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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-07

Harlem and went 10 the McGuires TO ask
for lodging for the night, she being On ac-
quaintance OF the McGuires. McGuire
ordered her out Mrs Mcclure sided with
Mrs. Gaffney, and McGuire retired in DIS
gust after getting q good tongue-lashing.
The women drank can after can OF beer.
Mcclure opened the door. OF his
room and asked them 20 DO quiet ihen
they kicked his door in and jeered at him.
Mcliuire. thoroughly enraged,, called the
Gaffney woman vile name. She seIzed
lighted kerosene lamp and threw tia him.
Tho top few of and the oil splashed over
the man and his clothes. The bed was
saturated, and in an instant McGnire was
enveloped ia flames. lie jumped from the
bed. shrioking with terror and pain. The
underclothes, which he had left on him
during the night, clung 10 him while they
burned into his flesh. He tore them from
his body and then fell fainting, on the
floor. The women, sobered by the terri
bic sight. put out the flames IN the room
with pillows and threw water on McGuire
until the flames burning him were extin-
cuished. The Gafney woman sneaked out
Of the house, but has since been arrested.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-07
CLAIMS TO BE ONE HUNDRED.
ssncho Scott, of This City, Said To Have
Been Living n Century.

A colored woman named Mamie Scott,
Who resides at No. 10 north Fourth street,
claims that her father. Sancho Scott, Is an
,yen hundred yeals Old. ShesaJs his anti
ouity is vouched for by several reliable
white persons, but admits that he is now in
failing health.
Mamie yesterday showed a representa-
tive Of the DISPATCH an item printed In
this paper about five years ago. which an
nounced the death of her grandmother,
Susan Lewis, at the advanced age OF one
hundred and sixteen years. The clipping
states that Susan was born at Marion Hill,
Henrico county, and was successfully own
ed by GIlly Lewis. of Henrico; John Gil
liam, of Powhaten, and John Pemberton;
of Goochland. 1t added that she then had
ten great-grandchildren, thirty living
grandchildren and five daughters, the
oldest being seventy-oneye years old. Eleven
of her children died prior TO her demise.
The age of Susan did not seem to be au-
thentic-at least there was no positive
prOOf Of IL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-07
Personals and Briefs.

Hon. James ID. Brady. OF Petersburg, collector
Of internal revenue, was In the city yesterday
Mr.. John W. Mason, United States commits
sioner Of Internal revenue, is stopping at the
Exchange Hotel
The uncle Of tho late General Williams c.
Wickham who died few days ago IN Hanover
was named Henry and not John.
Miss Fannie NJ Parker, Of tho University OF
Virginia, charming young lady, returned home
yesterday after q pleasans stay among friends
In Richmond.
On Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock Pelican
Chapter Of Hose Croix, No. 2, win hold meet
Ing az 81. Adams Hall Tor solemn religious work
In the Rose Croix degree
Mr.. J. A. Leach, who was married In this city
Wednesday evening 10 Miss Mary Thomas
Cleaton. has returned with ais bride from .
bridal trip 10 Washington
Washington Chapter. No. o, J. II. Powell, High
Priest, conferred the Royal Arch degree on ono
fsll team q, called conyocssion "Wednesday at
8 p. n. The vork wss we'll done By Joan u.
Chaxisions Who vss sssistod hx =. u foueu and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-07
mR.ATKlNsoN WILL REMAIN HERE.
He Decides Not to Accept the Oner OF 'ns
Suffolk Association.

