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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-08

unnnimous. and when the convention re-
assembled the Major was nominated py &c,
clnmntion. aud was brought forward ana
signIfed his acceptance and ms apprecia-
ton Of the honor.
NEGRO CHOSEN.
The firht over the Powhatan man was
mainly one between those who wanted
white person and those who desired
colored one. All of the representatives
from that county were in the latter class,
md the division in their ranks was between
the various colored aspirants. The whites
from Manchester and Chesterfield, though,
wanted one of their own race. but, after
four hours fight. the roll was called at
few minutes before O'Clock, and Harrl-
son, receiving q majority OF the votes, was
nominated by reclamation.
NOT A CANDIDATE.
Mr.. Davis was in no sense q candidate
and would not have accepted had he re-
ceived q majority vote.
Harrison made n brief speech accepting
the honor which he thought had been con.
ferred on him, and Venable being called
ont held the floor for several minutes and
reviewed his past services to the party, but
added that he did not feel called upon 10
say what he proposed 20 do IN this canvass
He minated that SOME of the comment az
TO him not being popular IN his county had
done him gross injustice.
After adopting a resolution endorsing
the State ticket the convention ADJOURNED.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-08
HE EXPERTS, WORK.
Full Conclusions Not Yet Reached rs 20
Mr. Wnndson's AcCznInts.

II will probably be several weeks before
the Finance Committee will lc able TO re-
mort 10 either branch of the Council the
condition of the accounts OF the late CITY
Collector Avlett Il. Woodson, who died IN
March. 1898 when his term Of Office would
have expired the lst Of July.
At tho meeting OF the committee frluay
afternoon the two expert accountants
Messrs Boudar and Crow-submlttsd u re-
port Giving the status Of affairs az iar as
they could ascertain from the data ut Their
command. Tho committee suggested an
other line Of inquiry for the experts. winch
it is thought will enable them not only 10
reach more accurate conclusions, Dut 10
urove the correctness Of the figures IN
many instances in their other statement.
FURTHER DgLAY.
This work will, of coarse, take some
time. perhaps . week OF ten days ana
then the committee will have to 60 over
the figures with great care, as they 90 not
wish to 90 before the Council until fully
prepared TO show beyond question that
all contained in their report ~ borne out
by the records.
One member of the committee expresses
the belief that q full and accurate report
could never be made. The idea Of the
committee seems 10 be only 10 give such
figures as car be thoroughly substantiated
in the overt Of any legal proceedings. =.
Mr.. Woodson's bond, the penalty OF
which was $50 600. was executed July 3.
1886. with the following endOrser9: Thomas
II. Gum, SIS, 900; Charles T. Palmer, So
600: James L. Gray, $4,000, and William
A. Palmer. $4,000.
THE sETTLEEEN-s.
Section Of chapter xiv OF the CITY Ordl-
nances provides: The collector shall daily
from the 18th TO the 3Oth Of June, lnclu-
sivc. and from the 18th TO the 3lst OF De-
cember inclusive pay into the city treasury
the amount received by him for city
taxes during the said. periods retain
inc commission of IS OF per
contum thereon. The amCalnt of taxes
received bv the collector between the 3Oth
of June and the 18th Of Dece uber and the
slst of December and the 18th of June fol-
lowing be shall pay into the city treasury
on Wednesday Of every week, retaing
commission of seven eighths OF l per
centum thereon.
Section ). The Collector shall make out
lists of the taxes received by him from the
18th to the 30th Of June, inclusive, ana
from the 18th to the 3lst of Dece .nbor, IN
elusive. showing the date Of receipts, the
names Of che persons charged with tax, the
amount charged and the amount paid the
Collector. And the Collector shall, as soon
A. practicable after the expiration of the
aforementioned periods of payments,
prepare an alphabetical arrengementof the
said lists for more convenient reference
thereto.
SO far rs could be learned yesterday
there is no general ordinance concerning
the settlement or examination of accounts
of city officers.
In the case of each officer there is pre-
scribed mode by which he shall make his
returns, &C.. as shown above, but nothing
further. There are court decisions, how
ever. affecting such matters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-08

pnny 10 this city on Monday. October 9TH,
That being their fall feld-day. The COM
pany will bring down from $50 to 200 men
with a band Of music.
Tho present officers were elected at the
annual meeting held at Faneuil Hall last
June, The whole roster is GOO men.
For period Of $50 years the company
has been in existence, having been organ
lied in 1888.
a similar organization exists in England,
of which the Prince Of Wales is an honor
ary member. and il artedates the Ameri-
can company nearly hundred years.
lieutenant West, Of tho II. l.. ]: Blues
Gin the absence from the city Of Captain
Sol. Cutchins), yesterday took the visitors
in charge and very courteously showed
them the principal points of interest in the
city, and has further engagements with
them for to-day.
The committee consists of Lieutenant
Edward Sullivan, Sergeant Grover, and
Sergeant George W. Mlls.
THIS command on MS way back from
Charleston few yearv ago stopped IN
Richmond one day and made notably fine
iinpresSiOn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-08
TO THE MEMORY OF WCKHAM.
A Statue of Bronze TO Perpetuate His
Gallant Deeds.

