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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-16
The JUSTICES BIG MATINEE.
A Number of Interesting Cases Before His
Honor Yesterday Morning.

There was big matinee and full
house Mt the Police Court yesterday morn
inc. The family circle was filled and there
was very little available room III the alsles;
The audience was greeted by an unusual
revelation. As the Sergeant ascended the
rostrum he twisted his head a little. showing
a long scar across the left side of his neck.
II was evidently q fresh cut from razor
or a pin-scratch from baby. ANYHOW 1t
caused great comment and many persons
were eager TO know II the JOcose Sergeant
had become tired Of life. but only those
who know him best are sure that no one
holds on to an earthly existence with
greater pertlnacity than his venerable cor
pulency."
+. II. Baughan dlias Robert Morris was
sent to the Hastings Court charged with
feloniously obtaining $40 from John U.
SHELTON By false pretences: 3,
William Glenn (colored) was assessed
500 and costs for carrying slung-shot
and 80. so and costs for being drunk and
disorderly in the bar-room of Daniel Mur-
ply. .o
fined S5 and costs each for being drunk on
the Sabbath.
William cambridge (coloreO appeared
before the court charged with being dis-
orderly and fighting. His face looked as
though SaW-Inill uhu Dctu opcIb btihS ufyyA
il. and in consideration of the punish
ment he had already received the justice
only imposed fine of $3.50.
There were series OF charges against
Charles Washington (colored), who was
fined 50 for contempt OF court, required 10
nav costs for threatening 10 beat Aice
Brown. and dismissed on the accusation OF
fighting and creating disturbance on the
street. A charge of carrying conceaie,1i
weapons and shooting on the streets Will
be investigated to-day. -,
John Anderson (colored), charged with
stealing q stoye-pipe. was sent 10 tho
grand Jury. He was also fined 80 tor as
saulting Peach Collins.
Frederick Dade (colored) was up on
charges of being a suspicious character
and stealing lot of coal, bottle OF mix:
a bottle Of wine. custard, and lot OF
other provisions belonging TO Mrs. L. y.
Williams. Frederick was butler at the
residence of Mrs. Williams. and IN TINS
way had access to the store-room. lie was
sent on 10 the Hastings Court. 49,,
Robert and Rufus Shelton, two little me-
proes. charged with stealing TL!o IN
money from William Taylor, will be heard
by the Justice to-day.
The case of Eli Gates (colofedl accused 4
of feloniously assaulting Kit Booker WILD
q rock, was continued till February zotu'
Mrs. Lee Lucas, charged with trespsss-
ING on the premises of Mrs. Fannie bree'
den and curslng and abusing her, was dis
charcoal
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-16
TARIFF AND SILVER.
A CONTEST FOR PRIORITY or CON-
SIDERATION IN THE HOUSE.
Various Views as to the Best Plan Of Pro-
noting Democratic Interests
The Actual Outlook.
rBv ,sle9r,ph 70 the Dispatch ]

