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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-05
Amendments to the Force Bill.
tpy telegra phi 10 the DisQatch.l

yv,su1xnroy. December 4. - Senator
po,lLner 10 day offered several amend
,nents 10 the Federal elections bill. both TO
he House bill and the Senate substitute.
They embrace the following points:
One amendment TO the House OIL strikes
ont the provisions recurring supervisors ~
observe and scrutinize the manner III Wn WHICH,
oe'osuraI;1ations are made. II also strikes
10, tba nrovision of the bill authorizing
~ Cepvassing Board to consider other
,la.ors than statements and certificates
pp'daJa bv the supervisors OF election. inns
amendTent would limit the powers OF the
Canvassing Board to a simple taouiatioh Oh
'i sn ,o,S a,mendment limits the term OF
Office ~ tbe Chief Supervisor 70 period OF
two years from the date OF his appoint
ment. altering that provision wnlcn sitss
him the right to hold IRON tne ua1e Vi ~,
appointment so long as nc Is i1i.hi s a tha
capable. In addition, u pI1.iIes 49,, ~, w. ~
appointment of supervisor 81 ~ IIo;tad
stead Of Circuit Courts "a 'A'
States. Ga. ,,h
Another amendment 10 the senate sS a.,
stitute cancels the right Oh .ne ILL., ' of
pervisor 10 assign any supervisor OF
election 10 any polling-place OUTSIDE tne
county in which the supervisor Resides.
Under the Honse and Senate bills super.
visor could be assigned 70 any preyinyt
within the congressional district In whicn
he resides.
Still another amendment strikes oai t ~
paragraph which provides TOT sPo c;t;zsns
curry ~ to naturalized Amef.'d; st;nction
on the ground that 1t draws Z nuaiisca-
tions OF q voter s hetween American citi-
Gems and naturalized citizens. a ~ IN.
II " proposed to amend section = % aa sme
Senate substitute by providing snas rOsr-
! missioner OF court and not the Caiei super
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gates to the Right Worthy Grand Lodge.
which meets in Edinburgh. Scotland, TINS
year, and Judge j. ID. Cochran, OK ynar-
lottesville: COLONEL. II. Miller. OF PulasKi,
aud Mrs. A. J. Pyle. of Richmond. were
elected a. delegates.
public meeting was held In the South
ern Methodist church tonight and proni-
nent Templars addressed large aucience
on temperance subjects.
The next meeting Of the Grand Lodge
Will be held in Suffolk.
CONSOLIDATED.
The Shenandoah-Yalle railroad ana tho
Washington and Western railroad. running
from this city through the counties OF
Fairfax and Loudoun to Round Hlll. lts
western terminus, have been consolidated
and reOrganized under the name OF the
Shenandoah-yalley railroad. The meeting
that effected the consolidation was held
here and elected Mir. +. J. kimbal presl-
dent and Mr.. A. J. HemphRl secretary. IL
Is rumOred here that tho new company VIII
extend the Washington and Ohio branch
over the mountains into Winchester and
the Valley. and there make connection
with the main line Of the Shenandoah
Valley railroad. This will give Alexandra
and Washington direct connection WITH
the new Southwest Virginia. instead OF
having 70 go by the way Of Harper Ferry,
as is now the case.
MARRIAGES.
Mr.. George W. Carroll, of Washington,
and Miss Maggie Abendsehein, of this city,
were married yesterday by Rev. DR.. Sutor,
Of CHRIST church.
Mr. BENJAMIN Elnstein and Miss Nettie
Dieifus were united IN marriage to-day. .,
Snow TO the depth OF several inches fell
in Loudoun and Fauquier counties last
night and yesterday. EUBAc'
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THE NOTTOWAY NEGRO CRIMINAL.
Application to the Governor for an Addi-
tlonaI Military Escort
Especial telegram to tho Dlspstch.l

