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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-23
THE BLUES WANT AN ARMoRY.
They VIII Probably Hold Bazaar to Sc
cure Fnods for this Purpose.

A meeting Of the Blues Association and
company will be held next Tuesday night
at their armOry for the purpose OF dis
cussipg the advisability of holding n
bazaar and also Of building an armory Of
their own.
Captain Sol. Cutchins said yesterday to
n Wspdtch reporter that the question OF
building an armory for the Blues was ono
that had often occurred TO them but that
for yarious reasons consideration OF the
matter had been postponed. IL IS now ms
purpose. however, to push the matter aS
much az possible, and il the bazaar they
propose having is q success the funds &C;
cruing theretrom Will be substantial
nucleus for the armory.
I'VE have q lot in view," said the Cap
tain. (which would cost $4,000, and for
800, 900 more we could build Oh excellent
armorv. If we succeed in getting sufii-
cieut funds to start such work we would
commence recruiting for battalion. and
il would be one of the finest in the coun-
try, too.
"that if we once got start on the tunds
there is a certain gentleman who would
help US out. At least he said something
repardino this matter to me several months
ago"
with an armory of their own and sufii-
cient companies TO form a battalion the
Rlues would undoubtedly be, as Captain
Cutchins says, one of the finest military
organizations in the United States. Their
excellent drilling and unique and beauti-
full uniforms have never failed to attract
the admiration of thepublic, while socially
thew are one Of the most select companies
in the State.
AT the last annual inspection the
,,,st ],
their record. The company now, in
Guiding the band. numbers seventy-two.
Major B. W. Richardson is president OF
the assoclatiOn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-23
The LATE GENERAL FRY.
The Remains Sent to Montgomery. Ala,
This Morning.

The remains of General Birkett Daven-
mort Frv were taken from the st. Claire
Hotel last night at 10 o'clock to the DAN
vile dep6t and at 3:15 this morning We're
sent To MONTGOMERY. Ala, where they will
be inferred.
Among the friends of the deceased who
in addition to the delegations assembled
nj the hotel TO escort the remains to the
depot were Mayor j. Taylor Ellyson, Mr..
\. b. Jacobs, Captain Alexander Coke, Mr..
William NJ. Hill. Mr.. G. A. P9ple, Mr.. Sol.
F Jacobs, Mr.. L. V. Valentine, Mr. Rich
ard Maury, Mr.. James Msury. Major Boy
kin. Or. G. Watson James, and Mr.. Henry
Baskerville.
The Mexcan-war veterans were repre-
sented by Mr.. John Boucher and Captain
Robert &. Scott and the Marshan Mills BY
a deieaation composed OF Rev. Mr.. I'd
wards, Mr. G. Green, MIR. Morton, Mr.
Price. and Mr. Mccain.
The nall-bearers were General Charles
Il. Anderson, Colonel J. Y. Bidgood, and
Colonel John Murphy, from the Lee-Camp
delegation. which was headed by Adlutant
]. Taylor Stratton; Mr.. John Boucher,
of the Mexican-war veterans, and the
Messrs Maury, Mr.. Baskerville, ana MIR.
Valentine.
Dr. Fry, brother of General Fry, arrived
I'm the city yesterday evening and accom-
panied the remains TO Montgomery. just
before the oort9ge left the hotel he received
a telegram from Ex-Governor Jones, OF
Alabama, saying: II will make the neces-
sary arrangements and will have an escort
meet the remains"
1t is presumed from this that the funeral
will he with military hOnOrs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-23
ACLERGYMAN SUICIDES.
Rev. j. s. White Climbs Sixty Feet to n
Tank and browns Himself
Especial telegram TO the Dispatch.l

