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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-04
2oso. and 2osl Of chapter % Of the Code Of
Virginia.
BY Mr. Radford To incorporate the
Central City Street-Railway Company.
nnvyr<cn xrv, oow

00YEENOE WILSON.
While Mr.. Coleman was addressing the
House on the question OF unseating Ross
Hamilton his Excellency Governor Will
son, Of West Virginia, entered the hall.
He came upon the adoption of resolution
extending him the courtesies of the foor
of the House. Az he advanced, escort
ed by Mr.. Cabell. Of Amherst, he was re-
cognized by the Speaker, who said: =,
"The gentleman from Cumberland will
please suspend bis remarks for awhile"
Nr. Cabell then introduced Governor
Wilson. aud Speaker Cardwell said i.
Governor Wilson. 1t gives me pleasure
to introduce you to the House of Delegates
of Virginia and extend to you. sir, the
MIR. Speaker" said Governor Wilson,
bowing his Acknowledgements, II know
of no people on earth and no place any,
where that could make me feel prouder
than I do at the remembrance OF your
courtesy"
The chair was then vacated for FIVE
minutes and the members came forward
and were introduced.
PERSONAL.
Governor Wilson is q plain-looking, un-
pretentious gentleman, and his smile is
such as to win friends wherever he goes.
His eye IL blue, his hair auburn, and he
wears sliSnt nifsute appenuaSe on LIS
upper lip. He made fine impression.
SENATOR GORDON.
At the same time that Governor Wilson
came in Senator Basil h. Gordon, chair
man OF the Democratic party of the State,
entered the hall. He was greeted so warmly
that there could be no mistake in the feel
ines of the sincere friends who gathered
around him. The courtesies of the occasion
being over, the regular order of business
was resumed.
At Ids the House adjourned
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-04
DEMONSTRATION feast.


The Christmas feast Of Union Station
Sunday school was held q few evenings
ago. IL was royal occasion. A great
crowd was present. The children were
made glad by receiving their annual gifts
and by bringing hundreds of pounds for
the poor. which were afterwards distri-
buted among them. The music and tho
recitations on this occasion were greatly
enjoyed by all. The report Of the schools
great prosperity was the crowning feature
81 this very pleasing entertainment. Sir.
Charles T.. Brauer Is the popular an, EN-
cient superintendent of this school, Messr-.
William p. Hughes and John l.. Pafr are
his valuable assistants.
On New-Year's eve the congregation ~
Union Station came together 20 hold a
thank-ofIering service for the marked pros
perity which bad attended the church
during 1889. Bright aud cheering addresses
were made Ivy the pastor and by hessrx.
Valentine, Gary. Hughes. Hasker. Mont
gomery, aud Folkes. The devotional exer-
cises were inspiring. The offerings amount
eel 20 between two and three hundred dol
lars which were handed over 10 the stew
ards tor church purposes. After the dis
Inissal of the congregation number re-
mained and held an enjoyable watch-night
service.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-04
THE NEW LINE TO MANCHESTER.
Permission VIII BE Glvon to Cross the Free
bridge.

The Southside Land and Improvement
Company will be allowed to build their
street railway line across the Free bridge.
The company already has franchises in
Richmond and Manchester, which have
been fully explained in the Dispatch, and
have laid a considerable stretch of their
track on Seventh street; now the James
River Bridge Commissioners have practi-
cally authorized them to lay their tracks on
the bridge and run cars across the river
o-er that structure.
The commissioners held an adjourned
meeting in the Merchants National Bank
building last night to consider this matter,
and for nearly three hours listened to ar
gument for and against granting the fran
chise. Messrs. Robertson, the general
manager, and Rutherford, counsel for the
company, represented the petitioners, and
Mr.. Joseph Bryan, owner of the present
line over the bridge, opposed the PROPOSE
tiOn.
Both sides presented their cases in a
forcible and business-lihe manner. and the
board appointed Messrs. Thomas p. Camp
bell and Joseph Il. Perdue, presidents OF
the Councils of the two cities, to prepare
restrictions under which the new line
shall use the thoIoughfare. When these
are ready the right of way will be formally
pranfpd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-04
FROM ACROSS THE JAMES.
Personal aud Other Items from Manehes-
ter's side.

