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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25

GARTER. -Died. at the residence of her
parents. December 23d. EMMA LOUISE,
Youngest child Of Clinton Il. and Sallie
A. Carter: aged seven months.
Funeral from parents residence at z.
II. December oath.
LJGHTFOOT.- Died, December "a. 1891,
GARLAND W. LiGHTFO0T (colored);
aged thirty-nine years.
Burial SATURDAY MORNING at Both
well.
ROPFR.-Died, at the residence of his
sister Mrs. II. G. Ritter. No. GA Beverley
street, at HAS A. NJ, December Gath, BEN
JAMIN O. ROPER.
SNEAD.-Died, on Thursday morning,
at his late residence, 25l5 Venable street,
CHARLES r. SNEAD, oldest son Of Z. L.
and VI. +. Snead.
The funeral will take place at Leigh
Street Baptist church. on Twenty fifth
street. on SATURDAY MORNING at IL
O'Clock. Friends of the family and those
of William Wilson are respectfully invited
TO attend.
Toledo (O.) and Boston (Mass.) papers
please copy.
WOODS. Died. Wednesday, December
23d, NJ residence, l5i Freemason street.
Norfolk, Va, at z o'clock L. NJ, j. WAR
WICK WOODS; aged sixty three years.
The funeral will take place THIS
(Thursday) AFTERNOON at 1870 o'clock
from ST. Luke's Protestant Episcopal
church. Friends and acquaintance ere
invited to attend. The remains will be
taken to Richmond for interment.-No
folk Vjr9inidR 2ih.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25

manager. are in the city. Mr.. Haas VIII
be here for several days.
Misses Mary and Oracle Mack. of Dan
vile. are spending the holidays WIN
their aunt, Mrs. j. Owens, OF west Gary
street.
Miss Kate Hatcher. daughter OF Dr.
Hatcher. who Is teacher in the Southsiue
Female Institute Mt Burkeyille,i is spending
her Christmas at her home on west Grace
street,
Mr.. Alexander II. Levy. who during the
war was gallant member OF the hlchinoni
Blues. and who nov resides in New YORK,
is in the city.
The only marriage-license issued by the
Clerk of the Hastings Court Yesterday was
10 James NJ. Singleton and Rosa b. VIII
liams. colored couple.
Mrs. Mamie Orme. who was taken to tho
Jail from the city almshouse about 9 year
ago in an insane condition. Il crlticaily III
and expected to die at any hour.
DR.. Hatcher proposes to make La
Grippe" the theme of his sermon on next
Sunday night He surely has an In
teresting. if not pleasing. subject.
The new fire engine for the Richmond,
department, which was 20 have arrived
from the La France works yesterday
failed TO reach here as was expected.
Mr.. +. F. Davis. Of Richmond. has re-
turned from Norfolk, where he went q lew
DAYS ago 10 attend the marriage d his
niece, Miss Blanche Tyree, to Mr.. Wilkins
Of that city.
Mr. w. J.. Guillaudeu, traffic manager;
Mr.. w. j. McCready claim agent, and Mr.
f. X. johnson, auditor Of the New YORK
headquarters OF the Old Dominion Steam
ship Line, are in the city.
Rabbi Edward n. Calisch will deliver an
address next Sunday evening before the
Young Mems Hebrew Association of Baltl-
more. HIS subject will be The Progress
of Religion and Liberty"
Rev. f.. b. Hatcher student in the
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, at
Louisville, n.y., is disappointed in his hope
of spending his Chrlstmas-day IN Rich
IN nd by the fact that his roommate has
typhoid-fever. He hopes to come later.
A little excitement was occasioned yes
terday morning at the headquarters OF the
Fire-A larm Department. A wire OF the
Manchester electric line Seventh street
route) crossed a wire belonging to the
Fire Department, and caused several odd
hicks. some persons thought an alarm OF
ire Lad been sent in, but this was ms
take. 1t has not been ascertalned what
damage was caused.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tern efectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all ard have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in soc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal.
LOUISVILLE. xE EEw YORK, NJ
ia 1-su. w(v)SFlotptcOfrl
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25
Colonel bigger Improving.

