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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-20

Ci0nc0y C0wf.-In the case Of Davis
against Foster. IL was decided yesterday in
favor of the plaintiff The facts are as fol-
lows: Davis. tine photographer on Broad
street. some time ago sold 20 florist lot Of
refused NEGATIVES 60 cover his dollhouse.
Foster bought some four hundred of the neg
ativcs from the florist and from these printed
photographs. and exposed them "a. specimens
I'm his gallery on Ninth street. Davis obtained
an Injunction To prevent Foster from SO using
the negatives. and the Court porpctuatcd the
Injunction The cause was deliberately ar-
gued by X. ID. Ward. Judge l.. c. Bu-tow and
G. V Meredith for the plaintiff, and by D..
Samuel Parrish and ID. G. Richardson, Esd,
for the defendant.
Susan Parrish qualified rs administrative Of
the estate (Which is smalD of William Parrish,
deceased.
This court will adjourn ON Saturday. The
next regular term begins the first Monday IN
April
I'm the case Of l.. w Burwell. trustee. against
Thornton. Noble a Davis. Mr.. Iazeweu l..
Darlington qualified as one of the receivers.
The other receiver Is Mr.. W. J.. Dibbreu.
Police CoUt.- l.. c. Tanner WAS fined 10y
Justice CmtcEheld Yesterday $3.50 and cost
for assaultng and beating j. Vi. Small
Charles Caily was fined Il and cost for his
SON who had been disorderly IN the street.
William Lewis lcolorcd) was put IN jail for
fifteen days for stealing iron from the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-20
Property Transfers.

Richmond Cdy.-Maie Days trustee to DR..
Christopher Tompkins 3Oi. feet on south side
Main street. near Fourth. g. $50
Allen {. Maynard 10 Jesse Williams, % $40
feet on Leigh street, northeast corner First,
$1,000
5 louie and William II. Miles 10 Mary A.
Johnson tor life, with remainder according to
tie VIII of Richard T. Booker q feet on
Twenty-seyenth street, southwest corner o,
- 100.
Theodore Whitfield 10 II. seldom Tay-
Tor. Is SO feet on north side Main street be-
tween seventh and Eighth subject TO lien Of
$1,000. $1,000.
He'Tico Com'y.-A. b. Cheatwood from L..
T.. brown, trustee. Ia feet on south side Ce-
dan street. near James. S31I
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-20
PREPARING FOR GERMAN DAY.
Several Floats to lie In the Parade
Whitsuntide Celebration.

The German-Americans are determined to
make the Gernan-Day Celebration this fall
an oyer-towering success.
They have already begun to make their ar
rangemenis and are working like bees on the
preliminary arrangements.
A week or two after the New Orleans Nardi
Gras ~ over the Crescent City folks begin 70
prepare for next years pagelnts.
In this respect the German Richmonders
have followed an example which experience
has proved 10 be- most wise, for since the ceie-
bration here last autumn ideas have been
crystalZing as 10 the best methods 10 MAKE
the occasion memorable. and they have no"
reached state that makes them useful -,
Last night the Board of Directors 9t Ine
German-Amercan Society of Virginia heiu
meeting in the Sanger Hall building. M.
Alfred Won Rosenegk presided. and plans Ior
an elaborate celebration were eXlauslNely us
cussed
IL was decided to have at least five and per
haps seven magnificent floats in the parade on
the night OF October 9Th. These Heats Will
represent historical scenes. There VIII pe a
careful blending of pictures OF the hefmah
while M the old country and after ms settle
ment in America.
DOUBTLESS the first will he Arminius, the re-
nowned hbefator of Germany seated on
spirited horse surrounded 10y his amy, aud
then will follow other great pers0naSeS or
scenes. ending with the landing OF the Ter
mans in this country and their great achieve
ments in science, literature. music. &c.
Besides the parade there will be appropriate
ceremonies in the day and "A thealuca! per-
Torrance and ball at night.
When the GeIman-day celebration had
been dismissed q report was heard from the
Committee on Immigration, which showed
that many people, through the efforts Of the
society. are being induced to make Virginia
their home
Letters were presented from Berlin, from
Nebraska. from Russia and other places, writ
ten by persons with a view of coming here To
live.
The report further showed that some had
already come. and one man. who represented
panty. had written that he had been IN ono
Kentucky and other States looking for SUIT
able place % settle but Virginia, all others,
had been found most desirable.
The Assistance Society-a branch OK the
German American Society reported that
many Of their countrymen who had come
here in search Of work had been assisted
Some had been furnished employment and
others provided for while seeking work.
The society decided tO have "a grand Whit
Monday entertainment May IS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-20
hon. 4. n. n. STUART.
Action of the Board of Visitors of William
and Mary.

