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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-04
e..r,,on,. PersbnaI Mention.

tcorrssnonoence of the Richmond Dispatch.l
STAUSroy. Va, December 3.-Colonel
Tazewell Elicit, of Richmond, was IN the
CITY Tuesday attending the Circuit court
Miss Grace Hopkins, OF Mobile, spent
several DAYS in Stanton this week with
her cousin. Miss Anna Childs. MISS hop
kins is greatly admired here anu ner ue,
parture for her southern home Is resieV'eu
by a wide circle of TRENDS. ,-o1.o,
Judge J. Thompson broWn' VI Ne4sVH'
spent Wednesday here.
Mr.. w. o. Sydnor. the Chesapeake ana
Ohio agent at Stanton. has returned Iroh
n visit to Petersburg and DanyiIle.
MIR. Charles Russell Caldwell Is visiting
Baltimore and Philadelphia.
Miss Page Osborne. OF Petersburg, VINO
has been the guest OF the Misses Atklnsoh'
left Wednesday TO. Huntington W. va,
where she was one of the attendants az tne
wedding Of her old classmate AZ the hu-
eusta Female Seminary. Miss Buihnton,
The Rev. DIR. Thomas Peck. OF New
yorL ia in the city. having run down to
snend Thanksgiving with his brother MI
henry D. Peck, at Montgomery mall,
DIR. Tomlin Braxton, OF hing nlhau
oonntv continues seriously i'll in this city,
az the home of his son. Mr. Allen Caperton
Mr. M. L. Coyner left Wednesday Tor
VISIT 10 Chatham Hill for q few days;
Mrs. William A. McCue lett Ihursdsy 70
spend the winter in Birmingham with her
brother, Mr.. Miller. 1.;s
Commonwealth's-At Attorney j., Lewis
Bumeardner, with his guns and dogs. lei.
Tuesday for Clarksyille. Mecklsn9p1rs
county, where with his brother, MI. hu;;
doiph Bumgardner. he will have several
daya, shooting. a.
Mr. Charles Eichelberger, one OF the
most popular men in the drug trade mere,
las accepted a position with the AVIS
Pharmacy. at Harrisonburg. Mr., Eicnel.
hsrcer e deseryedly popular and held 70
hieh regard here. and will 90 greatly
missed by largo number of friends. ~.
nudge John W, Stout Is quste VI AZ n,s
residence here, asa was una9ie a. sl s' Ssv,s
ever the Ccunty Court alter ~ afss oay
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-04
AT LAMBERT POINT.
The LIGHTHOUSE ABOLISHED
ELECTRICITY SUBSTITUTED.
when the Richmond Cases May Be Tried.
Romance Of n Tramp-Eiks Hold
Lodges OF sorrow.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispa,eh.l

Correspondence OF the Richmond D'spatch.l
NORFOLK, VA, December S.-The light
house at Lambert Point will be abolished
on the LIST of the month and the keeper,
Jonathan Martin, sent TO one Of the lights
near Cape Charles. The Lambert-Point
light Is located on the end Of the main
pier Of the Norfolk and Western road and
will be kept lighted by electricity at the
expense of the company, as the pier is con-
stantly surrounded with steamers. sailing
vessels, and barges doing business with
the company.
The trial Of cases will commence IN the
United states Court on the 18th instant.
The grand jury has adjourned for tho
term. A number of fraudulent pension
cases, in winch Lawyer W. II. Drury is IN
VOWED, are 10 DO tired. and probably the
Richmond election cases will come up.
A TRAMP's ANNUITY.
Mrs. Eliza Neville took an interest in a
youthful tramp named woodward North,
sick and begging around the streets OF
Portsmouth, and wrote 20 his friends in
Yorkshire. Eng. She received letter yes
tcrday stating that NOrth's mother was
just dead and had left him an annuity OF
$40.
we HQulDltuL department. VI A4b
nayy-yard hiss commenced fitting uD the
double-turreted monitor Amphitrite with
electric lights and other electric sppa-
ratus.
TwIN.CITY ErKs.
Both the Norfolk and Portsmouth
lodges Benevolent Protective Order of
Elks hold lodges of sorrow tomorrow
afternoon, with imposing ceremonies. the
Norfolk lodge at the Academy Of Music and
the Portsmouth lodge at the Casino.
Sergeant A. J. DAVIS, of the Signal Ser
vice, who has been the observer IN charge
OF the Norfolk station for two years, has
gone to Wilmington, n. g., and Sergeant
A. u. Crane has been transferred 70 Norfolk.
Rev. +. II. Upham and wife, Of Brooklyn.
n. Y, are visiting Mrs. Uphams parents,
on Willoughby avenue.
Rev. j. L. Routteu, the new pastor OF
Asbury Methodist Episcopal church, ar
rived last night from Princess Anne and
took charge.
Rev. A. A. Jones. of Effrngham-Street
Methodist Episcopal church, ia Ports
mouth. breaches his farewell sermon to-
morrow.
OTHER PERSONALS.
CAPTAIN George W Il. Mcdowell. Of
Grimes's Battery. who has been Ill for two
weeks, is out again. Captain Nj. Z. hee-
ing. OF the IhGnJ ArlliitIJ DAuCS' COHtlh-
ues confined TO his home.
Norfolk Council, ROYAL brcanum. elected
officers last night, with r. S. Dawson re-
gent for the ensuing year.
The widow of DIR. Arthur r. Smith Is
dead.
Miss Mamie Seabury is in Fredericks-
burg visiting her sister, Mrs. X. Talla-
ferro.
Rev. r. W. Forsythe, of Philadelphia,
arrived in Portsmouth to-day to deliver an
address at the Elks' lodge of sorrow to-
morrow. He was formerly rector of Trinity
church. and Will preach to his old charge
tomorrow morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-04
SENT ON FOR HoasE-sTEALING.
Justice CrutchGeId's Bout with the SIN
ners Yesterday Morning.

