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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-22
A Ring stolen ana Recovered.

On Monday evening last Mrs. J. Llchten'
stein had a valuable diamond ring stolen.
Having failed TO find 1t after thorough search
bad been made, wednesday morning Mr.
Lichtenstein employed Wren's Detective
Agency to investigate the case.
Mfr. Wren called at the residence, aud after
interviewing the young eOlored nurse OF
Mrs. Lichtenstein's and the girls mother, q
nurse in a family living next door, con-
cluded that the theft was committed by one
OF them. He informed the mother and
daughter that the ring must be found before
O'Clock In the afternoon, and in good time,
say about 4:3O =. b., the young nurse sue
eeeded In iadiDg the ring III one OF the
buresu>drawers Of Mrs. Licbtensten, much
to the delight Of the owner. who priced 1t
not only for its intrinsic value, but also from
the tact that II was her engagement ring.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-22
NICARAGUA CANAL.
The Presidents OF the Construction
COMPANY IN Richmond.

Mr.. A. c. cheney. OF New York. president
Of the Nicaragua Cansl Construction Com
pany. arrived in the city yesterday from
Washington. accompanied by his wife. They
are en- route TO Florida. and viii probably
leave here this evening for the land Of ilow-
ers. While here they are the guests OF Mr..
r. 4. Lancaster, n director OF the canal COM
pany.
SIR. A. G. Menocal. chief engineer Of the
canal who was in the city on Wednesday
returned to Washington yesterday. ono OF
the objects OF his visit was TO see the work
ing OF the poIe.rosd engine made by the
Richmond Locomotive aud Machinery orks,
and IL is thought several Of these engines
will be contracted for to be used I'm the work
o! construction. The engine was seen ope-
rating on pine poles. from which the rough
bark had not been removed, and these were
only spiked down. The machine gave q
very satisfactory exhibition, climbing grade
OF go feet 10 the mile. Mr.. Cheney also
visited The Loc0motive-W Works Yesterday.
Richmond people are very much interested
in the success OF the canal enterprise, about
one million dollars Of the stock OF which IS
held here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-22

Meade IIsskIns. Esq, Of the Richmond
bar, was In the ciiv YESTERDAY.
Miss Msry Turpbull, OF Petersburg, IL the
guest OF Mrs. George +. Gary, op Porter
street.
Dir. w. T.. Gary, OF Henderson, y. C., q
former resident OF this city, IL here on
yisit.
Tue interest in the revivsl meetings At the
Central Methodist church Il unsbatsd. and
the attendance continues large, despite the
unfayorable weather.
On the last day 81 THIS month The water
will be turned out OF the canal for the pur-
pose Of repairing the hesdgstes. 10 VIII
lake about a week % repsir them.
The Hastings Court which Is engaged IN
the confederation of chsncery matters, VIII
probably adjourn Tor the term on saturday.
Mr. BepIamin p. owen. Jr, OF the Eve-
uing Leader and the Richmond Times. has
been too much indsposed for the past two
days 20 be ont.
Dir. James +. Bradley yesterday sold 70
Mr. Charles Keller a lot fronting thirty feet
on Hullstreet between Thrieenth and Four.
teentn streets for $50 per foot.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-22
A,eooi-Page NupiiaIS.

Mr. Charles q. Alsood, II popular young
gentleman OF Petersburg aud Miss Ada NJ.
Page, the attractive daughter Of Samuel M.
Page, ESQ, were married wednesday sitter.
noon at the residence OF the brides father,
1902 Ross street. The double plrlors were
flied with friends OF the young couple and
the two families to witness the ceremony,
which was performed by Rev. George c..
Vandersllce. OF the Ilgh-Street Methodist
church, Petersburg, Of which the groom
Is a member.
Among The gentlemen present were Judge
Witt, Justice Crutchfed, ex-Justice Rich
srdson, Mr.. William p. Lawtou, Clerk OF
the Hastings Court, Sergeant Thomas, Clerk
White and 'Baiiif Turner, OF the Police
Court, and Deputy.Sergesnts Macon and
Lee.
The bride wore a brown silk, with dia.
moud ornaments.
An elegant supper was served and The
guests were most Hospitality entertained.
SIr. and Mrs. AlgOOd left on the S:0j train
for their future home 10 Petersburg.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-22
CITY LiCENSE-TAxEs.
Finance Committee Meet 30 Hear
objections to Assessments.


