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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21
RulLDlNG ENTERPRISES.
Good Progress on the Masonic Tempie-To
Change "A Store.

Mr.. Gott, Of Baltimore, the architect
of the Masonic Temple being erected at
the corner of Broad and Adams streets,
was in the city yesterday. and in com
pany with the Building Committee spent
some time inspecting the structure. Mr.
Burton. the contractor, was not IN the
CITY. but was represented by en- agent
Mr. Gott expressed great satisfaction
with the progress made, and said that the
work was being well done and in entire
accord with the plans. He had not been
here before for some time, and was graft
fed to find things progressing SO well.
HOSTING THE GIRDER.
For the last three weeks some eight or
ten men have been employed lifting to
its proper place one of the two AZ, GOO
pound iron girders that will support the
third floor OF the building.
The girder is about fifty feet long,
about SIX feet high, something less than
foot thick. and the sheets of which it is
made are fastened together by very
strong bolts. The immense iron is ele-
waited by the blocking process, and rests
on pens built of short timbars. 1t will
take about week yet to get the hrst
one to its proper height.
THE LEVY BUILDING.
The Levy building, Eleventh and
Main streets, now occupied by Levy a
Davis, is soon to be remodelled and
fitted mp in a very handsome manner for
Messrs. A. Saks & Co., who have leased
it for term of years.
The plans for the extensive improve
ments to he made were prepared by
CAPTAIN Dimmock, and several con-
tractors are figuring on the job, which
Will cost somewhere in the neighborhood
of $4,000.
PULLING DOWN THE MANSION.
The work of pulling down the old
Allan mansion, corner Fifth and Main
streets, has been commenced, and hand
some stores will probably be erected on
the site of the historic building. The
small shops on the lot upon which the
house stands have already beenremoved.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21

II your Back aches or you are all worn out,
good for nothing, II IL general debility. Browns
Iron bis.crs wili euro you, mako you strong,
cleanse your liver, and give good appetite
tones the nerves.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21
An Esrlr Morning Runaway.

This morning about o'clock the horse
hitched to the coupe of Mr.. John X:
Monntcastie took fright at Sixth and
Main streets and dsrtsd down The hill
~ far - Xcscss piano-store. vhere the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21
Sale of w. l.. Scott's Horses.

New YORK, November 20.--At the
sale Of ex-CongressmaD William l..
SCOTS race horses to-day Bolero, two
year-old, by Rayon Dor, out Of All
Hands-Round, was sold to Philip Dwyer
for s35, 900. Banquet, full brother OF
Tea-Tray, was knocked down to Michael
Dwyer for SG, 100.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21

order was restored the depositors were
admitted in squads Of fifteen.
OFFERS OF AID DECLINED.
The president OF the bank had offers
OF assistance to-day from kindred organi-
za,ions. They were respectfully de-
clined, the reply being that there was
enough cash on hand to meet the run.
Mr.. Quintard said that it would take at
least a week to settle up with those
already in line to-day. There is no
known reason for the run except that
ignorant foreign depositors became dis
trlIstful
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21
Phnlins,s DIgcstihle Cocoa

produces feeling Of lightness and buoyancy 40
against that OF wcighL headache, and depres-
siou, 80 common with tho ordinary cocoas. Your
druggist aud grocer have u.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21

you can'ttake "A vacation take bot
tie OF A. b. G. Tonic, which will do you
moro good.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21

Special rates via Chesapeake and Ohio
to the grand lot drawing November 2itn
at Big Island, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21

Hotels don't make much money this
season. Bosrders are taking A. B. G.
Tonic.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21
FAILURE IN PHILADELPHIA.
Barker Brothers g. CO., Stockholders, Go
by the Board.
by telegraph to tho Dispatch.l


