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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-10
Personal and General.

A telegram from DR.. Levy, who went TO
Bedford City TO attend Miss Martina Eze-
KEEL Of this city, last night stated that her
condition was dangerous, but that she
might recover. Miss Ezekiel was badly
burned Monday.
Mr.. Z. Montague Thompson, Of Williams
burg. has purchased three stores on the
north side OF Broad street between Filth and
sixth streets Zone of which is occupied by
G.. A. Book, druggist), for $4,000.
The Ladies' Hollywood Memorial Asso-
citation have decided to get up society
play, to be presented at Mozart Academy
January 9th for the benefit OF the Assocla-
lion.
Marriage licenses were granted yester-
day TO John c. TOOmbs, Of Newport News,
and Mamie Jones (colored), and Julian r..
Goodman and Ida L. Blunt.
A marriage license was issued in the
clerks office of the IIenricO County Court
Yesterday to w. II. Harbaugh and Miss
sallie |. Brown.
Coroner Taylor Monday night viewed the
body of Armstead Lee (colOred) at 5Ol north
Twelfth street, who died very sudnenly oil
natural causes.
Hon. James ID. Hankins, member OF the
House Of Delegates from Halifax county,
is in the city attending the sessions Of the
Grand Lodge.
The subject Of Mr.. Cumbacks lecture at
the Young Mems Christian Association
Hall tonight Will be ''Tbe Invisible Some
People"
Mr.. James W. Allison, of this city. will
marry Miss Minnie Clemens Jones, of Eas-
ton, Pa, today, and 90 abroad on we'd
ding tour.
At Gesang Nerein entertainment Monday
night play entitled "Ein in Gedanken
Stehen Gebliebener Regenschirm" was pre-
scented.
On account of DR.. Leyy's absence from
The city, the lecture on Physiology before
the public schools today will be postponed.
Mrs. c. L. Clark, of Union, W. Va, is
visiting Mrs. Bertha a. Glenn, ut No. Aus
north Twelfth street.
Mayor Ellyson left yesterday morning for
Salem to attend a meeting of the Board OF
Trustees of the Baptist Orphange.
Mr.. +. NJ. White, of this city, is at the
st. James Hotel, Washington.
Colonel c. a. Saunders, of Halifax county,
was in the city yesterday.
MIR. George Lintz celebrated. his seventy
fifth birthday Monday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-10
Property Transfers.

Richmond Richard Cronin 10 f
NJ. Conner, interest in the estate OF John
Cronin, deceased, $500.
Philip Mayer to Mortimer Hogan, 20 feet
on Twenty-seyenth street, northeast corner
Marshall, $1,000.
Benjamin NJ. Quarles TO Gerhard ii. and
John j. Plageman, 30 feet on Marshall
street, northwest corner Hancock, $3.50.
Hem leo COunty.-Julia w. COlgin 10 G..
II. Plageman & Brother, GO feet on Henrico
street. northwest corner Dineen, $3.50.
L. &. Minor, special commissioner, TO
p. and &. Boyd, acres, miles from Rich
mOnd, $40.
Margaret Neagle 10 Jeff. Powers, 80 feet
on north side Louisiana street, between Erin
and Gillian, 500.
II. A. Patterson to ID. Buchanan, 100 acres
on north side Westham road, miles west
of Richmond. $4,000.
Charlie 4. Tinsley to w. I. Robinson,
l-40 interest in land conveyed to grantor
and others by Strause, Raab, and others,
81 200.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-10
DOCTORS AND DEATH.
L L. About Persons Who Die without
Attention.