The Committee on Finance having after
much consideration established what I'm their
opinion should be the amount OF license
taxes assessed on all professional and trades
people. gave notice that list would be
open for the inspection OF the public in the
Office OF the Commissioner OF the Revenue.
This was done some ten days ago, and ac-
cording 10 their usual custom the committee
invited all persons feeling aggrieVed 10 sp-
pear before them yesterday afternoon and
state their objections.
Acting upon this invitation several per~
sons came before the committee, but there
was no great objection made to the latteT's
decision.
Tne committee will SIT In the Chancery-
Court room again this evening from to Z
O'Clock TO hear others who usY wish to
come before them, after which action will be
taken upon all cases TO which attention has
heen called
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-22
REV. NruaII Returns Home.

Rev. Jabez Hall, who has been called TO
the pastorate OF SeyenthStr Christian
church, and who preached for that congre-
cation twice last Sunday and also on
wednesday night, returned to his home in
Cleveland. Ohio, yesterday.
MIR. Hall has not as yet decided whether
ne will accept the call here, but will deter
mine soon alter reaching home. The menu
bers of his congregation are very 10th TO give
him up, and are using every means in their
power TO keep him in Cleveland.
Mr.. Hall expressed himself as much pleased
with Richmond aad its people. The congre-
CATION OF SeventhsStreet church greatly ad-
naire him, aud 1t will delight them II be
should accept the pastorate OF their church.
MIR. Hall has received an offer OF profes-
sorsbiD in Hiram College, OHIO, since he was
called TO this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-22
'Y'he g5uigraRf.

Mr.. Pete Baker appeared last night at The
Mozart to an excellent house notwithstand'
ing the incemency OF the weather.
.'The EmIgrant" is a play IN four acts,
and the plot hinges on the attempted abduc'
ton OF mother and her child, ard gives
abundant opportunity to Mr.. Baker to dis
play his versatility Of talent In delinelting u
variety OF characters. He was encOred IN
each song and dsnce, and Is much after the
style OF Emmett. whom he certainly rivals.
Little Oracle Euler is a wonder, singing
and dancing beautifully. She Is only seven
years old.
The costumes IN the last act were very fine.
Mr.. Baker IN the tObo9 gaming song wore a
handsome and genuine tobogganning suit.
The Emigrant should draw crowded
bon.Cg
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-22
Itvss George NOT Zoe McGovcrn.

1t was Mr.. George McGoyern, the former
superintendent OF the Western Union Tele-
graph Company here, and not Joe hcGov-
ern, as has been stated in some OF the papers,
who had his ieg broken in jersey City in
boarding train for Washington, where ne
WAS gong to attend Harrson's inaugura-
iion. According TO the New York TIL
Dane's account OF the accident TO Mr..
McGovern he was deserted In the station at
Washineton By every body except the por-
ter, "aud the car In which he sat was shunted
to one side where il would be out Of the way.
No crulches could be had and the porter was
unable to carry him. Such thing as ind-
Ing surgeon was out OF the question. There
was nothing to cat. The porter was brlbed
to telegraph for McCiOYern's brother, who
lives on the Virginia Midland road about
1fty miles from Washington. but when the
latter arrived be was helpless, fetching
neither medicine, food, nor drink. The car
containing the sufferer remained in the yard
eighteen hours, and then started back TO
New YORK, where It arrived twelve hours
later. McGoyern still unable TO move about"
The wounded man is stopping with Mr..
Jonah White. OF New York. and IS I'M
proving. but does not anticipate attending any
more inaugurttions. MIR. Joe McGovern
said yesterday that he hopes yet TO attend
Cleyeland's Inauguration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-22

Gilmer aud Graham, g., 300; John NJ. and
Michael q. McEvoy and their wives and
james II. McEvoy to Sallie d. S;ou,'s irus.
tee, 40 80 feet on the north side Of Byrd
street between First and Second, SI3j; II.
seldom Taylor and wife TO Henry T. Richie
son. 10 feet on The east side OF Fourth street
between Leigh and Jackson. Sl,S5A
Henrico: II. ID. Goddin TO John w. Cor
don and II. l.. Cabell. 30 acres known as
Chestnut Grove. Sll.675; Henry Neurobr
and wife to slater. Myers & Co., % Sl-l00
acres on Brook turnpike. $4,000; J. L. aud
L. Neurohr's trustees 10 Henry Neurohr,
32t acres on Brook turnpike, S2,100; l.. {.
Tinsley and vile TO Galilean Fishermen As
sociation, 23lt feet on Moore street, southeast
corner OF Dinneen, $500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-22
0eF gor Ctncianati,

