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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-28
Items from the County Court.

John Williams alias Watkins was sent
on to the grand jury yesterday by a maRis-
trate of Henrico county for scattering
poison around promiscuously to kill dogs.
Ii is alleged that several very valuable
CANNES have been killed by this act, and
the owners have taken the matter into the
courts.
Judge Minor yesterday granted an order
asking for the iaying-out of Paramount
into lots. with streets at right angles.
Paramount is flourishing suburb east of
Mechanicsville and Just outside of the
cOrDOrate limits
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-28
Assignment of Al. wexier.

A deed of assignment from A. l.. Wexler
to S. l.. Bloomberg, trustee, was recorded
yesterday in the Clerks Office of the
Chancery Court. The property conveyed
consists of the stock of tobacco and no.
tons in the store, 1445 east Main street.
After preferring rent and taxes the fol-
lowing creditors are enumerated in the
third class:
S. Jacobs, $3.50: NJ. Zander, $50; G. Thai
himer & Co., 1915: Richard Wagner. S13.47:
J. w. Holloran, 50; d. S. RedfOrd, S20.SO
Warwick Brothers, $12; Myers Brothers Il
Co.. $40; Cameron & Sizer, $1,000; +. G..
Krug d Brother. $3.50; b. Carreras q Co.,
81.
The fourth-class creditors consist of ten
out-ol-town firms, whose claims aggregate
about $3.50. Total liabilities, 81 ,46l50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-28
TEr HYPocRTTE.
THERE WAS ROOM FORT.
We Poet Brings His Verses to Ye sJmpa-
thetic Editor.


thetic Editor.
He wore gum shoes and his stealthy
approach was not observed by the benevo-
lent-faced editor, busy with his paste,
brush, until he leaned over the desk and
brought his timd. faded eyes within range
of those of the director of public opinion,
SAYS the Chicago Times. lie coughed slight
ly as he said:
I have brought with me a little poeti-
cal gem, suitable to the season, for your
poets corner"
Jab went the paste-brush into the pot.
You have, ell 2" and the benevolent
face of the editor was lighted up with a
genial smile. For the poets corner,
Ell? Good. Well" pointing to the large
basket IN the corner of the sanctum,
" drop 1t in. Let her go, Gallagher! The
boy hasn't emptied 1t this morning, but L
guess there's room for it,"
And when the poet entered the elevator
with n majestic. John McCulloch tread, the
glare Of his eye had not yet vanished and
the elevator conductor had not the slightest
suspicion that he was the gentle, timid,
and retiring person whom he had lifted up
to the first floor less than five minutes
before
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-28
Offenders Dealt with on Mondav.

Hattie Harper (colored) was before the
Police Court yesterday charged with steal
ING two understands valued at 81, the pro
perry of Lizzie Smith. She was sent to
jail for four months.
The case of John Lawson (colored).
charged with stealing one suit of clothes
valued at So, and one shawl valued at 81,
the property of Lucy Robinson, was dis
missed.
Charles Banks, Willie Banks, and James
Briggs negro boys were ordered to be
whipped in court by their mothers for
stealing one lot of copper-wire, the pro-
perty of the Richmond City Railway Com
pany.
Abram Fitzgerald (colored) was fined
$40 for being dlsorderly on an electrician.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-28
THREE cORoNeR,s CASES.
Body Found In the Dock-Sudden Death OF
aYoung Lady.

Last Wednesday Willie Richardson,
negro youth about fifteen years of age.
was, out walking with little boy near the
dock, when he mysteriously disappeared.
Nothing more was heard Of Richardson
until Sunday morning, when his body was
found in the dock ut the foot OF Eighteenth
street. The Coroner viewed The body, but
deemed an inquest unnecessary; after
which the remains were carried TO the
bows home on Main street near Fifteenth.
Miss Fannie Joel. Of Manchester. came
to Richmond Sunday TO visit friends at
1903 east Main street. While at dinner she
was attacked with hemorrhage and died
almost Immediately. The Coroner was
summoned and turned the remains over TO
the family The deceased was about
eighteen years of age.
Yesterday morning the Coroner was
called to view the body of Charles Fagen
(coloredl at his house on north Fifth
street. Fagin had been sick for some time
and death resulted from natural causes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-28
nnnnoat the Drnmn.

The drama Better Than Gold will be
repeated at Corcoran Hall tonight Tor the
benefit of the East Richmond Band. This
hand has recently purchased uniforms for
its members, aud the receipts from to-
nights entertainment Will be applied to
this fund Nearly SlO0 is needed. Those
who attend viii have an enjoyable eve
ming and help an organization that de-
serves lublic support.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-28
,yor,,inc rortbe Academy.

