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Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1890-12-25
Hardly Worth While.

Il was once" writes Mr.. James
Payn, acquainted with a gentleman
who bought q castle by the sea. He
got it, as he cheerfully informed me,
for song,' and was we'll aware that
there was something amiss with it; he
hattered himself it was ghosts, and
liked the notion of them as imparting a
feudal and ancestral air to his purchase.
When none of the country people called
upon him, he thought it was the drains.
Not till the north tower-with his
mother-in-law in it-feil into the sea
one night did he understand that it was
the entertainments of the sea that had
deprived him of society.
"'We knew you would be SO short
time with u.s. explained a sympathizing
neighbor who attended the funeral,
that it was hardly worth while to make
your acquaintance
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1890-12-25

HARRr-She has Tilted me, and ]
know / shall die. The disappointment
will kill me. Aunt Hannah-I know
how disappointments affects one, Harry.
But you'll get over it. 1 felt lust ss
You do now when l set that yailer hen
on thirteen eggs and only got Just one
poor chick out of the LOT
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1890-12-25

J the winner OF the prize r.isin. ask this
! favor, which you are bound to grant.
| Remember. It's Christmas law .; Green
! Court"
| ~Ha. ha. gossip, the lass has you
| there" chuckied Colonel Bead, "G:id 1
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1890-12-25

A DIAMOND merchant may speak o
his goods being of the purest water,
but the milkman may not.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1890-12-25

Father Cooking OYER tie paper)-
lGore bod nsvs! Ahifheetp Ufnoun
fbeg pe.a has bess -
~ NJ
ssasaaa9utar Onls
g a. hpdess 0eauzlphy.-Nsse III
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1890-12-25
THE PRIZE RAISIN,
A Christmas Story of the Seven
teenth Century.

BY AGNES CARR SAGE.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1890-12-25
SMALLPOX in Money.

A physician writes as follows of pc
culiar case of disease transmission:
Il once traced an attack of smallpox,
which, by the way, ended fatally, to a
silver dollar. The young man was
healthy one day and dead inside of a
week, and the facts were so peculiar
that set about to see how he caught
the disease. l found he had sold some
small article to friend, who had paid
him with dollar taken from the pocket
of brother then sickening with small
pox. 1t is surprising how careless peo-
pie are about handling silver or paper
money which may have been in close
contact with the bodies of diseased per-
sons. The dirt so often clinging to
coins may contain the most alarming in
lection, and greenback that has alb
sorbed the perspiration from sick or
unhealthy man may SOW the seeds Of
deathly disease. l don't suppose that
anything doctor may say on such a
subject will be regarded, but men who
do much indiscriminate collecting may
save themselves much risk by carrying
the money they receive in satchel or
thick pocket-books. Anythingis better
than dropping it loose into the pocket.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1890-12-25
The Germans Are More Social than W

AHc ocfh0hs AFRO nAoTe SoClal IMAM " e.
The Germanic element Of New York
has more clubs than all the other ele-
ments put together, writes a New
Yorker. Here are musical clubs, vocal
and instrumental, here are scientific and
artistic clubs, dramatic clubs, social
clubs, military clubs. shooting clubs,
literary, moral, historical, athletic and
humorist clubs, and clubs made up of
members from different localities in the
fatherland-to say nothing of political
clubs or business and trade clubs or
lager and pretzel clubs. The German
Americans aIe very fond of clubdom,
and most of them are endowed with a
clubable disposition. Even their most
intellectual clubs are apt to have a few
festive features. 1T is to be regretted"
says a member of one of them who has
lived here since boyhood, that in
nearly all our clubs the exchange of
ideas and emotions is carried on through
the medium of the German tongue"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-21
THE MUNICIPAL CONTEST.
The Candidates for the Various ohices
Visit the Clubs.

