccs were granted IN sundry causes.
Several of the cases growing out of the as
scssment Of damages on lands condemned
for the Belt Line were fixed for trial ON the
18th and 18th of this month
Messrs Il. III. Nelson, l.. II. Kemp, and
W. A. Harrison we're appointed cOmInis-
sioners on the part of hcnrco to meet "A
commission from Charles City county for
consultation with reference To the repairs
TO the Turkey-Island bridge. The two
commissions viii meet at the bridge next
Saturday morning at III o'clock.
The Court accepted the reports OF the
commissioners receiving the new bndieS
built over the ChickahOmIny at 1homaSS 8
Mill and WOOldridges.
The court will be IN session all the week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-10
Personals and Briefs.

The Capitol-Square fawn was killed by
dogs Saturday night.
Mrs. s. p. Peay and son, Of Church Hill,
have left for Baltimore for week or ten
days to visit relatives.
Mrs. John Il. Waldman and daughter
have left for an extended tour 10 Bait.
more and Harrisburg, Pa.
Mr.. William ]. Whitehurst has beencalled
10 Norfolk by the death of his mother, WIG
was a sister Of Mr. j. }. Montague.
Miss Maulden, Of Baltimore, who has
been visiting Mrs. McCurley and daughters
on the monitor fleet, will leave for home
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Martin have re-
turned from the Red Sulphur Springs aftel
q months absence very much improved n
J. til.
sirs. r. F. Pearman and Mrs. Max Moda
left Saturday afternoon 10 attend the Bal
timore Exposition and 70 visit friends for
d week or ten days trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Nelms, of New.
port News, formerly Of this city, have Is,
sued cards Of invitation TO their silver
wedding on the 18th instant.
Mr.. J. Marion Creamer. for some months
with the Western Union Telegraph Com.
pany here. will leave on the 18th - ant o.
take charge of the Western UnioE Oaice al
Knoxville, Tenn, AS manager. \
While at work ut the Soldiers Home
some few days ago convict was acci.
dentally struck on the head with . pick,
axe by another man, infiicting an ugly in.
iury. Dr. Dew dressed his wound. and the
sufferer was taken TO prison.
The Academy of Music orchestra this
season will be as follows Moses Stein
leader; George Voelker, frst violin; John
Mulcare, second violin; A. Thilow, viola
Arnold Wagner. bass; II. Blackburn
clarionet; William Wagner. flute; Gressel
aud Ieiss. cornets; A. Equi, trombone,
and Thomas Pulling. drum.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-10
DOWN MERCHANT

n having passed several sleepiess nighuS
disturbed by tho agonios and crias OF q suffer-
ing child, and becoming convinced tnAt hitS.
WINsLOw's SOOTHING SYRUP was ius, TIE
article needed, procured a supply Tor the child.
On reah hing home and anIusintlng his wife WITH
what he had done She refused ~ have u admin
istered 20 tho child. she WIS strongly 10 hyOr
Of Homeopathy That night tho child passed Ia
suffering and tho parents without sleep. ko-
turning homo tho day following the father
found tho baby still worse, ami While conten.
plating another sleopless night tho mother
stepped from tho room ~ attend t0 somo do
mestic duties and left the father with NE chill
During her abscbce no administered a portion
Of the Soothing Syrup % tho baby and sad
nothing. That night all hnnds slept veil apt
tho little fellow awoke In tho morning brighs
and happy The mother was delighted With ths
sudden and wonderful change. and, although as
hrs. offended at tho deception prarIiced upon
her, has continued 70 use tho syrup, and suffer-
Ing crying babies ald restless nights have disap-
peared. A single trial Of mo syrup never yss
failed % relieve tho baby aud overcome the pro
iudices Of the mother sold by All Druggists. .
cents a bottle. fesSeoi
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-10
THE POLICE PICNIC.
An Enjoyable Time on the Exposition
Grounds.

