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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-10
THE MAYOR RETURNS THANKS.
His Letter to Mr.. j. c. Dickerson and the
Latter's Reply.


During Mayor Ellyson's absence in Europe
the duties of his Office were performed
by Mr.. Joseph G. Dickerson, president Of
the Board of Aldermen, who spent several
hours each day at the Mayors office. and
gave prompt and efficient attention 10 all
Of the matters requiring action. lie filled
the requirements of the office so we'll that
II was frequently suggested that he would
make good Mayor in the event that MIR.
Ellyson should accept higher honors
at any time. No. one more high
vice Of Mr. Dickerson than did Mayor FL
lyson. and when hereturned and heard how
very we'll his substitute had worn bis. offi-
cial robes he was greatly pleased and e&-
pressed his thanks 10 the Alderman.
WRITES NICE LETTER.
On Monday he supplemented what he
had said with the following letter:
MAYORS OFTIcE, RICHMOND, Va,
September, 8, 1880.
Hon. j. c. DicterSOn:
Ny Dear Sir,--I must take time this
morning TO thank you more formally than
/ have before had the opportunity of doing
for your kindness in consenting to dis
charge the duties of my office during nv
absence abroad most gratefully appre-
ciate your courtesy, and IL has been q plea
sure for me to hear with what universal
acceptance you have discharged the
duties or Mayor. As you have per
formed the duties of the Office it is but
proper that you should receive the salary.
and so / enclose herewith my check for
S4l667, the amount OF salary for July and
August. which | beg you TO accept with
the assurances of my most heartfelt grati-
t1de for all your thoughtful and generous
consideration.
With sncerest esteem beg leave to SUBJ
scribe myself as gratefully yours,
j. TAYLOR ELLysoN.
Mr.. DIoKERsoS's REPLY.
This was the reply sent yesterday:
RICHMOND, Va, September 9. 1890.
Hon. j. Taylor Ellyson:
Dear Sir,-Yours of the sth instant was
received too late for reply on that date.
Permit me at this earliest opportunity to
thank YOU for consideration of pecuniary
recompense for my services during your
absence from the city; also, to state that
the Common Council previous to your re-
turp, and according to precedent hereto.
fore set, voted to he paid me the. sum OF
5000 for services: therefore, understand
my motive in declining your most generous
offer of compensation.
Thanks for your gracious acceptance OF
my effort as Mayor. That the duties OF the
Office were performed satisfactorily will be
TO me a source Of qualification.
Very respectfully and sincerely yours,
j. e.. DICKERsoS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-10
AsTAGe HELD UP AND ROBBED.
A Bold Passenger Borrows . Gan an1
Starts After the Robbers.
,pv ,a,.y-anb IN tha nisnaschl

SAS FRAScrsco, CAL, September "a
Chronicle Auburn (Cal.) special says; The
Auburn stage was stopped yesterday near
Greenwood while on its way TO Auburn by
masked highwaymen aud robbed. They
secured the Welis-Fargo express box, but is
is not known how much IL contained. One
of the passengers named Thomas Stevens
borrowed gun and started after tho rob
bers within few minutes of the robbery,
but with what results not vet known.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-10
the Howitzers.
TO ATTEND THE FAIR.
At former meeting of the Howitzers
was decided to accept the Invitation e,
tanded by the Lynchburo Homa Crard n
TO ATTEND THE rlrp
Mozart Academy Of mu,,.

The engagement Of Gus Williams and
John T. Rely in u and II beeins this
svening and judging from the interest
maintained crowded house viii greet
them. The supporting company Ia an ex-
collent % one and the music and specialties
are new. A feature in the performance is
the singing. dancing. and acting Of Miss
Fiorris West. who was especially engaged
IN England for the soubretts r6k, In Which
shs ~ E has made decided hit. Messrs' vii
iIams liar and Kelly are said to be very funny
in their new roles aud sing some very orr
einai and catchy songs. The isathsr-dustsr
dance is 9 decided novelty and viii bs
lust fasSo completed nattsrias s%nsscsmsntin % IN m
London,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-10
People Astonishsd.