ter's Side.
The Mayors Court was engaged from
O'Clock yesterday morning until nearly 3
in the afternoon in the trial of the seven
colored men charged with participating in
the two Christmas-eve rows at the Pe.ers-
burg railroad crossing. Mr.. Samuel NJ.
Page represented several OF the pr'sorers
and his son. Charles l.. Page, ESQ.
the prosecution. This was the result !:
William Graham. fined IS and requiredto
give bond in the sum OF $50 TO keep the
peace for six months: Henry Baugh and
Charles Mosby, fined SIS each and bond OF
500 required for twelve months. and
John Coleman, fined $40 and bond in
the sum of $50 required for twelve
months. Thomas Baugh was discharged
In the case Of the parties engaged
in the midnight ARRAY, Mayor Attklsson
imposed fine OF Si5 each upon Anthony
Murrill. John Murrill. and James Berry
man. and required them to give bond IN
the sum of 800 each 20 keep the peace for
twelve months.
MIR. John &. Robertson, manager OF the
Southside Land aud Improvement Com
pany, has agreed. on behalf of the COM
pany, to give the Nasons Of Virginia "a
prettya acre of ground on Woodland Heights
overlooking the river az point where the
stream can be viewed for several miles II
they will locate the orphans homo there.
Martha A. Harris has been elected as re-
grlar teacher in the colored schools of this
cik, and substitute will be chosen at the
next meeting of the board. The Council
will now have 10 elect member OF The
board from the Third Ward TO succeed Mr.
Farmer, who resigned on account OF his
removal 10 tue county.
Mr.. Charles ~ Livesay, OF Richmond.
and Miss Georgia Anna Cropper. OF tins
city. were married Thursday night BY Rev
W. A. Laughon at the parsonage of Fifth
Street church.
The Richmond members of the First
Baptist church (colored) of this city have
presented their pastor. Rev. DR.. A. Binga.
with handsome dressing gown.
Rev. William A. Campbell. ot Richmond.
will preach TO the Presbyterian cOngrega-
ton in Leader Hall tomorrow morning at
IL o'clock and administer the sacrament. =.
Rev. J.. J. Phaup, of Richmond. and
Others will deliver addresses NJ the sunday
school entertainment at Fifth-Street
Methodist church tomorrow afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock, and the exercises will be in
terPersed with good music.
Miss Ella Cox. ,of Bermuda Hundred, ~
visiting Miss Mary Bass, of this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-04
BloomiueJale Stock Company.

Judge Wexford. of the Henrico Circuit
Court, hos granted charter to this com
pany, the purposes OF which are to bry,
raise, breed. and sell al kinds of livestock x
and poultry.
The capital stock is to be not less than
$4,000 nor more than 100000, divided
into shares of 800 each. The real estate
to be held shall not exceed 1000 acres at
any one time.
The principal Office of the company is to
be in Henrico county.
The officers for the first year are: Milton
Cayce, Henrico county. president; John
Pope, Richmond, e-president; f. Victor
Williams, Richmond. secretary and trea-
surer. Directors: Milton Cayce, John
Pope. T.. Victor Williams, Lewis Ginter,
and Henry Q. Beattie.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-04
ODD-TELLoNs.
THE COLONIAL ASSEMBLY.
Committees Preparing for the Ball, Which
win he an Event of the Season.

The meeting of the ladies interested in
the Colonial Assembly to be held at the
Richmond Theatre on January 18th took
place Yesterday at the Young Mems Chris
tian Association Hall.
The following were presents: Mrs. L. Il.
Crump, Mrs. Joseph Bryan. Mrs; George
n. Woodbridge, Mrs. L. NJ. Boykin, Mrs.
j. S. ID. Cullen. Mrs. I. M. Logan, Mrs.
Philip Haxall, Mrs. George W. Bagby,
Miss Camilla Scott, Mrs. Thomas boiling,
Mrs. Isaiah White, Mrs. Thomas Brander.
Mrs. J. II. Ellcrson, Mrs. John p. Branch,
Mrs. William Ferguson, Mrs. James Dooiey,
Miss Atkinson, Mrx. James Lyons, Mrs. y.
A. Crenshaw, Mrs. LEROY, Mrs. Levin
Joynes. Mrs. Thomas N. Carter. Mrs.
Grey Skipwith. Mrs. Hunter Mcclure,
Mrs. f. o. Noting, Mrs. Nj. 5. Smith, Mrs.
William Allen, Mrs. Ii. A. 1abb, Mrs. b.
Rand Wexford, Mrs. Otway Allen, Mrs.
Otway Warwick, Mrs. Byrd Warwick, Miss
Bacby, Miss Judith Darlington, Mrs. John
Dunlop. Mrs w. Fl. f. Lee Mrs: b. IL.
Nash, Mrs. G. ID. Langhorne, Mrs. Alexan-
der Cameron, Mrs. Neal. and Mrs. j. A.
White.
The meeting was called to order by Mrs.
Joseph Bryan who presided at the request
of Mrs. Il. L. Crump. chairman OF the Ball
Committee.
The chairmen of the various committees
made encouraging reports and much I'M
portant work was done.
Everything is progressing favorably and
there is every prospect of this assembly
being the most brilliant event of the sea-
son.
The fact that it will be given for the
benefit of the Association for Preservation
of Virginia Antiquities should bespeak the
interest of eyery>lover OF our old Common
wealth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-04
The nroad-street Opera-House Diniculty.