General-Mauager Harrahan and Mr. Cars
ling, superintendent OF motiye-power OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio railway. left Yesterday
morning at 8 O'Clock on n special train for
Cincinnati. They we're met at Charlottes-
vile by President ingalls,, who is also en-
route for Cincinnati.
MIR. II. II. Wayt, late stenographer TO Mr.
NJ. Leonard, superintendent OF telegraph,
has been appointed s,enograDber to General
Manager Harr9han, and left with him.
The clerical force In the office OF the gene
raj manager. together with the ear account.
ants Office. will remove 10 Cincinnati April
lei This will probably he the only change
thst will be made IN the offices here for the
traspnf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-22

The will OF John $. DOdson was admitted
N probate in the Chancery Court yesterday.
Tbe estate is valued at $4,000. The interest
Of deceased in tho hotel business is left TO
his wife, Mrs. Kate Dodson, and to his sou.
charles Il. Dodson, to be divided equally
between them. Out OF the residue OF the
sstate s3. 600 Is left 10 Charles y. Dodson.
Tbe balance OF the estate goes to Mrs. Kate
Dodsou during her life and st her death Is TO
divided equally between Misses Mary aud
Kate Dodson. The piano at the Hotel Dod-
sen Is left to the two daughters named.
Mrs. Kate Dodson qualified rs executfix Of
the will.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-22
uns Annn.ITnnr

The Committee on Streets met at the City
Engineers Office yesterday morning and pro.
ceeded IN hacks TO make the annual tour OF
inspection OF the streets. The western part
OF the city was visited yesterday and the
eastern portion will be Inspected Of some
early day.
After all the streets are examined the CON-
miltee will bold meeting and recommend TO
the Council where the money appropriated to
the street department can be expended to
the best advantage during the present year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-22
wsrk OF the Ambulance.

At i2:lJ o'clock yesterday Afternoon the
city ambulance was summened to attend
Thomas Moseiey, young white man. who
had mashed his rieht hand In press Ia the
printing establishment OF Ezekiel 4 Nunna-
msker. No. l2i7 east Main street. Has baud
was dressed and be vas left.
The ambulance was called TO the new City
Hall al Las r. NJ. 10 one Of the operatives
who was suffering from neuralgia Of The
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-22
were prepared to submit the nsme OF that
person he could be found at bis residence.

Bette Thomas Lewis Is represented by
Edgar Allan, Esq. ex-Judge Edmund Wad-
dill, Jr., Hon. George l.. and Frank W.
Christian, Colonel w. w. Gordon, and ex-
Judge Il. G. Burks.
The heirs at law are represented by Mcssrs.
Staples e. Munford, Guy & Gillian. OF
this city, and Messrs. Green & Green. Of
Danyille.
II. q. Cannon. Lsq. Is counsel FOR the cll.
rators-Messrs. Mann 5. and w. II. QuarIes.
THE MAN FOR THE PLACE.
For the position OF receiver Mr.. n. w.
Bowe Is mentioned, aud il was understood
last night that counsel would very likely
agree TO present his name for the position.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-22

Having determined to discontinue The sale
Of Liqu0rs on tho lsi OF May. Ye Offer for
sale our stock now on hand 40 cost. They
must be- sold az once.
We viii continue the Grocery business.
and hope 10 have frequent and large orders
from our friends in the citv ana throughout
The State. +. q. RoBsEr'oN x BgOtnfR.
Fancy Gr0ccrs. C22 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-22
Pronerrr rrnn.re-.

Richmond: John r. Bosieux's trustee TO
James =. Harcam, % feet on the west side
OF Fourth street near Louisiana, sl10; Henry
Croskey and wife to 10th & Fleming. 80 l-6
feet on the west side OF Fifteenth street be-
tween Main and Cary, SO, $50; T. G. jack
son, special commissioner, TO Charles l.. De.
noon, 200 feet on the south side OF Louisiana
street corner OF FIrt, s2,7.5; Philip Mayer
aud vile 10 Mrs. Ada Beaales, 90 feet on
the north side Of uarshall street between
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-22
na.rnnf Aldermen To-Nizhr.

