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The evening world., 1890-02-21

EINE GOLD WATCH and chain; full jewelled.
for printing press or cash give full descrlp-
Iinn. q j. S. G~reenMich. Conn.
The evening world., 1890-02-21

IroR ~sALE-Horse. side-bar buggy and harness
10 perfect picture and pet; lady or child can
drixa AddIan. z. r.. ll9 MArEen 81.
The evening world., 1890-02-21

4 WANT TO rent safety bicycle for siI month"; in
4OS West 10th st,
The evening world., 1890-02-21

The Manhattan Athletic club will give one
Of it's popular athletic entertainments TO-
avenue. The feature will lie n boxing ron
test between Fred Schneering, the 10
pound amateur champion OF the pastime
Athletic Club, and. i. McNally. the expert
Of the National Athletic Club.
The evening world., 1890-02-21

GoyERNMENT REPORT. Greely's North Pos
N Expedition. > large volumes. new. for No. =
ealigraph. N. J. l.. 81. u ltic st. Brooklyn.
The evening world., 1890-02-21

George Dixon. the cdlorcd fra~thcr-wctEht
who tonight "A diRw with ia Met Nitly. avs
that IL Frank MclIulh wants tu meet HIM ~
the ring he must cover the Sluu IOrlcIt
winch DIXON deposited with the Puhrr h'uS
Wncu Ec issucd hi, challenge to box any
iratlur.wCight IN the world.
The evening world., 1890-02-21

NNILL TRADE fine 3O-inch bass drum, with
w patent side rods. Tor good Il flat cornet.
Apply B., 80 World Once.
The evening world., 1890-02-21

TwO-sToRY and basement house in BROOKLYN,
equity $500. in exchange for furniture ana
carpets or best offer. p, LA World Once.
The evening world., 1890-02-21

w 33.IO gallon; good condition Also 3 slate
steps and risers. Z feet want offers. 1855 LeIing-
fnt ava
The evening world., 1890-02-21

DOILRRS, engines, pumps. la hes. drills and
machinery bought. sold, exchanged and re-
paired. Gall or write MAslin's Machinery Ei-
change, l05 LIST st.. Jersey City.
The evening world., 1890-02-21

Il WISH to exchange cash tor pawn tickets ioI
absolutely white diamond ring. and earrings.
Broker. 40 World.
The evening world., 1890-02-21

Jimmy Larkins, the :" "-uonnd champion
who has been locking for more worlds to
by Ton Dugan. the well-kiown Brooklyn
lilht-wcight
The evening world., 1890-02-21

HTAGIO ~ pieces Of apparatus large and small
M no toys Sl5 cash or %sn,thing OF equal value
The evening world., 1890-02-21

The annual Winter tennis tournament o'
the Orange Athletic club will take plaC,
Saturday upon their enclosed, courts. whicl
occasion
The evening world., 1890-02-21

A s75 PALACE ORGAN will exchange
"A for $40 cash ID. r.. 1923 Carroll st. Brooklyn.
DLACK HORSE, lab hands high. thorough
Id bred imported stock guarantee as to pedigree.
for a milch COW and typewriter. Remington or Ham,
mond machine preferred. Address X. Y. H., W
Franklin st.. Jersey City.
The evening world., 1890-02-21

ORGAN, Mason Il Hnmlin. Z stops. for gold
~ watch or diamond ring or stud; value $40.
nFyan .lln World
The evening world., 1890-02-21

Miss Adelaide Moore is to make q tour of
ment of W. Brewster Moore. with a repcr-
toire to include :" pygmalion and Galatca, y
''As You Like II and - School for Scan
dal." She il to play later i'll London.
The evening world., 1890-02-21

The national meeting Of the League NJ
American Wheelmen will be held at Niagara
EnIla fltiA y,uI.
The evening world., 1890-02-21

Richard Mansfield and his company left
yesterday for Chicago whore he will play II
long engagement. Mr.. Mansfield has pur-
chased from Leander Richardson, the rights
to the drRmati2ation of Lord Dunmer-
Mansfield will make a character part, it is
said, of the noble lord.
The evening world., 1890-02-21

