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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-19
Several Important Measures.

The House Finance Committee met yes
terday morning and agreed to report
favorably Mr.. StrattOn's bin npproprlating
e3,2O0 70 pay for the cap-stone for the Soldiers
and Sailors monument.
The Committee on Roads and Internal Nayi-
CATION meet this morning and again take up the
NOrfolk-ferry bill. The friends OF the Dill are
very confident Of success.
The House Committee on Public Property
met yesterday and considered the resolution OF
Mir j. Taylor StrattOn, which provides Tor the
substitution Of gas for electricity In lighting the
Capitol building. The committee decided 10 re-
port the measure favoraDly.
Colonel Frank g. Ruin, Colonel Marye, Mr..
A. W. Harman, Superintendent W. II. Tnomp-
son, and Chief Fuller. OF the Fire Department,
ana Mr. e.. +. McCluer, OF the Telephone E1-
change addressed the committee while Mr.. W.
r. Meredith represented the Electric Light
Company. Mr.. TraDord, who Is connected with
the Richmond Railway and Electric Company,
was called upon 90 give his views as to the dan
ger resulting from electric wires. lie said that
nothing was 10 be feared unless they were tam
pered with.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-19
BASE BALL PEACE.
The League and the Association CoHsOii-
dated-New Order of Things.
rp, te1agranh 70 the Dispatchl

lBY fbltklhlA " AAb bAnlNtehsl
INDIANAPOLIS, IND, December 1S.-At
o'clock this morning ameeting IN the cluD,
room of the Bates House adjourned and
with IL adjourned the first meeting OF the
National League ana American Association OF
professional baseball players. Ihisis the name
~ the consolidated Old baseball organizations,
NJ. on met this morning separately, heard nnal
,c-.orts from committets, terminated their
atfalrs and dissolved. AT the meetings WHICH
lasted an night, Nick Young was elected presl-
dent and secretary and treasurer OF the new
lea9Ite and Zach Phelps was chosen eOlc-
itTr The Headquarters will remaiL, as
I'M tho Old league at Washington, Ihe
Board OF Directors was draNh by lot auu
IA composed OF members equally from
tho eastern and western circuits. me NOM
fers are Brush, OF Cincinnati; Won Der Ahe, OF
ST. Louis: Hart, OF Chicago; SO0en, OF bOstoh
N0n icrhorst, Of Baltimore, ana Scahloh, OF
washington. President Young mas YET 70 halhe
fbo schsdule and playing rules committed. Inc
,,,,,, Iegg1!e As ORGANIZED on an irOn-clad, ton
wear bass and no club can DO dropped witnout
the unanimous cOnsento OF all the ciuDS' lnSluul.s
the one 10 be dropped ana taree-louIths NSte NA
Il necessary 10 change the cCnsulutloh- AAo
terms OF settlement with tho clubs dropped are
said 10 have boon satisfactory to al parues, but
President Young is authority Tor tue statement
thst the exact ngufos VIII NOT De ou' nos s9
fina. it Is understood that Boston received
$1,000; Philadelphia, S43,uOu; ,ColulhDuh'
$4,000; Chicago, $4,000, ana miHauSee,
SOOOC-a total OF slOO,OOU. Inc Mil"huheo
fgures ma, DO a few thousand more. IN an IN,
tsrview win a reporter President Young said
NM the new organization starts out with most
militant future. "rhe old League and the old
1ssOciation are ended" said he, and new or
der of things prevails Tue old League
,,,.sor owed debt after Il was due.
stti." he added, ave had to walk the floor
conslderably ga 1890. The cessation OF this war
i',,ere Ia a representatye club In every city and
only one, and the removal Of the division OF pat,
yor,age az well stimulates local enthusiasm and
enhances the prosperity OF the club The new
committees viii revise the stheoule system, a.lu s
a. 1s,,,e me fleld aspects Of tho game, ana Tor
ali tbese reasons Il Is hoped that the stimulus
given the game Will DO permanent"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-19