The movement 10 erect n suitable memo
rial To pcrpetuate the heroic life and gal
LIANT deeds Of the late General Williams {.
Wickham Is now sure 10 culmlnate IN en-
tire success.
The committee having the matter in
charge met at the Exchange Hotel yester-
day and spent some time talking II over.
Mr.. Edward Y. Valentine, the Richmond
sculptor, was present by invitation and
gave the committee the benefit OF ms views
and made some very valuable suggestions.
After free discussiOnit was unanimous
" determined to erect a bronze statue SIM
liar in dimensions base, pedestal. and fig
ure to that of Stonewau Jackson now IN
the Capitol Square.
IL is the purpose OF the committee and
the friends Of the brave and dauntless Con-
fedcratc TO prepaSe memorial to the Lo-
gislaturc asking 10 be allowed 10 place tho
statue in the Capitol Square, where 1t Will
come under the observation not only of
the citizens of Richmond for generations
to come, but to all who visit the capital Of
the Old Dominion.
The gentlemen constituting the commit
tee are ex-senator John Callahan. of Ports
mouth. chairman; c. L. Dabney, secretary;
w. Is. Waldron. Z. c. Meredith, and W. j.
Binford. All five Of them were present
yesterday.
Another meeting will be held next We'd
nesdav, when Valentines studio Will be
visited and the contract for the statue viii
probably then be awarded.
This move originated among the en-
ployes of the Chesapeake and Ohio rail-
way (of which General WickhGm was Tor
many years and up to the time Of his death
the active manager), all of whom were SIN
cerely devoted TO the deceased, whose
memory they tenderly cherish and revere.
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tCommun,cated.1
Big Land sales.

CLrrroN FoRGE. VA, Sept. @, 1889.
The first sale Of lots at the proposed iu-
dustrial town Of Iron Gate, in Allegheny
county, took place on the 9Th. Up 10 that
date not foot Of land had been sold, the
Improvement Company preferring TO have
a substantial basis OF future population
before seeking 10 induce investment. The
sale was advertised but few days. not
withstanding which it drew good attend
ance from the principal cities OF Virginia
Richmond. Roanoke. Lynchburg, Staun-
ton. and other places, as well as from ada
cent States.
The bidding was lively and the prices
realized very gratifying 80 those who feel
an interest in the up-bulding of indus
trial towns in the Old Dominion.
Within four hours $4,000 worth OF lots
were sold. Mr.. George II. POindexter. of
Richmond, conducting the sale. In some
instances lots were sold at from to 250 per
cent. advance on the company rating. Al
ter the sale lots purchased changed hands
at a substantial advance-the highest
priced lots being in greater demand.
As we remarked the basis OF Iron Gate
as a manufacturing town Is substantial
one. The location IS in the very centre Of
the irOn-prOducing section Of Virginia, ana,
quality considered. we may almost say OF
the South. Within \ radius of i've mics
are the furnaces of Low Moor. LOngdalc;
and Princess. now in active operation ana
annually turning out about 10000 tons OF
the best quality Of pig-lron grading at the
very top of the market in the principal
iron centres of the country.
In addition 20 these and IN easy access
are the Victoria. Callie. Roaring Run, and
other furnaces and vast iron deposits. The
proximity of the great cOal-helds of IA
nawha and New river enables the best OF
fuel 10 be delivered at minimum rates.
But the iron Gate Company docs not
rely solely upon the natural surroundings,
advantageous ~ they are. They are de-
termined 10 take advantage of the oppor-
tunity offered by the iron trade already
established here. and TO reduce the furnace
output To the finished article. To this end
they are now erecting a rollIng-mill % em-
ploy from two hundred 10 three hundred
hands, and have contracted also for the r.
moyal ot the Hanging Rock stoye-ioundry
from lronton, OHIO.
NEGOTIATIONS are also pending for the
establishment OF the first basic steel plant
in the South and have SO far progressed
that this industry may be said 20 be practi-
cally assured. These. together with .
number of minor manufactures, constitute
a real foundation for manufacturing city
Of no mean proportion.
The iron-gate enterprise rs already q sue
cess, with a most hatterng prospect before
it. ). q. L.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-08
WORK AT RICHMOND COLLEGE,
Extensive improvements Made During the
Vacation.