CHARLOTTE, n. c., January pat about
8 O'Clock this morning the Rev. James =.
White, pastor of the Second Presbyterian
church and assistant to the minister Of the
First, nj Rock Hill, S. c., climbed into his
windmill tank, distance of about sixty
feet from the ground, and drowned him.
self. For some time Mr.. White has been
troubled with dyspepsia. This morning
about 2 o'clOckGe arose from his bed and
informed his son George, aged seventeen
wears. that he was not resting well and
walked out into the yard. George follow
ed as soon rs dressed, thinking his father
had gone 10 hls study near 10y, but failing
TO see or hear from him, he became alarmed
and Immediately went to his uncle's. 4. IL.
White, and informed him of his fathers
sudden disappearance. Quite number OF
friends began a search. Every lmaElnaDIe
place was carefully looked into tor the
missing man, but all to no avail.
FOUND FLOATING N THE TANK.
An inspection Of the windmill proved
that the top of the tank had been removed;
After closer examination he was found
floating on top of the water, which was
about eight feet deep. He was taken out
of the tank about o'clock this morning
and afterwards an inquest was held.
ALgADER IS ALL THINGS GOOD.
Rev. j. 6. White was one of the most be-
loved citizens of Rocl, Hill s. G. He was
president of the graded school and Rock
Hill Library. Through his earnest work a
large chapel was erected there, and he was
its pastor until yesterday, when, owing to
his health. he resigned. The session re-
fused to accept his resignation, but grant
ed him q vacation until October. He was
a director Of every mill and bank there.
lie was foremost in everything pertaining
to educational and religious works. All of
the business-houses and offices are elabo-
rstely draped, and each member of the
Graded school is wearing grippe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-23
THE COMPANY EXPLAINS.
A Chesapeake and Ohio Oficiai Says
There Is No DETERMINATION.

At Wednesdays meeting of the GRAIN
and Cotton Exchange, as reported IN tho
DisDdtch of yesterday, the transfer ar
rangsment between the Chesapeake and ONO
railway and tho Elevator Company, by which IL
seems that Virginia grain Is subjected n
charges In excess OF those on shipments from
other states, was criticised aud committee d.
rscted 10 communicate 10 the Rnthoritloe OF tho
railway the fact that the trade thinks the VIZ
ginia patrons are unjustlY Disseminated
against.
General Freight-Agent u. ID. Hotchkiss, OF tue
Chesapeake and Ohio. tor the oompanys sido
OF the case. ~
This gentleman said that tho Richmond Flo
yAtor Company has recently Increased its rates
for elsvating, weighing, and hnL ten days
storage OF grain from three quarters 20 one ana
a duarter cents per oushel. The railway COM
pAny, though large stocHnolder, does not own
the elevator. and has 20 pay in the neighborhood
Of s. or 81 for every carload OF grain tnnt Is
handled, while they ia return gel bach only ~
MT. Hotchkiss stated that this state Of affairs
existed In no other city. as IL was the usual Gus
tom for the owners OF the grsin ana not The rall-
road 10 pay all elevator cbargeA Inc Chesa-
ueake aud ohio, he says, carries freight nj such
a low ratio from local points IN order 70 cut II OH
from Baltimore that II really does mol got
enough out OF 10 20 pay fOF the grease used on
the cars ~.
After the grain arrives here Il is put In tho
elevator at a Loss Of several dollars moro ana
then hauled TO tho various mills In Richmond
and Manchester free OF charge. though u stsnds
the company about two dollars car 70 90 SO.
The freights that come q nnsef distance sro
much more remunerauye 10 proper uon. ana tno
elevator charges can be paid without swallow
ing up the entire freight charges.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-23
THE CHAMBERS NEW HOME.
The Building Committee Hard at Work.
DESCRIPTIONS of the Designs.

