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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-19
RAILROAD CHANGES.


fspectai telegram % tho DisDstchl
LyScHBURG. Va. June ls.-Major c. VI.
Borum. assistant general freight and pas
sengcr agent of the Virginia Midland rail-
road, has moved his headquarters to this
CITY from Alexandria with his force OF
clerks and opened hrs office for business.
The Chief of Police to-day received let
ter from the authorities of Nelson county
stating that a Lynchburg negro named
George Robinson was locked mp IN jail.
charged with robbing the Richmond and
Allrghany car at Walkers Ford. The
writer saw purse containing large num-
ber of old coins which was found IN his
possession. probably the property Of some
cOin-collcctor.
samuel Rockenbach. son Of F. !. Rock
enbach, of this clty, who graduates this
session from the Virginia Military ln~ti-
tute. has received an offer a- assistant pro-
fesSor in a military academy at san
Nanto. Cal, about twenty miles from san
Francisco. Tie accepted the position and
will probably leave for California soon
after tue close of the session of the insti-
tutc.
Hon. benjamin $. Trout. Of Roanoke,
was to-day elected president Of the Roa-
uOke and Southern Railroad Company to
succeed the late Colonel ID. i. Houston.
The action Of the Board of Directors was
Immediately ratified by the stockholders,
and numerous subscriptions from North
Carolina were made 10 the capital stock Of
the road.
Advices from Clintwood. Dickinson
county, say: Last Saturday mau came
90 this place ard stayed till Tuesday morn
inc. when he went % the house Of Sherman
Vancouver I'M the upper end OF town and
called for breakfast. He was told that he
could have IL bv waiting a short time, but
when BE- got into The house he seized "a
couple of pistols which were lying on
shelf and presented one at Vancouver, who
ran out OF the house, when the man ran
away carving the pistols with him. He
wa- followed hy an officer and arrested
at Madison Suffers, about six miles from
town. He was brought back and lodged IN
jail The grand jury was empanelled and
he was indicted. He says be thought from
VanOOycr's actions that he wanted 20 kill
him and so he took the pistols 90 save him
self. lie hid them III a field q short dis
tance away and ne and an officer went and
got them. His trial Is set for the Circuit
Court in August"
No delegates were appointed 10 the
Democratic State Convention at Marion
yesterday. The county Is split between
OFerral. Mckinney, and J. HOge Tyler.
4 telegram from Marion to-day says " 4
runor IS prevalent on the streets to-day
that George ". Palmer has sold the salt
works 20 an English company for about
Sl.Oc0, 600 and that the working Of salt will
be suspended there for some time. 1t Is
also reported that the English company
has leased il 10 northern company for
considerable amount 20 be used in the
manufacture of soda This all lacks con-
tirmation. but it is believed that the report
will be confirmed ia the next twenty-four
hours.
Roanoke has contributed 500 for the
JohnstOWn sufferers.
Two cars for the street-railway arrived
at Roanoke Yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-19
Chc.nnrake Rnilrnnd.

At an annual meeting Of the stockholders
Of the Fredericksburg and Chesapeake
Railroad Company held at their office in
the city of Richmond, Va, on Monday
June II. 1859, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing yem-yiz. i. Y.
Baltzer, of Virginia. president; II. i.
Balt2cr. of New York, treasurer; ". b.
Poiliaux. OF Virginia. secretary II. A.
Atkinson, Jr., resident counsel. Directors;
Messrs. II. II. Irenor, of New York: +. 4.
New York; :. J. Dudley, Of Virginia f.
V. Baltzer, of Virginia, and W. /. Mantiur
nf Now AnrL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-19
Fined for selling Liquor on Sunday-Othe
Eases.

In the Police Court yesterday morning
Theodore Jennings, the proprietor Of "a
har-room on Eighth street between Cary
and Canal. was charged with violating the
city ordinance 10y keeping his bar-rOOm
open and selling liquor on Sunday. Juue
10Th The evidence was conclusive. and
the usual fine of - was imposed and paid.
Samuel NJ. Page, Esq, represented Jen-
nIng-.
John /. Simmons. a young man, was
charged with assaultinc, beating, and
threatening To Kill Ida j. Simmons, the
daughter Of James W. Epps. Mr.. Epps
appeared 20 be the prosecutor IN the case.
and wanted ms Wayward s0n-In-law pun
ishod. but the unhappy young wife, who
appeared In court exceedingly nervous and
with q dark cloud under her left eye, said
her husband only mistrcatcd her when he
was under spells % which he was subject
She said she loved her husband dearly and
he prOfcs.cd the deepest affection for her.
Being dcsrou. of healing rather than
widening the family breach Justice Crutch-
field dismissed the case, which promised
interesting developments
William MIntree tcol0rcd) was charged
with throwing rocks ON the street and
striking Luther MOBILES, son of +. VI. No
blcs. Both are small boys. Continued UNI
I'll to-day.
John Russell (colorcd WAS fined SO and
costs for as,aultiug and beating Eliza Rus
eelI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-19

