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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-24
WHAT Is MOST IMPORTANT.
Views with Regard Tn the Foremost Legis-
latiye Measure,

BE yond comparison. in nv Judgment >
said Delegate X. G. Kent. Of Wythe. vester-
day, the bill for the regulation of railroad
charges IS the foremost measure Of inpor-
tance before the General Assembly. When
you take into consideration the numerous
railroads in the State, the large number of
passengers conveyed by them. the vast
tonnage transported on their lines, and re-
member there is practically no law govern
ing or controlling them in their operations.
II IS a matter Of wonder that such state
of things could have existed for such "A
length OF time. That there should exist
abuses under such circumstances ls
not remarkable. Tho wonder IS that
where there is the greed Of gain
on one side, practically uncontrolled
by law. the abuses are not greater
Where there is competition the Injustice is
not so observable, except in the extortion
practiced by all the roads upon the shipper
dependent upon the road alone for trans
pOrtatOn facilities. but where there is no
competition the cxtOrtion applies not only
10 local but 10 through freigbts. The rule
that the transportation charges are limited
only TO the rate the article will bear is ap-
piled with rigor. at least to agricultural
products. and by the application of a sin
gularly unjust business principle the rule
obtains that the greater the distance from
market the cheaper the rate of transporta-
tion, thus ignoring the principle of law
that a railroad built by the authority of
the State Is N no sense private property,
but is a servant of the State IA much as
an officer legally appointed to do any
other public duty"
Mr. Kent added: If ain correct in the
principle of law NJ stated then it follows
II is the duty Of the Legislature 90 make
alt proper regulations to prevent these
agents from betraying their trusts"
TWO URGENT SUBJECTS.
II regard the measure to prevent the
use of coupons in cities IN payment Of the
license tax and requiring each county TO
pay its own criminal expenses as among
the most important 10 my people," said
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-24
Downing as the Gladiator.

Tonight at the Theatre Robert Downing
appears in Saumets fine drama The
Gladiator The talented young actor will
appear splendidly in this play. 1t suits
him. Ii demands strong voicing, violent
and dramatic defamation, quickness and
litheness Of action. and. above ALL fine
physique. All of these Downing gives to
The part. Years AGO, when he was support
ing Modjeska, prophotical critics saw that
his magnificent physique especially httedi
him for such r6tes as the Gladiator ana
Virginius, and predicted for hm great fu-
ture. The promises of the past are almost
fulfilled. Already he is one of the best
American actors.
Miss Eugenia Blair, who supports Mr.
Downing, is one OF the most charming
actresses on the American stage. She has
been seen here often with Frederick
Wardc, aud is probably even better known
in this city than Mr.. Downing. Ihat she
will assume the part OF the Gladiator $
daughter with modesty. dehcacy, and
ability there can be 10 doubt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-24
MORE TALK ABOUT PILOTS.
The Discussion Closed and a Vote TO B'
Taken This Morning.

The Senate Committee on General Laws,
of which Hon. James n. Stubbs is chair
man. will take vote at 10 o'clock this
morning TO decide how they will report
the bill to abolish compulsory pilotage on
coastwise vessels plying in the waters OF
this Commonwealth.
The committee held another meeting at
the Exchange Hotel last night, and for
nearly four hours listened to argument Tor
and against the repeal Of the existing law.
A large number of members of both the
Senate and House and many outsiders
were present. In fact, the gentlemen's
parlor, where the meeting was held, was
crowded during the whole evening.
Mr. Dunlop, secretary of the Chamber
of Commerce of this city, MADE brief
statement of the reasons that actuated the
Chamber in petitiOning the General As.
sembly to exempt the coastwise trade of
this tax. which yields them no benefit.
Colonel Marshall, of Portsmouth, coun-
sci for the pilots association, spoke next,
and closed the argument against changing
the law. file argued that the revenue de-
rived from the coastwlse vessels Is neces.
sary to maintain an efficient service of
pilOtage. The figures given by the
other side "a to the receipts OF the
association, he contended. were erro-
neous Their plant, he said, cost them
S27, ,OOG and their expenses amounted to
about SIS, 900 IN the aggregate. so that the
pilots, of whom there are twenty-elsht In
active service, only realized about 500 per
month each. 1t was brought out during
the discussion that the pilots association
employed Detective Wren to investigate
and ascertain what interest the ship-mas-
ters' association Of Boston have III tins
fight.
Senator Ioyenstein closed the discussion
in an able speech In advocacy of the bill, OF
which he is the patron. He showed wherein
the system works great injustic not onl y 70
the owners Of vessels trading in our waters:
but also to the commercial interests OF
Richmond. In tho name of the entire
business community he appealed 20 the
committee TO wipe out the law which I'M
poses an onerous tax for services not rem
dered.
The committee. after brief private
conference, decided TO take a vote AT ~
,'.lo.t th,G ,,,orpYOp and rose.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-24
Scouts and Couriers Of tho Army OF
Northern Virginia."