WASHINGTON, February lj.-It is proba-
bic that there will be an interesting struggle
between the tariff bills and the Bland free
silver-coinsge bill for precedencein in order OF
consideration in the House. In fact, the
struggle has already begun. The contest
is as ct conducted in a very quiet manner.
and IS merely matter of argument as TO
whether or not party policy requires the
silver bill 70 precede or to follow one or
more of the tariff bills.
IL is pretty well understood about the
Capitol that neither of these imp ortant
subjects will come up this week and that
the matter of a special order for either or
both OF them will await the return after
Washington's birthday OF the cOngresslon-
al visitors to the Chicago Worlds Fair
site. There are great number OF MEM
bers OF the House out OF the city. ana as a
number of Others will be IN the World $
Fair party. 1t is not deemed advisable 10
bring up such important questions this
week.
THE SILVER MES CONFIDENT.
II il the understanding OF the silver
men that the majority or the Rules Com
mittee will BRING IN a SPECIAL order. re.
gardless of their personal predictions. II
that be shown to be the pleasure OF ma
jority of the Democrats. The silver men;
therefore. are confident that they Will
secure tho report of q special order, but
whether it will precede or follow an order
relative to some tariff bill they do not
know.
The silver men have urged through
Chairman Bland and others that the way
10 prevent the silver question from being
made unduly prominent. Is to take II ny
and pass IL promptly. With the bill out OF
the Way, public attention would be con-
centrated on the tariff bills, and by keep
ing that question before the public steadi-
ly. its prominence would be much greater
than if the silver bill were sandwiched IN
between them. In this view they are sup
ported by q very considerable number OF
men who are in favor of making the tarlfi
question paramount TO the sllverlssue, and
in this class of members are some or the
Ways and Means Committee itself.
Many persons believe the tarlfl ana Sill
yer special orders will come in together.
While the silver men believe 1t would be
better to take up the silver bill at once
they are not prepared to antagonize the
tariff bills, and Will not strenuously oblec,
if one of the tariff bills should be. hrst
taken up. provided. of course, they be as
sured that the silver bill will subsequently
be given fair show.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-16
THE OLD STATE SEWER.
n Is Said TO n. Damaging Sewer-Work on
the city Pall-Othcr Matters.

A regular meeting Of the Committee on
Streets was held in the Office OF the Clty
Engnee- last night.
The case Of Charles Cartwright. who was
hurt In the fifth-Street culycrt some
months ago. came up for compehsH'ioh' IL
and. on motion of Mr.. Curtis. II was or
dcred that be be allowed his regular wages
for the time lost from work.
The bills and Vav-rolls were approved.
A number Of bids were opened Tor supply
ING the department with oils ana pants
for the wear 1892. and the Engineer was ia
sfructed 10 award the contract 10 the
lowest bidders. qualities being taken INTO
consideration.
A petition praying for the opening oi
Spring street from Its present terminus 10
First was referred TO the Council.
Several cuvert matters were taken up
and disposed of.
THE OLD STATE SEWER.
4 paper signed by several property
owners on south Thirteenth street com
blaming OF "A defective sewer under tnat
street Was read The attorney explained
that IL wa. the old State sewer which had
alrea1v been the source Of much htiga-
ton On motion the matter was referred
ts the CITY Engineer for an investigation
and a report az the next meeting.
Nh Curtis moved that the north side OF
o street between twenty ana
Iwenv-seventh be paved. and that the
work be done out Of its turn.
II was recommended to the Council that
the church on Iwenty-ninth street be-
tween Broad and Marshall stT -ets be re-
leyed Of its paving bill.
Work on the city Hail.
An important and lively meeting Of the
Committee on Grounds aud Buildings was
held Yesterday evening. The City Engi-
noor presented list of wants OF the de-
nartrncut for the year 1892, showing the
need Of total amount of >jG,555, wnlch
WA. asked Of the Council for this branch oi
work.
Uscussion arose upon the resolution
from the Council. calling the attention OF
the committee 10 an ordinance requiring
that the work on the new CITY nan be
done ae ar as practicable by day labor
Mr. f. n offered the foloWinG' WHICH
was adopted:
In response to resolution approved
February ii, 1892 the Committee on
Grounds and Buildings would respectfully
rauort that in ITS opinion the ordinance
edouted is wise and should not be repeal
ed"
TgR JAIL IL GOOD CONDITION.
The Clerk read the report of the jail
commissioners which had been referred 20
tins body bv the Council. 1t showed that
there were iGs inmates. and that their food
and attention were wholesome. The report
also stated that there were about SIX luna
tics incarcerated in the PRISON, and that no
suitable accommodations for these untor-
iunates could be had there and that other
arrangements should belookod after. The
Clerk was instructed tolnyite the City Ser
ceant 10 be present at the next meeting
and explain the situation TO the commit
tee.
The regular bills and pay-rolls were ap-
nroved. and the committee adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-16
FIRES SUNDAY AND YESTERDAY.
! Mr.. Archer's Residence Damaged-stiii-
Alarms-smali Losses.

