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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-09
TO BE TRIED IN RICHMOND.
Davis Sent On to the Grand Jury-Other
poltcc-Court Cases.

poltce-Court Cases.
The continued case OF William Davis,
the young negro charged with assault
ing Lena Gebhart, the 10-year-old white
girl, came up before Justice Crutchfield
yesterday morning for further investiga-
ton. After hearing the testimony of DR..
Farrar, who attended the little girl, the
Justice changed the charge against the
accused to attempted assault, and Davis
was sent on to the grand jury OF the
Hastings Court.
Hon. Conway r. Sands, the Common
wealth's attorney OF Henrico, made al
effort to have the case turned over to the
county authorities, as tho crime was
committed outside the corporate limits.
Justice Crutchtield refused to grant his
request, on the ground that the police
had concurrent jurisdiction for a mile
beyond the city limits, and moreover the
prisoner, upon being arrested in Peters
burg, had been turned over to the Rich
mond officers and brought here 10y them.
Augustavus Ostreicher. youth about
is years of age, was charged with OBJ
tanning money under false pretences.
Gustave is the boy who pawned a brass
watch at Nathan Jacobs's establishment,
on Second and Broad street, and re-
ceived SIT thereon. Jacobs thought 1t
was gold, and testified that the prisoner
told him so, bnt Justice Crutchtield dis
missed the case. as he held that the
pawnbroker should have known his own
business well enough not to have been
fooled. Moreover. the time specified
for the loan of the money has not yet
expired.
Louis Bouketti, an Italian. was fined
$40 for assauIting and wounding John
Baglaoni with intent TO kill.
The case of Grant Finney (colored).
charged with feloniously cutting Samuel
johnson, was continued until the 18th
OF June. The alleged cutting occurred
several months ago.
John Price (colored) was sent to the
grand jury for carrying concealed
weapon-viz., pistol.
Tom Pryor (colored) was fined 50 for
being drunk and recklessly driving his
team on the street and running into the
wagon OF Thomas Crump.
Two small boys. Eddie Lightfoot and
Willie Cassel, were ordered to be
whipped in court for stealing a glass
valued at 10 cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-09
Chamber of Commerce BniIding.

The contract for the erection of the
Chamber of Commerce building will
probably be awarded tomorrow night
There have been two meetings of the
committee this week, and both the bids
and the different kinds of material have
been carefully examined and fully dis
cussed. The first thing to be done now
is to decide whether the Main-street
front and Ninth-street side shall be built
entirely of brownstone or granite. or
whether one of these shall be used in
combination with buff brick. After the
vote on this point is taken there will be
very little trouble in awarding the con-
tract, though the bids are quite close.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-09
HE QUICKLY FOLLOWS COL. RUFFlN.
Mr.. Randolph Returns from tho Funeral
and Dies-Many Other Deaths.


and Dies-Many Other Deaths.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Di'pa.ch.]
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va, June S.-Mr.
William L. Randolph, OF LEGO" near
Pantops, returned yesterday from the
funeral OF Colonel Frank Il. Rutiin. he
went into the garden to direct some
affairs, returned to the house, laid down
on bed, and was found dead. 1t is
thought he died Of apoplexy. His
funeral took place at O'Clock this after
noon from Christ church, this city, and
the interment ct Monticello. William
Lewis Randolph was the son OF the eldest
daughter of Colonel Thomas Jefferson
Randolph, OF Edge Hill, this county.
Information has been received by Mrs.
John b. Turpin, of this city, OF the sud
den death in Allendale, s. c., of Colonel
J. W. Willingham. who three years ago
married Miss Gillette Bib. an aunt OF
Mrs. Turpins. Her many friends in this
city and community deeply lament her
sad bereavement. Colonel Willingham
was typical southern planter OF splen-
did physique, fine character, and
shining mark in bis community.
The remains Of John Kennedy, who
died at the residence OF his brother,
Thomas Kennedy, in Fifeville, we're
taken to Lynchburg yesterday for in.
terment Deceased was an employee OF
the Norfolk and Western railroad and
was here on sick leave.
Mr.. w. W. Mays, and old and honored
citizen OF Nelson county, died at his
home near Alton after an illness OF two
weeks. His funeral services were con-
Quoted by the Rev. Mr.. Boggs Monday
afternoon at 3 o'clock. The interment
was at the old Lobban homestead. De-
ceased served with gallantry in the Con-
federate army and afterwards engaged
in farming and mercantile pursuits. Two
sons, Eugene II. and Thomas L. Mays,
survive him.
Mr. William Malone, who lived on
South river, in Greene county, died this
week of dropsy after long illness.
Colonel Alfred Riyes was in Charlottes-
vile Yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-09
Is Due Diligence Used?
I,J:xo 81 NE DienDfcI