Attention.
A large meeting OF the Academy Of Medi'
cine was held last night. The committee,
consisting Of Drs. Parker, Johnston, and
TAYLOR, who were appointed to memorable
the Council for the appointment Of i0ul
doctors to attend the poor, reported thai
they had utterly failed after repeated
attempts to get n meeting OF the JONI
Committee on Finance and Ordinances Il
consider the subject. This application had
been referred 10 these committees. Inc
committee then begged TO be discharged
but the Academy positively refused 10 dis
charge them. Drs. Edwards and Harrison
were added to the committee.
DR.. Parker reported that he had seen, only
day before yesterday, boy thirteen years
Old die for the want OF medical attention
lie was i'll two weeks before the Doctor saw
him.
Dr. Mccarthy moved that all such cases
be hereafter reported 10 the Academy al
their regular meetings, as they were OF dan!
occurrence, so that the citizens might see
the Importance of tais subject, and IN that
way act upon the Council; that the number
of negroes who die without attention Il
shameful.
The question Of recommending that the
President of the Board of Health be re-.
quested to conform his death rate 10 the
late census, which had been laid on the
table at the last meeting, was taken up.
There was much discussion on the subject
by Drs. Oppenhmer, Shields, Edwards
TAYLOR, and Parker, but final action wa.
deferred until the next meeting.
II was stated by DIR. Oppenhmer that
the police would be required to take an
other census.
BY mistake Of the secretary the time fol-
the election OF officers was made 10 be the
first instead OF the second meeting in De
cember. In consequence Of the sickness Of
DIR. Garcin, the subject OF "Heredity" wac
not discussed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-10
Fifth Regiments Appreciation.

The Fifth Maryland Regiment, which was
entertained by the First Virginia during
the Lee monument unyeiling last Nay, have
adopted resolutions expressive of their APP
probation Of the attention shown them,
which will be sent to the officers here. The
resolutions are set in three-inch mat, the
whole repOsing IN massive solid GIT
frame of beautiful desiga and exquisite
workmanship. The establishment OF the
centre of the top Of the frame consists ofthe
State flags Of Maryland and Virginia cross
ed. At the bottom of the flags is circle,
in the centre of which Is the
monogram OF the Fifth regiment, and
around the border running the inscription,
"Decus Ell Presidium." On the upper left
hand corner are the words, First Regiment
virginia Volunteers" and on the right-hand
corner. Fifth Regiment l., NJ. n. g." In
either lower corner are stacked arms, and in
the bottom centre two crossed swords, writ
ten over which, in an arch, are the words,
''Unveiling Robert L. Lee Statue, Rich
mOnd, Nav 20, 1890"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-10
AIRlp 10 HE MINES.
Richmond citizens Visit dayton and Ia
vorsbiy Impressed.

Richmond Citizens Visit Clayton and Ia
vorsbly Impressed.
About l25 business men Of Richmond lett
on the half-past O'Clock Richmond and
Allegheny train yesterday morning for a
visit TO the Clayton coal mines, at Clayton,
Va. Among the party were coal dealers,
railroad men, merchants, bankers, manu-
facturers, etc, and they expressed them
selves as highly pleased with all the. saw.
There are two plants at the layton
mines-one mining plant, and one for
manufacturing purposes. The coal IL
seml-anthracite, and is mined with the most
modern appliances. The full capacity oil
the mine ia about two hundred and hfty
ions daily. The manufacturing plant pro-
duces fifty 10 eighty tons day. 1t Is the
utilization of fine coal pressed into Jumps,
and is the nrst plant OF its kind In the
United states. About two hundred men
are engaged IN both plants.
Many of the Richmond visitors went
down into the mines. A lunch was served
during the morning, and the party returned
af 40 O'Clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-10