At meeting Of the executive committee Of
Of the Board Of Visitors of the College Of vii
liam and Mary, held in the city Of Williams
burg. February Is. 1891. Present General
William b. 1alafeuo. chairman: Judge War
ner T. Jones p. NJ. Thompson, Esq, Senator
James \. Stubs.
The following. offered by 7. NJ Thompson,
ESQ. was unanimously adopted.
Resolved. That the announcement Of the
death of the Hon. A. II. III. Stuart has been
received 10y this committee with profound re-
greet.
Resolved. That in the death Of this dis
tineuished citizen of Virginia, We recognize
the loss 10y this College of an alumnus whose
wisdom and lofty character reflected renown
upon this institution. and placed anOtl er name
high on the roll OF her hOnOred SOILS.
Resolved. That the President of the Board
Of Visitors express our sincere sympathy %
the family Of Mr. Stuart IN their bereavement.
and that the secretary forward 10 the Rich
mond and Stanton papers, copies Of these
resolutions with the request that they pub
lish the same.
j. 5. STEPHENSON,
Secretary of Board.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-20
Going to Hear Dr. Tudor.

Dr.. w. Y. Tudor, pastor OF Broad-street
Methodist church. has rendered an invitation
10 the Richmond Light Infantry Blues 10 at
tend the services at his church next Sunday
night. IN honor of Washngt0ns birthday
The committee consisting Of Second Lieutcn-
ant Clearance Wyatt, Qumiermaster Sergeant
Glazebrook. and private Luther l.. Cheat
wood. who were to decide what the company
should DO IN regard to the proper observation
evening. The invitation OF DR.. Tudor was
at once accepted, aud the company will turn
oui IN full force.
The members Of the Association will be in
yited 10y Captain Cutchins to join the COM
pany on this occasion. The boys will assem-
bic al the armory i'm full-dress uniform on
Sunday night al lis
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-20
No Conce.siOns,

PITTsBURG. Pa. Feb 19.-Geneal Manager
Wood and other officials Of the Pennsyl-
vania company. spent the greater part
of to-day IN conference with the general
grievance committee representing the en-
ployes Of that company. The reply Of the
company refusing 10 grant the requests Of the
men was ignored by the employees. General
Manager Wood says. 80 far as wages are
concerned. there will be no concessions
Messrs. Howard. Sweeney and Sargent. Of
the Supreme Council OF United Oldcr Rail-
way Employees. are here. The other mem-
bers, including r. NJ. Arthur, will arrive to-
morrow. Conference with the committee and
comm tees OF different organizations will be-
held during the remainde.' OF the week. and
the final decision If the Council may not be
rendered for several DAYS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-20
Theatre Last Night.

The sensational play of Inherited" gave
Miss Granger last night an opportunity 10 dis
play her talent. and the rupt attention Of
The audience during the several emotional
scenes WIS a convincing proof OF her ability.
The play, 10 a certain extent Is TO-
nance and hinges on that curse
of humanity. hereditary insanity Miss
Changers great power consisted much
i'm making distinct and sudden her
transitions from her lucid moments To those
of madness. The play is not altogether one
of sadness. and is agroeably relieved by the
courtship of an American dude of the 400, -
and AN English ciil. The play Is really most
pleasing in spite Of its tragedy element. II
will be repeated Saturday night The sing
in Of the Little Louise was a marvel.
Tonight Miss Granger appears in the title
role of The Creole"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-20
TXECTTTTE N.fTTERS.
Matters of Interest Cleaned from Governor
McKinncy's Ofice.

Application WAS made to Governor McKin-
ncy yesterday o. remove the political disabili-
ties Of Ben. King. of Surry Courthouse, who
was convicted some time ago of felony. The
Governor. i'm reply. stated that the policy he
pursued in removing disabilities Is that he was
willing 10 restore persons 10 citizenship who
had made infraction of the law IN the heat of
passion. as in the case Of assaults manslaugh-
Ter, &c. rather than those crimes committed
I'M "a cool. calculating manner, rs hOusebreak-
ing or larceny.
The Governor refused 10 pardon yesterday
Edmund White. convicted at January term,
$50. i'm Elizabeth Civ county. Of grand lar
ccny. and sentenced to the penitentiary for
two years.
Among the visitors at the Capitol yestcr-
day were f. L. Daniel. treasurer Of Char
lotte county: L. Young Blood. sheriff of Prince
George: George 4. Gordon. sheriff OF Fairfax.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-20
North State Notes.

