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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-28
An Arti-pooi- Room Law Unconsfitutionais is
by telegrnph 70 the Dispatch.l

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, July 27.-The anti-pool-
room law. which prohibits the selling of
pools on horse-races and baseball games
outside the State. was this morning de-
clared unconstitutional by Judge Clai-
burne, of the Court of Criminal Correction.
The manager of pool-room owned by
Arthur Lyon. deceased, determined to test
the law and was arrested for its violation
some time since. After the arrest of Lyons
manager the pool-roons were closed. Of
course, and. their occupation gone, the
"bookies" decamped They obtained, or
claim 10 have obtained. an inklng of what
the decision would be and have recently
returned in force, and to-day since the de-
cision was rendered q number of them are
doing business at the old stand. The State
will appeal the case.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-28
The Biggest slipper Sale ON Record
Commencing 8 A. NJ. Monday / will sell

The Biggest slipper Sale on Record
Commencing 8 A. NJ. Monday / will sell
lot Of
Ladies' 81 80 to - Oxford's for ~. j.
Ladies' Strap slippers. S2.5O to %, foe'
S1.5o.
S., for 81.
ladies' Braided Oozo Slippers, &3S0.
for 80.
Ladies' Louis XIV. Heel Oxfords, %, for
$3.50.
Ladies' Bronze Beaded Slippers, 50, fof'
S2.5O.
Ladies' Patent Foxed Slippers, "a and
IS, for $3.50.
Ladies' Louis XIV. Heel Opera Slippers.
$3.50, for 81.
All of these goods are the product Of
the best makers in this country. Sold
only because in broken lots. II you gee
your size you can save 81 10 $2.50 a pair.
No erchange. j. a. GRiGo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-28

De Forest. Miss IIareous's sister, has
taken for the season. Dame Rumor saws
there will be no bridesmaids, but Mr..
Brockholst Cutting will be best man. II
ia the intention of Mrs. De Forest to make
the wedding quiet one, though why this
should be Is a question many people Won
der at Both bride and groom are young,
handsome. and in love, and II seems as II
all the world should DO asked 20 witness
their ioy OF course all the world belong
ine 10 The -Four Hundred"
Miss Hargous was born in this city,
where her parents resided for some time
after the war.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-28
Tho Ifusfiups Courf.

Judge s. B. Witt. of the Hastings Court,
left the city yesterday with his family for
Fauquier county. where they will remain
the rest of the summer. Judge Barton, of
Fredericksburg, opened court in his alb
sence. but Immediately adjourned the jury
over until to-day.
number of indictments against per-
sons who have failed to pay their license
taxes within the time prescribed by law
will come up for trial TODAY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-28
THE SCHOOL BOARD MEETS.
A short Session and Only Routine Business
IL Transacted.

The regular meeting of the City. School
Board was held at the High School yester-
dav afternoon at . O'Clock.
Preseut-Hon. j. Taylor Ellyson (chalr-
mani, Hon. William LoyensteiD, A. l..
Phillips. 4. Wiley Davis, James VI. CGperS
!. TAYLOR Stratton. and X. Edgar SHINE.
William F. Fox (superintendcnt), Charles
p. Redv (clerk and SUPERVISOR.
The Superintendent his month
Is report, which contains only suggestions
on routine work. all Of which was adopted.
Tho board elected Miss Mamie Pegram Il
reserve teacher.
A communication was received from
Hoe. John +. Massey. informing the
board that the Spencerian system OF copy
books must be used the ensuing session IN
place of the Graphic copy-book.
The board awarded the contract for coal
to Messrs. thomas W McCance. Jr., IL Co..
and for wood to MIR. James B. Lacy.
After transaction Of routine business the
board adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-28
Hanover Female Isstlsut~ /

The establishment Of such . school .
the Hanover Female Institute. which y
located M Gvnthmey, on the Richmond
fredericksburg and Potomac railroad, hf-
teen miles from Richmond, is somethine
TO be reioiced in. The community y 10 Do
congratulated upon the opening OF this in-
stitute for the education of girls and young
ladies.
DIR. Garlick. the principal, has had long
and successful experience and MS assiseanta
are also approved and able teacners.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-28
Frances Favor to Our Pig.