The police OF the Third district. who
gave their annual picnic at the Exposi-
tion-Grounds Yesterday, promised their
brethren of the force and the public q
rich treat, and in every respect they kept
their word
The bright and pleasant weather favored
the undertaking, the attendance was grati-
flying both in numbers and pTSonnei. and
the programme was executed 10 the plea
sure Of all
Some OF tho best citizens Of Richmond
and many prominent officials were present,
among them Mayor Elyson, Judge WITT,
ex-Jusficc Richardson, William =. Gum,
Justice j. J. CrutchGcld. II. " Smith, Jr,
George A. Lathrop. Levin Joynes, w. H..
Sands, William RYAN, and others.
The creased pig was caught by Master
Ernest Hislop and be was awarded 1t tor
his part OF the performance.
Nr. Rivee Fleming accomplished the
feat Of cutting the gandcr and received
the defunct gandcr rs his prize.
No one accomplished the feat Of climbing
the creased pole. Bayless Epps won the
hrst prize for the goat race and Simon He'll
stern the second.
The bread-and-molasses contest was won
/ by Master Samuel Beach.
A premium Of q cloak was given John
Robert Pettis son Of John L. Pettls. as
being the finest twO-y year-old baby present.
Winston Brazael, son of ". +. Brazncl.
was awarded a cloak as being the finest
ono vcar-old baby. Tho mothers and
fathers of the babies were the happicst
people on the grounds.
The grand concert given in the old pa
vilion building was crowded, and the fine
singing and music elected great applause.
The gentlemen much enjoyed the pigeon
shooting match which was participated in
by y. II. Grundy. James Il. Branch, Ioney
Miller. and Captain G. II. Epps.
At a late hour the ball was in progress,
with large number OF ladies and gentle
men on the floor and the picnic was ac-
counted great success, financially and
otherwise.
Al of the Police Commissioners except
one (who was out Of the city, honored the
occasion by their presence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-10
,,anchester and Chesterfield in Brief.

There was very large crowd at Chester
field Courthouse yesterday, 1t being. the
quarterly meeting of the County Court
and the convention called by Chairman
George L. Robertson for the purpose OF re-
organizing tho Democratic party aud pre-
pairing for the work of the fall campaign.
A thorough organization was. effected;
with Mr.. Robertson again at the helm, and
this will be followed by district organlza-
tiOn.
The nominations made by tho legislative
conyention held in Manchester on Satur-
dav give entire satisfaction TO the Demo-
crafts OF both that city and the two c0un-
ties in the district, but the rank AID file of
the Republicans are not pleased. When
Neyerson Lewis was put on their ticket
two wears ago it cost them many votes
among the better white element, and 1t Is
conceded that Harrison is no stronger and
no better known outside of his immediate
neighborhood than was LOWS.
III was rumored yesterday that General
Malone would make an effort 10 have Har-
risop withdrawn and a white man put in
his place. 1t was Mahone's desire TO have
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-10

We beg 10 announce 10 the patrons u
our house and the public that Mr.. Jacob
Cans has assumed the management ot our
Richmond house. and We bospcak Tor him
the good wishes accorded 10 hrs brother,
the late Mr. William Gaus. assuring them
that the efforts Of our house in the past
will in his hands be fully sustained IN the
future. Our interests have been closely
identified with this city and State for thir-
teen years past. and we gratefully ac-
knowledge that our efforts have had the fun
measure Of appreciation accorded thom:
Our recent sad bereavement has called
forth many expressions Of gratifying
character towards our firm from the press
of this city and State. rs we'll AZ the general
public, whose unanimous opinion Was thai
"in every effort that tended 90 the better
ment Of the city and State the house OF
A. Saks e Co. aided more than hberally.'
II our past course has justified this opin-
ion we can assure the public that we VIII
leave nothing nndone 10 deserve II m tho
future. We rely ON the merits Of oar goods
and prices and the treatmt We accord you
for a continuance OF the favor Of your
patronage. Very respectfully.
A. SAEs & Co.
Richmond. Va. September (. 1859.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-10
THE OPERA-HoUsE SCENERY.
Messrs. Sweeney and Henderson Charged
with Illegally Removing a..