Mr.. James N. Atkinson, the popular as
sistant secretary of the Young Mems Chris.
tlan Association, has received very nst,erins
ofor from the association Mt Suffolk, Va, vnlca
desires him 20 become It's general secretsiy y.
This organization, though only one year old' nas
a membership OF one hundred and tweniy-n.e'
and Is in every way prosperous, but Nr Atkin-
son has expressed his intention OF remaining in
Richmond. "a be considers that be has q bet'er
neld OF work here.
Tho members Of the gymnasium WIN holo
meeting tomorrow afternoon at 4 O'Clock, am
the following programme for the occasion mas
been arranged: H. +. Smith, physical director,
leader Of meeting. Subject, "Desrfption OF q
Model Man" Mark X.:32. Quartstte: MISS
Ida Hill, SOPRANO; Miss Jennie Harold, aio ,
Mr. W. @. Mercer, tenor; Mr.. II. G. Prior, bass )
Mr. ID. S. Bennett, accolupanist; Mr.. III. l.. "hhs'
organst.
Professor Smith, the physical instructor, 10 ms
report before the meeting Of the directors Oh the
association Thursday night stated that a "Gyili-
nasium Mems study Club" will be soon formed:
The subject, " Health; How IL May BE oDtalnca. .
and Retained" will DO taken up and treatoa
both from scientif; and religious standpoints.
Several lectures VIII be made by prominens
physicians and others qualified 10 haadle this
subject
The Medical aud Surgical Association OF Ricn-
mond has moved Its headquarters 20 the Dulo-
ing OF the association, where the meetings VIII ps
held eyery first and third Tuesday In the month.
The Organization has also moved It's library 70
the association building, and It's use VIII os OK
tended 10 me deal students aud those VINO ue'
sire 70 consult IL for reference.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-07
TIE CORK ELECTION
,os os A SUCCESSOR IN PARLlA-
cHO'0- weNT TO PARNsLL.
,,.~ orderly. strange TO say-Tho
-, ,y,r,ftbyito Candidate Believed TO
uare nesn Elected.

.-,.-i,,n cable 20 the Dlspasch.l
f,vt.xn. November 6.--At the
CO.. Civ VII be decided questions OF
~ .,onco as 70 whether tho Par
81. '.' .., D., remain q power in Irish poll
t''' -,f,her tho McCarthyito forces,
- % .,r ur.cstly champions. are to
81. s,..rsrd. AID whether or not there
'r oo.on IN the Irish parliamentary
80 ;, ia claimed that II the Par
i' go Jofeated to-day union Will be
@.'' hcf,re the general election, while
.,e yictorions union will bc beyond
st, MS AZ possibility. Contrary to
e. 1rgectqtious, the polling opened
rrtaSrLL's SUCCESSOR.
t...,, ia for the successor 10 Par
I-r r....mont. the candidates being
edmond. tho acknowledged
d. q E. parnelhtcs. and Martin Fla
,f..rtby!te butter merchant. The
ul. d" .c rgade u hOuse-t0-house chn-
w. fryotcrs, following iihn,edoiateiV
N,1. pa-aollite canyassers ana threat
.tt. electors with an soIts OF MORN,
.,-. if they voted Tor Mr; REDMOND
rI,l vote for fiayin. In 0rder 70
,...lla disorder the .p0iis this
i'.' were strongly guarded by squads
81 va9 had come prepared Tor ans
.o., There were the usual scenes
r'-. . c.osely-cOntested election.
g.. 1rt.v.tes are more confident than
.t..r.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-07
TANNeRY BURNED ~ MANCHESTER
The Largo establishments Of A. D. sncs'
well & Co. Destroyed Early Infs
Morning.

Fire broke out this morning few MIN
utes after Il O'Clock In the large taunery
and bark establishment OF Messrs. A. y.
shotwell & Co., ON the west side OF the
Richmond and Petersburg ailroadin Man.
chester
Flames were first discovered In the main
building. and spread rapidly throuenous
the mammoth structure. At this writing
q A. NJ it appears that the entire tsnnery
will be consumed. One or two OK the
small build.ngs aud some Of the bark and
other materials viii possibly be saved.
The damage. which win probably reach
$4,000 or SsO,Oo0, IS partially covered py
insurance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-07
A spRgcKsLs ON HAWAII.
The Sugar Interests Of the Isisnds-The
Sugar Trust.
[By Telegraph 70 the Dispafch.l