marshes IN attendance. The report Of the Gre
dentials Committee was adopted ana nomina.
tions were declared In order. Mr.. hnlson. OF
Ouachifa nominated Judge 8. y. Acknery TOT
Governor. The mention OF Mcbnerye . !, naIne
caused n wild outburst OF applause. The roll was
called ara showed 442 yeas: nays none. h1-
Governor Robert WycklIffe was then nominated
Tor Lteutensns-Gov4nor the! vote being unanl-
nous The greatest enthusiasm prevniied. lno
Iutlops nnd adjourned until 10 A. NJ. tomorrow.
A salute is being fired in honor OF McBnerys
nomination.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-19
TiAe4 q Rkoaa3.
STORE NEWS.
SATURDAY. December 18th.
STORE WILL BE OPEN EVERY
NIGHT NEXT WEEK.
Christmas Talk.

Why not buy a pair of large, heavy,
California Fleece Blankets for So?
We have an elegant assortment Of
Blankets and are anxious to unload our
stock. SO you can get bargains right
now while the weather is cold. Blankets
make useful and acceptable gifts.
Another lot of those $22 Tan Cheviot
Refers, faced with genuine sable fur,
for $40.
Fur Muifs are in demand now and we
have an excellent stock OF new goods.
No last years furs here. Our goods are
all new. Angora Fur Sets for children
Feather Boas and Collars for ladies.
A fine line of Thibet Baby-Carriage
Robes TO keep the little tots warm. Why
not buy baby a robe for ChristmasP
The bottom dropped out of the Book
business here yesterday and now the
Arlington Cloth-Bound Books that sold
for 25c. are only l5c.
Everything in the Book line must be
sold by Christmas-eve. SO you can
look here for cheap Books.
Doll Carriages, Express Wagons,
Jumpers, did you say We've RATS ol
them at cut prices-25, 35, soc.
Our Basket Show is great one-the
best line in the city, so We are told.
Well, then, if you are looking for Bas
kets why not come right here
Just one more of those Novelty ScraE
Baskets, made of rope, the prettiest
thing you ever saw, at Sl.75.
II you want to give gift this Christ
mas that will last century buy one o.
our Antique Oak Boxes for jewels, pho
tographs, handkerchiefs. gloves, collars,
and cuffs, or cigars. They are 1.-THE
latest" and the besS on earth.
1t would be hard 10 estimate the
number Of Handkerchiefs on our Ions
counters. There are perhaps severn
millions. All prices to meet all require
ments. All styles to suit all tastes
Plain, Hemstitched, Fancy Drawn Ef
fects, Embroidered and scalloped de
signs, with or without initials, in cam
brio, linen, or silk.
Our store viii be open every nigh
next week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-19
THE DAVIS MONUMENT FUND.
Committees OF the Two Associations to
Meet I'm Washington To-Day.

Mayor Ellysou, General Peyton Wise,
and Mir. j. @. Dickerson, committee
from the jefferson Davis Monument Asso-
citation, will leave this morning for Wash
tugton, where they go g confer with commit
tee from the Southern Press Association.
This latter organization has already raised a
Considerable sum OF money for the erection OF a
suitable memorial 70 the memory OF the Con,
federate President and they have Tor several
weeks past been corresponding with the asso-
nv the conference TO secure the cooperation ana
financial support Of the Press Association. and
n they accomplish their purpose considerable
impetus viii be added TO the movement 70 erect
a monument In this city. M,
While In the capital city Mayor Ellyson, &C
compsnied by Dr. j. L. NJ. Curry, viii call upon
Honi William L. Wilson and inform him OF his
election as president OF Richmond college,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-19
MRS. LUCY ANN COX DEAD.
A Noted and Patriotic Lady Crosses Over
the Dark RIver-Other Notes.


Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispstch.l
FREpFR1cKsBuRa, Va, December 49,
Mrs. Lucy Ann Cox, wife of Mr. James
Cox. died at her residence, in this city, last
night, after lingering illness of dropsy, III
the siTty-third year OF her nRe. Mrs. Cox Will be
aIfectionately remembered by the members Of
the old Thirtieth Virginia regiment, and espe-
ciaIly By those OF Company A, she having fol-
lowed her husband, who WAS drummer-bOy for
Company A, through the entire war, admins
tering % his wants and and those OF the regi-
ment as far as was In her power.
AN HONORARY MEMBER.
She was an honorary member OF Maury Camp,
q v and q large number OF old veteran, in
ending the camp, viii attend the funeral, which
will take place at o'clock Sunday afternoon.
EUCHRR CLUB.
The Senior Euchre Club held their weekly
meeting at the residence Of Mr.. W. II. Richards
last night. and was quite largely attended. The
frst ladys prize was won by Mrs. DIR. NJ. NJ.
Tewis. and the second by Miss Lettie Stansbury.
The frst gentlemanis prize was won by DR.. III.
II. Johnston, and tho second by Mr.. w. ii. Hur-
kamp.
OFFICERS ELECTED.
Ata regular meeting of Lodge No. % knights
Of Pythias, held In their castle last night, the
following oricer5 for the ensuing term were
elected: George jennings past commander;
N. p. Mcdonald, chancellor commander; George
A. Walker, ,vice-commander; J. II. Myer, Jr,mas-
ter of exchequer; II. Ii. Grayatt, master OF
nnance: II. VI. Proctor, keeper Of records and
seeI. w f. Boil. prelate; John A. White, mas
ter-at-arms; s. W. Merkle,deegate 20 the Grand
Lodge and Charles A. Gore, alternate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-19
omeeys Of Richmond Castle. X. G. f.

A regular session Of Richmond Castle;
No 4, Knights OF Golden Eagie, e., WaS toi,op1 neII
,rncers were elected for the ensuing term-yz
past Chief Charles Haskell; Noble Chief, cd
,,s5d Hatton; Vice Chief. Frank v. Baldwin
High Priest, K l. Peters; venerable Hermit,
- records o. NJ Keiningham Clerk 81 kxche-
o,er' Charles s. Powell: Keeper OF Excheluer,
YYsS2 YaS2ov Il. still; Medical Examiner, bdxin r.
iIS,rnsr. M. ID; 1rusteCs-Cabon DAVIS, Dayton
=, as;dyetta Walter q. Duke.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-19
HurDpd to Death.

Yesterday afternoon about 2:90 o'clock
several small boys built fire on south
Laurel street. Louis, the three-year-old son Of
Mr. Louis BOland, was playing around the tire
when his clothes became igniied and the little
fellow was irightfully burned. He was taken 10
hig home, 72O Igh street, where he received
medical attention Immediately, but his Injuries
we're OF such nature that he died about 10
O'clock last night. His neck and face were terri
bly, charred, and his body also very badly
bnrned. Ills funeral will be conducted from the
residence OF his parents at 4 o'clock this after
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-19
howard su,n.fnra. ana rar.. rhlch were Ioaned

Howard swineford. and fags, which we're loaned
By Mr.. p. II. Mayo.
Tho Randolph Literary Society VIII mees 70
night. The subject to be debated Il "shoqid
Lawyer Defend Ills Client When He Knows hs u
0uiiiyfH There will also be reading ana de-
claiming by members Of the soclety.
Tho young mems meeting VII be held ~ VIZ :
Young Mems Christian Association to-morrON ~ ~
4 o'clock NJ usual; but only those over sixteen
years Of ago win DO admitted. DR.. j. n. upsh.uI ~.
viii address the meeting, and his topic wiz ,, g,
"OGr Bodies.H Mr.. Thomas y. Armieteal wa
sing solo, Mr.. ". l. Wills Will preside at the
piano, and Mr.. ID. s. Bennett win act as musicsi
conductor.
Tue boys meeting will be held one hour earlier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-19
nmcnrs Of tho rrpographlcal Union.

