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God. Tho company displayed much

good. The company displayed much
strength. and while no part was PLAYED be-
yond criticism, not single role was ne
elected or slurred. Miss Gabrielle du
Saudi (Helen Grace) IL an emotional
actress Of reputation and sustained wei!
tho dihicult leading part. MIR. Clarence
Handyside. a handsome young actor,
PLAYED the part of Bootlos" Captain Al.
gernon Ferrers) with much freedom and
oase, presenting very naturally the charac-
ter of the large-hearted, gallant English
officer. Mr.. Royle Captain Gilchrlst]
played the disagreeablo rate OF the villain
admirably. His conception of the charac'
ter IS excellent. He paints him IN the
strong. black colOrs that the play demands
and brings GU, every point with emphasis.
The two little children who play the
BABY are very clever and display talent
beyond their age.
The effect OF the play * heightened by
rich and artistic costumlng.
The engagement closes tonight.
IKE BOSTON IDEALS.
Next Monday night the Boston Ideal
English Opera Company will commence a
four nights engagement at the Academy
OF Music, including . New-Year's matinee.
The sale Of seats will commence at the
Academy this morning at o'clock. \
brilliant reportory Will b. played. as fol
lows: Monday. Lucia di Lammermoor
TUESDAY. RigolettO': New-N ears matt
nee, Der FrcischGtz' New-Year's night,
II Troyatoro ~: and Thursday, Faust.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-27
THREE FAILURES IN BUSINESS.


Three doedsof ~ -umontwcre recorded
in tie clerks office of the Chancory Court
yesterday.
simon Crowcn, dealer in clothing. hats
caps. dry goods, DC. at - east Broad
street. assigned 10 Sol. J.. Bioombrrr,
trustee. The preferred creditors ara w..
Il. Thomas, for rent, Soi: and Mrs. Echcc-
ca Crowell. Sg}2.H. Liabilities. S2451.7S.
Charles a. Pulling turncd over his mer-
claudi-e. wares. etc.. ut his store on west
Main street % Edmund Pendlc,on trus-
tee. The eprcferred creditors are: Jackson
~ Pendltton. Sl0). Mary 4. Pulling,
Sg24. Iribbott q Taylor, S2s2.1j; John g..
Nratz. @gi -; Jenkins d Son, c37.2O /;
Alexander SchGap, so: ThaNtou a Wat
lus. $3.50; Virginia Flectric-Ligh' and
Power Company si7. Liabilities about
s. eco.
NJ. j. Duean, dealer in merchandise,
wines, liquors. &C.. at 90l north Third
street, assigned TO J. Taylor Evans, trus-
tee. T.. c. Glenn. for SOS and Francis
Du-ch. for @1o0.sj, are the preferred
creditors. Liabilities, Sl,4-3.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-27
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria

Thr -alo ~ I.adlrs' B0ot-.
4 lot of Ladies' Foxed Lace Shoes, 7jc.--
old price. Sl5O.
A lot Of Ladies' Button Boots in goat,
KID, and dongola, 9ljO-oid price, -,
$50. aud -.
A lotoi Ladies' Boots in kid and bright
and dull Gongols, Sod prices. g. $3.50.
and -.
4 lot If Ladies' boots in HaDd-Sowcd.
$3.50 reduced from 81. -. and SJ-in
KID. mat-kid. foxed. and dougolas-opera.
commou-,onse, aud square-toe lasts.
All Of these goods arc worth from 2j 10
- per cent. moro than the above prices.
and are sold 20 get rid Of them. There
fore they will not be- exchanged. If you
will sit down and bee fitted YOU Will receive
the same attention as if tho goods were
being sold at regular prices.
j. 4. Gne0, Pace Block.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-27
COMMITTEES MEET.
Looking to Making improvements to the
Can9l-COntract Awarded.


At meeting of the Committee on Water
yesterday evening Mr. Decatur Axtell. on
behalf Of tho James-River division OF the
Chesapeake aud Ohio Railway Company,
submitted a communication proposing
that the city and the railway company con
Jointly improve the tow-psth. head and
guard walls. waste weirs. and other parts
OF the canal near the Fiye-Mile locks so as
70 prevent o serious recurrence OF breaks
in case OF high water. He estimates that
It will cost about Sli, 900 to make the i'm
prOvements.
The matter was referred to the City
Council
The Committee on Second Market met
last night and awarded the contract TO
build the addition to the Second market
and 10 remove the Old pump-house and
scales TO J. NJ. Newell for s4,3l0.
The work is To be commenced at once
and is 10 be completed in sixty-seven
working days, or in such time as is satisfac-
tory TO the City Engineer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-27
Charity Bali st Belvidere Hall.

