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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-06
THEY PULLED BY HUNDREDS.
Ladies and Children AssIs, in Pulling the
Large Granite Block.

II was stated in the Dispatch of yesterday
that at o'clock yesterday morning such
ladies' and children "a desired to have a
hand in drawing the immense stone which
i TO be pat in the monument now beng
erected on Libby Hill TO commemorate the
deeds and valor of the Confederate sol
diers and sailors would have an opportu-
nty of dong so.
At the hour named number, estimated
TO be about seven hundred, gathered on
the street where the block lay, and. de
tachinr the rope from the windlass. by
their united strength moved the ponder
Gus granite fully half square. Captain
f. J. Doughty. who has charge OF the re
mOval. was highly delighted to see these
weak ones doing the work which with all
modern appliances took the combined
efforts Of eight men TO do.
Females Of all ages, the old and intirm,
sturdy matrons, young ladies full of health
and vigor, and toddling childhood lent
their efforts, and the stone moved so
rapidlv that the workmen could scarcely
keep ahead of it with their planks and
rollers.
II was an interesting sight to see the
bright faces and sparkling eyes OF the little
ones as they put fortA their puny strength
TO draw the heavy weight, and 1t was a
deed which will form an epoch in their
liyes-one which will long be remembered
and handed down to their descendants.
They Will watch with interest-doubled by
the part which they have taken-the posi-
tion which this stone will occupy IN the
Grand column, and looking at 1t IN after
wears will point with pride and say: y
helped TO draw that stone here"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-06
MORE PENNSYLVANIA VETERANS.
Visit to Richmond of the Survivors OF Two
Regiments.

The survivors of the Third Pennsylvania
artillery and the One-hundrei-and-eigh
eighth PENNSYLVANIA volunteers are on a
visit 10 Richmond.
They arrived here yesterday on the
steamer Excelsior, of the Potomac Line.
The party. including ladies. numbers about
l2l. Colonel Giyins. the war commandant
Of the artillery, is in charge OF the excur-
sion.
The party came here from Fortress Mon
roe and will remain until tomorrow morn
ing. They divided mp Yesterday and visit
ed Seven Pines, Cold Harbor. the National
cemetery. Fredericksburg, and Petersburg.
To-day they will be entertained by Phil.
Kearney Post. They sleep and eat on the
steamer, which is elegantly equipped for
excursion purposes. :,
The survivors of these organizations had
their fifth annual reiinion IN Music Hall,
Fortress Monroe, Monday. IL was attend,
cd by more than one hundred members and
accompauying visitors and many of the
garrison. The unveiling Of beautiful
bronze tablet. two by three feet, solldly
fastened 10 the massive inner vail over the
main sally-port in memory OF the deau OF
both regiments, was a true display OF patti
otic affection.
The Third artillery was the largest regi-
ment in the Federal service. containing
2.iUO mcn-tWelFe g 'upalleS vi Zvo mtn
each. During the entire war over 5000
men were recruited for it. At various
times portions of the regiment, were sta
toned. but they were generally on de-
tachcd duty at different points, and took
part in some Of the hardest fights incident
10 the siege Of Richmond. Tho One-hun-
dred-and eighty eighth was recruited from
| the 4 1h1rd. and for this reason are their
| guests upon the present occasion.
Colonel Giyins has in his possession n
small United States flag which was pre-,
sented to him when he entered Richmond
on evacuation-day by the way of Seven
teenth street. Some lady living on that
street gave it to him, and if she IS alive he
would like to meet her. The visitors are
also in possession of the flag taken from
the ramparts of Fort Harrison, Captain
| w. b. Dixon took 1T from the body OF q
| dead cOmrade.
Sergeant William l.. Graul, Of the party,
| has a gold medal given him for bravery
| 10y the Government for rplanting the unon
colors on the fort after two Others hsd
! been killed in the attempt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-06
Insfnntnnenn. Hire AIarm.