Tie grounds which the Manhattan Ath-
letic Club has chosen to take the place Of
the old grounds at EiGhty-siXth street will
bc publicly announced at the regular meet
ing of the Board OF Governors next Wcdues-
day evening.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-14

attraction ut the Academy TONIGHT and "a
morrow. including SATURDAY. matinTe.
ino company Is composed of q member
snip of both fat, lean, and clever peoplo
and has everywhere this season achieved
success
Tho Fat Mems Club" which will bo
played at the matinee at the Academy TO-
morrow atternoon, will be for the benefit
OF the Virginia Race-Boat Climb. The
money from tickets sold by members will
be used toward providing for regatta
next summer.
The worlds greatest tragedian. Sionor
iomaso Salyini. has been secured by the
Academy management for an enoacsnent
here. commencing next Wednesday nicht.
on which occasion che will appear as
"Othello." On Friday night he will ap.
pear as The Outlaw" and Saturday nicht
as Sampson" On Thursday the vonncer
(Alexander) Salvini will appear IN "a
Child OF Naples and at the SATURDAY.
matinee in = Don Caesar de Bazan." Tickets
for the Salvini engagement will 90 on sale
Monday. ''''0
Al. G. Fields minstrels closed their en-
gagement at the Theatre last night. having
given satisfaction and pleasure TO their
audiences.
AZ the Howitzer Armory tonight there
VIII be lecture on soldier life in the Con-
federacy by the Rev. Frank Stringfellow
ttbe celebrated ex-scout), and fine mu-
slcal programme rendered by the Second
Baptist church choir.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-14
New Notes.

Fire destroyed the house Of John Mete-
via, near Bay City, Mich, Tuesday night,
during the temporary absence of the pa
rents. and a baby eighteen months old was
burned to a crisp. Mrs. Meteyia has be-
come a raving maniac.
Miss Eta Coy aged sixteen, employed
in the Harder Knitting-Dlill, at Hudson,
n. Y, was seriously injured, being caught
by the hair of her head by a revolving
shaft. tearing off the entire scalp. Her re-
covery is considered doubtful.
At the thirteenth biennial congress OF
the National Trotting Association. in But
falo, the parties in the Alcryon-Nelson
ruling-of case were suspended from priyi-
leges until they withdraw their legal in
junction and permit investigation.
After one hundred and twenty-five years
of litigation. heirs to an estate In Northern
Hungary get their claim, but the heirs
have increased from the simple family OF
the Bishop of Neutra to over 1000 persons,
and each will receive only about five dol
lars.
At the meeting of the Grand Army of the
Republic Wednesday at Shamokin. Pa, q
resolution was adopted asking the United
States Government 10 prohibit the erec-
tion of Confederate monuments on the
battlefield of Gettysburg. The resolution
stated, however that there could be no
objection to marking the lines of TIE rebels
At a meeting of the Western Cut-Nail
Association, held at Wheeling Wednesday
the following advance in nails was ordered
40-penny 5 cents per keg, making them
$3.50; 30-penny. 10 cents per keg, making
them S2.35; 20, l6-, and l2-penny, Is cents
per kee, making them S2.4O; and 10-penny
20 cents per keg, making the price $2.45
The remainder of the card is as at present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-14
Famous Duelling Pistols.

General Henry Heth having occasion re-
Gently 10 unpack some boxes of family
relics, says the Washington Post. discovered
the duelling pistols which We're used in
the Decatur-Barro duel seventy-two
arsago. They were the.property, of Gene
raj Heth's father. Lieutenant ileth. OF the
old navy. who was one of the lieutenants
of the President under Decatur when that
frigate was compelled to surrender TO a
British squadron. after having wrecked the
Endymion, a British frigate of equal force,
in a running fight. Upon the death of his
father General Heth inherited them as
heiriooms, but had long supposed that
tbey were lost. They are of the old Eng
lish pattern" saw handles" &c.-quite
similar to those used by President Jackson
in his duels, and are in perfect preserve
ton. General Heth proposes TO offer them
to the National Museum as relics OF his
torical event in the annals of the navy,
which in its day created the profoundest
of sensations.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-14
Manchester News in Brief.