The children's bnll for the benefit OF Or
phans' Home in Atlanta, Ga, took place at
Belvidere Hall last night and was attended
by large gathering and q handsome sum
OF money was realized tor the purpose in-
tended.
Professor STEMS orchestra furnished the
music for tho occasion. and among the at
tendants were some Of our most prominent
Hebrew citizens and their wives and
nanrhfprs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-27

ing creek, and not far from Drewry's Bluf
was destroyed by fire Tuesday evening
One report is that the family were away Al
the time. and that the fre was most likely
the work Of IN incendiary, while another
theory il that the flames started from ths
bursting Of lamp. The loss Ia about
50 600. and there was g 000 insurance or
the building and 500 on the furniture IL
the Northern Insurance Company OF Lon
don. Mr.. Howard Sw!noford, of this city,
Arnnf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-27
TAEAcADEMY IND ThEATRE.


,-rf...,r. aa l.ro~0d tho lDnearauoe 0f the
d,.,i,.o,i.lld Fuoli4b ACTOR Wilson Bar
,..t an5 bi. evcrll.nt companv at th.
Ao,l.rnv of Music on Clri-tma--dav has
seldom been accorded in Richmond %
either a FOREIGN or uatiy. ar;i-t.
'ir. L rre+t introduced himself i1 the
tttu'ar OF in. classical drGua ot D.tu-
diau.' IN winch he scored % dr-rTyrilr
r-.ot III n siu.eel seldom thataplay
i.urolurod here SD artietiraile complete In
ali thr details Of IT'S staging IA i~ this one.
A greater treat still did 3r Barrett ai-
ford m. ln-t NIGHTS audience bv tle pre-
..rtat.u of h- latest success, ben-Aiy-
Chree. ihif ata. is an al. .A'iln ny
iiali .in' "ni i'.'. ON '.'
'"Iht u,'-i liz
i7 lsiH D" re i'.' "i ..ltu '"o''1 ,l', I''i'.'
'l ln' "." ..' 't'' fr
'N'',l Ds 'pt"' aga"
seen. rA''l7' u..I ~ '' ~,
''' .li ,..5,...i fr,'.,
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"li '"f''lF'' .t. .rl .-.
lLr S'rnh-' '"0lu uin'' %, '", 'S.''" ,,
j, hi,-,'ri'a.N correct .n an ,.1'''' i'0
P,'' DI'."' '"''
baa Aflrea, sol u iho bi-lop ot ihe isiaad' -
-' ,. t'.,'.. AMI i.ysii. ,a''re AMI
49,. ...,,,,..ii. d., ,.r.,..rIy an,fos.1.i In-
for.i.n.t4.r his nature Is ~ lnicc.food ny
thos- wn0 shoI'd ne his guide. AM trom disco
lute comnnn'on-nips ne swiftly dri'ts INTO eyil
ways lie j. IA ioye VIA u.s. ,oIu ions ,.ors alt Az,
i,o ',-,, , r- ther ,',r,.e % stl,y ID
aensrets th,m' Dan pay-n ciani~-,ino VAT 20
N6na AMI In order H. escape without nouce
places lin in,self in a compromising position. No
IS detected wiiie desceniug rom Mouas Mn
lo" d! her hf".uti. a 4uA.i'l iy.y" 81 ~, i'An
~ .n 80, h, ,.. ti,ossf mn, to rtc
,t..,'., r., 'ia,t,. nv tb e psefr-,sr.
p.t fIe BI.t0p- hi. fltn.r cla..-s ,hs riyn. of
the Church to punish him. ami changes tbs scn-
lenro o. cxilo for hf-.
When Dan Is banishci the oratal ''ovoIuor
T'es D "'n ,i'n ',t .,.,,,,, ao ..1ion. ~
,,,.,'al are t| ogiv unreal feat,ires m ,ts
uiav. Ar.oriing To- tne customs OF tie laui tle
church oti.rs her chance o. clear herself by an
o,tu Gl me ALTAR While her accu.efs are Ihush-
ing a. her yoss pan apprArs ana de-.t,'' ues
ife. ami hardwood with tie horror % tni- know
ledge Mona dies in Der lovers arms !usL as 10
Is about 10 De Ioa % eAe.IIon'
Only the warmest praise con be bestowed
upon Mr.. Bairetts Dan Mylrea. 1t Is q
characterization which would make him
famous auywhers were he not already 40.
h. acts with tremendous power and
na,urlluess that is irresistible m lts effects
upon the sympathy Of his audience, Mss
Eastlako Is charmngas Mona. Sne looked
sweetly innocent aud acted with grace.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-27
his Neck Broken.

