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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-02
wILMINeToN,s coLLecToRsHlP.
Harrison VIII Appoint Negro Anyhow
Lynchburg's Postmaster,
From Our Regular Correspondent. !


From Our Regular Correspondent
WASHINGTON. April 1.-The President, It
is understood. il not willing TO appoint Inc
colored man Young collector Of customs at VIII
mington, N. c., but IL Is learned on good authorl-
ty that he has practically promised TO give the
office 70 some other col0red man.
Congressman Cheatham recommended the
appointment OF Young. General Manning, Mr.
Russell, and other Republicans Of New Han
over county have been opposing louhg
on the ostensible ground that ne Is
not ~ man for the place. 10 make
the pretence that they were not fghting MN pc
cause Of his color they recommended another
colored man named Taylor, but II "a stated mere
that the President has not given any assurances
that he viii appoint Taylor. All that ne mas saiu
Is that he will give the ONCE 20 negro, anu ne Is
considering the names that have been pre-
scented.
WILL ATTEND TO IT.
Senator Ransom Il Mt present in the city and
will remain here several days longer lie OF
course IL taking no hind in this matter ana VIII
not until the nomination goes 20 the Senate next
winter. Then he will look into the merits OF tho
case Just a. he and Senator Vance did when
Yonng's nomination was sent In last February.
Senator Ransom Is IN very good health, the
bad weather not having effected MN as II ulu so
many other persons.
AGAINST M'LAUGHLTN.
Il can be stated positively that Postmaster
General NanRmaksr II against the appointment
Of Mclaughlin as postmaster az Lynchourg, ana
II he can have his way some other man VIII be
taken M. Mr.. Wanarnaker IL reputed 20 take
considerable stock In the new charges nled
against Mclaughlin. The President is under
stood to be favorably inclined toward McLaugh-
lin, however, and this may result In HIS appoint
ment in spite OF the Postmaster-GeneraL
PosTMAsTERs.
ME-. Simmons was to-day appointed post
master at Union Level, Mecklenburg county, Va,
rice ID. VI. Smith, deceased.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-02
MANY cHARars no ANSWER.
The Robbery Cases Continued-Sent On
for FeIonIous Assault

Albert Scott and James Morgan (colored),
the negroes whose arrest Tuesday was re-
ported In the DIsPATCI, we're before the Police
Court yesterday charged with breaking ana
entering In the nighttime the comTnissiOu-house
Of w. II. Briggs d Brother and stealing $40 and
one lot Of pOstage-stamps; also, with breaking
aud entering In the nighttime the storehouse Of
Thomas Il. Johnston, and stealing one lot Of
Whiskey, one pair Of shoes, two handkerchief,
one lot Of cciee coupons. and with breaking and
entering by night the stOrehous0 OF Annie
Schmitz and stealing 90 In mutilsted coin.
A motion for boil was submitted by Mr.. Samuel
Page and Giles Jackson, counsel for tho accused,
but was refused by Justice Crutchheld.
The cases we're continued until April 11th.
William johnson (colored) was sent on 20 the
grand Jury for assaultiBg and beating Alice john
son. The offence occurred on the 18th OF March,
and the woman was very badly injured. DIR.
Winfree testified that she appeared 10 have been
knocked down and stamped.
Eddie Harris (colored) sent TO Jail for thirty
days for stealing two iron pots, the property OF
Ella Booker.
Lulu Cunningham (colored) was fined s. for
being disOrderly ON the street.
James Holman (cOlorcd) was fined 50 and costs
for assaulting and abusing and Threatening to
KIN Mamie Holman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-02
THE mANIpUa MASSACRE.
Mrs. Grimwood and Others safe-Brfsish
onieers Held rs Priseacrs.

