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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-19

as the place for the next meeting, which
will be held on Tuesday after the third
Sunday in April. The subject for discus.
sion will be announced later. This will be
the last meeting of the alliance until Sep
tember.
Presbyterian Union.
A mass-meeting Of the Presbytorians OF
this city is TO be held tonight at O'Clock
nc the First PRESBYTERIAN church. The
purpose Is 10 organize the ministers and
laymen of the churches into an association
% be called the Presby yterian Union OF
Richmond, Va.
The object Of this union have been ex-
planned before.
This meeting is 20 be representative
one, and will mark an era in PRESBYTERIAN
church life in this city.
The Hon. Beverley Il. Wexford, Jr., will
preside. The Rev. Drs Kerr and Hoge. Of
thls city, are TO speak, as also the Rev. DIR.
RosebrO. OF Petersburg, Va.
Christian workers Of other denomina-
tious will be cordially welcomed.
Dr. Hoee's address on Cooperation is
looked for with interest, as he has given
the subject careful study.
The Friends.
Mr. Henry Stanley Newman. OF England.
an eminent member and minister IN the
Society Of Friends. is expected TO be here
on next Sunday and for several DAYS there
after, holding services as way may open.
MIR. Newman IS a merchant doing busi-
ness IN London, but finds time TO leave il
occasionally and travel in the service OF
his Master. In this way he has made the
circuit OF the world visiting nearly every
misslOn-station, and has much TO say re-
garding their operations and methods.
He Is very interesting lecturer on the
snblect Of evangeliZatlon, and an effort
viii be made to get him 10 deliver one or
more addresses on this subject while he is
here. Notice will be given of the time and
places Of religious services after arrange
ments have been made for them.
Missionaries TO Speak.
Messrs Charles l.. Helmick, formerly
general secretary of the Young Mems
Chrstinn Association at Marion. Kan. :
John j.. Jaderqust. formerly assistant
secretary at st. Paul, Mimi, and Roy G..
Codding, of Hastings College, Neb.. who
60 rs pioneers to the African field, will be
in this city next Thursday. and will ad-
dress a meeting for men only at the Young
Mems Christian Association at 8 o'clock on
that evening. The meeting will undoubt-
edly be an interesting one. All men are
cordially invited TO be present.
II. Joseph's Day.
The Feast of st. Joseph occurs to-day.
Ii will be celebrated with religious services
in the Catholic churches. At noon the an
nual dinner will be given at the Home of
the Little Sisters of the Poor To the old
folks by the institution. 1t IS the custom
for the Catholic clergy 10 act as walters at
these dinners. The friends of the Little
Sisters who desire TO contribute TO this
dinner can send their donations to the
Home this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-19
NEW DEMOCRATIC CLUB.
One Organized in Jackson Ward-Meet-
ings Last Night.

ings Last Night.
The Democrats of the First, Second, and
Third precincts of Jackson Ward met last
night in Gains Hall. corner First and Baker
streets. and organized club by the cleo
tion of the following officers: President.
Charles Clineley; Secretary, r. }. Cot
trell Sergeant-at-Arms James Hill.
Forty members were enrolled. The club
will meet next Monday, when all the can
didates are invited to be present.
MADIsoN-wARD DEMOCRATS.
Madison-Ward Club met in the Chancery-
Court room last night. The candidates
present who made addresses were Messrs.
Smith, Hicks, and Epps. Messrs. Macon
and Lee spoke for Sergeant Carter.
Mr.. James L. Anderson formally an
nounced that he would not be candidate
for reelection TO the Council.
Mr.. J. j. English. the first president the
club ever had, and Mr.. James G. Lamb
also made short addresses.
II was determined to hereafter meet on
Thursday night. The next meeting VIII
be on the 9th.
CLAY-wARD WORKERS.
The Workingmen's Democratic Club OF
Clav Ward met last night in Reinhardt 8
Hall and heard addresses from several OF
the candidates.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-19
1gr(9FE!N
(oNRAfY
S0

