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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-30
The jefferson Davis Ssil Bond.

A paragraph about the disappearance OF
the Jefferson Davis bail bond from the
United States Circuit Court records IN the
custom house ia going the rounds OF the
press. This ls an old story revived, the
facts having all been published some time
AGO. The original document is In the
handwriting Of Mr. William flegenheimer,
and no doubt exists at the eustom-house
that It was stolen by an employee OF the
Government in the building and sold TO
some relic.hunter. Subsequently, 1t Is
said. tins same employee forged another
bond, had it Autographed in facsimile
and sold numbers OF copies OF the litho-
graph. He did not, however, deposit the
forgery in the court records, but. as Mr.
Flegenheimer said yesterday afternoon. tue
Autographs tell the tale that they are. not
taken from the original. some OF those
who have long been connected with the
custom-house speak very openly regarding
the transaction.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-30
THEY OPPOSE SEPARATE CARS.
Resolutions Adopted at n Mass-MeetInG o
CoIored Citizens.

A large mass-meeting of colored citizens
was held AT the True Reformers' Hall yes
terday afternoon. the object of which was
the consideration and discussion OF the
measure recommended 10y Governor Nc
kinney providing for separate cars on
all railroads in Virginia for white and
colored persons. The proposed bill was
considered at great length, and spicy argu-
ments in opposition 70 1t were made by
number of prominent colored men, among
whom were Rev. w. w. Brown, Rev. j. h.
Jones, Professor w. II. Smith, Rev. Il. IL.
Lewis, and many Others.
The committee appointed at meeting
held on Tuesday, December 22d, to prepare
a suitable protest against the proposed law,
presented through Rev. Il. ID. Lewis, OF the
Second Baptist church, a long preamble
and resolutions, winch were adopted after
the extended discussion. The resolutions
in effect decry the action OF the Governor
in representing To the Legislature that
such a law was needed here IN virginia,
and offer several reasons why the pend
ing bill should not be passed. The
salient objections given in the paper
are as follows: That the bull If passed
would result in no material beneht to
either race; would tend TO create feel
ING of unrest among the colored people;
would create unnecessary criminal eX-
peuse to the State; would dampen the
ardor of the negro and cause HIM to forget
TO take interest in things pertaining TO
the welfare of the State; would force
the ccIured man of average intel
igence TO conclude that his white
neighbor is tired of him;. would contem-
nlafe the idea that il Is best for the col
ored people to set up business for them
selves; would lessen the revenue for
the railroads; would cause self-respect-
ina colored persons to cease travelling ex.
cept when absolutely necessary because OF
ire Humiliation, and would be contrary TO
the principles of the old Commonwealth
of VIRGINIA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-30
HE LIKES THE MICHIGAN PLAN.
General Lee Approves the Idea of Choosing
Presidential Electors by Districts.

Ex-Governor Lee, who was in the city
Yesterday, was approached by number
of reporters 70 give his views on the presi-
dental situation. the Chilean war" and
other political matters, but he declined
WITH hs usual susyity. saying that when
he was public man he was always ready
TO give his expressions on topics about
which he supposed the people We're inter
ested, but that now his mind was occu-
pied CHIEFLY with business affairs.
He sad, however, that he had been
thinking a great deal about the Michigan
plan of choosing presidential electors by
districts and that the idea impressed hun
very much indeed He had read that part
OF the message of President Harrison dis
cussing this subject, and it seemed to him
that the President was apprehensiye that
the Michigan pleu would grow in favor
and that thereby the Republican party
would be doomed to perpetual retirement
from office. The district plan seemed to
him to be at least worthy of very careful
attention and he expressed the hope that
otr Democratic friends everywhere would
discuss II.
Instead Of adopting the constitutional
amendment that the President proposed,
he was rather disposed to believe that the
district plan should be made general, and
this. he thought, would transfer the presi.
dental contest from two OF three pivotal
States to the great body Of the people them
selves.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-30
WANT THE CITY LINE EXTENDED.
Some OF the Lee District Landowners In
Favor of Annexation.