This is the title Of lecture to be delivered
at the Academy Tuesday evening. January
18th, by Rev. Frank Stringfellow under the
auspices Of Company {, First regiment
Virginia volunteers.
The subject is peculiarly suited 70 "a
military audience and the speaker IS an
eloquent preacher who in his boyish days
wes oneof the most useful and adventurous
scouts Of General Lees army. He will tell
a captivating story and il ought TO attract
large audience not only of soldiers. young
and old, but of all who admire heroic deeds
or whose hearts can be stirred by the rela-
ton Of incidents in that great conflict
which gave imperishable renown 10 south
ern arms and made Richmond one OK the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-24
The RElCHSTAG.
Several Sections of the Socialist Bill
Adopted.

Adopted.
IBy Angio-American cable to tho Dlspatch.l
BERLIN, Jannary 23.-The consideration
Of the Socialist bill wa, continued in the
Reichstag to-day. After much debate the
House adopted the eleventh, thirteenth,
and twenty-second clauses of the measure.
During the discussion Herfurth, Minister
OF the Interior, declared that the clause
providing for a declaration of the miner
state of seige where and whenever the Gov
ernment deems expedient was indlspensa-
BILE and urgently necessary. The period OF
the operation Of the measure, be said,
should not be- restricted. Only u perma-
nent measure would be efiicaclOus.
The three clauses above mentioned relate
TO the suppression Of periodicals. and asso-
Citations, and to appeals against decisions.
Buhl said that the National Liberals were
willing to vote for the permanent measure.
They were convinced of the danger
of Social democracy, and were resolved
TO protect the State, but they must oppose
the expulsion clause The House ulti-
mately rejected the expulsion clause and
decided TO make the measure permanent
by q vote of 1865 10 Ill. Upon the eXpul-
sion clause the Conservatives voted against
the notion TO omit that clause. but ex-
planned that they would acquiesce IN the
omission Of the Government bill. The
third reading of the bill is fixed for Satur-
day next. Should the Government then
INSIST upon the expulsion clause it IL OK
pected that the Rechstag will reject the
bill, as the coalition against 1t IS apparent
ly too resOluto to be overcome.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-24

Mr.. Hubert Pierre CTulal Bernard dieu
Yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the resi-;
dence of his mother, $40 west Marshall
street after a painful illness OF more than
four months duration, which he bore WIN
oraat fortitude. He was of brave. gen.
erons and kindly disposition, and was de;
voted TO his friends both in sickness ana
in health. His end was peaceful.
MIR. Bernard was the youngest son Oh
Mrs Sarah l.. and the late Peter ID. Ber-
nard. lie leaves mother, three sisters 4 anu
two brothers. His sisters are Mrs. Robert
nm. Jr., Mira. Fannie L. Benson, OF Spar
tanburg. $. c.. and Miss Ellen u; Bernsra' "a
Deceased was brother OF MI. "llilAln 1M u II
S,cr and MIR. ID. W. Bernard, of this city;
The hour of the funeral will be announced
hereafter
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-24
BUILDING PROSPECTS.
u Win Be an Active Spring and Summer
Season.

While there is no great activity in unim-
proved real estate vacant houses are scarce.
Tins heretofore has been applicable only
f. small dwellings,. such as are occupied
Oy the poor or the middle classes.
Tor many years few investments were SO
.eldom sought as houses costing. say from
i've 20 seven thousand dollars. Such use OF
noney was rarely made and when 80 IN
who built them and were not intended 70
DO rented out or sold rs matter OF
,peculation. That time is now passed ana
houses costing from ten 20 fifteen thou
end dollars are built with the assurance
taat buyers or tenants viii be easily found.
tnd they ere erected not singly.. but ia
handsome blocks on highest-priced land;
THIS shows the substsnk{al prospeS1Lx
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-24
Ia.Iodro. No. 80. Order Of Trite.