An effort is being made 20 form CON-
pany in this city having for its object the
protection of life and property from the
terrible ravages Of IRE.
Whilst our present fre-alarm service ls
considered the very best IN this country,
the Board of Fire Commissioners Of Rich
mond did not fail to appreciate the AL
yantages OF having the one missing link,
and vital one, supplied. and they there
fore gave their consent 20 the connection
of the Gamewell Auxiliary Fre-Alarm !"
with the city's system. Every fireman OF
experience knows that the first few
moments of fires existence IS the critical
time. If FIRE can be promptly known and
located the department Will control II.
This is what the " "Gamewell Auxiliary" ="
alarm does. and hence It's usefulness and
its necessity 10 all well-regulated depart.
ments. 1t does away with the necessity OF
knowing where the nearest tire-alarm box
is. and also that usually hard-to-find lndi-
vidual, the key-holder."
II consists of a small iron box, having a
glass front. behind which hangs q brass
ring. By pulling this ring the hre depart
men. is instantly summoned. This box
can be placed in any building or on any
floor, and can be operated by a child. On
March nth Baby Mckee pulled" one Of
these boxes IN the White House, and in
one and a half minutes four engines. with
hook-and-ladders &C., were in front Of the
building ready for service. Had Secretary
Tracy's house been equipped with this lit
tie machine the valuable time lost
would have been saved and with il
the lives Of the inmates. Boston. San
Francisco. BROOKLYN, st. Paul, and many
other cities, after full and exhaustive in
vestigations and experiment. adopted the
system. and il ID the only one that the FIRE
Commissioners allow to connect directly
with the city's fre-alarm, and wherever II
has been introduced it has proven 30 sue
cessful that the company points with
pride to the fact that in every case whore
q fire has occurred ia building equipped
with the Auxiliary the loss has been nomi-
nal. To this fact Is attributed the action
of the Boston and other Boards OF Under
writers in granting rebate on all houses
having the system, and when the company
Is organized here IL Il expected that our
I'm derwriters will do the same.
The following we'll known gentlemen are
among the subscribers tor tho stock
Messfs. John Pope, OF Allen q 0intef ~.
John Mahony, Joseph W. Iauhe, Police
Commissioners; Colonel John Hurpby,
James II NcKennsy, attorney q law oQl.
Cohen. of Cohen 8rotheres ChAS1pe u,
Psgs. I. W. Pizzini. q W.R neem = -,
and o<hsra
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-06
CHARGED WITH BARN-BUaNiNG.
Two Negroes Arrested for Firing DIR
Deitrick's building.

jolly johnson and Preston Robinson, his
son-ln-law, were committed TO the Hen
rico county Jail yesterday to await trial on
the charge OF burning the barn and other
ont houses of Mr.. Jacob l.. Deitrlck, at
Coal Hill. on the River road. The offence
was committed on the night of July 9th,
and an account of the fire was published
in the Dispatch day or two later. Both OF
the accused are colored.
This case was worked up by Andrew D..
Eston (colored), who was detailed by
Sheriff Southwark to look into the matter.
The arrest was made night before last
about midnight by Mr.. Eugene Henley,
brother of Justice James Henley, who Is
sued the warrant. They were taken before
this Magistrate yesterday morning and the
evidence for the Commonwealth was heard.
after which they were allowed bail III the
sum Of $500 each, and they being unable
to give this were brought to Jail.
The accused live in Goochland, Just
across the line, and about two miles from
Mr.. Deitricks. July 9th Robinson and
Johnson worked at Mr.. Jacob kuckols's ),
about three quarters OF a mile from Mr:
Deitrick's, the latter only making the iast
half of the day. They were engaged until
late. and il was after o'clock when they
passed Mr.. Deitrick's.
Ben. Miller Pollard. boy. about four
teen years Old who was with them that
day and went with them home, is perhaps
the best witness for the Commonwealth.
He gave evidence before the Justice yes
terday morning and repeated his state
ment to q Dispatch reporter, which throws
very heavy cloud of suspicion upon
Robinson as the real perpetrator OF the act
and his father-in-law as accessory.
A further examination will be held next
Monday morning at 10 o'clock, when Mr..
Henley will have another magistrate on
the bench with him. The County Court
meets that day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-06
Prom the Clerks Record.