The show I'm one Of our windows Will give
YOU faint idea o. the character OF our
Christmas stock. II you will walk inside
YOU viii be shown hundreds OF attractive
things for which we could not ind space In
the window. Among the goods we are dis
playing are: Work Baskets, Albums, Ink
Stands, Cigar Holders and Stands Oxydized
Collar and Cuf Boxes, Plush Toilet sets and
Manicure Cases, Flush Shaving sets, P9pe-
terie. In the higher grades OF Bric-a-Brac
we show some quaint and elegant specl-
mems OF imported Goods. Unique Hungari'
an Vases, Egyptian Chlnaware, Royal WOr-
cester Pitchers and Vases, Blsque Figures
aud Heads. Flower Bowls. Sachet Bags and
MouchOir Cases. Calendars and Engagement
Calennars. Srnamental Fruits. China SILK
and Plush Lambrequins, Beautiful Pillows.
Hand Painted Boxes, Gauze, Feather. and
silk Fancy Fans.
Before ysu purchase your Christmas Pres
ents, look at our show. - -
And don't forget the BEAUTIFUL ART
ALBUMS containing a dozen handsome
Steel Engravings. These Albums are given
away TO every cash purchaser OF 81 worth Of
Holiday Goods.
KAUFMAN & CO.,
de 10 4Ol east Broad ST.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-10
CITY COM MlTTEE.
Democratic Staiwarts Wind Up the Az
fairs Of the Campaign.

fairs of the Campaign.
A called meeting Of the City Democratic
Committee was held last night in the Cir
cult Courtroom. Chairman Lamb stated
that he sincerely regretted that his absence
from the city had not allowed him 10 attend
the funeral of the late Henry +. Phillips;
that be was much shocked by reading OF
his death In the newspapers, and could as
we'll as the resolutions passed by the COun-
oil bear testimony to the worth and charac-
ter of the late committeeman. Mr.. Lamb
also stated that Mr.. Phillips having held
the Office of treasurer, il would be in order
10 elect new treasurer 10 hold what funds
that may now remain until the spring cam
paiga.
being present, he moved that the election
of a treasurer be postponed until u next
meeting in the spring, and that the audit
ing committee audit the books oil the late
treasurer, and turn the same over with the
money to MIR. Lamb, TO be held until the
naxt treasurer is elected. The motion was
carried. -,
Mr.. Lamb presented letter from Mr..
jackson Guy, which stated that shaving
changed my residence from Clay TO Monroe
Ward, tender my resignation as member
of the committee"
motion was made that action on lne
letter OF resignation be also postponed until
spring. Agreed TO.
Mr.. Hicks stated that the resolutions,
which had been adopted by the committee
on the death Of Mr. Phillips, should be prop
ersly engrossed, and therefore, he moved
that this be done in an artistic style and
suitably framed, so that the deceased's
children when they grew up could see in
what high estimation and esteem their
father was held. The motion was carried.
Mr.. Hicks said that he thought resolu-
lions OF thanks should be presented to Mr..
Lamb for his excellent work during the late
campaign, and moved that the secretary
drafi the same and present them to the
chairman.
MIR. Lamb (Mr. Tepser In the chair
thanked the committee for their honor, and
for the noble work they had done. ITO
cast seven thousand votes without opposi-
tion,v he said, sis by far more glorious
victory than 10 cast four thousand votes
with opposition.
Mr.. O'Neil moved that the thanks OF the
committee be rendered the secretary, Mr..
Wallace. This was done; after which the
meeting adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-10
THE GOVERNORS VISITORS.
They Came, lie Says, to See Him on Pri-
vate Business.

vate business.
Captain William L. Hinton and Mr.. A
IL. Patterson, of Petersburg, and Mr.. VIII
liam b. French, Of Giles county, called by
appointment 10 see Governor Mckinney
Monday night. When asked If the visitors
came on business Of public interest, the
Governor refused to give any informa-
ton. and finally, after he gave his
servant instructions, they say that If any
reporters called, not to disturb him, This
much was stated in THR TIMES yesterday
In conservation yesterday morning he said
the visit was purely on private business.
The Governor, 1t il said. is warm friend
and supporter of the development Of the
great Southwest. and in small way is in
terested in a number of the land schemes in
Virginia. IL is further stated that during
the visit Monday night the Governor and
his companions talked over matters in con-
nection with a large land scheme in South
west Virginia, in which Captain Hinton
and Messrs. French and Patterson are
largely interested, and which promises TO
prove a very profitable enterprise.
Captain Hinton returned to Petersburg
on the midnight train from Richmond Mon
day night, but Messrs. French and Patter-
son remained over until yesterday.
MIR. r ench, it is said, has made within
the past few days over 100000 on land in.
vestment in Southwest Virginia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-10
A BOLD, BAD MAN.
Arrested In GoochIsnd and Brought to
Richmond.