The residence of Mr. A. w. Archer. No.
2604 east Franklin street. was discovered TO
be on fire about o'clock SUNDAY morning.
1t had caught in the kitchen and the flames
had made good headway when the appa-
ratus Of the fire department responded to
the call The alarm was given from
the engine-house in that vicinity
and there WAS some delay, but
after reaching the scene the work
of the companies was admirable. Cap
tains Snead and Woodward are said to have
shown remarkable skill and judgment IN
the management of their men. The dam
ace is thought to have been between
500 and $500. and is covered by insurance.
The house was filled with smok ke before the
occupants were aware of the fire.
At 1881 o'clock Sunday afternoon still
alarm was sent il from HOPS east Leigh
street, where fire had originated III the
store occupied by Mr. Charles Schaf. The
building was damaged about 500. and
stock the same.
There was still alarm Of fire yesterday
morning at 9:14 o'clock from house on
Franklin street between Seventh and
Eighth. 1t turned out that there was nt
tire-only big smoke from the chimney
The alarm at 1880 o'clock last night wa:
caused by the burning of a chimney at the
corner of ThrtIeth and Marshall streets
No damage.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-16
DAUGHTERS OF THE REVOLUTION
A Meeting Yesterday and Chapter EeGu'
larry Organized.

The Daughters of the American
Revolution held a meeting IN the
parlors of the Young Mems Christian
Association az noon yesterday
The meeting was presided over Dy MrS.
James II. Dooley. regent, and Mrs. flea-
SAINTS was secretary.
The organization OF the Chapter was
perfected. the constitution and bylaws
being accepted by the board. There were
four additions received to the list OF men,
bers-Mrs. Frank Glasgow. Mrs. James \.
WEIGH. Mrs. Decatur Axtell, and Mrs;
Emily Barksdale. 1t was decided TO hold
the meetings Of the Chapter hereafter on
the 18th os each month at the Young Mems
Christian ASSOCIATION. 1t was moved
(and unanimously csrried) that Bishop
Alfred McGill Randolph be invited to be
chaplain of the Chapter.
A pleasant episode Of the meeting was
the accidental presence OF Rev. Dr. NJ. IL.
Hoge, who. at the request OF the board,
opened the meeting with prayer.
ANY one who lis of the age OF IL years
and Is OF proved lIneal descent from an
ancestor VINO, with unfailing loyalty. rem
dered material aid to the cause of indie
pendence as a recognized patriot as soldier
or sailor. OF as civil officer in one OF the
several colonies or States" is invited TO
ioin the Chapter. and may obtain her APP
plication papers from Mrs. James Lyons,
registrar, No. AS east Franklin street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-16

nj OF one person Colonel Goodc- and
that u was not only class legislation but
individual legislation.
hr. Fentress suggested tho amendment
oil the bill 40 that II would only oe appii-
cable TO cases arising hereafter. Mr.. Nc
uwaine said that he thought the law. II n
good one, ought 10 be passed without
reference 20 any particular case.
lbe amendment offered by Mr.. Fentress
was lost. and. upon motion OF Mr.. Shackel-
ford, tho bill was favorabIy reported.
Autobiography and Pilot Biil'.
A meeting OF the House Committee on
Banks, Currency, and Commerce was 10
have been held last night 10 consider the
anti-mOnopoly bill and the substitute OIL
fcrcd therefor but. owing to the absence
of Mr.. B. -. Munford and several other
gentlemen expected 20 speak concerning
tho measure. the committee adjourned 10
meet at the Exchange Hotel this afternoon
AT O'Clock. They will also meet tonight
at 3 o'clock 10 consider the bill % abolish
compulsory pilotage on coastwise vessels
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-16
Reciprocity with Canada ON.

