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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13

amount. Indeed IL did look like an at
tempt to trifie with justice" The party
charged with the hog-stealing was finally
acquitted. the jury being out several hours.
Mr. Robert Curtis. Of Warwick county,
near Lee Hall station. aud son of the late
DIR. Curtis, is lying dangerously Ill at his
mother's with typhoid pneumonia.
FERsosAIs.
Mrs. John Spencer has retgrned from
visit Of several days in Richmond Mrs;
Spencer has many friends in the capital
city.
Mrs. William Spencer is visiting Mrs.
William Christian. in Richmond.
a letter received to-day states that Miss
Kate Gusts, Of this place, who IS now
visiting Mrs. Watkins in Halifax county
aud who has beenquite sick for some time.
j. alightly paralyzed in her left side.
Mr.. Henly 4. Jones. OF our town, is IN
Richmond, whittier he has gone for the
purpose Of meeting bis wife, who will join
him there on her return from Baltimore.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13
Two Painful Accidents.

Az twenty minutes before o'clock yes
terday morning tho city ambulance was
called TO the corner OF Nineteenth and
Cary streets, where a colored man en-
ployed in q lumber-yard had been caught
under n large gate aud had his spine badly
injured. He was taken 90 his home. on
Cedar street near Seventeenth.
The ambulance Mt 7P. NJ was summoned
10 the curnor of Fifth and Broad streets to
attend a colored girl who had fallen down
three flights of steps. bruislng herself
quito badly. There were no bones broken.
She was taken 20 her home. q few squares
Jigkont
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13

day morning against Edward Hurley and
Carle Lyons, who were billed for set-to at
Of being about to engage in prize-fght.
Sergeant Brooks and Policeman Griffin
arrested the two men and carried them TO
the Second station-house. where they were
bailed for their appearance III the Police
Court this morning.
These two men were 10 have fought with
tight-ftting kid gloves for purse OF 500.
-Four policemen were on hand 10 prevent
the fight, but the principals caught wind
Of their presence and instead of fighting
left the room before warrants could be
gotten for their arrest.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13
ASSIGNMENTS IN MONROE.
Assets win Cover Liabilities In All Cases
Attempt to Rob George sidcrs.
Special tslegraa 70 tho pispatch.l


CHARLEsToS. w. Va, December 12.-Four
assignments have been made in Monroe
county within as many days Joseph
Landermilk assigned with Utilities Of
$500. Miles K. Albert failed for about
II 900. Chris. II. Miller and Floyd y. BaSD-
bltt have also assigned; liabilities not
known. II is thought the assets will cover
everything in each case. The money strin-
gency is supposed 10 have been the cause
of all the assignments.
DIED FROM HEn BURNS.
A fvo-year-old colored girl Of this city
whose clothing caught fire somo days ago.
burning her very badly, has died from the
effects Of the burns
An attempt was made few nights ago
TO rob George Sider5. who lives on the
middle fork Of Poca. MT. Siders sold
a largo bill oflumber and received cash for
1t. Two men came TO hls house at night
and tired 10 force tho door, but he wos
awake and ran them away. He recognized
the men, one Of whom was Perry Drake,
who was tried for the murder of Rev.
Ryan some time ago.
TEN YEARS IN THE pRSIFESTARY.
Anderson Allison, a negro who was con-
vlcted of wreckipg a Norfolk and Western
passenger train last July, has been SEN
fenced to ten years in the penitentiary.
FOR TIE STATE.
Judgment for Sls.747.65 was awarded the
State to-day in the Circuit Court against
W. T.. wilkinson, late sheriff of Wayne
county. and his deputies. being the amount
of delinquent taxes returned by the Sheriff.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13
CAN POPE BE Arrested
Marching Into pine Ridge.
,u. ,o,a,...,h 20 ,ba pdaDafch.