Policeman John T. Hall, OF the First sta
ton, arrived here yesterday evening from
Goochland county with prisoner in custo-
DIV about whom the following telegram was
received at The TIMES Office last night;
Last week tramp OF medium height
with a Roman nose, red hair, and chin
whiskers, and dressed in a faded wOrsted
coat, drab jean pants, much too short, and a
white felt hat turned persistently down
over his eyes, came here, calling himself
Clark, OF Buchanan county, Va. He spent
several days, and lett for Richmond. ies-
terday evening he again made his appear
ance, having stopped just below here at Mr..
Joseph X. Anderson and William \. Bar
rett's seeking employment, and calling him
self Miller. He said he could get no work
in Richmond, whereupon Mr.. 7. III. Wilcox,
Of this place, gave him employment, and he
was arrested this morning at his work by
Mr.. John 4. Hall, Of the Richmond police,
who came up in search Of him. Alter TAX
ing two silver watches from his person, be
was lodged in jail.
MIR. Hall said he was at Jacobs pawn
shop, in Richmond, Friday evening, when
Clarke, alias Miller, came in and made a
So purchase OF jewellery. lie represented
himself as Miller from Buchanan, saying
he had bought farm there at $50 per acre,
and at present he was staying in GoOchland.
He would not allow Jacobs TO cash check
of his of Sl75 when he offered to do so, but
said he would get it cashed and return in
the morning. IL appears he subsequently
went the same evening TO VI. Harrls0n's, on
Main street, aud while bargaining for nf-
teen watches slipped S2o-watch from
him.
The next morning Mr.. Hall met two
ladies at the pawnshOp distressed over the
loss of "A watch, which they were looking
for. One OF them, who keeps boarding
house, stated man calling himself Miller
came TO her house the evening before 10 en-
gage lodgings, and on her leaving the room
n few minutes the man stole her watch
from the table and left.
From her description Mr. Hall knew his
man of the evening before, and on coming
here with dOuble-baEreied shotgun in
search of him, went to the house Of Nr. G.
ii. Powell, whom he knew. The detectives
breath was nearly taken away, he states,
when the latter asked him if he was after
watches. The man Clarke had shown sew
eral here; a watch which he said he was
lucky enough to find, which had excited
suspicion. lie also stated he found "A gold
watch several weeks ago, which he adyer-
tised. but finding no claimant, sold it tor
sl2j.
He refused to say anything in answer to
questions put by Mr.. Hall, but when car
ried into Jail remarked he was good for
ten wears In the penitentiary."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-10
THE PRIVATE RECITAL.
A Dainty Dish of Music to Sit Before an
Audience.

A Dainty Dish of Music to Sit Before an
Audience.
The programme for the private vocal re-
cital to be given by Miss Berger, assisted
by Mr.. Raynal, Mr.. Kessnich, Mr.. Baseler,
Mr.. Hoen. and Mr.. Mathews, has been ar
ranged, and the entertainment will occur
tonight in the Young Mems Christian As
sociatiOn's Hall. Admission can be had by
invitation; no tickets are sold. Following
is the programme:
1, Mozart, ALLEGRO" from LIST Quartet,
Mr.. Kaynal, Mr.. Kessnlch. Mr.. Baseler, Mr..
Hoen q Gounod, "Dlo Possente," Faust
MIR. Marshall. 3. Schubert, 'Erl KONG"
NJ yer Helmund, "Madchen-lied," Miss
Berger. 4. Haydn, "Adagio," from Quartet
No. IS. string quartet. 5, Marshall. Fare.
well" with cello. IAN Old Love song,
''Serenade" with cello), Mr.. Marshall Cello,
Mr.. Hoen. (Ihese original songs were writ
ten for this recital) g. Reinecke, MAY
song" No Care by the Way" Miss Berger,
Ir. Mari hall. z, Mozart, "Einale, y from LIST
Quartet g. Gounod. "Ballad," Jewel
Song Miss Berger lin costume).
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-10
Purchase of zine PAINTINGS.

