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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-23
EXECUTIVE ACTS.
A Pardon Granted-A Number of APP
proved.


The Governor yesterday pardoned w. l..
Rhodes, a white man convicted OF nufdeT
in the second degree in the County Court
OF Albemarle county in November, 1882,
and sentenced to eleven years in the peni-
tentiary. The pardon was granted on a
petition presented by DR.. j. W. Nash. sur
geon to the penitentiary, who certibes as
to the prisoners bad health; that his con-
duct has been good as testified TO by all OF
the officers of the prison, and that his term
would have expired on May 2, 1892.
BILLS SIGNED.
The following bills have been signed by
the Governor:
To incorporate the city of Danville.
To change the name of the town of Good
son 10 the City of Bristol.
Amending an act incorporating the Irish
Creek Company.
Amending the charter of the town of
Warrenton.
Incorporating the Centennial Savings
and Loan Company.
To permit the Campagine Franchise du
Telegraphe de Paris a New York TO land
submarine cables on the coast of Virginia.
Amending an act incorporating the Vlr-
einia Western Railroad Company.
For the benefit of W. III. Eanes, of the
city of Petersburg.
10 authorize the town of Broadway. in
Rockingham county, Virginia, to borrow
the sum of $4,000 and pledge the revenues
of said corporation tor the payment.
Amend the charter ofthe town of Marion.
To allow Charles NJ. shannon, late de-
putty treasurer 6f Wythe county, and b. +.
Betrie, late deputy treasurer of Bland
county, further time to distrain for and
collect certain tax tickets in their hands.
Amending section 246 of the Code of Nir-
glnia in relation to the distribution of Vir-
ginia reports.
Toincorporate the Chesapeake and Shen-
dun Railroad Company.
Amending an act incorporating the
Falls Church and Potomac Railroad Com
pany.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-23
rHs Y. N. c. a. CONVENTION.
Tho sixteenth Annual session of the State
Organization TO be Held Here.

Organization TO be Held Herr.
The sixteenth annual convention of the
Young Mems Christian Associations of
Virginia will be held ia this city February
11th G. 18th. Evang list NJ. b.. Williams, OF
Atlanta, ia: W 4. Colley. Of Bridgeport.
Conn. w. Woods White. OF Atlanta, Ga,
Theodore A. Harding, OF Washington, ID.
c.. representative business men; General
Secretary w. n. Moruss. of Baltimore,
Md: StGte-Sccretary l.. A. Conlter. Of
Charlotte. n. c., and G. X. Ober,
secretary Of the international Com
mittee have consented 20 be pres
ent and assist. Several other lead
ing association workers have also been
invited. Reduced rates on all the rail-
vided tor all delegates. A large male
chorus, under the direction of Mr. II. F.
Smith. Of Richmond, will lead the sing
Ing. An effort is being made to secure
the attendance Of 400 delegates. Repre-
sentatiOn IS not limited. and towns having
no association are invited 20 send dele
gates. All young men expecting 10 attend
should apply TO their local secretary, or
write without delay TO II. O. Williams.
State secretary, Richmond. for pro-
gramme. reduced rates, and for other par
ticuars.
Letters have been sent out by the Com
mittee on Entertainment asking assistance
from the people of Richmond in entertain
ing at their homes the delegates 20 the
convention. number have responded,
and II Is supposed that sufficient responses
Will be made 90 provide for four to hve
hundred representatives. The committees
are doing aii IN their power to make the
convention a success and tits believed that
this event will greatly aid the association
work and the spiritual upbuiiding or the
young men IN this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-23
Redford died Tbur.dav nieht at her resi-

