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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-09

Ia Belle South" which was well render
ed. The comic songs and grotesque dancing
Of Eddie Manning and Al. Leech we're
loudly applauded. The ballads, " watching
and Waiting" by James McCabe; MAID
o. Dundee" by Roger Harding; and II
lots Daughter" by Ellsworth Cook, as
played more than ordinary voices on tns
part OF the singers. In fact, the singing
was unusually good. Charles Goodyear
and George Edwards are great team Inc
former is q sharp. quick talker, while Ed
wards is O genuine negro character. ineir
appearance was the signal for much .al-
plauge. which was not allowed 10 tiag while
they held the stage. -.
The Leech brothers opened the olio with
songs and dances, end received several
hearty recalls Charles Schilllng's musical
grotesque act created no end of mirth. HIS
makeup was ludicrous in tho extreme,
while his playing on different instruments,
especiallv'the sleigh-bells, showed him 70
be a musician Of merit. The electo-trlo
Harding. McCabe. and Keer). Charles
GOODYEAR. the sOng-and-dance sketch by
Hank Dillon. and summer boarders, intro;;
ducing Ellsworth Cook, the phenomena
male soprano. and George Edwards, VIZ
ginia boy and favorite, were all well re-
ceiyed. The performance closed with the
Nichols brothers (John, Thomas, ana
Clarence). who are undoubtedly amongst
the finest acrobats yet seen upon the
Academy stage.
A matinee will be given this afternoon,
and the engagement Will close with to-
nights performance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-09
Personals and Briefs.


Miss Mamie Haase of Charleston, W.
Va. is visiting Miss Mary Jones, of this
city.
DIR. WI. Shield and Hon. K. c. Mar
shall, Of Portsmouth, were IN the city yes
terday.
Hon. r. C. Marshall of Portsmouth. and
Captain Oscar Edwards, of Norfolk are in
the city.
Miss Matte Clark, Of Danyille, who has
been a guest at the residence Of Mr.. L. j.
Neal. No. 4OS east Main street. has returned
home.
Master-Mechanic Thomas W. Gentry. of
the DanyIllo railroad shops, went down 10
Charlotte yesterday morning on company
business.
Mr. D. Haley, Of Gardiner, Me-. presi-
dent Of the Richmond Ice Company. mas
returned home aftera visit OF several weeks
in this city.
Colonel James D. Brady, of Petersburg
ex-Judge j. Thompson Brown. of Nelson
and J. }. A. Powell, Esq, Of Wythe, were
in the city yesterday.
Mr.. John c. Tatum. who for some months
past has been great sufferer from rheu-
matism. has gone to Florida with the eX.
pectation Of staying several months.
Quite a large company of the friends OF
HIGH Constable T.. G.. Garrison were hand
sonelv entertained by that gentleman
Thursday night at his new residence on
east Marshall street.
At Park-Place church tomorrow night
the pastor, Rev J. Wiley Bledsoe, VIII
preach a sermon to young men. The sing.
ing will be led by chorus composed Of
young men. The services commence az
O'clock.
Mr.. S. d. Mayer, acting superintendent
of the Chesapeake and Ohio railway east Oi
Clifton Forge, has resigned, and Mr.. W. G
Stevens has been appointed superinten-
dent. Mr.. Mayer goes 10 Cincinnati TO en-
gage in business.
Judge Robert w. Hughes is expected 70
arrive in the city Sunday evening and WI
spend day or two here looking after the
| further arrangement of the court-room'
and Offices and will also hear such matters
as may be brought to his attention
Policeman Logan S. Robins, who has
never been a well man a day since he me-
| with the accident Mt the corner OF Mar
and Madison streets (where culver
broke and caved in the sidewalk, has beer
granted sick-furlough, and is now in New
| York on a short visit.
DIR. Hoge will suspend his lectures o,
! the great hymns of the Christian Churct
| for one afternoon that the mass-meetinl
under the direction Of the Young Men
Christian Association Introductory 70 TN
Week of PRAYER may be held in his churcl
| tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-09
WHO Is MRS. WINSLOW