Rev. W. r. Atkinson will not conduct the
Charlotte Female Institute longer than tls
present scholastic year. This condition *
affairs was necessitatcd by the fact that DO
had assumed charge Of u similar college n
Columbia and was unwilling % conduct both
He is the virtual owner OF the entire build
ings and grounds Of the present Charlotte
Female Institute. and IS determined 20 sell
The Ashevile Citizen says there IL no doub.
rs 90 the location Of Bingham School tner
The &2j 900 asked for has been pledged. lut
the sum is 10 be increased 10 go, 600. on ar.
count of the cost of establishing water w0ihs
on the site decided on by Major Bingham.
A portion of the Alexander estate, on ths
French Broad river beyond Asheyile. lls
been sold by order of cout; 6eneiM X. b.
Vance purchased the inn and three hundred
and fifty acres of land. for which he paid
$1,000. The whole property brought sl6t1
Nearly all the Raleigh and CASTOR engine,
which were damaged IN the -gound-hon-e ire
have been repaired. and are again ready fir
service. Some very quick work has oe,4
done.
j. B.;Williams, the man arrested in Jackson
county few days ago for the killing .,
Major Williams, was safely placed in Tie
Greensvlle. ;. c., Jail Saturday morning.
J. A. ID. Stevens. Esq. an accomplish
mineralogist of Statewide. ~ preparnr
cabinet of North Carolina minerals for 'Ali.
bition at the Columbian Exposition IN 1872
Newton b.. Craig, aged eighty-hye ycr,
died at his home in CASTOR county Sunday.
after years Of III health. Mr. Craig Wasa
prominent citizen of Castor.
A company has been organized in Huntve
and $40 600 subscribed toward the building
n cotton factory. They intend 10 commcI.c
the building in the spring.
Mr. T. B. Galloway has been appoiut'l ls
the successor of Nh ". j. Crews in the nHa.
aeement Of the Western Union Office IN Gods
bOrO.
Winston's tobacco shipments last wo.s
amounted To lg7. go pounds. Its revenue cole
lectOns ran up 20 -ll,oJI.9O
The Asheville and Bristol railroad will ie
finished in twelve months. IL Will pa,
throu>h great tobacco section.
Walker q Meyers have erected a saw mill ID.
Plymouth with a capacity of 10000 feet II
lumber per day.
The North Carolina Steel and Iron Comp
ny will erect a 10 ton coke iron blast furnace
at Goldsboro.
The Grand Central Hotel. of A-heyille. l-
been sold 10 a syndicate who will improve %.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-20
Decided Success.

This seemed 10 bee the verdict of every
person at the phonograph concert at the
Scventh-strect Christian church last evening.
where au intensely interesting and varied
programme was rendered 10 n very large
gathering. The phonosraph was operated
by Mr. VI. 4 Winter. and the concert was
made more interesting 10y the lecture of Mr..
j.. y. Paul, who explained each piece IN the
programme rs the concert proceeded. All
the selections were SO loud and clear 1t was
hard 10 decide which was the best. each one
coming in for It's full share Of applause f.
p'cially me We're the records Of Mrs, Darretts
vocal 81 ,, the Manhasstt quartet, Of New
York city. those of tine Centenary church
chimes and the Midnight Fire Alarm by
Capp's band 4 wonderful demonstration
of the talking abilities of the phonoeraph was
exhibited. Mr. PAUL made lauehable talk
into the machine and then Mr. Winter repro
.duccd it to the audience. There WAS stutter-
ing laughing, etc.. and TO wind up the phon-
oglaph informed those present that there
Will be a concert AT the Grace-street Baptist
Tabernacle, for the benefit of the church. on
Tuesday evening, February oath. when a very
attractive programme viii I've rendered"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-20
ENJOTABLE AFF.ITR.
Social German Club Give An Entertainment
at Sanger Hall.

The Social German Club gave a very enjoy
able entertainment at Sanger Hall last night,
and although the Indictment weather kept
many from attending. the beauty of the
women AMI the handsome gowns worn made
the scene beautiful one. The german.
which embraced new and unique figures, was
lcd by Alr Samuel Bendheim.
Among those present We're: Mss Minnie
Gun.t. Mis-, Dora Rose. Miss Ro.enthm,
Raleigh. ~ c.: Miss Waller,teln. Miss Lille
Rcinhardt. Baltimore, Misses Kate and Mary
Michalbachcr. Mis- Rosa Schapp. Miss Wolfe,
Chicago: Miss Danclla Stern, Ms Miriam
Frank. New York: Miss Emma Bachrach.
Miss Gierecke. Nebraska, Miss Beoecca
Whrtlock. Miss Rha Myers. Miss Kate Straus,
Mis-. Stein. Baltimore; Miss Minnie Golden
burg Mrs II. II. Meyer, Mrs ). j. Bnswan-
ger. Mrs. Max Struse. Ms. Kaufman. Bdti-
more. Mr., Charles Thalhimer Mrs. 4. L..
Staus, Mrs. Philip WhitIock, MIS-. Gus THAI
h.mcr
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-20
PRICE or GAS.