John Thompson (coloredl, whose arrest
for breaking INTO the stable OF James Is.
Tllyson and stealing bay mare from o..
X. Eilyson. was published IN yesterday 5
DIsPArcH, was sent on to the grand jury OF
the Hastings Court by Justice Crutchheid
yesterday morning.
Lewis Gray (colored) was treated In the
same manner on the charge of telonlou3ly
entering the slaughter-house of q. +. Sell
gel AT night and OF the larceny OF hog
valued at Sl5 therefrOn. The examlna-
ton of the case of Peter Brown (colored),
against whom the same accusation has
been brought. was postponed until next
Wednesday on account OF the absence OK
witnesses.
The case of L. A. Prentice. the young
white man charged with embezzllng -
from O. j. Bloom, was continued until
TUESDAY morning. Similar postponement
was made of that Of George johnson (col-
ored). tor stealing S1.4O from the person
of NJ. b. Loving.
Bette Brown (colored', who was up Tor
being drunk and dlsorderly on the street
and resisting and biting Squire +. L. Jones,
was released upon the payment OF S2.oO
and costs. III
Isaiah Warden (colored),. charged with
BETRAYAL. under promise OK marriage, OF
Virgie Hopkins. was discharged.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-04
THIRD-PARTY PLANS.
CONTEST NEXT YEAR FOR STATE
OFFICERS AND LGGlSLAT URs.
Probable Republicans Alliance Malone
for the senste--Capdidates for Gov
ernor-For Federal Ofnces.
rcorrc.pondenooo Of the Richmond Dispatsn.l

fCorrespondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
PyrEHsBuRc. VA, December Sit - I'M
derstood that the Third-party people In
this section Of the State are already laying
their plans tor the contest next year LOT
State officers and members OF the GeEeral
Assembly. and it Is understood further
that they intend to make their organizA-
ton for the State contest far more eject
i've than for the late election for President
and congressman. As is well known. there
was no formal alliance between the lhird-
party people and the Republicans IA tne
last election. The vote rs cast proven that
fact. But the probability il that the al
lance viii be close one next year.
WOULD NOT OBJECT.
Ills believed in Republi can circles here
that Ganerai Nahone would not 90 Ject TO
GOING hack 10 the Senate, and that II that
result can be secured the Republican state
chairman will not be indifferent 70 q COM
bInation which will overthrow the Demo-
cratic majority IN the General AS
samblv lt is a forcgone conciunon, II
tbe statements of prominent Populists IN
tins section arc TO be beheSed. that iuii
State ticket will be put N tbs hein py Ina tSS
party next year, and that nomhlatlohs W., Eii
De maze III every LOuhtF
Without alliance with the |sepuOu-s
cans they can have no hNpe or
success with an alliance they wouln
make a formidable contest. The pSopio
may therefore look out for the nomines!.on on
OF Colonel j. Thomas Goode, or j. has6iAs
Hobson. or MAJOR Mann Page for the Gov
ernorship IN 1873. with the support OF tue
Republican party, by advice and direction
OF General Malone.
CANDIDATES FOR oTRIcE.
There is only one candidate for the ONCE
of Collector OF Internal Revenue TOR the
district in this city-Mr. George Mason
the district chairman OF the Democratic
party-a gentleman of high character ana
standing. who only consented TO en-
ter the field at the earnest and mani
nous request of the Democrats OF
the district. Petersburg presents but
one candidate for the Office Of United
States District Attorney, in the person OF
Major L. r.. Lassiter our district elect0f;
TO whose eloquent voice and splendid
efforts IN behalf of Democratic principles
the victory IN this district Is largely due.
Bat in the matter Of local appointments we
have several candidates for Postmaster-a!l
good men and true. IEey are Hon: hugh
II. Smith. Hon. L. n. Clements, CAPTAIN
John Il. Patterson. and MT. (. W. Jones.
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A "reAp At rAe COLONIAL CAPITAL
jamestown Island Resort for Tourists
The Asylum Uniform.

