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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-06

couraging statement OF the condition and pros
poets Of the Hines-memorial fund. Mr.. Thomas
ID. Frey. OF Iyanhoe Lodge, rendered collections
from Various authors, and the evening VIII pe
one long remembered aud cherished ia the
memory OF those present. 1t will be remom-
bered that this lodge was Instituted abont eigh-
teen months ago, and Il has bad steady growth
ever since Applications stiu conunue 70 pour
In IL A. expec,e.i that n large number OF can
did ltes will DO inducted into the mysteries ot
the order next Monday night
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-06
wan,Llghtin ,,anehestsr.

meeting OF tho Committee on Light OF the
Manchester Council was held last nlRhL. mo
report u the Mayor, saOwing the number OF
Hghts which did not bnrn during the month OF
November, was received, aud the pro rdfG sum
deducted amounted 20 $500 ihe body thon
held secret session, which continued several
hours. II Is not known what they considered,
hut IL Is very probable that the gas-plant quss-
ton was discussed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-06
shut Down.

That's what they call it when tho mill
closes and the work stops. fhe same term
Is applied 20 the liver when you suffer with
bilIousness and SICK headache. There is
no action. A few doses Of Simmons Liver
Regulator will soon set the liver gong
properly and keep the bowels regular.
Take the Regulator now and then 10 pre-
vent any occurrences Of these distressing
symptoms.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-06
The Next senate.

WAsmNGToS, December According TO Sena-
tor Cockrell OF Missouri (DemocraD, the cou-
plexion Of the next Senate Is stu a matter oi
much doubt, and the Democrats VIII nos nave
Tresldent-elect stevenson, 20 give them work
inc majority. senator Cockren says that the
Denorfsts now have thirty-nine senators aId
atth m Two from Wisconsin and one probably
iron, California; they would stiil have only forty-
two. Montana and Wyoming be regards ar
doubtful
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-06
A. PRESENT OR ACCOUNTED FOR.
htsiuia and Carolina Members in Con-
gress-News for Both states.

FROM our Regular Corfospondent.l
"tIrs0loN, December 5.--When the Senate
Fs aUe1 70 order to-day both Of the NirginiG
"-al.,s-Nsssrs. Daniel aud Hunton--were IN
., trats, having arrived this morning from
H.ir sycciive hOmeH. Senator Vance Was also
Irerlt, ana he was the recipient Of many 4
Lt-'.y laad-shake from his associates On his
J.. 4nced Improvement physically since ne
80 here last spring. Senator Ransom had not
,f' cd. bat IS expected tO.morro0 or the next
senator Daniel, Ia reply TO question to-day
ts i' eHsD DO would request the senate 20 con
f.-er tle resolutions INA regard 10 tue death Oi
-.n JOHN r. barbour. said be bad nOt
.7'1ei. but be thought be would give notice
very -Vn r1ing the day for the eulOgies. lie
~a'l 90 have the DAY postponed from last ses-
sou bocauos some Of the representatives had ~
st7uni from the city.
representatives O'FeuaD, Edmunds, Buchan-
:. rpos, Lawson, aud Jones wore tho Nn-
t.lla cJugreasnen present ia the House to-day
stem tte roll Of members was calied. ar. Epos
tl4 Not arrive until after the House had met. He
Nss detained al Lexington, nho:e his sou IL
tA'c u..
AE. TUCEERs BABY.
heutseuteuye Tucker telegrapbed Mr. I'd
.h'has thir morning that ne wss unable 70 De
present. On account Oi the birth OF "sueet girl
teby 70 biin, snd Farmer Eempeds wired back
rogfasuGtioDS.
representatives Wise, Lester, saa Meredith
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-06
nnnrrel netween Iadles on Broad street.