0tley, treasurer; W. w. Barrow, secretary;
q. b. Burress, captain of the host G. 5.
Campbell, principal sojourner; Il: II, NJ.
Harrison, royal arch captain; Reuben
Shirreffs, master third vail J. Il. Vaughan,
master second vail G. NJ Boswell, master
first vail ID. B. Collins, janitor. Stewards
Committee George g. Jefferson, Il. G..
Mayo, and w. II. Campbell.
Mr.. George w. Poe declined reelection
TO the Office of high priest and Mr.. Frede-
rick Peasants declined reelection to the
Office of secretary
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-19

A deed of assignment was recorded in
the clerks Office of the Chancerv Court
yesterday from Thomas j. Ward TO w. H..
Bcvcridge, trustee.
The deed conveys the stock of wines,
liquors. &C.. IN the storehouse AT 500 east
Broad street. Liabilities about $1,000.
The following are the creditors: Henry
s. Hutzicr. discounted note 1925: Oliver
7. Truce. 500: VI. b. Ramos a Co.. $500 ;
Edel Brothers. 1928: G.. p. Norman d Co.,
~20j; Monticello Wine Company, S4s
John Foee. ~: James ". Halloran, SIS 4;
Bergucr y Eneel Brewing Company. S3j /;
10th a Guyernstor, $40, and Bergdal
BreWing COMPANY. -.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-19

Messrs. V. Hechler, Jr., r. b. Murphy.
and r. II. FitZhugh committee on behalf
OF the Richmond and Seven Pines Railway
Company. have issued invitations tOanum-
ber Of citizens 20 join them IN an excursion
June 2jth.
The train will leave the station, Twenty
sixth and Z streets, at 3 o'clock p. VI.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-19
PROPERTY CHANGING HANDS.
Deeds Recorded in the City and County
Yesterday.

The following deeds ererecorded in the
clerks Office of the Chancery Court yester-
day: ,,
+. V. L. Turner. trustee, to r. 7. Hill
and j. T.. Jones. a feet on north side OF
Leigh street corner Third, $1,000. ...
T. A. Brauberry and wife 10 William
Ebert. 30 feet ON west side of Pine street
near Spring. improved. 2O25;
+. y. l.. turucr. trustee. 10 j. +. Jones,
90 feet on west side of 1hrd street between
Leigh and Jackson, 5000.
j. Y. l.. Turner, trustee, 10 ). ". ROBIN
son. 40 feet on west side of Third street be-
tween Leigh and jackson, $1,000.
". VI. Eacho to Mary G. EachO, o. feet
On old Osborne turnpike. -.
j. T.. Linz 10 \. &. Houston, % feet on
west side of Laurel street between Beverley
and Cumberland, $500.
HENmco COUNTY COURT.
Hugh Hagan and Charles =. Smith and
their wives to Lena Rose. 81 feet on Belle
Yuc avenue near Granite, SOS -.
Christopher Wilkinson and William
Copeland and their wives. and Leander
Suydcrs widow and dcyisec. to B. T..
Turner. their three fourths interest IN $50
feet OH the south side of Seldom street,
90 feet on the south side of Newburn street,
and 30 feet ON the north side Of Seldom
street, in the town of Woodylle, 500.
sALE or MIR. GUNN's HOUSE.
The residence Of the late Mr. Thomas IT,
Gum. on the north side OF Franklin street
between Laurel and Shafef, was sold by
auction yesterday evening, and purchased
by MIR. Samuel Iiir-h for $4,000. Mr..
james b. Elam and Mr.. VI. Seldom Taylor
were thc auctioucers. The lot has "a front
age of htty-cight feet, and the house j.
new and pretty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-19
ACTION SALES TODAY