There is a mark OF brevity in this
stores greatness when description -
| pushed. Where 10 begin or where "a
end draws confusion from its grandeur
The store OF year ago and that OF to-
day bears resemblance only as o far
fetched family feature. Many depart
ments added, many grown TO double
their magnitude; others shifted out OF
hesitancy and uncertainty into vast im-
portance. Errors corrected and tho
wheels Of q new system made easy-go-
ing. Your support built for itself this
great business, and your fostering hand
marks as its own the pathway OF pros
perity.
The new thoughts OF the season have
| come upon us. What disappointment
| if there we're any colors or forms created
and not here. The scarce, the new, and
the old; the pretty TO see and the useful
to buy. The author OF new truths
clothed in words Of common usage.
Walk along and ask yourself was there
ever such showing in Richmond?
The prices keep good company with
your idea of what this house ought to
be. Everything the best, the newest,
and the lowest prices as we'll This de-
serves your patronsge--the safety-valvo
of prosperity.
| SAMPLES SENT ON APPLICA.
TION AND ALL MAIL ORDERS
FILLED PROMPTLY.
Faster Cards Just received. Easter
greeting in the language OF the lilies
printed on token of kind remembrance.
| Every kind-from 1c. to Si.60. The
manufacturers price is ours.
French Ginghams in solid with floral
side bands, with embroidered ferns, clus-
ters Of new combination stripes. French
| Ginghams are the rivals Of the finest
vorsted suitings this year. % to 73c. q
yard.
Now is the time to make your Chill
drens dresses. The usual 16ic. French
Chambrey is here in pink and blue for
SIC.
The Wash Fabrics come to rs at the
manufacturer will. Everything in that
direction is worth your having for athird
or more of. Come here. This is one of
the outlets in the United States.
The Silks, the Worsted Dress Fabrics,
the every kind, from China TO America,
find shelf-room here. Many instances
of surprises are in the price-marks. but
? we shall not speak Of them to-day.
The MILLINERY is TO be the great
est of all success. Upwards OF $50, 900
new capital has been placed at the Dis
posal Of the department, together with
the most noteworthy talent this country
can furnish.
Our French and London buyers arc
, in their accustomed positions, and our
own work-rooms are favored with mo-
distes Of the most superior taste md
application.
II, I3,I5,and II E.DrOad street,
BETWEEN FIRST AND FoUsHEE STREETS.
lmh i9l
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-19
STREET COMMITTEE.
The Railroad Companies Asking Havors of
the City.

the City.
The CITY Council Street Committee had
their semi-monthlv meeting last night.
Mcssrs. b. b. Mumford counsel for the
Richmond and Danville Railroad Com
pany. and Mr.. w. i. Ryder superintendent
of the Richmond division of the same line,
were present and asked that their road be
relieved from the payment of paving bill
for paving on Dock street, where side
track had been constructed for the conve-
nience of merchants dong business In that
section.
~ FAVOR OF THE COMPANY.
The paving was done with Belgian
blocks at cost Of S2.4S per square yard.
The committee decided to recommend
that the road be relieved of the payment
Of sll the bill except what the work would
have cost had granite spalls been used,
which would have been S1.03 per square
yard-a difference OF Sl.45 per square yard
| in favor of the company.
THE sIDE-TRACK.
Major F. T. u. Myers asked the commit
| tee 70 reecud their order requiring the
! Richmond. Fredericksburg and Potomac
| road 10 remove 10y MAY 1st the side-track
on Broad street between Hancock and Bel
yideTc.
In support of his request why this siding
should be allowed to remain, the Major ex-
hibited petition signed by nearly all the
businessmen on Broad street between
Hancock and Belvidere asking the com
mittee 10 rescind their order IA 1t would
very seriously Inconvenience them to take
the track away.
QUESTION OF RIGHT.
Mr.. Wingfold raised the point that the
committee had no right TO consent to the
further use of the track by the company, as
they have for wears been operating 1t with
out an ordinance giving them authority to
do SO.
The whole matter was referred to the
Citv Attorney to report whether the COM
mittee have the right to resclnd their or
der and allow the continued use OF the
track.
TUNNEL COMPANY's BOND.
just before the committee adjourned
Mr.. Stratton asked Mr.. Meredith. the City
ATTORNEY. If the original bond required OF
the Richmond and Chesapeake Railroad
COMPANY that they would complete the
tunnel under Eighth street by certain
time is still in force.
at certainly is replied Mr.. Meredith.
"Tho company asked an extension OF time
which was granted under certain condl-
tions which have not been complied with,
and the original bond for 100000 filed with
the CITY Treasurer to protect the city IS as
GOOD as if the Council had not granted the
extension
This COMPANY failed TO file the bond re-
ouired under the amended ordinance, and
now they have no extension OF time IN
which TO complete their work. They will
nrobably ask the Council to again extend
their time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-19
THE LEE MONUMENT.
Committees from the Council for the I'm
veiIIng-GeneraI Early's Gift.