-Four ladies had n spirited quarrel on Broad
street In front Of Cohens store yesterday alter
noon about 1 O'Clock, and exchanged some angry
words. The quartetie was divided into two lac
tons. mother and daughter, who reside IN an
adjoining county, took one side, while two sis
f,.rs who live in the southwestern section OF the
city were the others who engaged In the ami
mated dispute. some one telephoned % the
Third Police station, and upon ins arrival OF the
ODicers the me trouble ended. No arrests were
made, and although tue ladies spoke OF swear
inx out cross- warrants, no oical action resulted
from the misunderstanding.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-06

Mr. !. ". Woodward who lives at No. S0bls
Forth Twenty-dfth street. awoAe about o'clock
yesterday moInn; ana found biz staDie aiire
ani his horse gOn0. some ono had stolen tle
animal ana nrsd the structure. The flames we're
eyuaguishsd uy MIR. Woodward and his family,
aud the allured nag was recovered later III the
day. IL was found IA Geld not very far away,
and had evidently bscn ridden very hard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-06

WuIIANsPORT. Pa, December 5.-IIon. W. W.
Hart the master and examiner appointed IN the
suit Of Matthias II. Arnot etainst the Phiadel-
Dbit and Eeading and the other corporations in
tsrestel in tLe Reading comtine, filed his report
In the ONCE OF the prothOnotary bere this alter
noon. The report occupies over zoo Bpe-Sritten
pqres and ia one of tho largest documents ever
1lrd ma the proth0nOtary's Office. Nj. Hart fiilds
for the combine in every point in controversy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-06
The Claims Against the Danviiie Kali

The time for the fling OF claims against the
Richmond and Danyillo Company expired De-
cegnber Let. The master commissioners have
not az ye, completed tbs task OF entering these
claims, and Il Is therefore impossible 20 get an
approximate idea "a 90 the liabilities. num-
ber OF claims have also been received since De-
rember lst, ana IL remains with tho court 10 sag
II these will be hOuOrei.
After the claims are entered they will have 10
be cig gssihcd. 90 as TO place properly the chsrge
against the division or branch OF the road 10
which it belongs. WheD this task ~ completed
tho report will be- made 90 the United states Dis
trict Court. 1t viii probably be several months
before isis done.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-06

T. A. MuLFR's ALL-NlGHT DBUGsToRE,l
433 EAST BROAD STREET. CORNER fFrH,
PHONE 30. J
Pipes Of every description for Xmas
presents. !. 4. MILLER's.
Fifth and Broad.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-06
naIr,s st,bie Amin Afre.

The alarm Of fro sounded ~ - o'clock yester-
day from station No. IL was occasOupi by iiro
az tho stable OF NJ. j. Day. near tie Chesapeake
and Ohio connectiOn-tracss, In Fulton. The nre
was caused by sparks rom paesng engine.
THIS IL about the nun time this structure mas
been ignted in this fashion. The damage yes
terday was slight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-06
Addressed by the supreme Representative.

very interesting convention of ITaah0e
Lodge, knights ot Pythias. was bed last night
at their castle hail. corner Fifth and Marshall
streets. when preme-hepresentatlFo j. II.
Alexander, OF LeesDurg, was present and gave
a very interesting talk on the principles and OBJ
lscts OF Pythianism. Past-Grand- Chancellor c.
Z. Loehr was elso present and gave en sn-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-06
maior yetter ralI. Deaa.
LRY lelegraph d lhe DlspI

iBy telegraph " tno bisP"tNh'i
WAsBINeroN, December b.-Maior 5. ). Ve'ier
retired, and resident Tor some ume Phst o.
Fairfsx courthouse, Va, fell dead while entering
Driver, Hotel Ia this city al o'clock this e'e-
mag. The deceased bad for several months past
been suffering from an ahectoa Of the heatL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-06

The ambulance was called yesterday alter
noon at 2:45 O'Clock TO the richmond Cedst-
Works 20 a white man whOsc fingers had been 40
badly sawed that n was necessary 20 nmputate
two of them. He was taken % his home
At 1925 7. NJ. 10 responded % another eau 10
the 1nird Police Statlon 10 a white mon suffering
with cramp. lie was treated and Ieli.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-06

