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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-15
Chancery Court.

In the Chancery Court yesterday Mr..
Franklin Stearns, Jr., qualified before
Judge Leake as administrator OF the es-
tate of his brother, the late Zenas b.
Stearns. The estate consists mainly OF
a life interest in part Of the estate OF the
late Franklin Stearns, and the bond re-
quired was merely nominal.
DEGREES were entered In the following
suits:
Rutherfoord's executors. &C., against
Harvie and others. Sale OF certain pro-
perty confirmed.
Union Bank OF Richmond against
Harvie and others. Decree entered di-
recting deed to certain property to be
made to purchasers. >,
Vanderyall, &c, against Nandervall
and others. Decree entered directing
purchasers to deposit purchase-money IN
bank and deed to be made to purchasers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-15
RlFLep THEIR POCKETS.
A Coiored Porter Given Four Months
Other Parties Punished.

"a SOtVhto pitN
Other Parties Punished.
In the Police Court yesterday morn
ing a colored man named Albert Toney
was charged with stealing pocket-book
containing 81. the property OF W. l..
Wingfield.
Mr.. Wingfeld, who is employed at e:
B. Taylor L Co.'S, testified that he and
his fellow clerks had been missing money
from their pockets, and, suspecting
Toney, they watched him. de was seen
to 60 in the pockets OF their clothes
which they had taken off while working,
and it was thus that he was caught.
Four months in jail was the Judgment
OF the court
James Gibbs (colored) was charged
with assaulting and beating Eva hing.
He was fined $40 and costs. GIBBS was
also charged with beating Sarah butier,
but as the witnesses in this case dld not
appear it was dismissed.
William h. Vandasads (colored) was
fined 81 and costs for using proiane Ian
guage on the street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-15
The Sea King.

A packed house, representing the
wealth and fashion OF the city, witnessed
the production OF the Sea king at the
Theatre last night. Taken altogether
this is the best comic opera that has vis-
tied our city for years. Large houses
may be expected for the balance OF the
engagement, which consists OF matinee
to-day and performance tonight and
tomorrow night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-15
Monday the GOTH

Don't forget that this is the date Of
the great first auction sale OF Lots at
Lisburn. Bidders are expected from
Baltimore, Lynchburg, Petersburg.
Norfolk, Dsnville, Roanoke. and Other
cities. Many handsome residences viii
be built at Lisburn in the spring. This
is the time to secure your lot ct first
hands.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-15
Notice.

An opportunity is offered persons de-
string to purchase handsome lots in
Woodland Heights. Terms One fourth
cash balance payable one, two and
three years and il you erect a residence
within twelve months after purchase in
accordance with the rules OF the com
pany you will be allowed rebate Of 10
per cent. Call on Thomas rutherford.
No. north Tenth street, for any infor-
nation
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-15
MS Now Chairman Glover.

A meeting of the Council Committee
on the Relief for the Poor was held at
the city almshouse yesterday evening at
o'clock for the purpose OF electing o
chairman in the place OF MIR. A. l..
Wilkinson, who left the city yesterday
to engage in the railroad business at
Savannah, Ga, and who on Monday
night exchanged places with Mr.. Hughes
on the Committee on Fire-Alarm and
Police Telegraph.
Mr.. Ralfe L. Glover, the member OF
the committee from Monroe Ward, was
elected chairman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-15

Messrs. z. T. Miller and Gouger have
bought lots next 70 MIR. Smithdeal, IL
Square 62. Woodland Heights. Thia
seems to be the popular part OF the
Heights. Mr.. Thomas rutherford has
four more lots in this square for sale.
Call at once before the price Is raised.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-15
Tho po.ton Excurs,onists.

The party of tourists from Boston and
vicinity who arrived in the city Monday
afternoon spent the morning driving
about the city visiting points of interest.
They left on a special train over the
Richmond. Fredericksburg and Potomac
railroad yesterday afternoon for Wash
inpton ID G.
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cRADoocK FOUND NOT GUILTY.
Not Sufficient Evidence Against Him &
Convict-oualiHcatio

Not Sufficient Evidence Against Him to
Convict-oualification
"Not guilty was the verdict OF the
the jury in the case of James Craddock,
charged with placing distractions on
the track OF the Chesapeake and Ohio
railroad, the trial of which was conclu-
dod in the Henrico County Court yester-
DAY afternoon.
The examination OF witnesses, which
wac begun on Monday, was concluded
about o'clock yesterday and the case
was submitted without argument After
being out few minutes the jury return
ed tho verdict quoted and Craddock was
released from custody and received the
hearty congratulations of his friends.
Mr.. William @. Taylor qualified before
Judge Minor as notary public.
Captain James NJ. Tyler qualified as
executor of the estate of his mother,
who died recently.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-15
lIoneSf Doctors.

