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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-23
VITAL STATISTICS.
The Number or Deaths Last Week Thirty
five.

The Number or Deaths Last Week Thirty
five.
The following shows the actual mortality
of the city for last week, when the total
number of deaths was 35-l6 whites ana ~
colored:
Causes n fDea'h.-Congesiion OF liver color
-. consumption, q colored; convu sions, lnlan-
me. , whiie and color ei; drowning, acclieh''
l white: dysontery, chronic, coloreu Hest'-
di.oaso 4 white: hemmorhage lungs, Whlle
hvdyocepha!us, white; insniti0n, colored
allied 6v elect -csrs. colored; measles,
white ana color 8: meningitis cerenip slihai,
! white: paralysis, . cOlOred; peritonltis
colorel Pneumonia. = colored; scepucalmla'
wnite, tubes mesentcrica, whi'o' uhAho"p'
cclored whooping-cOugh, white. 49,.
ending April 10 1880. G5.2o; for week ehulng
April %, 1850, 62. I'LL. ,,or,,,.,,on
Erte-RAte OF mortality Of whole popuiatiou'
Is "a per 1000 per annum. white popu,,a.ioh'
II ~ per l.NO per annun; colored popuiauoh'
~ d per LOON per aunUin
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-23
Large ripe South Carolina Strawberries Jus,
sry,vea NJ MoESrAs.

DIR. r. b. Carmichael, first assistan, physician
20 The Post Graduate Hospitai, New YORK city
is confined 20 his bed by sickness. On the 18th
of April nausea set In and his medicine was
thrown UP as soon ss &, was swallowed; but the
administration OF one glass of THoxPsos's Bro
NINE ARSENIC SPRING wArsR proved to be the
one thing needtul !" ami he Is rapidly im-
proyIng under skilfui medical treatment The
prominent physicians Of New York city are well
olessod win and sre prescribing THoArsos's
WArys In ne most persistent cases Of nausea,
Kidney troubles, and blood diseases.
Lrwis W. BURHgLI, General Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-23
The JEFF. Davis Nansiou.

The Council Committees on Finance
Schools, and Grounds and Buildings will
meet in the Council chamber AT 8 O'Clock
this afternoon to consider the petition OF
the ladies Of the Hollywood Memorial As.
sociation asking the use Of the JEFF. Davis
Mansion for museum for Confederate
war relics.
All persons who desire to be heard will
have opportunity to present their views.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-23
Charged with Attempted Train-wreck-

! ". Craddock, arrested on the charge
e a,tsmnting to wreck a train on the
Chssaoeake and Ohio railway on the 10Th m
~ last isst month by placing ties and rockss, on
The street. was taken before Justice sin'
cnnt cnr ot The Henrico county courthouse
,,esterdav. The examination was post
1oned Tor few days, and the prisoner
YyS Was committed to Jail, the justice oe'
clinipg 10 Gllow him bail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-23
Rev. sam Jones,, r,,,.,

Mr.. Gilbert J. Hunt. the contractor for
the erection of the Sam Jones tabernacle,
has built temporary carpenter-shop in
the field on the north side Of Franklin street
between Harrison and Lombardy, near
where the building viii be erected, which
is 10 seat IL 900 people.
Mr.; Jones begins his services here on
Sunday, June Sth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-23
Trial of Policy Cascs.

The Hastings Court was engaged yester-
day in the trial Of persons charged with
playing policy.
Robert Minor was found guilty and
given thirty days in Jail and fined S2j.
Douglas Temple was acquitted, =.
Kogc oyoseqttis were entered in the indict-
ments against Z. j. Faean, Lloyd Hamilton,
Dnniel Temnle. and Jeif Irice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-23
Notice.

