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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-17
ADJUSTING THE INSURANCE.
Representatives Hero from Providence
and Philadelphia Settling Up.


Mr.. Pittman. of Philadelphia, and Mr..
Chapman. of Providence, Il. l.. the latter
accompanied by his wife, arrived in the
city yesterday morning, and the two gen.
tlemon who represent the Philadelphia
Manufacturers Mutual Insurance Associa-
ton, which had big line of insurance on
the Richmond Locomotive-Works spent
most OF the day at the works looking into
the damage sustained by the burning Of
the boiler-shop Wednesday night
Both gentlemen expressed themselves
pleased that with so big fire the works
had not been entirely demolished, and
gratified with the efforts of the company
TO save the association from further loss.
They named q referee to audit the ac-
counts who is entirely satisfactory 10 the
company, and when his decision shall
have been reached check in full Tor the
amount Of loss will be forwarded.
WILL SETTLE WITH THE GOVERNMENT.
The insurance on the machinery of the
battle-ship Texas will be settled with the
Government, and the loss cannot be ascer-
tanned until the Board Of Survey which
are expected here next week from Wash
ington shall have made their report.
When q piece of the machinery for the
Texas is finished and accepted by the
Government supervisors the company has
il insured and receives its money for this
part of the work. This transfer TO the
Government relieves the company of fur
ther responsibility.
The insurance on the Texas machinery
in the boiler-shops was carried by the as
sociation represented by Mossrs. Plttman
& Chapman and companies represented by
the Montague agency. Such pieces as the
Board of Survey may reject will doubtless
have to be built over again at the expense
of the insurance companies. 1t is proba-
BILE that the Board of Survey will make
an inspection at once and approximate the
loss so that the matter may be settled.
PREPARING TO REBUILD.
Yesterday workmen were engaged IN
clearing away the dSbriS of the old boiler
shop preparatory TO rebuilding. The new
shop will be about the dimensions of the
one destroyed. IL is not known positively
as vet whether it will be erected by day la
Dor or contract. At first the company
were rather in favor Of the former plan,
but as all parties interested are in hurry
TO settle up the matter the contract sys-
tenn NAV be adopted The question, how
ever. will probably be disposed of to-day,
when estimates Of loss, &C., shall have
been completed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-17

By banquet served In William krhuseh pos'
style, fu courses with wine. The table Ess issn-
ionsd In the shape OF passion cross. ana va
adorned In the highest style Of gastronomie at''
SOME OF THOSE PREsEST.
Among thoso present wero William b. isaac
Isaac y. Tower, william r. Allen, Charles e.
Nesbiit, J. v. Bidgood, William q. Kpglisn. nlr
jah p. Hulce, Junius A. Cosby. 10. Lane s'ern..
Charles y. Rady, Henry l. Peiouze. LEVERS .,
regret for failure TO be present wore receivea
from Most worsnipful j. Howard WeyI krano
master, and others.
Past-t3f and Master william u. haacs msoe
most entertaining address on hnsoLic Jaw eno
progress. His FIRST aftsnSance al the oranu
Lodge Of Virginia WAS In 1873 There Heis
thirty-nine delegates from this CRY OF VEL ..is
thirty-twO attended. There were then ntne @
were over 1000 The Grand Ledge OF NIRin.a
was the most conservative body 10 THIS conn,,y'
no matter what was said. Its dscoram, alsui,y. ,,
ana harmony had not ever been eurpesovn ~
any other dollborative or representative p0uJ VI
men, no mattor where congregated.
GRAND TRHAsURER's SPEECH.
Graud-Trensurer william T. Allen. OF tne
Grand Lodge a member Of the association iol-
lowed in Masonic "reminiscences both IN tne
lines Of Blue Lodge. Chapter and ComrnanasIy
and was listened 30 with pleasure. Past -t1ano'
Commander Isaac T. Smith also spoke eioquena'
ly aud effectively, and many other past masleii
followed him with like talent and enectiyeness
Before adjourning to the banquet "a master
piece OF Krauseis skilh the association yoteo
handsome sum in aid OF the virginia Masonic
Ornhnnai Homa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-17
The Belt Line Soon TO Omen.