WASHINGTON, February l5.--Sir John
Thompson. Hon. George T.. Foster. and
Hon. Mackenzie Bowel, the Canadian
commissioners, closed their negotiations
with Secretary Blaine and General John
W. Foster. representing the United States.
for reciprocal trade relations between the
two countries this afternoon, and left here
this evening for the Dominion capital
The State Department officials refuse to
make known the re suit Of the conference,
but it is believed that the visitors were
unsuccessful in their mission, principally
because of their alleged failure TO satisfy
the representatives of this government
that they were authorized to conclude
commercial treaty entirely independent Oh
tbe direet intervention OF Great Britain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-16
Turf Events.
rBy Telegraph 70 the Dispatch.l

GIoucRsrER, n. j.. February l5.-The
races to-day resulted as follows:
First race-six furlongs-William Henry
won Majella second, Fast Time third.
Time l:22.
Second race-fve furlongs-Erect won |;
King Regent second, Valkyre third. Time,
Third race-seven and one halffurlongs-
Wheeler 4. won; ternwood second, Lotion
third. Time, 1:43.
Fourth race--one and one eighth miles;
Balston won: Harzberg second; The Fo-
rum third. Time. 2:0S14.
Fifth rsce-four and one quarter fur
longs-Torchligh won; Pickidene second,
Addle L. thlrd. Time, 69s4:
Sixth race-six and one half furlongs-
Little Addie won; Prince Charming Sc
cond, Tappahannock third. Time, l;2S1s.
AT 0UTrzNBuRo.
GurrrSBuRa, N. j., February 15.-The
track was in good condition to-day and
th. attendance was large:
First race-five furlonRs-San Ardo won;
Melinda second, Lost Star third. Time.
SECOND race-six furlongs-Firefy won !;
MONDAY second. Swlfter third. Time,
l:2i. -, n, c.-,,.
won; Perlid second, Double Cross third.
Fourth rses-Avs furlonRs-Cascade
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-16
MY Stock ,Sn srw RoNns.
Nntlce.

There will be a meeting in behalf of the
Rebekah Peterkin Memorial Association at
the Young Mems Christian Association
Wednesday, February l7th. at IL NJ. The
meeting is for the purpose OF explaining
To the public and those present the design
of tho ASSOCIATION and giving 20 all those
interested an opportunity to show their in-
terest by their presence. IL IL believed
and hoped we will have large attendance,
as all interested IN this great charity estao-
hshed by this noble Christian woman are
earnestly desirod TO attend.
Mrs. HENRY G.. CANNON, Secretary.
Mss Eizd Sir0iher. Assistant Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-16
heath ot Mrs. Mary j. AckerIy

Mrs. Mary J. Ackerly. relict of John ?.
Ackerlv. of Rockbridge county. died at the
residence of her son. Mr.. IL. 5. Ackerly,
No. zlO6 east Broad street. last evening:
She had been painfully Ill for several
weeks. but bore her sufierings with
patience and resignation. The deceased
was in the 74th year OF her age. and leaves
,,yo sons. both of whom are residents of
Richmond. Tne funeral will take place
from the above residence at $50 o'clock
tomorrow afternoons interment ut Oak
,ynod remptery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-16
The Silver-Men Have Majority
fBy telegraph 20 the Dispatch.l

WASHINGTON, February 15.-The silver
men have secured upwards of l20 Demo
cratic signatures to their petition asking
that the Rules Committee bring in spe-
cial order for the silver bills. There are
SSs Democrats in the House. so that the
silyer-men have secured majority. They
saw they have received the assurances OF
thev would do what is shown TO be the
viii of a majority of the Democrats in the
Uonse bnt 1t is not likely that the CON-
mlttee will meet for some DAYS, as the
Speaker is sick and MIR. Catchings Is ab-
sent from the city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-16
A Change
A Change
Ar THE ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS,
1tS east Rroad street.