PETERSBURG, Va, December 4.-Sherif
]. l.. Powell, of Nottoway county. accom-
panied by the NottOway Grays. Captain }.
l.. Harris, twenty-sIx strong. arrived IN the
city this evening, and tonight at 1910 VIII
take 10 NottOway Courthouse Walter
Johnson, the negro who criminally as
saulted Ms. Elizabeth Majors III that
county last October, and who has been
confined in the Jail in this city ever since
for safe keepinr Several kilograms have
passed between Sheriff Powell and
Judge Mann tonight relative TO the train
on which Johnson should be brought, rs 1t
was desired that it should not be known at
what hour Johnson would arrive at Motto
way Courthouse.
THE PETERSBURG GRAYs ASKED FOR.
The train leaving here at midnight was
finally selected Sheriff Powell, fearing
that an attempt would be made TO take the
prisoner from him on his arrival at Motto
way Courthouse, has telegraphed Governor
Mckinney asking that he be empowered TO
summon out the Petersburg Grays, as he
considers his force too small. At TINS hour
no response has been made.
DEEPLY INTERESTED.
There are quite large number Of people
from Dinwiddie and Eottoway IN the city
tonight, who are watching the military
and seem deeply interested III what Is
going on.
lie WANTED CANDY.
johnson was seen at the jail tonight and
does not seem 10 realize his position.
When asked by City-Sergeant Eanes to-
night whether he wanted anything. he re-
piled he would like TO have some candy.
His request was complied with at once, and
he ate his candy as if herelished It. Sheriff
Powell says the feeling against johnson IN
Nottoway is intense, and without military
protection he would be lynched upon his
arrival at Nottoway Courthouse.
MORE SOLDIERS SENT.
Ali Yesterday afternoon and last night
the Governor was in Geographic commune
cation with the Petersburg authorities
with regard 10 sending the Grays 10 Not
toway to prevent the lynehing OF the ne
gro Walter Johnson, who has confessed TO
assaulting Mrs. Majors. Word was received
10 the effect that there were between
800 and 400 armed men at NOttoway Court
house. who averred their intention of hang
ing the negro, and that the Nottoway
Grays. who were on the ground would hard
" be able to cope with them. About mid
night Captain Lassiter. of the Petersburg
Grays, was ordered by the Governor TO
proceed with q detail of twenty-five men
TO Nottoway At O'clock this morning
the Captain telegraphed the Governor that
he was about to leave.
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II our Richmond buyers VIII rally around
and watch these new market opening.
they can at least make them tributary 70
this market.
The average Of West Virginia brights ~
auction on Change IL high constdenne n
anaiitv OF tobacco offered. and pr,cee werc
satisfactory. with only two out OF thirty
eight taken in.
Cronshaw's warehouse will o6es some
brights over the hoashsad tomorrow. be-
sides loose.
I,cose tobacco sales were we'll attended.
and full prices for all classes prevailed. Al
together to-day's market vas satisfactory.
with more than usual spirit. gratifying
alike 10 planter and seller. and continued
attendance upon business will bring about
an active and larger market, he prices high
or low
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NEW YORK COTTON FUTURES.
NORFOLK pFANITT MARKET.

DEcKMBER i.-Market steady. Moderate
sales reported al quotations. Prime, 3Ac;;
extra prime. 3lTc. fancy. SIC. Spanish,
2a2J4c. factory hand-picked, 4a5c.
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Honsc of Representntives

The unfinished business in tho morning
hour was the bill for the punishment OF
every guardian. conservator, curator. com
mittee, tutor, or other tiduciary agent Tor
embezzlement of the pension Of a ward.
The previous question was ordered-yeas
1i3. nays 92-and the bill passed.
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DEATHS.