Rev. A. Z. Dickinson, D. D., returned
Yesterday from Newport News. where he
has been at work for the new Baptist
Academy for several days. He reports the
raising in good subscriptions towards the
erection of the new building OF $4,000,
"and other precincts to hear from"
Several New York men Of great wealth are
back OF the movement They have given
fortv-two lots of land, valued at SSO,OOO, to
tha acadsmV
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-28

The Festival chorus rebea-ses tonight.
Az there are but two more rehearsals It IS
necessary that all shall be present. The
company began its tour, in Fan hyer,
Mass, last evening; The oox-oince NH WI oe
dev az Q A. AZ. at the Mozart Academy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-28
snnremo court orAppeaIs.

Marshall's administrator against Cheat
ham. Argued by Judge W. ii. Mann for
appellant and Robert Turnbull, Esq, Tor
appellees, and submitted.
iRicbmond ard Danyille Railroad Com
many AGAINST Burnett. Argued by General
~ n. PAYNE for plaintiff in error.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-28
SUNDAY TRAINS.

Sunday papers being therefore right,
Sunday-mail trains and Sunday mails and
Sunday kilograms are also right and post
offices and tclegraph-Oflices may remain
open all day Sunday just as on other DAYS.
And il Sunday-mail trains, why not Sum
day-freight trains, and thus be continued
on Sunday all the enormous transportation
of modern tlmes9 And if Sunday papers
and mails, why may l not plough, sow, or
reap my field on Sunday l-fOr farming for
profit or convenience on Sunday IS surely
no worse than SUNDAY papers. Sunday
mails aud Sunday trains for profit and con-
venience! And why may | not for profit
or convenience pursue my trade or call
ing, or keep open my store on sunday
and thus have our streets as lively with IN
dustry on Sunday as on the other days OK
tine week. And If right TO amuse
myself OF improve my mind with Sun
daY papers. why is il wrong 10 amuse
and benefit myself with Sunday balls,
Sunday games, Sunday excursions, and
Sunday theatres? But one may say Sun
day amusementS and occupations are de-
moralizing, but this is q matter Of opinion
or rather OF dispute, for it is claimed by
many Of good character and intelligence
that Gmusements and employments on
SUNDAY are not necessarily more demoral-
izing than such things on week days. In
tic tyt VI hOA Il ehu
ia Kind between Sunday paper and Sun
day circus. for each Is a deliberate infrac-
tion of the Divine injunction, Remember
the Sabbath day 10 keep it holy. But the
reason VS. have Sunday papers, but do not
have Sunday circuses or theatres, rs be-
cause professed Christians have done Their
duty and forbidden the latter. while
Christians have been unfaithful and COW.
ardly and have sought their pleasure and
enjoyment rather than Divine commendG-
ton, and have permitted the former.
WHAT ARE THE CHURCHES DOING?
If Satan trembles when he sees the weak
est saint upon his knees, be must surely
rejoice when he sees saints generally,
weak as we'll as strong, aged saints as well
rs babes in Christ. reading Sunday papers
on Sunday or any othar day. Brethren. we
pride ourselves on being Q most religious
city, and in attestation thereof VIC point
With confidence 10 the revivals that are pc
rennial in one or other of our churches.
but Is our pride justihabie and Is cur
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-28
ANEW BANK IN ALABAMA.
sirmingham's Public Building to Have a
Third Story.
nv teiegraph to tho Dlspatch.l

by telegraph 20 mo DlspaIcn-I
WASHINGTON, April 27.-Edward J. Ncllis
and ASSOCIATES, Of Bridgeport, Ala, nave
fled application with the Comptroller OF
The Currency to organize the First Nation
al Bank of Bridgeport. =,
The contract Tor erecting the thlru story
of the public building a. T. p FIank Raid,
.s;n ~ Washington, d. O., at $4,000.
nmnda, tho original contract 1t was contem-
,loted 70 build but two stories. but the
last Congress authorized three stories no Tor
ths bnilding. Mr. Baldwin is the con-
trscsor FOR the other two stories.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-28
Commander bishop.

w.autSaros. April N.-Commander
yosans R;shop has reported bis return
some having been detached from the COM
no.J ~ the iroquois ON the'3lst of March
iast and has been granted two months
leave of absence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-28
UNDERSTANDING.

