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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-27
FROM THE DAN.
a Runaway Match-Painful Accident
Prevented a Serious Row.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.


DANyuLE, VA. February 26.-On Sunday
last Miss Maude Gardner, daughter Of
BENJAMIN Gardner, Esq. Of Pittsylvania
county. and Mr.. Archer Vernon went to
Kentuck church and while the cOngrega-
tion were worshipping got into buggy
and drove 10 Milton, \. c., and were mar
ricd. 1t was runaway match, and the re-
markable part of II is that about twenty
year, ago the parents of the bride were
married under the same circumstances.
They attended church at Kcntuck on Sun
day. slipped away while III church, drove
TO Milton, and were married.
organized here, with F.. II. Miller Us presi-
dent. The company purchased suburban
property, which IL will at once improve.
Butler DOdson (cOlored), an emplOye at
X. |. AndersonS d Co.'S woodward, had
three Of his fingers cut of to-day while
saving wood.
james Howard. a colored voodoo doctor,
was arrested here to-day for practlclng
medicine without a license. He was ar,
rested on complaint Of John Fry, who said
Howard had come to see his wite while she
was sick. He told her she was " conlured, y
and that nothing but his medicine could
cure her. He was jailed in default OF the
payment Of a fine.
The stockholders of the Danyille Savings
Bank. Loan and Investment Company met
to-day and adopted charter which will at
once be sent TO the Legislature 10 was
shown by the report of the committee that
S2l2. 900 had already been subscribed with
the prospect OF other subscriptions which
will run the amount of capital stock up to
$500. 600. The company bids fair to ac-
complish great results for Danyllle.
News comes here from Reidsyille, n. g.,
that on yesterday Mr.. Chapple, manager OF
A. II. Motle's factory. slapped negro boy
for some impudent language. He turned
his back and walked away, when Richard
Penn. brother Of the boy. drew a knife and
rushed at Nr. Chapple. Other negroes were
proposing TO Join Penn, when Mr Nichols;
another manager, drew pistol and held
the negroes at bay, thus preventing Sc
rIOus row.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-27
CITY Circuit Court.

In this court Yesterday the jury in the
case of SteinInitz rs the Richmond Union
Passenger Railway Company (which was
favor of the defendant.
THIS was an action for damages IN the
sum Of $1,000 for injuries alleged to have
been sustained 10y plaintiff while riding on
one of the defendant company cars; HIS
having come in contact with some passing
me case of b. u. Chalkley rs. the City
of Richmond for $4,000 damaGesto leather
in the basement of his store on Thirteenth
street from water from q defective sewer
was next taken up. and was pending when
the court adjourned for the day; Messrs.
McGuire d Elicit are counsel Tor the
plaintiff and Mr.. c. '. Meredith represents ;
HE city. The question is whether the city
- liable. il being claimed that, this old
culyert belongs to the State and not the
municipality.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-27
application. The drawing spoken OF IN
the Herald is a study for aprojected chufch
in this city.

application. The drawing spoken OF IN
the Herald is q study for projected church
In this city.
About l:30 P. NJ. yesterday as Key. Dr.
j. William Jones and Mr.. B. r. Johnson
were driving down Main street in the
buggy Of the latter one of the wneeis
broke near the corner of Twelfth street.
Both gentlemen were thrown out, Dut
neither was injured.
Lieutenants Stevens and Mott (both OF
whom are Virginians). of the United states
army, and Captain Carlton MCCARTHY
made speeches at the Howitzers' banquet
night before last. Lieutenant Stevens ~ a
son Of General Stevens. who laid on many
Of the Notifications around Richmond.
General John X. Cooke acknowledges the
receipt Of two dozen pillow cases sent TO
the Soldres' Home BY Mrs. Evans, No. l2li
Twenty-frst street. Washington. Mrs.
Evans IS the wife of Frank ID. Evans, form
erly of Norfolk. OF Company K. OF the sixth
Virginia infantry. and brother of Nr. A.
G. Evans. Of Manchester.
Mr. L. c. Mable. a well-known locomotive
engineer. formerly of Lexington, Va, now
OF Richmond. has secured patent for q
spark-arrester and extension front for loco
motives. II is an ingenious arrangement by
which smoke, sparks, cinders, aud dust are
taken from the smoke-stGck and delivered
into a receptacle under the engine.
Hon. II. II. Downing. delegate from
Warren county. yesterday afternoon gave
a lunch TO Colonel John Bell Bigger and
the committee clerks of the House.
Speaker Cardwcll, Messrs. Joynes, Flood.
and Curtis. We're also present. II was an oc-
caslon enlvened by wine and Wit and
Il
pirate to the near close of the legislative
SnaaInn-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-27
The Primary Plan.

