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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-08-07
old Maze young.

DR.. Brown. Sequard's elixir of youth
may be an important discovery, but every
one knows that DR.. Franklin Miles New
Heart Cure certainly Is. 1t has given
thousands afflicted with serious heart
disease new lease of life. Druggists
who can observe its effects on many GUS
toners everywhere speak very highly of
It. Mr.. John Weaver, OF Knightstown.
Ind, says: II have sold much of DR..
Miles New Cure and have received many
good reports. sold some TO one of the
leading Masonic State officers and 1t did
him a great deal of good" Sold and
guaranteed at ]. W. Hodges & Co.'S
Drug store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-08-07

q. A. II. Encampment to Bost0n-Reduc-
ed Rates via the PennsyIvania Railroad.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-08-07
Rxcursion to historic Battleaslds.

A series of special excursions to the
Basflefields of Ceder Creek. (AIiddletown)
Winchester and Harper's Ferry. under
the auspices OF the Grand Army of the
Republic are announced for July "a, Aug.
80, Sept 1o and October 10. 1890. afford
ing 3 rare opportunity to visit the Historic
Grounds where the contending hosts
struggled for victory.
Tickets for these excursions will be
sold from al ticket stations on the Balti-
more and Ohio r. r.. east of the Ohio
River ct one fore for the round trip on
July % and 80. Aug. 10 and 20. Sept. Is
aid Is. and Oct. is aud Is. 1890. valid
for return journey ten days including day
Of sale
For the accommodation of those desIr
Ing to visit the Battle6elds of Antietam
aud Gettysburg. the Baltimore and Ohio
r. r. Co. viii place on sale excursion
tickets at one fare for the round trip to
these points at Harper's Ferry aud Wa
verton, to be sold July % to S1st inclusive,
good to return until Aug. 1st inclusive.
AuR. %. % inclusive. good to return until
Aug 18th, inclusive. Sept. is 70 a in-
elusive. good to return until Sept 25 inclu-
sive Oct. IS to "a Inclusive. For rates
and time OF trains call on or address
Agents B. s o. r. r.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-08-07

q. A. n. Encampment to BostOn.-Reduc-
ed Rates via the Pennsylvania Railroad.
The National encampment of the Grand
Army OF the Republic will be held In
Boston, August 10th to 10th. 1890, and
for the benefit OF comrades and the pub
lie the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
will sell excursion tickets from all pfinci-
pal stations on its lines to Boston, August
9Th TO nth. inclusive, valid for return un-
I'll August 20th, 1890, at greatly reduced
rates BY an arrangement entered into
by all the lines, however. the return limit
may be extended to September 3Oth, If
the return coupons are deposited with the
Joint Agent of the Terminal Lines at Bos-
ton between August 18th and 18th.
Through tickets may be purchased for
use on any OF the rail or boat lines east of
New York. For specific rates from each
station consult ticket agent of the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-08-07
The Great American Chorus.

SneeziDg, snuffilng and coughing This
Is the music all over the land just now.
I've got such an awful cold in my head. I"
Cure II with Ely's Cream Balm or IL may
endin the toughest form Of catarrh. May
be you have catarrh now. Nothing Is
more nauseous and dreadful. This RENE
dy masters 1t as no other ever did. Not q
snuff nor liquid. Pleasant. certain, ra-
deal
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-08-07
BETTER FLAVOR.

The jars being small at the top. and
full, the milk is not effected by the mo-
ton of the cars or Wagon, and escapes
being churned, as in larger vessels, and
is absolutely free from the metallic fla
vor SO often noticed in tin.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-08-07
wTLL KEEP SWEET LONGER.

When drawn from the udder of the
cow to the Milk Protector the cover of
the pail keeps out all hair and dandruff,
also filth and odor from the stable. The
milk is then removed to the milk house,
cooled and bottled Immediately.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-08-07

For Pollock & Freidenrich, Ladies
hand and machine made Shoes in all
STYLES and prices. go TO Brooks s. Bar
ton. Is Main Street, Annapolis. They
are selling them IS per cent. less than
Baltimore prices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-21
DID NOT SEE THE TRAIN.
Narrow Escape Of 5Ir. Bryan and severn
Friends, Including Miss Decea.