Redford, died Thursday night at her resi-
dence, No 212 north Fifteenth street. De-
ceased came 10 this city from Notfoway
county and had only beer. here q snort
timauxS She leaves O husband ana tnree
childfent The remains will De taken 10
Nottoway this morning for burial.
PAINFUL ACCIDENT.
Mr.. Walter G.. Martin, an employee OF
the Danville machine-shops, had MS right
wrist painfully injured THURSDAY morning;
1t was caught in q cylinder boring bar, and
he was fortunate that the injury was no
worse. He was taken to DR.. Brock and
received attention, after which ne was
sent to his homo. at No. 604 Aloemarie
street.
Mr.. John E. Turner and Mrs. Margaret
V. Lancaster, Of Manchester, went Wed
nesday night to the home OF Rev. W. A.
Laughon, IN Richmond, the former pastor
of Fifth-Street church, in this CITY, VINO
united them IN matrimony.
SENT TO JAIL FOR ONE MINUTE.
The case of Charles @. Swan aud John
w. Tingle. charged with unlawtully rat,
fling chickens, rabbits. etc., with box and
dice. was tried in the Hastings Court yes
terdav. The defendants pleaded guilty
and the jury gave them one minute IN laii
and one cent fine. They we're also required
to pay costs. which amounted to FLA eacn.
Jim Brown and Thomas Williams, the
negroes who were convicted on Wednes-
dav of breaking and entering the dwelling
of Mr.. w. s. O'Brien. on Cowardin avenue,
and given two years in the penitentiary,
were sentenced by Judge Ingram yester-
day.
WILL REPORT FAvoRABLY.
The subcommittee appointed to report
upon the bill introduced in the House OF
Delegates by Mr. ID. l.. Toney, OF Man.
chester. to prevent blacklisting or en-
ployees by railroad companies and other
corporations will make favorable report.
The subcommittee changed the verbiage
of the bill, and the change is satisfactory
TO Delegate Toney. Colonel b. U. James,
OF Goocnland, Is chairman of the e.sub-com-
mittee.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
The Mayor hadn't a single case for his
consideration yesterday morning.
The Danyille railroad shops were closed
Yesterday The operatives are working
only tour days each week.
Another car was put on the Decatur
street line yesterday, and the old schedule
will be kept up IN the future-the cars
running every twelve minutes, and the
last car leaving Richmond at 1880 Z. NJ.
Mr.. Il. w. Gentry, master machlnlst OF
the Richmond and Danville railroad, is in
Atlanta attending meeting of railroad
machinists.
Invitations are out to the marriage of
Mr.. w. J. Propst and Miss Susie ri. Hall,
which will take place Wednesday. Febru-
ary Sd. at O'Clock z. NJ, at the residence
of the brlde-elect, No. 1922 Bainbridge
street.
The little negro train-wrecker. who has
been confined in the city Jail for several
months. waiting TO be sent to his home in
New. York, was shipped yesterday afternoon
at 5 O'Clock uld the Old Dominion Steam-
shin lina
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-23
APPROVED BY CRISP.
THE SPEAKER WANTED WISE TO sue.
CEeD MILLS AS CHAIRMAN.
About the Circumstances Of tho
Texans Retirement.

