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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-31
o.,.r,, ,,n,,. Family yyrIt,en To.

Captain Thomas Elicit, secretary OF
the Pegram Battalion Association, has
written q letter to the family of Lieu
tenant General A. p. Hill to ascertain
whether or not they look with favor
upon the proposition to remove his re-
mains from Hollywood ont TO West
brook, and there erect handsome mon
ument over them. The committee will
not take any further step until reply 10
received. The site that hos been select
ed is q very desirable and pretty one,
and it is thought that the location of the
memorial there will influence several
large contributions to the monument
fun1
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-31
ACROSS THE JAMES.
LADIES' SEWING CIRCLE or BAN
eRIDGE-STReET BAPTIST CHURCH
Cslehrate Their Annivcrsary-A Elmo Ser
mon by DIR. Acree. Of Petersburg
Personal and Other Items

The Ladies' Sewing Circle OF the Balm
f,ridge-Street Baptist church had their
anniversary celebration last night, and
it was in all respects delightful affair.
The entire church membership had been
invited TO participate, and the invitation
was accepted with very great unanimity.
There was very large congregation.
The animal sermon was preached by
Rev. DR.. Il. r. AGREE, OF Petersburg, and
Il wss one OF his best. His theme was
the Parable OF the Unjust Steward. DR..
Hatcher. the first pastor the church
ever had, was present with his wife,
and made brief address, in which he
urged the people, especially the mem
bers OF the church, to lend the ladies
liberal aid in all OF their worthy under
tssings He especially impressed upon
them their obligation 10 come 10 the help
OF the noble workers in paying for the
magnificent parsonage recently com.
pleted lie proposed that 81, 600 should
be raised but aid not ask for contribu-
tions. Several persons made voluntary
gifts, among them Messrs Moody and
Robertson 500 each and a lady $50.
The audience was invited down into
the lecture-room, where an abundant
supper had been provided and the social
reunion around the festive board was
highly enjoyable. There were number
OF additions to the circle, $40 was col
lected for the parsonage fund. and the
celebration was pronounced a great sue
cess.
OTHER MANCHESTER ITEMS.
A meeting OF the City Democratic
Committee will be held tomorrow night.
The October term OF the Hastings
Court will probably end tomorrow.
II is proposed to hold the next reunion
OF the Elliott Grays on December 18th.
In the Mayors Court yesterday
Thomas Williams was sent TO Jail for
ninety days for assault and battery, and
Thomas Cheatham ten days for INSIDE
meanor.
The Davies cottage property IN the
rear of the Romano farm, has been pur-
chased by syndicate. There are some
fifteen or twenty acres in the lot The
price paid is $3.50 per acre. The same
people are said TO be negotiating for the
purchase Of the Roslyn farm.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-31
A pIsease UnaeeountabIy Prevalent.

a Disease UnaccountabIy ProvaIent.
The providence OF ailments attributable to
miasmatic poison in the air that people breathe
and the water thoy drink Is we'll nigh unacc0uot-
able. Not alone in pcstilental swamps. badly
drained suburban districts, end marshes ex-
posed to tho suns rays by the receding tide is
this scourge OF humanity found. Even in great
cities. hea tnfully located, skilfully severed,
we'll looked after ir every respect 10 sanitary
way, We had malaria. It's presence IL often In
expcable, but its attacks arc always prevent
able. The protector Is Hostettors stomach Bit
ters. The eradicatOr bears the same nemo-a
name known TO thousands throughout our bros d
land and elsewhere as n synouyme OF relief, pre-
vontion, aud cure Of tho insidious disorders IN
its abominable phasee-cnlls and fever, bilious
remiitent, dumb sgue and ague cako. as we'll az
others. Nor Il tho Bitters less effective for indi-
gestion, kidney complaint, biliousnesB, aud
rheun atsm &C 2EW(mF&su
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-31
BAPTIST DELEGATES
E, rc1eo TO THE GENERAL AssoclA-
T,oN RICHMOND, NOV. hTH.
r.nr.ton Demands for Copies OF Registrar
observation-disclosures o"'ch'' A""
Heavy Tobacco Offerings