lBy telegraph 20 tae Dispatcn.l
s CHICAGO, November GA. b. Spreckels'
a son of Claus Spreckles. is IN this city,;
Tie Hawaiians are discouraged lot"
says MIR. Spreckles. and they can't see
their way clear to prosperity IN any otner
way than by annexation. WITH the re-
moval OF the tariff on sugar and the oher-
ing of two cents per pound for all sugar
produced IN the United States, the ISLANDS
lost the advantage they had over producers
here, in Cuba, and in the Philippine
Islands. The trouble is that labor is dear
in the islands. The natives are dying out.
and the islands have 20 depend on the Cni-
nese, Japanese. Portuguese, aud laoorers
from other countries. This years crop OK
l4O. 600 tons was the largest ever raised IN
Hawaii, although the country ought 10
produce a great deal moro than that
While the people regard this Government
as the one most friendly to them, they
think faith was broken with them IN
taking away the advantage they had pc
fore the Mckinley bill was passed. ana the
object of King Kalakaua's visit TO the
country was to intercede in behalf OK the
sugar interests when death overlook him
In San Francisco. AS matters are now the
large planters, with improved machinery
and labor-saving devices. may make nt;
tie money, but the smaller planter VIII
have to give up"
Mr.. Spreckels also said firmly that the
house of Spreckels would never be coaxeo
into the sugar trust.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-07
suits ALont Real Estate Sales.

Two suits were instituted in the Chancery
Court yesterday against the members on the
firm of j. THOMPSON Brown 4 Co. and others.
Only tho memoranda were filed, but II is prOba-
bic that the declarations Will be handed In to-
day.
In the first suit Mrs. NJ. Z. Palmer and E. V.
Palmer, her husband, are the plaintiffs, and
the defendants are }. Thompson Brown, LeRoy
L. Brown, W. S. Dashien. and Mrs. NJ. ii. Field.
The property about which this action IL brought
Is house and lot on second street near Byrd,
ana tho amount involved is about 1900 or
81 900. Mr. Palmer is a mechanic OF this city.
Tho style ot the second suit Is Robert Freeman
{coloredl against j. Thompson Brown, LeRoy +.
brown. and Paul j. DunnaYant. In this case the
properly in question is situated on north First
street, aud the amount involved IA about $500.
The parties IN both suits are summoned TO ap'
pear in answer Orules on December Sd. MesSrs.
Lamb 81 Smith and b. y. James are counsel Tor
the plaiutiffs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-07
To Entertain Chief omcers.

The members of the Richmond Lodge,
Half corner Fifth and Marshall streets,
last evening TO confer as to the best means
of giving s1preme-Reporter b; +. Nelson
and Supreme-D Dictator Samuel Klotz, who
are attending the Fraternal Congress
which is now being held at Washington,
an enthusiastic reception on the occasion
of their visit to the city. about. the 18th
instant. They resolved to appoint com
mittee to meet Messrs. Nelson and Klotz
on the date mentioned and banquet wlll
be given In honor of these gentlemen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-07
ABLOCK-COAL FAMINE.
stoamers at Chicago Using ANY Kind of
Fuel They Can Get.
NV telegraph 10 the Dispatch.

OucAGo. November 6.-There is q coal
famine at the Chicago yards from which
coal-steamers and tugs are supplied. caused
by the Pittshurg and Indiana block: coal
strikes. Every available ton of fuel has
been exhausted at South Chicago, and the
stocks here have become so low that steam
ers are using anything they can get. q. 5.
Richardson & Co had 800 cars at Cleve-
land, which they intended to ship lmme-
diately in order to relieve the famine here
bnt Yesterday tho firm found that the rail-
road company had confscated the entire
amount for its locomotives. The trouble
extends 20 all manufacturing establish
ments heretofore using Pittsburg and In
diana block coal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-07
NEW YoRK's NEXT LEGISLATURE.
What VIII Its Political Complexion BE ?
Importance of the Question.

NEw York, November 6.-Every politi-
cian in the State is now figuring on the
political complexion OF the next Leg,sia1
tnre as should the Democrats control
both branches it is admitted that the first
thing done would be a redistricting OF the
State. Both parties are claiming MAORI
Ties in each branch, but the last returns
received by the Associated. Press indicate
that the Senate will stand Republicans,
n Democrats, IA Independent Repu6h-
can. I. According 10 the same returns the
Assembly will stand: Republicans. 6o;
Democrats, &C independent Democrats, =.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-07
'7tsoyT-'s INDUSTRIAL PROGRESS
''"t' irom President walsh TO President
Harrison with Respect Thereto.