Asthis question Is frequently asked, We win sim
plyssy thatshe is a Lady who Tor upwards OF forty
years has uutringly devoted her time and tai
ents as a female Physician ana Nurse. pfinci-
paly among children. she has especially stu
died the constitution and wants oi this numerous
class and as a result Of this effort and practical
knowledge. obtained In a lifetime spent as
nurse and physician. slo has compounded
Soothing syrup for children iocthng IL opo-
rates like magic-giving res; and health, andis
moreover sure "a regulate the bowels. In con-
sequence OF this article, Ars. Winslowis occom'
ing world-renowned a. Denofact0r ot her race,
children cetiainly DO RIss Up end bless her; 90
pecialy Ia thi, tho case IN this city. Vat quaa-
titles OF the Soothing Syrup ara DAILY eo'i anf
used here. We think Mrs. Ninsi0w has .mmor'
talizsd ner name by this invaluable article, and
we sin ,erciy believe tilo iannds OF children hata
been saved from AZ early grayo by 10 timely
use. and that millions yot unborn VIII sllrn iS
benefits and unite in calling her blessed No
MOTHER has discharged her du'y 90 her suffering
little one. In our opinion. unIl she has given Is
the benefit OF Mrs. WnsiOws soothing syrup
Try It, mothers. TRY lr S0N.Laaiss' gisitor. Sew
YORK city. Sold by al draggista Twoniy-Ayo
cents bottle. IA -p-eyI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-09

from Nelson. is q member Of the law-frm
Of Caskie & Coleman.
Mr. Boaz, Of Albemarle, is an 4. NJ. and
B. l. Of the University Of Virginia, and Is
"a practical and well-io-do farmer.
Mr.. Kent. Of Wythe. is farmer and
very good speaker.
The two Rockingham members. Messrs.
Harnsberger and Blakemore, are farmers.
coLoRED MKMBERs
james A. Fields, the Republican elected
from Elizabeth City, York, warwick, ana
james City counties, is tho colored Com
monwealth's attorney Of Warwick county.
Ross Hamilton. the negro who several
years ago represented Mecklenburg. IS now
returned to the House.
CHOOSING SEATS.
Colonel John Bell Bigger the faithful
end lovahle Clerk Of the House, was busy
Yesterday marking seats in the hall for
members who have made requests OF him
50 90 do.
Other friends of members-elect visited
the Capitol yesterday, and assisted by
Colonel Bigger marked seats for several
delegates.
So far the only name mentioned for the
speakcrship Is that of Mr.. Cardwen. lie
is a fine man, fine legislator, and o line
speaker.
JUDGrS.
This General Assembly will not have q
United States senator 20 elect, and II VIII
only elect Judges TO I'll vacancies.
So far as reported there are two negroes
in the House Fields and Hamiiton) and
ono in tho Senate-Griggs. of Prince Ed
ward. who holds over.'
In an undecided case II "a possible the
official count may send another negro to
the House.
There haven't beenas few negroes in any
General Assembly since the enfranchise-
ment OF the negroes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-09
THE ANTl-MAHONEITES.
Declaration That They Are the Best Sort
of Republicans.

A meeting of the Clay Ward cnti-M
honeites was held at Reinhardts Hall last
night-Mr. W. +. Pumphrey in the chair.
Speeches were made by Messrs. Mullen,
Beveridge, and Dashiell, and resolutions
were passed coudemning Mr.. Mussey for
advising them TO join the Democratic
party and declaring that we re-
affirm our fidelity to Republican prln-
ciples, aud stand ready to uphold its
banner in any aud every contest in which
the success and perpetuty of the party Is
assailed: that we look upon the declara-
ton of the Republican party guaranteeing
to every American citizen the free exercise
of his right 10 vote according to tho pro-
visions OF our country's Constitution as one
of the greatest bulwarks to American hber-
ty and love, and hold in reverence its
glorious record as q high-protectlye tarin
party. guaranteeing 10 American labor pro-
lection from competition with the pro
ducts OF foreign markets; that we believe
the Republican party to bethe party OF the
people. and, contrary TO the example set by
Mr Mussey, invite all honest men TO JOIN
us in upholding the grand principles upon
which the Republican party IS touhdeu,
and the destruction of that bossisn, splte,
greed, aud one-man power that william
Mahone has striven TO establish under the
name of Republicanism.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-09
Simon Walker in the Penitentiarv.

Simon Walker, whose sentence OF death
was by Governor Lee committed to i'm
prisonment in the penitentiary for twenty
wears. was taken to that institution by the
Sheriff of Chesterfield county yesterday.
The prisoner is nearly sixteen years of age,
is auite black, very robust, and of medium
height, but of hardly tho average intelli-
gence. He says he can read print little,
but that he never went to school day in
his life. =,
Simon is evidently very well satisfied in
deed 10 be in the penitentiary. lie Is one
of the few happy people IN that prison.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-09
ENTERTAINED ON THE MONITORS.
4 Party of Ladies Lunched by Mrs. and
Miss McCurley.