Hon. George d. Wise spent yesterday in
Richmond, but he will return to Washing
ton this morning. The adjournment OF
Congress from Thursday until Monday af-
forded Mr.. Wise this opportunity to run
down and look after some important busi-
ness matters needing his attention. lie
did not have many moments Of leisure
during the day, but found time to visit the
Capitol and shake hands with some OF his
friends in the General Assembly.
When asked by DISPATCH reporter last
night what were the facts connected with
the declination of Mr.. Mills TO serve as
chairman of the Committee on Interstate
and Foreign Commerce. Mr.. Wise said:
HIS LETTER PROM MILLS.
"The facts are simple these: Mr.. Mills
wrote TO me as second on the committee
resigning the chairmanship on the grounds
that the tariff was the absorbing question
with him, and to its consideration he had
devoted his life. He stated, however. that
he would continue 20 serve on the commit
tee"
Under the rules of the House, Cap
tain Wise continued, 1.-THE chaIrmanshp
as right then fell TO me. Yet / deemed
it my duty TO go to the Speaker and tell
him that while | was aware that sue
ceeded to the craftsmanship as right
and would. as every good Democrat
should. give him my earnest and cordial
support, still | would not occupy tho
position if it was not in accordance with
his wishes. said further to him that Il
he chose 10 indicate another chairman
would not feel in any way offended.
APPROVED BY THE spEAKgR.
THE Speaker in reply said that in ap-
pointing me 10 second place on the commit.
tee. he had done so with the intention that
should be the chairman IN the event that
what had happened should happen, and
that il the appointment Of Mr.. Mills's sue
cessor had remained with him he would
have made me chairman. He also said II
! desired ii he would announce. from the
chair that WAS the chairman of the com.
mittee with his approval. This | asked
him to do and we parted most cordially
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-23
TO GO BEFORE THE GRAND JURY.
Pawnbroker Jacobs Sent on for Receiving
That Stolen Watch.

That Stolen Watch.
BENJAMIN A. Jacobs. the Main-street pawn
broker, charged with buying and re-
ceiying the handsome gold watch stolen
from Mr. X. T.. Tyler on the night OF the
Ganss fire, knowing it to be stolen, was
gwen hearing before tho Police Justice
yesterday morning and the case was certi-
fed TO the Hastings Court. The story of
the affair as appears from the evidence. -
that the day after the big Broad
street blaze, which occurred on the night
Of December 4th. all the pawnbrokers OF
Richmond. including Jacobs, were fur
nished q description OF the time-piece
which had been snatched from the person
of Mr. TYLER. Nearly three weeks later q
burly nogro appeared at Jacobs's place az
midnight, raped on the door and was ad-
mitted. Both Jacobs and his wife were in
the store-room, and when the former was
shown the handsomely-caryed ticker he
at once recognized it and told his wife I'D
German TO go after a policeman. These
manmuvres alarmed the supposed thief
and he rushed out. slamming the door be.
hind him and leaving the watch with the
pawnbroker. The latter retained the
piece of property nearly week. but when
Policeman Kelly went INTO the pawn
shop last Friday about some matter, he III
vited the officer upstairs. took the watch
out of his wardrobe. told HIM he thought
it was stolen the night Governor Hill was
here, and said he thought reward had
been offered for it's recovery. He asked
the officer to look into the matter. and II
the owner was found they would divide
the reward between them.
Jacobs was then arrested with the re-
anlt already given.
Robert cambridge, a little negro boy, was
| thrashed in court for stealing S5 IRON
Hermann Schmidt.
Pat. McDonough was fined $3.50 and
costs for assaulting and beating Jane:
| Graham at the corner Of Seventh and
Cary streets on Thursday night. The lat
ter was discharged.
William Stevens (colored), charged with
breaking into the house Of Florence
Booker and stealing certain household
| articles, was discharged. it being proven
| that he had permission to get the things.
| James Bahen, Jr., son of the Alderman
from Jackson Ward, was charged with as
saultlng and beating Mrs. Laura TAYLOR
and there was counter charge against
Mrs. Taylor of assaulting and beating
Bahen. They were fined $3.50 and cost:
aaoh
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-23

Hodges against Seaboard and Roanoke
Railroad Company. From the Circuit
Court of Portsmouth. Reversed, Judge
Hinton delivering opinion; Judges Lewis
and Richardson dissenting. ,
Jordan against Katz. Order of dismissal
set aside and cause reinstated on docket.
Richmond and Danville Railroad Com
pany against Collins. Further argued by
B. B. Munford, Esq, for plaintiff IN error
and Il. w. Peatross, Esq. for defendant In
error.
W. w. Willoughby allowed to practice
as counsel in this court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-23
eoTH OF The NoTes WERE FORGED.
So Says Mr.. Dupuy About Those Used by
simpkin Bearing His Name.