Mr.. James Sweeney. the well-known
liveryman. who makes q specially of haul
ING the scenery and other effects # the
atrical companies between the places of
amusement here and the various dcp6ts.
was before the Police Court yesterday
morning charged on q criminal warrant
with uulawfully removing one lot Of
scenery. the property of A. J. Ford. from
the Broad-Strcet Opern-liouse. LOUIS
Wcndeuburg. ESQ, appeared az counsel for
Mr.. Sweeney. At the request Of Mr.. Ford,
who desired certain witnesses not then
present the case was continued until
Wednesday morning.
There was warrant against Manager
George A. Henderson. sworn out yesterday
morning, charging him with the same Of
fence. This was likewise continued, and
Sweeney and Henderson were both baIled
for Their appearance at court tomorrow
morning.
HOW IT CAMT ABOUT.
The facts in the cnse as nearly as could
Dc learned from those interested are those !:
One week ago Yesterday Manager Hcndcr-
son. who has had charge of the playhouse
owned by FOld for some months. aud who
has labOred under most adverse ciTcum-
stances in the conduct of the business,
needed money 80 mako necessary prcpara-
tiOus for the appearance Of the troupe en-
gagged for the week and obtained $50 from
Sweeney. To secure the payment of tins
money Mrs. Henderson gave Sweeney
deed of conveyance fOr certain
scenery IN the Opera-liousc which
she had bought in Baltimore, and for
which she claims 10 hold receipts. Sweeney
was given a clear title TO the scenery, and
on Sunday night last. after hauling the
effects IF the after DARK" company 70
the Academy he sent his wagon TO the
Opera-tiOuse, where the scenery was de
liyered TO him by the direction Of Hender-
son. and he (Swecney) carried II 10 ms
storage warehouse. He was stopped on the
way by an officer, but after offering 30
show the deed for the property he was per
mitted 10 pass on. About half-past II that
night the warrant charging him with the
larceny of the scenery WAS served on hln.
Henderson and Sweeney both claim, and
say they can prove, that not piece taken
from the Opera-Housc belongs 10 Mr.. Ford
and that the information upon which he
lFordJ acted in having the warrant issued
WAS incorrect The matter viii be- fully
ventilated in the Police Court Tomorrow
morning, and both of those accused feel
confident that they can prove their inno-
cence and a clear right 70 the scenery re-
moved and which was taken 10 the court
room yesterday morning. Ford It IS
stated. WAS told by one Of his employees
that a part of the stuff taken out was his.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-10
srONrWALL cLuB.
RESULT OF A SHORT CIRCUIT.
An Armaturo Burned Out and Three Cars
Disabled.

An accident occurred on the Electric car
line Yesterday morning which resulted IN
a temporary suspension OF travel and
about $500 damage TO the railway and
poweT-compauies. ~.
When car No. 3 was going east on Clay
street and near Seventh the WIRE III th1 ar.
,natnre Of the motor broke, causing a short
The result of this was the burning out OF
an arnature in one of the dynamos IN the
powcr-house, corner Of Seventh and Canal
Streets. The damage sustained by the
Tlectrrc-Light Company, which furnishes
the power, is estimated at 800, and 1t VIII
be repaired here without interruption 20
the car service. The company has the
necessary machinery and will rewind the
Three ears were also disabled and are
probably damaged TO about the same GA
tent as the plant
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-10

utcs. She waited for him there until nearly
10 o'clock, when she went back TO the
Hotel Everett TO find that he had returned
and gone away again with all her belong
ings leaving her utterly destitute except
thc trunk of wearing apparel she had
brought with her and her marriage certifi-
cate. She has sent home for means 10 re-
turn 10 her mother. She is % bright and
pretty girl and feels her position kecnly
Her husband paid board for himself and
wife ny 20 wednesday next, and she IS
sure of food and shelter up 20 that time
The name Of Vernon p. Clayton does not
appear in the City Directory. and after
considerable inquiry yesterday by Lhgp0'ct
reporters no one could be found who knew
any such person.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-10

Colonel 4. S. Buford has been requested
by the State Committee 10 make number
of speeches during the canvass. and he has
consented to do so, aS far as his other en-
gagements will possibly permit.
He was chairman of the Finance Com
mittee of the last House of Delegates, and
was noted for his cleaTness OF statement,
accuracy in details, and persuasiveness III
argument. and will prove a valuable CAM
paigner, as well in the discussion Of Fede-
raj as State questions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-10
Pardoned by the Governor.

J. w. Gill. a young man who was con-
victed of larceny in the Police Court Of
this city and sentenced 20 ninety days IN
jail, was pardoned by the Governor yester-
day.
Gill was driver of one of Mr.. Chafhn's
milk-wagons and collected money, and
falling to make any returns for the same
he was convicted.
His pardon was granted on the applica-
tion of Mr.. Chafin and others.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-10
nfcCuI Catholic Union.

at meeting of the McGill Catholic
Union held last evening the following Off
GERS were elected for the ensuing year {:
DR.. ID. J. Coleman, president; w. L. Fine
can. vice-president: A. J. Cayanaugh. re-
cording secretary; William Daifron, trea-
surer; d. A. Kenefck, financial secretary.
The union is in fourishing condition
and IS contemplating adding many attrac--
tive features TO the association. which will
make it the best society Of its kind in the
south
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-10
An Excellent Chance for shoemaker.