Narrow Escape of 5Ir. Bryan and Several
Friends. Including Miss Decea.
Miss Marie Decca was entertained at
an elegant luncheon yesterday, given in
her honor by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bryan
at their beautiful home, Laburnum.
Among the guests were Judge and Mrs.
Johnston. father and mother Of Miss
Decca; Captain Brice, OF the British
Army; Miss Walker, OF New York
Miss Stuart, Mr. Bryan, brother OF the
host, and others.
As Mr.. Bryan and wife and some OF
their guests were returning 10 the city IN
the afternoon they made a narrow es-
cape from a frightful accident, which
might have resulted in the death Of all
of them. The party were IN two yehi'
cles-the first a carriage, containing Mr..
BRYAN, Mr.. Johnston, and MIR. Bryan S
brother: the second victoria, in which
were Mrs, Bryan, Mrs. Johnston, and
Miss Deeca.
The vehicles reached the Hermitage
crossing on the Richmond, Fredercks-
burg and Potomac railroad just as the
fast mail was approaching. There was
no Waterman on duty, the gates were
up, and the fencing and box-cars at that
point excluded sight OF the train until
the necks of the horses of the forward
carriage were over the track. The en-
gineer of the train blew signals OF warn
ing, buta as the horses could not be backed,
owing to the fact that the victoria was
Immediately behind the carriage, they
were lashed over the rails, the wheels OF
the first vehicle barely clearing on the
one side and the nose of the horses at
tached to the victoria just escaping on
the other the locomotive as it rushed by.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-21
A Eeast with Many ToaGfs.

A banquet was given at Pizzini's last
night by the Randolph Literary Society,
in honor OF their recent victories over
the other debating societies Of this city.
The occasion was a most enjoyable
one, and all the delicacies Of the season
were served.
Mr.. II. Freeman responded to the toast
Virginia y; MIR. O. III. Montague to
John Randolph OF Roanoke Mr..
W. NJ. Justis, Jr., to "The South y; MIR.
Il. b. Rude TO "The North; Mr.. d.
Hall to "Our Absent Members Mr..
Tom Fry to "The Epicurean Mr.. NJ.
Il. Dawson TO 1.-THE Ladies Mr.. Louis
Rich to Our Country; Mr.. w. Mac
Jones to "Our Society, and Judge
ID. T. Lundin TO "1he Scotch"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-21
THE NEWS OF MANCHESTER.
Services In the Churches To-Day-Personhi
md Other Notes.

Services In the Churches Io-Day-fersonhi
and Other Notes.
Rev. J. Clopton. Of Meade Memorial
church. is slowly improving. He hopes
10 be able to begin his pastoral work the
first of the year. Rev. MI. Williams
will preach for him this morning and
Bishop-elect II. NJ. Jackson at o'clock
p. NJ.
A meeting of the Missionary Society
Of Bainbridge-Street Baptist church will
be held in that church this afternoon at
half-past 3 o'clock. Rev. J. b. Hutson,
of Richmond, will address the meeting,
and OIL interesting programme may DC
expected There will be baptizlng at
this church tonight.
The hour of service at Gibbs Opera
House has been changed. Rev. y. ..
Cole will preach at $3.50 o'clock I. Ne
to-day.
OFFICERS ELECTED.
Manchester Court, No. 6S. Equitable
League of America, has elected the fol-
lowing officers for the ensuing term {:
Justice, ID. j. Weisiger Herald, ;. H.
Owens: Sergeant-at-Arms, W. Is. Hall !;
CLERK. b. NJ Robertson Treasurer,
John E. Utz; Constable, Il. H. Sim
mons. Trustees: $. Il. Owens, l.. l.
DuVal, and Shirley A. Hall.
The amount paid for sick benefits to
members during the year has been
S3l2.50.
THE IBoS-woRKERs.
Mr.. William Weir, president OF the
Amaleamated Association OF Iron and
Steel, Workers. visited Belle Isle Friday
night and talked with some of the
prominent workmen over there. He IS
lust from birmingham. and is on his way
TO Baltimore. Mr.. Weir says the pros
poets Of the iron industry in the South
are brighter than ever before. The price
of labor is steadily advancing. and the
feeling between capital and labor Is the
best. Mr.. Weir was on Belle Isle seye-
raj years ago, and remarked upon the
improvement there.
OTHER NEWS ITEMS.
The CITY Sergeant served notice yes
terdav morning upon II. Stanley Robert
son. cashier of the Richmond and Man
chester railway, Of the suit for $40, 600
instituted against that company by GILES
jackson and Cornelius Mimms, counsel
for John p. and Ann Il. King. This IS
the suit that was brought IN Richmond
by mistake.
In consequence of the burning, out OF
a DYNAMO there will be no incandescent
lights in Manchester for about ten days
Chief.of-Police Lipscomb yesterday
morning arrested two negro boys for
stealing brass nozzle from DR.. 5. L..
Ingram.
The funeral of Miss Martha j. Crow
der took place yesterday afternoon from
the Fifth-Street Methodist church.
Mr.. W. l.. Garden has returned to
the city after several days absence IN
Chase City.
The Hastings Court adjourned for the
term yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-21
[For the DispatchJ
She Hath Done What She Could.
IN MEMoRIAM or MRS. J. V. HoBsoN.
[For the DispatchJ