The Old Dominion Democratic Club
had their weekly meeting last night.
Speeches were made by Captain Charles
n. Epps and r. A. Carter. candi-
dates for Sergeant; ID. s. Gates, can
didate for Sheriff; W. NJ. Turpin. for
the Board Of Aldermen from Jefferson
Ward; Captain Frank W. Cunningham
for City Collector Colonel NJ. l.. spots
wood, for Commonwealth's Attorneys, Il.
Leslie Powell, for Sergeant r. A. Hughes,
late president OF the club: Il. W. Lowe
and W. J. Holmes. for Justices Of the
Peace. James l.. Botto and l.. G. Haake
spoke for Mr.. Lowe.
JACKSON WARD CLUB.
The Fourth precinct Jackson Ward Club
will meet tonight at their rooms, No; 100
north Seventeenth street. The candidates
for the different city offices will be on
hand to enhven the occasion Win
speeches.
A full turnout Of the members is request
ed. as business of importance to the voters
is TO be considered.
THE AcTTvEs.
The CLAW Ward Activesheld their weekly
meeting last night and were addressed Dy
Colonel NJ. L. Spotswood and Mr.. T.. Leslie
Powell. and also by Mr.. G.. II. Langford, for
the Common Council from Clay Ward.
The Union Democratic Club will meet to-
night. All the members are requested 10
attend. as business of importance will be
considered.
FULTON CLUB.
The Fulton Democratic Club met last
night with large number Of the mem bers
present. Speeches were made by the fol-
lowing candidates d. S. Gates, for Sherlh
Thomas b. Hicks, and II. A. Jarvis, tor
Sergeant, and 4. @. Garrison, for Hlgn
Constable. This club will meet weekly
during the anrinO camnalCn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-21
RICHMOND COLLEGE.
FOUR RESIDENCES FOR PROFESSORS
10 Be ERECTED.
Students Dormitories TO BE Removed TO
Another Location--Grading
Of the Campus.

The financial secretary Of Richmond
College, Rev. DR.. Ryland. who is also super
intendent Of grounds and buildings, yes
terday let 10 contract four buildings for
professors residences. to be erected on the
Lombardy-street side of the campus. and
to be completed by September ist next
Two Of these buildings will be next TO
Franklin and two near Broad street. with
fronts towards the college and towards
Lombardy street respectively. They, will
be pleasant family cottages, with all the
modern conveniences.
REMOVAL OF poRMrroRIEs.
The erection of these houses contcm-
plates the removal of the two-story stu
dents dormitories now standing near
Franklin street to more suitable location,
thus securing harmony Of design for the
entire rear OF the property, and producing
an imposing effect.
The trustees have long desired TO have
the professors live upon the lawn, be-
lieving that by 80 doing they could do bet
ter work and be far more helpful TO the
students, and that the students would be
greatly benefited by more intimate contact
with their teachers.
The contractor. Mr.. w. r Thomas, be-
gan yesterday to remove the old house on
the corner of Lombardy and Franklin.
When this building and its forbiddlng sur
roundlngs give place TO neat residences :,
great stride. from city standpoint, toward
the Improvement of west Franklin street
will be made.
GRADING OF THE CAMPUS.
Another great advance in the line OF
progress by the college has been in tho
grading of the Broad and Ryland-street
fronts of the campus. The main building,
standing in the centre of beautiful park
which slopes gradually in every direction,
already presents a very handsome appear
ance. The trustees very wisely intrustec
these improvements to their Committees
on Finance and Grounds and Buildings,
consisting of Messrs. John c. Williams. j..
j. Montague, DIR. Ii. W. Davis, II. X. Pol
lard. L. c. Williams, Jr., Josiah Ryland'
James Alfred Jones. Rev. Drs. II. A. Iup-
per. W. W. Landrum. and A. h. Dickinson,
with the officers Of the college-hop. IL.
X. Ellyson. and Rev. c. II. Ryland.
UNANIMOUS ACTION.
This extensive work is the result OF
unanimous action on the part OF these gen;
tlemen. after much care and study OF all
the interests of the institution. The pub
lie congratulates the college on this great
advance in her work. and the city Is great
ly helped by these timely and iudicious
places. No doubt the Lee monument
vicinity will soon begin TO take on like i'm
provements and the city move rapidly
westward.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-21
Other supreme Court Cases.
Funeral of NIr. Mcdowell.