Atl2:30P NJ. yesterday party OF young
ladies left the city TO visit the monitors
and call on Mrs. Felix and Miss Edith Lisle
McCurley.
The usual courtesies being extended, the
guests were shown through the different
vessels. when the strains OF music on board
tho WvandotteinfOrmed them that dancing
was IN order.
After an hours enjoyment the ladies'
were escorted TO the cabin, where lunch
con was served. composed Of wines, salads,
cream. cake, fruits, &c.
After luncheon the company repaired to
the spar-deck, where dancing was again IN
dulged in.
AZ 3:45 o'clock the guests left the ship in
the steam launch homeward bound, highly
pleased with their visit and the reception
given them by Mrs. and Miss McCurley.
The following ladies composed the party :
Mrs. James b. Pace. Mrs G. Langhorne,
Miss Bessie c. Pace. Miss Irene Langhorne,
Miss Irene Peasants. Miss Lizzie Graham,
Miss Maggie Graham. Miss Bessie Martin,
Miss Maggie Ferguson. and Miss Elise Coke.
Dr. Arthur q. Cabell. United States navy,
and Commander Felix McCurley, United
States navy, were also present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-09
SONS OF TEMPERANCE.
Meeting Last Night of the Grand Divi-
sion.


The Grand Division Sons Of Temperance
was called to order last night in Smiths
Hall bv Grand Worthy Patriarch George
w. Mayo. Of Richmond. All Of tine grand
officers were present except the Grand
Sentinel.
Reports Of the Grand Worthy Patriarch
and Grand Scribe were referred to appro-
pirate committees.
The Grand Division was very handsome
" entertained at Antonfs.
The Committee on the Good OF the Ut
der offered a resolution asking the Fropa-
CATION Committee Of the National DIVISION
Of North America for financial aid to bulld
up the order. and the same was adopted;
The Grand Division then went into the
election of lts grand officers for next year
with the following result: John G. Fret
well, of No. 6, Charity Division, Of Staun-
ton. grand worthy patriarch; 9. i. Cope
land. Of No. 4O2, grand worthy arch: K. H..
Watson. OF No. a02. grand scribe; John
Boucher, Of No. "a. grand treasurer: q. n
Valentine. OF No. 81, grand chaplain, W.
T. Allen. of No. 81, grand conductor; II.
Il. Smith. of No. ?, grand sentinel; George
W. Mayo. OF No. 81, serial delegate TO
National Division.
The next meeting Of the Grand Division
will be held in Richmond at such time ~
the Grand Worthy Patrlnrch may appoint
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-09
SUIT FOR TEN THOUSAND.
The BinDs Case on Trial-Building Asso-
citation Chartered, &c.


The trial of the suit of Charles T. Tay-
lor. administrator of John 5. Blnns, de-
ceased. Us. the Richmond and Danvillc
Railroad Company for $4,000 damages
was begun in the City Circuit Court yes
torday
Mr.. Binns was an engineer on this road
for nearly twenty years aud met his death
on the 26th Of April last IN an accident re-
sulting from "a washOut on the 1ork-klNei
division not many miles this side OF West
Point. Nearly the whole OF yesterday
session of the court was taken up IN thf
hearing Of testimony. The trial will doubt
less bee concluded to-day.
Messrs. Edgar Allan. of this city, and
Isaac Diggs. Of West Point, represent Tn,
plaintiffs. and Messrs Staples Il Muntord
appear for the railroad company.
BUILDING ASSOCIATION no. Z.
judge Wexford yesterday granteda n char
ter 10 Che Citizens Building Association
No 7. which is authorized to conduct
general building and loan business.
The capital stock is TO be not less thar
$50 900 nor more than 100000,
The officers are A. {. Becker, president
John j. Crew. vice president; &. L. Ihon
treasurer: Charles 4. Schmidt. secretary
and the above and John A. Kratz, +: y
Sutton, Charles J. Schmidt, j. u. HiltZ
hcimer. Charles +. Taylor, Leroy Brown
j. ". White, j. w. Gillian, and }. l.. Den
ny. directors
Mr.. J. II. Webb-Pcploe qualified to prac
tice law in this court yesterday.
But one suit w8s instituted yesterday
and this one for only SO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-09
spnreme Court of AppeeIs.

Preston's Administrator Us. Larkin, and
Bransford Treasurer, os. Lawless and als.
Argued by Attorney General for plaintiffs
In error: and ". W. Larkin and John II.
Lewis for defendants IN error, and sub
mitted
Gravely Is. Commonwealth. Submitted.
Cullan and ais. us. Bransford, Treasurer.
Submitted.
Washington rs. Commonwealth, Sub
mitted.
Allen us. Commonwealth. Submitted.
Chambers and ais. u.s. Page. Appeal re-
fused to decree pronounced by Corpora
ton Court of Lynchburg on December 5,
I4SS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-09
MIR. NoBLlN GOES HOME.
He VIII Return To-MorrOw to BE Further
Treated-Mr. Cbappell Here.