Thomas Jones, colored man. ffty-tve
or sixty years old. while riding along New
Market road Tuesday afternoon and when
about three miles from the city fell from
his horse and soon died HIS body Was dis
impression Of those who examined 1t was
that the mans neck was brokcu. Jones
had been taking something 10 drink, aud
the supposition is that while riding rapidly
he fell from his horse.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-27
Children Cry for Pitchers CastOria.
Nem-Ycnr,. Hccnnfinn..

Those contemplating giving Now-Ycar's
receptions and entertainments can saye
time and trouble bv examining ;h" stock
of X. J.. Christian a Go. ln addition to
thoirlarge assortment Of Sherries MADEIRA,
Champagncs. Clarets. aud other Wines Of
old and choice vintage, they nave an int
mite variety of deicaeios that can bo quick
lv prepared for the table. Chocolates.
Olives. Pickles. &c. spocialtics.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-27
WaidfiIyS. Nfse

At \ meeting Of number Of promi-
nent Republicans Of this city held last
night il was determined to circulate peti-
tions for signature asking the House Com
mites on Elections % recommend that the
case of Waddill rs. Wise be returned TO the
people and a new election be ordered.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-27
SHIFTS fnstituted. .

The following suits were instituted yes
terday in the City Circuit Court;
West, Johnston u Co. US. Moses NJ Meyer
for 81 09i.S7.
William i. Simons 4 Brother cs. samefo
S12Ltl.
1ribbett L Taylor rs. j. l. Drumheller
for : Oh 90
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-27
Charged with Larccny in baltimore.

Wednesday Chief-of-Police Poe received
a telegram from Marshal Frey, OF Balti-
more, asking the arrest for larceny OF
Philip Sherlsy. he Is described as being
thirty-hye yearo old, five feet eight inches
high, dark complexion. with very red nose,
and it was supposed be had taken train
for Richmond
The police have so FAR been unable 10
find the man wanted
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-27
PersoDaIs aud Briefs.

Mr.. James II. Barton has returned from
n trip to Little Rock, Ark.
Mrs. Maggie Trowler. of Boston. Mass,
il visiting her sister, Mrs. James Naeele, OF
Fulton.
Mr.. Thomas J. Garden has been appoint
cd superintendent Of schools OF Prince Ed
ward county.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. W. Figg, of Washington.
are visiting Mr.. ChaStsin jenkins, at 40l
west Clay street.
Nrs. Annie NJ. Johnson. of Portsmouth.
is on VISIT to Mrs. Eugene DAVIS, III west
Clay street.
Mrs. Judge Beaslcy. her daughter Carrie
and Miss Lula Powell are spending the
holidays with Mrs. William l.. Carncal.
Mrs. Rosa b. Hudson and Miss Mary L.
Bailey have left for Jetqrsviile 10 attend
the marriage of Miss Bettie Courtney
Rovall.
Metropolitan Lodge. No. II. Ancient Free
ard Accepted Nasons will meet this eve
ming at $50 instead of 1:30 o'clock as notl-
fed ny the Secretary.
Nr. Frank Murray. business agent foi
Wilson Barrett, was called 10 Now YORK
"Wednesday night hr atelegram ann0uncin-
the illness of his daughter.
The assault unon Messrs. Josoph Jones
and Bovser Allen Tuesday night by som,
negrocs did not occur m Jail alley hat on
Broad street near the alley. The young
men were walking up the street when az
tackled.
Tdgag Peasants. colored man twenty.
one years DID, was found lying II az alley
in rear of No. no north Second street early
"Wednesday morning IN diving condition
and Wa taken to tine almshouse. where h'
died q few hours aftor~lrd. Coroner lay
loc being of the opinion that death wa
from congestion OF tho lungs no inquest
was held.
Cards are ou' for themarriacc at Is O'Clock
on january sth of Miss Madgo Hof helmel
20 Nr. Ike Cans The ceremony wall tax,
place in Chicago at the residence ot Mr.
and Mrs. Isaac WaiNel relatives oi the
coming bride. Mr.. Cans Is r. brother t'
1lr Jacob Cans. the manager of th'
ciuthing houle Of \. Saks a. Co.. IN thu
city. lie is connected with big dry-gpod'
house in Washington. Nr and Nrs. Cam
Will be- at home to their friends at 12i fiiti
street, northwest. Washington, after Jauu
ary 2jd.
Tho Ladies of Emmanuel chapel viii give
I au apron -hemmirc at tine chapel. corner o
Washington and Beverley streets. tom ght
beginning ~ So'clock. Prizes awarded q
hemmers. Admission free. k"frc-nment
served at moderate char-gs, Ihey earnest
/ ly solicit tho patronage of their friends.
! BrrcHAMs PmLs cure bilious and nor
yous lIr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-27