fTy Anglo-Amertcnn ,nblc 70 the Dispatch-l
LONDON. April1.--A dispatch to the Times
from Calcutta says: The fugltives' stories
of the Manipur massacre are vague. IL APP
pears that sudden attack was made on
the residency on the night of March sd
The report that the ammunition was ex-
hausted and that Commissioner QuiDton
gave the order S1uue qtst pesa appears 70
be of doubtful authenticity. II is not be,
yond hope that the party is still entrenched
and that II has been joined BY Conveys
force OF two hundred men, which vas due
on March 9th. and Grants. OF eighty men,
from Iammo. neither OF which forces mas
been heard from. The Times correspond
ent al Rangoon says that Commissioner
Quinton was captured near where. the mar
row Briule track traverses q jungle. The
lives of the prisoners. according TO fugi-
tives, are not in immediate danger.
MRS. oErNwooD AND OTHERS SAFE.
CALCUTTA, INDIA, April LIT Is officially
announced that Mrs. Grimwood. wife Of
Dir. F. st. c. Grimwood, British Political
Agent at Manipur, the scene of the recent
massacre of British troops, in company
with Lieutenants Gurdon. Boileau.
Butcher. Woods. Lugard, and Calvert, has
arrived safely at Laknipur with Cowley's
detachment. number OF other British
officers who we're treacherously captured
by the Assamese are held Us prisoners at
Manipur.
MOST OF ouIsToN's STAFF SAFE.
SrnA, April IA force of 600 Ghoorkss
and Cowboys missing detachment have ar
rived at Laknipur, on the direct route from
Silcnor to Manipur. 1t is believed that all
the members of Chief Commissioner Quin-
toms staff are safe with the exception of
Mr.. Brackenburg.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-02
DR.. HooE's WESTERN TRIP.
lie WIN Dedicate Three Churches During
His Absence.

To-day Rev. DIR. Hoge will leave Rich
mond for Kansas City. Mo-, ria Washing
ton, Pittsburgh, and 50. Louis. lie will dedicate
"a now Presbyterian church on the 9th instant In
Kansas City. At A. NJ. the following Sunday,
April 18th, he win perform the same service for
the new and elegant Presbyterian church, Of
which the Rev. DIR. WitherspOOn is pastor. In
Louisville, KY, and In the afternoon will dedi-
cate the church just completed in the same city,
OF which the Rev. Mr.. HobsOn Is pastor. He
Is also expected 20 preach NJ night II Is no easy
undertaking 10 preach two dedication sermons
the same day in the same city. Many who attend
tho morning service will be present In tho after
noon, and, Of course, the two disoOurses will have
10 be entirely distinct from each other, upon diff
fcrent texts and with an entirely different treat
mont.
Some OF the other Presbyterian churchs In
Louisville will be closed at the time OF these
dedication services, and many persons are ex-
pccted 10 go 90 Louisville on that day from
places contiguous 70 the city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-02

xsv yonx. Aprsl 1.-co>ten 4Sasss -.
Az go baIcs middlin9 upsa1 - 03I6
. 4.iss nee rsesipss. s ~ R Sss "a isisj
Z, s., me s sonsssrn nour qsiss and .zv ~
Wheat unsstsIcd. closing lower - ox&inS
quiet No 2 red. sl:icE ~, v srd ksS =.
declined .ssss,s ssssrsiy. selling % s:ssss sss
weather reports. They .sr@ .ss,tsx v~r6erdsy
Mac, and closed weak. e<s1(c,, u1d u: go,
g ,sslians i.i No si.,f IT, Jay sSis. si9s Geo
lower but nrm and unoderassy ns,S1s.6 ~
7sxs7pc IN elevator; opt09; - We
changed 70 &c up, asr''n ~src ,ndlasrsnI ne
, sgps,."s Anil Al Lss<c de.iine fss - -
April, 7sc.; Nay, 54<c; July, 49, siriv
lower and moderately ecsive; optws 6or:
active ssd .ss.sr; hgs assd ss SoDs ssssdy "A
dah. coliee-op,ous s,ssdy and 81 n oniss snd
Nav, si7a5: Jaiy, si6.s0; spot no 49, csirs
steady; fair careoce, ~. suensxt,~~,as 0d-
s And, n; a,: nan Snsa f fairy ssve and ssssdy
No. q. &6n on A. 4a4S$c.; uoasc ~ 49,
standard A, 444c. ;confecfIoners A. s.sac 100.
lo. Sc c ss 81 pgsassss 6sissss
Ar, an, In eood demand. Rice arm sno eclvc'
petroleum. auie, and steady; refined. AZ s,m'
s.90a7.eoc Ccttoneeed OIL quiss An ant
steady az 4o,sstosle Wool nrm an NJ 3s ams
porh arm. Beef Inactive and frn,. So e.as
Arm and quiet Tierced beef qaiss sn~ Anu
Cut-mests quiet and UNCHANGED. ~ oSs<:
ana arm. lard firrn; western steam, s.ysX'
city city se. zoss85o; April, e.; May, 100 svs3.
s7.32: refined qniet; Continent, v.zvs.s -ss,s
Freishss duh and unsettled; cotton ssn' S1s'"-
CHICAGO.
CHICAGO, April t.--Cash quotations: "a.
arm. ana Unchanged No. : spring wheas, shvS
No. g red. sio3itast.ot. No. corn. w
azsxc No. . aats. S2sta5.7<c Me@s-pork, ~ koo.
- al ~ Sbort-ribs. k59oatd.c3. sbcut-
ers. sSss5.io. short-clear sd.2ossd.2A "his-
key. s1.i8.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-02
Increased Facilities for Making Paper.

