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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-08-07
Americans as Eaters.

The abominable fashion of discard.
inc the white tablecloth altogether in
favor of red or other colored silk is
distinctly Yankee. In New York
colored OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES teas, y
"blue luncheons," etc.-are very much
in fashion. Not only the service and
the decorations, but the dresses of the
guests are supposed 10 reproduce the
dominant note of color decided upon
by the hostess. who is doubtless in
tiuenced in her choice more by the
consideration of what suits her COM
pleNion than by that of what will be
becoming to her visitors.
An English lady, a victim to this
queer mania. gave "A red luncheon
some months ago, the foundation of
which was the bare mshogany table
upon which the meal was served with
out cloth-in truth 4 chilly and COM
fortress innovation.
The average American. although a
colossal eater. does not at present
know how TO dine. This is a home truth
which he rcSentS extremely and contra
diets with yigor; indeed, he is apt to
introduce COMPARISONS between the
restaurants of his own and other lands
which invariably leave large balance
in favor of Delmonico'S. Still. spite of
an occasional exception. the American
born gastl nome Is rs rare n bird as
the American-born chef of any serious
pretension>.-Co rRbiH Magazine.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-08-07

die Sabbath. - degrees Martii.
1S90.n says he Liverpool Nere2ry lis
the healing IN when m.ianer the pro-
ceedings OF the house OF lords are still
kept. The commons have long since
adopted the English tongue, but the
house has not vel been able TO forsake
its bit az Latin
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-08-07
War is a cold in the head? Medica

War is a cold in the head? Medical
authorities say it is due 10 uneven cloth
ing of the body, rapid cooling when IN
Precipitation, &c The important point
is, that cold IN the bead Is an intiam-
nation of the lining membrane of the
nose, which, when unchecked, is certain
to produce catarrhal condition-for Ca
tarrh is essentially "co!d' which nature
is no longer able to ''reSoive' or throw
off Ely's Cream Balm has proved its
superiority and sufferers should resort
to it before that common ailment be-
comes seated and ends in obstinate ca
tarrb
Applca ten aud twelve inches III cir
cumference are raised III southern Flor
ida. They are said to be OF fine flavor
and iuicy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-01
THE EXPOSITION LOAN.
Board of Aldermen Called to Consider It
Committecs Meet.

The Board Of Aldermen has been called
to meet Tuesday night at 7 o'clock to re-
consider the ordinance providing that the
city lend the Virginia Agricultural and Me
chanical Society the sum of $40. 900 TO re-
lieve them of their debt.
The meeting has been called by reason Of
the resolution adopted 10y the Executive
Committee.
ASSIGNMENT CLERK.
The Finance Committee held a meeting
last night and elected Mr.. William III. Will
liams assessment clerk to succeed Mr..
Carlton Mccarthy who has resigned TO ac-
cent position with the Old Dominion
Building and Loan Association. The APP
pointment takes effect to-day.
POLICE coMMTTEE.
The Police Committee last night held
their monthly meeting.
Mr.. Henry Vance was chosen as ianitor
for the Second police station TO fill the
vacancy caused by tue resignation of Mr..
John Murphy.
A resolution offered by Mr.. Burke was
recommended TO the Council. 1t provides
that the sum of $1,000 be appropriated 10
purchase a horse and patroLwagon, and
that the Board Of Police Commissioners be
required 10 equip and maintain the same.
The estimate of the expenses for the de-
partment for this year is sg7. .222.50. The
Finance Committee will be asked to appro-
pirate this amount.
OTHER COMMITTEES.
The Committee on Electric Light met
and audited their monthly payroll.
The Committee ON Health did not have
a uuOrum
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-01
WHO Is MRS. WINSLOW2

Asth,s question Is frequently asked, We win sins
piysay thatshe 10 o lady who for upwards Of forty
years has untiringiy devoeed her time and tai
ents "a female Physician and Nurse. prtnct
pally among children. shs has especially stu
died the constitution and wants q this numerous
class and. as result Of ths effort and practical
knowledge, Obtained In q lifetime spent -
nurse and physician, she has compounded
Soothing syrup for children testhing. 10 ope.
rates like msgic-giying ross and health, sndh
moreover sure 10 regulate the bowels. In con.
sequence OF this article, brx winsiow 10 boom.
ing world reno wned a. o bcuefactor Of her racs.
children certainly DO Rus UP and nless hsr; %.
pecially IL this the case In ths city. Vast guam
:itIcs OF the Soothing Syrup arc DAILY sold and
used here. We think Mrs. Winslow has immor.
taiizsd her name BY this invaluable article, and
we sincerely believe thousands OF children have
been saved from an early grave By 10 timely
use, and that millions yet unborn Will share ~
benefits and unite In calling her blessed No
MOTHER las discharged her duty 10 her suffering
little one. In our opinion. until she has sivon is
tho benefit OF Mrs. winsiow's Soothing syrup.
Try Il, mothers. TRY r. xow.-LadtsS vfst1oy. Ne1
York city. sold by ali drusgistA Twonsy-dvo
cents bottle. nDsoo
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-01
Personals and Briefs.
Judge f. r. Farrar is in the city.