By Mrs. J. William Jones.
She hath done what she could for the rich
No sorrowing ones were e'er turned from
her door.
Her God and the needy knew how she sup
Fen the cups Of cold water which others
denied.
She did what she could, and none ever can
know,
But those whom she saved from the TIRES
hold of woe,
As how ike her Saviour she lived to do
For her mission on earth was a sweet
motherhood.
She did what she could, and like Dorcas Of
Bv a circle as large will her story be told.
With hush and a tear they viii tenderly
OF the life which she lived and was ended
SO well.
But her mission is ended she dies with
the year,
An me. how we'll miss her as Christmas
draws near;
Her smile was so genial, her welcome 50
sweet
As near her bright hearthstone she gave
the best seat.
She was the ripe sheaf aud the harvest had
come,
And the Reaper Of such came to gather
her home.
Oh. who'll take her place in the field
where she fell,
And her story to others who'll lovingly
tell 2
ATLANTA, Ga, December Is. 1890.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-21

Christmas hunt, which will take place
from December Gath to January Let, in
elusive. Their grounds, comprising
about two thousand acres, are in Powhs-
tan and Amelia counties, and the club
house has in the last few weeks been re-
modelled and enlarged and refurnished.
They will leave here Christmas eve ut 3
o'clock r. NJ. by the Richmond and Dan.
vile railroad. The club was organized
December "A, 1881, and is composed OF
fifteen young men from the West End.
MIR. James F. Blunt, president jeff Fl.
Powell. secretary; J. j. Redmond,
treasurer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-21
JAIL IMPROVEMENT.
1ue pRlsoN-HEFoaM ASSOCIATION
MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS.
s.r.rste Now Offenders and Hardened
Criminais-Better Accommodation
for the Sick and Untried Prisoners

meeting OF tho Committee on Penal
Jeo;slation and Prison Management Of
the Prison Reform Association was held
in the Office OF the chairman, Mr.. VIII
liam Writ Henry, at noon yesterday.
In addition to the chairman there were
present Judge George l.. Christian and
Rev. Mr.. Williams, Of the committee,
and Major Robert Stiles and Hon. ID. O..
Richardson, respectively president and
vice-president OF the association.
This committee some time ago visited
the city Jail, and report as to the wants
of that institution was prepared.
IMPROVEMENTS SUGGESTED.
Among the recommendations con-
toiped therein are the following: That
new offenders be separated from old and
hardened criminals that all prisoners
he required 10 work if physically able
4hat better accommodations be provided
for the sick that people simply detained
in custody awaiting trial, witnesses, and
the like be not thrown with and COM
PEELED 10 associate with the prisoners
and that there be room set apart for
Lxeligious services.
j., FAVOR or 1T.
Nudge Witt and City-Sergeant Epps
appeared before the committee and
agreed that the improvements suggested
were badly needed and that it was the
duty Of the city to make the proper ap'
preparation therefor.
Messrs. Christian and Richardson were
appointed a subcommittee to prepare
report embracing the suggestions above
made in the shape OF amendment to the
general State law. These will be sub
United to the association, and If ap
proved by it the Legislature will be
urged to act upon them at its next ses'
sion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-21
JAIL AND PENlTENTlARY.
What the Inmates Of tho City and state
Prisons VIII BE Given.