The Richmond Paper Manufacturing
Company yesterday concluded contract pitu
the Pusey & Jones Company, OF Wilmington
Del, for machinery which viii treble lng ga
pacity OF their present large mills and VIII en-
able them 90 turn out daily from twelve 10 SIX.
teen tons Of finished paper. The contiac,
stipulates that Improvements must be hnlshea
by July 1st and the paper company VIII lhyn
have one OF the largest and best eqnlppeu iliiiS
In the Uuited States.
The addition 70 their equipment viii give ein-
ployment 10 largey-increased force oil hahus
In the various departments.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-02
TIE VOTE LARGg.
rr M 1 Anrn1-T hnrn wna a larre

PROVIDENCE, r. l., April There was large
vote at the State election to-day and the result
cannot be definitely determined yet. The maj.
Gallons are that there has been no election Of
any onlcer upon the general list by popular vote,
although both Davis and Ladd for Governor have
made gains which nearly balance each other In
the State 30 far as heard from. The General AS
sombly. with the four cities and several towns
still 20 hear from, stands; Republicans, 40 !;
Democrats, %; no election for hitoen seats: The
Republicans need seven more votes to obtain the
requisite majority on Joint ballot by which tho
Governor and general officers are elected after
foiIu 70 ~ elect nv the people.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-02
nrief Church Notes.

Rev. 6. TAYLOR Martin is assisting the
postor of the Third Presbyterian church In
a series of meetings. Mr.. Martin 10 an
earnest, convincing preacher, and pos
sesses that magnetism which is insepara-
bic from simplicity.
The meeting at Trinity Methodist church
is being continued with very gratifying re-
suits. The pastor, Rev. DIR. Peterson, IS
assisted by other city pastors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-02
Heavy Failure in Macon.

Macon. Ga, April IA permanent re-
ceIyer was to-day appointed to take charge
of the business of Nj. Nussbaum, the largest
dry-goods dealer in Macon, who has failed.
The liabilities are supposed TO amount TO
something like $685. 900 and the assets 70
about that amount. One hundred ana
twentv-fi thousand dollars is secured by
MORTGAGE and the balanceis altogether I'M
secured, Until the late financial troubles
Nussbaum hal been considered perfectly
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-02
RELEASING THE SWEETS.
Bonded Sugar Delivered to the Owners
How Its Tested.