The City Council will meet in monthly
session at 1880 O'Clock tonight.
MIR. Nj. A. Cogbill, Clerk OF the Chester
field County Court, was in the city yester-
NTrbb The February term of tho Hastings
Court will begin next Monday. ~.
A number of young gentlemen OF TINS
CITY will give u dance tonight at Cersiey ;
Hall. e .st,o,d will
enend several days with her relatives, the
Misses Walden. at Buck Hill.
Maria l.. Thurman has been appolnteu
postmistress at Winterpock, IN Chester
" ! r Morris. ESQ.,, Of Petersburg, grand
dictator of the Knights of Honor OF VIZ
einia' is expected to visit Dale Lodge To-
The condition of Lee Jackson, VINO was was
badlv hurt at Chesterfield Courthouse
Monday by a horse stepping upon ms heau'
is somewhat improved. so,,
The committee from the Chestetnesiu sN
Troop appointed to make arrangement, iot o.
the military fair and concert to be SiSsth Sst AZ AZ
f'ssder Half on the 26th, 9th. ana 2oth oi
th;s month is making good progress anu !
the entertainment promises TO DC sro"'
suecpea
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-14
Married i'm Amelia.

1ir. Peter ID. Glinn, Of the firm of Jarvis
z Ghnn. contractors and builders OF tins
otv. aud Miss Bette Booker, daughter OF
Mr L. i. Booker. of Amelia county, were
married at . O'Clock Wednesday afternoon
Of Christ church. Amelia Courthouse.
l.-v.J. y. bowman, of All-Saints church,
orriated. and the audience was largely
e.aposed of friends from Richmond and
Manchester.
lle BRIDE entered the church on the
an of Nr. Richard Vaughan. and was met
a. iAe altar by the groom, who came from
ttrv vestry-rOom.
There we're no bridesmaids, but the FOL
lowing gentlemen acted as grOomsmen ;
Messrs. Charles A. Rose. Richard Vaughan,
Ollie Prddy. Harry h. Owen. .Powhatan
Boiling. XOlhe Gum. Writ Taylor. Lewis
rawlings, ". VI. White. James Macdougali, f,
j. b. Robertson. and Captain George W.
Jarvis
Theushers were Messrs Samuel Vaughan
aHd X. NJ. Thomas.
After a reception at the residence Of Mr..
Richard Archer. the couple left for Florida.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-14
THE SEASON FOR CANDIDATES.
Fourteen Speeches Made Last Night Mt thu
Old Dominion Clubs Meeting.

The Old Dominion Democratic Club had
a feast of oratory last night from candi-
dates for municipal offices, friends OF the
aspirants, and other good Democrats,
The attendance OF the voters was large:
The routine work was soon disposed OF
and speech-making began. =,
For Commissioner of the Revenue Mr..
William II. Cullingworth was on hand TO
speak for himself. and Mr. John w. Wilkes
advocated the claims of Mr.. Robert Is.
Munford. the present incumbent.
Messrs. III. Nj. Smith. Jr., and 5. Taylor
Evans, candidates for Commonwealth's
Attorney. each made a speech.
The candidates for City Sergeant present
were Messrs. Hubert A. Jarvis and Z.
Leslie Powell. both of whom spoke. The
claims of MIR. Robert A. Carter, the present
incumbent, were advocated by Messrs. w.
w. and l.. G. Wood.
MIR. d. S. Gates, candidate for Sherih,, was
the only aspirant to that Office on hand.
Mr.. W. 4. Loving presented his own
claims for the Board of Aldermen, ana ar.
J.. @. Haake those of Mr.. William M. Iur-
pin.
Alderman r. NJ. Taylor, Councilman Il.
4. Christian, and others also addressed 'Ie
club
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-14
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Proceedings Of the Monthly Meeting Held
Last Night.