In connection with the recent "check-
raising" fraud it may be OF interest to
our merchants who are in the habit Of
giving their checks to strangers to read
the following decision Of the Supreme
Court of the United States:
"The maker OF check is obliged to
use all due diligence in protecting 1t.
The omission to use the most effectual
protection against alteration. evidence OF
neglect, which renders them responsible
for the fraudulent amount, the bank be-
ing responsible only for the genuine
ness of the signature and ordinary care
in paying the check
Let cur merchants take due notice
thereof and govern themselves accord
ingly." The question is in giving a
check to o stranger would "due dill
gence" be used {? w. w. GosDEN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-09
Tho Country Club's Oprninr.

The Country Club. which was organ
lied few days ago by q number OF we'll
known Hebrew citizens. will have the
formal opening of their grounds at Blan-
don Park to-day. A large number of
invitations have been issued, and 1t is
expected that there will be a large COM
pany Of ladies and gentlemen The
park will be open from A. M. to II 7.
NJ. The athletic sports, which will be
O feature OF the celebration, will COM
mence at 5 o'clock in the afternoon.
The clubs colors are navy blue and
white, and this is their yell:
Whoop la,le, whooP la-le,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-09

Of the accident until this morning. Mr.:
Smith was between 81 and 40 years o.
age, resided . short distance beyond
Reams's, and had for some time been
working in tho saw-mills 10 that section.
His two daughters, eyed l6 and "A years
respectively, came to the city yesterday
TO visit the family OF their uncle. MI;
Robert Smith. well-known printer, and
they were. greatly prostrated this morn
ing by the news OF their fathers death.
PERSONAL AND GENERAL
Hon. j. Taylor Ellyson, OF Richmond.
and Hon. Basil B. Gordon. Democratic
State chairman, have each warm friends
in the Virginia delegation to Chicago
who will urge them for the position OF
national committeeman. :,
On a very small scale the factional
fight in the Republican party here as pc
tween Harrison and anti Harrison Is
about as bitter as it is at ~Minneapolis. :,
The heavy rain of last evening washed
away many small bridges in this section.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-09

society 10 DO in excellent condition, and
the members have good cause for SELF
congratulation. Several new members
were received. After the meeting ad-
journed the members and their friends
were invited to remain and psrtake Of
refreshments. A beautiful table had
been set in the church parlors. 1t was
very tastefully decorated with coiored
lamps and flowers and bore abundance
OF good cheer Tor ell who were present
Another pleasant feature OF the enter
tainment was the singing Of Mira Tudor,
Mrs. j. A. Briggs. and Miss virEie
Walter. After returning thanks to the
providers OF the feast the company adj
journed, highly pleased with the eve'
ning's entertainment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-09
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
ANOTHER ALexAN DRAM GONE.

Representatives to the Confederate En-
csmpmcut-EarIy Closing for Clerks.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
ALEXANDRIA. Va, June SIN the
death of Mr.. John z. Agnew Alexandria
loses another prominent and public
spirited citizen. Mr.. Agnew had for
more than thirty -five years been engaged
in the coal-shipping business, both here
and in Washington, and was the owner
of the Alexandria ship-yard. A few
years ago, on account OF age, he retired
from business, which was continued by
his sons. He was the father OF Post
master Agnew, OF this city.
X. L. Lee Camp OF this city will be
represented in the Grand Encampment
of Confederate Veterans, which meets
in Roanoke on the Odd and Odd OF this
month, by Messrs. @. William Ramsay
and j. Clinton Medium. Other mem
beers of the camp will attend the session
of the Grand Encampment. On public
occasions hereafter Lee Camp will APP
pear in uniform, having adopted one at
its last meeting.
The Alexandria Perpetual Business
Association, second series, loaned $1,000
at % last night.
Mr.. Harry Price. OF the Richmond
and Danville offices, Atlanta, is home on
visit to his friends.
Talisman Lodge of Good Templars
last night paid visit to Pioneer Lodge
ut Falls Church. Omnibuses were used
to carry the merry party. and oil report
having had an excellent time.
The clerks in the stores here are agl-
tating the early-closing movement, but
owing to the objection of some they
have not been able to get their plans
completed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-09
A Serious Accident Averted.