.o,.,.s q. the Richmond Dispatch.l
prrrnspuRo. va, October 80, 1890.
Atm meeting Of the congregation OF
the First Baptist church held last night
the following delegates were elected to
the Baptist General Association when
meo,s in Richmond on the l1th OF No
venber. Simon Seward, ]. L. White
horne. W. E. Deoton, and K. +. JARVIS
From the west-End Baptist churcn
the following delegates were also elected
last night Rev. J. II. Wright, D. u
Chandler 1 J. W. Holt, II. L. Phillips,
and j. j. Henderson.
COPIES OF OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
The Langston Republicans OF TINS
c;tv Il ia said. have determined to make
demands upon the registrars, ior COPIES
Of the registration books. The acuoh
in this respect in Richmond has doubt
less induced them to iollo" SUIT mere
The registrars will doubtless act III ac-
cord with Judge Hughess decision, q,
As an evidence of the advance OF real
estate lust west of the city in Dlnwiddle
comfy Il is stated that q one-hundred-acre
tract which could have been bought q
wear ago for $780, has now been with
drawn from the market, the owner having
recently refused "a, 800 for 1t.
PROFITABLE SPECS.
Accommodations of fortunes in these
days Of land-booms have IN many IN,
stances been very rapid. 1t is reported
that one of tine capitalists who had IN
vested largely in real estate here was
less than half dozen years ago earning
less than 81 day at hard labor, ana
that still another was clerk at sou a
month. Each one now controls heavy
bank account and their checks Tor large
amounts will be honored.
The offerings of tobacco at the ware
houses to-day we're the heaviest OF the
season. Between seven and elght nun
bred lots were sold, and the breaks were
not over until long after 2 o'clock this
afternoon. The offerings were mostly
dark. and satisfactory prices we're re-
allied.
ALLIANCE EXCHANGE.
At the meeting Of the representatives
of the District Alliance, to be held IN
this CITY next week, the stock for the
proposed new exchange will be paid up
and the alliance company will probably
soon GET to work. Their business ware
house has not yet been selected. 1t Is
nrobablc that the alliance will not this
wear 90 into the handling and sale OF
tobacco.
A conference of Langston's friends
was held last night, but the attendance
was small and there was but little enthu-
siasm.
Mr.. Isaiah Appleton, popular young
citizen of Chesterfield county, was mar
ried to-day at Woodpecker church to
Miss Belle Brown. of the same county.
MIR. Samuel Vanderslice, n teacher IN
the public high school of this city, has
resigned his position to go to Bedford
CITY. where he will reside in future.
ROBIN ADAIR
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-31
Secretary Blaine Explains.
fP1 telegrhnh 20 the Dlanatch. |

WASHINGTON, October 30.-Secretary
Blaine desires the statement made that
he did not request the recall of Senior
Maroruga as the Minister of Spain to
the United States. He said that it is not
true that the relations between himself
and the late Minister had become strain
ed, and that, on the contrary, their rela-
tons were friendly and pleasant. The
Minister'S recall, Mr.. Blaine says, was
due solely to the change OF administra-
ton in the Spanish Government
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-31
KICKERS KICKED OUT
THE BOWoENITES FREEZE OUT MUIR
DAUGH AND HIS MEN.
The Judge n Dfe-in-thc- Ditch Man -
Everybody Secs tho Circus
The Investigation.
Correspondence of tho Richmond DisDa.cn.l

Correspondence OF tho Richmond Dlspatch.l
NORFOLK, October 80, 1890.
The Bowdenites got the bulge on the
Murdaugh faction last night. The lat
ter rented and paid for Samaritan Hall,
on Queen street, and oil arrangements
were made for mass-meeting. The
Bowden party got to work on the trus-
tees Of the building and bought them
off. When the hour came for the meet
ing about four hundred negroes with the
Judge and his committee we're at the
door clamoring for admittance, but no.
body could be found who had the keys,
and the meeting had to be abandoned.
The Judge and q portion of the crowd
then went to Williams's Hall and held a
meeting and denounced tho "freeze-
ont at Samaritan Hall as an outrage
and dirty Bowden trick.
BowDEN MEETING.
While this meeting was going on the
Bowdenites were holding a meeting in
the upper portion Of the building, but
the force-bill congressman was not pres
ent. Judge Murdaugh has received q
letter from Clarkson asking him to with
draw from the field, but the Judge de-
clared to the Dispatch correspondent
last night that he would "die in the last
1itch" first.
HEAVIEST FROST.
The heaviest frost of the season was
observed in this section early this morn
ing, and in some places thin skim Of
ice was perceptible. To-day being
cloudy, the air is raw and disagreeable
and is very decided foretaste Of the
approaching winter.
Half the town and all the country
around is out on the Ocean-View road
to-day enjoying Forepaugh's circus, and
the other half will be there tonight in
mud ankle-deep, Fully 5000 people
stood on Main street to-day to see the
show parade.
Commissioner-of-Ag Thomas
p. Whitehead left for Princess Anne
Courthouse this morning to address a
meeting.
Mr.. LEEKIgs DEAD.
Mr.. John B. Leekies, prominent
lumber manufacturer, died at his resi-
dence, on Butte street, last night after
three weeks illness. He was fifty-one
years of age and was a prominent bust
ness-man here and amassed large for
tune during the eighteen years he was
| in business.
CHRISTIAN CONFERENCE.
The seventeenth annual session OF the
Eastern Virginia Christian Conference
is in progress at Providence church, in
Norfolk county. Rev. w. W. Staley, OF
Suffolk, is presiding, and the body will
be in session until tomorrow afternoon.
Senator Daniel left tbs morning for
the Peninsula.
SCHOONER DAMAGED.
The schooner Maude NJ. Dudley,
| loaded with coal at Lamberts Point,
was run into by q bay-barge to-day and
so badly damaged that she had to come
up to the city for repairs.
The recent collision between the
steamer COLCHESTER and the Baltimore
pilot-boat Pilot is TO be investigated by
the local board of inspectors. q.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-31
A MUROEROUS TlLLMANITE.
He Cuts and Slashes Political Friends and
Foes with a Knife.
fBy telegraph to the Dispatch.i