[By Anelo-American cable to the Dispatch.l
PAErs. July 27.-Deputies interested in
the withdrawal of the law against the I'M
portatIon of American pork concur IN the
scindine bill adopted by the Chamber OF
DEPUTIES as soon as Parliament resumes
work. The Senate committees decision
against supporting the bill at once Is not
connected with any opposition to rescind-
ing the law. The sole question Is whether
il is prudent to put that part OF the tarin
relating to pork in force before the whole
tariff is repOrted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-28
ChopceilorsyiIlc.
(By telegraph to the Dispatch.l ]


WASHINGTON, July 27.--A meeting of the
Board of Directors OF the Chancellorsville
Battlefield Association was held this eve-
ming at Their Office. No. 81 G. street. There
was full attendance, including the Frede-
ricksburg directors. Contracts were
awarded for the immediate survey and
plating OF the battlefield. General Francis
Price, son OF the Ex-Governor of New Jer-
sey. was elected a director.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-28
She Doesn't Seem to Have Lost Launch.
lRY felegranh 10 the Dlspntch.l

WASHINGTON, July PA cablegram re-
ceiyed at the Navy Department to-day an
nounced that the United States steamer
Pensacola, which sailed from Callao about
three weeks ago, arrived at Acapulco,
Mexico, yesterday. She will take supply
of coal there and proceed northward 20
san Francisco. No mention was made OF
the loss of one Of her launches and the
death of five men. as reported from Callao.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-28
Rookerinthe penitent.ary.

Lewis Booker was removed from the
city jail Yesterday morning about $50
Sergeant Epps TO the penitentiary TO serve
three years for embezzlement. The
prisoner, considering the painful ordeal
through which he had to pass. bore up
quite well. 1t is not yet known what his
duties in the prison will be.
John Beach (coloredD was received from
Pittsylvania county to serve ten years for
indecent assarll:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-28
PASSENGERS.
Eirinoud-Bound Train Crashes Into
TrDeht-Cars Mt Stxunton.

Tr,leht-Cars mt Stxunton.
It. Chesapeake and OHIO passenger
'-sm Cincinnati which is duein Rich
1.st Xl o'clock \. ". did not reach
- yesterday until iiafternOon.
delay was caused by q wreck at
anton. IN which several ircight-cais ;
o.. passenger engine were badly
.Di.
.. 0ecurrcncc happened about 1.30
ia the morning and appears 20 have
fIs result Ol some th0u-htlcss rgil-
rugloyc an leaving q switch open
number Of frclght-cars standing on
-..-. There Is "A steep down grade
b. 90 ttis point. and when the passenger
81 truck the side track the engineer did
lave time 10 reverse his machinery be-
t- engine WAS telcscoping the cars.
hc-stack. bell frame. cab, sana-box,
.tAer requisites Ot the engine were
D.. from Their proper positions and the
.. ~ the locomotive WAS terribly dis
.t. passengers wore badly frightened.
q them were awakened with the
urh' that the entire train was being
...l into splInters. and such was very
iI' case A0 iAf a. lLt h'A- us lAN
u,i. The affair was 90 sudden that
-. l- Uerr thrown from ther seats. ana
aurt noses blood spurtet IA prOiu-
Further than this 10 one WAS hurt,
l-l ,le whole train was severely
..r from engine 60 slcoping-car and
Doc former and the baggage-car were
.; entirely derMled.
D.. u4u-meu wore put 10 work 10 clear
4. tte h'ris and at 7:3J O'Clock the
s.. winch were torn and scattered II
p, direction Tor about twenty five yards,
s.. p straight, and with another tn
,le l.smaycd passengers were speed
- f.-.r course TO Richmond. Among
.d.tm nd people aboard the passenger
We're NJ. Z, 7. Campbell. Police
r.. loln ). Cru,cnheld, Dr. Charles
,., i-. Mr. Jacobs. and others.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-28
PROPERTY IN NEW HANDS.
Transcript or Deeds Recorded in the City
and :'nuntv Courts.