Suggestions are needed TO simplify and
expedite the counting Of the ballots on
the night OF the primary election.
Two wears ago some of the judges were
on duty about forty hours.
There Is no necessity for this. Arrange
ments ought 10 be made 10 complete the
count by u o'clock Of the night Of the day
of the primary.
Men who have TO keep agoing for two
days and two nights can't be very accu-
rate.
The way 10 do is TO divide the labor. To
accomplish this several plans can be pro-
posed. Certainly 1t is possible TO get one
that is preferable TO the present, which
throws the chief labor upon three tired
ont men. At the last municipal primary
the help of citizens other than the judges
and clerks was allowed and provided for,
but 1t was not sufficient
We should do better this time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-27

a day or two requesting him TO appo'n.a ~
inspector Of meat for Manchester unuoii
the law recently enacted by the Uehc'"'
Assembly. ~
The candidates for the Office GRE D. "
Holt and Z. o. Angel. MIL
The military fair opened at Leader bali
last night. The members Of the ChestsI-
field Troop. for the benefit ofwhich neWly,,
formed organization the entertainment
is given, were present in full dress-un,ii
form, and they were greatly enconrage1
by the liberal attendance. The Richinonu
Blues gave an exhibition drill in full dress.
and an attractive musical programme Was
presented.
1t will be ascertained in few Gays
whether primary election will be held 20
nominate Democratic candidates for the
city officers whose terms begin July ISL
The election takes place IN May. II Is IN
derstood that there will be several candi-
dates for the Office Of Commonwealth 5
Attorney.
Mr.. W. A. Brooks and Miss Laura II.
Puckett. of this city. were married Iues-
dav night at $3.50 O'Clock at the house OF the
brides parents. on Sixth street, by Rev. W.
A. LaughOn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-27

thereafter from time TO time to increase
the issue Of stock OF either class To such
amount "a may be authorized bv a majority
of the stockholders Of said company at any
general or special meeting thereof pro-
vided, however. that in said majority vote
there shall be n majority Of each class of
stock actually issued
Z. Any company or cOmpanios chartered
by tho State of Virginia that may be
merged and consolidated into the said
Atlantic-Coast Railway Company snail bo
held and taken 20 have thereby released
any and all exemption from taxation bv the
state of Virginia, but neither said company
nor companies. nor the property thereof,
which may by said consolidation become
the property of the Atlantic-C Coast Railway
Company, shall be liable TO any county or
municipal taxation from which, by the
terms OF its charter or otherwise, IL is now
exempt.
8. All taxes due TO this Commonwealth
by the sad Atlantic-COast Railway Com
pany shall be paid in lawful money of the
United States and not in coupons.
Q. This act shall be in force from its pas
sage.
The Hon. J. T. Ryan, chairman of the
House Committee on Roads, notified Presi-
dent Scott that the committee would meet
for the consideration of this bill at 800 this
morning.
IN THg sRSATF.
This bill was introduced in the Senate
yesterday by Mr.. Loyensten. and will be
considered by the Senate Committee on
Roads this afternoon.
The Petersburg Railroad.
Yesterday morning quite a number OF
gentlemen holding stock IN the Petersburg
aud Weldon Railroad Company held meet
ing to take such action as will, IN the event
OF any legislation, protect their interests.
Mr.. John l.. Williams was called 10 the
chair, and Colonel X. l.. Maury was made
secretary.
A COMMITTEE.
On motion the Chair was empowered 10
appoint committee Of three from the
stockholders 20 look after the interests Of
the minority stockholders Of the company.
The Chair appointed under this resolu-
tion Dr. Francis 7. Willis Mr.. Beverley B.
Munford, aud Mr.. Charles f.. Workman,
Sr.
DR.. Willis expressed his entire sympathy
in the move, but asked 10 be relieved from
serving upon the committee. whereupOn
the Chair appointed Colonel II. l.. Maury.
~ THE POOL.
II was stated that seven tentbs Of tho
stock of tins company was in n pool. and
voted rs majority Of the holders of the
pool-stock might direct. and rs the hold
cr- OF a majority of the pool-stock also
held a majority Of the stock IN the other
roads which were 10 form part Of the
new system. 1t was but right that the bill
should carefully guard tho rights Of the
minority.
a gentleman prominent in the move
mont said to Dtpotch reporter There
is no cIcdG7ned on the subject. We do not
appreheud that anything will be done to
l.
stockholders in any Of the companies af-
fected"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-27
/, DOWNTOWN MERCHANT