@ b. ADKINS, BOOKBINDER,
De BLANK-B0oK MANUFACfURER.P PAPER
RULER, &c., 1l07 Main street., Richmond, Va
Orders solicited Work promptly executed.
sp ao-eSTnAPt5yS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-28
- nervous debility

Ur HoasroRD's AclD PHOSPHATE
Dr. ~ Il. Gauneau. Superior. WIS: says
hare used Il IL cases Of nervous eso..ilg a' (,
,,,,-,sorksd brain, nth e utmost satssfac'so''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-28

church Sunday school, which was 10 have
taken place next Thursday night, has
been postponed on account Of the lecture
ct Richmond College until Friday at s
O'clock
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-28
BUsINEss OPPORTUNITIEs.
business OPPORTUNITY UNEX-
I'D CEPTIONABLE.

A patented system for she DELIVERY AND
PRESERVATION OF MILK, controlling the out
put Of this staple article used In every house
hold. Highly endorsed By physicians. Thirty
seven. per cent, Of families csngassed here sub
scribed Territory Of Virginia for saie-S500.
corporated for New York. Purchaser OF Virginia
will receive twenty shares Of this companys
stock; aggregate paryalue $4,000. WIN pay Is
per cent. dividend. Full particulars.
G. BRADLEY TRAvER COMPANY,
ap 26-2t Box 1901, New YORK city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-28
lplIoo QUO $4,000 OOI

'sssN 'usAoI 20 Y pooh I o "A pslsdssJ 'sssoJ
xIs rs yisIasutp a pos sHIisassIsS s.pocH
TIss1I % lrpussd ~ usiuA ssIIEfrdssiss spooH
ao3 o. ENG eu .sts sufsusunsuf su1rssso iuysld
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-28
FOR RENT.
DWELLINGS FOR RENT.

5000 per annum, No. 400 east Franklin street
IL rooms.
-, No. 4O2 east Franklin streets rooms.
Special bargain.
$500 per annum, No. 100 north Ninth street
IL rooms. Possession May 18th.
$3.50 per annum, No. 019 east Marshall street
10 rooms. Special inducements.
$3.50 per month, Randolph street near Bey-
erly-6 rooms.
$40 per month, 706 Buchanan street-5 rooms
Sl2.50 per month, 221 north Seventeenth
street-5 rooms
$3.50 per month, 1927 @ streets rooms.
$40 per month, 423 south Chorry Streets
rooms.
$40 per month, $50 Spring Streets rooms.
A number Of SMALL HOUSES in other locall-
ties. FRANK ID. HILL q CO.,
Real Estate Agents,
an 20-1t north Eleventh street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-28
SUNDAY PAPERs.

Now, then, as to the rightfulness of Sun
day papers, condoning which we make
rent in the Sabbath-day like the rent re-
Gently made IN a great ship, and which
sank at once with her great freight of
valuable lives, through which the whole
week, with all its secular cares and con-
Germs, may march without obstruction.
Possessing as we do in more than album
dance all the means of grace-Bibles, SER
mons, commentaries, Sunday schools, reli-
gious books and papers-it cannot be
pleaded that Sunday papers are necessary
to help us in the heavenly race. nor can 1t
be denied that the few grains of religious
truth they contain are chOked by the over
sbadowing tares of the world that accom-
pany them. The plea of necessity not hold
ing. the plea of pleasure, profit, or convent
ence is all that Sunday papers have to stand
upon. Now, granting this plea, what fol-
lows But remember first that the re-
ceiyer is as bad as the thief and the Gcccs-
sorry as the principal; therefore If there IS
any wrong i'll Sunday papers the readers OF
Sunday papers, whether on Sunday or any
Oiher day. being accessories, are as bad as
the papers. and cannot escape their guilt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-28

claim well founded when. by our patron
age aud reading OF Sunday papers, We cup
ply them With their breath Of lifel What
are cur churches dofng-what arc its MEM
hers doing-to destroy this evil that is sap
ping the very vitals OF the SabbGth-dayr 10
thor shame be ii said, though the suppress
sion OF Sundaypepers IS clearly within their
influence, they are literally dong nothing.
but, on the contrary. are practically lend
Ing their aid to strengthen the great adyer-
sary OF the Sabbath. II is IN win Tor
churches and their members TO clamor for
the observance OF the day and for the sup
preston Of all forms of labor aud pleasure
thereon az long as the Sunday papers are
petrcniZed without condemnation by
Christians and their families. On the con-
uary, their encouragement OF sunday
papers strengthens every demand for the
complete secularization of the holy day.
And, brethren. do not soothe yonr con-
sciences by saying you DO not read sunday
papers on Sunday. You must not read
them at all, for by reading them any day
you become Ddr'iceps. and in all laws the
accessory is quite as culpable as the prlnci-
pal.
TEE HYPocRITE.
Brethren, would we but let the voice of
God lie heard. IL Is much TO be feared that
hhypocrite -" outside Of cup and platter"
" He that is unfaithful in the least - I'M
faithful also in much" would DO heard
much oftener than consistent Christian"
faithful servant &c,
No. brethren. if we continue TO listen to
the charming of the Sunday paper, our not
very remote descendants will know OF the
Sabbath day only as q tradition. and when
we come to receive our final reward 1t IL to
be feared that all readers of Sunday papers
NAV hear the dread sentence: You knew
not the Sabbath day, therefore know not
you.n SENEx.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-28
business CHANCE.