Colonel j. Bell Bigger is better. He IL
still confined TO his room, but is sitting
up. lie is free from fever, but his cough
IS very exhausting. The recess of the
General Assembly comes III a good time
for him, for sick as he has been he has
had the legislative papers Of each day
brought TO his room, and whether lying
down or sitting up he would mark them
and give Instructions rs to their disposi,
ton, and for hours sometimes he would
be thus engaged, together with super
vising the writing of the journal, which
writing Mr.. William Mann. one of his staff
would do the greater portion Of. A few
DAYS undisturbed rest will probably put
the Colonel on his feet. and he will try to
be III good trim when his constituents re-
tuTn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25
THE POPE AND LABOR.
Proposed Developments of Ideas Recently
Expressed-A Church Crisis.

tBy Anglo-Amer1can caoie 70 mo Dispatcn.i
RoMg, December 2L-The Pope has had
several conferences with Signor Torniolo,
professor of social science at the Univer-
sity of Piza, on the subject of founding an
institute of economic science at Rome
with view to making II O centre for the
propagation of the ideas developed in the
recent Papal encyclical on the labor ques-
ton. The agitation IN France over
the religious question occasions great
anxiety at the Vatican. Cardinal RAM
polla is IN daily correspondence with
the Paris Nuncio. The present crisis IS
considered TO be one Of the most critical
periods in the reign of Leo XIII, as far as
regards the position Of the Roman Catholic
Church in France. II is even affirmed that
the Vatican is trying to influence Russia
to put what pressure 1t can on the French
Government, in order to persuade 1t to
modify its attitude towards the Roman
Church. The Pope is sad az the attacks
made on the Roman Catholic Church by
radical speakers during the debates in the
French chamber.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25
The Holiday Pantomime.

William j. GilmOre's now and brilliant
spectacle, The Twelve foundations, will
be seen at the special Amas matinee
M the Theatre 10. day by an immense audi
ence If advance sales count for anything.
The piece has been entirely rewritten,
new, catchy music specialties of the high
est order, gorgeous scenery, and superb
costumes make up the entertainment.
Nearly ali OF the costumes and properties
heretofore used were burned at the Grand
Central Theatre fire, 50 this season The
Twelve Temptations is really different
show from what II has been. The CON-
pany Is something enormous, comprising
sixty people. most of whom are foreign
artists. The performance Saturday night
closes the engagement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25

CINCINNATI, o.. December 24.-Flour quiet
Wheat dull; No. 2 rel, csc. Corn In light de.
mand: No. g mixed, s2c. Oats easier: No.
mixed, 34Izc. Pork nominal al IS. 50st873
In light demand at s5.I2t1ss5.e5. Bacon steady
AZ AL In Wbfgkav al IN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25

WILMINGTON. n. C., December 2t.-Turpenuns
hrm at Jl%c. Roen firm; strained. el.2Q;
Crude turpentine nrm; hard. 81; yeilow-sip
and virgin. sl.9O.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25
CITY Circuit Court

The following suits were entered in the
CITY Circuit Court yesterday:
Citizens Bank of Richmond against A.
hudson Watkins and W. 4. Watkins for
l,706.
The Planters National Bank Of Richmond
against the same for Sl,SO4.A.
The National Bank of Virginia against
the same for $500.
The City Bank of Richmond against
the Transparent lee Company and the
Richmond Ice Machine Company Tor
u, 532.A
Citv Bank of Richmond against the
CRYSTAL Ice Company and the Richmond
lee Machine Company for @2,l7l7S.
In the suits against A. j. and W. A.
Watkins judgment was confessed by w.
A Eatkips
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25
TIE FAMINE IN RUSSIA.
specimen Corruption with Respect to
Relief Measures-More HopefuIness.

specimen corruption WITH fstsptCt W
Relief Measures-sIore HopefuIness.
tBy Anglo-Amerscan cable to the Dispatch.l
LONDON, December IA letter has been
received in This city from Moscow, which
declares that when the governors of the
ADMINISTRATOR provinces submitted the
most gloomy reports 10 the central famine
committee as TO the condition OF affairs IN
those provinces the committee refused to
allow the reports to be sent TO the Gar,
and insisted that they should he modified
before his Majesty was allowed TO see
them. Acting under instructions, when
the governors were given an audience by
the Gear they told him that matters in
their respective provinces were satisfac-
tory, and that the situation was improving.
Reports received from the provinces in
which the famine is prevalent state that
wheat is now arriving from the other pro-
vinces and that the people are becoming
more hopeful.
coNvIcrs nsTEAD OF THE NEEDY EMPLorED.
ST. PErsRsBuRo, December "a 1t was
reported some time since that tho Gov
eminent intended to employ thousands OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25
Three CIiri.tmas-Eye Calls.