A largely-attended meeting Of gentlemen
owning property between Lombardy street.
the Boulevard. Broad street, and Grove
road was held yesterday afternoon, with
AIR. Lewis ii. Blair in the chair. After
much discussion Captain Coke offered a
resolution in asking for the annexation OF
tins section on terms which are substan-
tally as follows That no street Improve
nents in the new district be asked of the
city. but the property holders themselves
assessed the cost of improving all abut-
ting property. In other words, the new
territory would pay the Sl.40 city tax and
also the cost OF their own streets. IL
would get in return the benefit OF the city
police. the Fire Department. and water,
Nearly all of the real estate ownersln the
section which IL is proposed 70 annex are
I'm favor of the plan proposed by the reso-
lution offered by Captain Coke. The terms
are considered favorable towards the city,
and. IL ls believed. will meet the approval
of the City Council.
A gentleman who is interested IN the an
nexation told a representative OF the DIS
PATCH last night that If once this section
enioyed the benefits of gas, water. and po-
lice IL would soon be rapidly built up. lie
said the lack Of these facilities heretofore
had greatly prevented the erection OF
houses. as all the land was valuable and
people did not wish To erect fine residences
winch would be lacking IN these con-
vepicnces
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-30
Mr.. RoYALus CANDID WORDS.
He Advises Dissatisfied Bondholders TO
Accent the Olcott Debt Agreement.

II will be remembered that advices re-
ceiyed here from London soon after the
news of the debt agreement reached the
British capital were TO the effect that some
of the bondholders were dissatisfied with
the action of the Olcott Committee.
These advices were confirmed yesterday
by letter received by Mr.. William L..
Royall, who has for a number of years
been the counsel for syndicate of the
States creditors. The letter was from a
gentleman representing the dissatisfied
pondholders referred 10, who wished on
behalf Of himself and his associates to
know whether il would be advisable to
continue the fight against the State, and
IL so what would be the cost OF continu-
auce. the dissatisfied parties having taken
the ground that as the Olcott Committee
exceeded the authority vested in them
thew (the said creditors) had O right TO
withdraw from the pool.
Mr.. Royal, although the continuance Of
the fight would mean large fees for him,
Immediately cabled his clients that he did
not deem it advisable to continue litiga-
ton. but, on the contrary, swould recon-
mend that they accept the agreement.
AS much trouble as Mr.. Royal has given
the State in the matter of coupon htiga-
ton. this candid and disinterested advice
ia consistent with the position he has al
ways occupied and with his character for
fair fighting. He has claimed from the
beginning that as friend of the State he
desired to bring Virginia out from the at
titude of a repudiating State and place her
in the catagory of unfortunate States who
have made as fair q settlement as they
could reasonably stand.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-30
STEAMER COMPANY NO. 5.
a Splendid supper at Plzzini's Last Night.
A Christmas Presentation.