The following were amolg the most i'm
portant cases before the Police Court yes
terday:
Joseph Henry Johnson, charged with
stealing a brass box, the property OF the
Richmond and DanyIlle Railroad Com
pany. Required to give securityin the sum
of 800 for ninety days.
John w. Brown (colored). charged with
being suspicious character. Continued
till August 18th.
Bud Graves aliGs Frayser, charged with
stealing gold watch. the property OF
some person unknown. Continued TIL
August 18th.
Maggie Lee Thomas, drunk and disor-
derly on the street. Fined q aud costs.
Collins Jones (colored). charged with
stealing one bag of beans, the-property Of
X. NJ. Cosby. Continued until August 9th.
George Baylor and Ralph johnson (both
coloredl, disorderly and fighting in the bar
room of Richard Washington. Fined $3.50
and costs each.
Joseph Hoffman, who keeps grocery
and bar-room at the corner OF Shocks al
lev and Baker street, was fined 81 and
costs for keeping his store open on Sunday.
The evidence showed that the portion Of
the store where the bar is kept was not
open or the fine would have been larger.
Moses Norman alias Robert Smith (col-
ored) was charged with stealing an over
coat. the property of S. O. McGilyery.
Continued till August 6th. Norman was
also charged with stealing an oyercoat
from ID. Monteiro. The case was continued
until August 18th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-06
RICHMOND VA WEDNESDAY. AUGUST g. 1890

yesterday after brief ILLNESS OF typhoid
fever: She was much better Sunday night,
but had a severe hemorrhage yesterday
that caused her death.
Mr.. Smith Latham has been detained at
home for. several days by sickness lie mas
typhoid-fevcr.
The annual report of Mr. D: ]. Weissieer,
secretary OF the City School Board. shows ~
that the receipts last year were - .szi.I
and the expenditures $7,615.se, leaving
balance of S2O5.26 in hand, with unpaid
warrants amounting to Sl2o.4o. Inere arc
sixteen schools and the city owns schooi
property valued at $50, 600.
Julia Carter (colored) was stabbed IN the
side Monday night by Henry Hawkes.. @
The difficulty occurred in q house nj Inc me
corner of Fourth and Hull streets. Ihe
man escaped arrest.
In the MAYORS Court yesterday morning
Joe White (colored) was charged with as
saulting and striking his mother, Amy
White. an aged colored woman. wlta
brick. The case was continued until En-,
day in order TO sec the result OF the inlu-
ries of the woman. who IL now conhned 10
her bed from the effects.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-06
A GOLD FEVER
RAGING INTENSELY ALL OVER EAST
ERN NORTH CAROLINA.
The Precious Metal Discovered In Berthe
County In Large Qnantitics-How
the Secret Leaked Ont.
Correspondence o, tho Richmond plspaich.l