Judge +. r. Farrar is in the city.
Mr.. T. X. Farley, who has been i'll, IS
now much improved.
The February term OF the City Circuit
Court will begin next Monday at III a. NJ.
Mr.. John G.. Scott, who is studying at
the University of Virginia, has returned
home for medical treatment
Rev. X. II. Pitt. who has been indisposed
for several days, will be able to fill his
pulpit at Venable-Street church tomorrow.
Mr.. Charles +. Gardner and Miss Ellen
T. Casey were married Thursday afternoon
by Bishop Van de Vyver. The couple left
for the North Immediately after the cere-
mony.
Major ]. W. Johnston, third vice-presi-
dent of the Richmond and Danville Rail-
road Company, returned to Washington
YESTERDAY after visit of several days to
Richmond.
SYLVIA Jones (colored). supposed by her
friends TO be one hundred and five years of
age. formerly of Charles City county, died
Yesterday at her home on the Fairfield road
in Henrico county.
During the month just, ended l22 deeds
were recorded in the clerks Office OF the
Henrico County Court, and marriage
licenses were issued to eight white and
four colored couples.
Mr.. George f. Styll, superintendent OF
the money-order division of the post-ofi1ce,
Yesterday turned over his books and ac--
counts to his successor, Mr.. Snyder, and
retired. He was good officer and by his
popular manners made himself public
favorite.
At the Danville shops in Manchester yes
terday Mr.. w. q. Freeman celebrated the
attaining of his freedom, and was the re-
ciplent OF many congratulations. lie Is
son of the late well-kDown master me-
chanic, W. G. Freeman. and nephew OF
Mr.. Thomas ". Gentry.
The Richmond Grays will celebrate
Washington's birthday with concert and
benaues at Sanger Hall Friday night, Feb
ruary 2ist, at 8 O'clock. The Committee of
Arrangements are Captain q. GRAY Bos--
sieux. Lieutenant James ii. Gibbs, and
Messrs. II. l.. Rees, John Steinbrecker, and
John Dudley.
Mrs. L. A. Leary, of Twenty-first street,
gave a progressive-euchre party on Wednes-
day night and was assisted by Miss Annie
Bailey, and the following others were
present: Misses Josie Grace, Annie Per-
kins, Jennie Fowlkes, Katie O'Donnell,
Annie and Katie Carroll, ana Annie and
Katie Rankin; Messrs. ]. Apperson: II.
Seefrud, James Coates, Bennle Franklin,
T. Wesley, Nj. Rogers, q. Weisiger, W.
Boyd, and Bibbs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-01
THE HOG-lSLAND FLATS.
Mr.. Lcwis's Claim for Damages Being Con-
sidered.

Thesub-committee from the Senate ana
House Finance Committees held lengthy
session in the Senate chamber yesterday
afternoon considering the petition OF y.
r.. Lewis for damages sustained by him py
reason of the repeal of the act declaring
the Hog-Island flats open for the sowing
and planting of oysters.
Mr.. Lewis wants about $4,000 in. money
or other oyster-beds to reimburse him ior
his losses.
The matter has been under consideration
by the subcommittee for several days;,,
Yesterday afternoon Hon. w. w. Walker,
of Westmoreland, made quite lengthy
address, arguing to show that the fats are
within the bounds of Virginia. This IS an
important point to establish in order to de-
eide the force of Mr.. Lewis's claim: IL -
said the committee has heard considerable
testimony to show that the disputed rats
are solely in this State. During MI.
Walkers remarks he expressed himseh IN
favor of leasing out the oyster-beds OF the
Commonwealth at 81 per acre.
The committee adjourned without taxing
any action.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-01
TesVILLE.