Extensive improvements have been in
progress at the college during the yaca-
ton. DR.. G. II. Ryland. superintendent
of grounds and buildings, has had work
men engaged reiitting the old presidents
house, formerly occupied by. Professor
Harris. for Professor Puryear, the present
chairman of the faculty. He has also let
the contract for grading thecampus on the
Broad-street front TO A. l.. Philips, and
the work is progressing finely. When COM
pletod there will be much finer appear
ance than the public has been used to on
that side of the college promises. The
scientific department, in the south wing, IS
being enlarged, and the work Is nearly
done Large coal-vaults have been erect
ed. and the entire interior of the main
building and all the dormitories have been
reftted and put in order for the approach
ing session The various improvements
to the outside of the main edifice will be
further prosecuted in the autumn.
The outlook for students Is very good.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-08

We beg to announce 10 the patrons of
orr house and the public that Mr.. Jacob
Cans has assumed the management of our
Richmond house. and We bcspeak for HIM
the good wishes accorded 20 his brother.
the late MIR. William Cans, assuring them
that the efforts of Our house IN the past
will in his hands bee fully sustained IN the
future. Our interests have been closely
identified with tins city and State for thir-
teen years past, and we gratefully ac-
knowledge that our efforts have had the full
measure of appreciation accorded them.
Our recent sad bereavement has called
forth many expressions of a gratifying
character towards our firm from the press
of this city and State. rs well AZ the general
public. whose unanimous opinion was that
"in every effort that tended 10 the better
ment Of the city and State the house of
s. Saks a Co. aided more than liberally'
II our past course has justified this opiu-
ion we can assure the public that we will
leave nothing undoue 10 deserve % IN the
future. We rely on the merits of our goods
and prices and the treatmt we accord YOU
for n continuance Of the favor of your
patronage. Very respectfully,
4. S,Ks q Co.
Richmond. "a, September 4. 1889
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-08
Tho Event of the Week.

The talk Of the town for the past week
was the receptiou~and fall and winter
opening at 1.-The Boston, September 5th
closed the first six months of very sue
cessful career for the popular. clothing
headquarters. On that day their unc-
oualled stock Of fall and winter goods was
displayed. In the afternoon reception
was hold. Thestore was handsomely deco
rated with choice flowers, potted plants,
and ferns. Messrs. Schwarzschiid and
Werthem and all Of their attaches wera in
full dress. Stems Orchestra dscoursed
lovely music. and from until 2. W. the
store was thronged with representative la
dies and gentlemen. All the ladies re-
ceived elegant sour0Us.
II was "a swell" reception, and Mossrs.
Schwarzschild and Wertheim are 20 be
congratulated on its perfect success. The
Boston opens the season under bright sur
roundugs and with hest wishes for ITS sue
cess, and Mt the annual reception on its
first birthday, in March next, We hope 10
be there to see and hear.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-08
Masters OF the Royal secret.

Dalcho Consistory, No. |, Masters Of tho
ROYAL Secret, SD degree, Ancient and Ac-
cepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, was
organized last night at st. Adams Hall,
with the following officers: Charles A.
Nesbtt, master of the Kadosh; William
Ryan, prior of the Kadosh; S. MEG.
Fisher, preceptor of the Kadosh w L.
Turner, chancellor; W. o. English, hospi-
taller; f. +. Parham, Washington, ID. c.,
orator; Ed. n. Eubank, registrar; X. b.
Snead, treasurer; Jacob W. Swain,
Lynchburg. primate; Preston Belyin,
marshal of ceremony; L. Newman Eubank,
Lynchburg, expert.
The offices Of constitution and lnstalla-
ton were conducted by Captain John f.
Mayer, inspectors general for Virginia, and
were singularly solemn and impressive.
This completes the schedule Of Scottish
Rite bodies below the Supreme Council of
the 33d and last degree, the other bodies
being John J.. Roper Lodge of Perfection,
No. 5, w. o. English, sd degree, venerable
master; Pelican Chapter, No. 2. Knights
Rose Croix, William Ryan, sod degree, mas
ter, and st. Omar Council, No. /. Knights
Kadosh. Rev. Hartley Carmichael, COM
mander.
The consistory elected eleven petitioners
Knights Kadosh) TO receive the degrees
at the next conclave. This is the only
body of this rank of the obedience of the
Supreme Council, General Albert Pike
grand commander. in the State OF Virginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-08
TIE REAL ESTATE MARKET.
Deeds Recorded in the City aud County
Yesterday.