Between 1900 and 5000 barrels of sugar
were released from bond yesterday by the
customs officials from the various ware
houses and depOts.
At the custom-house a DISPATCH report
,r was shown a sample of the granulated
sugar that is 20 be retailed for five cents
p,r pound. 1t was quite noticeable that
Tie grain is much cOarser than formerly.
The public at large does not seem to have
q very clear idea of what constitutes free
sugar" Inquiries were made at several
grocery stores yesterday If 1t was to be
given away.
Sugar is tested 10y what is known as the
"Iutch standard" This begins at No, Z,
which Is the lowest and darkest grade i'm
ported. and runs up TO No. 22, which IL the
hest gIanulated A sample OF each grade
/, enclosed in a separate sealed glass bottle,
and II is bv comparison with these that
tlo quality is determined, the standard
being based entirely upon the color.
Under the new tariff law all sugar under
"l6 Dutch standard" 10 admitted free OF
duty. This grade is a very light brown and
Il refined III this country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-02
REVEALS GROWING IN INTEREST.
Meetings in Various ChuTches-Large Con-
acknowledgements

Meetings In various ShuFchos-haikoN ""@
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
, There was more feeling manifested du-
ring the service at the Venable-Street Bap-
tist church last night than at any time since the
commencement OF Mr. Harrisons meetings
There were nine conversions and about forty
persons stood up for prayer.
CENTENARY METHODIST CHURCH.
Tho revival seryices at this church continue
with increasing interest. Last night the largest
attendance OF any night since the meetings be
can Tonight at o'clock Rev. DIR. Leonidas
R.sser Will preach. A cordial invitation Is ex-
tended 10 ali, and especially 20 the unconyerted.
sEyKSrH-sTREET CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
Another large congregation assembled last
might In the Seventh-Sueet Christian church 70
hear Rev |. j. Spencer on =" Sin and the Saviour"
ana at the close Of the sermon one gentlemen
went forward and was received into the Church
Tbe meeting for women only at III O'Clock yes
terday was largely attended and highly enjoyed
and win no doubt do much good.
Mr.. Spencer will preach again to-nighI ahu alSo
Tomorrow night at b O'Clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-02
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUILDING.
The Architects Not Agreed Yet as to
Composite Plan-Financial.

The perspective Of the new Chamber OF
Commerce building seems to be lengthen-
iur. There was e. have been meeting OF
t'e Building Committee and the architects
Yesterday afternoon az 8 o'clock, but owing
g. the inability OF some of the members OF
g., t.rmer TO attend II was postponed.
A. regards the composite plan IL Is uh-
de! TODD that the architects are no nearer
ON agreement than they were weeks ago
end that chances for a fresh competition
increase.
N. building has been purchased and
$3.50 has been paid on it, leaving a bal
once due of S22, 500, including interest.
ll. cab On hand, overdue assessments,
Gud assessments for April aud May Will
cover this balance and 1t Is earnestly de-
tr.l MAT the property be cleared of debt
- soon as possible for the reason that the
bonds Tor erecting the building cannot DO
io-.tI until that has been done.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-02
Dreakfast 20 the Minister.

Yesterday morning Mrs. James Thomas
gave breakfast in honor OF the huss IAN
Minister and Mr.. Botkins, secretary of the
Russian Legation. Among the guests were
Governor Mckinney, Mr.. William Writ
Henry, Mr.. Barton Haxall, and Mir. Blythe
Branch. ~
Mr.. de Strave, the Minister. impressed an
with whom he was thrown in contact by
his unassuming manners. The Russian
visitors left for Washington on the MO-
1av train
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-02

in real estate transactions and every detail
pertaining thereto, having been formerly
associated with che house Of J. Thompson
Brown 4 Go.
The last-named firm viii continue bust
ness at their present place. the partners
being Mesers. J. Thompson Brown and his
brother. Leroy Il. Brown.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-02
The Worst Blizzard In Years.

DENVER. COL, April Last nights
snow is unprecedented at this. season OF
the wear in Denver. Nearly u foot fell IN
the city, and local traffic was practically
stopped. A dispatch from Palmer Lake
saws most terrific blizzard-the worst tor
years is now raging on the DIVIDE. Inc
snow IL two feet deep and the wlnd is
bloWino a hurricane.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-02
4 the usual annual average
The Meeting vas Postponed.

The stockholders Of the East-End Land
comnsnv were 10 have held their annual meet
a., 81 moon Yesterday In the Office OF the
presidens. Mr.. James II. Dooiey. In oonse-
aneaee a. tho indisposition Of Mr.. Joseph bryen'
one OF tho largest shareholders Pai' ,ss
iarly anxious 70 be present. .no '"oe''"e ""'
nosinoned until next "Wednesday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-02
NO ELECTION FOR SENATOR.