All honest, conscientious pnysicssns who give
r. B. b. tBstonic Blood Bslmls trial frsnsiy sd-
NIT its superioty over ALL other blood meitfne<
DIR. W. j. Adair, kockmart, Ca, writes; " |
regard D. u. b. ss one Of the beat bloed meii-
clues"
DIR. A. II. Roscoe, Nashville, Tenn, writes I.
"Ali reports OF Il. II. Il. are favorable, and IT.
speedy action IL wonderful"
DIR. j.. w. Rhodes, crawforiyille, Ca, wrliesi
"I confess Il. l.. II. Ii tho best and quickest
medicine for rheumatism have ever uied.N
DIR. y. J. Farmer, Crswfordyiie, ia, writes (;
81 cheerfully recommend y. b. Is. As nue.
tonic alter stise Its use cured sn excrosonco a
the neck after other remedies effected NO Ts-
| ceptibie good
DR.. q. VI. Montgomery, ia ksonyiIis, Ala ,
| writes: "My mother Insisted 0n my getting Is.
| Is. n. for her rheumatism, IS her case uhboruly
resisted the usual remedies. she srper encei
Immediate relief and her improvement has been
| truly wonderful"
| Dr. q. W Earle, Pickens. =. C.. writes; l
recommended u. Il. Is. % a man who hal SUI
| fered for years with malignant ulcer ON hii
| leg that seemed 10 resist all other ueatmonL
| After usiDg tout or iyo bottles tho ulcer began
| 20 heal and his leg Is now sound and wolLh
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-15
Sent Down for Housobrsskiug.

Robert Wilmington (white) and
Henry Dickerson and George May (both
colored) we're received at the peniten-
tiary yesterday from Frederick county;
Wilmington ami May are each sentenced
TO serve two years for HOUSEKEEPING ana
larceny. aud Dickerson two years and
half for the same offence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-15
warde-Bowers at the Academy Tonight

Warde-Bowers at the Academy Tonight
Tonight the eminent tragedian and
tragedienne, Mr.. Frederick Warde and
Mrs. ID. z. Bowers, will inaugurate a
four-nights' engagement at the Academy
OF Music, including a Saturday matinee.
These two distinguished dramatic
artists are supported by an exceptionally
strong company. and most attractive
repertory of tragedies will be presented
H. scenery. costumes, armor, etc, each
play will be presented in the most com
plete historical manner. The sale OF
seats for the Warde-Bowers engagement
opened yesterday, and it was one OF the
most successful advance sales OF the
season. Mr.. Warde is one of the prime
histrionic favorites who come to Rich
mond, and when, with his exceptionally
fine supporting company, he has asso-
ciated with him such a universally ac-
knowledged histrienne as Mrs. Bowers,
the Importance of the engagement can
not fall short of enlisting the hvelies'
attention of all lovers OF the Legitimate
drama. Large and fashionable
audiences will he the rule at each per
formance. The repertory, as previously
announced, will be as follows Wednes
day, "Galba the Gladiator Thurs
day, "Othello Friday. " Henry
VIII; Saturday matinee, "Virginius,
and Saturday night, Macbeth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-15
n,oo, ana sI,n cnre

Natures Blood and skin Cure.
Piummer Bromins- Arsenic Water, from tho
celebrated Healing springs Of Ashc coaaiy y.
C., for stomach, kidney, blood, and skin anec-
tlons Remember to get "The Plummer."
OWENS s. MISog DRUG COMPANY, Agent,
Richmond, Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-15
line yesterday and gave excellent ser

line yesterday and gave excellent ser
vice.
II one desires to see nature in all Its
rustic beauty he has only to take TINS
line and ride to Forest-Hill Park, which
is about one mile from Manchester. The
woodland scenery here is almost unsur,,
passed, and in some of the glades and
dells no human foot appears TO have
tread, so silent and wild is everything.
The cars on this road are beautifully
fitted up and carpeted, and glide along
with marked smoothness, making but
little noise. Several newspsper-men. in
Guiding Dispatch reporter, were taken
on tour Of inspection yesterday alter
noon
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-15