IT,. city ambulance was called yesterday
81 $50 o'clock TO attend white
,--a go seventeenth and Main streets,
w. va ALTERING with hemorrhage OF the
'- he WAS treated aud left.
tl! call was received at l2h
..s 20 The afternoon TO attend white
Of no. 1914 east Cary street who had
..r.i up On q banana peel and slightly
90 -t head Ho was treated and LEFT. :,
'l-I' Mas a third call about $40 O'Clock
attend q negro man at the Second
!'4.e-siation who had been kicked IN the
.lla by another coiored man. Inc
'4i1s II the sufferer were sewed mp end
. Mas left ~ the station.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25
Turf Events.
[By Telegraph 10 The pispatch.l


GUTTENBURG, December 2i.-The track
was in very bad condition to-day, and the
attendance was light.
First race-fve furlongs-Sam Morse
won: Comet second Graduate third.
Time, 1:04S4.
Second race-six and half furlongs--
Milt Young won; Nirgie second, Mabel y.
Pomeroy third. Time, 1855.
Third race-six furlongs-Flattery won
McKeever second, Quartermaster third.
Time, 1:l9H.
Fourth race-fye furlongs-Tioga won
Blackwood second; Nubian third. Time,
1:0iS4.
Fifth race-one mile and a furlong-Lord
of the Harem won Lepanto second, Cas-
sella third. Time, 2:034.
Sixth race-six and half furlongs-
Sparkling won; Repeater second, Count
Luna third. Time, 1:274.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25
JUDGE; SMITH MUCH BETTER.
Mr. Massey's Letter - President Tyler
Young Ladies' Home for the Holidays.

Correspondence Of tho Richmond Dispatch.l
WILLIAMSBURG, Va, December "a
Judge Smith, of York, was able to be out
tuesday after two weeks attack of the
grip. The Judge went down to Yorktown
and returned in the afternoon. Although
out. he Is looking badly.
President TYLER returned to-day from
the meeting OF the Virginia Historical 80
cIety III Richmond. lie will take advan-
tage Of the Christmas holidays to attend
the meeting of the American Historical
Society in Washington, where he Is eX-
peCted 10 read a paper on Virginia history.
GOOD WORDS.
A letter received from Superintendent
John +. Massey addressed TO the Senators
and Representatives from Virginia IN Con-
grcss. invoking their AID In behalf OF the
passage of the bill before Congress for IN
demnifying the State Male Normal Col
lege Of William and blary for she burning.
OF its buildings during the war IS iull OF
GOOD words and cordial endorsatlOn.
Misses Mary and Annie McCaw and Miss
Ella Moucure, who have been attending
school IN Richmond, arc home for the hoil-
day.
Mr. ALBION Henley, Of Newport News,
came up this morning to eat his Christmas
turkey with his family.
OTHER PERsoSALs.
Dr. Henry Shield lett this morning for
Richmond and GOOchland. whore ne viii
spend the holidays.
Mr.. and Mis-. Henley 7. Jones, who have
been down with the grip for about ten
days. are reported this morning 10 be much
better.
Dir. and Mrs. Edward T. Lamb. Of West
Point. are here To ENJOY the holidays with
their relative, Captain and Mrs. Lane, wal
lace street.
Miss Virgie Cole is in Richmond to
spend her holiday with relatives.
Your correspondent extends 10 the Dis
PATCH the compliments OF the season with
the wish that the editors and all OF the
attaches may ENJOY merry Amas.
REGULARS ANNUAL.
The annual gathering of the Regulars"
will take place tomorrow morning at ii
O'Clock, when the pOrtiy doors Of their
club-rOom Will be swung back, and the
members will gather around the time
honored bowls OF eggnog and apple-toddy.
Several Of the nonresident members are
already here. and il IS expected that TINS
will be one or the largest gatherings of
this well-known and popular organization
held for years. The President viii be as
sisted tomorrow IN doing the hOuOrs
by the first aud second yice-prcsidents.
Mr. +. n. Cloves, Of Buena Vista. and
Mr. Edward 7. Lamb. of Vest Point, Va,
are here TO spend the AmaS aud take III the
celebration.
PosT-OFFICE HOURS.
The poSt-office here will be opened to-
morrow (Christmas-day) from 9 20 ii A. NJ.
THIS Office has lately been made presl-
Dental office, third class commencing the
1st of January, 1892, 4. b. Malone. post
master.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25
THE POLICE COURT.
''ru Persons Violate Major Poe's
.tIer-The Justice Liberal.