81 deem il nv duty 10 saw that think
DR.. Greene's Neryura blood aud nerve
remedy the best medicine Ia the world.
Nv kidneys were in a terrible state, and
had awful pans in the back aud side, aud
could not sleep at night. My headache
was a source of grea. ANNOYANCE ard lsut-
fered much at certain periods. | cannot
speak too highly of this wonderiu al remedN.
for it cured me of NV terrible complaints.
Why, | felt SO miserable that | often
thought would take my own life. thank
God for directing me 10 DIR. Greene's Ner.
vura blood and nerve remedy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-06
ANOTHER INFANTRY COMPANY.
Miss Winnie Davis wit BE Asked to suE-
Rest Name.

A wel-attended meeting of young men was
held at the srmory Of the First Virginia Regi-
men, last night for the purpose OF organizing
new military company 70 be attached 20 me
regiment. Nr. Z. ". Allen presided and Ar. =;
C. Pelouze acted as secretary. committee OF
three were appointed 70 confer as TO the nomina-
zion of officers for the organization, and wil re-
port at the next meeting, which viii take place
Monday night.
the name OF the new company has yet
been decided upon. but II will be technically
known as "G" One OF the gentlemen. VINO ls
prominently connected with the movement, coz
templates writing TO Mlss Winnie DAVIS ana e-k-
inc her 20 suggest name for the organlzauon'
The Young men who will constitute the neu-
bersbip OF the company are all thoroughg lu
earnest and will make excellent soldiers -,
Colonel Il. c. Jones, Lieutenant-C Colonel Fhil'
lips and Major Deruyshire addressed the meet
in, issf plQht and promised % render such as
sistance as they could 20 the future volunteers
LIsT OF NEABERS.
Forty-nve young men Of excellent stan1lns
and charac'e er have already signlfled their lnten-
ton 70 enlist in the company. Their names are
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-06
sennior Glbson DyInE.

TTy tUNKfUVH 20 Fu" I71't7E|E-s
HoT SPRINGS. AK, December o.-.senator
Gibson, OF Louislana, N barely alive ana that y
all that eau bo said OF his condition dp 70 noen
hse through the night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-06

The meeting Of the Society for the Preserya-
ton OF Virginia Antiquities. which was to have
been held In the hall Of tue House OF Delegates
at neon to-day, has been postponed until l hurs-
day At the same time and place In order tnat
the members may attend the funeral Of Colonel
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-06
DISCOURAGED.
No Woman VIII Be on Reading
This.

A lady, who for years had suffered from
nervous weakness, headache, bsckache
excessive nervousness, and who com
planned Of tselIng tired all the time. DIS
heartened at repeated failures 10 lnd re-
lief. exclaimed n
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-06

Intelligence was received here Lass night OF
of the death IN the afternoon NJ his home, near
HsHyer Dam, Hanover county. Oi NJ. Wiiham
Phnlips vino was 10 the SOth year Of his age.
Dece asei had a number OF relatives In Rich
nond. The interment will take place to-mor-
row az the home Of the deceased.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-06
CUT TO PIECES BY A TRAIN.
SkilfuI Escape of a Burglar from AleSan-
drIa .Jail-Other Notes.