From the testimony Of one Of the wit
nesses at the inquest upon the body Of
Frederick Goodrich it appeared that de-
ceased during his delirium spoke of being
at the Broad-Street Opera-H and
would point at the foot of the bed and
say, There they are There they are. ="
It was supposed the man might have
been beaten by some one at or near about
that place of amusement. To Dispatch
reporter the manager of the house states
that no difficulty occurred at his place at
the time to which it is supposed the sick
man referred.
Yesterday Captain Angle said row did
occur on SATURDAY. night, December 2lst,
in the wine-room OF the Opera-House be-
tween two young men. both of whom were
arrested and fined IN the Police Court.
Goodrich was not in this trouble, 50 far
as any one is aware.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-04

Mr.. J. 8. Stratt0n, Of Powhatan. il visit
ing Mr.. Ben. Kellam, on Linden street.
Mr.. G.. W. New ioayes tomorrow for
Montgomery, Ala. to visit his mother and
sister.
Mr.. X. c. Murray. Governor McKinney's
private secretary. went down 10 Norfolk
yesterday afternoon.
MIR. William 4. Farrell. who went to
Florida to work last fall, has returned to
Richmond permanently.
Governor Wilson, OF West Virginia. ac-
companied by Speaker Cardwell. called
upon Governor Mckinney yesterday.
The mildness OF the season 20 far is
shown By the fact that Richmonder has
In his yard dandelion which has just
seeded.
Mrs. Walter II. Daniel (see Miss Jeannette
Snead), who has been spending several
days at DIR. W. Il. Hatcher's, left yesterday
for her home in Weldon.
II is likely that Governor and Mrs. Nc
Kinney will attend DIR. Hoge's church more
than any other church during their four
years residence in Richmond, but from
places Of worship.
The deed of bargain aud salo 10 Mr. NJ.
]. DAILY recorded in the Chancery Court
clerks Office on Thursday was from j. w.
Morton's trustee. and the property con-
yeyed was thirty-three feet on the north
side of Twenty-first street (So. 6l4). The
consideration was 1900.
The friends Of Mr. John L. Csllaghan, Of
Washington. once resident OF Richmond.
will be panied to learn Of the death Of his
very interesting and only daughter. Mai;
She had gone home from boarding-scnool
to spend the Christmas holidays. but was
stricken with typhoid-fever.
The Pine-Street Baptist church will be-
gin a series Of meetings on Sunday night,
services TO begin every evening AZ 1:30
o'clock. The pastor will be aided by his
brother, Rev. ]. T. Hutson. the we'll known
evangelist whose labors as q reviyalist
have been so wonderfully blessed.
There will be special services at Clay
Street Baptist church Sunday night at 7:s0
O'Clock in the interest OF the Baptist City
society and its work win be made by the
president, J.. y. Montgomery, aud the mis-
sionary, Rev. q. II. Williams. DIR. j. l.. u.
Curry will deliver the address.
Between the hours Of snd7 o'clock
Thursday evening thieves entered the resi-
derce Of Mr.. J. .. McGhee, No. lf6 south
first street. while the family was at sup
Der. and helping themselves 70 two cioaks,
bedding and bed-clothes, kid gloves. Q lot
OF valuable laces. Q box Ut jewelry valued
ut 500, and also $500 Ia currency, made
their escape.
Messrs. A. Bar9Hmin, E. D. Stsrks. and
q. o. Owens. the Executive COMMITTEES Of
the HOLLYWOOD Cemetery Company, have
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-04
slto for the Masonic Orphans, Home