n having passed several slecpless nights%
disturbed by tho agoniss and cries OF ssufier-
ing child, aud becoming convinced that hkS
wINsLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP was just the
article needed, procured a supply for tho child
On reaching home and ecquaintins bis wife WIN
what hc had done she refused 10 have II admin
istered To tho child. she was strongly In fsvoP
Of Homeopathy. That night tho child passodin In
suffering and tho parents without sleep ks-
turning homo tho day following tho fsther
found the baby still worse. and while coniens-
plating another sleepless night tho mothes
stepped from the room " attend 70 some do
mestic duties and left tho father with the child
During her absence he administered poruoa
Of the Soothing syrup 70 tho baby and sAid
nothing. That night all hands slept well, ana
the little fellow awoks in tho morning brisns
and happy The mother was delighted with thP
sudden and wonderful change, and, although AZ
hrst offended at tho deception prseticod upon
her, has continued To use the Syrup and suner-
ing, crying babies and restless nights have disap-
peared. A single trial Of tho syrup never zee
failed 10 relieve tho bsoy and overcome the pre-
judices Of the uother Sold BY III druggists "
cents a bottle. fesoeoo
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-27
MEAT-lNSPECTiON LAW.
Senate Committee Unanimously Vote for
It's Repeal.

At the meeting OF the Senate Committee
on General Laws yesterday morning hr;
Stubbs's bill 10 repeal the recently -enacteu
meat-inspcctiOn law came up for consldera1
ton and by a unanimous vote was reporteu
favOrably.
There was no discussion whatever; but
"a soon a. the bill was reached SEVERN
members said report it" and the paper
was 50 endorsed by the Clerk.
THE BILL EEGRossED.
When the committees were called for
their morning reports Mr.. Stubbs sent up
this bill and later in the day he called II up
out Of its order with view 10 having u
made q special order for 8 o'clock IasI
night.
Direction was raised to this. but it was
agreed to vote on the engrossment OF the
measure without debate, and 1t was thus
advanced 49, noes, 10.
SPECIAL ORDER TO-DAY.
Mr.. Stubbs wanted to suspend the rules
and pass the bill at once, but this was OBJ
iected TO. and at the suggestion OF Mr.
Moore il was passed by and made the spe-
cial order for TO-DAY at l O'Clock, when IL
comes up on its passage.
There will doubtless be some speech
making TO-DAY unless the pending question
is ordered As soon as the special order IS
called for.
PRESENTED II THE HOUSE.
In the House Mr. J. +. Mason presented
the following repeating act, which was ap-
propriatcly referred
Eca cnncfcd bu The General Assembly Of Vir-
o1,iG. That an act entitled anact 20 prevent
the selling Of unWholesome meats, ap-
proved February ~, 1890, be, and Is hereby,
repealed.
passage.
TIE DISTANCE.
Although the inspection bill was lengthi-
" discussed IN the committees and on the
floor Of both houses before it passed. the
members do not now agree as to Its proyl-
sions. Especially is this so as regards the
distance beyond which meat cannot be
shipped 10 the Virginia markets without
being subjected 10 inspection. IL may
therefore, be well 20 quote the first section
of the bill. which provides " that It shall
not he lawful 10 offer for sale within the