At the meeting OF Lee Camp tonight
Rev. DR.. :. A. Goodwin Will deliver an al
dress on the Women Of the South During
the War" Several fine singers will be
present 10 render music. The ladies are
especially invited 10 be present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-27
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.


Don't suffer from Dyspepsia. Take simmons
Liver Regulator ltsivAy7 cure.
job Printing neatly executed a. the Dnpstch
Job-Prnung Houss.
No cure-sn or un,rsod remedy will cure ss
does Simmons Liver Regulator.
The Dlspd'eA Job-PrinIing House 10 prepared
loeIecu.s sli work IN the best <yle.
sure to relieve There Is no failure ia Sim
mons Liver Regulator.
You will seldom need 6 de-,or n you have
Simmons Liver Regulator handy.
Headache, indigestion. and all disorders Of
the Liver, simmons Liver Regulator suIely
cursA
Fine Deserts at Moesta's
yRzsH EvEHY DAY
Home-hade Mince Pies,
Home-Mats Nenngus Pies,
Cream PIfs.
fssuy PaS.,
Patties.
Charlotte Russs,
Jenny LlgdA
Wine Jelly.
FIREWORKS very low o. kossrAs, III east
Main street
FIos. Dates. Nuts. Fruits foreign and domss-
tlc) al bottom prices. II. w. MogsrA.
Families who use oil should keep in mind TIA.
the light and dang gerous products OF petroleum
will tften give clear and brilliant light; thsy
should also remember that better Ign. Is fur
nished by PRlrr's ASTRAL OIL al ,rinipg ad-
ditiOnsl cost win the advantage o: absolute
asiakx
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-27

The dwelling-house and furniture therein
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-27

Only 25 cents bottle for the most Won
derful hnimept in the market" Saliva
ton Oil"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-27
THE DAY WELLSPENT
THE JOYOUS CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
OBSERVED WITH MODERATION.
A Season Of Uappiaess and Mirth. But
Very Little Disordcr-Chnrch Ser
vices. Entertainments, &c.