4 special subcommittee. including Colonel
Cutshaw, from the Committee on Streets.
met at the residence of Mr. f. c. Brauer yes
terday 10 consider the petition Of the Fair
mount Land Company. asking that the street
at Pickett and Venable running 10 the county
through the property Of I. c. Brauer) be
opened.
If tbs street is opened it will make a straight
avenue from Twenty first and Broad streets
The action of the committee was favorable
and 1t is probable that the street will be
opened 40 an early date
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-20
Bishop Randolph at n. Marks.

The second of the Friday might series oc-
ours tonight at St Marks. Bishop Randolph
will preach.
The missionary service at St Marks lee
ture-room Wednesday was decided success.
There was large attendance. and Mr. Meade.
the evangelist. gave an interesting account OF
his work in destitute parishes on the South
side. The next meeting will be held Wednes-
day night, March 18th
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-20
BRIEFS IND PERSONALS.
Many Items of Interest About People and In
cident..

The engagement of AIr. II. Melville Starke
and ks, Kate q. Ettinger. popular young
lady of Church Hill. is announced The mar
mage Will he at Trinity church AT G3O =. VI.
next Thursday.
A very clever drawing bv Mr. Eddie Peple,
formerly of Manchester. is on exhibition IN
the window of Manly b. Ramos Co., Main
street.
4 marriage license was issued in Washing
ton city Yesterday 10 j. Thomas Vaughn and
Christine G. Kemp, of this city.
Mrs. H. G.. Hollenberg. of Little Rock. Ark,
j. visiting Mrs f. A. Saunders, of west Frank
I'm street
Mr. Frank D. Crcnshaw was taken worse
Sunday night and is quite sick again.
The Brooklmd Democratic Club meets
Monday night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-20

The Old Dominion Lodge. Order Of Vesta,
gave an entertainment and supper lat night
To the members and ladies az Z.mmcrmauns
Hotel. About seyenty-fve people sat down at
the table and "a repast WAS served. There We're
no speeches. but the conyiy.al party was en-
tertmncd with number of productions by
the Banjo Club. consisting OF Alessrs Charles
Lambert j. \. Page, +. T.. Davis. Clinton Da-
Wis aud J. Hi
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-20
Worlds Fair Commissioner.

Anderson, Of this city has been appointed nv
General Davis special commissioner in charge
Of the Eastern department Of the Worlds
Fair, with headquarters in New York and
Washington. Mr.. Anderson viii give imme-
diate attention to the promotion OF the pro-
posed great international review in New York
harbor and Hampton Roads which is to take
place in April, 1893.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-20
House Judiciary Committee.

WASHINGTON. ID. O.. Feb. 19.-In the House
Judiciary Committee to-day Representative
Rogers entered a motion to reconsider the vote
by which the committee on Tuesday adopted
a resolution authorizing il 10 ascertain and re-
port to the House whether any States have in
their constitutions of legislative enactment Of
provisions which should require reduction
OF their representation in Congress under the
Fourteenth amendment 20 the Constitution.
Pending action, the committee adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-20
Entered aud Cleared.

The British steamship Campus. Esterbrook
master, 1918 tons, thirty-seycn crew. entered
al the custom-house yesterday. coastwise from
Liverpool.
The schooner A. Booth. Todd master. en-
tered coastwise from Baltimore with a cargo
of fertilizer.
The British steamship Queen Margaret
Wilson master, with a cargo of $50 bales Of
cotton, valued at 1887 800, cleared for Liver
pool
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-20

Sons of Veterans Propose To Organize One
Treasurer Elected.

Treasurer Elected.
The Sons OF Confederate Veterans held
their regular meeting last night at Lee Camp
Hall. Arcquest was presented from the Iron
Moulder-' Union TO the effect that the Sons Of
Veterans should change their meeting-nights
and give tine iron m0U'ders an opportunity To
Use their hail ON tine first and third Thursdays
Ina the month instead of the second and fourth
Saturdays. as they do now. A motion to
that effect was made, but lost.
Secretary Waldlon was elected treasurer for
thr organization.
On motion Of Sergeant CaTincton IT was
decided 20 take the steps prescribed 10y the
Statutes 10 form volunteer military Organ-
cation ae part Of the tust regiment
A paper was circulated 10 receive the sigma
ture, of those vino were willing ~ join, and %
dozen of those present declared that they
would join if the military authorities of the
State would give the consent to the formation
of the company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-20
Central school Site.