All parties holding Campbell h Co.
PHOTOGRAPHIC contracts are requested 10
use them at their earliest convenience to
avoid the rush, as the time is limited. The
contracts were put out TO Introduce Their
Photographic work, which IL superior 70
any ever before made in the city. Give us
= trial aud be convinced.
ClMpBrLL & Co., 429 Broad.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-23
MAIL ROBBFrY.
WORK o. a RAT.
How "A House Pet Set Hire to Clothing in n
Hureau Drawer.


bureau Drawer.
The head lines Mice and Matches" are
not uncommon as indicating the cause of
n fire: but 10 not often happens that the
little culprit is oyertaken after he has done
the mischief.
such, however, vas the case last eve
ming.
About G:25 o'clock an alarm of FIRE came
from Station 81, corner of Main and Haryie
streets.
The fire originated in bureau drawer
on the first door of the residence owned by
Mrs. Walker. No. 1907 Floyd avenue. and
occupied by Mr.. George Crawford. In this
bureau were matches and white pet rat.
The latter enawed the matches. which set
fire TO the clothing, etc, in the drawer,
burning them considerably.
The rat had much OF the hair burned
from his body. and was brought from the
scene bv the Superintendent of the Fire
Alarm telegraph.
The damage 10y the fire was about $40.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-23
nnnih of Mrs. Lancasier.

A telegram was received here yesterday
ornonncino the death in Selma. Ala, OF
~ She was a native of this city and was
g; ter of Mrs. NJ. T.. Hardgrove. ;.
For several years deceased had hyed IN
Bristol. At the time OF ner death sue Was
on n visit to Alabama. Sne leaves tnree
children. -, ,,h. 20 p;ob
....,,1 for ipterfnent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-23

Tho difference In cost between the absolutely
safe PRArTs ASTRAL OIL and tho cheap and
dangerous burning oils 10 but snoat si.50 to q
per snnrm for an ordinary family. and yea to
save this small sum many families incur me
great risk OF 20 hsrossns explosion with al 10
weIi-kuoWn horrosA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-23

NEW EIRE-ALARM WIRES.
uard-Drawn Copper to he Used on Broad
street.

street.
Superintendent Thompson. Of the Fire
Alarm and Police-Telegraph Department,
was engaged yesterday with large num-
Der OF linemen III substituting all fire
alarm wires on Broad street west of Ninth
with hard-drawD copper wire.
This work will continue for few days,
and during this time telephone subscribers
west Of the Exchange may experience some
difficulty in using their Instruments The
trouble is unavoidable. The cause is that
the city's wires are higher upon the poles
than those of the telephone company.
Superintendent McCleur has force of
men constantly on the ground to look after
his wires.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-23

We have thousands Of copies of good
teaching pisces and elsO beautiful songs
for sale ut cent. BY mail cents a copy.
MAHLY B. RAMOS & Co..
Main street next to corner Ninth,
Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-23
WHERE DID.YOI GIT THAT HAITI
RICHMOND. April %, 1900

No patron Of our store ever asks this
question. for all OF our head-gear bears
distinguishing imprint Of originality in
design and beauty in trimming that
other millinery workshops hereabouts do
not produce. This is fact and we will
prove it to you il you willlook at our
stock. Our milliners are tho best, our
materials the finest. and our facilities su'
perior to any in all Southland. Most OF
the good people of Richmond can appre.
ciate tho truth Of these statements, and
during the past few weeks our sales have
been correspondingly largo-so large. in
fact. that We had to send buyer to New
York and purchase daily os our stock
became depleted. Last week we came
pretty near running out of those Largo
Dropping Flats, which promise to be ~
popular this summer as they were last
but We received new lot 10y express
yesterday evening and can now fill all
demands. II you are in search OF Novel;
ties in Hats or Bonnets come to us-ve
are receiving them by almost every train.
and as you enter the door look to the
right at our forty-foot PLOT of Flowers
a veritable bower Of beauty. Here you
can get any flower under the shining sun
that grows at prices ranging from 8
cents up.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-23
...,.. conrt of Appeals.

Atovondyia and Fredericksburg Railroad
~ c.'n, AleAsu essinst Herndon. Argued by
CoinppJ So,iipeJI'P 'Prencis L. Smith for plaintiff IN
@crg"s error and G. L. Nicol, Esq, for defendant
in error. ----.--
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-23
Annual Reports.