by the Board.
fBy telegraph to tho Dispatch.l
PHILADELPHIA, PA, November 90
The failure OF Barker Brothers & Co.,
bankers and brokers, was announced on
the Stock Exchange this afternoon. The
firm is composed of Abraham and Whar-
ton Barker. The firm at l O'Clock
stopped receiving deposits at their offices
at Fourth and Chestnut streets, and at
] :l5 o'clock the doors we're closed. The
members Of the firm refused to make
any explanation Of their troubles. The
firm has of late been doing very little
business through the Stock Exchange.
An assignment has been made to Edward
Mellar, who is son-in-law OF Wharton
Barker.
UNPROFITABLE RAILROAD INVESTMENTS.
The failure has been caused largely by
various Improbable railroad investments.
Barker Brothers & Co. were identified
with q number Of railroad schemes which
prudent fnanciers and capitalists avoid
ed, and when the money stringency came
they found it impossible to realize upon
them. Among tho railroad securities
with which the firm were identified IN
recent years were Ohio and North
western Oregon Pacific, San Antonio
and Aransas Pass, and Charleston,
Cincinnati and Chicago-all of which
have drawn heavily upon the resources
Of the barkers. Wharton Barker was
president OF the Finance Company OF
Htr0ntnr Of Tho
Investment Company of Philadelphia,
of which latter company he was former
ly vice president Just before tue
Barkers' suspension was announced to-
day meetings of tho directors Of these
companies were called, apparently with
haste. What action was taken by the dl-
rectory of either Of the two corporations
is kept inviolably secret.
PREPARATIONS FORA RUN.
At the Finance Company's Office i'm
mediate preparations were made Tor an
anticipated run on its deposits, and sub-
sequent developments showed that the
precaution was we'll taken. A number
of checks were presented during the last
hour OF the days business and some ac-
counts drawn out. All drafts made upon
it we're promptly met, and Treasurer
Stern assured a number of persons who
had accounts there that the company
was entirely solvent, and would
pay everything presented in the
form Of check or other demand. In
the Office Of the company after 3 o'clock
Charlema2ne Tower, Jr., vice-president
of the company, said that the Finance
Company was under no stress that 1t
could pay every obligation against IT.
and that the meeting Of the directors
had no reference to the Barker failure.
At the Investment Company's, President
Hoyt said that no action was taken at
the meeting Of directors that could IN
terest the public in any way. and that 1t
had no reference to the Barker failure.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21
EXTENT or THE DROP.

Money easy throughout tho day and
silver showed some improvement The
resistance in the general list WAS stub
born, having tho effect Of maintaining
most OF the list of Changers above last
nights figures, and the final changes
this evening show majority of ad-
NaDccR.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21

Take in the lot drawing and sale at
Big Island, Va. Only one day lost from
business.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21
Ia,itea' Shoe

g. viii buy Solid Leather Button
Boot at Bowie's, 5l3 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21

Go to Big Island. Va, Monday, oath.
to grand 10. sale. Leave Sunday at ?
clock A. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21

Dongola Button High Cut Spring
Heels Patent Tip, Sl.75, worth $2.M
Baby Shoes. aoc. at Bovisa 6lS sss1
Hsosd styeek
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21
CsVCT OF DELAY.
THEIR VALUES.

The State tax on the five deeds record
ed yesterday aggregated 81, 100. This
does not include the Clerks fees, which
will probably increase the total cost Of
recordation about S25. The considera-
tion in the different deeds is merely
nominal. The papers Of conveyance are
signed by tho officers of the respective
companies, and the name of Mrs. Flynn,
who is very largely interested, only ap-
pears in one instance and that is where
her acknowledgment was taken.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21

The President is having hard timo
TO find a suitabable man to appoint
Assistant Secretary OF the Treasury to
succeed Mr.. Batcheller. Two New York
congressman who will not be IN the next
House want this place-Baker Of Roches-
ter and Farquhar of Buffalo. They
are both here and are anxious to quit
the House at once and step into the
place at the Treasury. OF course only
one can be appointed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21
Grand orasnria concord.

The entertainment cotnse OF .ne
Young Mems Christian Assoe.aaoa
y Rsttingto be very pusuzAsE The nen-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21

Read George W. Msyo's advertise
ment Of SilverWare in the auction column
Of to-day's paper.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21

It's trueJ No humbug. You can buy
Salvation Oil fof only 25c . hottlA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21

Read George ". Mayo's advertise
ment Of Silverware in the auction column
Of to-day's paper.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21

Meade a Boxers Carboiio Mouth-Wash.
q delightful toilet article. pleasant 10 the ta-te,
puriios the breath. and prevents decay OF tho
teeth. Prepared only by
4. R0BsRrs BhKaE, Pharmscist,
0l9 least Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21
Old Fashion Remedy

OF our mothers-syrup OF Puro Pine Tar, ilors-
hound ami Wild Cherry. DR.. Dnyld's Cough
Syrup. best known for coughs. colds cronp, cons
sumption, and all throst Bnd lung troubles
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.

