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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-08
TILE PINEL HOSPITAL.
Governor Mckinney Appoints Committee
to Investigate IL.

Some days ago communication, signed by
Dir. Ford was receivedby Governor Mckin-
ney. The letter stated in substance that the
Pinel Hospital was n nuisance. the reasons
given being that the condition Of the instltu-
ton was offensive. and the Odor thereirom
disapreeable. that many of the patients
roamed at will day and night over the sur
rounding country, and that many used vll-
Gar and prOfane language, so as to make IL
disagreeable for ladies 20 sit in their porches
or be within hearing
II also alleged that many Of the patients
were able 10 be at work; that the place was a
nuisance. and also alleged that much Of the
sickness in the neighbOrhOOd was attribuia-
bic 10 the continuance Of the hospital IN that
locality.
Governor Mckinney referred the letter 10
the Superintendent of the institution, MIR. A.
W. Ball and later Mr.. Ball asked that COM
mittee be appointed 70 examine into the truth
of the charges The Governor thercup0n APP
pointed Drs. Opponhimer, Blanton and Nash,
the committee asked for. and yesterday at
noon was the hour fixed for inspecting the
asylum.
Drs. Nash and Blanton Yesterday did 90
out. but Dr. w. L. Oppenhimer WAS unavoid-
ably absent. very thorough inspection OF
the premises was made and the committee
was afforded every facility for an intelligent
discharge of the duties assigned them.
The committee after the inspection held
meeting, and the substance of their report to
the Governor will be as follows:
We made a careful and complete eXamina-
ton Of the premises. and discovered nothing
worthy Of adverse criticism. On the contrary
we find the building well lighted and venti-
lated, and the entire premises in good condi-
ton There is but little sickness among the
patients and their condition bears evidence OF
good treatment. The resident physician in
forms us that there have been but two cases
of fever IN the hospital in two years.
The Pine Hospital is on Broad street. about
midway between Richmond College and the
Exposition buildings
Ii was established about fifteen years ago by
Dr. James -. Moncure, now superintendent
of the Eastern Luuatic Asylum, and others as
a private institution. II was operated Tor
over ten years and discontinued.
Superintendent Ball took charge OF II about
four years ago. and this is the first complaint
ever made A number of patients, both State
ana private have there been treated.
There are at present some 81 patients at the
hospital. classified "a follows. Males, 81: fe-
males, 45-all colored, with the exception Of
two white females.
From time 20 time. as vacancies occur,
patients are sent to the Central Lunatc
Asylum. When they are restored they are
discharged on the premises.
The hospital is now used almost solely as
receiving hospital for the State colored
asylum at Petersburg Only in rare cases are
white patients sent out, and they are, as soon
as possible, sent to the Eastern Asylum.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-08
MIR. DE PRIEST APPOINTED.
Ho Now Holds Government Position
james River.

Ho Now Holds "a Government Position on
james River.
Mr. Clinton De Priest has been appointed
to Government position on James river by
Mr.. c. p. L. Burgwyn, the assistant engineer
in charge of the work of improvement. The
Council Committee on James river have no
jurisdiction over Mr.. Burgwyn but inasmuch
as he draws salary from the city as teacher
in the Mechanics Institute and one as engi-
neer of lakewood cemetery. he has been much
criticized informally by members of the com
mlttee. because Mr. De Priest is one of the
Republicans who, at the last election, swore
out warrants against the Democratic regis
trars and had them carried before the United
States Court on uOnsensical charges
Another matter has been discussed by the
Council committee. Sometime in February
the committee was notified by Colonel Craig
hill and Mr.. Burgwyn that the services of the
tug Craighlll would be dispensed with on the
first of March. This tug belongs TO the city
and was loaned 10 the Government, il is claim
ed by the committee. for the purpose of
dredging near the monitors. the understand
ing being that the Government would IN turn
do some dredging IN the harbOr. But no
dredging has been done in the harbor.
IL appears that the contract was
made verbally between the commit
tee and Mr.. Burgwyn. The harbor is usually
0edged by the city, MI. Burgwyn's work eX-
tending from the end of the harbor eastward.
At the last meeting Of the committee it was
decided not to accept the Craighill until the
tug is put in thorough repair by the city, and
It's condition approved by the chairman of the
committee.
1t has been suggested that Congress be
meAorialized to dredge the harbor. and the
Chamber OF Congress at its next meeting will
be asked 70 endorse this memorial The com
mlttee IS hopeful Of succeeding in this plan.
Congress having adjourned the earliest oppor.
tunity for presenting the memorial will be
next December.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-08