lBy telegraph to the Dispstchl
COLUMBIA. s. c., October 30-A spe-
cial to the Daily Register from Tim
monsville. in this State, says: While
Edmond II. Deas (colored), who is run
ming on the Republican ticket for Con-
gress from this district, was addressing
crowd of negroes in the interest OF the
Haskell cause exception was taken to
his remarks by certain Tihmanites,
among whom was j. Gully jackson.
Jackson's temper was excited to the
point of belligerency, and he drew
his knife on Deas and split his
mouth open on one side nearly
to the ear. and would have killed him but
for Colonel l.. II. Morris, who pressed up
to make peace. In the praiseworthy
endeayor OF Colonel Morris, however,
jackson, who was highly wrought up,
turned upon Colonel Morris and slashed
him severe cut on his left cheek aud
raked him across his left side. cutting
clear through his clothing and ripping
the skin, though not to a serious depth.
Deas bled profuscly, and it was believed
he would die from the wounds. Jack
son was arrested, but released on Sl00
bond for his appearance before the
Town Council next Thursday, 9Th in
slant. There is considerable excitement
among the citizens.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-31

Several pieces Of apparatus went over to
the island. but there was nothing Tor
them to do, on the building. which was
Of wood, was pretty well burned up.
The fire caught between the ceiling
and roof and is supposed to have been
burning some time before it was discov,,
cred. The loss was not very heavy and
the house will be rebuilt of once
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-31
THE CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP.
The Contest Narrowing Down between
Nessrs. Kinnier and London.

The Contest Narrowing Down betwech
Messrs. Binnier and London.
The contest for the championship in
fhe Virginia Chess Association wars con-
finued throughout yesterday. Games
were added to the scores of the several
contestants. but it will require the games
yet to be played to decide the contest
The struggle has been very stubborn
one. IL has brought into notice num-
Der of chess-players of high merit who
had not hitherto taken part in the annual
tournaments OF the association. and 1t is
believed that the game will become more
popular throughout the State. In future
tournaments more than one prize will be
awarded and thereby "a wider interest
will be given to the annual tournaments.
No Indifferent games have been played
and the interest has not tagged.
The score at 10 o'clock last night
a fo1lO-rc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-31
THE ANTi-LOTTERY LAW.

Another Deiiverance Thereon-Advertise-
ments of European Bonds Declared.
by telegraph TO the Dispatch.l
New York, October 30.-Postmaster
Van Colt makes announcement that the
act of Congress excluding lottery matter
from the mails prohibits not only the
mailing of lottery tickets. circulars, ste,
but also of newspapers or other publica-
tons containing any advertisement OF
any lottery or gift enterprise of any
kind offering prizes dependent upon
chance. and furthermore, that the law
officers of the post-oflice have decided
that advertisements of European-Gov-
eminent bonds are held to come within
the provisions OF the new law.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-31
DUTIES ON AMERICAN CATTLE.

