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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-04
A VITAL QUESTION.
A Number OF Assignments In the Hwin
Citics--CritieaI Condition ofthe
Wounded Negro-Funcrat.

Cifies-Crittral Condition OF tno
Wounded Negro-Funeral.
Correspondence Of she Richmond Dispstch.l
NoRroIK, January 3, 1891.
Judge +. r. Watts. counsel of the sea.
board Airline, will leave for Richmonu
on Thursday next TO ask the Court OF
Appeals to have the injunction mat
ter restraining the road from building
tracks through Crawford street in Ports
mouth placed on the privileged docks,
The City Council granted the roan INC
right TO use Crawford street. and the peo-
pie are very anxious 10 sec the case sci eli
the roads entering the city should the re-
suit be AGAINST the Airline. aud possibly
prove very damaging 10 that COMPANY, wn9
have occupied number Of the streets anu
euds of streets of che city OF Portsmouth
for many years and have costly improve
ments going on and immense property III
terests in and around the city.
BUSINESS FAIR.
Several assignments have taken place
among businessmen OF the two ci.ies
during the past week, and yet most OF tne
retail dealers report business far for tne
season.
The oxpopts of coal from Lambert's Point
this week amounted 10 only 500 TONS
There are lots Of vessels waiting lot coai,
but it does not come in from the mines
fast enough.
MANIAC.
The condition Of the negro Ed. Jones.
who was wounded with spike. continues
critical and he is not expected 70 i've
much longer. He is raying maniac now;
Congressman Bovden, who has been III
as bis residence in tins city with sewers
cold. was able to be out on the street yes
terday.
The various fraternal orders OF the two
cities are busy just now with their annual
election of officers.
HOPE IT wAs SUCCESSFUL.
y.Collector Holt w. Page has returned
from New York. where he went some time
since to have an operation performed upon
his leg.
The funeral of Captain A. 2. Grice took
place this afternoon from st. Johns Epis-
copal church, in Portsmouth. and the
church was well filled with sympathizIng
friends. including Stonewall Camp, Con-
federate Veterans. The services were con.
Quoted by Rev. j. ID. Powell, the pastor OF
the deceased.
A large delegation Of Norfolk real-estate
men will attend the convention IN hoa-
noke on the Goth instant.
ALARGE INcREAsF.
The Joint committee of the Councils
will unanimously recommend large IN
crease in the City Engineers force at once
TO relieve the great pressure OF Work IN
that department.
The RAINY weather of the last week has
caused considerable complaint Of the coun-
ty roads.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-04
SEVERAL RECENT DEATHS.
Mrs. William l. CowsrdiD, Miss Mary G..
LAYTON. and Others.

Mrs. Camilla A. Cowardin. widow of Will
liam l.. Cowardin. died yesterday after
noon ut the residence of her son, DR.. IL.
M. Cowardin, No. 407 east Main street, IN
the ffty-ffth year of her age. The health
of Mrs. Cowardin, previous to the death
Of her hus band Qess than year ago., haG
been excellent, but after she suffered tnat
loss she began 10 decline gradually TIL
about ten days ago, when her physician
announced that her end was near.
Ms Cowardin was a Miss Gary, Of Han
over county. She leaves a sister, Mrs.
Robert Gibson. of Hanover, and a large
family of children. They are: DR.. i. 81.
Cowardin. of this city DR.. i. G. Cowar-
din, London; Mr.. Samuel 7. Cowardln,
city engineer of Florence. Ala; Mrs. W.
W.. Spratley, of this city; Miss Minnie b.,
Robert. Alice. and Colin Cowardin.
Deceased was member OF the Baptist
position, and had large circle OF relatives
and friends.
The funeral Will take place this after
noon at 2 O'Clock from the Second Baptist
church.
DIED FROM HER BURNS.
Yesterday morning Miss Mary G. Lawton
died mt the residence OF Colonel FRANK u.
Morrison. in Henrico county, from the
effects Of burns received on the night OF
December 18th. The deceased was the
eldest sister IF Mr. William T. Lawton,
clerk of the Hastings Court.
The funeral will be from Colonel Morri-
sons at noon to-day.
FUNERAL OF MRS. NANCY GIBSON.
The funeral of Mrs. Nancy Gibson, who
died Thursday at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. NJ. A. Blennls, 1886 east Main
street, took place yesterday afternoon
from the residence.
The deceased was in her ninety-frst
wear. She was baptized into the member
ship of Burlington church, King and
Queen county, at the age of fifteen,
Mrs. Gibson was daughter Of Nancy
and Daniel Longest, of King and Queen
county, in which county she was born De
cember 2S, 1900; gave birth to eleven chill
dren. five of whom are left to mourn their
loss-the youngest forty eight, Oldest sew
enty-three years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-04
An AWFUL Sore LIMB.
FLESH A MASS OF DisSASR-CoNDIrIoS
HOpELRss-CURED BY THE CUTI.
CURA REMEDIES