. ..'rrHph Ia the Dlspatcn.l
"ANt,.lH>. ID. c.. November 6.-Hon.
-' "4-I. OF Georgia, president of
augusta Exposition, has written a
." If,l9elt HARRISON n response -
If Information in regard TO the
..a ifusramme of the South, IN
-c saws. The South Is developing
.''''' aai h.r mauuIac turing possibili-
''-'. Pee exaggerated. The SOuth's
.r "a, d last year over GO0, ,O0J OF
-Ii.-I bales consumed by the United
i4 -. l-70 the South took only
b, 0iro % the 9,1JJ, 900 tons of iron
i.s -st year the South contributed
'.as, OF more than the pro-
a.. " iic Union in 1860. England fell
hi '-f country last year 900 tons.
d tHc most encouraging evidences
D, t,hs industrial progress that she
t.-''t '~>. YEAR nearly one fourth the
b, TIE IRON produced in Great
r,,'r lhc ugures given are approxi-
r-,- Vif,ct The SOuth's future Tor the
..'.,.. 'i1rt OF cotton IS assured. Her
~. .'ul ~ lrOn and the manufactures
-, shuid profitable fields for invest
49,, LAT the pressure oi official duties
Gu a'pnYe us OF the pleasure of well
80 you - Augusta and our Exposition
o o... eye oi disappointment and regret
d.. i'ii w-cltiZsns as well as 20 the
to..,' .id officers Of tho Augusta tx
ir.e' Nonpany. who are under obliga-
O, ... ,' 'he oitcial sanction extended 20
a. .e.iI''i Prise and for the personal and
Vs., .uriesy extended during their
" Wellington"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-07
THE EARTHQUAKE IN JAPAN.
Sixty-Fiye Hundred Persons Were Killed
aud Niue Thousand Injured.
lBy telegraph to tho DIspstch.I

WASHINGTON, ID. c., November Ga
Telegram from the japanese Government
received to-day by the japanese Minister
gives an account of the earthquake III
Japan October 28th. 1t seems from this
authenticated report that the damage
caused by the earthquake was confined
almost entirely TO the pretectures of Aichl
and Gifu, the former of which is on the
sea about 40 miles from Toxic and the
latter TO the westward. Magic IS the chief
population of 10000. There are no very
large cities in the Gifu prefecture. No
mention is made of any damage in any
other parts Of Japan. According TO the
telegram 6,5C0 persons were killed and
1900 injured $1,000 houses were totally de
stroyed and 1000 badly damaged.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-07
NEBRASKA RETURNS.
The Republican Plurality Between 5000
aud G.OOO Votes.
Lny telerranp 10 the Dlspatch.

OMAuA, NrB., November e.-Ofilcial re-
ti,rns r.ce,,ei -rOm s.1cy-Ghree counties,
exclusive Of Douglas, out OF the ninety
counties in the state show total vote tor
Post CRepublcan) Of 49.7Sl, and tor Edger-
ton Democrat) of 50,32g. These same
couaties last year gave Richards (Repu6-
hcan) 51,735; Boyd (Democrat). 37,tS57 ;
Powers (Independent), 53,0iS, indicating
falling of in the total vote OF
1885. Douglas county, with one preclnct
majority over Edgerton of 63, ,15l. careful
estimates of counties not heard from OF.
ficially. based on partial returns, give Post
a plurality Of 4,74l. This will probably bC
Increased by the official count. and 1T Is
safe to say that Edgerton is defeated by
between 5000 and 5000 votes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-07
A SUCCESSFUL coTToN-PlcKsR.
One of the Greatest Mechanical Inven'
tions OF Modern Times.
(By telegraph TO the Dispatch.l

ATLANTA, GA, November G.-What pro.
misses to be one of the greatest inventions
of modern times is the Mallis-Lispenard
cotton-picker that has just been exhibited
in cotton-feld near this city. For some
time there have beenrumors floating around
relative to the future0f :he cotton-picker.
Yesterday hundreds OF cotton-growers
from different parts of the South were at
the Piedmont Exp position and witnessed a
public test of the machine. Its movements
were. from mechanical standpoint, per
feet. and 1t performed its work in salts
factory manner. Great interest IN 1t Is
manifested by the people here, and cotton
growers everywhere are fondly looking foI
The realization of their dreams. From
present indications II IL thought that next
years crop Of cotton will be picAed to
great extent by cottOn-pickers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-07
T.mnerance Onicers Installed.