The monthly meeting Of the Board of
Directors of the Chamber OF Commerce
was held last night at o'clock. Present
the following: Colonel John b. Purcell
(prcsident). Hon. George l.. Christian
(tirst vice-president), Messrs. Henry Bo-
deker, y. G. Leigh, Jr., l.. Levy, X. II.
Whltlock, l.. G. Younger, Henry f. Holms,
W. ID. Chesterman. John Ii. Cary. w. X.
Quarles, and l.. NJ. Griffin.
Excuses were made tor the absence of
Messrs. COttrell, Clarke. Elan, Lauderkin,
Crump, Hawes. Talaferro, Bosher, Waller
stein. Irayers, and Williams
Colonel John B. Cary, from the special
committee on the subject, stated that they
had been able to secure anearly unanimous
report from the House Committee on
Courts OF Justice in favor of the bill for
the better collection of debts. He CRATE
fully acknowledged the assistance render
ed by Judge George l.. Christian in pre-
pairing the popers for the Chambers COM
mittee.
The bill is yet to be acted upon in the
House.
lhe following new members of the
Chamber were proposed and elected
fred H. kaynal, superintendent of the
Richmond Locomotive and Machine
Works.
Judge Christian moved that the board
return TO o'clock as its regular hour of
meeting. Agreed to-
On motion of Dir. +. G.. Leigh, Jr., the
following resolution was adopted:
Whereas the attention of this board has
been drawn to unjust determinations in
freight and passenger charges made
AGAINST this city in favor of northern
cities
Resotred. That n committee OF three be
appointed to confer with the proper legis-
lative committees TO see what improve
ments in the existing laws can be made to
prevent these determinations
The following committee was appointed:
President John Is. Purcell. First-Vice-
President George l.. Christian, Il. G.
Leigh, Jr.. and S. w. Travers.
The appointment of special committee
was rendered desirable because of the ne
cessity for immediate action, and Mr..
Leigh and Mr.. Younger gave assurance
that the Committee on Inland Trade would
take no exception TO this course.
As originally proposed the committee
was TO consist of Messrs. Purcell, Chris
tian, and Iravers, but in view of the study
that Sir. Leigh had given the subject the
board insisted on adding him to the COM
mittee.
II was ordered that the subject Of taxa
tiOn of insurance companies by the city
and State be looked into 10y the COu-
mittee on Information and Statistics with
the view OF inquiring into the expedlency
of restoring the law as it was in 1881.
Adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-14
Personals and Briefs.
Thisis st. Valentines day.

Thisi is st. Valentines day.
Ex-senator George B. Keezle. of Rock
| ingham, is in the city.
Mrs. Cora Hewitt is very i'll with pneu-
monia at her home, Ais north Seventh
street.
Mr.. Douglass Leftwich will sing at the
entertainment at the Sacred Heart church
tonight.
Judge David Meade Bernard, of the Hus-
tings Court of Petersburg, was in the city
yesterday.
Hon. George NJ. Cochran, member of the
House from Augusta, is quite sick at the
Exchange Hotel.
Rev. DIR. Lambeth has recovered from
his illness and will fill his pulpit Sunday
morning and evening.
Miss Sallie Hammer, Of the Female lnsti:
tute. who has been quite sick, was reported
much better yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison, of Brooklyn, are
visiting Mrs. Harrison's uncle, Captain A.
&. Babcock, of Henrico county.
Miss Katie Pyle has returned from New
York and Philadelphia, after pleasant
visit with friends and relatives.
Miss Mollie r. Towles, of Fredericks-
| burg. is visiting her friend. Miss Bertha
! c. Haase. of No. $40 north Tenth street.
Ex-Governor Fitzhugh Lee and wife, who
| have been the guests Of Major W. Miles
| Cary, have returned to their home IN Lex
ington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Leslie Blair have
returned from their bridal tour, and are
| now ut the Exchange Hotel, where they
will remain during the winter.
The net amount realized from the Colo
NAL ball was ~ ,66s AZ, for which check has
| been handed to Mrs. Wyndham X. Mere
dith. treasurer of the Association for the
| Preservation of Virginia Antiquities.
Mr.. George 7. Cousins. with Baughman
Brothers. and Miss Matte NJ. Hall were
married Wednesday night by Rev. j. Is:
Hutson at the residence of the pastor, and
q reception was held at the groom's home.
Mr.. s. w. Gerhart, formerly of the firm
Of Miller, Rhoads q Gerhart, was present
ed with handsome gOld-headed cane by
his former employees upon leaving the city
for Lynchburg, his future place of busi-
ness.
Mr.. NJ. f. ingalls,, wife, and daughter will
leave for Old Point to-day. Tomorrow he
will inspect the companys extensive works
ut Newport News and on Monday he starts
on a tour of inspection OF the main line ol
| the road.
Stray COWS have been depredating to
such an extent in Hollywood cemetery
| that Superintendent John X. Hooper has
been instructed by the Board of Director:
to rigidly enforce the law on all taken vi
| in the enclosed lands III future.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-14