AStreet Methodist church was hlied
Yesterday at 8 O'Clock p NJ by trends trends ana
Scousintances of Robert j. Mcdowell, as
sembled 10 pay tribute TO his memory,
The funeral services were conducted oy
the pastor, Rev. 8. S. Lambeth' D. D. as
sisted by Rev. w. +. Hatcher, D. D., OF
GSace s!Seoo Street Baptist church. who led in
T5SCsr'ss' S1aver and read appropriate selections
from the scriptures The choir s4InS CIaS3 t0e fop
touching hymn, Rock OF Ages, Stefs 1Good n05
Night" Me sung with great pathos by Captain
Frank Cunningham. p;oh
The old Blues Association and the rlcn, q,
mond Light Infantry Blues, the latter IN
mi snTi uniform. escorted the remains. There
were also delegations present ir1m S1nU ,ne
Golden Chain. Knights OF Pythias,c ,cnnsods Mnsod5s'
Knights Of Honor, and Lee camp ooni''0-
i"fS Nv request of the family of the deceased "a
the Blues paraded without music nus &c o1nsr ueT
than a drum. Over the grave IN the new
nart ,npf Of hollywood they fred three spien-
AID volleys.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-21
RAILROAD BILLS.
PROVISIONS or THE MEASURE PRO-
POSED BY DELEGATE KENT.
Three Commissioners TO BE Appointed
and TO Fix Tariff Appeals for the
Railroads.

Two railraod bills are pending in the
House of Delegates.
The one reported from the Committee
on Roads and Internal Navigation entitled
= bill 10 regulate commerce in the State
OF Virginia provides for law to conform
to the interstate commerce act. One COM
missioner is provided for and his duties are
limited.
MODELLED AFrER THE GEORGIA LAW.
Mr.. Kent, member Of the committee.
has presented substitute, which differs
materially from the other measure. lt Is
modelled after the Georgia law. Three
commissioners are provided for. Iheir APP
pointments are TO be made by the Cover
nor, subject to the confirmation of the
Senate. One commissioner Is 10 be ap-
pointed for two years, one for four, and
the third for six years. Their successors
shall hold Office for six years.
sALARIEs.
The proposed salaries are $4,000 per an
nun. to be paid from the State Treasury,
but apportioned among the several roads
operating in this State, and collected from
them by the Auditor -,
The commission is to be furnished with
an Office. furniture, stationery, and clerk,
whose salary should be 81 200 per year, to
be collected and paid in the same manner
as the salaries of the commissioners.
The railroads are to transport the com.
missioners to any part of the State tree or
charge.
SCHEDULES.
The bill authorized the commissioners
to make for each railroad doing business IN
this State schedule of just and reasonable
rates of charges for the transportation OF
passengers and freight.
This schedule is to be taken in all courts
in suits brought against roads for unjust
discrimination as sufficient evidence that
the rates fixed are Just and reasonable.
The roads are required TO post copy OF
this schedule at all stations.
APPEALS FOR THE ROADS.
If any road deems the schedule Of rates
unreasonable it may apply in summary
way by petition, specifying the grounds OF
grievance, to the Circuit Court OF the city
OF Richmond. sitting in equity. which
Court shall have power TO hear and deter
mine the matter speedily without the for
NAL proceedings applicable to ordinary
cases III equity.
The Court shall have power, ii the rates
appear unreasonable, to order the com
missioners to make an increase to such
sum as shall be deemed Just and right.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-21
PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS.
List of Deeds Recorded in Richmond,
Manchester, and Henrico.