''''''
''oe'' H"''r'i''''''"''' Az
The joyous festival OF christmas was op-
served here in an eminently becoming and
GuDrouriatc manner.
Ifonnincsa and ,,Icasure and rne-rinont
81 ,',;..l. .I.,,,.,,,.l ,t',..,,1,o,,. .to 49,,
ana ni'I'n ""ouHn'o 'nI''snou' ,uo oi'S'
bo1 Eo'n or'ar prefhIeu ana 'hrIe "as
very little bo-sterousness or undue hI-
larity.
Tie weather was far more like July or
| Septembcr than the rigid winter We
bore boe,, lod g., o.s,.o;,to yyitb the animal
rocnrreoce nj tho do ON which il cole
brof1d the onnjx rsorc Of Christi birth.
Tho dav dawued brioht and prottv. and
while tho ei1n wae obscurad hv clouds du
rinr n portion of the day and there was
licht fan of misty ram au0ut noon. the .le-
monts we're. up0n the whole. favorable,
and did not al all interfere with the days
festivities.
Most of the houses of worship an
r0uncinr services were crowded. whle on
the streets there were unusual numbers OF
persons iron The small boy Z" the gray
.-'u i!iAn i"l .l. n'I )" ~ ..., .'i'., ia
i.~.-. INN. .s'l -. . Pol'i'' r., ilo,;,.', of tEo
l,l,,o ,,.,. f,1o,d ,,;so,,,,sl
,Irtf.l..o t.~ it.. d.
,.ra o,o, iI',,.,. .}cd in V.Jr,ad,,,s
I,ir,c,(b ,,Iro d5,yen ,hs attendanc, Vas
r.pc,,allv lar,o7 All of tho c.rmons were
ON fborr.s aui,i;cahle to the anuiverear..
and many whole.omp and praotical lessons
,.er,. ,re.euteI
CONTRAST.
The holly aud cadsr with which tho
churches were deotel and fe,toDus Of
which oracod many % ball md diuIne-room.
however. -Ili rcmain Iu uuimpaircd beauty
and freshness. these cvcrgrccn3
being Of such character that they
retain tbeir natural freshness ot
color to dolieht the eyes for weeks
after they have been torn from their
native soil. Decoration of this kind is
most appiOuriatc t0 the season and It's lcs-
tlv.ties. aul Tie custom Of usiug such elo-
mcnts OF beauty J. becoming universal oud
growing in popularity .- the years roll hg.
The CbrstI1as Just passed vas SO oHccp-
ti0nai in Temperature that it was le-s in
harmony with the decorations Than II the
pl.steuug SNOW. which d, natural To- tu7
1 TINE 0l ycar. had covered the ground.
F Christine, IS so associated with snow and
the jinpiinc OF merry slOeh-bolls that IFS
absence is q disappointment, especially to
the Young.
Bro.i .freot during Chris'mas-day and
..r.tf r... ~ ir t,ff,if ..4a ffnyyl,l tCIfu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-27

All traces Of scrofula are expelled from
tho blood by Hoods Sarsapariila. Sold by
drugRixta-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-27
Children Cry for Pitchers Castorla.

PoSD's EXTRACT for NeuEalcia, Rheuma-
tism. Burus, and all Inflammation. lts
wonderful curative influence IS long main
tanned. Genuine only IN bottles with bua
MIApper5.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-27
THE FIX or MR.. NIX.



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arrest of S,r. Jauu.- n. Xix.
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f.',, his f~,.Yl4 F.r ,.i,, .a,g tho ,.ei o..,-
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tla condition ot ag..f-
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ANOTHER WARRANT.
Another warrant was issued IN the case
o.. "i-,acl storm Charles Straue, and Leo
Strauss. partners a- stern ~ co., The
amount claimed 90 lr Cu" ls 81, $40, W.ih
interest from November 18th. and the bail
required oi the defendant 81, $3.50.
lr each case She warrant Is accompanied
,.,'..f thn.'.ts IL, H.. n,.nt iuI.,,n,rt
should be- given for th. defendant.
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uh'N N'Hln'j "@'- ''l. J" ~ ',' iI"
"N1ci~' N4',9 are 'o ",',, 'i, i'' ,
.,.,,,,,, ,',c'1,., he ,,r,1rs ,onti,rt-ng
statements ol Nr. NiN 20 was found tnat
there Wa soiu,tAiuS IIn!'",r 10 M V3.1 IN IN
arrest up'h ana iHr "l.,nA'''7 ON ol "ii 'rUso dl''
MO hn'W any l",' N,iv, "iI, i'. .i. '''.
ahJaNii- Ni' 10. ilu- q" DT' i''.','
oi th' lArl c"ii'"iHo" I'LL '"ci' "i' "''" il
10 thc i1oIc.
bogus Transfer.
Tho aD1qvif. of /. W. Parker. receiver,
e4.t. +h.tJ 4. NiN disp0.ed of tie store
j., Sb.ily by bil an sale To- As. NlN. clam
iu.- that Inc owed the latter $1,000. and that
OIL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-27
WHERE HE WILLREST
THE FINAL BURlAL-PLAcE OF Mr..
DAVIS NOT YET SELECTED.
His widow Thinks II Nay Not lie Decided
for a year-Hcr Letter to
the Mayor.