The Belt Line, or the James-River branch.
as the railroad people call it, connecting
the Richmond, Fredericksburg aud Potomac
road with the Richmond and Petersburg beyond
Manchester, has been completed and will be
opened February 1st- On and after that date
ali the through freight trains between tho North
aud the South will run over that branch. The
junction on the Richmond, Fredericksburg and
Potomac is Just one mile and eighIy-five-hun-
dredths beyond the Richmond, Fredericksburg
and Potomac shops, near the Exposition. This
junction station is called Acea. fhe junction
station on the Coast Line Cthe Richmond and
Petersburg railroad) is called Clopton. The
distance between Acca and Clopton Is z "a
miles There Will be telegraph station at each
end Of The branch road.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-17
DEFECTIVE COLUMNS REMOVED.
one of the Pillars to BE shipped TO New
Castle.

The northeast and southwest columns of
the Lee monument, to which public atten-
ton was directed by the Dispatch some
months ago as being faulty, have been re-
moved by Contractor Netherwood and per
feet ones substituted in their place. The
work was done recently under the super
vision of Mr.. c. 2. Z. Burgwyn.
This work was to have been done several
months ago. but some delay was caused by
the contractors IN the North, where the
columns were made. failing to furnish
them as soon as was anticipated.
Some time ago Mr.. Netherwood sold one
of these faulty columns to MIR. Thomas w.
Porter and he disposed of it 20 Mr.. Chris
Eyensen, who in turn sold it to party OF
gentlemen in New Castle. Since its re-
moval from the monument pedestal it has
been packed preparatory to being shipped
within the next few days.
The pillar will be placed on pedestal
composed of stones from each of the south
ern States, and will be surmounted by a
figure representing Craig county soldier,
and will be located where it can be seen
for several miles.
This will doubtlessly end the suit insti-
tuted against Mr.. Netherwood for the non
delivery of the column.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-17
Resignation of the Rov. james p. Smith,
ID ID

At the last meeting of the Synod of Vir-
glnia it was determined to employ several
evangelists TO labor within the bounds. OF
this Office is the Rev. DIR. Smith, of Frede-
ricksburg. A meeting of his church has
been called to take such action as may. be
necessary with reference to the resignation
of their pastor. DR.. Hoge has been invited
TO preside at that meeting tomorrow, the
18th instant. He will also preach twice IN
Fredericksburg. while DR.. Smith will sup
ply his pulpit in this city at II A. M. and al
P. NJ.
DR.. Hoge will return on Monday, as g
meeting of East Hanover Presbytery will
be held in the lecture-room of his church
al 4 o'clock z. NJ. for the purpose OF grant
ing permission for DIR. Smith to enter on
the work of synodical evangelist.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-17
THE NEWS OF MANCHESTER.
Short Session of the Council-Grana Jury
Other Items.

Short Session of the Council-Graus Jury
Other Items
An adjourned meeting of the Manchester
Council was held last night. Inc report
of the Street Committee in regard to
changing the grade of McDonough street
was recommitted and quantity OF routine
business of no special Importance was
transacted.
JANUARY GRAND JURY.
The following grand jurors have been
drawn for the January term OF the Hust-
ings Court, which meets next Monday: I.
B. Dunford, j. II. Green, NJ. A. Campbell,
Ii. @. Beattie, John II. Burton, George b.
Ely, James l.. Robertson. A. }. Bradley,
w. II; Tatum, A. q, Evans, hichara BAKER;
and Frank Nelson. The two last-named
are colored.
The grand jury will meet Tuesday, The
court will meet Monday, but 1t Will doubt
less be in session ouly short while, as 1t
will be legal holiday.
Mr. j. II. Bramberry has been appointed
telegraph operator and agent at Cloptoni
station at the Belt-Line junction. de VIII
go on duty to-day. A telegraph wire IS be-
ing put up on the Belt Line from Clopton
station, in Chesterfield, to Acca station,
north Of Richmond.
THE WINDOWS ARRIVE.
The windows for the auditofium OF Ine
Presbyterian church were received yester-
day and are to be put in place at once. IN
a month or so the congregation hope TO be
able to use the auditorium. The East
Hanover Presbytery meets in Manchester
in April, and by that time 1t Is expected
that the church will be entirely COM
pleted.
Superintendent ID. L. Pulliam, of the
Manchester public schools, says there is
vacancy in this senatorial district in the
State Female Normal School at Farmville.
The applicants must stand an examination
and are required 70 teach certain NUMBER
of years after graduating.
BRRP ITEMS
The Mayors Court room is being reftted,
which alters its appearance considerably
and will facilitate the handling OF offend
ers against the peace and dignity OF the
city and Commonwealth.
Mr.. W. B. Montague, of this city, wa.
painfully injured Thursday by piece OF
pig-iron falling on one of his feet.
The new pavement on Porter street be-
tween Fourteenth and Fifteenth needs
Mr.. David A. Lundie Of Greensboro, \.
c.. Is visiting relatives in Chesterfield
county.
Mr. John @. Robertson returned from
Baltimore yesterday morning.
MIR. +. n. Gary, who has been quite sick,
is improving.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-17
A DvICE TO MOTHERS.