Manchester, and Henrico.
The following deeds of bargain and sale
were admitted to record in the Office of the
Clerk Of the City Chancery Court yester-
day
James ID Carneal 10 Richard +. Ander-
son. Is 5-l2 feet on west side Harrison
street between Leigh and Moore, $500.
John Dunlop, special commissioner TO
James B. Pace, same deed reported from
Henrico County Court January y, 1880.
Sl57.50.
George Haney to Mary F. Welch, per-
sonal property in house no 21O9 east Main
street, 5000.
Isaac Iichtenstein and wife and Jacob
Iichtenstein to Sarah Ullman, interest IN
feet on south side Grace between Second
aud Third, S342.
Abraham Openhimer and wife to Samuel
T. Payne, "a feet on west side Fourteenth
street between Main and Franklin. $4,000.
HusTrxGs COURT OF MANCHESTER.
James +. Bradley to Seddon t. Bass, 30
feet on north side of Everett street be-
tween Seventeenth and Eighteenth, 5000.
II. @. and D. ID. Beattie and their wives
TO A. A. Clarke, 62 feet on Belle-lsle street
near Stonewall. Si96: ,,,
depdorf. "a feet on north side Hull street
.bcsSeen Thirteenth aud Fourteenth,
David Moss and wife to Albert L. Moon,
16 feet on north side Canal street, Sl79.
Albert T. Pulliam and wife to Samuel IL.
Pulliam, "a feet on north side Decatur
street between Nineteenth and twentieth,
$4,000.
John Pickrell, special commissioner, to
Mann s. Valentine 12s feet on north side
Porter street between Fifteenth and
Cowardin avenue, $2,403.
COUNTY COURT OF HESRIco.
Northsde Land Improvement Company
10 C. Schneider, $50 feet on Third avenue
at northeast corner Alder steet, $500:
Same to A. +. Cordes, square bounded by
! Chestnut and Alder streets and Third and
Fourth avenues. $1,000.
Samuel Z. Waddill, clerk, TO Andrew
/ Henderson. 80 feet on James street sold
| for taxes in name of Mary Lewis, Sl.6.
Lucy p. and Fl. w. Tyler to Bette W.
Cosby, 20 feet on north side Leigh street
near Dinneen, $500.
Same to same, 40 feet on north side
Leigh street near Dinneen, $40.
West-End Land Improvement Compa-
nv to Richmond. Fredericksburg and Po-
tomac Railroad Company's trustees, 6O21S
| feet on Lombardy street at northwest
corner Richmond. fredericksburg and
Potomac railroad subject to deed of trust
/ to Steger and Gentry, trustees, S26,OOO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-21
Arrested for Conspiracy.

New YORK. February 20.-The grand jury
handed in indictments to-day against
George II. Pail, James A. Simmons, and ex:
President wallach, of the Lennox-Hill
Bank, charged jointly with conspiracy in
defying the State banking-laws. War
rants were made out and the prisoners an
hour later were brought INTO court: Tho
charge against Pell, Simmons, and Wal
ZACH was grand larceny in the first degree
in taking S3i 900 worth of bonds. Later
Marine and held in $40. 600 bail each. II
bail is not furnished the prisoners will be
sent to the Tombs prison.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-21
THE YOUNGER SALVlNl.
His Appearance at the Academy In n
Child of Naples.