Steamer Company No. 5 OF the Richmond
Fire Department gave a magnificent ban
quet at Pizzinis last night. The affair was
dual III its purpose, 1t being the regular
annual supper of the organization and a
| celebration Of the receipt of the new La
| France engine, which has just been tested
and received by the Board OF Fire Com
mlssioners. Those present by special in
| vitation were Chief W. G. Fuller. Alder
man X. T. Davis. Alderman W. S. Gum,
| Asa La France. expert engineer of the La
| France Steam-Engine Company of Peoria,
| H. Charles Fromer, and ". ,. Grafton.
The following of the Board of Fire Com
| m:ssioners were on hand President John
IL. Frisohkorn. A. l.. Levy, Frank Z.
Burke, Charles +. Taylor, and W. j.
| Gentry, and the company in full were
| present a. follows Captain l.. 9. jenkins,
w. II. Jones. G.. B. Gilman, j. J. Tlgnor,
c. Il. Point, A. NJ. Pohle, q. Z. Clarke, l..
| T.. Frank. j. Ii. Hetiley, Il. II. Mllllken, q,
B. Began. Ii. j. Schlosser, X. W. CRATER,
and j.. b. f. Joynes.
PRETTY sUPPER-RooM.
Mr.. Frank Z. Burke assumed two-fold
capacity and performed his duties in both
| in a most creditable manner. The tables
were spread IN the handsome dinlng-room
| of the second floor, from the oval ceiling
of which food of pretty light poured
upon the vari-colored spread. Large
| palms lowered from among dishes of deli.
cacies and stands OF luscious fruits, and
| flowers lent a natural freshness to the
/ scene.
Speeches were made by Messrs. La
France. Davis, Frischkorn. Burke, Levy
| TAYLOR, Gum, Chief Puller, Captain Jen.
klns, and others. and the evening passed
away IN a most delightful manner. The
| affair did not break up until after 1.
| O'clock.
MIR. q. W. Taylor. of the Board of Fire
| Commissioners, sent communication ex
| pressingl his sincerest regret at his IN.
| ability TO attend on account OF sickness.
PRESENTED WITH A SILVER PITCHER.
The members of Engine Company No.
presented their worthy captain, l.. c.
| jenkins, on Christmas with beautiful
silver pitcher, handsomely engraved anc
| embossed, as a testimonial of their high
regard for him as a superior officer. They
| obtained permission to do 50 from the
| Board OF Fire Commissioners.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-30
u. lolrl thon adjourned sine de.
ht Chamber OF Commerce aud the Kent


-."r E'foy of he Dispatch:
DE-. article sgned w" IN Sunday s
.I.el attempts 10 make II appear that
81. ,mund Chamber of Commerce has
a.. SOD 4 the Kent bill without due con-
t..;-Iul.
tr '.,o wears the Chamber has given
o., ..ect earnest consideration and q
,t,s composed of its members, Sc
. ecause Of tho attention they had
s'r. 'N- subject, after investigating TINS
a a,l comparing 1t with the laws OF
o.v' states gave u their approval lhlS
itee. from its official position IN the
t..r 1rr. has been for years the recipient
lae mplants of the people, and know
.-..,f .he injustice 20 which shippers are
N..-.,ed bv railroads than most OF the
tla.rs They reported first upon tue
t 1 the Committee on Inland lraue,
H ,aly discussed the measure and re-
Ff,.l % unanimously 70 the Board OF Dl-
irl.rs, who ia turn approved III uhanl-
---F lu act. the people are unahlihous CA
-'v'--c affected ty Indifference or some per-
'--i interest IN the ra tiroadr.
f.ttri 90 tho appointment OF the com inis- y
'.'. n the Governor Is not competent 70
te aui the Legislature 70 elect, theh truly
.r i0 .e are without resource. Can " W: suS-
g.. p. Ser mode Of selecting tbo cVihihiaeiVh'
"" 70 hl, let Us know H. ,.
he law does contemplate that the commits
i.r- .lall regulate aud control the fahtoaus-
.is' Is e right reserved by the state whon sue
e.rt-r5 oJmmOn carriers. ana she has the right
ls.rfs,e that authority toa commission. lho mo
t'.i '' euloins spirit of fairness and business -
leslug With the railroads. aud II they 90 ,.S 10y J
.se1vt u the courts may be invoked. but w,
se' r0, seemed inclined 20 trust 70 courts anu
~. Tho railroads are Ike the Individual VINO,
,-'t tod ~ the Judge ne should have JUSTICE.
..'i4ed sure, your Honor, Justice y the iast
AZ want" so long have they denod IA"
.-'i hey feel Il great restraint that any enoc-
.,' w, Measure should be passed what rlgnt pas
10 suppose that the oonfnissiouoIs
~ l1t deal fairly with thcmr ~
teeping with their eutocrhuc poi,cy
o.demn this prospective commission, pe-
--es tLry fOresos their inability 70 hoodwlnk
- o. Give them as thoy have the people, VINO
~ hai neither time nor money 20 MAKE tneir
~ -siis over small sums, often loss t,en w ,,se
s4i nais Of obtaining justice. W. SHOWS tps
saet'apuoted aversion OF railroads 70 q Jury oi
ss'1'ns; bat ho is not candid, or ne would say
~. - us bili provides that tue issue upon az np
- - 'oall be Tried before chancellor, ana tnas
- ayoo application Of either party Jury may
ehpauellSd, which privilege was inserted VIII
~ s'e WOW u not depriying CONTESTANTS sspe.
- he railroads. Of any copetNutionsl t,tns, w.
"a Ae esndid Ia aiiuding 70 the mheako hnos- ~
/ - sitnossss--conp pairing the nvs cen,s ~
~, siloSed them With the three conts per 'nl.o y.
a. etafgod for passengers ~ rsinoaos ~
"'1ss tas fset tkss ths nvs espu sn0Hss
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-30
Teiecraphic Brevities.