For over nfty years MRS. wINsLow's
SOOTHING SYRUP has been used By nillionsof
mothers for their children whils teethins. Are
you disturbed AZ night and broken x yocr rest
by a sicf child suffering asd crying wisn psin OF
cutting tsethf II 80 send at onos and gss bottle
Of "Nrs wiasiow's Soothing syrup" fcr Chill
drsn reetning Iss value b incalouisbie IL VIII
relieve the poor little sufferer Immediately. De-
pend upon II. mothers thsre 10 10 mistake
sbcu. IT. 10 cures Dyssntsty and Disrrhfrs,
regulates the Stomach and Bowels, cures Wind
Coiic. softeus the Gums, reduces Innammatioa.
and g.vss tone and ensrgy 70 NE whole sys;em-
"Mrs. winslov's soothing syrup for chiidrea
tee,hing 10 pleasant 70 the sasss and 10 tho pre-
scripsion Of ons Of the oldest and best female
physicians and nurses In tbs United ssasss. and
is for sale BY all druggists throughout ms world
Price as cents h bottle Bo turs and ash for
aMRs. wIssLows SOOTHING syRuP.p
ap iO-sodtJasi
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-17
East Rinhmnnd Itnms.

Mr.. f. p. @. Fowler, of st. Paul, Mimi,
Is here wintering with his son, j. @.
Fowler. He Is accompanied by his daughter.
Mrs T. W. Robinson. Of Minneapolis
Prescott, Wis.,, spending few weeks with his
father, Mr.. J. NJ. Bailey.
Professor l. WAtson's father, from Illinois, Is
alsn spending the winter here.
!, Mr.. J. Mantle disposed cf bis personal pro
perty at public auction on Wednesday, having
previously disposed Of his faru-
Mrs. Hoennigor has sold her farm, but Will re-
main where she is through the winter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-17

A meeting OF the Building Committee OF
the Chamber of Commerce was held last
night, Colonel John b. Purcell and Messrs.
S. ii. Halves and Il. A. Cary being present.
Several of the plans submitted were care
fully examined, but no selection was
made. The committee will confer again
in short while and will invite several
persons skilled in such matters to assist
them in making their decision, 1t will
take quite awhile to examine all OF the
plans and consider their merits.
The perspectives, which were at the
Offices of Major A. w. CARRIER and the Nor
folk and Western railroad Yesterday, Will
be exhibited publicly to-day IN some win
dow where they can all be placed together.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-17

sports. whose arrest Thursday was reported
in the Dispn,ch, were before the Police
Court yesterday.
There were several charges and counter
charges against the prisoners. who were
represented by Messrs. Samuel NJ. Page.
George Haw, and W. W. Cosby. Jr., ss
counsel.
The only case taken mp was that OF
Sherman. and at the conclusion of Wood
wards testimony Mr.. Cosby, counsel for
Woodward. asked continuance OF the
case. as he desired an important witness,
who was IN Roanoke. Justice Crutchfeld
continued all the cases until January Gath.
and the prisoners were bailed for their ap-
pearance ut that time
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-17
Sinai, r,rein,io Wee sma, Hours.

The alarm Of fire turned in from Box 213
about 2 o'clock this morning was due TO a
small FIRE in the rear of the store Of Messrs.
r. L. Christian 4 Co.. Main between Eighth
and Ninth street, caused by spontaneous
combustion. There WIS the usual prompt re-
sponse to the alarm by the Fire Department
and the incipient blaze was allowed to
of $50. 1t was stated. represents the extent
of the DAMAGE done
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-17
Mr.. WlLKlNsoN's SUCCESSOR.
A Secretary Probably Not to he Elected
for Some Time Yet.

A meeting of the Board of Directors of
the Young Mems Christian Association
will be held on January 23d at 4:30 O'clock
10 the once OF the Virginia state Insurance
The committee appointed by the bosrd TO
select candidate 10 1ll the place OF secretary
made va.ant by the death OF Mr.. 7. ID. Wilkin-
son have made no recommendations as yet. but
several applications for the position hayO been
received.
A gentleman who Is closely allied with the
work OF the association told Dispatch reporter
Yesterday that d secretary would probably not
be elected until after the convention OF the state
associations, which takes place In Lynchburg
about the middle OF February. By waiting until
this occasion II Is thought probable that some
young man fully qualified for the duties OF the
ofrco NAV be found az the convention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-17
To Form a travellers, As.ocia.lon.