tCorrespondcucc OF tno lucnmont plspafh.l
WINDSOR, n. c.. August 4. 1880.
There rs a great deal of excitement all
over this section Of BERTHE comfy, and this
poverty-strcken community will soon get
"out of the kinks " and will bc classcd "a
the Californis of North Carolina. A6ram
Philips, while hunting around his place.
which lies on the banks of Chishey branch
about four miles from Windsor. found
piece of stone which was filed with tiny
specs which shined like gold. lie brought
it 10 town 10 Mr.. G. L. Harden, jeweller
and slversmith. who. after thorough ex-
animation. pronounced 1t TO be gold. Mr..
Philips then went bacK 10 his home, and
commenced TO dig into the hills along the
branch. and found large quantity OF the
same kind of gold-bearing rock, which be
has shipped to some dealers IN goitin
Philadelphia.
NUGGETS FOUND.
His two little granddaughters. who live
with him, while wading in the run of the
branch and picking no pebbles TO play
with found several small-sized nuggets OF
virgin gold. Mr.. Philips tried to keep this
matter secret. but II has finally leaked out.
and the whole country around Chisney IS
filed with people digging for gold.
he GAVE IT AWAY.
This would not have got abroad If il had
not been for the imprudence OF the old
gentleman, who as soon "a he had dis
posed of some of his gold became extraya-
CANT. purchasing everything that he saw.
and with them quantity of whiskey,
which he partook OF too freely. and in
formed people that he had suddenly be-
come rich aud how he obtained bis riches.
5 PER CENT. or GOLD.
The report from gold refner in Phila-
delphia. to whom he had forwarded sam
ples. has lust reached here and says that
the samples sent HIM will average at least
per cent. Of gold. There have been small
quantities of gold found in this county be-
fore. but none of any amount. Mr. Philps
has always been a very poor man and mas
worked hard all of his life. and now III
his old age he can rest in ease and at1u-
ence.
The country around Chishey il beau,
tiful country-high hills and ico..cold
streams which have their origin from
springs which break forth from every hill.
FABULOUS PRICES.
Since this gold was found all lands with
| in five miles of this place have increased
to a fabulous value. and half-acre lots are
being sold at prices thOusand-acre farm
| could not command four weeks ago.
The prospect of a large crop has not
| been so good in twenty years as It ~ now,
and more corn and cotton will be made
| this year than has been made IN any two
| years in the last ten.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-06
VETERANS REUNION.
Proposed Gathering In This City of ES-
Confederates.

A conference of officers of The Grand
Camp of Confederate Veterans, Depart
ment of Virginia, was held in this city
Monday night. There were present Colo
mel W. p. Smith, of Lee Camp. grand COM
mander; Colonel Hugh X. Smith, OF A. 7.
Hill Camp. Petersburg. first lieutenant
grand commander: Colonel Thomas
A. Brander, of Lee Camp, second COM
mander; Major Washington Taylor. Of
Pickett-Buchanan Camp, Norfolk. quar-
termaster- general, and Captain Thomas
Ellett, of Lee Camp, adjutant-general.
Plans were discussed and steps taken TO
induce every Confederate camp III the
State to join the Grand Camp; also to or
ganize several additional camps.
A suggestion was made to have q grand
reiinion Of old Confederates in this city
some time this fall and met with much
favor and steps were taken to carry INTO
effect the proposition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-06
EAST RICHMOND ITEMS.
Personal and Other Notes OF General
Interest

4 party Of Gypsies are camped in - Mil
ler's Moods near here. .,
Ilttle Ruthie Watson fell from her bed
one night last week and fractured her col
lar bone. but is doing nicely now.
Miss Mamie Condit, of Baltimore is mere
visiting among old friends. She used TO
live at the lovely place known as the
Masonic Home.
Eugene Younglove. of Surry county, was
here Wednesday visiting relatives.
The mQnthly musicale was held Monday
night at he home of Professor Watson.
N narto6k OF the character of q lawn
party. The beautiful trees surrounding
the house were hung with Japanese Ian
terms and rustic seats were placed promls-
cuouslv about. The programme was one
of great excellence. as might be supposed
a new and ENJOYABLE feature OF which were
the performances of tho East Richmond
Orchestra. One of the numbers they pre-
septed was composed for the occasion by
the Professor Miss Ruth Merriam gave
one Of her inimitable recitetlons. which
was cFcored. There was the usual piano
PLAYING and vocal music. Mrs. Marccy's
singing deserves special mention. She has
a finely cultivated voice. There were also
select readings and an original poem.
Mrs. Burnham, of New York, was pres
ent. She is the guest OF her brother-ln-
law, Judge ii. Is. Burnham.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-06
THE VULCAN IRON COMPANY.
Annual Meeting and Election OF Officers
Yesterday.