We have people to say every,d ,dav why,
we had no idea of the beauty of the place" "
This Is very true. No amount OF magma
ton will convex to your mind the lovely
drives and natural beauty of Woodland
Heights and Forest-H Hill Park. We can
also astonish you. All we ask is the priyi-
lege of taking you over the property. DO
not fail to call on us.
A. j. BRADLEY & Co.. Manchester.
Agents for the Company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-10
BRAkeMeN AND swlTcHMeN sraIKE'
Almost Freight blockade on the Tols1os
Columbus and Cincinnati Road.

lby telegrapn to Tue bsps'rhsi
FSpLAY. ONO. September 9.--The brake
men and switchmen employed on the'To..
went out Yesterday on accoun. Of dis
agreement as to wages. This almost block.
ades freight business on the road from
Toledo TO Kenton. An attempt was made
TO run local freight out of this city yes
terday, but it. was unsuccessful. Tho
strikers spiked switch, 20 that the prin-
cipal cars could not be moved. A SWITCH
engine got seven loaded cars from another
track. however, and took them out OF the
were run TO the northern station, where .
regular freight engine was attached and
the cars sent to Toledo. An attempt WAS
made TO get another freight train out last
evening, but it failed. The brakemen de-
manded raise from $l.75 to ~, and this
being refused they quit work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-10
Contract for Coal.

meeting of the Council Committee
on the Relief of the Poor. held yesterday
afternoon, the subcommittee to whom
was referred the matter of awarding the
contract for coal for the next three months
recommended that it be given TO MI.
Charles II. Page, and the report was adopt
ed. The other contracts were awarded al
former meeting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-10
y9oss Wonderful Spring

kaown. ths Piumnsr Brsuins Arssaic spssal
Of Ashs county. n. O. Su6sssn with any blood
skin, kidasy, or ssomach uoubiss wiu nnd NE
PLuxHss BsOmias-ASssnic wsssr ne srsstss'
cure knows.
OWNS . Muos psua COMPANY. AssatA
Yichmond. vA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-10
(hanpe of Agent.

Mr.. William McBain. who for seven or
EIGHT wears had been the special agent here
of the Baltimore United Oil Company. has
severed his correction with the company
and Mr.. l. q. West, OF Nashville, Tenn,
has succeeded him. The change became
effective September 1st.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-10
A PAINTER SUICIDES.


Deliberate Preparations - Rhsumeetsa
and Melancholy Attacks the Cause.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispstch.l
wnMNcroN, n. c.. September Q. 1890.
Last night Thomas II. Falsom. a whito
painter. committed suicide by shooting
himself through tho head with heavy
revolver bullet. He was found dying IN
an attic-room in boarding house. HIS
preparations for death had been careful,
a. he bad laid bedding upon the floor,
stretched himself at full length, aud placed
the pistol behind his ear. He had for
some time been very melancholy owing to
severe attacks of rheumatism. Falsom's
wife and two children live at Sumter.
q O.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-10
Last Chance for Grottoes Stock.

ANY parties wishing to get some of this
stock I will send it in by wire to-day until
notified that books are closed. This is
the last chance, gentlemen. to secure some
of this valuable stock. Don't forget.
fear to-day will bo the last chance.
Ii. q. HARRISON.
with Harrison Il Powers,
1903 east Main.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-10
Contracts for Printing to BE Awarded To-
nav.

CAPTAIN ]. II. O'Bannon, Superintendent
of State Printing. yesterday opened the
bids for furnishing stationery tor all the
departments.
There were five bidders--the Richmond
Paper Manufacturing Company. the Virgil
MIA Paper Company, Everett Waddey, j..
W. Randolph d English, all OF this city,
and W. II. Parsons Il Co., of New York.
warded with the bids il will be several
days before an award can be made.
The contracts for oil the State printing
both Job and book-work. will be given
out at noon to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-10
Conyfcts Received.

The following convicts were received at
the penitentiary yesterday;
Edward Simpson (colored). from Frank
lin county, to serve one year Tor malicious
assault.
Armistead Jett (colored). from Fauquier
county. TO serve one year for robbery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-10
THE NEW PROFESSOR.