II. SELDOM TAYLOR. 6P. W.. Main-street brick
residence between Third and Fourth streets.
J. II. VALENTINE. 1920 A. NJ. furniture, pic
tures. carpets bedding, stoves, &C, at No.
900 east Clay street.
r. A. CATLlN. 6 Z. W.. two dwellings on east
Marshall stretches. i09s and III.
CHEWING x ROSE. T.. w.. building lots IN
kahns addition t0 the city Of Richmond, on
Mitchell. Kahn. and Sycamore streets.
Z. A. CATLGN, q p. NJ. four bUiiling lots on Ne
chanicsvills turnpike near Nenahle street
RICHMOND BAZAAR. I'D 4. VI. horses, mules,
uuggies, phaetons, wag Jn~, hay, -.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-19
FLEET, KING AND QUEEN COUNTY. Va,
IunnurN n 1877

WNUUHIF ' OIl I01Is
was afflicted with chills and fever
during the fall of last year. l could stop
them with quinine but they wouldn't stay
stopped they would return the seventh
fourteenth, twenty first, or twenty eighth
days. 4 friend gave me part OF a bottle OF
Nolandine. | used it according 10 diTec-
tions, and haven't had a chill since. Am in
good health and weigh as much or more
than ever did. T.. ;. WLsoS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-19
AnIntcre,ting SIGHT for Ye civ Folk.

A great number Of our city people have
heard of machines for cutting down and
tving up wheat in bundles IN the field. and
in response 20 the many who have ex-
pressed themselves curious TO see one IN
operation Mr.. Ashton Starke will have an
expert from the great Walter i. Wood
factory show one of their new machines AZ
work in Dr. Il. A. Patterson's wheat-feld
Dust one half mile beyond The Drive ~,
all day Wednesday the 18th, and every
body can now have a chance 20 witness
what inventive genius has accomplished
in this line. Should it rain, then the first
fair dav
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-19
ROANOKE AND SOUTHERN.
Important Action Of the Stockholders
Yesterday.


Especial telegram 70 the Dispstch.l
ROANOKE, VA, June 1s.-At the meeting
of the directors of the Roanoke and South
ern Railroad Company here this morning
Hon. Ii. 5. Trout was elected president 10
ill the vacancy caused by the death of
Colonel ID. r. Houston. A meeting of the
stockholders was subsequently held. and
reports were received and approved from
the acting President, General Manager,
Treasurer, and Chief Engineer, all denoting
a healthy progress in the construction of
the road at the North Carolina end OF the
line.
A committee of citizens from Rocky
Mount, Franklin county waited on the
President and Board of Directors and Of
fered special inducements to have the road
connect with that city. In the after
noon there WAS another meeting of
the directors, at which A. Underdunk
was elected chief engineer and i. Ii.
Prizes general manager. The Virginia and
North Carolina Construction Company
want this city and Franklin county to con-
tribute more money In aid of the Roanoke
and Southern road, which will be done in
the course Of few months, when work on
the road at this end of the line will be CON-
menced as once.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-19
Closing Exercises of Springfield Nigh,


The closing exercises of the night schools
opened at Springfield Pubhc-School build
ing took place on Wednesday last at the
building.
Mr.. Elhu Morrissette. the principal
made parting address 10 the pupils. con-
gratulatug them on the success that had
attended the schools during the term. Ho
informed them that the exercises of tho
schools would bee resumed M September
next. and he hoped they would attend
with the earnest desire and purpose OF se-
curing the benefits offered them IN the
night schools.
Alr. Nmrissette then referred to the visit
Of the board sometime since, and the of-l
Of Mr.. j. G. Dickerson. of the board, of
three prizes for best examination papers IL
the three grades taught. The prizes wer,
awarded to Ernest Phillips. of Miss Sny
drr's school; John Navs and Clarence
BoaZ. of Miss ParkinsOu's school.
The night schools established bv th,
board have been found TO be- very useful
10 boys who cannot attend school during
the dav.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-19

The Curbstone Democratic Club of JEFF
ferson Ward held a regular meeting last
night. The attendance was large and the
meeting was a very interesting one. The
club now holds weekly meetings. con-
stitution and bylaws have been adopted,
but the regular meeting night has not yet
been decided upon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-19
THE STATE COMMITTEE.
Meeting Tonight to Fix the Date OF the
Convention.

The State Democratic Executive Com
mittee will meet at the Exchange Hotel
tonight at o'clock to fix the date for
holding the State Convention and for a
general conference.
While no formal call has been made for
the State Central Committee. the members
have been invited 10y Chairman Barbour
10 be present and participate in the de-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-19
Lawn Party To-Night.