The private german held at Sanger Hall
last Tuesday night was given in honor of Miss
Lola Hirsch, Of Atlanta Ga. who. with her
mother, Mrs; Joe Hirsch. and aunt, Mrs.
Henry Hirsch (nee Hutzler). formerly of
Richmond, but now Of Atlanta, Ca, have
oeen IN the city for several DAYS past on q
visit TO friends and relatives will leave for
home to-day. They were the guests of Mrs.
Flora Hutzler, north Third street. This is
the first visit Of Mrs. Henry Hirsch TO Rich
mond for many years. and while here has met
many Of her old friends and acquaintance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-08
HALF a DOLLAR
FANCY DRESS STUFFS.

Tomorrow morning the half-dollar limit
will cover multitude of magnificent fabrics
OF spring propriety No better variety TO be
found anywhere. and the price stands pa.
against all competition Waste of time to seek
elsewhere for its duplicate. You may en-
counter the combined surplus of several
spring stocks of other days in more pre-
tentious places, but you cannot ind a
more charming rdriety Of 1891 uedrinJs
dny,chere. This is fact that stands
squarely on both feet. Let your eyes
and your judgment step in and corrobo-
rate it. We have no fear of comparison. We
court it, Misrepresentation doesn't form any
part OF our stock in trade The selection
placed at the mercy of half dollar will posi-
lively surprise every prudent person who calls
tomorrow. We expect an immense trade,
and if the weather isn't very beastly We'll
have 1t.
Mail orders should reach US early to receive
proper attention. Samples of goods sdyer-
tised sent upon request. It will be easy to
pick out the ladies We dress Easter Sunday
Be one of them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-08
DEATHS.


LEWIS.-Died, at the Soldiers Home, March
Z 1891, T. NJ, LEWIS, in the slXty-hfth year Of
his age, formerly OF Company d, Fifth Virginia
cavalry.
Funeral from the Soldiers Home chapel at 4
o'clock SUNDAY AFTERNOON. Good Iemplars
requested to attend.
ARMISTEAD.-Died,a at ~ O'Clock Friday
night, at the residence Of his SON Robert Arnis-
tead, Rev. X. A. ARMISIEAD, in the eighty
third year of his age.
Funeral will take place from Centenary church
THIS AFTERNOON at 3 clock.
Friends will kindly omit flowers.
HARDwICKE-Died. at his residence, No
SOS north Twenty-first street, at 1870 A. VI.
March Z, 1891, DAVID Is. HARDWICkE, printer
IN the fiftieth year of his age.
The funeral will take place from 81. Johns
church, corner Twenty.ffth and Broad streets,
THIS Sunday AFTERNOON, March s, 1881, at
o'clock p. NJ,
The friends and relatives OF the family are re-
spectfully invited to attend.
.Lynchburg, Va, and Baltimore, Nd, papers
please copy
OTEY.--The funeral Of CHARLES W. O12Y.
who died suddenly Friday night OF spopleIy at
his room on Franklin street, in the fifty- ninth
year Of his age, will take place from the Masons'
Hall, Franklin street, between Eighteenth and
Nineteenth, TO-DAY Sunday. March 8. 1891. at
800 A. NJ.
Friends are invited to attend without furthsr
notice. Intermeat st Shockoe cemstsEy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-08
Mr.. Leo Wheat and "steinway.'

"Acssrs. Waller D. Noses &C Co., 1905 Main
street, Richmond, Va:
Gentlemen: have an engagement TO play
this evening for a number of musical friends
at Mr.. James b. PAGES residence. and | can
not do myself justice 10y playing any other
piano but Steinrdy.
IF you have any regard for my personal
feelings. or for the high art Of music. send
me up Steinway Grand Piano for the occa-
sion.
Very sincerely, LEo p. WHEAT"
A Steinway Grand Piano was supplied by
Messrs. Walter ID. Moses Il Co.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-08
Ambulance SumInona.