Wanted, agents for the popular build
ing and loan association. Exclusive ter
ritory and good contract given. Address
Peoples Building and Loan Association,
Minneapolis, MINI.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-15

Cheap rates to South Boston 23d and
oath October. 1890. East-End Land
Company's sale 800 Valuable Lots.
Help to make quorum If you don't
vota
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-15

MAY persons are broken down from oSsrwork
or household cares. Browns Iron biiters re-
builds the system. aids digestion, removes "a :
cess Of bile, and cures malaria. A rplendit
tonic for women and children.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-15

Richmond druggists generally recon-
mend A. b. q. Tonic as superior
spring medicine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-15

Fare refunded to all purchasers Of
East End Land Company's Lots, South
Boston, October 23 and "a, 1890.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-15

makes very delicious and nourishing drink. 10
ia particularly adapted for persons oi weak IL
gestion. differing therein from al other cocoss In
the market Druggists and grocers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-15
from discharge win receive o double
sentence. All OF which is most respect
fully submitted. L. A. RANDOLPH,
q. B. JACKSON.
J. II. HAYES,
q T. WurrrIY

Justice Crutchfield said il there were
any deserving people in Jail for trifing
offences, for whose release good reasons
could be shown, he would comply with
the motion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-15
80 - Inve.susnt IN virsinis.

East. End Land Company's sale Of
valuable Lots, 6outh Boston. sd and
2ith October, 1850.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-15
United States Circuit Court.

This court was only in session . few
minutes Yesterday. The jury was ad'
lourned over TO October 30th. There
are no criminal cases ready for trial
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-15
James River Division. q. a q. Rv.. Octo-
bsr 18th and 10th.

Train No. IL, James River Division.
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, leaving
Richmond at 4:30 2. NJ, will not leave
until $50 z. NJ. on October 18th and
18th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-15

To say that you are not familiar with tho al
most miraculous cures OF kidney, stomach, and
Blood Diseases by the use Of Thompson's Bro
mine and Arsenic Spring Water IL 10 admit un-
pardonabie Ignorance l. w, BuEwELL, General
MANAGER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-15

ytoists. vioiets. vioists.
today at Hammond'A lN east Broad
street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-15

East-End Land Company. south bos'
ton. Va. will have their big sale Of Lou
October % and "a, 1890.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-15

violet> and Fine Roses
to-day at Hammonds, lot east Broad
street,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-15

A hacking cough in the spring is dan
gerous. Why not try A. B. Q. Tonic
and Expectorant
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-15
Two Good Speakers.
This Was iasned last night:

VIRGINIA STATE Dem. COMMITTEE, |
RICHMOND, Va, October II, 1890.
The Hon. II. w. Flournoy will speak at
Liberty Monday, October 2Oth at
Christiansburg Tuesday, October Dist.
The Hon. Tazewell Elicit will speak at
Goochland Courthouse Monday, October
Goth. j. TAYLOR ELLYsoN, Chairman.
James II. Fisher, Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-15

AT this point Mr. CardwelI was COM
PEELED to suspend by shrill blast from
locomotive near by. When it was over
he remarked that the man blew we'll and
he hoped bo wouldn't get out Of breath
before election-day.
The speaker neat dwelt upon the at
tempt Of the Republicans in this district
10 got candidate. Ii reminded him oi
story told General Grant by Mr.. Lin.
coin when shown the Dutch Gap canal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-15

would be resumed.
Hon. George ID. Wise.
After dinner Senator Conway r. Sands
called the assemblage to order and in
troduced Hon. George ID. Wise, who
said he was too unwell to speak, but
would simply say few words to the
people gathered. Mr. Wise urged upon
his hearers the necessity OF properly reg
isterinC. He returned thanks for being
sent 10 Congress, and though he had
been unseated, he had been fairly elected.
The district was represented by gen
tleman who was not elected but who
was seated by one of the most radical
Congresses ever assembled In Washing
ton. New York, State Democratic tC
the core, had for twenty years by won
deriul species of gerrymandering beer
represented in the United States Senate
by Republicans White men OF th'
North may be robbed of their votes, bu
white men of the South will never suomi
to such thing.
TOO uSwRLL TO SPEAK.
MIR Wise stated that when he was un
seated he told that Congress his people
would send him back again.
He really ought TO be in his bed, con
cluded the speaker, but his heart wa
with the people, and he had come to asl
them not TO be deluded because the lie
pnblicans had put up no candidate. Thi
proved nothing. for these people some
times nominated quietly in prayer-meet
ings
Captain Wise read from northern
Republican paper that if the Democrat
had not been permitted to regain con
troll OF the government Of the souther
States northern capital would never hsv
gone there. This Same paper stated a
The Newtown bee., 1890-02-21