In q short time the Council Committees on
Schools and Finance will be called together
10 select site for a new school-house for
Central school. The Council has appropriated
$4,000 for this purpose The committees
have at present no particular site in view. Int
4 the Grant property can be secured for
slo'CoO they viii very likely recommend It's
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-20
General Wickham'. statue.

Mr.. f. V. Valentine. the famous sculptor
has finished the statue of the late Williams
c. Wickham in clay and in few days it will
be cast in plaster The figure will then be
shipped 10 New York 10 be reproduced in
bronze. The committee recently Inspected
the work and expressed themselves as de
lighted with il. 1t l. "a life-like statue and
will be a great ornament TO Capitol Square
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-20
Killed by "A Train.

BALTIMORE. MD. Feb. 19-The Cincinnati
express on the Northern Central railroad to-
night struck and killed Martha Moore and
Sarah Mules, two colored women. at Lake
Station, eight miles from this city. John
Dodson was severely injured The train
struck them as they stepped from one track
10 another 10 get out OF the way OF al APP
preaching locomotive.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-20
Delamater a Co.'S Creditor. Meet.

PIrTsBURG, Pa. Feb. IA Meadville Ra)
special says Two hundred of Delamater &
Co.'S creditors held meeting in this city to-
night. and 100 signed an agreement accepting
the proposed basis of settlement. which is
fifty cents on the dollar, payable in two years.
II is expected that all creditors will sign the
agreement.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-20
q. Washington,s birthday.

George Washngtons birthday falls on Sun
day this year, and it will be observed ON Mon
day, February 23d. on which day the banks
viii be closed, and all notes or other obliga-
tons due ON that day will have to be paid on
the preceding Saturday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-20
The IiIinofs SenatorsbIo

SPRISGFELD, ILL.,, Feb. l9.-The first ballot
for United States Senator to-day resulted:
Palmer, l0l; Streeter, ~: Oglesby, IA; Post. |.
No change occurred until the one hundred
and twelfth ballot, which resulted: Palmer,
l0l; Streeter, 90; 0glesby, 10. Four more bal
lots were taken before adjournment. with this
result: Palmer. l0l: Streeter, %; Oglesby, 5.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-20
Conyicts Received.

superintendent Moses Of the State prison
yesterday received the following conyicts:
Henroo-Charles Smith (colored), malicious
shooting, three years Prince George Ernest
Jones (colored). housebreakino. two wears
ting. three years. Wv"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-20
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday TO
Fernandez Armstead and Bette Brooks. JAS
per Jones and Marian Carter. jeremiah NJ.
Rasset and Victoria Cooper, William Brown
and Catherine Crawford (all colored).
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-20

The next rehearsal for gentlemen taking
part IN the opera Of "Fauvette," for the ben.
eiit Of the Society 10 Preserve Confederate
Relics. Will be held at the house of Mr. James
X. Branch, Sl5 west Franklin street, tomorrow
evening at o'clock sharp.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-20
Elre in a nnr,Iwnre Store.

WATsFKA. H.. Feb. l9-Fire started In A.
V. Cards hardware store tins morning ABR
tho entire building. with contents. was c.a.
sumcd. The explosion Of a keg ~ p0wi.-
injured number OF persons who Were trt
on the ground and attempted 90 save the cone
tents of the store. II. ID. Graves. Walter Br.
den. G. c. Gallagher. and +. NJ Scho0lcm-
were severely wounded aud bruised. The al-
joining building was total loss. and very i'-
lie property could be saved. The entire loss
will exceed s3j 900. insurance. $4,000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-20
Rebuilding the Shop.

The Richmond Locomotive aud Machine
Works Company are rebuilding the boiler
shop which was destroyed by fire a few weeks
ago. 4 large force j. employed on the work.
and the frame work Of the structure has been
put uD.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-20
Ambulance Call.

William Bonaparte.a colored man employed
at the Trodegar Works, was taken suddenly i'll
yesterday. The ambulance was called and the
teonth street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-20
Pleased with IsichmOnd.

Mr.. f. p Knipe. Of Philadelphia. who has
been spending the winter in Richmond. and
who is a Mason Of prominence has decided
TO make this city his home. He has accepted
a position with Messrs. Bowman, Boswell d
Shuman.