For three years was almost crippled with an
awful sore leg from my knee down TO my ankle !;
the akin was entirely gone. ana the fiesh was one
M asa OF disease. some PHYSICIANS pronounced
II incurabio. 10 had diminished about one third
the size OF the othsr, and Twas In hopeless con-
dltion After trying all kinds OF remsdies aud
spending hundreds OF dollars, from which got
no relief whatever, was persuaded 10 try your
CUrrcusA RsssDrss. and the result was as fol-
lows: After three days noticed decided change
Tor Inc petter. and at the end OF two months vss
completely cured. My nesh was purified, and the
bone which had boon exposed for over year.
got sound. The flesh began to grow, and to-day,
and for nearly two years, my log Is as wen as over
A. wss sound In every respect, and not sign OF
disease 70 DO seen. Rev. y. q. AHEkN.
Dubois. Dodge county, Ga.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-04

club hos made very good progress in the
past year. The programme arranged for
this week consists OF soiree on Wednes-
day night with members OF the club and q
few invited guests.
A very pleasant entertainment was given
last Friday evening by Miss Lima Mayo 70
Der friend, Miss Gussic Bond, Of Savannah.
Ga. quartette consisting OF Messrs.
Meade, Harrison, Croxton, and Tompkins,
Of the X. q. c., added greatly 10 the eve
ninR's enjoyment. Among. those present
were Misses MAYO, Richards, Griffith. and
Bond. and Mcssrs. II. l.. Valentine, Meade,
Gray, Harrison, Mayo, Croxton, and Tomp-
kins.
COMEDY SCHOOL.
Among tho society events which will take
place in this city shortly is the presenta-
hon OF the " Comedy SCHOOL, at the Mo-
Fart Academy. January 29th, for the benc-
ft OF the Confederate Memorial Society.
The cast Il 90 be as follows: Lord Bean.
foy. Mr. Eugene Massie: Beau FarIntosh,
Mr.. w. +. Simpkin DIR. Sutchfe. Mr.. w.
i. DE SausSure; Jack poyntz, Mr.. Jack
Lowell; Krnx, Mr.. @. w. Coleman; Mrs.
Sutclife, Miss Bessie Pace; Bella. Miss
Mary Preston Moore; Naomi gigbe. Mrs.
II. A. Tabb; lilly. Miss Carrie Moore;
Milly. Miss Dora Moncure; Hatiy. Miss
Bessie Minor; Laura. Mrs. John Hancock I;
Clara. Miss Florence Mckonney. The re.
hesrsals indicate that this will be one OF
the best amateur performances yet given
ia Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-04
Officers for Trinity Lodge,

The following officers for Trinity Lodge
of Odd-fellows were publicly installed
last Friday evening by Dlstrict-Deputy
Bowles: Il. A. Roper, noble grand i.
Hill Montague, vice grand; - Chill
dress, secretary; George w. Pocklington,
r. W. CLARK. past grand. A number of Ia
dies witnessed the ceremony.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-04
He Defended His Mother.