A meeting for the permanent organiza-
ton of the commercial travellers of Rich
mond will be held at Murphy's Hotel at
S:30 O'Clock this evening. These associations ex-
Isl In every jobbing city IN this country and
Canada aud have been productive Of much good.
Improved hotel Accommodations and cheaper rates
OF travel are among the chief objects which have
already been attained in q mum Der Of States The
National Association provides a liberal accident
Insurance, the cost of which 10 included In tho
membership fee. Eyery commercial traveller
should become q member Of The association and
II Is expected that tho meeting this evening win
1&o I.r0a1v affandaA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-17
The RenuisItion Not Honored.

Policeman Hall. who went to Washing
ton Thursday after Judge East, return
ed Yesterday morning without his man,
the district Attorney having raised On objection
TO tho requisition papers.
A. soon as he got back Oflcer Hall won't to tho
Capitol and ha1 ns papers changed TO meet the
views Of tho District Attorney, and left for
Washington again last night on the O'Clock
train.
As precautionary measure Major Poe yester-
day afternoon wired the Chief OF Polico OF
Washington 10 arrest East and hold him until
the arrival OF the officer.
There are three warrants against the accused
charging him with forging and altering nego-
table note, obtaining clothes from Latouche un-
der false pretences and a gold watch from
James f. Tyler under false pretelces,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-17
wesleyan Workers.

The first anniversary of the society. OF
" Wesleyan Workers will be celebrated at
Trinity Methodist Episcopal church. corner
OF Twentieth and Broad streets, tomorrow
afternoon at $50 o'clock with appropriate
exercises. An interesting progrsmme nss w
heen arranged. Rev. w. v. Tudor, ID. d..
the eloauent pastor Of Broad Street church.
will delsyer the annual address aud Miss
jennie Ferguson and Captain Frank W.
Cunningham will render appropriate solos
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-17
Richmond Crays Association.

The Richmond Grays' Veteran Associa-
tion has elected the following officers for
the ensuing term: Joseph @. Dickerson,
president; Cyrus Bossieux, first vice..presi-
dent John Pitt. second vice-president I;
James I. Vaughan, third vice-president; /;
Il. Leslie Spence, treasurer; George w.
Libby, secretary.
All members of the Grays prior 70 and
during the war are earnestly requested 70
enroll themselves with this association, as
also those who have served FIVE years with
the present company since tho war. The
association will participate in the parade
n
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-17
II. Not Eligible.

President Joseph @. Dickerson,, OF the
ps.a,., ~ Aldermen. has written letter 10
MI Noland. secretary of the Virginia State
Agricultural and Mechanical Society, re-
tnrn;ne thanks for the honor done IN
eiectine him a member Of :the Executive
Commitfee al last Thursdays meeting and
stating that as he il neither Q member nor
a stoekholder OF the society he does not
consider himself eligible.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-17
PosT-oFFlcE SroRM-DooRs.
The Contract for Putting Them in Award
ed TO MIR. John Il. Bell.

The bids for putting three storm-doors
in the Main-street front of the custom
house were opened Thursday by MIR. John
w. Fisher, custodian of the building, and
forwarded to Washington.
Ifere were fve competitors and Mr..
John f. Bell was the successful one, his
bid being 1886 for the three.
The doors will consist of two leaves and
transom and will be quite handsome. The
frames and lower panels will be of white
pine moulded in profile and the upper
panels will be Of the best American
polished glass. The hinges will be OF
bronze and double-acting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-17
MISS eALLAIlN AND MR. CLARKE.
They Please a Large Audience in Romeo
and Juliet.