The Building Committee of the Cham
her of Commerce, consisting Of Colonel
John b. Purcell, Mr.. Horace Halves, and
Mr.. Il. A. Cary, and two of their advisory
conferrees, Colonel Cutshsw and Mr.. W.
I. Sheppard, spent several hours last night
examining the FIVE competitive plans for
the future home Of the Chamber. Major
i. T. ID. Myers, the third conferree, is ab-
sent from the city.
No decision was reached, and il is proba-
bic that none will be reached for several
days, Gs the task of these gentlemen in
wolves considerable work in the nature of
the consideration of hundreds OF details.
When the committee adjourned 1t was un-
derstood that meetings would be held from
night to night until conclusion is arrived
at.
ALL Beautiful DESIGNS.
The drawings of the building have been
on exhibition for a few days at 1103 east
Main street, and have attracted great
deal of attention and been generally ad-
mired for their beauty. They are all the
work of local architects, who have spent
months in working ont these plans, eleva-
tions, &c. Each is 80 striking that dis
crimination would be difficult, and there
fore the Dispatch contents itself with
giving brief descriptions Of the styles and
designs.
STONE AND BRICK.
" L7iie DOlci" submits o design in the
Romanesque style. which shows much ar
tistic free-handling. The material used
will be stone and brick. the first princi-
pally in rock face with contrasting carved
stone caps and panels above in bold relief.
The prominent feature is the great circu-
lar head-opening.
RENAISSANCE STYLE.
S. p. O. RS design is in the Renaissance
stvle, which is "a style made TO revive the
classic taste upon the decline of the Gothic
system. This revival was commenced N
Italy in the latter part of the fourteenth
century. The material provided for is cut
stone and brick.
The design of Ssmper VireIS is also on the
Romanesque style with large circular. head
windows on the ground floor. The material
to be used Is also stone and brick, the
former IN the quarry face.
JOHNNY REB AND DIXIE
Johnny RIBS" design is somewhat
Ehzabethan or Late Tudor in style, which
has high-pointed roof and moulded
brick courses and but little stone. His
style was also evolved from the decline of
the Gothic system in England. probably
during the reign Of Henry VIII.
"DiTie" exhibits a design rather in the
Renaissance style, but more German than
Italian III its details. The material in this
is apparently cut stone and brick. This
design differs from all the Others in being
seven stories above the ground instead OF
six,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-23
BRYAN, sTARKE, OR TYLER.
One of the Three VIII Doubtless BE Made
President.

The names so far most prominently
mentioned in connection with the presi-
dency of the Virginia Agricultural and Me-
chanical Society are those OF Mr.. Ashton
Starke, Lieutenant. Governor ]. Hoge Ty-
Ter, and Mr.. Joseph Bryan. The latter
positively declined to serve the society in
an official capacity, but it is believed that
owing 10 urgent pressure that has been
brought TO bear on him by his friends he
may be induced 10 take the position of
president until its financial matters are
settled.
MIR. Starke's non-eligibility can be oh
waited by O change in the constitution,
which IL is competent for O two-thirds
vote of the stockholders to make. 1t 10
understood that the acceptance OF nom
acceptance of all the gentlemen named
will be determined by public demand for
their service rather than by any desire to
hold the Office.
Mr.. Starke has time and again begged to
be relieved of the heavy tax which the
position imposes and Is IN no sense can
didate for reelection. Some of his friends.
though, believe that he can possibly be in
duced 10 accept IL the society insists that
he is the best man for the place.
MIR. Bryan is equally as desirous Of not
serving, but strong pressure has been
brought 10 bear on him and he may pos
sibly be induced 20 accept il MIR. Starke
will not.
As things now look twill be Bryan.
Starke, or Tyler. and either will mako q
good ofhceE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-23
WILL FEEL THE COUNCILS PULSE,
The Lee District People Appoint q Com
mittee on Annexation.