The officers of Howard's-Grove Lodge
of Good Templars we're installed Tuesday night
with the usual mystic ceremonies. Besides those
published Sunday W. H. sickel was elected dele
gate 10 the State Temperance Convention; SIR.
iyson delegate 20 the Grand Lodge, which meets
I'm Suffolk the FIRST week In December. and Mrs.
Kate Henderson the superintendent OF juvenile
templars.
condition. but tho new corps OF officers expect
10 double the present membership and finances.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-07
THE CASE CONTINUED.
The Atlantic and Ohio Railroad Litiga-
tion To BE Heard November 18Th.

The Court of Appeals was engaged yes
terday in hearing argument IN the South
Atlantic rarcal case on motion for a contlnu-
ance. The defendants desired 70 iefor n he ar
ing / u f. enough 10 allow them 10 secure the re-
cords IRON Wythoville, 30 the whole case could be
heard on its merits The counsel for DR.. ). NJ
Bailey. tlc receiver for the road, appointed Dy
Judge Richardson, wanted tho hoaitng at as
early n day As possible.
After the parties IN interest had conferred tho
Court named Wednesday the 18th as the day
for the hearing. The record viii DO brought
from Wythevie and the whole case be heard
npon ifs merits This will involve all OF the
various stages through which IL sssed prior &c
the appointment OF the receiver until now.
COiner against Turner and others. From the
Circuit Court Of Roanoke county. Confession OF
error by appeIlees and decree reversed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-07
THE HORSE WAS RECOVERED.
Prompt and Efficient Work by the Rich
mond Poiicc-Charges Dismissed.

mona Iouce-tHarkes D'sih'S'0N
A gentleman from Bedford City called
upon Chief-o Police Poe Thursday and
made inquiries concerning horse recently
stolen from him.
Major Poe detailed two of his trusty
sleuth- hounds to assist the stranger IN the
search for the equine, and 1t was found at
McDonough's stables. Mr.. McDonough
had bought the animal from man who
brought it to him for sale, but restored 1t
TO the original owner. The police did not
attempt TO arrest the supposed thief, who,
by the way, did not hesitate to sign his
name 10 a receipt when the bargain was
made. as the matter was one which more
properly came under the jurisdiction of
the Bedford bluecoats. -,
Officer Saunders, who was charged with
using unbecomIng language to lady, was
fully exonerated at q meeting OF the Po-
lice Commissioners Thursday afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-07
To Get Two Yenrs Each.

The Hastings Court was engaged yes
terday in the trial of three felony cases, as fol-
lows:
forging the name OF William Thompson q
Brother 70 a check for $50. lie was found guilty
and sentenced to a term OF two years In the
penitentiary.
and chain from the person Of M. j. hOrrissey,
was convicted and given two years in the peni-
tentiary.
Joseph Pucety, charged with betraying Sarah
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-07
The NIotringhaus MIL Strike OF.

10y NUIVbI IVII " tIIV 0F'F1Es-1I'I
Sr. LOUIS, November 6.--The strike that
has been in progress at the tin-plate de-
partment of the st. Louis (Niedringhaus)
Stamping Company's mill has been Of
ficialiy declared of by Ivory Lodge, Anal
gamated Association of Iron and Steel
Workers. aud all the men, including the
imported and the skilled laborers, have
returned TO work. The Messrs. .Niedring-
haus express themselves satisfied with the
aastlaunapt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-07
oarclDrNT OF CHILE.
,,.,,,ai forge Moutt Unanimously Elect
ui. conditions Precedent.