10y IoIcBIHpH % IIIu DfPaVn'I
ELMIRA. N. Y, January 3.-June 18th last
J. Frank Warren was shot and killed by
his sixteen-year-old son Herbert at. their
home in this city about o'clock in the
morning while the father and mother were
ouarrelling. The son claimed that he fired
the shot in defence of his mother. After o
trial lasting week the jury at 10:45 to-
night brought in verdict of not guilty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-04
p,scouraremeut.

I'm miserable. The teacher whips me
for telling q lie and my father for telling
the truth. What's fellow to do 2" and,
throwing stone at q passing dog. he sat
down on the curb and dropped his head on
bis band
How did Il happeni" asked . sympa-
thetic companion.
my daddy called me upstairs and aid /,
I've Just found out, John. the teacher
whipped you to-day for lying. And ! 70:
Piled. Why, pop, knew IL ct tho time
Il was the truth. for did. but be gave me
the sll-6redest baating for II ! ever got"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-04
PROPERTY IN NEW HANDS.
Deeds of Sale Recorded In the City and
County Courts.

btN05 ~ R@tN - $50
County Courts.
The following deeds of bargain and sale
were recorded yesterday in the Clerks
office of the Chancery Court:
Dawes and Thornton, trustees, to ID. L.
Spriggs, one.half interest in the Southern
ChurcI,ada newspaper, $500.
William Mcllwaine. special COM
missioner,to Julius O. Siewers, 80 feet on
Canal street (No. 10 east Canal street,,
$1,000.
COUNTY COURT or HENRIco.
@. y. Larus, trustee, and wife to w. H.
Spindle, AZ feet on east side Of Thirty
secoyd street between Marshall and Clay,
$s225O
Nsrthside Land Company TO Robert
Arrtistead. lot y. square AZ, Chestnut Hill,
$2O
Korthside Land Company TO Thomas S.
Armistead. lot IS, square "A, $500.
Northside Land Company TO Emily s.
Armistead. lot IS, square A. S2o0.
Sonthside Land Company toE. +. Price.
lot IS. square 81. lot 0, square 4, lot O,
square 81, and lot 2. square os. $500.
Southside Land Company to N. r. Ram
dolph, lot s. square 10. lot ., square SO, lot
4, square Is, end lot s. square u, $500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-04
No PnlicA CenAuk.

The Board of Police Commissioners have
deemed inadvisable to order a retaking Of
the census of the city at the present time,
as suggested by the Council. The board.
however, assure the Committee on Police
that one or two years hence they will be
pleased to cooperate with the committee In
arranging for census of the city to be
taken by the police force.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-04
pLeAsuRes OF THE PAST WEEK.
gridsy Night aud MArshalIstreet Clubs
Give Entertainments.

Give Entertainments.
The Friday Night Social Club gave
very pretty party last Wednesday evening
az the residence Of Mas Margie Garrison,
the daughter OF High-Constable Il. &. Gar
TisOn.
All Of the young ladies present were
Handsomely dressed, while the gentlemen
were also very neatly attired. Games and
like amusements were INDUCED in, and at
1880 O'Clock supper was announced. The
tables were decorated with eyergreens and
an elaborate supper with all the delicacies
OF the season was spread. After doing full
Justice to the repast the party assembled
around the piano and sweet music was
rendered. The new year was sung In, and
the merry party dispersed at late hour.
The following couples were present: Mr..
Willie Parker and Miss Nellie Richardson,
Dir. Ellis French and Miss Estelle Davis,
Mr.. Allie Vaughan and Miss Vergie French.
Dir. Theodore Yeats and Miss Annie Par
ker. MIR. Walter Tgnor and Miss Maggie
Hardwicke.
MAHsnALI-srRErr SOCIAL CLUB.
The Marshall. Street Social Club gave its
first entertainment Ut 6l7 east Marshall
street FRIDAY night Tho following
quests were present: Miss Mary Denoon
and Mr.. Willie Martin. Miss Mamie Mar
TIN and Mr. Robert Parrish. Miss Eva
lsuiScy ana mr. w. II. howard. MISS oaino
Martin and Sir. Luther Mathews, Miss
Lillian Watkins and Mr.. Lee Todd. Mas
Efie Fuller and Mr.. II. L. jenkins. Mr.. b..
u. Fofrest. John Booker, 4. u. .Grubbs,
Or and Mrs. William u. Gray. and MIR. and
Mrs. William Martin. the host and hostess
The early evening was taken up IL
games, plays. DC. and al 1890 handsome
supper was served, after which the n
mainder OF the evening was spent IN cha.
rades and dancing.
The Committee on Arrangements. CEN
pisting u Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Wombic. md
Mr. Grnbbs, carefully fulfilled the duLies
imposed upon them and rendered the oc-
easion very pleasant one.
This club las been In existence hnce
the bth OF October, 1890. and has fnetIwith
wonderful success both ID the increase in
tpe number Of members and fnknciai
ability.
BANp-rox CLUB.
On Thursday night. December 2th, tho
officers Of the BApd-Box Pleasqe Club
were handsomely entertained BY 20 vice.
president, Miss Carrie Leaker. u jlos resi-
oenes On sos1th Hsls1derp ssrxtt Ibis
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-04
Anefanltinr Treasnrer.