At meeting of the stockholders of the
Vulcan Iron Company held at their Office
Yesterday Mr. 4. Seddon Bruce was re-
elected president and Mr.. Albert c. Bruce
was elected secretary and treasurer to sue
coed MIR. Philip A. Bruce now of the
Times. The following gentlemen Were
elected as members of the Board of Direc-
tors for the ensuing year: Messrs. t. Sed-
don Bruce, Albert G. Bruce. James ALI
son, b. Rand. Wellford, and Charles L.
Taylor.
There was quite a large attendance Of
the stockholders-am them DIR. II. A.
Patterson and Messrs. James Allison. J.
Blythe Moore. Warner Moore, Charles +.
TAYLOR. Il. Rand. Wexford. DIR. A. l.. Well
ford and others.
They inspected the changes ana I'M
proyements recently made in these works
and discussed the prospects of the busi-
ness. which are better than they have been
at any time since the company was formed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-06
TIE SICK AND INJURED.
The Ambulance Kept Busy Answering
Numerous Calls.

The ambulance was kept quite busy yes
terday, receiving several calls to attend
persons accidentally hurt and suddenly
taken sick.
At 9:O5 A. NJ. q call was made from the
Chesapeake and Ohio shops to attend a
white man who had his foot badly mashed
by piece of iron falling on it. The wound
was dressed and the man taken home.
At 1915 A. NJ. there was summons from
J. J. Montagues factory, at the Richmond
end of the Free bridge. where white man
had mis- thumb broken bv being caught IN
some machinery. The wound was quite
severe one. and the patient was taken TO
the almshouse, where IL was found neces-
sary to amputate the injured member. lie
then went home.
A call was made from the L. c. Williams
tobacco-factory at 2:30 p. VI. for medical
relief to colored woman. taken suddenly
sick. She was treated and left at the fac
tory.
At 1886 p. NJ. another call was made to
the Tredegar Works 10 see white man
taken suddenly sick. He was relieved and
carried to his home on east franklin street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-06
TAKEN IN BY eUNCO-MEN.
A Confiding Baptist Minister, Farmer ana
Republican Politician Dnped.
rspocial telegram 20 the Dlsps.ch.l

NEw MAErIssvILLF. w. Va. August g.
Rev. Thomas G.. Stewart. a well-known
Baptist minister. farmer, and Republican
politician. mourns the loss of = 900 TO
bunco-men. Two strangers called on Stew
art Saturday 10 buy his farm and agreed TO
take il for $4,000. On the way to the bank
the party met an apparently drunken man.
who ointroduced the three-card game. One
of the strangers bet and won $500 Stewart
hurried 10 the bank. drew his money. came
back aud bet and won $1,000 One Of the
strangers put Stewards money end WIN
nings in q box and gave it TO him. agreeing
TO come back ard take the farm today.
They did not appear, and the confiding
minister opened his box and found news
paper clippings.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-06
Nathaniel HArrison's Grave.
,e Editor offas Disp1tch:


Your supposition that the Harrison tombs
at Cabin Point are already well known {?
Virginia geneologists is correct. Several
Of the inscriptions have been printed
The Nathaniel Harrison commemorased
by the stone mentioned was prominens
member Of tho Council. and, through bis
two sons, ancestors Of the families OF the
name, seated at Wakefield, in Surry. aud
brandon" in Prince George. Tho, latter
sti!l reside n, their ancient home. while
the former have long since been dispersed
into other parts, and are now represented
in the male line by Messrs. Carter and X.
II. N. Harrison of this city. and through
the fcuales bv the Gordons. McCaws. &C.,
of tho same place.
President Harrison is only. collaterally
descended from Colonel Nathaniel Harri-
son, and very probably would take but
little interest in Professor McAvery's " dis-
covery.n This Nathaniel Harrison was not
son OF Speaker benjamin Hsrrison, but
his brother, they being sons Of the second
BENJAMIN Harrison aud grandsons OF BEN
jamin, the immigrant. The President 10
fifth in descent from Speaker Harrison.
RICHMOND.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-06