The Y. M. c. A.-The Position OF POST
fCorrespondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
JANUARY 81, 1890.
An interesting meeting Of the young
men of this place was heidi in the rooms OF
the Young Mems Christian Association
last night, and the matter of raising
funds to secure Young Mems Chris
tian Association building for Char
lottesyIllo was discussed. Encouraging
speeches were made by Hon. James
u. Gordon, Mr.. George Perkins, and
others. The meeting decided TO appoint
q committee of ten young men, whose duty
It shall be to thoroughly canvass the young
men of this place and vicinity and secure
subscriptions from them for the above
building. When the young men of the
town have been thoroughly csnvassed then
an effort viii be made TO secure funds from
our business and professional men and
other citizens A home for the young men
is very much needed In Charlottesville.
The work of laying the foundation tor
the new Chesapeake and Ohio reception,
and baggage-rooms has been begun, and
the work viii be pushed forward Us soon
Is possible.
Rev. J. b. Turpin. who has been con
hned 70 his room for some days, Is able 70
be ont again.
The rssppointneat of Mn Mass + 8
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-01
U. S. CIRCUIT COURT.
STRAWBERRIES lNJuReD-FEARs FOR
OTHER TENDER VEGETATION.
-Gatiroads-Nstionai Board OF
Steamboat IDspcctors-Atisntio Dtvi-
sion, Knights OF Pythiss.
Correspondence OF the Richmond DIspsscn.l

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispascn-l
NORFOLK, January 81, 1890,
Judges Bond and Hughes were on tho
bench in the United States Circuit Court
to-day hearing peanut case-infringe-
nent on patent. The matter OF tho
English cotton buyers bringing contract
labor to this country in violation OF the
United States Revised Statutes was not De-
fore the court. but will come up later IN
the term If not tomorrow:
A number of the Methodist minister's or
Norfolk and Portsmouth will leave for
Richmond tomorrow morning, accom-
panying the remains of Mrs. Sally Reed,
wife of Rev. j. G. Reed. the presiding ell
der of the Norfolk district. Mrs. Reed
died at her home on North street, in Ports
mouth, yesterday. Shew from Fluvsnna
county.
The recent cold snap and heavy frosts
have had considerable damaging effect on
the strawberry of this section. as well
as other tender vegetation in tho truck
fields. The season is far advanced on the
among truckers is that the vigorous
portion of the winter will be in the early
spring.
Mr.. John Hargroves, of Portsmouth.
died in Washington yesterday from pneu-
MONA. He was gallant Confederate in
the Ninth Virginia, and was shot through
the breast in the charge Of Pickett's di-
vision at Gettysburg.
The railroads of this section are short of
locomotive engineers on account OF the
grippe.
. The clerks of Norfolk county have just
moved into handsome new ofice-building
Just erected in Portsmouth.
The National Board of Steamboat In
% ta1 IN mn
tour of inspection and will be in charge of
Commodore Marshall Parks. The board
will visit the life-saving station at Cape
Henry and other points. Several Govern
ment officials in Washington will join the
party. .
George Hodges (colored) was arrested
and committed to iail last night for steal
ing 5000 pounds of loose cotton from va
rious firms and selling it at the junk
stores.
The United States steamer Alliance was
to leave the yard on trial trip to-day to
Hampton Roads. IL is said she will not
sail from Hampton Roads before the 18th
instant.
Atlantic Division. Knights of Pythias,
has raised fund and is drilling for the
trip TO Milwaukee on tho occasion of the
meeting of the Supreme Lodge the World.
The divisions of both cities are going to
take part in the demonstration IN Suffolk
next week at the meeting of the Grand
Lodge.
The oldest man in Currituck county, N.
c., Mr.. r. b. Flora. died on Wednesday
night. He was ninety-eight years old and
prominent man of the county for many
years.
The electorial-board muddle seems as far
from settlement as ever. Mr.. Thorn declining
to serve and Mr.. Guy not having made
up his mind to accept the appointment.
There is still great dissatisfaction among
Democrats and may prove serious, many
think.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-01
The World's-Fair Bill.


ALBANY. N. Y, January 3l.-The Worlds
Fair bill conference committees agreed
to report back the bill to both houses
amended so as to strike out all of the
names of the additional commissioners not
residents of New York city. These names
include Lewis f. Payne, A. P. Boardman,
and Erastus Corning.
In the assembly the report OF the
World's-Fair conference committee was
non-concurred in by vote of-ayes, Al;
nays, 63.
In the Senate Mr.. Cantor moved to take
up the assembly World's-Fair bill and
pass 1t, but the motion was lost by the
vote of-ayes. 10; noes. IL. The Senate
then adjourned until next Monday night.
No one can now predict when the houses
can be brought to agree on World's-fair
bill. and the friends of New York are much
dircouraged.
Prominent members of the Legislature
last night telegraphed an account OF the
situation to the New York delegation in
Congress, and this morning a telegram
from Congressman Belden stated that the
majority of the New York congressional
delegation thought a grave mistake had
been made in attempting to change the
original bill,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-01