Mavor Ellyson has approved the resolu-
tion appropriating = 800 to be expended by
the Executive Committees of the Lee
Monument Association and Lee Camp at
the unveiling of the Lee monument.
This resolution also provides for COM
mittee from each branch of the Council TO
cooperate with the Executive Committees
of the Association and Camp in relation TO
the unveiling ceremonies. The commit
mittees are composed as follows
From the Board of Aldermen-Messrs.
Joseph c. Dickerson (presidenD, j. L.
Chappell. and n. ID. Hargrove.
From the Common Council-Messrs.
Thomas p. Campbell (president, John NJ.
Higgins. j. Taylor Stratton. and Charles l.
Philips.
General Jubal A. Early has sent his check
for 81 900 to the Lee Monument Associa-
tiOn. -,
Speaking of General Early's generous gift
last night, Governor Mckinney referred to
the General in very high terms, and spoke
of him as one of the kindest-hearted and
most whole-souled sons OF Virginia.
Engineer Burgwyne has been telegraphed
by the Lee Monument Board to ship the
statue by the Transatlantic Line from
Havre to New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-19
The Snowfall Festival.

The good ladies of the Grace-Street Bap-,
tist church opened their Snow Ball Festival
last night with an inspiring crowd and fine
music. Messrs. Watkins and Sullivan and
Professor Rees were at their best. and did
much to entertain the people. The room
is picture of beauty, the decorations
being decidedly novel and attractive.
Throngs of ladies and lassies were busy in
their booths or at the supper-table serving
their friends. Tonight there will be other
special attractions. and the managers cor
daily invite all Of their friends to come in
and helm them
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-19
Excavation In the Alley.

BY an agreement between counsel the
Injunction case of Mr.. L. Y. Cannon against
the Masonic Temple Association was yes
terday continued to Friday. A.
The question involved is whether the @
association has the right TO excayate ID tns
alley between Mr.. Cannon's property anu
the new Masonic Temple.
Ex-Judge George L. Christian repr1h,
sented Mr.. Cannon and Mr.. G. V. Meredith
appeared for the city, the Council having
granted the association the right to do the
work complained of.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-19
The Contracts Awarded.

A full description of the extensive i'm.
movements to be made at Clay-Street
Methodist church at a cost of about SIC. .OOC
was published in the Dispatch of yesterday,
and the names of the gentlemen constl-
tuting the building committee were also
given. This committee has awarded the
following contracts: For the woodwork
Mr. John ]. Minter; for the brickwork,
Bradley q Co. galvanized ironwork. Mr.
Thomas N. Render. The contract for the
paint and other work is yet to be awarded.
Operations will be commenced now IN q
very short time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-19
Tho Chamber of Commerce.

The committees of the Chamber of Com.
merce. its president, Colonel John b. Pur.
cell. and its secretary, Mr.. r. A. Dunlop
are busy with a number of schemes to
further the advancement of the interests
of Richmond. They have a great deal OF
work on hand and are doing it thoroughly
and well.
Arrangements are being made suitably
70 receive and entertain the Pan-American
Congress upon their visit in April, and the
Massachusetts Press Association when
they come in MAY. and the prospects are
that during this year the advantages OF
Richmond as business centre will be
more widely advertised than ever before.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-19
THE DAVIS MANSION.
Further Steps Of the Ladies' Memorial As
sOciation.


The HOLLYWOOD Memorial Association
had a well attended meeting yesterday
morning and transacted a great deal of
business. r
The principal subject of public impor-
tance. of course, was the Davis mansion,
which the ladies desire to have aDproprl-
ated for q memorial hall and museum for
Confederate relics.
A committee from Lee Camp and one
from Pickett Camp waited on the ladies
to express their hearty approval OF the
scheme and desire 10 further it in any way
which NAV be suggested.
The ladies are most enthusiastic and
hopeful of the ultimate success OF their
plan.
The choice of orator for Memorial-day
was discussed. and the name of a distln-
ru1sbed statesman unanimously selected.
Every effort is being made to secure an
exceptionally successful commemoration
of this memorial day. falling as 1t does on
the day succeeding the unveiling OF the
I 81
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-19
THE GOVERNORS STAFF.
The Members VIII Re Announced In a Few
Days

