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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-10


In the Dispatch Of the Gth Instant there
was a report OF an interview between Mr.
II. A. Atkinson, Jr., and the reporter of
sad paper, ia which Mr. Atkinson, n cor
recily reported, made almost As many mis-.
representati0ns As there were lines In the
paragraph.
Firstly. Mr. Atkinson IS represented a.
stating THAT the tunnel contractors have
been paid every cent due them.' THIS =
untrue: not one cent has been paid them.
On the 1T day OF November, 1888. toe Con
,truction Company was largely Ia Debt 10
CARPENTER Il Co., baying never pad 10 said
Carpenter n Co. auy part OF the moneys due
for work and material, which the contract
with the Construction Company required
should be- paid monthly; and Carpenter a
Co. having made lou2 and Intellectual efforts
10 obtain satisfactory settlement 81 what
wss In arrear and satisfactory assurances Tor
the future, discontinued the work solely be-
cause OF the failure of the Construction
Company to comply with their contract, and
10 make the payments required by us terms,
or even 10 give any satisfactory assurance OF
pavment in q reasonable time. since the
stOppage Of the work settlement has been
made With the Construction Company by
Carpenter & Co. accepting tue note n the
Construction Company. with an endorser,
dated l4th November, 1888, aud payable four
month after date.
Secondly. MT. Atkpson is Represented as
stating that 'the delay In the work was due
entirely 10 the death Of Mr. Johnston, Of the
contracting firm" This Is untrue. Car
penter & co. stopped work more than one
week before Mr.. Johnston died, and only
because the Construction Company failed %
comply with their contract with u.
Thirdly. Mr. Atkinson Is represented as
saying that I have "purebased Mr. John-
stOn's interest in the business" This Is also
untrue.
Foufthly. Mr. Atkinson Il represented as
saving - that have been notified" " that un-
less resume operations promptly the con-
tract would be given 10 other parties. This
also Is wholly untrue.
would not notice this interview with Mr.
Atkinson but for MS being the third time that
substantially similar miscellaneous, calcu'
lated 10 iniure myself and 10 do injustice to
my deceased partner. have been published
the first time in letter published 10 another
city paper, signed By J. A. Simmsns; the se.
cond time IN an Interview with {. +. Bel
win published 10 a Richmond paper, a1d now
in this interview with Mr. Atkinson in the
Dispatch OF the G'h instant.
| have no objection 10 these gentlemen
boIstering the credit OF the company In which
they are Interested, provided they do so
truthfully and not 10 our Injury; but / can
not permit such misleading and Injurious
statements 10 90 longer uucorected In ~
public manner as they were made.
j. {, CARPENTER,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-10
we.t tyirriu,a,. E,ect,on nuddIes


CHARLESTON, January Elm considering
the rule awarded against the County Court
Of Kauawha for contempt In certifying TO
the vote cast in the county for congressman
contrary TO the injunction Of Judge Ira j.
McGinnis. OF the Circuit Court OF Cabell
county, Judge Guthrie this morning dis
missed the rule as improperly awarded, dis
solved the injunction, and dismissed the bill
OF Hon. John ID. Anderson, the plaintiff In
the case. IL is quite probable that the case
will he carried 10 the supreme Court by Mr..
Alderson's attorneys.
Judge Guthrie has decided 10 ignore the
Injunction Of Judge Campbell prohibiting
the Secretary Of State from laying the cerlih-
cate OF KanswhA's vote before the Leglsla-
ture. rule has been awarded by Judge
Guthrie returnable to.morrow morning re-
qulring the Secretary OF State to show cause
why q mandamus should not be issued COM
pelling him to lay tue returns before the
Legislature as they have been certified TO
hIm. This Is probably the secret OF the
Seudte's failure 10 organize, as II is quite de-
sirahle to the Republicans that the injunction
be disposed OF before the two houses go into
iolnt session.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-10
MANCHEsTER IN SHORE SPACE.
Mr.. CIoDtOn TO 60 40 GeOrgia-instHl
lafInn nr nnicers-PerhOnnl. DC.