bridge street. and that the city had nam
tanned and KEEP. open sald trunk and discn
at ito own expense until the recent ~. -
the streets. when they were filed up
causing the back water and nuisance.
The Hastings Court has been enesgsu
for the last three days in the trial OF .ns
case Of George w. Mann agninst the ci,yx
Manchester for injuries sustained by ish-
ing in hole on the street left there wh,is9 s
replacing some ourbing. Judge .. W.
Gregory and Mr.. Meade Haskins are coun-
sci for the plaintiff and Judge William, m,.. :,
case will likely be finished to-day.
The original comedy-drama WonderiuL
Elixir of Life" was produced in l/earer
Hall last night and was witnessed by fair
house. The entertainment, which was
most creditable one, will be given again to-
night. i.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-01

Mr. President. having voted without
thinking. l sin paired with Mr.. Dudley,
of Franklin. lie would vote in favor OF
the bill and against IL.
Mr.. Blackstone asked to be excused
from voting, and Mr.. Hurt moved that the
request be granted. Mr.. Mcdonald object
ed. but the Senate voted TO excuse him.
Mr.. Little, when bis name was first
called. voted against the bill. but he sub
sequently changed his vote 10 Aye" on
from Fredericksburg did not think the
Legislature had the right TO repeaI the
charter, but coming from an important to-
bacco-growing section, whose people de-
sired the law annulled, he felt iInpelled TO
respond 20 their wishes.
On motion of Mr.. Hurt the Clerk was
directed to. communicate the passage of
the bill to the House this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-01
THE HILL CITY.
Suspected Of PoisoninG-A Street Rob
berry. Sc.
Especial tcieErnm 70 tho Dtspasch.l

berry. Sc.
tsrecisl telegram 70 tho Dispasch.l
LYScHpURo. VA. January 31.-The Board
of Trade of this city will give their ami
versary banquet at the Opera-House on
February 5th.
Flora Wade, suspected of poisoning
Samuel Tibbs, was arrested on the out
skirts of the city to-day aud lodged in jail.
She will make no statement in regard to
the case.
A telegram from Cumberland, Md, an
nounces the death this morning OF Hugh
Garland Meem. aged twenty-five. son OF
General John @. Meem. His remains Will
be brought to this city tomorrow and IN
tered in the Presbyterian cemetery,
James G.. Brooks, of this city. has re-
ceived letters patent on an ingenious de
vice for ventilating houses. 1t is folding
roof, which may be moved by means OF
pulleys and weights, completely uncover
ing the interior of the building. IT is par
ticularly useful for uncovering brick-kilns,
ice-houses, and barns.
STREET ROBBERY.
A white tramp snatched q watch from
the hands of young man. on Main street
this morning and escaped. His name Is
said 10 be Penny, and he halls from Alex
andria.
Measles are epidemic in many portions
OF Bedford county.
There seems to be heavy demand for
colored laborers in Southwest virginia.
Another carload passed through last night,
bound for that section.
Captain Il. W. Spindle, of Christians:
burg, has found very valuable deposit OF
zinc and brown hematite ore on his farm.
A BIG PURCHASE.
A syndicate has purched another large
body of land near Salem, for which they
paid $1,000 yesterday.
The Cooper trial is still proceeding very
quietly. and no danger from lynching Is
now apprehended.
II is reported here to-day that farmers in
some portions of Bedford county are plant
ing corn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-01
The pap-American Railway.

Colonel II. c. Parsons. Of the Natural
Bridge, was in the city yesterday, having
come down from Washington to appear be-
fore the Senate Committee on Roads in adj
vocacv of his bill to incorporate the Pan
American Railway Company, which was
passed by the house on Thursday. He
hoped to get the Senate Committee to take
the bill up in the afternoon. but in this lie
was not successful. The committee de-
cided. however, to hold a special session at
4 O'clock next Tuesday afternoon to hear
the matter.
Colonel Parsons returned to Washington
on the evening train.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-01

() Rain early In the forenoon
(s) Light drizZling rain ia the forenoon.
(sl Light drizzling rain in the forenoon.
(l) Light rain In tho latter part OF tho night
(5) Light rain In the forenoon.
O) Rain laio in the afternoon and night
CD Light rain az night
~ Drizzling rain most Of the day and night
(g) Drizziing rain in the forenoon.
Q0) Light rain al night.
az Light rain in the forenoon.
ar Ligh rain for several hours, beginning at
10 O'Clock A. ".
C3l Rain at night
Rainfall for the month, 1.3i inches The mea-
surements were takon in a United States signal
service machine.
Ii will be observed that rain fell on thirteen
days Of tho month There were six other days
On which the shy was overcast but no rain fell
In the table below will be found the
mean temperature and the amount of rain
fall during the month of January for the
mast eleven wears:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-01
AUCTION SALES fHIs DAx.