Ercniuq. Exchange quiet and steady
nj 4s0la4S1l. Money easy at Pas,
closing offered at ,. Sub-1reasury
balances Com, Sl44, 500, 600; currency,
Si.O52, 900. Governments dull but steady (;
4 per cents, 1l93 4l's, lOi. State bonds
dull but steady.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21
A DROP.

The upward movement lacked vim.
however. and while few stocks scored
further slight gains the upward move
mont soon came to halt Some OF the
traders who had bought at the low prices
prevalent yesterday realized their profits,
and tho bears felt the market with some
short sales, which sooD turned the cur
rent and the market sagged away.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-03-31
He Couldn't Eat the Pie.

In the long ago there lived in Sunday River
Valley woman by the name of jackson, says
the Lewiston (Mel Journal She was better
known as Mother Jackson by the settlers of
the valley.
Jackson's people invited the neighborS to
saying that they should have a good sup er
and all the pumpkin pie that they could eat
One Dudley Foster told her he would come
but IL he did not have all the pumpkin pie
he could eat she must pay him for days
work.
Well said Mother Jackson, Dudley, how
many pies can you eat!''
i can eat five pies, anyway"
Now Dudley" she said, you cannot eat one
pie. If you don't eat one pie for your supper
you shall g We me days work. Ii you eat all
of one pie will paT you for days work.
Done, said Dudley. II will take that bar
gain.
The husking came off at the time appointed,
with all the fun of such gatherings. Dudley
called for his pie Mother JACKSON had made
one for him She had baked it on a platter as
large as she c)ull get into the old stove
oven. 1t was several inches in thickness and
about as large as a linen-wheel rim. She
brought out the pie and placed it before Dudley,
telling him to eat it if he could If he ate it all
she would pay him for a days work; if be
failed he must give her a days work.
Dudley thought he could eat the whole of the
pie, and went at il. He actually ate three
fourth1 OF the pie, and had TO give it up as q
bad job, and as the Norway AdrertiSer tells
the tale, had to do the days work according
to the bargain.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-03-31

The work of unseating democrats ana
seating republicans by the repu bic IN
majority of the House is not pro-
ceeding SO rapidly as formerly. The
reason for this state Of things
is that the republicans, having manufac5-
ured majority sufficiently large for their
purposes are anxious to proceed toward the
accomplishment of the partisan objects
which prompted their high-handed pro-
ceedings, justice, of course, not figuring to
any appreciable extent 1t seems that with
republican majority in the House votes
are to play a small part in tho election of
republican repres ontatives, particularly if
they are from the south. The majority of
a House that elects its own members ought
not to be much hampere1 in its work. Tn Q
merits of its work will be passed upon at
the polls in November.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-03-31

Northern Men % Speak for Georgia.
Ire members Of the northern colony Iiv-
ing in and about Dougasvu!e, Ca, have
arranged t. hold a convention on J me IS
Of cit.z,us Of Georgia who are natives OF
the north. The chief purpose Of the con-
vention IS - make public acx lowle ig-
meat IF the hearty welcome and universal
courte = which northern Sc tiers have re-
ceivel from those aho are natives Of tia
state. l. IS also the intention OF those who
are calling the convention - adopt such
means as may seem t. be the most alvisa-
bic TO make known to people Of the
north who are thinking Of seeking new
homes, the many advantages which Geor-
gia possesses over northern and western
states, where for five or SIX months of the
year the streams are froz3l and the ground
is covered with snow.
The northern colony at D )ugasville has
undertaken q very meritoriOus work There
exists at the north a very great misa pre-
hensiOn of the condition of affairs in the
south. A great many northern people have
no way Of finding out anything about the
south, except through their own newspa-
prs, anu the republican newspapers are not
entirely reliable in matters that relate to
the south. Ii native people OF the south
were to hold a convention a I'd il Tite north
ern people to come and settle among them,
their action would not have much effect,
because it would not perhaps be understood,
and, besides, the republican press, in all
probability, would give it a meaning alto
gether different from the one intended
\ convention Of northern people living in
the south, however, cannot be misu 1der-
stood. Their declarations must BE- accepted.
What they say will correc5 many of the
false impress 'ions which the people of the
north now have. They will speak from
actual observation and experience They
know whether or not they have found their
residence in the south pleasant and profit
able, and they are fully competent to advise
other northern people whether or not to
seek homes in the south.
OF course, not one tenth of the citizens Of
Georgia of northern birth will attend the
DOuglasville convention. but many of them
will, ana hundreds of others will send letters
of regret, in which they will set forth their
views and experiences IS northern men.
In that way very fair expression of the
sentiments of the northern born citizens
will be Obtained. The convention will be a
SUCCESS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-03-31
Guests of thu Forty Club.