The ravages of the grip IN New York up
TO the present time have been the mos
severe ever known IN the city.
Polev &'Son's furniture-factory, the Sa-
vannab Steam Laundry. and dozen
small buildings were burned last night al
Savannah, Ga. Loss SbO,OOO.
No verdict was reached last night in the
Graves trial al Denver Attorney Pearct
smoke for five hours, after which Colonel
Ballou opened the argument for the de-
fence and spoke until adjournment.
A new peoples party for Independent
political action was formed al lansing,
Mich. Yesterday by federation OF all the
industrial organizations in the State, in
ending the Farmers Alliance, Patrons OF
Industry, knights of Labor, dc.
Bishop Loughlin, head of the Catholic
Diocese OF Brooklyn, died yesterday eve
ning He passed away as II falling asleep.
Rshon Loughlin was taken i'll several
mhnths AGO with an attack OF pneumonia,
which developed into typhoid-fever.
Rishop Ioughlin has been member oi
two plenary councils.
Frank Phillips, conductor on the Ensley
Ci,v dummy iine, of Birmingham. Ala,
and Joseph Smith, negro passenger. had
a hcht Monday night at the Pratt mines,
caused by the refasal:of the negro to pay
his fare. Smith shot Phillips N the abdo-
men. inflicting a fatal wound, when Phil
iips returned the FIRE, mortally wounding
the negro.
Miss Clara Barton has issued the follow
inc notice: Washington. ID. g.. Decem-
Der % Responding 80 appeals from
many sections the American Red;;Crosss
Association, for some time earnestly at
work for the starving Russians, has
opened one-doilar subscription for eiti-
zens who cannot contribute supplies.
Address Miss Clara Barton. Washington"
Policeman Elmer E. Findlcy, of Phile-
delphia. was fatally shot in the stomach
last plight by an unknown burglar IN front
OF Coyls Il Coyle's store, No. sQl Commerce
street, and his fellow-oiiicer. JohnJ. Nes-
per. was shot in the left wrist by the. same
man. Notwithstanding the Injury Nesper
succeeded in holding the murderer until
assistance came, when he was taken TO the
staticn-house.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-30
Good Templars TempIe.

The Good Templars Of the State of yir-
pinia have determined 70 erect temple IN
the city of Richmond. and agencies are
already at work To procure suitable and
eligible site. They have long felt the want
OF a suitable place for the transaction OF
business, and besides they wish toproyids
hall for lectures and any and everything that
tends to refine and elevate the masses free
Of cost. In order TO accomplish TINS ~ has
Auditorium with q seating capacity OF
fifteen hundred TO two thousand. winch
Will always be open for purposes OF thai
character.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-30