Mr.. G.. Gardner. of Washington. D. g.,
who made auite reputation as fashiput-
be shoemaker through the patronage ot
Mrs Cleveland aud the fashionable clfclo
Of Washington has gone into the electric
business. He is about disposiug OF hli
shoe business for that purpose. Any ono
desiring 20 purchase the same, nth All tho
lasts and patterns, can 10 so at a very low
figure. and on very moderate terms. 10y mp
plving to J. George Gardner, 1872 Pennsj i
Nania avenue. Washington, l.. &.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-10
snnhn,.Aftcrnoon Mnrriage.

nv of select friends assembled at No. lG east
Broad street To witness the marriage of Mr..
Ike Blenstein. prosperous shoe merchant
of Baltimore. Md. TO Miss Lima Stein, of
Richmond, sister of Messrs. Stein Bro
Tiers. wcll-known businessmen Of Rich
mond and Lynchburg.
The presents were very handsome, and
after numerous congratulations the happy
couple left for an extended tour 10 Jack
sonyille, Fla, and other southern points.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-10
Returning Home.

Mr.. w. O. English arrived in New York
YESTERDAY aud viii reach Richmond to-day.
During his trip abroad he visited n.t,i;,s faris'
Brussels, London. Edinburgh, ana DHpiln'
tablv received by his Masonic brethren;
The Scottish Rite Masons OF Richmond
will fender Mr. English 8 banquet at
Krauses next Thursday night; -
Messrs. Henry and Granville. Valentine
yetnrned Sunday from pleasant European
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-10
AUCTION SALES TODAY.

J. THOMPSON BROWN & CO.. $50 2. NJ, dwell.
ing No. 81 ives; Grace street
SUTTON & CO.. 2. NJ. two-st0ry franc dssii-
log at tho corner Of JesssDne ard Burton
streets.
JAS MACDOU0ALL. i03o A. NJ. bar-hxturos.
showcases. beer-pumps. Sc.
J. IL. VALENTINE, 1890 A. ~, furniture. no.
l.Ons. hats. sc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-10
Properiy Transfers.

The following property transfers were
recorded in the Chancerv Court Yesterday
A. j. Chewing and Edward >. Rose ana
their wives 10 Annie +. Jones. III feet on
north side Charity street between st. Paul
and ST. Peter. improved. $7O0.
A. J. Chewing and Edward 5. Rose and
their wives to John F. Beale, ~ feet on
north side Charity street between St. Paul
and st. Peter, improved, 500,
John Dunlop, special commissioner. 10
Maria J.. Irving. 2sl5 feet Oh east side Col
lege street extended, north OF Marshall,
,,nnroved STf5
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-10
DRAGGING ITS LENGTH ALONG.
Trying to Get Jury in the Cronir
by Telegraph 70 the Dispatch. ]

CHICAGO, September 9-The weary work
Of finding jury for the CronIn trial was
resumed before Judge Mcconnell this
morning. and from the ruling soon, after
the examination of the talesmen was begun
il would appear that the C0urbis disposed
to accelerate the work. Henry Sweet, 9
farmer from GlenwoOd. WAS examined and
crOss-examined ut length, and hnally
Mr.. Forest. for the defence, said: / ehal-
lenge this Juror for cause-for two reasons.
He has formed an opinion as to the exist.
ence Of conspiracy 10 kill DR.. Cronin, and
also as to whether or not some Of these de-
PENDANTS were members OF that conspiracy !;
and further, that DIR. Cronin was killed IN
pursuance Of the action Of certain SUP
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-10
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.
A New Departure.

TELEPHONE TOLL STATIONS Foa NoS-srn-
sClubihs.
Union depot. Seventh and Byrd strcet'.
Tvrnty-hfth aud Twenty-siNth streets.
Williams drugstore, Twenty-ionrth aud
Venable streets.
Rroduax's drugstore. Manchester.
Richmond News Company, Ninth AMI
Main streets.
RICHMOND AND pFTRRsBuRG.
Richmond News Company, Ninth and
Main streets, Richmond. ,,
Wright's drugstore. Sycamore and OIL
streets Petersburg.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-10
COLORsD BASEBALL ROW.
A Woman Arrests Her son and shoots "a
Boy-Public schools.
Special telegram TO tho Dispatch.l

Especial telegram 10 tho Dispatchl
CHARLOTTE, n c.. September y.-There
was "a big row al "a game Of baseball some
miles in the country IN tins county to-day.
The players were colored and when the
umpire made q decision that did not SET
well with some Of the players big uprOar
followed. A young fellow by the name Of
McHeury. who seemed to be very mIeddle-
some, was chased by the players for some
distance and stoned. His mother, Mary
McHenry. however, quelled the tronble,
and was carrying her unruly son away,
when william Pettus approached her show
ing fight. The woman jerked pistol from
her pocket. and taking aim fired nj the
boy. The ball took effect. and he fell 70
the ground. He Is not, however, fatally
wounded.
The fall term Of Charlotte graded school
opened to-day. There was large number
of children enrolled.