NEWPORT, r. l.. April 1.-Full returns on the
legislative ticket show no election for senator or
for First, Second, and Fourth dlstrct Representa-
tives For the Third, Hazard (DemOcraD has 10
majority. For the Fifth, J. W. Horton (Repbuii-
cam has majority, but both may be thrown out
by the Official count. The second election takes
place Tuesday, and II there Is no election then
Inc present Senator and Representatives Demo
hold over.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-02
A Case of Commissions and a Cut Hand.

The city ambulance WAS ummOned'yesterday
morning at 10 o'clock 60 attend n colored man
on Thirteenth and Cary streets, who was suffer-
ing from an attack Of commissions. After receiy-
ING the proper medical attention he was left.
Another call was received mt IL VI. 70 attend
one OF the white operatives at the Cedar-WOrks,
who had one of his hands nearly cut of by saw.
lie was taken 10 the almsh0use, where his thumb
WAS amDutated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-02
Washington Small Talk.
gRv tale0ranh 10 the Dispatch

WASHINGTON, April 1.-The United States
Treasurer to-day paid the Governor oil Maine the
direct-tax claims.
The Treasury Department to-day resumed tne
purchase Of silver. The amount offered was
1,2q1 800 ounces and the amount purchased
was 54l 900 ounces at 0S-4Sa9S.eO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-02
OF GRAVE IMPORTANCE.
bus'ucSs Transacted Last Night by the
Cemeteries Committee.

Tie monthly meeting of the Committee
OF Cemeteries was held last night.
IiWis reported that the Odd-tellows ava
10, desire SO large "a section in River view
b. d MAS thought they would ut previous
nr 'iug They will want SIX sections; OF
o.. %, 900 square feet. The matter was LETT
WIN the Chairman, as it is desirable that
we ood-FellOws may have report by me
Ime the Grand Lodge meets. which VIII
DC iu few days.
ON motion Of Mr.. Carter, il was recon-
moulded that a portion of the Morris farm,
purchased by the city for q smallpox hos.
pial. DO set aside FOR the interment OF
c9.o'ed paupers. all of the ground avail
an'e Tor that purpose having been utilized;
M. Carter gave notice that he would
soon renew his resolution forbsdding
driving IN lakewood on sunday.
he payment OF the usual bills and pay
folls was ordered.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-02
OF Interest to Delinquent Tax-Payers.

Unless delinquent city taxes on real es-
tate are paid before the 10Th OF this month the
properties viii be advertised on the 18th Of
April and the I'd Of May and sold on the 4th Of
the latter month In front Of the City Hall. The
list Is In the hands Of Mr.. John Meanly, Collector
Of Deluuuent Taxes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-02
Tho xyIre Throw tho Horse.

At the corner of Main and Ninth streets
yesterday morning a horse ridden by a son OF
Mr. John Lauer was so severely shocked by step
ping on a charged electric car-ran "a TO fall
heavily 20 the ground, throwing the rider, who
was considerably bruised. The animal was UNI
injured, and young Lauer, after having his
bruises dressed In MiIlers drugstore, rode home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-02
RICHMOND ToeAcco Marker.

ArRrL 1. 1891.
Auction offerings On Change today, "a psck-
which were saksn 10. and 81 psckasas vefy IN
ferior darks. win "a hishcst
No loose sslcs.
Revenue collections: Cigars snd c1sarsttsss
s5.5os; tohsooc, e2.1ol.23-sossl. e7.d042A
Private sales; HraS, IA; vrsppsr, q; d&k&A
Is; Burlsy, 2--totxl 40 hogshsadA
Business vas called daa te-day. scp,s ii<kle
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-02

Nothing could be learned at the Capitol
Yesterday regarding the prospects of the
arrests of Morrison. formerly deputy clerk
of Scott county. As far as known the gen;
tleman who il was said came TO Richmond
from Portsmouth 10 see if he could not
settle the matter did not meet any of the
Cauitol officers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-02
MeteoroIopicni Report for March.