The APO families represented in the Park Street congregation gave $7777 for home and benevolent work, last year.
 The Housatonic-Consolid hearing, which was to have been held, Monday, was postponed for two weeks and it is now generally believed that the difficulty over the land south of the depot will be soon settled.
 Presiding Elder Cheney preached at Summerfield and Newfield churches, Sun day. The Summerfield church has asked Rev W. E. Jeflries to stay with them for another year.
 l l.. D. Plumb of the hustling firm of Plumb & Beardsley, newsdealers on Bank street, has sold his present home on Stratford avenue and will build an eight-room house at the corner of Penn broke street and Stratford avenue. c. Y. Beardsley, Jr, is architect and the house, 36x20, will be in colonial style, with shingled sides, tower and verandas, while it will be equipped with furnace, electric bells and all those luXuries of | life that rich newsdealers can so well ap- preciate. II. II. Nettleton will build it.
The Newtown bee., 1890-02-21
soUTHBURY.

Mrs Abner Woodruff entertainsa d friend from out of town.
 Miss Kate Judson has returned home after visit of several weeks with her sister, Mrs A. D. Monson. Lena Wood ruff is her guest for few days. Mrs Edmond Leavenworth has friend from Greenfield Hill with her.
 Miss Sarah Hine is with Mrs Banks of Woodbury. The drama which was to have been given by the White Oak dramatic associ- ation at Southford on Friday evening was postponed until Tuesday evening. Mrs Homer Jones of Larchmont, NJ r.. is at her fathers in White Oak. Dance at the Town hall on Wednesday evening; also one at Dwight Todd's.
 Mrs Stiles Belfield is visiting friends at | Holyoke, Mass.
 Mrs Harriet Hunt goes, this week, to Bridgeport for an extended visit. Miss Ida Baldwin entertains friends from Middlebury. No rosin. No rosin.
The Newtown bee., 1890-02-21
LYONS PLAIN.

The large number present at the oys- ter supper given by the ladies of the church, Saturday evening, were highly entertained by Il Brooklyn elocutionist in recitations from happily chosen selec- tions, preceding and following a boun- tiful repast. These, with the sale of useful and fancy articles and tempting confectionery, made the evening success ful for all concerned. A vote of thanks from the ladies of the society is given to Mrs T. W. Treadwell for her untiring ef- forts for the church and Sunday school.
 Albin Sherwood and Mir and Mrs l.. k. Hoyt spent last week with friends in Brooklyn.
 As Jamie Coley was driving his colt, Saturday, he was thrown from the wag- on and dragged some distance. He suc- ceeded in stopping the horse without se- rious damage.
 Rev Mir Hamilton was not able to at tend the services, Sunday and kindly sent Mir Nash as layman. Services on Ash Wednesday at 30 in the evening.
 Mir and Mrs Charles Johnson are in Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1890-02-21
STRATFIELD.

F. D. Hallock is nursing a sore hand.
 E. B. BrOthwell was drawn as juror for the criminal term of the Superior court.
 l. B. Wilson is building an addition on his barn.
 Work is resumed at the crusher, which has been idle for several weeks.
 Miss Ethel Screder is laid up with a sprained foot.
 Miss Mary Millerhas returned from a visit in Norwalk.
 Misses Rowe and brother entertained an euchre party, the 18th. Miss Lottie Screder and Charles Rowe were cham- pion players.
 Col Fitzgibbons has moved his barn and is fitting it up for tenement.
 James Stewart and James s. Mallory of Huntington have been at E. G. Will sons.
 NJ. F.. Banks is breaking two fine colts.
The Newtown bee., 1890-02-21
TRUMBULL,.

