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The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-05
MAKING A SURVEY.

Mr.. J. Baker Kearfott, assisted by
several strangers, is MAXIM survey
Of the proposed Belt Line Road, from.
the B. d o. h. r., through the lands
Of the NJ. M. M. & |. Company Sue
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-05
kendaII's SPAWN Cure.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Aug &c, go.
DR.. B. j. KENDALL Co.:
Gents-It is with the greatest satisfaction that
inform you that have cured the following diseases
sweeney, shoulder OiDt Lameness, Stihe
Joint l.ameness, ShOe.BOil, Iameness in
Fore Foot. am working on Hip-J Oint
Lameness and will cure that all with Kendall's
SPAWN Cure. 1t is the best Lniment for man or
beast have ever used. recommend it to all horse
owners. Horses that have worked on valuable,
but without your Liniment would be worthless.
nave friends who used it for Sprains and
bruises and cured them. They say it is the best
they ever used. Yours truly. E. q. s. WELLS.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-05
GxoUND-HoG DAY.

Those who put their faith in the
prophetic grounding can, from the
present cloudy aspect, congratulate
themselves that the winter is about
over.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-05
GETTING ABOUT.

Mr.. John Lee Fout, who has been i'll
with severe attack Of the grip for
some time past, is now able to get
about again, and will be found at his
place Of business as usual.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-05
rrNnrKEn nIM A cALL.

The members Of the Baptist Church,
at special meeting Sunday after
noon, rendered a call to the Rev.
Hundley, Of Luray, Va, who r ,achei
here We. tsrday a week ago.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-05
IMPROVING.

Mr.. James Dunn, on South Queen
street, who was recently injured in a
wreck on the B. 81 0. Il. r., is rapidly
recovering, and is now able to sit up.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-05
CataIani's Appointment Confirmed

ROME, Feb. Count Catalan, the
Italian minister at Copenhagen, is max
ing his preparations to proceedto Wash
ington in the place of Baron Fava. The
count is general favorite in Copen-
hagen and his fellow diplomats are pre-
pairing farewell to him.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-05
MEETING or DrnEcToRs.

The directors Of the VI. ". VI. & l.
Company held meeting last night IN
reference to the proposed Belt Line
Road.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-05
A CAR LOAD OF FLOUR.

Mr.. Henry Fitz Saturday loaded a
ear with -four made at his mill, which
he will ship TO Baltimore.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-05
TERMS OF THE PRESS.
So, 500 IN REWARDS.
The Canadian Agriculturist's Great Win
ter Literary Competitions

The Filth Hali Yeerlv Lter,rv Competitjon
Tor toe wiJter OF 1879 OF Inc CA.yAD1Ar ACF,-
cULrUEl t Anetito ole aaL rel. ole Illp,fta
cd FamilY fs9 cine IS COW olel. The follow
ing oleat t. 1fi' cs win De ,vea lree to DE -ore
seDdia II the sec tcsl 'un0e. of wort,s ,a.-,' Q
out of lettets ,o1tdiucD ilthe yyor, s .Pea
ILLU. TRATED A, acULTUct T. ,gervone
sending ii a-liSt OF lot less taaa 1(O N'o. as
will receive velrd0le pc eat OF silverwo e.
list Grand Reward. &.,'li1 cola
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-05
FIsH aIARKEr.

Messrs. r. a. Blended and q. 7
Grove have opened fish aud oyster
Market at the Market House. Fresh
fish and biyalves received daily.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-05
Dissolution of Partnership.

The partnership heretofore existing between
name and style of Lemon Eros, is this day dis
solved by mrtCal consent. The business will
be continued by Charles c. Lamon All per
sons knowing themselves indebted to the late
hrm, will please come toward and settle at
once. as the old business must be closed pp
CHARLES C. LEMON
THOS. T, LEMON.
Martinsburg, W. Va, January II, 1892 1-tf-1m
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-05
KendaII's SPAWN Cure.

monte VIsTo, Colo, Dec. 81 1889.
DR.. b. j. KENDALL Co.. Enosburgh Falls, VT:
Gents-In the year 1884 treated with Kendalls
SPAWN Cure Bone SPAWN of seven years stand
ing nearly as large as hens egg and completely
stopped the lameness and removed the enlarge
ment. Have worked the horse very hard ever
since, he never has shown any lameness neither
can see any difference in the size OF the hook.
Yours truly, F. 3. COOLEY.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-05

Price 81 per bottle, or sin b0tttes for
so. All druggists haze 1t or can get 1t
for you, or 1t soitt be sent to any adj
dress on receipt of price by the prOprts-
tors.
DR.. B. ]. KENDALL CO.,
Enosburgh Falls, Vermont.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-05

The WORLD at 10 cents per week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-17
Personals and Briefs.