The following deeds of bargain and sale
heye been recorded in the Clerks Office OF
the Chancery COurt:
4. G. Collins, spec. II commissioner, and Gott-
fried Gross 10 COnrad Gross, interest In a feet
on Broad street southeast corner Adams, ana
% feet on south side Bioad street near Adams.
james II. Crcnshaw and wife 10 judith a.
Crenshaw's trustee, 80 feet on south sid0 Mar
shall street near Monroe. S4.4J5.
Il. 4. Siewers and wife TO K. 3. Brauch, 2Ofeet
on east side Randolph street near wins, $500.
HESRICO COUNTY COURT.
jackson Brandt and wife 20 Sallie D. Trouts
trustee, % 7-I2 feet on south side PARK avenuo
near Park street, 49,aJO.
Mary L. and j. II. Howclrs trustee 70 william
d. Rice. 40 feet on east side Thirty-second street
LetWeen and :, 500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-28
Professor of I.iology.
rcDo.i.i toiaa,ro,, ", IN the Dianntrh.

ISpoc1GI tcIegIhlH % IHo I7I7VII-u'I
RALEIGH, n. c.. July N.-Dr. Henry Y.
Wilson, director of United States fsh-
commission station at Woodsholl, Mass,
was elected to-day professor OF biology IN
the University OF North Carolina. Dr.
Wilson il a natiyr of Baltimore. an A. b.
and A. Ph. ID. graduate of the Johns Hop
kim University. He will be scientific ex-
pert to the North Carolina shell-fsh, COM
mission. His election makes q valuable
addition to the faculty of the University
of North Carolina.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-28
A characterization.

Thsfo.lowing from Mr.. 7. e., Weiss and
the subsequent paragraph explain them
selves:
"Will the DISPATCH kindly correct an
error IN Sundays edition. in which, in
speaking of the fire which burned me out.
il said that no one was at the house and
that 1t was closed. by saving. as was the
fact. that the store was open and was
sitting in front of tho house, my wife
being away at a neighbours z"
The DESPATCH in speaking of the fire
said The cause of the fire is unknown,
as the family were visiting and found the
interior ablaze upon their return" This
was only intended 10 refer to the residen-
tial portion OF the building.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-28

last gwen her consent TO have The 1ody y
her husband removed. She has 6ecicSo
wisely. a IL seems httine thing snas "a
great statesman. soldier. and isedsr sn0JIu
sleep under the shsdow o. tne Co; Ssc;s
dead. and amid the scenes made historic
bv the greatest struggle Of modern times.
On the scenes Of his former glory les tne
granite rear its proud heed towsrd heeven
In honoring and commemoresing tno
oiories and the deeds of him against wnom
there rests no stain save that Of defees. ~
IA meet and proper that his ashes sno9.o
repOse where his geuius wroughs nv
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-28

And the boy doesn't look bit sheep
ish either, does he? OF course not.
Why should he? Wool was made to be
worn, but it isn't often that wool is mado
into such triumph Of the clothiers art
as our handsome s. Suits for boys.
Until your boy is sttired in ono OF them
YOU can have no idea how becoming
they arc. You have heard OF tho pink
of perfection. Well, that's what he will
look like. When We say that they are
cheap We don't begin to state the case.
The more you know about clothing tho
moro you'll be surprised at such figure.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-28
The Schools Committee

mittee ON schools met and ordered paid
the bills of the Mechanics Institute.
joint meeting of the Committees on
Finance and Schools Will be held one eve
ming next week to receive specifications
prepared by the City Engineer for the pro-
posed Navy-Hill and Nicholson schools.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-28
Tin. Endowment League Wins the Fight.

Captain Nj. +. Hudnall. supreme deputy
in this city of the Progressive Endowment
League. received u telegram Yesterday
morning from Supreme President >. 4.
Naylor. Of Baltimore, statiug that the or
ganizatlon had won in the legal proceed-
ings instituted against 1t ia one OF the
Baltimore courts. .
About the Ist Of July seven members OF
the Progressive Endowment League asked
the Court 10 appoint receiver, stating IN
their application that they did not believe
the league could pay SiO0 in twelve months
~ promised. and for that reason wanted TO
distribute tho funds collected before any
one WAS paid. The Court, y appears from
Dir. Naylor's telegram. retured TO grant
the injunction prayed for or TO appoint
receiver.
The league hes three branches in Rich
mond. two in Manchester. and one IN
Petersburg. Assessments are now being
called every eighteen days. so as 10 make
eighteen for the trst year, and the omccrs
calculate that il Viii not be necessary 70
levy greater number in future years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-28
Decision in the u. P.-Rock Island Bridg,
[By Telegraph to tho Dispatch.l