At 2;45 7; NJ. yesterday the ambulance was
streets, where white girl. Lille Armstrong
had suddenly been taken sick. She was car
ned to her home. no China street, Oregon
=, AT 40 T. NJ. the ambulance was called 10
the corner OF Third and Leigh streets, where
an old veteran was found i'll. lie was taken to
the Soldiers Home ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-08
HLAe4 q Rkooa3.
Fancy Dress Feast
TWeedS, Serges, pIaidS, Etc.

Tweeds in homespun efTects-score first
pretty things that will not permit of descrip-
tion-the most genteel and sensible textile
ever worn for spring or summer dressing
Half dozen shades in the same monotouous
weaves of Indifferent beauty. Not loud"
thread shows its nose. And wear? Well. if
you know anything about good WOOL well
woven. you know how those T,cesis stand
wear and rough usage. And the price, Just
think of 3s-inch Treeds in the newest wrinkles
for 90 cents. Just think of it! dollar went
for worse many time but it doesn't go now;
or if 1t does, 1t doesn't go here. The Bourete
Pldids and Serge Pldids are better opponents
Of color blending. but he cost dossnr Increase
80 cents still doing duty where a dollar
wouldn't look big.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-08
MARRIAGES.

WITTEL-WARRI NER.-Married, Wednesday
TfebrpaTy = 1871 BY the Rev PHql l. Mcneil
WARRINER. both OF this city. Ushers, Mr.
Lewis j. Wittel and Mr.. Z. Whitehurst.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-08

Mr.. M. M. Morris, president of the Board
OF Trustees Of the Southwest Virginia Inst.
TUE OF Glade Springs, and Mr.. Charles r
garrison. are the guests Of Mr.. John II.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-08
Knabe Upright Piano Bargain.

We have knabe Upright Piano left with us
TO sell, which We offer for bargain. Just as
good as new. WALTER ID. MOSES 4 Co.
iO05 Main straat
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-08
new STAMPED LINENS.

BY long odds the best and prettiest line of
Stamped Linens we've ever shown will be Oh
our counters tomorrow D'Oylies, Splash
ers, Tray Covers. Carving Cloths, &c, from a
nickel" up 20 the finest Linen Cambria and
prettiest designs.
Stamped Linen D'0ylies, 1Oxi0, Sc;
Finest Stamped DOylies. 9xs, 7c;
Finest Stamped D'Oylies, l2xl2, l0c.;
Stamped Linen Bibs &c.;
Stamped Linen Splashers, 20x3o. 12IIc.:
Stamped Linen Tray Covers, 20x30, inc.
The designs Of stamping on our fine Linen
Hemstitched and Drawn Thread Tray-Coy-
ers. Carving Cloths, &c, are the very latest
approyals of high art. Ask the clerks TO
show them to you at the Stamped Goods
Counter.
~ Our salespeople will take pleasure in
waiting upon you in any department in our
store.
MMea d RkoadA.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-08

PORT OF RICHMOND, May, 1891.
ARRIVED.
Schooner Elwood II. Smith. TyTon, New York,
phosphate, 5. g. TInsley a Co.
PORT OF WEST POINT, MAR 7, 1891.
ARRIVED.
Steamship City Of Atlanta, Dole, New York
merchandise; steamship Charlotte. Nlckle, Bal
timore, merchandise and passengers.
SAILED.
Steamship City Of Atlanta, Dole, New, fork,
merchandise; steamship Charlotte, MCKEE pal
timore. merchandise and passengers; steamship
BllllnI, Client, cotton.
PORT OF NEWPORT NEWS, MAR. :, 1891.
ARRIVED.
Steamship Conopus, Norfolk, TO load mer-
chandise: bark Henry Warner, Boston. TO load
coal.
Steamship Blue jacket. Norfolk, merchandise;
steamship Wyanoke, New York, merchandise.
PORT OF LAMBERT'S POINT, MAR 2
ARRIVED.
Barge Lizzie II. Oakland; schooner n. W.
Hewlett.
LOADED.
Barges Hoogly. Hoboken. John Watt. Proyi
dence schooners NJ Ii. Dudley, Coosaw, j. L.
Weaver, New Haven.
COALED.
Steamships Conopus. from Norfolk TO New
port News; Reading, New Orleans, Hayre.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-08

FOR WEEK ENDED MARCH Il, 1891. PRE-
DICTED TIME STANDARD OF
HIGH TIDE AT
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-08
WEATHER FORECAST.