OMAHA. December I2.-Nearly GOO lodges
or ;. 600 Sioux. including the bands OF Two
Strike and Short Bull, are marching from
the Bad Lands 10 the Pine Ridge agency IA
obedience TO General Brooke's orders and
will report 20 him tonight unless they are
stampedod by fresh ruihore. They nave
been slow 10 start because they. were tod
that they were to be punished for raiding
"squaw -men's" ranches.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13
A STATE OF THINGS.
Soutt CnroIina's Attorney General
Charged with Intimidation.
10 fhs Dlanafch

COLUMBIA. S. c., December IA war
rout Inns been sworn out by n. q. Con
Zgles. newspaper correspondent, against
Attorney-G General Pope for the violation OF
Section 255l, General Statutes, which pro-
yides that whoever shall assault or inuml-
date any citizen because OF political
opinions. or IN the exercise OF the polltlcal
rights and privileges guaranteed TO every
citizen of the United States by the COnstl-
tion and laws thereof, or by the Constitu-
tuition and laws Of this state. or for sucn
reason shall discharge such citizen from
eIuplCymrnt or occupancy, or eject such
persOn from rented house or land or
other property. such person shall 90
deemed guilty of a nisdemeanor, and on
conviction thereof shall be fined not less
than $50, nor more than $1,000, or be I'M
prisoned not less than three months nor
moro than one year, or both, az the discre-
tion OF the court. The Attorney General
had discharged Thomas b. Butler, a clerk
IN the engrossing department, who had
acted with the Haskell boilers and
was a candidate on that ticket for
fine LEGISLATURE from Union county.
In disehareing Butler the Attorney-Gene-
ral EXPRESSED personal regret at the ne
ressity for 80 doing and testified 10 But
ler's efficiency. Butler then wrote 10 Pope
and desired to be informed OF the cause OF
his discharge. Pope answered removed
YOU from Office from sense oi du!y 70 the
them that no Office shall be bestowed upon
one who has so recently jeopardized by
ms political conduct the best interests Of
our whole people. While | am Attorney
General no independent need apply Tor ,
Office. and no such one will be knowingly
retained in Office by me.
CAV POPE BE kRREsTEDg
CoIUMpIA. S. c., December I2.-The war
rant Tor Attorney-GeneralP Pope was sworn
out before Trial Justice foumans ana was
not served this morning. The. trial justice
and the prosecuting attorney for tins en-
cult viii hold a consultation TINS evening
TO decide whether Pope can be arrested
under the section quoted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.
Blackstone Dcssaped to Be Place Of I'm
portance.

pcrtance.
Many improvements under way, cotton
factories, woollen-miils. and various other
enterprises soon TO be- put in operation.
The remainder of the stock will be taken
in a short time. Now is the time to buy.
Its advantages recognized by Boston capt.
talists who have purchased half Of the
stock Of the company. Only two hundred
Of the one thousand shares are now for
sale at par When disposed Of, which will
be in a few days, the BOOKS will be closed.
Write for prospectus % Joseph II. Hurt, sec.
retary and treasurer Blackstone Land and
Improvement Company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13
ATTORNEY ALLAN ARRESTED.
a Member of the bar Charged with OBJ
taining Meney unlnwfully.

Mr.. A. b. East, an attorney at law who
recently located here and occupies an Of
fee in the Hannewinckel building, was ar
rested Yesterday by Officer John I. Hall.
of the First district. on a warrant charging
him with obtaining S1.50 from George Ii.
Williams under false pretences. He was
taken before Justice Crutchfeld, who was
still on the bench in the Police Court, and
after hearing the statement of the police
man the Justice bailed Fast for his APP
pearance in court this morning.
The officer stated that be was put on the
case by Chief of-Police Poe, 10 whom Will
liams made complaint. and that upon in
vestigation he learned that Mr.. George j.
Hooper, Jr.. was employed by Messrs.
George II. Williams and A. I. Smith TO
place a mechanics lien on building IN
Manchester; that after looking into the
matter Mr.. Hooper informed his clients
that nothing could be made by filing a
lien. and that the only way the money
could be gotten was by compromise I;
that subsequently the officer was inform
ed Mr. East made application TO Williams
and Smith for money TO pay costs IL the
case. and Williams sent htrn Sl.50, re-
ceiving from him the following receipt;
RICHMOND October %, 1890
Received OF George H. Williams si5O as pay
iutub On COSA III fu-tt lAf Nokh Ou huHNahkN Vi
Bransbury Ia Manchester. A. T. EAsr,
with George J. Hooper.
In conversation with Dispatch reporter
yester lay Mr. Hooper said that he had
lust learned of the arrest Of Judge East, a.
he is commonly called. Alr. Hooper said
he met him some months ago and extend
ed to him the use of his office in the Han
newinckel building. Obtaining some law
practice here East suggested that be
would take the office with Mr. Hooper and
pay half the rent. which plan was agreed
to- Mr. Hooper said that Eas; had no
authority 10 use his name as he was not
connected in business with him. East
brought excellent credentials with him to
Richmond. among them aletter from Hon.
Allen G. Thurman. The accused appeared
TO be a man Of considerable ability and a
good lawyer.
An effort was made TO End Mr.. East last
night and 10 obtain a statement from him,
but the mission was not successful.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13
Prcaents for Men.