rCorresoondenco Of the Richmond Dispa,ch.l
WILLIAMSBURG Va. Dec amber4. Mr. and
Mrs. Henley T. Jones gave q very pretty
tea Thursday night IN honor of Mrs. II. -.
Cole and her guests Misses Annie and
Mary GoOdoe. OF Atom Their spacious
par,ors. winch are connected by folding
doors, were beautifully and tastefully de-
corated with selection of rare flowers
aud plants. Mrs. Jones was assisted IN re-
coiving by her daughter. Miss Marian, who
by her charming manners made all feel
perfectly ct case.
The menu embraced many delicacies of
the season. and the entertainment was the
subject OF general admiration.
Mrs. Henley I. Jones was in black silk
and lace.
Mrs. II. u. Cole, in grey and pink silk.
Mrs. ". G.. Jones. in black silk and lace.
Miss Marian Jones, IN green silk and cut
steel.
Miss Annie Goodloe. gray silk and real
lace and Marechal Neil roses
Miss Mary Goodloe, in plain silk and
lace
Miss virgie Armistead. in black and yell
low SILK.
Miss Elizabeth Norecock. in gray silk.
MISS Ella Moucure, little empire dress.
Among the gentlemen we're Mr.. Walter
Mapp. MIR. Harry Humphries. Mr.. John l..
liernon. Mr. George y. Coleman, j. G.
Chichester. and Mr.. NJ. Craile.
A TOURIST RESORT.
Jamestown Island, which was recently
sold, IS. | hear. 20 bo made resort for
tourists, and many improvements are soon
60 be begun, a new wharf js TO be built.
aud dikes are to be erected to prevent fur
Their encroachments of the river. The
price paid Tor the property was $i5. 900.
fUka Waltz u Y nVfNr hnflninU IN
course Of erection at the insane ssyium Is
nearing completion. aud It is expected by
the first Of the wear will be completed.
The first floor will be used as general
dining-rOom, something long needed at
this institution. The Board of Directors
at late meeting passed an order requiring
all officers and attendants, male and te-
male, TO be uniformed. Consequently the
order was given. and the suits for the
males arrived during the week and were q {
once donned. Toe outfit consists of gray
coat and cap aud dars-blue pants. On the
cap are the letters f.. j.. A. enclrcled III a
wreath.
DR.. Edwin G.. Booth, Of Carriers Grove.
is IN NottoWay, where lie be will rem0ln
for some time ON business.
Mrs. Harriet Lamb. OF Richmond, who
has been visiting here, 10 now at Ioano,
James City, visiting friends and relatives.
ne NliS~cS 'fNtu4pts VI httOl, VIM AiNo
been visiting here. left FRIDAY evening for
Richmond. They will leave about the 9th
tor their mountain home.
Rev. James II. Moss late pastor Of tho
Methodist church here. left Yesterday for
Dauyille, his new field of labor.
Mrs NJ. :. hppersun, OF Richmond, IS
here visiting the family of Mr. William II.
T.. Morocock. Mrs. Apperson was IN very
feeble health when she came here, but IS
now much improved.
Miss Eddie Turner, of Lanexa Depot.
who has been visiting Miss Birdie Johnson
tor some time. attended german here last
night. She returns home In few days.
Mr.. James johnson, Of King William, is
visiting his son, Mr.. j. p. johnson, near
kcltOp James City.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-04
cnnnnt Gixa unt the verdict.