CAPPS.-Died, in this city, on November
4. 1890, at tho residence OF ID. Ialiaierro,
1914 north Fifth strSet. Mrs. SUSAN a.
CAPpS, aged seyenty-thiee years
KERN.-Died. In this city December +th.
at l2.45 A. ~. at his residence, sll north
Twcnty-fourth street, after snort nut
painful illness. MICHAEL hEhN, In tho
forty-fourth year Of his age.
Leaves have their time to- fall. and flowers
10 bloom, and stars 70 set;
Bat thou hast ali seasons for thine own.
oh Death.
His funeral will take place from Union
Station Methodist churcn. THIS FRIDAY,
December 5th, at 8 O'Clock y. VI. Relatives
and friends Of the family invited 10 attend
without further notice.
LEE.-Died, Thursday. december 4. 1890,
at 20 minutes 10 O'clock A. ID, ut the resi-
dence of his son-in-law. Sir. A. J. Brown.
3i9 Reservoir street, Dir. CiIARl.ES II.
LEE, after lingering Illness, which hs
bore with much patience. IN tie seventy.
third year Of MS age.
He leaves a devoted wife. seven children,
and many grandchildren 10 mourn their
loss.
Father, thou art gone 10 rest.
We will not weep tor thee:
For thou art now where oft on eartn
Thy spirit longed to be.
Father thou art gone 20 rest.
And this shall be our prayer
That when We reach our journeys snd
Thy glory We may share.
Funeral THIS Qfriday) AFTERNOON ats
o'clock, at Plne-StTeet Baptist church.
Friends and aequaintances are invited TO
attend.
MORRISS.- IN Lypchburg. ThuIs.
day morning, December 4th, at2 O'Clock,
Mrs. PAULINE II. M0RRlsS. widow Of
Charles Y. Norris,
Remains will be brought to Richmond q
$40 A. N. TO-DAY. Funeral from ilh
Groyeayenue at II A. III.
SAUNDERS. Died, December I, 1890. q
his late residence No. $40 north Twenty.
seventh street. JAMES Y. SAUNDERS, n
the twentieth year OF his age.
Asleep in Jesus,
Funeral THIS EVENING at s O'Clock
from Leigh-Street Baptist church. Friends
and acquaintance respectfully invited 70
attend.
SOLOMON. Died. ON Tuesday, Dscsm-
Der ID, at 2P. NJ. AbRAM SOLO4ON.a
native of Prussia, and resident OF this
city for the. past thirty-six years, IN the
The funeral occurred from his late reo-
denee, No. 1903 east Main, Wednesday. De-
eember Sd, at a Y, NJ.
New York and Plattsburg IN. ~ papers
please copy.
SPIEDLE.-,Died, al the residence Of hse
parents, G. NJ. and Fannie n. spindle, 90
north Second street. RUBY LOUlkE seed
four years nine months and tventy-slx
days.
Funeral from the house Il II o's,esh
THIS MORNING.
| WAILMRYER.-Disd, u ths rssidsnee
Of hi. brother. 90 vest Lsigh ssrsA
iss'i iSSArRIS Ssi1 HzL1 ~ q e
twentisth year q III eeA.
Funeral vii take pless fkom q Nh
German Catholic church W3V00kX
MORNING 81 o'clock. fEtsn c. -
qualatanee4 hyited - se>ea4 ~ y
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Latest from the Wires.