On December 9lst the Board Of Gov
ern0rs for the Masonic Home of Virginia
was temporarily organized by the election
Of Major A. II. Courtney as president. A
committee was appointed to draft char
ter and present il TO the Legislature. and it
is now before the Senate Committee on
General Laws. Another committee was
appointed TO select site for the home,
and report the same TO the Board of Gov
ernOrs as soon as the association was legal
" Incorporated. This committee, together
with other members Of the board. viewed
several sites yesterday in the eastern and
western suburbs of the city, and next
Tuesday at the invitation of the Soutbside
Land and Improvement Company, will
visit their property near Manchester: A
communication has also been received
from Amelia Courthouse offering a site.
In most cases part or all the property
for q site has been offered as u donation; I;
but as vet no place has been selected, nor
will any be until the association has been
incorporated.
Captain Babcock's liberal offer of $1,000
will be followed by many Others. The in
tercst already shown in this noble charity
assures the ultimate success of 1t.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-04
SHOCKOE COUNCIL REUNION.
Many Grand Oficers Present-Presented
with a Charm.

A large number of the members of
Shockoe Council, No. S95, assembled in
their council room last evening to witness
the installation of their officers. Whilst
this was in progress the following grand
James Il. Blanks, Grand Vice-Regent
Walter +. Irvine, Grand-Secretary William
I.oyenstein, Grand-Wardcn II. G. Scott,
Grand Chaplain G. W. Harwood, accompa-
med by Professor II. s. Focke, Of Balti-
inoAa II would have been great treat il
oil the councils in the city could have
heard the earnest words of cheer given
this council by the visiting brethren.
After the business was over the brethren
proceeded in a body with their invited
the magnificent banquet prepared by Mr..
siegel. After the inner man was satisfied
several speeches, replete with humor, were
made
The most pleasing part of the entertain
ment was the presentation by Grand
Regent Blanks Of very handsome Royal
Arcanum charm TO Brother II. l.. Lorraine.
collector of the council. for his efforts in
increasing the membership. which was re-
ceived by his brother, Captain Lorraine,
lie being sick.
The following telegram was received and
read:
NoRFoLK, Va, January .. 1890.
Hon. William Loreasiein, Singer Hall:
Express my thanks for the kind invita-
ton from Shockoe and my regrets at nv
inability to be present O-night. My heart
is with you all. Here's to the continued
success of Shockoe LEFACcHEUR.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-04
Grays' Competitive Drill.

There was q large crowd of ladies' and
gentlemen at the Armory last night to W.T.
nesslthe competitive drill of Company A..
At half-past o'clock the company, under
command of Captain G. q. Bossieux, en-
tered the Armory Hall and gave an exhipi-
tion drill, which called forth great APP
plause for the precision with which the
men. executed their movements; after
which the competitive drill took place.
with Colonel 10. Lane Stern and Major
Marshall acting as judges. The judges
decided that n. g. Dickerson was the best,
drilled man, and the medal was presented
to him By Mayor Ellyson in q neat speech;
Colonel J. Y. Bidgood then presented
each of the following members OF the
company with medal for having mads Dc
over 90 per cent. in attendance on
drills dnrinc the wear 1889: Captain O.
Gray Bossieux. 9s Isl; Private @. Il, Hall,
ss s-51; Private II. 9. Dickerson, 9s 2Si
Sergeant J. I. HOWE. H6-5l; Privsse ".
II. Blythe. 946-5l; Private @. ". straw
bridge. Me5i; sergeant J. II. Gocdo,
% xtl; Sergeant T. I. Jetef, 20 LII.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-04

o hammer and overalls. and wers strolling
about Main street when arrested by the
officer. The Police Justice telephoned 70
the Locomotive Works and ascertained
that the men were employed there. He
accordingly discharged them.
Emeline Pulliam and Jennie Turner. two
colored women who were recently employ
ed at the American Hotel, were charged
with stealing towels. sheets. blankets. lace
curtains. and other articles, the property
OF A. ID. Atkinson. proprietor Of that
house. Sergeant Tomlinson, who worked
up the case. found large lot Of the mics
ing articles at the home Of the accused on
lower Main street, all Of which were
stamped American Hotel" They were
both sent 70 iail for six months.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-04
Richmond and DanviIie Omcers.

The Office Of first e-president OF the
Richmond and Danville Railroad Compa-
nv has been transferred from Richmond to
New York. and Colonel Talcott has retired
from the service of the company.
President John ii. Inman has issued q
circular announcing the resignation. OF
Colonel Talcott and stating that the vice
presidents Offices will be located as fol-
lows; w. G.. Oakman, first vice-president,
No. Wall street, New York city; A. D..
Andrews, second vice-president, Raleigh,
N. c.; and John W. Johnston. third VICE
president. Birmingham. Ala.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-04
The Corsair at the Academy.