that the employees of the Richmond Lo-
comotive- and Machine Works and the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway shops be
allowed 20 transfer from the Main-Street
line to the Seventeenth-Street line or rss
rersd for one fare indicates that the refusal
OF the company 10 allow this privilege IS
not wholly for pecuniary reasons; Inc
letter states IL would In the first place be
unjust discrimination, and secondly that 1t
would be practically impossible. 10 ascer-
tain who are the employees Of these cor
porations. Mr.. Meredith, IN concluding
bis reply. says If the Council will allow bis
company 10 extend their Seventeenth
street tracks 70 Main street they will place
an extra transfer-man at the point des'g-
mated and allow all persons TO change as
stated without extra charge. The com
munication was referred 10 the Ward Com
mittee and the City Engineer for consid-
Grafton and report.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-30
Failure of the c. A. Harley Novelty Com
paby.

The G. A. Harley Novelty Company,
whose place OF business IS at No. sol north
Twenty-fifth street, tiled a deed OF assign
menr yesterday in the Clerks office OF the
Chancery Court. The members Of the
concern are Messrs g. A. Harley and Ed
win 2 Turner, and Mr.. ID. Jenifer Barton,
a young Richmond lawyer, has been made
trustee. The Liabilities are about IS 300,
and the assets are 10 be turned into cash
as rapidly as possible aud applied 10 the
payment of the charges for drawing and
recording the deed of assignment and
per cent. of the amount Of funds received
TO himself as trustees commissions, S56z
to Drewry. Hughes q Co.. after which al!
other creditors shall be settled with ra'
tahly
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-30
The Eighth Annual Session.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., December 29.-Th'
American Historical Association held tn,
opening session of its eighth annual meet
ing at Columbian University this eve
ning. The meeting will continue three
Javs. with two sessions each day. Tn,
session opened with an inaugural address
by Hon. William Writ Henry, of Virginia
president of the assoclation.
The Virginia Secession " Convention
of 1861 was the subject of a paper read b!
DIR. j. Il. Brackett. of Baltimore,
President l.. G.. Tyler, of William auc
Mary College, read a paper on "A Few
Facts from the Records of an Old Vlr
pinia CountyF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-30
Death. and runsral..

The funeral of Mr.. Joseph T.. Rtdford.
who died Monday afternoon, viii tsxe
place from Union-Ststion Methodist
church ut II o'clock this morning. Nf.
Redford had long been popular resident
OF Church Hill. He was mschinist oy
The funeral OF Nr. Joseph f. Geisinger,
who died at his residence. I20S west Nam,
on Monday, took place from The Church
Of the Sacred Heart yesterday morning.
Mrs. Media A. Page, widow OK William
NJ. Page, a well-known baker. died Mon
day; aged seventy-two years. Mrs. Page
had lived in Richmond over ftty years.
and most of that time on north Fourth
street. Her funeral took place yesterday
afternpOn-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-30
The Races Yesterday.

GuTTENBUno, n. j., December 29.-The
track was heavy 10 day.
FIRST race-seven furongs-Nenophone won
Longstride second; BIZ Barnes third. Time
1:3iA4.
Second race-six furlongs -Freezer won ;
Alarm Bee second, NabOclish third Time
1:2O34.
Third race-siY furlongs Paragon won Prince
Howard second, Belwood third. Time, l:lSl3.
Fourth race-One mile and one sixteenth
Saunterer won Ylrgie second, Kempland third
Time, 1863.
Fifth receive furlongs-Tormentor won
Eliza second, TOane third. Time, l:O3S4.
Sixth race-seven eighths Of a mile-Mabel
Pomerory won; Count Luna second, Extra third
Time, 1893.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-30
A Society Event Mt the Theatre.