A Denial that There is Any Additional
Duty Other than Already in Force.
by telegraph to the Dispatch.I
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, October 30.-Re-
garding the prohibitory Mexican duties
on American cattle, the following dis
patch received here to-day seems to be
authoritative
"City Of Nerico. October 30-There
is no additional duty on live stock other
than that which has been in force during
the past twelve months The tariff is
being revised, and should new duty be
imposed by the Government due notice
and time will be given shippers.
[Signed] "THE Two REPUBLICS"
(Newspaper).
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-31
AUCTION SALES TO-DAY.

j. THOMPSON BROWN 81 CO.. 4IS P. NJ, tho
old Anao mansion lot subdividod-corner
Fifth and Main streets.
GEORGE W. MAYO, 1919 A. NJ, groceries, Sc.
at corner Of Clay and Hancock streets.
r. B. CHAFFIN & CO., p. NJ. farm, with cot
tage and other buildings, On Central turn
pike throe niles from city.
DENOoN, UPPER & CO, :. NJ, commission
er's sale OF two frame dwellings on west
Cary street between Cherry and Linden.
MANNING C. STAPLES K CO.. 8P. NJ, house
and LOT on wes side OF Twenty-si1th between
q ana q streets.
TUNNICLIFFE g co, 1917 A. NJ, furniture, lace
curtains, platedyare, Sc.
WILLIAM JENKINS & son, 1890 p. NJ, bs-
nanGs, apples, pears, &C.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-31
REVEALS IN THE COUNTRY.
Meetings ut Several Churches Resulting
In Many Conversions

Rev. Allen J. Hardy is doing good
work m Henrico county. where he was
recently recalled from Manchester.
A glorious revival has just closed at
the Four Mile Creek Baptist church, OF
which he is pastor. that resulted 10 sixty
or more conversions. aud he is now hold
ing very successful one at Antioch,
which is also in ms field. There have
slready been twelve or fifteen additions
20 the membership. Antioch had gotten
in a very lukewsrm condition. and 1t is
hoped that this revival will result in per-
nanent good.
Mr. Hardy is a very promising young
preacher and will doubtless prove a
very useful man in the ministry.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-31
Tho PhiIadelphia's Trial Trip.

IDy Vf7EI 8I'I % VTT' NI-F''--1'l
NEW YoRK. October 30.-The United
States cruiser Philadelphia went on a
trial cruise to-day. She passed tho
quarantine station at 1885 and cleared
Sandy Hook at $40, heading for the
southeast. The Philadelphia is in
charge of Rear Admiral Kimberly, and
has on board the inspection board. who
will pass judgemet upon the vessel.
The Enterprise will leave this evening
and will relieve the KeaIsarge in the
South American waters. Commander
q. 4. Converse has the old berth of
Commander McCalla on the vessel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-31

ho,ders at the general offices Of the
no,u here yesterday action was
tetsp 10 repeal the following resolution,
wh;cb was adopted at the last regular
meeting: .,,,.ho,,o~. NJ an.
Nashville, Chdttanoogd ana %, Louis
railroad. That the s., 66S,6l2 OF pres
az, con;tal stock of this company be in
c creased no per cent, and that the amount
81 tbe increased stock be offered to the
etoolbolders of record this date at par
IN ,,ro rata proportion to their present
holding for thirty days from date of the
ofTar
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-31
NEW Works. POPULATION.
Another Demand for q Recount Made by
Mayor Grant.
rBy telegraph to the Dispatch.l

lBy telegraph 10 the Dispatch.l
New YORK, October Ex-Governor
Hill tonight held conference at the
headquarters of the Democratic State
Committee with Mayor Grant, Police
Commissioner MAIN, Richard Croker,
and other Democrats. subsequently
Mayor Grant sent to the Secretary Of
the Interior another letter demanding a
recount of the population of New York
city. Appended to the Mayors let
ter is the explanation OF the method
of computation of the population used
by the Board OF Health the death-rate
by wards comparing the Federal census
OF 1880 with the Federal census OF 1890 ;
comparison Of registered voters in 1880
with 1888 aud statement showing the
number of tenement-houses and dwell
ings erected, and the number of families
which these provided additional accom-
mediation for, aud a comparison OF the
directory and the ratio to the popula-
ton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-31
SUSPENDED PAYMENT
The st. Johns Savings Bank and Real
Estate Exchange Assigns.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, October 30.-A
st. Augustine speculate the Tines Union
SAYS the St. Johns Savings Bank and
Real Estate Exchange has suspended
payment, having made an assignment
to-day to Judge j. A. Cracker. The
liabilities are about $1,000 the assets
not over $4,000, chiefly in city and
county real estate. The cause of the
failure is said to have been the inability
to realize ON property to meet maturing
paper. The creditors are mostly resi-
dents OF st. Johns county. The bank
was private institution mot incorpor-
ated). 4. II. Livingston, Of Jackson
vile, is the president. and George w.
Gibbs, OF this city, treasurer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-31
Death OF DIR. Nelson.