Mr.. W. w. Moss, Of P0whatan county, was IN
the city yesterday.
The Committee on Light failed TO get a quorum
for its meeting last nlsht
MIR. II. Fox, Of Fox 81 Rider, has returned
from a business trip North.
Mr.. Thomas n. vickers, Of lIenrico, who has
been quite sick, is much better
Richmond Lodge, International Association Of
Machinists, Will elect officers al to-nights meet
ing.
Mr.. Philip p. Taliaferro and bride have re-
turned home after a delightful wedding tour 10
several northern cities
Mrs. julius Allen, Of Brooklyn, n. Y, who has
been on a visit % her mother, Mrs. celeste l.
Pizzni, has returned home
Mayor Ellyson has signed the ordinance ap-
prOpriating $4,000 In city bonds Tor Tue estap-
lshment OF a wateT-gaS plant.
Richmond Lodge, b. P. o. Elks, have been in
yited 10 the celebration Of Portsmouth Lodge,
which takes place next Monday.
Misses Maggie Belle and Lucille Nelson, OF Cul-
peper. after a charming visit 20 Miss Grlgg, OF
south Third street, have returned home.
The german OF the Arlington Club, glven Mt
Corcoran Hall last night was = delightful event
II vas gracefully led by Mr. Edward SKIM r ana
participated in by about twenty-five couples
DR.. Charles X. Gardner, former resident OF
Richmond. now OF HunlluBtpuf W. Wa was thu
nh ysiclan who was called Ia by BuTre' ForBey,
The train robOer 10 attend him after he was shot.
The Eureka Athletic and Pleasure Club held
n meeting Thursday night, when several ques-
tions of importance we're brought up. As the
members could not agree on several matters the
club dlsbanded.
Deputy-Grand- Master Thomas \. Render and
Past-(irands l.. A. Tucker and Robert Hitl ana
Noble Grand NJ. Is. Ramos visited Aurora Lodge
l. o. O. r., Thursday night oneers Tor tac
ensuing term we're nominated. The election
takes place December 22d.
The approach OF Christmas Is greatly affecting
business AT the Police Court. Yesterday there
were only a few cases 20 be heard, aud the most
trnportant OF tnese vas that against Joseph L.
Rosa a Baltimore drummer, charged with as
sauiting ana threatening 10 beat Henry Cohen.
clothing merchant at the corner OF Fourteenth
and Main streets. SIR. Rose was required 70
pay So fine and costs,
Alta stated meeting OF Henrico Council, No
733. Royal Arcanum, held Thursday evening al
Powhstan Hall, Fulton, the following omeers
we're elected Tor toe ensuing term: hegent
William j. Kerr; Vice-kegent, james NJ. wren
Past t-Regent, George Nj. Rogers; Orator, .. u
Avery: Secretary, X. L. Harrison; Collector,
James Vaughan; Treasurer, ;. T.. Maddii
Chaplain, Il. II. Garber;. Guide, L. =. ihrock,
morton: Warden. j. 7. Maynard; sentry, Miles
Racho: Representative ~ Grand Council. George
| M. Rogers: Alternate, 4. Z. Waddtu.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-17
THE NEW MlZPAH CHURCH.
Opening Exercises sTo-MorrOw-services
Other Churches.