The Forty Club had as its guests at its last
fortnightly dinner Joe Polk. the comedian, now
at the Columbia, and Otis Skinner, formerly of
Days, and now OF the Booth Iodieska combi-
nation, says the Chicago Tribune
Mr. Polk told in his broad southern dialect of
an association he once rad with John Morris
when they were both members Of the Wallack
Company. They lived together under the came
root Their wives breaktasted together. It was
Polk S custom to go from the theater to an eat
ing house, thence direct home, arriving at the
emu of the journey soon after midnight It was
the custom of Morris to do otherwise No one
could make map OF his route after the theater
one morning at breakfast Mrs Morris opened
the convers ,tion with the remark that she
didn't know why her John couldn't get home as
early rs some one elSe'S joe, AMI look as fresh
aud dewy as Joe THIS conversation had an
unprecedented run. 1t kept up every morning.
John was firing of it.
Mr. Polk had longing about that time to
link himself to the roll of the Aihambra Club
He succeeded. The night of his initiation he
began to brace up for the occasion by testing
the staying qualities of Santa Cruz rum punches.
me time in the night man in his stage cos
tune was trying to effect an entrance at the
door of his home. The hour was late. A Il e
atrical Fl yure at such an hour knocking at a
door was sight which is not often seen. The
form was that of Polk.
In the background was Norris who had just
arrived. When he beheld the figure he called
out 10 his wife above:
'Pinkey Pinkey Say, Pinkey Come down
and see this model husband of yours whom YOU
are so almighty anxious for me to initiate.
Come down, Pinkey, and see which of us you
had rather have"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-03-31
The War Aeaingt Dahomey.

The war being waged by France against
Dahorney grows out of necessity en- the part
of the French republic to protect her pos-
sessions in Porto Novo from the annual
raids Of the Dahonian warriors. Porto
Novo is situated near the northwest coast of
Africa, and the French possessions there are
surrounded by English, German and Daho-
milan lands. Its population is about l4O, 0O0
and for the last forty years the country has
been an easy prey 20 the Dahomians. The
raids upon Porto Novo begin in November
or December of each year, when the Daho-
means can ford the Ousme river, there be-
ing superstition among those unciviiized
people which prevents tnem from using
boats, and it usually ends about March l,
as the river again rises a little later on.
Last year the raiders were more daring
than ever. approaching within few miles
of the capital; and mt a village called
Danbo over which the French flag floated,
they killed the chief and his family, and
wrapping the head Of one OF their victims
In the French flag, proceeded to take it to
the King of Dahomey. Recently DR.. Bayol,
the French governor Of the Gabon capital
while on a visit to the Dahomian capital
was compelled to witness the killing of 20O
prisoners in one forenoon. Such atrocities
as these aroused France to action.
Dahomey is not far from the mouth of
the Niger. The source of its revenue is
neither agriculture nor any kind of indus
try, but the traffic in slaves. The people
worship idols, and make human sacrifices to
them, and when the old king died some.
time ago, his son, who became king
in his stead, determined to celebrate
his obsequies by making human sac
rifices on a larger scale than ever before,
and he procured the victims from Porto
Novo. lie is SAID to imagine himself a
great and powerful ruler, and to have an
nounced his intention of taking all of the
prisoners he pleases. He has an army
variously estimated at from $1,000 to %, 600
warriors, some of whom, as our readers
know, are women. The army was formerly
very large one, but it has dwindled
year by year, and as it is composed of poor
soldiers, poorly equipped, it is not very
formidable, and the civilizing task which
France has undertaken is not likely to be SO
difficult as some reports indicate.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-03-31
INDEX TO new ADVERTISEMENTS.