Inc members w III Be announccu III rev
Days
The Alexandra Gn1et's Washington cor
respondent Monday sent his paper the fol-
lowing:
"A gentleman here to-day from Rich
mond, where he recently had a talk with
Governor Mckinney on the subject, says
the Governor gave him TO understand that
in the selection of his staff he would ap-
point gentlemen of his own age and his
own sort, and old acquaintances, and who
even when on duty would eschew uniforms
and dress as civilians"
When the Governor wac shown the above
last night and asked if he had been cor
rectly quoted, he laughed heartily. :"
have never made such n statement to any
one" he said, land would never say such
things az are attributed to me, or enter
tain such ideas. Why, of course, when the
members of my staff are on duty they will
wear uniforms"
The Governor added that he would pro.
badly announce the members of his staff
in few days. He is now corresponding
with several gentlemen in different por-
tions Of the State in reference to the
matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-19
Cattle inaG Gnn.Shan

Early yesterday afternoon while num-
Der Of beeyes were being driven up Main
street several of them ran into Tignor's
gun store, near the Governor street cor
ner. The occurrence produced quite q
sensation among the few persons in the
store. and attracted considerable atten-
ton from passers-6y. The cattle were got
ten out WITH little difficulty, and fortu-
nor's showcases.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-19
supreme Court of Appeals.

Virginia Fire and Marine Insurance Com
pany against Saunders. Argued by Judge
W. W. Crump for plaintiff in error and
submitted.
Tucker against Tucker. Argued by Rose
well Page and John rutherford. ESQ.,, for
appellant and submitted.
Gallagher against Rowan. Argued by
Judge L. q. Bristow and James Pollard,
ESD, for appellant. and II. II. Pollard.
ESQ.,. for appellee.
The city of Norfolk against Foster. Writ
of error and SupTSedeas TO judgment ren.
dered by the Circuit Court of the city OF
Norfolk on the 22d Of January. 1880.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-19

officers are: President. C. 4. Taylor. vir-
ginia; Declaimer, G. T. Kincanon. VIZ
ginia; Reader, T.. +. Dudley, Virginniia'
Debaters: Afirmatiye-W. u. Farrar, VIZ
ginia; w. II. McGarity, Georgia. Mega
tlve-D. II. Rucker. Virginia; II. +. VII
liams, Virginia.
COMMITTEES of Arrangements-A.J. J. Ram
sey, Virginia; w. ii. Ryland. Virginia !;
Garnett Ryland. Virginia.
The young gentlemen are making M
usual efforts TO have a creditable display
and to entertain their friends. Besides. the
usual debate. readings, and declamations
Messrs. Watkins and Leftwich will sing
some Of their finest solos and duets. As
is always the case, the public will be well
aomad
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-19
BLACKSeURG COLLEGE.
Meeting Yesterday of the Board of Visi-
tors.


Pursuant 70 the call of the Hon. John E..
Massey, Superintendent of Public In
sfrnction. the Board of Visitors Of the
Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical Col
lece met at the Office of the Department Of
Public instruction at 10 o'clock A. N. yes
terday. a.,
board were present: Hon. John +. Massey,
Joseph NJ. Barton, Esd. Captain, &. +;
Vawter, Major A. r. Venable, Colonel
Thomas b. Fitzgerald, Hon. IL. l.; Carter,
]. Thompson Brown. ESQ.,. (of Bedford;
James Mcdowell Esq, and n. ,. Iurnouli,
Esq.
CAPTAIN C. f. Vswter was elected rector
of the college and n. S. Turnbull, Esq,
secretary of the board:
Matters relating to the affairs of The col,
lege were considered, after which the board
adjourned to meet at Blacksburg in June.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-19
. CoIored Man Dies in the Ambulance

A COlored Man Dies In the AmbuIance'
At quarter before IL o'clock Yesterday
the city ambulance was summoned TO the
corner of Seventeenth and Grace streets.
where Henry Douglas, colored man, was
The sufferer was placed in the ambulance
TO be taken to the almshouse. but died on
the way. Coroner Taylor was summoned
and viewed the body, but deemed an IN
quest unnecessary. Deceased, whose oody
was delivered to bis friends, was thirty-hve
wears old and unmarried.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-19
r,c,.e Hoard for Lynchbnrg.

Messrs. f.. ]. Folkes, K. II. Glass, Dr..
I'D n n Withers were on yesterday ap-
nointed ,n as the Excise Board for Lynch
o The boards are yet to be selected for
Alexandria. Roanoke, Danyille. Ports
month. Staunton. Fredericksburg, Man
ohaster and Charlottesville.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-19
Phi Gnmmn Delta.