Skilful Escape of a Burglar from AlcEan-
drIa Jail-Other Notes.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatchl
ALEXANDRA, VA, December 5.-Mr. Henry
Nelson, resident Of Fairfax, was yesterday
struck by a train On the Washington lSOuthern
railroad and instantly killed near Woodbridge,
about eight miles below this city. Mr.. Nelson,
who was a mau about eighty years OF age ana
very deai, WAS walking on the track and could
not hear the approaching train coming aroundh
curve and the engineer could not see IN time 10
stop the headway OF his engine. His body was
cut 20 pieces.
ESCAPED.
John A. Bruce, tho man who was confined IN
iail here awaiting trial on the charge ot nhVlhs
robbed the Richmond end Danylle rhilroad OF
Zee In this cty of several thousand dollars worth
cape uy slipping out into the iail-yari while the
gutrd were superintending the serving Of sup
Yes and getting on the wall BY the aid oi rope
made of his blanket. His escape Was soon dl7-
covered and vigorous hunt made for him. Dut
hc is stil at large. The authorities OF tho sur
rounding country have been Warhei 10 look OUT
for him.
BerElcy Crupper, a son of Mr.. Brook Crupper,
OF Fnirfrx county, lust outside OF this city, had
ms skull fractured by being struck with stone
which young companion had thrown up IN q
tree. DR.. Gsorgo r. Klepsten rendered the ne
cessary medical attention and the boy viii re-
cover.
Mr. John s Beach, Of this city, has been
called to Richmond by the serious iilnoss oi MS
brother
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-06

An EXTENDED PoPULARlTY.-BE0ws's BRoS-
cHIAL TRoCHEs have for many years been the
most popular article in use for relieving Coughs
and Throat troubles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-06

10 see an overwhelming stock of useful
Furniture you cannot be better pleased
than 10 call on Charlas G.. Jurgens, 42l east
Broad street Prices low.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-06

Victory Corn and Bunion Plasters give
immediate rellet Always effect painless
cure. Sold by druggists ond shoe
dealers--25 cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-06

For Dyspepsia, Indigestion, and stomach dis
orders use Browns Iron Bitters. The Best Tonic:
Il rebuilds the system, cleans the blood and
STRENGTHENS the muscles A splendid tonic Tor
weak and debilitated persona
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-06
y
AIna InAC Rnl
36 Elm street. New Bedford. Mass.

SO Elm street, New BeufOTu, Nass .
Or. Greene, the specialist IN curing ell
forms of nervous and chronic diseases, 20
west Fourteenth street. New York. can to
consulted free. personally ar 10y letter:
Call or write him about your case, or send
for symptom blank to fill out, and letter,
fully explaining your disease. giving @l-
vi,e, etc, will be returned free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-06

appoints tho umplres, Witch win help the game
largely throughont the South. Every team has
signed many men airss-- TheNatonal, nesi-
ern, California, and Eaaiorb leagues have pee.
largely drawn fgom, which VIII insure As gvDI
ball-playiBg as IN any other section Of the coun-
NVU
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-06

Floral Designs ,nd Cut Flower,
10 order.
NJ. K. CATLIN Il Co.,
90l east Nam street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-06

of buying a Piano. don't fail to call on the
hume Minor Company. :G north Ninth
street. Cur motto. hlgb-grade instra-
ments, reasonable prices, and easy terms.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-06

The grandest variety Of Holiday Goods ever
shown in this city will be exhibited at the HolL
day opening tonight at LEVY & DAyIsS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-06

LEVY IS DAVIS hold their grand holiday OPEN
ing tonight from $3.50 20 IL o'clock, and invite
all parents to attend and bring the children
with them 70 see the home Of SANTA CLAUS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-06

Don't fail to attend the grand holiday opening
tonight from $50 10 IL O'Clock at Levy 6 DA-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-06

Victory Corn Plasters cure ingrowing
nails. Can be worn with tight shoes.
% cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-06

Grand holiday opening tonight at LEVY &
DAYIss from $50 70 II o'clOcx.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-06

Tho iLst-named gentleman was formerly the
captain Of the Danyille Blues, but enllsts IN the
new company as private. After the orgSniza-
ton has elected It's officers, It's application 20 be
mustered into tho service will be forwarded TO the
Governor, and, II favorably returned, the men
will then get their uniforms and proceed et once
upon their military duties.
OTHER MILITARY NOTES.
The officers Of the First Regiment have ac-
cepted the invitation 10 take part In the Enveil-
ing ceremonies OF tho Howtzer Monument.
The membership OF Company tkichmond
Grays) has nov reached eghty-seven, ana there
are nye anpllcations awaiting consideration.
The state Guards, Company (col0rcdl, unan-
imously decided az a meeting last night TO at
tend tho Inauguration OF Cleveland on the Avn
of Marcl. Captain W. ). CoWan IL commandant
OF the organization.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-06