The appearance of the Princeton Uni
versity Glee, Banjo. and Mandolin Clubs
at the Theatre tonight promises to be one OF
the society events Of the season. These college
boys always get a warm welcome when they
visit this city. owing TO the high esteem in which
Princeton IL held. and il is n treat 10 hear the
genuine college songs reld cred by a number OF
fine male voices such as the club IS composed Of
The advance sale has been very large.
Tomorrow night Vreeands operate Mnstrels
will make their first appearance in this city al
the Theatre. This company Is spoken OF As q
very fine one.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-30
Wedding of Mis-. winiam. snd Mr.. Luck.

The nome Of Mr. George B Harris. 105
Beech street, was the scene of beautiful
wedding yesterday evening Tho parlors were
beautifully decorated and large company was
present.
Tho parties we're Mr.. Charles B. Luck and
Miss Marian NJ. Williams; both OF this city. The
ceremony was performed by Rev, Dr. $. A.
Goodwin. the brides pastor. After the wedding
an elegant supper was served.
Tho bride, beautiful brunette, who was ele-
gantly atiired, Is a sister-n-law OF hr Harris
and vas tho recipient Of many beautiful, costly,
and useful presents. The groom IL highly es-
tcemec ~ one OF our most Industrious and use
ful yOu.F men.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-30
Judge nurse, Denied the Motion.

In the United States Circuit Court yes
tion for a new trial in the case OF Clark
against the Richmond and Danville Rail-
road was argued This - a case m which
a sailor named Clark secured verdict for
S5. 600 damages for injuries alleged to have
been received owing TO the negligence OF
the railroad company. The Court denied
Eha mntinn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-30
A Temperance Conference.

"The Relation Of the Church TO the
Cause of Temperance is the title of q
document prepared by the committee appointed
at the recent temperance convention IN this
city 20 draw up a paper on this subject. 1t Il
printed In circular torn and viii be distributed
generally. In the opening paragraph the paper
declares that the rotation Of the Church 10 the
cause is shown in the obJoct OF Christs coming
Into the world Z" He came 10 save man from
sin: intemperance Is a sim" The circular en-
bodies the report made 10 the recent conYen
tiob on this subject, an outline OF which was
rrlnfo1 In the DIsp ArCI. -.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-30
An Old Richmond College BOY to BE Mar
rfed.

DIR. and Mrs. p. Winston. of Farmville,
Va. have issued invitations to the marriage
of their daughter, Miss Josie NJ, TO Mr.. r.
A. Woodson. The ceremony viii take
place at the Farmville Baptist church
Wednesday, January 9th, at O'Clock p. M.
The bride-elecf is q niece of Professor
Charles II. Winston Of this city. Mr..
Woodson, better known here as "Muh -
Woodson, il q graduate Of Richmond Col
lece and was for several years one OF the
most popular studsnts ct this intitntion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-30
Annual Dinner Of the Male Orphan
Asyfum.

The annual dinner OF tho Male 0rphsa
Asylum will take place this afternoon ~ 4
O'Clock. Before the dinner there will DO
boys and others. The chapel will be
handsomely decorated and Santa Claus
will distribute gifts from q Christmas-
tree. after which there will be presenta-
tious. rewards of merit. and other inter-
esting exercises. among those who are
expected to make addresses are Mayor
Ellyson. Rev. Drs. Cooper Aad Kerr. Colo
mel John b. Cary, Dir. W. W. Parker, Mr..
Robert l.. Richardson. and Others. Con-
veyances will leave the State Insurance
Office for the AsYium at 3l3O u. VI.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-30
Pension for Mrs. Davis

IHy telegraph 70 IHU DIophIVI'I
MEMPHIS, TENN., December 29.-At a
meeting of prominent ex-ConfederateS In
TINS city this afternoon resolution was
adopted appointing a committee OF tyee to
present to the next General Assembly,
a bin appropriatiug the sum of
n OO0 annually as a pension for the
nse of Mrs. jefferson DAVIS. IL was
further resolved that a committee will cor
respond with the Governors and other
cltizens of other southern States request
ING them to call the attention OF their
legislatures to tins subject and recon-
mend thepasssge of like application Dill.