The new building of Mizpah Presbyte-
r;an church, on Chestnut Hill, has been
completed and will be opened tomorrow
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock. Rev. James y.
Fair. ID. d., will conduct the service and
preach. The new house of worship ls
quite an attractive one and has beautl-
tui location.
The new Methodist congregation organized on
last Sunday afternoon, known temporarily az st.
Jamea-Rev. II. p. Mitchell pastOr-will hold
their first regular service tomorrow morning at
IL o'clock, corner OF Twenty-ninth and Clay
streets. -
wish TO unite with the church 10 do so at this
service
Rev. w. L. Wright, chairman Of the Committee
on Programme for the Eastern District, requests
the following pastors 10 meet him IN tho pas
tors study OF Leigh-Street Baptist church on
Monday at p. NJ. 10 arrange tor the week OF
PRAYER: Messrs. Nash, Cade, Ray. TucEor, Peter
son, Yanhook, Burton, Cannon, WHITFIELD
Laughon, and any others on Church fiili.
Mr. j. l. Ezokiel will speak AZ Lee-Camp nan
at l1:l5 A. NJ. tomorrow on the subject OF the
Future of Judaism
Street mission by Rev. II. NJ. Linney grows In in
terest There have been fifteen conversions
Services will be held tomorrow afternoon al 8
O'Clock.
tors Of the Methodist Sunday-SchOol Society Will
be held at Broad-Street church at 500 O'CLOCK 10
morrow afternoon.
Rev W. Asbury Christian will preach Tor Dr.
Peterson at Trinity church tomorrow morning.
CATHOLIC CHURCH NOTES.
Saturday next Is tho first day OF obligation
and the eve OF Christmas.
Father Carno will preach tomorrow at high
mass at Sacred-Heart church.
The conference OF the Holy Ghost will meet AT
the Cathedral tomorrow during yespers-
81. Peters Ladies' Beneficial Society has been
organized. his society is composed OF LADIES'
from tho different parishes OF the city. Tho ob-
feet is the relief Of the poor, the SICK, ana the
addressed. The officers are: Miss Mary Casey,
president; Mrs. Mary Nagle, vice-presideni; !;
Miss Helen Aylwyn, recording secretary, ana
Miss Annie Curtin, corresponding secretary.
The Wednesday Social met this week with me
Htsaes Sweeney, on north Seventh street. Tho
next meeting viii be held with Miss Jennie
Pilzini on north EiGhth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-17
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT.
WE WILL OFFER TO-DAY AND
UNTIL THE LOT Is SOLD,
THE ENTIRE SAN.
PILE LINE OF
Wzntey Lnae,7Uea,
OF THE LARGEST JoBBINd.
HOUSE IN AMERICA AT
Less Than Half Price !

Notwithstanding that this offer came to
us right in the midst Of our holiday rush,
we could not pass by such an opportu.
nifty TO buy good Winter Underwear ct
less than half the cost OF manufacture
and give it 10 our customers at precisely
the same rate.
We say positively, and the goods will
substantiate the assertion, that You
never saw Underwear sold, either whole
sale or retail, at such figures. Even "a
fire sale" or ga dsmaged-by water sale "
never touched the low prices We name
on this special sample lot.
There are about two thousand gar
ments-Vests. Pants, Union Suits, and
Tghts-all jersey ribbed.
so Union Suits at 35c. worth 75c.
90 Union Suits at SOC. worth 81.
10 Union Suits at 81 worth 81.
% pairs Ladies' Fast Black Tights at
75c. worth from sl.50 to $3.50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-17
MONUMENT TO GENERAL COOKE.
Lee Camp Appoints Committee to Raise
the Funds.