OMAHA, NEE. July 27.-Justice Brewer,
of the United States Supreme Court. this
morning announced his decision in the ia.
nous Union pacfiic-Rock Island bridge
case The decision is against the Union
Pacific and holds that the contract entered
into by the Union Pacific with the Rock
Island and Milwaukee roads permitting
trains of the two latter roads to use the
Omaha bridge Is valid.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-28

fBy AnglO-American cable 70 the Dispatch.l
LONDON. Eng, July 27.-At q meeting OF
the Manchester Chamber OF Commerce to-
day the President said that tho trade OF
the country, and especially that OF the Nan;
chester dlstrict. was very bad. He added
that the wretched condition Of the South
American republics and the cheapness of
cotton had seriously interfered with trade.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-28
Pegram Battn,Ion ReunIon.

The members of the Pegram Battalion
Association will hold their annual rednion
to-day at Blandon Park near the western
terminus Of the electric street-car line.
officers will be elected at l,30, and at I
p. II. the company will be called 70 dinner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-28
Resumption with Non-UnIon Hands.

ALLENTOWN, Pa. July G.-1he Catasau-
qua rolling-mills, where 900 employees have
been Idle since July lst because the mana
gers refused to sign the Amagamated As
sociation schedule. will resume work to-
morrow with non-union hands. The fires
were lighted to-iay in. the furnaces. The
Burgess has promised ample police pro-
lection.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-28
vnrk. Her ambition should bo home, not

wark. Her ambition should DO hone' n''
abroad"
Tho music, under the direction OF Professor
John +. Nugent, was very fnc. Dosserts ma as
In minor sung. The processionai wss ,,ya' .n'
tory sIlas's ave MARI" Was enng. and at ne
post-communlon Hurley's "yeniSponsa christi.
At the rccessional "'rhe War March OF TN, tne
Priests wss performed. An oyortnre,"Io, Wl ,,,lo
liam Ten,p wns also rendered. Miss Liino
Nurent. of New York. was the accompanies.
Tho soloists verc Miss Rose Barrett, Misc EInina
Wilson, Miss Louisa Hpp, Mr. George shipper.
and Mr.. Edward Nolan. Tho SERVICES 49,
largely attended, many strangers being pieacns'
Al the conclusion OF the mass the congrega-
tion sang the hymn. Holy God, We Praise ley
Name.D
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-28
THAT nAaRAGANsETT DINNER.
Miss Winnie Davis Present-Nothing IN
usual Abont the Entertainments
nv ,alog-,-,h 70 tho DisDrtchI
(By telegraph to the Dispctc

WORCESTER, MASS, July 7.-General
Draper ran up for brief visit to Hope
dale from Narragansett Pier this morn ne,
He was asked about the sensationllre reports
in reference TO the Narragansett dinner
ard replied that he did not think them
worth discussing. You may saw. how
ever" said he, that the dinner was not
given TO any one IN particular. being SIM
Div an informal gathering of few of my
personal friends. Miss Winnie Davis. the
daughter of jefferson DAVIS. was among
the guests and took in Mrs. Carlisle, wife
the Senator. There was nothing unusual
about il III any way"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-28
AUCTION SALES TODAY.

J. THOMPSON BROWN 6 CO., p. ~, Rich.
mond Electro-Plating Plant.
GEORGE w. MAYO, 1890 A. NJ, barber-shop
No. 716 east Broad street.
J. ii. VALENTINE. 1890 A. NJ. household and
kitchen furniture, notions, clothing. &c.
JOHN 7. POWERS, 1880 7. NJ, watermeions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-28
rra .,e Ton ,ruch Watermelon.

The city ambulance was summoned yes
terdav afternoon at 5:15 O'Clock - attend
a colored boy at the yard of the Richmond
and Danville railroad, who had eaten too
much watermelon and became victim or
collie. After receiving the proper atten-
tion he was taken to his home
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-28
Stcrekeepers and Gaugers.

WAsHIYGroN. u. g.. July 17.-The fol-
lowing storekeepers and gaugers have
been appointed in North Carolina: Julius
+. Harkey, Felix; Philip II. Snyder.
Mocksvlllo: Charles A. Cook, Concord /;
James b. Houscr, Chorryville.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-28
pnvment Recommended.