A largely-attended meeting of Richmond
Typographical Union. No. 30, was held at
Oid-feilOWs Hall last night, at which tho fol-
lowing officers we're elected: President, w. 5.
Woodson: Yice-President, John T. West, Jr.
Recording Secretary, Samuel b. Ragland, Jr. I;
financial and Corresponding Secretary, W. 7.
Pitt: Treasurer, John c. Seiber. Trustees w.
I. Booth, Charles Ellis, and ], \. williams. Re
nresentstives TO Central Trade and Labor Union
George T. Bowden. John T. West, Dr.. George W.
schIeif, b. II. Hudson, and II. W. TupmRn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-19
Three New Bishops.

NEW YoRK, December ia cable dis
patch from the Rome correspondent of the
Catholic Aeirs announces tina appointments OF
Very Reverend Ignatius Fortsman, ID. D., OF tho
Cathedral, Philadelphia, as BIshopof Cleveland,
Ohio: Rev. Sebastian Aessmer, %. D., professor
OF canon law In the Catholic University at Wash
hlg,on, as Bishop OF Green Bay, Wis, and Very
Reverend James SchTebaeh, Nicar-General OK
Ia Crosse, Wis.,. promoted to that vacant SEQ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-19
sa1llnr Iinnor to pIipors.

George M. Edelburt. who keeps bar on
raleh street near Harrison, and Mary T.
ahss- who Keeps saloon en- the corner OF era
s'an, and Marshall stroets,were arrested Ia the
TnIrd district yesterday, charged Win 1n,as sgls
sas al the Police Court yesterday morning
,snarged With beng drunk. Ee Il an orphan Ooy
ia sna minor; consequently he was released
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-19
Noacaoss,s az RsMAINs.
ibsrs WIN Probably Be No Funeral-The
Dynamitsr's Mothers Wishes.
...,,. -ln,ri,an oNolo 20 ,ho Dispa,ch.l
by toiograph % Tue Dlspatch.l

I0J E7I0EFAUA y FIIV VIEPlKVE7'I
b1I0s. Mss, December lS.-The re-
atus q H. l.. NOrcross, the dynamiier
f.o tned 10 blow up Bussell Sage, are
lowll the receiying-tomb az Woodlawn
httfy. They arrived early this morning.
n slaI have any funeral. In fact / know We
.-al u1t have any services st the house, and
s. aslrs e. the grave 90 not wish 70 oe ro-
Pi feel justified in making this request
,'e papers. a. they have bad al the seBsa-
t.ua. features Of the terrible affair, aud We
.-flt ~ be- allowed % bury our sou without the
rAe a. ule grave being placed before the pub
think every humane person viii egreo
,-el thl b a privilege We have a figpi 70 claim.
1iepcat that 90 nos want any reporters there
a. hole they viii consider my wish" Mrs.
s~TOss entertaias a fear thal the romans will
= sNien from thu cometeTy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-19
A Bank Robbed of Diamonds
IN tnInrrarnh 20 the Dianafch.l

NASHVILLE, Tenn, December lS.-Ihe
Bank Of Wartrace at Wartrace, Tenn, one
of the oldest banks in the state, was entered
about J2 o'clock last night, it u supposed, py
professional bank-robbers, and $4,000 w0rtn
OF diamonds belonging 20 depositcr5 were stoleu
out OF the safe. Inc two doors OF the largG
vault were blown open with dynamite, also the
safe door. but tho time-lock OF ia o drawer Wa4
not touched.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-19
MIcHIGHAN's DePoseo SECRETARY.
He Enters q General Denial OF the Charges
Made Against Him.
az telegraph % the DIspatch.l

CHICAGO, December ia special from
lansing, Mich, says Governor Winans
has appointed a commission consisting of
ex-Aiayor Donovan, Judge q. A. Smith,
and neputy- Sc cretary-Of-State ko1ley, ali OF
this city, 90 thoroughly Investigate the charges
against secretary-ol-State s0pefi VINO resigned
uiRht before last under pressure. Until this
commission reports no further action will be
taken. The depOsed Official In an interview en-
ters general denial OF tne charges, but gives
no reason for resigning. Within the last Two
weeks contractors have delivered two carloads
OF paper, enough 20 last nearly two years. A
new paper contract will take etfect Janunry lst
None oil thus paper IL needed at the present
time, and under the new contract IL could have
been Purchased for 5000 less than tho State
will now have % pay for IT. As far as can be
ascertaIned the value OF the books given away
was about Al 200.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-19
ALMOST ABLOODY RIOT.
Anxious Tax-Payers Preoipitate Great Ex-
element Upon Cincinnati.
rBv Telegraph % the Dispat5h.l