Mayor Ellyson received in his mail yes
terday morning the following very nice
letter from Mrs. Davis, from which it will
be seen that the final rcstIng-pace Of tho
remains Of her distinguished husband Will
not be determined upon for some months
and perhaps not for year:
BHAUyoIE HoUsE. BEAUvoR. NIss.,
December 81, 1889.
To HIS Honor ne 1rpor Of Richmond:
Dear Sir.-Your kind letter accompany
inc the gratifying resolutions OF the COM
mon Council and Board of Aldermen OF
the 10th instant has been received this
day. and | hasten 20 offer my aclnowledS-
ments ior the manner in which you have
each manifested your respect for my hus-
band and kind interests in his family,
II gratitude for the manner in which the
people OF Richmond sustained HIM during
the war. his affection for her ctiZ0ns and
pride in the calm fortituda Of her men and
women under crushing defeat Were to be
tho moving cause only. | might lay him
there unquesti0ucd. Bat the State of hls
hirth-Kentuckv: the State ~ his adop-
ti0u. which shOworcd cyerv honor uppn
him within her gift Mississippi; the state
where the Coniederacv first uniurled her
far-A Alabama: the State IN which ms
father was born and where my husband
has received many hon0rs-GeOrgia: the
State IN which we found friends and homo
and whore our dead cpOsc-lcnnessec;
and last. not least, The State which now
gives h'm sepulture amidst the tears and
piEulits of her people-Louislana; all
these have put forth claims so strong thaJ
} cannot choose among them. and have
decided 10 wait perhaps year before
making q selection.
20 rest N the same soil with your inn
mortal heroes, General Robert +. Ice and
SiOnewall Jackson. Is a privilege fully ap-
pr.ciated. 0nd | would bee the last 20 M
der-valuc the boon, mt when the final de-
/ c 0n must be- mado ! cannot De- unmlnd-
! ful OF the rights Ot those who have done
M the honor 90 claim the custody Of my
dead. and / beg you 30 have patience with
me sor season. Nothng would crafty
me more than % receiyeyour comm tteo at
any time that n may be- convenient to
them. Whoever comes IN the name Of
Richmond. where for four stormy voars !
found happiness in the tender mlnistTa-
tiDns oi friends, Is more than all come 20
me aud mine.
have. dear sir. the honor 10 be very re-
spoctfully and gratefully yours
YArINA HOWELL DAVIS.
ACTON DEYInEED.
This letter was in reply - the ono from
the dav0r transmitting 20 Mrs. Davis the
rcs0lit,0nsof OF respect and sympathy adopt
cl hy the City Council and asking when 10
would he agreeable ~ her 10 receive the
committee appointed 80 wait on her. and
in person present the resolutions which
voiced the sentiment ol rhe entire com
lnuuitr in eyrr. sing the desire tAl' Rich
mund -hlll he horored with the privilege
Oi caring for and guarding the body ot the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-27

sho had Imbibed Too Treciv

Al five minutes past ! o'clock yesterday
afternoon the city ambulance was sum
moncd 10 the corner of sixth AID Byrd
streets 10 a white woman wAO, while under
the influence Of liquor. had fallen down
a Hieht Of steps aud been badly bruised.
She Mas takon to the city almshouse and at
O'Clock was still UNCONSCIOUS. but the
physician though, she would soon be ii
right again. In the fall her head was con
siderably bruised and She received an ugly
cash on the chin
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-27

Flood diseases vanish from the system
when A. Is. G. AltcEatiye Il used.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-27

FIGS. Dates. Nuts Fruits foreign and domss-
tlc) al bottom pfices. II. W. MogsrA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-27

sure to relieve. There Is NO failure IN Sim
mons Liver Regulator.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-27

You will seldom need 6 dector n you have
Simmons Liver Regulator handy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-27

FIREWORKS very low Q, kossrAs, III east
Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-27

The Dispa'eA Job-Printing House 10 prepared
ioeIecuts oil WORK IN the best syle
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-27

Don't suffer from Dyspepsia. Take simmons
Liver Regulator. lt Always cures.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-27

Headache, Indigestion, and all disorders Of
the Liver, simmons Liver Regulator suEely
curea