WASHINGTON. ID. c. Mar. Forecast for Vir-
GINA: Rain; warmer; winds becoming SOUTH
easterly.
For North Carolina: Rain; slightly warmer;
winds becoming southeasterly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-08
M;Ae4 q Rkoaa3.
FANCY DRESS FEAST
FOR
EASTER SHOPPERS.

You don't have TO stand on a chair 10 see
Easter. It's head is well above ground
Easter Dressings are in demand-the contract
ed prices caused by the cold weather catching
buyers. Better get in touch with your dress
maker! The things that we're going 70 talk
about to-day are for ladies with refined tastes
Goods have the floor. The latest and loveliest
STYLES ever shown in this city-about half a
hundred distinct weavings in Homespuns,
Botreae Piaids. Serge Pldids, alone. not TO
speak Of the novel shades and fancies in
Henrietas and Serges. Let US try and Illus
trate q few.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-08

WANTED-To SELL HOLIDAY GOODS OF
needy friends this is the time 20 remember them.
and we can assist in selection, and II you have
some not quite so needy we are equally well sup
LIED with presents sure to be appreciated. Al
ways on hand choice line OF Staple and Fancy
Groceries, Tobacco and Cigars and Wooden
ware. J. I. GATEW0OD, dealer in Groceries.
moud. Va deis
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-08
WANTS.

NOR RENT-TWO UNFINISHED ROOMS,
Il second floor, with private family; low rent;
63l north Sixth street. NH Sit
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-08

NNANTED.-A WORKING HOUSE, KEEPER.
w None but one that has had experience need
apply. Address MRS H., TINES Office.
mhs-it'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-08

frooaoiy the greatest defects in the volun-
teer service are in discipline and in guard
cuty. II is difficult for men who are on terms
o. greater or less friendship and intimacy in
the duties OF everyday life TO lay aside these
relations when they don the uniform and role
OF the soldier Military discipline is of
allow growth. II is the gradual development
=, military career. When we reflect that
large percentage of the men are recruits. with
but few weeks or a few months experience.
we should wonder not that the discipline is
often very lax, but rather that il can be main
tanned at all '--'''''-
,, The relations which now exist between the
war Department and the volunteer service
sie OF tne most cordial nature. Every cour-
tesy and encouragement is extended. and il il
reasonable to expect that this great reserve
sos.o VI me country will, at a time not far dis
tAht, contain quarter Of million OF AS fine
young soldiers AS the world has ever seen.
=, As soon as Major Dinneen finished. ON mo-
0on OF Major Evans. vote of thanks was
given him. After this quite an animated dis,
oussion ensued. being taken part in bv sevo %.
Of the members present. - '''''"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-08

Talk With the Mother Of the Assaiied Child
and Brief Interview with DIR. Franklin
No Further Developments Anticipated In
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-08

The engine Of Washington Steam Fire
Engine and Hook and Ladder Company
was shipped yesterday to Elizabeth,
N. j., where it will be entered in the prize
squirt of Rollo Fire Company. The
"Washy" Company will start for Eliza
beth, tomorrow, at 6.55 a. m, and besides
those previously mentioned will probably
be accompanied by Sheriff Simmons. The
visiting firemen will wear their hand
some new uniforms and hope to capture
the prize offered by the Elizabethians for
the company best equipped. Their over
coats were made by j. 4. Mullin & Son
and are elegant. They are of navy blue cloth
and have regulation nickel fire department
bottoms. From Elizabeth the visitors will go
Saturday evening, when they will be re-
ceiyed by Friendship Fire Company. Will
lard salisbury, .Ir., ESD, will be spokes-
man for the latter.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-08

Snow was reported to be falling Tuesday
at Luverone Mimi, causing suspension
of work in the fields. The first snow of
the season fell at Kansas City, Mo-, Tues
day. Snow, slect and rain fell at Miller,
S. D., on Monday. A cablegram received
at Halifax from Bermuda says that ire
mendous wind and rain storm has been
raging around Bermuda for two days, and
all incoming steamers report having ex-
perienced very rough weather. 1t took the
mail steamer Quart Castle seven days to
make therun from st. Thomas to Bermuda.
The steamer ran short of coal and with
difficulty reached port. having to burn the
vessels woodwork Heavy rains in west
ern Kansas have caused all of the rivers in
Oklahoma to rise suddenly, and much
damage has resulted. Many Of the boomers
camped along streams have lost their
the Santa Re railroad track is washed out
near Wayne. The bridge at Purcell is in
great danger of being washed away.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-08