Iieutenant- Colonel ". K. Mathews,
Captain William b. Pizzini, Captain A. o..
Atkinson, and Lieutenant Charles A. Rose,
of the First Virginia Regiment of Cavalry.
have returned from Lynchburg. where
they went to try Lieutenant William NJ.
Seay, of Fitz Leo Troop, who was court
martialed on the charge Of insubordina-
ton and unohicial-like conduct. large
number of witnesses were examined. aud
the evidence was carefully considered, but
the decision of the court will not be made
known for several days, and the officers OF
the tribunal are sworn TO secrecy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-04
,v,lt ,,o,eet the Heasts.

The Virginia Society for tina Prevention
of Cruelty TO Animals is increasing rapid
ly in membership. and seems to meet with
very general favor and approval ct the
hands OF the people of Richmond. Any
complaints of cruelty TO animals OF infrAc-
tons OF the law NAV be reported in writing
10 the secretary. Mr.. Ira Momery, No. 8
north Tenth street. and they will be in
yesligalod by Or. Jui b. Wood. presi-
dent until the society secures the services
Of its own paid agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-04

Va. returned 20 the city yesterday after a
week Of successful hunting around this
village.
Rev. 3. w. Eason, former pastor acre,
left Yesterday for hts new field OF labor 10
Eastern-S Shore District.
Row. J.. y, Reed will preach his initatory
sermon in Prince Edward Circuit NJ Wes-
leyan church here tomorrow morning.
Mira. Howell w. Wall 10 critically III.
Misses jamie Morton ana Louisa Daniel.
who have been waiting Falkland" re-
turned TO Eureka Mills yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-04

We have seen Colone! O'Ferralls name
mentioned in connection with the position
OF Postmaster-Genera IN Mr.. Cleyelands
Cabinet Clurie Courier.
We have seen II oitener mentioned IN
connection with the gubernatOral MONT
nation. -Ric1mOHd UiPGtch.
With his long experience and influence
in the House OF Representatives, the
question arises whether he is not more
useful TO Virginia IN his present position
than he would be in any other.-Ly"ct-
Ialt.r Alirq
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-04
A Hor.s.rhief Taken Back.

fCOrres pOnuenct OF INC ItI0Il"IO1'1
RspoarA. Va. December s.--Ihe negro
Pahe,t Williams. who was arrested here
fsw evenings since. by Sergeant huboardl
s so~ the theft OF a horse from Sir; Knots. OF
IJttleton. N. c.. was taken back to Hall
,sx g.. last night. lie expressed entire
u-,liincness 10 return with the ofiicers
Withont awaiting a requlsltion; he pro.
fesses TO be Innocent. ana SAYS ne Rno,s
the horse at LAwrenceyiile. va MI huo''
identified his property.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-04
THE CHARITY BALL
zoo rHr BENEFIT OF THe HOME FOR
The SICK IN oANVlLLe.
..r tse German Mcst Attractive Fes-
,ure-Rr,iitaat Gathering Of society
People-Other Notes.