limits of this State any fresh meat Cbeef.
veal, or mutton) which shall have been
slaughtered 100 miles or over from the
place at which it is offered for sale. until
and except it has been inspected and ap-
proved as hereinafter provided
yIFws or ME-. DOWNING.
Bruce, tHc hINhHouu tvlI'~pOhu'HV
Of the Norfolk LoigG. says: | lad a long
chat this afternoon with 4ir. Downing, of
Warren. who is the author of the meat
inspection measure. He insists that the
law is a good one, and should not be re-
pealed. A. 10 the cOnstitutIOnality of tho
law. Mr.. Downing IS confident that it will
stand the test Of the courts. 1t was drawn
bv himself and Nr. Holmes Conrad, OF VIM
chester. and Is modelled after the LOuisi-
ana slaughtcr-house law, which attracted
so much attention some years ago. and
which the United States Supreme Court
decided was valid.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-27
Parade of Cavalry.

The Stuart Horse Guards, Chesterfield
Troop, and members of the Henrico Troop
paraded some of the principal streets Of
Richmond and Manchester yesterday af-
ternoon and had a drill in Chesterfield just
a short way beyond the Manchester corpo-
rate limits.
The three commands formed fne-look-
ing body of cavalry and attracted great
deal OF attention where they went along.
The newly-formed Chesterfield Troop was
especially complimented on the soldierly
bearing of its members. That body came
over &c. escort its guests to Swansboro'
where the drill WAS had.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-27
D,,.s Agent Arrested and Discharged.

On Monday Inspector Smith, OF H. u
Dnn's Mercantile Agency. arrived IN the
city M and proceeded to inspect the otilce OF OF
10 Richmond agency. Upon examination
Of AGENT Albaughs accounts he discovered
What he considered a shortage of s25l- =,
MIR. Smith. after consultation WIN ms
attorney and Commonwealth s-A.loineS
Spotswood. swore out two warIans, asattIse .ha
Md Mr. AiS@Ssn nf ssspceant Cosby and officer Fin
neosn. ,,eo % Of the Second police district, who
arrested Albaugh yesterday afternoon at
'NL Last st'll night at the Second police station
rnss;ce CTntchfeld examinedt the witnesses
in the case, and the accused was discharged {, Z,
,,non ~ on the advice of the Commonwealths
Attorney.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-27
THE NEWS OF MANCHESTER.
Death of Rev. Mr.. Robinson-The Military
Fair-Personal, &C.

Intelligence was received in Manchester
yesterday of the death on Tuesday night IN
Chesterfield near Petersburg Of MIR. VII
liam NJ. Robinson, one of the best-known
citizens of the county. and who was well
known in this city, where he had great
many friends.
The deceased was the father of Mr.. W.
l.. Robinson, superintendent of the Old
Dominion Cotton-Mills, of Manchester; ;
DIR. G. V. Robinson. of Petersburg DR..
John Robinson. of Norfolk, and Messrs.
Milton. f. S.. Everett L., and Walter M.;
and Misses Callie and Addie Robinson. OF
Chesterfield.
Several weeks ago the deceased, who
was in his sixty-ninth year, was attacked
with paralysis, and after that his health
was very bad. and his friends knew that
death was but question of short while.
A petition will be presented to Judge
John II. Ingram, Of the Hastings Court. In
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-27
WHO'S WILSON,
An Alleged Criminal whose Case is Un-
known Here.