SroczBRIDdE. Mass, January 3.-Charles
Willis. for fifteen years treasurer Of the
Stockbridge Savings Bank, is defaulter to
the extent of $4,000 or more. The exact
amount is not known. but defalcations TO
the amount Of $4,000 have been brought
to light. The stealing has been gong on
with regularity for fifteen or more years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-04
a PROBABLE paoTaAcTeo STRIKE.
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The Miners Demand that They Be Paid by
the Gross Instead OF the Net Ton.
fBy telegraph 10 the Dispatch.J

HuNrrNGDoS. Pa, January s.-The miners
In the Broad Top and East Broad-Top
bituminous coal-felds went out on strike
Yesterday. This step was the direct result
OF the advanced position assumed IN the
early part of the week by the Clearheld
miners, and affects about 5000 men. These
dissatisfied miners are said TO be but poor
ly equipped to endure an extended strike
at this time. as they have been only work-
An indirect cause OF the strike was the at
titude assumed by the leading arm ope-
rating Ia that district in reducing their
output and giving, il is alleged. warningto
the ccai-carrying companies TO lay IN
sufficient supply for motive purposes. The
present attitude OF the miners IN demand.
ing that they be paid by the gross instead
Of the net ton Is indicative OF a STUBBORN
and protractsd light.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-04
wholesale statiouers Assign.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, January 3.-Charles
Herzog & Brother, wholesale and retail
stationers, So Nam street, made an assign
ment this afternoon TO II. Gronaur for the
benefit of preferred creditors to the amount
of 1900. The total liabilities are about
$4,000. The assets in excess OF the la
bilities consist of the stock on hand and
accounts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-04

Marshall Islands. bringing intaIligsncc
tending 70 confirm the rumof that tne
German Government bad taken possession
Of the islauds. The schooner reports that
the chiefs are compelled to sign . petition
requesting Mofnany 70 establish protec-
rate over the group. One chief, however,
who declared himself In favor OF allegiance
only to the United States refused TO ngn
ths petition which has been forwarded 70
payftn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-04
DEMOCRATIC PLAN OF CAMPAIGN
All Legitimate Parliamentary Means VIII
BE Used to Defeat Closure and Force.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., January s.-An in
formal Democratic conference was held at
Senator Germans house tonight. looking
to a general plan of action on the political
questions pending in Congress, and II y
Legitimate parliamentary means should be
used to defeat the elections bill and the
closure resolution.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-04

To the Author OF "Ths Genesis Of the
United States
fFor the Dispach.I
Oh. Mr.. Brown On, Mr.. Brown!
Hold your " efacing finger,
Let Tell aud Shakespeare both 60 down,
But let bold John Smith lipger!
And, Mr.. Brown. forbear, forbear!
You dare not so affront US.
Take every other myth. but spare,
Oh, spare, Myth Pocahontas
AL RroHT."
the author has distinguished precedent
for "ltspiug In numbers,r IL not for his bad
spelling.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-04
Reopenine of Ciav-Street Methodist
Church

The reopening exercises of Clay Street
Methodist church, will take place to-day.
Bishop X. II. Hargrove, ID. d., of Nash,
Vile. Tenn. will preach at II A. III. and
1850 p. NJ, and at o'clock there will be o
sermon by Rev. G. w. Carter. ID. ID.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-04
rrncniiyn Commltteo Did Not Meet.