Joseph b. Abbott, the confidential clerk
OF Sage i Co., lumher-dealers, Albany. N.
Y. committed suicide yesterday by taking
laudanum. He was, IT is alleged, a de-
faulter in the sum of $4,000.
DIS. Carnard, of Clyden, Nd. was
unanimously elected Yesterday By the
Roard of Trustees of theSouthern HOmUo-
nathic Medical College Of Baltimore pro-
lessor OF operative, clinical, and OFFICIAL
surgery.
The blast-fu furnace ct Joliet, H., blew up
Yesterday afternoon, burying fifteen men
beneath the falling masonry and metal.
Eight bodies have been taken out 80 far.
This il the third fatal accident that has oc-
Cured at this furnace.
Notwithstanding the difficulty between
the President and Brazilian Ministers re-
gardine the punishment Of the officers who
wrecked the Office of the Tri6uad has been
satisfactorily settled. the city is still
agitated. The newspapers demand that
the Government give guarantees securing
the liberty of the press. Troops are pa
trolling the streets for the purpose of pre-
serving order.
A Chicago and Alton passenger train
bound for Kansas City, leaving Chicago
Wednesday night, was wrecked at Jack k
sonville yesterday morning Of 2 o'clock.
Fred. Smith, q merchant lpf Pekin, H.,
and Judge j. X. Rifle. of Kansas City,
were instantly killed Judge Rifles head
was torn from his body and the rest Of the
remains were pinioned under pile Of
wreckace. w. b. Knight, of Kansas City.
was bruised and badly scalded by steam
probably fatally hurt. Several other per.
sons we're less seriously injured.
Shortly before noon yesterday q gang OF
men employed by the Reading Railroad
Company at their Port Richmond [Phila-
delphia) coal wharyes went to the Office. At
Pier No. 7, for the purpose of being paid of.
The Office is close to the tracks, and as the
man stood at the window Of the paymas-
ter's Office they were within q few inches
az the ar-tracks. A crowd of men were
standing in hne waiting their turn to reach
the window, when there suddenly sho'
around the corner 0 train Of coal-cars.,
which was being backed toward tho wharf.
The three men nearest the pay-windov
were crushed between the cars and the
building and killed. The others escaped.
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He WAS SAVED.

Last night "A young man named Cop
pedge. at Wake-Forest College, drank
>groat quantity OF copperas in solution in
a desperate attempt at suicide. Doctors
and stomach-pump and quick work saved
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visor should administer the oaths to super
visors Of election and special deputy mar
shals at a compensation Of Twenty-Five
cents each.
An amendment is proposed TO the section
of the Senate substitute which prohipils
the removal Of ballot-boxes from the room
during an election, so as 70 conform "
certain State practices where canvassers
begin the count as soon as 800 votes are
cast.
Senator Butler also proposed an amend
ment 10 that section of the Senate subsu-
tute which specifies the places and man
ner in which elections are 10 be super
vised so as to provide that the cher
supervisor Of election for each judicial dis
trict of the United States shall take such
action as may be requisite TO secure sucn
supervision in every congressional district
a. is provided by the laws OF the United
States
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-05

sworn IN. The Tillman administration
promises retroncbment and reform. and
will run the government upon this amos
ton alone. They also demand an agricul-
tural college for the education OF sons of
farmers and for the advaneement OF agri-
culture TO higher standard. IL Is now be-
licved that Senator Hampton Will be de-
feated by Irbv, the Tillman candidate for
the United States Senate 10 succeed Hamp-
ton.
THH INAUGURAL ADDRgsa.
The stand contained 500 persons. After
PRAYER by Rev. Ellison Capers. Governor
Inlman was sworn IN and delivered his
inaugural address. He pledges friendship
20 the col0red people, assuring them that
all OF their rights shall be protected. while
az the same time denying the affirmation
Of the Declaration Of Independence that
all men were created free and equal
He calls attention TO the repeated cases Of
violation Of the peace IN the State and do
monds as dernier resort the power for
the Executive 70 remove sheri1s who will
not discharge their duties calls for the
Improvement II fTee-school facilities; the
formation Of school districts having an
area Of not less than sixteen square miles
nor more than thirty-six,
SCHOOLS FOR WHITES AND BLACKS,
and the establishment therein Of two
schools only. one for colorei and one for
white people, and an increase Of the poll
tax devoted 20 school purposes from one
dollar TO three dollars: demands that the
State shall, in combination with other
southern States, arrange for the compila-
ton Of school-books, TO be sold At mini
mum cost, and forbid the use of any
others; demands the
ABOLITION or THE STATE UNIVERSITY
and the establishment Of college in
stead indicates desire toabOlish the Cita-
del Academy calls for industrial schools
for girls demands constitutional conven-
ton regardless Of what may be It's cost
demands survey of the phosphate-beds
and a sale # the territory at auction 10 the
highest bidder.
TOUCHING THE STATE DEBT.
In abiding TO the State debt he suggests
that State banks be requested 20 deposit
with the State Treasurer State bonds TO the
amount OF the average deposits held by
them for the State: that every State bank
be required 20 invest al least 20 per cent.
Of is capital in State bonds. and that all
insurance companies doing business in the
State DE required 10 deposit with the State
Treasurer S2j 900 in South Carolina bonds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-05