The firemen and apparatus which re-
spondei to the alarm of fire from
Seventh and Arch streets Tuesday night
came very near meeting with serious in.
jury when crossing the bridge at Canal
and Seventh streets. The structure was
undergoing repairs, and large portion
OF the floor had been torn up, leaving
only frame trestling. There was no
barricade around the exposed part, and
but for the efforts of Policemen Sweeney
and Griffin and others, who succeeded
IN stopping several pieces of apparatus,
a serious accident might have occurred.
As it was two men fell through into the
canal, and one of them was painfully
hurt about the shoulders and side. The
other escaped uninjured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-09
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
cARoLiNNs "sALTs" TO BE QUAR-
TERED ON THE FRANKLIN.
They VIII Drill aud Practice On the Csuissr
NswaSk-Csrdisa, Gibbons Seek
Ing Rest and Health.
Especial telegram 70 the Dispatoh.l

Especial telegram 70 tho Dispstou-l
NORFOLK, VA. June 8.-Commodore
Weaver has received . letter from the
Navy Department directing him to make
arrangement. to quarter officers and men
Of the Naval Reserves OF North Carolina
on board the United States receiving
ship franklin for the week commencing
June 23d. There will be upward OF sew
enty officers and men here from Char
lotte and Elizabeth City.
APPOINTMENTS AND RATIoNs.
Slung hammock mattresses, working
clothes, clothes-bsgs, mess-chests, ana
mess gear will be served out to them
aboard tho franklin. The reserves will
ration themselves.
They are to have as much OF the rou-
tine Of ship life as possible under the CIR
cumstances.
FOR PRACTICE.
The Newark has been detailed by the
department as practice-ship, and the
officers and men will be engaged IN
drilling aboard of her every day. De-
tailed instructions for the weeks work
will be forwarded from the Navy De-
partment through Commodore Weaver
to the commander OF the Newark.
The men OF the first division from
Charlotte, fifty in number, will report at
Norfolk on the 18th the twenty-five Of
the second division, from Elizabeth City,
Albemarle Sound, on Sunday evening OF
Monday morning. Commodore Weaver
has given orders that every advantage
shall be given the battalions for practi
cal work.
SAILED.
The coast defence ironclad Nlianto
nomeh left the navy-yard and proceeded
to sea for New York. She saluted Com
modore Weaver's flag as she left the har'
Dor.
National Councillor John r. Boblitz,
OF the Junior Order United American
Mechanics, will visit the order in this
city tomorrow and will be given q grand
reception.
AGAINST THE RAILROAD.
The suit to recover $40, 125 by the
N. Y, n. and p. railroad against the
Thomas Towboat Company for damages
by collision with barge, went against
the railroad company in the United
States Court yesterday.
A young man named William White
had his right arm crushed off in the
Tunis Lumber Mill in Berkeley yesterday
and DR.. Truitt amputated the member
ut the shoulder.
DOWN A QUARTER.
Both farmers grades and factory
cleaned peanuts have gone down .
quarter this week, and fancy will only
bring q at the commission-houses now
and Al at the factories.
FOR REST.
Cardinal Gibbons arrived here yester
day morning from Baltimore for period
of rest at st. Vincent's hospital. He
visited Virginia Beach and went to Olo
Point to-day. He Is accompanied by
Father Wheelan, OF Baltimore.
Commodore Weaver, of the yard. hal
given orders that Miss Madge Williams
OF Texas, granddaughter of Genera
sam Houston, who is to stand sponsor
for the new battle-ship, be officially mott
fed that the launch takes place on th'
18th of June at ii o'clock.
The fast truck trains over the Chesa
peake and Ohio railroad commenced
leaving to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-09
BOARD OF PUBLIC INTERESTS.
-flmoni's Irhibit OF Manufactured Ar
ticles at Chicago.

hNAAt1 az
Tie Board Of Public Interests met in
l' council chamber yesterday after
iol There were present Messrs. l..
Z Nampt,l. 4. II. Elicit, T.. 5. Rose.
'-l b. Purcell, y. ID. Hardgroye. and
'--nys j. Blown.
4-t c.eIa read a communication from
~ AZ. Sheppard to the Board Of Al
'"-elaud Common Council. and winch
a. ie'ifed by those bodies to the
..-ia, oicring TO collect specimens OF
HAc.gs from al the manufacturers OF the
! ~ ty'l large and small, and exhibit
- az ihe Chicago Exposition, with the
So lll location Of the manufacturer
80! printed and attached to each arti-
- llg exhibit is to be made free of
~ y ile city, with the understanding
- iAe winter OF the communication
- be fald the premiums offered for
s1l.
". Sheppard explained that he waa
- oi Tie WoTid's-fair commissioners,
iaat Bis object was not to make
Icy, ar Tie premiums amounted to
=! go, bot to form a nucleus for
's.Hlla's exhibit.
:, az hoari recommended that the APP
'~A'''n oe granted, and then adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-09
.no,,r,pr About Morgan.