1t can be truly said In the words OF
the poet that on Christmas-day-
Stone walls do not prison make.
Nor iron bars cage"
for on this festive occasion even the
convicts at the penitentiary and the In
mates of the city jail are allowed to en-
Joy themselves.
At the former place the unfortunates
who wear the stripes will be served with
a good, substantial dinner of pork, pie,
fruits. and cake. No work will be done
that day and the convicts will be al
lowed to enjoy such liberties and plea
sures as the prison rules will permit.
The meal on this occasion will be paid
for by tho State. 81,
The menu for the inmates of the jail
has not yet been arranged, although
they will DO served a good meal and
otherwise allowed to enjoy themselves
as far as permissible.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-21
Cnnrhtinfhn Act.

A negro named John Mccoy went into
the store OF Mr.. Hymes, on Broad street
near First, last night and attempted to
steal the money from the cash-drawer
by leaning over the counter and reach
ing for it. Several persons IN the store
detected him in his act and he was pur.-
sued and being finally captured turned
over to Officers Epps and Angle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-21
FUNERALS YESTERDAY.
Major CIeiborne's at ST. Jsnaes-Mr. p
ker,. DIR. Hore's Church.

Major ClRtborne's at -. Jarnes-hIr. Par-
ker's at DIR. Hoge's Church.
Major John III. Claiborne's funeral
was held from St James church at 3
o'clock yesterday afternoon. St Johns
Lodge, No. 80, A. F. and A. NJ, was
present in a body. Rev. Or. Peterkin
and Rev. Messrs. Nash and Mason con-
Quoted the services, and the regular
choir sang several hymns. The inter
ment was at Shockoe cemetery.
The funeral of Mr.. Truman A. Parker
was held from the Second Presbyterian
church at noon, Rev. DR.. Al. d. Hoge
officiating.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-21
A threatening Fire Arrested.

COLUMBUS, Ga, December 2O.--A
special to the Eaqatrer-Sun from Ope-
lika states that the Opelika Opera House
was partially destroyed at S:l5 tonight,
and for a time the town was threatened,
but through the great exertion OF the
firemen the flames were brought under
control and serious danger was passed.
1t is impossible to learn the exact loss
or the insurance. Several men were
severely injured during the fire.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-21
For Christmas Music.

1t is not too late for a fine Piano OF
Organ to be purchased on easy terms.
A fine stock OF the most noted makers
await you at the popular music store OF
Manly B. Ramos q Co., Main street,
next the corner Of Ninth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-21
NOTES FROM THE ARMoRY.
Resolutions Received from the Fifth Regl-
ment of Maryland.

ment OF mArylRhp'
Colonel Henry c. Jones, commander
OF the irst Virginia regiment, is IN re-
ceipt of a beautifully engrossed set OF
resolutions from the Fifth regiment in
fantry Maryland National Guard. These
resolutions, which expressed the thanks
Of the Guard for the courteous manner IN
which they were received in this city by
the First regiment during the unyelling
Of Lee statue, are beautifully mounted
in an exquisite frame which has painted
upon it the flags of Virginia and Mary
land.
CHRISTMAS OBSERVANCE AT THE ARMoRY.
Commandants OF companies in the
regiment have been ordered not TO have
any drills between December %, 1890,
and January 2, 1891. The Armory will
be closed December oath, 18th, and 26th.
GAINED BY HIS COMPANY.
The headquarters OF Company d, First
Virginia regiment, were the scene of a
pleasant event last Thursday night
After most of the business for the eve
ming had been transacted the company
was again formed into line, and at this
point Chaplain w. NJ. Jones came for
ward and in behalf of the company pre-
scented TO IFS commandment, Captain
Charles Gasser, a gold-headed cane as a
Christmas-gift. The Chaplain in his
presentation speech began by saying :
One Of the characteristics that pre-
eminently distinguish Virginians is
gratitude. We are gratified when We
look back upon the time that You have
held command of this company. 1t
gives us pleasure to remember the radi-
cal changes that have taken place under
your supervision and guidance During
that time you have from al almost dis
organized command produced body Of
men second to none in the regiment
The presentation was entirely uneX-
pected on the part of Captain Gasser.
He responded. however, with few
pleasant remarks.
Company ID will not have another drill
this wear
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-21
1He KsNNEL-cLue EleLp-TRALs.