ease, colored hemorrhage Of bowels, col
ored: homicidal burning, colored: inani-
ton. / colorcd: intestinal scrofula. color
ed: intussusception. white; marasmus, 2
white; old age. colored; paralysis. 1
white: phtbisis, 1 white and 1 cslored;
phthisis abdominalis. white phthisis
iaryngeal, / white; phthisis pulmonalis,
colored; premature birth, white and 2
colored: softening of brain. white;
syphilis. white: syphilis (visceral). col
ored; tubercular meningitis. white: con-
vulsions. / colored: convulsions (infantile).
/ colored; unknown. colorod.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-06
Disquiet Still on La Plata.

BuRyos AYREs. August 5.-Notwilthstand-
inc the fact the insurrection. here mas
taruinated great excitement prevails
tbroughonf the city and disquiet continues
to increase. Sehor Lastra, leader OF the
nortv which supports General Mitre. form
arIv President OF the republic. has been
offered a seat in the Cabinet. but hs de-
clines to accept it. 1t is rumored that a
new issne of $50 ,Ooo, 900 in paper currency
viii I he made. A bill has been introduced
w tbe Chamber of Deputies providing for a
fnrced currency. The National Bank has
.os,wsd nayment. The Bourse is still
closed and the panicky feeling in CONNER
cial circles continues. The press Is for
I;d3en bv the Government to comment on
~. cr;s,s The premium on gold is 209
nap rsp cent. The rates of exchange are fall.
inc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-06

Blood diseases are terrible on account OF their
Ioathsome nature. and the fac; that they wreck
the constitution so completely unless the proper
antidote IL applied. z. II Il. Bo,anlo Blood
Balm Is composed OF tho true a.tiiote Tor blood
poison. Its use never fails 10 give satisfaction.
Mrs. Laura Hart. Beaufort, :. C., writes; 4
loathsome form Of blood poison Was kiliing mo-
Ny appetite was lost. my bones achei, and parts
of my fesh seemed as II Il would come OF my
bonss. friend brought me bottle OF Is Il. u.
The sores began healing At once. and when
had taken two bottles J surprised my friends AZ
my rapid recovery"
w. 4. Bryant, Moody. Texas, writes: u hal
az aRonizlng case OF salt Rheum for four years,
Which medicine took only seemed 70 asgra-
yate uutil | found b. u. r. IL cured my h nj.
which resembles q burned surfaced. ltalso cured
my two children Of itch. which nsi resisted pre-
yiOus treatment
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-06
CITY AND COUNTY SALES.
Deeds Recorded Yesterday In Richmond
and Henrico.

and Henrico.
The following deeds of bargain and sale
were recorded yesterday IN the Clerks
Office of the Chancery Court:
Jackson Guy. special commissioner, 70
Peter Paul, 4S 1-G feet on Franklin street
northeast corner Wall, $40, $50.
Charles W. Leonard's trustee to Elizabeth
Leonard, 30 feet on Louisiana street north
east corner Fulton. S75l.
Samuel J. Parrish, special commissioner.
to Millie A. Grant. n feet on Buchanan
street southwest corner Christian, e1,Sl5.
Barbara Shell to LettIa Fauntleroy, one
half interest in % feet on north side Pres
ton street between Third and Fourth. s..
Same 10 Rosa b. Lawson. one-half inter
est in II feet on north side Preston street
between Third aud Fourth, 50.
COUNTY COURT OF HESRIco.
William II. Beveridge and wife TO Mary
A. Clark. % feet on south side OF Beverley
street near Randolph, ~ 400.
John w. Clark and wife to William H..
Beveridge. % feet on south side of Beverley
street near Randolph. Sl,225.
John w. Gordon to William a. Ham
mond. - acres on Ladies'-Iilo road,
1,S00.
d. Q. Richardson, special commits iioner,
to Joseph Howard. l454 feet on north side
of Il street between Twenty-ffth and
Twenty-sixth, S30j.