. AIN'AN fteAhht -N"J"A wv .
.tder-The Justice Liberal.
..l.-- Of the Chief OF Police with
-. '.f l. blowing az TN horns or other
.-lu-ly celebrating the approach
.,..as had not the desired effect
... M-ht. When the Justice
court yesterday morning. he
boys and one man VINO had
.... ia iy tho police for exercising
-tI-u privilege.
.. FIST case Gale / was that of Charles
... r..urcil who had not been so
..t. as fo receive a Christmas pres
..; though, he would obtain one as
.-.. ItAtl been given him, SO he went
..tt, wharf and succeeded III get
.. attract for carrying trunk home
.- Alice Gail,ple. When Charles
30 The house he was met at the
...I cola 10 carry the trunk 10 her
fl. dii so. and while there spied
...E living on tho bureau, which
.r-...sI. Enclosed was 10 IN cur
I'D. thought he had struck DO
I.- ..t before he had gotten far he
.'.l hy q police officer. Charlie
l ln obtaining his present at the
...I. whore the Justice gave HIM
ltl-.
...,r1 named Reuben Johnson was be-
.. Court for rock battling III the
Tie Justice thought that was en-
... ~ season, so be required Reu-
..svr . dollar.
Bentley (colored) was charged
w. .s drunk and disorderly in the
aat violating Major POes order. lie
- and costs.
.e iuns.ey lcolored) was before the
'r blowing "a horn IN the street,
creating disorder. He was re-
a. leave ~ 70 buy a char to be
B % .he City Hall.
t1urtney was also charged with
-' norm IN the street. but was dis
..i ~ Consequence OF his youth.
BE- Burnett was also excused upon
i- charge. as the Justice did not
N'' mar the pleasure Of the little boys.
Be- Justice is no Tespecter OF national
i..f- and the mill al the Police Court
.its 90 Christmas as well as upon all
'.f ..cas.ons, 50 the court Will be held
. ,. today.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25
Miss Tanner at the Academy To-Day.

The advance sale of seats for Miss Cora
Tanners engagement at the Academy of
Music, which opens with the matinee this
afternoon, has been very large. The pub
lie are quick TO appreciate merit, which
Colonel William F.. Snn, the manager of
Miss Tanners company, thoroughly I'M
derstands, and he has surrounded her
with a powerful company of actors and
actresses. who, IN their different roies
have, according TO the press, won much
praise. The lady herself stands pre-
emlnently as one Of the most popular of
all our stars. and has won with hard labor
her deserved place. The engagement here
is for matinees and evening performances
to-day and tomorrow. The play Will be
"Mili She Divorce HIm?"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25

the Inhabitants OF the administrator
provinces in the work OF constructing the
Transsiberian railway. which il TO con-
meet Vladivostock. the Russian port on the
Pacific, with European Russia. At present
an enormous number of convicts are en-
ployed on the work. Despite the guards
who are placed over these convicts they
their keepers and TO work then. will upon
tho unoffendinR inhabitants OF the coun-
try through which the line will pass.
CRIMES OF ALL SORTS.
Murders, mutilations. outrages of oil
sorts, and robbery are some of the crimes
placed 10 the credit Of these undesirable
railroad laborers. So frequent have be-
come the complaints against these men
that il seems now as though the Govern
ment would be compelled to abandon tho
use of convicts in building the road.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25
AN INSOLENT NEGRO CLASSIFIED.
He Draws a Pistol and Duel Ensues-
Nobody Hurt.
Special telegram to the Dispatch.