CncrENArr, o., December ls.-There
came near being re-enactment OF the
bloody courthouse not OF 1884 here this
morning. A great mob OF taxpayers and
others crushed into tho county treasurers ONCE
10 pay their taxes and avoid the penalty. me
nosslble 10 take IN ali the money presented, ono
man put revolver under the nose OF the re-
ceiyihg clerk and said he would shoot u the
money was not accepted and receipted Tor ~
once The great crowd on the outside grew Ll0t- ny
ops and hurled stones throueh the windows Ohe
man Was Knocked insensible and two women
were crushed almost 10 death. riot elarn was
sounded and large body Of police arrived ana
by vigorous action cleared the btreets ilau w owIotV
eff shs more bollgerent rioters. There Is great
oVeitefnent uYor the affair.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-19

60 say the ladies' when they examine the
display of dainty Holiday Go9ds 81 ths
Publication Rooms, corner OF lehtu anu
Man streets. ]. d. X. SLEIdHr.
Business Superintendent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-19
.HANDKERCHIEFS!
And Christmas Is Coming.

Surely nothing is more ao-
ceptable than half a dozen
Of these Silk or Linen Ini-
tial Handkerchiefs, or if
you should prefer the
Plain Linen or Embroi-
dered we have them also.
Silk Mufiers at various
prices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-19
ADEuSKES PREACHER.
DEATH or hRA EN0LIsH.
Northern Aid to Be EnIissed.

BATON ROUGE. La, Decombef 18.-There was
an informal meeting at the State House to-day
between thd anti-lottery combination candi-
dates and Governor Nichols aud Attorney-Gene-
raj Rogers. Later in the day Mr.. Foster and his
feIlOw-canddates and their particular friends In
the convention held caucus, laying out plan
Of campaign and deciding upon enlisting north
ern aid Ia making the fght.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-19

The name OF Mr.. James II. Hardgroye
was omitted from the list OF those who
so generously contributed 10 the kalen-
der Kermess.n His contribution OF 3 box
of hia celebrated " Ward" " brand OF Chew
iug-Tobaceo was most acceptable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-19

NV slaughter sale still continues.
Watches. Jewelry. Silver-Plated, ware,
Clocks, and Opera-Glasses at and below
cost to reduce stock. A. r: JAHNkE,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-19

AyGosrURA BTTERs Is household word all
over the world. For over fifty years it has ad-
yertised itself by its merits. IL Is now adyef-
tsed to warn the pubic against counterielis-
The genuine article is manufactured by DIR. j. G.
Il. SIEGERT b SONS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-19
business Failures.

TUY teIegrhpn 20 Iuo UInpfIVII'I
NEW YORK, December 1S.-The business
failures occurring throughout the country
during tho last seven days number Tor
the Uniied States, 307 : Canada, 2s-a total oil
33J, against 32O last week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-19
caprlvi Made n Coun'.

[By Aaglo-American cable 70 tho Dispatch.l
BERLIN, December 1s.-The Emperor
William has made Chancellor Won Caprivi
a count az a reward for his efforts In tho sue
cessful establishment Of the commercial treaties
recently concluded between Germany and seye-
raj other countries.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-19
Rare and Dainty

are the attractive Books. Booklets. Cards,
&C.. at the Publication Rooms, corner OF
Tenth and Main streets.
J. D. X. SLEroET,
Business Superintendent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-19
Resumption with Nou-Union Miners.