Mr.. H. II. Noblin, one of the victims of
the attempted assassination in Halifax
county last Tuesday night, and who has
been under treatment at the Eye, Ear, and
Throat Infrmary here since Wednesday
morning. was able to leave on the 3 Z. Nj.
Richmond and Danville train yesterday for
brief visit to his home III South Boston.
He will return to Richmond tomorrow af-
ternoon to be further treated by DIR. White.
Mr.. Nobln was entirely free from pain
Yesterday, and expressed the hope that he
would be able to save his eye, though DIR.
White gave him very little encouragement.
II is almost certain that he will lose the
sight Of this eye, but he still hopes that 1t
will not have to be taken out.
Mr.. Julian Chappell, who occupied seat
in the same vehicle with Mr.. Noblin. and
received severe wounds in the right thigh
and neck, arrived in the city Thursday,
and is under the treatment Of Dr. McGuire.
About twenty shot entered Mr.. Chappells
right thigh and the upper portion OF his
Loo
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-09
rmo Dcaths from Hear!- pisease

Abram Deane. a colored man aged forty
six wears, while ct work shoeing q horse a
tho blacksmith-shop No. go south Seventh
street, Yesterday afternoon about 81.
o'clock, fell down and died in five min
utes-of heart-disease it is supposed. HI
resided at No. IS west Leigh street, anc
was a married man.
Edward Harris (colored), aged sixty
while at work at Hawes's coal-elevatOr yes
terday evening fell sick and died in an hou
and half-of heart-disease also, 1t is sup
posed.
Coroner Taylor viewed both bodies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-09
Police Court.

These were the most important cases
disposed Of in the Police Court yesterday
morning:
Henry Tucker, disorderly at the Second
precinct, Jackson Ward, on clection-day.
Fined so and costs.
Charles Harris, Ulysses Taylor Willie
were fined 81 each for throwing rocks and
breaking the windows Of tho armory at
the City Spring lot.
Levi Pollard (colored). assaulting and
choking Il. o. Hardwick. Fined 50 and
costs and required to give security for
three months in the sum of 800.
W. 5. Crew, drunk, creating disturb
ance and beating his wife. Fined IS and
costs.
Sally Patt Hill, Martha CLARK, Amanda
Ross. and Dicey Ross (all colored) were
fined $3.50 and costs each for being dis
orderly and fighting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-09
MIR. NIcCue Discharged.

The continued case Of hlr. 3. Taylor Mo
Cue. charged with attempting to intimi-
date the Judges of election ut Jones's pre-
cinct on Tuesday last, was called before
Squire Jonathan at the comfy courthouse
Yesterday morning, and no witnesses sp-
pearing against him the charge was dis
missed.
McCue in conversation with a Dispatch
reporter said he did not make use OF any
offensive remark to the judges until one of
them told him that his name ought to have
been purged from the observation-disclosures.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-09
afr. Ainslie's Estate.

The will Of Captain George A; Ainslie
was admitted to probate IN the Chancery
Court yesterday. $1,000.
The estate is valued at $4,000, and IS
loft in fee sinule To David A., Peter. and
George Ainslie, Sons of deceased, to share
and share alike.
II is the wish of deceased that the estate
shall be divided into three equal shares az
soon as possible.
The three sons were named as executors
and the Court was requested to require no
security Of them and to have no inventory
made of the estate.
David A. Ainsle qualified yesterday as
executor Of the will.
The will was made on the Goth Of March,
1889.
Mr.. Ainslie had S26. 900 insurance on his
life: $40. 800 of this amount was IN tho
Mutual Life-Iusurance COMPANY OF New
York and u like sum IN the Northwestern
Mutual He had II 900 III some treman's
bpnpfit association.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-09

The funeral of Mr.. Peter W. Grubbs,
son of MIR. John L. Grubbs, and grandson
of the late Peter w. Grubbs, whose death
was the result of accidental shooting, took
place from the First Baptist church yester.
day morning at IL o'clock. The pastor
Rev. DIR. Cooper, preached very comfort
ing sermon.
The deceased's comrades of the Electric
treet-railway line attended in body, and
brought magnificent floral tribute. There
were o large number of other beautiful
designs sent by other friends.
All the community ioin in the sorrow OF
the bereayed father and mother. Thou.
sands who have never seen them sympa-
thize with them as if they were old friends
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-09
Pickett Canp.