Close of tho Canine Contest-A Gordon
setter Beats His English Cousins.
rCorresuoudence Of the Richmond Dspatch.l
TnUsuLLE, AMELIA, Dec. 10. 1880.
The Philadelphia Kennel Club com
pleted its field.triaIs to-day at | o'clock.
The contest for all-ages stakes lasted
two days, with the following results ::
First prize won by Francis q. Taylor
English setter Katy Noble; second
prize, Fremus S. Browns English set
ter Edge Mark third prize, Is. L. Halls
Gordon setter Flash.
This is possibly the first time that a
Gordon setter ever won in competition
with English settlers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-21
FOR Christmas Music

It is not too late for a fine Piano or
Organ to be purchased on easy terms.
A fine stock Of the most noted makers
await you at the popular music store of
Manly ID. Ramos N Co., Main street,
next the corner Of Ninth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-21
city Cipouit Court.

s. Bowe.s's Sons vs. w. T. Garth
right. Judgment in favor OF the plain
tif for $lS5.S3.
0. b. Taylor rs. James Morris ct ais.
Suit and attachment dismissed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-21
Fugitive from Justice Arrested.

George W. Steal was arrested yester-
day by Policeman J. L. Hall on the
charge of being fugitive from justice
from Fortress Monroe. Steal IS also
charged with being a deserter from the
United States navy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-21

At the ofIertory at st. Pauls church
this morning Miss Marie Decca will sing
Millard's arrangement Of "Come, Thou
Fount of Every Blessing"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-21

Mr.. J. Howard Wayt, OF Stanton, re-
Gently elected grand master Of Masona
in Virginia, has sent Grand-Secrstary
William b. Isaacs check for $500 fol-
the Masonic Home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-21
A Musical Place,

Whether for Piano or Organ the first
and last place to visit is the well-known
store Of Manly b. Ramos / Co., Main
street, next the corner of Ninth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-21
December LIST last, Sl37, 343.
THE EDUCATIONAL FUND.
NEW RIVER STATIONS.

The State Weather Service, acting in
connection with the United States
Weather Bureau, has decided to estab-
lish the new river stations at the follow
ing points: On the the Roanoke aud
Dsnyille, ClarksviTle and Weldon on
the Cape Fear at Fayetteville and Lii
linOton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-21
RECOMMENDATIONS

The Board OF Directors Of the Peni-
Tertiary to-day made report to the Gov
ernor. The Board went INTO office April
LIST last year. There are several valua-
bic recommendations in the report One
of these is that there be established in
the prison manufactures of tobacco and
Of fabrics from jute, particularly cotton
bagging. The latter suggestions IN the
line Of one made recently by the Farm
ers' Alliance. The board says that it is
evident there is to be falling of of the
demand for conyicts for railway con-
atruction.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-21
Tile CHAMPION.

Fremus s. Browns dog, Edge Mark,
has won more prizes than any other dog
belonging TO the club. He Is noble
and splendid animal. His movements
are exceedingly rapid. and he makes his
points with great steadiness and nerve.
The club will leave for Philadelphia
tomorrow. They seemed delighted with
their visit, especially with the vast guam
titles of birds. The average WAS about
fifteen gangs per day. With the excep
ton of one day the weather has been
charming. At this writing their next
meeting-place has not been determined.
Mr. Polk Miller, of Richmond, called
on the club last night and was most
warmly received.
THEY HAD MUSIC AND TALKED DOG.
After supper the Miller brothers with
other musicians gave some splendid mu-
sic and then the club and their guests
repaired to a room and had refreshments
and talked dog until late hour OF the
night.
SORE SUBJECT.
The wearied hunters are now strag-
Cling in. One gentleman said be had
not been on horse before for thirty
years, and from his present feelings he
would wait another thirty years before
he made a mount.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-21
A Musirsl Place.

Whether for Piano or Organ the first
and last place to visit Is the well-known
store OF Manly B. Ramos & Co., Main
street, next the corner Of Ninth.