Child of Naples.
At the Academy of Music last night
Alexander Salvini appeared for the hrst
time in Richmond as Cirillo in A Child OF
Naples. ~.
II has been truthfully said of this
Younger Salvini that if he had not so great
n father he would be considered greater
son. He has fine intelligence, great force
and genius. and withal magnificent stage
presence. His hIstrionic talents are not yet
matured TO tne extent. of those OF ms
father, but il is evident that the future IS
rich in possibilities for him. Every, ac-
tion. speech, and lntonation. SHOWS deep
study. and there is magnetic force about
him that commands the attention and
holds il. From the very outset he caught
the svnpathies of his auditors, and was
favored with applause and several cur
tain-calls in token of the appreciation
with which his acting was received.
This production of A Child of Naples was
specially arranged for young Salvini. The
story is romantic and interesting, but its
chief charm exists in the skilled character
drawing, and for that reason requires care
tul acting TO make it impressive.
The chief interest was manifested in the
character-pictures of Alexander Salvini as
Cirillo. one of the LaZeroni. the outcasts OF
Naples. II is in these various depictions OF
character and of the emotions that compel
the results that young Salyini shows his
genius.
Every role was ably taken, and contributed
its share to the success Of the performance.
The entire Salvini company appeared IN
the cast.
In Difference TO numerous requests it has
been decided TO repeat this play at the Sat-
urday matinee, instead of Don Caesar de
Bazan. On that occasion the cast will be
identically the same as that of last night.
Tonight the elder Salyini will appear IN
his heroic role of Conrad in The Outlaw" "
with the entire company in support.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-21
Suit Against the ChesapeasT and Ohio
Railway Company.

Mr.. William J. Gentry, through his at
torney. d. G. Richardson. Esq, yesterday
brought suit in the City Circuit Court
against the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Company for 1000 damages for the loss
of his right hand and other injuries re-
celved by him. The plaintiff alleges in
his declaration that on November 4. 1889,
while he was walking along the old line
of the James-River and Kanawha canal and
crossing Eighth street. in the city of Rich
mond, car belonging to the defendant
company ran against nm, knocklng MN MN
that the wheels of the car ran over his
right hand, so mangling it that it became
necessary to amputate part of the hand.
He alleges that the injury was due TO the
negligence of the employees of the compa-
ny in not giving any notice OF warning OF
the approach of the cars.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-21
ANEW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Such an Organization Formed In Manches-
ter-Other News Notes.

An adjourned meeting of the citizens of
Manchester interested in the organization
of a Chamber of Commerce was held last
night in the Council chamber.
The meeting was called to order by May
or A. G. Attkisson, temporary chairman,
and BENJAMIN p. Owen, Jr., acted as tenn
porary secretary.
Judge Clopton, chairman of the Com
mittee on Constitution and BYLAWS, APP
pointed at the last meeting, submitted q
report, embracing a very complete and
carefully prepared plan OF organlzatlon'
which was adopted.
The meeting then proceeded with the
election of permanent officers. Major
Joseph Walker nominated Judge William
I. Clopton for president, and the nomina-
tion was seconded by several Others.
Judge Clopton asked that his name be
witherawn, as he thought the office OF
president should be filled by a person iden:
tilted in some business enterprise, and
named several prominent merchants. Inc
meeting thought differently, however, and
unanimously elected Judge Clopton.
OTHER OFFICERS.
The following other officers were elected
First Vice-President. III. Q. Beattie; Sc
cond Vice President. A. ID. Shotwel Sec
retary and Treasurer. Benjamin Z. owen.
directors: John W. Arlington. E. W.
Weisiger. John +. Taylor j: NJ. Gregory,
]. p. Robinson, Augustine Royal, A. L..
Adamson. ID. +. Toney, j. T. Bradley, b.
w. Nunnally, James l.. Robertson, w. H.:
Moody, A. Il. Snellings, W. b. Bradley, and
Joseph Walker.
To GET A CHARTER.
On motion, Mayor A. G. Attkisson, ID. L..
Pulliam. and John E. Taylor were ap::
pointed a committee TO obtain charter Oh
incorporation TOR the chamber.
The chamber starts out with MEMBER
ship of forty-fye of the most promInentt
and influential men of Manchester and
Swansboro'. Another meeting will be held
next Thursday night at the same place.
OPENING or szzihEs STREET.
Judge Ingram, of the Hastings Court.
was engaged yesterday hearing argument
upon the report of the commissioners re-
garding the opening of Semmes street from
Twelfth TO Cowardhn avenue.
Judge James M. Gregory and Mr.. O..
Kennon Macon appeared on behalf or seve-
raj property-owners TO oppose connrma,,
ton OF the commissioners report, ana
Judge William /. Clopton on behalf or the
city insisted that the report be confirmed.
The main ground Of objection was as 10
the damages assessed. the property-owners
claiming that the allowances were TOO
small.
There was considerable argument en-
Gagged in bv the counsel, at the conclusion
OF which the Court took time to consider
the matter before rendering decision.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
The Chesterfield Circuit Court has adj
iourned for the term.
Mrs. George Y. Sickler. who has been
quite sick for several days. was much im-
proved yesterday.
Policeman Mofes is kept from duty by
an attack Of the grippe.
Captain w. A. Blankinship, supern,,
tendent of public schools for Chesterfield
county, was in the city yesterday.
Miss Owen, of Portsmouth. and Miss
Foster, Of Richmond. are visiting Mrs. l.
n. Cheatham. of Chesterfield.
The tramp who injured his back Monday
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-21
MILITARY COMPANIES.
Grays' Parade To-Day-Howitzers' Compe-
titive DrilI--Tho Horse Guards.