Mr. W. p. Dupuv, of Roanoke, who
formerly represented Prince Edward
county in the House of Delegates. was
among the visitors at the Capitol yester-
dav.
In conversation with DISPATCH report
er Mr.. Dupuy said that the statement that
he and Mr.. X. l.. Scott. also of Roanoke.
had ever expressed the slightest doubt As
10 whether they signed the two notes dis
counted by Mr.. William Simpkln aggre-
eating about $1,000. lie and Dir. Scott.
Mr.. Dupuy further said, had never had
any transactions with Simpkin that would
require the signing of any such notes and
from the beginning they knew that the
paper in question were forgeries so tar as
they contained the names OF these two
gentlemen.
One of these notes for Sl,4s5, it will be
remembered, was found at the Planters
National Bank in this city. and the other.
for 81, 800. 40. at the Citizens Bank.
Mr. Dupuy says he and Mr. Scott. imme.
diately upon seeing these papers. declared
them TO be spurious and informed the
holders thereof that they would be treated
as such.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-23
THE MANCHESTER COUNCIL MEETS.
A Special Committee to Consider the
Broach Ciaim-Deaths.

The Manchester Council held an adj
iourned meeting last night to consider the
controversy which has been pending for
some time over the bill of Mr.. Broach for
excayating on Semmes street. Those
present we're: Messrs. Weisiger. O'Brien,
Utz, Rolin, Jones, Starke, Browder, Pitt,
TAYLOR. City-Attorney Clopton, and City
Engineer Nelson. In the absence OF the
President Mr.. TAYLOR presided.
On motion Of Mr.. Utz 1t was decided TO
refer the Broachsmatter TO special COM
mittee of three. to be appointed by the
President. This committee Will report at
the next meeting of the Council:
Mr.. Weisiger offered resolution, which
was adopted. appropristing S7sl.56 to pay
Mr.. Waring for drawing plans for system
of sewers In Manchester. IL the city de-
cides TO adopt the Warlng system all roy
sltes shall be deducted.
The Council adopteda resolution offered
by Mr.. TAYLOR to send circular-letters to
the Richmond and Danville Railroad Com
pany, the Richmond and Petersburg Rail-
road Company, the Richmond and Man
chester Railway Company, and the Rich
mond and Manchester Railway and
Improvement Company, toplace arc lights
at corners on their lines designated as fol-
lows: Richmond and Danyille. Second
and Hull Richmond and Petersburg, Hull
and railroad; Richmond and Manchester
Railway and Improvement Company,
Seventh and Decatur, and the Richmond
and Manchester Railway Company,
Semmes and Cowardin avenue. The reso-
luton was adopted. .,
After much informal talk the Council
adjourned at $50 o'clock.
CONVENED IN THEIR wIawAM.
Indianola Tribe of Red Men had q big
poW-wow last evening in their wigwam in
Topey's Hail. Thomas X. Donnalley, OF
Philadelphia, the great lncohonee OF the
United States, paid the tribe an officiel
visit, in company with o. +. Wise, great
Junior sycamore OF Virginia, and Z. Il.
Hill. representative from Virginia to the
great council of the United States. Ad-
dresses were made by the chiefs, which
were greatly enjoyed. After the council
the chiefs were escorted to Murphy's By Z
committee from the tribe, where they par
took OF Q greatly enjoyed repast.
DEATHS OF TWO LADus.
Mrs. n. K. Woodbridge. relict Of joseph
r. Woodbridge. OF Chesterfield county,
died yesterday morning at O'Clock at her
residence, corner of Twelfth and Balm.
bridge streets, in the seventeen year oi
her ACE, Mrs. Woodbridge had been Ill fol
some weeks and her death, though great
shock to the community was not Lnex.
pected. The deceased had been resident
of Manchester for the past eighteen yeayu
and VA consistent member OF the Baln-
bridge Street Baptist church. She was {
most excellent woman and Was universally
beloved. The funeral will take place from
the Bainbridgs-S Street church this altar
- 8. 4 ssssg - I 'Ssssssissl vlls 4 \. \
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-23
THERE'S no sHoppY