Mr.. Thomas Nelson Page has purchased
from Mr.. W. IL. NJ. Cox, the artist, two
handsome oil-paintings. One is an autumn
nal scene, the famous Black Knob in North
Carolina, and the other an old mill near
the Peaks of Otter. In the latter, two
negro boys are coming from the mill, one
riding a bag of meal on little steer, whilst
the other follows leaning aneciiOnately on
the little animal. Both paintings are fine
works Of art. Mr.. Page thinks they are as
fiue as many pictures he has seen in the
ROYAL Academy. Mr.. Cox has also painted
number of portraits Of Richmond people,
among them portraits of General Fitzhugh
Lee and of Governor Mckinney.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-10
Police Court.

Il. NJ. Duyal and j. w. Collier. charged
with being disorderly and fighting in the
street. Collier was fined So and costs and
Duval $3.50 and costs.
James jefferson (colored) was charged
with assaulting and beating Lavenia def
fersOn. The case was continued until the
18th.
Josh Brown was fined $40 for fast driving.
William G.. Blanch alias Charles Brown.
the hotel thief, was again before court on
four charges, and was sentenced TO sixty
days ON each.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-10
MIR. Mitchell Die. in California.

Mr.. William Mitchell received telegram
yesterday morning from his brother, MIR. Al
bert Mitchell. announcing the accidental
death by shooting OF his brother, Major ii.
Milna Mitchell. near Los Angeles, Cal.
The telegram stated that particulars had
been sent by mail. He was son OF the
late Samuel Z. Mitchell, OF the firm Of Nit
chell a. Tyler, jewelers., and was in his
forty. third year.
Mr.. Mitchell went 10 California In 1868.
He married Miss Glaseille, OF Virginia
family, and was member ookhe Virginia
Military Institute Cadet Corps, and Of the
California State loops. He was a lawyer
OF good practice, and man Of prominenss
In his community.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-10

Invitation had been sent the Howitzers 10
visit New Orleans during the Mardi Gras
festivities on the 10th Of February.
The letter. which was written to urge their
acceptance Of the invitation, was presented
to the company at the regular meeting last
night. As the invitation bad not been re-
ceiyed, the secretary, Mr. Thomas IL. Starke,
was instructed % write Colonel Richardson
and say the matter would be actes upon
next Friday night, when they will have tbe
annual banquet OF the HowItzers' Associa-
ton.
Next Friday afternoon the Howitzers
will parade.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-10
George Wilson Again.

George Wilson's minstrels will play re-
turn engagement at the Richmond Theatre
tomorrow evening. Mr.. Wilson brought II
good company TO Richmond the early part
of the season, and the managers promise
that with changes which have been made
the programme will be better than ever be-
fore. New songs, dances, and Jokes have
been introduced. Wilson has just come
from the Eastern cities, and the press of
that section have been giving the organiza-
zion particularly good notices. Seats are
on sale at the Theatre to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-10
Asked to Preside.

Governor Mckinney received the follow
ing yesterday from Messrs. George +. Cook
asd w. owen Cover, committee Of the
societies. The Governor had not written
his answer:
You were last night elected by the
Literary Societies of Richmond College TO
preside at their annual celebration on the
evening of sd of June next. The Hon. w.
c. T.. Breckenridge has been elected 10 de-
liver the Grafton on that occasion, and We
shall be happy to have you preside and in
troduce the orator, etc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-10
GENERAL FlTZ. LEE
Arrived Last Night-win Probable Leave
To-day.