Tuesday evening at the TRANSPORTATION
Church, New York, Miss Elizabeth Bis
land, who made quite reputation two
years ago in circling the world, starting
westward against time and also against
Nellie BLY,, who started eastward. was
married to Mr.. Charles W. Wetmore, who
is at the head of the whalebacS steamer
venture, an enthusiastic yachtsman and a
member of the law firm of Barlow &
Wetmore, 80 Wall street. He is SO. The
bride was born at Camp Bisland, Fairfax
Orleans. Her family lost its entire prop
erty while she was child. Several years
ago she started out to gain her own livel-
hood. She made butter, took it to New
Orleans, and with the money earned in
this way purchased books. Her first ven
ture in the newspaper line was on the
there she came to New York, where her
career has been a successful one
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-08
HIS FING Err BETRAYED HIM.
The Young Burglar Said to Have Pilfered
q Cash Register.

Seldom is il in the annals of crime
that burglar leaves so important clue
behind to effect his capture as did the
the thief who pilfered the cash register
of 1884 in the ice cream saloon of Frank
A. Gardner, on the night of September
10Th last. While the occupants of the
saloon were refreshing their weary
brains with the sweet solace of peaceful
slumbers, burglar or burglars forced
an entrance into the saloon and un-
blushingly extracted $84 from the cash
register. The thief did not obtain this
stolen lucre without some Inconvenience,
however, but coolly picked up the
money register and bore it away to the
cellar and burst it open. In doing SO
he caught his finger in the drawer of
the till, or allowed the cash register to
deposit its weight of 100 pounds avoir-
dupois upon his fingers, severing the
third digit from the left hand The thief
did not remain long enough to pick up
the finger, but made his exit, leaving
this valuable clue behind.
The matter was placed in the hands
Of detectives and Thursday Detectives
McVey and Witsil arrested George
Sivert, aged II, and Howard Maharty,
IS years old, for the robbery. Siyert
was found minus the third finger joint
on his left hand, and is said to have
confessed the robbery to Detective
Witsil. He said he and his companion
opened the money drawer with a knife,
it is alleged, and then extracted the
money. Maharty refused to talk about
the robbery.
Neither of the young men had any of
the money upon them when arrested,
but Maharty stated that he had spent
So for a suit of clothes and squapdered
the remainder.
AT their hearing Friday morning in
municipal court Siyert was held under
$500 bail to answer the charge at the
upper court and Maharty was held
under the same amount for further
hearing.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-08
"THERE rs NOTHING nv IT..


etoppihy WORK on tne delaware Rail-
road Bridge
General William r. Smith, United States
agent, was seen at his office yesterday
in regard to rumor published in morn
ing paper that he had ordered work
stopped on the new bridge of the Della
ware railroad across the Christiana.
There's nothing in it, the general re-
marked in a tone of mild condemnation.
"The superintendent of the Delaware rail-
road submitted plans which were sent to
the department. These were returned to
me for a report upon them. ! stated in
answer that there was nothing in the plans
that would impede navigation.
You see," he added, lit is part of the
routine work to watch all these Matters
General Smith expressed some interest
as to how sucn rumOr could get abroad
The opportunity was taken to INQUIRE of
the Federal official as to the prospects of
Wilmington acquiring government aid in
thedeepening of the Christiana. The matter
is outside of General Smiths province,
being in the hands of Congressional
committee and corps of engineers. He
Is strongly interested, however, in the
progress Wilniingtons shipbuiiding and
commercial interests. He understands
that an exhaustive report of the harbor
deepening project has been made to the
department of engineers.
General Smith thinks that we should
have US deep water facilities as Philadel-
phia. The Christiana, he considers, affords
admirable opportunity for the shipbrilder,
and he secs no reason why, with proper
water depth, Wilmington constructors
should not enter the lists of bidders for
United States war vessels. He considers
the reaches along the christiana specially
favorable for this purpose as the work
would be carried on away from the influ-
ence of the rough water of the bay.