Yesterday
The following deeds Of bargain and sale
were admitted to record in the Richmond
Chancery Court yesterday:
Thomas H. Briggs and wife 10 Nancy
West and others, 70 feet on south side
Cedar street near Seventeenth, Sl200.
A. Dudley Brown and wife to Dr. Charles
S. Mills, trustee - feet on west Pine street
between Cumberland and Beverley, i'm
proved, $1,000
G. p. /. Burgwyn and wife to the War
wick Park Transportation Company, "a
feet on south side Wharf street, S4OO.
CITY of Richmond to Friends Asylum
for Colored Orphans" 189 feet on st. Paul
street between Federal and Charity, beng
Lots "a and SO in DuvaPs addition, 81.
n. ID. Hargrove and others, trustees, to
the Home Building Company, 81 feet on
south side Marshall street between First
and Second. improved, $4,000.
William j. Gentry, Jr., substitute trus-
tee and others, to Mary A. Fucker, q feet
on west side Seventeenth street near
Brown or Darlington, $500.
Richard and Catherine lHary TO >. n.
Vaughn, 80 feet on east side Ninth street
south of Byrd. improved, 81 -2O.
Samuel Michaels and wife to Mary A.
Smith, wife of John Smith, So feet on
Twenty-ffth street, northeast corner Nj,
improved, $500.
HENBICO COUNTY COURT.
John T.. Ferguson and Powhatan Ro-
berts's heirs TO Martin W. Lakewood, lS
feet on west side Twenty-ninth street be-
tween and T, $50.
G. p. f. Burgwyn and wife to Warwick
Park transportation Company. two certain
parks or tracts Of land on James river,
81 200.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-08
HENRICO SUPERVISORS.
A Session of Several Hours and Much
Work Done.

The Board of Supervisors Of Henrico
county held an adjourned meeting at the
courthouse yesterday at II o'clock.
Present: Messrs. IL. ID. Goddin (chalr-
mani. c. W. Lyme, W. ii. Lyons, and DR..
X. A. Patterson.
The usual routine of county business was
attended to and very large number of
bills ordered TO be paid. A spirit OF
economy ruled, as it did nj the last meet
ing, when the school appropriations were
cut down.
The poor question " was discussed, and
the board voted TO reduce the pay Of the
oyorseer Of the poor for the delivery OF
rations TO the outside poor from four
dollars per day TO two.
At 4 O'Clock p. NJ. the board adjourned to
meet Thursday next at Ii O'clock, at which
time Treasurer Anderson promised to
make his report and return of delinquents,
which, after being passed upon by the
board, goes Immediately TO the Auditor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-08
TO MANUFACTURE CHEMICALS.
Judge Wexford Grants a Charter to the
A. Is. G. Company.

judge Wexford. Of the City Circuit Court,
YESTERDAY granted a charter to the A. Is. G.;
Chemical Company, which Is incorporates
for the purpose of manufacturing and sell
ING medicinal compounds. with power 70
acquire and own such improvements, ma
ohinery. aud other personal property as
NAV be usefully employed III such manu-
factuTe and sale.
The capital stock is TO be not less than
$1,000 nor more than goo, 600, to be d.
yided into shares of $500 each. The com.
pany may hold not exceeding five acres OF
real estate on which to transact Its bust
ness. and such other real estate as may be
acquired bona fde by way of security for
debts, &c. The principal office Is to be IN
this city
The officers for the first year are; Presi;;
dent. L. A. Barber; President. Samuel
II. Pulliam: Secretary and Treasurer,
George 5. NashOn, Jr. Manager and Manu-
featuring Chemist, Henry Froehling; d.
rsctors, the above and Jackson Guy, Is. IL.
Nash, W. Ii. Nash. and Edward $. Rose.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-08
An r,c.rren, cba,c. f., . s,.,

Dir. j. q. Gardner. Of Washinqto, n ~
who inadequate a reputation as n f..t ~
Bile shoemaker through the pafro.o '.'''',
Mrs. Cleveland and the fashi6ratie .. W
OF Washington has gone into fho ei....
business. He is about disposuy ri
shoe business for that purposo. t,. f
desiring % purchase tho same. wiz, ..
lasts and patterns. can DO ao M a ..'..
figure, and on very moderate tnru.
plying 10 !. George Gardner. l7slr.,
yania avenue. Washington. -. e.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-08
Tho Price OF CITY Water for Families.