1t was agreed after some discussion
the lodge will pay tbs expenses OF the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-05
Against the Conger Lard BliL

NEW York. December AT the regular
monthly meeting of the Chamber OF Com
merce to-day the following resolution rela-
tive to the Conger lard bill. now before the
United States Senate, was adopted:
Resolued. That while the Chamber OF
Commerce of the State of New York fayors
all measures that will tend to elevate puri-
Nv and quality Of our food supply, it at the
same time is Of the opinion that legislation
OF the kind proposed oy this bill Is ineXpe-
dent, unwise, and unjust, and that all legls,
lation on this subject should be included
i'm general national rehabilitation act,
which will prohibit injurious authorizations
and insure the sale of non-injurious ar
ticles of food for what they are.
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TlLLmAN lNAueuRATEo.
kouth Carolina Now Has 10 Farmers'-Alii-
anoe Goyernor-His Address
Cf3y .elegraph 10 the DlspatchJ

COLUMBIA, s. c., December 4. --Goyernor-
elect Is. X. Tillman. who was elected on
reform ticket composed OF the. farmsfs
Alliance and other Democrats who wanted
change OF government. was inauguratea
today in front Of the state House q. |
from all parts Of tho State. who arrived
last night and this morning on speciai
trains. The ceremonies took place OF
large balcony which was erected ior
the purpose. This is the second time IN
the history OF the state that Goyern9,f,
has been insuguratsd IN the open air. ~
tie ether State oticers-eiccs were also
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-05
MILTON SWEPT BY FIRE.
Nearly n whole Block Destroyed-Loss,
$4,000; Insurance, $4,000.

Especial telegram 70 the DisphNn.l
CHARLESTON, w. VA. December 4.-Ihe
little town Of Milton. Cabell county, this
state. suffered heavy loss by fire this
morning. The fire started in Miltiron's
grocery and spread in both directions. de
stroying, besides Miltiron's store and CON
tents. two dwelline-houses of Mrs. Rou-
sey's. W. f. Kerts's saloon, q wareroom,
aud store and dwelling Of $. j. Kane.
The fire started about o'clock, while
Miltiron was al breakfast. and 1t is sup
posed o lamp exploded or that the stove
was red-hot and too close to the goods in
the store.
The Milton Band occupied one Of the
rooms destroyed and lost their horns. The
losses and insurance are about as follows {;
$. !. Kane. loss $4,000, insurance $500;
Miltiron's, loss $500. insurance 5000;
Mrs. Rousey. loss Sl.sOO, fully covered by
insurance. Kerts's wares were saved and
his loss is not heavy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-05
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn eflectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIc SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. caL.
LOUISVILLE, KK NEW YORK.. M
Use 2s-su.wlwl &FlotptcOfri
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To UoId n Memorial Service.