The COMMITTEES on Claims and Salaries
met at the Council Chamber yesterday
evening and recommended the payment OF
such bills as came before the body with
few exceptions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-28
Killed at the Siege of Vera Cruz"

BALTIMORE, July 27.-At the "Seige of
Vera Cruz" tonight George Ringlab, an
American scout" got in the way of one
of the big guns Just as it was beng dis-
charged and had a whole side torn away.
He will die.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-28

II your back aches, or you arc all worn out
good for nothing, IL II general debility. BroWn6
Iron Bitters will cure you, make you strong
cleanse your liver, and give good appetite
tones the nerves.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-28

whenyou wish to have job printing done
mates and you will find out that you can
save money. All kinds Of printing prompt-
ly executed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-28
xoc, and Nocbism Part Company.

lBy Anglo-American cable 10 the Dispatch.l
BERLIN, July 27.-Profassor Koch has left
Drs. Botkin. Pfuhl. and Kiasato all further
research into the cure OF tuberculosis, and
will devote his whole time to supervision
of the archaeological institute.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-28

The most eflicacious stimulants to exotic tho
appetite arc ANGosTuRA BIrrERs, prepared BY
DIR. J. q. b. siegert s. Soma Beware OF oounter~
fcits. Ask for tho genuine article.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-28
Four People Killed; Two Fatally Injured.

ELaIRA. n. Y. July 27-A carriage con-
tanning six persons was struck by tram
tonight, and four people killed and two
fatallY injured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-28
- S'''sr Richmond Girl 10 Marry.

lbsa''r Richmond Girl 70 Marry.
a., a NV NV. J. Ok RecWgier Of SUNDAY con-
f o. kss.,ie s,s.oie Of Miss Sally Hasgous. aud
nv mp Mp o. letter aavs.
<a 81. ' 9iY'oF1ing theme this week has
..y s'i'igouSs Wedding, now def
st a. An "a. ,Sule.esa 10 take place September
'i,ls.''v,' '','.oAiiats Memorial chapel. ihc
|k,4el..s, WI BE- followed by wedding
~ Tic Iran villa, the one Mis-.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-28
IylL CONTRACTS AWARDED.
grounds and Buildings Committee
'.'' Orders for the Coming Winter.


o 'D'ar meeting OF the Grounds and
RS committee was hoiC in the o.hce
'..' 4A.inres last evening. Chair
t.t..f Presided.
. matter oi Importance was the
itu ill, on contracts for fuel
-lur winter IL had already
= MAT these contracts should
iA Q, lhe loves, bidder. The
a.l Iumberland-coal contracts
-'~i'4 g &. Il. Page. but for the
aAi NuItelburg coal FIVE firms
.'ou # Mr. Ferguson il was de-
. I'4er TIE names Of the five firms
in award each contract to the
iiipi was drawn first. Mr.. :.
lte winner IN each drawing.
D'iA with hlu Will be signed the
... ' i-fni.h tie city with focahOn-
...i '.,ialuufs coal for the next twelve
..,. i' Atms making the same rate
. l.'' on these grades of fuel were j.
,. iipscOmO AZ Co., Z. ii.
'fomp & West.
' i-i'on providing for the erection
a., ..'.. .'a q. 'n thimboiaza Park was laid
%, '-' Adycs Of Colonel Cutshaw.
3 ,..,.,' he engineer aud fireman at
..s.., .'l H4ll, was present and stated
? 80, "a'l lis salary was reduced
3. e.-. t4'y per day. lie asked that
-. l...-.-', .'g restore bis wages 10 what
af,3 a., ~ "ere. The matter was re-
B, ~. 'onel Cuishaw.
b .',.,.''N presented "a petition signed
Pace b ..... iei'.es asking permission 10
d. r. ennis court upon Chimbo-
,l. 49,. l-tie was cons derahie objec-
',o... c.. i-feT wa, finally referred 10
. ser,..'... '..'siAN aud Mr.. Curtis with
"ahi Tie committee adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-28
TIE WEATHER N RIcHMoYp YESTERDAY
Job Printing.

Moan temperature. .........
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-16
Work tOdnleo.


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