..,,--,sp,nionce Of tho Richmond Dlsoatch.l
n,Vu1R, Va, December 2 .~Tms has
Inn cay week for the society people.
4r, great event was the charity ball
-...s was gwen last night az the City
u..tr he benefit Of the Home for the
81. The hall. which IS one Of the band
..,.t III The state. was beautifully deco
...st and all the arrangements were
...'atc. The dancing began ct 9o'clock.
..tst ono time thoro were sixty couples
,,a door. The most attractive feature
y. b.. rragrammc was the flag german, led
3d. a.. h. Talbot twho, by tho way,
...s f.e leading spirit IN getting mp the
...... ar5 was such a lovely evolution as
......t the spontaneous applause OF those
witnessed It from the stage.
amer was served continuously, and the
r. =, lunchei from time TO tune as ap-
,... .. suggested.
VISITORS
,..r- tho visiting ladies we're Tho fol
.- Mrs. John Hancock, OF klch-
Yrs keOgb, Of North Carolina;
/, H.rebead, OF Lcaksviiie; Miss Flem-
.thmoud; Miss Henry, Of Norfolk;
,..s Nl.0ccr OF Halifax Mlss Prltchett.
.us. rlx' Miss August, Of Hot Springs;
.I.' N'.lHt '4i ga A.ltfaA tl - 49, ~fAAN'
.....t. ot louisville: Misses Tucker.
.-4.h. Mss Young. Of Charlotte;
,... ..t'c Nay Penn. ot Reidsville; Mss
i-.. . Nnccling: Miss Smith. OF HIS
NIss Brown. Of Culpeper; Miss
Talbot. of Richmond; Miss Lilly,
..... Ncssrs. Scott Darlington ard
... r.. OIL. Richmond, were also among
.. visitors.
.rerallv conceded that tho ball
-..t.. Greatest event OF the kind Dan
...- cys- known, and It was heartily
... ry those who attended. A hand
,.m ot money was realized for the
... .. Iso tAe bail was q success IN every
,...-f'
ABINGDON.
e. James g.. Penn gave recherche
.. 80 her lovely home. on Main
...-. .r Wednesday last complimentary
I.sss Tucker. Of Raleigh. Il. C..
. us. Of Charlotte; Miss Beale, of
Misses Hrntou and Hop
Georgia. and Misses Hen
ani smith. OF DanVuc. The
and lluug-TCom were beautifully
and the elect was one or grace
... .r.ueut. The menu consisted IF
- casters. devliled crabs. crOquottes,
.-. ,Nratureai with mushrooms,
.- .t' .s. tried oysters. lce-credm served
Is.t.lV Win hNlhUihL bifuS H.
.. cd .Up handles. birds nests of spun
,.... Fancy cakes, and bun-bons.
s.. ... was assisted by her mother.
r- %. of Madison. Ga. Mrs. John
-.. yrs. Green Penn, Mrs. Waiter
,... a aai Mrs John +. hson.
AS YyfNING TIA.
.t.r delightful occasion was
... t,l gwen ON Wednesday from
..a hy Miss jamie Smith in honor
....-.....-. the Misses Fucker. of Raleigh,
.....-.-4v Moreboad. OF Leaksville. he
,.. o.-.- .he grand old home Of Major
r -....rI1. and the entire house WAS
-.-..- with the odOrs OF sweet flowers.
-... ..r. adde's were assisted 10y Misses
JAW. uuyle and Mnttle Clark, and
... rIu~Imcnts were served.
.....0rue number Of gentlemen
.,.. i tne young folks made merry
-.t.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-04

VIRGINIA furnishes some historic names
70 the next House of Representatives..
The names Of Tyler. Wise, Tucker, Mar
shall, and Epes have adorned the roli-call
OF some Of our most brilliant Congresses.-
Char. OlieSriNG ProQress.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-04
OLD DAYS IN VIRGINIA"
A New Way to Improve the sidewalks OF
Amherst OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES N1tes.

A New Way to Improve the Sidewalks o'
Amherst Courthouse-PersonAl Notes.
fCorrespondenceo OF tho Richmond Dispatch.l
AMHERST COURTHOUSE, December IA
very successful and most delightful enter
tainment was gwen here Wednesday night
by the ladies and gentlemen of the village,
the proceeds of which will be devoted TO
improving the sidewalks Of the town.
The opening scene, "Old DAYS IN Viz
ginia." was beautiful. IT represented o
colonial dIawlng-room, with occupants
dressed in the costume of century ago,
dancing with stately and dignihed steps
the graceful figures OF the minuet; The
costumes were elaborate and handsome.
The following couples participated:
Mrs. Frank Corbett, IN cream satin ana
lace court train, with Judge William III.
billiard.
Hiss Sallie Robertson, blue satin and
old rose hrocade, with Mr.. Is. II. Harrison;
Miss Minnie Wells. crimson silk and
gold and green brOcade, with captain
Frank Corbett. of England.
Mrs. Lille Holcombe, white satin petit
coat with old rose and white brocade,
court train, with DIR. +. T. VOORHEES,, .,
The gentlemen wore the usual colonial
dress, powdered wigs, &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-04