II you want something that man viii
appreciate, and that viii Dc piee aud use
ful, take look at some OF the following
articles: Neck-wear, such q line 10 wsa
never shown iD this city before, 500. 70
$2.5O, SILK Handkerehiefs 2sc.. to O.,
Linen Handksrchief,. Aqflers, suspend.
Jackets, Bath Robes, Jewelry, Leather
Goods. dollar and Cuf B,xes, and Travel
ing Sets, and everything for men.
CONSTABLE BnorInas,
as east Brood street.
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ALAReE BARN BURNED
A Large Number of Horses ana Ca''ie 'es-
eued from the Flames
.,..,.aram % the pispascn.l

Especial telegram 70 w
Ap1Nopos, VA. December w. "a p,ns large
barn belonging to the bueha 's.n o,tr ,'SSe wes
Company. near Saltyille, TINS Goun.s. oSs.has Tas
totally destroyed BY ire last nlsna, ssd -
with portion of Tvs cop'eTtss ~ haed "A
cattle and three horses. LII toLan from
tbe % harm ,J mh;,s 81 = uas in flames. The origin
of the fire is unknown. lho io'' -
-, 600, with no insurance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13
Sunday Meetings at Y. M, G. A,

Mr. ]. /. Anderson will conduct the
mems meeting at the Young Mems Chris
tian Association Sunday ut p. 81. All
men are cordially invited TO be present.
Gopd singing, short speeches, and warm
welcome. Come and bring friend.
Boys meeting ut y. NJ. All boys in
yifed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13
TouFiSex.

whether on pleasure bent or business,
should take on every trip bottle OF syrup
of Figs, a. il acts most pleasantly and ell
fectually On the kidneys, liver, and powes,
preventing tovers, headaches, ana osnes
forms Of sickness. Fos safe IN ooc' ana -
bottles by all leading Auggiss.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13

The most popular gut nowadays is q rch
piece Of cut glass. norainger's, Ameries99
finish. See chat their trademark label u
on every piscA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13
MINERS BATTLE AND BLOOO9 HE'D
The strikers and the Scabs FiEht-The Eat
ter Fire and Kin Alvin Hall.
Especial telegram 10 the Dispatch.

Special telegram 10 tne DisDatcn.
MoNoSaAGH. W. Va, December 1s.--Tbe
mine strike N this region culminated in
bloodshed and desperate battle last
night. A number Of miners under the lead
Of james Jenkins went TO work yesterday.
late in the evening about fifty of the
strikers assembled at the mines under the
leadership OF Alvin Hall, master workman
of the Local Miners Assembly. Theecabs
were received with jeers when they came
cut and an assault was immediately made
on them. Stones and clubs were used.
THE MASTER WORKMAN KILLED.
The scabs started torun, and while doing
so opened fire with their revolvers. Hall
fell at the first fire. shot through the heart.
The strikers fell back. and jenkins and
his men escaped 10 the town of Falrmont,
where they were put in iail for safe-keep-
ing.
MORE BLOODsHRD LOOKED FOR.
To-day the miners aFeriOtous and threat
on TO break into the jail and lynch the
prisoners. The operators have refused ar
bitration, and no settlement Of the strike
il looked for. 1t is certain there will be
more bloodshed if scabs are employed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13
THREE CENTS PER COPY.
An Unusual Oppostunii

An UnusunI OppoFtuuY
IA offered by the Perpetual Investment.
Construction. aud Deposit Company, iio0
will be given away for the next few weeks
with every 81 900 worth Of paid-up stock.
The certificate will be issued In the name
Of one or more persons.
DAVID w. REMNANT. Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13

Browns Iron Buters curcs Dyspepsis, Mais-
ria. Blliousness. and General Debility. 6ivcs
strength. aiis Digestion, tones tho nerves-cre-
a,ss appetite. 1no best TOMB Tor nursing
motberp weak women, and chilircn-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoia

No Chfissmss and New-Yesr's table should -
without bosas Of Angosturs Bitters, the world
renowned appetizer Of exquisite nsvor. Beware
of counterfelsa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13

FoR Couass AND ruRoAp Disosppsxs uss
BaowSs BKuxcuIAL TnocusA--" Have never
changed my mind tspscsins them. excsps
think letter Of thai which I began thinking Well
o.r-Rss. Henry Yard BeseAv. SOLD only 10
Doxea
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13
A PIG CASE OCCUPIES THE TERM

Judge, Jury. Lawyers. and witnesses .
Week Over q Ten-Doiiar Es'
tCorespondense Of tho Richmood psssalon.i
WrLLrAnsBrEs, Va. Dec. y, n, oW
The recent term Of the oouuI, ' e".s
which closed this week, was mosry NY. % .sins
pied IN disposing Of q pig case s.a ~ Ss.ntSs
n tho animal was placed VI sSs ~ tSas
trial cost tho county ssvessa '''' 'As'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13

When Baty wss aoA. We gave tsr csssorh.
When she was Child, shs srisd for OassosiA
When she became xiss, she ciang 70 CassossA
whn she hsd CAiidrsp. she gave them cssssriA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13
The HOLIDAYS.

Now that the holidays are close at hand
Messrs. Goddard & Moses, Jewellers, go
Main street, would invite all to call and
inspect their magnificent stock of rich and
elegant holiday and bridal goods. They
show goods suited 20 every purse-whether
diamond bracelet or necklace. As Is their
custom for many wears they reduce the
prices Of every article during the festive
season, and their twelfth annual reduction
sale marks an era VI even lower prices than
before. Engraving on articles sold Is done
without extra charge. Remember the
number. $40 Main street. Goddard d
Moses, Jewellers.
Hot Pot,
Hot Tom and Jerry, Hot Apple Toddy. and
Steamed Oysters at
SFv,lrrs Restaurant.
Eighth and Main streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13
WANT THEIR OWN HALL.
Ice Camp Making Arrangements for Ceie'
brattno the Joth of January

brating the 10Th of January.
A large meeting of Lee Camp was held at
their hail last night.
A propositiOn was made looking to the
building Of hall for the use of the Camp,
and the following committee was appoint
ed to inquire into and report upon It's ex-
pediency: Alexander w. Archer. ]. TAYLOR
Ellyson, N. V. Randolph. John II. Cooke,
John Murphy, j. W. White, A. G.. Evans,
]. T. Ferriter, d. A. Brown, Jr.. and Joseph
w, Thomas.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13
BOWLING GREEN'S FINE HOGS.
SportsInen BagEing Quail, Hares' and
Turkeys-A Hunter Called Down.
,r..a.,,,,dor,., n, the Hammond Dtspatch.l

BOWLING GBEEN. VA, Dec. II, 1880.
On Yesterday Mr.. W. X. W. Garrett, our
county treasurer, slaughtered five hogs
whose total weight was 1850 pounds. The
largest one weighed 413 and the smallest
SIS pounds. Pretty good for. Bowling
Green. Who of our country TRENDS can
do betterl
Tho last term of our County Court was
devoid of interest, bad weather keeping
eway both suitors and witnesses. Every
ease was continued.
Our sportsmen are having a good time
baoeinc cartridges, haree, and occasionally
a wild turkey.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13
GrNYRAL LEES BIRTHDAY.

The committee 10 provide for the proper
celebration ot the 18th of January Gene
raj X. Z. Lees birthday that
they had a conference with a number Of
prominent citizens and that they were
serve the occasion. Major Brander stated
that the committee was still nc work aud
would report a detailed programme at
some future time. The Camp empowered
the committee TO take such steps as might
be deemed necessary 70 perfect arrange
ments for the celebration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13

frsse-Fighters in Lmbes
Captain james B. Angle, Of the Second
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13

The following committee was appointed
20 procure speakers; Major james W.
Pegram. General John r. Cooke, and Col
onelJ. V. BidgOud.
The Camp il enthusiastic over the pro-
posed celebration, and feels that it will
now have. as 1t always had. the generous
support and cooperation of the military
and citizens. Major Thomas Brander,
chairman of the committee of Leo Camp. is
worlung earnestly 10 make the occasion
worthy Of our people and of the great man
whose memory is dear TO every SOuthron.
On next Friday night the Camp viii elect
officers for the ensuing year.
The meeting last night was one Of the
largest the Camp has bad this year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13
AnAn BREAK.