Simmons. and John J. Henry. From
Ohio--HOn James Il. Campbell (00veTnoR
Of Ohio), Hon. Joseph u. Hughes, CLAUDE
Meeker. Colonel Price McKinnAy, O. h
Burrows, n. II Adriance. II. II. MeysE,
and G. H. vancleef. From West vrginie-'
Congressman William 1. Wilson. fro3
Denver-Prssident II. b. Chamberlain (ok
the Chamber OF Commercel. From On
capo-J. p. Rumscy and ii. J. Downing.
Hon. Chaunccy n. ,Dcpew. Of New York,
who was invited to he one OF tho speaker1s
wired his regrets, explaining that his ABB
sence was occasioned by nesting q the
COMMITTEES on Legislation Of the New York
Worlds Far Committee, OF which no y
The committee from tho Chamber oe
Commerce met the visiting delegations and
have had them in charge all day.
Tonight at z o'clock an informal recep:
ton was held in the parlors of the Ksmball
House, at which the visitors were intro
duced 10 the businessmen OF the city.
The doors of the great dining hall wcfo
opened at 3 o'clock. and when tno guests
were seated President J. @. Oglesby, OF the
Chamber of Commerce. welcomed the visit
tors in behalf Of the Chamber OF Com
merce.
Governor Gordon was the first spealrr.
He welcomed the visitors in behalf ot the
State of Georgia, and Was followed oy
Mayor Glenn. who spoke for the city OF
Atlanta. Then followed the regular act
speeches of the evening by Governor
Campbell. of Ohio; Hon. Charles ;. smith,
president of the New York Chamber OF
Commerce: Hon. Patrick Calhoun. OF AZ
lanta Congressman Wilson, Of West Nir:
einia Hon. W. y. Russell, OF Boston: and
Hon. Jonathan Lane. president OK the
Boston Merchants Association.
The visitors will be entertained Mt break
fast at the Kimball House Tomorrow morn
ing, after which they will be shown vari-
Gus points of interest about the city. ne.
turning TO the Chamber OF Commerce 9
noon an informal reception viii DO hcld,
the citizens generally participating. Ine
Piedmont Driving-Club will entertain ths
visitors tomorrow afternoon at lunch and
the Capital City Club will give them re-
ception tomorrow night.
At the banquet Governor Campbell TOOK
"a the text OF his speech q sentence from
the letter written by the late II. W. Grady,
Come and let us feel that here in Georgia
we are Just as good as in Ohio or New
York" Charles s. Smith, president OF the
| New York Chamber of Commerce, spoke ON
the commercial growth Of the country ;
Hon. Patrick Calhoun, OF Atlanta, on the
railroad interests of the south Hon. w.
T.. Russell. on the New North Hon. VIII
| liam l.. Wilson. OF West Virginia. on
| trusts, and Hon. Jonathan Lane. ON Bos-
/ ton and Atlanta.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-14
TWO BELOVED LADIES.
Funeral Services Yesterday of the Two
Misses Branch.