This spectacular production will be at
the Academy for three nights and a matt
nee. commencing on Monday next. u =
said to be the most artistic creation I'd
ward L. Rice has presented, and this -
saving great deal when the Pearl OF
Pekin and Evangelne are considered.
All of the scenery ia fine and the dialogue
is bright and witty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-04
At the Young Mems Christian Association

The educational classes-book- ok-keeping,
arithmetic, penmanship, elocution, and
vocal music-whicn were suspended du-
ring the holidays will be resumed next
week. These classes are free to the MEN,
bers of the association.
The New Years reception given by the
Ladies' Auxiliary to the young men on
New-Year's day was one of the happiest IN
the history of the association. A large
number of young men called to pass the
compliments of the season and enjoy the
ladies' bountiful hospitality.
Next week Mr.. Frederick A. Ober. an
author and traveller, will deliver three lee
lures before the association, one each on
Mexico, Algiers. and Spain. Mr.. Ober
comes with the highest endorsements. of
the press throughout the country. The
lectures ia themselves are rare intellectual
treats, but they will be made additionally
attractive by superb illustrations from MIR.
0ber's own negatives.
Tomorrow afternoon from TO 5 o'clock
the usual mems meeting will be held. 1t
has been the custom for number OF years
to make this meeting on the first sunday
in the year motto meeting. This custom
will be observed tomorrow, and 1t will be
of unusual interest. 1t will be led by
State-Secretary II. o. Williams. MIR. Had
don Watkins will sing.
This afternoon at 4:30 o'clock the Sun
day-school teachers meeting, which was
omitted last Saturday, will be resumed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-04
nRSaIoo COUNTY COURT.


When the case Of Joseph Noble and l.. W.
Penzer, the two young men arrested by
Officer Wilkinson Thursday evening on
the charge Of being suspicious characters,
was called in the Police Court yesterday
morning. they testified In their own de-
fence. They said they were machinists
and worked at the Richmond Locomotive
Works; that they left home, on Chelsea
Hill, after supper 10 cone uptown 70 buy
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-04
Death Of Mr.. w. =. Armistead.

Mr.. westwood s. Armistead, for q num-
Der of years well-known resident Of Rich
mond. died in Chicago Thursday night
He passed away very suddenly, probably
from heart-disease.
Mr.. Armistead was son of the Rev. Ro-
bert Armistead aud brother of Messrs.
Robert Armistead. of this city; Wilbur
Armistead. of Memphis: George ArInistean
of Nashville; Mrs. A. w. CARRIER. of Rie e
mond, and Mrs. w. L. Nelson, of Nashville.
He married few years ago Miss Adele Tai
bott, daughter of the late Charles Tai
bott.
The remains will probably reach Rich
mond to-day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-04
The American Cnn.in.

This play, 10 be shortly given by ANA
teurs for the benefit Of the Retreat for the
Sick, was rehearsed at the Academy OF
Mnsic last night.
Everything went OF very nicely indeed,
and beautiful and successful presenta-
ton NAV be looked for.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-04
.Jaeob Crosby Dead In Leetonia, u.

The Dispatch last night received a tclc-
gram from Mr.. 4. y. Arnold. editor of the
Reporte,' of Lectonia. o.. saving; Jacob
Crosby died here Thursday. He has bro
ther or relatives in Richmond. Deliver
this to them at once if at any expense to
find them. Funeral tomorrow TODAY
unless we hear from them.
Mr.. Crosby was formerly well-kDown
resident Of Manchester and was brother
of Mrs. Charles Carroll Clarke, of that city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-04
He Was Only burning Brush.

About $3.50 o'clock last night II very
bright light was seen in she direction OF
Barton's Heights and many people in tho
city went out there thinking the buildings
ut that place were burning. They found
that tho fire WAS in big pile Of brush
which farmer was burning about milo
and a half from the city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-04
TbeIee County Contested Case.

The House Committee on Privileges and
Elections were engaged for some time yes
terday evening hearing the contested case
of Tate rs. Hobbs from Lee county.
Hon. II. Il. Pollard represented the
Democratic contestant. and Edgar Allan,
ESQ, the Republican contestee.
The hearing Of the matter viii be re-
sumed this morning.
Hobbs had only three majority on the
face rpturuR