Councilman J. Taylor Stratton has writ
ten a letter TO President Campbell calling
attention 20 the construction given the
city ordinance by the Water-Department
officers in cases where two families occupy
one house-that each must pay the water
tax
Mr.. Campbell has referred the communi-
cation the City Attorney.
III the law is as construed il ought 10 be
amended. 1t is economy that forces two
or more families TO occupy one house. IL
is because they can't get separate dwell
ings within their means that they consent
TO 90 together into one. and If there is any
deviation from the old-timo charges il will
be an unpopular move.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-08
EInrd.strert Lots Adynncinc.

Mcssrs. L. i. Chafiin e Co., Real Estate
Agents. have sold for Mr. j. &. Shafer. the
hand ONE lot on corner of Floyd and Lin
den streets. 3j feet front. ut 500 per foot.
Mr. Charles j.. Brown. the purchaser. viii
build handsome residence on the lot.
This firm predicts sutfeniug of prices Of
land all around the city. The demand for
houses is very active. and parties having
houses to rent or sell would do well 10 call
and see K. b. Chafin N Co.. who advise
parties wishing to buy to do 50 before any
further advance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-08
Thc Dnnlop VIII

These welLknown Flour.ng.'I. t.
passed intonc hands. Mr. War.-u 20
has purchased them and is rov r-..
10 furnish the trade w.th f.. ...
Dunlop Patent Flour. a. wT
other brands ~ Flour Tho r....
ton Of these mills will D. ms..,.... ~
MOore being determined % i.yat..
Of wheat and make the best --,f.. ,
Flour.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-08

SUTTON & CO.. , r. ~. two-sfory n0.fa.. -
denco "a tho town ~ Ashland
JAS. MACDOl GALL. 1000 a. ~. H t
Broai street. bar fixtures. i.rn-",
pump, g..
HENRY T. STAPLES & CO. q D.. n. fir
framed building ora the CORNER 70 DO
Second streets. tO be- remove T.
WILLIAM JENKINS 81 son, D.. 20 T.. NE. 81
ana banana
GEORGE ". MAYO. i0o0 a. g.. funiilr. ..
pets, organs, books, 81.
coy 4 KIDER la.lO Z. ~. grenn 81 ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-08
Or. Ryiand to Preach a Centennial Sermon

Rev. G. II. Ryland, ID. d.. left the city
yesterday for Portsmouth. Va, where be
breaches the sermon 10 celebrate the one
hundredth anniversary of the Court-Street
Baptist church-Rev A. 4. Owen, ID. d.,
pastor. The Virginia Baptist Historical
Society, Of which DIR. Ryland is the secre-
tary. has underworld for several years past
20 interest the Baptists Of the State in col
lecting and preserving the materials Of
their history, and these centennial occa-
mons are doing much to advance the work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-08
The Killing of Britt.

Mr.. W. s. Pitcher. the employer Of Will
BAN BRITT, the driver who was killed on
Friday afternoon, states that from what he
can learn. and he is pretty sure his IN
formation is correct, Britt was not killed
by the mule running over him but was
crushed by the combined weight OF the
s,.rt nd ll,aA n, Il
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-08
I. Anderson, ". Tslley, James Allen Miss

IT. Anderson, w. Tslley, James Allen, Miss
Jacobs, and Richard L. Traylor.
Mr.. Leo schwarzschild has gone TO New
York on a brief business trip.
Misses Mary and Meleena Tougan, of No.
26is east CLAY street. are spending their
vacation with Mr.. and Mrs. II. X. Yeats. nj
Midlothian, Chesterfield county, Va.
Mr.. Arthur Percy. after years of faithful
service. WAS graduated from the Male Or
phan Asylum Friday. He leaves this IN;
stitution with first-class record in all
that goes to make useful and honorable
young man. A collation. was served IN ms
honor. and he had other tokens of respect
and cgtpom
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-08
Langston nd One Capitol.

Professor John NJ. Langston was at the
Capitol yesterday morning hoping to see
Governor Lee and urge the pardon OF
young Langston, who is serving term in
the penitentiary for killing another colored
man. The Professor was unable to see the
Governor. as at that hour the Latter was not
in the city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-08
Rarrnlns i'm Planos.

We have in thorough order, guaranteed
one Steinway, one Hartman, one Weber,
and one Chickering. 1t is 10 the interest
OF any one wishing Piano 10 see our IN
struments before purchasing. If easy
terms are wanted we can furnish them.
MANLY b. RAMOS 4 Co.,
Min street next To the corner Of Ninth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-08
u.nrieo County Conrt.

The September term of this court, Of
which Hon. Edmund g. Minor Is judge,
will commence tomorrow morning at IL
O'Clock. This is quarterly or grand-jury
term, but the criminal docket has not many
eases on il. The session does not promise
"a he n bflay one