The Dispatch gratefully acknowledges the
receipt from Mr.. c. +. Boiling Of PAM
phlat copy Of the annual report of the
Water Department, and from Or. W. T..
Oppenhimer a COPY of the annual report OF
the Health Depprtnent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-23
Outing shirts.

We are now prepared TO show you the
largest and finest line Of Mems Outing
Shirts. SILK, Flannel, Madras. and Cheyiots
to be seen South.
CONSTABLE BRoTHEEs,
Hatters aud Furnlshers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-23
UNIFIED STATES COURT.
Further Investigation in the Jackson
Ward Election Cases.

NNEu ' dNtNs
4 further investigation is being made in
the Ward election cases.
The Grand Jury of the United States Cir
cult Court spent several hours yesterday
examining witnesses and there are still
many more readyto be heard.
There are ONE forty OF fifty witnesses
altogether anl most Of them are iliterate
uceroes Some of them make very poor
witnesses and 1t is with difficulty that
they can be gotten TO carry out the part OF
the farcical programme assigned them.
They are being examined at random and
a memorandum of what each one says Is
made so IA TO enable the District Attorney
10 draw up indictments 20 cover the cases.
The inGurv at present is with reference TO
the conduct Of the election OF 1855 at the
Second precinct of Jackson Ward. One in
dlctmeut has already been found for this
precinct.
MAIL ROBBEHY.
The grand jury has found true bill of
Indictment against Alpheus Brown. a mail
carrier in Amelia county, charged with
robbnC tho mails.
Tho Grand iurv VIII he discharged rs
soon as the Jackson Ward cases are gotten
through with.
SUIT DISMISSED.
Tho suit Of the Government against
Vice British Consul William Marshall for
technical violation Of the commercial
laws. in giving "a steamship her papers
before she had cleared from the custom
house. which has been fully reported III the
Disp0'cb. has boon dismissed. This was done
upon the motion of District-Attorney Bor-
land who received directions from the Sec
rotary of State to discontinue the prose-
cuti0u.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-23
The Monitor Fleet.

Commander Graham, Of the monitor
fleet. now anchored two and half miles
below the city. says he sees no good reason
why the vessels should not be brought up
almost 30 Rockets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-23

Mems Vests, white and colored, single
and double-breasted, Sl.50 up. Scarf
Rings. WiDdsors, and Four -in-llands. oil
new. CONSTABLE Ba0THERs.
'PhODe 7O7
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-23

containing new testimonials from parties
who have used the Virginia Arsenic Water
is now ready. We mail it on application.
L. Z. RoUTT.
Second and Main streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-23

We are selling SOL,SDIsE, and as far rs We
know IL has given entire satisfaction as blood
purifier and general tonic.
W. II. NELSON, & CO., Druggists.
corner Fourth and Leigh streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-23

Special Sale of Antique Furniture. Mir
rors, China. silyerware, bedding, Pie
lures, Cut-Glass. &c.
The personal effects of Mrs. NJ. Il. Rob-
inson, deceased, and John A. Robinson,
deceased. consisting Of large and desira-
bic collection of housekeeping articles,
will be- sold at tboauction-rooms of George
w. Mayo. No. "A Ninth street. today
wednesday,, commencing at 1890 A. NJ.
LEwB p. WINSTON.
Sheriff aud Administrator.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-23

What Is better than 100 doses for 81 !:
Why A. B. c. Alternative that cures the
biOO1
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-23

Hope deferred maketh the heart sick.
A. B. c. Tonic makoth the heart glad.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-23
Virginia Arsenic, Bromlns, and Lithia

HatCr.
The price Of the above water has been re-
duced to $3.50 per case. Sold by all drug
glsts and by the company's agent.
l.. =. ROUrT.
Second ard Main streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-23
ANEGRO WITH a PISTOL.
He Defcs the Conductor and Was Put on
the Train.