The mus 'cd'e tomorrow night Will be an
exceptionally fine one. The Muslc Com
mittee has been able 10 secure the ser
wees of the celebrated "Oyide Musin
COMPANY" lust returned from Australia.
The artists are Divide Musln, solo yiolinist;
Annie Louise Iauner-Musin. soprano;
IneZ Parmater, meZzo-soprano EdWard
Scharf, pianist Pier Delasco basso, Who
will render the following artistic pro-
gramme: o,,, H..
Eduard Schart
2. "Hebrias the Creton "...........'.... 'Eilos
Pier DelascO.
3. "From Out Thine Eyes "..........''''f' hies
Inez Parmater.
4. Caprice No. 3, on scotch AIRS (heWl'.'husih
DIVIDE Muslin.
8. Air from "Barbior $3.50: .kosslni
Annie Louise Tanner Musin.
@. Duet for MeZzo soprano and
Inez Parmater and Pier Delasco.
z. Hungarian March. -....: .'...'''hohesh
Eduard Scharf.
&. Air from 20 lie CID" for soprano ana
Violin Obigato. 49,; 800, ;hsssehe'
Annie Louise Tanner-Ausin and OXIDE
husin.
O. "The Mighty Deep. ...................Jude
Pier Delssco.
-O' "a a. Evening STAR" from Tannhauser.
Wagner
a Nazurka .Musin
Oylde Musin.
IL. Trio for Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, and
Annie Louise Tanner Musin, lnez Parmater, ana
pIar DelascO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-04
TUCKER FOR ATToaNEY-GENERAL.
Allegheny Bar Unanimous for Him-fost-
ONCE Aspirants-Personal.

fCo-resDordence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
CovrVcroy. VA, December 3.-Ihe many
friends of Hon. John Randolph Tucker IN
C,vington are enthusiastic ia their desire
70 sse MIN Attorney General IN PRESIDENT
Cleveland's Cabinet. Inc BAR OF Ale-
ebany comfy have united IN petition TO
Mr.. Cleveland asking that MT. tucker DC
appointed TO that position;
NrJ II. Goodrich, with ms daughter
and crapdchild, are at the lntermont Tor
the winter. Mr.. Goodrich is from Mlchl-
oan. and comes TO Coyington for the Dehe-
M of miider climate and pure mountain
Mr. J. Stewart McVeigh, of Richmond,
spent Tuesday IN CovIngton. lie promises
70 return soon again.
PERSONAL.
Mr.. Bradley j. Fisher, OF BaitmoTe,
spcnt Thursday with frends here ms
piano recital at the Intermont was q trea'
enjoyed by all present.
MIR. George McAlplne was IN town re-
Gently. His friends here regret 10 near VI
his departure for New YORK "heIe hiS
business prospects are bright
Judge A. G. Snyder, of Lewispura, was
in Covington last week. lie speaks Oh
snendlnp the winter at the lntermont.
Nj n. l.. Parrish has been attending
court tins week IN stanton.
AN ELECTION NEEDED.
There are so many applicants for the
most. Office here that II IS thought wise py
some of the leading Democrats 10 noIo IN
election 10 decide which OF the applicants
the citizens want.
protracsed meeting was begun at the
Nethodist church this week, when WI, NH
probably continue Tor TWO WEEKS Ino
services are conducted by Rev. MIR. Nest
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Then there is our immense line OF
TOYS,

embracing in part Hobby Horses. We
locipedes, Tricycles, Shoo-Flies, Dexter
Horses. Iron Wagons, Buck-Boards,
Dolls. Dolls Furniture, Tea Sets, Wash
Sets. Dinner Sets, Kitchen-Sets, Drums.
Guns. Soldier Suits, Ten-Pins, Parlor
Croquet, all sorts of innocent and
amusing Games, Books, Trunks, Pianos,
Desks. Tool Chests, Buck-Ssws, Trains,
Fire-Engines. Iron Toys, Boats, and an
almost unlimited array OF Just such
things as will please the children and
make them happy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-04
LYECHED.

News from Elkhorn received here to-day
saws: 4 negro shot an officer named Bar
ton and another man named Dillon at
Elkhorn, and was arrested in The country
AMI sent back TO Eikhorn for trial. The
officers were met BY some unknown par
ties. re oveIpowered, and the murderer
vas strung up and riddled WITH bullets.
The wounded men will die ID is said the
same negro killed maa named Brooks
Friday. thinking II was Officer Barton.
W. L. Walker. or Burk's Garden, laIe-
well county, Ia SAID 70 have ecllosed tho
record IN that section of the state, lie
raised this year on one acre OF lana 100
bushels OF corn. 800 bushels OF turnips,
and 100 very large pumpkins.
The internal-reyenue collections for this
district for the week amounted to $500.