We hear of case not far off in which an
" old hunter" closed fine days sport, re-
tnrnine home with four fine turkeys. But
his Dragging, though high was sh9rt;ldtgSa, tn, w.
nav for bis came. which on investigation
,nyned ont 10 have been tame turkeys.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13
orpID's COURT.

The matrimonial market is brisk: We
IN tno oro"nr others the issuing of license
EU't for the marriage OF John l. Marye, Jr,, Of
FredaricLsbnrs. ISi Snr 10 Miss Catharine Z. the
dangbter of William Ii. Dickinson, of this
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13
NII y IhIIt
OTHFRs ALSO WRITE.

Colonel W. C. Jones, of the Second regi;;
ment OF North Carolina, having learned
that the First Virginia had received TINS
invitation from the Governor of his state.
writes a very hearty second TO the AdIu-
tant- Generals letter.
Captain w. L. ksnan, of Company Z, the
same regiment. writes as follows
We shsll extend 10 you that hospitality cha
racierietic OF tho Tarheels which was 50 mani
fcst among the North Carolina regiments whlch
served In tho Army Ot Northern Virginia
CAPTAIN Kenan served m the Forty
third North Carolina regiment. Daniels
brigade. Rhodes's division, Ewelfs corps.
THEY WILL ACCEPT ~ POSSIBLE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13

The meeting voted unanimously 10 &c,
cept the invitation extended by General
Glenn ut the instance Of the Goyenor OF
that State Before the regiment, however.
can officially notify the Adjutant-G General it
will be necessary 20 receive permission
from his Excellency Governor McKin-
new.
The officers believe that it will be the
pleasure Of the Governor 30 let the regi-
ment so.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13
TO THE BANQUET.

After disbanding at the Armory and
spending q short while in merriment and
iolhty. they proceeded in q body 10 Piz-
zini's pariors. where o magnificent ban
quet was rendered them by the veteran
organization the association.
The tables Of tho feast were loaded with
all tho deiicacies Of tho season, while q
liberal supply Of champagne and good
cigars gave additional pleasure 10 the oc-
caslOn.
Colonel William p. Smith called the meet
ing 10 order and Rev. w. w. Landrum, ID.
d., the chaplain, asked Divine blessing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13

Mr. Hoar: | suppose that | read within
tVouty-four hours the testimony OF the
Senator from South Carolina before "a COM
rutee II this body or ~ the other house,
10 which be stated that he lad told the
co.0red people on his plantation that he
should dim1iss fhcm from his employment
1 ,hcy voted the Republican ticket.
rlde The statement myself TO the Senator
rom Oregon. Laughter on the Demo
crauc side
Nr Butler, Then the remark that |
made apphes. Of course. 10 the Senator
nom Massachusetts,.
Mr Hoar am not TO be deferred from
saving what have TO say.
Nr Butler: | DO not propose TO deter
~ Senator.
Nr. Hoar concluding his sentencel:
Either by tho manner or behavior OF the
senator frOm South Carolina. l have read
ti4t IA public document within twenty
iaur hours. suppose. II there ~ any mis-
'Ase about II l have made the mistake.
Itis incident went no further.
To resolution goes over.
The rest % the morning hour was con-
sumed ina collOauy between Nossrs. Gibson
sld Dolph, and at O'Clock the resolution
went over without action till tomorrow,
Two House public building bills. for sa-
iaunah, Ga, and Davenport. Ia. were re-
ported back fayorably and placed on the
calendar
BLOD0FTr AGAINST THg PoRcE BILL.
The elections bin was then taken up, and
AlT. Blodgeit addressed the Senate IN OPP
position. Ills first great objection to IT
Wa, he said that Il would unsettle society,
aud that u threatened the peace, pros
perlty. and development of a considerable
portion Oi the country II had grown into
apol;tical maxim that no law which could
nOl be fully executed should be made, and
n followed that one which could not be
put INTO operation without disturbing the
essential rosults OF good government In the
Community 10 which il was to be applied.
ought never 10 be enacted except under
The pressure OF absolute necessity.
AN UNNATURAL eTRAys.
The unnatural strain put by such laws
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-13

WngrnSGToS. ID. C., December 70. 1890.
senate.