10y teIegrhpu 70 tns DIFpulCH-I
BALTIMORE, Nd, October 30.-The
Rev. DR.. Cleland Kinloch Nelson, Dean OF
the Convocation OF Washington and of the
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Mary
land, died to-day Of an internal alment
at Belvou," near Sherwood station, on
the Northern Central railway, the resi-
dence of his son, John M. Nelson.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-31
Blaine and Wanamaker.
RE teieoyann To tho Dtspa tch. |

WASHINGTON, d. c., October 3d.
Secretary Blaine arrived here tonight
from his western trip. Arrangements
were concluded for Mr.. Blaine and the
Postmaster General to leave here at $40
o'clock Saturday morning for Philadel-
phia to attend the meeting OF the
Academy OF Music Saturday afternoon
and the reception at the Union League
Club.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-31
The brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.
Try felec rhnh 70 the Dispatchl

Los ANGELES, CAL, October 30.-The
National Convention of the brotherhood
of Railroad Trainmen. which has been
in session here the past ten days, closed
its labors last night. and finally adjourn
ed. All the old officers were reelected,
and the federation was ratified. Boston
was chosen as the next place of meet
ing.
The question of adoption of the mas
ter car-builders' coupler was not enter
tanned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-31
SUMMONED TO ROME.
Archbishop Ireland to Report at tho Yati-
can-Why II Is Asked.
IBy telegraph to the Dispatch.l

IBy telegraph to the Dispatch.l
MrLwAUKRE, Wis, October 30.-Ihe
Catholic citizen, church publication
of this city, announces to-day that news
has been received from the East that
Archbishop Ireland, of St Paul, has
been summoned TO Rome for an I'M
known purpose. The citizen says the
fact hes aroused great int rest In Catho-
lie circles. en- impression prevails here
that the Archbishop has been summoned
to the Vatican in connection with his
utterances in favor of public schools and
compulsory education before the Ma
tional Teachers Association at ST Paul
last summer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-31
snow In Knoxville.

KNOXVILLE, Tgss., October 3d.
There was a heavy fall OF snow this
morning-the first Of the season in this
city--though the mountains east have
been covered for some days. The snow
fell for two hours, but melted as fast as
it fell. The weather Is warmer tonight,
with heavy clouds threatening rain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-31
FAUST UP TO DATE.


In the Police Court yesterday Alice
Jones (coloredl was sent to jail for sixty
days for stealing one dress and one car
riage robe, the property of j. II. Ander-
son.
John Childs (colored) was fined $40
for reckless driving.
The case of Eliza Meade (colored).
charged with assaultinR and beating
Martha Mabry, was continued till Octo-
Der 3lst, as the wounded woman was in
2 critical condition and unable to appear
before court
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-31
Exciuded from the Mails.

LRAvKswoRrH, KAN. October 3d.
Postmaster Richie this morning ex-,
cluded from the mails the entire mail
edition OF tho Leavenworth Times be-
cause il contained list OF articles won
ct Q rAfie ct . Catholic church fair
during tbs early part Of the week
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-31
A Settlement with Employees.
m. ,ot.n..sh IN rba ptapa,-b

CHICAGO, October 30.-The Chicago,
Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Com
pany has finally concluded settlement
with its firemen of their demand for q
revision of the wages schedule. General
Manager st. John said to-day that the
terms agreed upon were entirely salts
factory both to the company and the
men.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-31
FIFTY PER CENT. INCREASE.
The big Advance On the Price OF Natural
Gas-Coal Now as Cheap.
rpv tsioorarh 10 the Diapatchl

PITTSBURGH, October ,30.-The Phla-
delphia Natural-Gas Company to-day
announces a 80 per cent. increase in the
price of natural-gss as fuel. This is sup
posed to be the result of the cutting off
of the gas supply from over 500 pud-
ding. furnaces recently, as the company
has determined their revenue shall come
from the residents alone. The Phiia-
delphia Company furnishes fuel gas to
80. 600 residences in this city, and it is es-
timated that fully one third OF these will
withdraw and go back to the use OF coal.
The cost OF gas and coal are now about
on par, while coal at least has the ele-
ment of certainty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-31
The Assa.sins of Chief Hsanessey.


Sc. LOUIS, October 30.--The police
are IN possession OF information TO the
effect that three of the supposed Italians
implicated in the assassination of Chief
Iennessey have fled from their hiding
placesin New Orleans, and are reported TO
have left for ST. Louis and are now pro-
baby in hiding in this city.