The meeting of the Executive Committee
of the Virginia State Agricultural and Me-
chanical Society 10 have been held yester-
day was indefinitely postponed, the presi-
dent, Mr.. Ashton Starke, having been un-
expectedly called out of the city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-04
General spInner,s EemaIns.

NEw YORK. January 9.-The body Of Gen.
eral +. L. Spinner, who died in jackson
Vile, Fla, arrived in Jersey City to-day
and was forwarded 10 Mohawk, where the
interment takes place tomorrow. Mohawk
is the birthplace Of General Spinner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-04
Policeman Ralston yerv Irl.

For the past three weeks Policeman John
w. Ralston, of the Second district, has
been on the sick list. Several days ago he
was stricken with paralysis. and DIR. Brock,
the surgeon of the force, regards his con-
dition as very serious.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-04
rurriture Importers Failed.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, January 3.-Amos
Hilborn 4 Co.. manufacturers and import
ers of furniture at 1887 Market street, this
city, made an assignment to-day. Tue as
sets and liabilities are not known, but will
be quite large.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-04

MT y NJ E"HtS"r' ss0oSs" ~ -~e' ~
A telegram WAS received by the Dispatch
Thatcher, OF Richmond, had been robbed OF
sgS and lot of clothing and jewolry by
his roommate, John Nelson, while ct the
boarding house Of Mrs. W. J. Powers, In
Norfolk.
Nsison, who Il New York man. was ar.
rested BY detectives. In Portsmouth. and
has confessed the robbery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-04
A Cotton-DeaIcr Fails.

NEw YORK, January 9.-W. w. Hill. Jr.,
reported to the Cotton Exchange to-day an
inability 10 meet his engagements. The
failure had small or no effect on the mar
hat
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-04

N.n-rhis house may DO bought privately
before tho auction JAZZ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-04
NOM, ,pr,cvrru, HAVEN.
SILVER COINAGE.
beginning of Test Of the Governments
Right to Refuse Bullion.


lBy telegraph to the DIspstch.l
PHrL.prLpHIs, Pa. January 3.-To-day
Judge Harley B. Morse and George @. Mer-
rick of Denver. Col, called at the mint,
presented brick of silver, and demanded
that it be coined into money for them
Colonel Bosbyshell, the superintendent,
refused TO receive il for private coinage.
Mr.. Merrick then presented formal de;
mand in writing, and asked Mr.. Bosbyshell
for a letter certifying that they had offered
silver for coinage and been refused. so that
there would be no trouble in proving that
fact in court, where they proposed to test
the right of the Government 70 refuse
bullion. Mr.. Bosbyshell complied with
the request. The. ground upon which
Messrs. Morse and Merrick base their de-
mand. thew claim. is constitutional one.
and denies the right Of the Government to
make " seignorage," Mr.. Bosbysheii based
his refusal on the action Of Congress
February II, 1879 Messrs. Merrick and
Morse will carry the case to the United
States Supreme Court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-04

When the FIRE was at it's height Her
mann's Theatre was given mp for lost. but
now that the fury of the fiery fiend has ex-
hausted itself the building appears not go
badly damaged after all. But little tire
entered it and the greatest loss isby water.
Professor Hermann says the total damage
will not exceed S25, 900. Repairs on the
Theatre will be begun as soon "a possible.
A rumor was started TO the effect that
some lives were lost, but careful investi-
CATION 10y the police and fremen happily
failad to confirm It.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-04
waiter Abel Died Upexpsetsdiy.