The Grays will parade this afternoon at
o'clock and tonight will have a concert
and banquet at Sanger Hall. where the
Grays' Veteran Association will be their
guests. go. ....
The Howitzers will have competitive
drill at the Regimental Armory Tuesday,
February 25th, commencing with an in
spection at 1880 p. NJ.
After the drill the contributing members
will be banqueted at Sanger Hall. -.
Messrs. II. NJ. Starke and W. b. Daniel
compose the Committee on Invitation.
The entertainment promisesto be a most
enjoyable affair. as the Howitzers are never
haif-hearted in whatever they undertake.
The Stuart Horse Guards were out yester-
day evening for their regular drill and
made a fine appearance.
The First Virginia regiment. Colonel
Henry C.. Jones, will have full-dress
guard-mount at the Armory on Tuesday
night. March 4th, at s;45 o'clock. The
mount will be open to the public, and the
soldier-boys will be glad to see their lady
friends
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-21

presided. Addresses were made by ea-
Councilman John s. Bethel, Captain JOIN an
s. Trower, Mr.. David II. Gaines, and Sir'
Mcdowell. A..
Resolutions reafiirming the rights OF tue
workingmen were adopted. The meetius
also adopted resolutions condemning tne
Ragland bill on labor contracts now penui.. !.
ing in the General Assembly. This bill, u
was alleged, makes IL a misdemeanor for
man to leave @ situation and accept an
other when he is offered more pay whethsI
a contract has been made orally OF IA
writing. A committee was appointed " "
oppose the bill and 10 circulate a hand-Diu
against IL in the Legislature.
A committee was appointed to arrange
for mass-meeting TO be held at future
day. This committee consists of Messrs,'
Bethel, Gaines. Trower, Mcdowell. Mul-
len, and Chappell.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-21

night in endeavoring to escape from the
station-house is still in a very bad con-
dition,. having suffered considerably
through the night. Patrick Murphy. !ne
one with his leg broken, is progressing
as well as could be expected.
The Manchester 0pera-House.. situateu
at the corner Of Fifteenth and Hull streets.
will be offered for sale at public auct'on
next Wednesday afternoon. The sale Is
for the purpose of settling up the accounts
OF the owners, Messrs. j. X. Gibbs q
Brothers. ,
AT the meeting Of the Chesterfield Board
OF Supervisors next Monday the salaries OF
county officers will be considered, witn
not be reduced.
Mr.. Henry +. Pacini. Of Richmond. and
Miss Barbara Anne Ferris were married
last night at the residence of Mr. w: r.
Paul, in the upper part OF the CITY. I1e
ushers were Messrs. j. A. Bernicchi and G.
BellenOt.