At the meeting OF Lee Camp last night
nominations for officers were made and
the election will be held on next Friday
night.
Comrade Randolph moved that CON-
mittee of five be appointed TO devise wavs
and means TO erect monument 70 Gene
rel John Il. Cooke and supported the mo-
tion in an able and eloquent speech. The
motion was unanimously adopted, and
Commander Archer appointed as the CON-
mittee Comrades n. Y. Randolph. Thomas
A. Brander. Frank d. Hill, d. Smith Red
ford. and James w. White. The Camp is en-;
thusiastic over monument 20 the beloved
General Cooke and oil will contribute.
ALrTTER OF THANKS.
A letter was received from the Howitzer
Association thanking the camp for attend
ing the unveiling ceremonies OF the Ho"lt-
Zer Monument.
Atraterual letter was sent TO Judge T. r.
Farrar (Johnny Reb), who by special IN
vitatlon will visit the Confederate Associa-
tion OF New York city.
THE RECENT ENTERTAINMENT.
Comrade Randolph chairman made the
following report to the camp. which
with great enthusiasm was unanimously
adopted:
THE REPORT.
RICHMOND, VA, December ~ loo~'
Colonel Alexander ". Archer. Commander r. E.
Lee Camp. No. l, Confederate Veterans.
Sir,-In submitting my repert OF the enter
tainmen. given for the benefit OF Lee-Camp
Charlty-Fund December g, 1892, desire TO re-
mind tho Camp that we are under many obliga-
ttons 70 Mr.. L. Hamilton Cahiu Tor his generous
donation Of the Mozart and orchestra free OF all
cost. aud also 70 thank him for his personal
services In contributing 60 the success
OF the undertaking. Our gratitude and
thanks arc due 10 the ladies' ana
gentlemen who took part in the entertainment; (;
TO the lady pattonesses who lent their valuable
assistance TO the First Regiment Virginia Vol
unteers for personal services, as well as iurnish-
ing all ammunition used 10 Mr.. Marx Mittel-
dorier for decorating the hall; 30 MIR. Nj. X. Cat
lin for floral decorations. and last. but not
least, 20 Mrs. Thomas H. Leary aud Mrs. N.
V. Randolph, whose indefatgabe efforts
contributed largely 20 the success OF the enter
taiEment. ! regret that cannot make my re-
port complete, but many OF the members OF tho
camp and ladies' who had tickets for sale have
80 far failed 10 make their returns.
Gross amount OF receipts TO date....... Sgtl 10
Expenses. ..............,........' 1'o u
Net amount In hsnd................ S16f 03
About 800 stll due for tickets not yet re-
ported.
I earnestly request that those who have
failed 10 report will do so at the earliest
possible moment 40 that the committee can
make their nDal report and turn the money over
10 the treasurer.
/ am very respectfully,
n. V. RASpOLPH.
Chairman Committee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-17

win not last long enough 10 do harm TO any one.
There II tho ueual amount OF commonplace VII
lainy folled Ia the end OF course. by stereotypea
heroism, and the plot winds IN and out through
tue usual melodramatic channels. Mr. George
q. staley, n pleasant though mediocre dialect
comedian, is the hero OF the pioco. He speaks
broken English, and the other Germans, es
well hs the Russinns, Ind expression ior
their Thoughts IN ordinary, everyday Ame.t
canese. The company surrounding MI. Staley
is very poor, and there is not another player y,
even ordinary merit in the cast. In tho third
sct there IL n railroad scene which Is really very
realistic. In fact, IL is much better than any
thing Of tho kind ever seen here. Two engines,
pulling and snorting, rush across the stage, one
containing the pursued, tho other she pursuers.
THIS scene was enthusiastically applauded.
The play will be repeated at matinee TINS
afternoon and also tonight lt VIII be followed
by "The Clemenceau Case, which will be pro-
duced at the Theatre NEXT Monday night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-17
YOUNG MEMS READING CIRCLE.
First Meeting Last Night of This New

First Meeting Last Night of This New
Organtzation--Y. VI. {. A. Notes.
The first regular meeting Of the Young Meas
Reading Circle Of Richmond was held In tho
parIor of the Young Mems Christian Association
"A $3.50 o'clock last evening. oFFiF1z 20 the en-
for,sd absence OF Mr.. L. 4. Woodward, president
Of The circle, SIT. Il. Is. Rood occuplcd the ehhlr
There were present Messrs. Wilson Williams
tsecretary), ". C. CaDell, George Benson, 4. n.
Williamson, z. N. Long. G. n. skipwith, Frank
Yrayser. d. s. Bennett, J. %. Sale, Jr, w: Z.
Nest, and General-Secretary A. Candlish. The
s,lp.crts discussed were "rhe Life ana Times OF
Uenry Clay, John Calhoun, and Daniel Web
sterS; also subjects from the popular maga-
zines OF last month. Tho members OF
the circle expressed themselves n highly
pIeased at this movement, H,iich IS
destined 10 be OF no small benefit to the young
men of Richmond. and they sincerely hope that
many other circles may be formed, not only 10
connection with the Young Mems Christian As
socatjon. but In the churches. Mr.. Candlish,
although Of social disposition himself, does moi
beIieyo In mixing up TOO much soctabillty win
busiu esq hence his reason for having this circle
and ali other circles which may be formed IN
connection with the Young Mems Christian Asso-
cia.ion composed Of young men only; ysthe be-
neyes that In many OF the churches OF the city,
with q proper degree OF discretionary power ex-
ercisod by those In Authority, mixed Glasses
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-17
The Chesapeake and Ohio and Their opo-