INpBoIHI IHIcETlIu % ln8 DIspdIllI'I
DANvIILE, Va, December 2i.-This after
noon colored porter named jim Jones,
from one of the city stores. went TO the
residence Of NJ. T. W. Helm to deliver
goods and was very insOlent to Mrs. Helm.
When her husband went home to supper
she informed him of what had occurred
and he went down TO the store and struck
the negro on the head with a stich. Jones
drew a pistol and attempted to shoot Nh
Helm. Helm then drew his pistol and
both began firing. Several shots were ex-
changed but nobody was struck, although
the store was full OF customers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25
Are We Going to Bay Some Islands

PANAMA. December l6.-The Star and
Herald says: The United States Govern
ment is SAID to be endeayoring to secure a
coaling-stGtion in the Galapagos Islands.
Ecuador, TO whom these islands belong,
has practically abandoned them, and it is
stated Is now willing to sell and ac-
tually in negotiation with the State De-
partment at Washington looking TO the
early transfer of her rights TO the Ameri-
cans OF a handsome figure. The American
navy has long needed such station some
where off the Central or South American
coast, and If Ecuador really wishes to sell
now is the opportunity to acquire 1t.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25
Fatal Collision in Pittsburg.

PursBURG, Pa, December 2l.-At $40
o'clock this morning car on the Citizens
Traction Cable railway collided with a
heavy beer.wagon at the corner of Penn
avenue and Thirteenth street. The
car was wrecked and two passengers
were fatally injured. The wagon was
standing IN front of a saloon and the driver
was inside attending to business. The
horses became frightened and tho wagon
was swung around against the car. crash
ing in the side. All the other passengers
were badly shaken up, cut, and bruised.
Six of them had to be taken home, Their
injuries are serious, but not dangerous.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25
Dr. HAIRS Assaiiant Found Insane,
iBy telegraph TO the Dispatch.l

NEW YORK, December 24.-John G.. Roth,
the crank who attempted the life of the
Rev. Or. John Hall. was put on the stand
tits morning. He told rambling and in
coherent story of a conspiracy to keep him
forever in poverty, and claimed that DR..
Hall was at It's head. The whole Of his tale
OF woe was that Of mailman at bay, and
his counsel bad no difficulty in satisfying
the Jury "a TO the prisoners insanity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25
prince Albert yictor,s NnptIals.

TBy Anglo American cable 70 the Dispatch.l
Ioypos. December 2l.-It was officially
announced to-day that the marriage of
Prince Albert Victor, Duke Of Clarence.
aud Avondale, the eldest son and heir of
the Prince OF Wales. to the Princess Vie
toria Mary of Teck will take place on the
9th of February. The ceremony will be
performed in st. Georges chapel at Wind
roatla
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25
The Pope Not seriously Unwcii.

tBy Ango-Americsn cable to tho Dtspatch-l
ROVE. December 2..--It is officially an
nounced to-day that there has been no
change in the health of the Pope that need
cause the slightest anxiety. He bore well
the exertion entailed upon him in making
long address yesterday, and to-day he
said mass in the presence Of the pontihcal
court His Holiness will be busy next
week receiving diplomats.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25
An Invention for Dress,ng mIlistones.

sportsmen who have hunted and hsh-
s'Ai Cohoke, on the York-Eiyerr road not Tar
'lyA Richmond, will DO gratifed TO KNOW
, We cue cessful invention Of Dir, Il. A.
tHiih for dressing mills.ones by the
,'"rr which operates the mills without
'"1 * them oui. in years past the pick
- u the buTrs" has occupied mncn
..,le and labor aud has been costly oPe-
'4I'A " country ~ well ~ city mills.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25
Range of the Thermometer at the front.
door Of the DlsPArCA Office Yesterday:
Mean temperature. -.
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

NV YoRS. December A.-The stock
market completed a short but active week
to-day with the largest business Of the
week and q strong tone throughout the
list, with special buoyancy in few stocks
which were aided by special causes. The
business was specially large IN Wow Of the
fact that London had holiday, but foreign
houses were liberal buyers, especially of
Richmond and West Point. and while a
great deal of tina strength and activity was
accredited In some quarters TO tho cover
ing Of shorts. there was no lack of buying
by insiders in the more prominent shares,
with liberal sprinkling of outside bust
ness as well.