The lovers of Romeo and Juliet much
enioyed the performance last night NJ tne
Richmond Theatre. when Miss Alberta Jal- ,-
latin and Mr.. Creston Clarke appeared toge'her
In this play. -.
Miss GaiIatin m ade a very charming juliet
She has fun and musical voice, veTy syinpa
thetic in tho love passages, but held In perfect
control Her representation OF the charac'eI
was refined and Chaste 10 degree. =
Mr. Cres;on Clark added, az was reasonsoly
expected. greatly 10 the delight OF the evening.
his representation OF Romeo was ezcellent ana
Realistic His personal appearance. too. was 30
much in his favor. Miss Gallstins great eHoit
was where she takes the mystic draught tnaI Is
70 bring her happiness or death. Her histrionlc
power In this scene was admirably olsplayeo'
and Modieska has now TO look TO her ~lsuIeIs ~
Frequently we're both Miss Gallatin ana Cresoh
Clarke called before the curtain.
Romeo and Juliet will be repeated az lhe
matinee to-day. and tonight Will De gwen
shasspeare's "As You Like IT, WITH MISS
Gsllatin as Rosalind and Creston CLARK as
Orlando.
SIBERIA.
There was another good audience Of the
Academy last night to sec Siberia, which was
presented IN asplendid manner.
NEXT WEEKS ATTRACTIONS.
That brilliant comedy of Bronson How:
ards, 1.-THE Henrietta" in which men and
affairs OF Wall street are so ably portrayed. VIII
serve to introduce Mr.. Stuart Robson as single
star, this his second season as such, 70 the
patrons OF the Academy Of Music next Monday
and Tuesday nights. "The Henrieits Will
be finey staged, and tickets for the engagement
20 on sale this morning.
Denman Thompsons play OF Now Engienu
life, 1.-THE Old Homestead" with its clean Gia-
logue. pure motives, and healthy, hearty cheer
Of humor will come 10 the Academy on Woones-
day evening neXt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-17
.Innnarx niYldand.

We are informed by Messrs. George d.
Peasants & Son, Richmond agents OF the
Iron-Belt Building and Loan Association,
of Roanoke, Va, General Fitzhugh Lee
president, that the checks covering the
semi-annual dividend on the paid-up stock
of that association held in Richmond, were
received for delivery promptly on the
Cd instant,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-17
WANTS 10 FIND HIS MOTHER.
A Friend of a Boy who Ran Away Writes
to Major Poe.

Chief-of-Polce Poe yesterday received
the following letter from j. Z. Doherty, OF
Newport, jackson county, Ark:
Please let me know II you know OF a lazy
living in your city by the name OF elizabeth
Geator, or Gotor, or Geater. She had three sons,
Samuel, James, and Alexander The latter was
named after Captain Alexander. One had
charge Of the LIBBY Prison during the war and
lived on the same street the LIBBY Prison was
on about eight blocks up town. During the war
James ran away from home, then about ten 70
twelve years old, and he has not heard from MS
home from that day TO this. lie don't know
anything about his father only he left homo du-
ring the war. thinks ho was killed in the war.
HIS mother went TO Richmond from North or
South Carolina The young mans nsme Is
James Edward Geator. When James was at
homo last he says Samuel was about twelve 10
hfteen James ten 10 twelve, Alexander TWO 70
four years old, besi he can remember.
Plense do the bos. you can 10 frd his mother
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-17

The Exchange for Womap's Work will
have designs stamped, materials furnished
and the work commenced $50 cents extra
on any kind of embroidery. Also, new
menu cards and designs for ice-cream
"bon-bons." and "charlottes." Orders
for infants and children's outfits solicited
Corner Fourth and Franklin.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-17
Notes About the Association Bali.

The contract for decorating the Theatre
for the Association ball has been awarded
who decorated Belvidere Hall for the
Christmas germans. He consented to &C
cept the terms offered by the association.
A conference of the chairmen of the va
rious Ball committees and the Central
Committee Of the Association will be held
at the residence OF Mrs. Parke G. Bagby,
No. 2O5 west Grace street, next Monday at
A.Qn o,n1OoI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-17
THEY REMEMBER US.
The Thanks OF the Society of Mechanical
Engineers.

The Dispatch yesterday received a letter
from Professor +. II. Hutton. secretary of
the American Society of Mechanical Engi-
neers embOdying copy of the resolution
of thanks to the Richmond press passed
by that body at the close of their session
here, and requesting the Dispatch as the
journal most faithfully and continually
represented" TO convey the thanks of the
engineers TO any association of Journalism
there might be in the city.
Mayor Ellyson also received a handsome
" engrossed copy of the resolutions passed
by the engineers, thanking him and the
citizens of Richmond for the cordial well
come extended to them and for their free
handed hOsDltality
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-17
Richmond People fn Norfoll.

The Norfolk Landmark Of yesterday con-
tanned the following personals about Rich
mond people:
Mr.. Iamss Lyons, OF Richmond. was in tue city
yesterday.
Mr. Henry G. Berger, OF the Rlchmond Acads-
my Of Music, is at the 81 Jamsa He leaves for
home this afternoon.
Mr.. N. r. Pleasauts. clerk Of the United States
Circuil tourf, returned TO Richmond yesterday
sfternoon.