Rev. John J. ClopiOu, who for the past
five years has been the efficient, faithful, and
beloved pastor Of the Meade. Memorial
church, has sent his resignation TO the YesirY,
he having decided 90 accept the call recently
rendered him by church IN Georgia. Dit.
Cl0pton Is young minister with pro-
missing future. and while in this city has not
only built up bis own church and endeared
himself 10 his own people. bul has won The
confidence and esteem Of members OF other
denominations and Of the public generally.
The following officers have been Installed
by the branch Of the American Legion OF
Honor I'm th. city: j. j. Blant0n, command
er; G. W. AttEisson, yicc-cOmmander; h.
II. Gregory, oratOr; Rev. /. r. IhOrnhil,
chaplain: Il. VI. Robertson, secretary ;
George O. Ely, collector; James T.. Herren,
treasurer: George G. Anderson, guide; j.
4. Jewett. warden; and Ira e. Anderson,
sentry. IFustecs: George q. Ely. James l..
Robertson. and George G. Anderson. Mcdi-
cal Examiner. Dr. :. l.. Ingram.
Atameeting Of the Chautsuqua Society held
Tuesday night at the residence Of Mr.. ID. l..
Pullam. on Porter street, the resignation Of
4. /. Clopton, Esq, 81 vice-pre1dent, was
accepted, and Mr.. Pulliam was elected Ia
mi. stead. The constitution and bylaws
prepared by a committee composed Of Dr.
Mathews and Messrs. Puliam and Thorn
bin were read and adopted.
Mr. =. II. Gary. Of this city, has been
summoned on the United states grand jury
which meets in Norfolk this month.
Mr.. G.. Y. Meredith. OF the Richmond bar,
was in the city Yesterday afternoon.
The City Council meets tomorrow night
at 730 O'Clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-10
The Tables Turned
New YORK TImes.l


The White-Cap" idea will trouble Plea
sartyille, WestchesteT county, no more. The
Young men OF the village had read Of the
depredatIons OF White Caps" 10 other
places as a means Of regulating The actions OF
people who they did not consider were
walking IN the path o. rectitude, 50 they
determined to try IL effect on a man in theiI
village named James Clark, a shoemaker.
They accordingly donned white caps, and,
having "loclted" their victim in village
store. swarmed in, seized him, and hustled
him out, making atl sorts OF terrifying threats
OF whatthey intended to do with bin. They
marched him out into a vacant lot and then
told the terrified victim thst If he would pro-
mise 10 reform they would leL him of. lie
was only too willing 10 promise.
The " White Caps" eated at this victory,
made second attempt in this reiormatory
business by entering another village store,
but there they met with asurprise. The In
tended victim, John WestleY Knapp, seized
one OF the maskers and punched his head. p
and tnen pitched hlm and two others through
a pate-glass window into the street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-10
TIE STATE C01nITTEEs.
An Important Session 90 be Held
Here Tonight.


meetingof The State Democratic and Tx
ecutiye Committees will be held at the Ex-
change Hotel to.night at 3 O'Clock, when
Chairman Barbour will explain the business
for which they have been caled-in general,
10 take prompt action in the way Of organ
izug and preparing for the approaching cam
plign, when a Governor, IieuteuantsGoY-
eln0r. and Attorney-GcueIaI and members
OF the General Assembly are 10 elected by The
people
The Democrats carried the state 10y quite
small majority In November; but I'D
The forthcoming struggle Will 10 doubt do
far better. To this end Nr. Barbour wishes
the committees T. direC. their energies AZ
once. lie Will tonight announce his pur-
pose TO retire from The chairm1nship OF each
committee. but Il does not seem to be known
whether he desires TO resign Immediately or
will await the meeting Of the state Conyen-
ton Of the party. The probability Is that
he will wish to be relieved al once, a. his
senatorial duties will engage most OF his
time after the 4th Of March.
sir. Barbour and Senator Daniel are ex-
pectcd here to-day.
The names Of C0ngressman-elect +. C..
Vcuabc and Mr. Thomas Martin, Of Abe
marie, continue TO be iayorably mentioned
as The successor OF Mr.. BlrbOur.
There seems TO he but little doubt that the
committees will talk over the adYisability Of
an extra session OF the General Assembly,
and opinion is growing that The session will
be a necessity, and this seems to be the iudg-
ment OF the financial officers OF the Common
wealth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-10
HREE CENTS PER COPY.
r.rei r,rei Yisei