Mr.. Gaines is a Master of Arts of Fur
man University, South Carolina, and after
graduating with the highest honors subse::
quently prosecuted his mathematical
studies in John Hopkins University. He
brings to the chair Of mathematics in Rich
mond College the strongest yecommenda-
tions from the faculty of Furman Univer-
sity, especially from Professor Judson, the
distinguished professor of mathematics of
that institution. Besides having the highest
scholastic training, the new professor bears
the reputation of clear and quick intelii-
gence, accompanied with the most attrac-
tive social virtues. He is in the very prime
of life, thirty-two years of age. full of en-
thusias,n for his favorite study and ambl-
tious Of the highest distinction III his
chosen profession. The college ls to be
congratulated on the happy choice OF the
cOmmitfea
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-10
WHITE IL BLACK.
n.crea.. In the Death Rate.

The whole number of deaths in Rich
mond last week was 3S-l2 white and IL
Cause of Death Apoplexy. white and
/ colored; carcinoma Of uterus, colored :
cerebro-spinal meningitis, ! colofea; CON
geSsiEt White y and nd 2 colored; commissions, l
i coiored; diphtheria eolored enterltis,
white and / coloIed; fever, SI typhoid, >; !
nj / white; heart-disease, I white and 4
colored; CO hsart-failure. white; inani.tion,
white; @aTsspu;' p. vdnaS waisS MENINGITIS eoioIsd
pnenmonia, colored; septicemia, !
White; syphilis. / colored; teethine, 1
co;ored; tuberculosis. white; unknown.
| colored. .s..,.
ending September 6. 1890, 50; for week end
ing September Z, 1889, s4.33..
Rate: Rate Of mortality OF whole p1pu.
iation. i7.le per / 1,0co per annum white
population, ii. "A per l Zoo per annum col
ored population. 24-s2 per i.ooo per snhum'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-10
Mr.. DIoKEBsos's REPLY.
This was the reply sent yesterday:
nAU TO BE CONTINUED.
Two Cases Called I'm the County Court,
Rut Neither Ready for Trial.


The Henrico County Court was in ses-
sion for short while yesterday and ad-
iourned over until Thursday. 1t is not
likely that much further business will be
transacted until next Tuesday. when the
rrand iurv meets again. The cases of
Thornton Adams and Thomas Sully,
charged with the murder OF Sammox
Rosdeitcher. the peddler, Will then be
taken up and it ls probable that the in
vestioation will be proceeded with with
ont further delay. The witnesses exam
ined will be the same that were put on the
stand in the preliminary examination or
Adams. and possibly one or two others.
Sully. il will be remembered, waived eX-
animation and no testimony has yet been
given against him.
THE CASE OF CRADDocK.
For the fourth time the case OF j. w.
Craddock. charged with obstructing the
Chesapeake and OHIO railway-track between
Elko and Fort Lee with intent to wreck O
train, was called.
There are forty witnesses in this case
twenty-three for the Commonwealth ana
seventeen for the defence.
Commemorative attorney Thomas ap-
peared for the prosecution and Messrs. >.
T.. Haw and George ID. Wise for the de-
fence.
The roll of witnesses for the Common.
wealth was called and two of them found
to be absent.
Mr.. Thomas said he would 60 ahead
without them.
Mr.. Wise then asked for a continuance.
as he had an important business engage
ment.
Judge Minor refused this on the ground
that the case had been continued to this
particular day, and IT would not do to
make so many witnesses go back and forth
so much, especially as there was other
counsel in the case.
The calling of the names of witnesses
for the defence disclosed the fact that one
of them was absent. Craddock was
brought around and sworn. and stated
that the missing man was material Wit
ness for his side. Upon this continuance
was had until the first day of the next
term-Alonday. October 18th;
The prisoner was again bailed for his ap-
pearance in the sum of $500, with his
mother and Mr.. James Hughes as surety.
WHITE Is BLACK.
The other case called was that of Willie
White. o colored youth, charged with
breaking into the house of Peggy Miller
and stealing some clothes and pistol be-
longing to her son. IL Is alleged that
White carried his stolen property to New
Kent, and when he came back stopped IN
the brick-yard in Rockets and ohered the
clothes for sale. The first person to whom
he showed them was the man from whom
they had been stolen.
White bad no friends or lawyer ana M
Judpe Minor requested Mr.. George w.
Carter. young member of the bar. to de-
fend him. After short consultation with
his client. Mr. Carter asked for continu1-
ance until Thursday. This was granted,
and he handed the clerk the names OF sew
eral witnesses he wished summoned FOL
the defence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-10
PORTLAND, ORE, RE-sNUMeRATes.
1t Gains 14,e6O by the Operation-The
state Census.
tBy telegraph to the Dispatch.l

