Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-01
GAME BIRDS PITTED.
RICHMOND DEFEATS PETERSBURG IN
COOKING MAIN.
Large sums Change Into the Hands OF Our
City Sports-The Name VIII NOS ne
ChargeJ--statistics Of Year.

fcorrcspoudence Of the Richmond Dirpatch.l
pxrri&BunG. Va. December si.-lnere
was an interesting eventin sporting circles
here to-day--a cooking main between
Richmond and Petersburg. 10 which the
best game stock that could be obtained on
either side was pitted against each ofher
in the ring. II IS needless TO say tpst .
good deal of money changed hanus' anu
that the spectators OF the sport found
quite large crowd, composed OF citizens
of both cities. The Richmond party
brought over nine birds.
rInsT FIGHT.
The opening contest was "shake-oa9
font for rurse of $1CO or $50 q side with
iH-inch CATS. Richmond presented
white muff game weighing seven POUNDS.
Petersburg pitted a back-breasted gray
weighing six pounds twelve ounces Inc
fight lastedhalf 81 hour. both pnds show-
ING wounds. Petersourg's chieken nnhIiy
dropped with its throat cut ana hlchihonu
was declared the winner.
THE SECOND rIoHr.
The several subsequent fights were 81,
ranged under the rules OF the virginia anu
North Carolina Association, when guar
antee ~ inch gaiis. The second nam
was for $50 a side. Richmond dropped
black-red Jap weighing SIX pounds Yen
ounces. and Petersburg biack-ren "eiRh.
ing six pounds eight ounces. Inc ,nsns
lasted ONLY two minutes. when the hleh-
r1ond bird succumbed with a broken oach'
FIGHT 10. 3.
This was considered the best night OF the
series. The opposing birds were OF ylulhi
weight. both of them beauties. and Doth
fought without fault The stakes were
sos a side. Richmond put up ign.
eray weighing six pounds and feterseul!
a brown-red Of equal weight. Inc IGN.
lasted ten minutes, wheh tne ie'oi''"'S
bro was killed outright.
FIGnT NO. 4.
Richmond threw down brown req
yeighing,5 pounds 6 ounces and refers
burg red weighing 5 pounds Z ounces.
Purse Sl5 a side. tight las,eu me-, ,,,,Tl
minutes. when the Petersburg COCK tuth-
bled with his throat cut. No further
matches were arranged and Richmond was
declared the victor. a g0od deai "I
money changed hands on.the ights among
outside parties Tho Richmond party was
led by well-known sporting man Oh tna1
city.
40 CHANGE or NAME.
The vote now in progress In the various
councils of the Junior Order OF united
American Mechanics throughout this STATE
and country on the question OF me pro,
posed change OF name to The order oil
United Americans Is very largely aeaius.
the change. Two OF the councils ia TINS
clty voted last night. and With the excep-
ton OF one member the vote was sohdy
against the change II IS argued That the
change would involve "a great expense.
n change of ritual and regalla
or complete renewal OF the
established order Of things. IL IS argued
on the contrary that The word Junior is
repuQnant to many who would otherwise
ION the order ard that the woru me-
chanics" keeps away thousands IN the
professions who would be glad TO JON:
PR contra il il alleged that the growth OF
the order under ITS present name has been
phenomenal and that no exclusion Is made
because Of profession.
PERSONAL.
Rev. Charles S. Harrison, OF Rappahan-
mock county. is visiting his Old home
and friends in this city.
Rev. II. L. Wilson. pastor OF the Metno-
dist church in Berkeley, is IN the city
to-day. So
Commonwealths-At Smith and
City-Sergeant Epus. OF Richmond. were In
the city a few hours to-day on ofltclal
business. and were PLEASANTLY greeted by
their many friends.
sTATIsIcAL NOTES.
The Clerk of the Court issued 2l0 mar
riage-hcenses during the year ending to-
day, and 20 during the month OF De-
cemDer.
The fines collected IN the Mayors Court
during the year amounted 10 81, 5l2 for the
city. and 1868. rs for the State. The city
fines were more than sufficient to pay the
salary allowed the Mayor.
The Mayor presides IN the Police Court
and during the year. he disposed OF 81,
cases Of violations of city ordinances, and
C5S cases Of State offences.
RESIGNATION OF CITY ESGINEER.
Captain Thomas X. Dunn, who tor some
wears past has faithfully and efficiently
served as City Engineer, will tomorrow
tender his resignation of that office to the
Common Council. IL Is understood that
he has accepted the position OF engineer OF
the Florida Phosphate Company and will
soon leave to assume his duties there.
CAPTAIN Dunn is one of the most accom-
plished engineers in the State, whose resig-
nation is greatly regretted. There art
several applicants fer the vacant position
HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES.
The entertainment given by Mrs. John
| o. Jackson to the High-Street Musical
CLUB last night was an elegant and elabo.
rate ahair A number of invited guests
all of them artists-were present. An elabo
rate programme was prepared and the eve
ming was one of glorious music.
Miss Helen Rosenstock Will tomorrow
evening give New Years dress reception
from to 10 O'Clock in honor OF her guest
Miss Elizabeth WE'LL. of Wilmington, n
G. The occasion will be brilliant and
enjoyable one. 80
Watch-night meetings will be held al
one or more of the Methodist churches II
this city tonight with appropriate exer
cises lasting till midnight.
A brilliant reception was given at the
| residence OF MIR. John Mc(iill, on Marke,
street, tonight, in honor of visiting guests
The elite of Petersburg's society was pre-
sent in full dress.