GENERAL Fitz. Lee is in the city. lie
reached the Exchange Hotel about s o'clock
last night from South Boston, via de-
laved train on the Danyillo road,
accompanied by MIR. w. A. Anderson.
Ascertaiping that he was at the
hotel fIMKs reporter started there 20 md
out the object OF his visit, but before reach
ing the hotel the corpulept form OF the ever
Depular. Ex-Governor was seen walking
rapidly up the middle OF franklin street,
iust behind an electric car. He was putting
and blowing and blessing street car that
could not stop on the side Of bill.
HE SAID, "HELLo."
When the reporter spoke to him, he said:
"HeIlo! How did you fellows lind l was in
town. Why you wouldn't interview man
before he got In the city, would you.
"Well msst get on the car, come and
zee me tomorrow"
the reporter assured him that his BUSH
ness also lay up town, 30 he was soon seat
H. said: aweli. I'll tell you, / don't
know anything OF interest; fact 10. am out
Of politics. No, nay business here would
not interest the public at all. II only con-
Germs myself and nv company"
"HELLo," AGAIN.
The General here recognized Richmond
barber. "Helio," be said; "you haven't
fallen oG any, The barber, pleased at the
attention, lifted his hat and said, mo, sir;
and yous keepin' your nesh right well. 100"
SHOWS 0lasgow getting on why, she
Il al right. ] am positively certain Vir-
Ginia 10 seon 70 b the manufacturing GEN.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-10
Manche.ter Natter.

Virgie Mason. the colOred girl who ilures
az the first female horse-thief ever arrested in
Chesterfield. and perhaps In The STATE, will
not be on trial az this tern Of the court.
The case has been continued until the JAN
uary term.
Chesterfield Cavalry troop will meet at
Norrissetts store at noon to-day.
Mrs. Elizabeth Martin, wife Of DIR. Alex
ander Martin. Of Danyille, died in Mancbes-
ter Monday.
MIR. Rosewood Reams, who lives in Ches-
terfield, near Manchester, had difficulty
with one of his cOlOred hands yesterday.
In the fracas he WAS struck ia the face
with rock, and it is feared that his jaw
bone is fractured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-10
s,ureme Courtof AppeaIs.

The following cases were heard to-day in
the Court Of Appeals:
Rogers administrator against Bertha
Zinc Company. Writ OF error and-super.
sedeas awarded to judgment rendered by
the Circuit Court of the county Of Wythe
on the 10Th Of September, 1890.
Wytheyille Insurance and Banking Com
pany against Stultz. Argued by David ).
Pierce, Esq, for plaintiff in error, and X.
w. Patterson, Esq, for defendant in error,
and submitted.
Young against Young. Argued by G..
Hatton, Esq, forappellant.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-10
/. o. c. T.
A Gold Watch Presented to Mrs. Edna
Clark.

A Gold Watch Presented to Mrs. Edna
Clark.
Tririty Lodge, Independent Order of
Good Templars, was the scene of a most ill.,
teresting incident and enjoyable programme
last evening. After the initiation OF four
candidates into the order, "A beautiful gold
medal, handsomely chased and engraved.
which had been offered as a prize to the
member securing the greatest number of
new members, was awarded TO Mrs. Edna
Clark.
Mr.. Z. NJ. Stratton, in an eloquent talk.
presented the prize. which was received on
Mrs. Clark's behalf by Rev. Leroy j. Phaup
in good address.
Mr.. T.. w. strattOn, who las just returned
from the meeting of the Grand Lodge in
Alexandria, gave an interesting report OF
the proceedings.
There were many visitors present from
the other lodges OF the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-10
A stable Bu med.

The alarm Of fire at haIfpast O'clock
last night. which occas Toned 80 much COM
motion ON lower Main street, ana loon 20
many people from the warmth OF their nre-
sides, was caused by the burni. Z OF s,n1le
sale Commission store. This stable is used
by that firm for their horses, and three OF
the latter were found In the building by the
iremen. they were led out and the nre
extinguished. The damage was tri1ing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-10
Speeial PRAYER.

Special services Of prayer, under the
auspices Of the College Young Mems Chris
tian Association. are being held at Rich
now being conducted by the members OF the
Association, but efforts are being made TO
secure the services Of an evangelist.