BArrruorx. Mp. january 3.-Walter
Abel. son OF the late A. 8. Abel, one OF the
IL S XIV q lis sesidsnce, u this city. alter .
! shoSt illness. Of heart failure.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-04
THE srUBTEvANT HOUSE.

Dramatically opposite the theatre, on
the northeast corner of Twenty-ninth
street. the Sturtevant House showed the
effects of the blaze, for the rooms in the
northwest corner near the roof were burn
ed out. and the roof itself at that corner
was gone. No other part Of the hotel was
damaged except by water and the part
touched by FIRE included only eight rooms,
from which the guests had ample time to
escape without the semblance Of damage
~ themselves
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-04

FRsrcH, uuARpIAx,l In the chancsry courtce
va 1.-The city Of Richmoad--pc-
Frssca 1T lrs, cree Of December ~. lSs0
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-04

By Chewing & Rose,
Real Estate Agents, Aucticnesrs, and brokerA
No. 5 north Terth street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-04
CUTICURA REsOLvENT,

the new Blood and Skin Purifier, and purest and
beat OF Humor Remedies, cleanses the blood OF
All impurities and poisonous elements. and thus
remoyes the cause. while CUTIcURA, tho great
skin Cure, aud CUTIcUgA SOAP, an exquisite skin
Purifier and Beautiner, clear the sSin OF every
trace Of disease. Hence tho CUrIcUKA REhsDiss
cure every disease and humor OF the skim scalp,
and blood, with loss OF hair, frora pimples to
scrofula.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-04

On Thursday night. December 9Th, tho
were Handsomely entertained by 10 vice.
president, Miss Carrie LeakeT. u jses resi-
aenes on soNth psls,dsrp STREET This
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-04
HIGH WATER.
The Rise In the James River Above Rich
mont.

The recent rains have flushed James
river. The following is the report from
along the line OF the James-River division
OF the Chesapeake and Ohio railway re-
ceived by the Dispatch last night: Scots
Vile. nine feet above low-water mark and
still rising; Columbia. thirteen feet above
low-water mark and rising at the rate of
about six inches per hour; Lynchburg, a
rise tof seven feet and falling, but the
weather cloudy; Balcony Falls, six feet
above low-water mark.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-04
LOANS NEGOTIATED on REAL ESTATE
with perfect security to the lender.

sincereJy thankful for the liberal patronage
40 long bestowed upon me, and pledsing my
best efforts TO merit continuance OF the same.
Very respectfully,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-04
NEW YORK's THEATRE FIRE.
Flames Fierce Beyond All Precedent
The Various Losses
rBy telegraph to tho Dispstch.I

rBy telegraph to tho Dispstch-I
NEW YORK. January IA careful ,esti-
mate Of the big fire here last night place.
the total loss at 1851, 900, more than half
of which falls upon the insurance compa-
MES. Never in the history Of the fire de-
partment of this city were the members
called upon to battle with such fierce
flames. So far there is no positive eIpla-
nation given of the origin OF the blaze.
There is a superstition, however, mat =, q
cigar thrown carelessly away while still
burning was the cause. Then again. it is
said, there was some smoke seen in the
Fifth-Avenus Theatre, which could not be
accounted for. But this Mr. Miner posi-
lively denies. Professor Hermann says
the fro started in the supes' room or the
Flfth-Ayenue Theatre.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-04
FOOL NOT WITH DYNAMITE.
Demolished and Miners Torn to
Pieces in MEXICO.

EAGLE Pass. Tx. January 8.--An acct
dent occurred at the Socobo mine. seven
miles from Mopine. Durango, Mex, Mon
day. Fifteen miners entered the powder
house to get the weekly supply of giant
powder. After each man had secured his
allowance miner who had prepared .
stick for Q cartridge attempted 70 secure
the cap of Q detective fuse BY the use Q!
his teeth. Tho cAp exploded and sst OF
the entire explosive contents OF the POW.
def-house. The building was demolished
Twelve were killed outright Others can
not recover.