The adjourned meeting Of the property.
owners OF Lee district held in the rooms OF
the Chamber of Commerce yesterday al
ternoon was quite largely attended Gap
tain John A. Coke presided. ,.-.
Mr. Caskie, from the committee appoint
ed TO formulate q plan for the improve
ment of the district, submitted the toLow-
ing report: ...,
"It Is impracticable TO properly imprSae prove me me
Lee District Act aud equally impracticsDle 70
raise suficient revenue for that purpose oy prl-
yare subscription; therefore We recommend:
~. That a committee be appointed 70 ssCer-
tain the taxable values OF the resl estate VI 'he
Lee district
"2 That n committee be appointed TO open
negotiations with the authorities OF hlenniona no
tor the taking OF the Lee district into the city Oh
proper aud equitable terms"
OBJECTION RAISED.
Mr.. Joseph Bryan was opposed TO going
10 the city for anything now. IL was I'M
polite 10 make such an application.
Mr.. @. K. Wingo wanted certain portions
of the district taken into the corporate
limits. People, he said, would Eot build
there unless they could get gas and water.
IL improvements were not made IN the dis-
trict property could not be held there oy
some of the owners. =.
Mr.. Ottway Allen expressed himself as
opposed to approaching the Council as
suppliant. He was in favor OF the owners
improving the property and waiting 10.
the city TO come to them. he also favored
bonding the property.
MAJOR Dooley moved TO amend the first
clause or the report by making 1t read !:
THAT il Ia impraeticable without add
tionsl legislation to improve Lee district,
as Il Is desirable to improve 1t by the
small tax" &c.
Major Dooley then offered the following
rs q substitute for the second recommen-
dation Of the report:
That committee OF five be appointed 10 as
cortsin what rs the sentiment OF the Council OF
the city cf Richmond upon the subject OF taking
Leo district Into the corporation epon equitable
terms and 70 report 70 an adjourned meeting.
That Q ocnsnittse Of three be appointed 70
confer with Aessra easy ana esnen to ascertain
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-23
Richmond Theatre.

The farce.comedY "ffiarity," which opens to-
night at the Theatre for two nights and the sat
ur,iay matinee, Ia said to be q mixture Of what
fs funny folly, and musical. The cast numbers
twenty people and among them are said 20 be
some very pretty ladies'.
Thomas A. Loder 10 pronounced tho beat snd
fun uiest German comedian on tho Stage
to-day, IL Is represented that no -
well-suppOrted by an excellent company,
among whom are tho McIntires and the Misses
Ruby Lytton and May GeDnell, who are most
favorably spoken OF. The songs and dances aro
new, the music is bright and lively and was
especially written tor "Ililarity."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-23
what !, the ground of their objection to Loe dis
trfct organlyafton
,pJEcr or THE SUIT.

Mr.. A. G. Becker. by request, explained
what was the objection of the parties TO
the suit against the commissioners. Inc
principle objection was that the tax o. the
Allen property would be spent on shat pro-
perty and not upon the whole district.
Mr. Bryan said that that would bo On ad;
vantage to the other property-owners, and
that if the district was taken into the city
that would be the first portion OF 1t that
would be improved. In this view several
other property y-owners concurred.
On motion the report as amended was
adopted. and the meeting adjourned TO
meet on February 5th at S 2. NJ at the
same place. The Chair took time to ap-
amended report.
Lee district embraces the outlying west
ern property in the county running. from
the western corporation-line TO the Boule-
ward, and from Broad 10 Ashland streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-23
AReoRlCAL MONUMENTS.
Living Monuments from Virginia Battle
Fields for Alabama.

The authorities of the State Of Alabama
are anxious to plant in the Capitol square
M Montgomery trees from the Datue.uelas IN
VIRGINIA. In order 70 DO this Harry <. Jones,
Recording Secretary Of the state OF Alabama. IN
hahAlf OF Governor Jones has addressed letter
20 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Wnitenead,
asking his assistance In the mss'cr' ine 1s'~r
Governor Jones directs me 70 designate tho
follovtng localities - the ones from which no
would prefer ,he trees Seven Pines, Manassas,
Asgern HILL and Petspspurg uron Ins. poruon
az Inc crater aud extending 70 the lett line oc-
cnnted py Glaciers Alabama brigade), and from
AppOmattox" ,. .,.,s 90
Commissioner Whitehead has taxen steps 70
comnIy Win the request and secure the ship
ming 10 the Governor Of alabama from the bat
tle-1sIds named Of msples. sweet-gums, aud
white oaks, which. it Is thought, VIII best bear
transoortinQ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-23
ATIE-UP COMPLETE.
The Chicago ana Erie X. II. Co. Running
Neither Freight Nor Passenger Trains
,pu.o,ooraph IN tha DianatchI