AIEETISGs-Magnolia Encampment No, /, L
o. o. F.; DeKalb Lodge No. !, !. 0. O. F.
SPECIAL NOTICES Spratt's Dog Biscuits, at
Buffers Pharmacy; Three or -Four Active Boys
Wanted.
AUCTION SALEs-Administrator's Sale of Per
sonal Property, by G. H. Dorsett; Furniture and
u atting, byC 2. Miller
STEAMSHIP SCHEDULEs--Ocean Steamship
Company; General Transatlantic Company.
RAILROAD SCHEDuLE-Central Railroad Of
Georgia.
LoTrERY-Grand Lottery of Juarez
MEDIcAL-Pastor Koenig's Nerve Tonic
CHEAP COLUMN ADVERTISEMENTS - Help
WanJe1; Employment Wanted; For Rent; For
Sale; Lost; Personal; Miscellaneous.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-03-31

The school boys of a Cape May, N. j.,
school have raised a lively little social
storm in that quiet seaside summer resort.
The regular teacher of one of the schools
being absent recently, his plaza was filled
by youth who was not much of a discipli-
marian. The boys were in for a role, and
when class of them was callel to recite
their lessons they made a break for the
prettiest girls in the school, and rough
and tumble kissing match eusued. The
girls got mad and told their papas. and the
papas of the girls insisted that the papas of
the boys should give the boys good fog
ging. The hogging match has not taken
place yet, but the boys will not enjoy it
much when it does
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-03-31
BRIGHT BITS.

WHEN growing warmth the spirit cheers
And verdure robes against the eas,
Then in the boarding house appe rs
Spring lamb and also early peas.
But oft the dish turns out a shem,
And as they eat the J0arders know
hat last falls mutton is The lamb,
The peas were canned some years ago.
Boston Courier.
SPRING e'IeNs.-
the bulfrogs in the salty marsh
Begin to crea& In voices harsh;
The robin in the cherry tree
Statutes the morn with merry gee;
Ald this the chorus seems to be-
Gomez
Come
Netc York Herald
TaE one has a divine mustache,
The other money bags;
/ hesitate 'twiXt love and cash,
His glblets or his jays
Merchant Trareler
TIE DOG may have his day, bat the cat Ger
tainly takes tue cake so far as the night is con
ceIned. -PtiiadetptiG Times.
THERE is one thing that can depreciate prop
erty IN Kansas worse and quicker than drought
grass1oppers. prohibition aud resubmisson all
combined. ana that is the appearance of the
assessor. -EmDOr{a JKd7l) Republican.
YES said the learned youth. Il reached
forward and struck him on the optic, and a
minute later his alter eq3 was in mourning"
His what?' inquired his fond parent.
His alter eg0-his other eye, you know. =
Boston Transcript.
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER (also cashier in a
bankl-Can you tell me, Johnny, what mira
Gle is?
Johnny-Yes, teacher Pa says if you don't
skip to Canada before long it will be a miracle
sure.-IeTas Sifttn1s
AFFLICTED At BIRTH-Miss Thirty-eight
tcoylyl-Nhas pity it seems, Mr.. Somerset
that man ike You should be bachelor
Mr.. SOmerSet-Tes. Miss Thirty-eight it does
seem pity, but can't help it, You know
was born so--S)HerciHe Journal
HELLO, cab" Cabman- (pulls up his horse
with difficulty much to go to the rail
Dad termiaus?"
Fifty cents"
Thank you; l wanted to know how much |
had to save IN case should want to 60 there y
FTiegende Bldrter.
SHIPPERS Can't you pay a little something
on your suit to-day?
Waggles - Certainly. Beau carrying so
around for vou since Saturday. Confound it,
it's gone, There's a hole in the pocket Why
don't you make pockets that won't tear out?
Minneapolis Journal.
AUGUsTE NILLEIoT says of himself: when
| wrote in L'LtdepeRdence Beide, the comp1s-
tors, ii | spoke Of the repertoire ciassiQlte of
repertoire e'dstjque One day went to Brus-
sells expires 'ly 10 touch the cOmp2stors' hearts;
they promised me that no error should again
occur The following week | spoke Of a man
with an e'0Stjqie conscience; they printed it
cidSSiQue conscience. ''-h.cchGRge.