T. A. MuLFR's ALL-NIGHT DRUGsToRE,
433 EAST BROAD STREET. CORNER FIFTH.
'PHoSE 81. J
See our Csc. German Cologne. Very
fine. 4. A. NmLya's,
Fifth and Broad.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-06

The iarges, stock Of Toys, Dolls, and Games
ever shown In this city will be exhibited In LEyf
q DAvlss Toy Department tc-night from s:3oto
1 4 O'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-06
I'M Nnn MINT lnNaIN

Cut Flowers, American Beauties. Mermets,
Brides Roses. May Handy Violets. Chry-
ssnthemums. Palms. Fern Pans. &c.l Go
to W. A. Hammond. 1O7 east Broad street.
Packed and shipped to any point.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-06

AN dis
couraged. and
= a ppose 1
must drsgo out
the rest OF my
lite feeling
wretohsd and
miserable"
A sym pa
thizing friend
enco ur aged
b er W it n
W ds OF
hope. " There
IL one thing
you have not
,.at uaafttlaa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-06

ASGosTrRA BnrERs, the world-reuowned APP
pctizer and inyigorator. Used now over the
whole civilized world. FRY It, but beware OF
limitations. Ask for the genuine article, manu-
actgred by DIR. j. &. 3. SIEGERr & SONS,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-06
)THER MILITARY NOTES.
DIVIDE MuslN At THE MOZART.
Poor Performance at the Thea,re-Attrac-
tions for Tonight.


tions for Tonight.
.rhe regular musicale Of the Mozart Associs-
ton, which occurred az the Academy last night,
was most delghtful one and was attended by
an audience which Alled the spacious house to
its fullest capacity.
The concert organlzation headed BY VI. Ovide
Mus.n rendered a very admiraby-selected pro-
gramme. M. Musn had two numbers OF the
programme, both Of which we're done IN the
artistic manner which marks tho playing OF this
most maBtcrful vtoliptst. There are rev VlOnu-
lists who are more perfect IN the technique
voiln-the mechanical part, so 70 sDeaS-than
Musin, aud be only lacks depth OF feeling aud
the great breadth OF tone that is so rarely heard
to make him a great viOlin-Dlayer. Nine Annie
Louise Tanner " usln, the Wlfo OF tho talented
yiOinist, sang ariRs of RossIni and hessenet,
her husband sustaining her IN tue latter w'th an
obigatO The other sOlOsts were Nine. lnel
Parmater, rnezzo; Pier Delasco. besso, and Ed
ward Scharf, pianist.
KATIE PUTNAM DOESN'T TAKE
Miss Katie Putnam began her engagement at
the Theatre last night In Tho Little Nave
rlck -" and Notwithstanding the fact that the oc-
casiOn was a beneht performance under the
auspices OF Richmond Lodge Of klks the house
was hardly hall full.
The Little Maverick" was billed as a " beau
uful cOmedy-drama but the beauty, II II
exists + below the surface, the dramatic ele-
ment ia invisible, aud only fragments OF comedy
are apparent 5iiss Putnam, "a the Maverick,
succeeds IN aTouAing the gallery Dy medus ol
occasional Rrimaces AMI jC9elets, Dut her por'
trayal OF the character is very inarastic. At one
moment she Is speaking IN genuine negro dia-
lect (which Is no doubt intended 70 be an mita-
ton OF the way the people in Texas talk) ana al
another moment she drops the dialect COM
pletely In orler to give elocutiOnary effect TO
some melodramatic sentiment In brict she
makes the part az inconsistent aud unnatural ae
possible. The company supporting Miss Put
nam is very weak
Miss Putnam ends her engagement with \
matinee this afternoon ami an evening per
fOrInapce.
CONFEDERATE WAR SCENTS.
Tonight one Of the largest audiences OF tho
season Will 20 to the Academy t. see the "Con-
feIerate War Scenes Tho house had been al
most completely sold out yesterday afternoon,
and !. is probable that every seat viii have been
sold before the curtain rises. The final rehearsal
Was hs.d last night, and from the perfect way in
which it went on there is every reason % believe
that to-night's performance Will eclipse all pre-
viOus ones.
Mr. Sheridans engagement at the Academy
will begin next Thursday evening. The at
fractions o; this engagement will be many, be-
sides the humor Of the star rs Mrs. OBrien, and
the performances will include many novel and
attractive spccialtcs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-06