At the regular meeting OF tins icage sg'sl,S" las
night the following ohcers Were ,onths
II 'f' b. Boudar, % past president; Thomas )
PRESIDENT m W. W. Grasswitt, secTeiaryyS IA a
" Noting, treasurer; Thomas J; Ridden .a,d;a
medical me- examiner; J. P. Figg' chaplain y ~ 4
William NJ. Carter, marshal j. L. hi3e y,
nour, guard Joseph II; Ring, sens,nsi sns y
m scott, James 4. Vaughan. anu a.. =, l.
H,ebes' a. trustees. This order is in hour
ishing condition. A. W. Noting; st., an. an,
n b Boudar were elected deiega'e. n PI.; ~
district convention. which meets III A"'''
moro. Md. March 2ist.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-24
TROUBLE IN FLORIDA.
A Military Company Under Arms-The
Whites Prepared.
rBy telegraph to the Dlspatch.I

tBy telegraph 70 the pispatcn.i
APALlcmcoLA. FLA. January 23.-The
Escambia Rifles arrived here last night,
thirty-seyen strong. Guards We're posted
throughout the town and every white man
not on duty sleeps with arms within reach.
Thirty-five ringleaders OF the. negro
strikers were arrested today. but the chief
one. Sanches V. Thomas, cannot be found.
One negro was shot to-day while fleeing
from arrest. The trial of some of the pri-
sOners commenced this afternoon. Intense
excitement prevails among both whites
and blacks. The negro women are violent
in their demonstrations of the action of
toe whites and are thrOnging the streets.
The citizens are worn out with fatigue, but
feel confident that the situation can be
mastered. 1t is generally believed that the
arrest Of the rngleaders will have quiet,
ing effect, but some think the negroes will
attempt to make further trouble tonight.
The whites are well prepared, and this fact,
it is hoped, will have arestraininginflue
upOn the negroes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-24
The beginning Of the alphabet, A. b. c.,
but the end of any blood trouble.
Good Times.

The generally prosperous times prevailing
throughout the country make tia particularly
auspicious season for the Issuing Of that great
work, ihe Memorial Volume Of Hou. jefferson
Davis: or. The Worlds Tribute 70 His Memory
by Dr. J. William Jones ltae 1shting chaplain),
which will be published by B. Y. JOHNSON g. CO.,
Richmond. Va. The parties Interested are espe-
cislly fortunate In having such a favorable op-
portunity 10 place this book on the market. and
II you want TO make a few hundred or n few
thousand dollars very rapidly this book will az.
ford you tho means for doing 50. Apply TO the
publishers At once.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-24
Injured by High Water.
rRv teIegraph 10 the Dispatch.

CAIRo, ILL.,, January 2s.-United States
engineers report thatat Paducah the point
has been washed away BY the combined
currents of the Ohio and Tennessee rivers
until the two streams are separated by a
narrow strip of land not more. than ten
feet in width. which will possibly dissp-
pear when the water recedes, as caying
banks always follow the falling river. 1t Is
reported that unless something be done
nj once the Ohio will be turned into the
Tennessee. thus leaving the town of Padu-
ooh IN an iqlond
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-24
DISCUSSING RAlLROAD-LAWS.
Tgo Bills Now Being Considered by the
House Committee on Roads.

The House Committee on Roads was IN
s-.on again YESTERDAY evening cohsiucI-
1s The b.ll 10 appoint three commissioners
CIRCULATE the freight and passenger rates
Oh tle railroads III the State.
ilere was a general expression OF views
~ the members. but 10 conclusion was
leehed. A substitute bill has been
brought 20 the attention Of the committee
which j. practically the same measure that
passed the last House and was defeated III
tAe senate. The object of this bill is TO
make State law to conform 10 the inter,
state commerce act. The committee VIII
lave another session to-day 10 discuss
trSe Two measures.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-24
FIRST TRAIN IN TEN DAYS.
Three Persons Have Died During the
Blockade.
tBy telegraph to the Dlspatch.l

10y tclNgEhIl W luo bisphtSh.i
ST. PAUL. January pa special from
Tacoma. Wash. to the Pioneer Press says: !:
I he first train in ten days over the Union
Pacific railroad arrived here yesterday
morning. The passengers report snow
blockade near Baker City, Ore, where
eight passenger trains were showed in. the
first one having been caught Sunday q
week ago. The passengers report terri,
he experience. three persons having died
during the blockade. and lumber OF
women and children being taken sick and
receiving no other attention than that ex-
tended by their fellow-passengers. 4
second train bringing q large quantity OF
DELAYED mail arrived last evening.
SAN Francisco, January 23.-Each day for
the last eight days, during which the block
ado on the Central Pacific and California
and Oregon Line has continued, the South
ern Pacific officials have felt hopeful that
the following day would see tho blockade
raised. Fresh storms have come, however,
and the tracks have been in the snow al
most as soon as cleared. No attempt will
be made to move tho two west-bound
trains at Truckee nor the four at Reno. as
the comfort of the passengers can be looked
out for better at these places than at any
other point in the mountains.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-24