tBy telegraph 10 tho Dispafch.1
PORTLAND. ORE, September "a second
enumeration of Portland and Multnomah
county gives a population of 75,257 gain
of 14,260 over the former enumeration.
This Remuneration was made under the
observation of special agent of tho Cen.
sus Office and these figures are published
by the authority of the Census Bureau.
A similar ratio of gain throughout the
State would give Oregon a population OF
1915. .O00-about what the vote at the June
election indicated. The June census made
il 800, 600.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-10
Che Had Cramp.

At6 o'clock yesterday afternoon the city
omhulance was called to Hancocks to-
bacco-fsctory to attend colored woman
who had cramp. She was prescribed for
and taken TO her home at No. 2222 east Main
atvaat
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-10
TO TEACH MATHEMATICS.
Mr.. r. r. Gaines Elected to FIJI This Chair
I'm Richmond College.

Immediately after the death (afew weeks
ago. Of Edward b. Smith, professor OF
Board of Trustees appointed Messrs. H. X.
Ellyson. John G. Williams, c. V. Meredith.
Bennett Puryear, and H. II. Harris COM
mittee TO fill the vacancy in that chair for
the ensuing session. The committee on
yesterday elected X. E. Gaines to the posi-
tinn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-10
nea,h Of Mrs. FIeishman.

Mrs, Ksthi Fleishman,. who had oeen g
resident OF Richmond for. nea-iy nan
century. died Monday evening IN Chicago.
The deceased was the widow OF the late
William Fleishman. one Of our best known
old-time dry goods merchants. ana naa re-
sided in Richmond for nearly hfty years
Early in August Mrs. Fleishman went 70
Chicago 70 visit her daughter, Mrs. Irauei-
man. There she was taken sick and raP,d-
iy grew worse until the end came. hes
eldest son. Mr.. +. W. fleishman. VINO nSa ,nst
been telcgraphed to, left for Chicago last
Monday week
Ia addition to this son and daughter
Mrs. Fleishman leaves two daughtsrs enu
two sons--kiss Rosa FleishmAn, who wss
with her at her death; Mrs. Mohsberg, OF
Hampton, Mr.. Simon Fleishman. OF kicn-
mond. and Mr.. Lewis Fleishmsn. OF Az
lantn- a.,
morning. and she will be buried IN the
fsmily section IN the jewish cemsteSy q
bsth Ahaba congrsgattsA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-10
ANOTHER RAILWAY OBSTRUCTION
Discovered just In Time-Probably the
Work of Tramps.
[By telegraph to tho Dispatch.l

DfSFes'S<"T
LYNN. Mass. September "a young
man walking on the Boston and Maine
track last night stumbled over rail that
had been placed across the track. lie
could not remove the rail. so he took q
switch-light from its socket and succeeded
in stopping a heavily-laden Lawrence
train within forty feet of the obstruction.
The work is believed to have been done
by tramps in revenge for the arrest. OF
fourteen of them for pilfering from freight
cars
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-10
GIFTS TO THE HOWlTZERS.
The Company and Veterans Meet and Re-
turn Their Thanks.

turn Their Thanks.
A Joint meeting Of tho Richmond
Howitzers and the HowitZer Association
was held last night at the armory on
Eighth street to receive the testimonials
sent them by the Washington Artillery of
New Orleans in commemoration OF the
kindness shown the latter when here at the
unwilling and to take suitable action in
connection Herewith. The attendance OF
both members of the company and the
veteran association was large.
President Frank ID. Hill presided, and
before reading the letter of Colonel Rich
ardson accompanying the mementoes
spoke briefly and in very happy strain.
THE PRETTY PRESENTS.
These gifts were alluded to in the Dis
patch on their arrival and have been n eI-
hibition at H. Nj. Starke's store for the
past week. They consist of q roster of
the company and association printed on
white satin and framed IN silver. costly
and exquisite badges-one for the Rich
mond Howitzer " and one for the " Vete-
ran Association" which are OF elaborate
and costly design.
A committee was formed to prepare suit
able resolutions expressive of the compli-
ment shown the Howitzers by the WASH
ington Artillery.
HE DAVIS OBsKQUIE5.
souuenir containing the obsequies Of
President Davis was also received
This meeting showed by its earnestness
both in attendance and in expression how
much these gifts were appreciated. Alta
future meeting full report will be made
by the committee.
Before the meeting closed several ad-
dresses We're made by members of the
Veteran Association giving their war
experience. Major Henry C. Carter. who
fred the first artillery gun in the war. was
presented the liuber chest which contained
the souvenirs sent by the Washington Artil-
lery as memento Of his services rendered
the Howitzers.
TO ATTEND THE FAIR.
At former meeting of the Howitzers IL
was decided to accept the Invitation e1-
tended by the Lynchburg Home Guard for
this company TO attend the fair At that
place. which will be held October sth. 9Th,
and 10th. The company will be the special
guests of the Guard aud will participate
ia the parade and competitive drill on the
9Th. They will leave this city on tho night
of the 6th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-10
COUNTY COURT OF HESRIco.