IBy teIegfapn 70 IHU DI5p"VNH'I
BRAzlL. IND., December B.-The Brazil
Bloek-Coa Company has resumed opera
tions with nou-unlon miners sent from mere ia ia
their No s mine az Berth. The strikers nSsd'
no resistance. lt is reported by agents OF thr
comnany among tho tiikers that a large mum,
ber OF them are on tho point Of returning u
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-19

nouse today, AZ which therc was an informa
discussion Of the adyisability OF increasing tho
memborship OF some ~ the House committees,
NO action WIS taken, and tho committee VIII
meet to-Toorr0w morning IN time 70 report re-
solution 20 tho House authorizing the spoaker 70
appoint The committees and ixing their number
In case doclslOn be reached.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-19
Richmond Visitors In New York.

New YORK, December l8.-The following
visitors from Richmond were registered at
the hotels here to-day: Colonel L. klIett ana L.
Levy, at the Imperial j. q. Jones, the Gedney;
c. w. Nichols, the st. Cloud; >. burlss' tno
Hoffnan; L. smith. the tifth-AYenue; and ).
Patterson, the BartlOldL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-19

To-morrow's Dispatch will be a ia-page
paper. Many of tho articles will have
bearing ON the Christmas season, bat all
Of our usual speciaities viii be likewise
presented in attractive form. We shall
have plenty OF space for the current
news. and win gather it in from all guar.
teFs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-19

Nv stock of Pipes, Tobacco, Cigars, and
all Smokers Articles is very complete tor
Christmas. T. A. MILLER's
All-Nlght Drugstore,
43i and l33 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-19
Major Mckinley Bet,sz

CkNros. o.. December 1s.-There has
been much improvement in the condition
OF Goyernor-eIect Mckinley to-day. His eondi-
ti0n is not regarded rs serious
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-19

Don't fail to go to Ganss & Co.'s FIRE sale
Friday and Saturday. BE sure anu Ieau
their advertisement IN another colunln'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-19

Don't fail to go TO Ganss & Co.'S Fire Sale
Friday and Saturday. BE sure and READ
their advertisement IN another COLUMN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-19

For THROAT DISEASES AND COUGHS use BROWNS
BRoNcgrAI TRocHEs. Like all really good things,
thew aro initiated. The genuine are s0id only IN
boIes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-19

Holiday Neckwear. MuGiers, and Gloves.
New stock of handsome goods at cost at
the Little Store Around the Corner"
Il. LEsLIE SPENCE. Agent.
No. north Ninth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-19

fBy Anglo-American cable to the Dispatch.l
LONDON, December 1s.-The Right Rev.
Edward Harold Browne. ID. D., bishop of
Winchester, Is dead.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-19
Pennsylvania Quake an Explosion
rBy telegraph 10 tho DisDatch.l

HARR1sBuRG. PA, December l8.-What
was generally supposed TO be an eartn-
quake shock and announced as sdch abroad, nut
was subsequently discovered 10 DO an explosion
OF $50 bounds Of dynamite at Steelt0n, alarmed
the people Of this city this morning. Nobody
Was lurt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-19

Don't fail TO got Ganss Co.'S FIRE 0ale
Er;dav and Saturday. Re sure and read
their advertisement in another column.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-19
NLOYelY,V

A. B. C. Expectorant is q safe and pleas
ant cough remedy, containing no opium.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-19
Tho acnmanf the Season

for very little money may be found at the
Publication Rooms, corner of Tenth and
Main streets. j. ID. X. SLEIGHT,
Business superintendent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-19
Earthquake shock in Pennsylvania.


HARRIsRURG, Pa, December ia very
perceptlbie earthquake shock was ielt III
inIl CIV ana surrounding towns at S:3U this
roorning No damaye was Gone, but houses
gere shaken and many persons thought there
had been an explosion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-19
ONE VIRGINIA MEMBER.

It belng the desire OF The Speaker % an
nounce the standing committees OF the
House next Wednesday, and present Indi-
cations being favorable, the mem
bers are making diligent inquiry
regarding their. probable assignment.
The Virginia delegation are exceed
ingly anxious that one of their num-
ber shall be placed on the Rivers aud
Harbors Committee In the last House Mr,
BOWden, Republican member from Virginia,
was the fourth man on this important commit
tee, his party being then Ia control. In tho
Fiftieth Congress Mr.. Wise wBs member Of
this committee, and was also on Naval Affairs
during one or two terms.