Remember to-dsy. at 10 A. NJ, the Great
Clothing Sale commences. Owing tc the
heroic efforts OF The brave hremeD st the
late New YORK fire 81, 600 worth OF Mems,
Boys, and cbildren's Clothing has beea
saved, and the stock has been ordered
to be removed to Richmond IN the large
Building 12O5 east Main street, which has
been rented expressly for ibis gigantic nre-
insurance sale OF Clothips, 10 commence 70
day, and continuing for short time only.
Forty.seyen thousand dollars worth OF
Mems. BOYS, and Children's Clothing.
saved from the late New York fire, mus, De
closed out by order OF the insurance compa-
nies. The appraisers for the insurance CON-
psnies. after carefully examining the stock
OF Clothing. concluded that the same ws
not 80 badly damaged n claimed by the as
sured clothing manufacturers, aud falling tO
agree a. 20 the actual loss. we were forcsdto
take The stock, turn IL into money. and the
goods must be sold at once Ia order % msks
3 tinal settlement. All goods are appraised at
40 cents on the dollar of msnufacturer's cost.
As this l. all we want for them, the great
Dire sale will enable the people Of this city
and vicinity 10 secure their clothing Tor al.
most nothing. Stxty.fye cents will buy
Mems lron.C Clad Working Pants; sl.if
will buy Mems Good Heavy Cloth Pants;
S2.lg will buy Mems Dress Pants; Sab
will buy Mems Good Heavy Cashmere
suits; Sj.72 will buy Mems Good Bust
ness SUITS: $500 will buy q fashionable
Dress suit 10 sacks and four-buttoD cuta-
ways; $S.25 will buy an imported Epg-
lish NOrsted Diagonal, COrkscTew, or Wide
vale Suit-ve have them In sacks sad four
button cutaways; 80 95 win buy tird-class
Black Corkscrsw Prince Albert SOFT isatin-
iaced) In all sizes; S3.S2 will buy Mems Good
Heavy Oyercoats; s8 will buy genuine
Chinchilla, Beaver, Melton, kersey, or Cork
screw OyercOat-your choice With or with
out satin facing; $3.50 Will buy AN iuIrOrt-
ed All-WOOl Germania, Fur Beaver, Nens-
tian, or Elysian Overc0at; rs ceats VIII buy
Children's Knee Panis In all sizes; Sl.1
will buy Child Gooo Heavy Cashmere suit
(age four 10 twelve yearsg n will buy .
Uhild's Good Heavy Overcast \ frsi.class
Boys Suit for $500.
All other goods will Dc sold in the ssme
proportion "a the aforementioned prices.
An examination Of the immense stock OF
goods will prove that the above are positive
facts. IL costs nothing to call and judge for
yourself, As chance 10 get such great bar-
gains Will positively never occur sgain.
Remember, this great sale commences
to-day. at 10 A. NJ, at 1905 east Main street,
three doors below Twelfth street. Richmond,
Va. All goods will be sold st private sale
no auction. Store will be open from A.
NJ. until at night; saturday untll II O'Clock
az night. Look for the large number 1905.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-10
Now Zee 81 This Prediction VIII Come
IrnR.
The following was received yesterday,
when the Thermometer indicated 63o:

The following was received yesterday,
when the thermometer indicated 63o:
WASHINGTON, ID. C., January 0. 1889.
Chamber OF Commerce, Richmond, Va:
2:l5 =. M-HOist cold.waVe signal. Tenn
pera,ure will fall about 200 by s A. NJ jan
uary 10Th. GREELY.
About O'Clock yesterday afternoon there
was heavy ram, accompanied by conside-
rable wind from the west, aud soon Alter
wards the clouds parted and there was 8
rainbow OF unusual beauty; and later the
lurid glow Of the setting sun upon great
banks OF smoke-colored clouds was surpass-
ingly lovely.
Al night there was a great fall IN the tenn
perature, and at midnight the Thermometer
indicated 4is, giviag gsod promise Of COM
plete fulfllmeut ct the Weather Bureaus
prediction OF cold wave,
Cold weather is beginning to be desirable
here. We have had very little so far, and the
ice-houses Of nearly all the country people
are still empty, while the boys who got skates
and sleds for Christmas presents have been
feeling that they are swindlej.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-10
Acquitted Of Embez1iement.
By telegraph to the Dispatch.l

lby telegraph W tuo Dl5p1lSh.I
PHILADELPHIA, PA, January 9.-Dayh
NJ. PaseO, charged with the embezzlement
OF g, 200, the property OF the lnternaiional
Typegraphcal Union Of North America,
was to-day acquitted before Judge Gordon.
under instructions OF the Court. The de-
feDdant is a member Of the Philadelphia
Typographical Union, and IN 1886 WAS a
delegate 70 The international Convention
held at Buffalo, y. T., aud was elected secre-
tary and treasurer Of the union. The ale
CATION was :bat while PascO hlled the posi-
lion there was discrepancy IN bis accounts
OF a.. 200. Counsel for Pasco stated 10
court to-day that his clients duties were in-
creased aOoye those OF his predecessor, and
that exoecting an increase OF salary he
bad simply taken the money, believing
that II would be voted him At the
proper time. Considerable notorIety had
been given the case, and the defendant bad
promised 10 paw the money back IN order to
avoid further publicity. The Judge stated
that there was great doubt as 10 whether the
defendant had appropriated the money with
criminal intent and instructed the jury to re-
turn verdict Of acquittal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-10
RICHMOND LETTER.CARRIERs.
Their Claim for ExtFa Pay for Extra
work Performed.

A statute was passed by Congress last
June mgking eight hours days labor Tor
letter.carriers at all iTee-delyery post-ofiices.
When the law went into operation Post
master CulliogwOrth asked the department
20 give him seven new carriers and an ad-
dltlonal clerk In order 10 meet its require
menis. lie only succeeded In getting tye
new carriers. The carriers at the Richmond
Office have consequently been compelled TO
work more than eight hours per day. Indeed,
they claim that they have often been on duty
fourteen hours. aud therefore are entitled TO
additional paw. and they have employed
counsel 10 collect this extra compensation
from The Government,
Postmaster CullsngwOrth says none Of The
carriers have worked as long rs twelve hours
per day siuce the new law went into effect.
home OF them may have been on duty fer
fonIleen consecutive hours, bnt In that time
thsy have had much time for rest and the law
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-10
BEFORE JUSTICE CRUTCHFIELD.
some or the most Important Cases
Hoard YeaferdaY.