It being our intention for the future to
deal in nothing but first quality and the
highest grade of goods, we offer at cost
everything that may be termed second
class or the cheaper grade OF goods, such
as in Engraving, framed with glass, for .
and up: some without frames from lOc.
up: Easels. 75c. Oil Paintings. 22xS6, from
75c. up Photograph Albums, plush. 5Oc.
leather. 75c ; Box Paper, &c. up; and many
other goods IN proportion. A glance at
these goods will convince you that We
mean business. A. +. CRAIG, Proprietor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-16
IF YOU ARE TAKING STEPS

to provide yourself with Clothes We can
make better terms than We ever ex-
pected to be able to offer. 1t is the I'M
probable that occasionally comes TO pass.
A month ago nothing seemed less likely
than that we should be selling Suits for
s., but that is just what We are doing
and, to tell you the truth, the figure is
not much more Of surprise you than
it is to us. 1t is worth your while to bear
Just one thing in mind about them,
which is that the offer neither has q
parallel nor is likely to have one. Ii
You are not buyer, become one If you
are, buy quickly, for it is case OF
making hay while the sun shines.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-16

pleased with the Professors. polished
manner OF presenting side by SIDE the true
and the false. showing how ridicuious
elocutlonsts frequently make themselves
in straining for effect and how, much more
charming it is to render readings ana Sc
lectIons IN q natural manner.
Another reading will be given by Pro-
fessor Warman at the same time and place
this evening under the auspices OF the
Young Ladies' Aid Society.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-16
su,r.me Court Of Appeals.

Daniels executor against Wharton.
Argued by George ID. Gray, Esq, for ap.
pellant and submitted.
Whiting against town Of West Point.
Argued by Isaac Diggs, Esq.,. for plaintiffs;
Moornan and other against town OF
Danyille and others. Appeal allowed and
supersedeas awarded to decree Of Circuit
Court of DAnvllle. pronounced 26th ol
May, 1891.
The court will adjourn on Friday the
18TH instant until the March term.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-16

Twenty-Five prominent young society
men of this city have organized them
selves into musical society under the
name of the Dixie Gleo Club" Pro
fessor Emory Shaw is tneir director. while
Mr.. Mac Henry will lend his service as
coach. The club has for Its object the de
velopment OF musical talent, and It's mem,
bership embraces dozen instrumental
nerformers and Others who possess de-
cided ability. The second rehearsal of the
organization was held at the Young Mems
Christian Association last night, and the
members devoted themselves TO their
work with unusual enthusiasm. and the
new music gwen them was rendered with
remarkable harmony.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-16
MEETINGS-Third Tuesday.

RICHMOND RANDOLPH LODGE, AAsoss-
ANITY LODGE. NASOSS.
FRIENDSHIP LODGE, ODD-FELL0ws.
FITZnU6H LODGE, ODD-fELLo"s.
GYRMASIA, KNIGHTS OF PrTnIAs.
JAMESTOWN Tribe. RED MEN
LAFAYETTE, LEGION or HONOR.
AURORA COUNCIL, AMERICAN MECHANICS
BRANCH 1913. IRON HALL
UNION COUNCIL, ROYAL ARcAsCM
BELvIDERz COUNCIL, ROYAL AkcASCh.
AcARTdY COUNCIL, ROYAL AkcASCx.
RICHMOND CHATTER, ENJOYMENT GUILD.
RICHMOND coScLAyE, ORDER HkPfAeorHs.
OLD DOMINION coAMASpsRY, GOLDEN xAoiA
RicHMoxp LIGHT IsPASTaY BLUES
EICHMOND HowfrZERs-
TRINITY LODGE. GOOD TENpLARs.
wEsr-ESp LODGE. GOOD fENPiAks.
HowAgD's-GRoys LODGE, GOOD fExrLAH$
PAPER-HAsargs' UNION.
CENTRAL BENEFICIAL SOCIETY.
RICHMOND c0NcLAyE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-16
TARIFF BILLS.
Three Measures to BE Reported-Wool,
Bsgging, Binding-Twine.
(By telegraph TO the Dispatcl