L. A. MuLER5 ALL~NIGHI DRUGSTORE,
433 EAST BROAD strict. CORNER Firth. :
fDtnNv 40 |
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-06

phillips DIgestibIe Cocoa
IA more delicious IN taste and aroma, and, by tho
process II Is prepared. Is rendered more noursh-
ing and more easily digested than sny other
Preparation Of cocoa or chocolate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-06

A large and beautiful assortment OF Cut
Glass Bottles for Xmas presents a.
T. A. NILLEG's.
Fifth and Broad.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-06

Why cough aud annoy the whole audience
when DR.. Buigs Cough syrup VIII stop nf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-05
WRECKED AND sUNksN VESSELS.
The w. G. II. q. Convention Adjourned
John L. sullivan Hunting at Currituck.
Especial telegram TO the Dispatch.l

Especial telegram 10 the DlspaNh'j
NORFOLK, Va. March 4.-The three
masted schooner ashore at Willoughoy SPIT
is the Anna Il. Ebener. of Philadelphia,
bound from Norfolk 10 Baltimore light.
There are nine feet of water over the
steamship San Albano at Hog Island, and
little if any hope Is entertained of saving
her. Some of the cotton can ne gotten out
IN good weather. =,
AZ the smoke and heat will permit. the
cotton is being taken out Of the steamship
Hudson, now flooded on Primers Point
fats.
A wrecking steamer has gone 10 look af-
ter the schooner Freddie hencken, ashore
at Cape Hat.eras.
BENJAMIN +. Williams died yesterday at
London Bridge, Princess Anne county, OF
pneumonia.
FxILED HEBREWS.
A party Of thirty Russians arrived here
on the Old Dominion steamer Guyandotte
from New York going o Suffolk. Va.
The steamer Seneca, OF the same line,
brought Russians for Suffolk.
Owing 10 the large increase of foreign
shipping ct Lambert Point, the Secre-
tary of the Treasury has appointed John
j, McslahoD, of Norfolk county, inspector
OF customs at that place.
NEw OFFICERS.
The District Convention of the Women's
Christian Temperance Union, in session IN
Berkley, adjourned to meet at Newport
News in the fall. The following officers
were elected: Mrs. lllley, president; Mrs.
Charles, president: Mrs. Osborne.
recording secretary; Miss Francis, CORE
spending secretary; Mrs. y. s. Baker.
treasurer. 80
The remains OF Mrs. Wray. wife of the
Rev. George w. Wray, viii DO taken to-
morrow to the home of the family in New
Kent county Tor burial. The deceased was
MISS Victoria S. Sherman, of that county.
DISTINGUISHED SPORTSMAN.
John L. Sullivan, the pugilist, is said tC
be nj Ewell's Island. on .Currltuck sound
on q shooting trip, and Will return to New
York on Saturday.
salmon continue to he taken at every
haul by the pouDd-net fishermen. on Abe
marie sound. showing that the, commits
sioners were very successful IN their wori
three years ago.
Myrlads of ducks and geese are nov
flying northward along the Virginia coast
showing that the winter has broken up.