A letter was received at the Governors
Office yesterday from Mary A. podge, OF
Washington, asking what action the
Governor took In the case OF Morgan.
Ohio served a term in the penitentiary
Gov killing Mr.. Coles, Of Albemarle, and
Also inquiring concerning the where
ahouts OF Morgan. MIR. Mcleod, the
Goyernor's private secretary, replied
tbst the Governor refused TO interfere
IN the case, and he did not know where
Morgan was.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-09
MI. Biaipe's Health.
rN.rfcft landmark
INOrf0ik L1nCiuhrk.

The hand OF Mr.. Blaine will be no.
ticed at his chin in the picture taken
the other day By Sarony, of New York.
To those who do not know why that
especial feature IS seen it is proper to
say that the Secretary has to use his
hand to steady his mouth and chin
which shake necessarily if he does not
hold them. We have not seen this
explanation made in any of the papers.
but we know il is true, and those who
have talked with MIR. Blaine within the
past year understand it perfectly. His
face shakes like that OF man suffering
from palsy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-09
Hust,pes Court Yesterday.

In the Hastings Court yesterday
Thomas Allen was convicted OF burglary
and sentenced to the penitentiary for
five years
James Candy alias Crawley was con-
yicted in two cases OF assault and bat
terry, and was given two months in jail in
one and one month in the other.
Warner Mayo and Daniel Tyler, for
carrying concealed weapons, were hned
each go.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-09
Whoop la-le, Whoop la-le,
Country, Counlry, T. Z. &.
Professor Hal, Receives His PHI. ID.

Professor J. Leslie Hall, professor Of
English and history at William and Mary
College, has received the degree Of Ph.
ID. from Johns Hopkins University.
Professor Hail is brother OF Captain
Cunningham Hall. of this city. He was
a student at Johns Hopkins University,
but had to leave before standing for his
Phi. d., and now receives it on thesis.
He is author OF metrical translation OF
Boewulf, which has elected the highest
commentators from distinguished An
glo-Saxon scholars. and has made other
valuable contributions to educational
literature.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-09
A Surprising Verdict.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch

LYScHBURc, Va, June 8.-A sur
prising verdict was rendered here to-day
in the Corporation Court in the case OF
james Taylor (colored). who shot and
killed another colored man named Law
renee Friday last, whom he found in bis
bunk on o working-car on the Chesa.
peake and Ohio road. The jury gave him
three months in jail and to pay the cost
Of the prosecution.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-09
The safety Ambulance.

The stockholders OF the Johnston
Safe Automatic Company met Tuesday
night and elected the following officers !:
President, Colonel W. ID. Rice !; Vice.
President, Major A. W. CARRIER; Secre-
tary and Treasurer, +. b. Jacobs |;
Counsel, Rutherford & Page. Directors !:
The above and G. E. Boiling. Colonel
Tazewell Elicit, and A. Langstaff John
etOu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-09
LAWYERS AND DOCTORS TO PLAY.
The Great Ball Game to Come Ofat Island
Park This Afternoon.

The Great Ball Game to Come Ohat Island
Park This Afternoon.
The much talked-of ball game between
the lawyers and the doctors will come Off
at Island Park this afternoon at 400
o'clock, and large crowd will witness
the contest.
The proceeds of the game will be do
mated to the Stuart Monument Fund.
Both teams have been practicing regu-
larly for several weeks past, and the
men are now in excellent trim. DIR.
Wythe Davis will pitch for the physi-
clans and Mr.. Joe Taylor will support
him behind the bat. Major Kirk
Mathews will twirl for the attorneys,
while Mr.. Robest Msrye will catch for the
Blackstone disciples. All the other
members of the two clubs are good ball
players, and the exhibition Of the ma
tionsl game will be an interesting one
indeed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-09
srREeT-RAlCWAY FREE PASSES.
Do the Provisions Of the Mason Bill Apply
to Them?

to Themy
Mr.. Wyndham r. Meredith. counsel
for the Richmond Railway and Electric
Company, wrote several days ago to
Railroad Commissioner Hill, asking him
whether or not street railway companies
we're subject to the provisions OF the
new railroad law, commonly known as
the Mason act.
The question was yesterday morning
referred to Attorney-General Scott for
his opinion.
The Mason bill says distinctly that the
act shall apply to "ali railroads." and
this is taken by some to include street
railwaya But one Of the sections of the
Code regarding the duties. and powers
of the Railroad Commissioners which
was not repealed 10y the Mason bill uses
the term RAILROADS operated by
steam"
Should it be decided that street rail-
ways come under the provisions OF this
act the companies will be compelled to
call in all the complimentary passes
they have issued.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-09
rroxentlon pettsr IMAM Cure.