At a meeting of George +. Pickett Camp,
Confederate Veterans, Thursday night
resolutions were adopted congratulating
Comrade r. Taylor Scott upon his election
as Attorney ey-General, and the following
officers were elected TO fill vacancies
Second acknowledgements, A. Jen-
nings; Third ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, Cat
lett Conway Commissary,A. II. Wallace
Chaplain. A. L. Phillips.
Communications from the Philadelphia
Brigade Association regarding meeting
of ex-Confederates and ex-Federal soldiers
during the coming summer Mt Washington
were discussed. and Comrade G. L. Loehr
was instructed 10 continue the correspond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-09

Hoge, and addresses will be made by DIR.
Fair and Mavor Ellyson. Meetings for men
only will be held every evening next week,
commencing Monday. They will begin at
and close promptly at o'clock.
The meeting Monday evening viii be
conducted by Rev. DIR. Judkins, Tuesday
by Rev. Mr.. Turnbull, Thursday by Rev.
DR.. Tudor and Saturday by Rev. W. r.
Tillett.
Announcements for Wednesday and FRI
day will be made later.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-09
SUCCESSFUL REVIVAL.
The Henrico Homicide.

BENJAMIN Cluf or Clough, as it is some
times spelled-the fifth one of the ten ne
groes sent on TO the grand jury Of the
HenmcO County Court to answer the charge
of engaging in last Sunday mornings riot
in which Spott ClufT was killed, was ad-
mitted to bail yesterday morning.
The cases go over to the December term
of the County Court. which meets the
second Monday in the month. George
BRYAN. Esq, Of this city, has been re-
tanned TO assist Commonwealth's-Attorney
G. W. Thomas in the prosecution. Mr..
Hill Carter is associated with the gentle
men whose names were published yester'
day as counsel for the prisoners.
The ten men will probably elect to be
tried separately-at least counsel Is EN-.
ployed separately in each individual case.
Miles and Banks, supposed to have been
the principals in the killing, have not yet
been captured, but the officers of both
Henrico and Hanover are on sharp look.
ont for them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-09
u.In for the Old Ladies'

The Home for ladies in reduced circum-
stances, No. 507 north Fourth street, APP
peals to its friends TO remember them with
their usual liberality on Tuesday the 18th
of otember.
Contributions OF all kinds are needed
and will he most gratefully received. Tea,
coffee. sugar. flour, lard fish, provisions,
household supplies. table-linen. bed-linen,
and whatever is useful in largo family
viii be most acceptable to them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-09
THE T. P. A.
Prosperous Condition Of the Affairs Of the
virginia Division.


Virginia Division.
The Board of Directors ot the Virginia Di-
vision. Travellers Protective Association,
met al headquarters last night. President
Hone called il 10 order. but after finding
that there was no business OF importance
to be transacted the board adjourned to
meet again on Friday night, December 9th.
The books of Secretary Phillips show
that the division Is IN good condition
financially. and IN the list Of members are
many of the prominent businessmen IN the
State.
The Secretary has received twenty ap-
plieafious for membership during the past
month. which proves that interest IN tho
worthvalms of the association increasing,
and iObbers and manufacturers are alive to
the good work being done IN various ways
by these Knights Of the Grip"
The headauarters of the division will be
moved January LIST to more suitable rooms,
and will be fitted up in "a manner that VIII
make them an attractive resort 10 all CON-
mercial men in the city.
Virginia Division promises TO make a
creditable showing in the list OF States du-
ring the present year, and It Is confident ly
eypected that there will be fine results
from the line Of work that has already been
mapped out.
Mr. h. k. Sadler, the newly-elected men,
Der of the board, was present and display
ed great interest in association affairs.
Among the visitors present was AlT. W.
NJ Marriott. of Columbus, o., an old men,
ber and active worker.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-09
EorResistInc The Police.

The following cases We're tried IN the
Hastings Court yesterday:
John 4. Aillee, who was indicted for re-
sisting Policeman J.. w. Harmon in the
discharge of his duty, pleaded guilty and
was fined =.
Yarnus Mitchell (colored), resisting 20
liccmnn John ". Ralston. Pleaded guilty.
jailed for thirty days and Gned g.
Shirley Bailey. assaultine Policemen Il.
d. Chesterman aud j. II. Hulcher in the
discharge Of their duty. Pleaded guilty
and was Jailed for thirty days and tined -.
Oliver Thomas (coloredl, assaultng Po-
licemen Ogilvie, Hughes, Rex, and others
while in the discharge of their duty, was
imled for twelve months.
Harvey shelton Ccolored). for resisting
and assaulting the police, was sentenced
to twelve months IN Jail.
Charles Roy, for resisting the police, was
ac0uittcd