The only question at issue between the Jhesa-
peake and Ohio Company and their telegraph
orerntora il one OF salary. The committee that
waited on Genera-Manager stevens some weeks
ago we're given a written statement OF what tho
company we're willing 70 do-that 10, pay Tor
overtime, increase wages at certain points anu
recognize the order. SO far he has had no inttma-
tion AS to whether or not the operators have ac-
cepted these conditions. Yesterday evening hr.
stevens said that the company had been gra1u-
ally increasing compensation Of operators, and
that now no man on the road was paid less than
$40 per month. lie did not apprehend that the
company and the men would tal TO feach
satisfactory understanding.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-17
con,,o, Note. and Personals.

The Governor and family have returned from
Baltimore, where they went TO attend the we'd
ding Of Miss Hood. 49,
Yesterday the Governor removed the political
disabilities OF Henry T. Hurt, OF Lunenburg
county, and refused 10 pardon John Myers, oil
Shenandoah county.
The following were the visitors 10 the Capltol-
basement Offices yesterday: George Nj. Muse,
treasurer Of Roanoke county; &. w. Woolfolk,
treasurer Of Orange county; G. w. Price, eherlu
OF Franklin county; j. W. BrOnaugh, treasurer
OF Manchester; NJ. A. Cogbill, clerK OF CHESTER.
field; II. r. TurnbuI, sheriff Of Brunswick, and
w Il. Street. treasurer Of Essex.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-17
The Hou.oman Case to Come UD.

The case Of John Houseman, charged with
criminal assault upon bis daughter, which Was
tried at the November term Vf the Henricl
County Court and resulted In p hung jury, VIII
be called for trial again to-day. The case Was
called Thursday, but In view Of tho iact that the
counsel for the defence, Mr.. ii. 81. Smith, was
engaged elsewhere and could not represent the
accused at this term OF the court the case was
continued until to-day in order that honseman
might secure new COUNSEL IL IL understood that
Mr.. Smith volunteered TO represent Houseman,
and his defence before the court at tho Noyem-
ber term has been highly commended.
The court Was In session q short while yester-
day, but only larceny cases were considered
George Shields and Joseph vaughan (both coll
ored) wero sent TO Jail for fifteen days for petty
larceny, as was Eddie Anderson upon a similar
offence
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-17
A Suggestion.

We advise every man 70 take ten cents
day and appropriate IL 10 purchasing set
OF the Library Of Amricdn Literature for
himself and family.
Sold only by subscription. either for
cash or on long time without interest.
Not for sale by any book store anywhere
at any time.
Delivered. complete, transportation paid
direct from publisher 20 purchaser on re-
ceipt OF your order, received through
CHARLES l.. VAN NoVPEy.
Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-17
CnnRfnhla Rrnihara

will be pleased to show what they have
in the way of Presents fo- men. Whether
YOU want TO buy or only looking--you
NAV find something-the very thing TO
fill that want. Neckwesr at 25c., 5Oc., 81.
SL25, $3.50, 80, aud $2.5O. All the finer
scarfs we put in handsome boxes. Silk
Handkerchiefs 25c. up. silk Initial Hand
kerchiefs, soc, Linen Haudkerchiefs, 25c.
to SIPS. Umbrellas for men and ladies' (;
Canes of all kinds; Bath. Robes. Smoking
Jackets, Dressing Gowns, Gloves. kid
lined or unlined, all guaranteed aud sold
with privilege of exchanging Leather
Travelling Sets. Collar and Cuff Portfolio,
Jewelry for men. Phone 707. 4i9 east
Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-17