Has Trumbull "Jack the Peeper?'' Several claim to have met a stranger on the street, who followed them home and tapped on the windows, but disappeared before his identity could be known.
 Lester 5. Nichols is to move his minia- ture car factory to rooms over the shop near his fathers house and will be pleas ed to meet all who wish to examine his miniature cars and equipments.
 Mrs Eliza Rowland visits her daughter, Mrs w. F. Beach.
 As Rev Mir Warfleld was unable to preach, on account of Ia grippe, q Yale divinity student ofliciated at the Congre- gational church, Sunday.
 Mir and Mrs Miles l.. Shelton of OK ford were here, Sunday.
 Mrand Mrs Andrew Tait spent Sun day in Stratfield.
 Henry Pope of Long Island has visited A. $. Nichols.
 Miss Oracle Goulden of Stamford is with her grandparents, Mir and Mrs Will liam Tait.
 A. $. Nichols has recently sold COW.
 Will F. Tait has improved in health, during his stay in Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1890-02-21
STEPNEY.

!! W. T. Patchen has been quite sick with la grippe.
 James Eastwood was in town, Sunday. i Miss Name Dikeman spent Sunday with her parents at Stony Hill. : A meeting of the directors of the Mon roe creamery company was held at Ste phen French's store, Saturday. Homer E. Clarke of Monroe was appointed pur- chasing agent. A number of bills were ordered paid.
 ] The grain business has been booming of late. Burr Hawley & Co. did big trade in oats, B pounds to the bushel, at 3Sc at the depot, last week. A new employe of the w. Turney Go. is Miss Ada Robb.
 Andrew Patchen and family will prob ably remove to their former residence in Bethel at an early date.
 The subject of improvement of high ways is at present attracting wide atten- tion. The press, in all sections of the country, recognizes this as good sub ject for reform. In several States, nota- ply Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, Pennsylvania, the governors have devoted considerable space to this sub- ject in their annual messages and urgent ly recommend that some method of im- provement be devised. In our own State, the matter formed an important feature i of discussion at the recent Hartford ] Board of Trade meeting and an eloquent speech was made by Col A. A. Pope of i Boston. Whoever has had occasion to travel much over the ordinary country roads will have noticed that our roads Yet this is unnecessary. In every other great country, with the single exception of China, roads will be found which are good at all seasons of the year. "In no other country but the United States is any man allowed to work out his tax.'' "Higher authority than that of townships must be called upon.'' We must have appropriations from Congress. A change in the method of supervision of the work must be had. The present mode of in- spection is in most cases little better than none at all. But, until the people de- mand action on this matter, instead of quietly accepting things as they are, you may depend upon it that our wise legis- lators will not hurry themselves about it very much.-[Will Granger. 1
 | The 9th Demorest medal contest will be held in the Methodist church, We'd nesday evening, 26th. The class is com posed principally of young men. Con- testants gre expected from Bethel, New town, Bedding and Bridgeport The Ar ion glee club of Trumbull have kindly volunteered to furnish music; other sing CTS are also expected. Admission free. Come and bring your friends. Exercises commence at 30.
The Newtown bee., 1890-02-21
NICHOLS.

Miss Louise Nichols of White Hills is with relatives here.
 William R. Pierson is repairing his house, John C. Beardsley doing the work.
 Eddie Houston is still very low.
 While F. G. Perry was calling on a neighbor, his horse ran away, badly wrecking wagon and harness. Mrs George Amber entertained small party at whist, Friday evening.
 Walter, son of Isaac Smith, died on Monday. Pneumonia followed croup. The little one was year and a half old. Funeral on Wednesday.
 Miss Sarah and Alice Evitts have visit ed at New Haven.
 No rosin No rosin! No rQsin.
The Newtown bee., 1890-02-21

for the benefit of the Congregational la dies society. Admission reduced to 20c. Mir Noon is talented, possessing keen sense of the authors meaning, as is shown by his exquisite rendering of va rious selections of both humorous and pathetic writings. 1.-The Settlers Story" is alone worth the admission. Teachers are now required to report to Secretary of the Board of Health, Dr Gould A. Shelton, cases of sickness ill their districts, giving names, ages.etc. 1 About 125 enjoyed the anniversary of Mir and Mrs Smiths pearl wedding, last
 week.
 [ Mrs H. D. Wheeler has been at home from Bridgeport.
 Misses Fannie and Carrie Owen spent
 a few days in Nichols, last week.