RICHMOND BAZAAR, 10 A. H., horses, mules
&C.; II A. NJ, d-hsnd phsetons, busgisS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-01
HE PLEADED GUILTY
or tho Attempt to Assassinste Bishop
Whitaker.
fBy telegraph to the Dispatcu.I


PHILADELPHIA. January 3l.--David Alex
ander, who tried to assassinate Bishop
Whitaker on Sunday evening last, pleaded
guilty this morning before Judge Arnold.
DIR. Andrews, of the county prison, testi-
fed that Alexander was sane on every sub
iect except that of prohibition. When
asked by the Judge what he had to say,
Alexander rose an addressing the Court,
said: Il always thought that the Church
was supposed to help and support poor
widows and orphans, and when o man, q
minister of the Church. openly denounces
prohibition, /. as Christian, consider it q
vile and base crime; but when a man
ranks so high as the bishop l think. he is
guilty of q very vile crime indeed and
a hindrance to the Church instead of a
support. They speak of the increase OF
the good cause and the Church, but when q
bishop Is allowed 10 openly and publicly
denounce prohibition, / think it shows
great decrease"
Sentence was deferred.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-01
Visit of New England Press.

To he Editor Of ne DtsDdtch:


To the Editor Of he DisDdlch:
A recent movement has been started by
the President Of the Virginia Press Asso-:
citation. looking to visit next spring OF
the members OF the New England Press
Association to our State. and everything
now points to the elimination OF tho
movement in the greatest success.
think that the benefits and good re-
suits of such meeting and intermingllng
of the editors of the great papers. OF New
England and Virginia are beyond compu-
tation. From such n meeting in the inter:
change of views that will take place will
90 forth an influence and power that will
shed the beneficent light of the true and
good all over this broad and beautiful
land. But without going into discussion
of the merits of this matter. all
of which should be apparent without
argument, may | not ask through
your columns that the press and the peo,.
pie OF the State stand by and uphold and
sustain the Press Association OF Virginia
in this movement that is destined to do so
much incalculable good not only the grand
"Old Dominion" and our own Sunny
South" but to our whole grand common
country j. W. ID.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-01
The Public Library.

At the banquet given by the Typothetn
a few weeks ago committee consisting OF
DIR. Thomas Nelson Page, Mayor Ellyson,
DIR. Curry. Mr.. w. Ellis Jones, and Mr.. G.
G.. Baughman was appointed to suggest q
plan for the establishment of public Ii
brary in Richmond.
These gentlemen met Yesterday in DIR.
Pages Office and talked the matter over,
ana decided TO invite several leading citi-
Zens TO meot with them and advise as TO
tho best means of providing this much
needed institution for our people.
Another meeting will be held probably
next week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-01

Long As postmistress Of the Charlottesville
Office was generally expected here. and her
appointment viii give general satasfaction
70 her many friends.
Mrs. Long was appointed .poetmistrees
second term, aud has held tho once con-
tinuously since then.
There were several applicants for the
Office here, but Mrs. Long came out the
winner.
DIR. w. G.. Rogers, one Of our prominent
physicians. is quite sick. DR.. Rogers nrst
became victim to 10 grippe, which after
ward developed into the pneumonia.
Miss Hinton. of Petersburg, IS in the
city, visiting her sister. Mrs. W. j. Fickiin.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-01

funny situations and humorous complica-
tions. Like all comedies OF ITS class, 1t has
little or nc plot, and is merely success
sion Of entertaining bits Of humor. It was
presented in en- acceptable manner. Messrs.
Mortimer and Wood developing very clev-
erly its comic features. Several songs were
introduced, the Irish songs Of Mr.. Harry
Stanleigh seeming to especially please the
audience. His clever singing of Down
Went McGinty," won double encore.
Larking" will be repeated at matinee
this afternoon and tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-01
Death of Mrs. Rebecca A. Grubbs.

Mrs. Rebecca A. Grubbs. widow OF
Peter w. Grubbs, died last night at
her residence. Gil east Leigh street, in the
seventy-third yeaxof her age. She was
daughter of Nathaniel G. Lipscomb, OF
Merry Oaks, Hanover county, noted inn
keeper in his day. -,
Deceased had been in bad health for
some time. She leaves only two children,
Mr. John L. Grubbs and Mrs. Victoria Q.
Lipscomb.