Any party wishing 20 buy the sPLANTn and
"Go0D WILL OF A PAYING MANU-
FEATURING BUSINESS In this city (for small
cash payment and balance on long time>, now
with real name, 20 "EARE CHANCE care
DISPATCH Once. ap 2d-1w
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-28
HE LAW OE HE SABBATH
As Modified by the Words of Christ, "The
Sabbath Was Made for Man"

To he Editor of Gie DISPATCH:
Remember the Sabbath-day to keep it
holy--ordained by Divine wisdom and pro-
claimed amidst "thunders and lightnlngs
and the voice of the trumpet exceeding
loud" from mount quaking greatly al
together a. a smoke which assembled as the
smoke of furnace circumstances OF eX-
ceeding terror and extreme solemnity-
NAV fairly be regarded as the very founda-
ton of the decalogue, for without such
dav Of rest, wherein secular avocations
and pleasures are entirely laid aside, what
chance for consideration would the other
nine commands have had, and how soon
would the worship of God have been
wholly forgotten?
This law, encompassed with the most
fearful sanctions, remained for centuries
unaltered. except that the increasing
wealth and civilization of the Jews render
cd its simple elementary observance more
irksome aud therefore apparently more
rigid. until Jesus IN the plenitude of His
power, modified the command by asserting
that the Sabbath was made for man, and
not, as was generally assumed, that man
was made for the Sabbath.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-28
SEEDS.
n LANDRETH & SONS
Ds GARDEN SEEDS.

n LANDRETH & SONS
hs GARDEN SEEDS.
Although tho reputation Of theee seeds " 20
wen established, yet having accepted the right
Of their exclusive sale In Richmond aud vicinity
we deem II proper 10 make the following state
ment OF our experience I'm handling them for the
past fifteen years, In which we have sold over q
thousand pounds OF o single variety OF their Cab
bage Seed, perhaps as many OF their Tomato
Seed, and each season thousands Of pounds %
their Turnip, and other varieties In proportion.
Scarcely complaint has reached us. and no
have tho almost universal testimony OF our Gus.
toners 70 their purity Of strain and excellencoof
quality.
ATLxE's, Va, August 10, 1890.
ksssrs y. p. Resps q Co., RIehn0nd, Va;
Gentlemen, IT desire 10 make tho following
statement: Being anxious 70 satisfy myseif In
reference 10 tho quality OF the various extra ear.
iy peas advertised on the market 1 procured
some Of each OF the leading varieties, giving
them ell the same sol and cultivation. found
LANDkETBs greatly superior 70 any Of themin
earliness, quality, and yield.
Yours very respectfully,
We cordially invite all In want Of FIItsrs
CLASS SEEDS TO give us a cali. By mail all
small seeds free Of postage. On peas, beans, Re-,
3 cents for postage win be charged. Special rated
TO dealers and large buyers. Direct 70
T.. p. REEVE q CO.
"a 28-ru&sa3mw3m COZ east Marshall streses
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-28
WHAT IT MEANS.

Now this slight modification did not
mean an abrogation of tina command or
any material weakening of the sanctity Of
the day, and did not, like the general
welfare" clause of our Constitution which
has been wrested by greed, selfshness, and
ambition. to mean and 10 authorize things
that completely change its original intent,
authorize the conversion Of the day from a
day of rest and worship and contemplation
OF the Creator, TO day devoted TO conve-
nience, pleasure, and secular pursuits, for
in other places He limits its meaning to
saying life, doing good, supplying the ur-
gent needs of the body &c. and we no.
where find Christ following His own plea
sure or convenience on that day. Christ
was a strict sabbatarian. The advocates,
therefore, Of turning Sunday from day OF
rest and worship. wherein secular pleasures
and pursuits are rigidly forbidden, to a
day wherein Sunday papers may be pub
lished and we may follow our bent in
thousands of other ways. have no standing
either in the original institution of the
sabbath. nor in its modification, necessi-
tated by the complex needs of wealthy
and civilized society. The sabbath was
made for man.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-28
CTEAM LAUNCH FOR SALE.-AN