CHICAGO, ILL.,, January 22.-"We arc
completely tied up" said General-Man1ager
Tucker, of the Chicago and Erie road, re-
plying TO a query. 1T may last one day
and it may last week. We Will not ac-
cede TO the demands of the strikers"
" will you have passenger trains to-day?"
mo, we will wait and see when. the
strikers get tired. We are fixed for q
strike. There is not apound of perishable
freight on the road, and we are not run
ming any freight of any description. rms
would Just as soon lay of a month as not.
There are no damage suits coming. We
have prepared for that. We are eoiLS to
make a test case of this. Our car ship
ments are shut down; and our trans are
not running. We will run them whenever
the strikers will let us. They have cut the
wires. and what they will do next remains
TO be seen. Passengers on tied-up trains
viii be brought IN over other lines"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-23
MIsTooK CAPE AATTERAs LIGHT.
Schooner Nathaniel Lank Ashore-seVen
of the Crew Ssved-Csptain Overheard
tsnecial telegram 20 the Dispatch.l

NoRFoLx. Va, January PA dispatch
from Bodies Island tonight states that the
three-masted schooner Nathaniel Lank, OF
Port Frederick, Delaware, loaded with
sugar and bound from st. Thomas to pela-
ware Breakwater for orders, went ashore
early tins morning three miles from Gull
Shoal hfe-saving station, and nine miles
south of New Inlet, and is expected TO be a
total loss. Captain Pugh and his life
savers reached the wreck with the appil-
ances and brought of seven Of the crew IN
the breeches-buoy, but Captain tlllpie. OF
the schooner, walked overheard and was
drowned. The schooner mistook the Cape
UAtteras light.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-23
TN. prono.ed am Monument.

The movement for the erection OF monus
ment 20 General Ambrose r. Hin Is being prose-
cuted quietly but with gratifying assurance OF
success.
The exact location Of tho monument has not
been decided upon, but Il seems TO rect between
Hollywood, where General Illus remains are M
terred and a point whers two roads meet near
Westbrooa, tho home OF Major Ginter. IL site
other than Hollywood be collected IL 10 probable
the remains Will be removed 70 that point AZ
present the association Is getting estimates Tor
me monument according 20 two designs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-23
PROPERTY IN NEW HANDS.
Transcript OF Deeds Recorded Ia the City
and County Courts.

In the Clerks Office Of the Chancery
Court Yesterday the following deeds OF
bargaln and sale were recorded:
James d. Carneal to George Taylor. I41l Zee.
on north side Csben street between Tyler sho
WiIlism Z. Harris and wife 10 James n.
HAYES, Interest In 30K feet on north side Weo.
ster street between Hickory and Tyler, and In <5
feet on west side Madison street between Grace
Charies- August, aad Augusta Jurgens, trus-
tee. 10 Charles Jurgens, 3S foet on east side
Brook avenve, $4,000 IA.
CharIes Lorraine and wife 70 Marietta. wife oil
b. r. Archer, 20 lie feet on south sioe IIsce
street near First, f2,5i0S.
COUNTY COURT OF HENRIco.
Richard Gray to c. II. and x. j.. Tiller. ~ cO-lOO
acres. 10 miles north OF Richmond, S5l.92.
pike Watson TO J. w. Gilham, 1908 acres on
Williamsburg road miles east OF hichmond'
$500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-23
Hgarcbest.r Drjefed,

The Klckapoo Indians viii styo an exhibition
az the Opera House Monday night for tho oenenE
OF the Alert Fire Company
The o. B. P. club will give ball as Odd-feilows'
Hall Friday night, February 9Th. A gold rlog
will be awarded 70 the best lady dancer. Tho
COMMITTEES OF Arrangements consists OF Messrs.
o. B. Rider, r. :. Craig. =. IL. sampson, q. d.
Day, and J. w. smith.
Mr. d. L. Moody Is detained from business on
accoatnf n atckuRas.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-23
Several Offenders Fined.