J.A. and 2. ]. Reynolds and their wives
TO William II. Earle. 43 feet on the east
side OF Twenty-ninth street between L
and S, S2,52O.
West-End Land Company to Emma j:
Carter, 80 feet on Main street at southwest
corner of Elm, S9, 800.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-10
prouerty Transfers.

The following deeds of bargain and sale
were recorded yesterday IN the Clerks
Office of the Chancery Court:
John s. Bowe TO Andrew Thomas, 25 feet
on the north side of Boyd street between
Norton and Kinney, $3.50.
David and Thomas Hallinan to Warwick
+. Epps, 22 feet on the west side OF Sew
enteenth street between Clay and Venable,
I7On
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-10

By all means use A. b. G. Alternative. 1t
cleanses the blood of ell impurities.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-10
BISHOP JOHN ]. KANE.
His Twcnty-Tifth Pontiflcai Anniverssry
Celsbrated-Two Hundred Priests
Presept.
rspecial telegram 70 the Dispatch.I

fspeclal telegram % the Dispntch.I
WHEELING, w. Va, September 9.-The
twenty-fifth pontifcal anniversary OF
Bishop John j. Kaine. OF the Roman Cath
olic Diocese of West Virgins, was cele-
brated to-day at Mt. do Chantel with
brilliant ceremonies. Over two hundred
priests from all parts of the diocese were
present and took part in the celebration OF
high mass. Bishop kaine just returned
from Rome yesterday and was welcomed
by parade and reception, IN which four
thousand people took part.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-10
How Are tho Folks?

When you have q dull. languid feelinl
use A. B. G. Tonic.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-10
THE GIRLS IN FRANCE.

"Tell me something about tho French
and German girls" said the reporter. do
they beat ours in good looksl"
Mr.. Valentine seemed somewhat puzzled,
and was rather conservative III his state
ments. well" said be. there isn't
much difference. The girls over there have
ruddier compilations. and appear healthier,
but our beauties, with their pale aud in,
tellectual faces. surpass them in good
not dress so elegantly, and even in Paris
the American girl on her holidays abroad
presents more elegant appearance. The
German girls are very much like our fair
ones.' and on the whole | think brunettes
predominate, although there are of course
many blondes. Dutch girls are rather too
strong and stalwart-looking."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-10

America are very ridiculous. and some OF
them believe that buffalo can be killed
within few miles OF New York city; But
for American products in Europe. Our
people will have to go there and talk with
the businessmen themselves. They can
do more in five minutes that way
than by writing twelve months TO them.
The Europeans are slow to make up their
minds and for us to sell them goods we
have got to wait. but if once an article
gets hold there it Is going to stay. Com
petition is Just as great there as it Is here,
but merchants are satisfied with smaller
profits. What we need to establish our
trade there is American reciprocity. II we
have a high tariff it is going to be harder
for Americans to ship their manufacturing
products than ever
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-10

There will be glorious German.day ceie-
bration in this city on the 9Th of OCTOBER.
Several thousand persons will take part
in the affair. which will beyond all doubt
be one Of the most imposing demonstra-
tions ever had in Richmond.
The general Committee of Arrangements
and many other prominent German citi-
zens met at Sanger Hall last night to con-
slider the matter. and spent about four
hours discussing ways and means and sun
dry questions OF detail. The proceedings
were almost exclusively in German.