The subioined table gives sunrise, minimum
and maximum readings Of the thermometer, the
course Of the wind at sunrise, and tho amount OF
rainfall for the month Of March.
The readings OF the thermometer were taken
I'm an elevated portion Of the city, the position Of
the instruments being froo from any influence OF
refracted heat. They are self-registering, Of the
very best French manufacture, and the figures
believed 20 be absolutely correct
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-02
NIpped I'm the Bud.

Last night about II O'Clock as Mr. Boudar
was walking along Fourth street between Canal
and Cary he noticed two negro men In the hall
way Of a house who seemed 10 be stealing. He
went In and attacked them. but the negroes,
who we're much larger than he and Of superior
strength, threw him down and escaped. They
dropped in their light the bundles OF articles
which they had stolen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-02
Director Rockefeller Baiied.

NEW YORK, April I.-Mr. John ID. Rookie
Teller, president OF the Standard on Company,
to-day Justified In a So 600 bond for his brother,
William r. hockefeller, one OF tho indicted Oh
rectors Of the New York, New Haven and Hart
ford railroad, on charge Of misdemeanor 10
connection with tho Fourth-Ayenue tunnel us
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-02
NEW Y0R
NEW YORK. Al
MARRIAGES.

FARMER PEYTON. Married, on Tues
day, March "a, 1891. BIZ Pastor j. Il. Hut
SON, Mr.. WILTON +. FARMER and Mrs.
SUSIE L. PEYTON; oil of Richmond,
Va.
Observation-Disclosures, at the
residence of the officiating minister. j. is.
Hutson. March 81, 1891. Mr. HENRY w.
HARRIS aud Miss CATHERINE Il. HAIR
LOW
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-02
A Policeman April-FooIed.

Several days ago a very tall policeman OF
the Third district. who three or four years
ago was known as the h9ndsomest man on
the force, loaned his gun to friend. The
fowling piece not being forthcoming at the
time promised, the officer became suspl-
cious' and on instituting q search found 1t
Mt pawnbrokers shop, where $3.50 had
been advanced on il.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-02

plcaxhiDs sndw 6ins1H1 -
ssernd osfDpl, n. C.. HsSe - ,
bseb burned -.-o~, - -
Alsrss PSshssan-conv ga =. - - q
has nos ~ hired > hAsd - ~ - ~ r
cav % mo farm. he soee - - '.,S< ~
ths work necessary. No Gop ~ 49,
s..rcsfy hsys bsen ns1A ssd - 49, ~ ~
s,spsing couId be ssssnpss1 49, 49,
camsssnces, even n toseeee -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-02
Alabama and the Fair.
a.. a.. nfaDoteh

BrRM1SoHAM, ALA. April 1.-All the pa
pers In Alabama will Tomorrow publish eau
Tor State convention 20 meet In Montgomery on
May 20th and start a movement 10 raise slOOl-
Is issued by citizens representing Mobile, Mont
gomery, and Birmingham.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-02
Progress

II Is very important in this age q vast vas.
material nIoeress that remedy be pleasing
to the taste and TO the eye, easily .ane =,
a nc to the stomach, and healthy IA
its nsture and effects. Possessing 'nese
qualities, Syrup Of Figs Is the one pss.
feet laxative and most gentle d'a'e'i0
known.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-02
An Attempted Lynching Foiled'
nv taleOraph 10 the Dispatch.l

Mt. STERLING. KY. April la mob OF
thirty men attacked the tall THIS morning IN az,
son, charged with poisoning William Ferguson
and b. Q. Watts on March 9TH last. the lalier
had been apprised OF the coming aud win
guard showed fight. The mob was repuiseI:,
number of shots were 1red but no one was Killed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-02
Summer Railway Rates.

BrRMIsdHAM, ALA, April IA mass
meeting of passenger agents OF southern rail-
road lines was held in Birmingham to-day 70
consider the matter Of summer excursion rates
The lines of,members Of the southern passenger
Agents. Association will abide by the decision Of
The Commissioner when rendered. Other lines
will adhere TO the strict limited signature sys-
tenn.