~ ELEGANT LITTLE srKAM LAUNCH, 10
feet long, q feet beam. with boiler, engine, Mt
tlngs, and equipments, complete. Price $3.50.
VIII carry twelve persons hah-dozen could
club In and buy and maintain her at . frifins
cost Address Poss-onice Box "a, HemPson'
Va sp 1e-los
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-28
WHICH ROAD TO TAKE.

What road does he take? Many roads
lead to the far-off land of sin and shame.
There is only one over which return is
possible. Theroad of inebriety, profanity,
covetousness, worldly and sinful amuse-
ments lead most surely TO the land
Of prodigality and ruin. The lesson
TOR parents noticed by the speaker
was: Make home winsome, bright,
and happy. To the young, beware
of the first step in the way of sin and ruin.
The sermon was listened to with interest
and produced q profound impression. The
subject for next Sabbath night will be His
Occupation,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-28
Rroaa.street Methodist Church.

The Sunday services at this church were
not only well attended but of an impress
sIve character. In the morning DR.. Tudor
delivered a discourse especially adapted
to cause man to be thankful for Gods
mercies TO him, and asked as an expression
of such that they would give him liberal
contribution TO domestic missions.
At night his sermon was one OF great
power and filed with arguments sustaining
the grace of God TO man, and gave illustra-
tions Of answered prayers. which caused a
profound silence throughout the vast audi
forum, and the expression after service
was one Of universal appreciation. The
offertory was rendered by a select quar-
tette. The choir of the church has been
angmented and is improving steadily.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-28
The New Church.

The Rev. J. Edward Smith delivered Two
excellent disoourses, morning and night,
Of Smiths New Hall on Sunday las:, On
both occasions the attendance was large,
especially at night.
The morning text was from the Psalms Selll ;
"Wbat is man, that Thou art mlnHIui OF
him u. and from Genesis l.: SO God
created lr man in His own image, in the image
of God created he him, male and female. "
After reviewing the two passages when
related TO the question and answer be
forcibly pointed out mans likeness TO goa
spiritually.
The morning call., 1891-02-18
DEBTORS AND CREDITORS.

An Eastern gold paper says: behind
the agitation in favor of the free coinage of
silver there lies the thought, often unspoken,
that in some way or other, not just defina-
bic in words, free coinage Will help the
debtor class" W e need not 90 far for the
basis Of the thought. The decentralization
of silver was clearly in the interest of the
creditor class. The effect OF it was to dimin-
ish the volume Of money in the world, and
the effect of diminishing the volume of
money would be to increase the purchasing
power of money. In this way loans cover
ing a considerable period of time would
eventually be paid in money of greater
value IL its relation to commodities than the
money possessed when it was borrowed.
such legislation was clearly in the interest
of the creditor class. The gold paper above
quoted goes on to say, in a satirical vien
that lit is self-evident proposition that
the debtor ought to be helped on general
principles" If there is any such self-ev-
dent proposition it springs from the fact
that the creditor class have hal more than
fair share of the benefits of legislation. Il
is time to give little consideration to the
debtor class. The equities of the case re-
quire that there should be no legislation de-
signed primarily for the benefit of either
class. The value of money should be main
tanned as nearly Notwithstanding as possible
The purchasing power SHOULD neither be
diminished nor increased by legislation, ex-
cept as such fluctuations may result from
laws designed to develop the natural re-
sources Of the country The use of two
kinds of money, or of money made of two
kinds of metals, upon an agreed ratio OF
value, tends to steady the relations of
money to commodities The non.use of
either kind would diminish the volume of
money, and consequently increase its pur-
chasing power. While legislation tended
10 the benefit of the creditor class Eastern
journals, which now loudly deprecate legis-
lation for the benefit of debtors, had not A
word to say. Property might shrink in
value, but they saw no injustice to the
debtor in this shrnkage. 1t is only uues
ton of time and method when bimetallism
will be restored. That condition may be
brought about through the present policy of
purchasing silver bullion or through free
silver coinage. Many good friends of silver
think the present policy the wisest and the
most certain TO accomplish the desired pur-
pose, but the end VIII be obtained in one
WaV or the other