This is the season for lawn parties. This
time IL Is Chinese lawn party. Tonight
and tomorrow night the Yonng Ladies'
Missionary Society of Grace-Street Baptist
church will be pleased to serve their friends
10 ice-cream and cake at the corner of Bel
videre and Grace streets between the hours
Of and IL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-19
Settling Their Accounts

J. p. Goode. deputy sheriff of Chester
field: G. ". Porter, treasurer Of King and
Queen; j. w. Bronaugh, treasurer of Man
chester; George Swami, deputy treasurer
of Botetourt, and W. h. Burnley, of Char
lOttesville, were among the visitors TO the
Ianifnl sfnrnav
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-19
Richmond seminary.

Owing 10 illness in the family the closing
exercises Of the Richmond Seminary, j.
II. Powell aud Mrs. 4. G. Peyton. prin-
cipals, viii be held in the hall Of the Young
Mems Christian Association Wednesday
evening. the 18th instant, at SIS O'Clock, III
stead of the Seminary Hall, Is at first pro-
pOscd j. n. pOWErL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-19
Adminl,trniors Onnlland,

In the Chancery Court yesterday Mary /.
Lewis qualified rs administrator of the es-
tate Of J. Augustus Lewis, and Thomas 5.
Atkins qualified as administrator of the
estate Of Robert ii. Robinson. The value
of each estate is small
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-19
Ambulance Call.

The city ambulance was called 10 the
Tredegar Works at 4:30 o'clock yesterday
afternoon 10 an operative who had hand
mashed. The ambulance physician rem
dered the necessary assistance and left the
man with friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-19
Masonic nmcers Elected.

Washington Royal Arch Chapter. No: Q.
last night elected the following officers for
Peasants, high priest; John II. Powell,
king; +. A. 5. Brine. scribe; John w.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-19
A COlOred Lunatic.

The sheriff of Ioudoun county brought
TO Pinel Hospital yesterday John Johnson.
n colored Innate. to be treated until he
can be removed to the Central Lunatic
Asylum.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-19
Moonlight Excursion.

The ladies of Scventh-Street Christian
church will give their annual moonlight
excursion down the James on the steamer
Ariel Thursday evening, June 2Oth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-19
Closing of Mr. PoweII,s school.

The closing exercises OF the Richmond
Seminary, j. II. Powell and Mrs. I. G..
s:I5 o'clock in the hall of the Young Mems
Christian Association.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-19
Floral Baskets

and other forms actually at two thirds
usual prices for the coming school COM
mencements and other uses. No rents to
pay, hence cheap work, which is guaran-
teed to please. NJ. II. CATLw,
723 Laurel street, on the river.
phone 39s.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-19
ENTEREDINTo HOLY BONDS.
Marriage of Mr.. George Franck and Hiss
Minnie Du>ch.

81. Johns German Evangelical church,
at the corner Ot Eighth ana Marshall
streets. was tho scene OF % very pretty we'd
ding last evening 40 9 o'clock, Mnen MI.
George l.. lrAuck and MISS Minnie ..
busch entered into the holy bonds of we'd
lock. The church. which was prettilv deco
rated with palms and ferns was filled with
the friends of the Young couple, both OF
whom enjoy popular positions III German
society.
Rev. Paul T.. Mcneil. the pastor per
formed the ceremony which blended the
two lives INTO one.
Miss Annie Goetzc was the Inmd 81 h0n0rr'
and the usherS were NeS,is; August MOI,
Emil Spott, George Deltrick' ana Henry
EbeL The u-hers entered m advance OF
the bride aud bridesmaid and the groom,
accompanied by bis best man. Mr Henry
G.. Rucecr. entered from the chancel.
The ceremony over the bridal party and
guest, proceeded 20 Sanger Hall, where q
reception was held. Bounteou~ hospitality
Was dispensed and for several hours the
eav company entered fully INTO the ENJOY
ineut of the happy occasion.
Tho bride wore a dress OF lvOrv-whlte
faillr franchise. trimmed III tullea and orange
blossoms, tUlie veil. and diamond neck
lace. the gift Of Che groom: She carried
bouquet VI "Aiie roses lh heI Hanu' III.
Mss Goetze.s dress was OF cream SilA
tulle aad molrr dlamon1 oTnalnsn's., oae' ~
to4, carried bouquet ~ ~ W,,te IVFeo''.s F,,,.i
Inc groom Is "a son on a'I. O'eofse tI I'iiT n
who mas heen engaged Ih nuSlneSS ~! 'V,c
I'll years ON Gary slIee1 Dt' cen y ii;,l' @''i'
I,nth ah" l> poI 5'"t VIZ '.o W. -, ,,e
acqualnt3nceS. ne u"> IoL ci. al NJ
heth uGoN-H''l,ei Iui WI
whose "an SiiteT me no" ,,.' .i,;. ,,or,;,,
Mr. and MIS- frahck le".V .'ll' HUI i''iis
ra Norfolk ior a nor,nviii 'oui ,,orso,e ~
mere were IaISe nuliiU'I .ip'' ~ NJ, ed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-19
Suit.