WASHINGTON, ID. c., February l5.-The
Ways and Means Committee Will report
three tariff bills to the House during the
present week. This much was determined
mon at a meeting of the Democratic ma
iorIty to-day, and the measures 10 DO re-
ported are the Springer free-wool bill, the
Bryan free bInding-t bill, ana tho
Turner (of Georgia. bill placing cotton
ties. cottOn-bagging. and machinery for
manufacturing the same upon the free list.
A meeting of the full committee has
been called for tomorrow morning, at
which these measures will be brought 20
the front and the preliminary steps taken
TO send the bills to the House before the
close Of the week.
The Springer wool bill. as finally amend
ed. was unanimously approved by the
Democratic members of the committee at
to-day's conference. The bill Is entitled
! A bin to place wool on the free list and
to reduce the duty on woollen goods"
Turner's free -bagGing bill IS a. follows ::
"Ihe following articles when imported,
shall be exempt from duty, nameiy-bag-
ring for cotton. gunnyclOth, and all slml-
lar material used for covering cotton, COM
posed in whole or IN part of flax, lute, or
lute butts; cards, roylng-iralnes winding
frames, softeners, and other machinery
purchased abroad and used IN the manu-
and all similar materials suitable for
covering cotton; cottOn-gins, and also
hoop or band iron, or hoop or band steel.
cut to length, or wholly or partially manu-
| factured INTO hoops or ties for balllng pur-
poses, and hoop or band iron, or hoop or
| band steel, fared. splsyed, or punched,
with or without buckles or fastenlngs."
The free blnding-twine bill winch the
| Democrats also decided TO report Is very
| brief and merely provides that from and
after its passage all oinding-twine manu-
| featured in whole or III part from thistle;
or Iampico fibre, jute, MANILA, sisal
grass. or sum, shall, when imported, be
exempt from duty. The various binding
| twine bills were reported to special sub
committee, OF which Mr. Bryan. OF Ne
| braska. was made chairman, and the
aforementioned bill was reported by the
| subcommittee and accepted by the Demo
cratic members in lieu or a. substitute
| for all the bills on TINS subject. No bind;
| ing-twine has been imported for several
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-16
piann Free.

II won't cost you a cent. only pay Hume.
Minor q Co., Ninth street, what you owe
them or buv something from them and tor
every So paid them on account you get
chance TO draw the beautiful Upright
Piano they will give away.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-16
Citv Circuit Court,

In the City Circuit Court yesterday in
the case of James 9. Smith against Peter
Stumpf, judgment was rendered for the
plaintiff in the sum of $G4.l5. This was
an action in reference to the ownership OF
some beer bottles.
Patrick O'Donnell, . native Of Ireland,
took out naturalization papers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-16
p,ofss.or Warman's Lecture.

The lecture on True and False Elocu-
ton" given by Professor Z. b. Warman
AT Leioh-Street Baptist church last eve-
ming was exceedingly enjoyable and in
structive. There was . very large
audisncs present. and I'll we're s1estlv
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-16
s--.ru-. ~-srrsw---z-sn~s

"IuAvE BEEN AFFLICTED with an affection OF
tho Throat from childhood, caused by diphthe-
ria. and have used various remedies, but have
never found anything equal 70 BRowSs BRoS-
cuAL TRocnRs."-ReD. q. W. T. Hampton, Pike
I'm KM Sold only In bOKe5.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-16
Clpturei at Last.

Martha Jones. the negro woman who
escaped from the Henrico county jail
about week ago, was captured Sunday by
| the city officials and turned over TO the
HenricO authorities.