The Beard OF Aldermen will meet tonight
at Z O'Clock 10 consider the ordinance making
appropriations for 1889. This ordinance
has been once passed by the Board and Com
mon Council, but was vetoed by the Mayor.
The lower branch at their meeting Monday
night passed The ordinance over the veto.
The meeting tonight Is called for the pur-
pose OF deciding whether the ordinance
shall stand Notwithstanding the veto.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-22
sha,.nou a gtttxen.

Several months as.o white womsn named
Johanna Lyons was adIudSed iunatic and
sent 70 Jail She was not at that tine re,i-
dent OF Virgins. and therefore could not DO
sent 10 one OF the State asylums. The wo-
man having been incarceTaicd long enough
10 become a citizen Of tho state. wednesday
she was taken 10 the asylum at Williams
hurg
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-22
FIrsmea's Meeting Postpoaed.

Last night was the time for Richmond
Council, No. 3, Of the state Firemen's As
s0ciIlon, 10 meet 10 perfect their organiza-
ton. Not quorum OF The meinbers being
present. President j. II. Redwood post"
poned action until April I'd, when the coun-
ell will meet in the Hustings-COurt room.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-22
A sucna.tfnI PhYsici,n.

In large aad lucrative practice running
through number Of years, my husband.
BY using swlfrs SPECIFIC. -estcred health
to a gr sai many =, ,Ople IN whose cases all other
remedies had proSsn useless 70 give list
would DO 10 write tho history VI stubborn maa-
dies and remarkable aud wonderful cures. 1
will mention tho case Of = young man anil;tei
with tlood-poison for i've years. ne was help
less Tor yesr-was blind for como days, sud
his case seemed incurable-for under the usual
treatment ne had grown worse until his condl-
ton was. 10 say the least, horrible rheunatisn
came on 10 add 10 his sunerlnga DR.. Love pre-
scribed swiit's specific. ami by ~ use the poison
was gradually forced out OF his system, the sight
restored. the rheumatism cured. sud to-day he
Ia q sound and healthy man. my husband ro-
garded srifts Specific as the Dest-knorn meii-
cine for diseases which IL professsd 10 cure.
Ms. J. I. LOVE-
Leesbgo. Co.. September %. 1888.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-22
noNALO. MoNIeonEm oor1ry. yArl

HsIc1 @. 1880.
Enclosed You viii find tweaiy.Gye cents,
for which please serd me smother bottle of
Ve-tPOckct cure I rave been such a
sufferer from Dyspepsia f0r 80 Tong tnow
IN my eighteth yea.). aud ind nothing more
efcacious than your medicine. II | should
ne entirely relieved of It shalt certainly
sound Il, praise. Very truly N0ur-,
Ms. SARAH ". kESr.
OLD DOWISIoN SPECIALLY C0sPANT, Rich
mond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-22

Those who desire a nice Roast II b II f0r
sunday dinner or iuiry pi,ct ~ spring
Lamb should leave their orders to-day with
A. Eichel. NO. 3l5 north sixth street. who
has large supply OF lir.t.ciis' Meats on
hand
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-22

heart lie was taken to bis hone, No. iii3
west Clay street.
The isst esH was at 5:i0 o'clock 10 the
Chesspeske and Ohio shops 10 Charles schios.
man, who had two Of his fingers cut OF oy
circular saw. lie was takea TO his home ~
I'll Catherine street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-22

Bazar for ApfN, With all ihc latest fashions.
can be found a. y. Leonard, NeW,dcalcr.
onS Main .trapt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-22

For purity. strength, economy, and cura-
tive power Hoods sarsaparilIa has no equal
Try II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-22

TO0THAcHE, FACEAcnK. lNFlA1ED ASD
SORE EYES are certainly cured by PoSBs
EXTRACT. sold in our bottles only.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-22
Curbsteue Ciuh.

This able and active Democratic organlza-
tion will have IN important meeting at their
headquarters tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-22
The Ranner Year of the Banner Com.
many.