suits Suits suits
Sl2.Ss Sl2sS, Sl2.S3.
chopped down from S2S. S25. S23, 800 to
SIS, Sl6 and SIS. HENRY COHES,
One-Price Cl0thier.
Fourteenth and Main.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-19

The LADIES FRIESD-PoSp's ExTRAcT.-- .---
No household should be without il. Book
of directions around each bottle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-19
4 NATIONAL THEME.
"ThE OPPORTUNITY or THE scHo-
LAR AS a CITIZEN"
Of Hon. Henry =. Walker, Of West
Virginia.


rsrv societies oi Richmond College last
evening closed year Of successful work
Tae, were organized the former IN 1896 and
tHc cltisr ln 1885. and were rcorganizcd in
1af They infect every week for debate,
defamation, and other litcr8ry exercises
7n.>. Important adjuucts wcll-roundcd
Development have played no Insignificant
l..t .u ihc history Of the college. and the
1r.at..lt place allotted them in the
...... rNetcieD> at tcsts how warmly they
,-. c.I-HDi. Ihc magnificent library
D. n. college was in large part col
l..tl. .. tl, combined efforts of the two
t...'... nI fn them the museum owes
..--.m and much of its present value.
tr... .. .trt'f beginning they have hy
...... .." .r.> and generous rivalry steadily
..... ... Importance anf increased lu USE
+...... Among the men who bear their
f..-. ... t.r most di~1ucu ~hod alumni
+... ..... Iur past session ha. been
..-.. .. .-a.rious and uaitcd eGorts
...rl..t ... -..r .r.thy and cooperation OF
...'. ,....t students. and 90 bring
-....... highest point of useful
- I..4.t t..f tlc~c efforts have been
,....nt. u.f. a I.rce measure ot success
i-n.t tsre Justice CD The mon who have
.r.t -. r,Il.u-ly. Besides the cver-
,-.- ... .... Friday evening ma their
M t.. members nav" conducted Tb'
H..r un.a msh literary plane and
I. t.f rI.-atteItcd and highly
.Irpl .Il. debates. And now. as %
f.'-c -Ha, FL. the yc8rs work the socle-
t.- ..t. held tl' uc~t celebration IN their
l-..rr.
LAST MONT.
Tim. WAS heu lt took "a great deal Of
EdN,r' sing f. secure lu audience at Tie
college. hu. 'hl- year it has been found
N.. "INt lf-f.l notices and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-19
Circuit Court Notes.

In the City Circuit Court yesterday in
the ease of Thomas IL. Hill Us. William j..
Glenn. the plaintiff was non-suited. The
action was assnpSA Damages claimed,
$3.50.
The following suits were instituted;
Virginia Eleciric-light and Power COM
many rs. Westmoreland Club. Damages,
$500
Richmond Union Passenger Railway
Company cs. William 7. Christian. Dam
No declaration was filed in either case.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-19

suits suits suits suits
SSss. S8.ss. $3.50. Ss8s.
chopped down from $40. Sl5, Sl4. $3.50
81, aud $40. HENRY CoHES,
Fourteenth and Main.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-19
Phone 39s

Ifyou Intend going 10 the seaside or noun
tains buy one q re ladies' Embroidered Jer'
coy suits as LEVY & DAvIss.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-19

The best and cheapest Hamburg Edgings and
Irsertings can always be had at LEVY & DAyIs'sl
who are better prepared than ever before to sui
you in style. price. aud quality.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-19

the very lowest prices. just call aui 500 how
very cheap you can get 10 at Levy DAyis'S
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-19

Il. o. GnLErr Of Purdy. NO, says ssIfrs
Specific cured him OF Eczema on his limbs and
body. lie took only two small bottles
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-19

DR.. Henley's Celery. Beet. and Iron will ntuse
new strength ami vitality 20 those weakened ~
exce.ses or in health.