THO extraordinary spectacle Of the
fn.,a ~ two sisters IN progress at the
,.r.. time was wiiuc sed yesterday at the
u .,,.f.rntal church at o'clock L. Nj. A
,.r. lr-o crowd assembled before the
announced for the services, the occa-
... I.r. tho onscquies Of Misses Julia
~ .rf ~.rsh A. Branch. the first Of whom
rt.If.. l.fur, Yesterday Mt 9:l5 A. NJ,
erIf.. other at o'clock i. Nj. Of the
e,. 1.r
rt., ah-oree Of the pastor, Rev. DR..
N.ut.r. vi,i- sick with the grippe. the
h,. =. b.. lunefen. of Christ church. con-
Quoted thc sorry wees. Inc bouY oi MlsS
TrIq MAS tr-t brought into the church,
ra-lrt bong covered with flowers and
followed iy slX boys-her Sunday-school
.Mi,. bearing also floral offerings. I'm
r.,nicly hohind these youths was the
ia.Ect containing the remains OF Miss
Sarah. followed by a large and mourning
company of relatives and friends.
Tie services were simple and beautiful,
.,l confined .strctly to the ritual OF the
r.r-copll Church.
Tne hymn Asleep in Jesus" was first
ul. los the choir, after which prayer
Was offered. The services at the church
concluded with the beautiful hymn ABIDE
With Me.
The intermcnt took place at Shockoe-
j cemetery.
Ihc pall-bearers were as follows:
l.r Hiss Sarah: John K. Childrey, A.
n. Iy1n. C.. c. Baughman, /. S. Tower. Il.
T. Brown. Thomas Poindexter, Thomas
lor~. George L. Keesee, L. Ii. Mayo, John
JrIr.
Iur Miss Julia: Allan Talbot, Alex
arl q ". Archer. T. l.. Alfriend, Monty
West. II. NJ Smith, Jr., c. A. West, Richard
IL. Meade. Joseph W. Pegram, A. Rufus
l4rh10ugh, George W. Poe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-14
THE AUSTRALIAN SYSTEM.
Mr.. Arnold's Bill to Change the Election
Laws Before the House.

The House Committee on Privileges and
Elections has reported the bill introduced
by Mr.. Arnold, of Bedford. ito provide for
printing and distributing ballots, at public
expense, to regulate voting at all elections
(other than primary elections) held IN the
state, and to repeal all laws and parts OF
laws in conflict Herewith"
The features of this measure are similar
70 those of the Australian ballot system.
The bill was introduced early, III the se.-
SION. Chairman Saunders and other leadz
inc members of the committee are opposed
10 any such radical change in the election;
law and for long time the measure failed
10 receive consideration.
During MIR. Saunders's recent absence
from the city Mr. Arnold called this blli up
and succeeded in having it reported, m
order to bring it before the House ana
have IL printed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-14
ANEW CAPTAIN.
A Military Election In Fredericksburg.
rsoecial teIegram 10 the Dispstch.l

FRxpEsrcKsBURG, Va, February l3.-At a
regular meeting of Company q, Third Viz
ginia volunteers. held in their armory to-
night, Mr.. Robert b. Berry, clerk OF the
courts of this city, was unanimously
elected captain of the company To I'LL the
vacancy occasioned by the resigation OF
Captain George A. Walker. The other can
didate was Frst-Lieutenant M. ii. Nc
Cracken, who before the ballot was taken
withdrew Mr.. Berry was placed IN nomi-
nation by Mr.. w. II. Merchant IN an appro-
pirate speech. The selection of Mr. Berry
viii no doubt give a new impetus to the
company, as he is man thoroughly versed
in military tactics and commanded com
pany of volunteers from this city. during
the late war and was gallant and brilliant
soldier.
After his election committee consisting
of Messrs. w. III. Merchant, James Nc
Donald. James Williams, Z. IL. Revere, w.
G.. Ballard. and james Turner were ap-
pointed to inform him of his election.
The committee retired and repaired TO Mr;
Berry's house, from which he was escorted
TO the armory and introduced to the COM
pany as their new captain by Mr.; W. H.
Merchant. Mr.. Berry accepted the cap
taincy in q neat, appropriate, and wel-aSs- wS
ivered address, which was Justify cheered'