Passengers on the east-bOund train ovel
the James-River Division OF the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railroad yesterday witness
ed rather an exciting occurrence.
Two negroes boarded the cars at Chttor
FORGE and when Captain Haynes came
around they gave him tickets 10 Richmond
and ms is usual the conductor gave then
checks 20 place under their hat-bands tC
show that their fare had been paid.
HOW THE TROUBLE OCCURRED.
All went well until Pemb erton Station
was reached, when one Of the sable pas
sengers got OF and q colOred woman got
aboard.
The departing passenger gave the wo
man his check. which the latter exhibited
10 the condu ctOr when he came tor hel
Ecket; w. ,,..., D.. oooo,. -,
check. saving be had no authority to dc
50. He asked the woman for her fare
which she refused to pay. The conductor
then informed her that she would have tC
leave the train.
DREW nEyOLyrR.
At this iuncture tho negro man who still
remained told Captain Haynes that the
woman was under his escort and sh,
should remain on the ears. The conductor
pulled the heil-cord and the negro drew {
revolver and deGed the Captain TO inter
fcre with the woman.
Captain Haynes, who is n stalwart ant
fearless man. caught the negro by his arm
wrenched the revolver from his grasp, anC
threw Il out o., the car window.
The man and woman were then boil
elected from the train.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-23

Transparent Glycerine Soap, 45c. a
dozen.
Blue CASTLE Soap. CSC. a bar for this
week only at Routt's Drugstore, Second
and Main
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-23

Workingmen cannot afford TO lose time.
Simmons LAYER Regulator will keep you
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-23
Gee What Dr. }. y. Hawthorne Says.

Fine South Carolina Strawberries at
u. ". NoEsTAs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-23

Now il the time 10 buy your sprlng ned,. ,hs
cine. Get Hoods Sarsapariaa ~ - 'A0
best.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-23

Anns shipment Of South Carolina strswber.
r,es Just arrived at hoksrkS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-23

Quick stop for Headache.
warranted to cure any headache 10 nfssen Lin
utica sate 70 use ss any time.
Endorsed BY many physicians - the only cure
Price 35c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-23
PLAN FOR THE ARCH.
Large Attendance Assured-rhe Naval
Band Won't Come.

The meeting Of the Executive Committee
~ general charge of the arrangements Tor
the Lee monument uuyeuiug called t0i iast
night was not held.
1, was desired that action should DO
taken on matter in which Governor Nc
Kinney and Treasurer Harman were espe-
c.ally interested, and General Cooke, .hee
chairman, learning edrly in the day that
neither Of these gentlemen could attend,
recalled the announcement.
The committee VIII meet IN day or two,
however. when several matters OF impor-
tauce will DO acted upon. One of these,
which has attracted some interest ana
seems 70 have met with favor. is the propo-
sition fully outlined in tins paper 10 erect
private boxes IN connection with the grand
stand The idea IL 10 have limited num-
ber Of these containing ten seats each
which shall be sold for SlOO each-the
price 70 be increased In proportion 10 any
Increase made in the number Of seats to a
box.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-23
rmT PROPOSED MEMORIAL ARCH.

Thinking the meeting would be held last
night. Mr.. William l.. Sheppard, prepared o
plan Of the proposed memorial arch and
placed it in tho hands of General Cooke
yesterday, 30 thai the committee might
have AN opportunity 10 examine and DIS
enss IT,
There is a very strong sentiment among
members OF the committee aud citizens
generally TO have handsome arch on
franklin street such as was described IN
the Dispatch Of last Sunday. but from the
present outlook il ia doubtful whether
there will be sufficient funds TO admit oi
this expenditure.
The committee. however, hope that sub
scriptions Will come ia more rapidly WITHIN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-23
Richmond success Abroad.

For health and happiness. the boon Of all
mankind. take Simmons Liver Regulator.
The Washington critic., 1890-01-28
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.