,,.,i,ai forge Noutt Unanimously Elect
,.ui. Conditions Precedent.
~.,...-4re ercsu cable to tho Dispatch.l
,...y I,r.. November G.-The Times
.... ,ncsa dispatch from Santiago,
.' wmch says: Admiral Jorge
..',I.. accepted the nomination for
..'.,lsrrr. subject % HIS not being
''..l fo follow any political pro--
'.' .. fut accepting only the acts and
t..f c.,-rc-s ~ the EXPRESSION OF the
'.. wl. Admiral Montt, the dis
r....rnrs. WAS exceedingly unwil-
.,.. tle po,t offered to him. and
.'...t.i % 6n the distinct under
r.., .IHtl' was not offered TO him as
'..-I f.- hs services. but as asking
.r.., another sacrifice to the wish
.Iatthee.ecilous. In conclusion,
, nuau fGd he would assume
,.- f9 uur, the peace OF the nation
D., rl irc,cut a conflict between the
..l' parties.
.-t'tOn from VALPARAISO to-day SAYS
,ttmnl Jorge Montt has been unani-
r elected President Of the Republic
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-07
To Succeed Dick Taylor.

It seems to be pretty well decided that
Mr.. Charles W. Hardwicke will be elected
to succeed Captain Richard d. Taylor as
one of the Jefferson-Ward delegation in
the Board of Aldermen. Captain Taylor.
as previously explained in the DISPATCH.
viii tender his resignation at the meeting
of the Board on Monday night, as he will
move on Tuesday TO bis new home IN the
West End. His successor Will probably be
chosen at the same meeting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-07
Death Of an Old Howitzer in Montana.

Intelligence was received here yesterday
from Naryyille. Mont, of the death at
that place of James f. Binford. formerly
Of Richmond. Mr.. Binford was gallant
member of the Richmond Howitzers du-
ring tho war, and was badly, wounded at
Sailors Creek. He removed to Montana
some years ago and became superintendent
of a mining company. and not long since
lost his arm by the premature explosion oI
a blast. The deceased was brother OF
CAPTAIN William j. Binford, the railroad
man, and first-cousin of Captain 4. Jeter
Bosher and the well-known Bosher
brothers. He was unmarried and about
forty-fye wears of age.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-07
VIRGINIA LEAGUE OF WHEELMeN.
Oficers to BE Elected at the Meeting In
Norfolk Next Saturday.

A meeting of tho Virginia League OF
american Wheelmen will be held in Nor
folk on the 14th of this month for the pur-
pose of electing officers for the ensuing
wear. The names of the following gontle-
men have been placed in nomination:
For Chief Consul-Lawrence l.. Warlng,
OF Norfolk, and John Chalmers, OF hoa-
noke.
noko.
For Representative-Dr. Frank r.. Steel.
Of Richmond, aud ID. X. Ammen, OF Roa-
noke.
For Secretary y-Treasurer-J. Hugh Henry
of Norfolk. and @. X. Evans, of Roanoke.
The Richmond Cycle Club held their
monthly meeting Thursday night and APP
pointed committee on entertainment TO
arrange for periodical social gatherings IN
the club-rooms during the winter months.
live new names were reported for mem-
bership. and q generally satisfactory con-
dition Of affairs was reported.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-07
AUGUSTUS EXPOSITION.
Tho Military Performances-Ex-Presi-
dent CD Hayes on Hand.
TRY Telegraph 70 the DiBpatch.i

lBy Telegraph 10 inc DlbphschI
AUGUSTA, Ga. November 6.-Ten thou
sand people witnessed the grand military
parade and review at the Exposition to-
day. OF the infantry prize drill yester-
day the Floyd Rifles, of Macon, were to-
day announced the winners; the Perry
Rifles, OF Houston. Ga. second; the
Oglethorpe Light Infantry, of Augusta,
Ga. third; the Clinoh Rifles, OF Augusta,
fourth. In the cavalry drill this afternoon
the team of the Richmond Husssrs, of
Augusta, won the first prize. In the indi-
vidual infantry drill. G. F. Walker. of the
Middle Georgia Military and Agricultural
College cadets, Milledgeyille, Ca, won the
first prize. and j. W. Vaughan, of the
Baldwin Blues, a graduate of the same
college. the second.
Ex-President Hayes arrived tonight and
ia the guest OF the Augusta Exposition.
lie Will hold O reception at the Exposition
tomorrow.