The Foriv.iour,h Annual Report OF the
New York Life for The year ending January
/, 1889 shows:
l. An increase Of over half million dol
lars IN interest receipts over the ugufes of
1887.
,. An increaie az oesrly one aud hall
million dollars IN benefits to policy-noldef..
3. 40 increase Of over one and hah mil
Hon dollars in surplus for dividends over
January I, lSSS.
4. An increase % over three million dol
lars IN annual income over the ngures ol
1887.
3. An increase of over ten million dollars
in assets over the .pta IS OF January I. 1888.
q. An Increase II sixty million dollars In
insurance in force over the tgmes OF Janu-
arv /, 1898.
Z. A total income in 1883 OF over twenty
five million dollars
$. Assets January !, 1889, over ninety
three million dollars.
9. New insurance written IN iSSS, over one
hundred ard twenty-five million dollars.
10. Insurance In force January /. 1880.
nearly four hundred aud twenty million dol
lars.
INCOME.
There are only seven oi the tweuiy-nine
lie companies ~ the country that have 49,
sets IN the amount ~ The New lo.k ihe.-
annual income. The total iucome n ell
other companies = llss than tive times that
OF HE New York Iiff.
The amount Of this company'S insurance
bonds now beng taken 10y the capitalists OF
the country T. simply astounding.
The income snd disbursements of the
company surpa,s those oi any state in the
American Uni0n. lts sr,umulaied asset,
are greater than the capital NJ the Bank ~
England. lis new insurance written m lsNS
was greater than he value or an iarm laud,
IN the state u Connecticut. It's insurance
IN force Jinuary J. 1889. was greater than
the value OF tho annual wheat ctop OF the
United states. &. L. LVfoRD,
Assistant superintendent Atoncies.
qlStlst Man street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-22

After suffering with nervous prostraiion for
years take DR.. Honieys Celery, Beef, and Iron.
and be cured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-22
TO FILL THE PLACE.

judge Fitzhugh, after delivering the
opinion. announced that be would allow the
counsel representing the different interests
time 10 confer together TO agree on some
person who may be satisfactory to all per-
sons Interested. aud said that when they
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-22

Msrsfera's Acid phosphate,
useful ia all forms OF Dyspepsia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-22

All that the Court ought to do in the pres
ent state OF the case, and all that 1t has de-
cided to do Is 10 determine who shall have
The custody and management OF the property
IN dispute pending the litigation OF the title,
so that II or It's proceeds may be delivered
10 the elaimau. who shall establish the right
to il. | now think. after careful considera-
tlon, that object can be best attained through
the agency of receiver.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-22
TIrE ONLY QUESTION.

And looking to the issues made by the
pleadngs as they now stand, aud finding
that the title to the property in question Is
disputed, the only question which, it seems
to me, ought now to decide is whether
pending litigation concerning the title TO the
property in controversy the Court can law
fully and with safety T. the donee OF the
gilt il she shall succeed in maintaining It's
validity, place the property which is the sub
iect OF the gift in the hands Of the admins
traitor to be administered by him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-22
PRAY pom MISSIONS.

Give a missionary tone 10 the exercises oil
the school. Let prayers ascend for It's snc-
cess That which We slug about and pray
over takes hold Of our lives. Stimulate the
disnosition TO give TO missionary purposes.
lei the Church support the scnool and ict
the scholars give 10 spread the truth OF Goo
throughout the earth. Organize the SCHOOLS
and classes into missionary societies. Inc
cnltiyation OF the missionary spirit is not an
ontion. but an Obligation. TO omit the
soirit OF missions IS 10 omit Cnrst' Tue
glorious central sun OF the Church. SET Tue
yonng ,eet OF the children In the right way,
and YOU start them oa road that VIII lead
10 God and Heaven.
OTHER VIEWS.
MIR. T. II. Elicit, OF Grace.stree Baptist
school. spoke on the same subject, ana shd
,hst bis school had asked the church Tor an
smount OF money TO carry on the sch0oa,
nd then the school funds are devoted 70
,ni.sionsry work aud other work OF the
schooi and chnsch, thus seeking TO educate
,hs children lr the missionary spirit.
Mr.. A. l.. west, OF the Methodist Church.
I'D ,bal the Methodist Sabbath schools OF
P'ebmond nearly ten years ago determined
30 snnport q missionary school-tfst IN
China ana then in japan. The school In Js-
1 osp Is doing good work. and tho scholars
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-22

A number Of good questions were pro-
pounded. asking for Information, which was
yery interesting. One OF the questions
brought out the opinIonoi Mr. d. l.. Moody
concerning certain classes OF Christians, as
follows: Third chapter OF st. John, Chris
tians who are born again but never grow
never advance; 4th chapter Of ST. John.
Christians who have some OF the water OF
Lille in them, but it il hard work to pump IL
out OF them; 7th chapter OF st. John,
CHRISTIANS who have in them well OF water
of Life aud who are running over with good
works all the time.