Schedule in effect Dec 20, 1859.
Leave Washington from Station corner of
New Jersey avenue and G street.
FoH CHICAGO and Northwest, Vestibuled
Limited express daily 11:2O m, express 9:s0
pm.
lis, express daily, $40 and Ii 80 pm.
FoR PITTsBuRG and Cleveland, Vestibuled
Limited express daily 1l:s0 m and express
$40 pm.
FoR LEXINGTON and Local Stations, tlo:so
am.
Fon WINCHESTER and Way Stations 1890
p. m.
For LURAY, $40 p m.
For BALTIMopE. week days, 400, 90, $40,
7.s0 $50, go, 945 t11.00, 1900, IS nnutes),
utes). 8a5, 4s5, 4So, 4s5, $50, go, ?.io, 7.45,
300, 80 and II 80 p m. Sundays. 400, 72o,
S'SO' SS' 9go, sa 94S @ m, lsoo It5 minutes(; 1i5,
7,d5, co, 1890 and 1i,30pm.
For WAY STATIONS between Washington
and Baltimore, co. GAO, $50, m, 12 10. 8 25,
4,S5, go, II 40 m. Sundays, $40 o IN, 1. 10.
TRAINS leave Baltimore for Washington,
week days, 5.1o 620, 6 80, 7.2o. 7.45, 500, $50,
e.l5 and 1918 M: 12.o0, 1915, 1.50, 2.10, 800,
1920. 1925 and II p. m. Sundays $50, 745, $50,
9.15, 10.15 a m; 1900, 1880, 1.50, 2.t0, Ais,
5.oo, 6ao, 71O 7.so. $40. SIS, 1920, 1926 and
FoI ANNAPOLIS. $40 a m, IL. 10. 425 . m.
On Sundays, $50 o m. 4.35 p m. Leave An
nanolis $40, a m 1905, $50 m. Sundays.
o.ol Ii. 4.UO m.
FoR STATIONS ON the Metropolitan Branch,
1915, 5000 m, sl.l0 p m for principal sta
tions only; 1000 m, t4.3O and 1880 IN.
Fon ReoKy1LLE and way stations l.s5 p m.
For GAITHERsBURa and intermediate points,
1000 m, II 90, f5.35, iii .35 p IN.
For BoYD's and intermediate stations. 100
m, $40. 90 m.
CHURcH TRAIN leaves Washington on Sum
day at 10 p m, stopping at all stations ON
Metropolitan Branch.
For FREDERICK, 1916. 11.20 m, t3. 10, ID. 80
m. Sundays, 1.l0 IN.
For HAGERsTowN, III 30 q. m. and 1880
p. m.
TRAINS arrive from Chicago daily II AS a m
and d,05 p m; from Cincinnati and St. Louis
daily 3.45 m and 1.50 m; from Pittsburg
NEW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA d.
VISION
FoH NEW YoRK, Trenton. Newark and
Elizabeth, n. j., *40o, $500, 1920, Hi2.0 m,
Cars @ on all day trains. Sleeping Car on the
For PHILADELPHIA, Newark, Wilmington
and Chester. 400, 1900, 70 20, 1890 a m,
$3.50, f4.20, t7.1o and *10S0 m.
For INTERMEDIATE POINTS between Balti-
more and philadelphia, 1890 and s7.20 m,
TRAINS LEAVE New York for Washington,
f12.15 night.
TRAINS LEAVE Philadelphia for Washington,
F4.iO, fS,l5 *11i0 m, t1.35. *4.40, *6.05. *740
I'm.
FoB ATLANTIC CITY, 400 m and 1900 m.
Sundays, 400 a m and 1900 noon
Except Sunday. sDaily Sunday only.
Baggage called for and checked from ho-
tells and residences by Union Transfer Co. on
orders left at ticket offices, $40 and 1851 Pa.
ave. and at Depot.
j. II. ODELL, CHAS. o. SCULL,
Gen. Manager. Gen. Pass. Ag't.
The Washington critic., 1890-01-28
Kcnl Estntc In lho Nnrihenst.