In the New York Herald Of yesterday the
following special was published from
Seattle. Washington State:
A young man named I. G.. Wilson, en-
ployed as an operator in the Western Union
telegraph office here, failed 10 appear for
duty this morning. Investigation as 20
the cause led 10 sensational Developments.
A deputy sheriff had arrived from Virginia
with requisition on Governor Ferry by
the Governor Of Virginia for the young
mans arrest on q charge of betraying grl
in Richmond.
Wilson since his arrival here has be-
come engaged 10 prominent young lady
of this city. He WAS warned of the oifi-
GERS approach and has skipped TO British
Columbia. The crime for which the. young
man IL wanted is Of old standing. He was
arrested in Colorado, but was released on
h1Jeas corpus. The ruined girls father Is
bound to bring him to justice
A. far a. could be ascertained last night
there has been no such operator here as L.
q. Wilson within tho past ten years. At
the police stations the officers were utterly
ignorant Of any such case.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-27
Washington Notes.
fBy telegraph TO tho Dispatch.l J

10y V'oBt"ph W wv N''Pt'-'"
WAsHISGTos. February 26-Bond Offer
ings to-day. 500, 900 of 4l3's at 1919. All ac-
cepted.
The President to-day nominated 10 be
census supervisors: Vlrginia-George A.
Riyercomb, Fourth district; MlsHsslppi-
Garfield $. McMilin. Fourth district.
Tho Appropriations Committee of the
House has completed the urgent deficiency
appropriation bull, and it will be reported
to the House BY Mr. Henderson, Of Iowa,
and called up at the first opportunity:
The bill makes u total appropriation OF
e23, ,G5O. .213, Of which she principal item Is
S2I, ,59s ,s34 for pensions under the Mexican
war and "lSl2" pension bills. Another
large item is S2OO,OOO for witness fees III
United States courts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-27
THE HILL CITY.
A Lot of Notes Gathered from the South
west,
Especial telegram 10 ,ns Dispa.ch.l

Especial telegram 20 ,ns Dispa.ch.l
LYNcHBURa. Va, February ga heavy
wind and rain-storm prevailed here last
night. The roof Of the hospital az the city
almshOuse was blown off. and fencing all
over the city suffered seriously. Across
the river in Madison several buildings were
unroofed and one party had seven bee
gums blown away. Hail Of large size Is re-
ported TO have fallen in the country. Re
ports from New River are 10 the effect that
the freshet in that section is disastrous.
The Norfolk and Western Railroad Com
pany has issued orders TO agents to sell no
tickets 10 stations along that DIVISION;
The directors Of the GlamorPsn Iron
Works have presented their foreman OF the
machne-shOps. Charles E. Jones, with an
elegant gold-headed cane as mark OF es-
TEEN for skilful management OF the WORKS.
PURCHASE.
The Norfolk and Western railroad yester-
dav purchased thirty acres of ground on
the suburbs of Bristol, for which they
maid Sl2OOO. A northern syndicate has
placed 900 900 in cash in the hands OF an
agent at Bristol 20 purchase land on which
to erect improvements.
A RAILROAD RUMoR.
It is rumored here to-day that the Nor
folk and Western railroad has purchased
the South Atlantic railroad, which runs
from Bristol to Big-Stone Gap.
A movement is on foot to start a Sl0O, 900
cotton-mill in Wytheyille. Nearly all the
stock has been taken.
J.E. Vaughan, a poultry-raiser of Gray
son county. has a turkey OF the bronze
species that weighs thirty-eight pounds.
A large number of fine cattle are being
carried through to northern markets from
Grsyson county.
SNOW.
Snow three inches deep fell in all the
Southwest counties Saturday night.
Alarge paper-bag factory will be started
IN Roanoke with capital stock OF
800, 600.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-27
Tn. Question SIN Is. who Gets the Girl ?

respectively twenty and twenty-one, sons
of prosperous farmers in Northampton
township, near Akron. Ohio. fell in love
with the same girl. The two men werd
warm friends, but decided 10 settle the
matter in the prize-riug. John Zimmer-
man and Jonas Henry we're chosen as
seconds and ring was pitched at a char
coal-burner's camp in Bil mans Wood.
Forty-two rounds with bare knuckles were
fought under Marquis Of Queensberry
rules. The fight lasted nearly two hours.
Both men were severely punished and the
fight was declared draw. rs the princl-
pals were unable TO continue.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-27
Lunch. Dinner, and Supper.