The docket In the Police Court yesterday
morning was OF unusual length for the mid
die OF the week, but the cases as rule were
Of a more or less trihing character. Some OF
the most important ons are noticed below:
Charles Sweetman alias HObby-HOrse
Charlie and K. ID. Brown both colored) were
sent on 10 the grand jury for exhibiting
a game commonly called policy in bar-room
on Eight street between Cary street and the
Richmond and Allegheny depot SIX other
colored men and one white one, charged with
the same offence, 10 being proven that they
were only players at the shop kept by these
two.
In consequence Of the absence Of Giles
Jackson, the principal witness In the case ol
William Lee, the yOung cOlOred man charged
with committing wilful perjury In his testi-
mony given IN this court Tuesday I'm the
trial Of Robert Winston on the charge OF
shooting Ralph johnson, the case was con-
tinucd until to-day.
William UpShur, an old colored man who
had been there several times before, was
sent 10 jail for four months for stealing a
par OF boots aud a wagon-coyer, all OF the
Yaiue Of $500, the property Of Fleming
Wilkcrson.
Richard Carr (colorcd) charged with
being disorderly and assaultng persons on
the street with rocks, was whipped in court
by his mother.
Virginia Miller tcolored), stealing a blan-
ket, dress, and one basket from Randolph
Miller. Security required for ninety days IN
the sum % Sl00.
Thornton Cox and James Hill (c0lorcd
boys) were whipped by their parents for
being disorderly and throwing rocks on the
street.
Samuel Oliver (colored), suspicious cha
ractcr. Continued until the 10Th.
Samuel Johnson (ColOredl lighting aud
breaking q stove IN the bar-room Of SPOTS
wood Wicker: James McCuryis (col0red), a
suspicious character; Mary Robinson lcol-
oredD, assautng aud cutting Eliza Dand,
ridge with knife; Julius schwartz, care
less and reckless driving through the streets
and running into and breaking the sulky OF
William sears. Continued until to-day
Daniel Iill lcolored), stealing package ~
cuns, collars, &C., the property Of ). T..
NchOl, from a wagon OF the New York
1 quu9Yv Gent IA iafi for four months.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-10
scars ror nc. ProbabIy.
Special telegram TO the Dispstchl

SPECIAL telegTam % the DispalchI
FREDERICKSBURG, January 0.-George John
son. station hand at the Richmond, Frede-
ricksburg and Potomac depot here, was very
painfully cut about The face with penknito
last night by William Morris. The wounds,
though not dangerous. will probably scar
him for lie. The difficulty grew out Of
family affairs. TIE parties were given "a
hearing this morning before the Mayor. who
postponed the ease until tomorrow. binding
Morris over IN the SUN ot one bundled dol
lar. for his appearance. Mr. W. ii. IIar-
kamp becoming his boudsman. Both par.
ties are cOlOrcd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-10
IntnNarfhern Mails.

The early mail from the North, which
should arrive here at 9:0T a. NJ, was late
again yesterday. Indeed il has, with possl-
bly, one or two exceptions, never been on
tins since 1t was started. 1t Is generally
from forty minutes 10 an hour late. There
is something radically wrong about this
train north Of Washington. aud the POST
Office Department should look intoit. Ihey
have IL in their power to correct the eVil az
once IL the facts are reported by Postmaster
CulingwOrth.
Our Postmaster, who IS ,lways intelligent
and efficient In the discharge OF his duties,
has no doubt made formal reports as to these
DELAYS, but what Is wanted il special pro,
test in the name Of all the community against
this trillng with the appointed schedule oil
mails
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-10

Flynn az president aud Mr.. A. PIzzini, Jr',
as secretary aud treasurer. The Board o.
Directors consists Of Messrs. Flynn, Pizzini,
John F. Barry, DR.. William II. scott. ana
NJ. b. Leonard, OF the Chesapeskc and ONO
This company was formerly located In Man
chester, but last year, when the present own
ers bought II, the plant was movedto NO. iIV
south Seventh street, where IL Is under tne
tame roof with, but operated separately rom,
the works Of the Virginia Company, which Is
also controlled by Mr. Flynn and othen;
Most Of the lights furnished by the Oid
Dominion Company are in Manchester.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-10
Husttngs Court.