in our s13 SUITS. When youintroduce friend
you stand sponsor for his character, and tc some
extent you arc responsible for him. When se
introduced these Suits we stood sponsor for them,
but before we took this responsibility we satls-
fed ourselves that thcy were ell right That is
why we know Just what We ara talking about
when we say that there is no sh0ddy In them -
they VIII bear the most critical inspection at tho
hands OF tho most competent expert In the land,
and you'll be asked 10 pay Just as much for
second-rate article as they will cost you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-23
Tn. proDar,,os were Not Sold.

Judge Lamb granted injunctions yester-
day in the suits of the Merchants and
Planters Savings Bank against Jefferson,
Ullman. and Others, and f.. d. Samuels
against Christopher Smith and Others.
trustees Of the Sharon Baptist Church and
the Guarantee Building, Loan, and Trust
Association, restraining the defendants
from disposing of or transferring certain
pieces of property IN this city, advertised
to have been sold at public auction yes
terday afternoon. The orators IN the bills
prayed this on account of the severe
weather. claiming that it would be detri-
mental TO the interest of their claims,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-23
Mates abontthe Association Ball.

The ladies and gentlemen who. will
dance the Saraband at the Association
Ball will have a rehearsal this evening at Z
o'clock at st. Adams Hail.
The names of Mr.. Frank Parker and
Miss Emma Barksdale were accidentally
omitted yesterday from the list OF the
couples who have been selected for the
dance.
The Reception Committee, of which
Mrs. Joseph II. Anderson is chairman. Will
meet to-day at noon at No. ll3west Frank
Ian atrpet
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-23

e., garter was granted in the City Cir
v... Syln yesterday 10 the William Il.
gts tad Benjamin 7. Crump Company.
e,.'. o purpose of the company is to do a
s,aeIa' s,a merchandise business in wooden
ia ,sl ,H'oDoolienware. brooms. &c. The capt.
NJ ~ s''.k Is % be not less than $50. 600 nor
p,a', ps than 500 OOO. The officers are !:
Tsaen,. W. u. West: Secretary and
or ssIf'i' sI' benjamin A. Crump. Direct
Ho..Ihe me above and Junius b. Mosby.
Cm"ia C"Ia ID. Hoge. p. Gibson, and Il. ii.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-23

and others delivered interesting addresses.
The Camp is always pleased to have the
members of tho Legislature attend its
meetings. The collections taken up last
Sunday for the benefit of the Soldiers
Home amounted to very good sum.
Several churches have contributed, but
have not vet reported their collections to
the treasurer, though the amounts have
been reported 10 the Camp.
IL is gratifying to the Camp that the
ministers TO the various churches have
acted so promptly In aiding this matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-23

Yesterday Attorney General Scott moved
in the Supreme Court of Appeals for re-
hearing In the case of Miller against the
Commonwealth. This is the case In which
q decision was recently rendered by the
Cour: OF Appeals, the effect of which IL TO
make Jury trials obligatory where certain
offences hitherto considered within the
jurisdiction Of magistrates are involved.
thereby greatly increasing the criminal ex-
penses II the Commonwealth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-23
THE CHRISTIAN eNDeAvoR SOCIETY.
The FIRST Annual state Convention to Con-
vene Here This Evening.