Those who wish 20 aid n good CAUSE and
get the value OF their money would do
well 10 give the ladies Of the Young Ladies'
Missionary Society Of the Gracs-Street
Baptist church call,to-dsy az Kaufman a
Co. s old stand, on Broad street between
Fourth and Fifth.
Lunches will be served from 1 20 3 p.
NJ, dinner at r. ~, and supper from TO
II r. NJ. Refreshments Of all kinds will
be served by the fair ladies and they desire
the patronage Of their friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-27
Good Work of the Centenary Ladies.

The young ladies of Centenary church
have undertaken 10 raise a fund for the
erection of chapel for their mission Sun
day school as ITS present quarters ut the
corner of Leigh and Kinney streets are en-
school.
So they will have at No. lo7 east Broad
street this evening and tomorrow FRIDAY
evening Gypsy Camp" and japanese
Booth" to which they invite their friends
ana the pubic; They promise 70 show
fancy, crafty the curious. and satisfy the
hungry
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-27

Judge Wexford. of the City Circuit
Court. yesterday granted a charter % the
Crystal Ice Company. the objects Of which
are 10 manufacture, buy, and sell ice, and
10 buy, store, and sell meats, fruits, and
other table-goods. In other words, to act
as a cold-stOrage company.
The capital stock is 10 be not less than
$50. 900 nor more than 100000.
The principal Office is 10 be in Richmond.
The officers are: John Pope, president
Thomas +. JeIries, vice-president; c. d.
Wingfield, secretary aud treasurer and
the above and Lewis Ginter and Howard
Swineford are the directors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-27
Hnnter,A-Irland Bill.

The report in the Dispdtca OF ; yes .etGay terin,
that the House had passed the o,ii taAin
dhdipg nbpne' # to Spotsylvania was somewhat
Sua,ns ;nHnrrset IT The act did pass, but after
,hSorrSp'' niSoroTs feht by Mr.. Mason, Of King ms
Gsoree. 01Df for Reconsideration which was t&e Gp
posed by Messrs. Rowe and M hadsln, ,Sa n,at use
Rnmse reeonsidered the vote and the mat
ter was postponed. .ho hill, comes mn
By an agreement when the oN' 0oD-'' "p
:. lii loo dismissed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-27
Williamsburg Dots.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatcn.l
Will AMsnIrRn. Va. FebruarY %. 1870.

INVII'sVTIIIVIII -" E''7''
WILLIAMSBURG. Va, February 26, 1890.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bathurst ID. Peachy have
returned from their bridal tour. They
visited Washington and Baltimore, return
ing rlH Old Point. The happy pair are at
present stopping at the residence Of Colo
mel Randolph Harrison. Mr.. Peachy be-
sides being a member OF the local bar Is
gulars.
Major John 4. Henley has not yet re-
turned from Philadelphia. where he IS in
attendance upon his son. Mr.. Alborn Hem
ley, who il down with an attack of IN
hammatory rheumatism.
The register of the deaths of Bruton
Parish Episcopal church. covering the
period from 1862 10 1889, has recently been
discovered in one of the very old houses
in fnNn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-27
Troops to Visit Richmond.

ANNAPOLIS. Mp, February 26.-Permis-
sion has been granted the organizations of
the Maryland National Guard desiring to
participate IN the ceremonies connected
with the unyeiling Of the Lee statue IN
Richmond. Va, on the 10Th of May to
leave the State for that purpose.