The members of the Phi Gamma Delta
Fraternity of Richmond College were de.
lightfully entertained last night by one OF
their number, Mr.. II. A. Corey, at his resi-
dence on Main street. The occasion was
rendered charming by speeches, festiyity
and vocal and instrumental music.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-19
A. Merited Compliment to faithiu

As announced in the Dispatch few days
ago MIR. Robert L. West. who for three
years has been the efficient assistant mana
city, has been appointed manager Of the
Exchange at Birmingham, Ala. BY his ur-
bsnity, fairness. and consideration iof
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-19

Families who use oil should keepin mind that
the light and dangerous products OF petroleum
will often give clear and brilliant light; they
should also remember that better light is fur
nirhed by PRATT's ASTRAL OIL at trifilng add
ditional cost. with tho advantage OF absolute
safety.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-19

Stomach. and Kidney troubles use Chase City
Lithis Water. as IL has no superior In curing
these disease. Delivered in sll parts OF The city
for 25c. q gallon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-19
saved from the GaIiows for n Time Mt
Least.

A writ of error and suporsededs was on
yesterday granted by the Supreme Court
to the judgment of the Circuit Court of
Greenesvilie county in the case of Randall
Watson (colored), who was convicted of
murder and sentenced to be hanged Fri
day.
Watson was convicted once before and
got new trial.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-19
CITY Circuit Court.

Lewis Stewart and Clarence Peyton rS.
Isham Matthews. Verdict and judgment
in favor of the plaintiff for SIS.
Lewis Davis Us. W. ID. Gardner. Judg-
ment for 1898 80 in favor of the plaintiff.
Suit instituted: A. Hirshberg rs. Isaac
Pannill. action of debt, for $l36.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-19

TuoxrsoS's BsoxrSE-AssRSrc wArsI Cures
all Blood Diseases, Chronic stomach and Kidney
Troubles, Persistent Nausea, and Indigestion
Pamphlets. POLK MILLER & CO., General Agents
Richmond, Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-19

Quick Stop Tor Headache.
Warranted TO cure any headache In ntteen min
utes. ssfe TO use at any time.
Endorsed by many physicians ss the only cure
price 3ss.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-19

am selling NoLASDrNR, and ! have heard
good reports from II ss Q tonic and biood.puri-
Der. GEORGE X. KwsLL, Druggist
No. 20, east Broad street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-19
The New Catalogue

containing new testimonials from parties
who have used the Virginia Arsenic Water
is now ready. We mail it on application
L. Y. RoUTr,
Second and Main streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-19
Ask Your Druggist

Facts speak louder than words Simmons
Liver Regulator will always cure.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-19

Garwood's Tuscan Cologne-hand- paint
ed bottles-regular price 75c., reduced to
46c.
Regular-size Florida water--former price
75c., now 45c. l.. p. RoUrr,
Second and Main streetA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-19
FREE-BRIDGE IMPROVEMENT.
Five Spans to he Rebuilt and the Others
Strengthened.

The Free-bridse improvement, was com
menced yesterday morning, and no time
will now be lost until the repairs 10 the
structure are completed.
This announcement Will be received with
Measure bv all of the thousands of per-
sons who daily pass over the bridge, which
has been twice pronounced unsafe lor
heavy traffic. .,
ready. and for the present they are dlrecV-
inc their energies TO making preparations
for handling the heavy iron-work and TIM
bers. Several cross-cut saws were, kept
cumming YESTERDAY from early III the day
until late al night getting supports ana
framing timbers ready for the real Work 10
be done.
WHAT WILL BE DONE.
The work of improvement begins on the
Manchester end, and much of the material
TO be used has already been put IN place
there.
The bridge commissioners decided some
time AGO TO use the 500 600 appropriated
Jointly by the cities OF klchmonu anu
Manchester in rebuilding five spans OF the
br;dce and repairing and Strengthening
The new spans will be at the Manchester
and of the bridge and will he so construct
ed AS 10 admit of teams being trotted over
With loaded vehicles. The best iron from
the removed spans will be applied 70
strengthening the old sections. when WIN WIZ
have TO stand until another appropriation
can be gotten to complete the new struc-
ture. r, .,,.od +bat
The commissioners feel assured Una.
when the public comes. TO appreciate the
great advantages TO he derived rom ma nsT,ns ~
a substantial trotting bridge they VIII ex,
perience little difficulty in getting the the
Knds needed to carry out their idea and
make the entire bridge safe for uotting'
THE WORK,
The work is beng done by the Edgemoo:I
Bridge Company and the engineer IN
charge ls Mr.. Reuben ShirTefs, VINO ior
long while was an assistant to Oolonel
Cutshaw. City Engineer; Inc linpIose-
ment is TO be made by Mr.. Shirreiis's plans.
' The work will be done in such manner
that the thoroughfare will have to be closed
very little if at all.