The first state Convention OF the Young
people's Society of Christian Endeayor
will open at the Seventh-Street Christian
church this evening at 1880 o'clock 10 con-
tinue until Monday. There Will be repre-
sentatIyes from various parts Of the State
and the work of the body Will be the look
ing forward TO q more thorough organiza-
ti0n of the society and a better under
standing Of its principles.
The following programme is announced :
To-night-7:30 TO S:10-Deyotional SER
vices Gn lecture-room); S:15 L. NJ, con-
yention called 20 order by President Dur
ret. Song. scripture reading, prayer. song,
organization: address of welcome, Hon.
}. Taylor Ellyson. Mayor; address of well
come. Rev. George w. Cooper, ID. ID. re-
sponse. Rev. }. X. Mason. ID. d.. song, re-
ceptiOn.
Sunday morning. II o'clock. convention
sermon, Rev. f. +. Clark; $3.50 p. NJ, con-
ference: subjects for discussion: Relation
Of the Christian Endeav0r to the Church,
Rev. J. X. Mason; Lookout Committee,
If. g. Snead: Prayer-Meetlng Committee,
W. j. Kimbrough; Social Meeting, w. h.
smith: Bible Study in Christian Endeavor,
Rev. Jabez Halt Junior Society. -
---: Local Union, W. G. West; State
Union. Question Drawer, Rev. +. +. Clark,
II. d.: 7:15 p. NJ, onseeration-meeting IN
lectuTe-rOOm- subject, special Answer
TO Pravcr"; =. NJ, address by Rev.
Francis Z. Clark.
Monday. A. NJ, prayer-meeting A;
NJ. business session; il A. NJ, farewell
service for inspiration and fellowship.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-23
Skating at the Reservoir.

The New reservoir was a scene of rare
cayety Thursday night. About twenty
couples assembled upon the frozen pool
of water IN the race-track and enjoyed a
skate which lasted for several hours.
Those participating report that 1t was a
beautiful evening for the sport and that
the ice was sufficiently thick to hold near
ly all over the pool
Many parties spent portion of yester-
day on the ice at Young's pond, where
skating was said 10 be very fine. num-
Der Of young people expected to have gone
out for glide" last night, but the mode
ration of the weather checked their inten-
f.Rpa
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THREE CENTS PER COPY.

rated and the eject most pleasing. Tall
covered gracefully the msntels; boueusts
OF jacqueminot roses made the tablet and
bric-d-brac radiant with beauty. After The
ceremony, which was performed bv Rsv
DR.. Cooper. collation. was served. Ths
guests sat around small tables ao,oss
which lay heavy bands OF smllax from cor.
ner to corner. with generous bouquets of
pinks at each plate. flooded with hight from
candeiabras. tsstefully wreathed with
smilax. Among the guests were Mr. and
Mrs. lawson. of Detroit, Mich: Mr.. and
Mrs. Lew Cole. of Cincinnati, o. Mr. Aud
Mrs. s. A. Porter. OF Peru, Ind m,
bridal trip will be long and happy one
10 Cuba and TO the tropics Of Mexico
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-23

The leading druggists and grocers will
or should be, always supplied with bear
Lithia Water" both the "stillp and
Sparkling The natural water has A
well-established reputation. IL has no
doubt cured more cases Of gout, rhenra.
tism, gravel, stone. and painful dyspepsia
tor the time in use than any other water in
the world. The sparkling" Bear lAthia
is delicacy for the table-a 6ne diqss'er
and glorious home production nothing
European compares with il.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-23
To Act Upon Recommended Changes

called meeting OF the Common Coun.
y. VII DO held Monday evening at Z
,.Il1'k ioT The purpose OF discussing and
,-Ai'As '-ii action upon the report Of the spe-
O committee on proposed changes "a
~. CIV charter which recommends the an.
,Aa-on II Lee district and certain
1a.lIes 10 The city charter. The Council
"A. a.'o act upon the resolution from the
80 y u OK Aldermen appfopriating IS, 900 70
Wv .' wy Gas Works, this amount being
H.,'eAiy 70 run the department through
~ g. .i'h,,ainder Of the fiscal year.
Tr'1l9 board OF Aldermen will meet on
,'--Niay evening 20 consider the annexa.
T., L. ~ ti Ice district aud the proposed char