The Sunday school OF the Venable-
street BAPTIST church, OF which Mr. Frank
G. johnson, who died in Lynchburg a few
DAVIS ago. was a member and regular attend
ant viii hold memorial service at (
O'clock Sunday afternoon. Ii Is expected
that there will be brief addresses 10y sove..
raj Baptist pastors. representatives OF
Richmond College. and members 'ot the
sunday echOOl
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-05
VIRGINIA GOOD TsMPLARs.
Annual Election OF Omeers-Deiegafes
Chosen to Attend the Grand Lodge.
To- -, ,t,.. Rf,hp,oat Dtsnat,h

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.I
ALExAxpRIA. December, 4, 1890.
The officers of the Grand Lodge. or the
District of Columbia attended the SEES
sion of the Grand Lodge OF the Good
Templars IN Golden Light lodge-rooms
last night in response 20 an invitation sent
them and were entertained by the lodge;
Over $4,000 was guaranteed by lodges and
by individual members in attendance on
the Grand Lodge for lecture purposes and
addresses were delivered by Mira. Bessie
Star Keafer. right worthy grand lee
turer, and Mrs. Gilbert. right worthy
grand past-superintendent OF juvenile
templars, in regard 10 the good done by
the lectures. The lodge then adjourned
until this morning.
oFFIcERs ELECTED.
On the reassembllng OF 1t this morning
the special order of election OF Grand
Lodge officers was taken up and the fol-
lowing were elected Mr.. Hugh ID. Shep-
herd, OF Chatham, chief tempiar; Mrs; aI.
.. Woodhouse, Of Stanton, vice-tempiar;
.. a. ho6son, Of Rlchmond' grand couh-
seiior; Mr.. j, N. King, OF Front Royal,
grand treasurer, and Mrs. D. 4. Bailey, OF
Alexandria county, grand superintendent
OF juvenile Iemplars. Rev. w. ". Wooa
was appointed grand chaplain, George q.
MASON grand past templar, and MIS-. hAtcn
grand vice-templar.
PAY xxPEssEs.
1t was agreed after some discussion that
tne iodge will pay the expenses o. tns ooao-
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Tho Grnce-street Bazaar.

BY far the largest of all the crowds since
the beginning attended the bazaar last
night.
Tho music by Richmonds fayorite sing
ers. Messrs. Watkins. Loftwitch. and Gun
nlngham, was very attractive, ana MISS
Maude Thomson sang a pretty solo.
Tonight the bazaar Will close and the
auction will begin ut 1880.
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WILL BE AT AsHEyILLR.
1T CALLS FOR VENGEANCE.
The HcartIess Robbery Of Mrs. Pierson
and Dnnghters of 81.

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatchl
WELDON, n. c., December 4, 1890.
A thief entered the room of Mrs. q. W.
Pierson at the Rocky Mount Cotton-Mills
and robbed her trunk of Sil. Mrs. Pier
son and daughters have been working IN
the mills all this year. They live. III this
comfy near Weldon and informed me TO-
dav Of the robbery. The penitentiary IS
entirely too good for the heartless wretch
who could have robbed these ladies OF
their harl-earned money which they had
laid aside TO bring home with them.
PASTOR TRANSFERRED.
Bishop Keener has transferred Rev; .:
II. Carpenter, the pastor of the Methodist
Fniscopal church here, 10 the Western
North Carolina Conference and stationed
him nj Kings Mountain. His congrega;;
ton mere will regret TO lose him.. He had
only served them one year and they con-
tdcntly expected him TO be returned.
CORA GAVE BOND.
Cora Davis. the colored postmistress
whose arrest was mentioned in the Dispatch
YESTERDAY. has given the required bond for
her appearance before the United States
Commissioner and IS now breathing the
mir of freedom once more. Her trial takes
Mace here the 10th instant. Her husband
has not yet been arrested.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-05
Captain Cunningham WIN Have a Medal

Pickett Camp, Confederate Veterans, had
n meeting last NIGHT. II was decided 60
have a reception and collation. on January
sth, when the officers for the year will be
elected. Some time ago when the Camp
had a concert for it's benefit Captain Frank
Cunningham rendered very valuable ser
vices so much so that il was thought be
ought 10 have a medal" Accordingly, the
Captain on the occasion before referred
10 will be presented with "A handsome
GOLD medal as a mark Of appreciation.