In the Hastings Court yesterday $
h. Witt presiding following cases we're
disposed Of:
Holly Buce (colored), charged with felo-
ny. Acquitted.
Peylon Harris (colored), an appeal from
the Police Justice. charged with stealing
Sl5 from Philip Harris. Acquitted.
Auanlas Washington (coloredl, eharged
with assault and battery. Pleaded guilty.,
and was hned s. and required 10 give Sc
curity 10 the sum OF $500 for bis gooa osha'
vior for ninety days.
Henry Twyman (colored), charged with
stealing robe aud other property from The
hyery-stable OF j. w. Bliley. Given thirty
days In Jail.
The cases OF II. w. Hammond, the young
man against whom there are nine indiet-
ments. most Of which are Tor forgery has
been set for trial on the l4ih.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-10
NOTHERSl MOTHERS Il

Are you disturbed AZ night and broken Of your
rest by a sick child suffering and crying with ths
excruciatng pain Of cutting teethr II -. go as
once ana g.t bottle of MRS WINsLOw'5
SOOTHING SYRUP. II will relieve the Poor
little sufferer immediateiy-depenf upon ~
there Is no mistake shout H. Thers Is not
mother on earth who has ever ussd u who will
not tell you at once that IL viii regulate ihs
bowels. aud give rest 20 tho mother, snd relief
and health % the child, operating ike tnsgic. Is
Is perfectly safe ID use Ia all cases and pleasant
% the taste, and Is tho prescription Of one q No
oldest and best female Dhy,ici4as and nurses IA
tho United Ststes Sold eyeryHhers. Twenty
ave ceatsn bottle. my l-eod
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-10
n..trnmentornG Grocer.

4 deed of assignment was recorded in the
clerks Office oi tLe ChancerY Court yester-
day from william Z. Cousins 10 James w.
Anderson, trustee.
The deed conveys 10 the trustee Tor the
benefit OF the creditors Of the assignor all
The stock al goods and fixtures in The gro
Gerry store at the northeast corner OF Cary and
jefferson streets. The trustee + directed 10
take immedate possession OF the premises
and sell all the stock OF goods lt public auc-
lion for cash, and shall collect all bills and
accounts due The party OF the first part
There are twenty-0ne creditors In sums from
slJJ to 5000. Total liabilities, $500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-10
shot M. Father-in.Law.

CHARLOTTE, n. C., January 9.-News from
q point near the south Carolina line tonight
says James Davis. who few days ago mar
red Miss Amanda Beekman. Is IN trouble.
BE was living with his father-in-law. and
Yesterday for some cause Beekman told him
as he was starting bird-hunting to never
again put his foot 10 bis house. Davis
thought the old man was only Joking and 10
the evening returned as usual, but when
Beekman saw him coming he dashed out
UPON him with club in bis hand and at
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-10

The third service OF the week Of prayer
was held last night in the Graee-Street Pres
byteuan church. A large audience wa:
present The addresses we're from Rev. j.
Calvin stewart aud DR.. Hoge. Mr.. Stewart
spoke on "Tbe Church and DIR. Hoge on
"The Family.' The meetings have shown
a steady growth IN Interest and attendance.
Tonight the services VIII De IN i1e second
church. The speakers are 10 be Drs. Kerr
and Richardson.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-10

4 Cincinnati special Of yesterday says:
To-day the new Onio-riyer division OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio railway opened for
business. Ii Is called on the time-card
"Cinelnnati Division.o and extends from
Cincinnati up the Ohio river on the south
side 10 Huntington, about $50 miles. AT
present trains do not cross the new bridge
here, but make Coyington the western ter
minus. The freight Office. however, Is on
the Cincinnati side OF the river and Is open
for business.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-10

Richmond: George W. Eyans's trustee
TO X. |. Wade, % feet on north side OF
Boyd street near Morton, SO; j. Cloyd
Houston to Elenora 5. Houston, stock.
fixtures, &C., in store No. 1901 west
Nam street. s3Sljo; James f. Netnerland
to James J.. ralaferro, % feet on east
side Of Twentieth street between Grace
and franklin, $1,000; Mrs. Maria +.
Walker to Mrs. NJ. /. Pierce and b. r. Sci
den, 80 feet on north side Of Floyd street
between Morris and IIaryie streets, Sl,S00.