The English melo-drama 1.-THE Stow
away" was presente ed at the Academy last
night before q large audience. 1t is un-
ouestionably one of the best-written, best
cast. and bost-staged melo-dramas ever
presented on our stage and deserved all
the applause and favorable commendation
bestowed upon it by last nights audience.
1t is a matter of regret that the engage
ment was for one night only.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-24
Dr. Lan~rty's Condition

Dr. Laierty was advertised TO e Lecture ahn,op .p-
n;aht for the Olay-Street Baptist e church
b' bai was 'p compelled 70 defer the -e engage ,Ss
faiIowing @ihS Hn postal to Rev Mr.. Ciopton 1t
,onUsh son'os that lao is now rapidly recovering;
my Dear Brother CloptG;n, p.;ans ! and ID" will III
and out of bed from the ghippTg' am ms somnd
notify you BY wire Sroa[t think M / viii be IN
% ip;ahn',nd Ione a by Saturday and remain until
seIyy Nav yVu. YOU u never have this plsgusi
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-24
Hack from Senator Easley's Funeral.

Hon. J. Hoge Tyler and the members OF OF
the legislative committee VINO went 10
Giles county TO accompany the remains ans vi
Senator George W. Easiey returneu ycs'ei-
day. -. pooris,,rro tbe
conntv M seat. on Wednesday, and was the
occasion occ OF great demonstration Of Of r re-
Snect The County Court adjourned, all the
yillace-bells tolled. business was suspend
edtiS ed ND The streets through which the pro
cess;on c' ION passed were lined with sorro,WIing
friends of both colors and all classes. Aiter
solemn and appropriate services sS Frencb s%e ri,
mains were inferred IN the olu on;lu rr1n1S ~
SS 9sOoSdds SoSo4ed and nc ia@ented
ceased
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-24
orca,Ization of Architects.

A meeting of architects was held last
evening in the Office Of Mr. c. II. Read.
Jr., to which all practicing members of the
profession in the city were invited with, q
view to the formation Of chapter Of the
American Institute of Architects. There
were present Messrs. A. l.. West, NJ. j.
Dimmock. G. II. Read, Jr.. j.. 5. Rogers
and Walter r. Higham. Mr.. West was call
ed to the chair and Mr.. Higham was elect
ed secretary. and various matters OF In
terest 10 the nrOfessiOn were discussed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-24
beautiful Country Residence Burned.
Correspondence OF tho Richmond Dispatch.l

AMELIA COURTHOUSE, Jan. 20, 1890.
The beautiful country residence of Mr..
c. +. Wingo. Of Richmond. took FIRE last
night at O'clock. When the alarm was
given the FIRE had made some headway.
The village people turned out in full force
and did splendid work. The citizens man.
ifested great coolness and nerve. The law
yers who happened to be at the Court
house laoored earnestly and fesrlessly.
General Silis. Of the Amelia bar. is laid up
this morning rom injuries received at the
FIRE. The ladies' in the house made mar
row escape. SrgEx.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-24
Big Storm in the West.

TarcKEr. CAL. January 23.-The storm
commenced again Yesterday morning. The
wind blew a gale all day. At Summit and
Cisco the snowfall is reported the heaviest
Of any day since it began. 1t was showing
and blowing hard ON the mountains last
night. The snow-plow train will be kept
running oil night from Summit to Tunnel
to prevent the blowing Of the road as
much as possible.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-24
Priest Sues n Bishop.

10y toIegraPH 70 IH5 DI5Pas11'I
DUBUQUE, Iowa. January 23..Judge Ney
has rendered decision in the famous case
of Father Jean us. Bishop Hennessy, OF
the Catholic diocese. Father Jean was
silenced a few years ago by the Bishop Tor
disobedience. His suit was to recover
damage against th the 6isnHpd sntad ytbo SIf
his ecclesiastical power in deposing the
priest and that the case was one q civii
court could not decide. The plaintiff Will
.s.nl
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-24
eh,IIyUo Vote on the Question?