Lafayette, Royal Arch Chapter, No. 43. at IT'S
meeting on Thursday night elected It's officers
for tho ensuing year. as follows: Thomas s.
ZONES, scribe X. T. Macomber, treasurer; s. b.
Jacobs secretary; Frank b. Jacobs, captain OF
host: Bernard NJ. Jacobs, principal soiourner; !;
X. Fuller Patterson, Royal Arch captain; Charles
&. RAdy, master third veil ID. X. Midyette, mas
ter second veil; A. p. ROutt, master first veil;
ID. b. Collins, tiler; William Krause, steward; !;
Reys Preston Nash and Aaron Jones, chaplalns,
and c. r. Bigger, W. j. Ready, j. {. Gibson
William Wilson, and Reuben Burton, stewards
.nrnnaa. La
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-17
nigh, bo conducted with great profit to those

might DO conducted with great proht 70 those
attending.
Secretary Candilsh contemplates establishing
n day school IN connection with tho association
next session, provided tho proposition meets
with the approval Of the board.
The young mems meeting at the association
building tomorrow Afternoon az O'Clock VIII
bs conducted by Rev. DR.. W. V. udor, OF Broad
street Methodist church. Messrs. MOuntcastie,
Burton. Rischle, Webb. Bennett, and others VIII
reader some excellent vocal music.
Tho conversational Bibie-class win meet NJ .
o'clock, when the sunday-echool lesson Will be
considered one week In advance. Ine Boys
meeting viii take place az 3 o'clock, as usual.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-17
nInton. noge y Co. Here.

Messrs. Charles z. Hoge, ). b. Mason, s. ID.
Gooch, II. =. Mason, and C. II. Mason consti-
tuting tho firm OF Mason, HoZe & Co., railroad
builders, to whom has been awarded the con-
tract TO construct the Richmond and Chesapeake
railway, and TO complete the tunnel already
commenced under Eighth street, arrived 10 the
CITY last night and are stopping at Murphys
Hotel. il Is understood that Sir. Reid, president
OF the Richmond aud Chesapeake Company,
will reach here from New Iork to-day, and that
the work OF brlcking up tho tunnel as far as eA-
cavnte1 viii begin Rt once.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-17
Properfy Transfers.

Richmond: George +. and T. ID. Newell and
their wives TO NJ. j. and ID. A. Richardson, ico'
on west side Twenty-1rst street near Grace, 70
Sallie ID. Stouts trastee 10 Mlnta A., wife OF Le-
Roy +. Brown, same deed reported from Henrico
County Court September 10, 1897, s4,oOO; NJ.
E. Tower 10 G. f. Hunter, 23;S foet on north side
OF Main, $1,000; Sarah j. Williams to Lawson
and Pinkey Foursey, % feet on north side OF
Leigh street near Kinney, 800.
Henrico: FairmOunt Lsnd Company 70 ID. H.
Walerstein, 124 1-6 feet on east side OF Twen-
tieth street between X ana ;, ana 9l13 feet on
east side OF TWenty-second street between X and
s s2.IJS.9J.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-17
1T lS VERY SWEEPING.
Interest in the Supreme-Court Decision
I'm Norfolk VS.. Chamberlaine.

i'm Norfolk VS.. Chamberiaine.
The opinion of the supreme Court OF
Anneals m the case of the City Of Norfolk
against Chamberlaine has excited general IRA !
interest among pr9pertyno",tS roa,t of A the re re
hearing will be watched with great ankle,
~ The decision Is very sweeping, 1t
seems, see and covers a point not contem, ;In;
plated in the case Of Cham6erlalne agalnst
he C1ty of Norfolk. In that case Cham
berlaine resisted the manner of the, assess
ment while the Court of Appeals has de-
eided as illegal the whole policy OF assess
inc betterments against property-noiaers;
thus leaving the city to pay all the coSts oi
Leading lawyers say the decision IS sub;
versiye of the doctrine OF betterrments ana
assessments as heretofore understood IN
Virginia, and that hence 1t would work a
RADICAL change in the government or cltles
and towns in respect TO its streets ana
other improvements.