There was little OF interest that occurred In
the Police Court yesterday. and the usual crowd
OF loungers found tho proceedings OF thsI WI"
bunal decidedly dull and embarrassing.
a. smith was fined $40 for being drunk add
disOrderly and resisting Squire II. c. Hunter In
the iischarge OF his duty a. justice OF the pezce.
Robert Brown (cOlored) gss Need tlO ana COSTS
for asssulung and striking sarah BroTn, Walls
Willis pabney and Robert Crump tboth coloredl
were fined s. and costs for indulging sheir pugi-
lislic proelivities upoa the public Inoroughiare.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-23
| Biz. Glorer himseln. but no change vas

Mr.. Glover himseln. but no change was
made in the ruling of the Chair.
The vote on the recommendation OF the
ordinance as amended was taken. 1t was
IA follows;
Light Committee: Ayes-Gunn. Taylor,
Thon. Brander-4. Noes-Philips, Grines,
Glover-3.
Electric Light: Ayes Bowden,. J.
W. Carter-2. Noes-Mann, Courtney
Ordinance Committee: Ayes-Guigon'
Gray. Crenshaw-9. Noes-H. L. Carter
Stratton-2.
The Chair ruled that the ordinance was
not recommended, and at Mr.. Guigon's re-
quest the Clerk was ordered TO state IN the
report that two of the three committees
had favored it.
City Hospital.
Immediately after the adjournment OF
the above meeting the Committees on
Health, Finances and Ordinances heid
Joint session 10 consider the resolution rs
feTred 10 them blythe Common Counch re-
ouiring them 10 prepare an ordinance for
the establishment of public hospital.
WHAT TIE ORDINANCE PROVIDES.
Mr. strs,ton offered an ordinance which pro-
vided that at tho frat meeting Ok both branches
after lis approval three members OF tho COM
mon Council and two OF the Board OF AldeInen'
together with three phyelclans, 10 De eieC'uu ~
joint session OF the City Council. one each 70
come from Marshall or Jefferson, Madison OK
Jackson, Clay or Monroe, and who ehail consul
tnte a hospital and sicE-relief commitse'
Tho CONT mmittce shall rent building ana equiv,
and patients may be received upon perthl'
signed by any mem Der Of the committee.
Tas government nnd control OF the onlcers
AMI employees shsll lie with the committee, VINO
will slso make such rules, regulations, and I'M
provements AZ are needed.
ono physician aad two assistants snail pe
elected at a Joint session OF the City Council
Immediately after tho approval OF tie ordinance
and bienuialiy In July thereafter.
The physician in charge shall visit the bospl-
tai ST least once a day and Is 70 receive Salary
OF $500 per annum.
Tho asslstant physicians will attend the pa
tlents and render outdoor assistance "neh
called on and are to be psd 81 800 per year sach.
They shall report all contagious cases that come
under their observation. and shall keep re-
Ristar OF all patients attended by them nL the
hospital. The steward and nurses Will Do elec,,
ed by the committee. No contagious cases VIII
bo received In the hospital. Wards will DO pro
vided for pay patients at price 10 bc set by the
committee, ana no person shall be received lree
who is able 70 pay.
Any reputable psacticing physician can attenl
q patient aud his instructions must be ooeyed.
Separate wards will be provided for white poo
pie and negroes. =.
Fifteen thousand dollars IL appropriated 70
effect the operation OF the ordinance
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-23
The old Homestead.

Denman Thompson's play the old Homestead
was given at the Academy last night 10 q gocd
house. The piece 10 interesting aad Intensely
funny, ana as q whole ID one OF the beat that has
been here for some time
The OLD Homestead will be repeated tonight
and tomorrow malInee and night