Talking on the subject Of the proposed
sale of the Virginia Exposition-Grounds,
Mr. Thomas c. Balm said yesterday: "
think the city should have donated the
$4,000 and relieved the association of
debt. They thought differently. Now the
question should be voted on 10y the people
at the approaching election"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-24
a Fatil swallow.
m ,ataorerb IN the DisDatcn.l

WASHINGTON. ID. c., January 23.-Morri,;
son Avery. aged twenty-three, swallowed
carbolic acid this morning by mistake Tor
whiskey and died in an hour; He was vas
from Raleigh, N. c., and was the son OF
Judge Avery, of the State Supreme Court.
He was employed in the geological survey,
The bottle from which be drank Was
plainly marked whiskey." The accident
happened in Ayery's own room.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-24

Mr.. Archibald Henderson, of the firm OF
Wellborn 4 Henderson. real estate brokers,
Piedmont, Ala, representing the Piedmont
Land and Improvement Company. Is stop
ping at the Exchange Hotel for few days.
and will be glad to give further informa-
ton about this city 70 any one.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-24
Geffinn Ready for Work.

The new transfer-books for use by
Messrs. Hunt Stokes, and the other asses
sors are in the hands of Captain X. I.
Daniel. Jr., clerk of the board. He is
making ont the list on smaller and more
convenient books. The canvassers are
getting ready 10 commence their work
regularly the lst Of February.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-24
Prenare for Winter.

You can buy Mems and Boys Underwear
at cost. Natural Wool Gray Shirts and
Drawers for S2.50 per suit which we sold
for 81. and all Others in proportion.
Hats at cost TO mako room for spring
goods.
Big line of Gloves at way-down prices.
CONSTABLE BROTHERS.,
419 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-24
CoIonrl CarrIncton's Condition.

At IL O'Clock this morning the condi-
tion of Colonel J. l.. Darlington, Of the
Exchange Hotel. was SO precarious that 1t
was believed he could live but a few
loure
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-24
Kiu.a Railroad Crossing.

CHICAGO, January 2s.-Mr. and Mrs.
Frederick Payne were killed this afternoon
while ON the way to witness the interInen,,,
Of their fve-months-old child in kose-hiii
cemetery. Simon Anderson, the driver ol
in the same csrrisge, were also killed.
Near the cemetery gate the carriage had TO
cross the tack Of tks Chicago and North,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-24
Death of a weli-Known Printer.

ATLANTA, Ga, January 23.--Tug Wilson.
printer known all over the country. was
found dead at the top of the Consolation
building to-day. Wilson had been on O
prolonged spree and had crawled up the
dark stairway 70 sleep of the effects. There
his body was found. The place was very
close and It's supposed be smothered TO
death.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-24
Mercury from 10 10 SO Degrees Below
Zero,
By telegraph 70 the Dispatch-l

CHICAGO. January 23.-Dispatches from
many points in Iowa, Michigan. and Illi-
nois report that the mercury Yesterday
reached the lowest point 80 far this winter,
ranging in different sections from 10 70 81
degrees below zer). the latter temperature
being recorded at Black River Falls. Wis,
Yesterday morning. Last evening the wea-
ther moderated and heavy snow has
fallen over large area.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-24
RICHMOND VA FRIDAY JANUARY a. 1890

western railroad. Just as the carriage
reached the crossing it was struck by tne
express train and dashed to pieces. rnynes
nine-year-old daughter was also IN the car
rage, but she escaped with slight bruises.
Fifteen carriages n the PROCESSION were
Immediately behind Payne's.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-24
The Gnrernor Improving.

Governor Mckinney was considerably
improved yesterday, but he did not go to
his Office IN the Capitol. He attended to a
few matters which needed immediate at
tention in his Office in the mansion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-24

PoED's EXTEAcT, tho most potent cura-
tive agent known Tor Pains. Aches, aud
Injured. Let those who have never used lt
inquire concerning ITS virtues.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-24

folk will probably have TO settle the con-
troyersy as TO their city.
This is the first time a contest has ever
come TO the General Assembly over an an
electoral board. Tho list for the entire
State has been nearly completed. ana coln-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-24

The DtspafeA Joo-Priuttns House u prepared
toexecuto all work In the best style.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-24

Job-print.ng neatly executed at the Dispatch
ob-Prin,ing House.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-24

New York Bazaar, Young Ladies' Journal
for February, and Country Gentleman can
be found at N. Leonardo. 90a east Main
street, :