Many persous are afflicted with skin
eruptious. bolts or ulcers. Brandreth's
Pills taken freely will ia short time eject
a compIete cure Of all such troubles, u
GERS OF long standing have been cured By
them. Carbuncles bsve been CHECKED IN
their incipiency BY them. Tho worst fever.
sores. bed-sorss, and the like haye been
driven from the skin 81 them. Only begina
n time and 3 foW Of Rgandsethb Pills VIII
prevent many 3 sicknes4
absolutely haxnlsss. end 80 q ~ =
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-09

The annual meeting OF the Richmond
chsmber OF Commerce will be held ut .
o,clock This afternoon. The president
eaa other officers will submit their re-
,.orts covering tho opera tons OF the
Chamber during the last twelve months,
ssd ofiicers for the next year will DO
Sl.cfed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-09
Closing Exercises of SUFFOLK College.
,,,o-xo..1,o.r,o ~ ,ha Richmond DIxpatcb1

Correspondence OF the hicntuonh Dispatcn'i
SUFFOLK, Va, June 8.-The closing
exercises of Suffolk College have been
in progress since Sunday night, when
Rev. W. j. Young, of Ashland, delivered
an admirable sermon before the young
ladies OF the college.
On Monday night the annual eele-
bration of Victoria Literary Society took
place at the City Hall.
The graduating exercises took place
ct City Hall on Tuesday morning.
Miss Nina Hilldrup, of Lunenburg
county, read an excellent essay. Judge
Wilbur j. Kilby awarded the certificates
of distinction and proficiency and con-
ferred the diplomas on the graduates
and Mr.. Lee Britt presented the medals.
The exercises were interspersed with ap-
pirate music.
The final concert took place last
night, the City He'll being crowded with
enthusiastic admirers of the young
ladies. ..
The art exhibition Of the college took
place on Monday, and was creditable
alike to Mrs. A. II. Baker, the teacher,
and her pupils. Miss Marguerite
Crump won the medal for excellence In
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-09
De,inouent stock-New Schedule.

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.I
LEXINGTON, Va, June S.-The Lex
ington Development Company made
sale of their delinquent stock in front OF
the courthouse to-day. Most Of the
stock was bought in by the company, as
no one evinced any disposition to buy.
1t sold MS low as 10 cents on the share.
The new mail schedule places the DIS
PATCH in the hands of its readers at 10
A. NJ. the same day, giving general
satisfaction to all, as heretofore the
readers OF the DISPATCH did not receive
il until 6 p. M.-some three hours after
the Baltimore papers of the same date.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-09
Attempted to Cowhiie Mr.. Bachract.


Mrs Nathan Jacobs. the wife of the
pawnbroker, attempted to cowhide MIR.
Samuel Bachrach, who is engaged in the
same line OF business, yesterday after
noon about O'Clock. Mr. bachrach
was on the street when he was attacked,
and hastily sought refuge in st. Claire
Hotel.
The trouble was the outcome of the
case which came up before the Police
Court several hours before, and IN which
one of Mr.. Bachrach's clerks was charged
with obtaining money under false pre-
fences from the husband of the assail-
ant. The prisoner was discharged, and
the Jacobses after wards asserted that
Bachrach put him up to the trick. i,
Mrs. Jacobs was arrested and carried
TO the Second Police Station, where SIZE
was subsequently bailed in the sum of
$50 for her appearance before the Police
Court to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-09

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dlspatch.l
MADISON COURTHOUSE, VA, June L.
Stuart Jackson (colored) was killed by
lightning this afternoon. He had just
entered the Widow Utz's field. near A.
j. Carpenters. which he rented. to
plough. The horse he drove was also
killed and the pillow was torn to pieces
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-09

especislly infants, u prevalent ct al times.
buf Il IL largely avoided by giving proper
nouYishment and Wholesome food. The
mott suocessful and reliable Of I'll n the
o se ys.s ss "a s .sss c Ses.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-09

Captain Josiah LAWYER. In his cookie
shell. set sail from Boston Sunday night
for Queenstown. Ireland. His boat is
IL feet over all. made Of canvas. and i
sloop-r rugged.