"While people have been talking of
real estate in the northwestern part of
the city," said Mr.. James Il. Waugh,
the real estate man yesterday, "wc
have not been idle in the north
eastern section, and the results have
been of the most encouraging descrip-
tion. During the past year more than
a thousand building sites were disposed
of at Charlton and Central Heights,
and the prospects are equally hattering
for the present season. More than one
hundred dwelling houses will be erected
at these subdivisions of the District,
and the growth of the northeast will.
keep pace with its strongest competitor
on the other side OF the man"
The Washington critic., 1890-01-28

This is the last week of
our Stock taking Sale. We
take inventory Friday night,
We shall make it a memora-
bic week by the offering of
the greatest bargains of the
year. An absolute clearing g
out OF all Winter Goods
short lengths, odd sizes.
broken lines, small lots,
&c.
A great many of the lots
previously advertised will
not hold out long
have already been closed
out. Judicious buyers
should visit the store early
and often, as many bargain
lots are too SMALL to adver-
tise and are usually sold in
a day. Remnants will be
displayed all the week.
The Washington critic., 1890-01-28
FIGHTING FOR SILVER.
What the League Executive Commit
tee Is Preparing to Do.

what the League Executive Commit
tee Is Preparing to Do.
"Clandestine legislation was resorted
10 with a view TO encompassing the
downfall of silver" said Hon. Adoni-
ram j. Warner of Ohio to a representa-
tive of THE CRITIC this afternoon,
and not one person In million knew
what Congress was driving at when the
coinage OF silver was limited. Now,
we propose to make this matter an is
sue of paramount importance before
Congress and especially as the time
seems propitious for such an agitation.
Talks with SOME of the most pro
nounced monometallists held since our
convention at st. Louis last No.
vember show that they are in
ciined TO more lenient construe-
lion of the laws regarding silver and
especially in view of the recent action
by England relative to issuing silver
notes. AT the st, Louis Convention a
national committee was appointed. con.
sisting OF one person from each State,
Rnd the committee In turn chose an ex,
The Washington critic., 1890-01-28
nnoil.h,nr persnnni nonn.

The custom of taking personal bonds
in the Police Court is about 10 fall into
disuse. "They don't seem to mean
anything said Judge Miller this
morning, 'and hereafter Mr.. Harper,
YOU will not use them on your inGorma.
iions. A iiuo will be put against such
people and suspended during good be-
havior. This will be better"
What do personal bonds meang'
asked THE CWTlc reporter of Prose
cutting Attorney Dumont.
"Out in West Virginia, when man
secs a rattlesnake," he answered, ,and
hasn't got good chance to kill him
they take his personal bonds and let
him 60 about his business y
The Washington critic., 1890-01-28

Ccutive committee, who will be in ses
sion in Washington for several days.
Our plans, generally stated. arc to
frame a memorial to Congress urging
the restoration Of silver TO It's proper
position In the interest of trade. 10 pre-
pare petition for circulation through
ont tie country, and probably make
arrangements for holding another Ma
tional convention at an early day. -
In the petition to Congress il will be
set forth that, believing that the dc
monclilalion of silver, by which the
money standard of tho country was
changed from gold and silver, us cstab.
lisbcd by the Constitution, to gold
alone, was an act uncallcd for by the
people, and one which has worked
great wrong TO the producing and in.
dusirial interest of the country by re.
sliicting money supply and increasing
the value Of gold, thus forcing down
prices Of all commodities to the detri.
mcut of the great body of the people,
'do respectfully petition your honor
able bodies to provide, at this session
Of Congress, for the restoration Of silver
TO its constitutional place as money
metal, with the same rights of coinage
and legal tender as accorded to gold
and as existed from the foundation of
the Government down TO 1878, when
the unfortunate act of demonctization
was passed"
There are now in the city Chairman
A. I. Warner, Vice Chairman Thomas
Fitch, Treasurer George B. Williams,
Secretary Lee Crandall, l.. NJ. Ramsey
and Frank NJ. Pixley of the executive
committee and the remainder are ex-
pected 10 arrive this evening or to-
morrow morning. Parlors have been
secured at Willard s, where the com
mittee will probably hold two sessions
daily, afternoon and evening.